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    Howard's Donuts

    4.4 (104 reviews)
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    Closed 4:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Tony P.

    Fluffy, sugary, delightful donuts! Came here on a Sunday morning around 10am and was pleasantly surprised at both the stock of selections as well as the price. But the real clincher was the taste once I got home. These donuts weren't any day old leftovers you'd get at most shops, these were melting in your mouth, fluffy, sugary, dreamy donuts. 10/10 what a gem.

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    Christi C.

    Delicious, soft, fresh donuts, even in the afternoon! A clean, comfortable atmosphere. Friendly, generous service. I can't wait to try the muffins. Definitely coming back!

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    6 years ago

    The best donuts around with kind and quick service. Come early for better donut selection.

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    3 years ago

    Best donuts that are also closest to Gold River! Staff is friendly and donuts are delish!

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    5 years ago

    This store's donuts are fresh and tasty. I always get very good customer service from their employees.

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    5 years ago

    Favorite donut place in Rancho Cordova. Everything tastes fresh and delicious! The folks who run the place are friendly and helpful.

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    8 years ago

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    6 years ago

    Friendly customer service compared to some donut shops. There apple fritters are so good!

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    8 years ago

    I've been going to Howard's for years! Good service and yummy donuts. Much better than Kings across in town.

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    6 years ago

    Best bear claws in the Sacramento area! Great selection on donuts. Good customer service.

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    11 years ago

    Super delicious and a wonderful treat which is close by and sometimes they give me an extra one.

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    7 years ago

    Yummy yummy donuts! Also great iced white mochas. They are always so nice and great customer service. Highly recommend their donuts!

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    8 years ago

    Best donut shop ever. Iconic in this city and best quality. Highly recommend anyone to come here.

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    8 years ago

    First time at Howard's Donuts. Really good donuts, clean and friendly service. I supporting local businesses.

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    8 years ago

    I love Howard's- the donuts are the right consistency and the Ham and cheese croissant is on point.

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    4.8(308 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Wow, small donut shop huge flavor and exceptionally good espresso…read more We ended up getting a cinnamon twist a strawberry and cream filled doughnut for my mom a old-fashioned maple and a maple bar along with two croissant sandwiches one with egg, bacon and cheese and one with egg and cheese The only thing I did not like was the American cheese and the croissant make sure you ask what kind of cheese they have. I'm not sure if that's all they serve, but the egg was delicious along with the croissant which was baked here. Five stars all day long excellent I got a flat white although she called it a latte with less milk, but it's delicious

    As Bradshaw donuts was sold out early I headed to the next closest spot, Donut Time!…read more As I walked in it was just me and a beautiful vintage display of fresh classic donuts caught my eye, two sweet ladies and I knew this shop was gonna be good! I ordered a vanilla cake with fruity pebble sprinkles and a small coffee. Sitting down at the classic table took me back to childhood days of getting 2 donuts for a dollar in middle school and I just enjoyed it. :) Biting into my donut felt perfect. It was the perfect amount of cake and lite crunch, cooked to perfection, showing that this shop knows the art of donuts. The vanilla frosting was on point and the fruity pebbles accented the donut perfectly with a nice cup of black cawfee. Go check this place out!

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    4.7(103 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $

    Oh my goodness...I've been craving a delicious Donut...My God doesn't disappointment me...So as I…read morewas driving down Hazel Avenue heading North, I spotted a shop simply named Donuts, well that's what my eye saw. My God wants me to be a little sweeter...so I had to try out the Donut Shop!!! I'm telling you my taste buds and my tummy were singing. These donuts are the freshest most delicious donuts I have encountered in a long time. I was in Heaven biting into the most crunchiest on the outside and so fluffy/moist on the inside Apple Fritter!!!! This sweet little lady really knows how to make a delicious Apple Fritter. I also tried a cake donut with chocolate frosting...also so fresh and moist...I really enjoyed both of my donuts!!! The cup of coffee with half and half I bought to chase my donuts was very fresh and yummy also. Was the best thing I could have chased my donuts with!!! The little lady behind the count was so warm and welcoming. She even laughed at my sense of humor with me as I paid for my delicious donuts. If you're like me and craving a donut and you're in the area...this is the place for you. Well I'd say it's worth the drive to go out your way for this donut spot!!! I'm so grateful My God made me look to the left as I was cruising down Hazel Avenue. Head on over and give them a try. Let me know how much you enjoyed these delicious donuts!!! Maybe I'll see you there, cause I know I will be returning!!!! Sorry no photos I had to walk back to my bus and as I walked I had to bite into my donuts. They were gone before I knew it.

    We made a spontaneous stop here on a Sunday around 10:30a while on an outing. The inventory was…read morequite depleted. The kind & sweet lady working there was apologetic. Apparently, a big local event was happening that day & a lot of people had come in earlier. The shop was clean. The floor to ceiling windows made it bright with natural light . There were a few tables for 2-4 people to sit & enjoy treats there. We picked a buttermilk bar with chocolate glaze & a chocolate cake donut with chocolate glaze & coconut. She generously threw in a raised glaze! We also got a mocha. The mocha was just basic. The buttermilk bar had a nice outer crust, a tender inside, & the chocolate wasn't too sweet. Just my kind of donut! Little one said her cake donut was delicious & enjoyed it with enthusiasm. The raised was yeasty & not overly sweet. Overall, tasty traditional donuts & nice service.

