I LOVE KNEAD! Everyone who works here is so nice and friendly!! They always remember my order , even if it's been awhile since my last visit! If you are a coffee lover this is THE PLACE!! As a busy mom I need all the caffeine so I always get the kneaded level of iced coffee! The best!!! read more

Surprisingly disappointed. We've been meaning to try KNEAD for a while and finally decided to go--also hoping to surprise our granddaughter. Yikes. Disappointed is an understatement. Just look at the donuts--they're beautiful. Bright colors, creative toppings, great presentation. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. Everything here feels like it's built for looks rather than taste. The whipped cream was thick, hard, and almost waxy--I was expecting something light, fluffy, and creamy. We tried several donuts, including the Boo-Berry, which didn't even compare to a basic cake donut from an average shop. The biggest red flag? Our 8-year-old granddaughter. She immediately picked the rainbow donut, got excited... and only ate about a third of it. That alone spoke volumes. It's rare for a kid that age to not finish a donut. The only one that was somewhat decent was the banana cream cheesecake--but even that didn't taste anything like cheesecake. It was barely passable, mainly because of the banana cream filling. Out of the four donuts we ordered, none were finished. Most had more than half left and ended up in the trash. Looking back, we probably should've taken the hint when we walked in and saw only one customer. Great concept and presentation, but the taste just doesn't match. Needless to say, we won't be returning. read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Banana Cream Cheesecake, Boo-Berry, Rainbow, Berry Cronut. - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

recently stopped by after seeing this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try. When I walked in, there were two customers ahead of me, and I let them know it was my first visit. The shop has a nice aesthetic with music playing, but it's located in a small mini parking lot and can be easy to miss. I ordered half a dozen cronuts and a large iced coffee. I didn't realize the cronuts are priced per unit -- ranging from $6-$7 each -- and the drink was also a bit pricey, so the total adds up quickly. The flavors were absolutely delicious. However, I do think the price per donut is a bit steep and could reasonably come down by a dollar or two. Customer service was okay overall. It's a cute spot with great pastries, just more of a treat-yourself stop due to the pricing. read more

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Knead is so underrated and doesn't recieve the hype it deserves. The vietnamese coffee with variety of tops you could get on it...sooo good!! The coffee has different levels so if you need a pick me up or CSULB students, it's finals week? Def check out this place. The service is quick and super nice so you can just sit for a few minutes and get your coffee asap! Also maybe snap a quick pic with your office with the LB sign by the door. read more

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Cute spot, smells delicious inside. The Vietnamese coffee was strong and tasty! I appreciated the service and she asked how sweet I preferred my drink. Unfortunately the Crème Brûlée donut, for $6, was disappointing. Dense and dry, we were starting to wonder if it was a non filled donut with just a torched top glaze. It only contained about a tablespoon of filling. They did offer another donut but I declined. Hopefully I can update with a different donut or sandwich in the future. read more

The store is cute with insta decorations. Alex is speedy and very informative about their items. Kronuts are fluffy, not greasy. Highly recommend read more

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Great place for a quick tasty treat. Very good variety of donuts and drinks, you'll love the service too. Great cronuts and tiger tails full of flavor and nice texture. Strong and flavorful coffee really gives the place a refreshing feeling. Visit soon read more

Coffee and donuts are soooo fire! The service is exceptional, with friendly, happy staff. Calm vibe with two tables and a sitting spot. Thank you, Knead!!! Can't wait to return. read more

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01/14/25 A small store in a strip right next to 7-11. I was greeted by both employees working. The girl who helped me was very nice and patient with me while I tried to make hard decisions. First time visiting but recently had a kronut. It was my last day of work last week and my coworker bought some donuts from here. I tried the strawberry kronut and MY OH MY. Where have you been all my life?! I loved it so much that I had to get it again! Filled with slices of strawberry with what tastes like whipped creamed cheese with a strawberry jam mixed in and topped with powdered sugar. It's sooooooo good. I also tried the Nutella kronut. This was a perfect treat to satisfy a chocolate craving. The main thing about these kronuts is that they're not overly sweet. Like they don't use a lot of sugar. It was just the perfect amount of sweet. You have to try it to understand lol I also got a Vietnamese iced coffee. This was amazing as well. Overall 10/10. Will definitely be back! read more

