Donut King's

Donut King's

Reviews Summary

This establishment is highly praised for its delicious banh mi sandwiches, fresh donuts, and excellent boba drinks, with many considering them the best in Merced. Customers frequently highlight the friendly service, affordable prices, and authentic flavors. The Vietnamese chicken, BBQ pork, and lemongrass chicken banh mi are particularly popular, along with the taro slush and avocado shakes. While most reviews are glowing (mostly 5-star), a few mention occasional rude service or order mishaps. The cozy, small-town vibe and convenient location near local attractions add to its appeal. Overall, it's a beloved spot for sandwiches, donuts, and drinks.

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

260 W Main St

Merced, California 95340

Hours

Monday 7AM-5PM
Tuesday 6AM-5PM
Wednesday 6AM-5PM
Thursday 6AM-5PM
Friday 6AM-5PM
Saturday 6AM-5PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Excellent food and service! The subs are really good, and the espresso is yummy as well. Very reasonably priced. They also have donuts that are great for a sweet treat.

I went around 1:30 pm. I went to pick up an order my brother called in over the phone for two sandwiches and a drink. Their donuts are so soft and taste fresh. I had a glazed donut today. I would return for the donut itself. The sandwiches are always delicious. I get the bbq pork sandwich. It is also spicy. The bread is always a good crunch to bite into and not hard at all. I tried their vanilla chai with boba today, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's really yummy, and I would have it again. I can definit

The donuts were soft and fluffy and the kind owner gave me an extra one! I also got a honeydew smoothie that was very sweet and rich in flavor.

No room to dine in take out is the best

Been going here for a while now and idk if the lady was in a bad mood but I had asked nicely for my two kids if she could cut a crosiant for us in half so my kids can share it. She responded like this "no you have to cut it yourself!" I seriously thought that was very rude in her part I Will never go there again. They just lost a good client. Hopefully they can get there act together.

I know that they are a donut shop, but DO NOT sleep on their banh mi, specifically the num nuong. Once you tried that, you would be here every week. I recommend it with everything on for the bahn mi. It's a little bit spicy, but not bad. Their donuts are not bad, but I come here specifically for the sandwiches. Super fresh, tasty, healthy and better than subway. Best of all, the bread is nice and toasted, so you'll get a crunch every time you bite your sandwich. Very authentic asian place with authentic fla

Truly this last experience sucked. We were waiting for 5 minutes and no one came out to acknowledge us not once. My boyfriend peaked his head to the kitchen because it was open it was at 1:10 when we arrived and left at 1:20 from ZERO customer service and they rudely said one minute and never came out so we had to walk out. Very disappointing. Be better.

Favorite sandwich in Merced and I love the mural on their back wall. I get the beautiful Vietnamese chicken banh mi sandwich and the flavor is so delicious! So bright and fresh tasting. Always love the customer service and the location is awesome too. Right by the tower theater, Antique Mall, and Restoration thrift store.

Great bahn mi! I usually get the mixed lunch meat one but the lemongrass chicken is also great but pretty salty. Bread is always perfectly toasty. Probably the best rolls in town. Generous with the toppings, always full after one of these

Hands down one of my favorite sandwiches ever! The bread is so soft and toasted. I come here at least 1x per week to get my little sandwich fix. I either get the Tri Tip both Asian and American style.

I love donut king?s! The staff are kind and helpful, the vibe is just right, sandwiches are the best in town.

Donuts were not fresh. Clearly they were at least a day old. The hot coco was an unusual taste too

The banh mi is AMAZING! Very flavorful and inexpensive.

Friendly services, good donuts & sandwiches, & offers different kinds of beverages.

Our favorite spot to get Saturday brunch. Delicious and filling B?nh m? and excellent customer service

I have traveled the world (including Vietnam) searching for the best tofu banh m? and I have yet to find a better one than Donut King in Merced. They bake their own sandwich bread and the tofu is incredibly flavorful. They dont skimp on the veggies and cilantro either. The donuts are also melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The price point is excellent. Service is friendly and its run by a local family. Only 2 tables to eat at so I usually carry out. I love Donut King and its the first place I stop whenever I com

Amazing honeydew flavored tea! Also the lemon grass chicken sandwich is to die for. Hidden gem for sure in the area and the donuts are always fresh for sure. Don?t sleep on this place guys !

