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This is a no frills mom and pop shop with plenty of regulars and newbies. The staff are very friendly and work hard at getting people in and out. I came for the TGTG and was pleasantly surprised at the value, freshness, and variety that I received. It was almost 2 dozen fresh donuts and fruit croissants! Amazing! read more

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Classic dumpy strip mall donut shop. They sell lots of things beyond donuts and the donuts ain't that great. Granted, I went in the late afternoon but they were old and crusty and uninspired. They charge a fee for using a card. Donut and chocolate milk was six dollars. Is that normal? read more

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Local donut spot that has been here foreverrrrrrrr. Way before the armenian businesses moved in. They have the best donuts hands down. They dont have the fancy schmancy $6 artisan donuts but the classics are the best. Ive tried donuts everywhere. Even across state lines. The only donuts that compare are Bosa donuts in arizona. Parking is limited but ive always lucked out. And yeah theres always a grandpa sitting in there scratching his lotto card or staring off into space w his lonely cup of coffee. Dont judge the ambience, just get the donuts. The elites that give less stars on here are just passing through and dont know much. read more

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Sophie T.

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In a busy plaza and found parking right in front. In the middle of some Armenian restaurants. On corner of Chevy Chase and Broadway across from CVS. Nice lady and a few older guys were playing lotto inside. She Gave me 13 donuts in a bag and will return again. Fresh and yummy!!! read more

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Tyler M.

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It is about what you would expect for a cheaper donut place. Definitely some odd vibes in the place, but it is probably just not my thing. The donuts themselves were ok, but this is not a place I'd get donuts from to bring to a party or something. But it did satisfy my craving for a donut. read more

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James R.

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Great great breakfast sandwich and donuts! Next time I'm in Glendale, I will be make another stop there!

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Candace B.

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Excellent value for the price. Fresh and great taste. Customer service on the other hand lacking as I wasn't greeted when I walked in even though the employee behind the counter saw me. When I approached the counter, again he saw me but was just standing there ignoring me until I spoke. I also did not like that when I was pleasantly surprised and thanked him for my order he made it a point to tell me he didn't do anything special for me, everyone gets the same thing (rude.) I can't be grateful? and say thank you and be pleasant? I am my own person and everyone isn't the same. Anyway, they should work on the customer service. Not sure if I will return, didn't feel welcomed. read more

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Mark G.

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Love Big Jim's donuts! It's a top-tier version of the classic mom-and-pop donut places you see around town - selection is always pretty great, donuts taste fresh, and sometimes they even slip an extra in the bag on the house. What's not to like? read more

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They never disappoint!! Donuts are delicious! I particularly love their old fashion and cream filled donuts . read more

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Quality and quantity the best! I would definitely recommend this place. Best donuts in town! read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Best donuts in town, the lady at the counter was very sweet . Everything was good, good service. I definitely recommend this place! - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

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Emily D.

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10 out of 10 times I prefer going to a mom and pop owned donut shop over a chain. Not only that, this one seems to be open 24 hours! The latest I've been is around 10pm. The staff are super friendly and can definitely tell that they're putting in the work. Donuts: Solid classic donuts! They also do a blueberry cake with a cinnamon sugar coating that I haven't seen before that is a nice change of pace. The donuts don't have an overly old oil taste, even when I eat them the next day. Parking: A pretty large shared lot. Since there are several active other stores in the strip mall, sometimes the spots are all taken. There's also free street parking if you're really desperate. read more

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Franklin M.

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Sunday Funday donut day. My favorite item to buy is a ham & cheese croissant and they had some with jalapeños. I had it warmed up and it was really good and cheesy. The maple old fashioned donut was also good. They also sell Lottery tickets so I bought a few to test my luck. read more

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Sam V.

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Felt a bit dirty walking in. The large group of guys smoking cigarettes in front of the open door did not improve this feeling. Then the 1980s-office fluorescent lighting had all the interior (including the donuts) looking drab and unappealing. The nice young lady behind the counter was quite helpful and friendly however and this made for a better experience. Thankfully the donuts didn't taste like cigarettes. Unfortunately they do taste a bit like tooth-decay & sadness. Best to come here if you need lotto tickets or you wish to raise the ire of your coworkers. read more

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Bianca R.

