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    Monarch Donuts

    4.7 (460 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 5:00 am - 9:00 AM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jasmine W.

    I arrived here at 840a on a Thursday morning and while I was bummed they sold out of apple fritters and there was bit of a wait while the woman in front of me was chit-chatting with the owner, I adored the old school vibes (no indoor seating, just a window decorated with family photos and the display of donuts available). I was able to score street parking in front and when I expressed my sadness that there weren't anymore Apple fritters (just need to call or text to have it reserved for you), he super kindly gave us a box of 4 donuts!! I tried to "tip" but he made me put away my money before giving us the goods. I've only tried the famous crumble so far and it is AMAZING - super fresh, light, mildly sweet and puffy... I could easily polish off all 4 of these donuts but I will attempt to share and will definitely be back, cash only!

    Big fluffy donuts
    James L.

    Jet lag has its benefits. I've been getting up before 5am and decided to hit up Monarch. They open at 5am and usually sells out in a few hours. I wanted to try their apple fritter many people in my area are talking about. I've never been a fan of it but this is really good. It has a slight crisp outer crust, lighter airy inside with a nice glaze. Also got a maple crumb donut. It's larger than other places, covered with crumbs for texture. Both were fresh and perfect with coffee. I usually don't eat the whole thing, but finished both of these in one sitting. The owner is great and super friendly. We engaged in a chat and I could've talked to him much longer except there was another customer waiting in the pre-dawn cold, so I excused myself. When I got there at 5:30, there were already people leaving with boxes, so I'm not sure what I missed. If you're up early and nearby, go get some!

    Shout out to the lovely lady for the donuts .
    Judevasily S.

    I had to do a review just cause that apple fritter donut BUSSIN!. It was the right sweetness not too sweet and not too over powering off nutmeg or cinnamon it was just right. I am glad I was able to try this donut from a lovely customer that drop it off I will mos def visit this spot for more of those apple fritters.

    Sprinkled donut hoes and cinnamon donut.
    Phillip D.

    I have the option to go to a donut shop that is just a few steps in front of the gym, but decided to make a trip out to Monarch Donuts. So glad I decided to make the trip. Donuts are moist and soft. I did not read any reviews and had no idea this place was so popular. Spoke to the owner and he was nice and made some good recommendations. I am not a donut person but have to say I would eat a donut from this place any day.

    Apple fritter
    Mandy F.

    Shout out to Jonathan!! What a pleasure to deal with such a nice human being. I was able to secure some of the yummy apple fritters, donut holes and old fashioned. The apple fritter was bouncy, airy and had chunks of apples inside. You don't feel bad for eating the whole thing but it is big so you can save some for later. The donut holes were so good even a day after being bought. Just amazing of how it holds the texture and glaze so well. Old fashion was moist and not dense but still has the vibe of a cake like donut. He is only open from 5-9am and usually sells out. I will sure be back!

    Cinnamon crumb donut
    Elizabeth G.

    My bf and I ran here. The owner hooked us up with cold waters which were very appreciated. The price was reasonable and I remembered to bring cash! Apple fritter bf review 9.1/10 - "texture is soft and fluffy. The dough itself is quite moist but not wet. There is cinnamon throughout and the glaze adds a sweetness. The Apple is cooked perfectly. And it's a great Apple fritter. It certainly is delicious" My review 8.2/10 - I dont like cooked fruit or most donuts. But I loved it. I appreciate how non-greasy it is and how non-oily it tastes. It's not overly sweet like other donuts I've had. The Apple is pleasant and the way the fritter is made is pretty cool. It's like clumps of dough and not one dough piece like a normal donut. I also enjoy how the dough is not crazy dense for a fritter and it's fluffy and cooked throughout. Cinnamon crumb donut Bf review 7.3/10 - "if you love cinnamon and sugar, this is the donut for you. Light, fluffy, with many layers in between. This donut will make your morning" My review 6/10 - very fluffy dough. It has a cooling effect on my tongue (stevia). I taste a little more oil. Donut holes Bf review 7.8/10 - "delicious. Glaze is sweet but not overly sweet. It's fluffy, spongey texture. It's quite good." My review 7.8/10 - "very light dough. The glaze is not covering the hole but Im into it!"

    Erica F.

