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    Mama's Donuts

    4.7 (359 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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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.

    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 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!

    Katherine P.

    Not your average family owed donut shop. They are super friendly and they have the best donuts. If you want beautifully decorated ones they go all out for the holidays and even just custom ones.

    Hungover breakfast burrito
    Krishna C.

    I love coming here everything here is soooo good. I tried the hungover breakfast burrito omg 10/10 everyone needs to try it. Everyone here is super nice too and everything is always super clean I love mama donuts

    Donuts!

    How lucky are we to have Mama's Donuts in Lake Balboa? Everything is fresh, including juice & coffee. Wide menu selection with everything you could want for breakfast or lunch. Nice prices & friendly staff! Plenty of seating with lots of light to sit & enjoy your meal...

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    Customer service was awesome & I tried some fancy donuts besides our breakfast burritos. Fruity pebbles & bacon maple! DELICIOUS

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    Yummy custom donuts. Very nice customer service. Will be my go to donut shop. Can't wait to try there sandwiches.

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    The food is bomb, get the sandwiches for lunch! So filling and at a great price. The service is quick and easy. The staff are so sweet

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    My favorite donut shop! Always has great assortment and always fresh!! Family owned and operated and they're so welcoming in the mornings!

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    Fun place to grab some special donuts. They look as good as they taste. The quality of the donuts and the creativity is first rate

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    My daughters love this place! I tried and they were right. Donuts with coffee... 10/10!

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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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    Goldstar Doughnuts - Menu on the wall and the side showing donuts.

    Goldstar Doughnuts

    4.0(21 reviews)
    1.1 miVan Nuys
    $

    My sister insists there aren't any good donuts in NYC, so when I visit her, she wants me to bring a…read morebox of simple donuts from any Cambodian shop in LA. That's putting me on a mission to find the best donuts in the Valley. I usually go to Mama's Donuts when the craving hits, but since they often sell out early and close at 2 PM, I needed a solid backup. Enter Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys -- open until 9 PM. The shop looks like your typical, old-school donut spot: nothing fancy, just a straightforward and busy menu. I grabbed my go-to maple bar and an apple fritter around 7 PM. Both were delicious and tasted freshly made -- definitely worth getting again. Next time, I'll stop by earlier to see what other options they have. The total came to $4.75 for both donuts, which is reasonable. The only downside was the service -- I didn't get a thank you or much of a response at all after I paid. So don't come here expecting friendly vibes; come for the fresh, classic donuts.

    A very clean donut shop that has such a large selection of Boba drinks, sandwiches, and donuts. My…read moreBear claw was light and fluffy. Sandwiches are low price and filling; If timing works out, I love to get a sandwich for airport snacking, as cold airport sandwiches are pretty expensive along with their other food options. Highly recommend especially if you're on your way to the airport, as they are close by Van Nuys Flyaway parking lot. The corner plaza is pretty run down and has questionable people hanging out, BUT this donut shop is still worth the visit.

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    Goldstar Doughnuts - Order counter

    Order counter

    Goldstar Doughnuts - Maple bar

    Maple bar

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    Apple fritter

    Blinkie’s Donuts

    Blinkie’s Donuts

    4.5(32 reviews)
    2.8 miEncino
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Now I know what all these people are talking about this lovely Blinkie's donuts and the shop…read more Lately, I have been having a lot of sweet cravings. No, I am NOT pregnant. :-) just cravings like most people have. Walked in this morning around 10am & was greeted by couple of employees. Both very nice, sweet, helpful and kind. They have so many different donuts, croissants, sandwiches, hot and cold coffee, espresso, latte, bottled drinks and more.. They have an indoor and outdoor seating and the place is super cute and very clean, chill and you get what you pay for. I got a dozen donuts from them and tried one on my way home and it was just decadent, fresh, fluffy and the frosting isn't overly sweet. Has parking and a restroom for their customers! Will definitely return next time I am in the Encino area. Established back in 1960 & Winnie/the owner of the place took over ownership in February of 2023. Give this donut shop a try and you will be very satisfied!!:-))

    My son and I decided to be bad and grab a few donuts, so we stopped by Dunkin' down the street and…read morebought a half dozen. We got busy and never ate them that night. The next morning, I opened the box and realized how small the donuts really are for the price. Compared to Randy's Donuts, there's really no comparison. Further, they become a bit hard. There's also another donut shop south of the boulevard on Topanga Canyon (I believe around 4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd) that does an excellent job. If you go too late, they're usually sold out -- which says a lot. Sometimes driving a little farther for better quality, larger donuts, and fair prices is absolutely worth the trip.

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    Blinkie’s Donuts - Nick Cannon in the shop!

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    Nick Cannon in the shop!

    Stop In Donuts - Sandwich menu!