Awesome donuts, great sandwiches, and splendid coffee - all at affordable prices! ??

The Asian beef tri-tip sandwich is my favorite!

This is my favorite "to go to place" in Merced. I have come here with my partner throughout the years and not once did I have a bad experience. We will usually pre-order on the phone and pick up our Banh mi. Good phone call experience. Employees are great. The Banh mi bread are so nice and crispy. The meat is so flavorful, it's a perfect balance. Donuts are amazing too! I have not had a donut that taste old or stale. We usually get the Taro Boba, which it also amazing. The boba are so nice and warm. Smoothi

I looooveeeeee this place!! The owner and employees are always so kind. Their bobas are to die for! Best place in town! I always get their coconut taro Boba. Not a fan of the sandwiches but that's because I don't care for them. They have amazing donut selections and mouthwatering cronies! Wish I had taken a photo of my order.. didn't last long in my hands.

This is my favorite lunch spot in town. The donuts are delicious and made fresh every day. If you?re looking for something more substantial, I can?t recommend the sandwiches enough, the lemongrass chicken and the veggie tofu especially. Plus, the prices are low and the service is exceptional. Five stars!

My children and husband tried the strawberry with bobas I tried the pineapple with bobas and they where amazing. First time passing by in Merced to get Bobas big thumbs up

Their doughnuts are good but the service can be poor. I was taking my time on choosing the doughnuts because I was selecting some for my child's classmates, and the lady asked me if she can help next person first. I already had one box selected... I told her no and that I wanted to finish my order. So she finished taking my order. The kids enjoyed the doughnuts. I've also had their sandwiches which are very tasty.

I was a happy customer until the owner wouldn't change my order which the mistake was hers I understood she was working alone that day but refused to make it right I feel replacing 2 sandwiches I asked if she could just replace the meat with only the loss of that She refused so I won't be taking by business her way anymore

I must admit. Sweets aren?t my regular thing, so I can't tell you about the donuts. The lemongrass chicken sandwich, I love! Lots of savory chicken with just enough veggies between a crunchy roll that's not too much bread for a sandwich! At $4.99, it's an affordable snack or lunch. Not the quickest service here, but it's worth the wait.

Tried the raised donuts and they were so soft and light. Then I looked at the menu and realized they had banh mi and decided to come back for lunch. We ordered a lemongrass chicken and a BBQ pork banh mi. They were both very good. The bread was perfect. I'll definitely be back to try more.

Thai Tea Boba made me so Happy!!! Yum yum yummy!!! The Raspberry filled glazed donut was scrumptious as well!!! The lady behind the counter is really kind and sweet! We need more people like her in this world. ??

The best bahn mi and boba in town. I was out of Merced for 3 months and donut Kings was one of my first stops - that's how much I missed their food! -------- 5 years later, and I still maintain that they have the best bahn mis.

Great donuts. The Thai tea is my go to. And the sandwiches are so good !

Best sandwiches in this area! My personal favorites are the tuna and tofu! And I just love the little miss who works the register, she is so well mannered. And also delicious donuts! We love Donut Kings ??

Good donuts great sandwiches and decently priced. The staff is also welcoming

I come here for the Banh Mi sandwiches they are perfect here and if you have never had one do yourself a favor and get one. My personal favorite filling is the grilled pork patty (Nem Nuong)

Oh this Place was Great!! Totally had so many sandwiches prefect for the weary traveler. Good prices and friendly convo with cashier. Thank you so much!! 3?????s outta 3?????s cuz good pricing and Friendly.

this place has the best smoothies with boba!

