Sept
18, 2003 — Is
sugar your driving force? Then get thee to Lafeen's Family Pride
Donuts.
Row upon row of glazed doughnuts, cake doughnuts,
old-fashioned doughnuts, twists
— virtually any doughnut variety you can
imagine
— are displayed in a large case that
runs half the length of the store. On the other side of the cash
register is a large ice cream case.
My husband first discovered Lafeen's several years ago when
he was running a summer camp. He and his staff would make
late-night Lafeen's runs to stock up on just-baked sweet treats
for their post-lights-out staff meeting.
Although I've never been one to crave doughnuts, my
introduction to Lafeen's was memorable enough that I've been
back several times.
A recent Saturday morning found me and my better half in the
mood for a sweet breakfast instead of our usual Bagelry bagels.
Depending on my mood, I like to languidly look over Lafeen's
selection, finally settling on whatever strikes my fancy. Other
times, I know what I want before I even arrive and await the
sugar rush with glee.
This day found me in the mood for a scone. Heresy in a
doughnut shop? Perhaps, but that's the beauty of Lafeen's:
Although it is predominantly a doughnut shop, you can also
satisfy your breakfast craving with a rich croissant, crumbly
muffin, cinnamon roll or scone.
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Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts |
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Location: 1466 Electric Ave.
Phone: 647-1703
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily
Serving: Doughnuts galore, coffee, and a wide
selection of ice cream.
Menu items sampled:
Blueberry scone $0.79
Cake doughnut $0.60
Raised doughnut $0.70
Dozen doughnut holes $1
Baker's dozen of assorted doughnuts $7
Caffe mocha $1.89 |
I chose a blueberry scone which, when carefully cracked in
two, was crumbly and dry inside as it should be, with fresh
blueberries peppered throughout. The substantial glaze on the
outside provided just the right amount of sweetness.
Regular readers know that my husband, tall and lanky though
he is, can eat like there's no tomorrow. So as I daintily ate my
blueberry scone, he downed three doughnuts, polished off with
orange juice.
Lafeen's does cake doughnuts just right, striking the balance
between moist and dry, while creating raised doughnuts that are
airy and meltaway delicious.
Our craving for a sinfully sweet morning meal was more than
satisfied.
A few days later Lafeen's was still on my mind, so I stopped
in on my way to work.
Want to know the secret to becoming the most popular person
in your office? Walk through the door with a box of a dozen
Lafeen's doughnuts.
A bargain at $7 for a baker's dozen, the doughnut selection
had proven too much for me as I stood at the counter peering
down through the glass at all that sugar-coated goodness. So the
smiling server behind the counter offered to choose for me.
After the guys at my office devoured their doughnuts, I asked
each one to tell me what they thought. From the enormous apple
fritter eaten by Neal to the raspberry-filled doughnut consumed
by Greg, everyone had only raves for Lafeen's doughnuts.
I'm convinced that doughnuts make coffee taste even better.
Most days I eschew the brew, but as soon as that doughnut landed
in my hand, I couldn't control myself from grabbing a mug and
pouring a cup of java from the huge percolator in the office
kitchen. Is there anything better?
Speaking of the caffeinated manna, Lafeen's also offers
espresso. From a latte to a breve, you can get your fix at a
reasonable price.
Lafeen's dishes up ice cream as well, which has been much
needed during this past scorching summer.
More than a dozen flavors are displayed in the case, from
bubble gum to strawberry supreme. You can have it served in a
regular, sugar or waffle cone, or choose a milkshake, banana
boat or sundae
— with a dozen toppings to choose from
to cap off the creamy treat.
For sugar in the morning or sugar in the evening, you won't
find better doughnuts in Bellingham than at Lafeen's.
