Ace Donut

3.7 (131 reviews)

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Daniel P.

Love the Ace. They have the jumbo donut only place in Irvine, Tustin and Lake forest who makes it. We called so many donut shops and they were the only ones who clearly understood the task. The owner asked the right questions and was extremely helpful. We were sooo glad and surprised. Ordered 2 days ahead and sprinkles are the way to go. The sky is the limit in decorations and will order for my super bowl bash. They take credit cards yessss and plenty of parking. Door faces the chevron and next to habit. Staff is all family and they are very kind and friendly. Donuts are made daily. Great job We love Ace

Andrea L.

My favorite donut store in Irvine! Right down the street from my house. It reminds me of my favorite donut store back in my home town. It's family run and the staff is very nice every time I've gone. They have a very good selection of donuts and they all have been delicious. I've never been lucky enough to get my hands on the donut holes there as they always sell out by the time they get there but it just gives me a reason to keep coming back!

I had been going to Ace Donuts on and off for a decade. I hadn't been in a few months so I went in today looking for an apple fritter for my husband when I saw these burnt fritters. I asked the gentleman at the counter if they had any ones in the back that weren't burnt and he was snarky when he said, "No. they're supposed to look like this." Apple Fritters are the only donuts my husband will eat so I know what they are supposed to look like a these chunks of charcoal they were trying to pass off as apple fritters weren't right.

Matthew N.

I got there around the time they were just opening. I found this place through next door app. The relative was spreading the word that her family owns it and i support family businesses. They were just making these when i came and not ready, so it means its fresh. I can hear the oil boiling. I was patient and it paid off. The strawberry one had little custard and powdered sugar on top. The bun is very nicely fluffy and light flavor.

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Dennis D.

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6 years ago

I was impressed with their social distancing protocols until I got my coffee and proceeded to use the sugar canister, cardboard holder, napkins and swivel sticks stored in an open cup. I get to my car and start drinking my coffee and eating my donut when I realized I could have infected myself 4 different ways in just the 3 minutes it took me to get what I wanted. My bad for sure although I did disinfect my hands before going into the store. But they should not have all those open containers around. read more

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J S.

6 years ago

I've been craving donuts for awhile and decided to try out Ace Donuts today. I'm glad I did because everything was fresh, crispy and not overly sweet. Just perfect!!! I'm happy I got myself a yummy treat and also I was able to help out our local small business. I'll definitely be back for more. Thank you Ace donuts. read more

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Cindy L.

6 years ago

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars...I visited this store because so many neighbors on Nextdoor recommended this place and I love to support local businesses. The worker did not have a mask on or wear any gloves. As she was boxing up my donuts, she started coughing and covered her mouth with her ungloved hand. Then she continued on packing up my donuts without washing her hands. ESPECIALLY during these times, I asked her to either wash her hands or glove up and box up new donuts that she did not contaminate. She put the donuts BACK in the case and tried to give me new ones. At that point, I was very disgusted and told her I will be getting donuts elsewhere that practices proper hygiene. Definitely will not be visiting this place again...Hopefully the owner sees this and makes some changes. read more

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Rob N.

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Honestly, I don't have much to say. It was ok. Staff wasn't friendly but they weren't rude either. The whole experience was decent. I came in and ordered 3 dozen donuts for my staff. I got a wide assortment and from what I hear, people enjoyed it. However, I can only comment on the crumb donut that I ate. It was good. Nothing spectacular. No cakie taste like Krispy Creme (if you like that stuff). Just a plain crumb donut. read more

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Rory G.

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8 years ago

Best Jalapeno ham and cheese croissant. Also they are in a convenient location right off the 5 freeway in a nice shopping mall. Donuts are fresh and not overly oily. Love it! read more

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Victor S.

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5 years ago

Come early! Just had a fresh blueberry donut and glazed old-fashioned, still warm from the fryer. Simply fantastic donuts.

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Rich T.

6 years ago

GREAT donuts and lots of variety. I've been buying at Ace 3 times a week for years. One extra thing that one might not normally notice but that you DO notice because it's SO clear: Gary keeps his business SPOTLESS. It really jumps out. read more

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Tara J.

