“Food and service was excellent, highly recommend!My sister and I live in SD but were in Santa Monica for the day and stopped here for lunch. I got the cobb salad and my sister got the West Coast wrap and both were excellent. We both also got the Ginger Turmeric Lemonade which we couldn't rave enough about. We loved the soft hits of the ginger and turmeric, not overpowering, and it wasn't too sweet like other lemonades.Overall, the food was excellent and I couldn't say enough about how great the service was.I wish there was a location in SD so we could stop by for lunch more often but we'll definitely make sure to stop by again when were up in Santa Monica.“
“Omg so so so so good. All vegan donuts are fresh and made to order. I appreciate the local ingredients. I was supposed to attach a photo with this review but I ate them all in like 2.5 seconds. Also had the fizz drink and it was *chef's kiss*“
“I was introduced to Sidecar Doughnuts in 2017. I have been a fan since. My favorite donut from them remains to be the Saigon Cinnamon Crumble. It is more of a cake-like texture and I like almost anything cinnamony. This donut tastes more like coffee cake. Coffee and sugar are my staples for everyday living. So, it is almost impossible for me not to love this donut as it has my basic necessities wrap up in one perfect little package! This time I ordered the Vietnamese ice coffee to go with the donut. It didn't taste like a traditional Vietnamese ice coffee. Instead, it tasted more like an iced latte. So if you are looking for a traditional Vietnamese ice coffee, don't get it from there. Don't get me wrong, it was still good coffee just not what the name said it was. This location is off Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica about 7 blocks from the beach. I really like their packaging as well. The boxes the donuts come in are modern and simple with bold gold letters of the store's name. This location is small and has seating outside. There is metered parking on the street. Service was just okay. I wish the people working there could have been more friendly. All in all, this premium donut chain that started in Costa Mesa in 2012 is still very popular and is definitely worth trying for the first time, and going back for me!“
“Special place. Tiny place. Incredible selection. Top two donut places in the city by my count. Best cinnamon roll and jelly donuts in town. Never been much for the celestial donuts but they certainly make for a pretty display. Their breakfast sandwiches are definitely not the star but a good addition. The staff is great, too. Really kind and patient, and when there are sooooooooo many choices that it a really good thing. Definitely going here again.“
“4 assorted donuts / 1 glazed, 1 reese peanut butter, 1 cinnamon sugar o-nut (cronut), 1 nutella strawberry o-nut - 5 ⭐!DK's Donut & Bakery in Santa Monica is an excellent, family-owned 24-hour donut shop and cafe that has been in business for over forty years. They have a mouth-watering selection of fresh donuts, including an impressive assortment of cronut inspired donuts.Their little shop is in a small strip mall in Santa Monica. I had no trouble finding parking right outfront. The shop has a colorful, pink-focused theme. They had an outstanding selection of donuts on display in their glass cases as well as a nice, large menu board offering up all kinds of snacks, drinks, and sandwiches.The four donuts I sampled on my visit to DK's were fantastic. It was honestly a very hard decision. I had to limit myself to four because when I buy donuts, I have very little self control and know I am going to eat them all the same day. Besides, donuts are always best when they are fresh.The strawberry nutella cronut style donut was amazing. Lots of rich, hazelnut spread flavor mixed with strawberry. The plain glazed donut was top notch. I always try to get a plain glaze and use it as a baseline. A great plain glaze donut is always a treat for me. The cinnamon sugar cronut and the peanut butter cup donut were also great.I know there are other "DK" donut places out there. This one is a real treat and I think it is the OG one. If you are in Santa Monica or are passing by, make sure you stop by and support a great local business!“
“been coming here for about 20 years. the main reason is the consistency of the food they serve here. over the years with travels, I have found higher quality and / or varieties at other local Chinese spots. However, if you want a tired and true experience, you can bank on Randy's.“
“BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH IN LAI thought I was in NYC when I came here. Very nice Asian couple owns and operates this joint in the heart of LA. Very nice people I can tell they pour love into everything they make.The sandwich has a perfect texture, they toasted the croissant and added mayo to my Sausage, egg, and cheese. Light crisp from the croissant compliments the chewiness from the sausag, egg and cheese. It was so good. I could have this everyday!!Donuts are great too, best variety in town. Coffee is delicious. I added epsresso to my boba chai tea. Great combo!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“
“Niko is a great dude. Only one problem...people love his donuts and they go fast in the morning. Get in early and often. Coffee is pure java or Joe! Bagels, croissants... Niko's is a good start to the day!Parking: Be careful backing out of your space. 190th Street will be in your rear view mirror.“
