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Best Donuts Restaurants Nearby in Rossmoor

The Donuttery

The Donuttery

4.8
(17k+)
• Donuts • Vegan
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Huge shout out to the team for accommodating allergies. Fantastic vegan donuts, I have a milk allergy and they are the best I've found.Vegan Apple Fritter Vegan Blueberry Cake recommended"
"The ceremonial matcha was prime and rich. The serving is decent for the price. The keto cake topped with sugar free white chocolate was fresh, soft and full of deliciousness. It definitely pairs well with the matcha. The vegan chocolate fudge cake speaks for itself. I'd definitely order again. Score for the Donuttery."
Malasada
Known as a Portuguese donut, popular in Hawaii. Yeast raised dough enriched with egg and butter fermented for 24 hours, then fried until golden brown. Filled with house cream or fruit jelly and tossed in cinnamon sugar.
$4.29
Dozen Donut Holes
Butter mochi made with sweet rice flour creating a texture comparable to gooey, dense, butter cake. (Photo: dragon fruit flavor)
$4.48
Mochi Donut
A classic Boston cream donut filled with lightly sweet vanilla custard.
$5.25
Maple Long John
Select 12 donuts from our regular raised and cake donuts.
$3.51
Rossmoor Donuts & Coffee

Rossmoor Donuts & Coffee

4.9
(10+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 24 min
Breakfast Bagel
Delicious crispy bagel stuffed with egg, cheese, mayo, bacon, plus your choice of ham or sausage.
$8.5
Cronut
A flaky croissant-donut hybrid with crisp layers and rich flavor.
$3.5
Basic Dozen
A beautiful mix of 12 classic donuts with various glazes, sprinkles, and fillings.
$19.95
Breakfast Croissant
Savory flaky croissant stuffed with egg, cheese, mayo, bacon, plus your choice of ham or sausage.
$8.5
Winchell's Donut House

Winchell's Donut House

4.5
(2k+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Egg and cheese Burrito was excellent! Alot of eggs and cheese! Comes with homemade salsa the side!! Salsa is medium spicy! The quality and quantity is exceptional for the low price! "
"There is donut shop that near Winchells the apple fritters are huge and tasty to the maple bars and the glazed donuts are airy. The Dasher was A-1 "
HALF DOZEN DONUTS BUILD YOUR OWN
Mix and match 6 of your favorites to create the perfect box. Choose from our Original Glazed, colorful Sprinkles, classic Twists, hearty Bars, and our decadent Filled donuts. Hand-picked by you, packed fresh by us. *Please note that donut availability may vary and donut selection is not guaranteed.
$12.5
14 GLAZED DONUT HOLES
14 of our light and fluffy glazed donut holes.
$3.95
DOZEN DONUTS BUILD YOUR OWN
Always 14 in our dozen! The ultimate variety pack, mix and match 14 of your favorites to create the perfect box. Choose from our Original Glazed, colorful Sprinkles, classic Twists, hearty Bars, and our decadent Filled donuts. Hand-picked by you, packed fresh by us. *Please note that donut availability may vary and donut selection is not guaranteed.
$22.5
HAM & CHEESE ON CROISSANT
Ham and cheese breakfast sandwich with cheddar cheese on a croissant.
$7.03
Granny's donut

Granny's donut

4.7
(100+)
• Donuts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The Bagel CC avocado reminds me of a bagel shop I used to go to as a kid all the way through high school so good on ya nostalgia. The Iced Coffee with Milk 16oz is good CRACK COFFEE and whenever I'm in a bind for lunch I get a sandwich for later and always tastes homemade. It would be nice if you could choose your bagel for the Bagel CC avocado but I'd still order it again"
"I ordered the 6 assorted donuts Iced Coffee with Milk 16oz and Ham & Cheese Croissant. Everything is incredible. The iced coffee tastes just like a Vietnamese iced coffee style and it is strong and sweet and delicious. The donuts were so fresh and airy and light. The croissant is so delicious and warm. I asked for maple bar specifically with no cake donut in my assortment because I believe it's random and they gave a great assortment of different glazed/sprinkles AND even gave me a free maple bar on top of it. I would definitely order again!"
A dozen donut holes
Bacon, egg, and cheese with options for croissant, bagel, or toast.
$3.35
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Variety of six donuts with assorted flavors and toppings. Selected items not guarantee
$8.15
Matcha Latte 16oz
Variety of twelve with assorted flavors and toppings. Selected items not guarantee
$5.5
Sausage, Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Ham and sausage paired with egg and cheese in a choice of croissant, bagel, toast.
$8.82
Knead Donuts 2 PCH

