I stayed in Waikiki for about a week along with my traveling party around the corner from Donut King, so this place was not only incredibly convenient to where we stayed but also was a nice change of pace from waiting in line at Kona Coffee Purveyors across the street in the mall (and quite frankly, we picked up from Donut King 6/7 of the days we were there not only because of that line, but because it was just that dang good) They have your typical donut fare such as old fashioned, glazed, chocolate, etc., as well as some fun local additions such as a pineapple glazed donut and a ube coconut glazed, even croissant bites. We tried just about everything on the menu and not only was every bite of food incredibly fresh, but it was made well and consistently delicious each day we had it. The coffee was also very good, and the addition of the macadamia nut syrup enhanced the donut shop style blend very well. The staff was also very friendly, and very quick with getting orders together including getting coffee out and breakfast sandwiches (not pictured but one person in my travel party did get a sausage and egg croissant sandwich, which they said was very tasty). All in all, a great change of pace if you're looking for fresh, consistent and delicious donuts with a side of great service (it's also right down the street from a GORGEOUS spot that you can then bring your donuts and coffee and enjoy. Highly recommend) P.S.: I've seen some reviews saying they had a line when they visited, however that was not my experience on this trip. This place DESERVES to have a line every day, I would say run, don't walk here because it's that good. read more

Donut King Waikiki - Guava & cheese croissants, ube coconut donut, old fashioned donut with a macadamia nut iced latte - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A little pricey for options but lots of options none the less Good flavour for their donuts Small shack but service was good read more

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OMG!!! This is a must have donut. They're very yummy and moist. My favorite is the caramel donut glaze with bacon on top! It was perfect! So perfect that I went back twice to purchase another one. It is expensive but it is worth a try! Highly recommended! read more

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This is a solid donut shop! We were on a mission to try as many "tropical" flavored treats throughout our trip, so we grabbed the pineapple donut. We unfortunately thought that it was lacking pineapple flavor, and really just tasted like a donut. Besides this, the donut was super fluffy but was more on the "bready" side in my opinion. If they had the ube donut in stock, I definitely would have tried it! When we went, there was practically no line, which was great. If you are craving a donut, this would be a good option! read more

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We always make it a point to stop here for breakfast whenever we visit Waikiki, and it never disappoints. Their donuts are absolute perfection. Incredibly soft and fluffy and as a massive ube fan, the ube donut was a total must try that completely lived up to expectations. The croissant sandwiches are also delicious and very filling, though we did notice a mild, slightly inconsistent yeast flavor across the two we bought, with one being a bit more pronounced than the other. It is more of a grab and go place with minimal indoor seating. Despite that minor note, we keep coming back because the treats are so good, and we highly recommend stopping by! read more

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I stopped by here yesterday morning with my dad for a morning snack. We were staying in a hotel nearby and had walked by Donut King Waikiki a number of times, and their donuts always looked great. So on this morning, when we had some free time, we decided to stop. The shop itself is rather small, with a couple of large display cases filled with donuts and a few small tables tucked into the corner. For my pastry on this morning, I chose the coconut croissant donut. From the time I stood in line until I was out the door was less than 5 minutes. My donut here ended up being quite good as it was light and you could really see the lamination in it. The coconut flakes on top added a nice flavor. The sticky glaze was fantastic as it reminded me of caramel and helped keep the coconut from falling off. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my donut here and was definitely eyeing the ube coconut cake donut as well. read more

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Delicious donuts! They were soft & tasted fresh! There's a good variety to pick from along with drinks/coffee. read more

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Such a sweet lady working behind the counter! Nice spot to check out when you're craving something sweet. I love mochi donuts and they had a pineapple and ube flavored donut so I had to try both. They were soft and delicious! read more

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Took my son to this location to check it out while we are staying in Waikiki. On the outside emits the glitz and glamour of Waikiki. It has that classic old school donut shop feel, both inside and outside, which is great. We ordered a variety of donuts and can say that each one was great. All were very, very soft and fluffy and flavorful. I ordered a croissant donut to try out even though I'm not a huge fan of croissants and that was very flavorful, had an excellent texture, and was uniquely different than the other donuts. If you are in Waikiki, I'd strongly suggest carving out a morning to give them a shot! read more

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Fluffiest donut we've ever had! And they are great sizes! Coconut croissant and cinnamon crumb excellent!

