Got the iced matcha and it was okay. Not that good. Matcha cookie however was good. Not too sweet…read moreat all. It was confusing where the line started since it didn't indicate.

The quaint cafe is quite popular on the island and always has a long queue. Thankfully it moves…read morequickly. I ordered their classic ham and cheese croissant and it was delightfully flakey and savory. It made for a wonderful snack before we embarked on our adventures and came out quickly.

I came here for an afternoon snack since I heard the beignets were good and they were pretty solid…read more These were made to order, so I waited around 7 minutes to get my beignets. These were around $6 for 3 small beignets which is kind of pricey, but that's pretty much the pricing for the whole island. The beignets were crispy, fluffy, and sweet from the powdered sugar. The service here was also good and the server taking my order was super nice. There's no indoor or outdoor seating. This is more of a grab n go type of spot. A solid spot in Avalon if you're looking for something on the "cheaper" side.

Really wanted to like this place, but it was meh…read more Was helped by a nice young woman who offered a half half of noodles and fried rice so I could try both. Portion was huge. Orange chicken had so much breading that I couldn't find the chicken inside. Kung pao shrimp had a nice sauce and crunchy veggies but the shrimp was also fried in too much batter. Hope they can improve as the only Chinese takeout in town.

not sure if it is a seasonal item, but the dole whip was so refreshing after a day of adventuring…read moreon the island! the consistency was perfect, nice and soft, and no crunchy ice bits. a bit of a line, but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes. i've heard it can get pretty busy. will definitely come back to try the ice cream, they had some good flavors from what i saw!

Maybe we caught an off day, but Scoops was a miss…read more Mint Chip, Pistachio Raspberry Cheesecake, and a milkshake all fell flat. The gelato was oddly gluey and paste-like, the pistachio raspberry tasted artificial, and the milkshake was surprisingly watery. Line moved fast despite the crowd, and the shop is bright, clean, and minimalist. At first it feels trendy and modern. After tasting everything, the minimalism started to feel a little more... literal. Cute beach-stop concept. Just wish the desserts delivered.

Most Recently: May 31, 2026 | Catalina Island, Avalon | Original Jack's Country Kitchen is…read moredefinitely one of my breakfast favorites on the island! Customer service is top-of-the-line, the place is full of personality, and the dishes are memorable, especially for breakfast! Fresh Fruit Crepes | My absolute favorite item on the menu! The crepes are neatly rolled up, stuffed with Nutella, topped with whipped cream, strawberry, blueberries, bananas & just a delicious bite of goodness! It's a sweet way to start the morning for breakfast and I enjoyed every single day! Swedish Pancakes | One of my favorite items on the menu! The pancakes are thin, sauced up with savory yet sweet Lingonberry sauce! Absolutely delicious! I've had this dish several times! In fact on my most recent visit, upon arrival, I had this very dish while seated on the outside patio! Eggs | Fluffy & delicious! Orange Juice | Refreshing! Customer Service | Excellent! Incredibly friendly, helpful with the menu and it's great to seeing familiar faces with each visit! Busy Bee | This restaurant is super busy, especially for breakfast! Be sure to arrive early if you want to get a seat and/or on the list!! You will easily find a long line of people waiting to get in! Decor | Spacious inside & a bit of seating on the outside patio in the front! Funny sayings throughout the restaurant, as well as photographs and a whole lot of personality all-around! Overall | Yes, please! It was fun introducing my friends to this restaurant on my most recent visit! They enjoyed their dishes as well! I'm looking forward to returning and enjoying my favorites from the menu! Let's go!

Solid greasy spoon breakfast in Avalon, my first time delving into the world of short stacks and…read moresausage links on Catalina. Asked a local about where to find such a place, he immediately mentioned Jack's, which I followed up on. At a place like this, you sit at the counter, no questions asked, and I wonder why they even have another option. For the rookies, I guess. Only drawback was that they don't have water. Bottled water, sure, but no tap water. It's an island, I get it, but everywhere else has water offered. And, for what came to a $30 breakfast (without a drink), yeah, water might be a nice token. Regardless, glad I came, but in a city as unique as Avalon, I'll continue to diversify my breakfast options next time...

