Catalina's only full-time Donut Shop. And by full-time, I mean open in the AM on weekdays (and a few hours later on weekends) or until they've sold all donuts and pastries for the day. Nice assortment for a small, corner walk-up only shop. The round donuts are pretty big and kinda heavy, and come in flavors like maple, chocolate, glazed and powdered sugar. They currently have two kinds of old fashioned donuts: traditional and vanilla frosting with chocolate drizzle. They often/occasionally have different kinds of sprinkled donuts, bars, twists, jelly-filled, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and conchas, plus coffee too. Last year they made a super cool maple bar donut with blue coloring that had a shark design. They opened a few years ago (2022 I think) on the corner of Clarissa and Crescent, right across from the beach; in the same building that the Pic Nic Fry used to be located. They've got racks of donuts inside, so it's not just what you see. Still miss the donut shop on Catalina Ave from a while back, but this is a good substitute. read more

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Island donuts was just what I needed after I got off the ferry in Avalon. I got a chocolate bar ($4). I liked the convenience of their walk up window. It made service was super fast. read more

Island Donuts - Chocolate bars $4/each - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

I'm not a huge fan of donuts but it was the Dole whip that got my attention. This was my first time trying a Dole whip and it was absolutely amazing. This is such a cute little donut shop. Simple service with a walk-up window. The little pic that the door whip was topped with was very cute. I was there with a group of friends so that made a very cute photo prop. I would definitely come back. read more

Island Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

This spot is in a great location and right on the corner of Claressa & Crescent Ave. Great views and service. Mid day there were plenty of options to choose from. All different sizes and shapes! Extremely soft donuts overall and looking forward to coming back! read more

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Man, this has to be the best donut shop on the island. Nice, hefty, tasty donuts fresh in the morning. Good old fashioned fresh coffee. The locations is perfect and the service is great. When we stopped in grandma and grandson were serving behind the walkup window. Both were very friendly and took great pride in the business and wonderful donuts. I highly recommend Island Donuts if you're looking for the best donuts in town. Get there early if you can because being the best means the donuts go fast. read more

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Got the Boston creme donut and it was delicious!! So yummy and warm and ugh can't stop thinking about it!

Normally I'm really good about taking pictures for some reason I didn't but they're Maple donut is amazing one of the best I've ever had humongous size very generous and flavor and in texture if it wasn't on the other side of the country for me I would definitely go back read more

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Borderline novelty size, these huge donuts are not outrageously priced unlike everything else on the island. There was a rush right before me but I did manage to get a chocolate glazed donut to share with the family. I was expecting to pay $6+ but it was only $2. Nice chew to the donut, not too airy. My youngest felt it was "too chocolatey" but no such thing! Delicious; will be back again next time. 5 solid stars; Homer Simpson approved! read more

Island Donuts - HUGE $2 donut! - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

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What a cute old fashioned donut shop! We came from the cruise ship looking for a good donut and this cute shop on the corner did not disappoint. We had the classic glazed and they were delicious! The owner was so friendly and kind! Coffee was fresh and great as well. We will be back next time we are in Avalon. read more

Amazing donuts, great service, the staff are amazing! Great thing to get after parasailing, would've done a before pic but couldnt wait to eat them read more

Island Donuts - We would've done a before but couldnt wait to eat them - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

This very well may be a true hole in the wall .......... it is a takeaway window only. There isn't any seating, so we found our seating across the street, along the boardwalk. The staff was very friendly, and she had a great attitude that started our morning out right. If you haven't guessed: it's a very small place. Please see my pics of their menu and the donuts that were available. Their little alcove can get crowded quickly but the line also moves quickly. We asked for our donut to be cut in half, so our pic reflects that. Our donut and cup of coffee were fine. They were quick, easy and a pleasure to buy from. read more

