So we drove over 200 miles to Apple Hill for apple donuts and fritters and it just made my daughter miss Red's apple fritters. This is our go-to donut shop. We love the fast service especially when we're stopping to pick up a dozen or two before work. This is your old fashioned breakfast diner with donut shop at one end, always busy. Lines move fast. Street parking available as well as in the front and the back of the shop. read more

First time trying the donuts here. I ordered a plain sugar round donut ($1.50), which is a fair price for Monterey, and a cake donut with white frosting and coconut ($1.75). The cake donut was described as a "premium" option, which surprised me because it felt pretty standard. The coconut topping was minimal, just a light sprinkle, and the frosting was unusually heavy and thick. It didn't taste like a typical glaze or bakery frosting--instead it reminded me of the dense, processed frosting you'd find on packaged snack cakes. I ended up peeling most of it off and wouldn't order it again. The sugar donut itself also didn't stand out. It had an odd aftertaste that reminded me slightly of cinnamon, though I'm not sure if that was from the oil or the dough. Overall it didn't taste very fresh, and I didn't enjoy it enough to finish. Overall, the pricing is reasonable for the area, but the quality didn't match expectations. I actually ended up throwing the sugar one away and eating the cake donut after peeling off the frosting. The shop itself feels more like a small diner counter than a dedicated donut shop, with a few donut options alongside a basic counter setup. I wouldn't return based on this visit. read more

Red's Donuts - Peeling of the frosting from cake donut - Donuts Near Me - Seaside, California

Food: Soft, fresh and quality donuts Service: Fast and Friendly Ambiance: Old-school vibe! Even has the option to sit at the counter or at one of the few tables too! We will be back anytime we are in Monterey!! read more

4.5! We don't have great donuts where we live, so it is always fun to try donuts while we travel. Other reviewers said they are known for apple fritter and I can taste why. The apple fritter is everything you want - not greasy, full of apples, a good glaze, and huge. The regular glazed old fashioned is very solid as well as the fried cinnamon roll. read more

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From an apple fritter aficionado: "One of the best apple fritters. Great texture, great flavor, great size, and the right quantity of apples." Took a bite of one and immediately bought another to have for later. We also tried the cinnamon roll - it was good too, but just get the apple fritter. They are huge and can definitely be shared. read more

I've been coming to Reds since as long as I can remember. These donuts bring me back to my childhood as my grandpa would always hang out at Reds with his friends. Reds donuts are the ONLY donuts I can truly enjoy. Donuts from other places taste different. Reds donuts are airy and the texture is perfect. I love getting the chocolate donuts, my absolute favorite My cousins would always ask me to bring them a dozen of reds donuts whenever I would visit them... they live 2 hours away read more

Great service and great donuts. I was in and out with my dozen in minutes! Good location off Highway One on East side.

Best donuts we've had in Monterey! Staff was friendly and even though we took our goods to go, the ambiance was welcoming, clearly a local fav. read more

DH came here to pick up a few donuts and coffee for us. There is a back parking lot with more spaces. He said this place definitely had a diner vibe. It is not bougie. This is where the regular people get their breakfast items. It took a while to get the order filled, as one worker was occupied making bagel sandwiches. DH wished there were labels on the donuts. Employees were nice and friendly. The blueberry donut was the best one of the bunch. It is not available every day, but it is a "special" quite often. Popular too, as they were nearly sold out around 8 AM. Very delicate texture, packed with blueberry flavor, topped with glaze, it was the crowd favorite. Ohhhhh...we wished we got more! The plain glazed was a good size, super soft and fluffy, without any stale oil aftertaste. Excellent! The coffee cake donut was good, packed with strong cinnamon flavor, perfect with their coffee. Coffee is strong and hearty. Nothin' fancy, but had enough caffeine to keep us goin' all morning long. Pretty good deal for 3 donuts and 2 large coffees for less $10. Next time, we will get more blueberry donuts and maybe try the bagel sandwiches! read more

Red's Donuts - Two large coffees, part of a blueberry donut, part of the coffee cake donut, and regular raised glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Seaside, California

I heard a lot of good things about this place, but I actually wouldn't recommend it, sadly. The person helping us was not welcoming at all and had an attitude when getting our donuts. When my husband asked for a particular apple fritter, she rolled her eyes and said "they are all the same." My husband was like - "I know, this one just looks really cool." Like - what difference does it make to her? The donuts were fine - they're donuts. The apple fritter needs more apples, it's not the best I've had. I'd choose another business based on the lack of friendliness here. read more

