34 Best Donuts near Lake Forest

“Absolutely love Royal Pastries & Doughnuts! Every item I’ve tried has been fresh, delicious, and beautifully made. The doughnuts are perfectly soft and not overly sweet, and the pastries taste like they’re straight out of a European bakery. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and the whole place has a charming, cozy vibe. This has quickly become my go-to spot for a sweet treat and coffee. Highly recommended!“

“Great donuts at understandable prices. We went on a busy Friday morning, and the person behind the counter was fast, friendly, and efficient. I did have to go back inside because I didn't get any napkins, and they aren't out on the counter to just grab, but she handed me a nice handful. The donuts look and taste amazing. And they have a decent selection of beverages available. In my pictures, you can see the current menu prices (as of February 2022).“

“Donuts are good. The staff is super friendly and nice. They have tamales and champurrado which I have tried and must say is pretty good. Have been here several times and will keep coming as long as the service stays the same. Happy customer.“

“A great place with amazing food that never disappoints! Their service is outstanding, they do whatever it takes to make sure me and my guests get the best breakfast burritos in town. It is the unofficial Sunday burrito provider for our Angels entertainment team!“

“Had a pretty large order for my daughter’s wedding. They were very helpful and friendly when ordering. Customer service is A+. Bakery items were delicious and fresh and a very large variety to choose from. They sent us home with the most delicious bread, and when I returned to pay the remainder of the bill they sent me off with cookies. I highly recommend using this bakery, you don’t experience this kind of service these days.“

“I took my special needs daughter to Linda’s for a daddy daughter breakfast date and I was blown away. They embraced my daughter as if she was their own. It was an amazing experience. The sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was amazing and the donuts were great. Thank you to leeka and the rest of the ladies working. You ladies made our day. For an autism Dad a little kindness goes a long way.“

“This Dunkin location is amazing!! Their weekday morning crew is so friendly when taking drive-thru orders, and the food/drinks always come our really fast.Side note: their fall seasonal Apple Crisp refresher with green tea was the most amazing drink of all time, I hope they make it a regular refresher flavor.“

“Best doughnuts anywhere. Top of the line ingredients, fresh ripe fruit glazes top many of the 40 hr raised sourdough doughnuts. With lots of the favorite flavors available and lot's of seasonal gourmet flavors that are well balanced, not to sweet, just right. Coffee's drinks are on point, perfectly paired for a treat. The matcha is amazing, my favorites are the rose matcha, the Myers lemon donut, and the seasonal fresh peach julep from the local farmers market.“

“Just visit it friendly donuts. I ordered the crème brûlée donuts. It was fantastic and the chai tea I recommended to anyone who loves good donuts.“

“Went looking for a great donut spot and this is by far the best one I’ve found. Definitely recommend and not too expensive.“

“Whoever the young man is with curly hair and wears a hat is….. he made my visit special. His customer service is the best in the area hands down. He is so young but his passion towards a customer at a simple donut shop is insane. I’ll come back here just because of the service he gave me and thats it. I make my own coffee at home and dont care to come out and eat a donut probably once every 3 months but because of him I wont feel bad to stop by. Great employees the owner should be proud!“

“best maple bars anywhere! try the one with bacon😋“

“Stopped in to this shop and everything was delicious! Great variety of donuts, burritos were delicious! Staff was kind and helpful. 5 Stars definitely recommend this place.“

“Excellent service, very personable and sweet young lady at the counter! Everything is delicious! My orange smoothie with the added Boba was so tasty! I'll definitely be back and recommend to stop by for a yummy bagel and donut a drink.“

“This is one of the few places open early enough for me to be able to grab donuts before work. Everytime I go the lady is so sweet. The jalapeño ham and cheese croissant literally came out while I was there so I had to have one. It was so good and the donuts are delish as well. Will keep coming back as long as she’s open!“

“If you're in Laguna Niguel and craving the perfect doughnut, this hidden gem is where you need to be.

Their doughnuts are always incredibly fresh, perfectly doughy. Whether you're in the mood for a classic chocolate glazed or something new, every bite is pure bliss. Also their freshly brewed coffee is my favorite - rich, smooth, and pairs perfectly with your doughnut.

They’re also well-known for their catering, making them the ideal choice for events, meetings, or parties. If you want to impress your guests with the best doughnuts and coffee in town, this is the place to call.

Start your weekend morning here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“I have been on a kick to go out of my way to support small businesses. I’ve driven by Royal Donuts and Burger when I drive my teenage daughter to/fro work on the weekends, but have never stopped by. Today, I decided to take her and my two other kids there to lunch after I picked her up from work.

It was easy to find a parking spot. I noticed two other cars in their drive thru while we walked up to the store. We ordered the Royal Burger pound burger with all of the fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo or ketchup), french fries, a 16 oz drink and your choice of either a cake or glazed donut. You can also make it a cheeseburger or a double cheeseburger. I got mine with cheese, one kid got one with ketchup only, and another kid chose a double cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and mayo and ketchup only. I asked if they could grill the onions for my burger and they said yes. We were there later in the afternoon, so we chose 2 glazed donuts and 1 chocolate cake donut from what was available. We ordered two Cokes from the fountain dispenser, an iced coffee (for an up charge with the combo) and also grabbed two chocolate milks from the self serve beverage coolers.

