KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS - Life in America

[@tadabrown9095]

Recollection Road is now one of my fave channels. I enjoy the relaxed, nostalgic pace and tone of voice.

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

makes me sad for how bad america is now - look at everything weve lost or "improved" away

[@veronicaferguson8548]

Its nice to have a gentle non computerized voice

[@hydrooxy84]

Same

[@amerikaveebeau1175]

Back in 70s they had excursions like "little people business trips" Krispy Kreme donuts, Pepsi-Cola and Doritos" were some field trips I remember. and got a goodie box/baggage to go also, All students did. It was fun.

[@rtod4]

When the sign says "Hot", they're second to none. I used to help a man deliver KK donuts back in 1972 (to tie it together with the 1972 vid).

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Growing up as a child my family would drive 60 miles to get them on Sunday. Years later we have one now in our town. Loved them still.

[@andiarrohnds5163]

Oh yes, definitely worth the trip.

[@kevinkonig879]

My mom always shared a childhood memory of hers about going to a Krispy Kreme in Raleigh NC. She said they only went once a year after harvest time. At that time the trip to Raleigh from Goldsboro was a all day event with a picnic along the way. The roads were mostly dirt until you got closer to Raleigh. But, she said those were the best doughnuts she had ever had! So, our family has a special place in our hearts for Krispy Kreme!!!!

[@jenniferhansen3622]

Thanks for sharing that story 😁

[@njaneardude]

I really had to reread this and think about it. How special that day must have been. Thank you for sharing.

[@rebeccabrear4456]

They're the BEST doughnuts around, they're like biting into a sweet cloud, so light and fluffy!! Mmmmmm 🍩😋

[@lindamerchant123]

Krispy kremes are doing business still today like Dunkin donuts Winchell's

[@tjj5337]

Donny Osmond said the same exact thing 😂

[@SpeedyCotton55]

Grew up in Winston-Salem. Brings back a lot of memories, nothing better.

[@Daledavispratt]

I've had them right off the line and they are indeed something special.

[@valentinaminauro352]

Their pillows of the Gods melt in your mouth deliciousness 🤤🖤🔥💣✨🌹✌️

[@Nobodyneedsabodyanymore]

Ugh they are so so much

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

Indeed they are amazing.

[@Nobodyneedsabodyanymore]

@Eidelmania same here. Just one is enough to make me sick. I can't imagine eating these in the morning

[@tadabrown9095]

And I LOVE that the music is appropriately in the background and doesn’t drown out the voice !! Thank you for all of your videos!! Keep them coming.

[@sharonbrown2352]

KK doughnuts are my favorite!

[@onecoolcat2478]

I remember when the first KK arrived in Colorado in the late 1990's. There was a line of cars 5 miles long and even reporters showed up - helicopters and everything. People were poring in from neighboring states. I was born and raised in Georgia so I found this very amusing.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

I'll give Krispy Kreme their due as far as chain doughnuts go. IMO they're better than Dunkin and Tim Hortons. But for me, the best doughnuts always came from small local bakeries. I used to deliver the morning paper when I was I a kid and I picked up my papers at 5 AM right around the corner from a bakery. The smell coming from the place was enticing so one morning I knocked on the door and struck up a deal with the owner, one daily paper for one éclair. I would finish my morning éclair by the time I got to my first street. It was so good. I also used to like getting doughnuts hot out of the fryer at the cider mill in the fall. Nothing like enjoying the changing colors with a hot doughnut and a cold cup of cider. Good old days.

[@RetroFreak35]

Don’t forget Winchell’s and Shipley’s.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

@@RetroFreak35 Can't say I ever tried em. Neither of them in my neck of the woods when I was coming up. But I'll take your word for it. Maybe if I come across one I'll give em a try.

[@cdfreester]

I totally agree. Dunkin is horrible for donuts but good at everything else they make. Krispy Kreme just tastes like puffed sugar to me. I had my first Krispy Kreme donut in 1994 and have probably had a few dozen over the years since then, but not for quite awhile. If you're going to eat a Krispy Kreme donut, at least get it when it's right off the line because they are not worth eating when luke warm or cold.

[@oceanlover3530]

@@RetroFreak35 I Ioved Winchell’s donuts! I’m in California and they use to be everywhere. I don’t think they’re around anymore unfortunately. 🙁

[@wessmith7408]

@@cdfreester I must laugh a little - 1994. Either you are a young squirt or had a sheltered life. I ate my 1st Krispy Kreme when I was 3. They opened in Wilmington, NC. Considering I am now 72 I guess I have eaten 100 dozen over the years. Someone wrote here that unless they were fresh off the line they aren't any good. I beg the differ with this individual. Day old make excellent dipping donuts. Milk, coffee or hot chocolate were great for this task. As a kid, we never passed the store without buying at least 2 dozen donuts 1 just glazed and a dozen of whatever was in the counter.

