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The Original Rainbow Donuts
15834 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States
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The Original Rainbow Donuts
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Ev
Review β„–1

What happened to the Boston Cream Pie donut!? πŸ˜­πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈWeve been going here for over a year. The only reason we go to this place is because the pastry cream in the Boston Cream Pie is really good. But now they changed it to some weird really sweet icing. They didnt even have it as a filling, they just cut the donut in half and put the icing in between. Please bring back the pastry cream filling!Edit* The store replied and apparently they still have the same Boston (yay!) but the staff must have given us the wrong donut (we went through the drive-thru and always asked for Boston)Good to know so we can go back! Though well double check the donuts from now on.

mi
Review β„–2

Enjoyed this place since the first time This is a great place to get fresh made donuts My kids love this place

La
Review β„–3

Im back at home Phoenix, Arizona and wanted something sweet, normally Id have Chocolate Chip Chip Ahoy Cookies but thats a treat I have when home in Michigan with my sister. So I decided Krispy Kreme Donuts, sadly enough the Krispy Kreme I went to on Bell does not make their own donuts (Ive never heard that before), nor do they have the main selection I like (maple nor glaze). Then my Sis Thia here in AZ told me about The Original Rainbow Donuts at 15834 N. Cave Creek Rd.....The service is great, the donuts are fresh, the store is immaculate and the price is just what I needed. I was able to chose the dozen donuts I wanted at $13. Then I thought let me get some specialties, after picking out the 5 I wanted he said 1 more donut, it would be cheaper. Im happy, my grandbabies will be even happier when they wake up. The store opens at 4am. I went at 6am.Im told these donuts can last up to 7 days in the refrigerator, just pop in the microwave for a few seconds and they taste as fresh as the day you purchased them, Ill have to let you know if they last that long.While I know my post is long, I believe in allowing the reader to have a full vivid picture of why I gave 5 stars.Thanks for reading,TLewis

Co
Review β„–4

I πŸ’• this donut shop. The atmosphere is so quaint and homie 😲I was thinking πŸ€” to myself this πŸŒ… wondering how they could make these donuts so flavorful and fresh. Its the Original 🌈 Rainbow 🌈 donuts shop. This place makes some of the best donuts must in the 🌎 world.

As
Review β„–5

Hands down the best donuts we’ve ever had and we’ve tried a lot of donut shops locally and other places and this one tops the others by a landslide for both quality (taste) of the donuts and variety. Donuts are my son’s favorite thing on the planet and we’ve moved around some so we’ve probably been to 25+ donut shops. We no longer live in the area but when we’re back in town we always try to visit and that means driving 1/2 hr each way but SO worth it. Our favorites are the tiger tail, red velvet and the cake donuts are the bomb. You really can’t go wrong with any of them, even the what is usually safe and possibly boring glazed donut is so freaking good and like biting into a pillow of delicious goodness. Also they are quite friendly and happy to make suggestions as sometimes the selection is overwhelming. Lucky us, we’re in town and it is definitely time to go get some donuts! FYI get there early for best selection!

Na
Review β„–6

Had a plain cake donut and it was still the best donut I’ve ever had.

An
Review β„–7

Huge selection of specialty made donuts with an amazing assortment of toppings! Their Cafe Sud Au drink is amazing!! Lots of rich spices like orange zest, and maybe vanilla, and a huge dose of caffeine! I love it!! Plus, the staff is super friendly and efficient. You can be in and out in mins, or sit down and enjoy your morning at clean tables with nice company. Enjoy!!

Ka
Review β„–8

This is where you go to get fresh pastries by the dozen made on site. I pick these up when I have guests, or one or two when running errands. Friendly. Drinks available.

Ka
Review β„–9

So fresh and delicious. I believe they have the biggest variety of donuts.

Ka
Review β„–10

Still good, but not as good as in previous visits. The buttermilk bars didnt have much flavor, and I ordered a lemon jelly donut and got raspberry.

le
Review β„–11

Great croissant egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches! Their doughnuts are delicious!

Ch
Review β„–12

This shop has been around for several years and never disappoints. Its clean, easily accessible and the donut selection is awesome and varied. They also offer some breakfast items as well as coffee.

Vi
Review β„–13

Delicious donuts! They have their drive through open and i like that we can support a local business during social distancing. Definitely recommend!

