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Original Rainbow Donuts Cafe

4.4 (230 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 am - 1:00 pm

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ORIGINAL RAINBOW DONUTS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Debbi P.

A very popular donut location, Rainbow donuts has a huge selection of all your favorites. Was so excited to try, but honestly a little disappointed in both freshness and friendliness of the person helping us. Hoping to try a different location and maybe that will make all the difference! Get there early to make sure to get your favorite!!

Lisa S.

It appears Connie has sold her beloved original rainbow donuts. The donuts are a little bit different than what they were before but they are slowly getting better every time I come back!

Chocolate glazed and old fashioned donuts
Cammi P.

While the donuts were good, they did not feel super fresh. The chocolate tasted a little artificial, however, the dough was chewy and light. The donuts were very reasonably priced and the service was good. I wish the donuts were given in a box to keep fresher. They were some flies in the donut cases, but overall the place was clean.

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Izzy O.

I can't believe I've lived 10 minutes away from Original Rainbow Donuts for over a year and a half without knowing about its existence. Someone should've told me sooner because WOW! These donuts are sooo good. I tried the plain glazed, sugar, and vanilla sprinkled donuts. All of them have such a light, airy dough. The original glazed had the perfect amount of icing (not too much). The sugar was less sweet but I still really enjoyed it since there is sweetness that comes from the sugar on the outside. Last, the vanilla sprinkled donut had just came out of the oven so the icing wasn't 100% set and it was heavenly. The woman working was very sweet as well. A line quickly formed behind us and now I know why! Definitely give this place a try!

My favorites!
Rebecca S.

Super clean! Friendly owners. The freshest donuts in Scottsdale! Raspberry filled, strawberry glaze, chocolate glazed with coconut and red velvet....All the original flavors I love! Yum

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Jen N.

Donuts looked fantastic. Everything was picture perfect, orderly and neat. The lady behind the counter was so nice. I was excited for my donut. The flavor though, not so great. Even though it was morning, the donuts were rather stale. Chewy. Very disappointing.

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Jazmyn M.

Truly the best donut place I have ever been!! I have never had such delicious donuts. The customer service here is impeccable. They are so generous, kind, and love their customers. This is a local small business so they truly care about making their customers happy. They have an assortment of gorgeous donuts displayed you'll have no shortage of choices here!

Big flat box for dozen donuts. No more squishing
Tanisha H.

Came in, probably too early, no cinnamon rolls out but I did pick up a lovely & fresh maple long John. So light & fluffy. Also picked up a cronut & crumb. The crumb was cakier & denser than I care for but the flavor was good. Cronut was good but jury is still out how I feel about density. Owner was super nice & apologized for not having everything out but explained it's because it's summer & most people aren't rushing around first thing in the AM & trying to get kids to school. I can understand & respect that. It does remind me though that as a single woman with no kids that I am lower on the customer service scale though since I don't have those same accommodations. I am sure that wasn't the intent or thought process so much as, "phew, my kids aren't in school, I can relax a little." I'll have to come back at a later time and try the cinnamon rolls.

Best donut selection in town
Tim B.

I love the new ownership. This is the best donut shop I have ever been to. Very friendly ownership and staff, huge selection of donuts and drinks. I definitely will be coming back more and more. Emily is the best.

Pete F.

They put way too much ice in the Vietnamese coffees. Big rip off. 2 ounces of actually drink and majority is a cup of ice. Wouldn't recommend this place.

These donuts are SO GOOD! 10 stars, so fresh and they melt in your mouth! Highly recommend ! The owners are the nicest people ever too!
Chad M.

Amazing donuts, discovered them a few months back and have been grabbing them every single week since for my airbnb business. My guests go crazy for these donuts and ask me where i get them once they devour the box! Amazing quality, service, and the owners are so nice! Try this spot!

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5 months ago

Great little old donut store. Fritters are awesome and service is fast. I'm hooked on their donuts

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Nice people and great doughnuts! I wish we had tried this place sooner. We will definitely be back.

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We came here two different times this week and both times we had quick service and a huge selection, the doughnuts were delicious.

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Best donut is North Scottsdale. Quick and tasty just like you need. No need to stop anywhere else

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This place used to be amazing before the new ownership. The donuts taste really stale now. I'll probably never come back.

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Uber eats driver here, owner gave me a free (and very delicious) donut. It made my day and I will definitely be coming back. 5 star

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Best doughnuts around. The staff is super friendly. We try to hit it every couple of weeks.

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