I remember driving past Russell Donuts when I first moved to the Avenue neighborhood and seeing a line outside in the morning. I immediately turned around. That’s always a good sign.
This is a true no-frills donut shop. Nothing fancy, just classic donuts done right, which I honestly love. You order directly at the window, making it a quick, grab-and-go type of spot. My go-to is the chocolate French cruller: light, airy, and perfectly balanced. Everything is fresh and the prices are great.
The owners are friendly, efficient, and clearly know what they’re doing. They’re located on a busy street, so street parking availability really depends on the day and time, but it’s usually manageable.
Their hours can vary, they sometimes stay open later or close early if they sell out (which happens for a reason).
A neighborhood staple and absolutely worth stopping for if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esther Duran
Went in the morning around 7:30am and I asked the lady working for 5 bags of donut holes. She handed me the bags and said $5. I then asked if I could add a small hot chocolate. She gave me the hot chocolate and said my new total was $13.50. I asked her how much was the hot chocolate and she said $3.50. I asked how is it $13.50 then. She said the donut holes are $10. But I told her she had just said $5 and I had bought them a couple days ago for only $1. So if you want get overcharged for donuts then this is your place to go. Lady was a little rude too when I asked her about her saying $5 before.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
jac27612
I haven’t been back to Ventura in a while, and I forgot just how good Russell’s donuts are. We got a dozen and they are so light and pillowy. The whole family loved these delicious treats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita Brevell
Our first visit and the donuts fantastic. I'm a picky donut eater and these are the best so far. Twist, Apple Fritter, Strawberry Pastry and Buttermilk Bar all were so so good. See you soon♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Leyba
My husband loves their croissants here bt every time I order 2 for him the ladies here get mad looks on they face and start being rude 😒
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Donuts
kim till
ham and cheese croissant is elite
Megan Donaldson Tubbs
The donuts are very good and cheap but I have some things three stars because as she’s running my card I grabbed the box and pulled it toward me and it seemed like she kind of freaked out. I know it’s the avenue but I’m not coming to steal a dozen donuts in my fancy ass car parked out front. 😆 That’s the only thing I’d say is because I look a certain way tattoos and bright red hair that I was judged a bit it seems. Although they are good donuts it was packed and I feel weird going there now so probably wouldn’t go back.
DeWilt
Doughnuts were bomb.. went to the hood to get bomb doughnuts.. wasnt disappointed at all.. service was great, order was great.. the hood was doin what the hood does.. not sure why but everything always tastes better in the hood! Definitely be back..
Russell’s cuts the donut open and hand spreads a generous portion of custard into it. Already a return customer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pado Larx
The donuts are very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Royal Springer
ALWAYS GO HERE AND THIS MORNING I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED , I ORDERED A BAGEL AND CREAMCHEESE , BAGEL WAS BURNT AND HARDLY ANY CREAMCHEESE , THEY ARE USALLY GOOD AND ALOT OF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts
Jon Bishop
Awesome donut shop. Been coming on family vacations for years and always hit Lola’s for some tacos and then Russell’s for their donuts. Always seem freshly made 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosanna Duran-Carlson
I've been coming here since I was a kid. Chocolate bar with nuts remains my "go to" - I've never found it anywhere else. This place remains a staple on the Ave. Parking can be a pain, but just drive around the block, and someone has left by that time ;)
I remember driving past Russell Donuts when I first moved to the Avenue neighborhood and seeing a line outside in the morning. I immediately turned around. That’s always a good sign.
This is a true no-frills donut shop. Nothing fancy, just classic donuts done right, which I honestly love. You order directly at the window, making it a quick, grab-and-go type of spot. My go-to is the chocolate French cruller: light, airy, and perfectly balanced. Everything is fresh and the prices are great.
The owners are friendly, efficient, and clearly know what they’re doing. They’re located on a busy street, so street parking availability really depends on the day and time, but it’s usually manageable.
Their hours can vary, they sometimes stay open later or close early if they sell out (which happens for a reason).
A neighborhood staple and absolutely worth stopping for if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in the morning around 7:30am and I asked the lady working for 5 bags of donut holes. She handed me the bags and said $5. I then asked if I could add a small hot chocolate. She gave me the hot chocolate and said my new total was $13.50. I asked her how much was the hot chocolate and she said $3.50. I asked how is it $13.50 then. She said the donut holes are $10. But I told her she had just said $5 and I had bought them a couple days ago for only $1. So if you want get overcharged for donuts then this is your place to go. Lady was a little rude too when I asked her about her saying $5 before.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I haven’t been back to Ventura in a while, and I forgot just how good Russell’s donuts are. We got a dozen and they are so light and pillowy. The whole family loved these delicious treats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first visit and the donuts fantastic. I'm a picky donut eater and these are the best so far. Twist, Apple Fritter, Strawberry Pastry and Buttermilk Bar all were so so good. See you soon♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband loves their croissants here bt every time I order 2 for him the ladies here get mad looks on they face and start being rude 😒
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Donuts
ham and cheese croissant is elite
The donuts are very good and cheap but I have some things three stars because as she’s running my card I grabbed the box and pulled it toward me and it seemed like she kind of freaked out. I know it’s the avenue but I’m not coming to steal a dozen donuts in my fancy ass car parked out front. 😆 That’s the only thing I’d say is because I look a certain way tattoos and bright red hair that I was judged a bit it seems. Although they are good donuts it was packed and I feel weird going there now so probably wouldn’t go back.
Doughnuts were bomb.. went to the hood to get bomb doughnuts.. wasnt disappointed at all.. service was great, order was great.. the hood was doin what the hood does.. not sure why but everything always tastes better in the hood! Definitely be back..
I love their iced coffee, definitely my fave.
Great service and good prices
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Custard Donuts Done Right!
Russell’s cuts the donut open and hand spreads a generous portion of custard into it. Already a return customer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The donuts are very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ALWAYS GO HERE AND THIS MORNING I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED , I ORDERED A BAGEL AND CREAMCHEESE , BAGEL WAS BURNT AND HARDLY ANY CREAMCHEESE , THEY ARE USALLY GOOD AND ALOT OF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts
Awesome donut shop. Been coming on family vacations for years and always hit Lola’s for some tacos and then Russell’s for their donuts. Always seem freshly made 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming here since I was a kid. Chocolate bar with nuts remains my "go to" - I've never found it anywhere else. This place remains a staple on the Ave. Parking can be a pain, but just drive around the block, and someone has left by that time ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts
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