Knead Donuts 2 PCH

4.7
(100+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 44 min
$10 off on $50+
"Crème Brulee, Fresh and delicious as usual. Packaging, sealed with safety as usual. Staffs/Employees, generously sweet!"
"Crème Brulee was delicious and fresh. mini croissants were good and fresh but very tiny. not worth the price of $6. regular croissants are $5.50 and it's two times the size of the mini croissants put together. I'd rather have the regular croissant with glazed icing on top for $6 than the two mini croissants. as for the Churro Swirl , I didn't like it. It was fresh, but the texture of the cinnamon dust or powder was somewhat different... not sure how to explain it. but the dusted cinnamon on the Churro Swirl was a little bit on the spicy side. just a weird texture for me.. it's more of a spice seasoning than a pastry seasoning I think. but that's just my preference. I didn't like the texture.. I tasted more spice than I did cinnamon. was going to give 3 stars because I couldn't eat/enjoy my churro swirl.. I threw away 90% because the spice level was too much. and over priced Mini Croissants 2 pcs .. but 4 stars because i LOVE that orange safety seal on my box!"
Vietnamese Ice Coffee
Traditiona.l dark-roast drip coffee blended with sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice — bold, smooth, and refreshing
$8.16
#3 Bacon Egg & Cheese
Bacon & Egg Croissant
$11.54
Kronut Glaze
Ham, egg, and cheese on a croissant. Choose from American or Swiss cheese.
$5
Crème Brulee
Sausage, egg, and cheese on a croissant, with a choice of American or Swiss cheese.
$6.59
Donut House

Donut House

4.9
(10+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 28 min
Half Dozen
Fancy donut will not include in mix dozen.
$10.32
U S Donuts & Croissants

U S Donuts & Croissants

4.8
(10+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 35 min
"Amazing as always. I always come here for these breakfast sandwiches. I will continue to do so. Great tase and great service. And you WILL get full."
" The old-fashioned buttermilk was wrong donut the others were so hard. You could hardly eat them. The only thing that was halfway good was the donut holes. Don't recommend this place."
Dozen Holes Donut
Ad bar claw,cinnamon roll,apple fritter extra $1.50 each 
$4.51
Dozen mix regular Donuts
Add jalapeño avocado, onion extra $3.00
$24.65
Croissants - Ham, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant
L- $5.99 M-$4.99 S-$3.99
$13.46
Chorizo, Egg, Cheese Burrito
Add jalapeño, avocado extra $3.00
$14.43
KB Donuts

KB Donuts

4.7
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 43 min
"Loved the breakfast burrito. I like the softer potatoes. Finally a place that doesn't rely on tater tots. The burrito was big, and not greasy. Good hot sauce with it too."
"Everything was so perfect! Literally from the way they packaged everything, the #5 Ham, Egg & Cheese is pretty big and filling, good Strawberry Matcha Latte not super strong or overpowering. 10/10 😭"
#1 Breakfast Burritos
Hash browns, egg, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, turkey, chorizo, or no meat
$10.55
1 Dozen Donut Holes
12 bite-sized donut holes
$3.5
Ice Coffee
Your choice of flavor
$5.97
#8 Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Bacon, egg, and cheese with mayonnaise on your choice of croissant, bagel, or toast
$9.03
Rainbow Donuts (Norwalk)

Rainbow Donuts (Norwalk)

