House of Donuts

What the hell happened to the chocolate old-​fashioned donuts here? They have totally changed… thought I was losing it, but I tried on two separate occasions… jeez, this ain’t good. Looks like their short-​changing their loyal customer base here… the quality and taste have both gone down the tubes.
Randy’s still has some of the best raised donuts around, but House of Donuts had ‘em beat with their Chocolate Old-​Fashioned donuts. No more. Sad times, indeed.

I’m not sure why there are so many bad reviews for this place because I just had the BEST ham and cheese croissant I’ve ever tasted. The croissant itself was very flaky and soft since I had it heated, the ham was fine, but the cheese… omg the melted cheese tasted sooooo good.
I also shared a cinnamon roll and it was so soft and moist. I will definitely try to come here again.

I normally eat a healthier breakfast so when I decide to indulge, it’s disappointing when it isn’t worth it.
I purchased one of their large donut rolls for $ 1.36. It looked fresh and squeezing it through the bag, the bread was soft. Tearing bite size pieces was easy and the glaze stayed on the bread.
I don’t know where the disconnect was but it tasted bland. I kept taking bites thinking it was going to get better but it was bland each time. I finished the entire thing but wasn’t satisfied. I managed to get a sugar headache tho, ekk!
Maybe I should try their croissants… next time! Until then, this place will be a disappointment.

I used to love this donut place! They had really good fresh coffee and amazing donuts! The all time favorite was the ham and cheese croissant. The place was always well maintained and clean.
Well all of this changed when the owners retired :(some new ladies took over. Not only did the prices go up but the food and coffee quality is horrible. The coffee went up 30 cents out of no where and witnessed something horrible. One of the girls that works there got old coffee that was sitting and poured it into the «fresh» coffee. I was very upset and didn’t even bother to have a hot coffee. ALSO, when I was with my sister and went with her to get coffee, she decided to put the flavored creamer on her coffee and the cup started sizzling! And we were confused cause I haven’t seen that happen to any type of coffee and went home. Turns out the milk was spoiled!!! I immediately went back and got my refund. So disgusting.
BTW the ham and cheese croissants are gross now. And I even saw a fly inside the donut cabinet chilling.
The place is not even clean too.

I come here a lot. Their ham and cheese croissant is delicious! You can get it warm (microwaved) or room temp. They also have one with jalapeños which is also popular. Their donuts are always fresh. Never disappointed. The owner retired, she was really sweet. Now she has her nephew and niece run the place… there are really nice too!

Just tastes like every other donut shop in town. The custard filled was very disappointing, they cut it in half and put a thin smear of custard instead of piping it in so you get nice globby servings of custard. Hohum donuts but not awful, just boring and unimpressive

To quote homer Simpson, «MMMM…donuts!» =)
Stopped by here after in the afternoon, waiting for my food from another restaurant in the same plaza.
Most of the donuts in the counters were gone so I bought the cheese croissant, it was very fluffy & flakey… deliciousness in a pastry. =)
4 stars
Clean small mom & pop place; the young lady behind the counter was very nice too.
I’ll come back to try the other donuts next time. =)

Been coming here for about 10 years and i swear i never get tired of the ham n cheese n my now favorite jalapenos the couple always go all out

This place s great. A very basic selection but they are always fresh and well stocked. The maple bars don’t dissappoint!

I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. I have to tell you they have the BEST donuts ever. You can tell they use high quality ingredients because their donuts are always soft and fluffy «melts in ur mouth» and it’s made fresh everyone morning. Oh and their ham and cheese CROISSANT is to die for and if u like spicy well you HAVE to try the ham and cheese JALAPEÑO croissant. On top of that they have my favorite TARO smoothie. Their prices is very affordable. I have no complaints whatsoever. U HAVE to try this place out you won’t regret it!!! Yummy in my tummy GOOD!!!

I have to say that the donuts themselves are pretty good but they have a limited selection in the afternoon and it’s a bummer really.
Also although they do accept credit cards they charge 1 entire freakin dollar
It’s still better than using the ATM machine but in my opinion that’s considered a deterrent
We all know credit card processing companies do not charge them an entire dollar.
Not only are they charging for the transaction but also making a profit off it.
Plus the place could use a little lift me up and it wouldn’t hurt to clean up the place every once in a while
*at least mop three times a day, AT LEAST*
I would possibly consider coming back but I doubt it, since I’m very adamant on not carrying cash

Yuck! I got donut holes with hairs in it! When I went back to get a refund, he just gave me anther bag of donut holes, rolling his eyes and everything! Never again!!!

Came here for a pit stop and was pleasantly surprised. Got their ham and cheese and jalapeño croissant. This thing is out of this world. I know my ham and cheese, so trust me when I say it’s better than any of the places in the oc, move over donuttery and seaside donuts. This place does it right. The key is the cheese, this place has perfected the right amount of cheese to ham ratio. Enough cheese and ham to last you from the first bite to the last. Perfection has been perfected. Plus this place is owned by a nice old couple.
Definitely a hidden gem.

I go here every morning for my bagel and coffee so delicious quick service. Im always in a hurry to get to work they always know i want a bagel. The occasional crossiant with strawberries is also amazing. Best donuts around and great service

started coming in here regularly for coffee. Love it fast service and good selection of donuts. Not expensive at all great place to sit and enjoy some reading.

really bad service
i asked for mixed dozen of donuts of the day
and she gave around 5 hard donuts and i had to throw them away
the second time i came for a single donut and a coffee
she wanted to charge me a dollar extra but it didnt work and she started cursing at me

This your local mom and pop shop. Fresh donuts and delicious ham & cheese. They have coffee, milk, and other drinks to ho with your donuts (which ate really good!)I have been coming to this donut shop ever since I was a kid. I moved to a different city, but I still make the drive here because their donuts are just that good! The owner recognizes my family and is very friendly!

The only local place that I know that has ham and cheese JALAPEÑO croissant. Too bad it’s not jalapenos baked into the croissant like this place in orange county. The ham, cheese, jalapeño croissant is really good here! I like the cheese used in this one better than Jon’s Donuts on Artesia in Torrance. It tastes fresh and amazing! I only go here to get this item since I do not really eat donuts. Also, the people who works there are very nice.

Dammit, Judi beat me to being the first to review this fine establishment!
It’s run by an older chinese couple who are very friendly. I love twists, and I always get em here — fluffy like clouds, and deliciously buttery.
But what I really come for is the ham & cheese croissant with jalapenos for $ 2.25. Most people (well, all except ONE) I’ve gotten this for have agreed that it’s bomb. They will ask if you want it heated and you need to say yes so you can experience the heavenly, gooey cheese that will erupt from your first bite, and flow happily into your mouth. The little kick from the jalapeño gives the morning jolt I need, as well as a little facial pore cleansing (from the sweat). However, the jalapeño was what turned off the ONE person that didn’t care for this trademark item, as he claimed the spiciness wasn’t a breakfast thing… um, hello, tabasco sauce with huevos rancheros + chorizo anyone?
I’ll say it again, try the ham & cheese croissant with jalapeño. And did I mention how good the croissant itself is?

Getting off of the 405 N this morning at Hawthorne Blvd led me to go to House of Donuts. It’s a nice, clean, grade A working-​class mom & pop donut shop. $ 1.80 later, I had a smile on my face from the sugar twist and strawberry Kerns I consumed.
They have a nice basic selection of donuts to choose from, a large selection of cold bottled drinks and hot & fresh coffee at the counter you pour yourself. CASH ONLY.