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A little overpriced in my opinion. $2.00 for a classic raised donut. I do understand that this is an island and everything has to be imported, so l guess I have to factor that into the higher cost. As for the donuts, these were not the best donuts I have had. I thought the raised donut tasted a little bland, but my son really enjoyed his cake donut. The woman at the window taking the orders seemed complacent. She didn't smile or welcome us. She just stood at the window quietly as I placed my order, then handed me the bags after I paid without a single word spoken. Very Interesting!!! If you like a-lot of options, they don't really have a wide variety of donuts choose from. Lastly, this location is to-go only. There is no seating. read more

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Delicious donuts! We were hungry by the time the ferry arrived in Avalon, so we stopped by. It's just a walk up window. But its quick! We got an old fashioned donut, a blueberry, and an Oreo one. Yum! You can also get coffee here if needed. They do take credit card and Apple Pay. read more

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This donut shop has one of the best views of any donut shop I've ever been to given that it is right across from Avalon Bay so you can stare at the water while you order a donut. It's a very small location with a walk up window only. We arrived around 1 PM and they were already about to close and were very limited in options. We met the owner who was very polite and offered us a good deal but the only options at that time were a Sprinkles Donut and a Cinnamon Roll. Some of the other reviews mistakenly called it a Cinnamon Roll Donut. It is not. It is a Cinnamon Roll. Both that and the Sprinkles Donut were very good and they honestly really hit the spot. I was hoping to try the Maple Bacon, but sadly it wasn't an option. I think pricing is fair and the service was polite so I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the island and would certainly stop in again next time I'm in the area. read more

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best donuts on the island, maybe the best in the world.... She was so nice, such a passionate business owner, everything was fast and easy. The ambiance is super pretty in the middle of the town. read more

Island Donuts - White glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

Giving this four stars, but context matters here. The donuts were just ok. The coffee was just ok. But $16 bucks for some snacks and coffee for the stroll along the beach? Seemed like a bargain! Note it's a walk up window, no seating etc. read more

I originally wasn't going to get a donut here because I was told they only took cash (and I failed to take some off the cruise ship), but I was pleasantly surprised to discover they take credit card, so... although I'm not a huge donut fan... I got me a maple glazed one! Look at it. It's huge! It was so yummy, I ate the entire thing in one sitting. I'm definitely trying another one next time I visit. Oh, and note that you place your order at a window. read more

Island Donuts - Maple Donut - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

A very cute little spot with a decent variety of donuts. It's a small stand and the closest seating is on the benches across the walkway facing the ocean. The service was quick and it's a good place to stop at if you're looking for something on the go. The donuts themselves had good flavor, but were a little dry from sitting out. read more

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Got here too late in the day, so there weren't many options left. I had chocolate sprinkle cake donut. It was delicious and super soft. Would come back! read more

Island Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

Don't sit this one out. The donuts here are large, fluffy, and delicious. We paid $2 (on an island!) for a large donut that was probably 1.5x the size of a Dunkin' donut on the mainland and it was tastier. Paid case, no tax. It's a really tiny walk-up and you might miss it if it weren't for the pink donut sign at the top of the building. Cheapest donut on the island is probably Vons, but they sell out quick and I doubt they measure up to the quality and taste from here. Highly recommend! read more

Yummy! The donut I ordered was fluffy and moist. The service was quick and friendly. They have a variety of donuts to choose from. read more

Island Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

Located on the main shopping area on the same block as One of the popular golf cart rental companies. They have classic donut offerings some with fun names that admittedly got us to buy a cinnamon roll donut because it's called a 'Buffalo turd' LOL Our group's favorite was kicking off the day with Dole Whip, nothing says vacation like ice cream for breakfast! read more

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This place is located in a corner spot right on the main road when you first get into town right next to the Pancake Factory. They have a walk up window, and you just pick what you want from the display and go on your way. We stopped in on Saturday morning before loading onto our ferry back to the mainland. We tried to stop by Friday but they were closed from 11-1. Donuts are made fresh daily, and are tasty. If you don't want to spend time dining in a restaurant for breakfast, grab a quick donut here. read more

