Fractured Prune Doughnuts

I have walked by this place plenty of times and finally gave it a try with the family. You fill out a form, choosing an existing type of donut or creating your own. I chose the French Toast donuts. Your donut is made fresh while you watch. My donut was hot and delicious. I will happily return.

Glad this location was open as the day before, we tried to go to the tempe location at 6 pm and it was closed even though Unilocal says they stay open.
Greeted by the girl behind the counter right away and she asked if we had been there before. When we said no, she gave us the run down of how it all worked.
It was happy hour so 3 donuts for 5 dollars. We tried to get 9 and use our check in free oc sand donut and then we’re told getting a dozen would be a better deal.
Why not?
We got blueberry, lemonade, oc sand, bacon bomb, éclair, Apple pie, margarita, salted caramel, Dulce de Leche, and forgot the rest. Warm donuts made in front of you.
Takes about 10 minutes to get the donuts so be patient.
Good flavor and like the crisp on the outside of the donuts.
19 $ for 13 donuts and one milk.
Interesting story about the name…
Donuts are good and I’m sure kids live the pick your flavors or make what you want.
Satisfied our sweet tooth. This location is right by the coyotes arena in the fun little shopping district. Street parking or parking lot at either end.

Amazing! There are so many choices and combinations! I went with the French Toast and MAN OH MAN it was amazing! The fun part is watching them make it… although, the lady wasn’t very friendly and messed up on our order. But who really cares when you have a warm donut sitting right in front of you… you know… for all of two seconds! Ha. It’s a must try!

Love the concept and the store is great but not I’m not super impressed with the actual doughnuts. The flavors were kinda bland.

Great selection of donuts. Pretty busy place most days.,

Build your own donuts!?! Yes, please! I learned of Fractured Prune a few days ago while looking for something to do in the Phoenix area. We tried to go to the downtown location, but they closed just before we got there. So we were happy to learn that the Glendale location had longer hours. We decided to go after dinner.
We looked over all the creations they had listed and ended up picking 3 each… so we didn’t exactly build our own. We love that they were made to order. I chose the chocolate covered cherry (because I love this little bites of deliciousness), the bacon bomb (cause BACON!) and the margarita. As of this posting, I have not tried the margarita, but the other two were really good. If I had one complaint, I wish the bacon was crispier. Hubby had the caramel bliss, French toast and Salted caramel. He would have eaten all of them at once if he could. I think next time he’ll o on an empty stomach and may order a dozen for himself.

Some local friends took us here and I’m soooooo glad they did! It was worth the 40 minute drive from Scotsdale! This place is so uniquely Phoenix and I almost wish it wasn’t because I could love having a place like this back home in Texas!
The doughnuts are freshly made to order and you watch the process as you walk the line to receive your custom made doughnut. I also loved the idea of getting a free doughnut with my «check in» and it was a great fluffy dessert, especially if you add the ice cream on top! The wifey chose to opt out of the creamy addition and she was kicking herself and eating almost all of mine for it!
I particularly love the explanation of the name and the company history that is given when you arrive… I leave that up to you to go and learn it for yourself!

I was craving a donut at 8:30 in the evening and stumbled upon this little shop on Unilocal located in Westgate. After three different specialty donuts which were all amazing with flavor, I must say Bacon Bomber is my favorite. A great place to take the kids or treat yourself.

Excellent doughnut. Love the options and flavors. Everything made in front of you. Bacon and bacon. Can’t bet that. Mint and chocolate chips. Just like ice cream. So good. Get a tshirt for the road. Be proud.

Come in and say hi! Best donuts in the valley! Happy Hour everyday 11an-​6pm! That’s 3 made to-​order donuts! For $ 5!

I was expecting this place to be among other Westgate eats, expensive and just OK. But we decided on a whim to try their donuts and it was currently happy hour so we got three donuts for $ 5. Plus a couple more.
They were amazing! The texture reminded me of Trish’s donuts in San Fran. They make them to order so they were still warm when we got home and we all did a little taste testing and every single donut was amazing. I got the maple with bacon and it was surprisingly delicious even though it sounded like an odd combo. My kids each chose their own flavor and all were good. The tops of the donuts almost taste like the frosting carmelizes a bit which adds a nice texture. I will definitely go back because they had a ton of options and the configurations are unique so they’re not your average run of the mill donuts. I saw that they also have ice cream filled options so my kids will love that when we decide to try them again. We were happy campers!

