Rainbow Donuts & Smoothies

Rainbow Donuts & Smoothies

Reviews Summary

This donut shop receives mostly positive reviews for its fresh, fluffy, and delicious donuts, with many praising unique offerings like cronuts and kolaches. Customers highlight the friendly, welcoming service and appreciate the owners' generosity, including occasional free treats. Some note excellent value through apps like TooGoodToGo. However, a few criticize strict policies like a $5 card minimum and added fees, which frustrate some patrons. While most enjoy the boba and smoothies, others find them overly artificial. Occasional order mistakes or quality inconsistencies are mentioned, but overall, the shop is beloved for its quality, variety, and warm atmosphere.

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

1960 W Ray Rd

Chandler, Arizona 85224

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

This place has THE BEST donuts! Hands down these donuts are superior. I say this as someone who used to be a fan of another popular local chain. Rainbow has a better recipe, better filling and better icings. I used to visit the original Rainbow location way back in the 90s and they were just as good then. My wife also loves their milk tea and smoothies. They have a donut that is a fried croissant and it is delicious and unique! Definitely recommend Rainbow Donuts! We order from them like 3 times a week.

Owner was so friendly donuts were a great variety and fresh was out of town but these donuts for sure will have me coming back next time i visit arizona ! :)

This place is amazing. I was in town visiting my lovely sister when I just HAD to find a donut place. She suggested some other popular place, after reading horrid reviews about bugs, I began my search for elsewhere to go. I am so glad I did. These donuts are so so so delicious. Like melt in your mouth. My kids LOVED their donuts, my husband was pleasantly surprised, and words cannot describe how delicious their apple fritter and their croissant donut thing is (I forget the name of it). Look at the size of

I love this place! Historically they?ve always done an amazing job fulfilling the requests in my orders. The last two times I?ve received glazed donuts that were covered in powder sugar when I requested powdered lemon filled donuts. I won?t eat them?I tried one and it was awful. I added a substitute but got something disgusting instead. I?m done ordering from this shop & guess I?ll say I appreciate the push to stop eating donuts!

I?ve always preferred local and family-owned donut shops over national chains, and this donut shop is why. I found them through the TooGoodToGo app, which prevents food waste, and the donuts I got were still so soft and airy and not overly sweet AT ALL. I got this entire box for $10, so I highly recommend using the app if you?re on a budget donut run. If the donuts I got were this good, I don?t even have to imagine how good the fresh donuts are. The staff is so sweet, which makes sense as to why they?re run

I came here because not only was it close by but it had a lot of reviews recommending it saying their donuts were delicious and I was absolutely not disappointed!!! The owner was so wholesome and kind I was instantly greeted when I walked in. I got a half dozen of a few of my favorites as well as this Cronut creation they had that they describe as a donut croissant. Of course when I got home that was instantly my first choice to enjoy with my coffee and there was absolutely no regrets. Super delicious, soft

Came in for some donuts and iced coffee and it hit the spot! The donuts are so light and fluffy. We got the iced caramel macchiatos and they were made perfectly. The gentleman working was kind, patient and funny! We will be back!

I went here to pick up donuts for my 6th graders classroom for his birthday and the people here were very nice people. I was treated with respect and courtesy I ended up purchasing 55 donuts, it was a great experience will be coming back.

Super cute mom and pop donut shop. They were out of a certain kind of donut I wanted. The gentleman working at the counter went in the back and made me two of my favorite. I checked reviews and seen some people complaining about price? It?s a donut shop I guarantee you they are barely making it with what they charge? donuts are really good ??

Wow, I'm impressed these donuts are so soft, light, and airy. Taste incredible. Met the owners Dad, and he was funny and great to chat with!

The service was impeccable they were so sweet! We ordered through the TooGoodToGo and we got so many quality donuts for such a little price! I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a sweet treat for a good price!

Awesome donuts!! So fresh! EDIT: Came here again, and wow, their donuts are so soft and light. They really beat out big donut chains, while offering donuts at very reasonable prices. They are also so welcoming and kind. Great place to come and try out a donut!

These are the nicest people anywhere. I bought 100.00 worth of donuts for a work function and lost the receipt. They went above and beyond since it was a month since I was there. And everything there is the best donuts and coffee. Lifetime customer.