A
Review β„–14

Everyone should stop by and get some donuts! Cant go wrong with a place that specifically makes them. Believe me that theyre amazingly delicious

Ka
Review β„–15

THE. BEST. DONUTS. IN. TOWN. Theyre sooo soft and delicious! They also have delectable breakfast sandwiches... When we want donuts on a weekend morning, this is where we go 🀀😁

Da
Review β„–16

I like that the donuts are kept in relatively enclosed cases (pandemic-friendly), and the staff is amazing. We are lucky to live within 10 minutes of this place, but it is worth a much longer drive. Their coffees are equally impressive. Dont miss this spot!

Pa
Review β„–17

Always tasty. Pleasant staff.

Pa
Review β„–18

Great service with freshly baked donuts everyday! Big selection from Apple Fritter, Raspberry filled my favorite. My spot to grab a dozen or 2.

Te
Review β„–19

I have been before and raved. Im gonna rave again. I still hugely suggest the blueberry fritter. My fav! But I really dont think you can go wrong with anything you choose. As I walked in, my mind was set on just a half dozen this time. There is a magical spell that is cast as soon as that door closes behind you. There HAS to be. Its rare I can walk out with less than a bakers dozen! Ha! I start second guessing what everyone will want then start thinking of the neighbors and how much a donut would make their morning...Ha! The power of the donut. Especially these.

Wi
Review β„–20

Amazing Donuts and Customer Service. You can see their smile through the mask. I love it!!

Da
Review β„–21

The donuts are amazing here. I do love their egg croissants. Friendly and good service. Thank you

Li
Review β„–22

If I really loved by this place I would weigh 1000 pounds! The best donuts I ever had in my life... Really

Ve
Review β„–23

They have great breakfast sandwiches and my son loves the donuts!

An
Review β„–24

This is the one and only O.G. Rainbow Donuts. Dont be fooled--all the others are impostors. Been coming here since I was a kid and will be going here as long as I live in Phoenix. The best place in the valley for donuts, hands down.Their raspberry jelly-filled donuts are especially good, unlike other places that have extremely sweet jelly in an already sugary donut, rainbows jelly is just right, not too sweet and not too tart.

Th
Review β„–25

This donut shop has real good high-quality donuts! My son really likes the donuts from this place and coming from a 10-year-old that must mean a lot lol.

Kr
Review β„–26

So light and fluffy and such a good deal! Would recommend they add dairy free milk to their supply, but still super happy with the food and service!

Ka
Review β„–27

Nothing even compares to the Original Rainbow Donuts on Cave Creek Road south of Greenway!! AWESOME!

Ne
Review β„–28

Delicious treats and excellent service! Thank you so much for the extras!

Na
Review β„–29

This is the only place I buy doughnuts. They are always soft, fresh and delicious. My now wife and I even got some for our wedding!

Ni
Review β„–30

These are probably the best donuts I’ve had in my life.

Er
Review β„–31

They have the best donuts..i always go there.. definitely

Ja
Review β„–32

This location is one of my favorites. next time ill be back with my coworkers. prices are appropriate for the quality. reminds me of a place in new york i liked to visit.

K.
Review β„–33

Our fav donut shop in the world... literally World! I love this Maple and Bacon concoction since I spend lots of time in a Muslim country where bacon is either turkey type or beef type or English (not my style). They have a drive thru but go inside! You can see all the pretty delicious things and might find a new fav.

Pa
Review β„–34

Love these donuts and the customer service is exceptional! I will be returning to this business as often as I can.

Tr
Review β„–35

We got a dozen assorted donuts and the place is pricey. The donuts were ok but not a lot to choose from.

Bi
Review β„–36

The best donut shop around ..I dont like donuts but I will buy from here..my family likes donuts that why I went there first time..I have a plain cake donut with coffee...its definitely good if you dont like sweets like me..my family orders a dozen different donuts and love them

Ry
Review β„–37

Best apple fritters hands down. Great donuts, too.

K
Review β„–38

Service is always nice even when they have a full house. The staff was friendly and sociable. Menu is similar to a restaurant in El Paso I loved.

mi
Review β„–39

Great coffee and donuts and bagel breakfast sandwich. Nice little outside bench area to enjoy your coffee.

Da
Review β„–40

Best donut shop in the north valley. The ham and cheese croissants, and iced coffee are the reason I’m here everyday. 10x better than dunkin or Starbucks.

Na
Review β„–41

This donut shop is a often overlooked gem. Tucked away in a little strip mall, this location offers a cute cafe in addition to the wide selection of donuts. Not only will you find your traditional style donuts, they also offer twists or modern takes on donuts and pastries. Do yourself a favor and stop in to sample some of the delights. The staff is just as great as the donuts they serve!

