Weekly tradition by Charlie G. at InsiderPages
We go to Fresh Golden Donut every Sunday for donuts and coffee.These donuts are better than average. They have a wide selection - standouts are the french crullers (try the strawberry), buttermilk bars, and their huge apple fritters. They also have cheese filled croissants both sweet (with strawberry) and savory (ham and cheese or cheese and jalapeno.) Starbucks is right next door but the women who work here (possible own) are wonderful and we feel better about supporting a locally owned business rather than a chain. They're only open to 12 noon daily but worth getting up for!
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