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Al's Donuts
- Hours:
Mon 6 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Al's Donuts
Review Highlights
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"I'm not a fan of the Krispy Kreme donut." In 3 reviews -
"...is conveniently located right across the street from UNLV." In 4 reviews -
"Great doughnuts good price not a chain give him a chance." In 2 reviews
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20 reviews in English
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Review from Timothy B.
Worcester, MA
2/7/2010
Very professional donuts. I purchased and consumed 3 donuts: maple, crumb, and custard creme.
All were of highest donut quality. Crumb and Creme were most outstanding and Al's are amongst the best of these species that I have sampled. The custard was flavorful and tasted much more REAL than any other creme filled I have tried recently. The crumb was deliciousness through and through, with hints of coconut. -
Review from David S.
5/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Sometimes all a person needs after a difficult gym session is a donut. When that craving takes over, I am not one to turn it down. Instead of going to the big chains, I used the Yelp application to help me find a locally own, small mom and pop type shop. Instead of going to my go to apple fritter, I opted for the chocolate glazed buttermilk donut and a regular chocolate glaze.
I waited to consume them until I walked across to UNLV. Maybe I could give one to my friend and not completely sabotage all my hard work. The longer they sat in my hands, the more I regretted buying them. By the time I sat down, I was dreading my next workout. When I finally broke into the chocolate buttermilk, I was puzzled. It gave way too easily. Then I bite into it and it reminded me of an angel food cake. What the hell was this? The taste of such a decadent treat comes in such a deceiving package. I am not angry that it was not the normal dense cake. Instead I am more angry with how fast I devoured the thing. There was not even an ounce of remorse and no heavy sinking brick lining my stomach. The first was so good, that I could only share half of the second donut. The regular chocolate glaze was fluffy but greasy.Listed in: Rolling in the Dough
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Review from Karen M.
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I do enjoy stumbling upon local mom-n-pop shops, especially when they're good! This donut shop is a mere hop, skip, and a jump from my office at UNLV, which means too much sugary temptation during the afternoon slump.
I bought a couple of chocolate iced and vanilla iced donuts -- with sprinkles! -- and the first bites revealed pure yumminess. The girl behind the counter said that those were the freshest. They were! Donuts are under a dollar each, which makes it easy on the budget when you're craving a sugary something or other.
I'm sure the offerings are even better first thing in the morning, when a lot of the donuts are made.
In addition to donuts, one can purchase sandwiches here! (?) I'll think about trying one of those next time.
Al's Donuts is located behind the 7-11, a few doors down from Roberto's Taco Shop. -
Review from Lonely D.
Henderson, NV
7/22/2011
There's really no point of having donuts if you don't get them fresh and hot when they first open. I got here around 1:30pm on a Friday, so the donut selection was depleted and softish-hard. To me, it tasted like any other donut.
UPDATE: Okay, I was in the area, so I gave it another try. Had a Bavarian cream chocolate donut. It was pretty good and since they were about to close, I got it for half off. Can't complain there. -
Review from Max H.
Kansas City, MO
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nothing spectacular here. We were in about 10:00am and the glazed donut was fresh, but the flavored donut (i've since forgotten the flavor) tasted a bit old. We were in and out in less than 5 minutes. I wouldn't go out of my way to return.
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Review from Shannon B.
Las Vegas, NV
5/19/2011
Four stars is defined by Yelp as "Yay! I'm a fan." which is completely agreeable. While not exactly a donut connoisseur, I hunt down the best local donut shops immediately upon my arrival to a new town (I move around a bit), so I've had quite a few donuts from quite a few shops from quite a few states.
I picked up a half dozen yesterday afternoon (just shy of $6 for anyone curious about price) and was pleased with the selection available. A couple hours and a couple donuts later (twist and chocolate glazed), I concluded that these will do in a pinch, and certainly surpass the grocery, convenience store, and dunkin/krispy alternatives.
So why not 5 stars? Staleness. While still tasty and edible, they had lost the fresh, soft, doughy yumminess that separates the 'good' from the 'best'. And with that said, my hunt continues... -
Review from brad t.
I have driven by this place for years but just recently went in for the first time to grab a donut and croissant. All I can say is... it's pretty darn tasty. Personally, this is the only donut shop in town that I know of that is not a Krispy Kreme or something like that. This is your standard old fashion donut shop with bear claws, maple bars, cake donuts with sprinkles etc....
No more of this fancy donut business for me! Yay for Al's!
Oh and they are across from UNLV which makes it great for me to stop by on may way into morning classes. -
Review from Sonic S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here back in may 2011... Pretty damn good donuts, reminds me of a donut shop that used to be open in my old stomping grounds. selection was limited at the time i went here but the 4 kinds i had were awesome. will return when im like 40 ... if ever
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Review from Crystal C.
