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A guide to the donut case at Kelly's
The fryers at Kelly's start well before sunrise. By 5:30 AM, when the doors open on Warner Ave, the case is stocked with a full rotation of donuts — and it stays that way through the morning rush.
What's usually in the case
- Glazed — the everyday classic. Light, simple, and the one most people grab first.
- Old-fashioned — a denser, cake-style donut with a crackled glaze edge.
- Jelly-filled — a sugared shell packed with fruit filling.
- Bavarian cream — filled with a smooth vanilla custard.
- Maple bars — a long john shape topped with maple glaze.
- Cronuts — the croissant-donut hybrid, flaky layers with a glaze finish.
- Apple fritters — chunky, glazed, and one of the bigger items in the case.
The exact lineup shifts a little morning to morning depending on what came out of the fryer, so it's worth asking what's freshest when you walk in.
How locals rate them
"First we tried the donuts, likely the best in town. Fresh and delicious."
Ordering a dozen
If you're bringing donuts to the office, a team practice, or a Saturday morning with the family, call (714) 596-7888 ahead and we'll have a dozen boxed up and ready — no waiting in line. Donut prices aren't posted since the case changes daily; ask in store.
Pair it with something else
Grab a coffee from the Eye-Opener Café menu, or if you're after something more substantial, Kelly's also rolls breakfast burritos to order and runs a full burger board through the afternoon.