Gladstone Donut House

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Came in and got a chocolate donut. It was absolutely perfect. The chocolate glaze was deliciously chocolatey and the donut itself was cooked to perfection. A literal perfect donut! Would recommend for anyone craving a good donut!! Also wonderful kind service. read more

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The donuts here are good and always consistent! They are very quick so the line usually goes by pretty fast. The interior is cozy and well loved. There are seats inside and usually taken up in the morning. There is a small parking lot on the side and also street parking. Staff is very friendly and always welcoming. Our favorite donut shop in our area! read more

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On the quest to find the best donuts Pasadena has to offer. Gladstone had that smell upon arrival, IYKYK! The cashier was kind, she greeted me with a smile and informed me of their steal of a deal of 6 donuts for $8. I ordered a Chocolate and a Glazed Raised, a Blueberry Cake, Strawberry cake, Vanilla Raised w/ sprinkles and a Maple Cake. Allllllll of em were HITTERS, they won't steeer you wrong here. read more

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I love it here!! Donuts are always delicious and don't get me started with the breakfast sandwiches. The workers are always so sweet and helpful read more

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One of my favorite donut shops. My family has been coming to this donut shop for longer than I can remember. It's one of the most affordable options for breakfast sandwiches and coffee. I usually get 4 breakfast sandwiches, 1/2 dozen donuts, and 1-2 ice coffees and the total is around $50. The donuts are delicious and they have a wide variety of options. They always have exceptional service and try to get your food out to you as quickly as they can. They also have created a very friendly environment and as you order there is always regulars coming in an out and having conversations with the staff. It really is a small business I'm happy to continually support. read more

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Good: - friendly staff - relatively clean - affordable Not so good: - had 1 maple donut and 1 glazed donut, they weren't super fresh but tasted fine (went around 10:30a on a Saturday) it's a pretty standard donut shop, would drop by again if i were in the area. also i need to try the apple fritter, heard it's tasty. read more

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Gerry G.

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Born and raised in Pasadena, i've been coming here for as long as i can remember and this Donut shop has always been my go-to. Super friendly staff with fast, consistent service. I always love getting the blueberry donuts and a strawberry kiwi smoothie. Never fails. Over all, Gladstone is an amazing donut shop loved by the locals. Highly recommended if your in the area or just craving a good donut! read more

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Lori W.

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The apple fritter was delightful. They had a generous assortment of drinks. The staff were super friendly.

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I'm from Chicago and they no longer sell buttermilk donuts in my city (as far as I can tell). I thought I could only find my favorite donuts at Poster's Donuts in Pasadena, CA. But, then I found Gladstone Donut House when Poster's was closed. Not only was Gladstone's open past 2pm (Poster's), it was open all day and evening! Plus, my fav donuts were there! The lady behind the counter was very sweet and generously when I told her I came all the way to Pasadena to find my fav donuts. She gave me two bonus donuts after I bought her remaining 4 glazed buttermilk donuts and 4 apple fritters. I'll definitely go back! read more

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Great donuts. The designs for their Halloween donuts are so cute. The service is so nice and speedy. I'd recommend to everyone and anyone.

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My local donut shop. So light, airy, and fluffy - like eating a well made in-and-out burger. The quality is so consistent and so delicious. I'm confused as to why folks give it less than 5 stars. OH WELLLL, more for me! read more

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Ray P.

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You wanted a great donut and this is the place. One of the best in SGV, if not LA. The apple fritter is exceptional - lots of apple chunks, not too sweet, crispy outside and edges and tender moist on the inside. *chefs kiss* More than the donuts, the service is incredibly exceptional. Friendly, kind, patient, thoughtful. AND, they survived pandemic and have been wonderful community supporters in the post-Eaton fire period. They are only 2 blocks away from burned down homes and buildings. Help them and help Altadena/Pasadena restore and revive.. come to Gladstones Donuts and your heart and your stomach will be glad you did!! read more

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The younger generation of the Gladstone owners have taken over and they make the best tasting, most artistic donuts around. read more

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Armin K.

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Great donuts. Amazing service. Super nice family run joint. Definitely my go to for Pasadena donuts and breakfast Sandwhiches!