Ch
Review β„–42

I love the chocolate Bavarian cream.They are a good size and they put a lot of custard in.I live very close so I like to go there often. The only reason I just gave them 3 stars is because they dont keep inventory made. I am usually there between 9am-10am and they are out of mostly everything for the day.πŸ˜• I understand they probably cater mostly to the working people on their way to work, but they need to refill the supply.

Cl
Review β„–43

Great product, fresh good variety.

Je
Review β„–44

Love the donuts & drinks here!

Da
Review β„–45

Best donut 🍩 shop in Arizona! Weve been coming here for years. Their donuts taste great! πŸ˜‹ I highly recommend Rainbow Donuts!! πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™β™₯πŸ’œ Thanks Rainbow for years of yummy deliciousness! 😁

Sh
Review β„–46

Mfing best

Er
Review β„–47

I love donuts and I love donut places like this. Fresh donuts, friendly employees, great tasting donuts, great selection, reasonable prices. Support your local donut place and come here!

Ch
Review β„–48

1st time, great donuts and enjoyed by entire party.

Ni
Review β„–49

Great donuts. Just wish you all would smile once in a while. :)

Tr
Review β„–50

Would be nice if the young kid running the counter could speak.. πŸ™„

Fr
Review β„–51

The best, hands down.

Bo
Review β„–52

Good bye Duncan....I bought my first box of doughnuts at Rainbow for my department at work. Service was friendly, price was much better, the product was tastier than where I used to go. Highly recommended. Highly.

Ca
Review β„–53

Awesome as always!! Cream filled is amazing!!

Sh
Review β„–54

The biggest Apple Fritter Ive ever seen! Their prices are very fair. This place is a must stop on our trips to Phoenix

Ra
Review β„–55

I absolutely love Rainbow donuts. Particularly, this location.The owners are amazing and when I worked next door, they used to always make a special order of the clam chowder.I went there recently and even got a few extra donut holes. Their donuts are always the perfect bite.

Sh
Review β„–56

Fast prompt courteous service and never sweated for a tip. Donuts fresh and if you have a consern its addressed quickly.

Ve
Review β„–57

The best and freshest donuts in the city. They have a great mixture of all my favorite bakery goods. Love this place.

C
Review β„–58

Nice Donuts but they could add more powdered sugar on their donut holes and they need to buy brand new picnic tables and decorate the windows more friendly with flowers and keep them on the Windows because they have so much space they should also put a nice welcome mat in the front thats colorful and nice they need a big remodel update their bathroom is terrible the fan is so loud you cant even hear yourself breathe they need complete remodeling an update

St
Review β„–59

Early in the morning... Box of fresh coffee and a dozen donuts.... Breakfast of Champions.....

Ed
Review β„–60

These doughnuts are light and just delicious

Jo
Review β„–61

Amazing donuts.

To
Review β„–62

Best filled donuts Ive ever had. The vanilla creme are large and filled full. Fantastic.

Tr
Review β„–63

Best selection of donuts that are so fresh and delicious. Reasonably priced! Get there early for best selection!!

Sh
Review β„–64

For months my family and I were going to this place EVERY DAY, and I do mean everyday.However, lately the donuts havent taste the same. To the point that I could not finish the bite I took out of my donut. I do not know what change they made between late September 2018 and early October 2018 but something is off.

Ja
Review β„–65

Superior donuts, better than most other places. Fresh, daily made, and delicious. Large selection, friendly staff and they have cool donuts like the Cronut and maple bacon bars.There are other rainbow donuts locations but this is the original rainbow donuts.

Co
Review β„–66

Seriously the best donuts. Been going since 1998 even though it’s a longer drive to get there, it’s worth it. Their quality and taste remained since then. The softness, variety, and taste is second to none.

St
Review β„–67

Possible the best donuts ever!

Th
Review β„–68

Great staff. Clean. Yummy donuts and coffee is pretty good. Convenient location. Helpful with large orders, in and out fast.

La
Review β„–69

Omg if u have not been here u must do watever it takes to get there n try anyone of there massive selection of doughnuts. Don’t forget a coffee for coffee lovers. Totally worth it. Best part is there drive through

Ja
Review β„–70

Great dounts and service.

Ca
Review β„–71

As always the doughnuts are fresh and coffee wonderful what a way to start your day!

Je
Review β„–72

Best donuts in North Phoenix bar none. They are drive thru only check menu before you go.

