Linh Y.
Yelp
I have never heard of Randy's Donuts until earlier this month. I have been to Randy's 3 times now LOL. Hey, when I hit the jackpot on something good, I'm a lifetime customer. My first visit took longer than expected because I was fascinated by the long view of the donut shop with ton's of wall and picture arts... so yes, I was taking pictures before deciding on the donuts.
Staff was really really nice and patient with me. Service was quick. Thank you! I asked them for their most popular donuts. They were delighted to provide them. I think I got them all on my 1st visit LOL. They categorize their donuts into 4 types... classic ($1.95), deluxe ($2.25), fancy ($2.75), and premium ($3.75). You may get your donuts individually or by the dozen. They have predesigned mixed dozen with different types that makes it easy for the customers or you can pick and choose your preferred donuts. Either way, they give $2 discount off any dozen... still a win win!
For my 1st visit, I went with the deluxe dozen. There were a couple donuts I didn't care for from the batch so I asked if I could switch them out for a couple fancies and the manager was kind enough to accommodate... thank you so much! Funny, the ones I switched out were the ones that ended up to be one of my favorites... go figure! LOL Anyway, below are the donuts that made my A-List and B-List. As for the donuts not mentioned (see picture), I didn't eat them so I can't provide my feedback for them, but they look good though.
A-List:
1. Butter Crumb Raised - This is my favorite! Donut was soft. Sweetness was on point. JUST SO GOOD!
2. Glazed Crondy - I really enjoyed the inside texture... it reminds me of a Chinese donut with an American twist. However, it's way too sweet for me. If they would tone down the sweetness, it would be a perfect crondy!
3. Lemon and Glazed Old Fashioned - Just the right crunch on the outside and tenderness on the inside... amazing!
B-List:
1. Glazed Twist - This is my all-time favorite donut, but unfortunately, not from here. Donut was way too dense for a twist.
2. Cinnamon Crumb Cake - Good, but a tad dry IMHO.
Now for my 2nd visit, I knew what I wanted to get again and what I wanted to try so I went with the predesigned mixed dozen that had 3 of each type. Blueberry Iced Cake, Blueberry Cake, and Nutella Raised made my A-List hands down... OMG... just so divinely yummy! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Raised, Bear Claw, and Chocolate Crondy made my B-List... interesting concoction and different flavors, but good overall with the exception of too much sweetness in the crondy.
As for my 3rd visit, I stuck with my preferred choice of donuts (I should know by now, right? LOL)... my Butter Crumb Raised, both of the blueberry cakes, and both of the old fashioneds.
So there you have it... my fun Randy's donuts adventures in the month of August. By the way, they have paid parking on the street in front of shop and in the back parking lot. I will definitely return to get my favorite Randy's whenever I'm in the Pasadena area. Go get your Randy's and be happy with your Randy's!
P.S. I found out the original Randy's is still whipping out donuts. I'll have to make it out to Inglewood one of these days and get a selfie with the big O donut and wheat + honey donut (per staff recommendation) LOL. You know I will make it happen!