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    Mama's Donuts

    4.7 (362 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    MAMA'S DONUTS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Glazed holes for days... bite size goodies.
    Alex K.

    You know how I feel about this place. The donuts are exceptional. If you haven't tried this place, it's a must and bookmark it. Everything is always so fresh and made daily. Down to all the donuts and sandwiches. So many different meals to choose from. Not only your classic donuts but specialty ones are made daily as well as seasonal. Also have coffee drinks. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. Your neighborhood spot where it's become family versus a business. Amazing donuts as always.

    Dozen and a half all fit in the box.
    Charles S.

    Bought a dozen in a half donuts for the office. Came in before 5am since not many of the other donut shops are open on the way at that time. Donuts ended up fresh and full of all the right sweet flavors. The whole office loved the donuts with some saying it's the best. Given they aren't from the valley... Donuts just do it right in the 818. This spot is stellar. The guy I paid only wore a t-shirt. Was under 40 degrees outside. Must be from the east coast. Recommend! 5/5

    Jocelyn D.

    This place never disappoints! Donuts taste fresh, Fresh juice are delicious This place always has customers so you know they're doing something right. Even in the rain this place is packed.

    The chicken club sandwich was great ! I also got the apple fritter and a mango pineapple slushy. Everything tasted amazing and fresh ! The service was great they were very patient with me as i tried to figure out the menu.

    The best in the San Fernando valley
    Emma O.

    Number one !!!! Every single item is delicious! I personally recommend .is yummy, they have a special donut for children fantastic!

    Ham egg and cheese croissant
    Sophie O.

    Yummy breakfast and great coffee! Love coming here for fast and friendly service! The old style donut shop is always a nostalgic moment! Everyone try their croissants breakfast sandwiches!

    Donuts

    I placed an order for a dozen Halloween theme donuts for next day pickup. The donuts came out better than I expected. Excellent customer service!!!

    Baby shower donuts
    Rocio A.

    I ordered 3 dozen baby shower themed donuts for my sisters baby shower. The donuts were perfect!!! Not only were they beautiful but they were also delicious!!! They were worth every penny! Service was also great. I forgot to get his name but he understood exactly what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. The donuts were ready on time and tasted super fresh. I cannot wait to order again!

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    I've been going there for over 10 years. Never disappointed. Great company and awesome food. Thanks, Mike. Tim

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    The donuts are so yummy and the owner is very nice. Location is in a shady neighborhood but the donuts keep us coming back

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    Love this little joint. Such nice people. I believe it's family owned and operated. Great quality food and decent pricing.

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    8 years ago

    Ordered a dozen unicorn donuts and maple bacon donuts to add to my daughters dessert table for her birthday and we all loved it

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    Everything is delicious my only complaint is that they arent open 24/7 to compete vs Subway! Staff is always nice, friendly and helpful.

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    8 years ago

    Love their turkey avocado club. Amazing every time. Donuts look great. Very clean place.

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    10 years ago

    Great donuts at a great price. They have sandwiches as well. Haven't tried those yet but they look really good.

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    8 years ago

    Small place with enormously delicious yum donuts. Took a dozen for a Saturday picnic in balboa park. Even before bbq all donuts were eaten.

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    20 years ago

    I have been going here for 16 years (i am 22 now)! The donuts are AWESOME! The people are super nice as well!

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    7 years ago

    Mamas Donuts fresh delicious coffee and pastries. Fresh sandwiches made to your order happy and smiles. My favorite location.

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    Best banana smoothie I've ever had and I added boba it was amazing!!! This will be my spot for my banana smoothie crave

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    7 years ago

    Dang!!!! I walked by this place for a year but never even noticed it. It's fabulous!!! Really amazing Bakery!

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    8 years ago

    Best breakfast sandwiches in town . No joke!!! Go here every morning! Highly recommend. Thanks Mike and crew

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    7 years ago

    The Egg salad Sandwiches!! Yum! The chocolate chunk cookies!! Yum! Everyone is super friendly and the prices won't break the bank.

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    7 years ago

    Have no complaints about the food, I just don't understand how a coffee shop claims it doesn't offer WiFi

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    Ask the Community - Mama's Donuts

    What is the cost for a plain donut....and Apple Fritters?

    Can they make a large texas-sized donut with some decor on it? I want to use it in lieu of a birthday cake.

    Are the unicorn donuts custom made or are they available daily?

    Both. On the weekends they go fast.

    Is it made of white chocolate the glazing or just sugar glaze?

    How much do the donuts go for?

    Hello! Good day. How much is a blue glazed donut ? Per piece?

