The infamous original glazed doughnut has finally found a new home. Krispy Kreme, the doughnut giant and classic favorite, established a third store front in Utica. The doughnut chain surged thousands to come and taste the doughnuts and visit the modern, yet retro style interior. Being one of only three locations, students and teachers were thrilled to hear that Krispy Kreme would be less of a commute for irreplaceable doughnuts.

“I absolutely LOVE Krispy Kreme,” junior Olivia Kurek said. “It’s fresh, it’s hot and it’s glazed. It’s closer to my house now too. God bless Vernon Rudolph and his delicious creations.”

The new store includes fresh and creative options for customers to customize their orders. Milkshakes, doughnut sandwiches, and diverse flavors are all being trial ran specifically to the Utica location.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are special due to the fact that they are created for all to see. There are 5 main steps for the doughnut-making process. First, the doughnut dough is cut and then dropped into hot oil. Second, they are flipped over after cooking on one side. Next, they are covered with Krispy Kreme’s original glaze. Then finally, they are ready to be eaten. Look for the red ‘Hot Light’ to be on to watch the doughnut-making process unfold.

The new location’s buzz has caused long waits and drive-through clutter. Some dedicated doughnut-goers have said to wait over an hour in line.

“They have good doughnuts,” sophomore Olivia Nordin said, “but the wait wasn’t under a half-hour.”

Krispy Kreme has become a success in Utica and students are very happy for the new addition to stay.

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Cameron Smale

Pictured is the doughnut-making process. This can be viewed from inside the restaurant during certain hours of the day.