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First time here... everything looks good and delicious!! Girls are working hard a little busy.. place is clean and well organized. read more

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Great donuts and friendly service. They are a bit pricey but very special. Creative and very tasty, worth it for a special treat! They also make great Viet Coffee and Boba drinks! Today was just a special donut run! So many great flavors to choose from! Everyone I picked was a big hit with the family! We split several to try more flavors! Guava Cream, prettiest donut and so good. Dubai Chocolate Cronut, the priciest of the six, very messy and yummy, and had some strawberries inside. Who doesn't like Dubai Chocolate and together with a cronut? Definitely a winner. I personally loved the Nutella and this one I didn't share, another messy but so tasty! Berry Cronut was devoured by husband, he was late to the party! Thumbs up. Cinnamon bun and Apple Fritter is saved for tomorrow. Knead has very fresh and creative donuts. Been there many times, consistently great! It's nice to see them expand. There is a new Long Beach in Signal Hill, near Costco. The PCH/Clark location is closest to home, although I patronize both! read more

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The donuts here have rich and fluffy textures. Love my strawberry one. Knead Donuts & Tea 5105 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804 read more

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The donuts are delicious and beautiful! Also the service is fantastic - Alex in particular is so welcoming. Recommend.

tl;dr the eclectic array of ambitious (and pricey) donuts can feel overwhelming -- but a piping hot tiger tail is a safe and satisfying bet Los Angeles is a donut town through and through, but plenty of LA's most talked-about donuts are outside of the city proper. One such spot is the family-owned-and-operated Knead Donuts & Tea, a trendy Long Beach bakery just a few minutes south of Pacific Coast Highway. The ambitious flavors -- think pastelito de guayaba-inspired croissant donuts or Remy Martin-infused rings -- fuel one of the city's most picturesque Instagram feeds and attract visitors across Southern California. From the street, Knead's enormous backlit sign eclipses an otherwise diminutive shack. Inside, the inviting shop has pops of Cambodian flair, from the temple incorporated into the logo to Buddhist icons intermixed among the houseplants and framed accolades. On the weekend, expect to witness staff members hard at work preparing fresh donuts, as fresh trays keep coming out of the kitchen even late into the morning. No music plays -- only the chatter between staff and regulars echoes around the narrow room. My partner and I visited on a weekend morning, and we were immediately offered to begin our order with piping-hot Tiger Tail fresh out of the fryer (I was impressed by the courtesy, as plenty of other tiger tails were already sitting out on the display case). We ended up getting 4 donuts. The aforementioned tiger tail was the highlight: I was most impressed by the crispy, funnel cake-esque texture of sugar folded within a pillowy, forearm-sized package. Meanwhile, the gorgeous Guava Cream Cheese sported a light, flaky croissant donut base, although I found the rich flavor swirl to be more cream cheese-y than guava-forward. Knead's Maple Bacon was also enjoyable; the flavor profile was notably smoky, and I appreciated the even distribution of crispy bacon bits and thick icing. Only the Creme Brulee donut was a true dud; the thin crisp of glazed sugar and subtly vanilla-flavored filling were both muted and forgettable. The staff was efficient and inviting, and the donuts were enjoyable overall. Nonetheless, our $25 bill made me raise my eyebrows. Even at their best, Knead's donuts are better described as "unique" than "exceptional". And for $5+ per donut, I wouldn't be a regular even if I lived in the neighborhood. Still, the whimsical mashups are a fun option for the adventurous donut lover. read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Guava Cream Cheese, Creme Brulee, and Maple Bacon Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing service and amazing kronuts! The banana cheesecake is 10000/10. They have a great food selection as well as drink selection. read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Banana Cheesecake Kronut - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Soooo yummy! My favorite viet coffee, sweet and strong. The sexy red donut and the biscoff cronut to die for. Always great service! read more

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Their food is not cover up in a proper glass container , I walked in and saw a fly flying and landing on the donuts on the left told the owner and he acts like he doesn't care , made me want to throw up i cant eat that and would never eat that until he fixes and actually contains his food and not let it sit out read more

