They're not the biggest shop but they're definitely the most welcoming & appreciative of their…read morecustomers. The shop is cozy, their donuts are fresh, & their apple fritters are the best! The only thing warmer than their fresh donuts is Allison's smile when we walk through the doors.

This is a true gem in La Crescenta. The owners are so incredibly nice, and the lady is the sweetest…read moreperson. Donuts are always delicious and fluffy. Best donut shop in this area and we'll continue to come back again and again! Glad that we found the best, and will continue to try the deliciousness. Donuts may be my favorite food, so it's great to have a mom and pop establishment so close. Bring cash, as there is an extra charge for credit card.

Review update - 2026 ---…read moreColorado Donuts has officially become a tradition whenever we're in town! Since we're constantly bouncing between Eagle Rock and Orange County, a box of these sweet little beauties has basically become our required cargo for the drive back to OC. Their donuts are ridiculously fluffy and delicious, but those berry cronuts? LORD HAVE MERCY. Highly addictive and absolutely dangerous to anyone pretending to have self-control. Their vegan options are fantastic too--and no, we're definitely not vegan. We just tried them out of curiosity. If a T-Rex somehow had a human child, that would probably be me, so... yeah, no. But even I have to admit, they're GOOD! The kids love the custard cream-filled donuts, while the perfectly sweet-and-tangy raspberry and lemon-filled ones never survive the ride home. Yum! The shop itself is cute, bright, spotless, and welcoming, but the staff really make this place special. Always cheerful, kind, and genuinely delightful--some of the best customer service around. We LOVE Colorado Donuts and are forever loyal customers. At this point, we're pretty sure the kids will inherit this tradition.

I bought a dozen for workers at our home, been by a million times, never went in. The place is…read moreclean, looks like they do a big lottery business, cases were clean and an assortment of donuts and pastries I believe ice cream too. It's in a strip mall, that is perpetually dirty in parking lot and side walk in front. Seems none of the businesses, including a couple I give business to, care about how dirty the side walk on Townsend and Colorado are. Shop owners use to have pride of their entrance appearance. The strip mall owner also has let their wall in front go to disrepair. The workers seemed to like the donuts, damn, at over $30 for a dozen, they had better be good! Damn, not just the Donut shop, but all of those shops should show some civic pride and clean their filthy sidewalk and parking lot!

One of my favorite spots! I frequent this place. The service is 12/10. Such lovely people and they…read morealways make my day brighter. The food is delicious. I typically get my fav #16 ham, cheese, egg croissant sandwich. I get it with scrambled eggs and get the jalapeño inside. 10/10 The donuts are so soft, fresh and delicious. 10/10 Cute shop with many options!

A classic donut joint if you know what I'm talking about…read more Ham cheese jalapeño croissant is always my favorite at donut shops and at this place it is nicely executed - the ratio of all the ingredients was perfect and everything tasted great. I had a glazed donut which also was fresh and on point. They make bagels and breakfast sandwiches which I haven't tried yet but they look good. Prices are also reasonable. Definitely the best donut spot I've tried in the area, and I'd say one of the best ones in my memory!

Local donut spot that has been here foreverrrrrrrr. Way…read morebefore the armenian businesses moved in. They have the best donuts hands down. They dont have the fancy schmancy $6 artisan donuts but the classics are the best. Ive tried donuts everywhere. Even across state lines. The only donuts that compare are Bosa donuts in arizona. Parking is limited but ive always lucked out. And yeah theres always a grandpa sitting in there scratching his lotto card or staring off into space w his lonely cup of coffee. Dont judge the ambience, just get the donuts. The elites that give less stars on here are just passing through and dont know much.

This is a no frills mom and pop shop with plenty of regulars and newbies. The staff are very…read morefriendly and work hard at getting people in and out. I came for the TGTG and was pleasantly surprised at the value, freshness, and variety that I received. It was almost 2 dozen fresh donuts and fruit croissants! Amazing!

One of the things I've loved most about making my short film SLUSH has been discovering how many…read morepeople are willing to help bring a story to life. When we needed donuts for our shoot, Lily from Foster's Family Donuts didn't hesitate. She supplied the donuts you see throughout the film...including these beautiful pink donuts that she made specifically for SLUSH. The truth is that independent films aren't made by one person. They're built one act of generosity at a time. A location owner says yes. A crew member goes the extra mile. A local business owner helps. And suddenly a story that existed only in your head begins to exist in the world. Thank you, Lily, for being part of that journey. And if you're anywhere near Foster's Family Donuts, do yourself a favor and stop in. The donuts are every bit as good as they look.