This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I discovered this place after craving boba while on a trip in Merced, so I googled nearby boba places & found this gem. Their boba tea is incredible & they have a huge variety of flavors. They have incredible bahn-mi sandwiches that are incredibly fresh & flavorful. Their donuts are the best I?ve had as well, even beating out Krispy Kreme. But, the real star is the service. These people are not only fast & efficient, but if you?re from out of town, they?ll

I love getting their Thai teas and donuts. But lately they?ve been closing at odd times ??

Extremely warm and friendly staff! Their Bubble tea selection is huge and fantastic, their Asian style sandwiches are awesome. Not really anything negative I can think of. I wish they had a location in Sonora!

Very clean store, very good prices, the Boba drinks are by far the best in Merced. I'm from the bay area where Boba is very very common. Donut King has better quality Boba than any of the stores from the bay. Their sandwiches are great, donuts are nice, everything's made daily (so it's extra fresh) and I have never had a problem here. Great spot for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner if you get to order a sandwich or two before they close (they close relatively early but it's never been a problem).

I had a passion fruit boba drink and a chicken lemon grass sandwich... I wanted a pastrami but they were all out.?? Anyways my grandkids had coconut boba, well 1 did and the other had just the drink without the boba and maple bars. They enjoyed them. It's always a good time to share little get always.

The donuts and the sandwiches are delicious, drinks are good too. If you want a power pick-me-up coffee try their Asian coffee, when I need to clean house and mow lawn, it is my go to drink!!

Great donuts, great food, service is decent. However, I noticed they charged me 7.xx for a sandwich, when on the menu it was labeled as 6.49. I won't dispute 50 cents, but I truly hope it was a mistake. I will change review next time I come in.

Donuts are amazing and fresh daily. Customer service is great. Love the Asian coffee and tri-tip sandwich. Croissant breakfast sandwich is also good.

The best blended Boba ever! Also my favorite place for ham and cheese croissants! So good!

When I have to travel early to train station. This is my go to place. And will stop and get hot fresh doughnuts and coffee.. This place opens early and the people are very polite. The place always is very clean and inviting. Good not great coffee. But doughnuts are so soft and tasty.

This place was so so glazed bar we got was not cooked all the way and service was slow. But due to the lack of options in Merced...maytry again on my next visit. Dozen mix donuts were 17 bucks not too bad other donuts were okay.

Their donuts are absolutely amazing! Very very sugary but it's so worth it. And cheap too! Donuts are typically $2-4 here! (Per item lol)

I've been coming here YEARS for the donuts that are great every time I go. I decided to try the sandwiches today and OMG it was DELICIOUS and different. I got a pastrami and I will be trying more next time ??

I love the Green Tea Boba! If you dont like too much of sweetness, get the Green Tea. The sweetness is just light and perfect! I also love the Combo cold cut pork.

This is my goto place when I travel. Always looking for places that open very early. And have tasty goodies. They have great variety and the best doughnuts. Lots to choose from. The stuffed crosant are so yummy and flaky. Love the ham and cheese one. Doughnuts are very fresh and tasty. They also have other foods to choose from. Cashier is always friendly and eager to please

Best Boba slush and B?nh m?... period. You just shouldn't go elsewhere in Merced. Their Taro slush (no boba) is the best in town, hands down. Avacado shake? YES! The pork B?nh m? is also the best in town. They have an awesome coffee roaster; but I have yet to try their espresso. (I'm from SoCal... and lived near Garden Grove for a long time, and commuted through daily. I've had my fill of Lee's... and know that Saigon's Bakery on Brookhurst is the best...but... you'll have a hard time finding better

My secret addiction is the Boba they have to offer. It's so full of flavor not watered down. Fresh made donuts as well. Delicious.

I loved this place when I lived in Merced a year ago and it seems to have somehow gotten EVEN better. Good boba, GREAT SANDWICHES, sweet doughnuts. They also have a nice little cold drink selection spanning three convenience store ice box lengths and coffee available at open every morning.

Best Asian subs in town, definitely my go-to place here in Merced. Their boba is really good too. I always order the nem nuong Asian sub! ????

