Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Price: $$ ($5++) It's about time for Sidecar Doughnuts to open in Pasadena and they did! This time I tried a few seasonal flavors including Peanut Butter Cup, Strawberry Rose, Chocolate Trail Mix and classic Butter and Salt. The Peanut Butter cup was so delicious! The texture, taste was spot on! I would recommend the Butter and Salt flavor for first time guests because it's their signature and the flavor is always consistent. The strawberry rose was a disappointment! Basically it's a regular glazed doughnut. The only thing that scream rose is the flower petal they put on top of the doughnut. Otherwise the flavor wasn't there. Sometimes, it's a hit or miss for the seasonal flavors. I love that they have ample sitting! Other outlets that I've been to barely have any where to sit. So I'm glad that this location has plenty. Is it overpriced? YES. Is it worth it? YES!! read more

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Wait a minute now... how are these donut this good?!?! I had a craving and found a promo so here I am on a raining day couple weeks ago waiting for donuts. Trendy shop and lots of conversations amongst workers and customers trying to get the right dozen and coffee combo - at least that's what my jabbering was about. I got one of each and left with a dozen and a half to share and 2 coffee bc I wanted ice Vietnamese and hot latte. Everything was delicious. Small parking lot in the back or plenty of free street parking. read more

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I had heard a lot of good things about Sidecar so I finally decided to try it for myself! Came here on a late Monday afternoon and all the flavors were still available. Butter & Salt: 5/5, tastes exactly how it sounds and a perfect combo between sweet and savory Strawberry Rose: 3/5, this was one of their seasonal flavors, the donut was light and fluffy but I wish the strawberry glaze was more flavorful, tasted more like a regular glazed donut Iced Vanilla Latte: 5/5, can't go wrong with this one! read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Strawberry Rose and Butter & Salt Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I love these donuts and it's the best feeling when you can satisfy a sweet craving after a long work day. The customer service is great and the lady working the evening shift was very patient with me when I asked about the flavors. It's been awhile, but the huckleberry is delicious and the vegan strawberry matcha was very tasty as well. Thank you for staying open past the afternoon! read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Devoured half of each before I could snap a photo of the huckleberry and vegan strawberry matcha - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Revising my review and adding a star for the customer service from their corporate office. I had reordered from this Pasadena location a week after the below post and received raw doughnuts (the maple bacon). Sent an email to customer service with pictures and they apologised as well as offered a box of 6 custom doughnuts to make up for both this issue and the previous one. Definitely appreciate the gesture and hoping they can fix all the kinks in Pasadena soon. read more

I have been wanting to visit Sidecar since I moved back to the L.A. area, but it was a little to far. This location in Pasadena is much closer to me. I had very high expectations going into this visit. I stopped in on a Sunday morning around 10:30am. This seemed to be right before a big rush. When I arrived there were only 4 patrons in front of me. The staff were moving very efficiently and even had random samples at the counter while you waited. The person that took my order was very friendly and answered any questions about the varieties they offered. I ended up getting the Siagon Cinnamon Crumble, Huckleberry, Lemon Pound Cake and Vanilla glazed. SPOILER: All of them were DELICIOUS!! Cinnamon Crumble: An elevated homage to the classic crumb doughnut. The flavors were much more elevated and it had some really unique floral notes. It is clear that they are using this highest quality ingredients. Huckleberry: I must say, this was the one that surprised me the most. It packed huge flavor while also being very well balanced. Very strong berry flavor with hints of citrus and floral notes, but not overly sweet. Lemon Pound Cake: This is one of my favorite all time desserts, so I was actually apprehensive to try this one. I ended up randomly picking this flavor up as as a sample and was instantly hooked! The punch of lemony citrus and the perfectly dense cake doughnut are such a compliment. Vanilla Glaze: This one was selected by chance. One of the things that I love about this place is they were constantly making fresh doughnuts. This could mean that you will have to wait 10 minutes or so for your favorite flavor. But it also gives you the opportunity to have a fresh warm doughnut! This is what happened to me. The whole store tells, "Hot Vanilla Bean!", when the doughnuts arrived on the line. This was a great choice and was a definite highlight of my experience. This was an elevated take on the classic and simple raised glazed doughnut; perfectly executed. Overall, this was a very positive experience. The common theme for me was how well balanced all of the doughnuts were. As someone who isn't a fan of overly sweet things, it was refreshing to have a great doughnut with more elevated and complex flavors. As I mentioned before, the use of high quality ingredients is very evident in their product. Also, because it seems that they produce in smaller batches you may not immediately have access to a particular flavor, especially if you're in a rush. A flavor I wanted to try was not available for 10 minutes; I used it as an opportunity to come back and try it on my next visit. The only negatives are the cost, about $4.75 per doughnut, and the tight space. I'll end this review on a positive, the outdoor patio space is great. I highly recommend! read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - L to R: Saigon Cinnamon Crumb, Lemon Pound Cake, and Huckleberry. - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered a 6 pack of a variety of flavors. Cookies and crème, cinnamon crumb, celebration cake, choc-a-lot, old fashion, strawberry. The staff provided them quickly. I love sweets and visually the choc-a-lot and cookies and crème really looked great but unfortunately the taste was not there. Surprisingly the only one I ended up liking was the old fashion. More gourmet and premium options than just good donuts. Limited parking. read more

