I was finally able to get the Holy Grail hype. All vegan and made to order, so the donuts come out warm and super light, not greasy or heavy at all. We started with a 4-pack just to try them and somehow left with two 9-packs. They're that easy to keep eating. The classic glazed and cinnamon sugar were standouts, but honestly everything was good. The matcha and chai were both smooth and not overly sweet. They were perfect with the donuts. The space was bright and calm. Don't underestimate how many you'll want. We miss them already. read more

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The Grail is not found by those who seek it unless it wants to be found. Today, it found me!! ;D Holey Grail Donuts (est 2018) is an artisanal donut shop in Santa Monica. They have other locations in So Cal. HGD's story began with Nile and Hana Dreiling, siblings from Hanalei, Kauai. Their donuts have unparalleled quality utilizing fresh and local ingredients that had my mind blown. Know what's best?! It's made to order, so your donut will be warm, soft and tasty. Moreover, they have compendious menu that customers will surely appreciate. Each donut has unique names and flavor. I arrived Saturday noon to grab an Iced Coffee and a Hot Single donut (cheat day). I was warmly greeted by an affable and professional staff, Sofia. She was the only staff at the time when her coworkers were on their lunch break. And customers started to come albeit in small batches. I almost offered to help her out take orders or make donuts. ;D Lol. I hope this young female staff gets a significant raise for going above and beyond. I know I would. I enjoyed my cold drink and my 2 donuts (a complimentary Original Sin donut was given to me). I was befuddled for such a kind gesture. Anyways, their cute mini donuts were the best donuts I ever had. Not too sweet just perfect amount. It's like a spiritual awakening from the Holy Grail. lol. ;D Furthermore, its interior layout was spacious, neat and naturally well lit. They sell some merch, tumblers and mugs as well. Seats are plentiful. Atmosphere was relaxing. Collectively, this is an exceptional and unique donut shop. Plenty of public parking lots in the area. Overall, I truly enjoyed my cheat day- donuts. I highly recommend you visit the holy grail of Holey Grail donuts. ;D read more

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So, I've heard about the Holey Grail, but never came across one. I was in the area and just walking along while my daughter was at Color Me Mine for a friend's birthday party. I just had a savory meal and almost didn't walk in because I was already full. Thankfully, I still had some time to wait so I thought, you know what, treat yourself to something sweet. I kid you not, so glad I did. I love the fact that it's a simple menu, the donuts are made to order and what topped it off, it's Hawaiian, seriously was sold! I opted for their limited season "Black Sabbath" and it was sinfully delicious. It was warm and full of flavor, just so good. Yes, the donut is on the smaller side, but you're getting quality. I also had their Hawaii vanilla latte, good as well! The gentleman that helped me at the register was very cheery and full of energy. He was helpful with recommendations and was hospitable. This location is a bit far for me, but definitely will want to check the Long Beach location out soon. Go get you some of these donuts! read more

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Taro donuts made fresh to order! Walked here after dinner in Santa Monica. Ordered one Original Sin for $4.50. The donut was on the smaller side, but was so tasty and served hot. The dough was more airy compared to regular donuts. Definitely want to come back and try their other flavors! I tried these donuts in Hawaii before, but didn't remember them being as good there! Had to wait a few minutes since they are made to order, so be prepared to wait. There's tables inside to eat. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Original Sin - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We're already planning to go back this weekend -- that's how good it is! The server was super friendly and patient, helping us pick the perfect donuts and our latte/iced coffees. The shop was cute with a chill, modern vibe -- definitely a nice spot to relax for a bit. We ordered the tasting box of 4 for $16, which was worth it overall. The only downside was the chocolate donut -- it tasted a little like chalk -- but the other flavors made up for it. You do have to pay for parking, but honestly, it's still worth the trip. -- Lori & Monica read more

Holey Grail Donuts - dessert menu - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Three words : The wild Guava. These are cake donuts but made fresh when you order them (literally) they fry them on site. I ordered the wild guava it was soooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. My only issue is I ordered one donut and not two. 20/10 I will be visiting to try other flavors. read more

