WOW. SOME OF THE BEST DONUTS I EVER HAD!!!! Donuts: 10/5. I am not typically a donut girly, but these were out of this world good. I bought my staff an assortment of glaze, strawberry filled donuts, twists, and the long ones (lol) I got one for myself, and holy cow their maple old fashioned is a 10/10!! The inside isn't too doughy, the outside is perfectly crunchy but not super hard, and that's really hard to do lol most old fashion donuts miss the mark for sure. I bit one of the "long John's" and ahhhh SO FLUFFY. Price: 4/5 For 1 dozen it was $19.25 with using card. I feel like that is a bit much for 12 donuts; in LA I get a dozen for 15. . but everything is expensive now. So, it is what it is! lol. All around: 5/5 I will definitely come back. I absolutely loved their service, and donuts . I cannot wait to order a few more maple old fashioned! :) read more

Avenue Donuts - Yummmm - Donuts Near Me - Ventura, California

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Really solid doughnuts and coffee at a good price. I will be back! Service was good too.

When that late-night craving for donuts hits, we've headed to Avenue Donut more than once! It's a small, no-frills spot where you order right at the window. While the selection is more limited compared to bigger shops, the donuts are still fresh and satisfying. If you're in the area and looking for a quick, sweet treat, give them a try! read more

Excellent donuts!!! Wonderful service, very welcoming and gracious staff. Great selection of donuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Donut's were beyond delicious, super soft and flavorful... Customer service is amazing!! read more

Nice and fluffy donut. The edges are perfect, not super hard like some places. Would definitely get this again. read more

Avenue Donuts - Old fashion with maple glaze - Donuts Near Me - Ventura, California

The reviews don't lie. Seriously good donuts. And priced like they are living in the previous decade. Great value. Fresh. Clearly a hole-in-the-wall type of place but they absolutely hold their own. Polite and friendly service. Fast. The place looks a little run-down from the outside but don't let that fool you. This isn't Krispy Kreme, it's your standard corner donut shop, but they do their donuts justice. Will definitely be back. read more

Holy cow!!! Best donuts shop in the world!! These guys are killing it!! Hole in the wall donuts and these are made daily fresh yummy as hell. read more

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A childhood favorite and a Ventura Westside gem. I love their Apple fritters and Thai Tea. read more

These donuts are simply thick and fluffy which composes a delicious donut they have a ton of variety and even have some specialty ones from time to time. It's easy for me to get off on the avenue when I come down from Santa Barbara because they're right off the exit across Burger King in the parking lot. I do believe it may be cash only for these fresh donuts. read more

Avenue Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Ventura, California

Favorite donut shop in Ventura! She's friendly, everything is always fresh AF. Coffee and breakfast before we head to the beach are a must if you are in town. read more

I love the donuts that are made here at Cathy's shop. First of all the actually cook their donuts so they are nice and brown. SO MANY other donut shops serve a half cooked mess. Not here. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Love everything I have ordered here especially the cinnamon donuts. Best donut shop in the area. I think one of the keys is always to use clean oil or donut fry if that is what is used. A lot of other donut shops use the oil until it tastes rancid. Awful! Go to Cathy's and you will love her and her husbands donuts! read more

I have yet to find a better donut, or longer hours of operation in town! The only complaint I've ever had is I had to give up on a new favorite donut that I once tried on their recommendation because they always ran out of them before I came in, regardless of the time of morning. To people who complain that businesses charge a fee to pay with your cards: Grow up. Cards aren't money, and businesses pay a fee to the banks to process your card transactions. Don't like it? Carry cash money. That's what it's for. Don't expect a business to pay for your laziness and convenience. read more

I've been to countless donut shops but this place right here is always on point! Their donuts are always so soft, fresh and never hard. They are consistent with their donuts and have managed to stay afloat during these times. I HIGHLY recommend Avenue Donuts for anyone that loves sweets and is craving a donut. If anyone leaves a bad review for this business it's because you're drinking that HATERADE!! read more

Stopped by for the first time due to my son wanting a chocolate sprinkle donut. The owner was the sweetest person you can meet, and we explained how our other donut shop didn't have the donuts he usually likes and she even had my son pick any sprinkle he wanted and let him have it for free....seriously who in the hell does that nowadays?? I was inclined to purchase two dozen for my staff which they all seemed to enjoy better than our regular donut shop and now we are customers for life... I am still in shock of how the owner went above and beyond and it's no wonder why the place was so packed with regulars.. read more

The best donuts in town!! The absolute best quality donuts and you can definitely taste the freshness and love within them! The flavors were just melting on my tongue! Plus, they have such a wide variety of donuts, pastries, and drinks that they're just impossible to beat. Amazing customer service, amazing quality donuts, and such a cute, comfy, and homey atmosphere! Definitely recommend to everyone :) read more

Absolutely love this donut shop! The handmade donuts are so delicious. It's the best mom and pop donut shop in town. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone. Hungry? Grab a croissant. Have a sweet tooth? Take a maple bar. Just so darn good!! Plus they have a variety of drinks! Frappuccinos and Coffee's galore. 10/10. Not to mention the friendly service! read more

Randomly stopped for kids, was amazing!