6 years ago

love this place, nice local donut shop. good coffee, good people. gotta get there quick on the weekends or you're out of luck.

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Briana W.

9 years ago

I've been coming here for 20 years and there is nothing better than Ace. They have the best donuts and service. They're always super clean and the donuts are always cooked perfectly! Trust me, you won't regret it. read more

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Ebolanos08 ..

6 years ago

I am not a fan of donuts. My son and husband on the other hand, are donut lovers. My son suggested we try this place, corner of walnut and Culver. Their donuts have turned me into a fan. Of THEIR donuts. They are so fresh and so delicious. They are only open 4am-2pm. I highly recommend this place. Go on in there and grab yourself a donut...or twelve. Yum read more

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Hessam R.

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9 years ago

The joint is family owned and operated and has the most amazing selection of donuts and certainly our favorite place to visit from now on when we come here from Arizona. The brothers then run to place are the key to our positive five-star review in addition to everything else about this place is rocking! read more

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Curtis S.

9 years ago

The best Donuts in Irvine. I am giving this place a review in memory of my dad and Anna and a few others who have passed on but, used to meet there daily for their morning coffee. The Asian owner is very nice and friendly guy with a great memory. For him to remember my dads name after 3 years really made me like this guy even more. He had me tear up in the shop when he said his name like it was yesterday. Very impressed with his customer service not to mention the huge delicious donuts! Keep up the good work my friend. I will forever support your shop in any way possible! read more

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Nicholas T.

6 years ago

I have been a huge fan of Ace Donuts for several years now. The donuts are always fresh, the shop is always cleaned to perfection and Gary, the shops owner will welcome you with a friendly greeting and will probably know your name. He will always want to be sure you are satisfied with his service. Absolutely the very best donut shop in the OC. read more

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Steevon C.

13 years ago

I am very critical because our family owned bakery and donut shops a few years ago so I was craving some. Dropped by and ordered a dozen, it came out to be over 10 buckaroos for crappy tasting donuts. Since when donuts costs this much? We got out of the biz because it seems everyone wants to open one in each corner of America but does not know how to bake decent tasting donuts, and let alone charge twice as much as any supermarket or krispy kreme or winchells. Will never come back. read more

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Elaine L.

13 years ago

Went in after lunch on Sunday. The selection was very slim. I got a glazed donut. Man that donut was old! Yuck.

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Amanda R.

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12 years ago

Thanks for the rude comment -1 star, I found out it was one of the employees here who did it. I'll take my business elsewhere.

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Tamara H.

6 years ago

Great donuts... Very friendly staff. My grandkids love Ace donut. There is a grocery store right near as well as a gas station, so I can get many things done at the same time. Thank you a stone at read more

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Carol L.

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super short review for this place, cuz i went in, got my food, and went out in less than 5 minutes. lol (and it's only about the ham and cheese croissant cuz that's all i bought here!) would be 5 stars if it was HOT when i bought it, but it was still super yummy so 4 stars it is! important stuff: -ham and cheese croissant = $2.85 -it's super huge! so i was heading home after spending the night at a friend's house in irvine, and for some reason after trying a croissant at this one place in the past, every time i'm in irvine, i crave croissants.... weird right? lol anyways, i'm on my way home and i decide to look up the nearest location to satisfy my cravings, and yelp brings me here! summary: the one thing i need to note about was it's size... i think it was the size of my head. here's my sharing calculator: 1 croissant is good for: -1 grown man -2 girls -3 kindergartners -4 babies -5 cats -1000000000000000000000 ants. just had to emphasize how big that thing was.. lol after i ate it.... my food intake was pretty much done for the day. read more

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Edward S.

9 years ago

Wonderful Donut house. Not knowing me from Adam, they waited for me to get there, 20 minutes after they closed! That's some down home hospitality. And their Old Fashions are melt in your mouth, wonderful. read more

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Sylvia D.

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Yum! I have been craving donuts lately and I really like getting their cake donuts. The price is reasonable and there is always a large selection to choose from. The workers are also very nice. The only downside is that they close super early :( read more

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T T.

