Yelp does it again! I can't tell you how many times I've been in an unfamiliar area and looked up what I was searching for on Yelp and find the best places. I hadn't eaten since leaving Sacramento in the wee hours of the morning. When refueling, I search for donuts in my direction of travel, then look for the one with the most reviews. Photos help the selection process as well. Rollen Donuts is a super small shop but extraordinarily fresh donuts. While there were none of my favorites (crullers), a couple chocolate bars are a close second. And Wow! Were they good! So fresh, they almost could not be picked up or easily held, my fingers sank right into them. Still warm, and the frosting was generous with a cake-like icing texture. Wish I lived nearby, I would be a regular customer! read more

See all

Their fresh donuts were amazing! I had difficulty limiting myself to three of them. My Zepbound was no match to their deliciousness!

I have been wanting to try this place out since my son started at UC Merced 3 years ago. We usually stay downtown at the El Capitan though and it's a bit of a walk so have never tried it until today. I am quite literally writing this review at the counter after having just finished my first time. I do not claim to be a donut expert so take this with a grain of salt. The best donut holes and donuts I have ever had in my life. What sets this place apart is pure lightness...the donuts are so airy and not dense. One of the few times that a high review score (4.7 at the time of this writing) is justified. Skip the other highly rated one close to downtown, walk another 10 min, and try this place out...you won't be disappointed. read more

BEST DONUT in Merced! Come here every week for the church I attend. Everyone looks forward to the donuts just as much as they do for the worship and fellowship! Great family who owns and operates and shucks the donuts are just great! read more

Went here with my friend for a sweet treat. Oh my gosh the donuts were so good!! And the lady who rung us up was so kind and friendly. The donuts are also reasonably priced as well. I highly recommend this location for all your donut needs :) read more

Came in to get some donuts for my coworkers. Ordered some sprinkled, old fashioned, glazed, and chocolate donuts. All of them were very good and fresh. The staff was extremely friendly. I would definitely come back here. read more

These donuts are epic! Been eating Rollen Donuts since the 70's, they are Merced's best donuts hands down!!

THE BEST APPLE FRITTERS!! All their donuts are good, but those fritters are ! Staff is friendly. They have plenty of parking. The place is a standard donut shop. Clean and well kept. They have some grab beverages also. read more

Great fresh donuts, croissants and bear claws. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Always stop here on our way to Fresno. Try the ham, cheese, jalapenos croissants....absolutely delicious. read more

These donuts are really good and the workers and costumers are so sweet!! Me and my mom love going here. read more

Rollen Donuts - Donuts!!! - Donuts Near Me - Merced, California

Food. Donuts. Birthday donuts!!! Service. Outstanding. I ordered a special donut. They didn't come out to their standard, they didn't even want to show it to me! I insisted to at least look at it. I loved it! They gave it to me!! Yes gave not sold. They wouldn't take my money as it wasn't sellable. It didn't rise and inflated in case ya need to know. It still got the oooohs aawwwws and gobbled up. Ambience. Don't be overwhelmed by the variety! Everyone is lovely. read more

Best donuts around ..warm fresh and always something special when you want one...plus the donut bites are amazing

Apple fritter is too oily. $2.75 each. The taste is not too sweet. Take a look at the picture. Maybe skip the apple fritter and try another donut. read more

See all

Go at 6:15 am and get a fresh apple fritter. Or just watch them make donuts for 20 minutes.. legit. read more

They have grate croissants, and excellent customer service and delicious coffee , That goes with your morning read more

Went one day but they sold out, so this time my husband and I went super early. And I got blueberry donuts and chocolate ones too! They were delicious!!! And the couple that works there are super sweet, and polite. They can take all my money because their service is excellent. Didn't take any pics because the donuts had all my attention sorry read more

Their turnovers are better than any other place in town and competitively priced (I am old enough to remember a dozen doughnuts for $1.99!). Crispy on the outside and just enough sugar. When in the area in the morning I always stop. read more

Used to get them all the time when I lived in Merced back in the 1990s. They were the best I've ever had anywhere. Haven't had them for 20 years and tried them again on a recent trip to Merced. They were still quite good - better than average. That said, the original owners seem to do a better job. Theirs were just off the charts good. Never had such good maple bars or apple fritters. Again, the current owners do a good job, just not quite the same though. Still recommended if you're in town. read more

The donuts were great. Just like my childhood memories. Different owners but the same donuts. The staff made the experience a pleasure.

A Merced mainstay for generations. Best donuts and service in town. Definitely recommend for you donut indulgements!

