Rainbow Donuts (Norwalk)

Rainbow Donuts (Norwalk)

Reviews Summary

Rainbow Donuts receives mostly positive feedback for its fresh, delicious donuts, friendly staff, and 24/7 service. Many praise the variety, including breakfast sandwiches, croissants, and coffee. However, some negative reviews cite rude service, cleanliness issues, overpricing, and occasional quality concerns like dry or hair-filled donuts. The shop is a local favorite for its convenience and warm atmosphere, though a few customers report inconsistent experiences with staff attitudes or order accuracy. Overall, it’s highly regarded for taste and freshness, but service and cleanliness could improve.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business

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.*

Features

Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

12307 Imperial Hwy.

Norwalk, California 90650

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've been going here since I was in elementary I'm 39 now and the people that have been here have always been nice and fast the older lady who works nights early morning and the man that bakes are so nice and there funny too. I've had every one of there donut and they never let me down I LOVE this shop. Thank you for all the yummy sandwiches and donuts and drinks. Keep it up

Stale donuts and the bagels taste like store-bought. Low quality ingredients. Typical staff you would expect in a third-rate establishment. No pride in their products. Just trying to make a buck.

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.

This is your lotto lucky spot. The donut ?? are fresh. The coffee is good. They have overpriced sandwiches & a great verityof beverages. They also do delivery's & open 24hrs.

So if you need a DONUT fix anytime and I do mean any time 24/7 & you don?t even have to remove your bonnet or pj?s! They MELT in your mouth!! I had 2 more in the box but ate them before the picture ??

Their variety with traditional and newer donuts is good. All donuts that have been tried have been delicious, moist, and never too sweet (where all you can taste is sugar).

This Donut place is GREAT!! The blended drinks, sandwiches and the different toppings on the DONUTS ARE GOOD AND FRESH!!!

Grouchy old lady, one could smell her stale breath from a mile away, could tell she was aging poorly, likely ravaged by insulin irregularity from overconsumption of sugar and carbs and their detrimental side effects.

Donuts are always good here. I've also had the hot breakfast sandwiches and they are good too. This last time I ordered a cookies n cream shake. I watched her fill the blender with some powdered mix that was sitting on the counter in a container that had a piece of tape on it that said cookies n cream. She then filled the blender with ice and made the shake. So just a FYI there is no ice cream or milk in their shakes just powdered mix.

I Come here often to buy breakfast croissants always small talk with the ladies. I happened to walk in on my bday and one of the ladies overheard my friend talking about it. She went out of her way to give me a bday donut. She made my bday extra special ?? It's the little things.

Best donutz in norwalk And sandwiches and blended local coffee etc

I enjoy their croissant breakfast sandwiches which are larger than fast food places. good coffee with powder and liquid creamets,various beverages and snacks and a large variety of donuts. Not easily seen from street but a good place to stop 24 hoursa day which unusual for the area. The staff is very personable...big plus with me. I wish they had more seating but it is a takeout place with one table for dining in. I recommend this place.

Croissant was disgusting. Tastes like she reheated a ham and cheese croissant that's 3 days old. The lady at the counter wasn't very polite but at least acknowledged my presence. First and last time. The croissant was really terrible tasting. I took one bite and tossed it out.

Friendly staff, got hot chocolate and glazed donut which was delicious

So first time i came here was back when i was 9, for around 18 years I've been coming here and there. The donuts are delicious and everything else as well, most things are overpriced, just recently i bought my son and myself a Starbucks bottled drink, both of them were opened and unsealed, we noticed until we got home unfortunately. And the customer service has been getting worse, lady there is super rude and hurries you up. i really hope they get it together and fix their customer service and keep an eye

Usually, stop here in the AM for doughnuts for coworkers and myself. Usually able to find what we need with coffee to start the day. Sometimes busy in the AM but not bad.

Our favorite place for an easy breakfast! Ham and cheese croissants are great and so are their iced coffees.

Perfect place to relax with tasty donuts and play Ca lottery. We enjoy coming 2x-3x a week.

They are absolutely horrible. The lady that works in there is rude, unwelcoming, and acts like shes get out of bed everyday just to get her pay check and gives people bad service and a horrid aditude. I ask for a dollar worth of donut holes and she rolled her eyes and told me that they don't do that and it's 2.50 for a dozen. When I walk in there it's automatically claustrophobic because they have everything cramped and it's a very small place I would never go back to that donut shop especially since the

Love this place always nice with good food but today my coffee cup was leaking from the bottom sides. Was already on the train when I realized.

