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    Penguin Donuts

    4.2 (43 reviews)
    Open 4:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Too Good to Go Box. A box is $7 thru the app.
    Janice O.

    Too Good to Go Box. Plenty of variety of donuts and great quality too. Friendly, fast service, and overall great clean Cambodian place for donuts. Highly recommended! (A box is $7 thru the app)

    Rudy M.

    It's an interesting place with good food. I got the ham egg bacon and cheese croissant and it was dam good. The place itself is a mess around you. All of the fridges had many different items and some were tossed around a bit. The donut counter was nice and had a good selection. It's definitely a place that truly serves the community around it, and i definitely support places like this.

    Laurel T.

    Another place I found through the app - too good to go. My yelp girl Michelle L told me about the app. It has a lot of bakeries, some restaurants and a lot of donut places. They all have mystery bags / boxes of stuff they didn't sell and would otherwise be thrown away This place isn't too far from me and I've been wanting to try it As soon as I walked in the staff was really friendly. The lady behind the counter was great. I showed her I purchased the surprise boxes from the app and she started boxing up The donuts. She even gave me some donut holes to try while waiting I ended up getting these because I always bring them into the car dealership in the morning when I get an oil change for the workers. There was all kinds of donuts in the box. But mostly regular glazed, some maple ones and chocolate glazed. They also have a lot of other stuff to purchase like bobas. I also bought a couple cookies and she gave me one for free Whether you are trying a locally owned donut place or trying the app, give this place a try (The boxes on the app were 5.99)

    Maple bars, sprinkle donuts, old fashioned chocolate donut.

    These are solid donuts. Went early in the morning for the first time and was impressed. Its a hole in a wall donut shop. Got half a dozen and a large coffee for $11 reasonable. Good service. Would return.

    Mum papaya
    Chaille K.

    Was looking up whatever would be open at 5am in lbc before taking my sister to the airport. Penguin donuts popped up so we headed over. Long Beach low key still lil hood, not like scary hood but the kind of crackhead hood. We were greeted by one once we drove up. Came inside and greeted quickly by an auntie. She was very sweet, even tho the man came inside and trynna get us to buy him things just lingering and touching shit. The auntie was pretty calm. Since this is normal for the businesses out there sadly. Ordered two Banh mi - Egg and a pork. They both were filled with topping and the pickled veggies were super fresh. These items took a little wait. So I recommend to call ahead. My sister gotten glazed twist donut she said was really good. Viet coffee wasn't that great but the hot coffee black was pretty good. The counter had mason jars of Mum papaya so I grabbed a few and snacked on those rest of the day. The flexible hours along with good service is be back. Just know if you do choose Togo before dawn it'll be kinda wild, harmless but wild.

    Beef Bhan mi & Organic beet and orange juice
    Riya

    Kind lady always at the front. I always enjoy supporting local small businesses like this. Please be patient with the lady at front she makes everything fresh with fresh ingredients. Sandwich was 10/10 and she also threw in some free donut holes.

    Good donuts, even better customer services. Shout out to Mr.LEE for bringing sweeter than all the donuts are!
    Kaci W.

    Great donuts, price point, and customer service. Thank you Mr.Lee. Was not expecting to find such a great donut place randomly but glad I did!

    Chicken Banh Mi
    Tuan T.

    They were closed late night when my gf and I came check it out. yelp says they're open until 2 but I'm not sure if that's is every once and while. I came back the next day and I'm glad I did. The lady was really sweet and welcome to criticism on the spot if the food wasn't good. Bought a chicken Banh mi and beef Banh mi along with donuts. The sandwich was just right. And the prices are hard to beat for a Banh Mi. Would recommend. Donuts were pretty good too. Parking is a bit clunky so I would suggest coming in and parking in the main area because the back is hard to get back out from the alleyway.

    Maple Bars and Thai Tea with boba
    Elijah S.

    Came by in the evening to satisfy my cravings for some maple bars. It's a good small business with some tasty looking donuts behind the display window. There's some space for seating if you'd like to sit and eat. The donuts did not disappoint and the Thai tea was nice and refreshing to drink for the trip back home after, although I would probably go without the boba next time but that's just my preference. The woman working was very kind and attentive so I'm definitely coming back.

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    4 years ago

    The staff is very friendly, great customer service. Great selection of drinks and donuts. I love their bahn mi's and smoothies.

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    4 years ago

    Great service, and great donuts, the ham n cheese croissant's are my favorite, my son enjoys the donut holes

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    Sunrise Donuts

    Sunrise Donuts

    4.3
    (132 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    We first tried this place because it was open 24 hours, and the donuts were so good that we spent…read moredays trying to remember where it was so we could come back. Once we finally found it again, we were so happy, and we've been regulars ever since. These are honestly some of the best donuts I've ever had. They are light and airy without feeling empty, but still have enough substance to be satisfying. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, and they always taste fresh. A lot of donuts can be too dense, overly sweet, stale, or so airy that there is barely anything to them, but these are the perfect balance. The women who work here are always incredibly sweet and welcoming, and the atmosphere is warm and pleasant. We've been meaning to leave a review for a while because we genuinely love supporting this place. We are definitely loyal customers now!

