Rollen Donuts

Rollen Donuts

Reviews Summary

Rollen Donuts is overwhelmingly praised for its fresh, high-quality donuts, with many calling them the best in Merced and beyond. Customers rave about the light, airy texture, perfect glaze, and variety, particularly loving the apple fritters, maple bars, and ham-and-cheese croissants. The friendly, personalized service and family-owned atmosphere add to its charm. A few note occasional inconsistencies or limited late-day selection, but most agree the donuts are worth the price, with some even claiming they’re the best they’ve ever had. One critical review mentions cleanliness concerns, but this is an outlier among glowing praise.

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

2010 G St

Merced, California 95340

Hours

Monday 5AM-4PM
Tuesday 5AM-4PM
Wednesday 5AM-4PM
Thursday 5AM-4PM
Friday 5AM-4PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

It is all about taste, servcie and how cleanliness. Rollen Donuts exceeds in all three. My favorite is their maple bar. I travel a lot and haven't found one better than theirs. The service is fabulous and if you come at the right time, you can see them being made.

I like bittersweet, so I got the chocolate twist. These were sweeter than that. They let you see the process right in front and if they aren't busy they will make individual custom orders right on the spot. If I'm in town I will visit again.

Is there anything better than a fresh, warm donut? Rollen Donuts is the best donut place in town. Honestly, in general, it's the best! I travel a lot. My friends and family always joke that everywhere I go, I have to get a donut. It's true! Many places go all out with wild flavors and Instagramable toppings. But, noting beats a well-made classic glazed or maple donut. That's what Rollen Donut delivers fresh, delicious classic donuts. Nothing flashy, a hole in the wall dive. These donuts go fast. They also

This is one of the best donut places ever. Especially go in the morning when they're nice and fresh. I get them for my youth group every Sunday morning. On a side note they have other options that are meat and cheese coffee and other such things. ????? Next week I remember to get a picture.

Amazingly yummy pastries. Donuts and crescents are always fresh and delicious. There?s not a lot of space inside but great for grabbing and going. Friendly staff

Some of the best donuts in the country! Their old fashioned is wonderful and the blueberry is on point! Lots of parking. This is that little hole in the wall place that will never disappoint. Friendly staff.

They make good donuts but the place is filthy I had a donut that had a piece of hair in it. I tried to get a refund but they didn?t believe me. they need to wear hair nets!

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They have the best donuts, the best croissants and the best donut holes. they literally melt in your mouth!! nobody is better than Rollen Donuts!!

Nice cozy spot never noticed it as I pass it up all the time so nice that it?s close hard to find parking it?s a strange parking disaster

Love it. Delicious. Think it's been voted Merced best donuts. I agree

This is my favorite donut shop in Merced. I've never been disappointed. Especially love the apple fritters and ham and cheese croissant.

Family favorite, the Rollen donut was handed down to the present owners, and they have meticulously carried the recipe to greatness. I remember the original owners and the lines keep coming g for their airy, flavorful donuts and croissant ham sandwiches. Great full roast coffee and prices are great. Family owned and friendly people.

Rollen donut has been my favorite donut spot for years and it will be for as many years to come.

BEST donuts around! I come all the way from Atwater to get them. Always fresh and moist. Never dry! Clean, sanitary spot! You can't beat the customer service. Family owned and they have the biggest hearts. Will always be a faithful customer! Oh yeah, and if you have never tried the ham and , cheese croissant, you're missing out. It'll change your life. ????

We got there late (went for National Donut Day) so selection was limited. They only had one raised left (with some crumb topping) and it was SO good.

Hands down best donut ive ever had in my life! Due to price its not an everyday stop but its totally worth it.

Rollen donuts are the best donut shop in Merced. They have a great assortment of donuts that will make your mouth water. Their jelly filled or custard filled donuts are the bomb. If that doesn't float your boat the donut holes will for sure.

We are taking a dozen donuts to my brother-in-law who lives in Tennessee. Putting them in a sealed container to keep fresh. He absolutely loves your donuts and first place he goes when he wakes up that first morning home. Bless you and stay safe and keep the donuts rollin.

Best place for Donuts, always made fresh. The nice people that work there are always friendly and helpful.

The donut are delicious. They are fluffy, still warm and melts in your mouth. The oil they cook the donuts in is fresh. No burnt taste at all. The owners are very sweet If your heading to Yosemite or visiting someone at Mercy Hospital you must stop here and get a box. You will not be disappointed. They're breakfast ham, egg & cheese croissant is a favorite.

