This place is the best! I live in CO but visit LA often, and I always make it a point to come here for the vegan donuts. So delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donovan Cooper
They don’t have donuts until January 10. I don’t know why I drove over and this information wasn’t online. Don’t bother stopping by I guess until January 10 if you want a doughnut from the donut shop
James B
I had delicious coffee and wonderful stuffed croissants. Everything is very reasonably priced and everyone was very friendly. I will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marlon
They have great prices and excellent well crafted coffee, they also offer seasonal drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ky Shepherd
The shop is so pretty and the vibe is cozy. The apple fritter I ordered was perfect too, had just the right amount of apple and it wasn't overly sweet. Chill vibes and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Londraville
Everything was so nice!! The owners were wonderful. The vibe is very relaxing. Some very delicious donuts, but my tip would be to try the wings!! Cambodian dirt wings were crispy on the outside but very moist interior, very tangy lemon flavor like salt and vinegar chips!! We loved them! Also their fries are just incredible!! Cannot recommend enough. Very friendly family that owns the business. Make you feel like old friends as soon as you meet them. Thank you for your delicious food and hospitality!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Apple Fritters
Calvin Bui
Early morning glow through the glass, trays sliding into the case, and the smell of warm dough rolling out the door. Sweet Retreat feels like a true neighborhood shop — regulars chatting at the counter, fresh batches appearing every few minutes, and a pace that’s friendly but efficient.
The Food Light, fresh, and balanced. Glazes land clean, the crumb stays tender, and everything tastes like it was made to be eaten still warm. They also offer vegan donuts that keep the same crisp-on-the-outside, soft-inside texture, with glazes that taste bright rather than heavy. Classics and seasonal specials rotate, so there’s always a reason to grab an extra.
Service & Atmosphere Genuine hospitality from a team that clearly takes pride in the work. Orders move quickly even when there’s a line, and the case stays well stocked with a mix of classics, vegan options, and seasonal flavors. The room is bright and welcoming, easy to pop in and out or linger for a few sips of coffee.
More Details • Vegetarian options: Most donuts are vegetarian-friendly; vegan donuts available daily or in rotating flavors. Ask early for availability. • Dietary restrictions: Common allergens include gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts. Vegan donuts are made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact is possible. • Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood; morning turnover is steady. Check meters on weekdays. • Kid-friendliness: Very — quick service, shareable treats, cheerful vibe. • Wheelchair accessibility: Ground-level entry with counter service; can feel tight at peak morning hours, but staff are quick to help.
Final Take A warm, community-first donut shop that nails freshness and friendly service — now with vegan options that actually satisfy. Five stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renaissance Marie Austin
Being vegan I usually have to travel to certain areas that have more vegan options but Sweet Retreat is just a seven minute walk from where I am. They have fantastic high quality vegan donuts that come in a variety of flavors. Hibiscus is my favorite. They also make vegan cakes. Early is better because they will sell out. There is a sitting area surrounded by lots of plants and the area nice and clean. Customer service is excellent and welcoming. They have specials on half a dozen and dozen boxes. There's coffee, tea and other food items. All reasonable. Sometimes there is a wait but worth it. They don't rush any orders. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Dozen Donuts
Sandra Aguilar
My first time here and I love it! I had no idea it was here but I’m so glad I know now! Amazing service!!! Thank you Srei (I hope I spelled that right) you made my first experience an amazing one! I’m sold! The coffee is so much better than Starbucks. I got the butterscotch with oat milk :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron B
Recently moved to LB and I've been here every weekend for the last month.. The vegan raised donuts (Fri-Sun only) are the best I've ever had! It's almost a bad thing.. but at least I've stopped trying to find something comparable in other parts of LA or Orange county, anywhere else is a disappointment now; these put the bougie place by my work in Irvine to shame. The service is fantastic, but don't be surprised if there's a line out the door in the morning; it moves quick though and definitely worth the short wait. I can't do dairy anymore so my options usually feel limited; I'm so SO happy to have something affordable that doesn't taste like a compromise. Thank you Sweet Retreat Donuts!!
My kids' favorite donut shop. The people are nice and friendly. The donuts and drinks are good. If you have a request, they are willing to accommodate you right then and there. I went in one time and my daughter wanted strawberries and cream so they made a donut with cream filled strawberries for her. Sometimes, I come in a later later in the afternoon to get a Boston cream filled donut and they ran out. They would put cream in the long bar donuts! So nice of them and keeps my kids happy. They are now open on Mondays which is good news for my kids but bad for my wallet. They do have a pretty good selection of vegan donuts but I haven't tried time. I'm too busy snacking on the donut holes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marco Martinez
Ask for the Dirty Sanchez. A chocolate donut with cinnamon sugar. My donut creation for all you to try out💓
Thank you Srey
Kristy Streicker
Update: new favorite, red velvet cake donut!!! I love their donuts! All of them! Their drinks are so good. Boba is great. Everyone there is so nice. My daughter and I love this place so much. They have regular and vegan donuts. Both are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taro Donut, Donut Holes, Doughnut, Gourmet Donuts, Apple Fritters, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruity Pebbles, Red Velvet Cake Donut, Strawberry Filled Donutzs
Jonathan Chavez
A cozy and inviting donut shop that has solid vegan options. The owner is super nice and attentive. Worth the drive if you're vegan.
Sammy Molina Sr.
