Review #986 2026-056…read more Food Order: Boston Cream $3.95 Butter Pistachio $4.95 Cookies & Cream $3.95 Crème Brûlée $4.95 Lemon Poppyseed $3.95 Raspberry Ring $3.95 Another one bites the dust... bada dum dum dum... During my freebies birthday run yesterday, I was planning on going to Old Ferry Donut after picking up a boba next door, only to find the shop closed. ＼(｀0´)／ Known for unique flavors & vibrant retro-pop 70s branding (cute hamster mascot with bold orange & brilliant blue colors; it's featured on 2-/4-donut boxes), this Korean-inspired premium donut shop originated in Seoul a decade ago before expanding to several S. CA locations, opening in Torrance a couple of years ago. OFD's donuts are popular for its rich creams & chewy dough; Butter Pistachio & Crème Brûlée are just 2 of their signature flavors. I was going through a donut phase when I initially stopped by Old Ferry Donut. Large windows let lots of light in, & once you step across the threshold, you're hit with a strong K-pop vibe & loud music. They even had a collab with SEVENTEEN last fall during their tour with 2 flavors: Marble Strawberry & Blue Coconut! Unlike the regular mom & pop's or commercialized donut shops, they don't offer a discounted 1/2 or full dozen box. After asking what's their most popular picks, I chose Butter Pistachio & Crème Brûlée, & added Lemon Poppyseed & Raspberry Ring for myself, Cookies & Cream & Boston Cream for the kiddos. Service was alright... I didn't need a sales pitch, but would like some info on the donuts to make an informed decision since they're at a premium price even though they're not "freshly made" (every hour or less) like SD&C just down the street. The Butter Pistachio is a major hit... fluffy & light, a slightly chewy yeasty donut stuffed with a mildly sweet whipped pistachio cream filling & topped with a salty-sweet buttery streusel... how can you not be addicted? And totally worth it! Crème Brûlée is also popular for its delicate, crackly caramelized sugar crust & airy brioche dough that's filled with a rich vanilla custard. Good flavor, but maybe on the older side? Since it's been sitting for awhile, it lost that fresh fluffy texture & was kinda dry. I really liked the Lemon Poppyseed; it's right up there with Butter Pistachio. The lemon glaze is just the right amount of sweet & tart, & the donut was fresh & fluffy! The Raspberry Ring is pretty good, matching that sweet & tart of Lemon Poppyseed, but I like the citrus zing of the latter more. What's different is the former has a raspberry jam filling in addition to a glaze & the latter is just a yeast donut with fruity glaze. Kids didn't say much about Cookies & Cream & Boston Cream... I figure you can't go wrong with these flavors. The filling might have been a bit much as I saw the cream oozing out of the donut & onto my LO's face & shirt. His sister was slightly better at containing the custard blob. LOL With premium prices, It's debatable if Old Ferry's donuts are worth it... quality, freshness, & size. Hmmm... I like them & their creative flavors, but they're a tad too sweet & not as "fresh" in comparison to SD&C. Sad to see Old Ferry Donut permanently gone from the South Bay, but they still have locations in San Gabriel & Buena Park if you're willing to take a drive. Recommended: Boston Cream $3.95 Butter Pistachio $4.95 Cookies & Cream $3.95 Crème Brûlée $4.95 Lemon Poppyseed $3.95 Raspberry Ring $3.95

Old Ferry Donut = quick carb win…read more Parking: Easy in the plaza. Vibe: Cute, playful, and totally Instagram-ready--donut display, merch wall, stickered mirrors. Order: Classic glazed--light, not too sweet, filling. Service: Sweet and efficient. Good for: Grab-and-go (seating mostly empty). Why it's trending: Fun branding + community energy = viral charm. Bottom line: Perfect stop if you're nearby and need a donut with personality.

LA has no shortage of donut shops in every neighborhood, so when we moved back to South Bay I was…read moreexcited to figure out which donut shop would become *our* donut shop. It's Moon, and I don't even need to bother entertaining elsewhere. I rolled in at 8:00 on a Saturday morning to fully stocked display cases and didn't even have to wait in line. That's insane. Normally if you want your pick of the full menu you've gotta get up before the sun and haul it to beat the crowd. The guy at the counter is so cute! Every time I made a choice, he'd say, "Oooh fire" or "So goood" or "it's daaank." I love employees who have fun with their job, and aren't afraid to show their personality while interacting with customers. That kind of experience always makes me want to come back. These are the best donuts I've ever had. Super light, fluffy, not overly sweet, and in so many unique flavors! The Dubai and the Thai Tea were my favorite, only because I've never had anything like those before. Truly unique! I've never paid $45 for a dozen donuts in my life, but damn this is so, so worth it. These are an absolute treat.