8 years ago

It was my first time visiting this store to purchase some donuts.The lady was not patient or nice when I had some questions. I usually like to support small business like this. But I wish Krispy Cream were nearby. read more

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Jacelyn C.

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12 years ago

Came here just because I was craving for a donut. I got the chocolate bar, hubby got the cinnamon donut. Taste waa okay, nothing too fancy. Still prefer to get Mag's donuts if I ever am in that area. read more

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Gregory S.

9 years ago

Awesome place to buy donuts freshly fried. Very large selection. I've been going there since they opened. My father used to go there too and hang out with the gang every morning.Very friendly staff too. Thank you Ace donuts. read more

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Brian C.

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15 years ago

im a donut freak, but fortunately for me south OC is not a big on donut shops. im more fond of traditional american donuts than the asian pastries that are the hype now so i'll walk into a winchells before i step foot into 85C for instance. i found this place driving along culver looking for a place for breakfast while i was home one friday waiting for contractors to do some work at my new place, so i drive into here and find half-decent selection of decent-tasting donuts. donut holes are great not tasty coffee. please do not get it from here. it is horrible. staff that is not rude but not really friendly too. construction all over the place in this plaza. I WILL BE BACK!!!! read more

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Edwin D.

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The best donut shop in Irvine. They're open very early and have a good variety. The place was clean and the prices were fair.

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Ashley K.

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17 years ago

i love the donuts. very cheap. not too sweet. PLUS a short walk from my school so sometimes during break my friend and i walk there for a quick sugar fix :D i usually get the original glaze or maple bar. coconut is pretty good too. BUT it's a-ok for me cause the service is kinda crappy. the cashier didnt smile, but maybe glared.. but it's okay the donuts were good read more

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Kamil S.

12 years ago

Get these donuts! Walked in for a glazed and it was rich. Next day got a donut cut in half with Bavarian cream and thin cut strawberries inside, what a complimentary taste. read more

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Grant V.

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Ace is the best. Been coming here as long as I can remember. Donuts are always great. Who doesn't love a donut!!?? You don't need that type of negativity in your life! read more

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Vince N.

9 years ago

Came in after a run for the first time today. Great local donut shop. Very friendly atmosphere. Plenty of selection of donuts. Convenient location! read more

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Cameron M.

10 years ago

I live extremely close to this place and, I have been going here for years. It is hands down one of the few donut places Irvine that is very good. Ace Donuts is better than Dunkin Donuts anyday because Dunkin donuts puts close to nothing on their donuts. read more

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Amy T.

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Literally the best donut shop ever. The employees were working so hard to get everyone's order and when there was a donut I wanted that was sold out or gone the guy said they would make me a fresh one and it was out in a few minutes :) read more

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Jaril T.

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They have the best selection and best tasting donuts in town! I've tried other places and it just doesn't compare. They close early because everything is freshly made! The staff are great too! read more

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Amanda K.

10 years ago

Went here the other day with some co workers and was pretty pleased with the entire visit. It's a cute little shop that was pretty busy. They had the typical doughnuts that your everyday doughnut shop carries. Really liked the maple bacon doughnut also tried some of the fritter and actually liked it because it wasn't a greasy bite. read more

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Kosh A.

12 years ago

This place has good donuts and croissants clean but its a little prcry for a donut place but what can you expect its in irvine so rents high! But i love there donuts read more

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John W.

11 years ago

Love, Love, Love the fresh strawberry. Glazed or Chocolate filled with custard and fresh strawberries, Very Tasty. They are only served on the weekends and you have to come early because they run out pretty quickly. read more

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Kevin K.

10 years ago

Ace Donuts rocks. They are only 1/8 of a mile down the street from Irvine High School and the Wollett Aquatics Center (Walnut & Culver). Gary the owner is there almost everyday. They have the best donut selection from 5am to 10am and are open usually until 12-1 pm. After that you can go next door to The Habit restaurant. Love their stuffed donut or sprinkled donuts. read more

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Mike R.

