I went out of my way yesterday to visit Better Sweet inside Cielo Vista Mall -- and it was worth…read morethe trip.
My daughter has IBS and can't handle a lot of traditional desserts anymore. Donuts were one of the things she missed the most. Since mochi is rice-based (instead of wheat flour), we've been using it as a substitute at home, so I was excited to try mochi donuts here.
Better Sweet is a small, family-owned shop tucked away next to the Dillards area upstairs. Honestly, we stumbled upon it while looking for Primark and LensCrafters, and I'm glad we did! I came right when they opened, and the donuts were freshly made.
We bought a dozen -- yes, they're a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it. The texture is light, airy, and chewy with flavors that hit just right. My favorites were green tea and ube. My daughter loved the ube and glazed, my son went for cookies & cream and chocolate, and even the grandparents raved about them. Sharing is fun too, since each donut breaks apart into little chewy "donut holes."
We also tried the Cloud Matcha Ube drink -- delicious, though at $7.50 for a large, it's on the expensive side. They sell bottled water for $2 as well.
By the time we finished ordering, a line of about a dozen people had already formed behind us. It seems to come in waves, but it's clearly a popular spot even though it's hidden. I did overhear some people disappointed when certain flavors ran out, so if you want the best selection, go early.
Parking at Cielo Vista can be a headache, especially since they've removed some spots for car displays, but it's worth navigating just for this treat.
Bonus: Better Sweet participates in the Buy Local Open Rewards program, so I got 5% cash back on my $44 purchase.
Not too sweet (which is my highest compliment for desserts) + perfect chewy texture = we'll definitely be back.