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    Donut King

    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Vincent W.

    I saw there was boba here so I decided to try. Ordered the honey dew boba smoothie which was worth it and affordable. The lay mom and pop shop in this plaza. Variety on the menu from entrees to desserts and other drinks. When I visit Santa Monica area, I'll most likely keep this in my go to visits. The service was very personable, felt like home.

    The donuts we got.
    John W.

    We got a ton of donuts here. They were all good, and what you'd expect. They also tasted fresh at 3-4pm when we got them, which can be rare for small donut spots like this. The lady also gave us two free donuts with our purchase just to be nice. Our favorite was the bear claw filled with apple cinnamon! I will be back for more.

    Ham Cheese bacon croissant
    Connor Y.

    Donut King is awesome because it's always convenient they have tons of options at great prices. The store always smells good and has great service. The two lady's inside are the nicest people you'll ever meet. The ham cheese and bacon croissant is always the go to. It comes with ham cheese egg bacon and I always get mine with mayo. The croissant is nice and warm the bacon and egg is cooked to perfection and the ham adds the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavors. Their glaze twist is always nice sweet soft and warm hits every time.

    Chocolate chip cookie, donut holes, medium coffee, and the paper to start the morning off right
    Kristen H.

    Donut Kings been here twenty years apparently. Donuts don't go out of style. Especially not when donut holes are still three bucks in 2024. Everything else is normal but I thought to get a cheap gift for someone I'm helping today and what better surprise than donuts. Also if chocolate chip cookie is ever on the menu I'm obligated to try it. They look and taste burnt. Oh well. Just stick to the donuts.

    Donuts and baked goods
    Matthew S.

    I did a lot of culinary research before coming to LA but I had no idea there'd be a donut/bakery/boba place pretty much everywhere. This one just happens to be the closest to where I was staying but it quickly became my go to for breakfast. Donuts are solid, croissants are soft and fluffy, and this is basically a community hub. Especially in the mornings. If you're in the LA area, do yourself a favor and find your local bakery/boba place. You won't regret it

    Amazing donuts. Donut king reigns supreme! Friendly staff! They also serve drinks like Thai tea and other milk teas and have tons of bottled beverages.

    A solid donut. From the outside this place looks like a typical donut shop but the inside is quite nice. We came in the evening which is probably the worst time to come for donuts since they are usually on low supply or a few hours to a whole day old. We ordered one chocolate donut and 1 glazed donut and both were super delish. Even after being there for a while they were soft and sweet. The lady at the front was super nice too. Always love supporting a small business.

    Turkey, egg, and cheese croissant

    Lots of options here for those looking for breakfast. They had some delicious looking donuts, but I opted for the turkey, egg, and cheese croissant. It was simple, but great.

    Mango smoothie w/ boba :)
    Adessa R.

    This place is really good and they've got a good variety of donuts and drinks etc. The mango smoothie was my favorite, and as someone who gets a mango smoothie any chance I can get and am basically the expert, that's saying something. Quick service, little bit of indoor seating, and chill atmosphere. :)

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    first time here and experience was amazing. super sweet lady and donuts are 10/10. Recommend this spot if you're near santa monica.

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    The best apple fritter! The coffee is solid. Other donuts are pretty good but I would definitely get the fritter.

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    My go to. Lovely staff and delicious donuts. Orange juice and smoothies are tasty too

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    I haven't tried the donuts or anything else on the menu, but the blended Boba drinks are superb!!!

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    great donuts and croissant sandwiches! Great to grab and go when heading early to the theme parks!

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