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    Uncle Joe's Donuts

    4.3 (150 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Closed 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Katie C.

    3% service charge on all card transactions. My go-to mom &pop donut shop in the area. I will make the drive out here if I'm craving some. Parking in lot is a quite full during dinner rush but people come and go quickly. I've been coming here for over a decade and it never disappoints, I've only really stopped by after dinner and not during mornings. Staff is always so friendly. I usually grab a dozen and staff typically will throw in a complementary donut. They got new boxes but don't let that fool you from iconic pink box donuts. If you know you know Asian owned donut shops typically use pink boxes. Their cake donuts aren't too dense and always moist. Their yeast donuts are so soft and fluffy but just the right amount of denseness.

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    Joey V.

    Uncle Joe's has been a 626 donut legend from way back in the day. They have the best donuts, hands down. Always fresh and delicious. They have all your classic donuts + more, smoothies, Lottery, beverages and more. They always keep it clean in there and provide friendly service. They are a cash only place but also have an ATM inside. There's parking in the lot out in front or on the street, no bathroom available though I think. Prices have went up unfortunately in this economy but depending on your selection of donuts, it can run you anywhere between $16-25 for a dozen. I don't mind dropping $25 on my favorites. Overall, I recommend their donuts any time!

    I must say for my first time over here at uncle Joe's in San Gabriel is very home friendly. The donuts are fresh & fluffy
    Wiggle A.

    I must say the first time we'll be here at uncle Joe's in San Gabriel. It's very home friendly. The donuts are great fluffy and crispy. Coffee is great as well Miss Pauline owner is very energetic. Very nice. You definitely will be returning back !

    Elisa S.

    Great service! They make you feel like you're right at home. Donuts are fresh, and their sandwiches are really good! My sister got the taro smoothie and she really loved it

    Uncle Joes is the best place for Donuts! A little hidden gem in San Gabriel... it's a place to discover and enjoy. The lightest and fluffiest donuts I've had in years! It's definitely worth a visit when you have the sweet tooth

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    Service is always great and man, these donuts! So fluffy and delicious! Ordered these the day before and they were ready to go!

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    Terry D.

    All donut shops are not created equal. Uncle Joes is head and shoulders above most. I don't live close enough to come here often. However every time I visit San Gabriel's Nursery I make a pit stop. They are very close to the quality of Randy's at one third the price. Randy's does get a fair amount of my business. My Uncle Joe's favorite is the Apple fritter, it's nice, thin and crunchy. It's just little dry just like I like it. Randy's is too moist and cake like with no crunch. You have to deep fry it a little longer to get it just right. And amazingly the apples inside are sweet and juicy. Which never never happens with anyone else's apple fritter. Please visit this place if you're in the neighborhood and are craving a donut.

    Old fashioned & coconut cake donut
    Samantha W.

    Light, soft & airy glazed raised donut. The old fashioned was very much enjoyed by my husband (it's his favorite donut). The coconut cake was good as well. Everyone liked the donuts except I personally didn't enjoy the somewhat stale oil taste they had.

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    13 years ago

    I rarely eat donuts, but this joint is above most others. Real fluffy and great frosting, coffee is ok.

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    Yummy donuts, cinnamon roll and croissant. Excellent service too. This is becoming a favorite donut spot in San Gabriel Valley.

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    good solid donut in the area that has been around for a long time. uncle joe never disappoints.

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    Great donuts and some of the biggest ones in town!!!

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    I had a lovely experience at Happy Donut (San Gabriel). I ordered a Sugar Donut, and it was very…read morefluffy & fresh. I happily savored this delicious, flavorful donut. (Important: Bring Cash. There's an added 3% fee for Card Payments.) I arrived at Happy Donut (San Gabriel) on a weekday (around 7:10AM). Parking is simple. There's a small front lot; it's green spots labeled "2 Hour Parking Only." However, there's nearby, convenient neighborhood parking. Staff is welcoming and attentive. Staff quickly helped me. Staff also works hard. On ambiance, Happy Donut (San Gabriel) is the rare donut spot that had air condition on. The location felt very chill and refreshing. It's clean, and there's several tables. There's also a television that played the news. This spot felt very comfortable and welcoming compared to many other donut businesses. Overall, Happy Donut (San Gabriel) brought sincere joy. The donuts are fresh and delicious. YUM! 4.8 out of 5

    Love Happy Donuts! And so do my students!…read more Quick friendly service and I love the variety, freshness, and size of the donuts that I get for my students as a treat. I order ahead for bigger amounts and just swing by to pick up. Quaint little shop that's clean, airy and bright. Parking is tricky when it gets busy but street parking is readily available. Definitely recommend getting your donuts here!

