The East Bay Donut Situation
Since I was in high school, Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore has been the go to spot for donuts in the east bay. I never thought their donuts were extraordinary, but the culture of the place made it a destination. They're open 24 hours, every day (even holidays, I asked) and draws a huge variety of customers. Lakeshore is a diverse street, being on the border of super wealthy and lower middle class neighborhoods. Go in any hour, day or night, and there are sure to be some characters. I went to University of Oregon in Eugene, which is one of the few cities that hosts a Voodoo Donuts. Voodoo is sort of infamous. Their donuts are extra glutenous and they sometimes get criticized for their ridiculously sugary glaze and their gimmicky approach to selling donuts. I'll say this: I'm a fan of Voodoo and all they have to offer. The price point isn't anything out of the ordinary and their donuts are good. I understand how they offend some palates, but being a total sweet tooth...