Ronald's Donuts

Cupcakes have taken over the sweet scene lately, but donuts are still hot at Ronald's Donuts on Spring Mountain. This little family owned shop doesn't look like much from the outside (or inside), but it has been around FOREVER and has an outstanding reputation.

On my most recent visit I got a chocolate donut and an apple fritter. The dough of the former is light and fluffy, with nice yeast pockets and a chewy texture. The high gloss chocolate frosting barely coats the upper half, giving it just the right level of sweetness (if you love the sugar content of Krispy Kreme, Ronald's may not be the place for you). Their famous apple fritter is practically the size of a frisbee, and has a delicious, crisp caramalized exterior. The apple filling has more texture than most, and I love the homemade look.

The icing on the cake (or icing on the donut, rather) is that a dozen donuts will cost you less than $8 (cash only) and all of their selections are vegan. Even the cream filling is soy-based, so as far as donuts go this is about as healthy as you can get. I recommend taking a break from the cupcake craze when you next need to satisfy your sweet tooth and vacationing back to a time when donuts ruled as the go-to dessert for social gatherings . As far as I'm concerned, Ronald's has been the only off-Strip place in Vegas keeping donuts alive and well, so if you love holy desserts I suggest you make your way there soon.

Ronald's Donuts

4600 Spring Mountain

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Today's Food Ratings:

Chocolate Donut: 9

Apple Fritter: 9

Would I go back? WHEN MY NEPHEW STARTS HAVING SCHOOL PARTIES THEN I DEFINITELY WILL. THERE'S LIMITED MESS, RELATIVELY GOOD INGREDIENTS FOR SOMETHING SWEET, AND SUPPORTING SMALL VEGAS BUSINESSES IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW.