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Holey Grail Donuts

4.4 (610 reviews)
InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Stephanie L.

Got a box of 9 donuts so we could try all the flavors! My partner enjoyed the peanut butter cup, and I enjoyed the Lilikoi donut the most! A runner up for both of us was the cosmic churro!

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Iulia G.

While looking for a mural around Ala Moana, we stumbled upon Holey Grail Donuts and so glad that we did. The shop offers a modern airy vibe with high ceilings. Upon entrance, we were greeted by friendly staff. The menu is not large so we quickly decided on an iced vanilla latte, chocolate milk (not me, my friend lol), and lilikoi (passion fruit) and purple haze donuts. Their donuts are made to order and they use taro for their dough base. The donuts were delicious, soft and with a cake-like interior. My vanilla latte was super tasty and I'm guessing that could have had something to do with the macadamia milk they were using. It was a bit pricey but I wouldn't hesitate to go back for that latte and some donuts.

Snickerdoodle and chocolate yummy!
Jo C.

Delicious fresh locally sourced donuts in Kakaako. Yes they are a little pricey...but they are such a delicious treat sometimes simple is better than gigantic donuts slathered with so many toppings you cant actually taste the flavor of the donut. They are made to order and not sitting out all day they pair perfectly with some delicious coffee. I love that the poi is sourced from Hanalei and the chocolate is sourced from manoa chocolate company. The interior of the store is beautiful and relaxing perfect place to eat donuts and people watch!

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Betty Z.

If you've ever walked by Holey Grail, you'll know that the scent is intoxicating. How can you not want to walk in and eat some donuts? I'm so lucky to have Holey Grail in LA but I still love coming to this location whenever I'm in Hawaii. It's walking distance from where I usually stay so I'm tempted to get it every time. Luckily they have weekly specials and seasonal flavors so there's always something new to try. Holey Grail is home to 100% plant-based taro donuts but you wouldn't even know unless you knew. The texture is crispy/crunchy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. They are made to order and fried in healthy oils so you don't have to feel guilty having these. Each donut is about $4.50-$5 but it's worth it! Their signature classic is the original sin which is made with real maple and Hawaiian vanilla glaze. I recommend getting this one to start. They also have a classic called Hail Mary which is a cardamom rose flavor if you like trying something different. This time, I got to try the weekly special strawberry Fields which has a local strawberry and single origin matcha glaze on it. As I mentioned earlier, they make the donuts to order so it does take a few minutes but it comes out piping hot and is soooo good if you eat it right away (just be careful not to burn yourself). I loved the slightly tart slightly sweet slightly earthy taste of the strawberry fields. It goes so nicely with the taro donut. The staff is friendly and the space is nice and quiet to enjoy your donut. They also have a few seating areas outside too. If you've never had a plant-based donut before, you have to try Holey Grail!

Strawberry Fields without the Matcha
Keola K.

Review from son son: It's a 6 out of 5. The donut is soft and crunchy, sweet, and DELICIOUS. A few notes from Daddy: This place offers taro donuts and no dairy topping options. Perfect for son son due to allergies. They are located behind Whole Foods. It's a cute spot that offers awesome taro donuts with cool and different topping options. The staff is always friendly and their packaging is top notch.

Holy Chai
Zoe G.

Such a nice spot, the interior is very bright and beautiful. Love that the donuts are made fresh. I tried the chai and it was a little bitter for my taste, but the donuts were so good. I dug in before remembering to take a photo, but the maple and coconut paired nicely and the passionfruit donut was bright and fruity.

Beautiful box
Ashley C.

2nd visit. I remembered how delightful my experience was when I visited Honolulu for my birthday a few years ago and was determined to go back. I told the other birthday girls I was traveling with that we were making a Holey Grail stop during our trip. They were unimpressed. Turns out they were skeptical about taro. It is indeed offputting in some forms. Not in these doughnuts. I was enjoying mine in a sunny seat outside when my sister friends me and tried. Suffice it to say everyone made their own doughnut purchase. The interior is spacious and quiet, and there is seating outside, as it should be- it's Hawaii. The passion fruit, liliquoi, is my fav. I had a chocolate and snickerdoodle. Not a fan of either. The passion fruit and Original Sin (maple) are divine.

Chantal C.

Rings of Taro ~ My favorite sweet treat shop at Ward. . With a small curated seasonal menu and locally sourced kalo (taro), Holey Grail is fried kalo-dough heaven - glazed or sugar coated - og. Doughnuts are made when ordered and you can smell the fresh, scrumptious batches outside the door...Probably why I always find myself walking thru them. lol . I recommend trying any of their seasonal flavors but their classic Hail Mary is a keeper. For the first timers, fill a box and try them all...it's worth it especially if you're sharing. (: . Today, I got the Black Sabbath - a seasonal donut with black sesame and banana brulee - happily satisfied w/ my choice. . Lots of minimalistic wooden bench seating inside that feel like chapel pews. A nice open space to enjoy some dessert or hop on a laptop to get some work (or yelp reviews) done. . cheers!