    I was out driving around here in Long Beach early this morning and saw this donut shop. I know my…read morecrew would really love me more if I brought them some fresh donuts this morning. I'm glad to see this is more of least a normal donut shop with real normal donuts. I'm tired of these new fancy donut shops specializing in "creative" donuts with all kind of crazy toppings like every sweet cereal you grew up with priced like at $5.00 a donut or something. I go in and can tell this is one of those Asian donut shops that opened all over down here in SoCal. I think they might be Cambodian, nothing against Asians making donuts, they're the ones that started using the pink boxes we all know. Asians make the best fried chicken, so why not donuts? I look at all the donuts in the cases and they seem like all the familiar ones. I order a dozen and just point to the ones I want. The even have bear claws. I got one of those just for me. There's croissant stuff too. Service is friendly and efficient. The interior is a little dated but I'm here for donuts, not a fancy date or something. I get the donuts and eat that bear claw on my way back to the hotel to meet up with my crew. Yes, they were surprised to have nice donuts, so nothing like a happy crew to make them get the work done.

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    Interior Seating
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    Moonbridge Doughnut Studio

    Moonbridge Doughnut Studio

    4.0
    (335 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$

    I'm more of an old school donut gal, but I had walked by this shop so many times and was craving a…read moresweet so I stopped in. I got lucky- It was about a half hour before closing and there were no other customers. Cute little place! I was helped by Ilyas, the manager. What a stellar individual! I told him it was my first time, and my preferences (not big on frosting, but like interesting flavor combos) and he walked me through the different types. I was happily surprised to see that they carried some traditional donuts as well as the frosted themed ones! I found that this shop was related to Simones donuts which is a great business! They even do cookie tins and caramels. A couple of the special edition donuts looked so decadent and flavorful but more like a dessert that I commented. He then brought out for me one that was a brand new item and it sounded perfect- a sugar donut topped with strawberry mascarpone encircling a pandan center and I had to get it. He even let me have my themed matcha donut without the fancy little emblem for $1 less! So nice. Those, with a biscoff donut and a logo pin completed my purchase. The pandan topping was sweet but the mascarpone was reminiscent of a strawberry yogurt and the flavors blended perfectly. The other donuts were huge, fluffy and perfectly textured. I would have liked a stronger biscoff and matcha strawberry flavor in those crumbles but at least they were not sweet! Just delicious. The prices are fairly high but I will definitely stop by occasionally to see what delicious creations they are whipping up and get myself a treat!

    After trying the doughnuts my husband and I got on Saturday, here is my review…read more I got the Studio Ghibli collab doughnut. Per the flavor sheet, it said the flavor was cookies and cream. The flavor WAS NOT cookies and cream. It was a regular doughnut with chocolate frosting and design on top. I thought there would be filing inside of cookies and cream or the frosting at least, but no. I think these doughnuts are just for the aesthetics. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars was because the apple fritter my husband got was good. I tried a few bites and it was very tasty. You get the taste of apple. And the crunch from the exterior with it being light and fluffy on the inside. I'm disappointed because I've been wanting to try this place out for the longest time and my doughnut did not exceed my expectations.

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    Dodgers themed donuts
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    Ube & Funnel Cake Crumble
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    Knead Donuts & Tea

    Knead Donuts & Tea

    4.5
    (869 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Free parking

    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.

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    Knead Donuts & Tea
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    Recreational Coffee

    Recreational Coffee

    4.3
    (872 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $

    My girlfriend and I were looking for a caffeine boost to get us through Sunday when we stumbled…read moreupon Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. A very welcoming vibe upon entry, we were greeted by a friendly couple who answered our questions about popular drink flavors. We decided to go with a Hot Cinnamon Dulce Latte and an Iced Blueberry Lavender Latte. While waiting, there were plenty of chairs, tables, a comfy couch and even a bar area to sit and relax. Tons of board games, books and wonderfully mellow music helps make the experience feel comforting and inviting. Our drinks were prepared quickly and shouted at the coffee bar for pickup. The presentation was great, but the flavors, out of this world! The Cinnamon Dulce Latte was OUTSTANDING. So good, in fact, that my girlfriend stole it from me! Not to worry, her Blueberry Lavender Latte was also top-notch, with a smooth, not-to-sweet flavor combination. Friendly staff (which comes with occasional karaoke renditions from the Bluetooth speakers), a chill vibe and outstanding drinks make this a top spot in the area for hardcore coffee lovers. Check them out!

    I came here to grab a matcha and get some work done. I can't speak to the coffee, but the matcha…read morewas disappointing. It had clumps of powder, tasted watered down, and was overall just okay. I also needed to charge my laptop, but most of the outlets didn't work, and there was quite a bit of trash on the floor. On the positive side, the atmosphere was nice, the air conditioning worked well, and the staff were friendly. Still, I probably won't be returning.

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    Drink good coffee
    Affogato was amazing. Perfect ice cream, not too sweet. Excellent espresso. Great service. Overall cool place.
    Affogato was amazing. Perfect ice cream, not too sweet. Excellent espresso. Great service. Overall cool place.
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