Paradise Donuts

Located next to the Paramount Twin (cheap theater)

One thing every town needs is a self respecting donut shop. Every town needs a place where you can enter, and not have any dilemma as to what food you’re getting, and no guilt to try a healthier option. You are surrounded by donuts and donuts are what you want. For Rexburg, that place is Paradise. They have a variety of choices, ranging from the usual maple bars to the unusual Orange bar (think maple bar with oranges instead of maple trees). You can get chocolates, glazes, crullers, bear claws, or my hands down favorite, their blueberry cake donuts. Most donuts have a real soft consistency – light and fluffy, coated in something delicious. These are (for you donut connoisseurs) known as yeast donuts. They are the most traditional style and are the best when warm. The other end of the spectrum is the solid and dense cake donut. Some people don’t like them since they come across as bland, but they are the best donuts to eat if the donuts are cold (if you must have a cold donut – all donuts are best warm), and I like something with a little weight behind it. The yeast ones are great too; don’t get me wrong, but cake – that’s the money donut. And the money-ist of them all is the Blueberry. Baked with little dried blueberries in them, the blueberry cakes are both substantial and delightful. Sweet, yet not over the top, they also are covered in a glaze. It makes mornings much more bearable, and the absence makes mornings ever so sad. The donuts are reasonably priced – by them by the dozen or one at a time. The place closes at 6 or when stock runs out, whichever comes first. Usually the latter, so good news! the donuts are always fresh. Just get there early so you get your first pick. Them Blueberry are dang good.