Very friendly staff, arrive early in the day for best selection. Prices are reasonable and in line with other donut shops in the area. Donuts are always tasty and fresh. Recommend. read more

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I've been coming to this donut shop for over 10 years, and it's always been consistently great. The donuts are fresh and delicious, and the breakfast sandwiches are so good. A true neighborhood staple. read more

I've been coming here with my family for many, many years. It has changed owners maybe a few times since then but the donuts still taste so fluffy and delicious it's worth coming back to. Only thing is the selection dwindles by 9am but you still have a lot of good classics to choose from anytime. Nothing better than the simplicity of a donut and coffee from a local shop. read more

Why post on maps and Yelp you're open till 5pm on weekends when you close almost 5 hours early? The doughnuts and coffee are good but it's a huge inconvenience when you come and it's 1:00 pm and then shop is closed. There used to be more doughnut shops on this corridor but Mackays is the last one standing. I guess the lack of competition means they sell out early certain days but some people just want to grab a coffee, juice, or water and they're missing out on those sales. Pretty much you have to come here no later than the lunch hour on weekdays or you might see the shop closed. read more

I'm writing this to warn you all that you might want to second-guess coming here. The donuts were warm, but so greasy that I could squeeze oil out of them, they were inedible. The gentleman behind the counter who helped us was nice enough. However, I'm going to be honest he was dirty, more than making donut dirty, like, his hands were dirty and his fingernails were dirty. and I can't eat any of these Donuts that I just paid 20 bucks for because I'm just grossed out. read more

Atmosphere - Clean, limited indoor seating. Taste - donuts are made fresh daily, or favorites are the crossnut, old fashioned and glazed twist. They make breakfast croissant sandwiches which are hot, crispy and delicious. Customer service - family owned and very friendly. Price - Average read more

I'm in here 4 times a week and despite three donuts running you 8 bucks and the donuts I want are 1/2 the time not available, but today way the last straw. Rode my bike there, ordered , and was turned away because my 20 dollar bill has a damaged corner. Apparently even though I touched the food it was still fit to go back in the display case. I'm beyond surprised that even when I presented the law regarding damaged money and under the threat of never returning I was still denied DONUTS, are you serious?!? Other than that they do t even make very good donuts anymore and only make enough to guarantee they sell out of them all. What horseshit. Goodbye McKay donuts, you will not be missed. read more

Mackay's Donuts - From the federal reserve bank ... - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We haven't had donuts since this zombie apocalypse pandemic began. Our regular place has been closed for months so I left it up to my guy to find an alternative. Mackay's has been around for a while but this is my first time I've had their donuts. Can't say they're better than my fav place but they aren't awful either. I could tell they were freshly made, but something about the taste wasn't optimal. My guy forgot to get my favorite donut (da plain!), that's the donut by which I judge every other donut so I'll admit I should try these again so I can be sure of my opinion. In any case, the chocolate was delish, the airy raised donuts were pillowy light and I'd likely rate these higher if I hadn't had anything better. Swift and friendly service, definitely worth a try...especially if you're on a quest to support local, family owned donut shops. read more

Mackay's Donuts - When your Monday morning goal of eating something healthy abruptly ends. - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Clean, humble and unassuming little shop for a good donut and a drink. Easy parking and very convenient while waiting for laundry cycle. Asian lady behind the counter was nice and quick. Got a sugared donut and friend got a glazed. Both were yummy, fresh and cooked to perfection. Exactly what I expected, great soft mouth feel. They have big fan running when we went so I'm assuming it doesn't have A/C so not a place to go if you're looking for a place to cool down on a hot day. It wasn't bad when we went but it was definitely warmer inside than outside. They have a decent variety or sandwiches and drinks. I will definitely come back and try other thing they have. read more

This place looks like your average local donut shop. They have breakfast burritos and bagel sandies as well. Bagel Bacon Egg and Cheese was good. Nothing special but the bagel was soft and tasted good. The one that surprised me is the Raisin Bread. It was excellent. Not flaky but fantastic flavor. read more

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After taking a bite into my glaze donut I noticed that it tasted weird. I inspected my donut and found a piece of rat poop on the bottom of my glaze donut. I feel nauseous and will not ever go back to this donut shop, which is unfortunate because it is down the street from my home. read more

