The best donuts on the west side. The best donuts on the west side. The best donuts on the west side. read more

Very delicious breakfast. Busy. Lots of street parking in downtown long Beach near the historic downtown sign. Was driving to the cruise port and stopped by this place bc it looked good just from driving by (window shopping). We were not disappointed on thus local family owned business. The prices are unbeatable for anything in Los angelas. We ordered a huge breakfast bagel for just $7.50 but it could of fed 2 people bc it was ginormous. My son said it was really good and flavourful and we should of bought some donuts. read more

Colonial Bakery - Outdoor facade with lots of street parking - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went in around 7 AM during the week, the donuts were fresh and the service was quick and efficient. I ordered a couple donuts and a small coffee and everything came in under $10. Inside is clean and organized. From the outside, it looked closed. But this location actually opens at 5:30 AM. There's a large selection of donuts and foods you can order. read more

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Quick drive-by after we had lunch downtown saw the word bakery and wanted to stop for a second. It was a little afternoon so their cases were kind of empty which is a good sign because that means they got hit earlier in the day. The service was kind and quick The building is a standard donut shop, and I imagine they make a mean breakfast sandwich ! Plain, glazed donut, was almost melted in your mouth soft, I still prefer Randy's, but this was a really good one. Apple fritter was delightful, I love the combination of all the crunchy little bits, and then the crazy soft center . Cheese danish would've been better if it had been heated up, but the pastry had a great flavor and the cheese filling was perfect . read more

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No-frills neighborhood donut shop serving classic donuts and bear claws. This small business doesn't have a website and doesn't make any specialty donuts. Parking is located in the rear and shared with the adjacent Mexican restaurant. In addition to donuts and coffee, they also make sandwiches and breakfast items. This place feels like a blast from the past with its pressed lettering menu. I ordered a donut and a bear claw. I'm not sure if it's cash-only, but we paid in cash, and the lady was nice enough to discount a few cents to make it an even $5. For a neighborhood shop, it wasn't bad and it's good to support local businesses. Was it the best? I would rank it in the same sphere as other mom-and-pop donut shops. read more

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Was visiting Long Beach and paid this place a visit early in the morning before a couple of meetings, got a hot cup of coffee and the Donuts were so delicious and fresh. The couple/owners were also so kind, friendly and welcoming. Inside was also very clean and neat. I'd definitely give them business again. 7/5 read more

Walked in around 9AM on a Sunday and got helped immediately by the sweet couple. Of all the donuts I got, I ate only an apple fritter and old fashioned glazed. Both were good, but not outstanding as the apple fritter was a bit greasy and I would have liked more glaze on the old fashioned. read more

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Amazing old fashioned donut! Place is a little worn down but who cares if the food is good. read more

Colonial Bakery - Chocolate Old Fashioned Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Talk about a hidden gem! I was going for a walk to simply take a walk because why not. When I saw a line coming out of this building. It was early and I just had to check it out. The first thing I noticed was the CASH ONLY sign, so I went across the street and got a $20 out of the ATM and was changed $3 for it at the laundry mat. Once I got the money I went back across the street to get in line. My order was simply a bacon cheese and egg croissant sandwich, and a glaze donut. If you are in the area please stop by for breakfast. You won't be able to find this place on Grubhub or DoorDash but it's worth the trip. I can only image it's a cute little couple that owns the place. The women who greets you has a smile as big you can even see it behind her eyes. Not to mention this place is beyond cheap eats. The sandwich was 5.50 and the donut was 1.25 so I paid the full ten leaving the rest for a tip. They have a full breakfast menu that I forgot to take a picture of. The croissant was greasy my baked, the eggs light and fluffy, the bacon was crispy yet complemented the the sandwich well. I have to admit I've been back to this place more then once since I found it. If you are in the area please stop by they are open 5:30a-5pm daily. Parking isn't not idea as it is downtown so you'd ended up parking on the street. The wait isn't long so you'd couldn't illegally parked and be okay!! But do not take my word for it. Haha read more

Colonial Bakery - Bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ordered several donuts, pastries, and an egg & cheese breakfast sandwich. Everything is incredibly fresh and delicious. So many options. Service is fast and friendly. The environment is clean and welcoming. A wonderful experience; would recommend to anyone. read more

Colonial Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

PRO TIP: If you're unsure of what donuts to get, go for any other classic glazed options (e.g., glazed french twist or glazed raised). I'm convinced they sprinkle a little crack in their glaze mix because they are so good and so addicting. This place is a PROBLEM - and I mean that in the best way possible. I live two blocks away from this local delight, so, naturally, I come here 2-3x per week. Every time I come, I order a croissant egg and cheese sandwich ($4.50), one glazed twist ($1.30) and a random donut to mix it up. As someone who eats an unhealthy amount of donuts, I can confirm this is the BEST spot in downtown LB, especially with their unbeatable prices. read more

It's an old school place with Very nice owners that serve good breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee.

