And having lived in, and like the band Vampire Weekend(from whom the above quote comes from), dreamt of Boston, never did I imagine that I would come across such a sight as I did the other day.  Upon exiting the subway at Jiaochangkou station I glimpsed from afar the pink and orange color combination that is unmistakable to anyone who has lived in 'Beantown' or anywhere in America's north-east for that matter.  As I got a bit closer I made out the word "Donuts" and couldn't help but salivate at the idea that Dunkin Donuts had made its way to Chongqing.  I immediately picked up my pace, pondering whether to have hot or iced coffee? What what kind of donut I might get?   And how ma.....  and it was at that moment that I realized I'd been had.  I'd been tricked, and what from afar appeared to be the home of "America's favorite donut," and coffee beloved by millions, was a mere knock-off. 

Disappointed, but not defeated, I figured the best way overcome my sudden mood change would be to be proven wrong.  So with a sense of hesitation and lowered expectations, I decided to give Boston Donuts & Coffee a try.  And though far from the deliciousness that is Dunkin Donuts, it was actually pretty good.  In fact,  I'd go as far to say its home to the best doughnut in Chongqing.  I had a chocolate cake doughnut sprinkled with shredded coconut and an iced coffee.  The doughnut, though ever so slightly undercooked, had the combination of texture and moisture that most doughnuts in China leave you wanting for.  My friend, a local had a traditional glazed doughnut, which he devoured before I had a chance to try it, so I'm assuming it too was good.  The coffee however, left something to be desired.  I couldn't tell if it was watered down or just flavorless, either way, it didn't do it for me.  But as they say, beggars can't be choosers, and as far as Chongqing goes, this is the closest thing to a doughnut worth begging for.  

Boston Donuts & Coffee is located on the basement level of the shopping mall in Ri Yue Guang Chang, Jiao Chang Kou.
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