We were getting our tires rotated down the street, so we decided to go on a morning walk to get…read moresome breakfast. Upon entering, the two women in the donut shop were so helpful and happy that we were there to eat and kill some time. They definitely made our first visit special and gave us some tips on how to order our coffees since we didn't want to be wired. I ordered a ham and cheese breakfast croissant, and it was yummy. Not flaky, which made it even better. I also ordered a regular vanilla traditional Vietnamese coffee. It was perfect and not too strong. Also, the vanilla flavoring was subtle and not over the top. I also got a side of a strawberry shortcake donut, which was yummy but a bit sweet. Overall, great donut shop, clean, and great service. We will def be back!

I have been coming to Knead since before the pandemic when they had one location on 7th Street and…read more"Zombie Style" Viet Coffees were part of the secret menu, but they definitely have priced me out at this point. Stopped by on 4th of July (actually, super stoked they were open) and tried a new donut, the Mango Sticky Rice donut. $5 for the donut and not sure, maybe a premium charge on top of it because of what it was? Final total on the register was $8.88 (without tip) for one donut and no drinks. That is 3 apple fritters at another spot, which I DO NOT mind paying, if there is something high quality or fantastic about the donut I am eating, which this was not. It was a simple raised yeast donut base with a scoop of rice on top, green food dye, fresh mango chunks, and some coconut shavings. I thought there would be something on the inside (more mango filling or a cream) or something different about the dough (tiny mango pieces inside, a different spice), but it was like another plain donut with things placed on top. One of those things being simple rice. Definitely felt like the donut didn't justify the price. What if I bought 3 different donuts and a drink. Would it be $25? Not enough of a flavor difference for me to pay that next time.

Really excited to see Holey Grail has arrived in Long Beach! I first tried their donuts in…read moreHonolulu, and these mini treats are just as amazing. Each one is packed with flavor, making you wish you had ordered a dozen instead of just one or two. Given their size, I'd recommend two donuts per person. They bake everything fresh to order and offer a wide variety of flavors, and the staff is welcoming and helpful when recommending what to try. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it's also a great spot to work remotely or catch up on emails. Also make sure to check out their cute merch items when you're waiting on your order!

You can no longer find the holy grail here on 2nd Street, Belmont Shore. This brand came from…read moreHawaii but looks like the other locations here in the Southland have been marked as closed. What made them different is they used taro flour and cooked them in coconut oil. Some of their flavors were tropical. Now I can write about how the oil smell emanating from the store made me nauseous whenever I passed by during business hours. It's weird because I didn't think bad of the donuts themselves and could stand to eat them. I will say after having them on two prior occasions, they made an impression on me when they participated in the yearly Belmont Shore chocolate festival. They offered a freshly chocolate glazed donut. It was so delicious having it fresh as opposed to letting it sit and have later. Thanks for the memories! I won't forget you, Holey Grail!

Pretty nice spot for a quick donut and smoothie run…read more I only got a croissant, and it was kind of mid -- not bad, just nothing I'd go out of my way for. We also picked up donuts for the office, and everyone seemed to like them well enough, so no complaints there. We went while someone was being trained, and they apologized for it, but honestly... I couldn't even tell he was new lol. Everything still ran smoothly -- aside from him forgetting to charge us for a coffee, which the nice ladies made sure to remind him to add to our bill. Overall, a solid spot if you're looking for something quick and easy.

as a doughnut connoisseur it felt obligatory to try a new location. since finding out some shops…read moreyou pre made half backed doughnuts i was a little bit leary of trying something new. Anyways circle doughnuts had some tasty well priced doughnuts that seemed to be fresh. They had multiple people taking orders. The store is small with minimal seating but they had lots of winning lotto tickets on their walls if that's up your alley. would go again

We first tried this place because it was open 24 hours, and the donuts were so good that we spent…read moredays trying to remember where it was so we could come back. Once we finally found it again, we were so happy, and we've been regulars ever since. These are honestly some of the best donuts I've ever had. They are light and airy without feeling empty, but still have enough substance to be satisfying. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, and they always taste fresh. A lot of donuts can be too dense, overly sweet, stale, or so airy that there is barely anything to them, but these are the perfect balance. The women who work here are always incredibly sweet and welcoming, and the atmosphere is warm and pleasant. We've been meaning to leave a review for a while because we genuinely love supporting this place. We are definitely loyal customers now!