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After dining at Thai Vegan and Sushi Vegan, my friends and I stopped at Holey Grail for a sweet treat. I had Holey Grail for the first time in Oahu years ago and was so impressed that I brought their donuts home on my flight back to CA for my family. I've since had Holey Grail again at their farmers market truck, and now their Santa Monica location. Guava is one of my favorite flavors, so I was super excited to see Guava as a seasonal flavor. I was super disappointed by the barely noticeable guava flavor. I ordered it without Bee Pollen to make it vegan. I love that the donuts are made fresh to order and that they have vegan options & vegan modifications available. My friends loved their donuts! So even though I was disappointed by my flavor choice, I'd still have these donuts again because the other flavors I've had were delicious. The service was quick, considering they make each donut fresh to order! The bathroom inside was out of order. There was plenty of indoor seating! read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Guava, Passion Fruit, Vanilla Maple, Chocolate - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

What We Ordered: -Tropical Swirl $4.50 -Original Sin $4.50 -Hail Mary $4.50 We came to Holey Grail by chance. I had Holey Grail on my Must Visit Donut Shops list. We were walking toward Heavy Handed for some Smash burgers. My wife happened to mention that she was craving donuts. I kid you not. We come across Holey Grail mere minutes later. Fate indeed! We were summoned by the Donut Gods! These donuts are on the pricer side, but they are made from taro which makes these donuts very unique. All donuts are made to order right in front of you. How cool is that! You can expect to wait a while especially if there's a line. I got the Original Sin. It is one of the donuts that will never leave the menu. It's Holey Grail's version of the Glazed Donut. it had a nice chew to it. It was nice and crispy on the outside. It was gooey in the inside. It was the perfect donut! I highly recommend this one! The donuts are quite small for the price, but you are paying for the quality. These donuts are cooked in organic coconut oil as well. We will definitely be back! read more

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The donuts here are AMAZING!!! My first time trying and I am obsessed with their donuts! Mind you I don't eat donuts but it's very rare when I do and it's a pleasure when it's good! I tried the original sin! And OMGEE!! It's so good!! Very moist, good amount of sweetness, and made to perfection. All the donuts are made from scratch and fresh as you order. The service is good and they are patient! Very good clean store! And nice ambiance to sit down and eat. They also have lattes, that I would want to try next time! I will be back! The storyline of the process of their donuts is epic ! Very good quality of donuts and not overwhelming for size. -Marshay D. read more

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10/10 for service, experience and service. I wanted a late night dessert and this spot was open. I tried their hot single, pumpkin spice and crunchy chocolate. Made to order so they are warm and fresh All 3 the perfect out of sweet, they weren't big fairly small but enough to kick the crave. what I wished they had was milk, they do have coffee which was actually really good with the doughnuts. Great customer service too. read more

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Made to order donuts! We walked to this location but parking looked to be street parking. There was plenty of outside seating and a few tables inside. Each donut is made to order so they come hot and fresh! We got a two of the same so we could all try. They were yumm. Something to check out if you're on the area :) read more

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Gluten free donut holes! The glazed was delicious. I also got an iced chocolate latte and it was soooo good. Like a chocolate milk with espresso. Next time I would definitely get naked so I'm not on a sugar rush first thing in the morning. They have merch for sale and some seating inside but you can also go outside from the back for additional outdoor seating. read more

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The donuts are made fresh to order! The service is fast. Most options are 100% vegan which I love! The chocolate milk is made with macadamia nut milk which is so rich. Original sin is the best flavor! read more

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Always looking for a guilt-free treat (or at least the most possibly guilt free, haha) that's actually delicious. Holey Grail donuts inside the Santa Monica promenade were pretty damn close. They make the donuts fresh on the spot with amazing ingredients and friend in Fera Fruit oil instead of peanut, canola or vegetable oil. The staff were sweet and the cafe was well maintained. I'll have to try a latte next time! read more

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I tried the Wild Guava and the Reincarnated. They were okay taste wise but I guess I was thinking the flavor would come from the dough as well as the topping. In my case the guava and maple flavor came from the glaze and the cake part itself tasted the same in both donuts. I was also disappointed because I bought 2 donuts before I went in the movies and assumed they'd be good to eat after the movie was over and that was a mistake! When I opened the box to eat it later they were inedible because they were super greasy! I don't know if you're supposed to eat them right away or if it was an error by the person who made them but they were literally sitting in a small puddle of grease. read more

