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

Big Jim's Donuts - raised, glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

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me and my friends stopped by here for a quick bite and ended up eating the best sandwich i've ever tasted. i got myself a ham & cheese croissant to be simple but my friend got a sandwich with lettuce, pickles, the works basically. it smelled so delicious with the bacon & avocado. to be honest i didn't expect much because the customers were kind of creeping me out. there were 3 of us girls and one guy so it just was kind of off-putting. but they were customers so we decided not to eat inside. best customer service though! 5 stars for the buisness itself, can't blame creepy men for recognizing good food i suppose. read more

So far my experience here at this 24 hour donut is a closed shop.. Not that it's a bad thing to close , but as a consumer you expect those shops and restaurants posted to be open for certain times to be open those certain times. Going out of your way , wasting gas and time isn't beneficial to anybody read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

Hours are incorrect. It is no longer 24 hours. I came at 2am and they said they were already closed. I asked when they opened again and they said 6am. Not sure what time they close now read more

(Snacked 09/04/17 MO & 09/06/17 WE @ 12:00pm): Whoa, Jim...those were mighty big donuts you've got! Big Jim's Donuts in Glendale has been around every since I was a kid (a loooong time ago!). My dad took me whenever we were in the area - which was often since the P.O. Box was nearby. This was the genesis of my apple fritter love simply because they were the biggest "donuts" in the cases although they were priced the same as the much smaller and actual donuts; my dad saw and took advantage of this bargain! Flash-forward to this date, and it has been more than a decade since I last visited for whatever myriad of reasons. Would this return visit bring back those fond childhood memories!?: THE "APPLE FRITTER IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD TOUR" CONTINUED... Apple Fritter ($1.55) - Not that I was an apple fritter snob - eff it...yes I was! - but there was a certain way I liked mine. First, the price was on par with other comparable ones I've eaten. Second, it had girth and nearly the size of my face (an ode to the great Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys) or at the very least a saucer. Third, there were a ton of apple bits in each bite. Fourth, the overall darker brown color with several lovely slightly burnt ends, and highly-thick glaze was cracking everywhere! There were multiple crunchy odd crannies, corners, and nooks which I liked to break off into small little morsels. Fifth, it was room temperature but still had hints of tiny oil pockets that leaked into your mouth and dripped down your throat. Overall, it had exceptional value although I wished it was fresher (I needed to come earlier), but it was a filling lunch - 5.0 STARS! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nRJ98_Q7w4c5qwN9AzaUyQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw White Frosting Sprinkles Cake Donut ($0.95) - Captivated by the color sprinkles, the white frosting was laid on thick while the white cake donut was nothing special. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NZwAb0qU7x2qsCeOH9Qlrg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Chocolate Frosting Sprinkles Raised Donut ($1.00) - Again, captivated by the color sprinkles, the chocolate frosting wasn't as thick while the donut was fluffy and moist. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FgCzBHiXnD-yIuOsRPn7SQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Pineapple Stick ($1.25) - This simply was an elongated McDonald's fruit pie...but much better! Filled with minced pineapple pieces surrounded by a flaky light crust, the pineapple lover in me really enjoyed it! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cS3Raviz9_s3Gm3NBfw2Mw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Crumbled Cinnamon Roll Donut ($1.55) - A ginormous round saucer-sized treat of crumbled cinnamon chunks on top of a thick layer of sweet glazed that covered a swirly raised fluffy pastry, this was a two-hander of tremendous goodness! I opted to eat it with a fork instead of with my hands which was the right decision based upon all the crumbles that were scattered about. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_pOjQWK6u7XrkibdRd7yFQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Service - I was immediately greeted by a sweet middle-aged Asian woman who was ready to serve me anything! I came, selected, paid, and went on my way in under five minutes! It should be noted that on the earlier visit they were out of apple fritters; hence, I returned for another go-around. All was good in Glendale! Parking (FREE) - They were part of a small cluster of businesses who shared an equally-small single-row parking lot. I was lucky; otherwise, I believed there was timed street parking along the main drag of Broadway and surrounding streets. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - A rectangular donut shop that immediately greeted you with cases of donuts and pastries as you entered and a menu board up on the wall https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WNZUlZ8IkIvHe3eQ_TgI2A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Fast food-style tables and chairs covered most of the floorspace along the front windows. The eggshell-colored walls where covered with various framed pictures and advertisements while shelves of cigarette packs caght my eye behind the counter. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front glass windows and doors while sections of soul-sucking fluorescent electric lighting filled in the rest. There was one TV but no background music. Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. Overall, it was a magnanimous return to Big Jim's Donuts, and I was happy to see that the apple fritters were still one of the best I've had...and they were still open 24 hours! A no-frills kind of placed which was fine with me. Some "riff-raff" hung around which I wasn't keen about. I found exceptionally good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $5.00 BEFORE any discounts or tip). And, although credit cards were accepted (I paid cash both instances), not mine of choice...AMEX! 4.5 STARS read more