I was really impressed with the variety in the beverage cooler! I took a picture to post with my review.

We waited a short amount of time for our food. Maybe 5-10 minutes? It was really quick. And very delicious! The hamburgers are in sesame seed buns and remind you what a 1/4 pound burger should look like. The French fries were steak cut and perfectly salted and hot! For the price you pay, the combo was definitely worth it! The donuts were tasty, and a great dessert after the meal.

I’m definitely coming back to try their other products. They accept cash and card. I think there is a minimum of $6 to use a card, but no additional surcharge like other places.“

“Great donuts and kind employees. When I go here, it's usually at 5am right when they open and I pick up a dozen donuts, some muffins, and often a ham and cheese croissant. The donuts are always fresh and still coming out, and the croissants are fresh and hot. Their old fashion glaze, old fashion maple, and powdered cake donuts are my favorites 👍. Also really like the fat free bran muffin😄!“

“Wonderfully delicious and giant donuts for a cheap price. Nice employees. BUT, I don't like that they at least once went with the trend of more expensive and smaller. For example, there was an absolutely amazing cinnamon roll for $1, and it was literally the size of my head, but they made it half the size and 2-3x more expensive... This is the biggest example of what I said. Also, the shop closes way before 3:00 and you have to wake up really early or you can't make it before it closes...“

“Great customer service! Great location! Yummy donuts!“

“Love their donuts! Thick, soft and beautifully glazed for a reasonable price ( start at $1.50). My favorite is the crueller (plain glazed, chocolate or strawberry iced top). Highly recommended.
Their bagels are pretty good as well.
Will try their croissant sandwich next visit. Great value for $7-$8.
This is a small outlet with limited indoor seating and outside tables. It also has a drive thru window.
I prefer to go inside the store and pick from the huge selection, served by the friendly staff.
This outlet has a small parking lot.“

“Was visiting from out of town .always stop here for fresh coffee,and the breakfast burrito.grilled fresh.to order. happy to spend my money here .greeted respectfully here .descent salsa . Thank you

Kid-friendliness: Kids inside doing homework and eating .a safe place .

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped parking posted brightly .front. Door not heavy“

“Update: Yep the pupusas still rock here! Had to stop in for a quick fix.

Hidden gem! This is a great place to grab donuts or papusas. Absolutely fantastic. I can get my fill of authentic pupusas while the kids can get really good donuts. Plus the service here is really good. Always so nice and friendly. Oh and if haven't tried pupusas you should. Personally I like the queso y revueltas. Cover them with cortido (it's not coleslaw) and salsa.“

“Pastrami fries were so darn good.“

“That one piece of donut I bought tasted amazing. However, there were two workers that got into a heated argument. I overheard the bigger guy joking about how the smaller guy’s dad left him. He didn’t like that so he attacked him but the big dude accidentally punched him hard in the chest and he passed out after a while. I am a bit concerned…“

“Excellent donuts! Went to 4 donut places trying to find a perfect maple donut for my wife. Donut World was the best quality, taste, and fluffiness even compared to the "gourmet" donut places that charge 5 times more for lesser quality.“

“Good, simple pastries and drinks. Open early, respectful service. The place reminds me of the kind of doughnut shop I have fond childhood memories of. No frills, clean, and consistent. The kind of shop that makes a community feel personal. No superficial smiles or trend pandering, just good business.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kid-oriented doughnut options“

“the black sesame mochidonut i got was cute and delicious, and the staff were all super nice! the sanitary conditions seem great, and i’ll definitely come back again sometime in the future. i’ll try a different flavor next time to see how it differs!“

“The best thing about this place is that it opens super early before anything else is available, before 7am. There is a big donut selection, and also a decent selection of savory breakfast items. Food was fine. Service was fine. There is plenty of parking in the morning.“

“The Lox bagel sandwich is so good 😋💕 and the blueberry donuts are amazing! Also service is always 102038829191% amazing.“

“I work walking distance and I have been waiting to check this place out. Thought the price was a bit pricey but the burrito was delicious! I didn't know it came with the tomato breakfast salsa (idk what you call it). I usually hate it but this was the best ine I have ever had. #17 no hash browns****“

“The Viejo bagel is one of my favorites! Good donuts! The blended mocha is excellent!“

“Pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. The owner was kind enough to come outside and take a photo for me and a business associate. I would go there again and highly recommend it.“

“Omg! Their breakfast burrito is amazing. Came to kaiser for a doc app and was looking for donuts. Well, I now found my new breakfast burrito place. First bite melted in my mouth. The eggs are fluffy and have a great flavor. The tortilla is soft. Im not one for cheese on my food. But the cheese they use is also soft and melts right into the burrito. The salsa is a must to add onto before a bit. My new spot when I’m in the area 😍“