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I love a restaurant that doesn't waste food! Ordered from Too Good To Go and they gave me 14 donuts which I can share with my entire family! All donuts are fresh too! The place is very casual and the service was quick. One click on the app and then I'm good to go! read more

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Veronica V.

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Friendly staff, delicious donuts. I highly recommend for donuts but they also have other breakfast items.

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Elyse S.

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2 years ago

Super spot, yummy fresh donuts, kind woman threw in some extras. Quick service and easy parking in the lot!

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Timothy J.

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4 years ago

I go to this place for a few reasons, first they are 24hrs so they're open at 4 am, second they have good coffee not burnt like a lot of other donut shops and last but not least they have the best ham, cheese and jalapeño croissants anywhere. read more

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Rachael H.

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Great service, girl behind the counter was very nice and accommodating. Donuts smell and taste fresh! Most other donut places only take cash and never have fully stocked shelves of donuts - big Jim's had fully stocked fresh donuts, lots of variety and took debit card which I love! We got a variety of donuts and chocolate milk - very reasonable pricing. Will be coming back read more

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Nicole S.

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I've only been there early when everything is super fresh. I love the croissants but have tried almost everything and you really can't go wrong with any choice. read more

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Mark P.

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3 years ago

It is rare to find excellent customer service, kindness and generosity. Mary, you are awesome and kind, i have observed your interaction with your customers especially elderlies. Donuts are fresh and good! Love to support this local business. read more

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Armen G.

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It should be 24 hours but I am here at 3:00a but they are closed false advertising don't lie to people

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Sylva G.

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We've been buying donuts from this place for over 20 years. So delicious and workers are so friendly. They're always throwing in free donuts. Great variety. And extremely extremely affordable. read more

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Pauline T.

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I ordered and had Postmates deliver. I was pleasant surprised by the generous upgrades. I ordered 3 donuts but got 6 and I got extra sausage in my ham and cheese croissant. When covid ends I want to go over and meet the owners of this mom and pop they are too sweet! And the donuts are fresh and so fluffy Delicious!! read more

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Amy C.

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Great donuts, but beware not covid friendly. I showed up this morning and noticed a woman walking from the kitchen with a tray of fresh donuts. No mask. She came back out 2 minutes later, chewing something in her mouth, again, no mask. The other woman who helped me wore gloves and mask. She used tongs with her gloves to get my food. I paid her in cash and she accepted my cash with the same gloves. It would have been more proper to take off the gloves when handling cash... read more

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Janine Allen T.

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I love love love this place! Every time I go they give me more than a dozen. Customer service is excellent too and they're donuts are really really good and soft!! read more

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Wil W.

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Lots of donuts that are reasonably priced and fresh. Service is quick but somewhat sketchy parking lot with lots of strangers hanging around area. read more

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Kim H.

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24/7 is the concept for this donut shop in Glendale, CA. Donut know how legit this claim is but what a wild time to be alive. The donuts aren't particularly memorable but they do go well with a woozy state. Go figure?? Donut leave the City of Glendale without a sweet treat. But, maybe pass on Big Jim's during regular business hours when there are a hole dozen of other options. read more

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Becca G.

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Your average mom and pop owned donut shop. Shops like these will always beat a chain shop any day. I com here every now and then to grab a chocolate chip roll or a bear claw. The maple bars are nice and fluffy too. Staff is always very nice when I come to visit. Occasionally they'll toss in an extra donut. Definitely one of my favorite donut stops. read more

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Virginia E.

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Great donuts. Good selection too. Prices were also very reasonable. Everyone liked them.

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Jan W.

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Love the ladies that work in here. Always pleasant and generous. To me the only negative is all the creepy men that hang around. They all stare at me from the time I park my car to the time I leave. Just creepy. But I always come here when I'm in glendale read more

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Liam D.

