45 Best Donuts near Lake Forest

“Very delicious donuts!
We were craving donuts and ended up stopping here right before closing. I used to come here as a kid and the donuts have always been delicious!
The owner was soooo kind and gave us a few extra donuts. We ate a lot of them in the car because they were so tasty. Definitely recommend! We will come back the next time we are in the US! Thank you!“

“Hidden gem! The staff at Forest Cafe was so kind, attentive, and accommodating. I have a pork allergy and they went out of their way to make sure my meal was safe, which I really appreciated.

I had the enchiladas and was honestly pleasantly surprised. I’m super picky with Mexican food because I can make it at home, but every single bite was delicious and full of flavor! My friend ordered the huevos rancheros and said they were exceptional as well.

It’s a clean, small family-owned place with such a welcoming atmosphere. You can really tell they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Definitely going back!“

“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.“

“I went there to get a donut for my son's bday. The lady over there gave me hole donuts free. I didn't expect that but just doing little thing makes you feel more welcoming and comfortable. I love their donuts and the warm atmosphere that they have. Highly recommended“

“The best breakfast burrito and sandwich of my life. Linda’s knows how to be generous with their portions and make a hearty breakfast. I love this place, ever since I discovered it I’ve been telling all my friends and family. Their doughnuts are always so fresh and taste better than anywhere else and they have cute designs and variety of flavors. Their orange juice is actually hand squeezed unlike other places that say it is but really isn’t. I couldn’t rave about this place more really.“

“Love this Dunkin' location! Picked up coffee and munchkins for the office this morning and the $8 meal deal for me. Everything was delicious and my coffee was filled right to the top. The gentleman working the walk-up window was very kind and put a smile on my face!“

“Hands down BEST donuts ever! Great family story, best ingredients, homemade syrups, homemade glazes, made fresh to order. We will be back when visiting again from Pennsylvania!“

“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.“

“Absolutky hands down without a doubt the VERY BEST donut shop in Orange County.. possibly the world! Always fresh, prices are fair, and the service is top notch! This place is a Tustin icon i've been getting myself and my family donuts here for over 30 yrs and ive never had an experience anything short of perfect! A+++

Oh and if your in a hurry or dont want to get out of your warm car on a cold morning they have a drive through window.“

“excellent boston crème and hojicha donut. best in OC and maybe in all of California. Every time I stop by this plaza I will make sure to stop by and support this locally owned business. The cashier was a sweet lady who needs our support!!!“

“I think that this DONUT STAR has literally the best donuts that I’ve had in Orange County!

I don’t know what it is about other donut stores, but their donuts are very greasy, even have a different type of dough, this particular donut store has light fluffy donuts, and they’re frosting is second to none very fresh

I recommend this store to everyone that enjoys quality donuts! Very friendly staff!!!
I come here all the time now to show my support and get some great donuts! Thank you, Tustin donuts star✅❤️🙏 you’re the best!“

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

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

“This is one of THE BEST bakery and donut places I’ve ever been to in my life. The ingredients actually taste REAL, and the sizes of everything is a great value for the cost. Usually I can eat a lot, but just the number 4 croissant sandwich had me filled for the whole day! We got a total of 3 sandwiches, 3 donuts and 2 croissants and none of us could finish them. They were all delicious and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“A very interesting combination of doughnuts and burgers, but it works.

The burgers and fries are delicious.

If there is a compliant it's that the fries don't come salt-free.

But otherwise, it was a great meal that I would highly recommend.“

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A must-visit spot with a great variety of donuts and croissants. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The Ham and cheese croissant reminds me of seaside’s version without the crazy wait!

Customer
The staff was friendly, welcoming, and quick with orders, making the experience easy and pleasant.


