Purvee Donut Shop was such a fun experience for our family! The kids loved watching the donuts being made fresh through the viewing glass - it made the visit even more memorable. The donuts were incredibly fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious. What really stood out, though, was the exceptional customer service. Since it was our first visit, the staff surprised us with a complimentary donut to try, which was such a thoughtful gesture. It was so good that we ended up buying several more to share with our kids' surf instructors, and they loved them too! We can't wait to come back on our next trip to the island. We'll definitely be recommending Purvee Donut Shop to our friends and family - they won't want to miss it! read more

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Purvé Donut Shop is across from Ala Moana Mall, behind HANGANG and up the ramp in a small area with several shops. We tried nine different donuts, which barely makes a dent in the selection. The Unicorn Butt Sneeze was probably my favorite. Most of the gourmet donuts are unusually presented, colorful, and very photogenic One of the best parts is watching them make the donuts. There's a large glass window into the work area, so you can see the whole process right in front of you. The shop itself is interesting too, with distinctive wall art and a fun atmosphere. Service was very good throughout. Everyone was friendly and open, and the whole place feels like they care about the experience beyond simply handing you a donut The donuts themselves were good, but that's also where I'd temper expectations. After trying nine, I wouldn't put them among the very best donuts I've had on the island. They're certainly good, just not exceptional on taste alone. Prices are a little high as well, though not excessively so. Purvé does especially well on presentation, variety, service, and the experience of watching everything being made For visitors, I'd still recommend stopping by if you're already around Ala Moana. The unusual selection and made-in-front-of-you experience make it worth a visit, even if the donuts themselves aren't the main reason I'd come back read more

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I have been coming here off and on ever since I read about them in a Honolulu magazine article. I stop by every once in a while, and I really needed a donut on this trip...or should I say donuts. On their instagram, there was a new D, a thai inspired donut that I had to have. What I love is that they are made fresh. So it's not a grab and go kind of thing. But you can order online and they'll be ready when you get there. Of course I also had to have my unicorn butt sneeze...LOL! And the owner gave me a freebee. Great place to come to if you want something unique and/or special for yourself or others! Mahalo Purve! read more

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Purvé is an absolutely amazing place to get donuts! The donuts at Purvé are so soft, always taste so fresh, and the flavors are never too overpowering. There are lots of unique options to choose from, so there's something for everyone here. I love the names of the donuts as well. My personal favorites are the "You're Killing Me Smalls," "Hulk Smash," and "The Sanchez." The service is always awesome here. The staff are super kind and seem like they genuinely care about how you're doing, and they are always happy to help! They even had us wait for a bit so that we could have donuts from a fresh batch. They also gave us an extra donut for free and chatted with us while we waited. The vibe of the place is always so awesome at both locations. The colors, decorations, packaging, menus, art, and everything are so on point! I highly recommend paying Purvé a visit for some tasty donuts! read more

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Been a minute since we were here... But some things do not change. Or should I say donut change. Excellent service and selections. Nice chill ambiance. Definitely consider this donut spot if You're visiting. This of you locals or kama'aina's, you already know wassup! read more

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Made fresh and always ono! Celebrated national donut day by treating myself (and my family) to the best donuts on the island. This week's special was a POG glazed donut which was killaaaahz. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Donuts where really good, some of the names of the donuts were a little concerning but the guy in there was really nice and funny read more

PURVÉ Donut Stop - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't know even where to begin with this place. The folks here are super awesome and friendly, they always find the time to strike up a conversation with you, especially since the donuts are made to order. I love the idea that they have nothing to hide and you can watch your order being made behind the glass window. They serve Kai Coffee, which is always great. Their unicorn themed store is pretty cool. I kid you not, the donuts were so good, I finished it before taking pics! Sorry! well, maybe not. Will come again and again and again! read more

Always tasty, sad that it's gone in Kahala. My kids loved dancing and playing in the shop

Friendly and informative staff was so helpful on my first visit to this shop. All doughnuts are made to order. So many different selections to choose from. read more

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the ube donuts were delicious. service exceptional. love the ambiance it's fun. Brion is always so friendly and sweet. always welcoming. Eat their DONUTS!!!!! read more