Delicious and big donut selection! We also got a strawberry smoothie (tastes like a strawberry version of an orange Julius...sooo good)! I also got the Thai Tea with boba. We'll be coming here for donuts next time!

Such a cool place. Best doughnuts and their creative flavors or toppings. They have more then just doughnuts as well. They have breakfast like crassants and breakfast sandwiches. Tea's and also boba!! The owner was nice and helpful and the prices are fair! The place was clean and we will definitely be going back again!!

Went to this place based off reviews and it did not disappoint! This place has great donuts and smoothies. The owners were really nice and sweet & even gave me some free donut holes with my order. Definitely worth checking out!

This is the place to go if you're looking for a morning treat that won't slow you down. The donuts I got here are super fluffy and fresh, and does not have the grease overload problem like other donut shops. The staff was extremely nice and even gave me samples of their croissant donuts because I bought so much that day. Awesome feeling waking out of there with boxes of delicious donuts and a good time spent buying them.

They have powder AND regular sugar donuts. Amazing setup for coffee, hookin us up with that coffee mate ORIGINAL. FAIRLY PRICED AND SPECTACULAR CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Incredible doughnuts and great staff. I was able to order ahead and everything was ready when I arrived. They even helped me to my car!

As a breakfast food fanatic, this place was great the moment I walked in: Unique donut shop that bakes everything they have from scratch; personally loved their filled & old-fashioned donuts. Great selection of smoothies & boba drinks, ranging from sweet vanilla to Thai teas and fruit flavors. People running the store are very fun and helpful, they were happy to suggest donuts I haven't seen before. Highly recommend.

They were very pleasant to work with. I needed donuts for a baby shower board. I placed the order over the phone and she nailed it. They were perfect and I received so many compliments on them.

Just wanted put this out there, I was a bit disappointed when I looked at my receipt. I was charged with getting ?Fancies?. If I would?ve been told I would?ve grabbed a few more than 3 boston creams at the additional charge. Boston creme?s are usually included in a dozen at most other donut shops. But OK. I was also surprised at the extra fees on this receipt. While I understand a ?credit card surcharge fee?, I didn?t understand why I was also charged a non-cash adjustment fee along with a processing fee. I

This place is okay. The donuts are pretty good, and the coffee is good too. They do have a $5 minimum for credit card, and a service fee. I think there are better options in the area, but this shop is fine.

Expect to wait 20 mins to get a single donut to allow the one employee working to make a boba drink. Consistent experience no matter the time of day.

I have been looking for a donut shop like this. It did not disappoint me. Tasty donuts. Service was pleasant. Will return soon!

These employees are very nice and friendly. Always enjoy going here. The donuts always taste fresh until the afternoon before closing which is understandable. My favorite donuts are the fruity pebbles and the Boston creme with the Nilla wafers on top! Absolutely delicious donuts.

Very cute mom and pop shop!! Fast and personable. Will come again! (Get the strawberry boba smoothie on a summer day!!!)

Love this place - best donuts - light and fluffy - and the bacon egg cheese on croissant is to die for. It?s our sweet treat of the week and we never miss the opportunity to come

The grandpa owner is so cute and sweet like the donuts :3 I really like the donuts, it's fresh and soft!

Great variety to choose from and we were pleasantly surprised that they make bubble tea as well! The best of both worlds... Our favorite was the coconut cream donut.

This place is quite simplistic in nature I feel like it's a bit of a victim of the big retail industry that goes on here in America. The donuts are great but they're just as good as the donuts that are inside of Fry's that are half the price. Sure you got more of a variety here that's for sure but when you sell Donuts twice the price of the big store next door that sells them for half the price that's a tough sell. They say they got the best donuts in town but when I asked him who said that they didn't have

A family favorite!! Every family member has cravings to come back here and the people working here are always the best, engaging our son and are the sweetest people!

I try to support small biz, see ppl coming in/out at 6am,had to get donuts, I tried it. lady was downright mean, rushing me. I just picked something. (was great price). It felt like I broke a tooth taking a bite of a donut! 1 star for good location is it

I would have given 5 stars for just the food and service. Just did not like that they didn't disclose that there is a lot of fees to buy their donuts. Check your receipts! There was a processing fee, a credit card surcharge of 3%, and non cash adjustment fee of 5%. I have never seen this many fees in other donut stores. Feels a little dishonest. But loved their food and how big their donuts and servings are (I had the crossant sandwich and there was a lot of ham!). Maybe that is the reason for fees?

