My wife and I have been to nearly all the small donut shops in Pasadena and Pronto's is our absolute favorite. Although it looks just as simple as every other small donut shop, it's actually stands above them all. At other shops it could be hit or miss with the quality, freshness, and variety of the donuts you purchase, but at Pronto's the quality, freshness, and variety of donuts is always outstanding. I usually buy the apple fritter or bear claw and my wife buys the maple bar and donut holes. read more

I really don't like this donut shop because their donuts it's too old doesn't taste good so, I don't want to gave them one star just want to do 4 Just keep it up you're donuts need to be more fresh please.. Thanks read more

Good greasy donuts. They only accept cash and typically run out of donuts and danish by mid morning. Get there early! It's a nice treat occasionally that you will be glad you had. read more

I big glazed twist and half a dozen for less than $3. That's all I need to say! A tasty treat on a Sunday morning. Walk right up to the window with a few bills, leave happy. read more

I used to come to this donut shop religiously every morning when I was a college student. Then, religiously when I started working full time. A hot choc or a coffee and a buttermilk donut and I'm good to go. The thing about their buttermilk donuts that I love, is that they are not dry and they don't make you thirsty. No matter what time of day or night they always have donuts fresh and ready. Oh and for those of you who are og Altadena/Pasadena peeps, you will remember that this place used to have Chinese food! I was so sad the day I pulled up to get some lunch to see that the food had disappeared. This place had the bomb .com orange chicken, beef and green beans and wonton soup. Hence, the star deduction. BRING BACK THE FOOD! read more

This place is LEGIT when it comes to donuts! I live down the street and go all the time. There is a bit of a line on Saturday mornings but its good bc it gives you time to decide what you want when looking at all of the delicious donuts. The buttermilk chocolate and buttermilk maples are REALLY Cakey and filling so watch out if you order those. I have tried almost all of the donuts and never leave disappointed and when there is a donut place with a line they have got to be good right? The donuts are REALLY CHEAP TOO!!!! To the person who wrote a negative review I am sure that it was not of the norm for this place bc the service is always great with the am employees. read more

Late night dates & Prontos Donuts. Ah the memories....RIP Not the donut shop, the guy. (ie. David, you dumbass...LOL!) read more

The glazed donuts and coconut donuts are THE BEST. Great prices, great quality. Definitely recommended!

Average donuts, a pretty big place for a donut place. Plenty of seating!

I was craving some donuts since I had a Cinnamon Sugar Donut candle from Bath & Body Works lit at home. As I was picking up a pizza at Papa John's, I saw Pronto Donuts. After a quick check on my Yelp app and seeing the 4-stars, I decided to give it a try. I ordered a sugar-raised, a chocolate-chocolate chip, and a glazed jelly donut. The sugar-raised was not good. Light on the sugar, and the donut was kind of more bread-y and thick than a sugar-raised is supposed to be. It was very doughy and not airy. The chocolate-chocolate chip also didn't pass. The frosting and sprinkles were generous, which was good, but the cake donut itself was dry where it should be moist. The jelly donut was good, especially since there was ample jelly in it. I wouldn't come back again and would say Winchell's has better donuts. CASH only. read more

Love this place ! The coffee is average but the donuts are fresh and very delicious. I'm diabetic so I try not to enjoy often...so I buy the glazed donut holes they are so good then I dont feel so guilty...I usually buy and take it to go the interior is a little dated read more

Their selection is not diverse. Basic donuts, apple fritters, a cherry twist. No maple bars, buttermilk bars, or french cruller. However, what they do have, they do it RIGHT. For their cake donut, the highlight is the all chocolate cake donut with sprinkles. Chocolate on the outside and inside. I generally do not like cake donuts, but this one takes the cake (hahaha). Also, the BEST donut that you can find anywhere, and BEATS Donut Man's strawberry donut, is their raspberry jelly donut. AMAZING. Must have. Also heard their apple fritters are good. Minus one star because they don't take credit card. read more

Mmm, these donuts are my vice! We love it. It's open late.The guy who makes the donuts is funny. And it's cheap. No fancy stuff here. Just devilish sweetness.What's not to like? read more

The best donuts in Pasadena! They are the freshest you will find. The quality and price are great. The owner is one of the friendliest you will meet. He has a heart of service. Hands down, the best choice for donuts in Pasadena. Try them. You won't regret it. read more

I would give him no stars if possible went to the window while it was open with 20 minutes left before they closed for two Donuts of any kind he told me they were closed old angry bald man try to hustle me and said two donuts for $20 because he was supposedly closed read more

The best donut shop in town for quick service and consistent quality. Get there early or you might miss out on your favorites

Prontos is one of the best donuts I've ever had! The cake donut has a perfect crisp crust and warm cake center. The selection is wide and they are an easy window pick up! We have tried other locations shops and they are good, but Prontos is great! read more

Quality: great, fresh donuts that taste awesome! (Get maple anything) Price: 70-80 cent a donut and 7.50 a dozen Store: good seating, fast service, and donuts, what more can you ask! Summary: these are not fluffy air like donuts, more of a cake type texture. Really great value, try it out. If it's been there for 50 years they have to be doing something right. read more

I'm not much of a donut person, but I know my mom drives extra miles to get donuts here... i just love the hot drinks (anytime of the day/night) and Lotto Scratchers!... shops lucky, i swear! :-D read more

I feel so guilty. I confess to eating 2 donuts today. All before 9AM. Not just the chocolate covered old fashioned, but also a maple glazed donut. But I have a good reason! Those freshly baked donuts were so tempting in the window... and only 50 cents each...how could I resist? And everyone else was doing it too! read more

It is a donut shop, so what can you really say? They make some good donuts here, but make sure you have cash on you. Great selection though at all hours of the day. read more

Oooooh, guilty little secret. But--occasionally, and in disguise--YUM.

