(Tookout 08/31/21 TU @ 1:00pm): Wait... where's yogurt at this U.S. donut shop!?
As I always attempted to search for an unfamiliar donut shop to me whenever I checked on the family's rental property in the city of Whittier, I came across U.S. Donuts & Yogurt. Actually, not many unvisited shops were left, so what would I do once there were none left!?
PURCHASE
Large Mango Boba Smoothie ($3.75 + $0.25 boba): A meal itself, the mango flavor was more on the powdery side but tasty nonetheless, the consistency was not too thick nor to watery, while the boba was plentiful and perfectly chewy but not gooey. This was a total bargain and would love to try their other flavors https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PnZRiP3cdaUKYNCT5Lx7VA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
THE "APPLE FRITTER IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD TOUR" CONTINUED...
Apple Fritter ($2.25): Not that I was an apple fritter snob - eff it...yes I was! - but there was a certain way I liked mine. 1st, the price was comparable to the going rate (how I longed for fritters less than $2.00). 2nd, it was round shaped, the thickness and density was exactly what I liked, and more the size of my hand rather than my face (an ode to the great Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys). 3rd, there was a noticeable amount of apple bits. 4th, the overall dark brown color was nice with no burnt ends (I loved it burnt), and the medium glaze was just enough and didn't make for a messy cracking effect. There weren't many crunchy odd crannies, corners, and nooks which I liked to break off into small little morsels. 5th, it was barely an hour old based on its temperature and early-afternoon with some hints of oil pockets and gooey apple juices that leaked into your mouth and dripped down your throat. Overall, it had exceptionally good value - 4.5 STARS https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VV8L_vKs8WqGH0j9JKHgrQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Apple-Filled Bear Claw ($2.25): Basically, the apple fritter but shaped in a bear claw with the center filled with a ton of warm liquidy apple bits and juices. This possibly could've been better than the apple fritter https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TZahba2HApERtW9QaGxy2Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
Glazed Buttermilk Bar ($1.25): A short and stout heavy-glazed creamy bar of goodness I had for breakfast a couple days later, twenty-five seconds in the microwave softened it up as it easily fell apart while it slightly burned my mouth https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7KkIVbORoohJeS4WwmUZVA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Colored Sprinkles Cake Donut ($1.20): A sweet treat that always put a smile on my face, I enjoyed this a few days later seemingly still fresh, think, and sugary goodness https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JnWLIA-1-w9PRy077J2kkA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
SERVICE
Kindly greeted by a friendly young man, he quickly took my order after he finished with a customer, carefully crafted my drink, and less than ten minutes later my entire order was ready. All was good with no complaints - thank you!
PARKING (FREE)
Located within a rather large outdoor shopping center that contained a CVS, MacDonald's, and Ralphs among others, there was ample onsite parking which I found one directly out front - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A long shop with three donut display cases, two ice cream cases, a bottled/canned drink refrigerated case, Lotto, easily legible drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MaQ3g_NzLO5FrTXFVcqVzA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ippU3LwmkNjsP1DrCuliCQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw menus/prices boards, a few tables and chairs to enjoy your food onsite, minimal decorations, and a separating Plexiglass between you and the order counter per COVID-19 guidelines. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large glass windows and door while soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights covered the rest. I didn't notice any TVs nor background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=z4gwGlgdTV629O0Xmu35mw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
U.S. Donuts & Yogurt was a wonderful find and would love to return. Everything tasted wonderful, the prices were very comparable, and the service was quick and easy. They also sold coffee/drinks/juices/tea, sandwiches, various snacks, and more! Plus, it was always a pleasure to support a mom & pop small business. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $11.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice (although this time their terminal was down so I had to pay in cash)... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more