(Tookout 09/14/20 MO @ 12:00pm): J K Donuts was no joke!
In my unwavering quest for an apple fritter wherever I was, my latest find was J K Donuts. When I did a Yelp search of the area, I appeared to be exhausting my options with only a few left to try - go figure! As I neared completion of donut shops in Whittier, would I return to this one once that time comes!?
PURCHASE
THE "APPLE FRITTER IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD TOUR" CONTINUED...
Apple Fritter ($1.95): Not that I was an apple fritter snob - eff it...yes I was! - but there was a certain way I liked mine. 1st, the price was very comparable to the now going rate. 2nd, it was very round, I liked the thickness and density, and basically the size of my face (an ode to the great Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys). 3rd, there was a mass amount of apple bits. 4th, the overall dark brown color was extremely nice with many burnt ends (I loved it burnt), and the heavy glaze made for an incredibly good and messy cracking effect. There were many crunchy odd crannies, corners, and nooks which I liked to break off into small little morsels. 5th, it was fresh based on its temperature with slight hints of oil pockets or gooey apple juices that leaked into your mouth and dripped down your throat. Overall, it had complete value - 5.0 STARS https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-AABilaS9ig2TfehCaIOkA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Large Mango Fruit Smoothie w/Boba ($3.95 + $0.50): My first meal of the day satisfied the craving. It had a decent amount of chewy boba but not enough (I liked a lot), lightly sweet with minimal mango flavor, and a nice cold consistency - I liked it but had better https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=X2olDaF0dNdrYg2qm1qclQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Bacon Maple Donut ($1.35): You had me at bacon, and the thick maple glaze was off the hook; you couldn't ask for anything else... except more bacon https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=X7sTFEN0yMc8S3rvd8zYTg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Buttermilk Bar ($1.20): A beautifully-fat heavily-glazed creamy bar of goodness that I actually ate the next day, fifteen seconds in the microwave softened everything up and simply melted in my mouth - amazing https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RglyAr-OUEmendMgvfPpgA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Rainbow Sprinkles Cake Donut ($1.10): Plenty of colorful sprinkles with a thin vanilla frosting and fresh moist donut - it's such a happy donut https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tGim7my8fFUI93qC7CHJyA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
SERVICE
I was greeted by a friendly middle-aged Asian woman who gave me her undivided attention since I was the only customer at the time. She quickly collected my donut order before she created my boba drink. In less than seven minutes, I was out of there to enjoy my drink on my drive home - thank you!
PARKING (FREE)
Located within a medium strip mall with several businesses, parking actually wasn't bad at all since I parked directly in front of the shop. Otherwise, there was plenty of parking along the main drag of Whittier Blvd. and nearby side streets.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A spacious shop with one donut display case https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GJzm_-2Ek0M17gqROomYTw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw highlighted by the apple fritters https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SNAfM4va8Y0YggyrXsNKlQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and decorative donuts https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=za3ID5qn5CNL-KgVlsb9hw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a cooler filled with plenty of bottled/canned drinks, easily legible fruit smoothies https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fMBJpS_HeTwKoEeae1dz1g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and drink/food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Fm1QLG0trBw7Er31LagpCQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw menus/prices, respectively, no tables/chairs whatsoever due to COVID-19, a separating Plexiglass between you and the salesperson, and a large Scratchers machine https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2cfrr5gEJ_QVypKlqvWxeQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Plenty of natural lighting came through the front glass walls (although semi-covered by some pictures and signs) and door while soul-sucking electric fluorescent ceiling lights covered the rest. I didn't notice any TVs nor background music.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
J K Donuts was a lovely find with an amazing apple fritter and would definitely return for more! Everything was fresh and yummy, the prices comparable, and the service exceptional. They also sold bagels, coffee/drinks/tea, croissants, ramen, and more! Plus, it's always a pleasure to support a mom & pop small business. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $11.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more