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Location: Northwest, North, South, In/Outdoor: Indoor Activity level: Low Features: Krispy Kreme is an international restaurant chain that sells fresh doughnuts, beverages, and collectible items. Cost for a family of four: varies according to items purchased, average for a snack for four with drinks probably ranges from $2.00 - $10.00 Best for ages: 1 and up | ![]() |
The Experience: We had been through the drive-through at Krispy Kreme before (guess that explains my thighs), but we had never been inside until now, and we were amazed at the huge glass window in the dining area. Through it, you can watch the entire doughnut-making process, like a mini-factory tour. A huge, amazing piece of machinery lets the dough rise, then plops it in the hot oil, flips it over after it's brown on one side, puts it on a conveyor belt, then it goes right under this huge fountain of glaze and comes out glazed on the other side. It continues around the belt to the packing ladies. When we entered, the girl behind the counter offered us free samples, which were doughnuts hot off the conveyor belt, fresh from their glaze showering. After that, we purchased some more, with lattes for us and chocolate milk for the kids.
The doughnut flavors there include original glazed, sugar, glazed chocolate cake, chocolate iced cream-filled, and many others. Although the doughnuts were delicious, they took second place to the fascination of watching the giant doughnut machine for us. We assume there are times the machine is not running – you may want to look to see if the “hot doughnut” light is on in the window.
Before you go: Make sure you are in need of a sugar high, or have done something good to deserve it... be creative with your definition of “good”.How to go cheaper: Unknown.
Birthday Parties: Do it yourself.
Accessibility: Coming soon.
Fun Factor: 8/10
Yum Factor: 8/10
Value Factor: 7/10
The Lowdown: A pleasurable trip to doughnut heaven, complete with in-store entertainment.
Hours: Coming soon.
Website: http://www.krispykreme.com
Address: 701 East Stassney Lane, Austin Map: Google Map Phone: (512) 851-8888
Address: 12586 Research Blvd., Austin Map: Google Map Phone: (512) 219-0119
Address: 104 Sundance Parkway, Round Rock Map: Google Map Phone: (512) 600-1600