He
Review β„–73

I got the maple long john with bacon..wow is it good! Only $1.36! I will be back for sure.

Pe
Review β„–74

Great donuts and service

DA
Review β„–75

Love your donuts and the service is spectacular

Ps
Review β„–76

Just...wow. The peanut butter and jelly donut topped with tiny pieces of finely chopped peanuts, the bacon maple with real bacon slices, like good enough to rent a cot there and live on this stuff alone! This place makes my favorite donut shop back east look like theyre serving up dog food. Just. Wow. You really do it right, Rainbow Donuts!! I think...I mean, if you feel it, too...I wanna say...ohhhh maaaannnnnn...Rainbow Donuts, I think this is what love feels like.

Pr
Review β„–77

Dont be counting calories if you plan to visit this bakery because its hard to eat just one! My favorite is chocolate..I wish I had one right now!

Ma
Review β„–78

There is no other donut shop for me. The Original Rainbow Donuts is the only shop you need.

Jo
Review β„–79

BEST DONUTS IN THE WORLD

Co
Review β„–80

Me and my family loves this donut shop especially the the buttercream donut and red velvet cake donut 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 πŸπŸ’‹

Iv
Review β„–81

The best donuts ever, I highly recommend getting the tigers tail, they are amazing and huge.

Ly
Review β„–82

Try a whipped cream donut, trust me!!

Lo
Review β„–83

First cronut (croissant donut) Ive seen in Phoenix, very tasty egg and cheese sandwich

Sh
Review β„–84

Love rainbow donuts. The donuts are better, fresh and less costly than Dunkin or Krispy cream. The sandwiches are all made to order and are spectacular.

Im
Review β„–85

Great donuts. Must try the Creme Brulee. Only available on the weekend.

Ga
Review β„–86

Best place in town to get donuts!! Delicious!?

Ka
Review β„–87

Sold out of what I wanted by noon, but what they had left was good πŸ™‚

Sa
Review β„–88

Best donuts EVER πŸ’•

Za
Review β„–89

There is always time for donuts. I noticed this place on my way to an appt. Had to stop in.The other reviews are spot on. Great donuts!

Ch
Review β„–90

Poor service, unfriendly staff (male), spent over $60 in a three day period (on overpriced donuts), asked for a bottle of milk replacement for one I had bought two days earlier that had soured, and the male employee was rude and got upset that I had asked for a replacement. Will not buy there again!

To
Review β„–91

Big selection, delicious donuts, and super friendly staff! Im definitely going back! I was curious about what they did with the left over donuts when they close and they said they donate it to the homeless shelter. These people have big hearts.

Le
Review β„–92

Great selection, we went at 10:30am on Sunday expected them to be picked over - they still had a TON of selection. And they were soooo good! Their whip cream is to die for!Their donuts are huge and they dont try to squish them all into one box :)

Kr
Review β„–93

Theyre donuts so you cant go wrong, very homey feeling. Local businesses generally feel high quality this is no exception

Ma
Review β„–94

Best donuts in n. Phx., COFFEE is good, recomend

Ke
Review β„–95

Not to shabby of a place. Donuts seem fresh, coffee is always hot, I like the old fashioned donuts, its a little cramped in the inside, but its clean and thats all that matters. oh, and they have a great variety to try.

Ni
Review β„–96

Everything here is incredible! Its a bit of a drive for us, and we pass several other donut places on the way here, but it is worth it. The staff and other customers are always very friendly. We just love this place!

Ja
Review β„–97

Ive been coming here since my kids were little. Such a treat to walk in to an almost retro donut shop with fantastic tasting donuts and wonderful service from a nice family for so many years!

HA
Review β„–98

Great donuts

Br
Review β„–99

Probably the best donuts Ive ever had. Made fresh with real ingredients. Wont go back to dunkin thats for sure and we never ate those cheap safeway ones to start with. Friendly staff, terrific selection and a very competitive price. Customers for life!

Mi
Review β„–100

I miss your delicious donuts. Too bad youre not closer to my home (Arcadia). I just had a bad experience at your competitor, right around the corner from me. Maybe next time Ill make the journey. Im sure itll be worth it.

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  • Address:15834 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States
  • Site:http://theoriginalrainbowdonuts.com/
  • Phone:+1 602-867-9502
Categories
  • Donut shop
  • Bakery
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:4AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:4AM–2PM
  • Thursday:4AM–2PM
  • Friday:4AM–2PM
  • Saturday:5AM–2PM
  • Sunday:5AM–2PM
Service options
  • Drive-through:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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