[@LBBEE-xl8qj]

Nothing beats a cup of hot coffee and a Krispy Kreme doughnut, eaten while walking thru a park and admiring the fall leaves.

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Yessss Sir!!!!

[@TexasTimelapse]

Just one doughnut? When they're warm, they're like crack!

[@oceanlover3530]

That sounds awesome!

[@RichardinNC1]

My parents moved to Winston Salem in 1979 starting my obsession with Krispy Kreme. Nothing beats a hot fresh Krispy Kreme glazed and good coffee. Although Charlotte has too many transplants that prefer Dunkin :(

[@chrisalley6282]

Raleigh too :-(

[@tresboujay]

Krispy Kreme is always a must stop when heading back to my hometown.

[@rebeckylee157]

We used to have the KK donuts came to my elementary school every Friday and sell these donuts 10 cents for 1 donut and 10 donuts for $1.00. That was 1983-1985, when I moved away.

[@vernonmiller8852]

My favorite donuts

[@volvoguy804]

We got one right down the street. Their app notifies me when they have "hot'n ready now" donuts. They just melt in your mouth.

[@RJ-hx5nb]

Creme filled KK was my favorite ! (St Louis county back in the day)

[@Larry]

We've had them in the UK for a good 10 years now, but while they do have places to buy them fresh, they're mostly packs you pick up in supermarkets.

[@surelock22]

That's kinda of how it is in our state.

[@lexmark3932]

True! To my own opinion better than DD.

[@andyrob3259]

Yea here in Australia they had plans to open lots of stores but they weren’t overly successful (not an outright failure) so only have a handful in the entire country. But they have an arrangement with 7/11 convenience stores where they have a donut shelf in th store where’s you can buy selected packs or a small selection of individual donuts. Not sure how long they remain on the shelf though before being thrown out.

[@syxepop]

Finally got here to RR to enjoy a Glazed Original and a cup of coffee with friends, Guru Larry! OYE, TU! Welcome! 🍩☕

[@comfeefort]

@@andyrob3259 Glazed doughnuts can always be revived 10 seconds in a microwave oven. Krispy Kreme aren't My favorite, in California the best Raised Glazed, are usually made in regular independent doughnut shops. We had alot of Krispy Kreme stores close also, they remain open a few here and there. I had an awesome doughnut in Cork, Ireland, it was a long shape covered in whipped cream.

[@bigB6flyer]

Grew up in W-S. Good memories selling them for fundraisers and being mesmerized by the donut extruder & glaze waterfall. They were incredible when right off the line.

[@yardsausage]

i live in w-s also...took my 4 year old granddaughter to the one on stratford rd monday..she had never been, her eyes lit up watching them being made..of course she loved eating it too.

[@MyHeart1955]

Melt in your mouth goodness. Had them in Raleigh, NC in the 60s. Person St. Eventually moving across the street on Person St to a larger location. One of my favorite childhood memories is going to “The Krispy Kreme” with my Aunt Peggy Gower. My husband still gets 2 dozen every time he goes to get it.

[@sodality3970]

Probably , the best donuts I've ever eaten...and that , compared to Dunkin' Donuts in the old days .

[@altargokart]

My great grandad Lewis is Vernon's brother. Together they started Krispy Kreme! Lewis liked his donuts a day old because the glaze set in better. I miss him so much - he was always really kind to me.

[@jamesorth6460]

I grew up with Winchell's Donuts

[@javiermori1710]

The Winchells in my old neighborgood is still at same location in strip mall for at least 45 years. Only thing in neighborhood that hasnt changed.

[@jimleon7894]

They are the best

[@michaeltaylor1603]

I'm from Houston, TX. There was a mom/pop doughnut shop in 5th ward (that sadly closed). Krispy Kreme is as near to that delicious perfection. That's how my late dad loved his doughnuts, right after glazing. It truly makes you feel like an 8 yr. old kid! LOL!

[@theuglybiker]

In Texas, every wide spot in the road has a doughnut shop. Usually run by a Vietnamese family. ANd every on I've tried made good doughnuts.

[@lmfd7373]

thank you bc everyone here swears by Shipleys is horrible nothing but bread dough

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Great episode. My wife use to go to a Crispy Kreme in Akron off Canton Road every Sunday back in the seventies with her father . Love the memories 👍👌

[@scofab]

I now want a box of Krispy Kremes and a gallon of ice-cold milk. Well done as always, thanks.

