Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Donuts have been a passion (my wife would probably say obsession) of mine since early childhood. So when in Rome…..well in this case California. Sidecar have locations throughout California (and probably beyond but I’m here for the donuts not a geography lesson) but we stopped at the one in Rolling hills, Torrance. The selection is good but not mind numbingly enormous so making your choice doesn’t take 2 weeks. The prices are reasonable compared to the U.K. (£5-6 in the U.K. for an “artisan” donut compared to £2.50-3 here). The Huckleberry was delicious and the chocolate donut was crispy on the outside but moist and almost gooey on the inside. For me the standout was the maple and bacon. I’m not a big fan of savoury/sweet combinations but this works so well. Maple bacon is weakness of mine anyway so sticking it on a donut seems the next step in evolution. Check Sidecar out for delicious donuts and coffee. Definitely in my top 5 donut shops worldwide (but I haven’t visited them all yet so that may change over time!)

Finally got to try these donuts. Located in a nice plaza with plenty of free self parking. Staff is very welcoming. There's some indoor seating and there's also a couple of outside patio seating. There's lots of donut options including two gluten free in case if that's what you need. It's a bit pricey imo. It feels similar to Crumbl cookies in the sense that they change their menu to keep you returning for new and limited time flavors.

I used to go to Sidecar Donut in Santa Monica every month! What an amazing donut, nowhere I have tasted better donuts. In 2020 I’ve moved out California and eveyday I missed this place. Last month I went back to California, after 5 years od moving away, and I HAD to have Sidecar Donuts. You can’t go wrong with any flavor you order, but my favorite still the cinnamon one. Basic but delicious!!! I hope they grow more and more and spread out all over the USA, so I can have a chance to have them again one day. If you are in California, just go get some, any of their locations the donuts will be worthy!

Made it a point to visit here on our trip to the LA area. Absolutely delicious donuts and excelente coffee options. My husband still talks about their drinks.

Not your average donut cafe. This place is unmatched in service, kindness, energy and product. It’s easy to be a regular when the quality in product matches their service. They even have vegan and gluten free options. If you haven’t tried this place yet you should definitely treat yourself it’s so fresh and so delicious☺️. One of my favorite places that I indulge in with my pups.

Yes, these are definitely the best donuts in the world. Even the most boring donut is the most delicious donut I’ve ever tasted in your life. Good job guys making those donuts. This is another first stop after returning from Europe. The coffee is strong and delicious as well. I wish I could go back more often, but I save it for maybe a few times a year. If you buy 12 donuts, you get one extra that’s why it’s called sidecar.

OMG motorcycles add Donuts. I can an did do it. Jasmine was friendly with a lot of heart she made my day with a donut thank you. 😇 OK I had to edit this review because of the pictures now the donut picture isn't the best photo how it test is greater than the picture. Yum yum !! OK this is my 3rd time editing this review. 1 under price. 2 I'm 39 years old and this is my first time eating a REAL donut. It carzy the universe the inside the donut . I'm going to stop here . Yummy 😋

All of a sudden I was craving some donuts. I came across Sidecar Donuts and heard too things about it. It just happened to be across the street of where I was. There are lots of unique flavors. Seems like everyone orders the Huckleberry because it was running out quicker. I ordered the Huckleberry, Saigon Cinnamon and Strawberry Buttermilk. Both Huckleberry and Saigon Cinnamon were 10/10. I love that the donuts aren't too sweet and the Saigon cinnamon tasted like coffee cake and I love coffee cake. The shops small, most people get it to go and there are plenty of parking in the shopping mall

We stopped by Sidecar Doughnuts after a visit to Trader Joe's since it was right in the area. So glad that we did! They have a great variety of flavors to choose from, and everything looked so delicious it was hard to just pick a few. We ended up ordering more than we anticipated! I loved the old-fashioned doughnuts. Honestly, they all tasted amazing! I also ordered a Banana Bread latte and was so so yummy! Who knew a banana-flavored coffee would be such a delicious combination! The crunchiness of the nuts with the slight sweetness of the coffee flavor was the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Everything was made to order, but the staff was super friendly and quick with our drinks and doughnut order. Happy Eating!