Came in for donut holes, the sign on the glass said 13 for $2.25. I asked for 26 donuts holes, the lady gathered a donut and 13 holes. I reiterated I just wanted 26 donut holes. She goes to get more in the display and rings me up for 36 holes for $6.75. Couple of things wrong here, I asked twice for 26 not a donut and 13 holes, not 36 holes. Also the price for 36 holes was the price for 39 holes. ($2.25x3=$6.75). Gave me the wrong amount, and charged me for giving me less than what their pricing is. I was in a hurry, so I bit the bullet , overpaid and was stuck with more donut holes than I really wanted. The reviews of bad service are spot on. Not coming back again read more

Loved Coconut doughnuts is the Best. There's no doubt this is one of the best doughnuts around.We've been going here 19 plus years. read more

It's nothing you can't just make at home! Donuts are from old Krispies crème boxes and the bagels are from the grocery store...don't waste your money on a $7 bagel read more

Donuts are good, but I haven't had any of the other food items. I did buy some milk this morning to go with the donuts and when I got home and opened it it was sour. So, don't buy their milk. read more

This place sucks. You have to show up before 9 a.m or there won't be anything to pick from. The donuts that are available taste stale.

Been here a handful of times and the donuts are are consistently pretty bad. They were so undercooked that the donut was dense, dough-y, and greasy. It did not have the fluffiness to it that most donuts should have. read more

Love this place. I come here often before work & they have the best breakfast sandwiches. The owners are always super nice as well. It's kind of pricey but great for a weekend treat. read more

I came here to get some donuts to start my morning .... But ended up getting a expired one , got a new one but wanted my money back anyways they are pricey too so I wouldn't recommend this place read more

I just visited Mackay's Donuts, which I think was formerly named the Artesia Donut House, located on Artesia Blvd @ MacKay Lane. At around 7:30pm or so on Friday, May 1st, 2015 the guy who was working the store was very friendly and an awesome person, if not the owner of this place, I'd tell 'em to give this guy a raise! The donut holes are 13 for $1.25 and delicious 'lil nuggets of fresh sweetness that are convenient and easy to eat and share. They don't open late as most donut shops usually do, but that's the only downside I see here. Parking is easy, and there's a liqour store and a Japanese restaurant next door in the same complex with other businesses along the Artesia corridor, so it's in a very safe, well traveled area that's busy with lots of local businesses. read more

[Review #68] Due to horrific traffic conditions, I got off the freeway & took the side streets home. Mackay's was en route so I thought I drop in to see if they had any cronuts left (even though she warned me during my last visit that they're usually available in the morning & sells out just after lunch). They didn't have any. That's ok... Mackay's makes a really tender yet crunchy apple fritter, a delectable cinnamon roll & cinnamon twist of cinnamony goodness, & a custard filled donut frosted in chocolate (H loves their standard fare, especially the apple fritter... did I mentioned yummy & tender apples inside the fritter? Hehehe...), classics that are well-made. Mmm... Mmm... Mmmmm! read more

Mackay's Donuts - (Ginormous) Cinnamon Twist, Apple Fritter, Blueberry Cake Donut, Cinnamon Roll (clockwise from the left) - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Delicious sandwiches! The ham was baked inside the croissant which made it that much better. Service was great. Perfect place if you want a donut, a breakfast or lunch sandwich plus boba if you're in the mood. Great local spot. read more

Mackay's Donuts - Ham, bacon and egg croissant // ham and cheese sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Got here 1:30pm on Saturday for donuts. Their hours say they are open until 8pm (over 6 hours after I got here). They are closed. Total waste of time, bad experience. read more

During these times, small shops like this need our support. I come here for only one thing: the cross-nut or otherwise known as a cro-nut (cross between a croissant and donut) These are and I'll continue supporting this shop, even if I gain 300 lbs. read more

Consistently the best glazed donut ever! It is one of the best I have ever had. They are the best in the South Bay, let alone Los Angeles. I have friends who drive to come here hoping they have yet to sell out. They only make them fresh and they do not restock, so they sell out quickly. Their croissant sandwiches are the bomb-diggity too. $9 for 6 donuts is still pretty cheap when they are that good! The owners are super nice too. Some people say their coffee is weak, but I think it is pretty good. read more

Nice clean place that opens early. Friendly staff and a good selection of donuts, breakfast sandwiches and coffee and other drinks. read more

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We love the family that runs this joint, as well as the delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches they serve up. They're clearly a hardworking family trying to live the American dream. We are regulars and will be until we can't be! read more

Best donuts and breakfast sandwiches in the South Bay, plus great service! Definitely recommend

The most delicious croissants in the world, highly rated good quality, scrumptious. The juices are so good too!

