Phoenix residents with a sweet tooth are gearing up to welcome the first Arizona outpost of Randy's Donuts, the Californian cult classic known for its supersized doughnuts perched atop their iconic shops. According to an ABC15 interview with franchise developer Brian Padilla, Randy's Donuts is set to roll into Phoenix by late April, specifically near 7th Street and Bethany Home Road, ensuring anyone passing by won't miss their enormous doughnut landmark and a taste of their 70-year-revered recipe.
Padilla boasted of their product's superior quality, stating, "Randy's doughnuts... they're larger, they're fluffier, they're airier. You know, they have great consistency, you know, over 70 years of just an amazing recipe," he told ABC15, hinting at the future of the brand's expansion dependent on the success of their first-ever Arizona storefront. The shop will operate daily beginning at the crack of dawn, though decisions on a closing time remain up in the air, much like the fluffy doughnuts themselves.
Moreover, the Phoenix food scene continues to diversify, as Phoenix New Times reports other out-of-town eateries setting eyes on Arizona. Southern staple Bojangles plans to shake up the local fried chicken game with an ambitious launch of 20 locations in the Valley. Jim Cannon, Bojangles' chief development officer, cited "consumer demand for chicken (is) at an all-time high", laying the groundwork for their imminent expansion. While specific dates await announcement, the love for their crispy chicken, home-style biscuits, and sweet tea is expected to resonate with residents soon.
Additionally, crossing borders into its first U.S. location, Mexican coffee giant Caffenio is brewing up its own expansion with a new spot at the corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue in Mesa. With a storied history that begins with a humble coffee cart in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1923, Caffenio has since evolved into a formidable chain with over 180 stores and will now serve Arizona with its signature blends, revealed by a social media post from their burgeoning Caffenio U.S. accounts on March 7.
Phoenix seems to be on the cusp of a gastronomic makeover, welcoming businesses that carry with them a slice of their origin cities, be it a landmark doughnut shop, a beloved Southern eatery, or a historic Mexican coffee house, the culinary landscape of the Valley is about to become a lot more diverse and delectable, symbolizing not just the transfer of flavors, but of culture, to this sun-drenched city.