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I think the donuts here are comparable to most of the mom and shop places, you can get the classic donuts here, nothing different or special, but good old fashion donut. I think for a dozen plain donuts, for 14 dollars, is a but pricey. Cash only, and the staff can hurry you. I asked for a chocolate donut glazed donut, and she kept saying the maple, was chocolate... I have been eating donuts for a long time, and i know the difference between a chocolate donut and a glazed one. Im also bias, because i have been to a lot of donut shops, where the staff is super nice, like you buy a dozen, and they give you one extra or a couple donut holes, and this is not one of those shops..... I know they are family shop, but i think Pronto Donuts, or B&C Donuts in Pasadena, or Randys give you a better experience. But if you next to Gladstones and want a classic Donut, Go for it! read more

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Lauryn L.

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Hands down the best kept donut secret in Pasadena. To be honest Gladstone has the best donuts I've had in the area. They taste so good, fresh, and you can absolutely tell the donuts are made with care! There's an original vibe to this shop, and I'm so curious about the owner's story because I'm sure it's a significant one. read more

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Shelby J.

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Delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches! Everything was great quality and fresh. Friendly and excellent customer service. New favorite donut spot in Pasadena. read more

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I had taken my car to get fixed and was looking for a nearby coffee shop to wait. I walked and walked and stumbled upon this shop. I was very pleasantly surprised. They have a great variety of pastries and donuts. They were out of blueberry donuts so i tried the crumb donut. It was so fresh and delicious! I also got a cappuccino - they offer vanilla or mocha. I tried vanilla but was a bit too sweet for my taste.i don't regret stumbling across here for their donut tho. It was great!! And the staff was so friendly. read more

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I came here for the blueberry glazed donuts, and I was not disappointed. Never tried or even seen blueberry glaze at a mom & pop donut shop before, so I was super excited about that. They have multiple flavors of glaze that are less frequently offered, one that I saw that day was strawberry. I only tried the blueberry, though. My date just grabbed a donut that was eclair-shaped with chocolate frosting and no filling and a coffee. He noted that the chocolate glaze here is milkier than chocolate glazes elsewhere. As in not as dark, not in reference to the consistency. The coffee was good, I guess, as I didn't drink it and he finished it without commenting on it. Just remember to bring cash because it's cash only and I didn't check that before...thankfully I had just enough to cover it but I was about to be super disappointed. read more

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Elle W.

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Wow great donuts and super friendly service. Small family business that knows how to make perfect donuts. I LOVE donuts and am pretty picky when it comes to them. My go to is a simple glaze and for example I really dislike it when I can taste the oil it's fried in and theirs was PERFECT so fluffy and soft but has a nice outer layer. Also got a Vietnamese coffee - so good. Gladstone Donut House is a must try read more

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Mark G.

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I still prefer buying my doughnuts at Gladstone. Yes, the price of a dozen donuts has increase since my first review but the quality has not decreased. A dozen runs about $13.00 and I still get that happy greeting and warm smile from the owner. read more

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Jeremy F.

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They literally have the best glazed twist I've ever had and I've tried a lot of them! lightly crispy, yet soft-can't beat them!! I broke away from my tradition and tried their strawberry and cream donut, fantastic!! I now believe everything dough they make is delicious read more

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Julie D.

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Updating to a 4 because their apple fritters really are a notch above the others in the area.

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Todd P.

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Awesome. Beautiful, delicious pastries. Delivered to me while I was a patient at the hospital.

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Edwin M.

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Difficult parking doesn't take away from great customer service and best apple fritters in town!

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Very good croissants and glazed donuts. Love the service here also. Great neighborhood spot

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Claudia W.

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Really friendly staff and super yummy donuts!! Best donut I've had in a long time. We'll be going back (:

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J F.

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Amazing breakfast sandwiches and donuts! The staff has always been kind and friendly and they even memorized my order now! They treat their customers well and are attentive. I'm so grateful for this business and will continue to support them. read more

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Harout K.

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Cash only! It does not say so until you're checking out. They do have a atm machine there so you can get cash if you're willing to pay a $6 fee. So a $2 donut will end up costing you $8 read more

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Belinda T.

