These apple fritters are amazing!!! I called and spoke to Johnathan (Super friendly) 30 min prior to closing, praying that he would have some apple fritters left and he was nice enought to save me 3 till I arrived. I also got the crumb doughtnut (crumb crust outstanding) and a chocolate glaze, these doughnuts are something really special. You can tell they're made with quality ingredients and love and not greasy at all. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Johnathan!!! read more

Years ago, I saw Monarch Donuts written up for the Best Apple Fritters in the Los Angeles Times & found out the owner (Nice Man) won the nomination two years in a row! So, I had to try it & Yes! The apple fritters did not disappoint! They are the best plus the soft doughiness of the other donuts like the maple bar! Get there early in the morning because the man sells out quick! This how doughnuts are supposed to made! read more

The best donuts I've ever had! Jonathan is so welcoming and made my experience very enjoyable. I will definitely return!!

This guy is an Angel in disguised. Not only are the donuts the best I ever tasted but the short conversations with Jonathan are inspiring and graceful. Keep up the good work bro. Your views on life are on point !! read more

Donuts are amazing here, made out of love and compassion! Jonathan was so kind enough to take my last minute order for a custom I 'HEART' U donut box and a few of his specialties! That includes: Apple Fritter, Strawberry Shortcake and Cinnamon Crumbs. All of these were unique in their own ways but they were all soft, crispy and lightly sweetened to enhance the taste. Thank you Jonathan! I can't wait to come back and try the others. Note: Hours are 5-9 AM and cash only! Bring your bills. read more

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Jonathan is the friendliest store owner in LA and Maui (because I only can compare to these 2 places). He greeted me with Good morning sunshine and a big sincere smile. I had apple fritters and cinnamon donut and seriously their texture is almost like randy's donuts but monarch donuts is so much sweeter and too much sugar glaze for me. Next time I want to buy, I will request for lower sugar glaze. The size of the donut is huge! For the apple fritters, seriously it is the best one I have had in my life. The apple crumble is just enough and the crispiness is addictive. The sweetness is just nice. For 2 donuts, I spent $5. He only accepts cash. I hope he has price list. I came around 7 am and it is almost finished. I am glad that I still got apple fritter. www.serenescreen.com read more

Awesome place Jonathan is the best the doughnuts are amazing watch out Dunkin' doughnuts read more

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Best, freshest donuts you'll ever have. But you have to come early! Lived in Arcadia for six years before finally I was up early enough and had the time to stop by. Wish they were open until 10 on Saturdays else I'd be there right now! read more

Love the apple fritters, they are the BEST I've ever had, very fresh, amazingly soft and just delicious it's a MUST have treat. I also pre-ordered a customized "congrats" donuts and omg it was perfect. The size and colors were just right, it was the hit of the party. Customer service is the best, Jonathan is an amazing individual with an amazing heart who loves what he does. Thanks for always making the best product, I Can't wait to go back again! read more

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Best donuts in San Gabriel Valley. Known for the best apple fritters! Very amazing experience from start to finish. From the presentation at the window, from the display of donuts in the storefront. From the experience with the owner Jonathan and his grandmothers and mother's story is TRULY a special and one of a kind experience. Hands down the best donuts. Fluffy, perfectly sweet, light and airy. He will be sold out by 8:15am every single day. Head to the shop early to get your dozen donuts before work or school. I enjoy the glazed and cinnamon crumble the most. God Bless this business and all the people who will be in the path to visiting. 10/10 highly recommend Monarch Donuts. Thank you God, Jonathan, Grandma and beautiful mom. read more

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The fritter. Enough said. Get the fritter. They want more characters. So just get the fritter.