My husband and I walked passed this place on Saturday and I said we needed to get some immediately (we are really into doughnuts). He did a quick search and saw that it got good reviews, so into the shop we went. He got an original glaze and I got strawberry with sprinkles. As we left and continued our walk, we ate our doughnuts with pleasure - so warm and tasty! Needless to say, 2 days later I went back and got 4 more doughnuts! Would definitely get them again the next time we are in town for a visit. read more

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We had a weekend staycation in Waikiki and my in-laws mentioned that they enjoyed the donuts from Donut King. I decided to give it a try. I went in the evening around 4 pm, and I was the only there. I decided to get one donut since I didn't want to go crazy. I went ahead and shot for their Ube coconut donut. It was pretty good. It wasn't my style of donut batter but I appreciate the Ube flavor and coconut shavings. Service was good and ambiance was okay. This is more of a grab 'n go type of place. read more

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Any donut store with a line in the morning is worth having a look, right? Even if you're in Hawaii, there's no reason to assume that donuts should not be the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast. During our recent trip to Waikiki, we set out on foot with the sun to see what we could see. The quixotic blend of homelessness in front of the Fendi store really drove home the duality of this place. But that's also a different review... As for Donut King, he may well be the actual Monarch of Fried Dough. A delectable selection of fresh donuts, still warm inside on a couple of them, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. My usual chocolate old fashioned was particularly good here... is that a hint of coconut oil? Or did I just have a little Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen on my fingers before I ate? No one knows. And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter. What does matter is that this place is a cool little donut shop that made me feel like a local when I walked in. Service with a smile, regular ol' donut prices instead of weird designer pastry mark-ups, and plenty of Aloha. Worth the trouble of trying to find parking, but even better if you're on foot, and can walk off that little bit of sweetness. read more

It's New Years 2026. We are doing a staycation and checking out Waikiki. I love the donuts here at donut King..... but today was disappointing because there's a big horse fly in the case that holds the doughnuts. I was thinking I would move to the next case of donuts. However, that case did not have a door in the back either. I think it would be great if they had doors that protected the donuts from bugs. Sad to say we left without donuts.... Definitely the big fly ruined it for us. Please add closure in the doughnut case. The person at the shop was friendly. She did say there weren't any more (fly free) doughnuts in the back. It doesn't help much that it's a double door for the entrance and exit. Making it easy for bugs to come in. read more

Most amazing donuts on island by far. 110%+ recommend. Worth the drive from every direction. read more

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The donut holes are the star of the show here. I guarantee you've never had one so light and fluffy - like little pillows from heaven. Perfect level of sweetness. I got a dozen to share with my family and could have eaten all twelve myself. Cappuccino is also amazing. Regular yeast donuts are also great (had the glazed and chocolate iced yesterday). And let me tell you about the apple fritter - got it on a whim, the best snap decision I've made in a while. Same as the donuts - perfect sweetness level, light and flaky (when can you ever say this about a fritter?!?). Quick in and out before 9am. Donut king truly is the king ! read more

Donut King Waikiki - Donut holes (glazed and cinnamon/sugar), Apple Fritter - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cambodian owned donuts shop !!great service friendly staff & welcoming the donuts were good and had some ube ones as well! read more

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Skinny store front, it was surprisingly difficult to crowd inside when someone was already waiting to order. They hear a large selection for coming in the evening and the worker was very nice. We ordered some glazed donut holes which were the biggest disappointment as they lacked glaze and largely just tasted like fried bread. We also tried a croissant donut and an old fashioned. Perhaps it's because it was later in the day but the donuts were a bit chewy and lacked great texture.. both were maple and the icing was pretty good. read more

Without reading any reviews prior to visiting Donut King, I never thought I'd stroll into here to try out. But thanks to Kona Coffee Purveyors across the street being so packed I decided to bend the knee to the King. We walked by it so many times and it just looked like a standard boring donut shop. Nothing spectacular on the exterior, no huge lines, no influencers recording and photo taking, just an average donut shop. But Donut King did not disappoint--the donuts had the perfect fluff and softness. They were really tasty donuts. What caught be off guard a bit was their croissant bites. Thought at first they were just small mini croissants but they're also glazed. Something definitely different about it--it was just really tasty overall. Either way, Donut King was definitely worth a stop in if you're craving donuts. Cheers read more

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Some of the best coffee I had while in town! My husband and I popped in for a quick breakfast. We purchased two donuts, some donut holes, and a vanilla latte. Pricing was a little high, but it's also in the touristy area so that's expected. The service was great. Would come back! read more

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I visit this spot every time I'm in town. The donuts are so soft, even when they sit overnight. (Yes, I buy breakfast in advance some evenings) The service is great. Super friendly. A cute little shop in the heart of Waikiki. read more

While walking to Marugame Udon on Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki, I spied Donut King Waikiki. I peered into the small sized donut shop to see if it has the Cronut bites. The sweet employee informed me they had the bites available. The price was more than the Market City location. I picked up 6 pieces to go. I bit into one and I noticed the crunch and texture wasn't quite the same freshness as the Market City location. Good to note. Service was 5 stars. Ambiance is 3.5/5 stars. Clean but small location. Food: 3/5 stars read more

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Had the apple fritters from Donut King and they were delicious and fresh. The man who waited on us was very friendly. Can't wait to go back on our next trip! Mahalo for a tasty treat read more

I had a major craving for a donut. Got a glazed. It was soft and fresh but it had an after taste. I think it was from the oil.

