Forget a Long John 'Silver' - We're Going for 'Gold'

Often, the madness of mornings leads to skipping basics such as a shower or the most essential meal of the day. But there are quick ways to still have a delicious start. Nothing beats a coffee or hot chocolate and a classic Long John donut early in the morning on a cold winter day. (Maybe you're like me and cannot consume a meal, including breakfast, without soda).

I visited a few Yorkville locations to see what stores have the best tasting Long John donuts for busy people looking for an early morning goodness or an afternoon delight. What I found was surprising.



I began this segment at a place I believed to be a top notch donut contender. This location, however, did not live up to its name. I pulled up to the drive-thru and received my donut in a paper bag. It did not come with a protective layer and I was afraid the frosting would rub off inside the bag. But I did not have to worry about that.

After taking a good look at the donut, its exterior appeared a bit rough. Its color, a bit darker that a normal looking Long John, resembled card board instead of a golden chocolate-topped over-sized nugget. The frosting was a bit stiff and looked as if it had been splattered on in a rush. (For me, donuts are the type of delicacy that require tender love and care during their creation. It shows in the final product)

After a few bites, I reached the center cream filling. Sadly, the cream filling was not the best. The filling had more of a texture instead of sleek creaminess to it. This was not the best I’ve tasted.  

The Good: Nothing
The Bad: The donuts certainly weren’t dunkin’ at this Dunkin Donuts.

am/pm convenience store, 1402 North Bridge Street

Right next door, you'll find this handy convenience store where you can swoop in, pump gas, purchase a meal, and head on your way in a matter of minutes. At this quick one stop shop, quantity and quality matter. Not only was there a large variety of food available, each item looked amazing. The sandwiches were huge and the food looked fresh. The pastries were no exception.

The Long John I consumed looked fresh at first sight and felt tender to the touch. It was like taking a bite out of a cloud. The frosting was sweet and complemented the savory cream filling.

The creamy filling sealed the deal for me. This dainty delicacy  was officially most delectable. I could have warmed it in the microwave provided in the food area, but there was no need. With the choice of any drinks at my disposal for under $2, I was a very satisfied customer.

The Good: This Long John blew me away. It was soft, creamy, and tasty. After eating this small bar shaped cake I was very full (and happy).
The Bad: All the other food looked just as delicious.



I was utterly disappointed when I visited Jewel to find Long Johns here are made with no filling. What is a Long John with no filling? (There is no point if you ask me).

The donut itself was soft and appealing. The chocolate frosting covered a larger portion of the donut and contained an extra kick with white frosting laced on top. This was a good donut, but would have been great if it was injected with cream filling.

The Good: The donut was average.
The Bad: I did not get the wonderful burst of filling I expected.

The winner: am/pm Convenience Store has the largest selection of fast fresh food. The donuts were no exception.