This place is my go to for breakfast sandwiches! Simply the best! My boyfriend and I come here almost every Saturday and order a ham, egg, and cheese croissant and a ham, egg, and cheese bagel. The service is always great and they are very efficient. read more

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We've been coming to this place for a very very long time! 7-8 years probably. And everything is always very fresh and delicious! Their tamales are BOMB! And their bagels are very soft, fresh and delicious! I also order the Decaf Mocha it's perfect! read more

Sak Donuts - Ham, egg and cheese bagel!! - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The mom and pops know my face now and just asks me, "Red tamales?". Yes. Please. read more

Tiny donut shop on GG Blvd/Harbor right next to School's First Credit Union. They are open 24 hrs. The variety of donuts are limited. Although, the donuts were good! I got the half dozen mixed with glazed, sugar, cinnamon, and a free chocolate cake donut. I would stick to the regular vs cake kind. Much better in taste and texture!! They have coffee and smoothies on the menu. I was more interested in the tamales. Based on the Yelp suggestions, I wanted a dab of those goodies. I have never tried tamales wrapped in banana leaves. The masa was moist. I had the spicy chicken with the green sauce. Not too bad. I still like the corn version better. On the plus side, The tamales were well flavored. Be warned they were on the spicy side. I would come here for the donuts and pass on the tamales! Cash only but ATM available inside or go next door. read more

Sak Donuts - Half dozen - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Read an article today.... These are Central American (Salvadorian, Guatemalan, etc.) style tamales. Duh. You learn new things everyday. read more

My usual MO for evening visits to SAK is to acquire their tamales! I enjoy these so much more than the traditional tamale typically encountered. These are wrapped and steamed in banana leaves, not corn husks. The masa is not dry and starchy, but dense and moist. I always liken it to the texture of a Vietnamese Hue region dish called banh nam, which is also wrapped and steamed in banana leaves. My favorite is the pollo verde because it's spicy! As the other reviews mention, the masa to protein ratio is appropriate here. At home, I usually reheat them first and then add more habanero sauce for more kick. My boyfriend tried the jalapeño and cheese tamale last time, which resembled more of the traditional tamale. It wasn't great, but the jalapeños they chose were hot, hot, hot. Maybe it's my timing, but the donuts aren't always the freshest. I've only stopped by in the evenings, and I've found the my choices are sometimes a tad stale but not inedible. It can be overlooked because the store owner is always super friendly. On my last visit, she discounted my fritter because it had broken in two pieces, which I didn't even mind. It will taste the same in one, two or ten pieces! When I got home, I realized she even stuck a free crueler in my bag! The donut gods were speaking to me that night. read more

Y'all this is the spot! You have to get their breakfast croissants!!! I'm vegetarian so I ask to have it without the ham, and it comes with egg cheese jalapeños and Mayo. THEY MAKE IT SO BEAUTIFULLY IT MAKES ME CRY. The crisp omg!!! Fireeeeeeee. Also I pair with a strawberry and banana smoothie, however, I don't think they put actual strawberries and bananas in the smoothie. read more

Sak Donuts - egg cheese and jalapeño croissants and ham and egg cheese croissants - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Summary based on 2 morning tamale takeouts: --I got 2 red sauce chicken and 2 green sauce cheese around 7AM. Tamales (both kinds, differing from some other reviews) were all wrapped in banana leaves, then wrapped in foil. $2/each. Red needed hot sauce, but otherwise great. Green were great as is. --very friendly, helpful service --easy parking in adjoining mall lot --good selection of donuts (duh) --extra star for seeming uniqueness --reported still good in late afternoon after reheating read more

Sak Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This donut shop has really good donuts, I love their donuts and iced coffee, it's a bit strong but it will sure keep you up

Came here twice, they never have a full variety and each time I tried a new donut. They are horrible. I hate writing poor reviews but it's just that bad. Maybe it's their tamales that makes it good and I haven't tried that. read more

Support local small businesses. Sweet little old lady serving basic donuts and then she has some tamales in the back unless they're sold out. The spicy one is my favorite. It's hard to find tamales like this, because most others use corn husks. I like the banana leaf a lot, makes the inside tender. It reminds me of an old school donut shop from when I was a kid. Long ago. Long long ago. No frills, just donuts. And basic hot coffee. Sometimes that's the kind of coffee I need to go with my chocolate twist. read more

Saturday morning at 9:30 am. We actually went here for donuts! Donuts are inexpensive. We bought 3: - maple - average - apple fritter - great flavor and frosting but a little on the dense side - glazed - excellent, light and fluffy read more

