KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS - Life in America 

Recollection Road is now one of my fave channels. I enjoy the relaxed, nostalgic pace and tone of voice.

When the sign says "Hot", they're second to none. I used to help a man deliver KK donuts back in 1972 (to tie it together with the 1972 vid).

They're the BEST doughnuts around, they're like biting into a sweet cloud, so light and fluffy!! Mmmmmm 🍩😋

Growing up as a child my family would drive 60 miles to get them on Sunday. Years later we have one now in our town. Loved them still.

Krispy Kreme is always a must stop when heading back to my hometown.

My mom always shared a childhood memory of hers about going to a Krispy Kreme in Raleigh NC. She said they only went once a year after harvest time. At that time the trip to Raleigh from Goldsboro was a all day event with a picnic along the way. The roads were mostly dirt until you got closer to Raleigh. But, she said those were the best doughnuts she had ever had! So, our family has a special place in our hearts for Krispy Kreme!!!!

I remember when the first KK arrived in Colorado in the late 1990's. There was a line of cars 5 miles long and even reporters showed up - helicopters and everything. People were poring in from neighboring states. I was born and raised in Georgia so I found this very amusing.

I'll give Krispy Kreme their due as far as chain doughnuts go. IMO they're better than Dunkin and Tim Hortons. But for me, the best doughnuts always came from small local bakeries. I used to deliver the morning paper when I was I a kid and I picked up my papers at 5 AM right around the corner from a bakery. The smell coming from the place was enticing so one morning I knocked on the door and struck up a deal with the owner, one daily paper for one éclair. I would finish my morning éclair by the time I got to my first street. It was so good. I also used to like getting doughnuts hot out of the fryer at the cider mill in the fall. Nothing like enjoying the changing colors with a hot doughnut and a cold cup of cider. Good old days.

My parents moved to Winston Salem in 1979 starting my obsession with Krispy Kreme. Nothing beats a hot fresh Krispy Kreme glazed and good coffee. Although Charlotte has too many transplants that prefer Dunkin :(

KK doughnuts are my favorite!

Grew up in Winston-Salem. Brings back a lot of memories, nothing better.

I've had them right off the line and they are indeed something special.

My favorite donuts

We got one right down the street. Their app notifies me when they have "hot'n ready now" donuts. They just melt in your mouth.

Nothing beats a cup of hot coffee and a Krispy Kreme doughnut, eaten while walking thru a park and admiring the fall leaves.

Back in 70s they had excursions like "little people business trips" Krispy Kreme donuts, Pepsi-Cola and Doritos" were some field trips I remember. and got a goodie box/baggage to go also, All students did. It was fun.

And I LOVE that the music is appropriately in the background and doesn’t drown out the voice !! Thank you for all of your videos!! Keep them coming.

Grew up in W-S. Good memories selling them for fundraisers and being mesmerized by the donut extruder & glaze waterfall. They were incredible when right off the line.

My great grandad Lewis is Vernon's brother. Together they started Krispy Kreme! Lewis liked his donuts a day old because the glaze set in better. I miss him so much - he was always really kind to me.

I grew up with Winchell's Donuts

Creme filled KK was my favorite ! (St Louis county back in the day)

We've had them in the UK for a good 10 years now, but while they do have places to buy them fresh, they're mostly packs you pick up in supermarkets.

Melt in your mouth goodness. Had them in Raleigh, NC in the 60s. Person St. Eventually moving across the street on Person St to a larger location. One of my favorite childhood memories is going to “The Krispy Kreme” with my Aunt Peggy Gower. My husband still gets 2 dozen every time he goes to get it.

Probably , the best donuts I've ever eaten...and that , compared to Dunkin' Donuts in the old days .

When I was pregnant with my daughter I used to drive 45mins@5am to get warm glazed Krispy Kreme Donuts😋

Great episode. My wife use to go to a Crispy Kreme in Akron off Canton Road every Sunday back in the seventies with her father . Love the memories 👍👌

Okay ,off in the morning to buy a box of kk's 🍩🍩🍩🍩☕

I remember one on Piedmont Rd in Atlanta, back in the very early 60’s. We didn’t have much money, but it was a treat when we went there. I wonder if it’s still there?

In 1989, my parents brought Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and in 2015 to now, I have bought and bring 8 to 10 dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to work to my kitchen staff. Dishwashers, Cooks, Servers, and even my bosses love and adore me when I bring these doughnuts to work so I can change sadness to happiness, hate to love and negative to positive. Krispy Kreme was, is, and always will be the best doughnut shop in the world. Bar none.

I'm from Houston, TX. There was a mom/pop doughnut shop in 5th ward (that sadly closed). Krispy Kreme is as near to that delicious perfection. That's how my late dad loved his doughnuts, right after glazing. It truly makes you feel like an 8 yr. old kid! LOL!

