Lucky's Donuts VS. Cartems Donuterie
In a first of what I hope to be many foodie showdowns, I am here today to weigh out which Vancouver based donut and coffee shop is the best. But here's the thing, I love them both equally because they both have so many great things to offer, and of course, who can say no to donuts? This showdown will see Lucky's Donuts, who has partnered up with Vancouver coffee roaster 49th Parallel for their storefronts in Mount Pleasant and Kitsilano duke it out with Cartems Donuterie, with locations in Mount Pleasant (down a few blocks from Lucky's), Gastown, and their newest location on West Broadway. LUCKY'S DONUTS Of the two, these were the first donuts that I have ever tried that were not Tim Horton's or Krispy Kreme - and it rocked my world. I have had the famed Peanut Butter and Jelly donut as well as the 2016 Fall seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake Bismarck. All three times that I have been to 49th Parallel and Lucky's, I always have the $5 coffee and donut combo - an absolute steal to try both the incredible coffee and the donuts. THE PROS:
CARTEMS DONUTERIE It is safe to say that I frequent Cartem's on a more regular basis than Lucky's due to accessibility. The one I go to most often is the Gastown location, which is one street over from SFU Harbour Center. I have been to all three locations, and I give them props for being unique to the part of Vancouver they are in, and yet, unified with their wooden furniture and little plants that they have at every table or hanging from the wall. Because of how often I go, I have tried many of their donuts - London Fog, Earl Grey, Vanilla Bean, Dulce de Leche*, Whiskey Bacon, and Triple Chocolate. The donuts are definitely innovative - who would think to put bacon on a donut? But it works! (* = seasonal) THE PROS:
THE VERDICT? As much as I love the donuts at Lucky's, I think my outright winner is Cartems for the reasons of accessibility, innovativeness, and their overall level of community engagement. I find it super cool that Cartems opens their doors up to the community on an ongoing basis. The donuts are great and the drinks are great, and the vibe can't be beat. Cartems is the donut champ!
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