Submitted by TurboGLH t3_11ykax8 in Connecticut
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[deleted] t1_jd7y3uy wrote
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Prize-Hedgehog t1_jd807ik wrote
There used to be a bunch of these around the state.
BronzedAppleFritter t1_jd80v5u wrote
I used to love going here, it was very nostalgic but the donuts, breakfast sandwiches, etc. were good.
Glad to hear it will still be donuts, at least. Luke's is pretty decent and it has the same sort of traditional vibe as the Whole Donut. The brightly colored donut places with the funny or punny names can be good too. But I like the "this is a simple place to get a donut or greasy breakfast sandwich" atmosphere more than the trendier "this is a place to get a whimsical treat" atmosphere.
stinkstankstunkiii t1_jd816dv wrote
I remember the old Whole Donut on Farmington Ave in Bristol, how nostalgic
frissonFry t1_jd828j6 wrote
Isn't there one still open in Berlin?
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DannyZ28 t1_jd882ti wrote
Could’ve sworn there was one in canton
LloydChristmas666666 t1_jd88gzb wrote
Yeah. They just recently switched over their branding to switches. Great donuts tho.
Bigazzry t1_jd88l8p wrote
Went in once and the clientele inside made me not want to go back
perkypant t1_jd88ru8 wrote
there was like 2 weeks ago when i drove by, i didnt notice if the lights were off though. I used to go to it all the time.
DannyZ28 t1_jd88vmy wrote
I tried going once. Cash only. Decided to just go to Dunkin
Outside_King_1995 t1_jd89ols wrote
the one in holyoke ma lasted longer than i thought it would
TurboGLH OP t1_jd8ai81 wrote
Donuts are too good to let that bother you.
Bigazzry t1_jd8asm5 wrote
Honestly didn’t think that much of them
Arty0811 t1_jd8bc0z wrote
They just announced they’re closing
DannyZ28 t1_jd8beuq wrote
BronzedAppleFritter t1_jd8btwe wrote
That's a lot of what the article is about, the one in Canton closing.
TurboGLH OP t1_jd8eqwa wrote
Holy shit! This guy thinks differently than me, everyone gets him!
Really though, what's your favorite donut place? It's interesting how even in a small area people have different opinions about what's best.
Bigazzry t1_jd8ex7w wrote
If there’s a place in Enfield that has better ones I’m not aware of it. Donut Dip in west Springfield is the clear favorite.
TurboGLH OP t1_jd8gd6e wrote
Another guy I know recommended them as well, a different guy said Gary's in Ellington. Haven't had a chance to try Donut dip yet.
JaKr8 t1_jd8q6o9 wrote
Let's just say the canton one wasn't fully gentrified yet, unlike the town itself ( mostly, anyway)...
With_The_Tide t1_jd8uexj wrote
Yeah the whole donut sucks now. Donuts are stale and it’s just guys there chain smoking.
Jdi4tc t1_jd91kll wrote
Gerry’s Donuts is the OG shop - except for that one time they made everybody sick, I’ve never been disappointed
momscouch t1_jd923r1 wrote
garys is okay but they recently has a norovirus or poop problem
Last-Instruction739 t1_jd9asp6 wrote
They still sell cigarettes? Classic combo. Donuts, coffee…smokes. Let’s go
essaitchthrowaway3 t1_jd9imwk wrote
Is anyone surprised by this? None of the semi-recently shut down locations had been updated in at least a decade, but probably two or three.
Not that I need my donut shops to be all stylish and modern, but not looking like there might be a family of rats living in the walls is kind of a big plus.
I sometimes drive around and wonder if the owners of these places simply want to go out of business or what? Invest in a makeover that makes your restaurant or store inviting enough to pull some people in, not make them shy away.
Magmaster12 t1_jd9v98v wrote
The company doesn't even have an official website they're a prime example of being stuck in the past.
essaitchthrowaway3 t1_jd9w5dv wrote
No reinvestment of profits back into the business... And then they'll have the gall to wonder why they are going out of business.
SMH
ioncloud9 t1_jd9y73e wrote
Used to go to the one in Manchester as a kid. Sad its basically gone.
Earthshoe12 t1_jdapnzg wrote
Swiches must be protected at all costs.
Kodiak01 t1_jdd2uv3 wrote
Driving to Donut Dip up in West Springfield. Just off 91, exit 10A.
solomons-marbles t1_jddknlx wrote
It’s sad that an NE institution is on its way out. That said, Luke’s is locally owned and makes damn good donuts.
TurboGLH OP t1_jd7xup3 wrote
Paywall free link. https://archive.is/0sG2E
I don't know what I'll do if I have to pick between Dunkin cardboard and driving to Mrs Murphy's every time I want a good donut.