I like sweet retreat because they got sweets to eat. 🥯 🥐 🍩 That's a Big Siete Once 7/11
This place is the best! I live in CO but visit LA often, and I always make it a point to come here for the vegan donuts. So delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They don’t have donuts until January 10. I don’t know why I drove over and this information wasn’t online. Don’t bother stopping by I guess until January 10 if you want a doughnut from the donut shop
I had delicious coffee and wonderful stuffed croissants. Everything is very reasonably priced and everyone was very friendly. I will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have great prices and excellent well crafted coffee, they also offer seasonal drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shop is so pretty and the vibe is cozy. The apple fritter I ordered was perfect too, had just the right amount of apple and it wasn't overly sweet. Chill vibes and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was so nice!! The owners were wonderful. The vibe is very relaxing. Some very delicious donuts, but my tip would be to try the wings!! Cambodian dirt wings were crispy on the outside but very moist interior, very tangy lemon flavor like salt and vinegar chips!! We loved them! Also their fries are just incredible!! Cannot recommend enough. Very friendly family that owns the business. Make you feel like old friends as soon as you meet them. Thank you for your delicious food and hospitality!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Apple Fritters
Early morning glow through the glass, trays sliding into the case, and the smell of warm dough rolling out the door. Sweet Retreat feels like a true neighborhood shop — regulars chatting at the counter, fresh batches appearing every few minutes, and a pace that’s friendly but efficient.
The Food
Light, fresh, and balanced. Glazes land clean, the crumb stays tender, and everything tastes like it was made to be eaten still warm. They also offer vegan donuts that keep the same crisp-on-the-outside, soft-inside texture, with glazes that taste bright rather than heavy. Classics and seasonal specials rotate, so there’s always a reason to grab an extra.
Service & Atmosphere
Genuine hospitality from a team that clearly takes pride in the work. Orders move quickly even when there’s a line, and the case stays well stocked with a mix of classics, vegan options, and seasonal flavors. The room is bright and welcoming, easy to pop in and out or linger for a few sips of coffee.
More Details
• Vegetarian options: Most donuts are vegetarian-friendly; vegan donuts available daily or in rotating flavors. Ask early for availability.
• Dietary restrictions: Common allergens include gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts. Vegan donuts are made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact is possible.
• Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood; morning turnover is steady. Check meters on weekdays.
• Kid-friendliness: Very — quick service, shareable treats, cheerful vibe.
• Wheelchair accessibility: Ground-level entry with counter service; can feel tight at peak morning hours, but staff are quick to help.
Final Take
A warm, community-first donut shop that nails freshness and friendly service — now with vegan options that actually satisfy. Five stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Being vegan I usually have to travel to certain areas that have more vegan options but Sweet Retreat is just a seven minute walk from where I am. They have fantastic high quality vegan donuts that come in a variety of flavors. Hibiscus is my favorite. They also make vegan cakes. Early is better because they will sell out.
There is a sitting area surrounded by lots of plants and the area nice and clean.
Customer service is excellent and welcoming. They have specials on half a dozen and dozen boxes. There's coffee, tea and other food items. All reasonable. Sometimes there is a wait but worth it. They don't rush any orders. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Dozen Donuts
My first time here and I love it! I had no idea it was here but I’m so glad I know now! Amazing service!!! Thank you Srei (I hope I spelled that right) you made my first experience an amazing one! I’m sold! The coffee is so much better than Starbucks. I got the butterscotch with oat milk :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recently moved to LB and I've been here every weekend for the last month.. The vegan raised donuts (Fri-Sun only) are the best I've ever had!
It's almost a bad thing.. but at least I've stopped trying to find something comparable in other parts of LA or Orange county, anywhere else is a disappointment now; these put the bougie place by my work in Irvine to shame.
The service is fantastic, but don't be surprised if there's a line out the door in the morning; it moves quick though and definitely worth the short wait.
I can't do dairy anymore so my options usually feel limited; I'm so SO happy to have something affordable that doesn't taste like a compromise.
Thank you Sweet Retreat Donuts!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My kids' favorite donut shop. The people are nice and friendly. The donuts and drinks are good. If you have a request, they are willing to accommodate you right then and there. I went in one time and my daughter wanted strawberries and cream so they made a donut with cream filled strawberries for her. Sometimes, I come in a later later in the afternoon to get a Boston cream filled donut and they ran out. They would put cream in the long bar donuts! So nice of them and keeps my kids happy.
They are now open on Mondays which is good news for my kids but bad for my wallet.
They do have a pretty good selection of vegan donuts but I haven't tried time. I'm too busy snacking on the donut holes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ask for the Dirty Sanchez. A chocolate donut with cinnamon sugar. My donut creation for all you to try out💓
Thank you Srey
Update: new favorite, red velvet cake donut!!! I love their donuts! All of them! Their drinks are so good. Boba is great. Everyone there is so nice. My daughter and I love this place so much. They have regular and vegan donuts. Both are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taro Donut, Donut Holes, Doughnut, Gourmet Donuts, Apple Fritters, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruity Pebbles, Red Velvet Cake Donut, Strawberry Filled Donutzs
A cozy and inviting donut shop that has solid vegan options. The owner is super nice and attentive. Worth the drive if you're vegan.
I like sweet retreat because they got sweets to eat. 🥯 🥐 🍩 That's a Big Siete Once 7/11
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