Kj is always my server and is always amazing, he has the best attitude, extremely sweet and…read moreattentive and made my dinner memorable, the food was amazing as always and the experience was as good as the sushi, love ndmk and will continue coming back as long as im in the island! Definitely worth stopping by and trying out!

We loved this place so much we ate here twice while in Catalina. The fish is fresh and delicious!…read more Had to try the quail egg shooter and it was good! The ceviche is outstanding. A decent portion for the price. The scallops were good too- but I'd choose ceviche if you're waffling. Fish tacos, sushi- just go!

Simply a great local donut shop with casual vibes near the pier and beach. I love that it's open 24…read morehrs. No matter what time I'm in the area, I can count on Seaside to satisfy a sweet tooth or coffee needs. The prices are hard to beat, too! One of my favorite items is the jalapeño, ham, and cheese croissant. They warm it up nicely when you order it, so it's flaky, and the cheese is warm inside. You can't go wrong with any of the classic or specialty donuts as well. They always taste fresh and pair well with hot coffee or hot chocolate. What a way to start a morning. They also offer blended coffees, smoothies, a few bagels, Thai and flavored teas, milk teas, and bottled beverages. They don't, however, offer breakfast sandwiches or other sandwiches. The staff is kind and attentive. This place gets busy in the morning and surprisingly late at night. There's parking in front of the sidewalk and a few lots around. Paid/metered parking begins at 8 am.

~ IFYKYK ~ a…read moreclassic! The food/drink are not life changing or anything BUT it will have a place in your life with all the memories made. Fast service. Small donut shop.

Fantastic donut shop, the kind of donuts you'll drive a little further for…read more I stopped in late one morning while in San Juan Capistrano and near the plaza it's located. It's a small shop with some counter seating and several tables outside the front door. They had around a dozen types on display. Sadly, they were out of old fashioned donuts (my favorite). But on the happy side of things, right when I walked in, they were putting out some brown butter donuts, fresh out of the fryer. I immediately pointed and asked for one of those. I also chose a maple raised and a maple bacon. The woman helping me was quite perky with a great smile. I'm certain the thought of why this guy was buying three huge donuts to eat all by himself never crossed her mind. I ate them throughout the afternoon...the warm brown butter one as soon as I got into the car. The cake of the donut was so soft and warm. If it were larger, I would have cuddled up next to it and taken a nap. The brown butter glaze was topped with a Maldon sea salt brittle. Sweet and salty. This was my favorite, probably because it was so darn fresh. The other two donuts had thick, soft cakes but not as soft as the fresh one. The maple donut was great. You could really tell they use quality maple syrup in the glaze. The maple bacon was similar with the addition of bacon on top. It was messy as some of the crumbled bacon fell off with each bite. They provide individual boxes for each donut so keep it under your chin to catch the crumbles! The bacon is seasoned with black pepper and cayenne. These are high-quality, delicious donuts. I think they're some of the best out there.

I am fortunate enough for a friend who lives near JD Flannel to gift me with their delicious donuts…read moreoccasionally. Otherwise, I rarely get to visit since it's quite a trek with my work and busy schedule. From my many prior reviews, you know I'm a fan. My favorites (Lemon Blueberry, Old Fashioned, and Maple Bacon) are my go-to. However, on the occasion where my friend chooses a mixed variety, they are all a hit! Great donuts, beautiful packaging, and friendly service is what you'll get here at JD Flannel!

Zack deserves a raise just for surviving my friend's donut decision…read more My friend stood there for what felt like an entire season of a TV show trying to decide which keto donut to get. Zack never rushed him once--he was patient, friendly, and had a great attitude the whole time. The funniest part? My friend works out like crazy, counts every macro, and analyzes every bite... only to spend all that time deciding before finally saying, "I'll take all three." Double Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, and Chocolate changed his mind went OUTSIDE got more money for 3 more. Thanks for hooking us up & much for narrowing it down! Huge shoutout to Zack for the exceptional customer service and for making us laugh. Great employee, great energy, and amazing patience. We'll definitely be back!

