When I'm in LA, this is officially my must go donut shop. It's that good. If you love donuts, you have to come here. The apple fritter was worth every second of the wait. It came out hot, fresh, and literally melted in my mouth. Honestly, if she told me it was going to take 30 minutes, I still would've waited. read more

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It's been a really long time since I sank my teeth into a donut and said wow, and today was the day for me. I grabbed the cinnamon crunch and an apple fritter. These might be the best donuts I have ever had. Small, clean, wasn't busy, plenty of seating and super friendly. Absolutely delicious. read more

Sweet Retreat Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

tl;dr quality is high and prices are low; go early for the best possible selection, and don't miss out on the excellent apple fritter Across Los Angeles' ever-changing donut landscape, the countless standalone shops have had to evolve to stand out from the crowd. At Long Beach's Sweet Retreat Donuts, that meant limited-edition experimental donut varieties (mostly with tropical flavor profiles), as well as a reliable vegan donut lineup. Clearly, Sweet Retreat has been doing something right, as it's been a Pacific Coast Highway favorite for a decade. Over the years, it has garnered recognition from plenty of local news outlets, from Eater LA to LAist. The cramped strip mall is more eye-catching for its reptile supply store rather than its donut shop. Inside the shop, the expansive, donut-themed cartoon mural to the right immediately makes a statement. Houseplants are plentiful across the otherwise undecorated, whitewashed walls. Donuts are organized on trays by price, with the charge doodled directly onto the glass with a white marker. Ambient noise from the television is drowned out by chattering customers and the buzzing coffee machine. During the summer months, the AC-less shop feels tropically balmy. My partner and I arrived at Sweet Retreat late one Sunday morning, and the shop still boasted a steady stream of customers. By the time of our visit, the remaining selection was regrettably slim -- beyond the standard fare, the most unique donuts sported either candy coating or tropical frosting. We opted for a hibiscus-frosted raised donut and an apple fritter. The former had an excellent donut base, and the hibiscus frosting was floral and tropical (albiet I would have enjoyed a more punchy flavor). Meanwhile, the apple fritter fell on the cinnamon-y side, heavily doused in glaze so that each bite (even the edges) melted in your mouth; Sweet Retreat's rendition was one of my favorites in Greater LA. Our Vietnamese iced coffee was strong and sugary, but nothing more memorable than peer coffeeshops. The service was efficient, and our two donuts cost a reasonable $5 (even frill-free mom-and-pop shops charge in this range nowadays). The selection was sorely lacking, but Sweet Retreat more than made up for that with its high quality and reasonable prices. This bakery may not warrant a dedicated trip out of the way, but it is sure to deliver a satisfying treat if you're already in the neighborhood. read more

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In contention for best donuts in the city. I didn't get them at peak freshness but I did heat them up in the oven for a few minutes before I devoured them. That apple fritter was fantastic. Haven't had one in years and this one made me miss them. Crispy on the outside and a fluffy interior. Although I don't recall seeing or biting into any apples, it was fine because the apple flavor was large & present throughout. The regular glazed was a classic delight. Super soft with a yellow brioche type texture and interior. Can't go wrong with this excellence. The red velvet variant was about the same. I didn't really taste any thing special from the topping. That chocolate sprinkled, cake type donut was a delight. As was the Maple Bar; which actually tasted better to me after being chilled in the fridge. And lastly, my favorite: the raspberry filled glazed. Everything I loved about the original glazed but with an incredible surprise inside. Filling was literally flawless. Sweetness & Tartness were in perfect balance. This is the one I'll be getting every single visit... read more

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Best donut shop around the area. The Vietnamese coffee is amazing and all their donuts are fresh and tasty. Would recommend 100% read more