I just have to say, this place has some of the best small batch donuts around by far. Simple straight forward tasty donuts that are not greasy or making you feel sick from too much sugar. The Apple fritters are the best hands down. I've gotta get them ever other week or else my dr will get mad at me for eating to well. I've have plenty of apple fritters from all over but Monarch's Apple fritter always is like the gold standard comparison. No one has come close. They apple is still moist and so is the donut. The texture is really consistent and not mushy, but moist enough to not to be falling apart from too much moisture. Today I picked up the special order mom donuts, it's sooo worth the reaction my my mom and wife when they saw it. Immediately wanting to have a taste. Thanks for being such a beloved and blessing to the community. read more

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I really want to like this business because of the amazing story behind it and the kindness of the owners. But aside from their apple fritters (which are just fine), I really don't like the doughnuts. The cakes doughnuts are really sweet and the texture isn't great (too loose is the best description) and the yeasty doughnuts are really doughy. I thought perhaps it wasn't cooked, but it is. But it's really doughy. I usually like it more doughy than fluffy, but this is too doughy. I don't find them overly sweet. With that said, some folks do like them this way. read more

Oh where do I begin. This place has been here for a long time. This place is absolutely amazing. Jon is the nicest guys you will ever meet. Glad I can come and talk to this guy about anything at anytime he's so friendly. He also makes the best donuts in a 100 mile radius. Well maybe further because I can't find a place that makes this good of a donut much anywhere else. I'll drive 30 miles just to come get his donuts. Place is small and he sales out fast. He opens at 5am so i suggest u get there no later than 5:30am as he sales out by 7am every single day of the week I don't care what day it is. I HIGHLY recommend coming here ASAP if you haven't tried his donuts. If you don't that's better for me cause I love this place and his vibe. God bless you Jon. read more

Jonathan is full of sunshine and good vibes. He's a love to my son and tells me I'm pretty. There's no better way to start our day! Amazing donuts. They're made in small batches so there seems to be detail in the ingredients. read more

Introduction: While on my quest to find a donut shop that serves a good representation of the maple bacon or maple bar donut, I came across Monarch Donuts. Although it didn't sell the maple bacon or maple bar donut, I nonetheless decided to pay the shop a visit because I was intrigued by their signature apple fritter and Maple Cinnamon French Toast donut. After my first visit, I've since become a loyal customer. Donuts: Apple fritter: The texture resembles biting into a cotton pillow: soft, moist, and a little airy. The flavors of apple and cinnamon burst with every bite; if I were to close my eyes, it would be as if I were eating a wholesome apple pie. I have never been much of an apple fritter fan until I've had the apple fritter at Monarch Donut: it is simply the best apple fritter I have ever eaten bar none. Buttermilk glazed donut: Out of all the donuts that are offered at Monarch, this is my favorite. It is simple but at the same time it's just so good: the texture is soft and moist and as one begins to chew it, the donut slowly dissolves in the palate. It finishes with the glaze taking over as it works its magic in the mouth. The aftertaste is simple, delicate, wholesome, and satisfying. Service: The proprietor, Jonathan, is an all around great guy who treats his customers as he would his family and friends. Proprietors of other donut shops would take the customers' orders, hand them their donuts and send them on their way. With Jonathan he's different: he takes the time to talk to his patrons as if they're his long time friends. Price: Affordable Overall: I used to go to the Original Farmers Market's Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts or Blue Star Donuts to get my occasional donut fix. Now that I've found Monarch Donut, I no longer need to patronize those establishments since the best donut shop in LA is right under my nose in Arcadia. read more

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The service is great. The owner obviously takes pride in what he does. His place is opened super early in the morning with a line down the street. He's super sweet and accommodating.. he doesn't even know you and he makes you feel like he knows you. Perfect business to have in a town. He is clearly loved by the neighborhood. The donuts are solid. He's knows for his Apple fritters. Literally, if you don't come early, you won't get one. I suggest you order she was or get in line early. The Apple fritters have the apples made in the batter, so every bite have a piece of apple. This is not the typical donut filled with apples. I give this place 5 starts because the service is great and the donuts are solid. However, personally, the donuts are too much on the undercooked side for me. The donuts are pretty blond and don't have as much of a crisp exterior like a typical donut. Overall tho, it's a solid donut. Keep in mind this place is a walk up, so you will be waiting outside if you decide to wait in line. Parking is sufficient, but this place is not the easiest to find since this intersection sucks and can be confusing if you're not from here. read more