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Order late night thought the Yelp app. For a 6:30am delivery. Some of the items I ordered were not available. They granted me a refunded for the items and added two extra sprinkle donuts for the inconvenience. Greatly appreciated. On time and very consumer oriented. read more

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My husband surprised me with some donuts from Big Jim's after craving it for several days and it really hit the spot. The donuts were soft and fluffy and not overly sugared or sweet. It was a lovely surprise and fast & easy delivery thru Doordash. Recommend for local donuts! read more

Delicious! Soft, moist, and fresh tasting even two days later. I may have found my new donut spot. I had both the cake donuts and raised donuts. I can confidently say I loved both kinds so much I can't pick a favorite. Do yourself a favor and try this. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Two days later & still amazing. Cake donut with sprinkles - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

Big Jim's donuts are the worst donuts I've ever had. Even when they are fresh they are terrible. I don't understand how this place has 4 stars. Skip the donuts and just buy some lottery tickets. read more

Been here a few times and this shop has customers without a mask!! It also seems like it's a hangout spot for older men without a mask.

I have never experience such great customer service ever! I love them! Literally the best doughnut place in the universe! Good staff and good products!!! I love the soft donut holes and the sugar donuts. I love them a lot. I hope everyone can support them as much as they can! read more

Big Jim's Donuts - I ordered I think 6 pieces of doughnuts. They gave me so much extra I love them so much. - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

So behind on reviews I'm trying to catch up so this will be One of Three Donut Shop reviews I'll write today, and I must say all three have something in common. With my experience I'm not getting all these 4 & 5 Star Reviews!.... So it's just before 8:00AM on a weekday and MOST of the shelves are empty! WHAT, are you having a Going out of Business Sale? My usual Apple Fritter or Bear Claw forget it, Cinnamon Roll Nope, How about a regular Cinnamon crumble Donut Nope strike three! I see some square thing and ask what it was... Apple Turnover - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/big-jims-donuts-glendale-2?select=sT66ThsKRDc3DijAUkT4xg#2BeMDBelAVYRifvIM0Rm4Q The topping was a little too sweet, cinnamon on top was nice, donut itself was slightly dry BUT the filling http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/big-jims-donuts-glendale-2?select=sT66ThsKRDc3DijAUkT4xg#U93eCzbVTjH5qdmdORPgig Yeah just look at all that apple and cinnamon filling! look close, real close..... what a Joke! 1-Star read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Apple Turnover - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

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I live very close to this place and yet I've never stopped in until today. I was looking for a buttery breakfast treat, but not mentally prepared to battle the Sunday rush at Porto's so I swung into Jim's. Upon entry I noticed it had a neighborhood hangout vibe, and it also sells lottery tickets... Okay so it's a little bizarre. But when a croissant runs you $1.65 and is the size of your head you can't really complain. It was buttery, and delicious, and definitely satisfied my croissant craving. Plus I think it's open 24 hours so it can satisfy your pastry craving at any time. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Giant croissant for $1.65 - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

I came back. It was after midnight. They had donuts. Not tons of varieties, but at least there were some, probably six different kinds and I bought three. The donuts were good. The donuts were priced reasonably. There were still old men buying cigarettes and lottery tickets, but that's not a big deal. I'll try Jim's again during the daytime and see how things go. Maybe there will be a greater variety of donuts to choose from that will completely knock my socks off. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - #chocolate #cake #donut - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

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This was my first time coming here and I was not disappointed. Donuts tasted so fresh that my girlfriend and I were arguing over who would eat the donut with powder sugar. She gave me the last bite, it must mean she loves me. We also shared a crossiant and a glazed donut. They were soft and heavenly; it was like chewing on a beautiful morning cloud. And they're open 24/7. PS: buy 4 and you get a freebie. Thank you and see you soon! read more

Big Jim's Donuts - A nice way to start the morning - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

This place has the freshest donuts I've ever had my hands on! * Selection/Price-- The selection can be seen in just about any donut shop-- chocolate twisties, glazed donuts and custard-filled donuts, oh my! * Employees/Service-- I have only been at this location twice, but the cashiers have always been nice and accommodating. Will be back again! * Ambience/Cleanliness-- The place has the feel of a classic donut shop. They serve some slushes and have lottery machines as well. * Time in Line/Wait Time-- At the time of our visit, around 3pm, the place didn't look too busy, and I was next in line after only one person. Favorite thing: FRESH DONUTS!!! Least favorite thing: N/A read more