Went there to try the donuts from a recommendation. The counter person barely understood English. We asked for boba smoothies, then got one that didn't have boba in it, so we asked for it to be fixed and then he charged us for it. Even though it was his fault. I have been in the restaurant industry for more then 15 years and that is not right to change someone when you are the one who made the mistake. I will never be going back to this location again

~My husband & I have been visiting this location for several years now (actually, since they first opened) & the variety, quality, & service are ALWAYS FANTASTIC! ~Their smoothies are better in taste & quality than the shop across the street...that shall not be named (LoL!)...& A LOT cheaper too. ~I'm not certain but I think that the shop has changed owners w/in the last year or so, but the service & quality hasn't suffered a bit...In fact, I think they've added a lot more, super yummy items, & smoothies to

this is the only rival to Bosa Donuts there is locally in this area go check it out great smoothies and really get a food as well both breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches for bagels!

Rainbow Doughnuts is amazing! The owner is so friendly and kind as well. You won?t regret getting the apple bear claw, it is amazing!

Love coming in to be genuinely & cheerfully greeted. I love getting the cronuts (croissant donut). Sometimes I'm surprised with 2 or 3 donut holes in my little donut bag. I can't help but smile even more.

I'm so happy I got to make it in here while I was in Arizona. I specifically chose this place because they had kolaches. The only other place I've had them is Texas. They were delicious. I also got to try a cronut and an apple fritter. They were really good too.

Great local donut place with several drink options. Excellent and friendly customer service. Couple small tables to enjoy your treats.

An Absolute Gem hidden in Chandler! The Amazing Staff who Freshly Bake their goods daily, and serve you with the most wonderful experience is the reason I will be driving 28 minutes each time I need anything freshly baked with love! They also donated over 120 Donuts to Charity this evening!! There were homeless people sitting down the way and there were two gentlemen who came out and fed them as the shop closed. This kind of business, I will forever Support. Be sure to come in Daily for Fresh goodies and D

OMG I literally just left this place. I got in my car and took a bite of the chocolate bar I just bought, and had to tell somebody how FRICKIN AMAZING it was. This was, no exaggeration, the BEST donut Ive had. It was so soft, like biting into cotton candy. It was slightly warm, and the chocolate was creamy. Beats Bosa donuts by a mile. And it looks family run. They were very sweet. Keep doing what youre doing guys!!! A+++++++

My wife and I stopped in for a cake donut and apple fritter, and couldn?t resist getting a half dozen. Not only was this Rainbow?s donut quality and flavor superior to Bosa and Sedonuts, and others, but Nam went out of his way to deliver one of the finest customer service experiences I?ve ever had at a retail donut place. Old school handshake look you in the eyes and have a conversation kind of place. Much recommended.

Donuts and boba tea are delicious. Probably the best donuts I have tried! On top of that, they have a great service.

My wife and I stopped in after going to Fry's because she wanted to get a boba coffee. There was a younger child in front of us asking about all the donuts, and the gentleman who ran the store was kind and patient answering all her questions. While she went to get her mother, I ordered a bag of donut holes while my wife ordered boba coffee. They were out of donut holes but instead offered their cronut holes, which turned out to be absolutely amazing to the point where I bought another bag before I left. Th

The owner tried to overcharge me I asked for 6 donut holes Price is 1.78$ He tried to charge me 9 something for half dozen of donuts And it stayed there on the tablet til I spoke up I was like 9$ for 6 donut holes He was like oops Wrong button I need to fix it Be careful everyone

Go early if you want a decent selection and fresh donuts. Cake donuts are really good. Blueberry cake?amazing. The hot-dog ones are also good and the owner will heat it up til its hot?it?s a great snack and tastier than expected. Owner is kind and expresses gratitude at all customers :)

We are visiting from Texas, Wichita Falls area. Our family loves finding a good donut store and this one is most definitely an amazing find! We usually only get donuts as our family Saturday treat, we had to come back before we leave to have more!! Our family of 7 recommended this lovely place!

Hands down best donuts in the valley! So many options!

