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    Donut King Hawaii

    4.5 (642 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Donut holes, plain buttermilk, plain old fashioned
    Maile K.

    8:30am on a Saturday. Cheat day! Tons of parking in private lot. One door to enter, one door to exit. Please conform to the traffic flow. Clerks are super friendly, courteous and conscientious. I wish there was a little bit of soft music playing. It always helps me decide what to order. Did you ever think of that? Music dictates your mood and wakes up your tastebuds. They have grown since I was here last. They serve boba teas and other drinks. Donuts are so wonderful. So fluffy and tasty and it is a real chore deciding what to get. Aw heck, just get one of EVERYTHING!

    Junko W.

    I stopped by Donut King in Hawaii and tried a variety of donuts. A few were fresh and delicious, but some tasted like they had been sitting for a while. I think with better freshness control, this place could be much better. I'd like to give it another try. Service are just ok. Plenty of parking!

    Croissant bites
    Kylie S.

    After trying donut king years ago, I've never even considered going to Krispy Kreme, or any other donut shop. Literally like biting into little pieces of heaven. Yeast donuts melt in your mouth and are so moist you'll never end up with a dry one. My dad enjoys his cake donuts and is also a huge fan. They've got bacon and maple donuts which are also a great option for sweet and salty. Also can't go wrong with classic glazed or sprinkles. However, my favorite small snack are their croissant bites, especially when they're fresh and warm! They're so light and just the right amount of crispy. Luckily I don't live close to one of their locations or else I'd be there every day...

    Natalie L.

    If you're a donut lover, then Donut King Hawai'i is an absolute must-visit! The freshness of their donuts is simply unparalleled. Each bite is a revelation! You can truly taste the quality and care that goes into every batch. The donuts are soft and pillowy, almost like biting into a cloud of sweetness. I devoured 2!!! The friendly staff adds to the delightful experience, always ready with a smile and recommendations if you're unsure what to try. I'm disappointed that I didn't get a name of the staff that helped us, she deserves a special shout out. If you're visiting from out of town.... Stop by, I promise you won't regret it.

    Enna J.

    Excellent customer service and really tasty donuts. Central location in Waikiki across from shops and hotels. It's a really small shop however. So no seating and anymore than 3 people in line ordering is crowded.

    cronut bites
    Samantha L.

    I always come here for the cronut bites - they're such a good deal and always hit the spot. The other donuts are pretty standard, nothing too special, but those cronut bites make it worth the trip every time.

    Cronuts, old fashioned,  Strawberry and Chocolate with sprinkles, twist glaze, and a custard filled long john.
    Bonnie T.

    My husband and I were near Kaimuki today, and decided to get a sweet treat at Donut King in market city shoppingcenter. We haven't been there in a couple of years, and they were great! Customer service was great! As soon as we walked in, the young girl behind the counter acknowledged us, and asked if we were ready to order. The store was clean. We gave her our order and was in/out very quickly. They did not disappoint! From their classics like the twisted glaze, long John and yeast donut with sprinkles to the fancier stuff like the cronut... sooo delicious! All of their donuts are a generous size and so soft and fresh! With each bite, it just melts in your mouth! Donut King donuts will always be a favorite!

    Drinks!!
    Suanne K.

    Craving donuts on the go? Stop by Donut King at Market City shopping center! Lots of free parking and tons of donuts to choose from. There's definitely something for everyone, savory bacon maple, to sweet glazed donuts. Try the cro-nuts, croissant-donuts, so yummy! Service is quick, but be patient, it's a small shop, so line up outside if there's someone in the shop. They have drinks too!

    Croissant bite
    Monte' J.

    Stopped by here after having a late lunch. The staff was super inviting gave us some good recommendations the croissant bite had great flavor a nice crunch to it good flake and for the money great by 5 out of five. The unfield bar or what I would call A Long John with chocolate icing it was nice and soft had a good crisp texture to the outside the chocolate was smooth if I'd have stayed longer I'd have out bought another one I give the overall experience of 5 out of five when I'm back I'll be back

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    7 months ago

    Always fast service, good prices, and they carry chocolate old fashioned donuts, which are my husband's favorite.

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    Crunchy croissant donuts are everything!!! I wish we had one closer to where I lived!

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    Do they make mochi donuts?

    Did they discontinue the French coolers? I've been going almost every weekend around 8 ish and they…

    French cruller, we are not sure yet. We’ll might bring it back on the weekends, Fri-Sunday. I’ll update when I’ll have them back. Thank you

    Do they take catering orders? Like for birthday parties?

    No catering but we do take pre order for any large order.

    What time should I go? I wanna get many kinds of doughnuts. On weekend, are the doughnut sold faster than weekday?

    I went on on a Saturday morning, around 7 am and get plenty donuts and pastries behind the glass case.

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    This was about my fourth or fifth time at Holey Grail Donuts, and it never disappoints. I picked up…read morea four pack with the hot single, strawberry fields, chocolate crunch, and lilikoi. The hot single is a classic and still my favorite. It's simple but so good, especially when it's fresh and warm. The strawberry fields and lilikoi were both really flavorful, and the chocolate crunch had the perfect texture. They still taste great even after cooling down at home, but they're definitely on another level when you eat them fresh. The service is always really good, and there's plenty of seating, which makes it easy to hang out and enjoy your donuts. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to when I'm in the area!

