The blogosphere's been buzzing 'bout a new donut shop. So I recruited Shelley to do some due diligence at Dynamo Donuts and Coffee, which just opened this week.
Shelley and I sampled all three flavors: Caramel Fleur de Sel, Chocolate Spice and Lemon Pistachio. There was no denying all three were dynamite. The Chocolate Spice was dense, yet somehow light at the same time and laced with cinnamon. The Caramel Fleur de Sel was a bit sticky, but if you're into salty/sweet (of course you are) then this is your ticket. The Lemon Pistachio was a sublime citrusy, nutty pillow of fried dough. All three had a fine dusting of sugar on the bottom for good measure.
Unfortunately today's flavors didn't include the Maple Glazed Apple Bacon I'd read about. I'll have to go back and try my luck another day, although I'll probably wait until the full bakery and cafe they're planning is ready. For now it's just a walk-up order window, but we snagged the two folding chairs that had been set out sans table. It was a balancing act to keep the donuts perched on my lap while sipping a Four Barrel latte.
I did so happily -- so I could be among the first to sample these handmade treats and report my findings. I sure hope you appreciate what I go through for you people.
Dynamo Donuts & Coffee
2760 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-1978
Pretty sure I beat you on Saturday. Despite the Chron/SFGate open time of 7am, they really open at 8. At 7:45 I was the second in line as they frantically delivered the good and set up shop. By the time they served me at 7:55, there were 4 people in line. I'm betting they run out in the early afternoon. Thought the donut were great though. The salt on the fleur de sel wasn't pronounced, however.
Posted by: emily | July 27, 2008 at 08:32 PM
No doubt you did beat me to it, Emily, which is why I was careful to say "among the first." Although I set out to write this blog for myself and my nearest and dearest, there are some pretty competitive food freaks out there -- and I mean that as a loving compliment, of course.
Glad you enjoyed the donuts -- although apparently the fleur de sel was not only not pronounced, but also misspelled. (Sorry, Dynamo. I restrained myself earlier, but Emily busted the door wide open.)
Posted by: laurafrofro | July 27, 2008 at 09:25 PM
These donuts look really good and specially with the coffee hhhhh delicious this is the best for a afternoon even when the donuts make you fat and the coffee make you loss the sleep this will .
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