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

When I was pregnant with my daughter I used to drive 45mins@5am to get warm glazed Krispy Kreme Donuts😋

[@marcushardy7873]

In 1989, my parents brought Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and in 2015 to now, I have bought and bring 8 to 10 dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to work to my kitchen staff. Dishwashers, Cooks, Servers, and even my bosses love and adore me when I bring these doughnuts to work so I can change sadness to happiness, hate to love and negative to positive. Krispy Kreme was, is, and always will be the best doughnut shop in the world. Bar none.

[@quantumleap359]

They still are one of the best doughnuts in the world! Freshly cooked, they cannot be beaten! Great little documentary, thanks!

[@javiermori1710]

I worked at Bellagio in las vegas many years and one of the executives from Krispy Kreme came in quite a bit. Always brought staff fresh donuts. It was first time i even heard of Kristy Kreme. They are indeed delicious.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I remember one on Piedmont Rd in Atlanta, back in the very early 60’s. We didn’t have much money, but it was a treat when we went there. I wonder if it’s still there?

[@mikefannon6994]

Jim, the Atlanta location on Ponce De Leon was my go-to spot in 1970s!

[@k.h.4698]

I know people go crazy for these mass produced donuts, but i think back to baker-made doughnut shops where they cut and frosted each one by hand. After all is said, the taste buds can tell the difference of a hand-fried delicacy.

[@wayfarer4578]

They literally melt in your mouth when hot. Amazing

[@valentinaminauro352]

They're off the chain crazy good melt in your mouth awesomeness 🤤🖤🔥💣✨💀✌️

[@keonikaig9247]

Excellent....thx for the reminder.... !

[@kennixox262]

I did not know the the "HOT NOW" sign was introduced as late as 1992. The one I most frequented was in Atlanta on Ponce De Leon, which I hear recently had a fire resulting in its loss. Since moving out west, there is one sort of where I live but since making my health a priority, no more sugary treats. Think of sugar as the new smoking.

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

YUM! I love Krispy Kreme doughnuts! It's a tradition of ours to buy a dozen to have when we arrive at our destination when we are on a genealogy trip. Unfortunately, one time the hotel we stayed in had an ant problem and when we got back to our room after a full day of visiting cemeteries, they were completely covered in red ants! I was so disappointed, I can't even tell you. Guess EVERYONE Loves Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!

[@GlintOrothorn]

I remember my first time going in to a Krispy Kreme here in Washington State, I was so mesmerized by the doughnut making process that it became one my fondest doughnut memories. I still look forward to seeing those doughnuts on the conveyors every time I go in to a Krispy Kreme. I am saddened to find out that the free doughnut when the Red sign is lit isn't a thing anymore but it was nice to see the Red sign back on for the first time in years at my local Krispy Kreme.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Ordinarily I prefer cake donuts but if I pass a Krispy Kreme and the hot donut sign is lit up I'll usually stop and get a box. There's just something about them fresh and warm that I can't resist. It is also the only time I crave coffee.

[@tinklvsme]

In the late 90’s a KK opened in Fresno Ca, I was never impressed. It closed then a Chik Filliet opened there. Years later a new 1 opened. I prefer cake doughnuts, we had Wintchells and Donut Star, thoes were great doughnuts. Here in Central Ca a lot of Asian own the doughnut business, they are always polite and friendly and a clean shop! It’s 6:05 am, thanks, now I want a doughnut. ✌️❤️🦋🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩

[@sonhuynh8222]

One just opened up the street from me a few years ago …. So happy 🎉

[@rcdoodles6214]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you!

[@RamblinRick_]

Had a store in Irving, Tx for about 3-4 years. It closed, bulldozed, and replaced with a vegan store at the location. The store was inconvenient to drive to. Location, location, location...

[@melissageiger71]

What can I say, they've always been a family favorite for us..we used to go to the Victory drive location in Savannah GA..it's still there in it's original splendor.. also I lived in Baton Rouge for 20 years and they also had an old original location that they've since renewed into a modern model...sad.. Nothing but love for Krispy Kreme 💚🚨

[@justsumguy2u]

One of the things that always amazes me about your videos is finding out how long these companies have been around for. I'm 52, and it still surprises me. And believe it or not, I never knew Krispy Kreme has retail locations---I've never seen one, I've only seen their donuts in stores

[@bengaliinplatforms1268]

It's why the US was so successful, you just wouldn't get this type of entrepreneurship in any other country at that time. Britain had it at the advent of the industrial revolution too. All these stories come from small business and family run enterprises. Once the financial industry gets involved, the declince was inevitable. Both Britain and the UK are now complete shitholes

[@randallmarsh1187]

Man, you have really missed out! As good as they are from stores they are no comparison from what you get when they are freshly made and hot!!