At first I thought it was weird that this place sells tamales but I decided to give it a try. By far one of the best tamales I've had! It's wrapped in banana leaves so it doesn't get too dry. It's a must try! I also thought the donuts were delicious!! You can tell it's freshly made from the taste. Also try their ham and cheese croissants with jalapeno! I saw them bringing out a fresh batch and had to try it! It's way better than driving all the way down to seaside. read more

I stumbled across this place after having a crazy craving for some tamales years ago and I have been coming here ever since. At the time, I was shocked that a donut shop would sell tamales. They are more Asian-fused and are wrapped in banana leaves. My favorite is the green sauce - the chicken is flavorful and has a kick to it. Their red sauce also has chicken but it isn't as spicy so I don't get it as often but i know many people love this one! The most plain one is the jalapeño cheese but it is still pretty tasty for no meat. Last time I checked they are about $2-$3 each but honestly even with a bigger price increase, I'd still consider buying them. They're unique! Other than that, they have all your typical donuts/donut holes, coffee, boba and bottled drinks! read more

I haven't been here in so long! I use to come here with my dad and sister and it would be a treat for us to get donuts for breakfast back in elementary school. I was at SchoolsFirst with my sister and decided that I wanted a donut. Walked over and was greeted right away. What we got: Maple Bar & Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts: maple bar was just your average maple bar. I don't think it's as sweet compared to other places? But I still loved it! As for the chocolate sprinkle donut...my sister enjoyed, but nothing to great about it. Service: There's not much to it. Walk in, point at your donut, pay and get out of there! read more

Sak Donuts - Maple Bar & Chocolate Sprinkle - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My favorite thing to order is the ice coffee and the bagel ham egg and cheese! You can order in advance and they will have your food ready for you before you get there! I love that they offer this service. read more

I like their glazed donuts they are fresh n soft like a double size of krispy cremes donuts

When I'm craving tamales, this is my go-to spot! The tamales are the perfect size with the perfect masa/meat ratio. Both red and green chicken tamales are delicious but I like the green one more. I have yet to try the ham & cheese croissants and donuts but they do look delicious. Major plus is that they are open 24 hours - great for late night cravings if you're in the area! read more

Great coffee and donuts all at a fair price It's a little out dated but the lady is fabulous and the coffee and donuts were excellent Just had no ac read more

My go-to late night donut spot has been King's Donuts for as long as I can remember; however, when I stopped by tonight, they were closed until an hour later to make more donuts. I decided my donut cravings were strong enough to try a different place and ended up here at Sak Donuts and I was not disappointed! Their regular glazed donuts were amazing and soft and delicious! I also tried their blueberry donut which was equally as good. The man working was also very patient and kind as I took my time choosing which donuts I wanted. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

This ok place for dounts small place and open 24hrs a day, no restrooms and no Wi-Fi and lottery ticket , I go there at at 9:00pm there dounts kind old it didn't test that good. read more

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Never had their donuts but I think they're famous for something else. Tamales! I am not a fan of tamales but after my first sampling of Sak tamales, I've been craving them almost daily. They have the most finely ground masa I've ever had the pleasure of sampling. They do such an amazing job of preparing their tamales that they are just as good (and I mean JUST as good) when reheated later in the day. It's almost as if they were fresh. I'm not joking. Filling is shredded chicken which is tender and flavourful. Red tamales were not as spicy as the green and needed an extra kick, but the green were great and didn't need any enhancements. Banana leaf is used to wrap as opposed to corn leaf and when you reheat, if you reheat, keep them in the leaves. Re-wrap them if you have to. The result is worth the couple seconds of hassle. A great find and a definite new favourite of mine not only in regards to a new business, but also in regards to a previously avoided cuisine. Big thumbs up. read more

What do you get at a donut place? Tamales obviously. It's the same concept as getting beer at Chuck E. Cheese or trying on Alfani at Bloomingdale's. Blame it on Yelp for pointing me to the nearest tamales place with the highest rating. "Is that it??" I thought to myself. It smelled like a donut shop and looked like a donut shop but the sign in the corner hinted it wasn't a regular donut shopt - "Tamales Rancheros/Tamales de Pollo $2" Emerging from the commercial sized rice cooker in the kitchen were rectangular shaped tablets of banana leaf-wrapped wholesome tamales. Unlike the familiar cornhusk counterpart, Sak's tamales had a smoother masa, or cornmeal dough, with a pasty texture, similar to a firmer version of dim sum turnip cakes. The taste was savory rather than sweet, unconventional but favorable to my liking. To maintain the right consistency throughout, the filling was almost sauceless. The meat retained most of its moisture due to the thick masa envelope. Sak might have good donut or even decent coffee, but when it comes to tamales, it's the best joint around. read more