Best thing about this place is the customer service, the woman who took care of us is amazing! Super friendly, funny, and helpful. The doughnuts here are super good! Really fluffy and fresh. Decent sized variety and the prices weren?t bad either. As far as the smoothies go, me and my husband each got one and neither of them were very good. They were super artificially flavored. Would not recommend. I would definitely go there again for doughnuts though. They make up for the smoothies. They have a pretty big

Great family-owned donut shop! I was craving a donut from a local mom and pop store from a long 12 hours of driving and this definitely hit the spot. I got my favorites, a glazed old fashion and a dozen donut holes, which were super fresh and tasty! The lady even added extra donuts in my bag and could tell that I was from out of town! My fiancee also got a hot breakfast bagel sandwich and he said it was one of the best he?s ever had! I just wish I had gotten my own sandwich. The store also sold a variety of

This place was a treat! The woman was so incredibly nice and made my day. The maple bar is delicious and my daughter was excited to get a pink sprinkled donut. I got their coffee for the first time and it?s very delish too!! If you want your day made, stop on by.

The Filipino lady is so sweet. Owner? The boba and donuts were delicious ?? ?? ?? Thank you! Cheaper than Bosa Donuts too...support small businesses.

Really good breakfast and smoothies staff is very nice as well. Recommended!!

It's been a couple years since we've lived in Arizona, but I always remembered this place as my donut shop. Always friendly, clean and most of all - delicious donuts! Since we've been back, I make the trip when I can to visit and support one of the best donut spots in the Valley!

One of the best donuts shop I?ve ever been to, great customer service and tasty donuts. My daughter is 2 yrs old and very picky, but here she finished all by herself. ??

Never completed the purchase. Went in to try this place with my son and just wanted to get two donuts. They have a $5 minimum and a service charge for credit/debit card use. We don't carry cash and didn't want to spend that much. Always happy to pay a service charge at a small business, but the $5 minimum on top of that is a scam to drive up sales. Left the bag on the counter and walked out. Terrible way to do business.

My family loves Rainbow! Always so nice and helpful. We have a tradition of visiting every Sunday and have never had anything bad, she's even given my son free treats to help him try new things. Birthday donut is awesome too, got one last year for my son and he loved it.

My favorite local donut shop, ran by the sweetest couple.high quality donuts without the ridiculous price tag for a donut.

Unique creations, DELICIOUS donuts!! I haven't had donuts this good since I left Colorado. The lady working was awesome too, she was so much fun and joked with us a bit. The only one that didn't like this place was my waistline.

Fantastic Donuts, great prices and the owner is SO nice! Thank you Rainbow Donuts for supporting our local school, HOPE Christian academy :)

Super kind people and the donuts were awesome

I absolutely love this place the owner is so nice and there sandwiches are the actual best. I also love that they have almond milk and don't charge extra for it. They can be a bit slow, but that's to be expected since the food is fresh made and is easily fixed if you call ahead of time with your order. 10/10 have recommended. ????

If you do one thing in life, make sure you stop in here for a taste of heaven. This place simply has THE BEST donuts that I have ever had. I can't even look at other donuts anymore! This is a family run business that is always happy to see you and help you with any needs you have! I find myself dropping in there a few times a week for their fantastic breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Rainbow Donuts is by far the most affordable, and best tasting place around! Do yourself a favor and enjoy some great fo

When I use to live by this place I would go almost every morning. The owner is amazing, so friendly, and their donuts are to die for. I love their smoothies as well. I was craving one and realized how much better they are than the rest of the boba and donut places! I?m sorry but the the menu saying Hot Dinks instead of Hot Drinks makes me laugh so much. It?s cute. Just thought I let you know.

This is an awesome cute shop! The donuts were great and the lady who served my brother and I is so sweet. I'll make sure to visit again!

This is such a cute place. They have an amazing assortment of donuts and cronuts, sandwiches, bagels, coffee, smoothies and more. They made my 2 year old son feel so special. They also said they make donut birthday cakes in the shape of numbers so we'll definitely get one of those for his birthday. This is our new go to place for donuts!

My all time favorite doughnut shop. They have those amazing croissant doughnuts. Cheap prices. Fast service. I usually get the glazed ones but my family members love the cream filled doughnuts and the cereal donuts. The owner is super nice and I feel very welcomed there. It's like going to grandma's house but with more dessert options.