4.8
(6k+)
• Bakery • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 12.6 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Wow! This was an awesome meal. The #11 Sausage, Bacon, Egg with Cheese Hot Breakfast Sandwich was so good, I got mine with avocado and cream cheese. The donuts were fresh, soft, so tasty! My Iced-Coffee is better than any Starbucks or fancy chain coffee. It tasted like the perfect Vietnamese iced coffee, better than lees! I hesitated to order from a donut shop, but I will FOR SURE never hesitate to order from this spot again! Excellent! "
"I always order the #1 Bacon & Egg with Cheese Hot Breakfast Sandwich and always find every bite such a satisfying taste. The sandwich is so big it can be shared or saved for another meal. ( Pictured is my leftover second half) The bacon is cooked to perfection which is seldom found in delivery. I even pay extra for delivery as I am out of area, however this sandwhich is worth every penny. Kudos to Rainbow Donuts for the obvious care you put into serving quality food to your customers."
Dozen Mixed Donuts
Mix of 12 cake and raised donuts. Items may vary due to availability at time of order. No red velvet, fancy, or specialty donuts included. Restaurant chooses items. You may specify exclusions but no promises.
$18.07
Donut Holes (Dozen)
A dozen small round-shaped raised donut with sugar glazing. Great for snacking. If item is sold out we will substitute with another similar donut.
$2.98
Fancy Donut
Options: Apple Fritter, Cinnamon Roll, Bear Claw, Apple Turnover, Butterfly.
$2.83
#1 Bacon & Egg with Cheese Hot Breakfast Sandwich
Hot breakfast made to order. Bread choice of Croissant, Toast or Bagel. Comes with bacon, egg and American cheese. Top Seller. Additional side options available.
$8.01
Bartha’s donut

Bartha’s donut

4.6
(100+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 41 min
"Dozen MIx Bacon, Egg & Cheese delicious hot and always fresh. Definitely will be back for more"
"Everything they make is delicious. Bread is always fresh. The quality of ingredients is great. The portions are good prices are very economical. I'm glad I found this hidden gem! They always alow you to make special instructions if needed. A good treat! 🙂 Green Tea, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, egg & Cheese Bacon, Egg & Cheese Thai Tea"
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Crispy bacon, fluffy egg, and melted cheese on your choice of croissant, bagel, white toast, or wheat toast. Simple and satisfying. Note: If your go-to bread has disappeared, don’t worry—it’ll be back tomorrow!
$8.8
Cinnamon Roll
The dream team: ham, egg, cheese, and mayo, served up on your favorite bread: croissant, bagel, white, or wheat toast Note: If your go-to bread has disappeared, don’t worry—it’ll be back tomorrow!
$3.94
Apple Fritter
Light, fresh, and flavorful—tuna salad topped with crisp lettuce, mayo, tomato, cucumber, onion, and a splash of Italian dressing. Pick your bread: long, croissant, white, wheat, or bagel Note: If your go-to bread has disappeared, don’t worry—it’ll be back tomorrow!
$3.96
Iced coffee
Fluffy egg and melted cheese, served on your choice of croissant, bagel, white toast, or wheat toast. Note: If your go-to bread has disappeared, don’t worry—it’ll be back tomorrow!
$6.81
Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

4.7
(100+)
• American • French
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 32 min
"I WISH you could smell these! I had these at a business meeting and was so impressed! I dreamed of them when I left- so... we ordered a bunch today. The coffee "cronut" is incredible. The coffee topping with the custard filling is perfectly balanced. The. There's th lemon cronut! Repeat! The strawberry and Mini Strawberry Lemon Cream Croissant are so perfect! For the people who just want a little Brit more than a bite (three bites), this is perfect. We also got the full size Strawberry Croissants! I had never heard of a Cinnamon Sugar Churro Mini Croissants (5 pcs + Caramel Sauce)! Holy Moly! I have to finish this review because I have to go back and have another bite of something! This place is DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS! My daughter n law is planning her baby shower and we already know who will supply the magic! (They also make savory Croissant sandwiches and those are incredible as well!). I'm considering selling my house to move closer to their location :) I highly recommend! Get yourself a fresh and delicious lunch or treat!"
"I cannot say enough abou the magic at Paris Baguette! I ordered a bunch of yummies on Christmas Eve to take to Christmas Day breakfast. They were still magical after 18 hours. Everyone loved them! And, since they were out of the Coffee Croissant Donut, a woman from the bakery CALLED ME and asked which other pastry I'd like instead. What? The sweetest person ever! I told her I'd trust her to choose and she said she'd give the best ones! And she did! We had the snowman donut with their incredible cream inside and some chocolate magic and all I can say is she took great care of us! So now I live not only the product but also the people who work there. I highly recommend you order right away!"
Pain au Chocolat
Flaky, buttery pastry with chocolate. Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
$4.43
Strawberry Croissant
Croissant filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat
$6.97
Strawberry Soft Cream Cake Slice
Vanilla cake filled with soft cream and strawberries, topped with a strawberry. Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
$8.99
Very Berry Pastry
Pastry baked with custard cream, topped with lemon cream and fresh berries. Contains: Coconut, Milk, Wheat
$5.14
DK’s Donuts