[@bradleyjent7765]

I have bought them for years in the Atlanta West End store. Ms. Joan would always throw in extras because she knew I was taking them to church for our early service choir singers. I paid for them as an "incentive ". Southern Methodists will magically appear when Krispy Kreme donuts are offered. Lol

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

I have always loved Krispy Kreme donuts ever since I was a kid, didn’t get the luxury of going into an actual Krispy Kreme doughnut shop until I moved to Panama City Beach Florida almost 7 years ago, because all the ones in Georgia were too far away from me, so I ended up getting them from the grocery store. 🤔

[@cjdesign5700]

Another home-run! First had them in Falls Church, Va in Middle school.

[@BobbyPW]

Saw a Krispy Kreme in Singapore a few years ago. I'm glad it's all around the world now

[@njaneardude]

And 7-11 😂

[@81reddick]

I live in HIGH POINT NC. Several photos were taken at the North End location. A box use to not be the price of a dinner, but a room full of kids are satisfied with a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

[@veronicaferguson8548]

I miss the Krispy Creme shop.We don't have any here now.Only the preboxed ones.While good still not the same as going to the shop. Boston cream Krispy Creme is my all time favorite

[@shalayadawson2885]

I love your videos so entertaining and interesting plus I just love the old vintage times

[@daviddavenport1485]

Krispy Kreme is second to none.

[@scottyg5403]

There was a Krispy Kreme in Charlotte NC back in the day. I think it was off Independence but I don't remember. This was back in the seventies! Fond memories! Now I live outside ATL and have one down the street. Stays busy!

[@daniel.d.roberts6850]

I remember going three when I was little, although I don't go there anymore.

[@eutimiochavez415]

Why?

[@daniel.d.roberts6850]

@@eutimiochavez415 I have no idea to be honest.

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

Okay ,off in the morning to buy a box of kk's 🍩🍩🍩🍩☕

[@continentalgin]

They make awesome doughnuts!

[@joymcmillion7192]

I remember watching the doughnuts going through the line at the shop in Nashville when I was little. They were a treat!

[@trainsupporter9088]

I found this video son interesting...thanks again for all your research on each video! My favorite KK doughnut is their Key Lime Pie one. Haven't had one in a long while, but wow - it was sooo good!

[@madamesalamander16]

Those Sputnik chandeliers at 2:18! My heart went pitter-pat!

[@tomjones2121]

loved krispy kreme , we have one near my home that baked them 24 hours a day , and the best coffee too

[@bobh5087]

KK's are the BEST ! 👍❤️

[@stevenj2380]

They have recently expanded in NYC. again. I remember first opening in 90s in NY NY. W 23 Chelsea. The smell and sight of them coming hot off the line drew in many people. Enjoyed coffee and donuts many times there and from small take away shop at the original World Trade Center. I think their business went down as 'we' saw how much we were fattening up. PS, the pic re 'shop in NYC in 1996' is a rendering of the big 'Times Square' Krispy Kreme on Broadway - west 48 street.

[@JxT1957]

i first had krispy kreme donuts when i moved to tampa florida in the early 70s, they were like 12 cents each

[@dextervandemark7082]

I remember Krispy Kreme when I was a kid it was amazing to just get the donuts and have something to drink with it great product

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I love yeast raised Krispy Keene donuts. There was one not far from where I lived most of my life. I love them hot.

[@elwin38]

Oh yeah, the Krispy Kreme's😋✌🏾

[@robertromero8692]

My supervisor would buy a lot of these about 12 years ago. They were so delicious when they were fresh and warm.

[@matthrivnak6572]

There used to be a Krispy Kreme in Peoria Illinois, I went every Friday and bought 2 dozen donuts for people at work

[@kerrymarshall1293]

These doughnuts are avaliable in Australia. I have never been a doughnut fan, but I love these.

[@privatepilot4064]

When upon life’s journey, striving for your goal, keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole!

[@bp39047]

KRISPY KREME is one of those very very rare chains that have not fallen off the cliff (can't think of another). Consistent quality is their hallmark thru out the many years.

