My sister insists there aren't any good donuts in NYC, so when I visit her, she wants me to bring a…read morebox of simple donuts from any Cambodian shop in LA. That's putting me on a mission to find the best donuts in the Valley. I usually go to Mama's Donuts when the craving hits, but since they often sell out early and close at 2 PM, I needed a solid backup. Enter Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys -- open until 9 PM. The shop looks like your typical, old-school donut spot: nothing fancy, just a straightforward and busy menu. I grabbed my go-to maple bar and an apple fritter around 7 PM. Both were delicious and tasted freshly made -- definitely worth getting again. Next time, I'll stop by earlier to see what other options they have. The total came to $4.75 for both donuts, which is reasonable. The only downside was the service -- I didn't get a thank you or much of a response at all after I paid. So don't come here expecting friendly vibes; come for the fresh, classic donuts.

A very clean donut shop that has such a large selection of Boba drinks, sandwiches, and donuts. My…read moreBear claw was light and fluffy. Sandwiches are low price and filling; If timing works out, I love to get a sandwich for airport snacking, as cold airport sandwiches are pretty expensive along with their other food options. Highly recommend especially if you're on your way to the airport, as they are close by Van Nuys Flyaway parking lot. The corner plaza is pretty run down and has questionable people hanging out, BUT this donut shop is still worth the visit.

Now I know what all these people are talking about this lovely Blinkie's donuts and the shop…read more Lately, I have been having a lot of sweet cravings. No, I am NOT pregnant. :-) just cravings like most people have. Walked in this morning around 10am & was greeted by couple of employees. Both very nice, sweet, helpful and kind. They have so many different donuts, croissants, sandwiches, hot and cold coffee, espresso, latte, bottled drinks and more.. They have an indoor and outdoor seating and the place is super cute and very clean, chill and you get what you pay for. I got a dozen donuts from them and tried one on my way home and it was just decadent, fresh, fluffy and the frosting isn't overly sweet. Has parking and a restroom for their customers! Will definitely return next time I am in the Encino area. Established back in 1960 & Winnie/the owner of the place took over ownership in February of 2023. Give this donut shop a try and you will be very satisfied!!:-))

We stopped by for coffee and ordered the egg & ham croissants. While the presentation was lovely,…read morethe flavors felt a bit simple for our personal taste and didn't seem quite as fresh as we were hoping. The coffee also wasn't our favorite on this visit, so overall the food and drinks didn't fully stand out to us this time. That said, the space is truly beautiful and creates such a calm, inviting atmosphere to sit and relax. The service was especially warm, kind, and attentive, which we genuinely appreciated and made the experience feel welcoming. With so many glowing reviews, we'd absolutely be happy to come back to try the donuts and see what everyone is raving about. Hoping to have an even better experience next time

Bought a dozen in a half donuts for the office. Came in before 5am since not many of the other…read moredonut shops are open on the way at that time. Donuts ended up fresh and full of all the right sweet flavors. The whole office loved the donuts with some saying it's the best. Given they aren't from the valley... Donuts just do it right in the 818. This spot is stellar. The guy I paid only wore a t-shirt. Was under 40 degrees outside. Must be from the east coast. Recommend! 5/5

Mama's will always be a favorite of mine. Their donuts are just so festive and fun! What's nice is…read morethat you don't have to pre-order to get a special seasonal donut. They always have some in the case! I stopped by for breakfast with the family and they had a great selection of halloween donuts as well as Dodger donuts for the world series. Their decorations are so great and always impress a crowd. Their breakfast sandwiches are made fresh to order and the quality tastes much better than other donuts shops around. Their coffee is served at just the right temperature so it's hot, but doesn't burn your mouth. I love their drip coffee is always hits the spot. Take the kids here for a treat or stop by for a quick breakfast! Service is friendly and fast so if you see a line inside, don't let it deter you!

You walk in thinking, "Cool, I'll grab a donut." Next thing…read moreyou know, you're surrounded by donuts, fruit, chips, drinks, sandwiches, and basically half a convenience store. Surprise! This place is way more than just a donut shop..and I love it! The donuts are fresh with a great variety and reasonable prices, but what really keeps me coming back is the vibe. It's conveniently located off Balboa and Victory, has a decent-sized parking lot, and is perfect for quick stops or snack emergencies. And then there's Judy...the absolute sweetheart who runs the place. She's funny, warm, and you can tell her soul is fully invested in this cozy Lake Balboa donut kingdom. You don't just get donuts here -- you get jokes, good energy, and that "neighborhood spot" feeling. Come for the donut. Leave with snacks, a smile, and probably more than you planned to buy. Highly recommend!

I stop by occasionally for last minute cravings /needs before school. The variety is great, but the…read moreservice is consistently unpleasant. Each time I've visited, the environment has felt uneasy. I understand they deal with a lot of teenagers, but that shouldn't excuse poor customer service. During my last visit, I watched the cashier answer a ringing phone in the middle of helping an elderly customer, talking over him and seeming irritated when he waited for her to finish. It was uncomfortable to see, and it prompted me to leave this review. Good variety doesn't make up for bad service. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're expecting to feel welcomed.

It's a good late night craving spot for donuts as they're open pretty late. It's also a miss or hit…read moresometimes in the sense if the new batch comes out. Donuts are good but you'll get lucky when the new fresh batch is being brought out. Not only donuts but they have everything else. Donuts shops aren't just donuts anymore. Just like pretty much everywhere that you go to, they're pretty much a cafe of some sort. Juices, ice cream counter, sandwiches and so on. The service is alway nice and all the staffs are pretty friendly. They do have a good selection on their donuts. Plenty of parking as it shares a little corner strip with Del Taco. They do accept credit cards but there's a small fee when used. Price wise, they're all pretty much cohesive with the others in town. Positive for the place, the hours are good.