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THE BEST DONUT PLACE PERIODDDDDD Holey Grail is my favorite donut place of all time. Made from Taro and with such unique flavors~ I can eat so so many of these donuts and never get tired of them. My favorite is always anything with passion fruit- a perfect level of sweetness! They change their flavors every so often and I love every single one of them. It's about $4.50 a donut, and although it made seem small in size, it's like just the right amount! Such friendly staff and always good vibes. Parking is super easy around here in Ocean park, usually metered or in the back lots. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Yuzu Creamsicle x2, Whiskey Whisky and Smores, Reincarnated - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

These. Donuts! OMG! Out of this world! I have been wanting to try Holey Grail since my last trip to Kauai. We weren't able to make it but was super excited when their Santa Monica location opened up. Donuts are made fresh. Did you hear me?! Fresh, hot, amazingness. What's different? They are made out of taro which is a Hawaiian superfood. Donuts are cooked in sustainable coconut oil. Additionally, they use local produce and real ingredients. I tried the original sin, Hail Mary, and the strawberry. My friend and I split flavors to try more. I had a seasonal nog latte as well. So good! I love donuts. It's one of my basic food groups. I love basic donuts. Plain, cinnamon sugar, old school cake donuts. Holey Grail nailed it! Back home, Michigan has cider mill donut season. Coming to Holey Grail is like donut season all year long but wayyyy better. read more

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Always willing to try plant based alternatives to my favorite foods, and these Taro based donuts were pretty good. Ordered the cardamom rose and original sin flavors. They made them to order, so it rams a few minutes to get your warm box of donuts. Staff were very friendly, and there is seating inside and a table in the outside back patio. Street parking. read more

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Whenever I see this coffee shop Jay-Z plays on loop in my mind, his song Holy Grail ofc. Now this doughnut shop is holEY grail, har har, because they are donuts and have holes. Cute~! I realize that didn't need explanation or sharing but thanks for sticking with me on it... Holey Grail Donuts hail from Hawaii and are extra special made to order taro donuts. They're all about being local both in food & community, sustainability, basically all the good stuff you would want if you are eco-concious and/or kindness plays into your purchasing decisions. I do feel good knowing I'm supporting a good~to~the~bones place. Now that Holey Grail Donuts has graced us with their presence in Santa Monica, LA, I can tell ya first hand, the donuts are great! I had not had taro donuts before and was new to the more sponge-like insides with crispy outsides. I enjoyed everything we had and presentation was on 10! We got a beautiful box of 4, with my favorite being the Miso Honey. They all were great though! Even the draft coffee was delicious and follows all the same sustainability standards - love it! The shop itself was really cute, as well. Nice aesthetic and friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating. Metered street parking. Loved everything I had here, can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Have you ever eaten something that left you saying "oh my god" when you take a bite? That's what happened here. They serve it to you warm and freshly dipped and dressed and it is FANTASTIC. These should be eaten warm and enjoyed upon the box being handed to you. So if you think you're going to transport them home to be shared (or not shared), you should know the experience will not be optimal. Like it's ... fine, but nothing beats a warm fresh donut. What I'm saying is respect that and pls do yourself a favor and eat them when you get them. Just enjoy life and shove them in your gullet. +12,000 Stars. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Menu 12/7/24 - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Wowza! Fresh donuts made while you wait in less than 5 minutes. And f'n fabulous! A beautiful store with lovely staff! read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Original Sin. Definitely. - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Holey Grail Donuts have unique flavors that separate them from other donut shops. The shop decor was urban chic vibe, and the staff were friendly. The made to order vegan donuts were visually pleasing with fun glazes, but it did take a bit of time to prepare. For first timers, it was difficult to choose from various flavors, and I wished they could do a dual flavor donut. The taro donuts were smaller than anticipated and tasted a bit dense. The lilikoi (passion fruit) was pretty fragrant, but I didn't taste much of taro flavor in the donut, probably overpowered by the passion fruit glaze. Overall, the donut wasn't too sweet, and I finished in seconds. It wasn't the best donuts I've had, but 3.5 stars (a bit pricey) bumped to 4 stars for creative flavors. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Peanut Butter Cup and Lilikoi - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Just an update after trying a few more flavors: Strawberry fields (5/5) Miso honey (5/5, my favorite) Hail Mary (5/5) Naughty list (4.5/5) Mole grail (4/5) read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