The first time I came this place was closed, but I saw the open sign and finally was able to try it. The donuts are delicious and there is a good amount of variety. My favorite so far is the blueberry crumble. I also like chocolate on chocolate but they didn't have any when I went. The lady working was very sweet and said she'd mention that I liked them to the owner and see if they can do them more often. I came in the try 1 donut and ended up getting 4 because I knew my wife would want to try some like the passion fruit. The place is also quite nice and inviting inside. You could come here and get a coffee and work (not sure if there is free WiFi). read more

Sweet Retreat Donuts - Fruity pebble, blueberry with lemon glaze, passion fruit, and blueberry crumble - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Long Beach never ceases to amaze me. There are surprises everywhere. I drove by this afternoon on my way to run an errand. I was hoping to stop by 7/11 or a big chain coffee shop to get an iced coffee and I saw a donut shop in the corner of a small shopping center. When I walked it I immediately felt a positive energy. The wall on the right is a beautiful bright yellow with art and there were tables and plants hanging around. I ordered the Sea Salt Ice Coffee and it was so good. It's on the sweeter side but an easy fix if you don't like it too sweet. I also had a dozen donut holes for $2. It was a lovely experience with delicious coffee and donuts. I'll be coming back again soon to try all the other goodies. read more

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AMAZING they have fresh boba and fresh ingredients also the sweetest lady running the shop, amazing menu that will not fail you.

amazing place, jess and the owner super sweet people i was greet with awesome smile! I brought dozen donuts holes and chocolate twist for my family they love. The bread and chocolate made fresh and will def come back again read more

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Freshest tastiest donuts in the area. My favorites are all the blueberry and strawberry options. The green tea banana smoothie was delicious and not too sweet. They have other milk options like oat milk and almond milk. The vegan donuts are great too. Best service thanks to Jessica! We're always happy to run into her. read more

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I highly recommend this cute little spot by poly high. The donuts are very tasty and has a good selection, even vegan options! They also have drinks here that are good for a quick fix. The service is really excellent, the person who helped me was super kind and friendly. It's a really good Cambodian donut shop so please support them!! read more

We were given such wonderful, friendly service! our donuts were delicious and the Vietnamese coffee was wonderful! close to the aquarium & definitely worth a visit! read more

Some of my favorite donuts and the best donut holes. Sad to have moved a bit away but do make the drive here and there to get some treats. I have ordered from them multiple times and have had special requests for different events and they have never disappoint. The service is amazing and they have such a friendly and inviting atmosphere, to top it off with amazing donuts, what is not to love. If you're ever in the area stop by and check them out. read more

Everything at sweet retreat is amazing and fresh. Live this place and service is amazing as well

Just try their new Spanish latte and hibiscus doughnut and passion, fruit doughnut my kids and I love them

Sweet Retreat has, BY FAR, the best vegan blueberry apple fritter on the planet! Don't sleep on this one....it's only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays...and they sell out fast! Oh, and forgot to mention... I'm not even vegan... read more

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2nd time here & definitely returning Best vegan donuts in town and drinks first time I ordered matcha this time I ordered strawberry Hibiscus the best read more

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Best donut shop in Long Beach hands down. My favorite is the jelly filled or the old fashioned glazed, but even the donut holes melt in your mouth. read more

Awesome donuts! I'm not vegan, but if you are they have a great vegan selection. I ended up going with the Halloween ones. I got the coco one which was pistachio glazed and a red velvet cake ghost one. The person that helped me at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful! I'd definitely come back again. The decor was really cute, the place was really clean and they have little areas for you to sit and eat your donuts if you don't want to take them to go read more

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Such great service. The lady acknowledged me and was so friendly. I ordered the flaming hot Cheeto donut. It was surprisingly delicious I even had to share it with my friend so she can experience the flavors. She was also so surprised and had to tell her friends. It's a nice place to drink and eat and relax. read more

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I love this places. Our son has a dairy allergy and we've been on the hunt for dairy-free/vegan treats and found the perfect place. The lemon flavor had to be our favorite! They primarily have non-vegan options but we were told they have more vegan flavors on the weekend. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wowwwww, this is what a donut shop should be like. Sweet Retreats has raised the bar in so many ways. The cleanliness, quality, customer service, organization & variety. The attention to detail is amazing. I will definitely return. read more