Every time I go to Merced I gotta get some donuts from Rollens. Rollen himself passed away a number of years ago, however his donuts continue to live on and they are sooooo good. The new Cambodian owners are very friendly and hardworking. The donuts are perfectly fried. Slight crisp and soft and moist dough on the inside. read more

This is Merceds best kept secret. Way better than Mr. Ts or Denairs because they don't skimp on the glaze icing. It's even on the underside of the donut! Always fresh and very good. And I'm a donut connoisseur!! read more

Rollen Donuts - Always Rollen to rollen donuts!! - Donuts Near Me - Merced, California

Wow! I didn't know Merced had such good donuts. These were so warm and they melted in my mouth. Luckily we only bought a dozen, so I don't feel that guilty. Maybe just a little. The location of this place is a little off. If you go early, you won't hit traffic. It's definitely in downtown, a little bit on the sketchy area of Merced. You'll definitely have to give this place a chance. read more

Little hole in the wall, but the best donuts! Love the sugar donut, and coffee! It's not super attractive outside but don't let that influence you. read more

I love the donuts here!! They make them fresh everyday. I especially love the doughnut holes they're fluffy, light, and has the right amount of glaze read more

Super quick service and delicious donuts! Little bit of a small place but it's not too bad. Selection is on the smaller side but it doesn't matter at all to me because they have the classics and every donut there is delicious regardless. read more

By far I must say the bestttttt doughnut place in Merced!! Like seriously! I went to yum yum couple days before and was not satisfied at all Came here this morning and omg! They make the best donuts ever Most places I've been apple fritters are usually super oily and has a funky smell most of the time it's due to the oil the place uses But here! Wow all their donuts are made very well not over oily at all! Donut holes are my fav here! I use to come every morning for them as a little girl and honestly the taste has not changed one bit read more

See all

I love Rollen Donuts. Always fresh and airy. Always a treat to pick up on a lazy weekend. The kids and adults enjoy them all the time.

I LOVE this place! The only time I really get to go is at 5am and I'm always excited to come. When they open, you can physically see them making the donuts...yummm! I highly recommend the glazed donut, donut holes, or the blueberry donut. All of which are good but if you're looking for something to melt in your mouth, then it would have to be the glazed donut or the holes. The blueberry would be if you want something a little less sweet, but still tasty nonetheless. Give this place a try! read more

Best donuts in Merced period. The dough and frosting has the perfect combination and one doesn't over take the other. The danishes are very tasty as well and satisfying. My personal favorite is the maple bar and maple bacon bar if it's still around. It doesn't get any better than that. Go to this place if you want a really good donut or danish. read more

I don't live in Merced, but this is my favorite breakfast meal (and all-day snack) when we visit my in-laws in the area. They are some of the best donuts that I have ever had - so fresh, so soft, so tasty! I love the bear claw pastry and the maple donuts, but honestly every donut is delicious. We live on the other side of the country, but I always look forward to having a Rollen donut when we're in California! read more

Rollen donuts is the best donuts in town hands down. Service is quick, they are kind. And their donuts are made fresh and always hit the spot. I'm a big fan of their apple fritter and it's fashion with caramel glaze. read more

First time I had Rollen Donuts was in 97 when the original owners owned it. The two guys had me hooked on their warm soft chocolate bars. They have since past on and the new owner are making them proud by caring on a delicious recipe. For my money it's Mr T's in Modesto and Rollen in Merced hands down the two best donut shops AROUND! read more

I have a weak spot for donuts and Rollen Donuts are the BEST! Friendly owners and consistent quality. I highly recommend the glazed twist but save one for me! read more

This place is amazing!! I travel all over thought CA, AZ, and NV trying donut shops everywhere. This is by far the best donut shop I have found. The freshness is unbelievable. The donuts fold over in half they're so fresh. They are you usually warm too. Another thing is that they will custom make whatever kind of donut you like there. I vote for this place as the best donuts in America! read more

Lady behind the counter was quick and courteous. I tried their bacon donut and it was not bad. Would definitely get more donuts.

The donut was delicious but the place just wasn't very welcoming. Invest a little TLC into the place and I'm sure that it can look really nice. Small little shop but big on taste ! read more

Rollen Donuts - Yuuuuuuuup google maps ftw - Donuts Near Me - Merced, California

These are the best donuts in town, no question about it. They just make the best donuts. I won't even consider going to donut kings or yum yum if rollen's is open. The donuts are just that good. read more

Absolutely love this place!! I would not prefer any other place to get fresh, very tasty treats :) Actually, I would probably prefer to NOT have donuts at all if they weren't from here. Yum Yums down the street doesn't even come close to what these people can do! It's really fun bringing the kids here, because they can watch them roll the dough, shape/form it, and drop them in the fryer!! They always seem to have a great selection available (even on those mornings I came later than "donut time" ;) The personnel here is very friendly and always greet you through their door with a smile =) If you enjoy good, fresh donuts, come here and here only!!! If I end up moving out of Merced, I will most likely make a drive to enjoy their products and friendliness!! read more

Rollen Donuts - Cinnamon twisted-roll fresh from the fryer!! - Donuts Near Me - Merced, California

Love it! Best in town! Donuts are always fresh and staff are super friendly! You've gotta try the ham and cheese croissant! read more

Rollen Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Merced, California