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    Royal Donuts

    4.0 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 4:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    melissa r.

    We just had the loveliest random encounter on this Sunday afternoon.. we just happened to come to Pasadena to spend the rest of our Sunday afternoon when my uncle wanted a donut.. we drove by royal donuts and saw it was their grand opening so we walked in.. but the guy was closing up .. we begged for just one donut which he gave into and we ended up leaving with some drinks and some free donuts! He was super sweet and he just made our day thank you sir!! Ps the donuts are good... Nice and small but so tasty

    Amanda W.

    Well, this was a soft opening? Since they have bought this business from the old guy, I wanted to try this place. The couple who was there was super nice. I have bought a plain cake doughnut and they gave me a free one. I also ordered the caramel latte smoothie. They didn't have the card machine and I had to use my emergency cash from my car. That was very inconvenient. But their great service made up for it. Doughnut was kind of greasy. I would try again when they set up the Apple Pay and the credit card kiosk. It's a brand new remodeled royal doughnuts. :)

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    Maria B.

    Under new ownership! Grand reopening. Placed order from too to go got an dozen donuts. Great buy plus they're delicious! !

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    Jose B.

    Came in to fix donut crave had during day bought 2 donuts total was $3.00 gave gentleman $5.00 expecting $2.00 change only to received $1.10 back I look at guy like are u serious? Took my change and walked out best assure won't come back.... Careful with such places

    Blueberry donut
    Sue I.

    This is a great spot to grab some coffee and donuts or buy a lotto ticket if you're waiting nearby for a car wash or getting your car fixed. They have those old fashioned fluffy donuts. I have ordered their glazed, bear claw and blueberry donuts. All pretty decent. The donuts are a bit on the sweet side for me and a bit doughy. But classic all the same. Plenty of parking inside the plaza. If you didn't bring cash, there's a ATM inside of the donut shop.

    So fresh and soft it was falling apart ask I picked it from the bag
    Victoria C.

    Wanted to like this spot but unfortunately the donuts tasted like they were fried in old grease. And left a lingering after taste. They were soft donuts. Maybe I just got a bad batch.

    Donut prices as of July 2019. A dozen donut holes is $1.50! Perfect treat to bring to coworkers on a Fri-yay!
    Erin K.

    DISCLAIMER: I do not eat donuts BUT I've been here to pick up some Fri-yay work treats. Donut holes are only $1.50/dozen and they make for a cheap sugar rush. They looked fresh when I stopped by at 5pm. I've been here one other time to pick up lotto tix, and I didn't win but the cashier was nice. FYI, there is an additional charge to use credit so try to bring cash! ... and that's the best review I can do for now!

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    Shelley D.

    Had a donut craving during covid. Called Royal Donuts and they were open. I got a blueberry donut and a buttermilk glazed donut. They hit the spot, but I wish the blueberry donut had more blueberry flavor.

    Glazed/twist
    Scott K.

    For those who are local, you know of Monterey Donuts in front of Fresca market that burned down a few years ago. This event lead me to my search for a replacement worthy of their deliciously decadent donuts. My quest lead to places far n wide yielding everything from $5+ each over the top one bite is enough donuts to just plain crap. My search was in vain until a neighbor had these donuts at a birthday party...I probably ate 6 at the party. No frills/ no hippy $5 donuts...just good old regulars here. Definitely my go to place...thank goodness it's close...uh on second thought maybe that's not a good thing. ENJOY!

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    Got them glazed by the dozen and also your lotto fix , try your luck you might come up quick!

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    11 years ago

    Royal Donuts is great. I've been to most of the donut shops in and around my city and Royal Donuts has the most delicious donuts by far.

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    11 years ago

    Fresh fresh donuts at 6am... Yummy! Selection ok, but I am a chocolate top glaze person....fresh and tasty!!

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    11 years ago

    Great selection at a good price. My personal favorites are the cake donuts. They also make an amazing apple fritter.

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    Best apple fritter I've ever eaten. The donuts and other pastries are always excellent.

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