I was out driving around here in Long Beach early this morning and saw this donut shop. I know my…read morecrew would really love me more if I brought them some fresh donuts this morning. I'm glad to see this is more of least a normal donut shop with real normal donuts. I'm tired of these new fancy donut shops specializing in "creative" donuts with all kind of crazy toppings like every sweet cereal you grew up with priced like at $5.00 a donut or something. I go in and can tell this is one of those Asian donut shops that opened all over down here in SoCal. I think they might be Cambodian, nothing against Asians making donuts, they're the ones that started using the pink boxes we all know. Asians make the best fried chicken, so why not donuts? I look at all the donuts in the cases and they seem like all the familiar ones. I order a dozen and just point to the ones I want. The even have bear claws. I got one of those just for me. There's croissant stuff too. Service is friendly and efficient. The interior is a little dated but I'm here for donuts, not a fancy date or something. I get the donuts and eat that bear claw on my way back to the hotel to meet up with my crew. Yes, they were surprised to have nice donuts, so nothing like a happy crew to make them get the work done.

They were able to create these custom donuts for me on a short notice! Im so grateful! They were…read morekind, helpful and I was impressed by the size of these! Thank you so much!

I love this place this business has great donuts…read more However I have been here multiple times, & each time they seem to be out of what I want to order (chocolate twist, chocolate sprinkle). The times I have asked if there's more in the back I get the same robotic response "sold out." Or I get there early & their response to not having any of the chocolate sprinkle variety is "not today." & it's not only with the chocolate varieties, but even the turkey & cheese, they never seem to have. Here's a grand idea... why not make more in quantity so customers can actually enjoy the donuts, & you guys can make more money off those customers. Come on you guys can do way better. Stop being lazy. This business is so inconsistent.

This place does not help my donut addiction, and that's just how delicious they are…read more It is okay to treat yourself in moderation, right? The service is great, it is so inexpensive and it is busy on the weekends for sure. The ambience gives nostalgic vibes, and I am into that. Parking does suck, so be mindful of that. The matcha and maple are my favorite. Also, they have a great selection of vegan baked donuts. MUCH BETTER THAN GOOD TIME donuts for sure.

Open 24 hours and they always have fresh donuts. This is located near CSULB so the perfect spot to…read morestop by after work. Cash discount! Usually donut shops will throw in a few extras but not this place. No problem, their donuts are delicious. Cake donuts $1.70, Jelly filled $2.60, Custard filled $2.70, Strawberry creamcheese croissant $3.00, Almond croissant $3.80. Now just need to figure out which one(s) to eat first!

I LOVE KNEAD!…read more Everyone who works here is so nice and friendly!! They always remember my order , even if it's been awhile since my last visit! If you are a coffee lover this is THE PLACE!! As a busy mom I need all the caffeine so I always get the kneaded level of iced coffee! The best!!!

Surprisingly disappointed…read more We've been meaning to try KNEAD for a while and finally decided to go--also hoping to surprise our granddaughter. Yikes. Disappointed is an understatement. Just look at the donuts--they're beautiful. Bright colors, creative toppings, great presentation. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. Everything here feels like it's built for looks rather than taste. The whipped cream was thick, hard, and almost waxy--I was expecting something light, fluffy, and creamy. We tried several donuts, including the Boo-Berry, which didn't even compare to a basic cake donut from an average shop. The biggest red flag? Our 8-year-old granddaughter. She immediately picked the rainbow donut, got excited... and only ate about a third of it. That alone spoke volumes. It's rare for a kid that age to not finish a donut. The only one that was somewhat decent was the banana cream cheesecake--but even that didn't taste anything like cheesecake. It was barely passable, mainly because of the banana cream filling. Out of the four donuts we ordered, none were finished. Most had more than half left and ended up in the trash. Looking back, we probably should've taken the hint when we walked in and saw only one customer. Great concept and presentation, but the taste just doesn't match. Needless to say, we won't be returning.