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This is my third eating spot on a restaurant tour of my new little city, Arcadia, and it's awesome. It's so cute. It's a little walk up shop with the nicest guy manning the shop, and a walk up window only. It's so cute! I've driven past it every morning for three months. This morning I stopped in. I had stopped last week, but it's cash only. I'm so glad I came back. Now, to the most important stuff. The whole endeavor was for one of those amazing apple fritters. Alas, even getting there before 7AM did not yield me my sought after prize. But babee, let me tell you the donut , plain glazed, was not a consolation prize at all! Literally, one of the best donuts in my life. Y'all I bought two the second one ,maple chocolate, has not been eaten. Because the one was so filling. Can you believe a one donut that's filling? Yes, it's true with these donuts. And let me tell y'all I grew up down the street from the original Krispy Kreme with that beacon of delight "hot donuts" almost always lit. Then I lived in East Dallas with some of the best donuts walking distance from the house. Those are two donut shops at the least. But this is a donut so good one is it, y'all. It's nirvana for donuts. I'm now tasked with acquiring the elusive apple fritter. So, I'll definitely be back! If you're in the area stop by, and if you're a regular don't hog all the apple fritters spread kindness in the world! read more

Try it!!!1 just try it!!!!!! My o worker has passed this little spot every day on her way to work! we finally got to try them and omg they are delicious! The owner is super friendly and serves the locals! you can tell they are made with lots of love. We are going back soon to try the strawberry shortcake!!!!! they were all out when we went. read more

It was a wonderful experience! The gentleman that helped me over the phone was very gracious and ready to help me with my request. When I arrived to pickup my order, it was ready and he was so happy to serve me. He even volunteered to deliver donuts in the future to my office if I needed it. The ambiance is welcoming but nothing flashy. The product and service speak for itself. Yelp got it right! read more

Best donuts and service ever! Owner was super friendly and helpful. Whenever we come back to visit, we will definitely stop here.

Omg first time there.. I had seen a instagram form Valerie Bertinelli about there Apple fritter s which happens to be my favorite.. but are usually to fried and way to much glaze.. Jonathan's are perfection, the best I've ever had.. He greeted me with a smile and made my morning a little brighter.. I will definitely be back.. it was not quite 8:00am he was almost sold out.. read more

Man did I love this stop. I was in the area for work and this came up really close to my hotel. I saw that apple fritters was the local fav and had to stop by because the hubs loves them. From reviews, I knew to get there early. I woke at 6 am and mozied over in my jams. NOTE: take cash!! I was not prepared because it was a last minute decision so I scrounged for what little cash I had in my car... roughly 12 dollars. When I got to the window, he slowed me down. In a good way. I'm a rusher and often get annoyed waiting in lines or if things take longer than I anticipated. I repeat, he slowed be down in a good way. So friendly, personable, an was seems to be a genuinely good person. I got 3 fritters and a crumb donut. All delish. Husband devoured them when they got home later that day! If I'm ever in the area. I'll be stopping by! read more

Five stars simply for the hospitality and the feeling of community when I visited this donut shop. I initially decided to purchase donuts from here because I saw that they did letter donuts. I walked away, not only with the letter donuts, but with five-star customer service from the owner himself. The owner was so friendly and spoke about his love for the community and specifically love for his family. He talked about his product, specifically his apple fritters and how it's all made with love. I'll admit the donut letters were a little off from what I was expecting as far as the shape and colors, but the taste was soooo good! On top of it, the owner was just so proud of his work, I couldn't help but love it anyway. This place is cash only. Be prepared to walk in for donuts and leave happy with a smile! read more

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The owner is super nice and fun to talk to. I gotten a dozen donuts for work, my coworkers and I loved it!

Yummy. Would definitely visit again! Delicious texture and flavor. A must visit. Great customer service. I'm

A friend of mine recommended this donut place and I am in love. The owner Jonathan has the best Apple fritter I have ever tasted. He has a variety of various donuts and they all are delicious. Definitely will be returning to this donut place. It's so unique it's only open from 5am to 9am and if you want their most famous fritter you better get their early. Easy parking. Place only takes cash no credit cards. Their donuts are filled with love in regards to women who cook in the kitchen. read more

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the cinnamon crumb donut was the best donut I've ever had. What was even greater was the incredible service offered and story shared. Grateful for good people. God is good. Thanks for blessing my life for the better. The runner from Utah you served this morning! read more

