A dream of shops filled with pink, rainbow-sprinkled, cotton candy-flavored donuts, deep-fried, caramel-glazed apple fritters and key lime pies is no longer a fantasy. At Mojo’s Donuts, it’s a reality.
Nestled between two small shops on Pines and University lies the secret to edible happiness. The exterior of the shop may not be the apple of many people’s eyes, but the interior makes up for it in ways that only the stomach could approve. Walking in the shop gives customers some form of dessert-filled tunnel vision. The tables, TV and decorations seem to blend in with the background, and you become fixated on the endless display of donuts.
Guava cheesecake, cookies and crème, red velvet, peanut butter and jelly — you name it, they have it. The options are almost overwhelming, but it’s nothing this donut devourer couldn’t handle, or so I thought. After about five minutes of standing in line with very impatient donut eaters, with the help of Mojo’s staff, I finally summoned the courage to choose six scrumptious-looking donuts. I choose the irresistible deco delight, fruity pebbles, strawberry cheesecake, cherry amore, key lime pie and crème brûlée.
At first, I didn’t want to disturb the uniquely beautiful donuts. They were all sitting so peacefully in a half dozen box. But I could no longer eat with my eyes; I had to taste one of these bad boys. Plus, the boxes are labeled “You deserve a donut,” which makes every bite feel like a much-deserved accomplishment. Though they all tasted like something straight out of heaven, my top three favorites were the strawberry cheesecake, crème brûlée and deco delight.
The scrumptious strawberry cheesecake donut had a slightly pink glaze over it with a cheesecake cream filling, and it tasted exactly how it looked: like a mini cheesecake trapped in a perfect donut.
The second donut I went for was the crème brûlée. This donut looked fairly simple compared to the other extraordinary donuts, but there was absolutely nothing simple about the taste. The French would be proud; it’s a donut that tastes exactly like the dessert, yet with an American feel.
The last donut I devoured seriously exceeded my expectations; I’ve had my fair share of donuts before, but nothing quite like this. The deco delight was covered in frosted flakes, drizzled with vanilla icing, topped with strawberries and blueberries and filled with banana cream custard. Take all that in for a moment. It was perfect, everything one could dream of when eating a specially-made donut.
Now, I’ve proudly had many dessert-eating days. But what I experienced at Mojo’s was something I couldn’t put into words, only the sounds of me vigorously licking my fingers. These donuts were absolutely incredible; the taste was indescribable, and the endless display was remarkable. This place can turn any naysayer into a donut-eating devotee, which is why Thrillist.com has listed Mojo’s on the list of the 33 Best Donut Shops in America.
Aside from delectable donuts, Mojo’s also offers soothing teas and energizing coffees. The only downside to Mojo’s is its odd hours. They’re open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until they’ve sold out of donuts, which obviously happens a lot; the next day I went back, they were closed at 4 p.m. So the earlier you’re able to devour donuts, the better.
Mojo Donuts provides a unique yet extensive variety of freshly-made gourmet donuts. They have a friendly, knowledgeable staff and a presentation of donuts to awaken anyone’s inner Homer Simpson. One donut at Mojo’s will have you craving mo’ and mo’.
Credit: Photo printed with permission by Mojo’s Donuts