While in the area I had heard of the holy grail donuts on Yelp. So I decided to try it. The donuts are made fresh to order and are very small. Perfect if you are watching your weight. They have very distinctive donuts and some traditional donuts. All donuts are made with special toppings or ingredients. The service was good and the place is very modern with a nice amount of seating for a donut shop. Parking can be a little difficult but eventually, you will find a parking space on the street. read more

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I was in the neighborhood for a BTS exhibit, but couldn't leave without trying out Holey Grail. Everything looked good, but since I wanted more than one to take home, the tasting box of 4 ($16) called out to me. I picked the L&L, J dilla, miso honey, and lilikoi. It came in a very fancy looking black box--10/10 on presentation! Since the donuts are made to order, there was a slight wait, but well worth it! BF and I tried them all and found it hard to pick one favorite! Love that 20% of their sales go towards charitable causes. While there's street parking, you're better off parking at the Edgemar, which has covered parking, and getting your ticket validated. They validate for 2 hours, so there's actually plenty of time to sit and enjoy a donut with coffee in store before you take some home! read more

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I can't imagine that making donuts to order is a strong business model but, lucky me, these folks are pulling it off! I was glad I had the time to wait for my piping hot donut, glistening with vanilla-maple goodness and made fresh just for me. This isn't a grab-and-go donut shop. It elevates the donut to the level of a croissant from Paris or a piece of Belgian chocolate from Brussels. Visit when you have the luxury of time and enjoy every warm bite. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Original Sin donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

tl;dr the tiny, mochi-like donuts are piping hot -- which may be the only positive characteristic The contemporary Los Angeles donut scene spans mom-and-pop shops, grab-and-go chains, and new-wave high-end bakeries. And, recently, the latter option has added a new player to its ranks -- Holey Grail Donuts, known for its signature fried-to-order taro dough. The brand was founded in Hawaii in 2018 by siblings Hana and Nile Dreiling, and it has since established its first LA brick-and-mortar in Santa Monica. Holey Grail's golden text and logo pop against the all-black Main Street shop. The interior is just as chic and minimalistic. Wooden furnishings are pressed up against the unadorned, grey-toned walls. Shelves of Holey Grail merch hang in the front window, and the back walls are decorated with a handful of Hawaii-themed acrylic photographs. The broken concrete floors are filled in kintsugi-style and tastefully polished. Moody instrumental echoes throughout the space. My partner and I arrived midday on a weekday, and we were the only customers. None of the specialty flavors spoke to us, so we settled for the classic Dandelion Chocolate. The tiny donut was delicately wrapped up into a single-serving customized takeout box, and, as an obvious Holey Grail rookie, I burned my fingers as I tried to take a bite. The donut itself was most comparable to a springy mochi-style donut in texture, with a mildly sweet taste. In contrast, the chocolate icing was equal parts melty and tasty, if not moderately one-dimensional -- something I may have griped about more if the donut lasted beyond 4 bites. Cognizant that Holey Grail is most known for its rotating selection, I paid them a return visit for a flavor that called my name: the Kobocha Spice (an eclectic mash-up of Kona coffee and kabocha squash). The resulting glaze was almost caramel-y in texture, with a La Croix-esque hint of java. Again, I was left underwhelmed. On both visits, the service was friendly and efficient, and the donuts each set me back $4. Perhaps the most generous adjective to describe Holey Grail is "hot"; otherwise, the small, supposedly premium donuts are surprisingly forgettable. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Dandelion Chocolate Donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Awesome! We found this place on our way back home from a day in LA. The main reason why these donuts are so awesome is that they're freshly baked... taro based which is one of our favorites. Draft latte is nice but would probably not go for the straight coffee for the bitterness. Service super quick and cordial, no complaints here and rhe menu was explained nicely. The place itself is cozy, modern and inviting. For sure inviting for a do it place. Hope they'll stay in business for a LONG time. read more

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I'm usually not a donut person but WOW this was soooo good. I love that they are made to order so the donut came out nice and warm. I got the original sin with Hawaii vanilla bean and maple sea salt. The texture was nice and light and complemented so well with the matcha colada fizz. My new fav donut spot! read more