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They claim to be the best donuts in California, and it is hard to disagree because they are definitely in the running. They offer the most unique, interesting, and delicious donuts I have ever had, but also the most expensive. The most popular huckleberry is definitely the bestseller, had to wait 15 minutes for a fresh batch since they were sold out. The passionfruit was also so unique, and worked very well as a donut. Staff are all very friendly and helpful, and they have plenty of seats and self serve water and utensils. read more

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We were waiting in a very long line at Howlin Ray's when I looked across the way and saw Sidecar Doughnuts. We ordered the vanilla bean glaze, gluten friendly, and celebration cake. My daughter also had the banana bread latte. Everything was so good! The gluten friendly is, by far, the best gluten free pastry we've ever had. The latte was good without it tasting artificial and the banana was spot on. Staff was super friendly and let us know if we downloaded the app, we would get a free donut and drink. The place is super cute and clean and we will be adding it to our list of favorite places to visit. read more

This donut place makes unique donuts with quality ingredients fresh throughout the day. Their donuts are moist and flavorful. I got the traditional donut and chocolate donut with a Bantu nut bread latte, which was amazing. The service was good, and the place is very cute, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great place to grab a donut or coffee if you're in the area. read more

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I usually love Sidecar Doughnuts but my review is particularly low for one of the employees working yesterday (1/11/26) at around noon. He was the only male on the staff and he was just extremely rude. I came for the Summer Fridays collab and asked about the freebies being given away. He mentioned all they had was just one of the mini samples left, but his demeanor was not at all customer service friendly. I had asked about the collab and then mentioned wanting one of the doughnuts, he immediately goes "is that all?" and my husband, who very clearly was still looking at the doughnuts adds a latte to our order, then the employee quickly goes "is that all?" again, and I say "no we want to order more". Like he didn't even give us a second to breathe and list our entire order. Every ONE thing I added, he would add "is that all?" it was ABRASIVE and super rude. It left such a bad taste in my mouth. The doughnuts are good but not THAT good. I would not go back to this location if he's the person running the counter. He totally needs to learn customer service, or at least just how to talk to people normally. read more

Love this place! Yes it's a bit pricey since it is a trendy donut store, but it's worth it. They do have samples and it's amazing to try the different flavors. This is my new favorite donut store for sure. The only downside is that their coffee is not so great. I tried it and not a fan at all. Massive disappointment. read more

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I was so stoked to see a Sidecar located near me! I love their gluten free choices! Their service is efficient. I love their outside eating patio too! read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Strawberry matcha that happens to be gluten friendly! - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

An afternoon of doughnuts and coffee. Might as well indulge here at Sidecar! Small batches made to make sure they are serving the freshest :) and that they do! Doughnuts are like cake. When served warm the senseless is soft and crispy on the outside. IMO best to eat it then ASAP. They're good for another day but the cake gets denser when cooled but the outer edge is still crispy'esque. I do love fruited desserts and that means doughnuts too. Huckleberry is a front runner for me unless another fruit comes from nowhere and topples huckleberry. Strawberry is more like cake flavored vs fruited. The chocolate doughnuts are tasty but not my personal fave. The coffee I really enjoy. I get their house coffee with oat milk. Worth the stop for the coffee and I guess the doughnuts too LOL! Service is efficient but can get hectic when it's very busy. Parking can be a challenge since it's a small lot shared with Howlin Rays (that's a clue for you with finding parking). Indoor bar seating and mostly outdoor patio seating. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Gym day the following morning! - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Super friendly staff and a good variety of donuts. I'm especially happy that this place sells SAVORY donuts (I got an eggs Benedict one and the seasonal jalapeño one). The donuts have a cakey texture which is a nice contract from traditional donuts. The donuts also still taste yummy "fresh and warm" or alittle cooled down. They have a variety of drinks to try as well! There isn't much seating inside (just a long bar table with about 8 bar stools) but the vibe is chill. Very kid friendly. read more

I visited on a Tuesday morning and they line was super long, so be prepared wait 40+ min early morning. Food: picked up a variety, while it looks presentable my party was not impressed with the taste and texture of the donuts 2/5 Service: staff was friendly and served us quickly 4/5 Value: just don't think the price for what you get is there 3/5 read more

