Ms. Donuts & Ice Cream

Ms. Donuts & Ice Cream

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the donuts for being delicious, fresh, and high-quality, with many calling them the best in town. The 24-hour service and friendly staff are frequently highlighted. However, some note inconsistencies in freshness, especially at night, and a few complain about greasy or cold donuts. Cash-only payment and lack of restrooms are minor drawbacks. While most ratings are 4-5 stars, a few lower scores mention outdated menus, high prices, or inconsistent quality. Overall, it's a beloved spot for donut lovers despite minor flaws.

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

301 E Lake Ave

Watsonville, California 95076

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

These were the nastiest doughnuts ever. They were greasy ????!!!! I bit into one of their sugar donuts, and it was like biting into LARD ?? The coffee was water down ??! They were expensive ??, especially for gross ?? ?? ?? doughnuts and only accept cash ?? ?? I will not be going back there.

Best donuts in Watsonville. Open Aaaaallll day but they never run out! . Cash only.

Best donut shop around!!!! 3m1 they cook there donuts in small batches so they stay fresh, and literally they sore over ferrels at point they are still a family owned place and they only take cash like most donut places but you can always count on consistanvy and they are 24 hours like they should be

So many delicious options and so super fresh and soft! Order a bunch and share! You'll want to try as many as possible! It's impossible to only have 1 favorite at this place!

Best Donuts That I have ever tasted!! Open 25/7 out of small town in California .In Watsonville. I?ve been coming here since I was a young boy this business has been around for

We were searching for a Donut shop and found this awesome place ?? They had everything we wanted !!!! Bearclaws are hard to find and they had it We were sold !!! We definitely be back

Good doughnuts bit overpriced!

Great little donut shop with a wide selection of treats! Of note, it is cash only.

This Donut shop has been around for a long time. It?s a cash only place with an ATM available. Timing is key in order to get a fresh batch. The quality of the donuts have changed overtime in the years I?ve frequent this mom-pop shop. Every time I go it?s a different experience, it?s unfortunate that the donuts taste and texture is inconsistent.

The donuts are awesome here! They have new specialty donuts made with blueberries and fruit loops! Big donuts like there?s supposed to be. They make fresh donuts all day. 24 Hours! Best donuts are around 11:00 or 12:00 at night.

We stop by once in a while to take some donuts to our family when we are in town. Their donuts are good and at a fair price. It would be great if they could take card. We don't stop if we don't have cash and I assume other customers do the same. I hope they consider adding this service.

Well made, tasty donuts. Good pricing. And the best selection in town. Fast service and friendly staff. A+ guys, thanks for your job well done!

Just went today and bought a donut looked good but unfortunately it had a hair very gross and disgusting. First time in a long time since I stop by but will not go again. Compre una dona a hoy pero tenia un pelo hace mucho que no avia comprado donuts aqui. Pero sera la ultima vez.

Timing is everything. Great Doughnuts. Even better if you get there when they are pulling them out of the oven. Warm fresh doughnuts are amazing from these guys. I highly recommend stopping here to try them. You won't be disappointed.

For a single donut I bought before applying at the nearby Boost Mobile store, it cost me $1.45. A fair price for in case my sugar craving kicks in for my stay here. I'm an out of town visitor from Florida.

Another high School used to go here everyday right outside by the parking lot or is this great big huge edge would go in there we called it the whole the big old hole in the head we would go inside and smoke pot till we were stupid then we go back inside the Winchell's and scarf out on donuts and drink coffee all day hahaha oh it was great haha I'll never forget.

This place has the greatest doughnuts in town In cinnamon Rolls bunch of Great stuff Always Fresh

This is the busiest donut shop in Watsonville since it is on the perfect corner (on the highway, a busy intersection, and a ton of foot traffic from the schools surrounding it). It's nice to have a local 24 hour donut shop, however the quality of the donut isn't that great. The donuts are greasy and end up causing tummy aches. If possible drive the extra 1.5 miles to Top Donuts in Watsonville.

If I could give zero stars I would. I spent $12 on donuts and I think I figured out why they are a lil spendy.. they charge for the hair they add. I think they need to invest in hairnets. Won't be going back there again.. I will just keep going to the donut shop by the CVS on main.. cheaper, better tasting and NO HAIR!

Went there with kids and my uncle. The serving lady was unfriendly. Asked for napkins and it was like they were rationing. My uncle wanted a cup to take some water from water fountain and the lady pointed at the bottled water selling for 3.95$. donuts were okay. But not worth it.

Their donuts, muffins and churro are the best in town. So very delicious. Plus they're open 24/7. 365 days a year

Do not recommend I once went at night since I was having my pregnancy cravings and they didn?t even had any they only had the ones that no one really like the left overs then I saw a rack full of donuts so after I said ?they don?t even have any? then I said ?oh they have more their? pointing on a rack they had so one lady comes from the kitchens puts another rack in front of the donut ones that was so rude if they didn?t want to sale those uni the other plane donuts where gone they shouldn?t even taken them

Wish they did some of their own flavors but for classic donuts it's a great stop! The blue berry ( still warm) was oh so yummy...