12 years ago

Seriously, I guess I'm just not that good at understanding Yelp reviews - I see someone rating a donut shop on their bran muffins and I scratch my head thinking "What's wrong with this picture? Eat a donut!" Anyway - Ace Donut - great donuts, great prices, friendly service. Every donut I've tried is fresh, light, and perfect. Coffee is flavorful and mild, doesn't knock you over with caffeine. Stop by, enjoy (have two), grab some cash from one of the banks, get gas, whatever... it's a good way to start a day. read more

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Michael K.

9 years ago

Really good donuts. Their glazed are super light and delicious. The dough is properly proofed and airy. The glazed are not too sweet or greasy... Perfect!!! read more

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Don W.

12 years ago

The owner usually trys selling all the old donuts first, thats the most downside about this place. You can easily tell its old and hard when you have your first bite. I wouldnt really suggest this place. read more

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C M.

13 years ago

Stopped in to this local neighborhood donut shop, and what to my wondering eyes should appear but BACON MAPLE DONUTS!! What a great idea!! Super friendly folks, too. read more

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14474 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
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(949) 857-2332
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Hours

What time does Ace Donut open?

Ace Donut opens at 4:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Ace Donut opens at 5:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Ace Donut close?

Ace Donut closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Ace Donut closes at 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 4:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Ace Donut take credit cards?

Yes, Ace Donut takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Ace Donut have catering options?

No, Ace Donut does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Ace Donut allow dogs?

Yes, Ace Donut allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ace Donut have bike parking?

Yes, Ace Donut has bike parking.

Does Ace Donut have outdoor seating?

No, Ace Donut does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Ace Donut have parking?

Yes, Ace Donut has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Ace Donut have free WiFi?

No, Ace Donut does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Ace Donut offer a wide selection of traditional donuts, fresh, unique, delicious... sinfully good, made with high quality ingredients to provide the most enjoyable experience... Our donuts are fried with 100% vegetable oil, the donuts are made fresh everyday with the finest ingredients and every donut was developed with creativity and taste in mind.

History

Established in 1979.

Ace Donuts has become over the years one of the most visited Donut Shop in Irvine C.A. Specially since it has always been know to offer fresh donuts every day...

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MoonGoat Coffee Roasters

This is my first time at moon goat Coffee Roasters in Irvine in a commercial complex by UCI. There…read moreis lots of parking out front. It is a Large coffee shop with a warm and cozy interior. I loved the large painting on the wall depicting the rugged old west with a cow boy having a cup of coffee by the fire in the mountains. They have Different types of seating arrangements. The interior is modern with a comfortable lighting scene and wrap around floor to ceiling windows. They also have a large patio with more seating. I also noticed a fire place and a Television outside. Aside from their great coffee and Tea menu, they offer daily pastries, refreshments, small bites and coffee bean bags to go. I had the Horchata Latté with oat milk (available hot or cold). It was really good. It is made with 2 shots of their signature espresso with a house-made horchata syrup or base, steamed or iced milk, and a dusting of cinnamon. You could taste the quality of the coffee. It was really good. The coffee was a little strong. The service was great and prices are average. I really enjoyed hanging out in their shop with friends. They have several locations. I highly recommend Moon Goat Coffee Roasters.

The prices at Moongoat have become unreasonable, especially after yet another increase. To make…read morematters worse, a tip is automatically added to every transaction unless you manually remove it. With so many great coffee shops nearby offering better value and a more transparent checkout experience, I can't recommend this place.

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Desouro

It was my first time here and I had such an amazing experience at Desouro The Desouro Pheonix was…read moredelicious and floral. What really stood out was Ken; he was incredibly friendly and helpful, making sure I got exactly what I wanted. It helped how knowledgeable he was towards EVERY drink on the menu. His positive attitude made my visit even better. Highly recommend this spot if you want great boba and excellent service!

Tea is very good and customer experience is very unique only thing is it seems like they will take…read moreorders on both registers when they do not have enough staff to support it which makes the wait for drinks long. I would rather wait a long in line to order than watch chaos and wait a long time for my drink to be done after order. Overall great tea shop just be ready to wait 15+ mins!