“Great quality donuts the building is magical the people are graceful and sincere they work hard and are very kind call out to them at the front desk if no one is there, God bless. Been going here since high-school lov the sandwichs better than McDonald's.“
“Forget corporate franchise donuts, come here for soft, tasty, huge, and sweet donuts without paying gourmet prices. Some of the best I've had. Too bad I live thousands of KMs away, otherwise I'd make this a regular spot on the way to work.“
“Got a Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken, Original (White) with Potato & sugar, plus a Churro Donut & a soda. Let me start with the donut because it was really good. It was chewy inside and not overly sweet like most donuts, the fine grain sugar on top was absolutely delicious. The hot dog was really good too. Very interesting mix of flavors, I normally don't like sugar on meat but they balance it out pretty well to where it's just a little hint of it. Everything was cooked really well nice and hot, savory with a hint of sweet Small place located in the 2 floor plaza, with extra parking downstairs. Service was ok, it was quiet when i went. It's pretty affordable for the portions. Located in a 2 floor plaza with underground parking“
“Awesome gluten free donuts.... In a variety of flavors.... And never fried! My favorite is pancakes & syrup, strawberry shortcake and of course... Churro! Their all-natural, Fotella (Nutella alternative), is also awesome. Order your sourdough early, because they sell out early. Highly recommend.“
“I had a glazed old fashioned and chocolate donut with sprinkles. Delicious- one of the best donuts I've had in Southern California, period.The donuts here are doughy but not heavy, not overly sweet but just right with a slightly crumbly moist mouth feel. Their consistency and flavour reminded me of Boston area donuts, and the chocolate donut actually tastes like chocolate.Fantastic, will be back, and could not recommend enough.“
“Christy's is my wife's and my favorite donut shop. My personal favorite is their apple fritter. My wife is super basic and likes their traditional donuts like their maple bars and old fashions. I'm glad that we can support this small ma and pop shop. They do get busy and their supply doesn't last.... You really do have to be there by 9am for a decent selection.“
“The folks at this location are very nice, kind customer service and a welcoming vibe. The donuts are just classic, fresh donuts. I like to bring them to my students and they love them every time. I know the prices may have gone up, but Pavilions down the street is actually more expensive and these ones are better.“
“A solid donut. From the outside this place looks like a typical donut shop but the inside is quite nice. We came in the evening which is probably the worst time to come for donuts since they are usually on low supply or a few hours to a whole day old. We ordered one chocolate donut and 1 glazed donut and both were super delish. Even after being there for a while they were soft and sweet. The lady at the front was super nice too. Always love supporting a small business.“
“I've been coming here for years and this place is always so consistently fresh and yummy. The donuts are awesome and compared to bigger donut places, this small shop does it better. Every time I grab a dozen donuts and bring it to friends and family, everyone wants to know where I get my donuts and I tell them about Jon's. The owners are always so friendly and I enjoy talking to them every time I stop by.“
“How have I never review Randy’s!? I grew up down the street so these donuts have always been a staple in my family. Chubby little me would be so excited to see my dad walk in with that pink box of goodies on a random weekend morning.I bring my kids here and just grab one or two as a treat before a day of running errands but if you’re in town visiting, these are a must. They’re so delicious. No frills, although they do have an expanded and updated menu with fancy donuts. I usually just get the chocolate long john ? they’re fresh and moist inside and the frosting is so good and thick. There’s something nostalgic about this place for me and I have visited the other franchise locations but the OG will always be my favorite.“
“Went here based on the reviews because I prefer the flavor of real donuts compared to the little Krispy ones. First off, my cinnamon roll was excellent. However, there were absolutely no bars i.e., chocolate, maple, nor were there any buttermilks. I was there before 9a on a Saturday! I would understand if it was after 10 but the selection seemed scant. Oh and for those babies crying about cash only, grow up and carry a $20 like a grown up! Overall a good donut but they need to avoid going bare minimum.“
“Absolutely excellent donuts. I tried the Valhrona chocolate crunch, and I must that it's the first time in my trip in the US that I tasted a donut with an icing that actually tastes like good chocolate. Perfect for your chocolate and/or donut craving.However -1 star for the price, more than 5$ for a donut is too much on the expensive side to be forgiven by the good taste.“
“I used to wait until 2am to buy donuts from the donut chain stores because I loved how fluffy and soft they were fresh but after finding Dough Boy Donuts, I don't have to do that anymore!Dough Boy's donuts are soft and fluffy all-day-long. I can walk in and grab a donut at 5pm and it still the softest donut for miles. They use a high quality flour for their donuts and it really makes the difference.Sometimes when I'm not in the area and want a donut I'll stop somewhere else and get some. They are never as good as Dough Boy's and half the time I have to spit out these other shop's donuts because of how terrible they are in comparison.If I'm eating the calories I don't want to waste them on some other store's tough, sub-par donut. It's Dough Boy's all the way.“