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Omg these donuts are seriously bomb.... if you like soft, chewy donuts.... which I do! We had a fire safety workshop at my office a few months back and our building manager bought like 6 dozen donuts for everybody. My husband and I thought maybe they came from Winchell's and tried some donuts from there but nope, not the same. I emailed management asking where they got their donuts and she told me they came from Gladstone :) We went in yesterday morning and bought half a dozen to try some different flavors. The cinnamon roll bun thing is not included in the price of 1/2 dozen, but at $6.90 after tax for 7 BIG donuts, it's a steal. The two ladies working there were so friendly! Go early if you don't want to miss out on certain flavors as they do sell out by 11am. read more

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Yes, the apple fritter is good. Real good, but not the best. The rest of the donuts are what you will find in any donut shops, none looked enticing enough, so i just went with the fritter. Prices well for the size at $1.30 it was huge, fresh, crunchy and filled with real apple chunks, nice. Service was very nice, there is a bit of inside seating and they serve coffee as well, worth the stop when in the area. read more

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Leanna W.

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Clean neighborhood donut shop with a great selection. I was mostly here in a quest to satisfy my strange craving for an apple fritter, but once I was here picked up a several extra to bring to work as well. Thankfully my apple fritter pilgrimage was successful, and it was one of the most massive, juiciest, and perfectly glazed apple fritters I could've imagined. Generous glaze, succulent little apple pieces and nice crispy edges. Easily worth the short jaunt into north Pasadena, the apple fritter was everything my taste buds had ever wanted. The other donuts were solid - I'm sure some people would prefer this but I thought they were quite cakey and a bit scant on the icing. Still very fresh however and thankfully without that overly deep-fried nasty flavor. We cut them into small quarters so we could sample several, and my colleagues had no issues gobbling everything up. read more

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Glen C.

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Donut holes must have shrunk. 1dz for $2.00 could be a bargain for very light eaters. Order ahead

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I needed to pick up three dozen donuts for work and stumbled upon Gladstone Donut House on Yelp. I was here around seven in the morning and I only saw a handful of glazed donuts in the display case. I asked the woman behind the counter if they had anymore, but she only had 18 total. I had her box those up and fill in the rest with cake donuts. I also had her pack a bear claw and of course an apple fritter since all the Yelpers raved about it. The bear claw tasted like a crumb donut with apples inside. The apple fritter didn't disappoint! It was perfectly fried; the dough was moist and not too doughy or dry like other competitors. GDH gets their morning customers in and out efficiently and it seems to be a popular joint as they had a steady flow of foot traffic. GDH is located on the southeastern corner of Lake and Washington. They have a small lot in the back off of Washington and street parking out front. read more

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Matt M.

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I paid with a 5 dollar bill, and instead of giving me change, the woman working the counter forced me to get another donut. I don't regret it. read more

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Best donuts in Pasadena. This is a quintessential Los Angeles donut shop. Biting into their donuts is like biting into a fluffy cloud of sweetness. They taste so delicious. My absolute favorite is the glaze twist, then the chocolate glazed, but they have plenty of options, and also breakfast sandwiches. The service is so kind and pleasant. The ambiance is an old school donut shop from the early 2000s and the experience to having a donut as a kid. I've never been able to find a donut shop that tasted like they did from my childhood until coming here. If you like krispy kreme melt-in-your-mouth donuts, this place is even better because they're more airy and not overpoweringly sugary. I love this place! read more

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Mark B.

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Best raised glazed donuts we have had. Not too sweet, consistent, soft. Pure perfection.

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Louie L.

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They sell last month's donuts. The worst customer service ever! I walked into the store and found the color of donuts is a little abnormal. I asked the lady if the donut is fresh. The lady yelled to me "They are from last month". I suddenly don't know what to say. I am the customer and I have the right to ask if I saw the color is abnormal. Then she continued to yell to me "Why did you ask that?!!" I'm totally speechless. read more

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Rana L.

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Best local donut house in the area. So light and fluffy and cheap. Love their sugar coated donut. The only thing is make sure you have a cash on you. Tried to use the atm machine in the store and it didnt work. read more

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Lisa T.

