Photo S. Viggiano for GPTMC
Recently opened in South Philly’s Pennsport neighborhood is new local favorite, Federal Donuts. This mecca of fried and sugary goodness is brought to us courtesy of local food all-star lineup: Chefs Steven Cook and Michael Solomanov of Zahav and Percy Street fame, Thomas Henneman and Bob Logue of Bodhi Coffee and Philly area food-and-drink aficionado, Felicia D’Ambrosio.
Fitted in a quaint corner store locale, Federal Donuts is a take-out shop specializing in unique renditions of American classics: doughnuts and fried chicken. Federal offers two styles of doughnuts: “Fresh” (traditional) and “Fancy”. The fried chicken is also served two ways: traditional “Crunchy” and Korean-style “Glazed” chicken.
Fried chicken crowd pleasers include the Glazed Honey-Ginger and the Crunchy Za’atar–fried chicken sprinkled with a tasty Middle Eastern herb and spice blend. “Fancy” doughnuts to try include Coconut-Pineapple and Key Lime with graham cracker streusel. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, be sure to try the Nutella-Tehina-Pomegranate doughnut.
Doughnuts begin selling at 7am and are available until they sell out–sometimes as early as 11am! Fried chicken orders begin at 11:45am and typically sell out by 1pm. Chickens are available in half & full sizes and doughnuts are for sale individually and by the full & half dozens. You best arrive early to get lucky; Federal’s lip-smacking treats are worth planning for to experience!