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    4.8(470 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    (Desserted 06/01/23 TU @ 12:30pm & 11/29/23 WE @7:30pm): You may feel a bit "purvy" in this donut…read moreshop! I was initially drawn to Purvé Donut Shop because of its name. I loved donuts (especially apple fritters), so like a moth to a flame, I was pulled in to scratch that itch and soothe my curiosity. Founded in 2018 by Nicholas Cornford and Brian Zabian, through trial and error, they perfected their one-of-a-kind donut experience... a mix of music, vibrant visuals, personal customer service, fresh-to-order products, and memorable donut names. Would I shower their donut shop with praise, or would I feel a bit dirty and pervy!? PURCHASE(S) Na-Na-Nut Buster Donut ($3.25): Haupia glaze lei'd with macadamia nuts and a chocolate banana drizzle, the haupia was a bit faint, the macadamia nuts were plentiful, and the chocolate banana drizzle was aromatic and flavorful. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=J1RzbO29Oda8hgUFHIxzeA The "Jimbo" Donut ($3.25): Cinnamon sugar pounded into a caramel apple pie, this was the closest to an apple fritter, so I had to try it. Although it wasn't quite like a fritter, each ingredient stood out and paired well together. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=8q6KJoSr8Tq9iH0mhnARFw Unicorn Butt Sneeze Donut ($3.25): Lemon glaze butt sneezed with Fruity Pebbles, this was a crunchy lemony sweet mess from start to finish, and I loved it! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=KZWyOnAVf7H46uf5BRQnMA Brion Crying Sticker ($3.00): Simply cute! Purvé Logo Sticker ($3.00): I loved stickers and usually stuck them on the walls of other establishments, usually breweries. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=b90JRXfTPWMOcempMQEgWw Ladies Small Unicorn Pooping Donuts Tanktop ($25.00): I wished they had this graphic in an adult t-shirt! Alas, I bought this for a friend who wore it often and proudly! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=VRQTy9xdmynya4VwHYJm2w It's OK Cause It's Your Dog Peanut Butter Glaze Raspberry Drizzle Donut ($3.25): Peanut butter glaze soaked with raspberry slobber, this was a peanut butter's fan's wet dream... and probably a dog's too, if it was safe for them to eat! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=euoKuHhYXNFJUvTvT2pyaQ "Weekly D" Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter Glaze & Oreo Donut ($3.25): This weekly mystery donut was a combination of my two favorite cookies while the butter glaze was cavity-creating sweet and thick! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=7JZ3P0ozys95783u1SZFcQ SERVICE Greeted by a friendly young man behind the counter, he gave me some background about who they were, what they did, and explained some of the options. After I absorbed it all in and studied the choices, I placed my order, watched them craft each selection, and minutes later, my order was beautifully packed and ready for consumption. Everything was short and sweet which was all I needed - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) Located within the Ku'ono Marketplace outdoor shopping center, they shared a medium but tight parking lot with several businesses such as J. Dolan's, KAHALA MKT. by Foodland, Wholesale Unlimited Express, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and more, finding a spot could be difficult (I found a spot). Otherwise, I didn't believe there was any parking available along the main drag on Wai'alae Ave. (Lunalilo Freeway) - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A spacious layout with a donut display bar somewhat in the middle of everything, a large counter area where you placed your order and was able to watch your donut get crafted, a small merchandise section close to the entrance, and you were smacked with colorful murals https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=fZNVWtPpm4ccs__LrXjwyA that surrounded you. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front wall windows and doors while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=g1zkn1bB8Ev8ObCNYLymYg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had fun at Purvé Donut Shop, and would love to eventually try all of the different creations. Each donut was unique in flavor and style, was a pleasure to devour, and it was easy to eat more than one. The prices were comparable with other decorative ones I've had, and the service was calming and welcoming. Plus, it was always a pleasure to support a mom & pop small business. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $50.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STAR

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    I stayed in Waikiki for about a week along with my traveling party around the corner from Donut…read moreKing, so this place was not only incredibly convenient to where we stayed but also was a nice change of pace from waiting in line at Kona Coffee Purveyors across the street in the mall (and quite frankly, we picked up from Donut King 6/7 of the days we were there not only because of that line, but because it was just that dang good) They have your typical donut fare such as old fashioned, glazed, chocolate, etc., as well as some fun local additions such as a pineapple glazed donut and a ube coconut glazed, even croissant bites. We tried just about everything on the menu and not only was every bite of food incredibly fresh, but it was made well and consistently delicious each day we had it. The coffee was also very good, and the addition of the macadamia nut syrup enhanced the donut shop style blend very well. The staff was also very friendly, and very quick with getting orders together including getting coffee out and breakfast sandwiches (not pictured but one person in my travel party did get a sausage and egg croissant sandwich, which they said was very tasty). All in all, a great change of pace if you're looking for fresh, consistent and delicious donuts with a side of great service (it's also right down the street from a GORGEOUS spot that you can then bring your donuts and coffee and enjoy. Highly recommend) P.S.: I've seen some reviews saying they had a line when they visited, however that was not my experience on this trip. This place DESERVES to have a line every day, I would say run, don't walk here because it's that good.

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    3.5 miChinatown

    Mr. Donuts was a Downtown Donut Heaven. In March of 2025 , my 10 years of purchasing coffee and…read moreDonuts had come to a sad end. As of April, 2025 it's official. We now see a For lease sign on one of the greatest Donut shops there is! This dedicated, friendly, consistent owner, his wife, and child was a great honor to have met in my lifetime. I and my fellow colleagues frequent this perfectly hidden Gem buying dozens of Donuts for the team these past 6 years. Prior to that I would visit this shop on my own going to and returning from work as a daily regime. This place was very much loved by everyone you passed by in and out of this business. Donuts, Bear claws, Cinnamon rolls and so much more. Such a sad sad loss that this family owned business is no longer with us. I can personally say for 10 longs years , Mr Donut you satisfied my sugar cravings and I will never forget you. Where ever you are, God Bless you.

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    I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

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