Awesome donuts super friendly staff. Awesome initial visit for me. I look forward to my next visit and I encourage everybody to go check it out. read more

Wonderful donuts and pleasant service. Our visit made our day. Cool ambiance and it's also very cool that you can do the donuts your own way. Highly recommend that you pay them a visit. read more

Such delicious donuts!! So many flavors to choose from and they have a weekly donut flavor changes every week. The donuts are made fresh as you order them and you can see the process. The employees are always so nice and give my pup a snack when we visit! My favorite is the aloha Mac nut! It's loaded with Mac nuts on top! Yummmm! read more

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Six + years and going strong. Very Strong! #purve #donuts #sweettooth Today is National Donut Day (Thank you Guy H/Texas) as your HEB pic reminded me to go and get my donuts! There is no better donut shop to visit than PURVE Donut Shop. This visit I got my normal six pack with the "One" free donut that accompanies a six pack. Yup! It's National Donut Day for sure! They were busy... But follow the drill of filling up the order form, pay for your order and wait for it to get delivered to your hungry hands! Be sure to ask for the daily special flavors. Fun Fact(s) Nick & Brion started this bakeshop over 6 years ago; in fact, I think Purve's anniversary is coming around the corner? The fun fact though is Nick and Brion were bartenders and converted their careers to bakers (from bartenders) to settle down, raise a family and you know the rest. Purve hosted a number of Yelp Elite Events and Yelp Unofficial Yelp Events becoming a favorite to quite a few from Japan. Purve now has a location in Kahala although I am partial to their flagship store on Kona Street. The unknown fun fact is "where does that unicorn come from"? read more

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Amazing donuts! Tried these at an event at Ala Moana. The shop evidently had a fan base. The customer in front of me used to live across from this donut shop and could name every donut and describe every flavor to me. These cake donuts are the perfect texture! I tried the "Sunburnt Haole" (Lemon Glaze Blistered with Li Hing Mui) and the "Jimbo" (Cinnamon Sugar Pounded into Caramel Apple Pie). These are exactly the texture you want cake donuts to be! This plus the unique flavor options makes PURVÉ one of my favorite donut spots ever. As of 2024, there are two locations. There's options to order online pickup or delivery. Of note, pricing depends on how many donuts you buy. 1-5 donuts are $3.25 each, 6-11 donuts $3.00 each, and 12 or more donuts are $2.75 each! read more

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Since its opening in 2018, we have been to PURVÉ Donut Stop on Kona Street several times for their creative and sumptuously flavored glazed cake donuts. Oddly, I hadn't written a review for this business back then, so for AAPIHM, I decided to indulge in eating my favorite flavored glazed cake donuts. Admittedly, I'm more of a yeast-raised donut gal, but the cake donuts at this shop have kept my sweet tooth happy. What spurred my sweet tooth was seeing and signing up for the Yelp Elite APIHM Event announcement while I was traveling abroad. I hadn't received event attendance confirmation, but since I had business to take care of at the nearby Ala Moana Center, I first went to satisfy my sugar cravings. It was near lunchtime anyway, and several customers were seated at the community tables, eating donuts and sipping hot beverages. Walking in, both men greeted me as I headed to their counter for an order sheet. At the same time, I inquired if my name was listed as an attendee for the Yelp APIHM Event and found that it wasn't. No problem, I had planned on getting donuts anyway. I like PURVÉ Donut Stops' creative names and delicious flavor combinations for their glazes. Their cake donuts are made-to-order, and their fluffy cake-like texture tastes even better when eaten warm. Thankfully, they have a list of 12 "standard" flavors and one option for a Special Flavor, so I didn't have any decision issues. A single donut will cost you $3.25, but if you order 6 to 11 donuts, the price decreases to $3.00 a piece. A purchase of a dozen donuts further discounts the individual cost to $2.75. The cashier and donut maker, the younger man, was charming in verbally describing the standard glaze flavors and their Special of the Day (Lavender + Sea Salt) as he pointed to the donut samples. After making my selections, I paid for my purchase and waited inside their air-conditioned store while watching the two workers make and decorate the donuts. It didn't take more than 10 minutes from start to finish, and I rushed to Ala Moana Center to meet with my husband (who was also anxiously waiting to eat the donuts and lunch). read more

