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JALAPENO HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT!!! Size of a mountain and filled with jalapenos. The croissants are reason enough to come. My only complaint is that the ham is folded up in the center so you don't get any distribution throughout. Oh...and they make the best buttermilk bars. They're like bricks! Absolutely amazing! They accept American Express! BUT charge extra 25 cents. read more

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Super nice couple that owns the donut shop! They're always patient whenever my bf and I come in to decide what to get. Everything is freshly made, on the daily so even if you get donut holes at 3pm, it'll still taste delicious! We've ordered a dozen and we inhaled them so quickly. The glaze is really good, and *tip* try dunking your simple glazed donut in milk, which they do sell, best combination ever. We've also tried their ham & cheese jalapeño croissant! SUPER yummy, packed with a lot of ham and cheese, I can't recall if we got it with egg, but I definitely think this was a filling/ satisfying menu item. Thai tea is a plus! The large size is worth it and they offer boba, which I want to try next time I come here :) read more

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Yasmin R.

5 years ago

My sister and I got the mango/ strawberry banana smoothie and let me tell you they tasted so natural . It was practically out of this world!! Im usually skeptical of some boba shops as the drinks taste powdery or artificial....but not this one ! I'm definitely coming back again with my sister. Truly a hidden gem . read more

Universal Donuts - My sister and I got the mango/ strawberry banana smoothie and let me tell you they tasted so natural . - Donuts Near Me - El Monte, California

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Honest D.

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4 years ago

The best buttermilk bars. Ever. Don't be fooled by the sus location. Donuts here are too legit to quit. read more

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Rocio A.

3 years ago

Good tasting fresh donuts. Not much of a variety as say a winchells but they have your basics.

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Alexa R.

6 years ago

I custom ordered some blue glazed donuts for my son's party. The donuts tasted great and they were so pretty! It was a quick and easy process to order them. Definitely recommend and definitely intend to keep ordering from them! Thank you! read more

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Bomb a** donuts! We all know I'm a donut expert, and have been studying donutsology for quite some time. It always comes down to those mom and pop donut shops. Don't fall for the chain donut shops....you'll get nothing but air and cardboard. You know I'm right. Anyway, I was in and out super quick. It was an early Sunday morning and I dropped by for a dozen donuts and croissant. Everything was fresh, soft, and delicious. The woman at the counter was very friendly. I even got a dollar off for checking in on yelp! BAM! I'll be sure to come here for my future donut runs when I'm in the area. read more

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K C.

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6 years ago

New owner, still great donuts, great coffee, great service. Would recommend over Starbucks. read more

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Melissa M.

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Underrated donut shop. Passed it many times but never really paid much attention to it. Went in to get a ham and cheese croissant with jalapeño. Guy who attended me was quick and friendly offered me to make a turkey and cheese croissant. Was generous with the jalapeño. Stansfield my cravings. Parking lot. Clean interior looks nice and decorated. The street to turn in is a little funky but not a big problem. read more

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Sonora F.

6 years ago

So sweet!!!! Will come back here. The Thai tea blended with boba was the best Thai tea I've ever ever had!!!! Thank you so much!!! The fruit juices are also very refreshing !! Thanks so much for calling me about the money we had left behind. Your family is honest and kind for that !!! See you next time. read more

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A R.

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Yes. Yes. This hidden spot offers the best breakfast sandwiches, they make them with live for you, and up to your liking

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Great place Friendly people with good service Their ham and cheese croissant is delicious! Donuts seems to always be fresh Prices are good too Really good location too!! it's right off the fwy read more

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Jennifer C.

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Good quality food and clean environment. I recommend this little mom and pop shop. Prices are going up due to inflation of course.

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The ham and cheese croissant is amazing! Very good donuts and coffee. Opens early, owner is cool. Love this place.

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W G.

4 years ago

I bought a pastrami sandwich on wheat and there were 2 pieces of pastrami on each half of the sandwich. I think $7.95 is expensive for toast, lettuce, and onions. Plus, a bottled soda is $2.75. That's a whole case of soda. This place is a nice small business but they need to increase the meat on their sandwiches. read more

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Kimberly I.

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10 years ago

4.5 stars. My rating has dropped 1/2 a star due to donut availability before or around 10am. This is the 3rd visit in a row & yet again- no lemon filled donuts. The lady said that they had only made a few & did not offer 2 make me some. Last time- no chocolate covered custard filled ones. Boo hoo hooo. Perhaps the donut gods are against me. Someday soon- the lemon & custard filled donuts shall meet once again in the pink box of deeeliciousness. And the world will be a happier place. Lol read more

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Wade P.

5 years ago

Place was great. Great atmosphere and great donuts. Got 2 donuts a sandwich and coffee 9 bucks awesome place

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Araceli D.

