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    4.3 (481 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Charrise L.

    Apple fritter for the win. This is an extraordinary donut shop. Always busy and for good reason. I would love to try their sandwiches but I can't get past the donuts!! Ok, bye.

    Po P.

    Love their regular donuts. Light and fluffy. We went around noon and there weren't a lot of the regular donuts left. There were plenty of specialty ones left tho. I've tried the specialty ones before and they were a lil mediocre but the designs on them are nice and eye catching. If you go with a child, they give out one donut hole for free.

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    Austin B.

    tl;dr the crummy cronuts and premium prices at this neighborhood favorite overshadow the otherwise solid fritter Donut shops are never more than a stone's throw away across Los Angeles, and every Angeleno has their neighborhood favorite. A popular local spot is Moon Donut in Torrance. This family-run bakery is best known for its custard-filled donut varieties, but the dizzying selection makes picking just one donut a challenge. Moon Donuts shares a lime-green strip mall with a smoke shop and a chicken shop. But on a weekend morning, all of the bustle is donut-focused; expect a steady stream of customers. The interior is brightly lit, industrial, and a little run-down. Shelves upon shelves of donuts are neatly organized in the displays to the right, while a short refrigerator section to the left is filled with grab-and-go beverages. The hot menu is displayed on flat screens behind the counter, and coffee fixings are stacked on a stainless-steel shelf in the corner. My partner and I arrived mid-morning on a Sunday, and the staff were quick to take our order. We decided on an Apple Fritter and a Cookie Cronut. Moon's fritter was unlike any I've ever had. Uniquely, it was filled with walnuts, but the apple flavor was minimal; perhaps the donut would be more aptly described as a "cinnamon-walnut fritter". The dough was dense, crispy, and syrupy (all pros to me), but the absence of apple held this fritter back from being one of my favorites across LA. Meanwhile, the cronut was an ambitious and delicious-sounding option that fell flat in practice. The cookie was overcooked and mostly tasteless, while the donut was essentially just a ring-shaped croissant; both components were inferior to something I could buy at Costco. Rarely do I leave a donut on the table (especially a premium and expensive one like this), but I simply couldn't choke this one down. Service was efficient, and our total clocked in above $9 (taking into account Moon's credit card surcharge). While the fritter had its positives, the cronut was simply unpalatable. As such, I will probably steer clear of Moon in the future, even if I'm already in the neighborhood.

    Priscilla O.

    SO YUMMY! I am somewhat of a donut snob...and these were so fresh and delicious! The prices are great too for donuts with such great flavors and presentation. Staff was friendly and service was quick even with the small line that was there when we arrived. Small lot but no issue finding a parking spot. Will be back! I saw they also do custom donuts!

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    Ambar C.

    Amazing donuts for our faculty meeting. Donuts were fresh, and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Moon donuts is close to my work site and always a hit.

    Erica T.

    Delicious donuts. Interesting flavors. The maple bacon are bomb!!! Loved the red velvet and smores flavors too. Take out only, counter service, no seating. Fresh OJ, milk, sodas and coffee too. Best donuts in SoCal

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    Came here on Father's Day. Ordered half dozen and 2 iced coffee and it was 30$ that alone is ridiculous. Then before I had the chance to give any kind of directions on my order she goes into the back and gives us two iced coffe with milk and a crap ton of sweetener in it. We both don't drink milk or use any sweetener. I ask if they can make it again with just iced coffee. She says no, that I have to tell her before hand and to drink some so that she can pour more coffee. I declined as again I don't drink milk or sweetener so drinking a little bit to make room wouldn't be an option. I took the drinks and left. My dad was extremly disappointed. The coffees turned out to be over priced and not consumable. As for the donuts they look mediocre. But not excited to try them after that interaction. How much could it have cost to pour 2 new iced coffees? Or even to stop to ask us if we want milk or sugar included. Oh well won't be back.

    Gunner H.

    Quite literally the best donuts. Especially the apple fritter, cronut, and maple bars!!! The customer service is A1 and their hours are unbeatable. They always let you know when they have fresh donuts coming out throughout the day and we will definitely be back tomorrow. This is literally how we felt when we got our donut order!

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    Nancy T.

