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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

4.0 (496 reviews)
ModerateDonuts, Coffee & Tea
Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Mica M.

Great, interesting donut flavors, with the Huckleberry donut being my favorite. It's a relatively small space, and donuts average around $5 each. The donuts are great, but I must say that I've been here about a dozen times already, and the staff does seem to be unhappy. No sense of urgency, no smiles. I'm always here around 5:00 pm, so maybe I just need to come earlier in the day. Please note: they are a cashless place.

Susie Blueberry Cakes - real blueberries - yum!!
Sarah H.

I was looking for a quick snack / and breakfast for the next day and this was directly in my line of sight. It's a tiny little shop but you don't need a big space for doughnuts and there was seating outside I think. The person working in the store was friendly. They take Apple Pay. I grabbed the Susie blueberry cakes for my snack and dessert, and the Vegan Matcha Strawberry for the next morning. Both doughnuts are a good bite, hearty enough that I only need one doughnut for a meal (or in my case I had half for dessert last night and have another half left for tonight!). The ingredients are fresh blueberries in the one and a beautiful green matcha in the other and powdered on the outside with a dried strawberry slice. The doughnuts are $5 each and totally worth it.

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Haleh M.

Came by for some goodies today and definitely didn't leave empty handed. Coffee was on point and donuts were so fresh. Quick service and all the workers were so kind and welcoming.

Alfie E.

An updated review: It's been nearly 5 years and I still come to this location steadily. I have family members asking specifically for me to bring a box of these for potluck. The price went up as expected with the times. But it's best to change your point of view on what kind of donut you get here. There are times when I can only eat half of a donut because it's full of flavor and I get full. I have bought three donuts, sliced them in to quarters and shared them with coworkers. Since my last review, they have developed an app. Download the app to accrue points for free donuts and drinks. (Oh that is another thing! Since my last review, they have been serving the best coffee and teas! They are just as well made as their donuts. My go-to drink is an iced vanilla latte but I have been so impressed with their seasonal drinks like the banana bread latte.) This particular location is also on the TooGood2Go app, where you can get discounted donuts at the end of the day. They make donuts fresh daily so you will be buying donuts made that day but didn't sell at closing.

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La Sandra J.

It was my first time at this location. I was going to the Trader Joe's next door and then the doughnut sign caught my eye. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by the entire staff with a hello and a smile. There was a huge variety of doughnuts and I was like a kid in a candy shop. Bree was helpful, and she pointed out the gluten-free doughnuts, and Symphony offered us samples. We finally decided on three doughnuts and a couple of drinks, again the staff were super friendly and helpful. There was a line but I don't feel rushed . Mario, Symphony, Bree, you ROCK!! There was one more staff member on duty but I forgot his name ‍‍

Cassie T.

While doughnuts are not THE dessert I would pick up first thing, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee HAS to be my favorite spot for classic doughnuts. I like places like Holey Grail for smaller, Hawaiian taro doughnuts or Donut Friend for vegan donuts, but my bestie and I really enjoy Sidecar trips. The service is impeccably amicable, you can sample one of their daily flavors while you wait/choose, and you also can take home pretty boxes and bags! Sometimes Sidecar is very peaceful but other times it's very crowded--it also depends on the size of the location. Beverly Grove's is one of my favorite locations because the service is among the friendliest--they even gave me a couple of birthday coupons--and they offer parking validation! Their donuts never disappoint though; their vegan cookie crumble donut was sublime! I also have tried their Truvani protein donuts in the past and I'm so sad they discontinued their collabs. If you're reading this Sidecar HQ: bring them back!

Vanilla latte
Melissa O.

Had to stop by to grab a donut, I love Sidecar. It was my first time at this location, I've only ever gone to the one in Santa Monica. I ordered a butter & salt donut and a vanilla latte with oat milk - both were DELICIOUS. I was especially happy with my hot latte, it was made perfectly. The customer service was great. I just wish there was more seating available.

salt and butter donut, chocolate donut, and vanilla bean!!

SO SO YUMMY!! softest texture, such kind staff! some of the best donuts i've had! had to bring extras home!