“when walking into the shop you feel an increased sense of wellbeing. as you enter the sweet sweet scent of powdered sugary donut bliss enters your nostrils. you look down at them beautiful round little pastries and you smile. donuts in all shapes and colors. you decide to order and your greeted by this amazing angel sent from heaven. she smiles at you and is so patient with your order. you proceed to order and then you pay. you gasp when you realize that each donut is just $1,5. you get your beautiful donut so fast so quickly. you look inside the donut bag only to realize that this sweet lady has given you not only the donut you ordered, but also, not one, but THREE donut holes for free. this woman is my new religion and i praise her. this made my day, my week, maybe even my 2024. you are insane if you’re not getting your donuts here every day by the end of this year. thank you for your time.“
“Sooo good!! I've been to the food truck multiple times by my house and the donuts are always fresh and delicious! They have a lot of toppings to choose from so there's something for everyone. I would highly recommend coming here if you have a sweet tooth. You won't be disappointed! The service is always good as well. They are always friendly, and fast!“
“I only gave this donut shop a 4 star from the atmosphere it sits in. Has always been a drug area from the VA down. But, their donuts ? are great and the service is fast. ? The parking lot is small though and can get packed sometimes. Overall, it's a good place to get a great donut.Parking: Lot is small and has homeless around all day. I don't mind the homeless, but there are some people on drugs walking around parking lot.“
“Good donuts but its hard to get one in the morning cuz of all the men hanging around looking for work and playing lottery ,(Also young cashier does not get the tips we give her the owner gets them ) its not fair i think the little girl that serves us and wakes up in the morning to take care of us should get all the tips“
“We have lived here in Hawthorne for over 16 years and love Vicky's Donuts. From when they provided free donut holes for our preschoolers until now, the services are excellent, the donuts are fresh, and the location is convenient. The family that works there is so friendly, and so are all those who work for them. We highly recommend Vicky's Donuts!“
“This place gets 5 stars because the husband and wife couple who own this shop are the nicest and most pleasant people. They work very hard from the very early morning, but have a great smile of appreciation for all the customers who visit their shop.Parking: Parking is easy in the AM, before other businesses in the strip mall open.Kid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes“
“As I've said in the past, you can't go wrong with donut shops or restaurants in strip malls. They rarely disappoint and I can add Rose Donuts to my list. When I go in the shop it is clean and organised. I don't usually wait long when I'm there. Service is fast and friendly. Donuts are tasty and are fairly priced. They are open really early and there's plenty of parking.“
“Small hole in the wall donut shop with sandwiches and ice cream options. Tons of soda options that you don't see everyday(at least not for me). Great spot to stop by in the morning for your coffee, croissant sandwich, and a couple scratchers“
“My coworker brought doughnuts from Top Donuts to the office and WOWEE! I haven had a glazed twist this good in nearly a year. It was so good I ate *another* doughnut. Winchell's changed their recipe and now their texture is tough, dense, and kind of doughy (like "Famous" Randy's on Manchester) and they also now cut GIANT holes in their doughnuts to do a secret price raise, so they're a no-go. Keep up the good work Top Donuts and we'll keep buying! (And stamp your name and contact info on your boxes so people know who you are when they come across your abfab doughnuts in waiting rooms and offices)“
“It was my first time there I wanted a little breakfast before I got my hair done. I ordered a bagel and 2 glazed doughnuts because they didn't have a big selection of donuts at that time.But I did get 2. The bagel was really good toasted, with light cream cheese. The lady, most likely the owner, was really pleasant and nice, and she gave me a Little-good luck charm. With my purchase. Whenever I'm in that area of Lawndale, I will be going there.“
“The donut shop is top-notch with 5-star everything – clean and tasty food, refreshing Strawberry Banana and Mango smoothies, great iced coffee, and a killer croissant sandwich. The staff is super friendly, adding to the cozy vibe. It's just a really nice spot for a treat. Definitely worth checking out! ??“
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“The gentleman who answered my call last week was outstanding. Because I was on a short layover in LA, I did not have the chance to go in person, as with my previous trips. I, therefore, ordered through Ubereats. I was looking for an item not offered as an option and also had a question about doughnut ingredients. Although, I am certain I gave off a harried vibe, he was so pleasant and accommodating. He offered to assemble my order and said he would start prepping, so the delivery driver could grab and go. My entire order was in perfect condition when I received it. Thank you so much! Thank you also for including the store receipt, so that I know how outrageous the sum of fees I paid for delivery were! YIKES. Hopefully, Sidecar will one day offer local delivery, so that the well-deserved profits can stay in house.“
