50 Best Donuts near South El Monte

“I’ve been coming here for over 23 years, and this place has consistently been one of the best donut shops in El Monte. The donuts are always fresh and delicious, and the service is exceptional every single time. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and truly makes you feel appreciated as a customer. It’s rare to find a place that maintains such great quality and consistency for so many years. Highly recommend!“

“One of the best donut shops in LA County. They make amazing cinnamon crumb donuts that are even better when fresh out of the oven. The service is great too. The older lady always has my donuts ready when I come in and is always wishing me a good day. Very welcoming atmosphere!“

“Small establishment with great blueberry muffins, but I recommend their ham and egg breakfast croissants with cheese,, they have a selection of donuts and also bagels along with refreshments and coffee.. they have Indoor seating but no AC unfortunately,

Parking: Limited parking but there's parking available on the city street.“

“Please be patient to the employees here! Since the recent pass of the 20$ fast food minimum wage, their on staff employees were reduced by one person. In the morning rushes, there's 3 employees and towards the afternoon, there's 2. Keep in mind that because there is no drive-thru, they are bombarded with in-person, mobile walk-ins, Uber Eats/Curbside orders!That being said, they are incredibly friendly and will try to get through orders as fast as they can!“

“Best donuts this side of the Mississippi! Returning early 2019. YAY!!!“

“Today I came in to try hello you’re welcome and I am so happy that I did. I’m glad this coffee shop popped up on my TikTok fyp. The staff is very friendly. The cashier is very welcoming and attentive. She made you feel like you were a close friend, it’s my bday week and she over heard and put a candle on my strawberry donut which I think is very thoughtful of her. The pastries are scrumptious. The ice vanilla latte was very good they garnish it with cinnamon. Not too bitter not to sweet just right. I will definitely come back. I love the 70s wallpaper, retro look inside. The vintage fish ware takes you back.“

“Been to a lot of donuts shop as a certified big back and this one is hands down my favorite. The blueberry donut as especially delicious. Always fresh since they do get a lot of customes.Regular donuts, not over priced specialty donuts which I appreciate. All the donuts are good.“

“Best doughnuts in Pasadena and everything tastes fresh“

“I have been going to Rose’s since the early 90’s, I even met my husband there while in high school. Rose’s is a staple of our community, always a kind face, a kind welcome and conversation to be had. Wonderful people, delicious food! Unlike any other!“

“I do really like it here the owner is super friendly not rude like other owners, his lady making the sandwiches is super nice as well and helps as a Spanish translator, if that helps, the donuts are absolutely fresh and fluffy and the croissants are super super delicious fluffy and crispy!! I like to eat here once in a while when I’m craving a good breakfast before work , he’s always busy and everybody seems to know him and I don’t think I have seen anyone not buy a dozen donuts here !! 5 stars highly recommend !!“

“So my brother brought donuts over to my house and he bought them from these. These are the best donuts I think I've ever tried. He bought the croissant donuts to make the one that I'm eating. They're so flaky and they have layers. No lie. This is like the best don't I think I've ever had in my life and it's so close to home. I've never been to this donut shop. I think maybe I stopped there before but never really paid attention. Didn't get the croissant donuts. These are a must try the croissant donuts. I give it a 10 out of 10. And he said that was like $17 for a dozen of donuts. That's not bad because other places charge more.“

“Meeting the owner couple of JEAN DONUT, who were so kind and warm during my study-abroad years in 2008, was truly a great blessing for me.

After finishing my studies and returning to Korea, I visited again in 2019. Even then, the owners of JEAN DONUT welcomed me and my children with the same sincere warmth as before.

Even after ten years, the unchanging taste and kindness made me feel as though I had been welcomed back home. I truly want many people to know about JEAN DONUT and this wonderful couple.

Their cinnamon donuts and simple, classic coffee are absolutely delicious.

My sincere hope is that the owners will stay healthy and continue running JEAN DONUT for many years to come. On June 8, 2026, I will visit JEAN DONUT again to see them.

Until then, I wish you good health.

See you soon.“

“Wow their glazed is one of the best I’ve tasted. Texture and flavor like Krispy Kreme without as much sugar. Chocolate bar was too - best chocolate bar I had in a while, perfect sweet and dough airiness. All the circular donuts had a little bit too much dough air but it was still very chewy, like donut tree’s dough airiness but problem with donut tree is the dough is too rigid.
This place has some donuts that are better than rainbow donuts. I would say they’re pretty on par for food quality, except this place is much more enticing due to box presentation and friendly staff/owner with literate English. But the chocolate bar and glazed is too good!!“

“great donuts! great service!“

“this place has the best boba & donuts ever & the owners are SO SO SO sweet! we come here everyday“

“The donuts AMAZING, best I have ever tried hands down! I have tried the croissant sandwiches as well and they are delicious. The service was great, lovely people. The atomosphere is very well maintained just a bit old fashioned, nothing wrong with it just not my cup of tea as a Gen Z. But that’s probably what brings comfort to their daily consistent customers. I could stop recommending this place!“

“Delicious food. Came in due to traffic and found this little gem. Tlayudas are massive and has generous servings of cheese with tomato and avocado 🥑

Ended ordering a Cafe de olla and a pan dulce.

