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Sam's Fresh Donuts

4.1 (121 reviews)
Open • Open 24 hours
Updated over 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Kathy B.

This place has nice and fluffy doughnuts. I also got the ham and cheese croissant (number 1) with egg and it was super delicious. This place shares a small parking lot with other businesses. I love that this place is open 24/7. It's excellent for that early morning start. The service was also really great. The owner made small talk with us and was very nice. The ambiance is casual. There's no place to sit and eat here. This doughnut shop is take-out only.

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Brian W.

No frills donut shop with a great selection of very standard donuts - which is perfect for many, including me. Service is friendly, quick, and efficient, and pricing is super affordable. Parking lot is small and busy, if you see a spot in the street nearby, I suggest you take it. And inside is exactly what you'd expect, so aside from a long counter by the window, don't expect any other place to eat. Suggest you do a box to go, or you be prepared to eat, enjoy, and leave.

Bagel with cream cheese, toasted to perfection
Marina B.

One of the best donut shops. Service is exceptional. Sopanada cashier/server is an amazing and kind lady, ready to help and serve wonderful fresh delicious donuts and sandwich/bagel/breakfast combos you would want. Casual and nice, comfy and safe enough to sit and enjoy a quick break. Will get more donuts from here for sure.

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Stopped by for a bite with the family, my daughter enjoyed the donuts, they were absolutely delicious. My mother and father enjoyed their coffee and I would highly recommend to stop by and take a bite!!!

Mike U.

Sam's fresh donuts is not what you think. It's WAY more!! Way! Sam's is a hidden GEM in Glendale. The best words to describe this business are as follows. FAMILY COMMUNITY VALUE FOR MONEY KINDNESS AND CARE This remarkable business is smothered with FAMILY who want to provide great food, great selection, kindness to all and genuine care. Not to mention the best part. VALUE FOR MONEY! 3 amazing daughters run this business. They are definitely the face of this 24/7 eatery. I use the word eatery because don't let the name fool you. They have a wide variety of food options and they are great! ESPECIALLY their croissants! (They are huge, fresh and priced perfect) The FAMILY makes this business! The FOOD makes this business! The SERVICE and PRICE makes this business. They definitely SERVE their community in a magnificent way. All three ladies are kind, caring, personable and share their pride in the family business, their food and prices. You can FEEL the difference between a grocery store and these wonderful humans kindness and care. It's not just a business to them. It's their everything. When you are in or around Glendale, California, definitely pay them a visit. You'll never regret it and you'll find yourself wanting to review them. #samsfreshdonuts

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Small donut shop with a small lot to park. You can order a sandwich there. They are a local mom and pop spot.

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The food here is superb, I love watching Glenoaks as I eat and the staff are very friendly I love them.

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Amazing food and drinks, i would rather eat at sam's than a 5 star restaurant. I don't know why they still don't have a Michelin star.

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