Sometimes it's not the donuts that customers return, it's the friendliness that makes you go back ! I don't know who she is but the girl that works there in the early morning is awesome ! That's why I keep going back ! read more

It's was okay it wasn't the best doughnut (ventura) I got a coconut doughnut and a maple bar they were both dry(disclaimer I went around 10am and they open at 4am). The maple bar had the thinnest amount of maple. In my opinion I think Russell donuts down the st have better maple bars. Also they have a 50 cents charge for using card and they have no minimum read more

Stopped here after surfing with team and friends on Sunday. Above average donuts for a reasonable price. They are donuts and are good here. The place is relatively clean, but though not really their fault, this parking lot is overrun with homeless guys who are a bit aggressive in their panhandling. Look I get it that many of these guys have fallen on hard times and all, but why is it my problem to solve their problem. The owners here accommodate these people as best they can but Ventura Police Department, please realize that these business owners pay your salaries and as a result deserve some decent coverage. Do us all a favor and move these aggressive panhandlers into a shelter, into an asylum, or send them to do an honest days work for honest pay, or just send them on their way, so this nice family that owns this place can make a living like the rest of us. They have a private parking lot with abundant parking, but as already mentioned, it is overrun with idiots who just let go on life for various reasons I am sure; none of which are the fault of the average customer or this nice family running this business. So though I could go 5-stars, this is a comprehensive review so be warned Yelpers, beware the idiots all over this place. read more

Sweetest owner ever and she makes the all time best donuts ever! I highly recommend this place if your in the mood for a sweet treat read more

Avenue Donuts - I honestly can't chose a favorite and she always throws in a free donut!!! - Donuts Near Me - Ventura, California

The croissants are cooked to perfection and are mouth-watering when stuffed with ham and cheese...and the buttermilk bar donuts are great too! read more

Really sweet people and the donuts are classic. Whenever I hit up C-street, I end a paddle out with a crumb and chocolate milk...nom nom nostalgia! read more

After a surf the team needed coffee and a doughnut and in old town Ventura this is the place we go. Today the doughnuts and coffee where good as always . read more

This donut shop is open really early and makes some mean donuts. They have a good variety and good prices. Their fresh baked donuts are tasty. read more

Great selection of donuts and others. And, the lady who works there, she was very nice, she moved the whole tray so my daughter can see the donuts. And, she picked the biggest donuts for us. The donuts themselves were yummy read more

Definitely Avenue Donuts has a lot of local following and there would have to be a good reason for that. However, personally, on my first visit, I didn't really find the place above average. It is your standard donut shop. The donuts themselves are also average. The dough is light and good, but the glazing is more sugar than the suggested flavor (i.e. you could hardly taste the chocolate.) It is a good place to satisfy your donut craving; but I think there are other places where it would more than hit the spot. read more

Hands down my favorite donut shop in Ventura!!! Their jelly filled doughnut holes will get you coming back for more in no time!! Perfect texture and crisp to all their doughnuts!! Plus they have specials towards the end of the day if you want to get a good deal. You won't regret coming here! read more

Ham and cheese croissant was delicious. I love living so close to downtown a bunch of good places to enjoy.

Nothing really stood out to me here. The donuts tasted like they were store bought instead of homemade. I had a glazed one and although they seemed fresh, it wasn't anything spectacular. The man was nice however. Probably won't return here. read more

Pretty good donuts. It satisfied my craving. Choices are typical with any doughnut place.

I preface this review with two key bits of background information: 1) I am pregnant. Thus, I suddenly find that identifying the best donut shop in town is of UTMOST importance. To this end, I had my loving husband and tolerant brother drive around to several such local establishments (that I had never even previously considered patronizing) in order to collect a representative sample of (hopefully) yummy deliciousness. 2) I have ALWAYS been a fan of the obscenely sweet. I am continuously baffled by the apparent inability of Southern Californians to understand that desserts should be sugary sweet, not just somewhat vaguely sweeter than, say, wheat bread. I get/appreciate the whole healthy lifestyle thing (I was 102 lbs. before I got pregnant), but when I decide to indulge I want it to be worth my while. Ergo, if your idea of the perfect donut is "not too sweet" (in which case, what is wrong with you and why are you eating donuts in the first place???), then feel free to disregard the following donut appraisal. All that being said, Avenue Donuts had the best donut (simple glazed) out of three blind taste tests (it was the only one I actually wanted to finish). My only criticism is that it could have used a little more glaze (as I said, I like my sweets SWEET). The dough had a delicious donut flavor, and the glaze was yummy, if somewhat scant. Was it the best donut I've ever had? Not by a long shot (Krispy Kreme is better, and Southern Maid in my home town is still the best). But if you're looking for a good donut in Ventura, Avenue Donuts is a good call. read more

This business has been around for over 21 years. One of the best in Ventura! And its pretty amazing for a donut shop to last that long!! Love the there filling and breakfast croissants!! Bagels are delicious!! By far the best donuts! All of them are great! Basically if your every in Ventura, you must try this place! read more

This place is great! There's always parking as it's in a large shopping center, the employees are fast and friendly, and the donuts, croissants, bagels, etc are all fresh and tasty. Take a seat, relax, eat, play some lotto, or just read the newspaper. read more

Absolutely the BEST donuts in Ventura! Do yourself a favor and stop in here the next time you need some sugary fried carbs- you will not regret it. The donuts are all made fresh, in house, every morning- and they are cooked right, crispy on the outside, and cooked thru- no undercooked, doughy insides here! There is a wide selection of flavors and styles, and everything I've tried is great. My personal favorites are the apple fritters, and the old-fashioned/buttermilk donuts, I'm pretty sure these should be illegal. The lady who runs the shop, Cathy, is always friendly and gives prompt service with a smile, even when she's swamped on the weekend. Everything is priced well here, even the milk/juice in the coolers; I get a large coffee for 2 bucks here, and it's good. Pro tip: they have 'donut happy hour', and it's buy one get one free after 4 pm. You can also buy a whole box that's overflowing with day-olds for $5 if you get there early enough, still delicious! read more