Victor M.

What the heck -- 5 stars! I have been coming to Holey Grail Donuts in Ward for years, including a recent stop that finally made me realize I had somehow never reviewed it. The taro donuts are still the best donuts on the island for me, which is saying something because I have worked through plenty of both the classics and the rotating flavors by now. The useful thing here is that the menu changes, but the floor stays high. Even when I cannot pick a favorite, I rarely feel like I ordered wrong. That consistency matters more than novelty, especially for a place that could have coasted on being photogenic and adjacent to Whole Foods. Instead, the donuts are made to order, built around taro, and good enough that the product carries the whole operation without much help The coffee, both hot and cold, is fine and strong. Nothing memorable on its own, which in this case is almost a compliment because it stays in its lane and pairs well with the donuts. The room is clean, spacious, and modern without feeling too slick about it: concrete walls, wood tables and benches, soft music, and wall art that gives the place some shape without turning it into a set. It feels built for people to come in, eat something good, and come back again

Original Sin Donut
Rebecca C.

Love coming back here for the rotating specials! Always enjoy the spacious interior seating and variety of donut flavors. Each made fresh!

8.26.2025 Menu
Ruby S.

Donut fret! There's something for everyone from simple to complex. Kudos to my CIL who's originally from Kaua'i for recommending this place! Welcoming and friendly customer service from Antonio and Ana! Antonio said, "Feel free to come in when you're ready." Loved their eye candy, catchy names, and each description made me want to try all of them! Got my hands on a tasting box filled with Cosmic Churro, Wild Guava, Rick Martinez, and kindly informed Antonio if I'm able to replace Peanut Butter Cup with Original Sin due to my chocolate allergy. He happily accommodated my request. The best light cake tasting, made fresh to order, served piping hot, remained warm with each bite, non oily, flavorful, scrumptious donuts that's made with taro and coconut oil. I consumed all of it and still had energy afterward to walk around outside the area. Matcha Latte served hot also tasted fabulous and cleansed my palate with each taste of various donuts. Bring credit or debit card to pay. Cash is not accepted. Get the best deal for ordering nine donuts. Feel free to place your order via mobile on their website if pressed for time. Will definitely return when I'm in town. Dine in or enjoy vitamin D and scenery outside. Highly recommend.

Jess C.

These are absolutely stunning and beautiful donuts that are artfully created. Made with a vegan poi base, they tasted incredibly fresh. I love their eye for design, which is evident not just in the packaging but throughout the cafe's high ceilings, modern decor, and spacious, well-lit seating areas. They even have a poi plant right outside! To be transparent, I'm not a big donut fan; I personally much prefer malasadas. While these were good--and I slightly prefer their simpler flavors to the more over-the-top ones at Purve--I would always choose a malasada for its fluffier texture and slightly less sweet taste.

Angela C.

Is this the Louis Vuitton of donuts? Just look at the individuals packaging and the wrapping paper they use...so luxurious and beautiful. I brought one of their most popular donuts with island honey on it. It was made to order, hot and fresh. It tasted delicious and just the right amount d of sweetness. Inside is big and clean. Plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy these lux donuts. Outside tables are bench are comfortable to sit on with my puppy as well. The staff were smiley and friendly. I will be back to try more!

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Ask the Community - Holey Grail Donuts

I am confused several reviews say they offer gluten-free donut holes. Do they have gluten-free donuts or gluten-free donut holes, or mochi donuts?

Do they have mochi donuts?

Great question! They do not have mochi donuts. Holey Grail Donuts, known for their unique taro-based donuts, are made with Hawaii-grown taro as the base, fried in organic coconut oil, and feature seasonal flavors using local ingredients.

Do they now offer gluten-free donuts or gluten-free doughnut holes?

Are these cake doughnuts or yeast?

They are not GF but close enough that GF people do not have a reaction. They are poi/taro donuts 🍩 in the shape of cake donuts or look like cake donuts. Hope that helps

Do they accept Apple Pay?

Yes, they do.

Are there any vegan options?

Yes, everything except for one donut with honey

Is it gluten free?

It's actually not! I asked when I was there a couple weeks ago. They use Taro so there is not as much gluten as traditional donuts .

Are all of the donuts vegan? What are the ingredients?

No the hot single has honey. The specials flavors though each week are usually all vegan

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