Very disappointing experience, especially as a local La Crescenta resident…read more I walked in with my kids and ordered several donuts and Thai teas. The young lady who initially helped us was very kind, and we ended up spending about $25. My kids decided they wanted to sit and eat inside, so I grabbed two small sheets of wax paper to use as makeshift plates so they wouldn't make crumbs or leave a mess on the tables. As I was taking the two sheets, an older woman working there aggressively confronted me and nearly smacked my hand away. Her reaction made it seem like I was reaching over the register and stealing money rather than taking two pieces of inexpensive wax paper for food we had just purchased. There were other customers inside, which made the whole interaction even more embarrassing and unnecessary. I had just spent $25 at the shop and was simply trying to keep the table clean while my kids ate. If taking the wax paper was an issue, she could have politely said something instead of reacting so aggressively. I'm local to La Crescenta and would have happily returned, but treating a paying customer this way over two pieces of wax paper left a terrible impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

I decided to go a different route home and ended up here at Sam's Fresh Donuts instead of the…read moreStarbucks drive thru! Just ordered the basics: a coffee, donut, and BLT sandwich. Except this was the first time I ever tried a croissant BLT. And glad I did! I was very indecisive at first. The woman behind the counter was very sweet and helpful. She made my sandwich toasty and perfect! She even added donut holes in my to-go box. I'll gladly stop by here again for breakfast or even just for a donut to say hi and keep supporting this family business.

Small donut shop with a small lot to park. You can order a sandwich there. They are a local mom and…read morepop spot.

Their donuts are never a miss. What I like most about them is that they're not too oily and there's…read morejust something about that their dough that is really good. We usually come at night and they typically have hot donuts. My usual are chocolate donuts and blueberry donuts. I also tried their blueberry critter and that was really good but never came across it again. Hopefully they make more. Their thai tea is standard but it always satisfies. Parking is never an issue here as there's always street parking. We usually pay cash here as there's an extra charge for card. They also have events for the community here, which is pretty cool! Will continue to be a regular here!

We've stopped here several times before and without a doubt, this is one of the best donut places…read morethat we've been to. Day or night, their selection and variety is unbelievable! They are always fresh and sometimes still warm.

Donuts were great but a tad too sweet for my liking. Beware of the sugar rush lol! And there's…read morenothing like korean corn dogs esp the cheesy ones!! Highly addictive...

I didn't realize this place was right up the street--we got our fix of mochi donut goodness and…read morewill def be back!

Overall hands down to this place!!!! Delicious doughnuts and Banana Bread Latte (Seasonal Drink)…read more Highly recommend this place to all Doughnut Lovers out there in the City of Pasadena. I'll definitely buy myself a Box of (6) the next time I show up. The service was 10/10 and was 100% helpful since it was my first time visiting there. The ambiance was nice and quite quiet next to Howlin Rays.

Sometimes I just want a basic, cheap, giant glazed donut. When that craving hits, I don't come…read morehere. I come to Sidecar when I want something that feels special and indulgent. I'm a sucker for inventive flavors and adorable packaging. Paired with one of their delicious coffee drinks, a Sidecar Doughnut feels like a small special occasion. I don't mind paying a little more for that occasional experience. The reason why I even thought about writing this review however, is their exceptional customer service. I had an issue with a recent order and they handled it quickly, professionally and thoroughly. Evey business is capable of making mistakes, but it takes an experienced and thoughtful staff to correct the issues while making the customer feel heard and valued.

I'm always on the hunt for a Piroshki, one of my favorite delights that I think originated in…read moreRussia and is East European by origin. I think Papillon is Armenian which I believe has European cuisine, as Armenia is considered geographically to be within Western Asia (the Middle East) and the South Caucasus region. Sitting within the mountainous Armenian Highland, it acts as a transcontinental bridge between Eastern Europe and Asia. Their Piroshki is long and thin, whereas I'm accustomed to them being robust short stocky and round almost resembling a giant baked potato in size and shape. So these look like a "Chinese Donut" a.k.a. Youtiao (油条) in size and shape, same girth but length maybe 6"-8" long. What I liked is the filling of the Beef was minced ground beef with sauteed onion bits mixed into a blend and seasoned with a bit of spice but overall was very moist and juicy and the fried dough was very good. So, I'd recommend that. Oddly, I tried the Beef and Potato reluctantly thinking the pure beef option was going to be better... and the Potato was soft and perfect so I'm thinking they're equally good depending on your mood. I tried the beef empanada, and it was very good, similar flavor of the beef empanada to the piroshki but not exactly the same, otherwise I might say the empanada is bigger and gives more protein of the ground beef. The desert shaped like a peach fruit was very good. It reminded me of Asian style deserts where they're not overly sweet and has a healthy refreshing taste more so than being too overwhelming with thick sugary creams. I found out they have multiple locations. It feels maybe the Armenian and Russian community in So Cal are more toward this area and The Valley, so I do have to take what could be a 60-90 minute journey to come here, and even longer of a commute to their other locations. I think they'd do well in the SBBC (South Bay Beach Cities) down South past Santa Monica but before Long Beach and Orange County. I'd recommend this place for the food and service.

I have been a customer here for years, since 2012. Never have I encountered a rude person such as…read moreKristine or Kristina in my life. Maybe the owner should retrain her employees. No comment on their delicious food but customer service is absolutely 0/100. Dear Ella, please reconsider who you hire to be the face of your company.