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The buttermilk and maple donuts are incredible here to sprinkle and glazed are pretty basic but still executed pretty amazingly. I normally am not about small mom and pop donut shops around this area but this is actually a pretty good one. Also this place is open 24 hours a day every day so that's another good plus. The lady gave me an extra donut for free they are very generous with good prices. read more

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Geo G.

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There's friendly staff and a Great variety of donuts. Picked some donuts up to share with my coworkers. Easy in and out. Great tasting donuts. read more

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Julie M.

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It's covid, I had a late night craving and this place was the only thing opened... BUT IM GLAD IT WAS!!! The donuts are fluffy and taste great the next two days. THAT'S HOW FRESH THEY ARE! The girl behind the counter hooked it up with an extra donut because I had my face mask and satanized my hand before and after touching everything in the donut shop. read more

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EagleRock R.

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they're open and have donuts always donuts whenever you want tasty tasty donuts old man cigarette smoke smell but donuts read more

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Daniel L.

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What can I say I ordered some croissants online and they gave me some extra donuts. The donuts were pretty damn good too. Thank you guys

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Alex N.

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Local donut shop that filled my craving for a maple bar with nice service. I'll be back read more

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Azin J.

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The donuts here are amazing, the staff is so kind and generous. And it was easy to get in and out. Highly recommend!

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Melanie D.

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This place is nothing to look at. However, don't be put off by the lottery tickets for sale upon entering. There are fresh, delicious donuts available here in this unassuming plaza store. Prices are reasonable, with most offerings at $1. One dozen will set you back $9.99. The raised, glazed donuts are fresh, soft, and fluffy, even in the evening. Parking - free lot read more

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Jade L.

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Poor customer service and inconsistency. I went in Tuesday and was served by someone else, a bagel with cream cheese. Great service. Today, the lady there wanted to charge me for packets of cream cheese. I asked about the service I had gotten before and she gave me a hard time. How are all of your employees not trained to provide CONSISTENT service? Just poor service, bad management, incompetent and rude staff. With all of the similar businesses in the area, I won't be back. read more

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Ida S.

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The donuts here are A+++. I came at midnight and got a simple glazed, one of the best I've ever had. The cinnamon chocolate twist and regular twists are great too! Wonderful service and convenient hours read more

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1141 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
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(818) 662-7148
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What time does Big Jim's Donuts open?

Big Jim's Donuts opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Big Jim's Donuts close?

Big Jim's Donuts closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 5:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Does Big Jim's Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Big Jim's Donuts takes credit cards.

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Does Big Jim's Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Big Jim's Donuts does have catering options.

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Does Big Jim's Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Big Jim's Donuts has bike parking.

Does Big Jim's Donuts have parking?

Yes, Big Jim's Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Donut Star

This is a true gem in La Crescenta. The owners are so incredibly nice, and the lady is the sweetest…read moreperson. Donuts are always delicious and fluffy. Best donut shop in this area and we'll continue to come back again and again! Glad that we found the best, and will continue to try the deliciousness. Donuts may be my favorite food, so it's great to have a mom and pop establishment so close. Bring cash, as there is an extra charge for credit card.

Hands down the best donut shop from Sunland to La Cañada! The most amazing service and tastiest…read moredonuts! Very clean place to eat. Also they take cards, no cash only! Thank you Jennie!!

Chocolate and rainbow sprinkles

Maple donut. So good!

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Colorado Donuts

I've gotten an assortment of donuts using the Too Good To Go app…read more The people behind the counter are really friendly and sweet. The area is kept very clean. Parking lot is shared with other businesses. My favorites are blueberry donuts, chocolate old fashioned, and glazed. They taste fresh, light, fluffy, and not overly sweet (at least the ones I had). 5 stars all around for the great service, fresh and yummy donuts, and very fair price point!

This place is one of my all time favorite donut locations of all time. I personally love creative…read moredonuts. To each their own, but I find simple blueberry and cream filled donuts boring and Colorado Donuts truly delivers on unique, different flavor donuts. My favorite donuts from them are definitely the crème brûlée and the dulce de leche. They're both super soft, have the perfect amount of filling and are not overly sweet, which is very nice. They also have a nice selection of vegan donuts and even ice cream. Definitely a place to stop by, not to mention the staff is always very nice and helpful.