It's 6 am in the city of Glendale - and I needed a damn donut. Ahhh - Big Jim. While the man behind the counter was neither big or named Jim, the donuts were good and the coffee fresh. The case was full of options, I went for a classic chocolate twist, apple fritter and a cake with chocolate and sprinkles. First up the twist - it pulled apart perfectly and and had just the right amount of chocolate. The sprinkle was good too. I stayed out of harms way and let my partner in eater crime enjoy the fritter. The coffee was hot and fresh and half and half area was clean and neat. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Large coffee, apple fritter and cake donut $4+some change - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

I am picky with coffee and like dark roast Big Jim's makes the best coffee. They grind it themselves and have flavored creamers, not just half & half. I work at Scholl Canyon Estates apartment building for seniors. They Purchase donuts every month for their senior social 2x a month. The donuts are always fresh. The seniors are always happy with donuts. They sell lotto tickets. I buy scratchers and I have won a few 1,000. They have a high volume of players their and that brings up the luck factor. The employees are alway courteous and helpful and super busy with the gambling and selling donuts and fresh coffee. Parking is not the best but it's worth taking the time to go in and have the coffee and donuts. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Here is my winnings from Big Jim's - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

It's a typical old school not fancy donut shop, just the way I like them. They are very friendly and managed the line very quickly. Wore a mask and seemed very sanitary. Coffee was good, not fancy as well, but I liked it. These are similar to the donuts we've all grown up with read more

I got the Baker's Box because it was most economical for delivery and I was not disappointed. Obviously a family of 2.5 weren't going to get through a dozen doughnuts in one afternoon. They were still totally edible 36hrs later. That's some freshness. read more

A fresh donut is NOTHING like your average donut. If you're picky about your donuts and you like em fresh, this is your spot. They have these raisin swirls reminiscent of a hybrid Cinnabon/croissant (amazing), and did I mention they have red velvet cake donuts??? Also really loved the Asian lady helping us, wish I got her name. She's someone you'd totally hang out with. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Crueler, red velvet, raisin swirl, and apple fritter in the back - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

The donuts are so good! I was in Glendale and wanted a quick donut I search the nearest donut place near me. Big Jim popped up you will not regret trying their donuts. read more

This is our second time ordering delivery. We got fresh yummy donuts. Their breakfast croissants are tasty also. We will definitely be ordering more. This is our new go to treat! Thanks for the extra goodies. read more

Very happy with how fresh their donuts are and how amazing their customer service is! Ordered donuts for my coworker's birthday and the staff were kind enough to put a few extra ones in there :) everyone loved the donuts, will recommend this place to others with confidence and definitely will return for future purchases. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

Don't expect fresh donuts from here. I ordered through door dash early in the morning expecting fresh donuts because of the time. Not only did we get the old leftover donuts, but they added in a bunch of others that we didn't ask for because they wanted to get rid of them. I think they thought they were being nice by giving us extra which wouhave been nice if they didn't taste old or had been jammed in one box. I was super dissatisfied. Thankfully doordash refunded me but I won't be ordering again from here. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

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I wanted something to pair up with my coffee and you cant go wrong with a doughnut. I didnt feel like waiting an hour at a drive thru at another franchise doughnut shop so im glad I ran across big Jim's doughnuts. First impression I wasn't sure it was a doughnut shop at first glance since I saw few people focused on their scratchers. When I finally got served i was greeted by a friendly cashier who rang me up for a tiger tail and a maple bar that came up under 3 bucks great deal and on top of that she threw in a free doughnut. The doughnuts were fresh and not tiny like some other places. If your looking for a place to get a tasty doughnut and perhaps try your luck with some scratchers this is a great local mom and pop type doughnut stop. read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Tiger tail - Donuts Near Me - Glendale, California

Donuts are my thing. I love donuts. I'll travel far and wide to visit every donut shop big and small. I've never not finished a donut.... until now. When I showed up, the other businesses were closed, so I parked fairly close, but there was still a good size group of men smoking. Being a woman and very used to being cat-called, I assessed the situation and gave them the stink eye as I walked past. There many donuts to choose from and the girl working was pushy and rushed me. I got a Homer Simpson, pink with sprinkles, donut and a chocolate covered crueller. First, the crueller tasted stale and was not glazed. The worst was the Homer donut. Pink frosting has never meant bubblegum. I hate the taste of bubblegum, if I'd known the pink frosting was bubblegum, I wouldn't have gotten it. I tried to power through, but even the donut was awful. Never have I thrown away a donut. Never. This is the first time. Glendale, if you have wheels and have a hankering for a donut, go the distance to Donut Factory. read more