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If you want donuts that are delicious and are the best in Long Beach come here! Super friendly service and clean! read more

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Food: 5/5 Very tasty speciality donuts with a variety of flavor option. I'm a big fan of oreo so definitely which was very good. The others including cheesecake, cobbler were also fantastic! Service: 5/5 Staff were inviting and speedy. Ambiance: 5/5 Although location is small and parking can be a little tight, the shop is very nicely decorated with lots of glass enclosures for displaying donut. Nice Long Beach Donut shop to check out. Also love the box design! read more

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Cronuts are perfectly sweet with a nice flaky texture. The ice coffee comes in different level of caffeine strength. Service is excellent. Very accommodating and they let you try things out before buying. read more

I had seen Knead on Yelp before, very highly rated! I stopped by on my way to work - the man who assisted me had great customer service and was personable. I said I hadn't had Vietnamese coffee in many years, so wasn't sure what level of sweetness I might like - not only did he offer me a sample of that, but also gave me a little mini cronut hole. Super tasty! I got the guava cronut and the medium sweetness iced coffee. Definitely a treat! I will be visiting again. read more

Amazing donuts and customer service! 10/10 highly recommend! The owner was very friendly and had great recommendations. If you want to support a local small business who provides quality donuts, then look no further! read more

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The greatest blueberry donut that God ever invented! When you order a Boston cream, they actually fill it with the cream before your very eyes. The guava cream donut will solve every problem you have, including ones you didn't even know about. Yes, at $6.00 a donut or even more for the special ones, it's costly. Yes, it's so worth it! I want to just move a cot in and have my mail delivered there. read more

Yummy in tummy! How did I pass this every morning and never stopped in? Support local business. Amazing ice coffee!!!! Plus croissant before work!!! Kind and friend staff! Thank you to Alex - great owner! read more

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This spot is hands-down serving the most creative, flavorful, and unforgettable donuts in Long Beach (honestly, in all of SoCal)! From the moment you walk in, the smell alone makes you feel like you've discovered something special. These aren't your average donuts--each one is a piece of edible art. Whether it's a fruity cereal explosion, a churro-inspired creation, or a rich maple bacon beauty, they're bold, playful, and perfectly executed. They're not just donuts, they're experiences. The dough is always fresh, fluffy, and never overly sweet. The glazes are creative without being gimmicky, and the toppings? Next-level. You can tell the baker and owner Alex is a real artist and loves what he does. This is my go-to treat spot, and every visit feels like a delicious little adventure. I've brought friends, family, and even coworkers--and every single one of them is hooked. Do yourself a favor: skip the basic chains and come experience donut magic in Long Beach. You'll never look at donuts the same way again. read more

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I've only been here once but did not enjoy my experience. There was a fly in the display with the food and I was upsold. The staff was friendly (which is why the upsell worked haha). The donuts were just okay. read more

If your looking for a fancy delicious donut, this is your place. I'm looking forward to tasting more and more! The tiger tail is divine! Not too sweet with plenty of cinnamon! My husband said the cinnamon roll tasted like a churro! Fluffy and soft! But their Vietnamese cold coffee? WHOA! We got semi-sweet dairy free and was overwhelmed with flavor! It's not too sweet. I will crave these! Try Knead! You deserve it! read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Vietnamese coffee and fanciness! - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Truly one of the best Viet iced coffees in town! Owner guy is super nice and friendly! If you post and tag them on social media, you may or may not get a free donut! read more

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This is by far one of my favorite donut spots in Long Beach! Alex is simply amazing. He welcomes you with a warm and genuine smile. The selection of delectable delicacies is overwhelming, as I always have difficulty selecting just one, lol. But Alex is very knowledgeable and makes suggestions based off my taste buds at the moment and I must admit, his suggestions haven't been wrong yet! Everything he recommends is delightful and flavorful. My favorite is the Vietnamese coffee (sweet)and the croissant sandwiches. Because of him, I became addicted lol. I highly recommend anyone to stop by & patronage this wonderful business, you won't regret it. Bon appetite! read more