Donuts were fairly fresh! I was there after 10 a.m., so to get them still fresh was great. They need to bring back the French crullers though, or take them off the menu...

This unasuming place was open early Saturday. And I have seen it many times. But had a train to catch at 7 am. So stopped to grab a quick bite to eat on train. Was surprised it was open and busy smelled so yummy. Got me a few doughnut ?? and crusount with cheese. And got on train and had coffee and snacks. They were Delicious and yummy. Will be going back soon. Such good doughnuts ??

Best donuts I've had! Not to mention their sandwiches are amazing! I had the lemon grass chicken sandwich and my mouth basically exploded. Its very affordable, and super worth it.

Best shop owner knows most of her customers, I love small town small businesses like this. These are the best donuts in town. They also make drinks and have a full sandwich shop here also.

I go in there all the time. Their Boba is amazing & it's a thousand times better than Fusion Caf? over by Merced Mall/Target area. The workers are so friendly & nice. I reccomend coming to them all the time.

Unpopular opinion but this is my fav spot for a "cheap date". 10/10 from food to service. MUST TRY!!

Very good and a good size. I was a little disappointed I wanted a apple fritter but they were out so I ordered a cinnamon twist which was very.

I come here often and the food is great as well as the service. Love the boba as well the best!!

Owner didn't respect customers in line. She took orders out of order. She picked out return customers over others, and specifically men over women. I do not plan on returning.

Best croissants in merced and staff if very friendly. The bread is great as well as they have a high variety of drinks.

Delicious fresh donuts. And THE BEST boba smoothies in town. havent tried they're subs but im sure those are just as good(:

We were in Merced for a wedding and stopped here on our way back to Oakland. These are the most incredible donuts we have ever had! So unbelievably fresh!

The tofu banh mi sandwich ??

Great asian coffee, and truly fresh made donuts. I try to stop in when i pass through Merced.

It just might have been good food if I had gotten a chance to get any food. THE HOST WAS VERY RUDE! WOULD NOT STOP TO TALK TO US OR TO BUSY TO TAKE OUR ORDER. GUESS TOO BUSY! Lost a potential customers.

probably the best donut spot. great donuts, great sandwiches, and great drinks

Boyfriend and I make they 45min drive just for the Tofu sub. Never has disappointed, also fresh and full of flavor.

Been coming here for more than two years now and I absolutely love the tofu sandwich paired with a boba drink!

They have an amazing lemongrass bahn mi sandwich so awesome. Also blended or iced boba drinks. Of course donuts.

Delicious boba drinks and sandwiches and of course some tasty donuts.

I love donut kings! Mainly for their sandwiches. They have never gotten my order wrong and it's always quick. My go to for subs

Limited on donuts but I'm always there for the boba! Ultimate favorite Asian coffee

Love the Boba and the Donuts. The best boba place here in Merced. They add just enough boba to slush ratio and honey drizzle ????

My favorite Milk Tea place in all Merced. In my opinion no other place compares, not even EM-Tea. This place also serves great/freshly baked donuts and subs!

The boba drinks are good and so are the donuts but i dont go there very much to try out different varieties

It was an amazing place. I had to moved out of state because of business i miss talking to the young lady. Never got the chance for her number or any social media.

Got the BBQ pork banh mi. It was fresh and amazing

I love to go here about once a month or so and get a couple of dozen donut holes. ?? They make the best donuts in Merced. ????

The best doughnut holes and the Boba drinks are the best ever. Get the Taro with boba.

Good service, good banh mi, and good bubble tea. We like the lemongrass chicken banh mi, croissants, and taro bubble tea. I highly recommend it!

Best doughnuts in Merced. I only like their blueberry doughnut and the doughnut holes. If you haven't tried their doughnuts, recommend you do.

The doughnut s are realy light and good and they also have asian inspired sandwiches that are so good. The prices are great.

Friendly service, awesome Vietnamese sandwiches. Bonus you can get almost any flavor boba you can think of. Always come back

Love their bahn mi. The bread is crunchy yet so soft. I get them at least twice a week.

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