DK’s Donuts

4.8
(1k+)
• Donuts • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Ham and cheese croissant is great . Always arrives warm . Also has a good amount of cheese. The cream cheese croissants are also amazing. Also very cheap ! There warm, sweet and creamy. Donuts are always perfect and they almost alwYs add freebies in the bag whether it's donut holes or sometimes even a whole donut. I also asked for a side of jalapeños and they gave me 2 containers. I can't see how you can not like this place. 5 star. "
"We ordered some of the weekend exclusives including the Strawberry and Cream , the Nutella Banana and the Elmo Donuts. Kids were happy the Elmo character was spot on and delicious. The nutella banana was so good I mean who doesn't like nutella and especially in a donut! The Strawberry and Cream was very light and the strawberries they used were very fresh. The staff was very kind and included complimentary items of croissants. We're happy campers and D K's Donuts made our Sunday morning that much sweeter. Thank you! "
1 Dozen Donuts Hole
Glaze and Sugar Donuts Holes
$3.37
Egg, Bacon & Cheese Croissant
A variety of Bar, Twist, Round raised, cake, and the rest are “ ASSORTED donuts “ . Note*** : Some specialty donuts & Fancy donuts are not include. ONLY regular DONUTS not fancy Donuts, extra charge will be added if request fancy donuts.
$8.15
Starbread

Starbread

4.8
(100+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 37 min
"The best Assorted Ensaymadas (2 Regular + 2 Ube) I have had. It is a hefty portion, so it can definitely be split. They were fresh and tasty. I would order again!"
"They are so delicious and warm get plenty with the 20 piece combo , definitely would order again! 10/10 everyone in my house loved them"
Bavarian Malasada (1 pc)
1 piece. Portuguese-style donuts with Bavarian (custard) filling.
$3.25
Guava Malasada (1 pc)
1 piece. Portuguese-style donuts with guava filling.
$3.25
Cream Cheese Malasada (1 pc)
1 piece. Portuguese-style donuts with cream cheese filling.
$3.25
Chocolate Malasada (1 pc)
1 piece. Portuguese-style donuts with chocolate filling.
$3.25
Glee Donuts & Cafe

Glee Donuts & Cafe

4.7
(500+)
• Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
$4 off on $34+
"Best Breakfast Burrito in Orange County period..Always super fresh and hot when delivered.New owners same great service they used to have lots of reviews and five stars. Their blueberry Cronut is so sweet and delicious My favorite and the best breakfast sandwich in Orange County California is the Herbie Special a BLT with a big scrambled egg.It'sBest Breakfast Burrito in Orange County period..Always super fresh and hot when delivered .New owners same great service they used to have lots of reviews and five stars. Their blueberry Cronut is so sweet and delicious My favorite and the best breakfast sandwich in Orange County California is the Herbie Special a BLT with a big scrambled egg.Its such a great sandwich and the price is right.AAll their food is great.reat fresh made donuts and coffee too!"
"the burrito was full of ham had like 6 slices and only 1 strip of baccon plust it hardly had favor 13. Burgeritto but the french fries were good and crispy"
8. The Works-Sausage, Ham, Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Beef patty, two fried eggs, two hashbrowns, bacon or ham, cheese, mayo, and ketchup.
$12.96
3. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Cheeseburger served on a burger bun topped with fried eggs, hash browns, (bacon or ham).
$11.85
13. Burgeritto Breakfast Burrito
Fries, carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, wrapped in tortilla
$14.29
9. Sausage Links, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Ribeye steak, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito.
$12.18
Sak Donuts