The manager Lisa spills something cause she was throwing things then yelled at another girl to…read moreclean it up when she just left it there

Thank you for such a clean and family fun spot! The beverages are absolutely delicious and healthy!…read moreUntil next time family!

Pretty good boba! I spotted this place on my way home, about 20 minutes from my house. I ordered…read morethe special milk tea with boba in a small size for $5, while the medium is $6 and the large is $7. They were incredibly fast, I went around 8 PM on a weekday, ordered, and had my drink in less than three minutes. They offer plenty of options and also serve food, though I didn't try it, so I can't comment on that. But the boba itself was solid, and since I love a good boba, this place gets a pass from me. The guy at the register was really nice, and parking was a breeze. Even though I'm not from the area, if I ever pass by again, I'll definitely stop for another drink.

If you're looking for a prime donut shop, look no further because K's is legit! The mother…read moredaughter combo always working makes you feel right at home. The mother always treats me like her son and tells me that I need to eat more because I'm too skinny and slips in a couple donut holes in my bag free of charge and gives me a wink. This is the true definition of neighborly love and hometown goodness. They have a vast range of donuts and don't sleep on their bagels. If you ask, they'll make you an awesome breakfast sandwich fully customizable. I'm an everything bagel toasted twice with ham, egg and onion. Also another recommendation would be any of their bear claws and turnovers (puff pastry with jam filling). Added plus are the hours, I'm an early bird type so getting a breakfast sandwich at 4:00 am while being greeted with the best smile is a win in my book all day long. The specialty donuts can sell out so if you're a maple bacon type person show up before noon. They have plenty of drink options as well. From juices to healthy drinks and energy drinks and coffees. There's table seating if you choose to dine in too. Parking has never been an issue because there's the lot out front and a garage below if the lot is full. I've never had to park down in the garage.

Great selection of donuts, even at night!…read more The Nutella stuffed donut was 10/10. A MUST. Thankfully, they had one left at 9pm. The cinnamon roll was sizable, but wasn't as good at room temperature. We had to take it home and warm it up. Just over $7 for two donuts - not bad. Cash or card payment. Interior is fun and flashy. Interior and outside seating. Funny enough, they sell cigarettes on the back wall. Ample parking in a shared plaza, though daytime hours will tell a different story.

Love me a good powdered lemon jelly donut! Brings me back to my childhood when my mom used to bring…read moreus a dozen donuts in the morning and I would run to get the powdered donut before my sister. Donuts are always fresh and delicious - never stale. Staff is always quick and friendly. You can really tell this donut shop is filled with locals from the community as they would know their regular customers by name. Great little donut shop and love to support small as often as we can. Will definitely be back!

It sucks that everyone else had a better experience than me. I waited close to 20 mins for a bacon…read moreegg & cheese croissant and from seeing all the other reviews I can concretely say that they provided me with old food/ less than a subpar sandwich. I am a mother that was taking her children to school and they requested that we stop for donuts. I dislike that I can't trust ppl to not judge me and provide me with terrible service/ food and I say this because I am wondering if maybe the fact that I had on my husbands baggy clothes I might have given off an appearance that I deserved to be served eggs that were grey in the middle. To be honest I dislike receiving this type of service from a group of women that seem to pride themselves on their looks. Either way I think a review is warranted so that if for some odd reason I end up here again I get fresh eggs that doesn't make me want to vomit; simply bc I'm a human being spending my hard earned money (over $30). I shouldn't have to be a repeat customer in order to get fresh food.

THE DAY ai went to USA DONUTS, I had been visiting my Brother David who lives about 2 blocks away…read moreat COURTYARD PLAZA ASSISTED LIVING complex. Maria & Kim were tending to the Customers and when it was our turn, they were wonderful- very service minded and polite, because we had to decide what we wanted but finally did. Thanks, Kim & Maria. In a couple of days from today, I plan to visit my brother (David) again and we'll walk over to USA DONUTS.

Been coming here 10 years now and I still love it fast quick bites great donuts and great sweeet…read morestaff I hope they are here forever ! Get the number 9 before I walk in they make it lol They are sweet here and just great '

First impression- It feels a bit tucked away and in a food hall…read more Parking- I went on a Monday and easily found street parking but can imagine during the weekend it would be hard to find Drinks - Shaken espresso with soy milk,vanilla sweetener(made in house) and pandan cream top- I got this drink with 50% sweetness and it was great. To my surprise, the pandan cream top is actually vegan. Salted egg cream top latte - My friend got this one and liked it a lot. Overall- Looking forward to coming back and trying their ube drinks.

My sister had been to this spot and had great things to say about the drinks at ELNO, so when I…read morefound myself nearby, I thought I'd check it out with her. Being a huge matcha fan, I was all set to order one, but then I spotted a unique drink on the menu called "Fluffy Hojicha." I got curious and asked a staff member what hijocha was. They told me it has a distinct roasted flavor, which really intrigued me. Not knowing what to expect from a roasted tea, I decided to give it a try. The wait for my sister's drink, along with a crème brûlée donut and a strawberry donut, was just a quick 3-5 minutes. The first sip of the Hojicha caught me off guard; it wasn't my favorite right away. But with each sip, I started to appreciate and eventually really enjoy the unique roasted flavor of the tea. The crème brûlée donut was a lovely addition - just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. ELNO is located in a building with other small vendors, and there's a seating area that fits only two to three people. I found parking easily since I went on a weekday around 4 PM. My sister mentioned that on weekends, parking is a real hassle. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.