I recently ventured to a fantastic new sweets location in Calgary. You may have already heard about Jelly Modern Doughnuts from my tweets and Facebook page or even tried some of the goodies yourself, and I was happy to have met with the executive pastry chef, Grayson Sherman, and one of the owners, Rita Tripathy to see their gourmet doughnuts firsthand.
You can find Jelly Modern Doughnuts in their urban, downtown Calgary location on the corner of 14 Ave and 8 St SW. And, true to its name, Jelly has a very modern design and atmosphere. You are greeted by the smell of fresh doughnuts and a wide, open concept…this is quite unlike the squishy lines at your local Tim Horton’s. Clean lines, white, hot pink and lucite create a slick feeling with ample room for you to lounge, catch up with friends and enjoy some artisan doughnuts at your local doughnut shop.
(Please forgive the poor photo, it was hard to find a time where there were no people in line!)
I met with Grayson and Rita in Jelly’s community room that is available for reservation just in case you and some close friends want to celebrate and enjoy your doughnuts (and other gourmet pastries) in a sleek, private room. They explained the process of using local, organic ingredients and how all of their goods are made from scratch every morning. They even donate the day’s remaining doughnuts to local non-profit organizations — do-gooders, I tell ya!
The more I chatted with Grayson, the more intrigued I was by the amount of flavours and possibilities with Jelly’s doughnuts. Because the basic dough is the consistent with the changes in the toppings, a high level of customization is available. From traditional to the more adventurous flavours, like their crowd-favourite maple bacon doughnut, to a rainbow of colours and toppings in any amount, Jelly covers your heart’s desires. This flexibility is wonderful, and as a Calgary sweet table designer and wedding planner, I want to know that there are many options to play with to suit every client’s needs.
The doughnut displays show their regular size doughnuts…impressive, to say the least. I’m a small bite kind of gal and prefer the “mini” size. Don’t be fooled though, these “minis” are still generous!
These are Jelly’s special occasion platters, which are 100% customizable, shown in the “mini” size.
Rita was so lovely and generous and sent me home with a box of samples…
Yum! S’mores…
I felt like Homer Simpson, drooling away at these pretty and delicious doughnuts. This was just a fraction of the flavours available, so I must go back for more! Who’s coming with me?
For more information on Jelly Modern Doughnuts’ philosophy, catering and delivery and how to book their community room, please visit their website. They are very open to feedback so don’t hesitate to give some! Thanks again, Grayson and Rita.
