I have a confession: I've never been a fan of donuts. Too often, these beloved pastries are cloyingly sweet, greasy, and somehow both unsatisfying and artery-clogging. That was until I tried the fare at Milkvue, a Gig Harbor cafe and bakery making the best donuts near Tacoma. You'll love their creative flavors, delicious beverages, and proximity to fun activities. Join the scores of donut disciples at this mouth-watering local eatery!
What makes the donuts at Milkvue unique? It's all in the recipe! Owners Seung Kim and Damien Ahn avoid the pitfalls of the classic American sweet with the help of a not-so-secret ingredient: rice flour.
As early as 2020, there were murmurs in the South Sound area that this unassuming joint was doing something special. But the truth is, rice flour donuts aren't uncommon elsewhere. In other countries, like Japan, confectioners have used the glutinous flour alternative to produce pastries with a spongier, chewier texture than their wheat-based counterparts.
When paired with outstanding coffee from local purveyor Olympia Coffee Roasting, diners will find that these sweet treats are lighter, crispier, and silkier than rival offerings. Officially, they're called mochi donuts, and Milkvue offers them in a variety of mouth-watering flavors.
Some of your elevated options include vanilla bean, oreo, strawberry rose, pistachio, churro, and my personal favorite, blueberry lavender.
While the mochi donuts will surely convert previous donut cynics like me, Milkvue does bake traditional donuts to satisfy the old guard.
Never have I felt more motivated to "Eat More Hole Foods," Milkvue's call to action and personal ethos. At this delightful boutique donut shop, fill the confection-sized spot in your heart with delicious treats. Their innovative update to an American classic will tempt you to return for seconds. Perhaps even thirds.
We Washingtonians are lucky to live in a state jam-packed with good food, but for businesses, it can be difficult to stand out. No such problem exists for Milkvue Handcrafted Donuts + Coffee in Gig Harbor. By taking a fresh approach to this classic American pastry, they've won the patronage of donut devotees and donut dabblers like myself. With various tempting flavors, Milkvue easily bakes the best donuts near Tacoma. Plan a visit, you won't regret it!
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