Darling Doughnuts & Coffee
441 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Crema's Take
“This charming Saratoga Springs spot is known for pillowy-soft, brioche-based doughnuts made with genuine care by a remarkably friendly team—their consistency and creative flavors keep customers coming back, though fair warning: they skew decidedly sweet. While opinions vary on the more adventurous flavor combinations, the light-and-airy texture and fresh quality make it worth a quick grab, especially if you're in the area and craving something special beyond standard coffee shop fare.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I got the Cookie Monster and churro donuts and unfortunately was disappointed. For a specialty donut shop I expect more. The flavors of both were very underwhelming and I wanted it to be filled inside since the donut itself was dry and spongy. Not horrible but definitely not anything spectacular.
Super charming doughnut shop and a must if you are in Saratoga. Light but also with a little chew. Nearly perfect. Most of the doughnuts err on the extra sweet side so come in looking for the decadent and you won't be disappointed. When you are in there, don't overlook the coffee. It was best cup of coffee I had all weekend.
These are honestly the best doughnuts I have ever had. I believe they are brioche-based, and they are made by the friendliest people. The consistency of quality is amazing, and the variety of flavors is so fun. If you are within 20 miles of Saratoga Springs, treat yourself to a darling donut.
Tried a Good to Go order for $6 and got 4 donuts and a apple fritter. The donuts and fritter were still very fresh, it wasn't the usual apple fritter, it more like a donut. The donuts very soft and were very unique with lots of variety. Server was very polite. Finally came back and tried some fresh donuts, wanted to try the coffee cake and was thinking it'd be more crumb. It had a strong coffee flavor. The black and white cookie donut was exactly what you think, just chocolate and vanilla frosting on a donut. These donuts aren't my preferred texture of donut, they're spongey and a bit heavy.
Bought half dozen donuts for a family we’re visiting and grabbed a couple of fritters for ourselves. So light and airy. Could have eaten 10. I don’t know if that’s a good thing. The flavors were creative without being over the top. And the service was friendly and informative. No notes.
Crema Reviews
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