Custom 6 pack - huckleberry, vanilla glazed, strawberry buttermilk, white chocolate banana bread, passion fruit pavlova
Nicole B.

It's been a while since I've had sidecar and I wanted to treat my kids with the custom 6 pack. I also got 2 of their lattes, and this was my first time trying their drinks. Huckleberry doughnut (8/10) - probably the most well known flavor from them, classic berry flavor White chocolate banana bread (7/10) - honestly just tasted like banana bread in a doughnut shape. It wasn't bad, but I just expected it to taste like banana and white chocolate and not just be banana bread Vanilla bean glazed (9/10) - classic, super fluffy glazed vanilla doughnut Strawberry buttermilk (8/10) - nice, real strawberry flavor and not too sweet Passion fruit pavlova (20/10) - DELICIOUS. If you try one flavor from here, please try this one. Super fluffy with a delicious passion fruit cream Pumpkin spice latte (10/10) - delicious, smooth latte with the perfect amount of pumpkin spice flavor Banana bread latte (10/10) - surprisingly delicious considering banana coffee drinks are tricky to get right. The banana flavor was subtle but in the best way Overall, the doughnuts at sidecar have some pretty unique flavors and are very flavorful. They have a lot of denser, cake doughnuts but they're still moist and delicious. I was also really impressed with their lattes because you don't often find places that have good doughnuts AND coffee drinks.

Bayberry x Strawberry
Prisma ..

I ordered two items - and have really conflicting reviews. I came in specifically to try out their seasonal Bannna Bread Latte and was extremely disappointed. Expresso came thru but no banana flavor at all. I was excited about the house made syrup but unfortunately it let me down. Maybe with another pump or two it could have made the difference. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to ask for that as I was already home when I came to the conclusion. Even their vanilla cold foam was super bland :( on the other hand... whoooooever came up with the Monte Cristo donut - I hope you find money in your pockets, your pillow sides are both cold, someone tells you how good you smell and all your bday wishes come true, because WHAT IS THIS INVENTION?? Don't know if the Monte Cristo "donut" originated at Sidecar or not, but they executed perfectly. Donut is kept warm and fluffy, gruyère cheese is perfectly melted while the smoked deli ham sits inside awaiting your first bite. And the jam.... the house-made raspberry jam is everything as it ties in the saltiness from the smoked ham and gives you all the flavors you're asking for. Definitely on the pricier side, but I don't mind paying for good treats out here in the world when it's worth it.

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Kelly C.

Really enjoyed their doughnuts! They had samples to try and the service was great. It is a physically small shop with a few seats outside. I ordered the huckleberry and the butter & salt. The huckleberry was my favorite with a nice sweetness and some crunchy bits that made it stand out. I also tried the banana bread latte, though I did not get much banana bread flavor and it tasted more like a regular latte to me. Looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors!

Butter and salt donut
Kristen H.

It's good but expensive that's why I only have these when they show up for free somewhere. I'm not paying five for a donut even if it's gourmet. But by the Farmers Market they do just fine without me. Five stars for another free donut tho. One day I'll pay for them and lower my rating I'm sure.

The hucklberry donut. Classic. Always a good choice !
Daniel B.

Pro-Tip: Parking in the lot of the Trader Joes on 3rd street. Gets super congested, so you're probably gonna be parking in the back. Meter parking on 3rd street too if full. Still in the conversation for best donut in Los Angeles. Usually, I'm a leery of great spots franchising out, but it seems Sidecar has achieved this without sacrificing quality/service.... for now. I always recommend the huckleberry donut for first-timers. IMO, it's their best donut unquestionably. The buttery/berry taste definitely justifies the 5 dollar price. It's just a no-gimmicks all-around solid donut.

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Ask the Community - Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

What kind of oil does sidecar donuts fry in? I have a soy allergy and can't have vegetable oil.

According to their website: "We fry all our doughnuts in organic, sustainable palm oil."

Does the inside have air purifier(s) and/or central air conditioning (HVAC) running throughout the day to filter indoor air?

How do you contact this location, especially when they mess up your order and no one answers the phone at the store?