So I pull up the Yelp app on my Iphone and search for donut shops near the hotel where we were staying. Up pops Sak Donuts about a mile away and I start to read the reviews. Oops, I've obviously hit the wrong button because I'm reading reviews for... tamales? I press the back button... nope, I'm definitely on the donut store's profile. Hmmm.... just goes to show you never know WHAT you're going to find down here in Orange County. It was 9:30 in the morning and I was seriously craving sugary deep fried carbs and super sweet caffeinated liquids so I stuck to the donuts on this visit. The glazed donuts were only $0.60 each, and were light and airy, not heavy and cake-like. They were not overly greasy and the glazed coating was just perfect, not so thick that it flakes off and not so thin that you can't taste its sweetness. The place looks like ka-ka but the donuts are a little bit of heaven. At least, mine was. read more

Went there around 11 pm and still the donuts were super fresh and tasted delicious. Such a large variety too. I can rarely find good French style donuts, but they had them in multiple flavors. Overall, highly recommend. read more

I came here for the Tamales, after reading some of the Yelp reviews. When I first walked into the shop there wasn't really any sign saying that they offered tamales except for a worn out paper tape to the wall. I wasn't sure if it was still valid and didn't want to feel like a dumb ass, but I asked if they had Tamales anyways. They Lady said they only had Chicken, and so chicken it was. The tamales came out hot since she pulled it out from a crock pot. The Tamales here are alright, nothing to write home about. I think what made it stand out is that the tamales are wrapped in Banana Leafs which you don't really see often. Banana leaves create an entire different texture making it more wet vs. corn husk giving it a firmer, and dryer texture. Like the other reviews it does remind me of the Banh Gio. Sorry to burst the bubbles of those that think its some sort of Vietnamese fusion,but, it is a very common practice that in Central America and certain regions of mexico, like Oaxaca, to wrap Tamales in Banana Leaves, instead of Corn Husk. read more

So how about them donuts? It's a typical donut. There's nothing special, but they make a great snack on the way home before demolishing those damn good tamales. read more

If an interacial couple consisting of someone Vietnamese and someone Mexican were to make tamale... it would be a Sak Donuts Tamale. Imagine a Banh Gio + a standard Tamale. I swung by late one night and asked for a tamale. The guy said "I only have red left." I said sure and bought 2 of them. He asked if I wanted them heated up and I obliged. Banana leaf was interesting. The ratio of meat to "masa" was in favor of meat. Score! Now comes time for the "masa". Is it really masa? I'm not sure. It was a very smooth firm texture (same as Banh Gio, I'm not kidding you). It wasn't crumbly at all. The chicken was a bit salty (but for some, it might be okay). Overall it is a good tamale. I'm not sure what region of what country this tamale came from, but it did remind me of a Guatamalan tamale I got from Roosevelt Tamale Parlor in Mission District of SF. 3.5 stars. read more

sak donuts goated fr my bf loves their iced coffee plus staff super beast the lady in the morning is really nice

I love this hole in a wall donut place! You would never really expect to find out a donut shop that sells tamales. BUUUTTT, these aren't your typical tamales that you would expect. These tamales are actually wrapped in banana leaves which makes the texture of the mass extremely moist and really tasty. It's so cheap and a very good size. It's $2 per tamale and it's a great price! You're lucky if you get new fresh ones! read more

Sak Donuts - Red & Green Chicken Tamales - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I walked in and there was a customer at the counter. I pretended to browse the donuts. As the guy finished his transaction and left, I sidled over to the counter. Me: So...do you still have the goods? Clerk: Wait here. *Goes to the back* Yes, what do you want? Me: One green and nothing else. Money and an unmarked paperbag were exchanged. I grabbed the bag and jetted out of there, just in case a raid goes down. Okay, that was not how things really went! But, come on, a place called "Sak Donuts" selling tamales? Doesn't that sound a little bit iffy? The answer is no! This place is legit. They do sell donuts AND tamales! I haven't tried the donuts, but the tamales are super good! And at $2 a pop, you can't find a better deal than this! The tamales are huge and the fillings are moist and really flavorful. Tamales this good and cheap should be against the law! Or maybe they are...just kidding! Seriously, if you're craving a tamale, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