I wasn’t expecting much when we came here but I told my daughter about this place and she could design her own donut.
They make the donuts after you order them, They look like they will be heavy and dense but that are really soft and perfect. We ordered a dozen and I ate 4! and I liked them all

During my most recent visit, earlier this evening on a weekday. It wasn’t busy at all…
I ordered the banana glaze+ chocolate chips… We sat outside and ate it a few minutes later… Omg the donut was still super warm and so moist. And half the chocolate chips melted which made it even more delicious and sweet!.. The donut is a bit on the small side, a decent serving size actually.
Clean, several tables inside, and a few small tables right outside. Service was friendly.

Items Selected:
French Toast — maple glaze + cinnamon sugar
Rocky Shores — honey glaze + cinnamon sugar + mini chocolate chips
Pig Pen — sweet bbq glaze, bacon, tajin spice
Strawberry Shortcake — strawberry glaze + graham crackers + powdered sugar
Embracing the ongoing doughnut renaissance through expanding operation that has seen franchises opened from Colorado to the East Coast and back it was en route to University of Phoenix Stadium that I popped in to Fractured Prune and with fans both Buckeye and Irish standing in wait for hot n’ fresh fried rings the smell alone was enough to raise expectations, and almost inexhaustible array of options for customization doing the same.
«Always HOT since 1976» with a clever name explained both on the walls above the fryer and available online the concept behind Fractured Prune is a rather simple conveyor belt process sending dough from left to right and register to consumer, more than a dozen glazes and far more toppings to be selected from a list of «Our Favorites» or customized by a simple paper ordering slip, each one carefully finished by hand for $ 1.89 with discounts on a half-​dozen or more.
Uncertain as to how or why concepts like this or Southeast’s Duck Donuts have not gained more of a foothold on the market, though price likely plays a part, it was with four selections made that a short wait ensued and taking the quartet to a windowside seat it was not long before indulgence began, first bites of «French Toast» showing a high quality soft crumb beneath the cinnamon sugar dust and bold maple glaze.
Far less oily than feared, the levity of the batter a surprise given the texture within, teeth next plunged into the recently launched «Pig Pen» with restrained heat peaking amidst flavors more similar to pulled pork than bacon, the Strawberry Shortcake not quite as fruity as would have been hoped while «Rocky Shores» was a bold balance of honey sweetness and bitter chocolate chips.

Santi and I came to check out this doughnut store after finding it on Unilocal.The sizable interior included a large overhead menu, plenty of seating, TV, natural sunlight, and assembly line to showcase the doughnut-​making process. Doughnut enthusiasts should expect to fill out an ordering form to customize each purchase by glaze and topping, submit and pay at the counter, and follow the assembly line to retrieve your made to order doughnuts.
We ordered the Chocolate Covered Cherry Doughnut, Salted Caramel Doughnut, Apple Pie Doughnut, and Pumpkin Spice Doughnut ($ 1.89 each). Served warm, the size of these doughnuts were small and the texture was surprisingly weak. The exterior came with a few crispy spots and was easy to cut into with a knife. As cake doughnuts, the fatigued texture was missing the denser crumbly cakey consistency. The toppings and glaze tasted artificial and watered down. This included the Pumpkin Spice and the Salted Caramel, as the flavors were faint, and the quality of the doughnut was lackluster. Additionally, we couldn’t detect the Apple Pie flavor, and the watery Cherry glaze tasted artificial. For the price, we expected quality ingredients, balance across profiles in texture and taste, and agreed the visit was a waste of money and calories.
Service was inconsistent, as we were given conflicting suggestions on separate occasions by the same person at the register. We did, however, enjoyed the spacious seating arrangement and warm sunlight coming through the windows. Overhyped and overemphasized by reviewers, I will not be coming back.