It's been a while since we came here but so glad we came back! At the crack of dawn they already…read morehad a lot of kinds ready so if you need donuts early in the morning this place never disappoints! Cookie Monster was whimsical but chocolate lover was rich, pretty and delicious! I also liked Thai tea's subtle tea flavor. I wish there was more chocolaty cocoa chocolate donuts but they do have a good variety of donuts and fancy options. One day I will order the birthday letter donuts for my kids! Immediately after I walked in, they greeted and took the order. Very efficient and attentive. As it is a compact shop, it is doe takeout orders. No frills but that's probably why they can keep the pricing affordable.

Best doughnuts in my opinion. They are my favorite! I love their buttermilk old fashioned and their…read morehuckleberry or strawberry. I can't wait for the specialty holiday selection coming up. I'm not a fan of the savory doughnuts. I like my doughnuts sweeter. If you use your Yelp account sometimes you get a discount if you're a first time customer. This promotion may be over now. Tips: You can't eat here the space is small and only for to go orders. It's the same for their freshly brewed coffees. Also, it can get busy at all of their locations. Choose your timing wisely. Enjoy!

Sidecar is located in a busy shopping center, right across from the entrance to Trader Joes, so you…read morecan imagine what parking is like. They have two main types of donuts -- super dense and cakey, or lighter and airy. Most are the cakey variety, so if you are into lighter Krispy Kreme type donuts, there won't be many options for you. They have some interesting flavors to choose from. I have tried both the thick, crumbly ones and the lighter variety. Both are high quality, but their cake donuts are just way too dense and chewy for my liking. I did enjoy their light vanilla glazed traditional style donut, but at more than $1/bite, it's not worth it in my opinion. They do have good, made-to-order coffee; iced oat milk latte with a touch of vanilla is my go-to. Props to the staff for keeping the line moving, offering suggestions, and making good drinks. I'm giving 5 stars because there's nothing bad to report, I'm just more of a Krispy Kreme or rundown mom & pop donut shop kinda guy.

I prefer sweets than savory so when I have a chance I'll always choose either donuts or chocolates…read moreand or cookies. First time I had Randy's, it was very fresh, soft, and smells very good. I thought maybe I just went early in morning but I went back it's was consistent and the dough still very soft even the next day when you eat the leftovers. They're also friendly and accommodating, they even give some recommendation which are very tasty. Every time I was there it was always busy which you they are doing it well. This place is one of my favorite donut shop out there.

Had another place for an apple fritter and was very disappointed in them recently. Someone said…read moreRandy's as the best apple fritter. They were so right!!! Not only was it a healthy size but it was packed with apples and delicious. PLUS, I'm in the rewards program so I got a little discount. BOOM!! Randy's is closer to my house too. Ok, bye.

I've been coming to Daily Donuts on and off for the better part of a decade, and it's one of those…read moreplaces that has stayed consistently good all these years later. The donuts are always fresh, soft, and made exactly the way you hope a neighborhood donut shop would make them. I'd honestly put them up there with some of the best donuts in the area. My personal favorite is the glazed twist. There's something about how light and airy it is that makes it stand out from everywhere else. It has that perfect texture where it almost melts in your mouth with every bite, without ever feeling too heavy or overpowering. Pair it with a fresh coffee in the morning and it's hard to beat. I've noticed some people complaining about the credit card processing fee, but personally, I think supporting small businesses means understanding the realities of running one. Places like this aren't giant chains with massive corporate margins, they're LOCAL spots that have been serving the community for years and doing it well. If a small processing fee helps them continue making great food, and staying afloat in an increasingly expensive market, that feels like a fair trade-off to me. I'd much rather support a family-run shop like this than see places with real character disappear. If you don't like the fee, you can simply pay with cash next time.

Small donut shop next to gas station. Owner was very nice to help me early morning. I got their…read morecroissant sandwich, male donut and donut holes. The sandwich was made to order to it tasted really good! Their donuts though... not too sure if I went too early but it tasted as if it wasn't that fresh.