I left this place running for my car…read more The location is in a rough area of town, so while the donuts were edible, I felt compelled to issue a quick heads up warning for any unsuspecting newcomers. As I entered the parking lot I witnessed a lady hanging out of the window of a car missing a rear bumper, cursing at a minivan that looked like it had recently been involved in a series of hit-and-run crimes. I'm unclear what occurred before I got there, but kept my head down and quickly parked and scurried inside. The entrance had cardboard on the ground laid out like some sort of Oscar the Grouch red carpet. There were two people sitting at the middle two tables with portable shopping carts filled with assorted belongings. The interior matched the rest of neighborhood with random stuff laid out on counter tops, and a general dirty feeling that made me consider whether I wanted to buy food here, but I was already inside. There was a single woman working the counter. She was polite and matter of fact. I had promised my kids donuts, so I ordered my box to go. While she used appropriate tongs to put them in the box, she didn't bother to fully close or seal the box. Just looking to get out of there as quickly as possible, I headed immediately back to my car but was followed by an unknown man shouting at me asking if I could spare a dollar. I quickly fidgeted for my keys and pulled the door closed and locked it behind me. This was at 9am. I cannot imagine this place late at night. The donuts were basic and not overly sweet, more of a fried bread. My kids ate a few bites of each but it wasn't worth the stress of getting them.

I ordered a couple of 6.99 dozen donut boxes from Too Good to Go for an employee's return. Located…read morein not the best of areas, the establishment is also run down but the owner was very nice and she also told me to bypass the app and she would sell me a dozen donuts for 7 bucks directly. Donuts were good and didn't taste day old as she filled the boxes when I got there.

Great service and great plus selling. I came in because I haven't had my Cronut fix in a while and…read moreI told myself only two. When I asked for my two cronuts, he tried to bump me up to a 4 pack. My buddy Will-power stepped up and said no, two is enough. Like I said it had been a while since I've come here, but I think I got a little sticker shocked when he said $10.00. I'm glad I did not say yes to the four pack. It might be a while again before I go back and I hope the price doesn't double next time I go back.

"Baby, I Knead your lovin. Got's to have, all your lovin." -…read moreparody of "Baby I need your loving", The Four Tops Fancy donuts, oh my! Knead Donuts, located in the bustling Cerritos Promenade, has been serving artisan donuts in the city for several years, now. I'm not a big donut guy, saving them for a rare treat or when they're offered at an event. Alas, sometimes, you just gotta satisfy that sweet tooth. Strawberry Crunch- Highly enjoyable, topped with a slice of fresh strawberry, the Strawberry Crunch didn't feel as guilty as a double chocolate covered everything donut. The crumbs sprinkled on top providing texture to the fluffy donut, and I was quite happy with my pick. My initial visit was a 2 years ago. On my more recent occasion, I stopped by to see what's new. Knead closes at 1pm on weekdays (Monday closed, till 9pm Sat & Sun), and being approximately 30 minutes to close, two boxes of assorted donuts were left to choose from. Knead's Dubai Chocolate donut was a whopping $8! I tried to haggle the price down, both individually or with another donut, to no avail. No way was I planning to buy a whole box, either. Prices vary around $6-$8. Aware prices have gone up everywhere, that's still too much, in my summation, for donuts. In addition, not being a big donut guy, I don't foresee being a frequent customer. Knead Donuts does sell beautifully crafted donuts, which would satisfy even the most critical sugar junkie, but with premium pricing attached to each donut, can't justify the money spent, for my needs.

Another great experience at KK. Today for Saint Patrick's day at Krispy Kreme they are flaunting…read morethe green and if you also flaunt the green, you receives hot sample of their original glaze. If you know me, this is my favorite doughnuts. Because it's St. Patty's day, they are offering their special green original Glazed doughnuts for a whopping $12 for 12 green original glazed doughnuts. However they did sell out but our girl Angie who was helping us quickly informed us of their substitutions. So we went with 4 Chocolate icing green doughnut, 4 of the green sugar doughnut and 4 of the original glazed doughnuts. It was still worth it for the $12 dozen. Any excuse or reason that Krispy Kreme gives me to go get a dozen, I am there.

Second time the "hot donuts now" light was on and got cold donuts. Ordered three hot donuts,…read moreserver didn't ask for my number for rewards, donuts were served in a supermarket-style container, like it was pulled out of the trash, not even a box with a closure. Just a disappointment. Hot donuts are a nice treat when they are hot. If hot donuts are not available, okay, turn the light off and no one's time is wasted. The server seemed okay, just sensed no desire to correct issues or provide basic customer service. Hard to tell if it's t's the server or the management. Time to find a new treat. :(