Staff are very nice and attentive too“

“I'm new in the neighborhood, from New York. They make great coffee, doughnuts, drinks and sandwiches. The girl was pleasant and spoke politely. The prices are good and this will now be my go to coffee shop. I highly recommend this coffee spot.“

“Feels and tastes like love. From the extremely friendly and welcoming person taking the order, to the cook in the back. I got a coffee, donut and a #7 (chicken sandwich) and idk what kinda delicious seasoning they use but it's perfect. I'll be coming backfor sure“

“This Yum Yum donuts is THE BEST in the San Gabriel area. The staff is very polite, professional and efficient. Both Sophia and Viegney are wonderfully genuine human beings who are kind and ready to be of service to others. The baker is phenomenal, his donuts are not greasy/oily and they are very well done fresh each day. If you want to eat something very Yummy; Yum Yum donuts at Maine and Los Angeles St is THE PLACE.“

“They are the most freshes and delicious donuts I have ever had. They put Dunkin’ Donuts 🍩 to shame.“

“The workers are very lively and nice people! They have a good variety of foods and drinks and their donuts and other types of foods are priced well and are very cheap unlike most donut shops nowadays. I was surprised how light, fluffy, and perfect their glaze donuts were. An easy and relaxing spot if you’re looking for a cheap and tasty brunch!👍“

“Excellent service, sweet ladies, great prices & a humble atmosphere�“

“This is the greatest little donut shop ever. these donuts are what a donut should be. Light, fluffy moist and so tasty. I don't know what they do different but it is better than the usual donut. And the prices are typical donut prices not the higher priced for specialized or premium donut shops.
We used to live in the neighborhood around the shop and took it for granted. Now that we have moved out of state, We have found there is nothing quite like A&A donuts. We stop every opportunity when we visit the area. Any of our friends and neighbors who travel to the area (Disneyland, Knotts, L.A....) we tell them its worth the trip to grab donuts here.. And they all agree!!“

“Every day,their donuts are fresh😋😋😋👍👍👍“

“The shop was clean, organized, and the donuts were beautifully displayed with a wide variety of flavors to choose from.

The donuts had the perfect texture, soft and chewy with a light crisp on the outside. They offered flavors like Oreo, Biscoff, Strawberry & Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla Glaze, Fruity Pebbles, and Churro. I also liked that they weren’t overly sweet.

June and Brandon were both incredibly welcoming from the moment I walked in. Since it was hard deciding between all the flavors, they were patient, helpful, and never made me feel rushed. They answered questions thoughtfully, gave great recommendations, and had such friendly attitudes throughout the visit.“

“His doughnuts are the 'Best!" Get their early B4 they are ALL GONE!!! My favorite is Jonathan's Grandma's apple fritter! 'BEST DONUTS EVER!" DELICIOUSLY FRESH,TASTY TIME!¡ 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩“

“Oh my gosh. Let me tell you about the ham and cheese croissant at this place. Absolutely phenomenal. Every time I go to another donut shop and get a ham and cheese croissant they ALWAYS fall short to ABC. 11/10 I mean I literally dream about this croissant. Even the doughnuts. Always fresh and delicious especially that cronut!!! GOSH freaking fire yo. You’ve never had a good donut or croissant until you’ve been to ABC.“

“The best donuts in town. Great food and great service and the staff are super friendly. Fresh food too. The burrito and the terriyaki chicken bowl are pretty popular in there. Besides those, they serve a variety kinds of breakfast, lunch and dinners. My most favorite place to grab my daily food.“

“I just love this place. 1 day I was looking on Google for early morning donut shop that was open and I found this place. It opens at 430am. It's also a drive threw. This place is a little hidden gem. If you're ever in Elmonte area, I totally recommend it. They're coffee. It's off the hook. And the donuts are always fresh. My brother and I love going there.
It's family oriented. I just can't express how much I really love this place. The coffee is so delicious. I give it a 10 out of a 10 better than any Starbucks. They also have ice coffee's flavored coffees. And it doesn't break the bank,“

“Best shaved ice ever!“

“I just moved to the neighborhood and needed breakfast before work. The place was pleasant inside abd the young men working were cordial. I got a bagel with cream cheese, tomato, & onion. I was pleased that it tasted seasoned and they used red onions. My bagel was thousands times better than anything I have bought in Alhambra. I think I found a local spot for myself.“

“We came in from out of town and wanted a sweet treat to end the night. We stopped by here and the donuts were so good! The man behind the counter, who I assume was the owner was very nice and let us hang out inside for as long as we wanted. Great donuts, kind service, and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“I starred this place on my maps and I’m so glad I did! I got my sister a chocolate-filled donut—the donuts are soft, fresh, and so good. We both loved it!

