Rainbow Donuts by Ava

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Jackie L.

I ordered a toasted bagel with cream cheese. It tasted like it was warmed in a microwave and there's almost no cream cheese on it. I expect more for $5 for just a plain bagel

Gabriela W.

I was immediately greeted with a smile when I walked in. It's super cute inside and the smell was divine. The sweet lady that helped me was so patient with me. It was my first time, and the donut display was overwhelming in the best way. I went with my gut and got my simple go-to's - glazed, chocolate sprinkled, and a Boston cream. She threw in some donut holes without me noticing. I opened the box up when I got to my car and was pleasantly surprised! (Thank you!) The amazement did not stop there... let me tell you - that Boston cream was the BEST Boston cream donut I have ever sunk my teeth into. The other donuts were also super tasty. They were so soft and tasted so fresh. They reheated very well too! Warm donut hugs for days! 10/10 - definitely recommend and will be going again, and again, and again!

April F.

They're usually closed by the time we go to Music. We were excited to give them a try. They didn't disappoint! Yummy! Chocolate and regular glaze, lemon filled, croissant glazed 10/10! Next time you're looking for a sweet treat, stop by and check them out!. Make sure you get there early so you can try a favorite!

The blueberry cake donut was really good, as well as the red velvet. They were all soft and delicious with a slight crispness to the outside. I would definitely go back.

Joanna J.

Really cute place. Warm smiles when you walk in. Even with a line, it went by fast for quick service. The donuts are large and airy/fluffy. Tastes very nice. Apple Pay is way to use. Delicious! Highly recommend check out. Has indoor seating and drink to go along with your purchase.

Super awesome Oreo cookie donuts Great people Came saw bought enjoyed Really wonderful donuts

Sindy E.

Super delicious donuts. They have a lot of classic and fancy flavors. Breakfast sandwich and their ice coffee is great too. Customer service is friendly and generous. Ambiance is very quiet, and very family style. The restaurant has a few tables to eat there and the place is clean. This is will be a go to for donuts .

Edgar D.

Yes they are open 5:30am-3pm 6 days a week only closed Tuesdays. They are Under new ownership and the doughnuts are fluffy airy and delicious. Try their Thai Ice tea it backs a punch. I've been coming here since the original owner was making breakfast burritos. They were great. Sadly the previous owner passed, his children held it as long as they could. I'm glad it has now gone to a new couple and they are dedicated to the doughnuts! Maybe they will start the breakfast burritos again. We ate the doughnuts before I could take pictures. But the breakfast bagel is a winner for sure. Stop by and give the new owners a smile. They'll thank you for it. Enjoy!

Paula E.

Unusual location but cute shop. Easy parking in shopping center. Donuts were fresh!! How many times are you served a stale donut and wish you had saved the Caroline's? Had an iced coffee as well along with my glazed donut. Great size donut, fresh, light music in background. Clean place and they do have bottled drinks in a case as well. Hidden gem!

Chocolate Glazed Buttercream Round with Long John and Twist!

Robyn C.

Chocolate Glazed Buttercream Round with Long John and Twist! Fresh and tasty! Service always great with a smile and friendly! We go every Sunday morning! Clean inside and welcoming! Enjoy

Chocolate donuts with sprinkles, vanilla donuts with sprinkles, red velvet cake donuts, and THE best crumb donuts I have ever had!

Vanessa R.

Amazing service and wonderful donuts! The inside of the store was very clean and inviting! I had a great experience! Thank you Ava.

Heidi A.

Such a cute little donut shop! My fiancé's birthday is today, so he asked me to buy him some donuts. I searched on Yelp, and this place had excellent reviews, so I decided to try it. My fiancé said, "I know it's a good donut shop just because of the smell in the shop," he was right. We ordered half a dozen donuts in different flavors and got iced coffee and Thai tea for drinks. The lady who helped us was very smiley and friendly. The drinks and donuts were both delicious. We'd come back here for more :) It's reasonably priced, too!

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Best donuts, EVER!! Great service, nice atmosphere, and the freshest donuts, I've ever had! Go there!!

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Such a cute shop! Friendly staff that greets you once you walk in, very attentive and helpful with the best recommendations. Very clean inside and a lot of space to enjoy your donuts and coffee. Donuts were fresh and so so soft and fluffy, you'd have to try for yourself! I love the maple bar and the blueberry donuts, they are my favorite! This is a mom and pop shop that just opened , and the cutest little baker Ava! Go and support your local donut shop! read more

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Doughnuts were tasty and the server was good and on top of it. Kiddos liked everything and so did wife we will.be there

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They have the fluffiest donuts. Thick and fluffy! The long donuts are really fricken good too. They can do dairy free Thai iced tea so that's cool. Just what I need. read more

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Delicious donuts, great selection, wonderful service! Ava is the sweetest and takes pride in her shop. We will definitely be back.