The staff was very nice, I just didn't like the taste of the donuts. Maybe it was because they were cold or something but I just didn't like it. But everyone is different, you might like it.

The doughnuts are amazing!!!! Yes its small and has no bathroom but i aint here to go to a restroom or judge its parking space im here for the best doughnuts in watsonville and it never lets me down

Great Donuts and friendly staff

This place has most amazing Mexican food and donuts and ice cream they are usually have quite a line going out the door in the place is usually pretty full but they do move it along very quickly much exceeding my expectations great place for family or solo for lunch

Good donuts best I town I would have to say but they need a better location due to theirs not that many parking n it's to compact other than that best donuts

Excellent doughnuts! I have not had a bad experience here in the many years I've gone to get my late night donuts.

Their donuts are the best in town. They are always fresh and they have a large selection.

Their open 24hrs and they have good donuts ??. The price could be cheaper

What can I say, a tradition. Always open, day or night you can get your sweet tooth satisfied, lol. Great tasting warm doughnuts and coffee.

Donut was good, along with the service, but the menu is outdated. They advertise for ice cream, yet only have pre-packaged ice cream snacks and no cones. It was an okay visit overall

Great service and delicious donuts that are always soo fresh!

Miss donuts. I feel they are always freshly made. And good customer service But I'm bilingual. Martin

If they have doughnuts, this place is highly recommended, otherwise, good luck ! Very rarely have a great selection

Awesome donuts, nice friendly service.

Donuts are good; prices are fair; seating section could be more cozy and warm; seats are not comfortable.

Very nice people! The donuts were good. Over all clean atmosphere. 4. Stars!

This place is it's nice but it's expensive the donuts are the same as in any other place so why should we pay more price for same donuts as in Safeway cheaper so the prices are too high and that's what kills it but other than that the lady that is on the register.

Great service and delicious donuts!

Good doughnuts sometimes hard to get into and they only take cash private ATM in store

These are the donuts I compare all others to. Others disappoint.

delicious with the cappuccino, the other order was with a hot chocolate. one door for entrance and one for the exit off to the parking lot.

Some of the best donuts in town, nice folks, well set up for safe purchasing.

This is mainly a stop and go place. Just a few parking spaces and no public restroom. Not the perfec place but I love it and i would recommend it to my friends.

Donuts were fresh not to sweet service was great the cashier very polite.

The real deal. A rack of raised sugar donuts superb don't tell anybody at Google you'll be driving over the hill to get them

Great donuts and love the cappuccino. Big variety of donuts and wonderful service.

Great donuts and coffee. Stayed at a friends place near by. Ideal for a quick morning treat.

The donuts would've been alright except when a guy with a bunch of hair and was loose,got some hair on my donuts! It was gross,THAT WAS A HEALTH VIOLATION! I would give it no stars! but i cannot!

Fresh Donuts only in the morning. Limited or No Donuts at night. ????

Always fresh. I'm specially fond of their cinnamon swirls...simply delicious.

Bombast twists, cinnamon rolls and Apple fritters. And the old fashioned chocolates are still my dad's favorite!

Kind. Attentive lady. Super friendly. Loved God almighty ?? she said.

Best doughnuts ever ! Only problem they always run out of bars.

Very delicous donuts! Good service. I love it??

These dude have satanic music blasting and every time I go they never have donuts and say the same excuse they will have more out in two hours seems a little unprofessional

Best Donuts ever good prices and good customer service

Great place to go to 4 coffee ?? ?? ??

It's doughnuts... 24 hrs a day! C'mon man.. 5 stars is in the bag!

Bomb i can always let the inner phat boy unleash him self lol,3* only cuz of the location

Best donuts in Santa Cruz County. Hands down.

Can?t complain they are open 24 hours

Good Apple friters fresh if you go at 8:00 pm

Fresh cooked early morning donuts. Please bring cash. Sunrise service.

Insanely good apple fritters! Get then while they're hot!

Fast and courteous service, great donuts.

Great doughnuts chocolate old fashioned is delicious

workers dont seem to happy to help you place is outdated but they have fresh ?? daily and they are delicious

Great place for a quick hot chocolate and a dozen donuts

Offers the best donuts as well as ice cream

Best donuts in Watsonville! The Chocolate donuts are the best.

Good donuts and other delights. CASH ONLY.

24 hours And I got the last jelly filled yum

Enjoyed a cup of coffee and a donut at a good price

Yes sir doughnuts and ice cream the breakfast of champions

Good donuts. Nice employees.

Took the family to get donuts and there was a moth in the donuts case

All night, sweet treats made right.

Open 24 hours Watsonville style dunkin donuts lol

Best doughnuts and great service

The best Apple fritters in the whole county

Because they got all the sugar your body needs...

No public restrooms here, not even for the customers.

Local gem of watsonville been around since i can remember

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