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Golden Buckwheat with Osmanthus Milk Tea, Non-Caffeinated ($6.15)

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Metal goddess oolong tea, white peach oolong milk tea

Febe Coffee

guys please buy their black sesame hojicha. My life changed after taking the first sip.read more

Egg coffee and blueberry matcha were so good and they have so many different cold foam flavors. The…read moreinside is super cute and the workers were so friendly.

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Egg foam lattes

My baby girl wanted Strawberry puree with Ube Such a pretty & yummy drink.

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Corn Matcha

Commons Cafe

have had commons a few times now and will definitely come back when in the area again…read more parking: plenty of parking space (if you don't see any in the front-- there is plenty of parking on the side of the building. location: located in an industrial area near john wayne airport. ambiance: modern, hip, fun. a place to hang and have a coffee with friends. would not recommend for studying due to lack of outlets and table space. there's also some lounge chairs outside that i think people miss because it's more right of the front entrance. it can get busy, but seems like drinks are thoughtfully made and take more time if you watch them make it. all the drinks comes unsweetened so you'll have to add sweetener if that's what you prefer. i have tried their vanilla latte, matcha, and hojicha latte. my fav is the hojicha latte (non cream top) with a bit of sweetener. nutty, yet smooth and refreshing. customer service: i'm always greeted with a smile whenever i visit. there's this dude at the register that always smiles super big from what i could tell, the owners are coffee/tea enthusiasts and are happy to share where the beans/tea are sourced from, how to drink them correctly to experience the taste and aroma notes to its fullest. I see them make drinks, show demonstrations for their pour overs, as well as sit down with patrons to simply share knowledge about their coffee/teas. i thought that was very personable as it shows how much they care about their craft.

Went here the past weekend since it was close to my condo. This place gets busy. The interior of…read morethe business was very cool, very modern and they had a car in the back which was cool. This is a spot definitely if you want the vibes and also good drinks. I ordered the iced matcha, the matcha was very smooth. Not the best matcha I've had in OC area but it was quite good. It was a sip for sure and helped me through the day. I give this matcha spot a solid 4/5 star review. The vibes alone will get me back to the front door step. Matcha was very smooth.

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Hojicha half sweet agave iced almond milk

Owly Tea & Crepe

4.3

(47 reviews)

4.8 mi

This cozy and playful cafe in Irvine is known for their specialty drink and freshly made crepes…read more The place has such a cute ambiance with a bright space that has an inviting vibe that makes it perfect for casual hangouts, dessert dates, or just stopping by for a sweet treat. Their staff are super kind and helpful! Ordered the following: - Summer Combo: Crispy Butter Crepe (Sweet) & Smashed Lime Jasmine Latte - Omanthus Oolong Latte - Guava Peach - Banana Matcha - Dirty Milk Tea - Crepe: House Oreo Spread with Strawberry & Oreo Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream Their menu offers a wide variety of frothy teas, milk teas, matcha, and unique lattes with some unique crepes. So there are lot of different choices to decide on depending on your mood! Would like to highlight the Summer Combo, it's an interesting combination of crispy crepe (which can be sweet or savory) along with a refreshing citrusy jasmine drink! Great two in one deal! The Oreo crepe was such a fun treat with it's creamy loaded texture. Personally really liked the Guava Peach which was sweet, fruity, and refreshing along with the Dirty Milk Tea which was rich, bold and had a nice balance. Overally, this is such a cute cafe and I would love to come back and try their other drinks + crepe!

Watermelon slush: 8/10…read more Very refreshing and good for summer. Only thing is that we came around 3 and it took 20 minutes for our drinks. The interior of this place is nice, lots of soft seating, plus good music. Nothing special but a good spot for kinda overpriced drinks.

