**INITIAL REVIEW**
I…read morewill be honest and say that I only learned about Dixe Cream Donuts, which I will shorthand simply to "Dixie Cream" for the remainder of this review, through the app, Too Good to Go. It is the same app I used to find Luke's Dixie Donuts in Jupiter, FL.
Ergo, my firsrt order with them was a Too Good to Go order in which they gave me a mix box of donuts, their choice. Since then, I ordered more Too Good to Go orders for my work, and even got a couple of their donuts for myself.
In short, I enjoyed Dixie Cream and their selection for what they have. And though they are not as good as, let's say, Voodoo in Universal Orlando or Luke's Dixie Donuts, they are definitely better than the majority of donut shops out there, especially compared to many national chains (Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme, etc.).
Though an address is provided, Dixie Dream is located on the south end of a strip mall that also has Family Discount Grocery, on the west side of SW Bayshore Blvd. For some reason, I can't seem to find the name of the actual strip mall.
For starters, Dixie Cream is not a place where you go to enjoy your donut at the table. It is definitely either a grab & go place or an order & go place. There are no tables inside, and the parking situation is so limited, I don't think many could thoroughly enjoy a sitdown in the place. Besides that, the ambiance is lacking as they weren't going for a palce in which the ambiance is the centerpoint of seeing them. They are, nevertheless, clean and organized and that is what matters for such a place and how they have set things up.
Despite that, it is the donuts that are the real winner. They have a common selection of the basics that every donut shop has, but their specialty donuts are where they shine. The ones based on cookies definitely get my attention include the Oreo, Chips Ahoy, and Samoa (Girl Scout Cookie). And if that doesn't hook you in, the fact the donuts "melt in your mouth" is a unique trait that makes them stand out.
Now here is the criticism of the "melt in your mouth" angle. I am unsure what fat base they use either lard, butter, or whatever, but there is a slight "taste" of it when the donuts are fresh out of baking. Kind of "unique" to say this but the donuts taste better when cooled for me.
Don't get me wrong for Dixie Cream is still good, but just a little detail I noticed pertaining to my experience.
Ultimately, I will give this locaiton a four-out-of-five star rating for their speed, their collaboration with Too Good to Go, and the deliciousness of their donuts, more so when cooled for me. I will return more times, and if they are consistent, I will grant them their fifth star for consistency in an updated review.