Just went there this morning. Had to go back and buy s dozen for only $4.75. These donuts don't fry in oil that has an aftertaste like nasty Dunkin Donuts. And there still only $.50, light, fluffy and fresh. Friendly service too. read more

The best donuts in Pasadena. Really give my old favorite Primo's in West LA a run for the money. I have found a new favorite...Maple old fashioned is simply amazing and done the right way. When you glaze donuts hot, the glaze will not fall off in chunks. It's almost a lost art. I hope this place is around for another 50+ years. Donuts made right, and, yea it's cash only, but anybody who has a business knows it costs money to take cards. I'd rather go find an ATM to pay cash and keep prices reasonable than start paying a buck and a half, although, IMHO it would still be worth it... read more

This place's donuts and prices are great but the service isn't. You're fine if you go during the day but in the evenings there is only a single man working and it's a vastly different experience. He is usually making dough in the back and he will always finish his task before coming up to the window (even if he sees you waiting for minutes). He will even give you attitude for the interruption. After a few experiences that left a bad taste in my mouth, I've decided to take my business elsewhere when he is manning the shop. I've averaged out the scores: 1/5 for evening donut runs, 5/5 for daytime purchases. read more

Middle of the road donut shop. They have ham and cheese croissants but they are nothing special and they run out quick like everywhere else. The coffee is just hot brown water. But it is donut shop coffee so what do you expect. Decent selection of donuts. The people who work here are really nice. Always parking available. Conveniently located next to a Rite Aid. They have lottery tickets at the donut place too. Only down side is that there are usually dudes smoking outside in the parking area or near the newspaper dispensers. Yuck. read more

Simple donut shop with walk up window. Back in the 80s/90s, they also sold teriyaki bowls. Not sure if the owners were the current ones but I sure miss it! The young lady in the mornings is really nice. Also, an older Asian man helped me one morning and even gave my toddler a free donut hole. I usually get 4-5 donuts for around $4 or less. read more

I love their donuts. Everyone I send here loves their donuts. They have been around for Donkey' ears and apparently used to have great Chinese Food? Sadly I missed that. But their orange chicken is still a local legend! I try to avoid going here cause I need to stay slim. But I love the cake donuts with the rainbow sprinkles. My Hubs and I once tried to get a coffee at Lavender and Honey down the street and the wait was so long. So now we go here. Also the man who runs it once saved an item we left there accidentally so now he's my friend 4eVR! read more

Good stuff! Flyffy, fried dough with sugar, glaze, chocolate, etc. Can't go wrong. Like the name says.. pronto (quick) donut fix at any time of day. read more

donuts somewhere above OK. the place is kinda big for a donut place. cheapest happiness you can get around here. read more

I don't eat a lot of donuts but when I do I only come here. Love them especially the maple old fashion but you have to get there early because the often are all gone. read more

if you are nearby, wake up in the morning, and get some donuts... and then do it again the next day. every morning as a kid my uncle, brother and i would walk over and buy some donuts, whether chocolate bars, maple bars, sugar donuts, donut holes, or my favorite: the custard filled... this is the ONLY donut place that PROPERLY fills the custard donuts, there is not just one or two bites of custard, most of the donut has custard! best donuts in California, maybe even America. read more

My husband I stopped by to get donuts. He took his time to come to assist us. When the old asian man that worked there came to greet us, he gave us an attitude by saying loudly from the back of the store, "what do you want, I'm closing in five minutes!" My husband asked him, what's with the attitude?" He responded by saying to my husband and I, " I don't have an attitude, you do!" Then we left. I don't recommend coming here. read more

I love pastries and very particular about the freshness and taste. I don't mind driving the distance for good food and when my friend brought me to pronto donuts several months ago, I was in awe by how fresh the donuts were and amazed at all the variety of assorted pastries that were available. From old-fashioned donuts to croissants and cream cheese bagels to ham & cheese bagels, there's always something for everyone's taste buds. My favorite were the strawberry and blueberry fiilled croissants. One bite of those delectable delights and I was hooked. The croissant itself was so soft and wam, exactly what one would expect when pulled out of a heated oven, the smell was yummy fresh and the fruits were oozing out of the cream-cheese filled croisssant at every bite. Just writing about it makes me want to drive out there tonite to get some! The inside of the store is clean too and the service is always friendly and fast. There's a pick-up window if you're in a hurry and the donuts are displayed for you thru a window. The counter clerk grabs the donuts as quickly as you point at them and you're out of there in a jiffy. Perfect for on-the-go customers. I highly recommend this place. Pronto's the best! read more

Friendly service, CHEAP price, tasty donuts --- Love this place!

Great donut spot. Small but just right for a shop. Good donuts and scratchers inside. Get them while they hot.

Donuts here are larger than most other places, and somehow a little less oily as well. My wife and I always come for the old fashion's (especially the glazed) they really are superb. The old guy running the place is a riot, if you can make out what he's saying. read more

Best donuts ive had..get there early and the glaze is is nicely still warm

Thee best Donuts ever! I come with my grandfather very week and I love how they know us very well ... They have our order ready before we walk up ... Very kind people Nd I love the Apple fritters! You will make this ur donut home! read more

Donuts are probably one of my favorite foods so believe me when I tell you that this dude makes some kickass donuts. I personally recommend the maple sticks. 10/10 read more