Thompson Donuts is a nice, small donut shop located next door to Subway & near Vons on Thompson in…read moreVentura. Service has been quick the past few visits. They were also nice to me the last few times as well. Which is probably why I don't mind coming back if I'm in the area. They seem to have some new menu items. Savory and or sweet is always a plus... I've also been able to pick up some good to go orders as well. Which is definitely something good :)

I don't say this lightly--Thompson's Donuts is hands down one of the best mom-and-pop donut shops…read morewe've ever been to. We're actually from San Diego and were just visiting Ventura, and it's a bit of a tradition for our family to try a local donut shop whenever we're in a new town. I also grew up in a donut shop for over 30 years, so I'm very particular when it comes to donuts--and Thompson's absolutely blew us away. The service alone deserves a shoutout--everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, which just made the whole experience even better. And the donuts? So fresh, soft, and perfectly moist. Every bite was flavorful without being overly sweet, which is honestly hard to find. You can tell they really care about what they're making here. This is exactly the kind of spot you hope to stumble upon when traveling--and then wish you had back home. We'll 100% be back next time we're in Ventura. Highly, highly recommend!

I was very pleasantly surprised with the flavors of donuts here and variety of foods in addition to…read moredonuts such as breakfast sandwiches, boba drinks, and other options. I will be coming back to try more things! I loved the maple bacon donut (it is rare that actual bacon is included in foods that list it vs. bacon bits or flavoring), and my sister enjoyed her pistachio and chocolate donut. My mom liked her coconut macaroon, also. I'm excited to come back here!

Conveniently located in a shopping center close to work, these heavenly sugary shapes of dough will…read morenot disappoint. I love donuts, so I may not be the best to be critical of a donut shop as I love most of the ones I try. This place was no exception. Each donut has the right amount of fluffiness to denseness ratio. The maple twist had a good amount of maple on top, with a delicious twist glaze underneath. They're not too greasy, don't leave a film, instead they leave a sugary glaze of goodness on your fingers and in your mouth. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

I always love supporting small businesses, and K D Donuts definitely deserves the love!…read more I first heard about this place through my coworkers. One person brought in donuts from Rolling Pin Donuts, while another brought donuts from K D Donuts. To my surprise, almost everyone reached for the K D Donuts first! Before work, I decided to pick up two dozen donuts for my team. Within 30 minutes, they were nearly all gone. That alone says a lot! These donuts honestly have a slight edge over Rolling Pin Donuts, which has always been one of my favorite donut shops. Even one of my coworkers, who normally doesn't eat donuts, ended up eating two! She pointed out that they didn't have that greasy taste or overly sweet aftertaste--and I completely agree. The donuts were fresh, light, flavorful, and clearly a hit with the entire team. K D Donuts is officially one of my new favorite spots, and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended if you're in Ventura and looking for delicious donuts while supporting a great local business!

Donuts matter to me. I mean, like, a lot. Maybe too much. They're pretty much on my mind all the…read moretime. I don't really care about Politics. I care even less about Sports. What I care about is Donuts. And I'm here to tell you, these are the Best Donuts in Ventura. I've been a customer here for 24 years now. In that time I've sampled donuts from more than a dozen other places around town and I've never found any better than the donuts from KD Donuts. The donuts here are far superior to Rolling Pin. I'll die on that hill. And don't come at me with Krispy Kreme or any other corporate junk, because hell nah. This is a local, family owned and run business.. You can read all about it in my previous review. It's an interesting backstory. As to why I say these are the Best Donuts in Ventura: The benchmark I use for comparing donuts is a white cake donut with chocolate icing, topped with sprinkles. Whenever I hit up a new donut shop, that's the first thing I try. The one they sell here reigns Supreme! Other highly recommended donuts here are the Apple Fritters, the Buttermilk Bars and the Old Fashioned (Chocolate, Glazed or Plain). I like that the donuts here are traditional donuts. The kind you can take a dozen of to work with you and you can be sure everyone will love. None of that $5/donut ridiculousness over here. Most here are $1.75, including Small Apple Fritters and Small Cinnamon Rolls. The large size of the fritters and cinnamon rolls, along with the Blueberry Fritter, Bear Claws and Filled Donuts will set you back $2.75 each. That's fair! So, if you are looking for some really great donuts and love to support a great little local owned business, I highly recommend you hit up KD Donuts! Mikey C says: Best Donuts in Ventura!