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Usually amazing but for whatever reason this go round, it was short of amazing. I wanted to enjoy a little pick me up in the afternoon with this sugary snack. I always felt that the quality of the food was above standard donuts but I felt this batch was just okay. I will definitely give it another try but maybe I'll just revisit the Newport Beach location which I think is where it all started. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

$60 for a dozen donuts is absolutely crazy lol Tastes a little better than the average, definitely not worth what you pay for! Might want to reconsider prices or I promise you won't last in Pasadena! Banana nut Coffee was decent. It's not often that I leave 3 stars, so that says something. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

I unexpectedly discovered this Sidecar location in Pasadena after my visit to Howlin Ray's next door. What a pleasant surprise that they're right next to each other! As I was enjoying my hot wings at Howlin Ray's, I put an online order for donuts at Sidecar. The process was quick and smooth. I really enjoyed -Vanilla Bean Glazed: One of my favorites at Sidecar. The inside dough doesn't feel as heavy as the other donuts. It's much more fluffy. It's definitely underrated IMO. -Strawberry Buttermilk: SO good! I love the fresh strawberries inside the donut and the glaze on top. We also ordered Butter & Salt, and Heckleberry but they weren't our favorites. They have other seasonal flavors that I would love to try next time. read more

The doughnuts are good but not hype worthy imo. I liked the vanilla bean glazed the most and I feel like you can get that anywhere. Price for the doughnuts aren't really worth. The coffee cream cola was absolutely disgusting. The cashier was also rude. Has some seating outside. Wouldn't come again though. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Huckleberry and Dubai Chocolate are a must ! Try first and read the reviews later lol Line can get hella long here and it's right next to a famous Nashville fried chicken spot. Definitely anticipate high traffic in the lot. Some other reviews say that there's barely any pistachios in the Dubai chocolate malasada. In my case, it was all concentrated in the 1/4 area of mine. It was so so delicious and it's not too sweet (highest Asian compliment). Be there earlier in the morning to do pick up to avoid lines ! read more

The donuts are delicious. Pricey, but delicious. Would have given 5 stars if I didn't pay $12 for 2 items. Definitely worth trying but not something that most people can afford to splurge on too often. Inside of this store was very small, even though I went at end of day it was extremely cramped. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Passion Fruit pavlova and Strawberry Buttermilk. - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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What a cool and delicious donut and coffee place. Came with my bestie and got the Black Onyx Mocha and Vanilla Latte with Huckleberry donut and Strawberry donut were delicious. The girl at the counter was awesome and her customer Service made us feel welcome. The ambiance is welcoming read more

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This place is SO cute! Very spacious, decor was so cute, and it was very clean. The staff was super nice and reminded us of the rewards program (where you can get a free doughnut and a free drink with their rewards app). As for the doughnuts, we got the Choc-A-Lot, the Saigon Cinnamon Crumb, a Strawberry buttermilk, and 2 Dubai Chocolate malasadas. All of which were finely crafted and delicious. I got a Banana Bread latte with oatmilk which was rich and full of espresso and banana flavor. read more

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So happy to see a Sidecar location in Pasadena! Their donuts are one of THE BEST with traditional and "outside the box" flavors. The facility is spotless and the service was great! The employee was so kind and patient with me. Luckily, there wasn't a line. read more

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It's sidecar.. whats not to love!? Best doughnuts in LA now in Pasadena. Have always been a fan, and am thrilled that there is now one close to my office. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Hailing from the West side, I am super excited that Sidecar has finally made its way to this side of town! From the delicately crispy exterior to the fluffy and moist center, the textures are heavenly. Not to mention the variety of unique flavors that don't taste artificial like they do at most other shops. I'd skip the vegan one, as it's too doughy. Staff is friendly and you can see donuts being freshly made. Give this a shot when you're having a sweet tooth! read more

went to get the viral dubai chocolate malasada... and it looked nothing like their video on TikTok... hardly any pistachio on top of the chocolate and hardly any pistachio cream inside the chocolate ganache is the saving grace... it was rich and silky read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - dubai chocolate malasada... hardly any pistachios on top - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Finally a location that isn't a 1 hour plus drive away for me. Get their app and put in your birthday and collect points whenever you order here! Line tends to move pretty quick here so don't be too discouraged if you see a bit of a line. The only real downfall is if you want a specific donut, they may be out of it and it could be a bit of a wait, but that's part of the draw of this place, really fresh donuts! If you don't really mind which flavor(s) then you'll be happy. There's a decent amount of outdoor seating here if you want to enjoy your purchases. Parking can be really tough most of the time. There is a shared parking lot with the place across the way and that place is super busy all the time so chances are it'll be your best bet to find a spot on the street as you are going north on Arroyo. read more