The donuts were fine, however the boba milk tea was not good! The milk tea had a sour taste and the boba was not fresh. I told the female worker that my drink didn't taste good and asked if I could get a different drink, as I thought maybe she would attempt to keep my business. Apparently not. The female employee was overly offended and refused to rectify the situation and as a result, it will be the first and last time I step foot there. Lesson learned. Do not expect quality from anything other than the d

Delicious donuts, very reasonable price and excellent service. She?s by herself so if you have a big order call ahead. Unlike me who came at the last minute. ?? very busy. Love her store!

This is my favorite donut place so far, every donut I've tried here is amazing. The iced coffee is also great. The employees are very nice and always give a few free donut holes in addition.

I've been going consistently for a year or so and I've never had less than a 5 star experience. The people behind the counter couldn't be nicer and the doughnuts are always fresh and delicious. The kolaches (both regular and jalapeno) are awesome and the new red BBQ pork sandwich is killer. Other than that, my favorite smoothie (strawberry banana) is always a good go-to as well.

Holy Moly. The donuts are GOOD. The cronuts are our favorites. And the Fruity Pebbles topped donuts too! Really happy to have stumbled across this place!! We have been on twice now & two different women helped us. Both so nice too. We will be back!

I bought 4 donuts here. 2 croissant donuts, one maple butter milk and one pink glazed French cruller. I had high hopes for the croissant doughnuts, but they were chewy and not good. The lady who packaged them stacked my maple donut on top of a chocolate glazed donut which squished onto mine, so then it was chocolate and maple. I did not like that at all. They others were dry and just too sweet. Even my 12 year old didn't finish his.

This is a donut place so judgeing off the donut I got it was super good. However, I mainly came here for boba. I got an iced cappucino boba and it is atrocious. I can't drink it. The boba is mushy not chewy at all. I don't think it is safe to consume. Plus ice cappucino taste like a chocolate mocha. In conclusion get donuts: not boba.

Will admit that the donuts don't taste bad but the lady who owns a place is terrible. You ask her to heat up a donut and she tells you no, she's so rude and it's the worst service. So we will not come back here. After writing this review, I looked at other one star reviews, and they had similar experiences, the lady is very mean.

This place has been around for a while; and has always been my favorite donut place. Their drinks are also very good. The owners are soooo nice!

The 3 varieties of donuts we tried were all amazing. The croissant breakfast sandwiches were very good. The family members that were working, who own it were very kind and even topped off my coffee. This place is great!

Late nights early hours and baked every day ! A truly fun variety of these fresh assorted donuts! People gravitate to the round mini donuts glazed or unglazed. Kids especially! Not usually a sweet tooth I have been fully persuaded to indulge. Arizona usually has donuts galore but this place has some quietly classy varieties! Breakfast and drinks offered. Usually when on this area i have much to do so I have not tried yet! Parking here isnt do difficult and its wheelchair acessible!?? I pay cash for all my

Absolutely wonderful donut and boba experience. Social distancing practices are good from what I saw. Employee wear gloves and face shield. Very clean. The employee was funny and helpful. Overall everything I want from a trip to a donut place.

Best donuts I've ever had, and some are quite unique too. Not really sure how to describe but almost like a light crisp outside, soft and fluffy inside. Almost melt in your mouth. Hughly recommend to anyone.

I love this place! I love the Maple Bar, and their chocolate frosted donut. Always tastes fresh, and everyone is so friendly.

Rainbow donuts has a great selection of creative and delicious donuts. The red velvet is my new favorite. The people working the counter were very friendly as well, I will definitely be returning soon!

Great donuts with less price. I visit this place on Father?s Day to treat my wife and daughters, and our experience was awesome. Donuts was so fresh, we love them.

Place is great!! Went on a sunday morning and the guy was really nice at 4 in the morning, iced drink with boba was really good, got a pastrami sand which that was awesome just needed a little more meat. Also the cool thing is he seems to put more time into the doughnuts, has more variety , and the bear claws look like claws.

My co-workers and I love this place. They are extremely friendly and accommodating. Always fresh and they are in at 4am every morning to make it. If you haven't tried them I would highly recommend you do. You won't regret it. IF YOU BUY DONUTS FROM ANYONE ELSE YOU'RE WASTING YOUR MONEY!

I went here for the first time today. The lady that helped me was super friendly and personable. The best part is that the donuts are amazing and super fresh. I will definitely be back!

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