[@njaneardude]

Had a tour of a local Krispy Kreme when I was in elementary school (I'm a boomer to give you an idea of the era 😄). I was fixated on the machine making the jelly filled donuts, I had never had one or knew they existed. We each got a glazed donut and a box of milk and there was a picnic table behind the store, but my mind was on that jelly filled donut 😂 I kept thinking about that jelly filled donut until I was old enough to drive and get one myself 😂 The store is still there on Virginia Beach Boulevard.

[@craigb2366]

Well done 👍🏼

[@roselyncampisi822]

The donuts are so good!

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Rhe pink frosted doughnuts are great❤

[@thejeffneville]

We had a couple stores around my hometown in Michigan in the late 90's - early 2k's - I was so impressed I bought stock in the company! Then the stock took a major hit because the company was supposedly cooking more than donuts (the books) ... the stock was delisted from the NYSE and the stores closed up shop. I still love a warm Krispy Kreme when I can get my hands on one though! Thanks for the video.

[@theathjr]

I can remember when KK came to Visalia. It was the talk of the town. After a couple weeks we decided to try it. Oh my did we quickly understand what all the hype was about ! Insanely addictive gluttonous sugary goodness. Organizations started to sell them on street corners for fundraising. It was hyped for probably a year then it dissipated quickly. Great History lesson ! Thank you

[@orangehoof]

Recently completed the paperwork to get my Texas drivers license approved for the Republic of Panama, As I stepped out of the Panama City office, what did I see? A Krispy Kreme! I felt I deserved a reward donut and went inside. Yum, it was good!

[@richmindstv2974]

I love my city of Winston Salem

[@evdallas123]

Best donut of all time dang now I gotta go get a dozen after watching this

[@monakayk]

LOOOOOOOOOVE these donuts !!!

[@katrinacool]

I can honestly say I have never had a KrispyKreme donut- but they do look tempting!

[@donnabanks7656]

I have one in my town. I think I'll pick up a box next week.

[@tichdaddy1]

Always been a fan, so much better than Dunkin. Great video!

[@Organplayer1947]

Most have closed in CA...well at least in the NorCal. Too many franchises in certain areas...and required to buy appliances from the Corp at very high rates (compared to excellent out-of-corp' appliances). Franchisees just COULD NOT make ends meet...so they closed. The chain was a house of cards! Even grocery stores no longer carry the product...likely due to so few franchisees in the area that just don't have the capacity/practical ability to meet the demand (not to mention possible loss of product freshness in the delivered order). Its a reflection on a somewhat 'money grubbing' corporation that cared less about franchisees. So sad...too bad!

[@coloradostrong]

The glazed original or the chocolate glazed, when hot, are the _BOMB_ and the only thing that comes close after those is a hot caramel glazed doughnut with real bacon bits on it from Duck Doughnuts.

[@CJLinOHIO]

With the collapse of so many malls the few Krispy Kreme donut stores where you could get them hot off the line are far and few between now. But a hot Krispy Kreme is definitely one of the best donuts in the world.

[@jimtalbott2894]

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are the best! 😜 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 yum yum! Fresh daily! Coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts for breakfast for me! 👍

[@DragonBlue68]

Love these doughnuts, but in moderation😁 We never had a Krispy Kreme shop in my town as a kid, but we had a very similar vintage automated doughnut machine in a local bakery. You could sit in the window and watch doughnuts being made and the smell was intoxicating. Unfortunately, it was damaged/destroyed in an earthquake😕 I did not have my first Krispy Kreme until around 2001... Boy was that good!!

[@MeOhMyOh2324]

There’s nothing like seeing the lights of the Hot Now sign lit up!

[@elgnganal3492]

They're alright but a Lil too sweet!!

[@cdfreester]

Agreed. They're liked puffed sugar to me.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Seems like our best USA products had humble beginnings. I wish our local bakeries could have hung on. All the Mom and Pop bakeries gone by me in Northwest Indiana. What a shame.

[@Hummingbirds2023]

I live in California and I had my first Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut about 25 yrs ago, there is no donut THAT good. The mom and pop or winchells donuts all have an aftertaste that KK do not have. KK is by far the best I ever had.

[@DEEDEEGARRETT1]

I have coffee but no Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. I could almost smell the sweet aroma.

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

Same, the BP down the street has them, think I'll pop down in the morning for a box 🎃

[@philiprichards2010]

Back in the mid 1970s, my family and I got doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

All the stores in MN are Closed. From the expansion of circa 2001. Even the location inside Mall of America.

[@qychan6679]

on the way to miami bech down 163rd street , was the krispy kreme and we would stock up on the way to the beach to surf. 7 cents a piece for high school kids... that was BD Before Drugs 70s