The Donuts are as fresh an good as they were when my grandmother used to buy them here for the crew working at one of our Turkey ranches when I was a boy. I'm now a grandpa and really enjoyed having a fresh donut in Merced again. California has the best donuts. I'd have given it 5 stars but inside seating is very utilitarian.

Always have the best quality and absolutely best tasting pastries in Merced. Also the friendly smiles not to mention that they remember most of there customers names and their favorite donut or pastry. Two this up!

Easily the best doughnuts you will probably ever have. Made fresh every morning. Everything is very fresh and never dry. Get there early for the biggest selection and warm doughnuts. Ive been going to this location for 20+ years and even though the owners have changed the techniques and flavors were passed down and adopted perfectly. Owners are nice and awesome people who love what they do. Definitely can't leave without at least a dozen donut holes.

I came from out of town to get their cinnamon crumble twist donuts because they is da best! They always use fresh oil because they never taste like oil, and they spare no expense on flavoring them properly and abundantly. Give your mouth a tasty treat and check it out!

I stopped by as I returned home from a camping trip. It was around 5am, I didnt know anything more than the sign read " open" and the reviews were generally good. I walked in and they were making the donuts fresh right before my eyes! the layout is open and the kitchen visible from the counter, nothing to hide here. I ate three raised donuts, that morning, two plain glazed and one maple, and they were practically perfect. I dream of those donuts often, and hope this wild ride of life brings me there once

Gotta say, discovering Rollen Donuts was a truly delicious surprise. Everything is fresh and made right there behind the counter. The jelly donuts are filled right in front of you. Fresh and wonderful, all in a friendly family-run store. Even the savoury croissants are delicious. And the prices are ... extremely friendly on the wallet.

Super friendly and quick service. Donuts fresh, competent, and good value. We fed my mom a birthday-breakfast Apple fritter that she loved, and the moist, dense, not-too-sweet cake almost won over my die-hard team-raised daughter. Merced is increasingly a college town; we were in and out quickly but I really appreciated the zero-hipster vibe, without a hint of intolerance from the regulars. Part of why I love the valley!

If you desire something sweet. Their donuts are freshly made on the spot. Awesome folks who serve us. Family owned! Their treats are very delicious. Highly recommend! Check them out.

Been going here since I was a teen , love the place and it's donuts are delicious, so soft and if early it's warm and it melts in your mouth.

Saying "the best" is common to hear lately but if you want the best apple fritter hands down you should consider visiting one morning. The glazed, maple, or powdered, donuts and bars are also great. They have been so fresh that they almost fall apart and melt in your mouth. When near Merced fishing we have go by Rollen!

We love these donuts. They are a great treat for my family and my students. Bring these to any meeting and it will even make those experiences a little brighter.

Donuts were absolutely delicious. Lady working was so polite and helpful. She noticed my zombie look and got me coffee immediately. It was perfect. Definite repeat!!!

Wow, talk about fresh. I read the reviews and had to try them for myself. They were one of the freshest , softest donuts. I will definitely be returning. Believe the hype. Not the biggest selection, but you won't be disappointed.

The best donut shop in town.

This is the best place to get donuts in Merced!

Ive been coming here for about close to 20 years now, best donuts i have had. Really crisp and fresh. Theres only been one time that ive gone and the donuts were cold making it not taste so good.

Super friendly staff, small mom and pop shop that's very welcoming. Their donuts are extremely soft and light, personal favorite is their apple fritters.

Been going here for 10 years, the donuts and the people never disappoint. Best donuts ever! and great service by a family owned shop - couldn?t ask for more.

Better than any donut place I?ve ever tried. Better than the best donut shop in America. Donuts are always fresh, never have any trouble with staff. Better get there early to beat the morning rush!

These were the best donuts I've ever had. They were n.v ice and fresh, and tasted better than Krispy creams or any other donut shop. If you want a good donut this is the place to be.

Best donuts I am aware of on the West Coast especially if you are lucky enough to get them while still hot. Been coming here for year's and makesure to stop anytime I am in Merced. It sucks I cannot get my Rollen Donut's fix when staying up in Oregon part of the year

Hands down the best donuts in Merced always friendly service. We eat here whenever we make it back to California. Get there early for the best selection cause they do sell out.

Really good donuts with great staff, we passed by during a road trip and the lady serving us was extremely friendly !

