Curiosity Donuts

These doughnuts are in my opinion
the best doughnuts I have ever had! I look forward to them every weekend, especially the curiosity doughnuts. The Curiosity doughnut is a doughnut of your choice with vanilla custard in the middle (the gluten-​free one is my favorite) The service is always great, and everything is SO FRESH!
if you are in the area (even if you’re not) you have to experience them.

I’m sorry to say this was one of the worst donuts I’ve ever had. Low in flavor and high in grease. If you are going to charge $ 3.00 per donut, it had better be good. I ordered the, cinnamon cardamon (I think that’s what it was) the flavor profile was low. I only ate half and wrapped the rest for later. The napkin was literally one big grease stain and on further inspection the donut had a grease layer at least ¼ inch thick. I will possibly try them again if something looks really good, but will bite into and inspect it right away and ask for a refund if it’s sub-​par again.

Try this. The gluten-​free fudge is delicious! How gluten-​free can taste so good makes me Curious! Great service too… Jenny is the best!

So many delicious doughnuts! Very interesting flavors and even gluten free options that you would never know we’re gluten free! We also tried the fried chicken which was seriously the best ever. On the way home my husband said he never knew fried chicken could taste like that. unlike any he ever had. Super friendly service too! We will definitely be back!

Best Doughnuts I’ve ever had! This is a true gem. A sweet treat made from 2 of the best Chefs in the world. Ideasinfood for life!

My passion for curiosity donuts is unbridled. I wouldn’t even put them in the same category as «donut». To me it seems a cheap and easy explanation of what I put into my mouth when I was exposed to the wonder that Aki and Alex have created. On a blustery Saturday afternoon I had a hankering for some grub so I ambled over to the local Market in search of sustenance. I like donuts so I thought «gee I sure would like a few sweet treats on my day off, I’m gonna go for it and get a few donuts to dip into my coffee and feel bad about myself afterwards». WRONG. What happened to me was a revelation. A diamond in the rough among vendors at a market that is full of class was uncovered. When I tried my first one my thoughts were gone and I was floating above myself watching me eat the greatest donut I have ever tried. My mind was crystallized into a pure form and I realized a complete, perfect awakening. I then chose with great care and mindfulness every other kind of donut in the case, had them box up every one, got some incredible fried chicken that went superb with the cornbread donut, inhaled that, and walked out the door a bodhisattva, a true believer and vowed to deliver the message of the dharma across the land. Do yourself a favor, go eat these things and step into the light. They will change your life.

Awesome place… really great variety and very unique flavor combos. This place is a treat… delicious!

Have to agree with a few others. Greasy bitter and Burnt. Been here a few times now and really hit or miss. Got a bag of debris today that were completely burnt. Girl at counter didn’t even offer a refund or to replace. I had to ask for a refund, which she provided. Wish I could give a better review but they need to work on consistency. Try the crepes at next stand.

We got several donuts after hearing how awesome this place was. We bought a few chocolate with chocolate icing that tasted bitter, a vanilla with chocolate icing way too greasy, others were just ok. Maybe they were having a bad baking day. My suggestion. try one first if you are curious, then buy more if you liked it! $ 3 is pricey for a donut!

Excellent doughnuts! My wife and I were there on 1÷16÷16 and tried several. They were all delicious and included a sugar, a lime glaze, a chocolate and several others. They were very fresh and tasty. The couple, Aki and Alex were very friendly and eager to talk about their doughnuts. The frozen custard machine was off or we would have tried that also! (He said with embarrassment).

There are three things you need to know about Curiosity Donuts:
1.) It is run by a husband and wife team, Aki and Alex. (I don’t know them.) Both are professionally trained chefs and restaurant consultants. Aki works the counter, while Alex works the kitchen. They come up with new ideas each week, and then introduce those ideas throughout the weekend. Get there too early, and you may miss out on the day’s new creations. Get their too late, and the morning’s hot ideas may be sold out. You won’t know what you’re missing unless you show up.
I guess that’s why they call it Curiosity Donuts.
2.) The couple also writes a blog called Ideas in Food. It is where they document the how and why of their culinary creations. I’m just a home cook, but even I can appreciate how @$#ing brilliant this blog is. They’ve written it for ten years, and as I understand it, have achieved not a small amount of renown for it in the food industry.
Now think about this for a minute. These guys are capable of designing and executing on world-​beating recipes. They have oodles of industry cred. They’re living in a time when chefs are treated like rock stars by the media and fans alike. And for their big move they open up a donut shop in Stockton, NJ? I asked the husband about this when I visited. «It was too good of an opportunity to pass up,» he replied. There was a life lesson in there, somewhere.
I guess that’s why they call it Curiosity Donuts.
3.) The donuts are awesome. You can read about how Aki and Alex come up with the ideas for many of them on the blog. (Quick aside — where else does one get a near-​real-​time explanation of an artist/artisan’s creations?) Of the lot I liked the one from their cookbook (with the lime zest) the best. But the best-​best-​best thing I ate was the custard. We didn’t even think to order it because we’d just tried to eat a baker’s dozen, but Aki gave us a sample. Oh my, custard high. I said to my wife, hardly joking, that they really should call the place Curiosity Custard.
I guess that’s why…

Wow! I’m a fan, these doughnuts are just right, decadent and flavorful. Super impressive, just one more reason to visit the Stockton Farmer’s Market.

I wish I could give these donuts 3 ½ stars. The flavor options were fun. I tried the butterscotch with the custard a la mode and it was good. Husband liked the chocolate on chocolate, but didn’t love the chocolate on vanilla. As we were leaving the cinnamon sugar and apple came out fresh and they tasted the best by far. Pretty good donuts, but a bit costly and not sure if they are worth traveling far to. If you live local though — I’d say some of the best in the area.

«Wow! What an interesting doughnut texture!» These beauties are a perfect autumn treat. They come in nice, traditional flavors from an apple custard (filling) to a wonderful strawberry glaze. They’re a mix of doughnut with a cake-​like texture. The density is the first thing you will notice — a bit richer and heavier. I assume it’s the use of buttermilk. But I must emphasize — and I mean MUST– try these with the custard ice cream. The slight tart taste of the ice cream balances out the flavors in the doughnuts to perfection. My friends didn’t enjoy the double chocolate one? because it was a bit too dark/​bitter and heavy — it just doesn’t sit well. I thought it was okay but could probably use improvement. Overall, this doughnut shop is a gem and belongs in the big city so I can check on their progress — everyday. I wish them luck at the Stockton market (which is a lovely little farmer’s market that embodies my quaint town dreams).

I had the most incredible donuts I’ve ever eaten today. I’m lost for words to describe the taste and texture of these donuts. Hand made on site with what must be the finest ingredients. We read about Curiosity Donuts on Bloomberg and had to make the trip from NY to try them. Can you open a shop in Brooklyn?

Brand spanking new donut biz at the Stockton Market. Very nice staff and location. Donuts come in yeast based ($ 3) and Drop In (baking soda based) which were not available when I visited. Favors range from standard (cinnamon), slightly different (strawberry, double chocolate) and quite different (marble, lime-​cilantro). Donuts were very good with lots of icing, sugar or glaze as appropriate. I’m going with three stars for now since $ 3 donuts are about as pricy as I have ever seen outside of London or NYC. Certainty recommended, but at $ 36 for a bakers dozen these are not for everyday…