Of all the Sugar Shacks in Rhode Island - Walk Into Allie's Donuts

Sugar shacks that dot the landscape Rhode Island by the dozens are mainly large franchise chains. Dunkin Donuts, the undisputed donut dynasty boasts at least 124 stores within the borders Rhody on downtown streets, shopping centers, interstate exits, supermarkets and petrol stations. The arrival of the first Krispy Kreme Doughnuts held in Cranston, 2003, could raise the rod, but the franchise soon took a powder in tribute to the Dunkin, the Duke of donuts. Bess Eaton Donuts, Sip and Dip Donuts (Tiverton and Warren), and Tim Hortons conclude the main actors of the pack.

Of all the sugar shacks in Rhode Island, because it comes into Allie's Donuts? Located at 3661 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown, on old Rte. 1 parallel to Interstate 95, Allie could easily have been forgotten and boarded up the ranks of American icons. However, the year word-of-mouth sweet speech and swimmers diving for donuts before hitting the gritty sand have made Allie is the donut-to-dive-by. Founded in 1968, current estimates indicate that low-key run-down building of a small store front with an addition for the kitchen, he earned an annual turnover of $ 1 to $ 2.5 million.

One of the customers of Allie, I can testify to its popularity as a donut shop premier of the State outside the primary primrose path. I waited in long queues that extend to two separate counters in the small waiting area of ​​an order before going to the beach, all the better to get a panoramic view of the sinker. What a variety! Sugar-dusted, honey dipped, glass, sprinkled with coconut, frosted, plain and with assorted icings Jimmies, pancakes, jelly sticks, cinnamon sticks all the giant size.

Since there is seating available inside Allie, and the few outdoor picnic tables can not accommodate all the cruisers donuts attending this structure, it is bagged or boxed Rhode fill go. Of course, there is always the dining car at rest or in motion to munch a bunch before arriving at their destination. Of all the barracks of sugar donut dominated Rhode Island, walking in a difficult situation for Allie's Donuts will not regret it .......