I wanted some fresh and tasty bakery treats before I wrapped up my week of vacation in Hawaii. I liked the reviews for Donut King, a very nice-looking spot very bright and welcoming, plus it was only a short walk away. I asked the young lady for a recommendation and she advised me on the apple fritter and the croissant bites. She was sooo pleasant I got both. To my amazement they were awesome! 5 stars for the food, the customer service and the atmosphere. read more

I am literally obsessed with these donuts! First of all, I do intermittent fasting, so I usually skip breakfast. But if I walk by Donut King, it gets me weak, and I break my fast so I can enjoy these heavenly donuts. The best way I can describe them is they are soft and pillowy with the perfect amount of glaze sweetness. Reminiscent of Krispy Kreme but bigger. And their breakfast croissant sandwiches, with sausage or bacon, egg, and cheese. Which they can warm up for you. $10.99. Just get it. LOVE! read more

Donut King was a random stop-by, and I'm glad that I did! I saw this from across the street, early in the morning, and thought that I should give them a try. They had a nice selection of both yeast and cake donuts - I tried their Original Honey Glaze yeast donut, and it was delicious! It was unbelievably airy and soft, and it had the right amount of the honey glaze on it. Slightly at a higher price point (but, what isn't in HI?), this was a nice little treat in the morning. Staff were efficient and friendly. Definitely stop by early in the morning for fresh donuts and more of a selection. +tasty Original Honey Glazed yeast donut read more

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Service is fast and I had a good experience with the employees! The donuts are so soft that they practically melt in your mouth. So delicious! This is a grab and go location. There is no indoor seating or restroom. read more

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We were spending the day in Honolulu, exploring the sights of the city. We came across the Donut King. A mid morning snack! When I saw the Ube donut covered in chocolate, I had to have it. Ube keeps calling my name. It was delicious. If you're on Wikiki and have a taste for donuts, this is the place. 116 read more

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What a great hidden gem! Fresh Are, delicious donuts. The original honey glaze was perfection! So good! The pineapple filled was amazing with a pineapple glaze and real chunks of pineapple in the filling. They were amazing! Super friendly lady behind the counter. Highly recommend! read more

Wow! The donuts here are SO GOOD. The donuts are made fresh (you can see the bakers at the cash register rolling dough/ making the donuts). Not to mention the donuts are fluffy and soft, not too dense. Honestly such a chefs kiss! My husband and I came 3 days in a row to grab a donut and a coffee. If you're in the area, definitely a must try! read more

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We just finished eating a burrito from Konos and saw a line here... must be something going on, so being the Asian that I am, I decided to wait in the line, must be good right? I got 2 donuts- the Cronut with coconut flakes and the ube coconut flakes one. They were both delicious! Super sweet, super fluffy, and fresh. If you need a sweet breakfast treat, this is it. read more

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This place was across the street from my hotel and had maybe 5 people in line and a bunch of accolades in the window. Of course even though I already ate I had to sample a few of these basic looking donuts. These were quite possibly the best version of these donuts I've ever had in my life. There's something about the dough that isn't the same as usual, there is chewiness to it. I really liked them and they were filling without giving me heartburn. The frosting did not taste artificial which was a big plus. read more

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Super sweet people working there! They even threw in a small extra croissant bites for me and my friends! Donuts are perfect and classic fluffy donuts. read more

Donut King Waikiki Hawaii Food: Tried the Mochi donut for the first time and they live up to the hype. I believe they're made from potato's... nevertheless really delicious. Service: The woman that helped us was so friendly, service with a smile Ambiance: The wall art was really cool, kids would love visiting this establishment. read more

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Update review on Donut King Waikiki . My go to sugar rush while staying in Waikiki . Today is National Donut seeing all my Yelp buddies saying there getting a free donut either at Purve or Dunkin. So I decided to stop by Donut King Waikiki . I ordered 6 donuts holes which is very addicting also 1 strawberry sprinkle donut. While paying the cashier I asked her do I get a free donut since it's National Donut donut day . She replied no but for every purchase you get a free eco bag . I told her that would work as well score . Thank you Donut King Support local read more

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Sweet and soft donuts at a reasonable price. Service quality depends on the staff, though. On our first visit in the morning, despite spending over $30, the staff didn't provide a box for the donuts and seemed a bit annoyed. That was disappointing. However, during our other two visits, the staff were kind and welcoming. In Waikiki, it's hard to find a croissant of this size for $6.50--this place might be the only one! Local vibe, no frills -- just good donuts to go. read more

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My daughter has requested a donut for breakfast every morning from here. They are absolutely delicious. Service was fast and friendly. We have enjoyed it every time we have gone! read more

Honestly, some of the best donuts I've ever had! They are open late, service is fast, and it's cute inside. We tried donuts on two different days and they were consistently amazing! I would most definitely recommend to try these donuts! Great job, Donut King! read more

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Fun, small local donut shop with a big selection of donuts. It was hard to choose, but I knew I had to get the maple bacon . Service was fast and polite. Easy to get in and out, which was great to help the line move fast. Good drink selection as well as you want something refreshing to go with your mouth watering donut. Take the time to walk down to and give them try, bring the donuts back to where ever you are staying and start your day out right. I know my kids are happy kids are happy I did it for them. As you see there is no seating at in the shop so all donuts are to go. Some seating down the street a little ways but I just walked back to our hotel we are staying. read more

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