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    Rainbow Donuts Cafe and Deli

    4.4 (221 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    RAINBOW DONUTS CAFE AND DELI ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Janinne F.

    Woke up way too early on a weekend, so I decided to try this donut Cafe and deli that was already opened around 6am. Ambiance-wise, it's your classic donut shop -- cozy and straight to the point. The service was good. There was a tiny mix-up with my Vietnamese coffee order (I got charged for a large instead of a small), but honestly maybe the universe knew I was in for a long day. I ordered assorted donuts and WOW! These things are HUMONGOUS - Fluffy, sweet, and super satisfying for my sweet cravings! While waiting, I met a regular who comes here for breakfast all the time and was genuinely so kind, which made the whole experience even sweeter. The staff was also really nice and accommodating. Tons of parking (I mean, it was 6AM on a weekend lol), and I even noticed a security car in the complex, so safety is clearly a priority. Now, let's talk about the Vietnamese coffee... it is STRONG strong. I felt the caffeine kick after three sips, so I'd definitely recommend sticking to a smaller size unless you can truly handle your caffeine. Overall, I'd absolutely come back -- especially to try their savory items/deli side. Love that it's open so early for mornings like this. I really wish more people knew about this hidden gem!

    Seth R.

    Great place to get some good donuts, and they open early and stay open late. Very friendly people inside, smd the service is always quick. Tables inside and a few outside for seating, and always greeted with a friendly smile . Always fresh and delicious.

    Paula E.

    Great service in a non-impressive shopping strip center. Easy to get to off of the I17 and Thunderbird on the west side of the highway. The sweet lady with the cool apron always throws in some donut holes and I love the selection. They are freshly made and generously sized. My favorite is glazed donuts. The stuffed ones are good too though I wish they had powered with chocolate inside (hint hint). Worth the visit!

    Sam W.

    Again another amazing experience. This place is open right when I get off work in the earlier mornings. The shop worker during that time always remembers me and greets me. Her service is above and beyond especially for an early morning shift. I love how cozy the atmosphere is of the shop. I feel welcome and safe in this location. The cronuts are made with love and I don't say that lightly. The flaky, buttery layers melt in your mouth.

    Tacy R.

    Fantastic service and absolutely delicious donuts. Made fresh, doughy, and rich with a wide selection. My husband and I are donut connoisseurs - this is one of our favorite spots!

    Ben H.

    Not a donut expert, but the vanilla donut I had tried lacked fluff n flavour. It was more nugget shaped than donut shaped- fried dough ball shaped. Other donuts looked more traditional. I'd try a different one next time.

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    Ken R.

    I am going to suggest this place change its name to "Rainbertos," instead of Rainbow Donuts. Yes, they have great donuts. AND, their breakfast burritos are da bomb, made fresh, big in size and served fast. I admittedly wasn't expecting much from my burrito when I met up with a group this morning. However, I'll definitely stop back for another one in the future, with a maple long John on the side. The owner is super friendly, too. It's a great spot for a small group gathering.

    Chocolate donut, Vietnamese Ice Coffee, donut holes.

    My favorite donuts, boba, breakfast, lunch, and coffee around. The staff are AMAZING, definitely mom and pop vibes. They are so kind and welcoming, open from 5am-10pm is insane hours for them but very appreciated! It's in a nice area, with very little going around. Overall 10/10, I go back almost every day

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    Jessica A.

    Still really love this location - the donuts are always fresh, the croissants are GIGANTIC and so incredibly delicious. We always get amazing customer service; they are particularly nice to my 5 year old who basically presses his face to the sprinkle donut window (ha!) service is usually fast, it's easy to get in and out of, and parking is plentiful. Dine in or take out!

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    Doughnut are very good not to sweet also they have a variety. The service was very fast and very friendly and helpful.

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    Old, hard and greasy. Inedible threw them away! I wouldn't go back there again. The shop smells like old grease.

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    1 year ago

    Rainbow has the best donuts in Phoenix. I'll put them up against anyone. The buttermilk and old fashioned are phenomenal!

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    Way better than Dunkin or chain donut shops. Super delicious, taste fresh and the people working are really nice. Thank you!