I now want a box of Krispy Kremes and a gallon of ice-cold milk. Well done as always, thanks.

I did not know the the "HOT NOW" sign was introduced as late as 1992. The one I most frequented was in Atlanta on Ponce De Leon, which I hear recently had a fire resulting in its loss. Since moving out west, there is one sort of where I live but since making my health a priority, no more sugary treats. Think of sugar as the new smoking.

One of the things that always amazes me about your videos is finding out how long these companies have been around for. I'm 52, and it still surprises me. And believe it or not, I never knew Krispy Kreme has retail locations---I've never seen one, I've only seen their donuts in stores

They literally melt in your mouth when hot. Amazing

Excellent....thx for the reminder.... !

Ordinarily I prefer cake donuts but if I pass a Krispy Kreme and the hot donut sign is lit up I'll usually stop and get a box. There's just something about them fresh and warm that I can't resist. It is also the only time I crave coffee.

I remember my first time going in to a Krispy Kreme here in Washington State, I was so mesmerized by the doughnut making process that it became one my fondest doughnut memories. I still look forward to seeing those doughnuts on the conveyors every time I go in to a Krispy Kreme. I am saddened to find out that the free doughnut when the Red sign is lit isn't a thing anymore but it was nice to see the Red sign back on for the first time in years at my local Krispy Kreme.

YUM! I love Krispy Kreme doughnuts! It's a tradition of ours to buy a dozen to have when we arrive at our destination when we are on a genealogy trip. Unfortunately, one time the hotel we stayed in had an ant problem and when we got back to our room after a full day of visiting cemeteries, they were completely covered in red ants! I was so disappointed, I can't even tell you. Guess EVERYONE Loves Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!

They still are one of the best doughnuts in the world! Freshly cooked, they cannot be beaten! Great little documentary, thanks!

One just opened up the street from me a few years ago …. So happy 🎉

Saw a Krispy Kreme in Singapore a few years ago. I'm glad it's all around the world now

They are the best

They make awesome doughnuts!

I worked at Bellagio in las vegas many years and one of the executives from Krispy Kreme came in quite a bit. Always brought staff fresh donuts. It was first time i even heard of Kristy Kreme. They are indeed delicious.

I miss the Krispy Creme shop.We don't have any here now.Only the preboxed ones.While good still not the same as going to the shop. Boston cream Krispy Creme is my all time favorite

We used to have the KK donuts came to my elementary school every Friday and sell these donuts 10 cents for 1 donut and 10 donuts for $1.00. That was 1983-1985, when I moved away.

I have bought them for years in the Atlanta West End store. Ms. Joan would always throw in extras because she knew I was taking them to church for our early service choir singers. I paid for them as an "incentive ". Southern Methodists will magically appear when Krispy Kreme donuts are offered. Lol

Oh yeah, the Krispy Kreme's😋✌🏾

Another home-run! First had them in Falls Church, Va in Middle school.

KRISPY KREME is one of those very very rare chains that have not fallen off the cliff (can't think of another). Consistent quality is their hallmark thru out the many years.

What can I say, they've always been a family favorite for us..we used to go to the Victory drive location in Savannah GA..it's still there in it's original splendor.. also I lived in Baton Rouge for 20 years and they also had an old original location that they've since renewed into a modern model...sad.. Nothing but love for Krispy Kreme 💚🚨

I live in HIGH POINT NC. Several photos were taken at the North End location. A box use to not be the price of a dinner, but a room full of kids are satisfied with a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Had a tour of a local Krispy Kreme when I was in elementary school (I'm a boomer to give you an idea of the era 😄). I was fixated on the machine making the jelly filled donuts, I had never had one or knew they existed. We each got a glazed donut and a box of milk and there was a picnic table behind the store, but my mind was on that jelly filled donut 😂 I kept thinking about that jelly filled donut until I was old enough to drive and get one myself 😂 The store is still there on Virginia Beach Boulevard.

LOOOOOOOOOVE these donuts !!!

There was a Krispy Kreme in Charlotte NC back in the day. I think it was off Independence but I don't remember. This was back in the seventies! Fond memories! Now I live outside ATL and have one down the street. Stays busy!

Krispy Kreme is second to none.

I remember going three when I was little, although I don't go there anymore.

I know people go crazy for these mass produced donuts, but i think back to baker-made doughnut shops where they cut and frosted each one by hand. After all is said, the taste buds can tell the difference of a hand-fried delicacy.