WOW. SOME OF THE BEST DONUTS I EVER HAD!!!!…read more Donuts: 10/5. I am not typically a donut girly, but these were out of this world good. I bought my staff an assortment of glaze, strawberry filled donuts, twists, and the long ones (lol) I got one for myself, and holy cow their maple old fashioned is a 10/10!! The inside isn't too doughy, the outside is perfectly crunchy but not super hard, and that's really hard to do lol most old fashion donuts miss the mark for sure. I bit one of the "long John's" and ahhhh SO FLUFFY. Price: 4/5 For 1 dozen it was $19.25 with using card. I feel like that is a bit much for 12 donuts; in LA I get a dozen for 15. . but everything is expensive now. So, it is what it is! lol. All around: 5/5 I will definitely come back. I absolutely loved their service, and donuts . I cannot wait to order a few more maple old fashioned! :)

These donuts were SO fresh!! 10/10 will be back, probably the best donuts I've ever had!! The lady…read moreworking was so nice!

I'm driving down Las Posas road, Camarillo and suddenly my nose is awakened by the most incredible…read moreintense sweet aroma-- Rolling Pin donuts! It's quite a sight when you see these guys pumping out these sweet sensations -- yes they make them right in front of you. Rolling pin donuts has been in Camarillo for over 30 years so they're part of the local decoration now, and judging by the reviews they'll be here for many years more-- there's no artificial intelligence replacing these guys! If you're in the area or stopping off on a trip why not stop by and check these guys out-- one bite of the Rolling pin baking recipe will definitely set you on the road to a better place!

Heard about this place I was intrigued I love Donuts. I…read morethink I'm a doughnut connoisseur !! When was the little dry but I still recommend them. You know when you go on an half an hour sometimes they can be older, but I had a fresher one and they do have a big variety of donuts so I give them a thumbs up. The cashier was friendly and engaging.

OG Donut shop in Ventura! I stopped by while visiting after living here 20+ years ago. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find Foster's was not only still here, but is exactly how I remembered. I hope Ventura continues to support this staple, it's a gem and I was glad I was able to experience it again with my kids, just like I did with my parents growing up!

Delicious donuts to take to the beach for the ultimate brunch experience. 3 options for jelly:…read morelemon, raspberry, or strawberry- almost got all 3! Lots of beautiful buttermilk and chocolate glazed and classic fritters. Tiny shop with counter service, make sure to tip! Cannot recommend highly enough. A must visit.

Great customer service from Kevin and Nancy. Good donuts and…read morelove the ham cheese croissant also the smoothies are awesome too.

I spotted this shop a few weeks ago on a Grocery Outlet run and have been meaning to try it. Today…read morewas the day. They sell lottery tickets and proudly display winning tickets on their walls. There was a woman behind me that told me this has been her favorite donut place in Ventura and has been coming here for 20 yrs. The cashier confirmed it been the same owner for 20 yrs. I got a maple bar and a chocolate old fashion. As other comments have said, these donuts do not have that strange oil aftertaste that some shops do. They are also sweet but not overly sweet. Maple bars will always own my heart so it was my favorite of the two but the chocolate old fashion was also really tasty. Both were soft and freshly baked tasting. They had some really large donuts and specialty ones but you can't go wrong with a basic maple bar or old fashion. Yes, the donuts are going to cost you $2.50+ per donut but just like everything going up in price, it's only expected that a small donut shop ought to do the same. I am more than happy to support local businesses especially when the product you receive is good quality.

The food is to die for especially the cinnamon rolls! The…read moreservice is outstanding, The family is friendly and caring. Not getting your baked goods here is not an option!

I love this place. Donuts are so fresh and soft fluffy. And they have the best breakfast sandwiches…read morein town. Service is so friendly and nice . I would love to come back here again. Definitely my favorite spot

I remember driving past Russell Donuts when I first moved to the Avenue neighborhood and seeing a…read moreline outside in the morning. I immediately turned around. That's always a good sign. This is a true no-frills donut shop. Nothing fancy, just classic donuts done right, which I honestly love. You order directly at the window, making it a quick, grab-and-go type of spot. My go-to is the chocolate French cruller: light, airy, and perfectly balanced. Everything is fresh and the prices are great. The owners are friendly, efficient, and clearly know what they're doing. They're located on a busy street, so street parking availability really depends on the day and time, but it's usually manageable. Their hours can vary, they sometimes stay open later or close early if they sell out (which happens for a reason). A neighborhood staple and absolutely worth stopping for if you're in the area.

All the food we got was fantastic! Great prices! Short wait! I would absolutely get breakfast here…read moreagain

Amazing family that has built this place from the ground up. Incredible unique and fun to watch…read morecook FRESH. Bobby and Danelle are wonderful. GO HERE.

Perfect mini donuts, great for an everyday treat, a birthday party, or any fun event. The donuts…read moreare delicious and you can place large orders in advance on instagram. I love the cinnamon sugar and raspberry jam donuts, however, you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. I ordered the 64 count variety pack for a tea party and I can't wait to bring a box into the office! I ate the little 8 count to myself en route to the party. Lil Sammie's is located in a shopping center on ashwood and telegraph.