I am in a doughnut wasteland. Nothing here compares to "Daylight Donuts" back home in OK. They made the best! Nothing like their Bearclaws! They were HUGE!
I usually satisfy myself with a Bavarian Cream filled Bismark or Long John. If I can find a decent Bearclaw, I'll make that my next favorite. After that, I'm not to picky.
I've had Krispy Kreme, as well as Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. I'm not really impressed with Krispy Kremes, as they're kind of small, and since we don't have one around here, they're never fresh. Cafe du Monde is good, although a couple beigniets aren't filling enough for me. Krispy Kreme and Cafe du Monde (beigniets and chickory) hold an edge in the market because their products are extremely fresh, usually having been made within minutes of your purchase.