Following a nice lunch, my partner and I made a trip down to the Harbour Quay to indulge in some sweet treats. Apparently the aptly named "Donut Shop" has amassed a large following with the locals – many knowing exactly when some of their favourites (like the wildly popular maple bacon) are scheduled to come out of the fryer. After trying the donuts on offer, we now recognize why this place has become famous for their fried dough treats. Each and every one of the donuts we tried were soft, moist, fluffy and not too sweet. It’s hard to elevate something as commonplace as a donut without making ridiculous trendy flavours, but the folks at The Donut Shop have managed to do so by following a simple formula: Hand-made + Fresh ingredients = Divinity. Seriously, you can literally TASTE the freshness of these donuts in comparison to, say, the merely reheated donuts at a large chain like Tim Hortons. Remember, sometimes simple is best!
FOOD: 5/5
SERVICE: 5/5
VALUE: 5/5
RECOMMENDATION: We enjoyed our donuts to such a degree that we ended up taking a large box back home to Victoria. It's good to indulge sometimes . . . especially when that indulgence is a hand-crafted, delicious donut. A trip to Port Alberni's Harbour is incomplete without a stop at The Donut Shop. Highly recommended!
PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.