Krispy Kreme West Croydon

If you're after doughnuts in West Croydon at an odd hour, this Krispy Kreme is the one to know. The shop is open 24/7, so a late-night craving or an early-morning coffee run both work. It's the sort of place where a window onto the doughnut-making is part of the fun, and we hear kids get a kick out of watching when the sign is lit.

The doughnuts themselves get most of the love. Locals talk about them coming out fresh and hot, and the original glazed is the one people keep recommending, with the jam-filled and custard-filled not far behind. There's plenty of variety to choose from, including vegan and gluten-free options, and people tend to describe the prices as good value for what you get. Milkshakes and coffee are popular add-ons too, though not everyone rates the coffee, and one person found theirs burnt and slow to arrive.

You can eat in, take away, use the drive-through, collect in store, or have an order delivered. Custom orders are available for special occasions and corporate events. Inside, it's described as bright, clean and roomy, with plenty of seating and board games to borrow, which makes it an easy pick for families. One grandparent took their three-year-old to decorate their own doughnuts and came away with a big thumbs up. The entrance, car park and toilet are all wheelchair accessible.

Staff are a real talking point. People mention being greeted with a smile, orders delivered to the table, an extra doughnut slipped in for free, and a handwritten note added to a gift order for someone who needed cheering up. Several staff get named with real warmth for the way they looked after customers.

We've heard the odd grumble about long waits at the drive-through late at night, when the shop can be thinly staffed, and about promotion pricing that wasn't applied the same way twice. If you're heading out late, expect it could take a while.

For a fresh doughnut and a friendly welcome at any hour, visit West Croydon.