Doughnut Plant - Lower East Side

I can write as many words as I want, but nothing will lure you to Doughnut Plant better than taking stroll by the store on any morning--the smell will yank you in whether you like it or not. Fresh, warm, sweet-smelling donuts have never smelled so good. These aren't your basic glazed donuts or frosted donuts either, there are some off-the-wall flavors like tres leches, carrot, peanut glaze, vanilla bean, apple cinnamon, pumpkin and a slew of others that are all equally tasty.

I've never been a big fan of sweets and desserts, but I am always interested in tasting them in search for a pleasant surprise. This certainly was one of those surprises. The apple cinnamon donut I had here was perfect for me. Not overly sweet and rich, warm, a subdued sweetness that focused more on the cinnamon apple flavor without being overwhelming. It was especially great as it matched the Autumn morning. The next time I come here I will definitely be trying the coconut glazed donut.

These aren't your off-the-shelf gross donuts with preservatives and weird fats that make you feel ill after eating just one either--on the contrary, I felt refreshed and unburdened by Doughnut Plant's masterpiece donuts. They boast no trans fats, preservatives, artificial flavorings or eggs in their donuts. You will not be disappointed by Doughnut Plant.

379 Grand St., New York, NY 10002, 212 505 3700, www.doughnutplant.com