We don't rush the dough. Every American Donut is mixed, proofed, fried, and glazed by the same hands that opened this shop — because craft doesn't come from a manual.
We start every morning at 4 AM so you can taste the difference by 7.
American Donuts was born from a simple belief: if you're going to make a donut, you do it properly. No shortcuts. No frozen dough shipped in from somewhere else. Just flour, eggs, butter, and time — the ingredients that actually matter.
Located on Iowa Avenue in Riverside, our kitchen is where the magic happens every single morning. Our team hand-selects recipes, experiments with seasonal flavors, and fries each batch to golden perfection. What you get isn't mass-produced — it's made with the kind of attention that only comes when someone actually cares.
A peek inside our kitchen, our counter, and the moments that make this place special.
We're right on Iowa Avenue — easy to find, hard to leave without a box.
3355 Iowa Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
Whether it's a custom order for your next event, a catering inquiry, or just a question about our ingredients — drop us a line and we'll get back to you the same day.