Friendly staff with some amazing gourmet donuts. I had the eggs Benedict donut along with a large coffee. Both fresh and amazing! I will come back again. read more

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It's been a rough week and decided to swing by Sidecar after a Dr. appointment nearby. Saw the usual short line forming outside and waited a few mins before I was inside. Big thanks to the head baker (didn't notice a name tag) and to Carlos for making the special accommodation! We were finally able to try the basil and egg benedict donut. It's been years since we've been trying and damn was it good! I can see why they were always sold out down in Costa Mesa. read more

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Came here after hearing good thing , unfortunately it was a disappointment. They do have unique donuts but they were disappointing. Very heavy /most of them are like a hard cake texture, Customer services needs help , the young lady is very serious and not smiled once, they have plenty of parking , and a few seats inside and outside to sit but more for a pick up vibe. read more

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strawberry matcha: 4/10 it's mid. i had higher expectations because i saw it getting hyped up and it tasted nothing like matcha. its more like a regular donut with nothing in the inside with a strawberry cream on top. it's pricey for a donut that tastes ok. cake donut: 7/10 strawberry buttermilk: 7/10 i tried a sample of the cake donut and strawberry buttermilk and it tasted way better than the strawberry matcha. overall, service is friendly and fast but i think donuts at other places are better at more affordable prices. it was good to try for an experience tho. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - strawberry matcha - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious! Sign up for the app! You get a free donut and drink with purchase! Such a deal! I got the huckleberry and a Maple pecan filled one! Together they were delicious! I chose the Vietnamese coffee and wasn't as strong as Lee's but still good. Fast service and great patio seating. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just something about paying $30 dollars(with tip) for 5 donuts just doesn't work for me. At the end it's just a donut. Nothing super extravagant. Almost basic if you had to ask me. Service was amazing though, super friendly. I got two maladadas (banana cream), x1 huckleberry, x1 maple bacon, and another berry cream donut couldn't remember the name. First off I've been to Leonard's on the big island, not one business in this world can come near their malasadas. The chew, flavor and texture are God tier(at Leonards). This malasada just reminded me of a regular cream filled donut. Nothing crazy, nothing to be wowed about. Had no chew, almost like a soft texture. If anything needs some mochi flour to get it to a chewable consistency of malasada. Needed some pull in the dough no doubt. Next the maple bacon, good but gone in 3 seconds. Makes you second guess paying 5 bucks for a single donut, last the huckleberry and other berry donut which you could put a gun to my head I wouldn't be able to guess the name. Those two were good had some decent berry flavor but just still the idea of paying almost 30 dollars with tip for 5 donuts just doesn't make sense to me. Good for these guys for pulling it off, but I can't find myself going back for anything till the prices settle. I get it there's a huge overhead, but naw. I know other donut joints where it's 30 bucks for 12 donuts. The math just ain't mathing here for me. But to each their own! Goodluck Sidecar! read more

This place is on the expensive side but man is it worth it. With different kinds of donut seasonal and gluten free and vegan which are very tasty by the way the coffee is good but the vocal point is the donuts. The service is walk up choose from a small selection of delicious looking donuts and you pay and leave. Seating is outside with a small waiting area. Yes I will come here again soooo good. read more

I came back to give it another try. This time I did not order ahead and arrived to see what flavors they had available. Tried a citrus olive oil and it was out of this world. It had the sidecar freshness I knew and loved and missed!! Will now be returning to this location but perhaps will not try the order ahead feature on the app. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - My sad, overcooked, crumb-less donuts - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

We ordered 4 donuts. Cookies and cream - was the least favorite but was pretty good. I think we didn't like the chocolate/devil's food cake. 3 stars Huckleberry - Amazingling fresh and tasty. Local huckleberry added to the batter and the glaze. Only downside was that it isn't what I think of when I think "I want a donut". Otherwise, amazing. 5 stars Old fashioned - Sooo good. Tasted vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar kind of mix. 5 stars Celebration cake - we love confetti cake and this didn't disappoint. Both the frosting and batter were great. 4.5 stars Ambiance is hip. Service was good. You can see donuts being made in the back and the display is clear glass and vivid colors. The donuts are expensive but they are very big and some of the best we have ever had. Between this place and the chicken joint next door, this is an amazing food spot. And everyone knows it. Good luck with parking. read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Cookies and cream, Huckleberry, old fashioned, Celebration cake - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid spot -- Sidecar Donuts is absolutely worth the calories (which is saying a lot for me). I swung by for my birthday donut, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I went with the double chocolate and it was bomb. Rich, decadent, and perfectly balanced -- not too sweet, just right. Now I'm already planning my next trip to try the Dubai chocolate flavor read more

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really good doughnuts! Love all the flavors, like to only go on certain days because management is very unprofessional.