So we have this intern for the summer. Her name is Jessie Gorges. She just got back from lunch and was asked where she went.
“Maybe eating donuts for lunch wasn’t the best idea,” was her reply.
Don’t misunderstand. It’s not that she didn’t like what she had at the Donut Whole. She did. It’s just that, well, you know, donuts for lunch? Like I said, she’s an intern.
Anyway, the conversation quickly turned to where the best donuts are. I am a fan of Lamar’s. So is Carrie Rengers. Jerry Siebenmark swears by Krispy Kreme.
What about you? When it’s your turn to pick up donuts for the office, where do you stop?
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I don’t know who makes it, but Quick Trip has good donuts.
donut whole yes but not for lunch
Haven’t tried the Donut Whole, but I plan to. I loved Sugar and Spice, but they’re long gone, so presently I guess it’s Krispy Kreme.
sorry qt donuts are way down the list.
krispy kreme is the best.
Back in the 1970’s, I used to stop off at the original Lamar’s Doughnut Shop and order a couple of Lamar’s doughnuts and a cup of coffee. At that time, Lamar himself ran the shop. His old doughnut shop was located in Kansas City, Missouri, just east of Main Street and a bus stop, on about 31st Street. As I recall, his shop only had stools at a counter.
This was not far from where Johnny Lazia, political boss Tom Pendergast’s right hand man in charge of crime, was machine gunned to death in front of the Park Central Hotel near Armour and Gilham back in the early 1930’s.
I wonder if Johnny Lazia was a customer of Lamar’s Doughnuts back in those early years?
QuikTrip? Really? Give me a Bumblebee donut from @TheDonutWhole over QT any day.
Maple Bacon Donut from the Donut Whole. There is nobody in town that can even compare. Maybe not even in the whole world…
LAMARS!!! HANDS DOWN!!!! THE BEST SELECTION!!! THE BEST TASTE!!!! THE BEST SERVICE!!! ALWAYS!!! NEVER A BAD DONUT!! NEVER!!
LAMARS!!!!! (AND I AM A DONUT CONNOISSEUR!
If you have a doughnut from the Whole – you will be spoiled for life. Not that I don’t like Krispy Kreme – it’s just that I can get the same experience by pouring equal amounts of sugar and warm oil in my mouth.
I’m able to convince myself a Whole doughnut is healthy since it is baked AND I get at least one other ingredient (as the cereal commercials say – It’s part of a well balanced breakfast).
The Donut Whole is the only place to get donuts for me.
Donut Whole for sure. Their root beer float donut is to die for. The icing tastes like real root beer, plus they are oh-so-fresh! Best for sure. L
The Donut Whole is most definitely the best in Wichita.
I like Lamar’s for traditional taste. But the Donut Whole is good for specialty donuts like Sunshine Citrus.
Agree with Oz. Lamar’s has good plain jane donuts and long johns. But thick mint, peanut butter cup, and root beer floats at Donut Whole are the way to go! Nice to treat yourself to that AND a band on the weekends too.
Donut Whole is by far the best donut joint in pretty much the whole world – I’d fly 5000 miles for just one more Maple Bacon!!
Donut Whole……Root Beer Float, Yummm….
I’m from North Carolina, so I have an undying loyalty to that wondrous shower of glaze at Krispy Kreme. However, I do love the weird and wacky cake donuts at Donut Whole, especially the Root Beer Float one.
I’ve had QT, Dunkin, Krispy Kreme’s and the Donut Whole blows them all away
Donut Whole donuts are the best, period.
Donut Whole without a doubt. Check it out!!
donut whole. no contest.
DONUT WHOLE! If you haven’t been then you are only walking the planes of donut existence and not living it!! Don’t deny the chicken!!
Definetly Donut Whole!!!
The Donut Whole! By far and away these are the best donuts in Wichita. They are the most creative. Great atmosphere! Top notch, unique coffee. Art. These donuts have soul!The majority of their ingredients are locally sourced! Who puts that kind of thought into their product? We should be proud of the Donut Whole. The donuts taste fantastic! I shall have the half-nutty maple, and the citrus sunshine please!