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    I had a memorable experience at KC Donuts (San Gabriel). I ordered the Glazed Donut ($1.80)…read more WOA!!! That's some POWERFUL sugar. This fluffy donut is caked generously with clean sugar. As I type this review, I'm already jittery from its sugar rush. (Important: Bring Cash. There's a 50 Cent additional fee for card.) I arrived at KC Donuts (San Gabriel) on a Monday (around 6:35AM). Parking is available in a cramped lot or the nearby neighborhood. I chose neighborhood parking since it's easy to find a spot. Staff is professional, friendly, and welcoming. Staff worked hard. And Staff promptly answered all my questions. On ambiance, KC Donuts (San Gabriel) is spacious for a donut spot. There's also plenty of tables, and there's a couple bottles of hand sanitizers for customers. It's also fairly clean. This popular location had a steady flow of morning customers. Overall, I had a very good experience at KC Donuts (San Gabriel). There is a tasty KICK to their goods, and I can easily see how someone who's craving sugar would immediately choose this location. 4.7 out of 5

    I work so close to this place and I always see my coworkers talking about this place as well as…read morethem bringing in juices , sandwiches, and donuts from them. So , today was my first rodeo here and I have to say : amazing. customer service is so nice and their sandwiches & juices ? AMAZING. The hype & rave my coworkers give this place lives up to it. I ordered 2 turkey sandwiches (about $10 each) 3 green juices ($6 each) (A3, the order number of the juice because they have more than 1 green juice) , 1 red juice ($6, this one has like carrot, beets, and some other veggies but I forgot) , and 1 box of a dozen donuts ($17) all for around $60ish. I love the bread that they use on the sandwiches, not sure if they make it in house but it is definitely not just store brought bread at a market. And everytime I drink their juice i definitely feel good internally, it's like my body likes it. You can see them press the juices in house! The place itself has limited parking space I would say and the interior is definitely mom & pop shop vibes but those are the best places ! I would definitely recommend as well as try their tuna sandwiches because I've heard they're delicious!

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    Baking With Ish

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    Good Lord! Los Angeles is blessed to have Baking with Ish. Every bite of every pie and ube pancake…read moreI've tasted is eye-poppingly scrumptious! I have to stop myself from crying when I'm finished because all I want is more. There is no such thing as having enough of Ish's amazing, unique desserts. To add to the sweetness, Ish has always treated my family and I with such warmth, fun, and respect. Visiting is always a great vibe and such a treat. I highly recommend indulging in the deliciousness. If you are out of town, Baking with Ish is definitely worth the trip!

    We stopped by Baking with Ish on a Saturday morning to pick up a few pastries to enjoy at home, and…read moreI'm so glad we did. We tried the Ube & Black Sesame Roll, Banana Blue Corn Blueberry Pistachio Bread, Pistachio Cardamom Roll, and the Spam Tocino Cheese Scone. The Ube & Black Sesame Roll was easily my favorite. It had the perfect balance of flavors, wasn't overly sweet, and was something I'd absolutely come back for. My second favorite was the Spam Tocino Cheese Scone, which was savory, flavorful, and full of childhood flavors. The Banana Blue Corn Blueberry Pistachio Bread was my least favorite, mostly because the texture wasn't for me, but the flavor combinations were still interesting and unique. The pastries are definitely on the pricier side, but the quality and creativity make them worth trying. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. It's located inside Blossom Market, so parking is easy, which is always a nice bonus. I'll definitely be back for another Ube & Black Sesame Roll.