Worst experience of special order. I tried contacting Jonathan in February for my daughter's birthday in March. He did contact me and said he would get back to me. 2 weeks later, I asked if he would let me know. No answer. TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT, he messaged me back saying he could do it. Of course by that time, I had used a different company. I needed donuts for my son's birthday. My friend told me to give him a second chance and I regret it completely. Those plain donuts cost $72. My friend had to doctor it to because I was so upset and was just not going to use it. His communication was awful. He mostly just put thumbs up or a heart and never truly said if he understood what I was saying. I did say I didn't want it just covered in sprinkles because not everyone likes sprinkles. For the principle of it all, he was awful to work with. Never again. Going back to CA donuts: easy fast communication, good tasting donuts, and better prices. I get he does it all himself in a small stand, but you can say "I can't do it" or "sorry my miscommunication has caused you disappointment." Anything but the iPhone heart or thumbs up. His apple fritters were good but I don't need a headache of unclear communication, so-so donuts, and bad business dealings. He says he loves moms but apparently not really because he caused this mom great stress for 2 months. read more

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The owner really shows his love for the craft. He shows passion and a proper mission to help the community. Apple fritter clean af had to get!! read more

Literally the BEST donuts ever! I drive from OC just to get these and it's worth the drive every time :)

Other places can't compete to Monarch! Best donuts anywhere! Get there early as they run out fast!

I love these donuts! The chocolate glaze and cinnamon are my favorites. Jonathon Hello Sunshine is the best. A very kind, interesting person. read more

LA Times wrote an article stating that Monarch has the BEST apple fritters. On the article though, you won't see the name of the donut shop as the owner wanted to stay anonymous. However, if you come here the owner will give you the article and will share his story with you. Jonathan the owner is super sweet. I met him twice due to him giving away free donut holes if kids came dressed up in their Halloween outfits the weekend before Halloween and the weekend of. As a mom who is trying to let my toddlers have some type of fun, I decided to dress them up both weekends and take them to get their freebie. Jonathan was super sweet and very engaging. He can probably talk your ear off because he's such a conversationalist. HIs donuts and apple fritters sell out quick and when I say quick I mean like before it hits 9 am. It's best to call him in advance and place your order as he only makes so many a day. He'll save it and then once you arrive you'll be able to have your delicious donuts. His prices are very reasonable and I have to say that if I want some good ole fashion donuts this would now be my go to spot. Tips: *Street parking or back lot parking. *Cash only. *Has an IG but goes by Mi Favorite Donut read more

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This is by far my most favorite donut place, probably ever. We stopped by and got a wonderful story from the owner about the beginnings and why he does it. It's really great. But let's address the DONUTS!!! They are wonderful. All have this light airy texture to them, they are perfectly glazed (if that's your thing) and make me want more. I'm only in the area for a visit a few times a year, but I will be here every time I come to southern California it looks like it's cash only, so bring the bills. read more

My goto place for fresh delicious donuts made with love. The owner Jonathan is a really sweet and friendly guy who serves amazing delicious donuts Anyone who leaves this place a bad review is a miserable douche bag who deserves to be deep-fried and glazed and topped off with sprinkles. Monarch donuts and Jonathan are #1. read more

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They don't just have amazing donuts. They give out positivity. Love this place and their donuts.

Very filling and the dough is different compared to everywhere else! Definitely going to stop by any time I'm in the area

Did it for the donut. The crumb donut in particular. Woke up at 4:30am (don't ask why). Was at the shop by 5:15am. Met Jonathan. What a nice man with a positive story. Hooked us up with some complimentary donut holes. Delicious! Best donut holes and best crumb donut ever! Soft, sweet, pillowy, glazey, melt in your mouth goodness. Oh ya, we also got that apple fritter and yes it truly is a testament to how a passionate, good guy is living out his best life by mastering the craft of the fried dough. Good vibes only at this walk-up, cash only shop. read more

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Went here for the first time today and we are fans for life! Jonathan is a so kind and genuine. Having a chance to talk with him and hearing his story really brought sunshine to an otherwise pretty cloudy day. He treats his patrons like friends and family. He wants to spread joy and happiness through his craft. He sold out by 7:30 am but he texted me early to let me know my order (which I pre-ordered 48 hours prior) was still waiting for pick up. So kind of him to wait for us to come an hour later when he could have just sold out and went home. He really truly cares!! read more