Chocolate Caramel Crunch Donut, Ube Cake Donuts, Horchata Donut, Strawberry Vegan Donut, and Plain Cake Donut

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Organic Plain Cake Donut with Deep Purple icing

Mr Good's Donuts

One of my favorite spots! I frequent this place. The service is 12/10. Such lovely people and they…read morealways make my day brighter. The food is delicious. I typically get my fav #16 ham, cheese, egg croissant sandwich. I get it with scrambled eggs and get the jalapeño inside. 10/10 The donuts are so soft, fresh and delicious. 10/10 Cute shop with many options!

I have been to many donut shops around this country this truly is the number one in the nation!…read moreBreakfast bacon and egg sandwich #1 donuts #1 customer kindness + service #1. Long May U stand Mr. Good u more than earned it!

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Foster's Family Donuts

We stopped by Foster's Family Donut recently and picked up a small variety to try. We ordered the…read morelemon-filled and strawberry-filled jelly donuts, along with a chocolate ice bar and a maple ice bar. Everything tasted good and the fillings were nicely portioned. The ice bars had a classic, satisfying sweetness. While nothing completely blew us away, they definitely hit the spot when you're craving a solid, traditional donut. Overall, a dependable neighborhood donut shop. We'll be back the next time a donut craving strikes

The nostalgia of the 90s! Stepping into Foster's is like a blast to the past in the best possible…read moreway. I love donuts that are like a cake. The ones with the sprinkles are my favorite... simply for the nostalgia of my childhood. I've heard rave reviews about Foster's and wanted to give them a shot. The donuts were delicious and fresh. The customer service was wonderful too. All the boxes were getting checked off. Except it's mostly a cash only business. To use a card you have to spend at least ten dollars. I got half a dozen donuts for $12. That's a bit steep. The place I usually go charges $9 for a dozen. If I'm ever in the area and I have cash I'll definitely come back.

Late night donut run, lol.

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Sam's Fresh Donuts

Visited: 11/16/25…read more Half a dozen donuts: 4/10 Unfortunately, the donuts were a bit disappointing. They were flatter and tasted very different from what I'm used to at other donut shops. Specifically, they were drier, and the dough had a cornstarch-like taste. Considering the flavor and texture, I found them very pricey compared to other places. Small regular coffee: 8/10 The coffee was solid. It was nothing fancy, but it hit the spot! The server was really friendly, and I appreciated being able to customize it with sugar, milk, creamer, or other toppings. The shop itself was very clean and had a chill, welcoming vibe. The front server was personable and engaging, which made the visit even nicer! A big plus is that it's open 24 hours and has a wide selection of donuts, which is great since most donut shops are almost sold out late at night. The only minor downside was a loud beeping noise from one of their machines that went off the entire time I was there, but it didn't ruin the experience. Total Price (before tip) = $18.19

This place has nice and fluffy doughnuts. I also got the ham and cheese croissant (number 1) with…read moreegg and it was super delicious. This place shares a small parking lot with other businesses. I love that this place is open 24/7. It's excellent for that early morning start. The service was also really great. The owner made small talk with us and was very nice. The ambiance is casual. There's no place to sit and eat here. This doughnut shop is take-out only.

Didn't want any bread, so she whipped up nice and quick pick me up breakfast

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Doughnut Hut

Delicious and they always taste fresh :) Person working is…read morealways friendly , my go to donut spot in Burbank ! No pics because I inhaled the donuts