Sidecar Doughnuts are the absolute best! "The World's Freshest Doughnuts!" This location in the Rolling Hills Plaza. It's in the next building over from Trader Joe's. I love the cute little Sidecar displayed out near the patio under the pink glazed doughnut mural! My all time favorite doughnut is Huckleberry. It is a special doughnut despite being on their daily menu. I usually get that one and try their special seasonal doughnuts. I got their Honey Butter Jalapeno Corncake and Peach Cobbler Malasada. Malasadas are available only on Mondays. They had a Dubai Chocolate Malasada that was pretty good, just a bit on the rich side. I'm usually not a fan of Old Fashion Doughnuts, but Sidecar makes a very good one! There's a lot of love, attention to detail, and fresh ingredients that go into these doughnuts! I've been to 3 different locations and have received the same quality and consistent doughnuts! My husband does not generally consume doughnuts, but he will eat these! I think he looks forward to the seasonal doughnuts as much as I do! We don't usually choose Vegan anything, but Sidecar has made some good ones like the Vegan Smoked Chocolate Pretzel Doughnut that was really exceptional! My favorite thing to see when I come here is the replenishing of empty doughnut spots with freshly made doughnuts! The Peach Cobbler Malasada I got had just been placed on the tray! Can't get much fresher than that!! Service is friendly and efficient. The staff makes a concerted effort to ensure you are able to get the doughnut(s) you want. Be sure you join their Loyalty Program! Sidecar will send Promotions through the App!! I think you get a free doughnut for signing up! I have been here too many times and plan on returning again! Can't wait to see what new flavors they come up with next!

Bright happy people working here! Place my order via Yelp. Needed 50 donuts. got 4 - Best of 12 & 2- Best of 6. It took them about 40 min to get the order ready & I see why. Each fresh donut was place in the box with care. A feast for the eyes and taste palette. If you're lucky, you would get the fresh egg Benedict doughnut they made it outside in !!

My husband and I stopped into Sidecar today (as we do every weekend). I was able to get the delicious Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Doughnut. I absolutely LOVE this latest creation! I get it each time I go into Sidecar ... until they stop making it which might be end of August?! Always great selections and always delicious. Today I was helped by Lydia ... so pleasant and personable. Total pleasure. Nice music in the background and always friendly employees. Thank you!

Today's order Honey Butter Jalapeno Corncake, Banana Bread latte, passionfruit pavolva!! This review is for the Honey Butter Jalapeno Corncake, as I have previously reviewed the others. Oops I forgot - Sidecar Doughnut and Coffee Affirmations- I will buy two doughnuts and savor each bite. Sidecar Doughnuts make me happy because of the high quality ingredients. Coffee keeps me alert and smiling!! I will be in the zone after consuming the Honey Butter Jalapeño Corncake!Sidecar Doughnuts create coffee and donut mash ups that are unbelievably tasty- and I am here for it!! Well I had to try the Honey Butter Jalapeño Corncake!! Wasn't sure if the donut would be savory or sweet- or maybe a combination of both!!! This dense, cake like golden brown configuration- was delicious- a little extra butter would have made the taste even more satisfying! The thinly sliced jalapeño gave it just enough kick to appreciate the balance of sweetness!! Thanks Jen and Evelyn for your bubbly mood and engaging conversations!! You both ROCK!!!

Excellent customer service! We enjoyed the samples and then got a maple bacon donut. The bacon was cooked perfectly!

I went to Sidecar when it first opened and I thought the doughnuts were very good but I was not a big fan of cake doughnuts. However, I took a friend here as it was her first time in LA, and I loved the doughnut and coffee. We got the Huckleberry Doughnut and I ordered a Vanilla Latte extra sweet. The doughnut was moist and super flavorful. My favorite was the vanilla latte! It was probably one of the best lattes I've had in a while. The staff that helped us were super sweet. He gave us the perfection recommendations!

