The doughnut is the latest goody to get the gourmet treatment in Toronto. Glory Hole Doughnuts, which has been selling decadent pastries by delivery, will soon open a storefront location. At Little Nicky’s, customers can watch bite-sized pastries come fresh off the conveyor belt. Who will win? You decide.
GLORY HOLE DOUGHNUTS
Owned by Ashley Jacot De Boinod. Founded 2011. 647-352-4848.
Doughnuts served:
More than 2,000.
Top seller:
The maple bacon and lemon meringue.
Cost for a dozen doughnuts:
$40-$52 — “There’s a lot of love and work that goes into them.”
Do you ever eat chain-store doughnuts?
“I do, but because I own my own doughnut business, I’ll try one just to compare.”
Most doughnuts you’ve seen eaten in one sitting?
“I've probably eaten three in one sitting.”
Any famous customers?
None.
LITTLE NICKY’S
Owned by Frank and Renee Bonise. Founded 2010. 375 Queen St. W.
Doughnuts served:
“Thousands”
Top seller:
Cinnamon sugar
Cost for a dozen doughnuts:
“Four smackers.”
Do you ever eat chain-store doughnuts?
“I’m sure we all grew up on those things. Can’t say I’ve had one in a while though.”
Most doughnuts you’ve seen eaten in one sitting?
“I made a couple hundred for a party once.”
Any famous customers?
“That’s classified.”