This little place is a powerhouse in the realm of doughnut-tery!…read more You can VOODOO whatever donuts you like...You can Yum Yum, or Dunkin or Crispy Creme. It doesn't matter. THEY will NEVER MATTER after you've tried the doughnuts and other baked & fried yummerz here! They put love into their product. Why do I say that? Because they put pride in their product. As a chef I understand the complexities that go into making something as seemingly innocuous as a doughnut or donut - however you may spell it. The right ingredients in PERFECT proportions... The perfect temp & thickness... The perfect wait for the perfect rise... The perfect oil temps... (the oil they use is ALWAYS FRESH! In all the years I've been coming here - 39 years & counting, and the hands it has changed the quality has never waned. The transitions were seamless. FOLKS That never happens! And now, the three ladies that run it now have STEPPED IT UP!! You cannot go wrong with any of the MANY options they offer. From GIANT DONUTS to Croissant, buttermilks, raised, fritters, rolls, muffins, and more - oh and coffee - you will never go wrong here. When I encounter a grubbery that seems TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE - I return several times to see if it was a fluke or a way of business. I tried finding a flaw. ANY FLAW. They don't exist here. The ladies are friendly, professional and courteous. I drive 10 miles out of my way to purchase the baked goods here for all the reasons I listed above. There is plenty of parking and they actually have a table outside for ambiance as well as convenience of enjoying it IMMEDIATELY! I'm sure once you tried The Doughnut Hut you'll feel the same way! Thanks for reading and follow me for honest YELPS. Support local businesses folks - especially when it doesn't make sense to not. Happy GRUBBIN'!

Thai tea donut with black sesame. So good!

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Mochinut

Donuts were great but a tad too sweet for my liking. Beware of the sugar rush lol! And there's…read morenothing like korean corn dogs esp the cheesy ones!! Highly addictive...

I didn't realize this place was right up the street--we got our fix of mochi donut goodness and…read morewill def be back!

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Love the fun flavors here -- maple bacon is my favorite!! Normal prices are pretty high so I only…read morecome when there's a deal in the app. Not much parking in the lot but plenty on the side streets.

Why the hype? $4.75 per donut? $5 for seasonal flavor?…read more I don't get it, they are not that good! Much better donuts at mom n pop donut shops at half the cost. These cake donuts are dense and heavy. Flavors are blah. I don't mind paying price for something that's good.... Mediocre doesn't cut it. Hmmm can't account for taste.

Cakey, crispy on outside and very fluffy inside

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Papillon International Bakery

I'm always on the hunt for a Piroshki, one of my favorite delights that I think originated in…read moreRussia and is East European by origin. I think Papillon is Armenian which I believe has European cuisine, as Armenia is considered geographically to be within Western Asia (the Middle East) and the South Caucasus region. Sitting within the mountainous Armenian Highland, it acts as a transcontinental bridge between Eastern Europe and Asia. Their Piroshki is long and thin, whereas I'm accustomed to them being robust short stocky and round almost resembling a giant baked potato in size and shape. So these look like a "Chinese Donut" a.k.a. Youtiao (油条) in size and shape, same girth but length maybe 6"-8" long. What I liked is the filling of the Beef was minced ground beef with sauteed onion bits mixed into a blend and seasoned with a bit of spice but overall was very moist and juicy and the fried dough was very good. So, I'd recommend that. Oddly, I tried the Beef and Potato reluctantly thinking the pure beef option was going to be better... and the Potato was soft and perfect so I'm thinking they're equally good depending on your mood. I tried the beef empanada, and it was very good, similar flavor of the beef empanada to the piroshki but not exactly the same, otherwise I might say the empanada is bigger and gives more protein of the ground beef. The desert shaped like a peach fruit was very good. It reminded me of Asian style deserts where they're not overly sweet and has a healthy refreshing taste more so than being too overwhelming with thick sugary creams. I found out they have multiple locations. It feels maybe the Armenian and Russian community in So Cal are more toward this area and The Valley, so I do have to take what could be a 60-90 minute journey to come here, and even longer of a commute to their other locations. I think they'd do well in the SBBC (South Bay Beach Cities) down South past Santa Monica but before Long Beach and Orange County. I'd recommend this place for the food and service.

Recommended by Armenian friends to try out this international bakery and it DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!…read morePonchik was really delicious, I don't know how else to say it. Freshly prepared and warm upon reception, loved the custard filling in particular and I strongly recommend everyone to try this at least once. We also got their perashki and it came out fresh and hot too. Total wait time was around 5-12 minutes

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Inside the Ferrero Ponchik - it has a Ferrero Rocher inside!