Fresh donuts, great selection of coffee, awesome cream cheese filled croissants, killer sandwiches,…read morecozy corner vibes. Service was great and quick. TMJ Café & Dough is that Gardena spot you hit once and suddenly you're a regular. Simple, warm, and always satisfying. Miguel C.

Had a very bad experience eating at this place. Ordered an omelette which was a "make my own"…read moreingredients omelette, and I asked for hash browns, which the lady said will go inside the omelette. I said that's fine. Upon getting the omelette, there were no hash browns in the omelette. I told her that they didn't put any hash browns in the omelette and I wanted a $3 refund, which was how much extra $ was charged for the hash browns that I never got. She argued with me and yelled at me, and got the chef to argue and yell at me, insisting the hash browns were indeed in the omelette. I continued to yell back at them, explaining that there were absolutely no hash browns in my omelette and I want a refund for the hash browns immediately. Finally, after making me yell and argue with them for probably 3 minutes in front of the whole restaurant, she finally agreed to refund the $3. Horrible service, and dishonest. They tried everything they could to not give me a refund when there was no hash browns and I paid for them. Worst service ever.

Cream Pan is such a great addition to the South Bay. The space is so clean, bright, and spacious,…read moremaking it a really nice spot to sit and relax. They have an amazing selection of Japanese-French pastries, savory sandos, and grab-and-go items. Our favorite is the famous strawberry custard croissants. They are absolutely legendary, perfectly flaky, and not overwhelmingly sweet. We always get a tray when we're visiting friends. It's a wonderful treat to take to an event. Parking is easy out front and I'm noticing they are always expanding their menu of offerings. The counter service is super efficient, and the lines move fast even when they're busy. I've never had to wait in line long.

Ambiance: it's Cream Pan's location in South Bay, they have a private parking lot attached to the…read moreestablishment, spacious inside, good for takeout and quick bite Service: friendly and efficient, it could get very busy during rush hours, but overall it's organized Food & Drink: standard cream pan items Strawberry Croissant - *** a bit disappointing as their signature, tasted old and not crispy Matcha Tiramisu - **** creamy and sweet, recommend White Chocolate Mocha - *** average taste Price: decent quality and reasonable prices, expect less than $20 for two pastries and one drink

I never know such a restaurant exist till I have their rainbow color cake one time in a party. And…read morethen I instantly fall in love with the cake. Their rainbow color cheesecake is just one of the best out there. It's those soft creamy cheesecake with tons of favor! I also tried their banana chocolate pie and their famous mochi donut. All are extremely good. Service is ok. I felt like Porto's is slight better in term of service. They are kind of not that efficient. I need to try to sit down at the restaurant next time. I checked out their menu. And it got a lot of alpha dishes! A nice friendly restaurant esp if you are with kids.

I've always wanted to go to King's Hawaiian in Torrance, CA, and finally tried it, and it did not…read moredisappoint. There were so many appetizing items on the menu I wanted to try, including the Kalua nachos, miso salmon, and chicken katsu curry loco moco. So, I decided to go with the lava bulgogi. My partner ordered the chicken katsu curry loco moco, and I tried it and thought it was delicious. I liked the lava bulgogi, though it was a little too small for $21; it was still delicious. Service was excellent, and I liked that the atmosphere reminded me of my visits to Hawaii, which felt very homey and comfy. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and love that there is a bakery too. Highly recommend!

Went to Jon's on my way to Big Bear for a ham & cheese croissant and a few donuts. The staff were…read morevery friendly, served with smiles, and the donuts were perfect. The ham and cheese was also delicious and generously sized. This donut shop is just really doing it right.

Jon's is the kind of donut shop that offers everything you hope (and then some) the minute you…read morewalk-through their door! Whether you have something in mind, or are just waiting to see what jumps out of you from the display case, you're gonna find something that hits the spot. To be honest, I wanted to try a little bit of everything, but since I was on the move and writing buses that day, I kept it simple and ordered black coffee with a ham and cheese croissant warmed up. I also ordered a bunch of donut holes and they don't remember if it was to get a credit card minimum or just because you gotta add holes and just pop them in your mouth! Plus since they are the hole in the middle of a donut that means there's no calories. Whether you're looking to intentionally feed a crew of people or just popping into satisfying craving, you will find what you need here! And I'll probably see you there!

Been coming here since a kid, they never miss, the food is always fresh, the workers are nice and…read moreambiance is nice and clean! Definitely my favorite donut shop!