Brooklyn, NY
4/10/2007
I'm not a fan of the Krispy Kreme donut. Not at all. I like little donut shoppes operated by people and not machines with burnt sienna tables. Al's is just that place.
It's been at its location on Maryland and Harmon for decades, and these puppies are made by hand. The people who come in here are regulars and there's a reason: These doughnuts are simply better. There's no shiny machine, they don't offer you paper hats, but my goodness do they fry up some delicious rings and bars and anything else you can imagine. -
Review from Trina T.
Las Vegas, NV
6/10/2010 1 photo
Great donuts at affordable prices. I have to say that I enjoy this donut shop more than Ronald's! Their donuts are fluffy, creamy, and they melt in your mouth.
I love old mom & pop places like this one. it's cash only, so bring at least 8 bucks for the $7 dozen and a few special donuts, too. -
Review from Harrison S.
Las Vegas, NV
3/29/2009
I absolutely love these donuts. I've been coming here for over ten years and the owners are the nicest people you'll ever meet. Al's donuts is conveniently located right across the street from UNLV. I'd highly recommend any of the bars or the cake donuts (they look a little small but are fillingly delicious). All the donuts are way bigger than similar ones you'd get at Krispy Kremes and twice as tasty.
For those seeking to satisfy their donut cravings, Al's will really hit the spot. If your in a rush they also have a drive through and take phone orders.
UPDATED* Oh for those on the west side, they are affiliated with Ronald's Donuts on Spring Mountain. Turns out the owners are related, baking these tasty donuts apparently runs in the family -
Review from Tiffany S.
Las Vegas, NV
6/2/2010
Al Donut's were scrumptious! I stopped by on my way to work this morning. They didn't have a ton to choose from as it was already nearer to 8am. But I did notice some of the donuts were LARGE!
The woman working the counter was very friendly. I chose a chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting and it was yummy. For 80 cents, you can't beat it.
A small shop, with hand written signs in the window. It has seating inside if one chooses to eat there. It was nice to support a local business instead of one of those larger chains who all taste the same!
Try it some time! -
Review from Jim H.
9/25/2009
Al keeps it simple, They only sell cigs and donuts. That gives Al plenty of time to put all of his love and these little delicacies. No wasted effort on croisanwiches and lattes, etc.
They're also open late which is great, so after the bar scene while your buddies are next door at Roberto's tempting their fate you can sneak over and indulge your sweet tooth. -
Review from Sarah C.
Las Vegas, NV
11/2/2010
Little gem of a donut shop right across the street from UNLV hidden behind the 7-11. Nothing fancy from the outside but the donuts here were so fresh and delicious it made me melt. I ordered the maple bar and a cake with sprinkles. The cake donut tasted almost crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Very nice friendly owner, cheap prices, quality product. I will be back next time i'm craving donuts!
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Review from Val R.
Henderson, NV
4/8/2008
Being a Krispy Kreme for a while I was little skeptic of anything else (yeah .. like I ever tried anything else). KKs were matter of convenience since my office used to be next to Terrible's gas station. Then I took a year off "donut daily". Then not a long time ago I came across reviews in LV Weekly about local donut shops and voila there's one right down the street from my house: Al's.
Now I look at KKs like at poorly mass-produced product somewhere just above "Hostess" boxed stuff you can get in a grocery store.
Al's stuff is twice larger, twice tastier and twice fresher!
And since I'm running few miles almost every morning - simple carbs go verrrrry well (just finished 2 of them :) -
Review from Kay M.
Las Vegas, NV
10/29/2010
Yum yum yum! Al's Donuts is delish! These donuts are sooo much better than getting the same old dunkin' donuts crap. They definitely have that homemade taste that chain donut companies really lack. They are very fresh and just down right amazing. Try them!
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Review from John L.
Rohnert Park, CA
2/23/2011
Great doughnuts good price not a chain give him a chance
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Review from EJay D.
Las Vegas, NV
10/2/2009
I love small businesses because it is "The American Dream ". The idea of hardworking families that own their own businesses is great. This small place across from UNLV does have pretty good donuts. I paid $7.00 (tax included) for a dozen and each individual donut was pretty big. The selection was not that massive but they cover all the basics. I am pretty content with that. Every time I am in the UNLV area, I try my best to stop by Al's and support them in any way I can.
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Review from Sarah M.
Oceanside, CA
5/11/2009
This is the first time Yelp has led me astray. We got a variety of donuts and all of them were so so dry. We ended up throwing them away. I do appreciate that they stay open late.
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Review from Tyler H.
Las Vegas, NV
6/16/2011 1 photo
went to Al's donuts it was awsome had a great time with my girl . It was Like a classic donut shop crazy good donuts and phillys where the best in vegas . But what i had was new the guy was telling me it was a ice cream sundae donut it was the best i ever had . I need to go back because they have breakfast donuts with bacon eggs and cheese how awsome