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Came in while I was waiting for my hair appointment nearby. From the time I walked in the staff was warm and welcoming and the donuts were pretty, tasty and the coffee was fresh! This shop was so clean inside I decided to sit and have my donut and coffee there! One cute little touch is that she threw in a couple of donut holes like the old shops used to do back in the day. read more

1. The donut was comforting, and the coffee was refreshing! 2. The spot has a fun yellow art wall with plant aesthetics around! 3. The staff were very friendly and offered to make a fresh sprinkle donut for a kid! Note: There is very limited parking, so I parked on MLK Ave (Restrictions on the Weekdays)! Photo: Donut and Rose Bud Iced Coffee read more

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Everyone is so nice and donuts are delicious. Unique flavors like Hibiscus and Passion Fruit were bomb! The blueberry and apple fritter were also delicious. read more

Sweet Retreat Donuts - Hibiscus, Passionfruit, Blueberry Crumb, Red Velvet, Apple Fritter and Maple - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sweet Retreat Donuts is a Long Beach gem. My husband and I mainly came here for the vegan donut selection and we were not disappointed. So many options to choose from! We shared the vegan tiger tail, vegan chocolate raised donut, and 6 donut holes. Often times vegan alternatives don't have the same taste and texture as the original, but we didn't notice any difference as we unapologetically scarfed them down. The vegan tiger tail was our absolute favorite - a glazed twisted donut with a chocolate and cinnamon swirl. The chocolate raised donut was simply perfect. As far as the vegan donut holes go - I could eat 1 million of those and still be craving them. We also thoroughly enjoyed our iced Vietnamese coffee and iced mocha. The service was great and quick and the interior seating was cute and cozy for a little morning date. I am from out of town but I will purposefully put myself in the Long Beach area to be able to enjoy THE BEST vegan donuts again! read more

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The blueberry crumble donut was AMAZING. So soft and not dry like cake donuts usually are. Vietnamese coffee is strong and bold flavored just how it should be. Service was great and prompt, the owner Srey is so sweet and friendly! This will definitely be my new go-to spot. read more

We are visiting from Texas and took a chance on this donut spot. No regrets! These were delicious and the service was great also. read more

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The donuts were DELICIOUS ! I saw this donut shop on Yelp. I was craving a vegan donut ! I brought some for myself and my coworkers ! EVERYONE thought they were EXTRAORDINARY !! The passion fruit and fruit medley donuts are the ones I tried. The donuts have a balanced donut to frosting ratio and not too sweet. The cashier was very kind and her service was EXCELLENT. I loved the music in the background. It added to the ambiance. I'm DEFINITELY going back !! read more

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I waited to come on a Friday specifically to try the vegan raised donut. I'm a purist and believe in a simple donut to really prove the best of the best. Bought one glazed and one cinnamon sugar vegan raised (yeast) donut and paid $4.50. Some of the Yelp pics are old bc they are $2.25 each now for the simple ones. Non-vegan are like $1.25. Decent, not the best I've ever had. The parking lot was super tricky to get out of, but that was just bad timing. read more

Sweet Retreat Donuts - Glazed vegan and cinnamon sugar vegan raised (available F-Su) - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Before I picked up my good sis, had to find a nearby donut shop by her place and this spot popped up. Super cute inside. Loved their wall of art. The sweet lady behind the counter was nice and she was just putting out some fresh donuts. Inside is small but not packed. She was just finishing up with a customer before me. I got the dozen box. After our morning walk I couldn't wait to try the red velvet glaze donut, so good!! I definitely saved this spot anytime I'm in the area. Happy yelping! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing and delicious, service was perfect, and they make their food fresh everyday. Would highly recommend

