Review #986 2026-056…read more Food Order: Boston Cream $3.95 Butter Pistachio $4.95 Cookies & Cream $3.95 Crème Brûlée $4.95 Lemon Poppyseed $3.95 Raspberry Ring $3.95 Another one bites the dust... bada dum dum dum... During my freebies birthday run yesterday, I was planning on going to Old Ferry Donut after picking up a boba next door, only to find the shop closed. ＼(｀0´)／ Known for unique flavors & vibrant retro-pop 70s branding (cute hamster mascot with bold orange & brilliant blue colors; it's featured on 2-/4-donut boxes), this Korean-inspired premium donut shop originated in Seoul a decade ago before expanding to several S. CA locations, opening in Torrance a couple of years ago. OFD's donuts are popular for its rich creams & chewy dough; Butter Pistachio & Crème Brûlée are just 2 of their signature flavors. I was going through a donut phase when I initially stopped by Old Ferry Donut. Large windows let lots of light in, & once you step across the threshold, you're hit with a strong K-pop vibe & loud music. They even had a collab with SEVENTEEN last fall during their tour with 2 flavors: Marble Strawberry & Blue Coconut! Unlike the regular mom & pop's or commercialized donut shops, they don't offer a discounted 1/2 or full dozen box. After asking what's their most popular picks, I chose Butter Pistachio & Crème Brûlée, & added Lemon Poppyseed & Raspberry Ring for myself, Cookies & Cream & Boston Cream for the kiddos. Service was alright... I didn't need a sales pitch, but would like some info on the donuts to make an informed decision since they're at a premium price even though they're not "freshly made" (every hour or less) like SD&C just down the street. The Butter Pistachio is a major hit... fluffy & light, a slightly chewy yeasty donut stuffed with a mildly sweet whipped pistachio cream filling & topped with a salty-sweet buttery streusel... how can you not be addicted? And totally worth it! Crème Brûlée is also popular for its delicate, crackly caramelized sugar crust & airy brioche dough that's filled with a rich vanilla custard. Good flavor, but maybe on the older side? Since it's been sitting for awhile, it lost that fresh fluffy texture & was kinda dry. I really liked the Lemon Poppyseed; it's right up there with Butter Pistachio. The lemon glaze is just the right amount of sweet & tart, & the donut was fresh & fluffy! The Raspberry Ring is pretty good, matching that sweet & tart of Lemon Poppyseed, but I like the citrus zing of the latter more. What's different is the former has a raspberry jam filling in addition to a glaze & the latter is just a yeast donut with fruity glaze. Kids didn't say much about Cookies & Cream & Boston Cream... I figure you can't go wrong with these flavors. The filling might have been a bit much as I saw the cream oozing out of the donut & onto my LO's face & shirt. His sister was slightly better at containing the custard blob. LOL With premium prices, It's debatable if Old Ferry's donuts are worth it... quality, freshness, & size. Hmmm... I like them & their creative flavors, but they're a tad too sweet & not as "fresh" in comparison to SD&C. Sad to see Old Ferry Donut permanently gone from the South Bay, but they still have locations in San Gabriel & Buena Park if you're willing to take a drive. Recommended: Boston Cream $3.95 Butter Pistachio $4.95 Cookies & Cream $3.95 Crème Brûlée $4.95 Lemon Poppyseed $3.95 Raspberry Ring $3.95

Old Ferry Donut = quick carb win…read more Parking: Easy in the plaza. Vibe: Cute, playful, and totally Instagram-ready--donut display, merch wall, stickered mirrors. Order: Classic glazed--light, not too sweet, filling. Service: Sweet and efficient. Good for: Grab-and-go (seating mostly empty). Why it's trending: Fun branding + community energy = viral charm. Bottom line: Perfect stop if you're nearby and need a donut with personality.

I love Moon Donut; they're my favorite donuts because of their flavor and freshness. And the…read moreservice is excellent.

This place has the best donuts ever, they put so much effort into making them. The lady who works…read morehere is very sweet and we always enjoy seeing her. The vibes are really nice as well.

