Donuts for Lunch

Most people go to Smokey Bones for the BBQ. I go for the donuts.

Why go to a casual dining restaurant just to get some donuts? Because they're flippin' amazing.

My last visit to Smokey Bones was about 5 years ago and all I remember from that visit was that the BBQ was mediocre and the donuts looked really really good.

What does heaven taste like? Smokey Bones Donuts

Because Smokey Bones is constantly shoving coupons down my throat (by email, Facebook and in the mail) I decided that since I could go and get $10 off that it was probably worth another try.

The best thing about Smokey Bones are the "Boneisms" that are all over the restaurant. They are catchy little sayings that are posted on signs, coasters, table tents all throughout the restaurant. Most of them are hilarious and true, such as Boneism No. 100: Hate to break it to you vegetarians, but plants are living things too or Boneism No. 800: When you're in the stall, hang up the call or Boneism No. 555: Money isn't everything. It does, however, pay for everything.

Aside from the entertaining Boneisms, Smokey Bones has improved significantly since my last visit. The service was great and while the BBQ isn't the most amazing thing I've ever had I was still impressed with the affordable prices and large menu variety.

So what's good at Smokey Bones aside from the Donuts?

• The Sweet Potato Fries - they are like tiny strips of sweet potato candy. Deep fried, extra crispy and literally will make your mouth water. 
• Macaroni and Cheese - it's like thick cheese and noodle soup which basically makes it irresistable. 
• Pulled Pork - Smokey Bones gives you a great variety of BBQ sauces and the pork is nice and tender. (It's far superior to the Beef Brisket, which was chewy and tough). 

Finally after I chowed down on all the food above I couldn't resist getting the donuts as dessert. I think the presentation of the donuts is part of the sex appeal of them:

• The server comes over to the table shaking a steaming hot brown paper bag full of the freshly fried donuts. The shaking gets the piping hot donuts covered in cinnaamon and sugar. 
• Once satisfied with the cinnamon/sugar shaking experience, the server opens the bag and spills the donuts onto the plate on our table and then gives us our donut dipping sauces (why I need to dip a donut in chocolate sauce I don't know.)

You don't need any sauce because the dessert donuts are fantastic enough on their own. Light, sugary and freshly made they are simply the perfect way to end a lunch (or any meal for that matter). I would literally go to Smokey Bones just for the donuts. 

So next time you need to have a good lunch, skip Panera Bread, and just go get some donuts at Smokey Bones.