Sak Donuts

4.8
(70+)
• Donuts • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
#9. Sausage Egg Cheese
Corn tortilla, bacon, egg, avocado, swiss cheese, mayonnaise.
$10.54
#7. Bacon Egg Cheese Avocado
Turkey ham, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, mayonnaise.
$11.59
Ham Cheese Croissant
Cream cheese, strawberry cream cheese, blueberry cream cheese, butter
$5.95
Master Fresh Donuts

Master Fresh Donuts

4.2
(40+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 13.5 mi • 52 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
20% off on $15+
"best FRESH DONUTS in a very long time. Would like to try the Devils Food donut"
"mocha drink tasted more like coffee and I don't care for coffee, donuts were fresh"
Ham, Cheese, Egg, & Bacon Breakfast Croissant
Hot Breakfast made to order. A. Bread (Croissant , Bagel or Toast), 2 Eggs, Bacon, Ham or Turkey , Cheese. & Avocado. (Mayonnaise and Jalapeño Option). Add $1.50 For Avocado, $1.00 For Extra Bacon, and $1.00 For Extra Eggs.
$10
Patti Sausage, Eggs, & Cheese Breakfast Croissant
Hot Breakfast made to order. Bread Choice: Croissant , & Bagel. Come with 2 Eggs, Patti Sausage, Cheese, (Option Jalapeño, & Mayonnaise) . Add $1.50 For Avocado. Add $1 per slice Bacon
$9.93
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Option Choice: Plain Bagel, Everything Bagel, Raisin Cinnamon Bagel, Blue berry Bagel, and Sesame Seeds Bagel.
$6
Filled Jelly Donut
Option: Raspberry, Lemon, and Bavarian Cream (Custard).
$3.75
Dippity Donuts

Dippity Donuts

4.7
(20+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Half Dozen Mixed
Mix your own half dozen donuts
$11.26
Dozen Mixed
Your choice of 12 donuts
$19.96
Ham & Cheese / Jalapeño
Our choice of 12 fresh delicious donuts with an extra donut in the box!
$4.88
Ham and Cheese Croissant
A bear claw filled with apples and cinnamon
$4.86
Gladys Donut

Gladys Donut

4.9
(20+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Dozen Donuts
Choice of a dozen: mixed donuts bar, twist, raised, and cake.
$22.08
15. Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant
Filled with Raspberry/ Bavarian creme/ or lemon
$10.89
10. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant
Sub Sandwiches are served with lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, pickle, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Please specify if they need to be adjusted.
$8.99
Cinnamon Roll
Green apple, cucumber, and celery. Serve in 24oz cup
$4
Michaels Donuts

Michaels Donuts

4.7
(100+)
• Donuts • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 35 min
"This breakfast just saved my life! The 15. Omelet Bacon Cheese With Croissant Avocado1 was unbelievably delicious - and the donuts are amazing. "
"Well done with my bagel. Donuts are good, I am satisfied! "
A Dozen Donuts Mixed
A dozen mix only raises, cake, old fashioned with two bar or twist.
$18.69
Ham and cheese croissants
Ham and cheese or Ham and cheese with Jalapeño.
$5.05
Bear Claw And Apple Fritters
1 piece.
$3.35
Passion Fruit Smoothie
Strawberry or Mango or Coconut or Coconut pineapple or Watermelon or Blueberry or Honeydew or Strawberry Banana.
$6.5
Modoo Donuts

Modoo Donuts

4.8
(300+)
• Donuts • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Amazing donuts & even better Boba!!!"
"The donuts were good but I ordered cream puffs and instead of contacting me and telling me they were out and asking me what iwant instead . They made the decision to replace them with chocolate croissants and charged me a lot more "
Half a Dozen Donuts Sorted Donut
Choices - glazed, chocolate, sugar, coconut glazed, crumble glazed.
$11.89
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Choices: plain, powdered, crumble, maple, chocolate icing, chocolate with chocolate sprinkle, chocolate with rainbow sprinkle, vanilla with chocolate sprinkle, vanilla with rainbow sprinkle, cherry icing with rainbow sprinkle.
$5.3
Dozen Donuts Sorted Donut
Devil's food. Chocolate, chocolate with rainbow sprinkle, chocolate with chocolate sprinkle, chocolate with coconut, chocolate with peanut.
$22.57
Apple Fritter Donut
Sausage patty, egg & cheese with salt, pepper and mayo.
$3.23

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