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In Southern California, we have a lot of good quality, independent donuterias, which is surprising because people pair up donuts with cold weather.
We have so many independents because a Cambodian guy bought the company that manufactures donut-making equipment, and then sold that equipment on credit to his fellow Cambodian refugees. I wouldn't say that EVERY independent donut shop is Cambodian run, but a lot of them are. The donuts they make are bigger, fluffier, and tend to have less glaze making them less sweet.
Krispy Kreme tried to break into the Southern California market, but I don't believe they succeeded. Winchells, which was here before the Cambodian incursion appear to be struggling.
Canada's recent Asian invasion has been wealthy Chinese. I would guess they aren't opening up independent donut shops.
I'm not sure wealthy people of any nationality are prone to go into the doughnut business. However, just to note, the doughnut shop I linked, "Lee's Donuts" was started by Alan Lee, a person of the Chinese persuasion.
Plenty of independent doughnut shops around here as well...many small bakeries of course make their own.
Then you get the trendy places that charge $4 for a doughnut.
^^^ Duffin's is great. I used to live 3 blocks from there and would treat myself to their doughnuts 2 or 3 times a week. Such a variety of good food, excellent doughnuts and other pastries (honey crullers to die for), great coffee, really nice staff, good friendly service, and the place is always jam packed.
^^^ Duffin's is great. I used to live 3 blocks from there and would treat myself to their doughnuts 2 or 3 times a week. Such a variety of good food, excellent doughnuts and other pastries (honey crullers to die for), great coffee, really nice staff, good friendly service, and the place is always jam packed.
I rarely eat doughnuts...used to love the old " Cindy's " with a coffee...but so big and fattening. One of my favourite places if I do want a doughnut is Lee's Donut's on Granville Island. ( the spelling should make Acajack happy LOL )
I don't think they meandered out of Ontario. Eddie was not known for his business acumen and doughnuts aren't the type of thing you'd be able to be unique in the making of.
I tried Krispy Kremes once or twice but couldn't shake the feeling my stomach was finishing the baking process.
Exit 5 here, but have lived in Washington state for many years.
I miss da shore!
My cousin's out there, in the eastern part that looks desertish.
Yes, I always swore I couldn't go too far from the ocean, but now I've found myself trading half my life to be by a lake instead. What we won't do for love. Still water vs. moving water. It's all good as long as there is water nearby. At this age if I get knocked down by waves, I'm not always so sure I'll be able to get up again before the next one comes, while the lake is calm and nice for swimming and just bobbing around. I am flexible.
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(plus before I retired I needed NYC train access.)
Duffin's is great. I used to live 3 blocks from there and would treat myself to their doughnuts 2 or 3 times a week. Such a variety of good food, excellent doughnuts and other pastries (honey crullers to die for), great coffee, really nice staff, good friendly service, and the place is always jam packed. 