    1.50

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    I came back to use a gift card I got for here! I got a sesame bagel with ham and cheese!! Delicious…read morecrispy outside and soft and chewy inside. I absolutely love this place. You can literally tell the bagels are all made fresh - right at this location! The ambiance is fun and fast. No tables on the inside, but don't worry because your bagel won't last that long! Can't wait to come back! The workers are very friendly at this location. Great service.

    Ever since I went to a Jewish funeral and the mini plain bagels were dry and hard as rocks, I've…read morebeen craving a good bagel. This is the Mother Ship. Open 24 hours. This is where all the Valley bagels are conceived and born and sent out to the stores. I'm not sure how far they deliver but THIS is where the bagels are made. So fresh and the best bagels. I used to work in the area 20 years ago so it's been a long time since I've been. New flavors of bagels and cream cheese. I don't remember egg everything bagel. The lobby is very big and spacious. It's cash only but they do have an ATM. The server helping me was very sweet and helpful. A bakers dozen and 2 flavored cream cheese was $36.85. A little pricey but definitely worth it. The server was very happy when I said keep the change. It wasn't much but I appreciate her gratitude.

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    Black Heart Coffee - Cute decor

    Black Heart Coffee

    4.5(749 reviews)
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    Dropped by for a quick breakfast bite and lucky to find street parking, as the small parking lot…read morelooked a bit challenging. You order at the cashier and find your own seat. We ordered the bouquet burrito and chilaquiles. Food came out fairly quickly, and they even package your food in a to-go box in case you have leftovers to take home. The burrito was huge, flavorful and generously filled. The chilaquiles were tasty as well. Overall, we were happy with our quick breakfast bite. There's a communal table along with other indoor seating plus some outdoor seating available too.

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    I was absolutely craving a yummy packed open-face bagel this morning and Modern Bread And Bagel…read morereally delivered. I had their limited 'The Bazaar Bagel' and it was soooo good! It scratched my urge and was perfectly seasoned. I'm really big on texture when it comes to my food and this bagel had the elements I needed. The peas were nice and fresh, the cream cheese was smooth, and the seeds added the perfect crunch. Also, their pasty selection looked very good. I will be trying the zucchini bread next time. The service was great! The server was very nice and brought me a bag, taking my dishes once I was finished. The vibe was nice and had a lot of nice chatting. If you like a more chatty environment, I would recommend. Overall, this was a great experience! I kind of wish they had a sweet option for their open-face bagels but the vast pastry selection made up for it! It helps with that sweet craving :)

    I'm grateful that places like this exist in LA. Modern bread and bagel offers a good variety of…read moregluten-free options, making it one of the restaurants that I would suggest for my gluten-free friends. I just picked up Too Good To Go order from them, and I gotta say I was impressed. For $10 I ended up getting 10 pastries and baked goods. The box was heavy when the server handed it to me see photo. I could see ordering one of these for a party or a breakfast event that you may have. I tried the pumpkin cinnamon roll. It was just OK, and maybe that's because of some of the gluten-free substitutions. I didn't like it as much as I thought, but it may be better once it's heated up and I ate it room temperature.

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    Hank’s Bagels

    4.4(363 reviews)
    5.5 miSherman Oaks
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    Hank's Bagel absolutely delivered this morning. We stopped in when it was not busy, and our order…read morecame out in about two minutes. My youngest said it felt like bagel magic. I grabbed an onion bialy with cream cheese, and I am still thinking about it hours later. The flavor was unreal. It tasted like the best part of French onion soup, just without the soup. Rich, savory, and perfect with the cream cheese. Blissful is the only word that fits. My youngest went with an everything bagel, plain, and she lit up after the first bite. Soft, squishy, exactly how she likes it. She looked at me and said, "Dad, how come you haven't brought me here before?" I told her that sometimes, for great things, you have to wait in life. We also grabbed the nectar of the gods (Diet Coke) and an apple juice. Everything was packaged neatly, easy to grab and go, and the whole experience felt effortless and the people there are wicked nice! Hank's is officially in our rotation now.

    The bagels from this place are amazing. The toppings are always fresh... If they make it onto your…read morebagel. Out of the five times I have picked up bagels here (ordered online and in person), only two have been correct. Three times I have brought home my orders open them up to find a missing topping. Today it was cream cheese. Last time it was avocado (a pricey loss). The people putting together the bagels need to be more conscientious about what they're doing and double-checking their accuracy. Also, the manager should be checking the order before it goes out. This is happening far too frequently for a To-Go food shop.

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    Extra cream cheese is NO joke

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