I also had a dulce de leche blended drink, and it was SO good! The coffee here is really great too—I even got my mom a hot coffee from here two days in a row. I also saw that the coffee is made fresh early in the morning ☕️

The staff were super sweet, and the efficient, fast service really made my day. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Wow... The doughnuts are AMAZING.... the donuts dough is so soft.. I was reluctant to get into the place due to the outside appearance, but the donuts and cakes they make are delicious, and like I said the dough is so tender and soft... It's my new favorite place to get donuts ?. Definitely will come back and I 100% recommend this donut shop. Go in and try it you won't be disappointed. They also have sandwiches and the drinks are super hot... I got a vanilla cappuccino and the drink was super hot ...“

“I love going here all the time before or after school. The items aren't so expensive and are a good price. The sandwiches and boba there are so good I get some all the time I'm there. It a good place to grab something and go, or to even just sit down and eat. My friends and I go here to get something and to study or talk. The workers are nice there, and are quick when getting your order done. I recommend to try at least one of their sandwiches, it always good.“

“Went to pick up some doughnuts I bought ahead of time. There is classic doughnuts and cool frosting ones. I ordered a coconut drink and asked for it to not be super sweet. I can't even imagine what the sweet option is because when I tried it my teeth hurt from the taste of sugar and to boot it looks like it has whipped cream on top. I asked for bday doughnuts and they came out so pretty. Birthday boy will love them.“

“Donuts are so fresh and delish. Been going there since they opened. Lunch is also good and freash.“

“Donuts 🍩 are soft and delicious 😋. There's a variety to choose from. They also make really good bagels 🥯 and croissants sandwiches 🥪 😋. With a good 👍🏼 coffee ☕️. You could eat inside there's plenty of chairs and tables. People here are very nice.“

“When I first moved to SGV three years ago, I went on a quest to find my goto donut shop. I tried many in the area, but was fortunate to find this one in my backyard, but not originally on my radar because it’s on the other side of the 210 freeway. It’s a traditional donut shop, but their donuts, jalapeño croissant sandwiches, and apple fritters are done just right. Not all shops are created equal!“

“I'm not from the area, but I stopped by for something sweet. I loved everything. I had a donut and the tables/chairs were clean. The store was very clean, which is what I loved. Customer service was good too!!!!
Definitely recommend 👌: )“

“I love a good old fashion donut. I have tried many donut places. If you want light, chewy dough with glazed top and flakes all over your lips. Each bite crave some more. I recommend this donut shop to you! Their donut holes are amazing and delicious as well. I love how kind and effective they are as they help welcoming customers each day. I haven’t been in a while but the atmosphere was very welcoming. I felt safe. Love the shop smell from the last time I have visited. Highly recommend!“

“One of my favorite donut shopsin the area. My favorite is their apple fritter and my fiance is their lemon jelly donut! The owners are Cambodian and are always so kind to us. I will continue to support them and the other Cambodian-owned donut shops in Arcadia/Monrovia.“

“by far they have the best donuts! My taste buds never have had enough, i come here mostly every day and love how nice and welcoming the workers are. Everyone is super friendly! keep up the good job 👏🏽

also, they’re open until 10 pm! so if your craving an amazing snack COME HERE YOU WONT REGRET IT“

“EThe best place to stop by is Hagara, especially because it has a drive-through. Sometimes it’s nighttime, and I’m already thinking about going there in the morning when I wake up for my donut and coffee. The staff is some of the best you’ll find, whether you speak Spanish or English. They always provide excellent service. The best!“

“Underrated gem! ⭐
Omg the breakfast sandwich and lunch sandwich options here…
My donut and breakfast sandwich was so good. I got an iced coffee that was perfect. They have coffee & smoothies too. Not expensive, friendly staff & family owned. Would totally recommend this spot“

“It's always a good experience to go there, Kim and Wally are very nice and friendly. Donuts are very delicious, and lots of people come, some told me they had been going there for so many years, people are friendly,
For some reason, I love their donuts, so delish“

“Out of all the donut shops around the area, this is by far my favorite place to come. Of course when they get busy it takes a minute longer for my order but overall the best place to relax and enjoy my coffee and donuts. There sandwiches are delicious as well and made to my liking.“

“The sandwich is a amazing , customer service friendly the guy smile all the time , even you don’t talk to him he even smile and make you laugh , I used to get smoothie and sandwich and the donut is my most favorite so fresh and warm everyday love this place . If it have 10 star I would give 10 star reviews“

“Best donuts I have ever eaten! Go early if you want the apple fritters.“