Crest Donuts

Crest Donuts

Reviews Summary

The majority of reviews praise this donut shop for its fresh, tasty donuts, friendly service, and unique offerings like ham and cheese croissants. Many highlight the 24/7 availability, affordable prices, and locally owned charm. While most ratings are 5-stars, some note inconsistencies in freshness or item availability. A few criticize specific items like stale donuts or overpriced croissants, but overall, customers appreciate the quality, variety, and welcoming atmosphere. Cash-only policy is a common mention. The shop is a favorite for its community feel and reliable treats.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

960 N Norma St

Ridgecrest, California 93555

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Customer Reviews

I was staying at the hotel nearby and happened to see this 24 hour donut place. I stopped in and picked up a donut after dinner. It was so good! Definitely will be back if I?m in Ridgecrest. Cash only.

I like this place. It?s open 24 hours And it?s the only place in town open at the time that I?m in town. The regular coffee is average and donuts are good

Extremely good quality foods, we have tried a lot from them (bagel sandwiches, donuts, pork buns), can say with confidence all are worthy of a try! Their non-donuts really stick out to me, very generous with their fillings as well! ( picture is a #2, cheese egg ham croissant )

Best donuts in ridgecrest, always hit this place up when I am in town. Wide selection of donuts and very good quality!

Amazing donuts! The cream cheese Danish are my favorite. Best I have ever had!

This cash only donut places a gem. Delicious fresh donuts and steaming hot coffee. Workers clearly know local people and greet them with care.

When the best quality donuts that you're going to get in Ridgecrest. I love their jalapeno ham&cheese croissants.. they'll even special make donuts for you as I had them make me Bavarian donut with maple glaze. They were fire. My co-workers loved them.

This is a joke of a ham and cheese croissant first off this is French bread and not a croissant at all...over priced at $3.50 for this measly amount of ham and cheese...it's All bread. Never again, they look so full and nope...pretty much empty. This place should be ashamed of them selves.

Lost our travel mascot mouse Reupert in the parking lot there, came back the next day looking for him and they happily returned him. Guess he was eating their profits.

Good donuts, reasonable prices, open 24/7 can't ask for much more than that. Service could be better though...

Open 24/7! The prices got bumped a little higher then I'd like but always good donuts and there drinks are different and unique. Never a bad experience. Love the triple choc and tigers tail

This place is always rocking. The owners are amazing and make you want to come back. The ham and cheese croissants a the best I've ever had. It's hard to finish one. Try the warm jalapeno ham and cheese croissant, you won't be disappointed.

Great fresh donuts,funny, friendly,service.

Best doughnuts in town!! When in Ridgecrest, you must try them out.

Locally owned donuts shop with other offerings such as home made steam buns & drinks. You can find all of the staple donuts as well as other unique ones. They are cash only but you pay about $1 a donut if you?re buying a dozen or half dozen. Some donuts cost a little more but they let you know before picking.

Coming from North Las Vegas to a small town like Ridgecrest this was a great place to go for early morning snack. The owner was very pleasant and friendly it was 6 a.m. the donuts were fresh and delicious plus the coffee was brewed correctly not watered down or old. Thank you for your service.

Donuts was great. Great price. They need a little fixing up. The ceiling tile is showing signs of small water leak, probably from there cooler being on. They could use better plastic shield inbetween the customers and the cashiers area instead of Saranac wrap.

Family ran doughnut and coffee shop. Clean, efficient, and delicious. This is a Mom & Pop business, and not a large chain like Dunkin' Donuts. The selection is large enough to satisfy a wide variety of tastes without being overwhelming. The staff (family) is friendly and attentive, and the prices are competitive and reasonable. Crest Donuts is perhaps the local favorite of doughnut shops in town. They've worked had for the reputation, and deserve it. In addition to the usual muffins & doughnuts, they also o

$3 for 2 donuts.! Can get 6 for that in Walmart and they?re way better. Miserable server. Cash only.! (Dodgy) Donuts were cakey not REAL donuts.! Never going there again.!

Great customer service. Owners are very friendly and always quick to help you with your order. Best times to go and see a full display of stuff to choose from is earlier in the mornings, it is always pretty empty later in the evening but they are always working on batches of new stuff to put out. Overall good local family ran business to support in the community!

Very Friendly. Need a place to go to 2am. This is probably the only place that early or late that you can stop and grab a delicious crispy donut. Coffee is a nice balance and offered cream to your liking. Very reasonable price. Breakfast sandwiches are available.

Best donuts in Ridgecrest! family owned, been open over 20+ years MOST AMAZING MANGO SMOOTHIE EVER TASTED very fair prices. More than just donuts they have smoothies, iced coffees, sandwiches, bobas, drinks, fountain drinks, indoor and outdoor dining, take out,. OPEN 24 HRS

On the morning of March 22, 2013, I purchased two cake donuts and one old fashioned glazed and one Apple Fritter. The Apple Fritter was not bad, but the old fashioned glazed I was uneable to eat it. It was very stale and hard and tasted of old grease. The cake donuts were fair but did not taste fresh either. I will not go back. This was on a Friday morning around 6:00 A M, so I expected fresh donuts.

Best things here is the Taro Honeydew drink they mix together for me, their cream cheese danishes, and a chocolate filled doughnut with choco chips on top. Have gone here since I was 15 and have always had PERFECT customer service. Always friendly ??

