Penguin Donuts
1600 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Penguin Donuts is a beloved neighborhood gem where the donuts are genuinely special—crispy exterior, pillowy interior, and thoughtfully balanced glazes that won't leave your teeth aching—making it worth the occasional crowd during morning rushes. The owners clearly care about both their craft and their customers, delivering genuine warmth and speed even when things get hectic, and the casual, unpretentious vibe paired with solid pastries and light food makes it the kind of place locals fiercely protect.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This place is A MESS. walked in expecting donut odor but it smells like fish. The lady at the counter was definitely on something. It looks like a horders house with all sorts of food like a grocery store.
Very kind lady, quick to help customers even during busy mornings. I got a croissant and fruit smoothie
some top-tier donuts, apple fritter and freebie donut holes were lovely: decent spice, big apple chunks, and a glaze that wasn't teeth-shattering sweet for both of em. the dough was soft with a bit of chew, not airy or a brick—just solid, good donuts. the thai tea though, yikes;…
Literally the only reason I would say you shouldn't go here, is because I want to keep this secret spot for myself. It's WILD to me that someone would say ANYTHING negative about their pricing. This place is sooooo affordable, that I literally made a joke about it "breaking the…
Their donuts are delicious and not oily like other donut shops the only bad thing is they charge an extra $0.25 for a bigger donut which is kind of crazy to me customer service was great gets really busy though just a little too pricey for some donuts but they are delicious.
Crema Reviews
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