Cute little bakery with very good brewed coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (my favorite is ham, cheese, omelette on croissant) read more

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Love their donut holes!!! Make sure to get there early in the morning it runs out quick. The lady who works there is also so nice and friendly. read more

Colonial Bakery - Donut Holes - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

This corner cash-only bakery offers excellent priced donuts and coffee. Great option if you're looking for something simple. Apple fritter plus a plain black coffee to dunk it in is perfect. They have some savory meals and teas as well. Been meaning to stop by for ages, yesterday was finally the day. Will probably pop in again, especially at such a short walkable distance for me. read more

Colonial Bakery - Apple Fritter - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cute corner breakfast stop! Had an alright selection of donuts, but more variety with their sandwiches, coffees, and smoothies. I came in and asked for a bagel with cream cheese, but they had unfortunately run out. Got the croissant instead -- which was huge -- and was pretty happy with it. It was light, buttery, and fresh-baked, and 100% reasonably priced. Overall glad to have come here. read more

Colonial Bakery - huge butter croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I drove past 3 donut shops on my way to work this morning debating if I wanted donuts or some French toast sticks from one of those chain fast food places. My last chance for a stop for breakfast and those sugar energy balls was Colonial Bakery. I was able to turn into a parking lot next to Colonial's and the Mexican restaurant and find parking no problem. Colonial was pretty busy this morning but service was quick and easy with 2 Asian ladies behind the counter. I hit them up for 3 apple fritters for my BFFs at work and I and the cost was only $3.70. Not bad for 3 pretty good size individually bagged fritters. I've had bigger and more tastier apple fritters elsewhere and closer to home, but the fritters here weren't too bad and hit the spot. They had plenty of other donuts in the display and seems like they sell regular burgers for lunch and also bagels. Another donut shop in the not so great area on LB with some pretty good eats. I don't know about all that VEGAN talk from the others...but if you're consuming VEGAN DONUTS...I think you better go to a vegetarian restaurant or bakery. DONUTS FTW!!!!! read more

Colonial Bakery - 3 manzana (apple) fritters for work! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Local no frills donut shop in Downtown Long Beach. They have a good selection of the classic donuts. This is a good place to get your donut fix. Cash only! read more

Amazing Service! Yummy donuts, breakfast and sandwiches. Super lovely and amazing staff. Boba drinks are so good. read more

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I found a bug smashed beneath my to-go ham and cheese croissant before, so I don't think I can give this that high of a rating. It's good when there aren't any bugs though... do with this information what you will read more

These donuts are amazing! They are so light and fluffy and melt in you're mouth. Right next door has great espresso too!

So I'm sorry to do this because I love this place but I found a bug in my glazed doughnut. I was just about to take bite wen I took it out of the paper and there it was. read more

Colonial Bakery - Bug in my doughnut, ugh this sucks so bad - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

There is no better place to order a burger within a few block radius. I love getting the croissant bacon and egg with ham sandwich with mayo and jalapeños and everything on it in the morning it's the best thing in the world for five bucks in the morning read more

Quick and easy breakfast in the am. Never fails always a go to. Great place to grab a bite and donuts for the office

Great prices for a great amount. Very kind people. I got a croissant breakfast sandwich and a smoothie. The strawberry banana smoothie is really good. This place is very affordable, very good, and the service was exceeding my standards. read more

One of my favorite donut shops locally love to go to, when I want to indulge in the delicious toxicity that sugar brings to the body. It's a mom-and-pop type of place, and I'm always confident in knowing that the donuts are always fresh. The breakfasts and the breakfast sandwiches are substantial and satisfying as well! read more

This bakery is a staple of Long Beach and has been open for over 40 years. If you want a good breakfast and an excellent maple bar, this is a can't miss. read more

On the corner near the metro. Great donuts. They're light and BIG. Definitely worth checking out!