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Best. Donuts. Ever! Super fresh. Super yummy. Lots of gourmet choices...well worth it if you love donuts and who doesn't love donuts? read more

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This is the OG location. Opened about 6 years ago (before Kahala). They can customise doughnuts and have a few sort of off menu ones. They gave me a "dirty sanchez" and omg that is now my new favourite one. It was so good I forgot to take a picture... Inside is open, and despite having the oil going, it doesn't fill and overpower the store. While I was there, a mom came to pick up doughnuts for what I assumed was a team sport snack. Great idea, actually. Nothing beats a fresh doughnut. It's definitely a great location. read more

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Whenever someone asks me where is my favorite place for donuts... I always say Purvé because they are in my top 3 favorite donut places!! I love how you can watch them make your donuts. It reminds me of Krispy Kreme but way better. Their donuts are made as you order so they're fresh and warm. Hands down my favorite one is still the na-na-nut buster! It's a haupia glazed donut with mac nuts and chocolate banana drizzle. You can taste every bit of flavor equally and it's just so good. If you love haupia, chocolate, bananas, and mac nuts, then you need to try this donut. My mom loves cake donuts so she also loves Purvé and she doesn't eat donuts too often. But she'll eat theirs :) They have a different special donut every week called "Weekly D" so when you visit them, make sure you take advantage of that because if you go back the following week, they'll have a different donut! read more

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Purve donuts are the best. I love that they're cake donuts and not regular donuts. I can totally taste the difference. I usually go to the Waialae location, but it was my first time at this location. I thought that it would be out of the way, but it was fairly easy to find. It's on Kona St. and you go up the ramp of the Iolani building. There's a decent amount of parking once you get up there. My favorite is the Sunburnt Haole. The lemon glaze with li hing powder is so good. The hubby is more basic and went with the Sanchez. It's just tossed in cinnamon and sugar. We also tried the Sanchez with cream cheese glaze. It was so much better with the glaze to me. It made all the difference, but he likes it plain. We also got the butterbeer freeze. I love this. It's delicious. It's similar to the butterbeer at the World of Harry Potter at Universal. It's not quite, but very similar. I could taste the butterscotch, especially with the drizzle on the walls. Get this if you get a chance. The guy helping us was very nice and personable. He answered all of our questions and was a pro at making our donuts. All of their donuts are made to order. There's nothing better than fresh and hot donuts. read more

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I haven't tried all the flavors we bought yet but I'm getting there. In these Pandemic times you get tired of the stuff we make at home and need something different in your life. We decided to try PURVÉ since we were going to be in the area(not just wandering). We placed our orders online and they were ready when we got there. Still warm! There was a small problem but they rectified it immediately and took very good care of my daughter in-law. I would definitely go back when this is all over! Btw, every flavor I tried so far is really good. Not cloyingly sweet I didn't finish the old review! LoL. Post pandemic review: Brought my friend in and she decided to gist a bunch of people donuts after that Donuts are great and the guys are really nice. We were there two days in a row! read more

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Best donut I've ever had!! my cold brew was good too. Light fluffy donuts made when you order. A must try!!!

Love going here! My favorite is the smores donut. I could eat it every day. The workers are always so nice and Brion is the best! I love the new location although its far for me since i live in Kapolei. That's probably a good thing haha hope they are around for a very long time. read more

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Donut we celebrate with our eyes!! My phone may eat first but my eyes makes the first choice before my brains do and here at Purvè Donut Stop and this Kona Street location is hidden would be quite the understatement but very easy to get to and worth it and opening at 6am I'd have no excuses but my time constraint needs a lot of work. My first visit was for St Patrick's Day and you know I had to get their Lucky Charms Donut I mean just look at how super cute yet spectacular work of yumminess it was yaaaaa!!!! They had several types to make everyone so green with envy and it and the folks there couldn't be any more amazing as you watch them make it fresh right before your eyes...magical!!! My latest visit was for of course National Donut Day!!! Besides this fabulous place making the top ten of Yelp's top 100 donut shop you need to see the magic yourself right from the front door it's already gonna be epic and the staff is just so warm and friendly ready to answer any questions. For this event they were giving out free donut just for stopping by and it was a Lilikoi donut yum!! As I say my eye makes the choices here they help you with the dispay of donuts used as their menu and a laminated sheet for you to mark your choices is a fairly simple process...it's a matter of which one lol! Follow them on Instagram @purvedonutstop for the latest deets and weekly donut. Thank you! read more

