FOOD: J.CO, Your not-so-ordinary-donuts!

I was fascinated last year when I came back in Manila. People are waiting for hours just to buy a box of J.Co donuts. I said to my friends, "What's the fussed about that donut? It's just like Krispy Kreme". They told me, "You should try it and see for yourself". So before I leave Manila few weeks ago, I told myself, I should try J.Co donuts.

My position as I arrived J.Co Mall of Asia

So 2 days before my departure to Doha, I tried to go to J.Co Mall of Asia. As soon as I arrive to that branch, the line going inside was so looooong! So estimated time from this vantage point: 2 hours!

And people still coming!

As soon as I near the door of the branch, the people keeps coming and coming. One expat (which is an Aussie) passed by and asked me why do people line-up for that store. I just told him, it's a new store here :)

From that point estimated time to reach the door: 1 hour.

Donut Menu c/o J.CO Facebook Page

Before I enter the store, I asked for sample menu so that it will be easier for me to choose once I stepped inside the store. As you can see, J.Co donuts offer unfamiliar flavors like Avocado DiCaprio, Mona Pisa, Blueberry More and others. Also the prices per piece is more expensive than Krispy Kreme. However, if you buy 1/2 dozen to 2 dozen of donuts, the price is much cheaper than Krispy Kreme. Waiting for couple of hours pays off once you have your donuts!

One Happy Kid :)

And after 2 hours of falling in line and waiting for my turn, I got my half-dozen J.Co donuts! I chose 2 Alcapone, 1 Blueberry More, 2 Jcoccino and 1 Choco Caviar Chocolate (from top to bottom). Also, if you order a drink in J.Co, it comes with free Glazzy donut!

So for my verdict:

The donuts is not so sweet and soft. The flavors are extra-ordinary and you will want some more.

Must-Try(s): Alcapone, Jcoccino (Donuts)

                   

Macoy's Rating: 4 Plates

(Rating includes efficiency of staff, crowd-control, price and taste)

So head-down on your nearest J.Co Donuts near you:

J. Co Alabang Town Center

Ground Floor, The Gardens(Expansion Wing)

J. Co Eastwood

1800 Building, Eastwood Avenue

J. Co Greenbelt 3

Level 3, Near Greenbelt 3 Cinema

J. Co SM Megamall

Ground Floor, Megastrip B

J. Co SM Mall of Asia

Ground Floor, North Parking Bldg.

(Near SM Hypermarket)

J. Co SM Fairview

Upper Ground Floor, Main Building

J. Co Trinoma

Lobby Level near North Carpark Entrance

and Mall entrance North Ave. side

For more information, you can visit their Facebook Page or http://jcodonuts.com.ph/