U have to go in sadly

Is there a May promocode for BOGO?

If I go in around 4 pm will all the donuts till be available and how do I ensure that I get the freshest donuts?

Yes they will. They bake them all day. Once you get there, ask which ones are the freshest. The least fresh are still pretty dang fresh.

Are you guys open yet or have an opening date in mind?

Seriously slow! Like what is the point of having the order ahead app?

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Coworker brought in some donuts from Donut Friends to work one day and it was truly a treat. Not…read moreonly is this usually out of my PvP zone radius in getting food from, but the donuts that we got to try were unique and delicious as well. We have someone vegan in our office, so this is perfect since their donuts are plant based, I believe. If I were a being of greed, I would have eaten more of their donuts, but since this was a special occasion and people genuinely wanted to eat the donuts (since sometimes I know that food is left in the breakroom for awhile if people aren't interested in consuming it), I only tried one donut. I got to try their Yo La Mango. Love the bright yellow, slightly tart mango glaze and the dash of Tajin on top. It's sweet, tart, and has a slight kick wherever the Tajin was sprinkled on. Never had a donut like this before. Would love to come in person to try out more of their donuts one day if I ever make the trek out.

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Initially, I came here for coffee but ended up ordering the Blueberry Matcha instead and I have no…read moreregrets. It was so good that my son ended up getting one for himself as well. They also have donuts, pastries, and a variety of other drinks, but the Matcha is definitely a must-try. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend getting it!

I've visited Café Dulce in Little Tokyo before, and I usually enjoy stopping in, especially when…read moreI'm in the area with my two kids. The drinks and pastries have always made it an easy place for us to grab a treat, so I'm not writing this based on one random first impression. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing enough that I felt I needed to say something. When we came in, the trash cans were overflowing, and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in quite some time. I understand that cafés can get very busy, especially in Little Tokyo, and I never expect a place to look perfect every second of the day. However, the dining area felt noticeably neglected. With two children, cleanliness is something I pay closer attention to, and it was uncomfortable trying to find a clean area for us to stand and sit. The overall atmosphere also felt disorganized. We waited at the register for help, but it took a while before anyone acknowledged us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would have made a big difference. I have had better experiences here in the past, which is why this visit stood out so much. I'm hoping this was simply a bad day, because Café Dulce has always been a place I was happy to visit with my family. I'm sharing this because I would genuinely like to see the cleanliness and customer service return to the standard I remember. Private Feedback for Management I did not feel comfortable putting the full details of this experience in a public review, but I believe management needs to be aware of what happened. While I was standing at the register waiting to order, the male employee working there was engaged in a conversation with another person and appeared to be openly gloating about drinking while on the job. Based on what I heard and observed, he also appeared to be impaired or intoxicated. He continued the conversation while ignoring me, even though I was standing directly in front of the register waiting to place an order. The tone of the conversation was not subtle or professional. It created a much darker and more uncomfortable atmosphere than what I would ever expect from a family-friendly café. I was there with my two children, and hearing someone behind the register casually talking about drinking while working was deeply concerning. Someone who appears intoxicated while operating a register and handling customers' money creates a terrible narrative for the business. It raises concerns about judgment, accuracy with transactions, food-service safety, and the overall professionalism of the workplace. Even if the employee was exaggerating or joking, it was still completely inappropriate to have that conversation openly in front of customers. What bothered me most was not only the conversation, but the fact that I was being ignored while it continued. I was waiting to spend money at the business, yet the employee seemed more interested in talking about drinking than acknowledging a customer. As a mother standing there with two children, the situation felt uncomfortable, disrespectful, and honestly a little disturbing. This is not my first time visiting Café Dulce, and I have never felt compelled to complain before. I understand that employees are human and that businesses have difficult days. However, the combination of overflowing trash cans, a dirty floor, being ignored at the register, and an employee appearing impaired while discussing drinking on the job crossed a line for me. I am sharing this privately because I believe management should have the opportunity to address it directly. I hope the situation is taken seriously, not only for the reputation of the café, but for the safety and comfort of the customers and employees.

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