I have to be picky with donuts - I can't afford the indulgence of sugar and fat on a mediocre treat. Mackay's glazed Old Fashioned donuts are worth it, my favorite of the multiple places I've tried in South Bay and at least comparable if not better than my favorites in multiple cities I've lived in. They're gently crispy on the outside with just enough toasted/deep-fried flavor, and moist & fluffy on the inside - not undercooked mushy, not oily, and not too heavy on the nutmeg. I don't like it cake-y (or I'd just get a buttermilk or cake donut). I've also enjoyed the blueberry - good blueberry flavor (yeah, you'd think that should be a given right?) and the apple fritters - also good balance of crunch and moist with decent amount of apple and not too greasy the times I've had it. On the other hand, I just picked up a Boston Cream and found the chocolate glaze barely chocolaty. Lesson reiterated: be picky. read more

Update. This place is now one of the highest price place for coffee and donuts. $4 for 2 chocolate donuts and a small coffee. On top of that they charge you 3.5% if you use a credit or debit card. Everytime I go here, I have to yell out until someone comes out from the back. read more

The sandwiches and donuts was sooo good. Fresh and made with comfort. I had pastrami sandwich and it was so tasty. Made to perfection. I got my piano students some chocolate French curler and he loved it. Very clean inside. Good price too. Great place for poor musician. read more

Mackay's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I come here for a quick pick me up sometimes and every-time I've been here hey have been very nice. Prices are good and quality donuts and sandwiches for sure. My fav is the coconut smoothie. read more

Mackay's Donuts - Coconut delight. - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We used to go here regularly, but have stopped because the employee who's always there now never wears a mask. Definitely not interested in returning unless that changes. read more

We visited at 7:30am on a Friday. They were open with a small line going just outside the building. The service was quick and within a few minutes it was out turn to order. We got a plain cake donut, a glazed cronut and a chocolate cake donut with coconut. Both of the cake donuts were perfectly fried with slightly crispy outsides and tender, moist middles. They were both great, but the star was the cronut! A flaky and buttery middle that almost melts in your mouth with a crisp, slightly chewy exterior. It's worth getting up early for! I'm a donut snob and hold every donut to a very high standard. These are truly excellent. I'm excited to try a yeast donut on my next visit. We live really close so it will be a struggle to not visit every day! read more

Mackay's Donuts - The glazed cronut in all of its flaky, buttery glory! - Donuts Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I do not usually crave donuts. However, on this occasion I had a rare craving. I agree with LP...My donut holes tasted like old oil. I don't know if I came on an off day, but I wasn't impressed. My best girlfriend loves their glazed, and she is a huge donut fan. I have no interest in giving them another taste. Service was quick and friendly. They have easy and ample parking. My favorite donut place is Bob's all the way near the Grove. read more

Rude service today don't know what the girls problem was today. From the start you could tell she loves her job. Asked if they had some specific donuts and basically got laughed at and told well if you'd come earlier maybe you'd have some. Poor service and get scoffed at for not tipping... cmon. This place used to be good but looking at some of the other reviews maybe worth not coming back here... hopefully they also fixed their cockroach problem that other people were stating before. Sorry for being a customer and wasting your time. read more

This is my favorite donut place. I'm an early riser and I've actually gotten donuts that were still warm. The glazed in particular, though the Boston Cream is my favorite. The last Boston Cream I got was so fresh, they had to put it in a box because the chocolate topping was still wet. In my opinion, there is no place with fresher donuts. Soft, delectable bites no matter which donut you choose. I've never receive poor service and, I probably shouldn't say it but, I go there often. I'm elderly and walk with a cane. On days when I order a dozen, the owner carries the donuts to my car. That hasn't happened anywhere else. The Owner is a charming person and runs a fine business. I was short on time one day and ran into another shop desperate for a donut. What a disappointment. Mackay's is my shop of choice. read more

What kind of place opens at 4am but still doesn't have any donuts ready when I came in at 515!!! Seriously? And then the guy working was just laughing about it, even after I told him that I drove 15 minutes out of my way to make it to this shop. Either change your hours, or actually be fully open and idk maybe have donuts ready on time?!?!? Not coming back! read more

Best cronuts in the South Bay!!! Yummy breakfast sandwiches, coffee, cappuccinos, ice cream smoothies, and deli sandwiches. An all around great bang for your buck. They take credit/debit with a small additional fee. Located next to a liquor store and Rice Things. Parking lot located in front of shop, open at 4am! read more

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