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Great service! The manager always greets me with a smile and is patient and informative of available choices. A good spot for a grab and go coffee and/or artisanal donut. Expansive selection of drinks, maybe two people could comfortably sit and eat inside. I prefer to take it tg though. A bit on the expensive side read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Vietnamese Coffee - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Try it! The coffee is good and if you want it strong like I do...it can come be really strong! Get you running up the walls strong haha. We had it at mid sweet level which was perfect. Additionally, my wife ordered a filled pastry which was delicious. I believe it was guava. (I could be wrong but good either way). On top of the drink/food the staff was extremely patient, helpful, and willing to explain the different levels of coffees they have so that we ordered the right one for us. Give them a try! read more

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Food was amazing!! the best donuts!!! will come again!! The coffee was so good reccomend the zombie and banana cream

Amazing service with the best donuts ever! The workers are kind and friendly. The food and drinks? Absolutely delicious. I came here trying it with my friend and now it's my go-to spot. Highly recommend coming here :)) read more

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1st time here and omg their donuts are soo cute and the Vietnamese coffee was soo soo good! Thank you Alex for helping me out! They have the option of making your coffee sweeter or not so sweet and they even have banana foam too. Definitely try it out! read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Donut croissants - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

I heard a lot of good things about this spot, and to boot, its a stone throw from where I live. This isn't a regular donut shop, its very much gourmet, because I spent about 40 bucks on six donuts. Its worth it in all honesty, but I wont be making this a daily visit place. We got seven specialty donuts and I'm gonna go through them one by one. Ill start with the creme brulee because I'm a stickler about it. They pumped it with the creme and the outside was a little crunchy, but spot on in taste. The strawberry cheesecake was good (according to my girlfriend) the slice of strawberry on top was a nice choice. The churro roll was good, it wasn't crunchy enough to be a churro but the taste was there The maple bacon was amazing, spilling its tastes of maple, icing and bacon. The raspberry cronut was interesting. It reminded me of a raspberry danish with its crumble and such. Very delightful. The cinnamon roll was good, much like ones that are made in patissieres The salted caramel was good too, much like the maple bacon. There are way more pastries to choose from, but these are the ones that I would repeat, during a special time of the year or perhaps a holiday. read more

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Wanted to give this place a try since I was in the area on memorial day. They didn't have many options left since it was almost closing time but still bought a few. Pricing was already a bit much for my liking. I ordered the Dubai donut and after a few tries I could not distinguish any flavor. The gentleman was trying to sell what he had left and was being pushy. Overall experience was NOT it. In my opinion donuts are not worth good. Far better options for example Voodoo doughnuts!!! read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Snow storm, Dubai, and Homer donuts - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amazing donuts. They had cronuts and the Nutella Cronut was delicious! Get there early some flavors sell out!

Came here the weekend as a treat to myself and team and there were smiles all around. I was bummed that they ran out the tiger tail and lemon poppyseed (which is what I especially came for). We got (2) Strawberry smoothies, (1) Raspberry tea, Churro Cronut, Apple Fritter and a Berry Nutella - all tasted good. It's recommended to come early between the hours of 8-9am when they have all the donut options available - says the guy working the front counter. I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - (2) Strawberry smoothies & (1) Raspberry tea -- so good! - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Service was wonderful. Was given a sample of iced coffee. One of the better Vietnamese iced coffees in the area, sweet but strong. Maybe the best iced coffee between broadway and pch...But $8 is a lot for the size you get...I could get a weaker, milder version at KB donuts for half the cost. But I get it, at Knead you're paying for quality. Still, a treat rather than a normal fixture. read more

Absolutely worth visiting. We always have had great food and service when coming to Knead. The owner, Alex is so warm and friendly. The food is excellent. My husband says "the works" croissant sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich he's had, and he loves his breakfast! I love the "Godzilla" hot dog in sweet dough. It is perfect. Now, the donuts are next level. They are made with quality ingredients and each one is so different. Decadent but not too sweet. Last but not least, the Vietnamese iced coffee is a great way to round out your meal. When you get a chance to visit, do it! You will be extremely happy that you did. read more

Knead Donuts & Tea - Cinnamon roll, kronut, tiger tail, and chocolate strawberry donut - Donuts Near Me - Long Beach, California