Located at 114 Reynolda Village Suite C in Winston-Salem, Dough-Joe's serves up donuts, coffee, and tea from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Online ordering and outdoor seating are available.
Ever since Rise closed its Greensboro branch years ago, I've been on the hunt for a donut shop with some adventurous flavors. Dough-Joe's, with its assortment of glazes, drizzles, and fun seasonal offerings, is it. The donuts are a cake style, and they are made to order. Cheap they are not ($2.55 and up per), but they are worth it.
During a recent visit, I went with a few of the winter specials: a Butterbeer Latte (caramel and butterscotch syrup) and a cheesecake donut. The former had a strong butterscotch flavor, and while I might not get it again, it was still comforting on a cold day. The latter was delicious. The cheesecake glaze offered a nice bit of tanginess. For being made fresh, it was served up quickly, too.
If there's one drawback to Dough-Joe's, it is that indoor seating availability is hit-and-miss. This isn't a problem in the warmer months when the outdoor tables are an option, but in the winter, the inside fills up fast.
While there are closer places to get a decent donut, Dough-Joe's is enough of a standout to be a regular stop during future Winston visits.