Stopped by Sidecar Donuts around 7pm there weren't too many options left (totally understandable that late in the day), but what they did have was still delicious. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. I'll definitely try to come earlier next time for the full selection

Got their seasonal strawberry buttermilk cake donut. I don't normally eat cake donuts but this one was good. Everyone was very friendly and even helped us with some samples. The only thing I cannot justify on a regular basis is the price of the donuts, but for once in a while, why not!?

Unique flavors and quick service! It was my first time visiting and there's so many different flavors along with seasonal picks. Donuts themselves are delicious as well as pretty. They also have vegan options as well. The place presents itself as an upscale donut shop, which is very much is.

Second time visiting Sidecar Doughnuts this year and some might say I'm an addict now. I appreciate the spacious, shared plaza parking lot and the slightly larger store, compared to the Pasadena location. I ordered my doughnuts through their app and my order was prepared on time. The Banana Bread Latte was delicious despite not being much of a coffee person. It has hints of banana bread and walnut which really impressed me because of its unique taste. Highly recommend giving this a try! As for the doughnuts, of course I had to get the Butter and Salt. The salty doughnut in contrast to their sweeter options is exactly what I need. I tried some new doughnuts this time and my favorite was their seasonal - Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough. The doughnut was chewy like mochi! I want more! The cookie dough was delicious with the crème fraîche on top. This was a huge crowd pleaser amongst my family. The Torrance location has more options for seasonal doughnuts if anyone was curious. Another seasonal doughnut I tried was the Dulce de Leche Churro. Cinnamon galore! A non-seasonal donut that can do no wrong is the Cookies & Creme. It tasted like a chocolate Oreo cake in a donut form. Ordering on the app can have it's perks too because of the occasional coupons if you just signed up!

Phenomenal donuts baked fresh throughout the day! Love the signature Huckleberry donuts but truly feel like you can't go wrong with the options here, including the unique seasonal options. While they are a bit pricey, these gourmet donuts are top notch quality and flavor, deserving of the splurge. Hands down my absolute favorite donuts. Service at this location is always friendly and efficient. Sidecar has a wonderful culture of warmth, and it's a great experience dropping by each time -- shout-out to the awesome team members at this store that go above and beyond for the customers. The shop is bright, clean, and modern with a few bar-style indoor seats for those looking to enjoy your donuts and beverages on site. There is ample parking in the shopping area, conveniently located close to other shops and restaurants.

The huckleberry donut was soooo good! It had complex flavors for a donut. Sweet but tart in some bites. Service was great very informative and helpful. They also have a variety of samples. There's indoor high table seating and outdoor patio.

First time at this place and it was delicious. Feels like the donuts were just made a few minutes before I ordered it. It was so fresh. What really got me excited was that they had two different donuts chopped up into small samples for you to just grab and try. I tried the huckleberry to start and was hooked immediately. It wasn't overly sweet and the texture was on point. Then tried a sample of the cookies and cream and it was okay, texture was good, but the taste was as impressive as the huckleberry. It didn't feel like they had a ton of options, but they had a good range of flavors and different types for the little bit that was there. Also ordered a Vietnamese cold brew coffee to go with my donut. Substituted the milk for almond milk and added a little bit extra condensed milk. Because they don't make their coffee is too sweet which I think is pretty pretty awesome but I did need a little bit extra. They have a little bar stool area to sit where you can enjoy your coffee and donuts. I didn't sign up for the reward system, but if you're gonna be a regular might wanna do that to take advantage.

