June 1, 2007
More Free Karbs and Kalories
This post by DCist Staff writer Eddie Kim
According to an article in this week's New York Times Dining section, about half of the days in the year are dedicated to some sort of food or drink. This month we can look forward to National Caviar Day, National Lobster Day and National Cognac Day, just to name a few.
But, until we can start lining up for free samples of sevruga caviar, lobster tails, or Hennessy, we will have to settle on celebrating National Doughnut Day – which falls on the first Friday of June - with a free 'nut from Krispy Kreme
Unlike other recent sugary giveaways, patrons will have all day to stop by the Krispy Kreme for their choice of one doughnut.
Notice the above singular use of Krispy Kreme. That's because D.C. proper is home to only one shop, located at 1350 Connecticut Ave on the southern end of Dupont Circle. Judging from last year's response, peak-time lines will be long (i.e., go now).
For you more adventurous types – or those with a car – use this tool to find the other two shops in Alexandria and Rockville. If driving is necessary, don't feel guilty over finagling two treats: one in person, and one from the drive-thru.
If you miss out on this deal, word on the street is that many of the factory stores (not Dupont) will sometimes give out a free original glazed doughnut during production. Other shops such as Fractured Prune will sometimes offer something to first timers.
Photo from dcJohn.
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FWIW, the DuPont Circle KK is NOT giving out a free donut today. I was there this AM & it was business as usual. BUMMER!
As a result of this post I went up the street for a free doughnut. The lack of any line should have been a warning that I'd be paying the $.87 as usual, but I took my chance... Thanks be to DCist for generating profit for KK, Inc.
Oh and to clarify, the KK I went to was the one in Dupont. Let this be a warning to all! No free doughnuts for Duponties today!
Just called the Dupont location. As far as the person who picked up knew, they are participating in the giveaway. So I guess the key is to be persistent. Now GO!
Is the expansion of waist lines I hear in the distance? It's probably my own.
It was a sad day when they let the decorators loose on the Route 1 Krispy Kreme. The HOT DONUTS sign is there somewhere, but it's just not the same.
Am I the only person in the world who finds Krispy Kremes to be sort of disgusting? I think they're far too sweet. I much prefer Dunkin' Donuts, or Tim Horton's for second-best.
Some Fractured Prune donuts showed up in my office a couple of weeks ago. They were good, too - some interesting flavor combinations, and really cakey. But Krispy Kremes - ick.
Jason:
You're just a prissy hard to please customer. Why don't you go dig those prune delights out of the trash and eat them.
I hope you get the relief you need.
Are you serious? Where else can I get a 'nut from? The Crew Club?
Got spell check?
I got a free donut from the Dupont location.
"Are you giving away free donuts today?"
No response from the guy behind the counter, he just hands me a donut.