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Inside the Raspberry Ponchik - this was my fave one!

Old Ferry Donut

Their banana milk is my favorite! It kind of tastes like the leftover frosted flakes cereal milk…read more It may be too sweet for most. I admit it would be perfect if it was less sweet. I don't like artificial banana flavors and somehow the milk doesn't taste as artificial, but i like subtly sweet banana flavored things. As much as I love matcha, I don't normally like matcha desserts that much but the matcha donut was delicious! Although, my alltime favorites are going to be the pistachio and the peanut butter donuts here. I think this might be my favorite donut place. Their merch is super cute too! I got a bag from there, but I kind of want everything ahahaha.

Our first visit and I think we need to visit again to try the other flavors!…read more We tried: Original glazed - not too sweet Lemon poppy seed - it wasn't lemony enough for me. I thought this would be my favorite but it wasn't. Cream filled - the cream filling was light and not too sweet. I found it oddly refreshing to eat. Peanut butter - I did not expect to like it as much as I did. This was tied for the top. There's a small parking lot. Arrive early or take a tour of the surrounding area to find a spot. Enjoy!

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Porto's Bakery & Cafe

The service as great the workers are really friendly and helpful…read more Shoutout to shelynn for helping us

Going to Porto's over by Glendale it's always a wonderful experience, very friendly staff Shaylynn…read moremade everything very welcoming with her service once again like always Thank you will be back for the Mango mousse bomb. :D

A cake from Porto's makes this girl happy when celebrating her birthday. Yum!

The LATEST Frita Burger... love the crunch!!

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Dulce de Leche Latte

Amai

Some of the best matcha i have ever tries, i had a strawberry matcha with cold foam and it was…read moregreat! Stephanie was also very friendly and helped explain the menu. Overall, great experience, and i am eager to come back!

The place is very cozy, drinks are great and service is very fast and nice! Stephanie was so…read morewelcoming and Jules made amazing drinks! Great experience

Inside IG: @ammysalamii

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Perlas Ice Cream

4.9

(87 reviews)

3.8 mi

Perla's ice cream in Glendale is beyond amazing…read more The ice cream here is so delicious. I had to get a flight back to June and July. I first heard about Perla from my cousin's wedding back in June in Woodland Hills area. The service here is beyond amazing since we get to try the samples multiple times. The ambience was nice. It had plenty of seating.

Great spot for Filipino ice cream…read more I got the flight because I wanted to try a bunch of flavors lol. The mais con queso and white coffee flavors were the winners for me and the ube was great... The Louisiana banana is a little bit sweet for me but it did have good flavor, and I love that they use real banana (I found a banana piece as I finished it). I also really like the touch of Filipino family pictures placed on the wall, it gives it a nice homely feel inside. For LA, the price is going to be about what you'd expect, but I would definitely come here again and get myself a waffle cone on a hot day... especially on a Sunday when I tried this place because it's quiet and peaceful outside. I hope to see this business do well

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La Cubana

The food here never disappoints. I've never had a bad meal at this restaurant…read more It is a family-run business with a small, intimate setting. Pictures of Cuba and its heritage are displayed throughout the restaurant. Salsa music plays in the background, and you feel the Caribbean atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Complimentary Cuban bread is served as an appetizer at the table. I always order the Bistec Empanizado with two sides. This time, I had moros (black beans and white rice cooked together) and tostones (fried, smashed green plantains), along with a side of avocado salad with onions, oil, and vinegar. It completed the meal perfectly. My husband had the Carne con Papa (beef stew) with moros and plátanos maduros (sweet fried plantains), along with a bottle of Coke. This restaurant is a Glendale staple for both locals and the Cuban community. I remember when it was located on Colorado Boulevard many years ago. Even after all these years, the quality of the food has remained just as excellent for the past 26 years.

The "cordadito" was amazing! But the Flan was even…read morebetter... The food continues to hit that nostalgic spot from childhood, pollito frito (fried chicken) con arroz y frijoles negros is sooo good and large enough to split with my daughter. Definitely a winner!

