Are the donuts at Bear Donut worth the hype?

Bear Donut in NYC,NY

We were walking to a restaurant on a Saturday, when we noticed a group of people outside Bear Donut, who was serving mochi donuts, these Japanese donuts made with sweet rice flour. If you never had mochi donuts, they are slightly sweet with a stretchy chew and a very slightly crispy outer layer. We had a glimpse at the small shop and then left, having a lunch half and hour later (although i admit that i was ready for a little aperitif…). Few weeks later, we went back and decided to get their glazed donut (classic -$4), a coconut ($4) and a cookies and cream ($4.50). We sat outside ready for a tasting that unfortunately was disappointing: I loved the icing, but not the donut itself that I thought was bland. To the point that I did not finish them, something very rare with me. You often say that you should not judge a book by its cover and this was a good example: these donuts looked good and appetizing, but were not good. I prefer the ones at Mochinut or even Paris Baguette. I’ll pass.

Glazed donut at Bear Donut in NYC,NY

Coconut donut at Bear Donut in NYC,NY

Oreo cookie donut at Bear Donut in NYC,NY

Enjoy (…)!

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Bear Donut - 40 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001