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Bill Page buys coffee and a cinnamon roll at The Hornets Nest Daylight Donut shop Sept. 4. The building, which is at Fifth and Meridian, underwent a total renovation inside and out. Valley Center sweet on new donut shop By Chris Strunk Last Updated: September 13, 2018 It's open. A year after a Newton couple bought the former Burger Hut building at Fifth and Meridian in Valley Center, The Hornets Nest Daylight Donuts opened Sept. 3 to a line of eager donut-loving residents. The store was busy for hours. "I didn't think we would have that much, very surprising," said owner Sophannarath "Pon" Toeur, who owns a similar restaurant in Newton. It was Toeur's goal to open on the same day his son turns 1 year old. It motivated him to work long hours to finish the exterior of the building during the past few weeks. The building underwent a total renovation. One of the earliest customers Sept. 3 said he was pleased with the experience. Steve McDannald of Valley Center told The News that he asked if the store had lemon-filled donuts. It didn't, but the staff took a donut to the back kitchen and made one anyway. McDannald said his wife had an apple fritter, and he had a jalapeno cheese roll. Both received top reviews. McDannald went back the next day for another jalapeno cheese roll. "I must admit, I was concerned when it was first announced that Valley Center was getting a donut shop," McDannald said. "Leeker's had great donuts, so I was concerned if Valley Center could support both." Leeker's closed in April, and even though there are a stock of daily donuts at Kwik Shop, residents were eager for The Hornets Nest to open. "It was wonderful to stand in line to support a local establishment," McDannald said. Toeur was thankful for the crowds. "Thank you so much for supporting us," Toeur said about his customers. The Hornets Nest opens at 4:30 a.m. and serves breakfast and lunch. |
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