Spring will be a little bit sweeter in Bay View, as a family-run handmade donut shop plans to open in the next few months and become known as the neighborhood donut dealer.
Sweet Rings will occupy the former East Side Ovens space at 2899 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. and is currently doing renovations at its new location.
Owned by married couple Amanda and Bobby Ring, the artisanal donut store celebrates traditional recipes and innovative specialties, such as mouthwatering marshmallow fluff with pink sea salt.
The Rings, who met while working together at a local bakery – Bobby as a baker, Amanda on the retail side – opened their donut shop last September. According to the Sweet Rings website, for the husband and wife, "opening our own family donut shop is a dream come true and we can't wait to serve you our delicious treats in a funky and family-friendly environment."
Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee for more details as they become available. In the meantime, feast your eyes on this.
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