Sidecar is located in a busy shopping center, right across from the entrance to Trader Joes, so you…read morecan imagine what parking is like. They have two main types of donuts -- super dense and cakey, or lighter and airy. Most are the cakey variety, so if you are into lighter Krispy Kreme type donuts, there won't be many options for you. They have some interesting flavors to choose from. I have tried both the thick, crumbly ones and the lighter variety. Both are high quality, but their cake donuts are just way too dense and chewy for my liking. I did enjoy their light vanilla glazed traditional style donut, but at more than $1/bite, it's not worth it in my opinion. They do have good, made-to-order coffee; iced oat milk latte with a touch of vanilla is my go-to. Props to the staff for keeping the line moving, offering suggestions, and making good drinks. I'm giving 5 stars because there's nothing bad to report, I'm just more of a Krispy Kreme or rundown mom & pop donut shop kinda guy.

The only chain I like supporting…read more Lots of parking, some inside seating, this location is quite big and well decorated! Loved the interior. Service was great as always, this location was even kind enough to have samples out!! The donuts we ended up ordering were great!! The smores mocha was also very good. I will definitely be returning!

Had another place for an apple fritter and was very disappointed in them recently. Someone said…read moreRandy's as the best apple fritter. They were so right!!! Not only was it a healthy size but it was packed with apples and delicious. PLUS, I'm in the rewards program so I got a little discount. BOOM!! Randy's is closer to my house too. Ok, bye.

I love the OG Randy's and I like the one in El Segundo... this one was just OK. I did find myself…read morethinking "Do they make the donuts here?" The blueberry iced that I have didn't seem as moist as it has in the past. Normally I'd probably rate a 3/5 based on quality of the donut I had BUT -- I do like that they have unique flavours. That has something going for them! 2026: 58/100

I've been coming to Daily Donuts on and off for the better part of a decade, and it's one of those…read moreplaces that has stayed consistently good all these years later. The donuts are always fresh, soft, and made exactly the way you hope a neighborhood donut shop would make them. I'd honestly put them up there with some of the best donuts in the area. My personal favorite is the glazed twist. There's something about how light and airy it is that makes it stand out from everywhere else. It has that perfect texture where it almost melts in your mouth with every bite, without ever feeling too heavy or overpowering. Pair it with a fresh coffee in the morning and it's hard to beat. I've noticed some people complaining about the credit card processing fee, but personally, I think supporting small businesses means understanding the realities of running one. Places like this aren't giant chains with massive corporate margins, they're LOCAL spots that have been serving the community for years and doing it well. If a small processing fee helps them continue making great food, and staying afloat in an increasingly expensive market, that feels like a fair trade-off to me. I'd much rather support a family-run shop like this than see places with real character disappear. If you don't like the fee, you can simply pay with cash next time.

Craving a croissant sandwich and this small shop delivered!!!…read more Good job on the coconut taro smoothie Nice people.

Fresh donuts, great selection of coffee, awesome cream cheese filled croissants, killer sandwiches,…read morecozy corner vibes. Service was great and quick. TMJ Café & Dough is that Gardena spot you hit once and suddenly you're a regular. Simple, warm, and always satisfying. Miguel C.

Had a very bad experience eating at this place. Ordered an omelette which was a "make my own"…read moreingredients omelette, and I asked for hash browns, which the lady said will go inside the omelette. I said that's fine. Upon getting the omelette, there were no hash browns in the omelette. I told her that they didn't put any hash browns in the omelette and I wanted a $3 refund, which was how much extra $ was charged for the hash browns that I never got. She argued with me and yelled at me, and got the chef to argue and yell at me, insisting the hash browns were indeed in the omelette. I continued to yell back at them, explaining that there were absolutely no hash browns in my omelette and I want a refund for the hash browns immediately. Finally, after making me yell and argue with them for probably 3 minutes in front of the whole restaurant, she finally agreed to refund the $3. Horrible service, and dishonest. They tried everything they could to not give me a refund when there was no hash browns and I paid for them. Worst service ever.