Cooking and service areas are dirty. It brings to question the cleanliness of the food products they sell. The price is not competitive in comparison to other donut shops in Merced that sell better quality.

the donuts taste like how any other homemade donut would taste like which gives it that Y'know like the shop is a family shop, Plus the donuts are pretty cheap then the normal Yum Yum Donuts Or Dunkin Donuts i mean $2 for a dozen donut holes THATS CHEAP

Friendly staff warm fresh and delicious donuts that practically melt in your mouth.... They open at 5am I suggest you get there before local law enforcement wipes them out haha jk but the donut holes are no joke. Best donuts for miles in my opinion

Hands down the best doughnuts around. Been eating there for over 20 years and haven't had a better piece of fried dough covered in frosting anywhere .

I miss this place so much.Rollen was my uncle ..I spent many mornings .making donuts.and scrubbing pots ..looks like they are still making them the same way we used to..that's exactly the way the original old fashioned looked from day one...I can taste those cream filled as I type this...

Staff are always helpful and give you exactly what you ask for. Friendly and inviting atmosphere. The best donuts in town by far!

A little gem of a place. Don't let the simple appearance fool you. The donuts are light and airy, not too sweet. And the croissant is also first class.

Delicious early morning donuts.

Hot fresh donuts. Everytime. My family looks forward to them every Weekend. Staff is always fast and ready to greet with a smile. Definitely a must for me.

The best donuts in Merced. Been going to this place since a kid and now I?m taking my kids there too!

Best donuts in town! I've tried other donut shops but none compare to Rollen donuts. Everything is fresh, and made right there.

Good variety of donuts pastries apple fritter that I had was very good people are friendly smiled got it late in the afternoon but it still tasted very fresh will go back again

Best donuts in town and they don't run out like yum yums.

Rollen Donuts is my favorite donut shop here in Merced California it's better than Yum Yum's are any other want to be donut shop I love rollen donuts especially like at between 5 and 7 a.m. Because the donuts are fresh and soft and they just melt-in-your-mouth practically and it goes great with McDonald's coffee cuz coffee is only a dollar at McDonald's for any size so it's Grand

Fresh donuts all the time. You can not go wrong at Rollen Donuts. Their prices are very reasonable. Love their maple bars and blueberry donuts.

It doesn't matter how much I come here they are and will always be the best donut place in town. Cinnamon rolls, maple bars with bacon on top and now the French crullers!!!

We were trying to purchase donuts for a school event and needed them ready by 5am. This is the only place in Merced that said they could handle it. We are so grateful they came through for us.

They have the best donuts in town they also have really good ham & cheese croissants & ham cheese & jalape?o ones.

The waiter was super nice, she gave us free extra donuts and obviously the donuts was delicious!

Donuts are delicious. Service is satisfactory (cashier strangely insisted I would be charged a debit card fee as if I couldn't read the sign)

If you time it just right, your doughnut could be just glazed as you walk in the door! Doughnuts so fresh its unbelievable. And they are tasty goodness!

Best donuts in town!

The donuts were good but pricey and they didnt have French vanilla cream for coffee

Oh my God excellent donuts. croissant ham and egg jalapeno excellent. Highly recommend this place

Best donuts in town..Its been here for over 45 years.Go try some it opens at 5.The maple bars are the BEST????

Love love love their hm and cheese crsunts. Staff is super friendly. Best fresh donuts in town.

Best ive ever had!!!! Nowhere else could compare!

Great donuts!! Best time to get is early morning right out of fryer. Delicious!!

Wow I haven't been to Rollen Donuts in about 12 yrs the new owner mention, your donuts were fantastic ThankQ for your kind service young man blessings to you.

Been going here since the early '70s. If they were ever to close, the building would still smell like donuts!

Hands down, thee best donut shop in merced! Their fresh apple fritters are top notch, and the staff is always very friendly.

This donuts are the best in town.. No kidding, I stop for donuts on my way to work for my co-workers and myself they are the best...

We travel the USA every summer and we've eaten alot of donuts. Rollen donuts has the best donuts in 40 states!

Best doughnuts I've ever had! Hot and fresh with a friendly staff.

Fresh donuts were the best I've ever had! I'm glad there's a place like this in Merced

Love the donuts here but I'm rarely able to stop and get some but with car broke down having to take bus to work and got to stop in this morning for a treat ??

The best donuts in town merced is a beautiful town bear creek and some of are wood s

By far THE BEST in town!!!

The BEST tasting donuts that I have ever had. The front lady is also very friendly.

Cinnamon twists are awesome. Donut holes are good too. Good prices

Best donut shop in Merced! Great customer service and the donuts are the best you'll ever have.

Best place to get donuts in Merced. I used to live in Merced and the staff still remembers me. This is the only place I ever get donuts!

Love donut holes, so fresh!

BEST DONUTS IN MERCED!!! Judy is so nice, they are personal with their customers ?? they know my name, my family and what we all like to get

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