I have always loved Krispy Kreme donuts ever since I was a kid, didn’t get the luxury of going into an actual Krispy Kreme doughnut shop until I moved to Panama City Beach Florida almost 7 years ago, because all the ones in Georgia were too far away from me, so I ended up getting them from the grocery store. 🤔

I love yeast raised Krispy Keene donuts. There was one not far from where I lived most of my life. I love them hot.

loved krispy kreme , we have one near my home that baked them 24 hours a day , and the best coffee too

i first had krispy kreme donuts when i moved to tampa florida in the early 70s, they were like 12 cents each

I remember Krispy Kreme when I was a kid it was amazing to just get the donuts and have something to drink with it great product

When upon life’s journey, striving for your goal, keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole!

I love your videos so entertaining and interesting plus I just love the old vintage times

My supervisor would buy a lot of these about 12 years ago. They were so delicious when they were fresh and warm.

Well done 👍🏼

Rhe pink frosted doughnuts are great❤

These doughnuts are avaliable in Australia. I have never been a doughnut fan, but I love these.

In the late 90’s a KK opened in Fresno Ca, I was never impressed. It closed then a Chik Filliet opened there. Years later a new 1 opened. I prefer cake doughnuts, we had Wintchells and Donut Star, thoes were great doughnuts. Here in Central Ca a lot of Asian own the doughnut business, they are always polite and friendly and a clean shop! It’s 6:05 am, thanks, now I want a doughnut. ✌️❤️🦋🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩

I can honestly say I have never had a KrispyKreme donut- but they do look tempting!

I found this video son interesting...thanks again for all your research on each video! My favorite KK doughnut is their Key Lime Pie one. Haven't had one in a long while, but wow - it was sooo good!

Recently completed the paperwork to get my Texas drivers license approved for the Republic of Panama, As I stepped out of the Panama City office, what did I see? A Krispy Kreme! I felt I deserved a reward donut and went inside. Yum, it was good!

Wonderful presentation. Thank you!

KK's are the BEST ! 👍❤️

Had a store in Irving, Tx for about 3-4 years. It closed, bulldozed, and replaced with a vegan store at the location. The store was inconvenient to drive to. Location, location, location...

They have recently expanded in NYC. again. I remember first opening in 90s in NY NY. W 23 Chelsea. The smell and sight of them coming hot off the line drew in many people. Enjoyed coffee and donuts many times there and from small take away shop at the original World Trade Center. I think their business went down as 'we' saw how much we were fattening up. PS, the pic re 'shop in NYC in 1996' is a rendering of the big 'Times Square' Krispy Kreme on Broadway - west 48 street.

The donuts are so good!

Best donut of all time dang now I gotta go get a dozen after watching this

I have coffee but no Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. I could almost smell the sweet aroma.

I love my city of Winston Salem

There used to be a Krispy Kreme in Peoria Illinois, I went every Friday and bought 2 dozen donuts for people at work

I remember watching the doughnuts going through the line at the shop in Nashville when I was little. They were a treat!

With the collapse of so many malls the few Krispy Kreme donut stores where you could get them hot off the line are far and few between now. But a hot Krispy Kreme is definitely one of the best donuts in the world.

KK opened in Australia to big fanfare planning to open many stores. But after the initial hype they haven’t been that successful (few stores) although they remain. They sell them through 7/11. While they are ok they are overpriced and I notice they’ve shrunk in size. The failure like Starbucks was they ignored we already had just as good and cheaper donuts locally (or much better cheaper coffee in Starbucks case).

Wish there was a Krispy Kreme donuts here in Oklahoma! Walmart usually sells them in the back on a shelf in the middle of the isle.

They're alright but a Lil too sweet!!

There’s nothing like seeing the lights of the Hot Now sign lit up!

Original Glazed is their best donut!

We got free doughnut at work yesterday.🍩

Seems like our best USA products had humble beginnings. I wish our local bakeries could have hung on. All the Mom and Pop bakeries gone by me in Northwest Indiana. What a shame.

Back in the mid 1970s, my family and I got doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.

I can remember when KK came to Visalia. It was the talk of the town. After a couple weeks we decided to try it. Oh my did we quickly understand what all the hype was about ! Insanely addictive gluttonous sugary goodness. Organizations started to sell them on street corners for fundraising. It was hyped for probably a year then it dissipated quickly. Great History lesson ! Thank you

Those Sputnik chandeliers at 2:18! My heart went pitter-pat!

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are the best! 😜 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 yum yum! Fresh daily! Coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts for breakfast for me! 👍

I still buy them from the same store that my mom use to buy then from in Louisville

Dang it! Now my mouth is watering! 🍩 ❤ ❤ ✌

All the stores in MN are Closed. From the expansion of circa 2001. Even the location inside Mall of America.

I never thought they lived up to the hype. I think most of the smaller locally owned do nut shops do a better job.

Always been a fan, so much better than Dunkin. Great video!