If you've been curious about the layered doughnuts that have developed a following across the country, you'll soon be able to try one in Boca Raton, and possibly for free.
Parlor Doughnuts celebrates the grand opening of its first Palm Beach County location on Sept. 26 in Mizner Park.
Customers who download the Parlor Perks app can redeem a free trademarked “Famous Layered Doughnut” during the opening-day celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Indiana-born chain specializes in flaky, croissant-like doughnuts topped with glazes, creams and other sweet additions.
From French toast to cookies and cream
Flavors expected at the shop include Cookies N' Cream, Blueberry Hill, Bourbon Caramel, Carnival, Chocolate Chocolate and French Toast.
The menu also features specialty coffee drinks, breakfast
items and vegan, gluten-friendly and keto-friendly options.
The shop takes over the former PurLife Cafe space in Mizner Park.
"We're excited to bring Parlor Doughnuts to Boca Raton and introduce the community to a distinctive doughnut and coffee experience," franchise owner Ben Boulet said. "My vision is to build a warm, welcoming gathering place where quality, exceptional service and a strong sense of community come together."
Founded in 2019, Parlor Doughnuts has expanded to more than 60 locations across the country.
Details: 9 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, parlordoughnuts.com
A brief history on the pastry that ignited the craze
Long before layered doughnuts arrived in Boca Raton, bakery fans were lining up in New York City for another croissant-doughnut mashup. In May 2013, French pastry chef Dominique Ansel introduced the Cronut at his SoHo bakery, combining the flaky layers of a croissant with the shape and indulgence of a doughnut.
The pastry became an overnight sensation, drawing lines around the block and earning recognition as one of Time magazine's best inventions of 2013.
The Cronut was trademarked by Ansel, but its popularity helped spark a wave of croissant-doughnut hybrids and other mash-up pastries across the country.
Today's layered doughnuts, including those sold by Parlor Doughnuts, tap into that same appeal: buttery, laminated dough with the crisp exterior and sweet toppings people expect from a doughnut.
Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post's food & restaurant writer. Care to share news tips about the local dining scene? Please send them to dbiederman@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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