    I always notice this shop when I drove by, but it was always closed. I was being curious, and found out that this donut shop only opens a few hours a day. Out of curiosity I stopped by around 6am, and there were 4 people (including myself) getting donuts. The owner was very friendly, and he asked what brought me here. I told him that I was curious about the donut, and his hours interested me. A lady behind me recommended me to try their apple fritter, and I got it. The owner shared the story about this donut shop with me briefly, and it is a very touching story. He is very personable to his customer. Owner suggested that I can message him if I would like to order donuts for future. I have never been to a donut shop that provides this kind of service. The Apple fritter is very fresh, soft, not overly sweet, and tasty! It will be perfect to pair with coffee. The owner gave me a printout about this donut shop. I will continue to support. Street parking is available.

    Joe L.

    If you love donuts, you have to give this place a try. The apple fritters are a must! I prefer the apple fritters here because it's soft and not overly sweet. The owner is super friendly and truly does his best to get to know his customers. While waiting for the donuts, he asked what brought me in and we talked for a bit and he even shared his story about the donut shop. Will definitely continue to support this business. Just fyi: This place is only open from 5 - 9 am and there is street parking.

    what's left at 7 am
    Anne P.

    I came here before work to pick up an apple fritter because I saw that people on TikTok were raving about it. At 7 AM the case was almost fully empty with a couple exceptions. The worker in the front was extremely friendly and made my morning. The dough was delicate, heavily spiced with cinnamon, fluffy, and crispy while not being soaked in grease. the thin coating of icing was perfff!! This fritter would've been 10/10 if it wasn't lacking in apples.

    Ann P.

    Get the apple fritters! Get the apple fritters! Get the apple fritters! The fluffy soft and almost caramelized taste is to die for and I would pre order. They sell out fast. I was introduced to this place my another mom and she told me to preorder and I agree. That way you can make sure you get your hands on some.

    Chocolate
    Mary Ann V.

    Rating strictly on the donut holes Hands down the best donut holes I've had. You can tell that it's from raised dough and it made with extra glaze. Worth trying the other donuts.

    Maple Crumble
    Luk S.

    I'm not a donut connoisseur. But for somebody who has lived within Los Angeles and California for a while, I've been able to try a bunch of different types of upscale niche donut shops. It's really cool to see how we have smaller joints like this with hours between 5 to 9 or 10, because they sell out so soon, compared to some goofy corporate Instagram bowl donut shop you would see at like Universal Studios. I got the apple fritter and the maple crumble. The key distinction with both of these donuts I would say is the quality of the dough. I think the best example would be the crumble I had. When you bite into it, it's not like biting into this really airy shell that you would normally expect from a standard pink box. Your coworker brings to an office meeting. What you're getting is almost a bread-y sponge like texture, that isn't too thick, but thick enough to distinguish itself from the other donuts you've had before. It's almost like biting into a light handheld cake. The apple fritter was really good, it wasn't too frosted up top so it was a little bit more concentrated on the dough, but you could still taste the icing and apple. The maple crumble was also pretty dang good. Just do you know that you're going to have to like Maple to eat this one because it might be seen as too sugar for some people. The owner was super nice and he chatted with me over the phone in person, they have great service.

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    Cookies for catering were delicious. Everyone at work loved them. Presentation was nicely done

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    Soo good. Road side donuts doesn't look like much but perhaps that tells you the donuts are amazing.

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    Excellent and a wonderful place to try! Support this local business as owner is an amazing person and great attitude! Highly recommend!!!!!

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    Best donuts I've ever had!!! Customer service is always on point. These donuts are definitely made with love!

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    Hi Jonathan I need to preorder for Thursday Dec 9th, pick up at 7:15am. I will call you on wed.…

    Pre orders are usually only for my regulars You can text me at +16268186478

    Are these donuts made eggless?

    I don’t use real eggs but does contain egg ingredients in mixed flour

    Do you have a menu for pre order?

    Hiiiii sunshine!!! If you have Instagram... mifavoritedonuts ... you can look at the donuts available that I only serve at my shop okay?!!! God bless you soooo much!!!

    How does pre-ordering work? Do we have to order a minimum amount? When do we have to order them?

    Hiiiii you can just text me your pre-order to this number 1-626-818-6478 ... there’s no minimum amount okay?!!! I just have to get the orders in before 12am :) I do pre-orders because I sellout sooo fast... I just want to make sure I get to serve… 

    Are all the donuts made with dairy?

    Good morning!!! I don’t use physical dairy product in making the donuts. The donut mix itself contains dairy products!!! God bless you and I wish you the best weekend!!! :)

    What is the average cost for custom lettered donuts?

    It’s just $2.50 per letter

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