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Heaven on Earth! I just tried the glazed donut. The absolute best! The service was wonderful. The woman at the front counter was courteous, friendly and helpful. I got six donuts for a little over $5.00. To me that is a great deal. This is my new go to for donuts! read more

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1332 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
West Central
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(626) 794-3867
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Hours

What time does Gladstone Donut House open?

Gladstone Donut House opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Gladstone Donut House close?

Gladstone Donut House closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Gladstone Donut House closes at 6:00 PM on Saturday.Gladstone Donut House closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat 5:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Gladstone Donut House take credit cards?

No, Gladstone Donut House does not take credit cards.

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Does Gladstone Donut House have catering options?

No, Gladstone Donut House does not have catering options.

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Does Gladstone Donut House have bike parking?

No, Gladstone Donut House does not have bike parking.

Does Gladstone Donut House have parking?

Yes, Gladstone Donut House has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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I've heard about Randy's donuts for years and never experienced them before. We were in the area…read morekilling time before we could check into the hotel and decided it was time to try them out. When we walked in on a Sat around 2 it was pretty quiet. The man behind the counter was ready to take our order right away. I am a plain Jane glazed donut kind of gal. There were lots of choices that would likely be exciting for some, like the maple bacon or the pistachio crusted with frosting. My hubby had a chocolate frosted & I went with my tried & true good old glaze & raised. There's no indoor seating but there were plenty of tables and chairs with giant umbrellas for shade outside. The weather was warm but not unbearable so we sat and immediately dove into our donuts. Verdict-didn't blow my mind. It wasn't as moist as other glazed donuts I've had for sure. Really quite mediocre which surprised me. I had heard so much hype about this place for years and it was mind of a let down TBH. Maybe there no way it could live up to the expectations I had. But even my husband who isn't nearly as particular as I am wasn't wildly impressed. So would I go back, can't say I would. I am very selective about my calorie splurge and this was just not the trip to Disneyland my taste buds were hoping for.

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4.4 mi•Eagle Rock

The freshest tastiest donuts ever. Been going there for years and they are consistently great.read more

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.

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Came here with my best friend with our two Australian Cattle Dogs on a beautiful Sunday morning. We…read moredecided to walk our dogs and grab a coffee because I wanted to get a stamp on my Pasadena Coffee Passport, and this coffee shop is one of the coffee place listed in the passport. I got the following: - half dozen mini donuts (cinnamon) (which I got for free through the Pasadena Coffee Passport - CAFÈ LATTE Iced House Espresso (which I paid for) *HOT TIP- $2 LATTES Available everyday until 9:00am They have indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe seems really chill & relaxing around the time I went. Although I went at 8:30am, lol. It didn't seem to get busy until around 9am. The staff was very nice. There seemed to be a good amount of available street parking for a Sunday morning. The coffee & donuts were delicious. Not too sweet. Would definitely come back again.

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I dropped by a little before 7am on a weekday and there was plenty of street parking on Lake. I…read moreordered 3 dozen assorted doughnuts at the kiosk, and the staff was very quick to put the order together. The doughnuts were a hit at the office.

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Donut Friend - Highland Park

4.4(2.9k reviews)

5.3 mi•Highland Park

Donut Friend has the best vegan donuts that I know. Not good like- these are good for being vegan,…read morebut good like- these are just delicious. I wish that the store was open earlier so that I could pick up in the way to work.

I love Donut Friend!!! Their Cannoli Donut is my (and my…read morefamily's) favorite donut ever. I was in the area and called ahead to see if they had any I could pre-order, but found out that the Cannoli Donut was a seasonal option and they didn't have the ingredients to make any. Donut Friend, if you're reading this, please bring the Cannoli Donut back! The helpful staff member speaking with me on the phone let me know about the Danish Donut which has a cream cheese filling which is what she thought would be most similar to the mascarpone filling. It was delicious, but Cannoli is still my favorite. I wasn't a fan of the Strawberry Mochi Donut- not sure why because I love strawberries and the texture of mochi & glutinous rice flour. Samoa & Cinnamon Toast were tasty! Thanks Donut Friend!!