Relaxing and comfortable for a quick sit-down, whether you’re grabbing a treat or taking a short break.“

“We dropped by KD's donuts after a run around the lake, and it was the perfect sweet treat! I got the original glazed, which was easily the best original glazed donut I've ever had. Super fresh, fluffy, soft, and perfectly glazed. They are masters of their craft!“

“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😄!“

“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.“

“Pastrami fries were so darn good.“

“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.“

“Just about any donut shop can (should be able to!) do a good donut. And this place does great donuts! But they're breakfast sandwich is hands down one of my favorite!! Bacon egg and cheese on a jalapeno Cheddar bagel, add avocado!! 🤤“

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

“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 😍“

“Workers (owners?) are so sweet and i’ve never had any issues with anything i’ve gotten here. Baked goods always taste good and the fresh orange juice is soooo good definitely a great local place especially after the bakery by the winery and deli closed a while back“

“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“

“Please come here and try the Salvadoran food. Service was great and the donuts were good but the real reason to come here is the other food items available.
We tried the jalapeno and cheese and the mixed meat pupusa's and they were fantastic. We also had the fried plantains with beans and sour cream which was delicious. Had fries and a Salvadoran pork tamale as well.
Highly recommend this gem.“

“So sad today was their last day, the owners retired and I'm not sure if there will be new management or not, but ever since moving into a home nearby in 2023, my daughter and I have have become a big fan!

Their donuts have the best soft texture, their vietnamese coffee is Lee's sandwiches concentrate which is my favorite as well, and their brewed drip hot coffee is always fresh. The owners are very nice and always greet you when you walk in. I've visited them at least once a week every other week. Wishing them the best in their retirement!(:“

“waited about 10 mins for a donut which felt a bit long but the moment I bit into the glazed one I knew it was worth it. its light and airy and not too sweet, just perfect. teh maple bacon one is also really good if you like that salty sweet combo. definately going back next weekend“

“I went in this morning and ordered the signature burrito with no ham, cashier was friendly. It was ready quickly and tasted fresh and delicious with a side of green salsa I will return here soon, for another breakfast burrito. They have a very wide selection of donuts and drinks to choose from.“

“BEST DONUTS EVER! SO SATISFYING“

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

“Absolutely the best donuts in the area! Best apple fritter!! I love how they recently came up with a smaller version of the apple fritter (they still have the original size, which is almost big as a volleyball!). I always ate the outside and threw away the doughy middle part of the apple fritter, so this smaller version is perfect! Not too much dough. Crispy and sweet all around!“

“Love their donuts, I usually eat one or two at the store and take some to go. Can't wait until my next visit!“

“Some of the best donuts in OC! I’m very particular about the dough used in donuts and personally their donuts are delicious and have an indescribable and unique texture! You definitely get your $ worth with the size of the donuts. The atmosphere is great if you want to chill and relax, and the staff are all attentive and friendly.“

“Pastrami fries were so darn good.“

“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 😍“

“Everything about this shop is delightful. The donuts I got tasted so fresh and warm even at almost 8pm! She was so sweet to throw a handful of extra donuts in to the bag - can’t wait to share with my friends.
The sandwiches looked incredible too and she was really attentive asking the people in front of me with their order. This was a really pleasant experience and I’ll definitely be back.“

“It’s my daughter’s birthday today. Thank you for the birthday treat - free dozen of donuts. She is super excited! She loves Krispy Kreme!“

“I bought a box of filled crossiants - chocolate, strawberry and cream cheese, blueberry and cream cheese, and cream cheese as an early morning treat for my moving men. They were fantastic and everybody raved about how good they were. Wish I lived closer to this shop as I'd buy these again and again!“

“11/10 staff.

Not only are the drinks carefully crafted, the staff here gave me a very memorable experience.

Mayo and Eddie were both very kind and funny people.

I visited a few other times and saw someone named Jesse as well who also was fantastic to talk to.

Despite being in a hidden location, I believe this location has an extra edge in service comparatively to the other locations.“

“This place is all about getting your dopamine going. Bright colors, lots of sugar. Service is quick, and the $6 meal deal includes a small breakfast taco, some hash brown nuggets, and a coffee. Portions are small and left me a bit unsatisfied. Wifi and outlets at every table is a bonus.“

“Great time.......especially for 5:00 am. I couldn't miss your Grand Opening! Amazing Pumpkin Swirl Coffee & Lattes too! Pumpkin Muffins, Donuts & Carmel Apple Croissant Donuts were a big hit at home!! See you soon!“