In the kitchen, the cooking never stops!

Steak sandwich

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Great fries!

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Brittany T.

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6 years ago

The glaze donut and the donut holes are oh sooo good. I don't know why it is so addicting but I end up ordering from them at least 4 times a month. I can eat a minimum of 8 donut holes at a time. They also have combos with a sandwich, a coffee and a donut for a great price. The coffee has the perfect strength for me. I often get my coffee with a hint of syrup and some milk. read more

Jack S.

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7

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15 years ago

I've been going here since I was a kid. Pretty good donuts, not the best. Really nice people and great service. If you stop by at night you'll usually find the same 5-6 creepy dudes outside just and laughing and playing scratchers. Sucks that they don't take credit cards. read more

Chloe C.

4

11

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10 years ago

The prices were really reasonable but the donuts we purchased were super old. I thought that donuts place make donuts fresh daily but these donuts taste like they were over a few days old. They were really hard and crusty. read more

Greg R.

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7

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14 years ago

This place has the best donuts around this area. I take a box for work at least 4-5 times a month and everyone always loves the donuts. Always fresh and doesnt fell like theyre fatty. Def worth to stop by. read more

Louis L.

690

209

145

7 years ago

Phenomenally superb! Amazingly good! Love this spot! It's the best! Never disappoints! The service is so awesome!

John H.

1

19

20

11 years ago

They often throw in an extra donut!! Always so nice!

Autumn K.

255

48

8

6 years ago

Great donuts and even nicer people!

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After seeing the great Yelp reviews, I had to try this unassuming mom and pop donut shop. It's cash…read moreonly (there's an ATM in the 7-11 located in the same strip mall). It's also a fairly small operation; so while you won't find a massive case with rows upon rows of every donut flavor like you might at some larger shops, from what I sampled, everything they have in their case is super fresh. Every donut we ordered was so so so delicious! The sugar twist, glazed donuts, and donut holes we got were all so soft and airy-- like biting into a perfect, sugary dough cloud! The apple fritter had a substantial amount of apple cubes in it, tasting almost like an apple pie in donut form! The cream cheese croissant was like a cheese danish but inside a fluffy croissant! On top of the deliciousness, the woman there was very kind and cheerful. I will definitely be stopping in again soon to try out more options!

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Fantastic! Some of the best donuts I have ever had. I got a cinnamon roll donut, an apple fritter…read moreand a maple bar. All had awesome taste, texture and freshness. Yum. Very pleasant people and good prices. All here is to love. Like I said, fantastic.

Been coming here for a long time and have new owners . Great donuts and great sandwiches…read more PUK MAK .

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I love donut shops... and this place didn't fail me. The staff were super nice and accommodating…read more The donuts were good and so were the sandwiches. Will definitely drop by here next time I'm in town! :)

Some of the best donuts and sandwiches (try their spicy green salsa!!!)…read moreI've ever had in the area. Great green juice, had their Taro boba smoothie. Warm friendly service. Looks like they have good coffee & Thai iced tea. Forget Lamebucks and other soulless corporations, this Mom & Pop is fantastic

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(115 reviews)

Donuts are good but nothing to write home about. I'd give it a proper 3 stars. Issue I have it the…read morepeople who work there. You always feels rushed and there always nickel and dining you for something. Before I got to the counter, the woman behind the counter asked if I wanted a dozen donuts. When I declined and asked for a half she looked at me with such disdain. I asked for a half a dozen donuts. Got your basic variety. Three of them were frosted with sprinkles. Suddenly the half dozen donuts had extra charges. Supposedly sprinkled donuts are an extra few dollars. No sign. Just her sudden point of view that was different than what is priced for half a dozen. When I brought it up I suddenly got talked down to as if I should know this is standard. Sprinkled donuts cost more money. Made the drive here cause supposedly these were great. Go to Colorado Donuts in Eagle Rock. Not only great donuts but amazing service. They're not counting how many donut holes they give you like this place. They take care of you and want you to come back.