Red's Donuts is a Monterey classic--it's probably been around longer than I've been alive, and it's still going strong. There's something comforting about walking into a place that hasn't changed much over the years. The donuts? Still solid. Whether you're grabbing a maple bar or a classic glazed, you know what you're getting--and it hits the spot. It's not trendy, and it doesn't need to be. Red's is the kind of place that's earned its reputation just by being good, year after year. read more

I ordered a dozen raspberry jelly donuts which were perfect they were ordered 2days prior ready a before pick up time. We were having them for Hanukkah. I don't think I've had a better jelly donut read more

This local favorite has amazing donuts and pastries baked fresh from scratch. You can taste the love and sweetness here. The owner, Erica, has worked here for 20 years with intense dedication to her craft to keep the shop running smoothly. The prices are low and the quality is high. If you're local and you're not here, you should be left on Red! Haha. On the real, support local small business because it is these shops that make this city so special and unique. Red's is celebrating their 75th anniversary next March! read more

Been going to Reds for the last 10 years best donuts in town and they are always fresh but don't come too late or they will be sold out

I grew up around Winchells donuts way back. recently took our grandsons to Red's Donuts and we are still talking about them. Their donuts were extremely fresh, some still warm and the most delicious we've ever had!!! That and their sweet hospitality and welcoming into their shop made us swear we will travel there again from the Bay Area!!! Their shop was quaint, clean and smelled devine! OH and their prices were the most reasonable we've ever seen!!! Definitely going back there and will remember to use them when we bring donuts to our families! read more

Reds is always the place to go for donuts. It's a local icon! Old school! No place better. A must!!!

Donuts are good and I can see the authenticity being open since 1950, but the service was not good!! Lady was rude about us asking questions about the menu and scoffed when we decided to add more donuts to our order... but like isn't that what we came for?! She also charged us wrong too and was just rude. Made the experience subpar. read more

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The donuts are good, but personally, I'm not a fan of their texture. There's usually a long line, but it moves quickly, so the wait isn't too bad. read more

What can you say? Red's is the best. My one stop shop for my donut fix. Best donuts around, Unless you're from Boston, then it's Dunkins all the way, read more

Red's is an institution. I recently came across a "locals" guide to restaurants, cafes, and other shops on the Monterey Peninsula and was wildly disappointed in what the artist chose to exclude (including the entire city of Marina??? But that's for a different post.) Reds has been around for decades and has never disappointed with their simple high quality donuts. Some personal favorites include glaze twists, old fashioned glaze, apple fritters, and maple bars. I always pay a visit when I get a chance to return to my hometown. read more

Red's Donuts has really good donuts they're always fresh and taste great. Their bagels are literally the best I've tried in Monterey, which is why I keep coming back. Unfortunately, the customer service is a big downside. Every time I go, there's an older lady who works there who is really unwelcoming and comes off as mean. When I ask questions about the menu, she just points at it instead of actually helping, which makes the experience uncomfortable. The food is amazing, but the service seriously needs improvement. read more

I go to the university near by and Red's has quickly become a frequent haunt of mine. Fluffy and flavorful doughnut dough, not unbearably sweet but it has a good coat of glaze. SELLS OUT QUICK!! With good reason. They have great priced bagel sandwiches, also! Great service all throughout their open hours, friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect for the 5am study hauls. Clown imagery everywhere in the stores will definitely wake you up. read more

I've heard rave reviews about reds donuts and had to try for myself. I went with the classic glazed donut. It was delicious! It tasted fresh and had the perfect amount of flaking/cracking. My husband got the glazed old fashion- another classic. Prices were very reasonable and service was quick and friendly. There is a cute "diner" vibe on the side of the donut counter that I'm assuming has a different menu? Overall, I'd love to come back and recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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I stopped here on the way to work and was glad I did! After being told to come and stop to get the best doughnuts in Seaside, I finally did. Normally, there is a sign that says "sold out" by the time I get off of work... which is a good thing because people must love the doughnuts here. I went inside expecting to just see a counter with doughnuts, oh no! There is a whole diner inside off to the corner (which was packed and people were waiting to sit and eat). As for the doughnuts themselves, they are reasonably priced at $1.10/ each, and the more you get, more of a discount you receive. I got a cream-filled maple doughnut and it was tasty! The bread was fresh, they didn't skimp on the cream and the maple on top was lathered on. I'd go back, just to check out the diner area. read more

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Order online through Yelp. They had it ready for pickup before the app said it was ready. The donuts were good. They were also different than most of the run of the mill type of assortment. The parking lot is small so plan accordingly if going to pick up. I recommend this place for your donuts. read more

