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    About the Business

    Welcome to Rainbow Donuts of Norwalk, CA! We are a small, family-owned business that has been serving the community since 1986. At our shop, we take pride in making delicious, fresh donuts every day. We use only the finest ingredients and traditional baking techniques to create a wide variety of mouth-watering flavors. From classic glazed donuts to more creative and unique options, we have something for everyone to enjoy. We are proud of our heritage and our story, and we are grateful to the community for supporting us throughout the years. We hope to see you soon at our shop and thank you for choosing us for your donut needs. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. We are located across from Norwalk City Hall, inside the Civic Center Plaza.

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      Marc L.
      Whittier, CA
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      Apr 2, 2024

      Late night craving for a sweet tooth. Rainbow Donuts and Food app to the rescue. Most late night donuts are understandably a little on the stale side. Not these morsels. Fresh airy moist and packed with flavor. The carrot cake is a must try. Light and tasty. This was a food delivery so I cannot rate the ambiance or in person services. But judging by the quality of the product I imagine that they will not disappoint.

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      Nancy D.
      Alhambra, CA
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      Apr 20, 2024

      I ordered m&m donuts on DoorDash and was very disappointed when received. The picture on DoorDash showed a fully topped donut and I got a sad batch with barely any m&m. I wouldn't complain if I were just going eat these at home but it's for a birthday and I'm embarrassed

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      Michelle T.
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      Nov 30, 2022

      I have passed by Rainbow Donuts countless times over the years. I don't even know how long this place has been here, but I know that it's been for quite some time. Recently, I finally had a chance to stop by to see what this place had to offer.

      This how it all began for me! I took an earlier train into Norwalk one morning and decided to stop by to grab a few donuts. It was about 5:20AM when I arrived. What surprised me the most was the amount of people in this shop at this early hour of the morning. I couldn't believe the number of people that were coming and going from this little shop.

      However, Rainbow Donuts is in a prime location when you really think about it. Metrolink's station is just down the street from the donut shop. So riders, just like myself, more than likely stop by on their way to or from work. Also, the courthouse is across the street, so people serving on a jury might stop by as well. I also saw a lot of Metro employees at the shop on that particular morning.

      What I like about this place is that they have a nice variety of donuts. They aren't over the top, just simple and sweet. Of course, you'll find they typical powdered sugar, donut holes, sprinkled donuts, and glazed donuts. They do have some that are topped with cereal
      as well as some red velvet classics. They also have hot drinks: cocoa and coffee etc. The refrigerator is stocked with teas, water, juice, and soda. You can even buy a lotto ticket from the machine if you're feeling lucky.

      The donuts taste better when they're freshly baked each morning. That's typical of any donut shop though. They're actually still pretty good if you swing by after 3PM as well. Simple and sweet is how I like it!

      I like that the ladies that work here are very personable. They know who their regular customers are and they know what they like. I also like the rapport that they have with their customers. I felt very welcomed here and have been back several times since my first visit.

      I really like Rainbow Donuts because it's straight to the point and their donuts are delicious. There are no bells and whistles with this place, just great donuts that satisfy your appetite. They have other items on the menu too, but I am a donut person so that's all that I've had a chance to try. I definitely like this place and love stopping by on my way to
      work or on the way back to the station to catch the next train. Check it out for yourself and see what Rainbow Donuts has to offer.

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      Rob C.
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      Apr 30, 2023

      Pretty solid donut shop. I stopped by after I had some business to take care of out here. The first time I got a bacon an egg breakfast bagel sandwich which quieted my stomach down. The second time I ordered a half dozen donuts to go and they were all really fresh and delicious. They were also still pretty fresh the next day as well so double plus. It's a simple donut shop. Pretty decent prices. The ladies are all sweet when you walk in. Not a bad spot. Next time I'll give the coffee a try.

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      Jeff B.
      Anaheim, CA
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      Sep 22, 2022

      I rate donut shops on one donut, and one donut alone. Maples Bars. Make a good Maple Bar, and I'll be a fan for life.

      Rainbow Donuts is pretty decent. The donut itself wasn't overly fluffy but not overly dense either. The maple frosting was fairly thin on top and pretty much set as it was breaking off in chunks.

      Now, that doesn't make it taste any worse, just makes it a challenge to eat with maple falling onto the table, or driver's seat if you're eating while driving.

      The maple flavor was pretty good, which just does show you don't need a lot of frosting to get that maple taste. The donut part of the donut was pretty consistent from the first bite to the last. This is rare as sometimes the edges are overbaked making them a little too crispy.

      The service and price were what you would expect from an independent donut shop. They did sell California lottery tickets and had sold a few tickets that netted more than $1. That was fun to see.

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      Reina S.
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      I was craving some late night donuts. Husband went and got me a Cinnamon Toast Crunch and sprinkles.

      The Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut was such a disappointment. The cereal tasted so stale. This is my first time trying it but I don't think it should taste like that. It was disgusting I was unable to finish it. It looked better than it tasted.

      The sprinkles donut was just okay it tasted kind of old.

      Unfortunately I don't think I would come back. I did not finish either of my donuts and it just ruined my craving.

      I only put 2 stars because my husband said the staff was nice. As for taste it would only be a 1 star for me, it left me with a weird nasty after taste.

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      MaryAnne D.
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      Really nice people. Overpriced coffee. The donuts were not good. The location was very convenient but I will not be returning.

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      Good basic donuts. Nothing fancy, still decently priced. Staff is fast and courteous.

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      Yessenia F.
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      I'm very disappointed! I just went with my family and i bought a dozen donuts and i specifically told the lady what i wanted and she still put the wrong type of donuts i wanted. Ontop of that we asked for just 3 little bags so that my mom and dad and sister can take their donut to their home since we were going separate ways from there and she was rude and told my mother that next time she has to buy her own donuts in order to get one of those little donut bags. I thought it was very ridiculous and rude of her! EXCELLENT customer service is key to a very successful business. Your donuts are so delicious but your customer service is shit tbh

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      Nellie L.
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      Sep 21, 2023

      I would give them less than one star if possible. I will NEVER, EVER give them another dime of my money. I purchased almost $18 of donuts and some lottery tickets yesterday. Imagine my surprise when I checked my tickets and found out they gave them the ticket which I won and they had stamped instead of the $16 ticket I had purchased!! I went this morning to plead my case and they said they can't do anything about it. She even accused me of stamping the ticket. She refused to give me the ticket I paid for. I went to the California state lottery office in Santa Fe Springs to file a complaint against them. So I advise you all to either check your ticket or better yet, STOP BUYING AT RAINBOW DONUTS.

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