14 Arts & Entertainment
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The Smoke Signal
Friday, September 22, 2017
By Hannah Chou & Jonathan Ko Sports Editor and Web Editor
The location is cozy, pristine, and spotlessly clean. In the background, music videos from the 80’s and 90’s play on a flat screen TV mounted above the cash register. Though the bleached colors and quiet atmosphere can lead to a sterile, hospital-like feeling, the white-and-pink color scheme is reminiscent of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. At the back of the room, a wall with dozens of plastic donuts provides the perfect backdrop for a quick Instagram shot. In all, the shop is a great place to comfortably relax, although the music makes it difficult to study in.
The menu features a wide variety of donuts ranging from classic sugar donuts to the shop’s Sunday special Unicorn donuts. Most of the donuts are lightly sweetened, which is not typical of the overpowering sweetness that is found in other donuts. The more traditional cake and blueberry donuts have wholesome tastes and a more solid, satisfying consistency than most. However, the more adventurous items on the menu, such as the unicorn donut or the rainbow donut, sacrifice taste for an Instagrammable aesthetic.
Gonutz with Donuts is a donut shop that recently opened at 41093 Fremont Blvd #102, Fremont, CA 94538. Their menu features a wide variety of donuts that are known for its unique decorations and Instagrammable reputation. After its soft opening, the Smoke Signal decided to visit this not-so-typical donut joint to taste the food it has to offer.
The costs of the donuts range from $1.25 to $3.50, making them inexpensive and well-suited for a student budget. The simpler donuts tend to be cheaper, while store specials like the Rainbow donut cost much more. The taste is decent, but the real aspect that makes these donuts worth the price is the unique decoration. If you are looking for a cheap bite that comes with an aesthetic social media post, this joint is the right choice for you.
The employees are extremely accommodating and will promptly answer any question about their menu. Donut production is relatively fast, especially considering that many of the decorations are hand-crafted. Overall, the speediness and friendliness of the workers create a welcoming atmosphere that allows customers to quickly settle in and enjoy the wide range of foods it has to offer.
PHOTOS BY SPORTS EDITOR HANNAH CHOU