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LOVE PURVE! All of their donuts are delicious and their service is superb! I placed an order for a donut cake for my sister's birthday and since I was at work, they were extremely helpful delivering it to me! Even on the packaging you could tell just how much care they put in what they do! My sister LOVED the "cake"! Thank you Purvé for another delicious sweet treat! read more

The donuts at Purvé are so very flavorful! I think the birthday donut looks very cute with the teddy bear in the middle. The service is top notch and the staff are so very kind! read more

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Amazing service! They are always so welcoming to us, especially spoiling our pups with a free plain donut. Their donuts are soo good and made fresh to order. The toppings look deceivingly overly sweet, but they are not. Such a beautiful balance of flavor and sweetness. Staff is always so friendly and welcoming. My fave is the na-na-nut buster but I've enjoyed all the flavors like the lavender honey sea salt (a Weekly D), the Sanchez, etc. highly recommend! read more

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Purve is one of those places where you can try a uniquely crafted and well-though out donut concoctions. It's not just a random donut you order when you go to Dunkin' Donuts. When you try one of their donuts, you are welcomed with the most delicious tasting donuts Located across from Kahala Mall, north of Lunalilio Hwy (H1), you'll find them in a gentrified shopping center. Their staff is always very welcoming, helpful, and kind. This time around, one of their team members came over to explain their process and each donut. I really appreciated it since we brought my family from out-of-state to give it a try. They enjoyed the entire experience and donuts. This is definitely a place to enjoy more than just donuts but a delightful experience. read more

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Made-to-order donuts seems like it should be a more popular concept than it is. The donuts here at Purvé are close to perfect - the dough is kind of a hybrid between yeast and cake and engineered almost perfectly to be eaten almost right out of the fryer. I ordered 3 donuts and ate them all by myself standing in the parking lot. 5/5 no question read more

The donuts are made fresh, and by fresh, I don't mean made earlier in the morning; I mean that they are fried and dipped right in front of you after you order. They have a nice thin crispy layer that does not taste greasy. There are so many interesting flavors here with funny names. You pick what flavors you want on a notecard, kind of like how you order dimsum from a Chinese restaurant. My favorite flavors at the moment: *You're Killing me Smalls: S'more of Chocolate S'more of Graham S'more of Marshmallow * Unicorn Butt Sneeze: Lemon Glaze Butt Sneezed with Fruity Pebbles * Na-Na-Nut Buster: Haupia Glaze Lei'd with Macadamia Nuts & Chocolate Banana drizzle * It's OK...cuz It's Your Dog: Peanut Butter Glaze Soaked with Raspberry Slobber * Egg Nog Note: The Hulk Smash (Mint Glaze Double Fisted into a Pile of Oreos) tastes like toothpaste, so it's my least favorite. Looking at the Unicorn Butt Sneeze, my son just asked me what a butt sneeze is. read more

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In the area so stopped by to pick up a box of donuts. Nice to have the samples to look at and descriptions so we could decide. They also have a weekly special. I was hungry so also bought a donut sandwich which was actually my favorite! You make your selections by noting them on a slip of paper and then the donuts are prepared for you. You can admire the colorful wall paintings and plush animals while you wait. One of a kind shop with delicious donuts! read more

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I could live here. The vibe is so chill and unlike crumbl this place prices ARE BEYOND FAIR AND CHEAP FOR DELICIOUS.BEAUTIFUL,STUNNING... DOUGHNUTS! This place is a gem and has my full support. Next time I'm bringing my daughter ~ read more