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Good. Excellent. I recommend the cinnamon churro doughnut. Warm. Fresh soft. Can't complain. Probably the perfect doughnut read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Front door - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If you're into donuts, this place is probably your spot! I heard their donuts are vegan, so that was a surprise because I couldn't taste the difference. They have new flavors all the time. Lines can be long at time but everything is made fresh so that's good. read more

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The best donuts around! Love the unique flavors and the continually update their menu with new ones. Def recommend the tasting box so you can try more. They come out hot and beautiful! read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Ordered Lilikoi coffee, passion orange guava, and a coconut glazed flavor... all three were simply not good. They tasted disgustingly sweet and unlike a traditional donut. They tasted extremely FRIED. Will not go back... read more

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When I first tried Holey Grail, I was a little bit hesitant because I generally don't like vegan desserts. What really blew me away was this is a genuinely good donut and perfect since my sister wanted to some vegan desserts. I've gotten Holey Grail through the food truck at the Mar Vista Farmers Market and then got pretty addicted. This location on Main Street is big with an open space and it didn't feel crowded in the early evening. The staff were very friendly and offered some suggestions. I got a variety of donuts such as the Original Sin and Hail Mary since I generally like fruity donuts. The best part was that it's hot and fresh - the outside of the donut is crispy and the inside is fluffy. It is made out of taro which adds a little bit of nuanced flavor which I like. It's generally street parking/meters and the area has a lot of other hips spots. The bathroom was clean and I like that there were cute merch and Hawaiian products available for purchase. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Party Thyme, Original Sin, Hail Mary, Seasonal - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Holy Grail is perhaps the best donuts in all of Los Angeles. Made fresh to order it lights up and puts a smile on the face of my 80+ year old dad. Donuts are a bit pricey and small but there is no cost worth more than to see my dad so happy. Best donuts ever! read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Wonderful staff and service. The fresh doughnuts were very good. In my opinion the GF doughnut holes were even better than the regular doughnuts! But either way you can go wrong. The Hawaiian Chai was one of the best chai teas I have ever had. Seriously this place is worth a visit for an afternoon snack. read more

Good ass donuts in Santa Monica and they're plant based. It also happens to make these fresh after placing an order. Holey Grail isn't as expensive as you think it might be, more than Krispy Kreme of course but not crazy. Quality is also a lot better as well as flavor. They have a few favorites along with ones that come along every now and then. As expected, this costs a bit more than the usual donuts. It's to be expected of course, not just because of the location, but also because these are good quality. The donuts are also all vegan. It's $4 each. Kind of makes up for it by making these fresh upon placing an order. For sure these aren't the kinds that are sitting under a heat lamp a few hours. The ones we got were great stuff. Chaga Chai is rolled in chaga, cinnamon sugar, and rishi chai. Original Sin is glazed in Hawaiian vanilla bean and salted maple. Amazing these taste like regular donuts. They're made of taro and fried. Be sure to eat these right away. It's better eating these fresh so reheating is for sure not recommended for these. This is among the great breakfast options for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Chaga Chai And Original Sin - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I sometimes forget how awful people are in LA, no warmth and generally narcissistic. If you can make it to Long Beach, or lucky enough to be in Kaua'i - stay there. Thankfully, the donuts are still just as good as ever - if not served even warmer than usual. I would've given this place 1 star for such an awful customer service experience, but the donuts are THAT good. read more

Taro doughnuts available here alongside drinks. Came here for a quick snack on a Friday afternoon and got the Little Fatty doughnut alongside an iced matcha latte. There's a small wait for the doughnut to be made and an additional weight for drinks but the staff was friendly. They call out your name when your order is ready. The doughnut is small but packs flavor - mine was ube with banana brittle. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking. Credit cards accepted. Dog-friendly. read more

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Donuts are made to order. They don't sit on the shelves. So the Hail Mary is rose and cardamom glaze. Hot Peach with honey bee pollen, Dandelion Chocolate is single origin dark chocolate. Not a hint of bitterness in the chocolate. Usually dark chocolate can be bitter. This one is perfect. The donut size is just right. Then there's the famous Hot Single. Dough is made from taro root which is a staple in Hawaii. You can see them growing inside the store if you want to know what the plant looks like. Delicious indulgence. They were very helpful in choosing a sampler. The store is well lit, clean and smells good! read more

Holey Grail Donuts - Can't wait to try this all! - Donuts Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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