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    4.4
    (451 reviews)
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    I had a good experience at Rose Donuts (Temple City). I ordered the Chocolate Donut with Sprinkles…read more($2). It's clean, fluffy, and sugary. (Important: There's a $3 Purchase Minimum if paying via Card.) I arrived at Rose Donuts (Temple City) on Wednesday (around 7AM). Parking is tight. The lot is fairly small and busy. Staff speaks Spanish and English. Staff is attentive. Surprisingly, this is a very popular location. It's filled with customers speaking Espanol. Staff is polite and respectful. Staff even explained that their old card fee sticker was outdated and no longer in effect. The ambiance is comfortable. This location is clean and had decent ventilation. There's also several clean tables to sit. They also sell Lotto. I felt welcomed in this business. Overall, Rose Donuts (Temple City) is a good experience. The donuts are fine; staff is diligent; and the spot is respectable. 4.7 out of 5

    Staff is friendly and service is quick. Many come here for their morning coffee/breakfast…read more Everything seems like a typical local Asian owned donut shop, no complaints. Donuts, drinks, sandwiches were great. Cronuts not so much.. I've been really craving a cronut lately, many donut shops don't make them anymore. And saw that they still make them and only have a limited amount before they sell out everyday. It would be best to call to see if they have any left before making you way there if that is what you're looking for specifically, which I was. The recent photos of their cronuts looked so good from other people and sadly that wasn't what I got when I stopped by on a Friday morning around 9am. They have a list of filling you can choose from. I chose Custard, wasn't too sweet and just as expected. Cronut itself was almost like a sliced white bread texture- not much layers like a croissant, not really flaky or buttery.. Glaze on the outside was very very sweet and too thick it created a crust.

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    Mr Good's Donuts

    3.5
    (117 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    *Cash only . small parking lot shared with other businesses…read morein the area . *Indoor dining option. we stop in on 11/18/2025 Tuesday @10:49 am . Limited varieties of donuts available, selection from sugar twist , chocolate bar , maple bar , chocolate & sugar filled also a few varieties of sprinkles donuts left . Nice gentleman behind the counter apologize for the limited selections . It's all good my husband is here for black coffee and chocolate bar and that's what he wants so works out at the end. Large Coffee $2.95 + chocolate bar $1.65 Hubby stated the chocolate spread to dough was perfect .

    tl;dr overlook the threadbare operation and cold service -- the freshly glazed raised donuts prove…read morethat simple pleasures are only $1.45 away Most donut bakeries in SoCal are standalone mom-and-pop shops, almost uniformly superior to the coldly industrial likes of Yum Yum or Winchell's. And my Alhambra neighborhood go-to is Mr Good's, a no-frills bakery off Valley that shares a strip mall with an aquarium store and a small-operation law office. The doors open at 5AM daily, as the brusquely efficient elderly owners load trays into the display case and grab your selections with a transactional lack of warmth or courtesy. In the early morning, the bright fluorescent lights feel particularly oppressive. Stainless steel chairs are pushed up against 2 wooden laminate tables, and the remaining counter space is littered with old appliances, pink takeout boxes, and other knick-knacks. The poorly lit donut display is filled only with the most traditional varieties -- the apple fritter and cinnamon roll are the edgiest options. Chinese pop music plays, interrupted intermittently by crackling feedback and newscasts from the tiny flatscreen television behind the counter. A consistent trickle of regulars arrive to dine in and take out during the weekday earlybird service. When I arrived about an hour into opening, I was surprised to find that not all donuts were yet available -- specifically, I was left without any maple or chocolate-frosted options. Instead, I settled on a plain glazed raised donut and an apple fritter. The still-warm ring was anything but "plain", and it sported a pleasantly even, melt-in-your-mouth glaze and an excellently light texture. In contrast, the warm fritter was bogged down by grease and butter; despite occasional apple chunks, the flavor was overwhelmingly cinnamon-y and one-dimensional. My two donuts ran me $3.60, cash only. While I might not get the fritter again, the fresh, plain glazed was an unequivocal winner. I see Mr Good's as an occasional on-the-go joint for those hoping to eschew bland chains, but without the bandwidth to trek out to LA's donut heavyweights.

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