Sidecar Dougnuts is probably my favorite donut spot in LA. I'm not usually one for old-fashioned donuts but WOW, their donuts are super fresh and tasty. They always have new, unique flavors to try, and their app is great for collecting reward points. Their packaging is also so beautiful. The donut that I always come back to is the Huckleberry. I love the tart huckleberry with the sweet, fluffy batter. Definitely my favorite. Another outstanding donut is the Passionfruit Pavlova. That donut was sold for a limited time, but I really hope they bring it back in the summer. The passionfruit filling was absolutely to die for. My third favorite donut is the salted chocolate pistachio. I don't normally go for chocolate desserts, but this donut was molten chocolatey perfection! It's super rich, so must consume in small doses. All of their donuts are phenomenal or at least worth trying once (cannoli malasada)!

All of a sudden I was craving some donuts. I came across Sidecar Donuts and heard too things about it. It just happened to be across the street of where I was. There are lots of unique flavors. Seems like everyone orders the Huckleberry because it was running out quicker. I ordered the Huckleberry, Saigon Cinnamon and Strawberry Buttermilk. Both Huckleberry and Saigon Cinnamon were 10/10. I love that the donuts aren't too sweet and the Saigon cinnamon tasted like coffee cake and I love coffee cake. The shops small, most people get it to go and there are plenty of parking in the shopping mall

My partner and I are huge fans of this location. We probably are in here a few times in a week. All the staff are super nice and happy with genuine smiles. The quality of the donuts is also excellent. Thanks.

Great service smells amazing when you enter staff was super inviting especially david and Ivan. They cut up samples before I made my purchase. It made it easy for me to decide.

I've been to the Manhattan location but this location is closer to me! Came back for the maple bacon donut and it did not disappoint, loved the savory and sweet in each bite. Also ordered their seasonal strawberry donut and regular vanilla glazed donut. Paired my donuts with iced matcha latte with oat milk and it was a perfect breakfast. Inside is very clean and welcoming. I loved the plants hanging above the windows. Service was great, she l packed my order and made my drink as well. They even had samples above the donuts for customers to try which was great. Sad they didn't have the egg benedict at 10am, was looking forward to trying it. Oh well, next time

While I really enjoy Sidecar Doughnuts, I do not have one in my neighborhood. If I am in an area that has one, and it's open, I usually stop in. However, when they have their seasonal Passionfruit Pavlova, I make a special trip (sometimes twice) to enjoy them. It is such an exquisite flavor. The day I went to pick them up, was a hot day, and I was already tired from having been out prior to going. When I walked in, they told me the doughnuts would be ready in 15 minutes. I decided to do some shopping and come back. When I came back, they still were ot ready. Apparently there was an issue with the dough rising and it was taking longer than usual. I decided to wait in store. The staff over there were very gracious while I waited and handled the whole experience so great. I was extremely impressed at how well the shop was managed. Needless to say, the pavlovas, washed down with passion fruit spritzer, was everything and more. Totally worth waiting for!

FREE BREWED COFFEE WITH CHECK IN My girlfriend loves the donuts here. They are more cake like and less doughy. Not my preference but I don't mind because I get a free black coffee when we go here. She usually gets the celebration cake. It's not too sweet but it does it for her. If I do end up getting donuts the maple bacon or butter and salt one is my go to.

I was excited to stop by and find out how good their donuts are! I saw their Yelp page and glad to come across this place when I was in the area. It's located in the same area as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. Small, but mighty building. There were plenty of employees to handle the crowds. They are efficient and quick with their service. I'm glad I looked at their menu ahead of time so I don't stumble when it was my turn to order. I'd didnt want to be the person that holds up the line because of my indecisiveness.

Wow! Good doughnuts. Made fresh and daily specials except Thursdays are a bit different. Malassadas on Monday. All seem so nice and colorful. We did not try the drinks. Parking lot was not filled go check them out.

I was glad to finally try Sidecar donuts as had heard about the popularity. Unfortunately, for me the texture is not my preference. We tried several and while they were tasty it is a rather dense and heavy donut. I prefer a more fluffy and lighter weight texture like a Krispy crème. The staff and associates at the store were really polite and hospitable and don't want to take away that the service was very good. Just not a fan of this type of donut.

These are the best donuts in LA! Always right out of the oven and unique flavors. I always get the 12 pack and mix it up. Perfect treat to bring to any event, and people always love them.