Not too much to say, good prices and convenient spot, but didn't enjoy the donut. Very dry and average flavor. Fine spot if you want to enjoy a quick, cheap donut by the water though read more

Cute little donut shop on Catalina Island! It's just a window you walk up to for the goods then take things to go. If you thought you could only get Dole Whips at Disneyland, think again! You can grab one of those refreshing soft serves right here. And that's exactly what my friend and I did, resisting all pastry calls. The dole whip was just as you would want - cold and sweet with a fairly big portion. Served with a cherry on top! I took it a few steps to a bench overlooking the ocean and life was divine! read more

Just a tiny corner shop with a sign shaped like a Homer Simpson pink donut outside. There isn't any seating but you can sit on the numerous benches near the beach. The guy who runs it was super friendly. The have dole whip but it wasn't working when I was there. Got a coffee cake donut ($2, cash only) that filled my drunken Catalina Island needs perfectly. read more

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Quick Review: Easy 5 stars! The donuts were only 2$ each and they were one of the biggest donuts I have ever seen. Great value and great price! read more

Island Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

Came here with hubbi to visit the island, as we were walkin' to our Hotel, we saw this cute little gem and decided to give it a try. They were so good! Hes not much of a sweet pastry guy, but this, he most definitely did enjoy. read more

Island Donuts - The Famous Big Pink Donut - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

supper nice lady, got everything I wanted and they where very tasty, with quick fast food service .

So yummy!! We had the blueberry cake donuts and loved them! Highly recommended! Wish we lived closer so we could visit more often!

I saw the donuts shop at night and saw they were sold out that day, so I knew I had to check it out in the morning! There are so many different kinds of delicious donuts, I tried the Apple fritter with a warm peanut butter drizzle and it was absolutely amazing!!! Definitely recommend this for any donut fans on the island!! read more

Island Donuts - Island Donuts sign - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

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Get there when they open!! On vacation! Was told to try these famous donuts!!! We were so excited! But sadly, they ran out of the BIG Pink glazed donut @ 9am:( Kids were very disappointed!! It's still breakfast time! I just feel like they they should have been better prepared since it is Spring Break... um hello!! read more

Pretty awesome doughnuts! I always stop by here when visiting Catalina island and grab a soda and doughnut. The staff is always friendly and the doughnuts are just darn good! read more

Okay this place was surprisingly really good! The blueberry donut was my favorite. My fiancé loves the sugar donut.

Very fast and friendly service. Would highly recommend. The dough was so fresh! Just melts in your mouth. I was so full but couldn't stop eating it was so good! read more

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Went 2 days in a row! They have super cute decorated donuts for the holidays! The girl working the counter was super helpful when it came to recommendations too! The donuts were absolutely delicious! read more

Island Donuts - Went two days in a row it was soooooo good! - Donuts Near Me - Avalon, California

The best donuts I've ever had!!! I wish they had one near me! Maybe its a good thing I don't cause I would be there every day buying a donut!!! I had the custard filling it was amazing! My husband had the jelly donut. He said it was the best jelly donut he's ever had!!! read more

I don't usually make reviews but when I had a bite of my blueberry donut I felt a thin strand snapping I looked and saw at least 3 hairs baked into them. The donuts are usually great, but whoever made the batch of blueberry on December 26th 2023 needs to have a hairnet as mandatory uniform. read more

Friendly staff but the donuts were very heavy. The price was fair given the beachfront location. But I thought the beignets at the Avalon bake shop were better, though more expensive. read more

Soooo good! Our group had just got done biking Catalina and we're about to take the ferry back when we spotted the little doughnut sign and wanted to stop by. Definitely recommend, the lady was super friendly and kind. The doughnuts tasted amazing and they were a great price too! Couldn't ask for a better way to depart from the island. read more