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    Mochi Me - Halloween themed donuts

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    4.4(190 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I truly loveeeeee this place! The service is always great, and the staff is so friendly! All the…read moresweet treats, plus the constant addition of new menu items, make me excited to keep coming back to try them all! The new tables and chairs also make it much more comfortable to sit and enjoy everything they offer. BUT once the weather warms up outside, it gets really hot inside the store. The fans help a little, but sitting by the windows trying to enjoy a sweet treat can get super uncomfortable and honestly makes the experience less enjoyable. The heat can actually make me feel a little sick after being in there for a while, and I can't imagine having to work an entire shift in that type of environment. Hopefully they can get a better/working AC situation figured out ASAP, because I definitely want to keep enjoying all their yummy items throughout the summer!

    I've been coming to this Mochinut location for at least three years now, and they've never…read moredisappointed me. The mochi donuts are definitely on the pricier side, but the taste and quality absolutely justify it. These aren't something I could ever recreate at home, so I don't mind treating myself here when I can. Sometimes regular donuts just can't compare. I do wish they were a bit cheaper -- but I understand why they're priced the way they are. One thing I really like is that they rotate flavors regularly. You might not see the same selection every visit, but there's always enough variety that you're bound to find something you'll enjoy. They also occasionally offer discounts and have a rewards program you can sign up for, which helps bring the price down after you build up points -- definitely worth it if you're a repeat customer. Beyond the donuts, they also serve Korean corn dogs and a fun drink selection. My husband is a big fan of their Baja Blast lemonade because it's perfectly sour, and I've tried several of their other drinks that were also really good, including their milk tea and spring drinks. For the corn dogs, there are lots of topping options, but the Hot Cheeto one is my personal favorite. The shop itself is small and quaint, so there isn't much seating -- just a few spots by the windowpane -- so I usually grab my donuts to go. It works perfectly as a quick treat stop rather than a dine-in place. Customer service here has always been friendly and consistent. The staff is patient, accurate with orders, and helpful when you have questions. I never feel rushed or pressured while ordering. Parking is also easy since it's in the same lot as KP Market, with plenty of spaces -- so again, it's a perfect dessert stop, especially after grocery shopping. 85°C Bakery is also right next door but they tend to be busy which deters me from visiting -- it's more peaceful for me to stop by Mochinut where customers just stop by, pick up their donuts and go instead of mingling around. Honestly, I can't really complain about this place at all -- other than wishing prices were lower -- and it's been a reliable treat spot for years.

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    Donut King - 4/12 donuts were left within a span of 5 min. That's how good these donuts are!

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    4.3(309 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $

    01.15.26 When I get…read morethat late night sweet tooth craving, there aren't many places that cannot only satisfy, but are even open to do so. With Donut King being open 24/7, they've NEVER let me down when 'called' upon. Which goes to say, Hubs & I are frequent customers of the late night variety. And with us being in our mid-40s, that means after dark but still before 9pm. LOL But hey, I'm sure the consistency we've experienced means we'd likely get the same tasty goodness & friendly service at ANY time of day--at least that's what I'd like to think. Sometimes, we may stop in for a late afternoon treat if in the area shopping or whatnot. So yeah, they consistently good. Some days the case variety may be a little more....sparse, but still enough selection to feel like they don't have something worthwhile. Most times, the case is pretty full, containing the usual classics and a few not so classics. But don't come here looking for that specialty, high-end, bougie-style donut. No no! This is your standard, run-of-the-mill, good ol' fashioned Old Fashioned donut variety, which just so happens to be one of my favorite to get, either in chocolate or maple glaze. Apple fritters are another go-to, while a rainbow sprinkle and even a sugar or crumb donut can be found. Custard filled? Check. Donut holes, absolutely. Maple bar (another go-to of mine) is also a yummy classic served up here. But the one we got on our most recent visit, the one that spurred me actually finally writing up this review, was a BLUEBERRY filled donut. Now, I do love most anything blueberry, so full disclosure. But when hubby tells me even HE found this donut to be SUUUUPER good, that's when I know my tastebuds aren't being biased. Before I wrap this up, let me bring it back to service. The Asians behind the counter, as I've mentioned earlier, is always friendly. Even if/when there occasionally are other patrons besides us, I've witnessed they treat people so nicely, practically as family. It makes me believe they have regulars, but maybe that's just their standard--and if that's the case, it's not a bad business model! So I certainly hope Donut King keeps things going strong and they continue to be abundantly blessed with great customers, to be around for many years to come. Check them out if you haven't, or maybe it's been a while. I'm telling you, these donuts are DEE-liciously approved!!

    I came here with my girlfriend to try out this spot while driving home late at night…read more The employee was very kind and the space was very clean. I got a chocolate bar and she got a maple bar. She loved her maple bar. The chocolate bar was also good. I dough was fluffy yet still filling. While the chocolate was rich in flavor.

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