My wife, son, and I frequent this location after we grocery shop and it's usually a good experience. Every month, we always come to sidecar donuts when the huckleberry drops are available! Today was donut day and there were no drops available sadly. I asked the workers, they said there weren't BUT a gentleman named Ivan said if we would wait, he would start a batch for us. I saw the whole process, it's not as easy as I thought, it took about 10-15 minutes, and he got it done. Amazing service from Ivan. He could've easily said sorry we don't have it and moved on but he went the extra mile to take care of us! Thanks Ivan!

The blueberry and huckleberry donuts are my favorites. Service is fast and friendly and they usually have some kind of check in deal which is nice. My favorite place to splurge on good donuts. They're very filling!

Sidecar offers a great selection of gourmet donuts at a solid price point. Some of my favorites include the huckleberry, choc-a-lot, and the Saigon cinnamon crumb. I wasn't a big fan of the butter and salt though. I recommend eating them fresh or warming them up a bit if you eat them a day or so later. Well worth a visit!

God damn do i love this location!!! The service is always above and beyond. I was eating my donut and a crew member asked how I was doing! It just shows that how I feel matters, this is why Sidecar is top tier!

Overpriced, Long Lines, But Worth It!!!! Just an FYI, some seasonal donuts are hit and miss. Wasn't a fan of the "I Think" Mint Chip one.

Amazing sidecar team never disappoints, always great food, drinks service and atmosphere. We love the vibe here! Keeps us coming back. If my pups could write a review they agree they recognize the side car box when I bring it home.

Service is always fast and friendly. Area is always clean and presentable. After eating these doughnuts, you never want to waste calories on others!!!

10/10 donuts every single time!! I don't even know what a huckleberry is but that flavor donut is my absolute favorite. Donuts are always moist & I enjoy trying their unique seasonal flavors!

I walked into this place because I've heard so much about it but when I finally did I saw a fly flying around the donuts. Then I saw another. Therefore I left. I really really wanted to try one of their donuts because they looked so delicious. Maybe somehow they can keep the donuts protected from insects. If they can then I will consider coming back.

sidecar, one of my favorite donut shops! they offer once a week treats, i hear the apple fritters are very popular on fridays! stopped in on the wknd to pick up a few donuts it was almost closing, so grabbed what they had i have come the conclusion that any flavor donuts here, are amazing!! box of 5: seasonal bullseye (Passionfruit Pavlova), strawberry buttermilk, old fashion, celebration cake, coconut service was great left happy and drooling until i got home to have a donut parking: located in the rolling hills plaza, adjacent to trader joe's, right next door to chase. plenty of parking.

Doughnuts galore! Upon walking in a collection of epic doughnuts! I chose the one which popped, the parfait select. Airy, yummy, granola goodness. Try it, just take a bite. Friendly crew, they offer samples. Sweet location, across Trader Joe's and loved the classic sidecar outside! Next time, I'm hopping in. Don't skip they're matcha latte too, it's matcha-rrific!!! Peace & eat a donut.

I saw this place on my Instagram timeline and it looked really good. I was mostly excited to try the new strawberry matcha items but I was disappointed. The Strawberry Matcha Latte (not pictured) wasn't good at all. I'd recommend you pass on this and try other drinks on the menu. I got three different donuts: 1) Huckleberry (7/10) too sweet but the only one that had the most flavor 2) Strawberry Matcha Doughnut (6/10) not what I expected, you couldn't taste the matcha 3) Butter and Salt (5/10) plain donut

These are hands down the BEST donuts ever!!! My favorite is huckleberry. Always fresh and amazing flavors.

My husband got me this as a surprise on a Sunday morning, right off the bat, the packaging is great! The celebration donut was marvellous with perfectly balanced flavors! Not too sweet! The chai latte on the other hand was way too sweet! I couldn't taste the chai, I could only taste sugar. I would still recommend this place though!

