A Hole Lot Of Goodness
Voodoo Doughnut Comes To Lower Greenville.
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Voodoo Doughnut
Whether it’s an early morning or a late night, doughnut cravings can come at any time — that’s why this sweet-toothed tourist attraction is worth the drive to Dallas. This media and doughnut celebrity has received praise everywhere, from “Good Morning America” to “GQ,” and now Voodoo Doughnut’s newest location casts its confectionary spells over trendy Lower Greenville.
Established in 2003, the popular Portland-based company has a growing love for Texas, with more locations operating here than any other state. Its newest sweet spot opened last month in Dallas, marking its eighth location in the Lone Star State.
“I hope that we bring a little fun [to the area],” chief executive officer Chris Schultz says. “There’s a lot of really cool chef-driven restaurants and bars to hang out, but where’s the fun part? Voodoo is fun. How can you not have fun when you’re having doughnuts?”
As Homer Simpson once said, “You don’t win friends with salad,” and Voodoo’s The Homer doughnut with a hefty spread of strawberry frosting and sprinkles proves that point. Fan-favorite fritters like the Memphis Mafia, made with banana chunks and cinnamon topped with glaze, chocolate chips, peanuts, chocolate and peanut butter drizzle, also appeal to every common sweet tooth. Other must-tries like Marshall Mathers will have you lose yourself in the M&M moment, while the Strawberry Go-Tart will bring on the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts with strawberry filling, vanilla icing and pop sprinkles.
Now operating 23 storefronts nationally, Voodoo Doughnut continues to push the boundaries with over 50 big, bold, out-of-this-world combinations like the bacon maple bar, a raised long-john doughnut topped with maple icing and two strips of cooked bacon. If you think that’s unheard of, try turning up the heat with the Ring of Fire doughnut, a take on traditional devil’s food with cinnamon sugar, cayenne pepper and dried red chili pepper for a sweet and spicy flavor profile.
With an open-kitchen concept where fresh doughnuts are baked and decorated from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily, guests are guaranteed out-of-the-oven airiness with every order. Soon, director of operations James Waldner hopes to embrace Dallas nightlife and keep Voodoo open for a full 24 hours every day of the week.
“It’s all about repaying the love to the community of Dallas and the people of Texas,” James says.