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8 years ago

Thank you once again for the sandwich platter and the side of jalapeños. All 4 types of sandwiches on croissant bread, with pastrami, tuna, turkey and veggies, were gone immediately. read more

Universal Donuts - Sandwich platter, 4 types, all on croissant bread: pastrami, tuna, turkey and veggies. - Donuts Near Me - El Monte, California

Universal Donuts - 4 types of sandwiches on French roll: ham tuna, turkey and veggies. Thank you again. - Donuts Near Me - El Monte, California

Universal Donuts - Ordered wraps this time: ham, pastrami, tuna, turkey, veggies. Thank you once again. - Donuts Near Me - El Monte, California

Universal Donuts - Thank you so much for the heart shaped (non-filled) donuts! Received posttive feedback from co-workers and said they were tasty. - Donuts Near Me - El Monte, California

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A Z.

7 years ago

Decent quality ingredients in both donuts and ham&cheese croissants. Limited selection at 6pm, but more than decent variety. Friendly and professional service. Excellent location. read more

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Albert G.

6 years ago

Better selection and quality than dunkin or krispy. Another one of el monte's finest selections. Always a good snack for a great price on a Saturday or Sunday morning with some coffee read more

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Victoria S.

8 years ago

Awesome... exactly what I wanted (ordered glazed white on top donuts because I was going to add the red to make them look like Baseballs)& the price was good too... definitely recommend read more

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Maira O.

8 years ago

I came for the first time last week. I called early in the morning to order 4 dozen donuts for work. Upon pick up they were ready. Everyone at work raved about them. They were big and soft, well priced. The assortment was well mixed (not like some places that give you too many of one kind...not enough chocolate). I will definitely going back again. The location is a whole in a wall within a very small shopping complex. I missed it completely the first time...so just be ware. read more

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Your Reviewer Y.

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5 years ago

Excellent breakfast croissants. The croissants are soft and flaky, the ham and egg is flavorful - not just that cheap dollar-tree ham that's salty either. I added avocado which made it worth the money. They open at 5:00am, so if I forget my lunch I'm definitely headed here. Owners are kinds and friendly. read more

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Schel H.

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So while checking out some hole in the walls, I came across this dump. Well from the outside it looks like a typical lil donut shop that you avoid because of the super stupid calorie count. Well yeah,that part may be true, but then you discover the hidden croissanwich gem that this place is. Well at that point it goes from zero to hero. Straight up, a huge croissant sandwich for under $4 (+ tax). So yeah, wow. I had over a 1/4" thick of ham + cheese in a freshly made croissant finished in a sammie press and well wow! Its huge. Its filling. Its delicious. Its now in my BELLAY! Well yeah I wanna go back for a bunch more of these and when I need a quick bite to eat and feening for a sammie, well this place beats the crap out of subway, togos or any other chain sammie joint like that. My detractors for this place are few, but primarily had to do with the fact that the sammie press didnt melt my cheese hardly at all, but it was irrelevant as it was still uber delicious. I also was a bit caught off guard that the lady behind the counter disappeared for like 5-10 minutes after i put in my order and paid. Then suddenly she was back with a huge 8x8 or 10x10 take out styrofoam container. well it just held my sammie and filled that thing up pretty dang well! You should try this joint. I bet you might just find it magically delicious! read more

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Diana H.

5 years ago

I love this place !!! Delivery was fast ! Everything is so good and the donuts are delicious read more

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Misty P.

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6 years ago

We really like the service here and there cream puffs are tasty. Thankful fo small biz owners like them!

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Melissa A.

5 years ago

Ti start off there dzn donuts are expensive 13 dollars and they want to give you what ever donuts they want if you get the fill they charge you 25 cents extra its not expensive but you are already paying 13 dollars that bs i also wanted a pink sparkle donut but they had run out so she wanted to charge me 25 cents extra to make 2 thats bs o totally recommend capital donuts read more

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Jenny W.

9 years ago

***FRESH EVERYTHING*** By far the best donuts shop I've came across!!!! It's cheap, fresh, and simply delicious They make the best croissant sandwiches! (Seriously) Get their green juices. It's so fresh no sugar or water just freshly juice from the vegetables/fruits. You can also tell them what kind of vegetables/fruits you want them to juice. They offer a variety of coffee from vanilla latte, mocha, and Vietnamese coffee. This Donuts shop seems so simple and yet they have a lot to offer and the best part is that everything is just GOOD. read more

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Venetzy M.

9 years ago

So fresh and the cashier was so helpful and sweet. I ordered the tuna sandwich (#13) and it's was delicious! The croissant was perfectly toasted and the veggies were fresh and crisp. read more

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Y A.

5 years ago

Heavenly croissants the freshest most delicious goodness in town, great to pick up on ur way to work, capable employees & easy parking. Good to get on &!off the 10 fwy & jump back on fwy n go. Really wonderful to have any time of day , your coworkers will really enjoy the treats from this place! read more

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Yin W.

5 years ago

Yumm! Just ordered at the window for my sausage egg cheese croissant sandwich. Wow very hot and tasty. The croissant was buttery and soft and flaky. I ate 1/2 of it as it was pretty big. Also their #2 ham and egg sandwich was delicious. A bit salty for me perhaps thinking they added salt on the lettuce. But still good. Only tried it because was pretty full from 1/2 sausage sandwich. Pretty big for both portions for the nice price point. Will comment later on the donuts! But looks delish. Thanks for the wonderful service! read more

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Renee P.