Such a cute, aesthetic little donut/coffee shop. It's mostly a pick up & go, and there's only a small table outside. The workers are all very friendly & helpful :) I actually got my coffee & donut for free by downloading the app! The reward appeared a few minutes after signing up. I preordered both, and when I arrived the worker made my coffee fresh. I decided to also buy another donut for my sister while waiting. The huckleberry donut was so different from other donuts I've tried. The outside was crispy & the inside was moist & flavorful. The inside of it actually kind of resembled a blueberry muffin & had actual berry pieces in it. I also ordered the hot caramel latte which was alright. It was definitely strong, but was lacking sweetness-- which I love in my coffee. My mom tried the black onyx mocha, which I preferred. They also have a lot of seasonal donut flavors available! Overall, this place was good but it is expensive! A donut is around $5-6. Although it is a larger donut, I thought that this price was pretty steep. The ingredients do seem very fresh though & the quality is great!

Tried Sidecar for the first time for breakfast and was impressed! Service was great and the workers were helpful. The worker suggested the seasonal flavor, "Love and Salt", which is a brown sugar cake donut topped with brown sugar pudding glaze, cacao nibs & Maldon sea salt. It was so yummy! The donut was not greasy at all. The texture was very similar to Randy's donuts. Would recommend trying to before they don't have that one anymore! I got the hot matcha latte. The matcha was good quality. You have the option to sweeten it with lavender, vanilla or honey. I chose lavender. Can't wait to come back! Next time I'll definitely want to try the Huckleberry donut.

I was craving donuts and so I tried Sidecar, as I heard it's a really good donut chain. I ordered the gluten-friendly huckleberry and gluten-friendly chocolate coconut. Both were already sold out, and I was on my lunch break (so I had limited time to wait), so the man behind the counter promised me he'd make more very quickly. He was very kind and it made me even more excited for the donuts! Once I acquired the goods and tried them, I was so pleased with how well these donuts turned out and just how good they were! My favorite of the two was the chocolate coconut. There was so much coconut on the top and the chocolate flavor was rich and satisfying. It really hit the spot. I finished the entire donut very quickly and I'm not someone who typically does that! It just disappeared before my eyes. I'm excited to try their other gluten-friendly flavors :)

I love a good donut and I have to say this is probably the best donut I've ever had. The butter and salt, when it is fresh and warm just melts in your mouth. The huckleberry was also divine. Both of them weren't too sweet and the butter and salt had that saltiness to it as well. Yum! Every month they have special flavors that I'm excited to try. My only complaint is the vegan was not something I'd get again, the texture was off to me

Tucked into the middle of the Rolling Hills Plaza sits a small, friendly cafe that features a unique variety of doughnuts along with coffee and teas. As of October 2024, the featured doughnut flavors were: * Huckleberry, * Butter and Salt, * Old Fashion, * Saigon Cinnamon Crumb, * Celebration Cake, * Lemon Pound Cake, * Salted Chocolate Pistachio, * Choc-A-Lot, * Vegan Raspberry Thumbprint, * Gluten Friendly, * Spiced Tiramisu (their special flavor) The doughnuts looked amazing, see the pictures! And the fact they offered gluten free options for those who may need it due to dietary restrictions is wonderful. I asked for a plain doughnut with no icing, and they were completely accommodating, and got me a fresh, hot doughnut that had just been made. They also have a variety of hot and cold drinks. The barista asked me step by step how I wanted my Matcha Tea Latte--hot or iced, dairy or non-dairy milk, sweeter or plain--and asked me to try it to make sure I was satisfied, offering to make any changes to make sure I was satisfied. Now, for the quality... The doughnut was still hot from being so fresh. The inside was soft and moist, and had a wonderful cake-like flavor that felt like a warm hug in your mouth. The matcha latte was very well made and had just the right amount of sweetness. A lot of times it's hard to attain the balance between matcha's slight bitterness or over sweetening it to the point of losing flavor. The barista hit the sweet spot and made this a very refreshing latte to enjoy with my doughnut. This was my first time, but with such friendly staff and fresh, hot food, I will make sure I visit again in the future!