Wow! So good! Everything was perfect and delicious! Iced coffee is some of the best Vietnamese iced coffee I've had, better than lees and better than any iced coffee from Starbucks. The donuts some of the softest and freshest I've ever had. And the croissant sandwich omg I could've eaten another, I added cream cheese and avocado. It was better than I could've expected. I hesitate to order from donut shops but this place is better than any breakfast cafe I've ever ordered from. Will definitely be ordering fr

Love the doughnuts here ! So fresh, & so yummy! I have also tried a croissant breakfast sandwich & it was DEICIOUS! The staff is so friendly and kind.

Everything was AwEsOmE...until my coffee...was not to my expectations... especially for an otherwise superb donuts bistro

Love! Love! Love! I've been coming to this donut shop since I was a kid. Love the blueberry glazed along with the OG sprinkle cake donut, the chocolate bar, and the ham and cheese croissant. Doesn't matter what time of day or night I stop by, they never disappoint.

I can?t really leave a proper review since I was never serviced. I waited in front of the donut case and the person working there was finishing up with a customer buying lottery tickets. When that customer left the worker looked at me and proceeded to the back. Another customer came and they bought lotto tickets, After they left the worker glanced my way and left again. After they came back out to help a third lotto ticket customer I left. The donuts looked dry anyways so maybe they saved me some money..

Great shop, top tier customer service, polite, friendly, clean and freash great quality donuts. Jalapeno ham and chees croissant was amazing!

I didn?t feel welcomed even though they said ?welcome.? I asked for a specific donut in the front and the lady was not pleased. The donuts here don?t have taste and feel dry compared to Top Donuts. That will be the only donut shop in town that I will be going to, even though I don?t eat them often. I don?t recommend this place.

Found hair in my donuts. Gross. Never ordering again.

I've only gone here 2 times but it's good can't really give more then that unless I go a few more times. My opinions so far good.

Very proficient bunch that one there. I asked the lady for 3 dozens of assorted donuts and to chose them for me. When I saw that they were mostly chocolate and glaze covered I thought I should have chose them myself; half an hour later they were gone. I guess my crew loved them and the lady knows her business. ????

Donuts are great here.. The red velvet and blue berry are my favorite . The breakfast sandwiches are pretty good too

Great doughnuts, egg salads sandwich was amazing. The late night ladies were very sweet

This donut store is unbelievable good. I bought several but the red velvet donut with cream cheese frostimg is by far the best I've ever had. If you're in the area and want a treat stop in, they are super nice.

The donuts and food are great. And the prices are pretty good. You should really try their coffee. It's really good. The sad part is is a bunch of hobos that hang around in that area so be worn. It's not their fault.

Are ham and cheese croissants are fire ??!?!

Wish I cpuld give -5 stars! Very bad experience. First time I bought a donut there was a hair in the glaze. YUCK!!! Decide a week later to try again because someone at the job convinced me. Well I was throwing up before I took the third bite. Beware! Beware! I would NEVER go there again or suggest it to anyone!

Usually go early evening and have been very nice. There was once a lady that we hadn't helped us before and she seemed kinda put out but then they lady we normally see came out, she was warm and welcoming. The other lady's attitude changed.

Rainbow Donuts has very fresh donuts. You can use an ATM, buy Lottery tickets, and quite a good choice to get your favorite small Sandwiches, etc. Staff is great. Opened 24/7 every Month!

A little hard to order with counter being so high but got the job done.

They always overcharge here. She tried charging me $37 for a dozen.They will tell you a price and end up charging more than what they said.

The best donuts around! Never had a bad experience. I have been going here since I was little. I take the extra 10 minute drive for these donuts vs all the around the corner blah from my house.

Come on NORWALK support the best donuts in town. This place makes donuts fresh every day all day. No matter what time you go there it will be a soft donut that melts in your mouth.??

This place is dedicated I tell you. There was a black out today and the lady was still there working. Had their own generator powering up the shop to keep up with the 24/7 title

When I tell you these are some of THEE BEST Donuts and Croissants I?ve ever had!! Always fresh.