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Bella E was an AMAZING server. She had excellent suggestions. The de or was incredible. The food was top notch. I will be talking about the garlic bread forever. Who knew garlic bread could be so good. The meatball ferris wheel was so cool and a great way to try a variety of items. The chicken parm sandwich wad outstanding. I can't say enough good things. read more

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Everything tastes amazing. We come here every Saturday with our daughter. They have the best selection for kids with their fun twists on donuts. They also have stuffed croissants and breakfast sandwiches. Family owned and run. Everyone is super friendly, including the customers. read more

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Jason T.

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Really good selection of donuts, many of the traditional and specialty ones. I really like the maple bacon donut.

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Jessie W.

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We love this donut shop. The owners are always so nice. The donuts are so good and fresh. We love the breakfast sandwiches too. It's always clean. We will definitely will keep coming back! read more

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Joanne S.

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Best donuts in town, family run, they are friendly and polite! The place is meticulously clean. Get there early, they sell out quickly! read more

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LK S.

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YOU MUST GO HERE!!! Absolutely the best and most fresh donuts ever. This place was a find because I go into work super early and they open at 5:30am. Tucked away within a strip mall off of Union Hills and 81st Avenue - you've got to try them out. The owner was so helpful and sweet - just like his donuts. I purchased 12 donuts and it seriously felt like 2 lbs in that box. YUMMY and everyone at work loved them too. read more

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Diana B.

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The donuts are so soft , fresh , and delicious! Excellent customer service ! Great , mom and pop place !

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Chelsea T.

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Amazing donuts! Always fresh, customer service is amazing I feel so welcomed. I just tried the hot coffee for the first time and it was amazing , especially for $1. Great mom and pop shop thank you! read more

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Cate S.

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Best donuts in town by far! My daughter loves them. They are a great balance of sweetness but not over sweet.

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Bethany G.

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Excellent service & delicious food! We are big fans of the breakfast sandwiches & the creative donut choices!

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Allison N.

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We come here almost every Friday for a donut before school. They're always so welcoming and kind. Plus the donuts are delicious and a ton of variety. read more

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Lisa R.

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Absolutely delicious. A great selection of doughnuts that are classics. Cake, Old Fashion, glazed in different flavors and frostings. I'll be back! read more

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saray R.

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Donuts amazing, customer service amazing, feels like home. I will be returning very soon.

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Matt H.

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Great donuts nice people good selection and very friendly. Restaurant is very clean and plenty of seating. This place is the best donut place in the area now. read more

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Gail J.

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On the way home as I exited the 101 on Union Hills I happened to notice a sign for Rainbow Donuts by Ava "GRAND OPENING." I truly love a great donut and immediately turned into the parking lot to sample theirs. Much to my surprise I just happened to arrive for their official ribbon cutting. The Peora City Council members were participating in the event and welcoming them to the City. Better yet, the donuts are excellent. They have a great variety and are one of the best I have found in the area. I bought a few and have to admit that I brought them home for my husband and myself to share for lunch. Plenty of places to sit and they make a very nice iced coffee. I was back on Wednesday with friends and yep, they were just as delicious and the staff is extremely friendly. I encourage you to to check them out. This is now my go to donut shop. The are located in the same parking area with the Arrowhead Grille. 8110 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 208, Peoria AZ 85308 read more

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This is seriously the best donuts around...period! I'm stuffed but still chowing. My faves are always maple bar and apple fritters. These here raised the bar and than the perfect marriage of maple donut hole with BACON!! And good thick bacon!!! Mouth still watering. read more

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Amazing customer service and attention to detail. Amazing donuts and coffee. The place is very clean and ambiance is nice. 10/10.

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Kristi R.

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Their donuts were delicious. We also tried their bagel sandwiches and they were equally delicious. The owner greeted us and sat a talked with us when she had a moment. It was a great experience and we'll be back! read more

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We just moved into a neighborhood nearby and came to get the 25% off a dozen from the flyer we got in the mail. When we went in, we were greeted so warmly. The owners are so kind and gracious, and they had an amazing selection of treats! We've come back since and gotten iced coffees and tried many of the varieties of donuts that they have, and we are confident that this is our new donut spot! Super cute interior with plenty of spots to sit and relax or wait for your delicious coffee or Thai iced tea. We'll continue to support this business and look forward to watching it grow! read more

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The donuts here are phenomenal, large, and fresh. Great customer service as well! I will definitely be returning here in the future. read more

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Susan S.

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Rainbow donuts are always fresh and soft. They have a good selection of all kinds of donuts. They are quick to help you. Your in and out in 5 - 10 minutes tops. read more

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Mandi G.

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New donut spot...we got a dozen and every one was delicious. Nice atmosphere and friendly family!

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Simply delicious donuts. Lovely staff. I highly recommend this location if you need to satisfy your donut craving.

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Lisa C.

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Best donuts ever and the customer service is awesome. The donuts are always fresh and delicious.