Once in a while when I'm in the area, I'll stop by The Donuttery for a sweet treat. I think it's a…read morelittle overpriced, but they do have good fancy donuts, so once in a while is fine. On my last visit, I got the zucchini bread. I really like their zucchini bread because it's really moist and not too sweet. Each order comes with 2 slices for $5.75 plus tax. The zucchini bread tasted good, but it fell apart pretty quickly, so I think I may have gotten a batch that wasn't baked properly. When I do get donuts, I usually go for the chocolate Long Johns or the custard malasadas. Both are tasty!

Hands down, the best donuts ever. No contest…read more I've been a customer since this shop opened in 2013 (I believe around this time). My cousin (who briefly worked there) brought my brother and I when we were 13 (me) and 15 (my brother). We got to eat donuts all day. One of my fondest memories with my cousin. Anyways, I've gone many times over the years and always recommend Sidecar to everyone I come across (if donuts come up in conversation). I went yesterday as well and my gosh, the quality has not changed! Sidecar always amazes me and whoever I bring. They live up to the "hype." In my book, they make the best product, period. Their huckleberry donut and choc-o-lot are absolute classics. Their seasonal pumpkin cinnamon roll donut was great as well. Their staff is always friendly and attentive. 10/10 recommend.

Visited this location for the first time a few weekends ago! It's such a cute little shop, and they…read moreeven had a free sample of the Chocolate Celebration Ring (a chocolate doughnut with sprinkles) to try while deciding what to order. I usually prefer yeast doughnuts over cake doughnuts, but these doughnuts were not dry or heavy at all. I ended up ordering the Butter & Salt doughnut and an Americano with brown sugar sweetener and huckleberry cold foam, while my husband ordered a plain cold brew. We waited outside by the pick-up window after ordering. Service was fast for the doughnut and my coffee, but they seemed to forget about my husband's cold brew, so I had to ask about it after a few minutes of waiting. Not a big deal, just was surprised it took so long when it was such an easy order! We both enjoyed the buttery/salty doughnut, and my coffee was delightful! However, my husband said the cold brew was just okay and it was packed with ice to the point you couldn't stick the straw in the lid. Overall, our first experience at this location was good, and we'll definitely be back to try more of Sidecar's delicious doughnuts! Might pass on the cold brew though!

We stumbled across Knead Donuts while we were in the area and decided to give it a try. So glad we…read moredid because this place is truly a hidden gem! We tried the Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Lemon Poppy donuts, and all three were excellent. The donuts were soft and fresh, the toppings were generous, and each flavor actually tasted like what it was supposed to be. The Peach Cobbler was probably my favorite -- warm cobbler flavors with plenty of peach topping. The Banana Pudding was creamy without being overly sweet, and the Lemon Poppy had a really nice lemon flavor. I also ordered the Zombie Coffee with banana cream. If you like your coffee STRONG, this is the one! The banana cream added a nice sweetness and flavor without taking away from the coffee. What really impressed me was the selection. We didn't get there until around 2 PM, and they still had a large variety of donuts that looked fresh. A lot of donut shops are pretty picked over by the afternoon, so that was a huge plus. Service was excellent. Everyone was very nice, welcoming, and helpful while we were deciding what to order. One thing to know: there is no restroom available, so keep that in mind if you're planning to sit and enjoy your donuts and coffee. Great flavors, fresh donuts, strong coffee, friendly service, and plenty to choose from even later in the day. We found this place completely by accident, but we will definitely be back! Food: 5/5 Coffee: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall: 5/5

This spot was hyped up all over social media, and the donuts are truly nice to look at. We tried…read morethe classic blueberry donut which was tasty and the viet coffee 50% sweet which was super strong. Service was nice. Of note, we did see a few flies around the cafe that landed on the donuts.