“Tried their classic chocolate donuts, they were really tasty but be cautious as it's all highly processed sugar and just cause it tastes good doesn't mean it's good for body. Just once in a while is fine but don't get addicted cause this stuff is highly addictive lol. The workers were very nice and friendly.“
“89° bicycling for doughnuts I discover one of the few remaining Maggie's doughnut shops.... The post apocalypse atmosphere was buffeted by the friendly service and satisfying yeasty texture of the hint of citrus glazed raised doughnut.... I can face another chapter...“
“Dynamite donuts and friendly folks! The apple filled bear flat is amazing, and the cake donuts and old fashioned donuts have a wonderful crispy shell and moist inside. The chocolate icing is great - nice and chocolatey not too sweet. Will be going back for sure“
“Another hole in the wall donut shop, but the prices at this one are significantly lower, for noticeably high-quality product, made with obvious care and affection for the trade. The donuts are so pretty you almost feel badly about eating them, until you take the first bite and fall into taste bud paradise. Kudos jolly, killin it every morning. Definitely be sure to try their bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel for a scrumptious bite on the way to work, in the a.m.“
“I'm a visiter to this area. We ran into this place totally because of the good Google reviews. And the only thing I can say is their donuts deserve every star on Google review. My kid loves donuts, and he ranked their the best donuts ever over all others. For the first time, he even compared the texture between donuts to demonstrate how good they are. Sorry, I'm not a donut guy. That's all I can say.“
“SURPRISED at all the 4 star reviews which PRAISE this small business!! Yes it's an older shop and YES it's cash only-who cares! That's NO reason to give a great donut place 4 stars or even WORSE I've seen 3 star reviews RANTING about how wonderful this place is! Please realize 3 stars is NOT a good review and 4 stars is just OK to good!!Skip Dunkin (poor excuse for Donuts) and YUMYUM those other corporate conglomerates and support this small business. They ACTUALLY have the kind of donuts I grew up eating as a child. I admit I rarely eat donuts so it has been a long while! So long that the only place we knew of close by was Dunkin Donuts. I was appalled when my bf kept buying from them when he had a craving. Dunkin's donuts are the worst-idk how they stay in business?! The last straw was when he bought my favorite Apple fritter and that darn donut didn't even resemble a bad bear claw! Worse, it didn't even taste like a donut! I put the "fritter" down and left in my car to search for a decent donut shop. I couldn't find one until I traveled out of West Hollywood to Miss Donuts. It's a shame all these corporate places have put other GOOD, small, donut shops out of business. I only needed one Apple fritter but I bought a whole dozen just to support this mom & pop shop. The Apple Fritter ACTUALLY looked like one and was dark brown, crispy land bubbly on the outside Every single donut was just what I expected-FRESH & DELICIOUS! We couldn't eat them all right away but they stayed yummy and fresh the next few days (with refrigeration of course)!“
“been coming here for years and i swear on everything this is the only place i come for donuts. service is amazing and they have a drive thru! they only take cash tho but i keep cash on me just so i always have some when i want a donut. i don't even like donuts but this is the only place i'll eat them at“
“I love sidecar, some of the best donuts around in my opinion because they’re always fresh. I didn’t take pictures this time around because I’ve been to some of the other locations but they’re always great, I got the chocolate chip cookie dough one which was good but not hot which I knew beforehand to be fair. Definitely ask what is the hottest and get that flavor it’s a game changer. I also got the vanilla latte and it was good, pretty standard. Parking is free for 1 hour in the lot by Trader Joe’s and sidecar validates so should be no issue.“
“I've been coming here for many years but haven't been here for a long time so I was happy to see that it's still the same solid donut experience.Good variety and the donut quality is good, although if you come in the morning when they're fresh it's even better.What I liked this time was that the jelly donut had a real jelly inside, not the "red gel" stuff you usually get at other donut shops!Be warned that the coffee temperature is some of the hottest I've ever experienced!“
“Sincerely the best breakfast burritos. We always get the bacon burrito and the smoked veggie burrito. They are so freaking delersh! Also their iced almond milk lattes are amazing too! Plus the service is always super nice. You can tell everyone working there likes it!“
“Omg i got the sandwich (i forgot the name but it's #25). So delicious! And the coffee is good too! Ask for half mocha and half regular and sweeten to your liking. We all got a pastry of our choice ( pineapple danish, strawberry cream cheese danish, and a sugared donut). Bomb place! We were on our way to the beach on New Year's day and they were open! A really nice sign that makes this place look not like your average donut shop and the interior is cute! Check this place out and support a small family business! :)“