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This place was suggested by my beautiful daughter and my wife and I went along with them to make an order. I love the layout because you get to see what they make during that period for for donuts. There's a wonderful way of displaying them with spotlights to I like them. We were picking up donuts for an event so we bought 3 dozen donuts. Is it possible? Mark how can they taste better than they look? Amazing! They are clean professional helpful patient patient and have good customer service. I would recommend anyone needing a large amount of donuts for an event to see these people and the quality is superior. read more

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If I will be jotting down my top 5 Donut in Oahu Island, for sure this donut shop is included! Been here twice already and both visit was a pleasant one. The staff on the counter who took my order is so friendly and despite the long queue she was able to greet us happily. But the ones who are making donuts are a bit on a serious side. I understand that they need to focus the crucial part - creating my yummy donut! Also, this years' national donut day was celebrated with this shop and they give every patron coming to their store one cookies and cream donut! T'was ono! Each donut was made to order so have patience. It was all worth it, so personally I don't mind waiting. The store is cute. Donuts are yum. Customer service is efficient. What else I could write? Maybe I'll get myself ready and grab some later. See you..... read more

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Had mentioned to someone at my work that I was going to be heading to Oahu and they highly recommended I try the Unicorn Butt Sneezes from here. Luckily I was able to swing by here with a couple friends before heading to the airport and boy was I glad that we did. The donuts are served fresh and warm, and those butt sneezes are soft, sweet, and just.. incredible. Definitely grab some! Also decided to pick a couple random flavors to try but loved the UBS the most. read more

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Solid cake donut. Li hing was the best. The shop has the cutest decorations and wall paint. read more

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The two girls working today were amazing. They were so helpful, kind, and patient with us while we looked over the donuts and flavors. We ended up with four: 1) you're killing me smalls which was a really great s'mores donut. I thought it had the perfect ratio of chocolate to marshmallow. There was even that slight char taste that most people love on their s'mores. 2) hulk smash. I thought it was just okay, not much mint flavor and was the most "meh" flavored one to us. We would not order that one again. 3) the Umpa Lumpa one was DELICIOUS. Subtle orange flavor/ subtle cream. Just the perfect amount to remind us of that nostalgic orange cream pops we'd get from the ice cream trucks. The icing was thin and perfect. 4) the weekly donut was Ube and Oreo with a banana cream/ custard type filling. It was delicious as well. Ube anything is already great but that banana center was perfection. Donuts are more on the cake donut side. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I thought our donuts were a little too oily, it took over the taste a little bit but we loved most of the toppings. Pricing I thought was fair here. They even offer a military discount. read more

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Fo' all you snack huntahs out dere... dis is one spot fo' snacks. Located in the Iolani Building on the second floor on Kona St., this shop does on da spot, made to order donuts! They also sell merchandise if you need a gift or even something fo' yourself. So, wen you walk in, grab an order form, take a peek at da offerings, maybe ask questions before you order, then pay at the register. What's unique 'bout dis shop is dat you can watch as your order is being made thru da looking glass. Kinda awesome to watch, well if you're a lil'piggy like meh, you'll find dis astonishing! The flavors do change, but the usually have the same ones I like around... Hulk Smash and Ala Wai Tea Bag... I know da name doesn't sound gud at all, but trust wen I say, she go.... I will say, pick till your heart's content and remember all is FAT & SUGAR FREE in your mind!!! They do not have seating inside the shop, but do have a couple high tables to grind from if you no can wait... believe me, da drive home is INSANE! So, if you NEED to have some snacks, go to PURVE, they'll fix up some fo' you... till next time, Grind On, Pau! read more

I'm not a big cake donut fan but these are fantastic. They remind me of the donuts my French grandmother use to make only with elaborate individual butter creme frostings that are lustfully attractive. Hence the name Purve. One could say that these donuts are definitely a break away from the standard and are beautifully and tastefully decorated. All donuts use the same dough/ batter and are made to go so are definitely fresh. The unique individual frostings are very appeasing to the eye and actually are not overly sweet. Just the right amount of a butter creme type frosting. I highly recommend the Purve. You won't be dissatisfied. The old fashion taste will bring back memories of the old original donuts. The highly decorative frostings are way beyond what you find in a grocery store Hackett a more butter creme style. And for Halloween they have some foolish looking designs. Easy parking up the ramp. And you can order ahead. read more

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