Where’s my favorite donut? IN MY BELLY!
Donut Whole rules Wichita.
well, I’d have to agree with the masses and say The Donut Whole. You wont find anything else like it in the city. And, after a Donut Whole donut, you’ll be FULL. Oh, and on Wednesdays,( i think) they have Vegan Donuts. I’m not a vegan, but I have to say, I think I like them even better than the regular.
Go to the Donut Whole. Really.
The Donut Whole has the best donuts hands down.
Cake donuts are the best, and Donut Whole makes the best cake donuts ever. Our family favorites Cherry citrus, Thick mint, and classic. Didn’t used to eat many donuts at our house, now at least once a week.
When I was a kid it was Winchells, but now that I’m a grown man and it’s around–Donut Whole. We are fortunate to have a local place like this. Great donuts, great coffee, sodas made with natural sugar, nice employees, music on the weekend, cool art in the bathroom, local ingredients, Go to the Donut Whole if you haven’t already.
DONUT WHOLE. Their unique combinations are awesome. My favortie has to be Root Beer Float. YUM.
The donut whole makes the best donuts and the place is great!
Donut Whole, always and forever.
In the donut world this is like comparing apples to oranges. For cake donuts, The Donut Whole makes original cake donuts that are truly the best in town. If you’re wanting the best plain glazed fried donut, then it’s Krispy Kreme. If you want any other style of donut like long johns, old fashioneds, or bear claws…then you go to Lamar’s.
I say the Donut Whole has the freshest, tastiest donuts. Their King Midas (like a payday bar melted on a donut!) is the best, but I also love the peanut butter chocolate donut. DW donuts are a Wichita original, made with Kansas flour. What’s not to love?
DONUT WHOLE all the way, who can beat a Bacon & Mapple glazed donut, Not Krispy Kreme……..
DONUT WHOLE 100%
The Donut Whole has the best variety, taste and style. Added bonus is the coffee and atmosphere.
Donut Whole is the best. My wife spents $25 for a dozen at Lamars. That’s Crazy.
I’m SHOCKED! I’ve never had a Donut Whole donut and I’ve lived in Wichita my entire life!
I’ve never even heard of the place – Where is it?
Thanks.
P. S. I used to LOVE Dunkin Donuts on E. Harry –
LONG time ago! Now, I enjoy QT (Quik Trip),
Lamar’s and Krispy Kreme!
Absolutely the Donut Whole…Love the root beer float and the King Midas rocks!
You will find it on East Douglas between Washington and Hydraulic North side look for the giant rooster on the roof can’t miss it!
I guess I’m going to have to check it out. I never even heard of it till now.
Unfortunately, my favorite donut is the one sitting in front of me.
I was not familiar with the Donut Whole either. I will be checking it out shortly.
Jerry, you and me both. While Lamar’s is my favorite, like I mentioned above, it’s not like I turn any down. Kind of like picking your favorite child, I guess.
Val, don’t feel bad that you’ve never been to the Donut Whole. It’s been open for just a few months. However, it has established quite a loyal following by all indications from comments on this blog. When you go, try to PB&J one. It’s yummy.
I dined at the Donut Whole for lunch today. All of the donuts are exactly the same (at least is was today). The donut’s frostings were very good. I sampled the maple bacon, orange and cream, peaches and cream, King Midas and Citrus Sunrise (I think that’s what it is called. Fruity Pepples on it.) While good, Lamar’s beats it hands down for cake donuts. If this was a frosting competition then The Donut Whole would win it. I would love a maple bacon birthday cake!
I will give it another shot soon, but in a morning to truly experience the essence of all things donut.
love love love donut hole.
mmm…and they have excellent coffee.
try a vanilla americano, hot, and whipped cream with a triple chocolate dounut. whoa.
The best donuts ever in Wichita were glazed donuts at Ketteman’s Bakery – gone for many years. Dillons glazed donuts are wonderful and overlooked.