“We should eat donuts in the ‘falls.”
–Bo
“Then I’ll meet you in the ‘falls.”
–Dave
And that’s how we wound up at Honeoye Falls Market Place at 7:00 AM.
For those not in the know, the “‘falls” refers to Honeoye Falls, a quaint village in the town of Mendon. And the Honeoye Falls Market Place is a meeting place for the veritable Who’s Who of Honeoye Falls. School board members. Teachers. Local business people. Judges. Attorneys. Doctors. And Pat W., the best contractor east of the Rockies.
You know who else spends time at HFMP?
Bakers.
And donut makers.
And donut takers (that’s us!).
It was mission critical (the mission of Xonuts, after all, is to educate society with reliable donut information) that Bo and Dave journey to the ‘falls to test the donuts.
Bo and Dave were not disappointed. The donuts were delicious, and they even had a mascot advocating for them!
The cornerstone of HFMP, what put them on the map, is their apple fritter. It did not disappoint. It was gooey. It tasted like upstate New York in the fall. It was frittery. And, pound for pound, probably the best donut value in America.
Next up, Bo and Dave sampled the seasonal pumpkin ring. A classic donut shape, topped with a delicate glaze and adorned with seasonal sprinkles (Jimmies!). The pumpkin flavor was evident, but not overpowering. The balancing act of flavor, appearance, homage to the Fall, and consistency was executed flawlessly in this marvel.
Behold the croissant donut! Bo didn’t like it because it was structurally unsound. Dave reminded him that when you make a confectionery chimera, there is bound to be some degredation of some sort. Then Dave said that he actually appreciated the croissant-like texture and donut-like flavor. It was worth the compromise. Bo begrudgingly agreed; the cronut was, indeed, a baked-goods version of a fire-breathing female monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail.
Bo brought the remaining donuts to work to tantalize his co-workers:
The morning ended with a picture-perfect vista of Honeoye Falls.
Don’t Miss: The donuts. They are worth the drive.
Pro-Tip: There are high-top tables near the deli, not by the bakery.
Pro-Pro-Tip: HFMP always has unique treats in their checkout aisles.