Donuts aren't cheap anymore so expect to pay a few bucks for a sweet treat. I haven't been here…read moresince the pandemic and I picked out a Ham & Cheese croissant with jalapenos plus a maple old fashioned donut for around 7 bucks. This is a popular spot on the weekend as all the tables inside were being used. The croissant was my mini breakfast and it was delicious and the donut was perfect as it wasn't overly sweetened.

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I've never tried Dunkin' Donuts, and finding this location wasn't the easiest in the Galleria. If…read moreyou're still looking, they're on the first floor near the food court! Service was fairly quick as there wasn't much of a line. An iced coffee here with a splash of milk was a quick treat. It definitely was a tad watery, and it reminded me of "just okay" airport coffee. At the time of visit, their printer wasn't working, so numbers were written out. That didn't negatively impact the experience, though, since drinks were out within minutes!

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I've gotten an assortment of donuts using the Too Good To Go app…read more The people behind the counter are really friendly and sweet. The area is kept very clean. Parking lot is shared with other businesses. My favorites are blueberry donuts, chocolate old fashioned, and glazed. They taste fresh, light, fluffy, and not overly sweet (at least the ones I had). 5 stars all around for the great service, fresh and yummy donuts, and very fair price point!

This place is one of my all time favorite donut locations of all time. I personally love creative…read moredonuts. To each their own, but I find simple blueberry and cream filled donuts boring and Colorado Donuts truly delivers on unique, different flavor donuts. My favorite donuts from them are definitely the crème brûlée and the dulce de leche. They're both super soft, have the perfect amount of filling and are not overly sweet, which is very nice. They also have a nice selection of vegan donuts and even ice cream. Definitely a place to stop by, not to mention the staff is always very nice and helpful.

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Donut Star in Highland Park holds an extra special place in my heart. I've been coming here since…read morebefore preschool with my family -- basically as long as I can remember -- and even though prices have changed over the years, my love for this spot hasn't. My granny still lives a few blocks away, and stopping here used to be part of our morning routine. She always went straight for the eclair donut, while I loved the jelly-filled ones. I even went to middle school right across the street and remember stopping by for a quick slushy and some donut holes before catching the bus home. The ambience hasn't changed much over the years, in the best way. It's always organized, clean, and has an inviting, comforting atmosphere that feels familiar the moment you walk in. Even now, if I'm craving a slushy, my boyfriend and I will make the stop. He went to middle school with me too, so it's nostalgic for both of us. Pro Tip: the slushy pairs perfectly with the chili cheese fries from Mando's in the same shopping center just a few doors down, so we usually grab both. The same couple has been running this shop for as long as I can remember, and they are always so sweet and welcoming. I love supporting local gems like this, and I hope you stop by if you're ever in the area.

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Blinkie's Donut - A Sweet New Gem in Eagle Rock…read more Blinkie's Donut is the delightful breath of fresh, sugary air we didn't know we needed until now. Nestled in the old Mochinut spot--yep, the one in the strip mall where the old Rite Aid on Verdugo used to be, right by the 2 freeway--Blinkie's has officially become one of my new go-to for a sweet pick-me-up. First off, the donuts are incredibly fresh, like just-out-of-the-fryer fresh. They're whimsical, creative, and most importantly, absolutely delicious. The selection is plentiful--you've got your classics, your fun takes, and even adorable little donut holes for when you want to treat yourself without the full donut commitment (hey, we're all trying to be "good" sometimes... LOL). The shop itself is bright, cheerful, and inviting, with piping hot coffee that pairs perfectly with any pastry you choose. What really sets Blinkie's apart though is the wonderful staff--super friendly, upbeat, and ready to help you find your new favorite treat. With my local donut shop recently shutting its doors, I couldn't be happier that Blinkie's opened up so close to home. It's a true neighborhood gem and I'm thrilled they've joined the Eagle Rock community. PS: Tons of parking! Seriously, no circling the block five times--it's in a strip mall with lots of space. Final verdict? Big yes. Fresh, whimsical, and delicious donuts + kind staff + good coffee = a win all around. Welcome to the neighborhood, Blinkie's!

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