4 years ago

Best fresh donuts, dough is very light and fluffy and not heavy and greasy. The oil they use is super clean. Milkshake is yummy and sandwiches are fresh and yummy. Im so lucky to live close to this spot. read more

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Teo T.

4 years ago

Fire restaurant good service and allat it's all about the vibes you give good energy and you shall receive that same energy

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Niki G.

6 years ago

Donuts here r pretty nice! I always ordered donut holes and the glazed donut. The quality is better than expected!! The lady working here was also really nice and the store itself is clean. HOWEVER the drinks here r not as good. The boba is so lumpy and too overcooked. And the milk tea doesn't taste like regular milk tea kinda weird. The cookie and cream shake was ok but after a while the cookies will float to the top ( so it kind of separate) don't know if it's normal or not lol. And I got a stomachache after drinking it. So I suggest just getting donuts read more

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Andy R.

6 years ago

They still owe me my money from my first order and I think it was last week too so I'll give you guys a star only

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I live a block away and always pass by this shop. It looks old on the outside but I was surprised by the customer service and food quality! The cashier was really nice. I got half a dozen of donuts, $1 donut holes, and 2 egg ham cheese bacon croissants for only $12. The donuts were fresh and tasty. The croissants were humongous and so delicious! Great food for the price. I would definitely come back. read more

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Yummm!! Close and delicious. Definitely a good mom and pop donut shop with an amazing ham, cheese and jalapeno croissants for only $2.55! You can add bacon or egg for an extra 50 cents! I will be back. :) read more

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Regina H.

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Best donut holes !!!! My coworkers absolutely loved them! They're bigger and very fluffy, not like other donut shops that make it with a cornbread consistency. I preordered some breakfast croissants and donut holes the night before to be picked up early morning. When I arrived, my order was ready for me. The owners are also super friendly and welcoming. Definitely would come back !!! read more

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Tiffany L.

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This place is awesome! The employees are really nice and helpful. Best things to try here our there ham cheese croissants with jalapeño! Donut holes are sooooo bomb its not only fresh but has this quality of taste that makes u want to come back. If i wasnt on a diet i would always be here. read more

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PartyKat D.

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The ham and cheese croissants are so good here. The donuts are always fresh. The owners are very friendly and the place is always clean. You won't be disappointed! Was the service good? Hell yeah! Will I return back? Hell to the yeah! read more

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3261 Santa Anita Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
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(626) 448-4928
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Hours

What time does Universal Donuts open?

Universal Donuts opens at 4:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Universal Donuts opens at 4:30 AM on Saturday.Universal Donuts opens at 5:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Universal Donuts close?

Universal Donuts closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Universal Donuts closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.Universal Donuts closes at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 4:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat 4:30 AM - 5:00 PMSun 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Universal Donuts take Bitcoin?

No, Universal Donuts does not take Bitcoin.

Does Universal Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Universal Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Universal Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Universal Donuts does have catering options.

Does Universal Donuts serve alcohol?

No, Universal Donuts does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Universal Donuts allow dogs?

No, Universal Donuts does not allow dogs.

Does Universal Donuts have TVs?

Yes, Universal Donuts has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Universal Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Universal Donuts has bike parking.

Does Universal Donuts have parking?

Yes, Universal Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Universal Donuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Universal Donuts is wheelchair accessible.

Does Universal Donuts have free WiFi?

No, Universal Donuts does not have free WiFi.

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How much are the trays ham cheese egg croissants & how many come in a tray?

Hi there, party tray comes with 10 croissants ham eggs and cheese. One party tray is $39.50 but if you order ahead of time, we will give you half of dozens donuts for free.

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3.6 mi

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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Mark M.

11 months ago

I was saddened to see someone claim that Universal Donuts is homophobic which they spelled with an "f." That is far from the truth as I have NEVER witnessed nor heard of any phobia at Universal Donuts. I have witnessed a good many rude customers there, though, and rudeness is not tolerated. The person making these false claims was probably rude and expected special treatment. All customers are treated with the same respect they give. It is pathetic to see entitled people badmouth hard-working business owners falsely and maliciously. I have been a patron of this store for 6 years. The owner and workers are kind, generous and loving people. They have no ill feelings toward anyone but entitled people can never be pleased. read more

Dane L.

11 years ago

This place is great! The donuts are always fresh and ready to go. There coffee is not the greatest, but it is tasty. The hot chocolate is very good as well. The ham and cheese croissant is the best! Then to top it off, the customer service they give is great! The only bad part is the outside. Its not so nice looking. read more

Holly P.

13 years ago

been going here all my life! The place is family owned with a friendly staff. Try their ham and cheese crossant! Also the homemade thai iced tea is better than any boba place ive been to read more

Lishia R.

5 years ago

if i can give this place no stars i would they change they prices everyday. this is sad wouldn't recommend this place

Matthew F.

2 years ago

The donuts taste different ew it's disgusting damn make the donuts good fix it the made me disappointment

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