This place has cronuts if you're into that sort of thing. I wouldn't really recommend coming here. The parking spot are all taken for the other businesses, which sucks. There are always like 20 guys smoking cigarettes in the front. It's probably one of the worst donut shops ever. We did come in kinda late but the selection was all stale. There was one donut that looked fresh and wasn't too bad and that was the glazed red velvet. We got that to go and it wasn't too bad, hit the spot. Aside from all the negatives, I will say the guy working there was very nice. read more

No exaggeration: The BEST donuts in the U.S. PERIOD! Try it.!!!! IF like some of the 'yelp critics' you are considering a fancy cafeteria and give more value to the number of parking lots.... this is not for you. IF, however you're looking for donuts or pastries and fresh coffee you will never be let down. Go there early in the morning for your donuts: Super Fresh~ read more

I love this shop i always get the #3 breakfast sandwich and i love their apple fritters. And of course the coffee is great :) they remember that i love the number 3 when i come in! I have left belongings here and they have recovered them for me. They are always kind and willing to make a customer's experience a happy one read more

Big Jim's Donuts with the sign that says 24hrs is not open 24hrs! 5 am start time on Friday decided to get donuts for the crew. Showed up to everything dark and no one there. Pretty disappointing. Next day sat morning, gave them the benefit of the doubt. Tried again this time around 530. Yayy they were open nayyyy no donuts made!!! Seriously?!?!?! Donut shop with no donuts only croissants. Once again a big let down and waste of time... read more

I love this place so much. Probably my favorite restaurant because of the sweet ladies that work there it feels like I'm at my aunties house. They make delicious breakfast sandwiches and they just got a new cool espresso machine that has hot chocolate :). I come here at least 2 times a week I love it. Love Lynda and all the other lovely ladies thank you for making my day everyday at anytime of the day my favorite donut is blueberry sugar! Also if you don't like cake donuts try theirs they are the softest 100/10 stars read more

Night time Doughnuts are stale and awful. This is super close to my house so I've been many times and the doughnuts and employees attitude suck!! (like you're bothering them and he's doing you a favor).the dude that works there doesn't wear gloves when prepping food. Family owned business which is great but.... I personally will never go again but u can try if you're feeling lucky on the weekends at least the doughnuts might be fresh and one of the nicer workers there. Good Luck!! Btw, I really don't think that an unsupervised miserable and pissed off worker who hates customers and has bad sanitary habits and hates every second of being there would be a good recipe for food preparation. read more

Big Jim's donuts had great yelp reviews and persuaded my family to swing by to satisfy our sweet craving. We were a bit Disappointed when realizing none of the items we hoped to enjoy were still part of their current menu. read more

Big Jim, I don't know how you do it, but your donuts are quite delectable. There are so many people every time I pass by, and today, I experienced why that is. After having a very bad run-in with a horrible donut shop near my house, I have decided to drive down to Glendale for your donuts, and boy, was the trip worth it. Parking was a bit difficult and I had to park in a 7-11 spot, so you should look into that. Just the right amount of moisture and the texture of the donut was perfect. Love your donuts, but I can only come so often because donuts are very unhealthy. I did, however, buy a milk for $1.00 which was rather refreshing. Thanks again for making delicious donuts. Love, Sharon read more

i yam a donut conossieur. its true i cannot spell the word, but i know me a good donut, and they make em pretty good here. the service is always speedy, quick, and their goodies are very fairly priced. yum yum yum yum yum! i always get devils food (aka chocolate on chocolate) and its always crispy, sweet, not too much white cake twirled in, and satisfying. so good for the soul. read more

They taste alright, but they probably use cheap oil and reuse it too often: major heartburn after 1 donut.

had a late night donut craving and luckily this spot delivered in time AND in freshness. so surprised the donuts were so fresh even at the end of the day. we were refunded the cost of the donut holes in our order since they were out - but they still threw in a few other yummy donuts free of charge, which was a nice touch. read more

Fresh donuts, friendly staff. My go to place for donuts to bring into work

This place has the best donuts I've experienced. If you go in the morning, you can just taste how fresh they are! Everyone that has helped me there is super nice and welcoming, you get a free donut when you buy a few as well. Every one that I've tried there is awesome! If possible bring cash because there is a small fee to use your card, but no big deal. read more