Probably best donuts I've ever had. I got the Benedict and strawberry ones. They were DELICIOUS!! Place was crowded but the line moved quickly. Cute little shop.

Per the owner-created blurb on the Google Maps listing for this business as of January 13, 2024: "...Our doughnuts are fried in small batches every hour, guaranteeing each customer a fresh and warm treat. Flavor selection changes monthly, with a weekly Gluten Free option that changes every Monday."" This is straight up false advertising. I visited today and asked if the gluten-"friendly" donuts were cooked first. I was told they're not, they're cooked in the same gluten-containing oil as the rest of the donuts and are completely cross contaminated at every step of the manufacturing process. How did I end up here you may ask. Today I got off a cruise and realised I was near a restaurant I had saved based off the recommendation from a gluten-free group - Sidecar Doughnuts. On Google Maps, "gluten-free" is mentioned in many reviews because Sidecar goes out of their way to highlight their gluten-"friendly" donuts. 100% of the donuts are fried in gluten-containing oil. Oil to cook a donut is a non-negotiable ingredient for fried donuts. You cannot eat raw donut batter. Oil that has flour in it - for whatever reason - isn't gluten-free, regardless of what idiotic term a US-based business calls their product. Businesses trying to capitalise off of celiac wording while not offering a single safe option for celiacs is absurd that NO other disability group would accept. Would people who use a wheelchair be okay with a business advertising itself as "wheelchair-friendly" and yet it only offers escalators, simply because they'd like to market that they technically don't have stairs? No! Would people with alpha gal syndrome be okay with foods marked as "vegan friendly" but the oil is used to fry beef sausages as well as their vegan sausages, simply because they'd like to market to people who love animals? No! Celiac disease is a serious, life-long disability with the only treatment eating 100% gluten-free. Either we Celiacs start holding businesses and non-celiacs falsely amplifying these claims accountable, or we enable our own demise. Sitting back and saying nothing encourages false advertising that leaves us celiacs unable to safely eat. What is the point of even mentioning gluten-friendly, low-gluten, gluten-free or any other term that is trying to advertise to people who are looking to find foods that don't contain gluten if your product contains gluten? Either offer a safe product or stop falsely advertising your products as gluten-friendly/free/lite/etc. Nobody is forced to offer gluten-free options, so if you can't offer safe food, leave our terminology out of your marketing. January 2024

Interesting take on donuts. We ordered several flavors to try. For the most part, they taste like cake donuts. Service was great. No line when we walked in. There is no seating on the inside, but there were a few tables outside. If you like donuts with a different flare definitely give them a try.

I usually go to the Costa Mesa location, but I decided to stop by here on the way to get dinner in South Bay. We were able to find parking easily right in front of the shop on a Friday evening. There was only one person ordering in front of me. All of the seasonal flavors were still available, so I got a bourbon pecan pie, eggnog and black walnut, salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough, and a choc-a-lot. I checked in on Yelp and got $5 off for $25 purchase, so I added a huckleberry for free. I had gotten a salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough two years ago and a bourbon pecan pie last year at the Costa Mesa location. I LOVED the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough and basically went to Sidecar for this flavor. Alas, the one I got at this Torrance location was nowhere near as good as what I had two years ago. There was not even a hint of salt. I'm not sure if the quality had gone down across all locations or just the quality at this location is sub-par to the Costa Mesa location. The bourbon pecan pie flavor didn't really impress me last year, and I confirmed this time around it's not that great, especially for the price tag. Note to self: don't get the bourbon pecan pie again next year. I enjoyed the eggnog and black walnut the most. The choc-a-lot was not bad; it tasted like chocolate bread coated in some chocolate and cocoa nibs. It was not sweet.

We look forward to coming here every time we come to California. He's the best donuts we've ever had. I like the maple bacon my wife likes butter and salt, but what the hell, try all of them!