SWEET BABY "HEY ZEUS!!" As I have mentioned before, I am a bit picky when it comes to Mexican food, especially my tamales. Only because I really don't think I have tasted a tamale better than my grandma's! haha! These are good tamales! Perhaps it is because of the way they are cooked? They are cooked in a banana leaf, so they give a different flavor. They won't melt in your hand, but they will taste GOOD in your mouth! FYI - - I haven't ever actually been to SAKS but I have tasted their tamales on more than one occasion. These tamales are BIG and really are good...I wouldn't share! haha jk! Oh and their ham and cheese croissant are also a must try!! read more

This is not just any donut shop. It's one of the few places to get tamales made lard free. Run by a Cambodian Muslim family, the donut shop owners were taught the art of tamale making by one of their staff. The tamales are amazing - there are two types - one is wrapped in corn husk and made with cheese and red sauce. The other is wrapped in banana leaves and is chicken and green sauce. They are both really spicy and taste not traditional, but really good. But you have to get there early to order the tamales, they go fast. They also have really good croissants - fresh and crispy. Oh yeah, they also have donuts. :-) read more

I was told about a Donut shop that sold Tamales.. I thought this was a joke cause i was told that it was by my shop and there is only One donut shop by my place. Of course i walked in looking like a fool asking for a tamale as if it was some kind of secret menu. Turns out i was at the wrong one. We finally found the right one and it was SO WORTH IT! Just like the others, i have yet to try their donuts, but tamales for $2 and i don't have to wait til christmas.. it doesn't get any better than that! read more

With all the hype this place received, I expected a real tamale. The kind of tamale my boyfriend's Spanish grandmother makes. Coarse masa and heavily spiced meat wrapped in corn husks that makes the mouth salivate at the mere thought. These are not those kind of tamales. The masa is extremely fine and because it is wrapped in banana leaves, it is imparted a faint green tinge. They remind me of the Vietnamese banh nam (flat, steamed rice cakes). I selected a red chicken tamale, which I found dry and tasteless. At least the portions are huge, they save you the trouble of having to go back for more. The store however, advertises donuts and not tamales. The doughnut holes tasted fine (because, really, how can you go wrong covering something fried in sugar?), but a little stale. The ham and cheese croissant was delicious and filling, but didn't wow me in any way. Bottom line: The food is mediocre and not worth the drive, but if you happen to be in the area and are looking for cheap eats, might as well check this place out. read more

This is my usual stop before work on my hangover mornings. I love their ham and cheese croissants. Nice fluffy dough with oozing cheese. Just the way I like it. When my taste buds feel like it needs a kick, I'll go for the jalapeno one. Mmmm! read more

Sak Donuts - Ham and cheese croissant - Donuts Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I love the tamales here. They are soooo good. The masa is a bit different from the regular tamale it's more moist. Kind of reminds you of the vietnamese banh with meat inside. Also cool they use the rice cooker to keep the tamales warm. They have green, red, and chili. There green tamale is very good but also very spicy so I tend to prefer eating the red one with some sriracha on it. Not a fan of the chili it barely has enough chili in it for me to taste anything. Donuts here are okay the ones I like the most is the bear claw which has apple filling inside and the boston cream with custard inside. The ham and cheese croissant is okay. This place is more expensive than the regular donut place but hey it's got tamales who can complain. Warning: tamales might run out before a certain time so come in the morning. read more

This is a small mom and pop donut shop. I have only tried their Cheese Danish and I came back two days in a row for this. The first time I came in I really wanted to try their tamales, but I was too shy to ask for one so I settled on the danish. Next day I came in got my danish (again) and got a red tamale. Both came out to be 3.50! I just had half of the tamale and I must say it's really great. I love the chicken. I will surely be back! read more

I just had their green tamales this morning. OMG these are the best green tamales you will have around O.C. they can rival homemade tamales (i know not ur grammas) cause these are homemade. You can literally see them cooking in the pot once you enter the store! Wrapped in banana leaves so give a diff taste compared to corn wrapped ones. they will melt in your mouth, a sure sign of a slow cooked to perfection style. $2 bucks a pop but you really only need 1, although they are so good you might want another. I will try the red ones next. Not on the menu but just say tamales: Green or Red. How many u want. and for here or to go! You won't regret it!! if you do then you don't like tamales.. read more

This place serves alright donuts, they are just smaller than what was expected. I ordered 3 chocolate old-fashioned, and they were visibly smaller than ones I've ordered at other donut spots. It's good that this place is 24 hour, and the donut guy was chill, but still. Small donuts. tsk tsk read more