[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

You won't find apple chunks inside these cinnamon-sugar dusted cake doughnuts from Flex Donuts, but you will find a puree of apples rolled into the dough. Most of it seamlessly melds into the dough but the occasional swirl stands out, a sweet and faintly spiced puree. Not too greasy and always with that slight crunch at the surface. Come early for a fresh batch, and if apple-cinnamon isn't your thing, keep your eye out for a decadent Caramel and Spiced Chocolate. There's also a pick-your-own filling section with flavors including strawberry, cream cheese, and the beloved salted cajeta, all piped and filled to order.

Flex Donuts

At Grand Central Station's Zócalo Restaurant in the dining concourse
87 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 (map)
grandcentralterminal.com

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.