We brought my little granddaughter here after school for a treat. She has visited here often and…read morepointed out her favorite goodies to us. Considering it was our first visit she recommended a few things to her PopPop and me. She ordered the hotdog in pastry and the spam musubi. We ordered the apple croissant, ham and cheese croissant and the beef curry pan. Everything was quite tasty. We will return to try a few other things and buy bread next time. The service was spot on and friendly, in addition, we were asked if we wanted anything heated up. The ambiance is light and airy with windows all around. Items on display make it easy to pick out whatever you like. Highly recommend a trip to the Cream Pan. Unfortunately, we devoured our treats before I remembered to take a photo.

As many say here, I have been going to this bakery for past several months every weekend to grab…read morebaked goods. As many say this is a great bakery with great pricing. A month ago, they raised their prices quite hefty probably due to the inflation and tariffs. I was okay with this price increase. However a week ago, I bought and ate an apple pie (apple croissant) and while eating, I noticed in my mouth there was something sharp and metal. I took it out and saw that it was this metal piece that was IN the baked good! Like how does this even happen! I even feed the baked goods to my 1.5 year old toddler and if my kid ate it, I woulda had to take him to the ED! I am extremely disappointed by this and I don't think I would like to go back. This is a shame since I really liked this bakery. Other customers please be aware... there maybe some metal piece in your food...

I don't normally leave reviews, but I wanted to write one because the service on our last visit was…read moreso nice. We've been coming to King's Hawaiian for years, and I usually pick up my son's birthday cake here because the cakes are always delicious and the bakery has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. When we came in, Noah greeted us right away with a cheerful "Aloha, welcome!" and was very friendly throughout our visit. My granddaughter thought his McLovin name tag was hilarious. He also offered us sprinkles for the cake and even offered to help carry her bag out to the car, which was very thoughtful. Noah also did the writing on our cake, and I was so impressed with how nice his handwriting was. I'm attaching a picture because it came out so beautifully! It was all the little things about the service that made me want to leave this review. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and we had another great experience at King's Hawaiian. We will definitely keep coming back!

I stopped by the bakery to buy dessert to take home…read more I am delighted to let you know that they have many seasonal pumpkin items on the menu. I bought a pumpkin chiffon pie, pumpkin loaf, Macadamia nut loaf and a slice of Paradise cake. I would not have thought of pumpkin as an Hawaiian treat, but I am happy to know you can get them in September. You can make a reservation for breakfast, lunch or dinner on their website. Sincerely, Rosemary

Jon's donuts are the best! It's a small shop but they have a great variety of donuts, croissants…read moreand other things! Service is fast and friendly, there are plenty of donut shops around but my go to is Jon's!!

Jon's is the kind of donut shop that offers everything you hope (and then some) the minute you…read morewalk-through their door! Whether you have something in mind, or are just waiting to see what jumps out of you from the display case, you're gonna find something that hits the spot. To be honest, I wanted to try a little bit of everything, but since I was on the move and writing buses that day, I kept it simple and ordered black coffee with a ham and cheese croissant warmed up. I also ordered a bunch of donut holes and they don't remember if it was to get a credit card minimum or just because you gotta add holes and just pop them in your mouth! Plus since they are the hole in the middle of a donut that means there's no calories. Whether you're looking to intentionally feed a crew of people or just popping into satisfying craving, you will find what you need here! And I'll probably see you there!

I stopped by Boston cream doughnut because I had a craving. It was my first time there and the lady…read morebehind the counter was very friendly and cheerful. I got a variety of donuts to share with friends, but I came to get the cronut. It was very fluffy and I love the dusting of cinnamon. Overall, pretty standard for donuts, but that's not a bad thing. There's really only so much you can do with a doughnut, and as long as it's not stale, or has funky texture, then a variety of flavors are all you really need. The doughnut prices are reasonable as well.

The good: I got 3 different cronuts (classic, cinnamon and…read moreNutella filled), a ham and cheese croissant, a danish muffin, a breakfast sandwich and a tomato and cream cheese bagel for Father's Day breakfast. I liked the classic cronut a lot as well as the cinnamon one. Their donut box with the plastic window was nice and makes for a nice giftable item or potluck dessert. The bad: The Nutella cronut was a bit over the top and too decadent with the about of Nutella inside. The iced coffee was $8.50 (but it was 20 ounces). They didn't have other sizes at least from Door Dash. The interesting: The coffee tasted like a Vietnamese coffee and was super strong. Drinking half made me feel wired and nauseated.