Give Up The Toast. $3.90 & Rites of Sprinkles - Raised. $3.90

Polar berry club, yum

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Still a good selection available late at night

Delight Pastry

4.4(432 reviews)

1.8 mi•Downtown

We were at Nana's green tea. We saw this bakery next door so went in to see what they had. I asked…read moreif they had Kouign Amann. YES they had it !!! It's pronounced as "queen-a-mahn" This French pastry features layers of buttery dough and caramelized sugar, making its pronunciation a delightful challenge for many. Not many bakeries make these and it's was so good! I also tried they're mini croissants sample .

I came here early on a Saturday morning. Analisette was the one that took care of me. 10/10…read moreservice. They have some ice cream on display, but they're the closest to the window? That can't be wise, especially considering how much heat enters via those windows during the summer. That aside, I was able to try their Nutella Croissant. The croissant was rich and generous without being overwhelming. You could almost say it hits a SWEET balance between rich and modest (pun totally intended). They also have fruit-shaped pastries that are going viral online, but I decided to skip on those for now. Everything looked fresh and the croissant was absolutely fresh, delicious and totally worth the price of admission.

Custome cake with orchids

Caprese danish

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Kouign amann

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

4.0(299 reviews)

2.7 mi

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.

Iced matcha latte, butter & salt doughnut, maple bacon doughnut

Cakey, crispy on outside and very fluffy inside

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David A.

2

3

8

6 years ago

I love me some Apple Fritters & this place has the biggest & tastiest in Pasadena. Really sweet & friendly Asian woman working the front counter. Support local! Corporate giant McDonald's with their new "bakery" line-up does not need your $ & their muffins, cinnamon rolls, & apple fritters will never compare to the homemade quality & behemoths made my honest artisans just looking to make a decent living. Support local! Cash Only - but what place isn't?! Love this Place :) & she gave me 3 free donut holes with my order (didn't even ask or expect this)! 5 Starts all around & highly recommended!!! read more

Braddley M.

2

7

5

6 years ago

BEST. APLLE FRITTERS. EVER. The sheer size of the apple fritters is astonishing. That said, they also taste very delicious. Lots of "bang for your buck". The older Asian lady is the sweetest person in the world. She is so grateful for your business & she is not shy to express her gratitude, especially during these challenging times. She also gave me 3 free donut holes. Support local! 5 Starts! read more

Shirley D.

39

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0

13 years ago

We picked up some donuts and croissants for a work gathering and we all thought they were pretty good. The donuts are cheap (under a buck) and they were fresh. The store is a little old but they have a lot of selection for donuts and very easy to see and choose. As far as time spent there we were in and out in a couple of minutes so if your in a hurry it's ok to stop here. read more

Mary Alice S.

9

3

0

14 years ago

Alright, I'm already slobbering all over my keyboard just thinking about it. I've been following my fellow yelpers so, it was the Apple Fritter. Just jump up and down WOW! I want to bottle the aroma of the whole shop and wear it like perfume. The bismark custard was also fantastic, which is not easy to do from what I've been told. Bravo! read more

Andre Z.

0

4

0

4 years ago

my go to spot for donuts! the staff are super friendly and always welcoming. Great customer service! the buttermilk and cream filled chocolate donuts are soooo good!!!! very affordable prices, great variety to chose from. My favorite donut spot in LA by far. i hugely recommend this place. read more

Hannah A.

0

4

0

14 years ago

Mmm best jelly donuts I've had in a long time! A little bit size jelly filled piece of heaven in my mouth. Great job! :)

Jingles V.

1

15

0

14 years ago

Delightful place. Good for friendly atmosphere and just sitting about or playing chess.

Norm P.

0

10

0

14 years ago

Best buttermilk bars I've ever had. Plain, glazed, maple, chocolate. All the best.

Gerard I.

Elite 9

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821

369

17 years ago

Okay, I bought more donuts. This place is officially like crack. read more

Jody S.

16

4

0

11 years ago

not my favorite, not impressed and in a crappy part of town.

Paul H.

9

39

33

16 years ago

This unassuming place kills it in delicious donuts!

Jeremy M.

2

6

4

15 years ago

Very average doughnut shop. Nothing unique here.

Jane K.

Elite 16

1964

1862

2018

15 years ago

their bear claw is pretty yum when heated.

OM G.

13

133

13

11 years ago

Above average- not amazing.

Mina A.

1

187

6

17 years ago

Good donuts.

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