I have been going to reds as my go to donut bakery for many years, I feel like the service has gone downhill. The last several times I have been there, specifically the last two times I have been there. I have been the only one in the store and nobody would acknowledge me for several minutes, so I left, with that being said the donuts are outstanding, but the service could be better read more

I love the 1950s-style dinette seating, and the custard-filled donuts were awesome. They recently celebrated their 75th anniversary, so the 1950s-style was undoubtedly from the 1950s. Great little local place. I am sad that I just found it right as I was moving away, but I will return to take some classes at CSUMB in a few years. I will be sure to return to Red's then, and anytime I come to visit Monterey County. read more

Red's donuts really gives you that hometown local vibe. Even while stopping by during the busy Monterey car week, the location was filled with locals who were grabbing a quick bite and a coffee to go. Red's is a no-frills donut shop and I hope it stays that way. Even with a line of six or seven people in front of you, the staff keep operations running smoothly, and you can be in and out in less than five minutes. Prices are competitive, even with the donuts at grocery chains, and the quality is superior. Donuts are made fresh in the morning and when they sell out (and they often do) then they're done for the day. I do wish they'd bring in an espresso machine to be able to offer shots and americano's but, then again, that's not the focus of this coffee shop. My wife went wish her favorite, old-school, classic raised and glazed donut. She let me have a bite, and it was soft, fluffy, and the glaze was just the right amount. My old school cake donut, also glazed, had the perfect density that I prefer in this style of donut, and the glaze was not overly sweet or overpowering. There are some inconsistencies with their cake donuts in that they vary in size. I was the unlucky fellow who received the smaller of the bunch. Next time, I'll be a little bit more picky and ask for the jumbo one in the back. Because yo'boy can eat some donuts! read more

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This use to be the goto place for donuts. The Monday and Tuesday dozen deals are gone. I got there on a Monday 7am asked for the dozen deal and was told thats not an option anymore. No problem since the donuts are usually good. I asked for 2 glazed donuts. He must have grabbed the day old ones. I left and got to work. Grabbed the donut and it was wet... this is usually bad. I bit into it and it was tough... had to throw it away. I have been going to you guys for years. I wish for the old days. They were much better in the past. read more

My wife and her family have been coming here for over 2 decades. They can't stop raving about it. So it's only natural that we introduce our kids to Red's chocolate donuts. This is by far our families favorites. We even slightly warm it up and add a small sliver of butter on top. Which is what I am told Reds used to do for my wife and her siblings growing up. As a mom and pop shop with a ton of character. This is a great establishment for the locals In seaside, sand fit and Monterey area. The diner is a great spot for a quick bite. I would say the one thing I would nitpit, is the parking lot in front of the store. It is quite tight and only has 4-5 spots. There is parking at the back or the store or on the street. read more

Always great and the help is always top notch. It will take you back to the 60's and 70's with their atmosphere!

My family normally likes this place, but today we came at 11am on Saturday morning and they only had like 3 options and no donuts. I noticed there were some fresh glazed donuts that just came out of the fryer, but they said we couldnt have those. If you're going to have a donut shop, maybe try having donuts for sale. We left without buying anything. read more

We had an early flight out of the airport and this was one of the few places open at 4:30 AM. It's a super old school place, with eat-in counters and tables on one side, and the donut case on the other. The cinnamon roll and maple bar (with custard!) were yummy and the coffee was good. Glad to have found this place! read more

The service was so nice! The food was yummy and I got the last long maple donut filled with custard and the ambience was okay. I definitely recommend this place! read more

VeryKind employees. Good fast service .And Most of all delicious donuts!!!! Crumb donuts are my favorites. Yummy:) read more

Been going to this donut place as a child. Now I come here every time I visit home. The cinnamon rolls and apple fritters are huge and so delicious! They also have big maple bars. I don't usually like maple but I eat these! They are freshly made and not pricey at all. Always has people sitting in the there enjoying coffee and donuts. read more

I've been patronizing this place since I was a kid. Now I'm an adult and I bring my kids here. Customer service now especially w ALBA is Terrible. She doesn't want to help and treated me w total disrespect. For this i give a 1 read more

I ordered a half dozen donuts. The glazed donuts were very fluffy. The maple glazed and chocolate glazed were good as well.

The best doughnuts by far better than windchills and Krispy Kreme and if you catch them early 5 o'clock early, you get them warm oh my God

I like a plain glazed donut and Red's offered many other choices. The plain glazed was soft and chewy. The taste was fresh and gooey. I'm sure the others were delicious because they did not last long with my kids. I suggest you get a hot cup of joe to savor the tastes. read more

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