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    Whenever I'm traveling on my own, donuts seem to be the only thing I actually stop and pick up for…read morebreakfast. I was waiting for Zia Records to open in this plaza when I noticed Lucky Donuts in the corner and I just had to come in and get a couple for breakfast. This shop is simple enough where you enter, see a ton of donuts, a case full of drinks, and some other random stuff, but mostly I'm just here for the donuts. The employee working was super freaking friendly and ended up giving me a free donut because I had to wait for literally one minute for her to come up, which is 100% absolutely not a problem at all, but it was super sweet of her anyway. I ended up ordering a glaze crawler and a chocolate frosted donut as well, and I think the free one was maple glazed if I'm not mistaken. All three of the donuts were top notch delicious and I can't think of a single non positive thing to say. Overall, Lucky Donuts might just be a standard donut shop, but top notch service and delicious donuts make this place something special. Hungry? Lucky Donuts got you.

    One of the most average, no complaints donut shops I've been to…read more I've been to this location many times and they are consistently a middle of the line donut business. They had a pretty decent variety of donuts available, considering the time I went (3pm on a Monday). That being said, the fruit loop donut I had this time was a bit stale (more so the doughnut, than the cereal). Overall, a perfectly fine stop if you're in the area and have a sweet tooth. Just don't expect greatness.

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    4.4(72 reviews)
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    Parlor, you almost had me in a chokehold with that Spinach Pesto Breakfast Sandwich. First time I…read morehad it 5 stars, that pesto is so flavorful I thought there was meat on it (mind you I'm a pescatarian, so I was scared for a minute) Second time, the ciabatta was fighting me back (chewy like it had beef with me), so 4 stars. But flavor..still slaps. Third time is a charm....back to 5 stats! Now, about the doughnuts! They're fluffy, they're pretty, they come dressed to impress. But the toppings! Whew, sweet on sweet on sweet. And this is coming from me, someone who never says no to sugar. If my sweet tooth is waving the white flag, you know it's serious. Bottom line: Go for the sandwich, grab a doughnut for the photo and prepare your insulin. Coconut Cream filled 3/5 Stars $4.25 French Toast 2/5 Stars $4.25 Plain Jane 3.5 /5Stats $2.95 Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake 3.5/5 Stars $4.25 Sandy Beach 2.5/5 Stars $4.25 Spinach Pesto breakfast sandwich $6.95 Turtle Cheesecake 3.5/5 Stars $4.25

    I love a good donut and was disappointed in these donuts. They were just average…read more The turtle donut looked fabulous, but had very little caramel flavour in the topping The lemon was more artificial than real lemon flavour The coconut donut was the winner. The flavour came through with no artificial aftertaste. The double chocolate was not a chocolate donut. My bad for not reading the product description. It was chocolate frosting with chocolate chips to achieve the double title The donut itself was not greasy, but did not rock my socks with awe.

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    4.4(85 reviews)
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    I don't usually have breakfast delivered, but I was craving a cronut this morning, so I decided to…read moresplurge and order from Cream Puff. I'm so glad I did! Everything arrived fresh and was exactly what I was hoping for. The big pink box was kind of exciting to get actually. The cronuts were absolutely delicious. I tried the seasonal mango-chili-lime flavor (or something close to that!), and wow--it was amazing. The combination of sweet, tangy, and just a little kick was perfect. I also tried the Birthday Cake cronut, and it was so good! I joked that I was glad I didn't have to wait until my birthday to enjoy it. The cream they use is incredible--rich & sweet. It really takes their pastries to the next level. This definitely won't be my last order!

    I recently tried Creampuff and had a good overall experience. We ordered the churro donut and the…read morecrème brûlée donut. The churro was solid--I'd rate it a 7/10, with a nice cinnamon sugar flavor. The crème brûlée donut was definitely the standout for me, I'd give it a 9/10. It had great flavor and was the better of the two. The girl at the front was very helpful and took the time to explain the different options, which I really appreciated. The inside of the shop is also really spacious, which I loved. it makes it a nice place to sit and hang out. That said, the overall quality was good but not amazing, and I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come back. One downside was the parking situation, it's pretty tight out front and the curb is really high. I actually scraped the bottom of my car door when opening it, which was frustrating. Overall, a good place to try, especially for the crème brûlée donut, but just be careful with parking.

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