Overpriced. Not clean. Un sanitary.

God Bless America. Let me tell you a story. It was a late, late night, when the moon is highest in the sky and some friends and I were trying to find some delicious dough to complete our day. After passing through average donut shops hither and thither, one of my compatriots mentioned that he knew of a random place called Rainbow Donuts. We travelled across the land to get there. As we ate our first selection, some cereal topped donuts, we thought, "hmm, nothing special." DO NOT STOP READING. Before we left

Never again! Not sure if the dough was bad but after I ate the donuts a couple of hours laters I was barfing. Not to mention their customer service and expensive af!

Love them nice and fast geart people to talk to and there drinks and food alway test good never old. Been coming here for age 10 so 25 yrs o wow time fly's. Thank you for being so great.

Donuts are always fresh and very yummy! Love their blueberry donuts!! And they're still soft on the 2nd and 3rd day!

This place is fun chaotic and good. Watch out for pan handlers they will take anything and everything you got lock your cars. But great place

The breakfast sandwich selection are vast & they are very delicious! Also they have a very unique selection of originally created doughnuts !

I stop here every morning,All the Donuts are always fresh,the shop is always very clean. The workers are very kind an friendly The Master Baker, Does an awesome job!!!

They have a wide variety of snacks and foods for a good price! Very friendly owner remembers your name after 1 conversation! Love to stop by when I am near.

My boyfriend and I love this donut shop. The workers are so sweet. We go there alot for a late night treat :)

They charge for any milk ask but them don't tell you before you buys or order something not even signs about there rules you pay for you coffee and donut whe you ask for cream or sugar charge more

Their breakfast sandwiches are awesome and the donuts are always fresh. Great service.

Their tea is the only thing I get from here. I love the lady that works at night. Ive been there a couple of times already and she already know what I get!!

Best donuts in norwalk

I Worked in the vicinity of rainbow for years! this place always has the freshest donuts. and the people are usually always nice.

OMG! talk about the best donuts! The variety and flavor!! Bacon Maple bar!!

The employees are super friendly, they're open real early and their breakfast sandwiches are great

Love the quality of the donuts. Must stop shop for a quick bite with friendly service.

Donuts are great just the service is really bad I mean if you ask for something you?d expect them to help you out and give what the customers need but no this lady there just made excuse after excuse not to give you what you need never coming back

Hard to communicate , charge 50 cents to use credit card, and they only give 3 free French Vanilla Creamer any more and it's extra

One of the Women working there is nasty and rude! She treats everyone like they are beneath her! Listen, we are doing you a favor by patronizing your business! There is always 7-11!

It the most beatiful experience since I saw a lady grain the toasted coffee I love this coffee I invite you to have that experience you too.

Their food is really good and fresh I ordered with DoorDash and they were pretty quick!??

They have great donuts and the best croissants I've tasted since visiting France.

Breakfast sandwich is so good

Donuts are the best as they are always fresh.

I Love their donuts and their iced coffee. The employees are super friendly

The owners and staff are very friendly. I've been coming here for years. It is always packed with customers ??

Locals love our Rainbow donuts...they're like family! And the donuts are excellent!

Great service and always a good variety of yummy donuts!

Very good 24 hour donut shop. Their lotto scratchers are lucky too????

Love this hometown donut shop ,been going for years and will always go all long as I live in the area

Sometimes there donuts are fresh sometimes they?re stale, never know what you?re going to get here and the service is dependent on who?s helping you

Excellent donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Super friendly staff.

Delicious...good change of pace for me as far as breakfast other than the Jack and McDs

Great customer service and the food here is delicious!

Best donuts in Norwalk! Also the best place to buy a winning lottery ticket!

I go there when I buy Chinese food from Kung pow bowl, they have the best donuts

Been going to this donut shop for years. Great donuts and great customer service

Donuts were not that good but the staff here is extremely nice.

THINK TWICE TO COME HERE......The service was horrible they would keep pressuring us to hurry and when we were going to pay we didn?t understand were we had to pay so the woman there Slapped the table to get our attention and was serious, so it?s is the worst place in my opinion.

Everything cost to much

I drove for 10 minutes just to come here and than I get skipped in line, I get rushed with my order so I?m not spending a dime in this place ever and they shouldn?t treat paying customers like that.

Great place and very nice people working there.

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