    Stop In Donuts

    4.2(67 reviews)
    1.0 miLake Balboa
    $

    You walk in thinking, "Cool, I'll grab a donut." Next thing…read moreyou know, you're surrounded by donuts, fruit, chips, drinks, sandwiches, and basically half a convenience store. Surprise! This place is way more than just a donut shop..and I love it! The donuts are fresh with a great variety and reasonable prices, but what really keeps me coming back is the vibe. It's conveniently located off Balboa and Victory, has a decent-sized parking lot, and is perfect for quick stops or snack emergencies. And then there's Judy...the absolute sweetheart who runs the place. She's funny, warm, and you can tell her soul is fully invested in this cozy Lake Balboa donut kingdom. You don't just get donuts here -- you get jokes, good energy, and that "neighborhood spot" feeling. Come for the donut. Leave with snacks, a smile, and probably more than you planned to buy. Highly recommend!

    I stop by occasionally for last minute cravings /needs before school. The variety is great, but the…read moreservice is consistently unpleasant. Each time I've visited, the environment has felt uneasy. I understand they deal with a lot of teenagers, but that shouldn't excuse poor customer service. During my last visit, I watched the cashier answer a ringing phone in the middle of helping an elderly customer, talking over him and seeming irritated when he waited for her to finish. It was uncomfortable to see, and it prompted me to leave this review. Good variety doesn't make up for bad service. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're expecting to feel welcomed.

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    Stop In Donuts - Menu as of Jan 2026

    Menu as of Jan 2026

    Stop In Donuts - If the glazed tasty meaning everything else will be delicious

    If the glazed tasty meaning everything else will be delicious

    Stop In Donuts - Lots of options here !

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    Lots of options here !

    USA Donuts & Crossaints - Powdered donut with lemon jelly

    USA Donuts & Crossaints

    4.1(145 reviews)
    3.2 miSherman Oaks
    $

    Love me a good powdered lemon jelly donut! Brings me back to my childhood when my mom used to bring…read moreus a dozen donuts in the morning and I would run to get the powdered donut before my sister. Donuts are always fresh and delicious - never stale. Staff is always quick and friendly. You can really tell this donut shop is filled with locals from the community as they would know their regular customers by name. Great little donut shop and love to support small as often as we can. Will definitely be back!

    It sucks that everyone else had a better experience than me. I waited close to 20 mins for a bacon…read moreegg & cheese croissant and from seeing all the other reviews I can concretely say that they provided me with old food/ less than a subpar sandwich. I am a mother that was taking her children to school and they requested that we stop for donuts. I dislike that I can't trust ppl to not judge me and provide me with terrible service/ food and I say this because I am wondering if maybe the fact that I had on my husbands baggy clothes I might have given off an appearance that I deserved to be served eggs that were grey in the middle. To be honest I dislike receiving this type of service from a group of women that seem to pride themselves on their looks. Either way I think a review is warranted so that if for some odd reason I end up here again I get fresh eggs that doesn't make me want to vomit; simply bc I'm a human being spending my hard earned money (over $30). I shouldn't have to be a repeat customer in order to get fresh food.

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    USA Donuts & Crossaints - My favorite donuts!!!

    My favorite donuts!!!

    USA Donuts & Crossaints - Old fashioned & Cinnamon Crumb Cake Donut

    Old fashioned & Cinnamon Crumb Cake Donut

    USA Donuts & Crossaints - Front of store

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    ELNO - Strawberry Creme Brulee Donut and Matcha Creme Brulee Donut IG: @ammysalamii

    ELNO

    4.7(373 reviews)
    3.1 miPanorama City
    $

    First impression- It feels a bit tucked away and in a food hall…read more Parking- I went on a Monday and easily found street parking but can imagine during the weekend it would be hard to find Drinks - Shaken espresso with soy milk,vanilla sweetener(made in house) and pandan cream top- I got this drink with 50% sweetness and it was great. To my surprise, the pandan cream top is actually vegan. Salted egg cream top latte - My friend got this one and liked it a lot. Overall- Looking forward to coming back and trying their ube drinks.

    My sister had been to this spot and had great things to say about the drinks at ELNO, so when I…read morefound myself nearby, I thought I'd check it out with her. Being a huge matcha fan, I was all set to order one, but then I spotted a unique drink on the menu called "Fluffy Hojicha." I got curious and asked a staff member what hijocha was. They told me it has a distinct roasted flavor, which really intrigued me. Not knowing what to expect from a roasted tea, I decided to give it a try. The wait for my sister's drink, along with a crème brûlée donut and a strawberry donut, was just a quick 3-5 minutes. The first sip of the Hojicha caught me off guard; it wasn't my favorite right away. But with each sip, I started to appreciate and eventually really enjoy the unique roasted flavor of the tea. The crème brûlée donut was a lovely addition - just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. ELNO is located in a building with other small vendors, and there's a seating area that fits only two to three people. I found parking easily since I went on a weekday around 4 PM. My sister mentioned that on weekends, parking is a real hassle. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.

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    ELNO - Inside of a food hall

    Inside of a food hall

    ELNO - NEW S'mores donut with regular Creme Brulee donut and matcha Brulee donut. Salt with Brulee topping & brown sugar boba IG: @ammysalamii

    NEW S'mores donut with regular Creme Brulee donut and matcha Brulee donut. Salt with Brulee topping & brown sugar boba IG: @ammysalamii

    ELNO - Lavanic IG: @ammysalamii

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    Lavanic IG: @ammysalamii

    Mama's Donuts - donuts - Updated June 2026

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