Turns out this bakery's "vegan" donuts are not vegan after all and contain milk products. Inquiring businesses and people were only shown partial ingredient lists. This is blatent lying and misrepresentation and for those of us who are vegan, it's downright sickening. Peace out, Colonial. You'll never get my business again, and I will make sure everyone I talk to knows you're dishonest. You should be ashamed of yourselves and thankful that your lying didn't kill anyone with an allergy. read more

I love this place! My boyfriend read in yelp that they had great burgers. So today we decided to try their burgers. Let's just say we were not disappointed. The woman who took order was super sweet! She smiled a lot AND was super sweet and kind to people who just came in to ask for water. Some places would charge for a cup of water, but she didn't! This place is in downtown and looks old, but I think it's the love they put in their burgers and home fries. My bf ordered regular cheese burger and I ordered bacon cheese burger. We also ordered home fries! So great! My bf said their donuts are just as good. Try this place. read more

CASH ONLY! This place is by our hotel, around the corner so convenient for breakfast. The owners were nice, the service was quick. The only thing is our bagel was suppose to come with bacon but we didn't get any. Great prices! $1 for any donut. They also have breakfast plates, burgers, smoothies, etc. I would recommend coming here. Ps they don't have AC. read more

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Donuts are great, for about the price you'd expect. Their breakfast sandwiches are also great, and pretty cheap... though... *amazingly* unhealthy. I can just *feel* the oil dripping out every time I pick one up. Probably why they taste so good. Fun fact: they filmed one scene in Dexter here! If they really did mislead people into thinking nonvegan donuts were vegan, that's pretty lame of them, but I hadn't heard anything about it until just now, have no idea of the accuracy of that claim, and anyway, that doesn't change my opinion of the quality of the food or service, even if it is pretty lame of them. read more

Best egg croissant sandwiches! Can't beat the price, and the family who runs it is very sweet and always smiling. I love supporting them and sure hope they will stick around for many years to come. It is a no frills, locals spot with lots of regulars striking up conversation. CASH ONLY! I specifically keep some cash at home just so I can grab a sandwich when I'm in the mood and I drive out of the way to stop here on my way to work. read more

Well I'm finally getting around to leaving a review for Colonial, and I have to say, I enjoyed it. It's not some fancy-pants gourmet doughnut shop, it's a mom and pop donut joint. As such, they have all of your usual suspects. Glazed, chocolate covered, apple fritters, jelly and cream filled, maple something. No, you probably won't find some seasonal "pumpkin spice doughnut with caramel glaze", but if you just have an itch for a nice donut to go with your morning coffee and a book, drop on by. Today I had a cinnamon crumb cake type donut, I picked it because of it's crumbly outer texture. Great choice! Think coffee cake, but round. Heated it up for 20 seconds in the microwave and it was grade A fantastic! :) Another review mentioned a mixed crowd in here and it's true, you see everything from families to yardbirds to some that I suspect might be homeless. That being said, I've never been hassled or had any sort of problem when coming here. read more

Oh how the ham and cheese croissant melts in your mouth!! I used to come here all the time when I lived right around the corner and now, almost every time I come back to visit Long Beach, I must stop there and pick up Ham n Cheese croissants for everyone I'm with. The owners are still the original owners and will continuously greet you with a warm welcome surrounded by the sweet smell of fresh baked pastries. Now to enjoy my ham n cheese croissant while taking the Blue Line metro up to Hollywood! read more

Colonial Bakery - Murals right next to the bakery, cleaning up the neighborhood!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I just moved to this side if town and really wanted to love this place BUT....after going there 4 times for breakfast sandwiches, I was happy, that was until last Thursday. I went in just before noon, ordered a breakfast sandwich and maple bar and stood there while I waited. A maskless, homeless man covered in urine walked up to the counter and handed the lady his cash, she gave him a donut. Right after, WITHOIT WASHING HER HANDS, she began prepping my food. I immediately told her that she needed to wash her hands since she just took a homeless man's money (of which was covered with urine)....she then squits hand sanitizer in her hands. I stopped her again and told her to go to the sink and WASH HER HANDS! Not ok! I gave an extra star because the family is nice but now I question all of their sanitary practices read more

I've been here over a dozen times and love everything I've gotten. The donuts always taste soft and fresh and the bagel egg white sandwiches are filling. read more

This is the best donut place I've ever had! - Finn, 7 year old kid

Colonial Bakery is a Mom & Pop store that sells average food for a low price. But with a donut and a hamburger for less than $3, I'm not complaining (that much, anyway). I got a chocolate raised donut and I've had better (go to Broadway Donuts). The hamburger had onions, pickles, mayo, and tomatoes, and it's probably more of a snack than a meal for most people due to the size. This isn't a place I would sit down and eat. It's walking distance for me so I would be back only if I was looking for a really quick bite and was low on cash. It's not a horrible place but it's not on the top of my list either. read more

Colonial Bakery - Hamburger for$2 - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

It's a cash only establishment - I'm sure we have an extra buck or two lying around our homes to go get a donut! I literally got two donuts for $2 and omg ... I'm reading reviews like "Really? That's a big deal?" The donuts we got were super fresh and they had such a big selection! Also, the donuts are big so it's a SCORE! read more