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If there was ever a time to be all about doughnuts, it’s right now, while stretchy pants are not only within reach, but likely what you’re living in right now. To indulge in an entire box however, would be madness. That is, unless they’re rings of pillowy bliss by Cops Coffee and Doughnuts.

Yes, the new beyond cute pink Cops x East Room Pop-Up on the east side is Insta-worthy, and watching the machine that doles out the li’l made-to-order beauts is fun, but it’s their from-scratch cake concoctions that are the real attraction.

Treat yo’ self

Two varieties are up for grabs on the regular: Cinnamon Sugar, OG Sour Cream Glaze - with a special, often exclusive flavour on offer weekly. While you can order six or twelve at a time, you’d be wise to nab these soft, fluffy delights in the more popular quantities of 18 or 36, all the way up to 600. Whatever your order, these sumptuous confections strike the perfect balance between soulful and sinful.

Packaged up as soon as they’re out of the hopper, they’re too hot to handle right away. Miraculously, they stay warm long after you’ve left the shop, unpacked groceries, played with the dog, posted a few stories/selfies…  So warm in fact, the on-the-verge-of-gooey-yet-never-mushy velvety texture makes them difficult to keep intact. A good problem to have, and one that leads you to question all the times you downed others at room temperature. Pro tip: Have a pile of napkins at the ready.

And whatever you do, don’t skip the java. Sister resto Baddies – top destination for Aussie-style brekkie and one of the best Flat Whites in the country - knows their coffee. They’ve kept it simple in the east end – no newfangled contraptions or fancy machines (outside of the automatic doughnut maker of course): just drip served hot or cold (from pretty in pink thermal carafes, naturally). Beans are changed up periodically and are available by the bag to take home. (Currently serving: Quietly, roasted in the Ontario countryside.) Not in the mood for a brew? Grab some chocolate milk - “chocky” milk in proper Australian slang - to go. (Psst. After extensive “research,” these delectable delicacies also happen to pair beautifully with an Old Fashioned. Just sayin’.)

Circle of life

While items can also be picked up at Cops’ permanent post (445 Adelaide St. W.) and Baddies (679 Lansdowne Ave.) in Bloordale, the east end pop-up near Queen and Broadview is here for a limited time, so go while you can.

And whatever number of doughnuts you think is enough, it isn’t.

Cops x East Room Pop-Up
4 Matilda St.
Everyday 9am-11pm

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