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Rise Bagels

After trying Rise Bagels twice, I can say I'm solidly a fan! I love the Asian inspired bagels on…read morethe menu. The shop is located in a business complex with Tesla superchargers so Rise is the perfect place to grab a bite while charging. Plus they offer validation. Egg Salad w/ Kimchi Fontina Bagel (5/5) - This open faced bagel was amazing. If you love egg salad sandwiches from 7 Elevens in Japan, this bagel is an American twist but just as delicious. The kimchi bagel paired perfectly with the creamy hearty egg salad with a jammy egg. Poke w/ Furikake Bagel (5/5) - There's nothing better than fresh poke piled on a delicious bagel. This was a hearty meal that I enjoyed for breakfast and lunch.

The best bagels we've had in OC! We tried the poke, lox, and egg salad bagels. They were generous…read morewith the toppings and you can customize the bagel seasoning. Our favorite was the Poke bagel with furikake! Parking is super easy in the nearby structure. They'll validate your parking for 2 hours.

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Sul & Beans

Mango Bingsoo & Injeoulme toast combo!…read more Service is just the right amount of time! This place is always full because this is meant to be shared with one or more friends. We had a hard time finishing this up between two. But it was delicious and... not too sweet ;)

I specifically suggested my party of tourists to go here because they had already tried Meet Fresh…read moreand we needed an alternate dessert. It is located in Diamond Jamboree. Due to there being 3 kids in the party, I didn't get to eat a lot of it, so from what little I was able to eat, it was good and significantly different than Meet Fresh texture and taste wise. However, since more people in my immediate social/tourist circle know the brand of Meet Fresh better, this place doesn't provide the same bragging rights for them. After we were done and stood up, the next customer sat down immediately in the seats we were not finished vacating. We had 3 purses left over and had not finished picking them up before they just jumped in, so you have to be fast to vacate. This experience just made me prefer takeout more, but I think my tourists wanted air conditioning and there was not enough outdoor seating for our party. Maybe next time I can eat a quantity more befitting of a smaller party.

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Silviu C.

3 years ago

Dear Ace Donut, When in Irvine this donut shop seems like a place to consider since it has been around since when I went to elementary school at Greentree elementary which is in walking distance from the store. Also, it is very close to IHS, where I graduated in 2005. Recently when I was working in nearby Tustin, CA I remember having a donut very early at 5AM. Kind of have to consider how travel & human science works to make all of these events and experiences true & authentic, especially also considering particular places & things that people value. But, it's like does it even matter if it is Irvine or not? King Pin donuts in Berkeley, CA is kind of way better in terms of a small business. Also, isn't it better to support Dunkin' donuts or Winchell? Best regards, Silviu read more

John K.

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2 years ago

I'm not one to gripe. And I love Ace Donut. We have been coming here for years. They are my favorite local shop. And it's important, critically important, to support local small businesses. I respect a businesses ability to make a profit but when did this become $7.90? Its donuts. Flour, sugar and oil + time to bake, rent, etc. But the value exchange for donuts is no longer there at this price. 1.85 each + credit card processing fee. Further, when you charge more for the donuts do you need to charge a processing fee greater than the cost of processing which should be around $0.25 + max 3% of the transaction? Not sure we will be going back too often. Only on special occasions. Sorry. ;( read more

Emma D.

14 years ago

I have to agree with the other reviews about this place. The selection of donuts is pretty bad. For me, I'm okay with just glazed donuts. But when I'm buying a dozen, it would be nice to be able to choose different kinds of donuts to sample. You just don't have much to choose from. The donuts are pretty standard and average too. Not bad, but not really standout either. The coffee is bad though. Worse than 7-11 or gas station mini mart coffee. Sorry, but you may find better donuts and coffee at the Safeway bakery dept. read more

Mugunth S.

3 years ago

The food was great the ace donut was great, the staff where kind and helpful. were and were and up was the only bad thing when I was buying a Bosten Cream donut thier was a lound baby that Boston Cream their loud baby crying and the baby won'nt shut up. Overall it was a fun time. read more

Irene_White D.

1 year ago

The donuts were not bad, but not great either. They were a bit too sweet for my taste. The dough was a bit dense and dry. The glaze was too sugary. I might give them another chance, but I'm not sure. read more

Tariq H.

2 years ago

Hope the owner reads this. Whoever worked Sunday morning 10/6 is extremely rude to customers. First and last time going to this place. If he was my employee I would fire him. read more