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    Donut King Hawaii

    4.5 (645 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries
    Closed • 6:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ruby S.

    Never underestimate the presentation and taste of a glazed donut! Best tasting glazed donuts on O'ahu! I was in awe to witness the fall then observing the dough rise and return to its original state after taking each bite of Ube coconut, biscotti, and mini donuts in cooler temperature. Glazed ube was not overpowering and texture of fresh grated coconut tasted amazing! Also loved the biscotti glaze plus the original cookie! Indulged in ube coconut and mini donut during mid morning snack. Consumed biscotti and mini donut for afternoon snack. Yes, I did fifty minutes of speed walking after work in the neighborhood to burn off calories and get rid of guilty pleasures. Big thank you to my colleague for going out of her way to pick up these amazing donuts! Delectable! Delicious! Divine! Befitting for the king and queen!

    Proof is in the pudding award-winning donut King!!
    Jose C.

    Hands down the absolute best donuts in Hawaii! Every time I visit the islands, stopping by Donut King is a non-negotiable must. Their chocolate doughnut is ridiculously rich, super soft, and fresh, and the donut holes are pure bite-sized perfection. The dough is so incredibly pillowy and melt-in-your-mouth. I will definitely be returning every single time I'm in Hawaii!

    Donuts
    Heidy P.

    My favorite is the croissant bites. They are so delicious and the perfect bite size. There's a lot of options and everything looks so good

    Donut holes, plain buttermilk, plain old fashioned
    Maile K.

    8:30am on a Saturday. Cheat day! Tons of parking in private lot. One door to enter, one door to exit. Please conform to the traffic flow. Clerks are super friendly, courteous and conscientious. I wish there was a little bit of soft music playing. It always helps me decide what to order. Did you ever think of that? Music dictates your mood and wakes up your tastebuds. They have grown since I was here last. They serve boba teas and other drinks. Donuts are so wonderful. So fluffy and tasty and it is a real chore deciding what to get. Aw heck, just get one of EVERYTHING!

    Junko W.

    I stopped by Donut King in Hawaii and tried a variety of donuts. A few were fresh and delicious, but some tasted like they had been sitting for a while. I think with better freshness control, this place could be much better. I'd like to give it another try. Service are just ok. Plenty of parking!

    Croissant bites
    Kylie S.

    After trying donut king years ago, I've never even considered going to Krispy Kreme, or any other donut shop. Literally like biting into little pieces of heaven. Yeast donuts melt in your mouth and are so moist you'll never end up with a dry one. My dad enjoys his cake donuts and is also a huge fan. They've got bacon and maple donuts which are also a great option for sweet and salty. Also can't go wrong with classic glazed or sprinkles. However, my favorite small snack are their croissant bites, especially when they're fresh and warm! They're so light and just the right amount of crispy. Luckily I don't live close to one of their locations or else I'd be there every day...

    Natalie L.

    If you're a donut lover, then Donut King Hawai'i is an absolute must-visit! The freshness of their donuts is simply unparalleled. Each bite is a revelation! You can truly taste the quality and care that goes into every batch. The donuts are soft and pillowy, almost like biting into a cloud of sweetness. I devoured 2!!! The friendly staff adds to the delightful experience, always ready with a smile and recommendations if you're unsure what to try. I'm disappointed that I didn't get a name of the staff that helped us, she deserves a special shout out. If you're visiting from out of town.... Stop by, I promise you won't regret it.

    Enna J.

    Excellent customer service and really tasty donuts. Central location in Waikiki across from shops and hotels. It's a really small shop however. So no seating and anymore than 3 people in line ordering is crowded.

    cronut bites
    Samantha L.

    I always come here for the cronut bites - they're such a good deal and always hit the spot. The other donuts are pretty standard, nothing too special, but those cronut bites make it worth the trip every time.

    Cronuts, old fashioned,  Strawberry and Chocolate with sprinkles, twist glaze, and a custard filled long john.
    Bonnie T.

    My husband and I were near Kaimuki today, and decided to get a sweet treat at Donut King in market city shoppingcenter. We haven't been there in a couple of years, and they were great! Customer service was great! As soon as we walked in, the young girl behind the counter acknowledged us, and asked if we were ready to order. The store was clean. We gave her our order and was in/out very quickly. They did not disappoint! From their classics like the twisted glaze, long John and yeast donut with sprinkles to the fancier stuff like the cronut... sooo delicious! All of their donuts are a generous size and so soft and fresh! With each bite, it just melts in your mouth! Donut King donuts will always be a favorite!

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    Suanne K.

    Craving donuts on the go? Stop by Donut King at Market City shopping center! Lots of free parking and tons of donuts to choose from. There's definitely something for everyone, savory bacon maple, to sweet glazed donuts. Try the cro-nuts, croissant-donuts, so yummy! Service is quick, but be patient, it's a small shop, so line up outside if there's someone in the shop. They have drinks too!

    Croissant bite
    Monte' J.

    Stopped by here after having a late lunch. The staff was super inviting gave us some good recommendations the croissant bite had great flavor a nice crunch to it good flake and for the money great by 5 out of five. The unfield bar or what I would call A Long John with chocolate icing it was nice and soft had a good crisp texture to the outside the chocolate was smooth if I'd have stayed longer I'd have out bought another one I give the overall experience of 5 out of five when I'm back I'll be back

    Brought to work for a Friday treat
    Meleana L.

    Friendly staff and shop is very small but clean. Donuts were fresh and delicious ! We went around 10:30am and there was still a good amount of donuts to choose from.

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    Always fast service, good prices, and they carry chocolate old fashioned donuts, which are my husband's favorite.

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    Ask the Community - Donut King Hawaii

    Do they make mochi donuts?

    Did they discontinue the French coolers? I've been going almost every weekend around 8 ish and they…

    French cruller, we are not sure yet. We’ll might bring it back on the weekends, Fri-Sunday. I’ll update when I’ll have them back. Thank you

    Do they take catering orders? Like for birthday parties?

    No catering but we do take pre order for any large order.

    What time should I go? I wanna get many kinds of doughnuts. On weekend, are the doughnut sold faster than weekday?

    I went on on a Saturday morning, around 7 am and get plenty donuts and pastries behind the glass case.

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