I have had nothing but wonderful service from Crest Donuts ,always fast service and fresh donuts. And for the people saying they only go because there's no other place. Well maybe your new to Ridgecrest because there is, and has been 2 donut shops for 20 years the other one is over by stater brothers. As for being the only open at the time and the price, go get your donuts from one of the many food stores then you can pay more for a vastly lower quality item

The best donuts in town. Early morning (before sunrise) is the best time to go . Absolutely love their ham, cheese, and jalape?o croissants!

I originally gave them 1 star because 9/10 times you go here after 5pm they have NO doughnuts left and will not make more until the next day. Today though I was very surprised. I figured I'd give it a shot at 7pm and they actually did have doughnuts. 2 thumbs up. It's not yum yum doughnuts for sure but they'll do the job lol

Been coming here since I was a kid, never disappoints, a good example of a successful family run business that has been in the location for years. EDIT: Really should rethink being 24/7 if all you have at night is stale donuts....

Great donuts fast service. My husband stops here all the time. Cash only so go prepared.

Our go to donut shop in Ridgecrest. A fantastic place to grab a treat or a sandwich, especially with its 24-hour service and friendly staff.

Great donut shop open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.

Best donut shop I know of in the area. Great tasting donuts at reasonable prices with a look that reminds me of my misspent youth. Wish they had a public bathroom.

Both my donuts and my smoothie were delicious! I just wish they accepted more payment options than just cash...it is 2018 after all

I wish there was more of a variety to choose

Best donuts I?ve tried, love the maple bar and jalape?o croissant

I say 4 out of 5. They are very delicious, but I do not like Thier chocolate flavored donuts.

Absolutely love crest doughnuts always very quick and reliable service great prices and there doughnuts are oh so Fresh every single time I go in there they never skip a beat.

This dude has you leave with more than you came in for just because of his personality. Donuts are the best in town! Bring cash.

No donuts. No debit or credit cards accepted. Just kinda weird in there. Didn't used to be like that... What happened?

Great doughnuts, friendly, helpful staff, and really clean facility. They only take cash but there is an ATM to the right as soon as you open the door.

Great donuts, open 24 hrs., the only issue I have with the place is their selection isn't always that good.

Love it! Food and drinks were awesome. Great service and affordable price for everything I got. This was my first time going. Look forward to going back.

Cheap gas station food. Sandwiches are days old and tossed in the microwave. Donuts aren't even fresh.

Meh. Donuts not great. Stale. Must have cash and their ATM never works.

Best donuts around!! Great owners/ workers and they're joyful and always have a smile!!

Their breakfast sandwiche #3 is amazing. They aim for protection. Very friendly customer service.

Yum. These donuts are really good. I like them better than Krispy Kreme. Big, soft and fluffy.

The 10 dollars a dozen is a hundred accurate! I bought three dozen of random baked goods and expected to pay more, but no!

Product is good, I just don't agree with paying full price when the product is more than 10 hours old.

When I visit friends and family I ALWAYS pick up a box of fresh doughnuts. The freshness and variety is top notch ??

Normal donut shop but try a breakfast sandwich. Better than most places. Made when ordered on there own croissant.

Hit & miss on what's available, but that's a smaller town thing. Basic donuts, flavored/reg coffee & such. Sometimes has dessert items.

One of few places open 24/7 in Ridgecrest. Can get sandwiches, shakes (including taro). Cash only. Plenty of parking (regular spot for meeting to carpool to hikes and climbing).

Very nice, small place. The donuts are very good and it isn't expensive

Friendly service delivering a moderate selection of mostly fresh donuts. Good prices.

I have stopped in for coffee and donuts at 3 am many times . Always fresh . Good coffee too.

Best doughnuts in town..they come in a classic pink box. Bring cash, as they don't accept cc.

Really good donuts and coffee. They are a cash only store. Totally worth it.

Really clean, very friendly, awesome customer service. Will definitely tell friends and family about this establishment.

Been here for years and the doughnuts have always been great!

It's a very clean place with friendly employees and Donuts are always fresh

Fast service, tasty treats Great prices. Cash only, fyi

Good taste. Not too sweet. Also I think they are using fresh oil~

And then! You want big box ! I love the owner of Crest Donuts!

2000 miles from home Great donuts as good as Krispy Kremes Nice people

The man there in the graveyard shift is very friendly very sweet guy really nice and very funny.

Great service. Bought two apple fritters. Not again.

Very nice owners and family. Love the donuts

Loved the chocolate chip donut. One of my all time favs

Amazingly fresh doughnuts at 6 pm. Good stuff

Very fresh donuts, good coffee and great breakfast sandwiches.

Good place for a doughnut fix if your in need! Cash only.

I'm buying 2 donuts. Not 2 dozen. The dude behind the counter makes it an unpleasant purchasing experience.

They cheat you out of $0.10 every time I go in. It doesn't seem like a lot but after a couple time they rob you.

Don't go there. Well, I go there every once in awhile to eat some donuts.

Sweet donuts and friendly service looking forward to visiting again.

Ea rly morning is the best for fresh donuts

We love their breakfast sandwiches and always the doughnuts

Always a great assortment and the owners are very nice and friendly.

The service is awesome! The donuts are phenomenal!

Great donuts, glad they are 24-hour.

The only 24 hour donut shop that tastes very good

The purple drink is AMAZING better than some starbucks drinks.

Nice place first time ever in a shoe of my choice, and choices they have.

Great service , good tasty donuts

This place has awesome donuts that reminded me of home

Always friendly happy to see us quick and affordable

Very friendly people and great donuts!!

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