    Date: June 15, 2025 It was Father's Day and we were in the area on the way to redondo beach and wanted a little snack. I originally wanted some sweet bread but there's nothing in the area so I suggested donuts. We passed by moon donuts on the way to the pier so we stopped by. They have two different kinds of donuts. A 'regular' fridge and a 'fancy' fridge. The regular ones are the plain sugar, glaze, chocolate and sprinkles like you normally see at a donut shop and the fancier ones have different flavors like ube, cream, sprinkles/toppings, and so much more. We got a half dozen (11.99$) and thought we could pick anything but it's only out of the regular fridge. So we got those. She gave us 3 donut holes for my kids which was super sweet. The fancier donuts are priced at 3.50$ each. Which isn't bad but for what we wanted, it was out of our price range. But I will definitely be back to try some of those! They also do custom donuts too! The donuts were SUPER fluffy and so soft and so delicious!!! The sugar one was just *chef's kiss*. And the glaze was amazing ! We devoured them so quickly I wish we got a dozen! Thank you so much for a great first visit. We will definitely be back!

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    Anthony P.

    Best donuts in Town! Stop by here a lot but this is the first time I got to do a review! They have choices upon choices for donuts; chocolate, glazed, sprinkles you name it! They have lots to choose from, and all sorts of decorative donuts for your choosing! Leon helped me pick out my batch and I can say he was very helpful, and was able to pick the donuts (some I never would have picked myself) and they all tasted great! They get really busy in the morning so try and grab your donuts before the rush, very clean and kept tidy for every customer. A little small but that's okay because they are very speedy with service! If I could give a 10 out of 10 I would! Definitely a donut lovers paradise!

    Danielle F.

    Love coming here! Their donuts are bomb, but I'd say I love their breakfast even more! Their breakfast burritos and very big and filling for such a good price. Such a good hole in the wall!

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    Diana T.

    Moon donuts will always and forever be my favorite donut place. When I'm in the mood for a delicious doughnut no other place will do. This is my go to when I need a sweet treat that's always perfection. They do the specialty donuts so well but the classics are always my favorite. You can never go wrong with a glazed twist or a chocolate doughnut and some donut holes. The service is top notch and they are so kind all the time. I also like seeing the regulars just enjoying their donuts. I never have a hard time finding parking in their lot either.

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    Kimberly L.

    We wanted to get our friend birthday donuts as a last minute gift. I was able to place the order the night before and pick up by 8:30-9 am the next day. We were able to personalize the letters, icing, and toppings. The shop is simple and small but had a great variety of donuts. We were happy with the custom order and are excited to share this with our friend. You can tell they put a lot of time and effort into the donuts. The toppings are neatly arranged and made the donuts look great.

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    Perfect for breakfast, this shop has a very special place in my heart. Very good donuts.

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    I would recommend these plce loved the donuts and there full size! Not tiny like many others who make fancy once. The donuts are delicious.

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    Their decorated donuts are really cute and the prices extremely reasonable. No pretentiousness at all.

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    I would go here only for those buttermilk treats. Second best are the Cronuts, only then followed by the donuts.

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    Super good and fair prices very unique doughnuts and also had traditional style highly recommend trying them out

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    4 years ago

    Best donuts I've ever had. Period. Excellent service too. Moon donuts never disappoints.

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    Best donuts I have ever tasted 10/10 , whole hour from my place but it's worth the trip

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    DELICIOUS! Some of the best donuts I've ever had. The pink frosted with sprinkles was definitely my favorite, but they were all phenomenal!

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    Ask the Community - Moon Donuts

    How much is it for the happy birthday donuts or the price per letter?

    It coast 3.50$ each

    I would love to get "happy birthday" donuts like in the featured pictures. How do I pre-order that? :)

    Call them & place an order 🤗

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    1.3 mi
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    Finally tried this place after hearing such good things from coworkers and friends. It definitely…read morelived up to the hype and more! I went on a weekday morning. It's located in a strip mall on PCH near the Dodgers mural. There was a pretty steady flow of traffic but the line moves quickly. You can look at all their pastries and tarts on display while you wait. There isn't much of an interior to sit. I tried the green apple tart, fruit tart, cream puff, and white chocolate strawberry cake. Everything was delicious, and surprisingly awesome for being totally gluten free. My favorites are the tarts, with the crust being the standout. The cake was extremely light as if eating a cloud. I will definitely be coming back. There's so much more on the menu to try out, including drinks and breakfast sandwiches, there's no doubt I will be getting another dessert to go along with it.

    This is one of those bakeries where you walk in and want one of everything…read more I tried the almond brioche along with a couple shots of espresso. Friends ordered a few other things as well, and overall everything was super good. What stood out most was the texture. Everything tasted moist and well made without feeling like it was trying too hard to be "gluten-free." I'm not personally gluten sensitive, though a couple friends I was with are, and honestly I wouldn't have known it was gluten-free based on the quality and taste alone. The drinks were solid too and paired well with everything we ordered. The whole place has a calm neighborhood bakery feel to it, and you can tell it's a spot locals come back to often.

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