Best donuts in Long Beach! The donuts are always fresh, fluffy and bursting with flavor. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. read more

I would say prices are good, environment is a vibe and definitely great service, the Pretty Woman that attended us was very informative and super nice, loved her read more

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YUMMY!!!! First time coming here and it's super cute inside, you wouldn't expect it from looking on the outside. They have a wide variety of selections for donuts and drinks like coffee, teas, smoothies & milk teas, I didn't know how to decide We chose to get a half dozen based off what looked most appetizing in the glass. We chose a taro milk tea to pair and ordered a ham and cheese for something savory. The drinks are made to order and while we were waiting, we decided to sit down and try a bite of every donut we got with our little ones. Everything was so tasty! The donuts have a perfect texture. We got all raised donuts and they were nice and chewy. The toppings and glazes were a nice texture. We were so busy tasting our donuts we walked out the door and realized we forgot our ham and cheese haha (that's why it's not pictured in the photo) Definitely don't skip on the ham and cheese! My kids and I basically inhaled it once we got into the car. The croissant was crispy, flaky, chewy and the inside was warm and gooey! The staff was really sweet. We will definitely be back. This was a great way to start our morning. read more

Sweet Retreat Donuts - S'mores, Oreo n peanut butter, cinnamon roll, taro, maple bar and custard filled with taro milk tea - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

What a gem hidden in Long Beach! Plenty of choices and there are even some vegan donuts too! I've visited a number of times and have purchased vegan donuts for a few people. Nobody was able to tell they were vegan and were praising how delicious the donuts & frosting were! My absolute favorite here are their old fashioneds - crispy outside and fluffy on the inside. The only bummer is 3 out of 5 times I visit, they don't have any for sale! :( Also can't skip out on their ham & cheese croissaints! Flakey croissant on the outside, gooey cheese and some deli meat in the middle. It's so simple, but such a great reminder of the simpler times in my childhood. Definitely worth a shot to visit and grab a variety of their donuts to try. All the employees there are super nice and patient, so if you don't know what you want, just ask for suggestions! =) read more

Cute, cute, cute. Quaint sized, or should I say bite sized, yes, but the floor plan really makes the most of its size. The food smells great, tastes great. Alternative milk options are available, which is great. Service was good. Polite, quick, nice, et all. This spot has actually been on my To-Try List for a few years, due to its early opening time, but I actually only got to stop by because I was originally picking up something for my brother. Glad I did and finally got to confirm it's good. read more

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If you are someone who loves donuts, smoothies, milk tea, & boba but everywhere you go isn't that good then this is the place for you. This was my second time coming with my best friend and we love it. The employees are very nice and patient, the prices are affordable, the inside is very aesthetic, and overall the whole donut shop has a great vibe. I had the cereal donut and milk tea which was really good. The milk tea actually tasted like honeydew. Some places I go to and get milk tea all I could really taste is just mainly milk but not this one and the donut had just the right amount of sweetness...10/10. My best friend and I shared the Oreo one, it was a little to chocolatey for us but other than that it was okay. And they do have Vegan Donuts!! Stop by whenever your in the Long Beach area looking for something sweet. read more

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Just left the ladies working we're really nice. Donut was soft and fresh and the business was clean and nicely decorated.

Anyone listen to Sporkful podcast? Well, this woman does. She also saves a recommendations like this doughnut shop on Yelp after listening to an episode on the history of doughnuts in America over a year ago. I arrive around 2 pm on Friday. There aren't many options left. The only cake options are blueberry filling. Everything else is cake and if you're a true doughnut connoisseur, you know which one is legit. I'm not vegan, but do eat vegan doughnuts. Since there were more vegan yeast options, I went that route and choose the hibiscus. The icing was flavorful with a hint of tartness. Delicious. They have daily drink specials. Friday is milk tea. I opted for it with boba, which needed a few more minutes as it was a bit too hard. It's made with fresh tea, so the ice does help in cooling it down. read more

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