This was my first time eating at a Fractured Prune! We have one in Tempe, but we were in Glendale for Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest weekend, and needed a sugary, salty, or both (!) treat!
They were running a deal on a free Pig Pen donut on their Unilocal App page, so I snagged that while my mom got a Key Lime and both were DELICIOUS.
Will I come back to a Fracture Prune Doughnut in the future? You bet your doughnuts I will! And afterwards you’ll see me walking home to work off those lovely calories I just deliciously ingested!

We were so hungry after watching a movie at AMC. Fractured Prune was just right around the corner. They have such an interesting name. As a first-​timer, everything was self-​explanatory. There was a little order sheet that I could select from their menu or create my own. We ordered the dulce de leche & salted caramel; and created our own with maple glaze and double bacon.
They have a donut fryer with a conveyor belt. The donut was super fresh. It was warm when I took my first bite. I would definitely return to create more donuts of my own!

I’m a raised donut kind of gal, so giving Fractured Prune a try you can say there was a bit of a hesitation. However, with the rave reviews and smells of deep fried goodness wafting through the air, it was hard not to be drawn in especially with the idea of DIY donuts? How can you resist? Even with a donut bias.
I decided to go with two self made donuts and one from the menu:
1) Peach Glaze & Graham Crackers
2) Maple Glaze & Bacon
3) Caramel Glaze & Sea Salt
The cake donuts themselves are so airy, moist and warm. They had a slight crisp exterior and soft contrasting interior, it was superb! Kind of similar to funnel cake! The Peach Glaze and Graham Crackers left a lot to be desired, not much peach flavor or that great cinnamon flavor found in Graham Crackers. The Maple Glaze was good, though the Bacon was a bit soggy and soft. The Caramel Glaze was subtle in Caramel flavor and was salty, nothing too complex here.
Big fan of the choice of creating my own donut, the freshness of donuts here and the great texture of their cake donuts. The glazes aren’t great and toppings weren’t bold in flavor by any means, but I believe with Fractured Prune … less is more, stick to a classic glaze and enjoy.
Would definitely come back, but probably with a maple or chocolate glaze only.

I was skeptical… Fractured Prune? But I needed a coffee fix and there isn’t much around for that so I decided to check this place out. Usually doughnut/​donut places have coffee! (Right?!)
Located at the Westgate shops, not at the Outlet mall but the one closest to the hockey stadium. I walk in… Smells delicious! Right off the bat, it smells amazing and I was welcomed by a very cheerful girl behind the bar. She asked if I’ve ever been there before and come out from behind the counter to help me!
I decided I no longer just wanted a coffee… They have so many delicious choices and you can even make your own! Once you choose, you write the quantity of each doughnut you want on a piece of paper they supply and you pay. After you pay, they make the doughnuts right then and there, and since it wasn’t crowded, my order came out super fast! They were so warm and moist. I had the Blueberry, Carnival, Coffee Cake, and Dulce de Leche and they were all amazing. They also offer hot or iced coffee and you can pour your own creamer, they offer flavors… And you put your own sugar, etc in it.
This place is a definite must try and I will definitely be back!

«Fractured Prune?» What does that even mean? It sure got my attention. I actually first heard of it through word of mouth, so I had to see what its all about.
In a nutshell, its the Chipotle of Doughtnuts. Sort of. You won’t see a glass counter full of pre-​made doughnuts, your order is made freshly in front of you.
As you go through the line and try to figure what you want, you are just overwhelmed with choices. There’s a slew of different doughnut creations you can have them make OR just invent a custom one to your tasting. I guess that’s the beauty and uniqueness they bring.‘
The one thing I can judge at this point is the base doughnut which is what every guest starts out with before deciding on what concoction of toppings you end up with. To simply put it, its very «cake-​y.» You get to see the entire process, literally made in front of you, from the raw doughnut ring dropping into the frying all the way to it rolling off the fryer.
As a huge doughnut fan, its a fun experience to see. As far as toppings are concerned, it truly is an abundance of choices. Jokingly, I’m no good when it comes to choices, I take too long to decide. I go with my guts and what my taste buds are typically drawn too is how I end up deciding.
Anyways, if doughnuts if your thing and you love choices, you will love it.