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Christine N.

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Great customer service and super amazing soft, fresh donuts. Such a Great selection. read more

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Noah E.

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Incredible customer survive. Uplifting greetings on a lovely Sunday morning. Family friendly environment. Fresh and delicious donuts.

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Kohl K.

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Absolutely love this place! Not only are the donuts great but so is the kind service. I love their croissants and blueberry donuts.

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Brielle H.

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Sooooo good! What a great business. So sweet :) great service! I will definitely be back.

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Madison P.

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Their doughnuts are amazing! First time trying it and i was pleased. The service was ok, could of been more friendly and when i was waiting the guy came out and didn't say anything to me just standing there looking at me waiting to say something. other than that i would come back. read more

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Murray I.

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Great donuts and very pleasant owner. Like to support new small business. Try it you will like it.

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This place is Amazing new owner and new management donuts so soft and more more selection . read more

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Ashley G.

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We love Rainbow Donuts by Ava! From the donuts to the service everything is fantastic! We have tried many donuts here and they are all delicious! We especially love the maple bars and frosted cake donuts. The prices are very fair as well. The shop is very clean, as are the tables inside! read more

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Linda B.

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Family came to town and wanted donuts! After searching we found Rainbow Donuts by Ava!! Staff was helpful and polite! And the donuts were beyond AMAZING :) Made a lasting impression on our family!! Only place we will get donuts from now on!!! read more

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Anna A.

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really really great donuts. we got 3 big fluffy donuts. the chocolate sprinkles, the glazed buttercream filled, and the maple bacon. all 3 were amazing but the buttercream filled was definitely the best. we will definitely go back read more

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Joshuah V.

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This is by far my favorite donut place. Great donuts! Great coffee! Great menu! It's family owned and you get the feel when you are here. They are have great customer service. Overall this place is a must try read more

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8110 W Union Hills Dr
Ste 208
Glendale, AZ 85308
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(623) 259-9944
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What time does Rainbow Donuts by Ava open?

Rainbow Donuts by Ava opens at 5:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Saturday.

What time does Rainbow Donuts by Ava close?

Rainbow Donuts by Ava closes at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Rainbow Donuts by Ava closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun 5:30 AM - 1:00 PMSat 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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Yes, Rainbow Donuts by Ava has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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This shop is donut heaven! There is a wide assortment of giant, filled donuts, and the "normal" smaller round donuts. I am a fan of the Boston crème covered in a thin layer of chocolate, the lemon filled, chocolate cake donut, oh, just everything... The owners, a beautiful couple and their little girl Ava are a delight. Warm smiles greet their customers, and if Ava is there she will probably add to the fun! When you go, double check their hours first. They have changed them several times. I believe, it might be based on the season. ENJOY! read more

David D.

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37

11

6 months ago

I had high hopes for Rainbow Donuts, but unfortunately it didn't match the price point. The donuts are noticeably more expensive than other shops in the area, and I was surprised to see upcharges on standard options like a glazed twist or Boston cream. Additionally, the Boston cream I ordered had an unexpected crunchy texture, which was disappointing for something that's typically very consistent. read more

Matthew H.

Elite 25

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54

3 years ago

Had a fantastic first visit! The bacon, egg, and cheese croissant were flavorful and generously portioned. The donuts were a delight - fluffy with just the right texture. What really stood out was the exceptional service. While waiting, an employee kindly offered donut holes to the kids. Extremely friendly and engaging, even in the walk-up cashier/service setup. Highly recommended! read more

Tony H.

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6

3 years ago

This donut shop is a hidden jewel! The staff is super friendly and the donuts are so gorgeous and, in their cases, look like you're in a jewelry store. Lovely! The best part is the donuts are also as tasty as they look. Great job, people! read more

Yearling H.

15

7

1 year ago

I had the strawberry donut, and it was alright. The icing was too thick, and the donut itself was a bit stale. The flavor was not very strong. It was an okay experience, but nothing special. I expected more freshness. read more

Shaun E.

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4

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11 months ago

Hands down the best donuts in all of Phoenix! Nobody can compete with this place! The maple donut is made with real maple syrup. It is fabulous! read more

Lyle B.

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3 years ago

Hands down, BEST Donuts in the Valley! Clean and comfortable. Selection will keep you standing trying to make up your mind.

Jillian A.

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1 year ago

The service was so great and they were so so nice. We got three extra donuts and the food was just so good too,

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Good variety on everything except the donuts!…read more This shop offers a variety of food items outside of donuts including smoothies, Thai tea, coffee, ice cream, bagels and sandwiches. The issue with a large menu is that it's hard to excel consistently across the board. Something's gotta give. In this case, it was unfortunately the donuts. The donuts were good overall and the Boston cream I had was well-balanced. But the variety was lacking, only having the basics and few strange options (I.e., coconut) available. Service was quick and prices were good. Overall, a pretty average shop.

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