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About Winchell's

At Winchell's, we're passionate about bringing a taste of warmth and community to South Pasadena. As a long-running chain specializing in freshly made donuts, plus a variety of sandwiches & drinks, we've built a reputation for quality and consistency. Our customers rave about our soft, fluffy donuts...

At Winchell's, we're passionate about bringing a taste of warmth and community to South Pasadena. As a long-running chain specializing in freshly made donuts, plus a variety of sandwiches & drinks, we've built a reputation for quality and consistency. Our customers rave about our soft, fluffy donuts and generous portions - it's no wonder they're a local favorite! But what really sets us apart is the cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in for a treat. From the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the friendly faces behind the counter, we invite you to come experience it all for yourself at 438 Fair Oaks Ave, where every bite and sip feels like a warm hug from an old friend.

What Customers Say About Winchell's

Winchell's in South Pasadena receives high praise for fresh donuts, bagels, and stellar customer service, especially from the morning staff. Some negative reviews mention rude night staff, stale donuts later in the day, and high prices for add-ons like avocado.

Popular Dishes

donuts (15) bagels (3) coffee (3) bagel sandwiches breakfast croissant bacon egg and cheese

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Late Night Locals

Tip: Visit in the morning for the freshest donuts and bagels, and be aware that the night shift staff may not be as friendly.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast Coffee
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

Garfield Park
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Allendale Park
A 801m

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Tournament House
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Tournament House

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Explore the area around Winchell's

Winchell's is located in South Pasadena, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Garfield Park (A 498m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5351605
  • Allendale Park (A 801m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Tournament House (A 875m) — headquarters of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association

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Frequently asked questions about Winchell's

Winchell's is located at 438 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030, South Pasadena.
Near Winchell's you can find points of interest such as Garfield Park, Allendale Park, Tournament House.
Winchell's offers donut cuisine.
Winchell's has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Winchell's offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Winchell's based on customer reviews are: donuts, bagels, coffee, bagel sandwiches, breakfast croissant.
Winchell's is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, late night, locals.
Winchell's in South Pasadena receives high praise for fresh donuts, bagels, and stellar customer service, especially from the morning staff. Some negative reviews mention rude night staff, stale donuts later in the day, and high prices for add-ons like avocado.
Visit in the morning for the freshest donuts and bagels, and be aware that the night shift staff may not be as friendly.
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Winchell's South Pasadena Reviews

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Claire Hoffman

Clean, competent, friendly and FAST! Great place to grab a raft of donuts for a Friday celebration at school!

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Sonal Patel

Friendly service Free parking Yummy donuts 🍩

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James “Jimmy” Parada

Always fresh, hot Donuts. I order their lunch meal deal A sandwich, drink and a donut. Great Lunch.

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Al Kohawlick

Eraserhead involved in fatal fistfight here, out front, early AM 12/29/96. Died the next day from injuries received. No one ever charged.

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Ed David

Very good service, very good food. The bagels with egg were really big, lots more egg than any other place that I bought before. Additionally the combo was more than fulfilling. Coffee was really fresh and it was no wait when I walked in.

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Herbie

I've been to a lot of donut shops and I don't remember Winchells being this good, but this is my new go-to donut shop. It's very clean, more selection than any shop around and the employees are always friendly. Cheap prices and easy parking.

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Jim Gettman

I drive past 2 other donut shops to buy here - the service is fast and friendly, and the selection is pretty good. Freeway off/on is easy from the south, but there is no northbound entrance. You'll need to turn right up Fair Oaks, then right again at Glenarm.

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Sean

We stopped in for a donut and an apple fritter on our way to the Rose Bowl Parade. They're open 24 hours, so this was the place!

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James Converse

I've been coming here since I was a kid and my 40th birthday just passed. I was in a couple of months ago when one of the customers said, "this isn't a REAL Winchell's". I was speechless. I didn't know what to tell her. I love this place! The donuts are always fresh.

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New Day

This Winchell’s has the service I wish everyone gave. You are greeted with a “Good Morning” and a smile, with great service. It does t get better than this place!!

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Felix Ramos

Nice and clean area, normal waiting depends on how much customer is in and they will help you in a good manner.

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Lily Olan, MSW

Good fir fast food breakfast when on the run because bakery good are always freshly baked.

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Lala LaPoint

I love coming here. Donuts are fresh, as well as coffee. The young lady that works mornings she is a sweetheart!!

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Michael Wisnieux

AC Power Plug-In permitted My Laptop & Me to enjoy Spectrum TWC WiFi, plus delicious Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito, & Coffee with a KiCk! 👍 Nice folks, cozy casual. 😇

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Susan Chester

Amazing local bakery for egg sandwiche, donuts, bagels, fresh juices, coffee and more. Friendly staff.

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Alicia Rubalcaba

Fast service, great coffee and donuts. Winchell's is in a good location, well lit and easy in and out location. Friendly staff and clean location. Love it.

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Knitted Kat

My goto on my office days, fresh & delicious doughnuts & bagels. Their juices are really good too. Staff are very Nice!

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Hector Ayala

Nice and friendly staff!

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David Fuentes

Alexi was pleasant, polite and helpful! I needed a plain donut for my mom and she found it for me. She’s knowledgeable and efficient as well! The company really did the right thing in hiring her! She deserves a raise! She went straight back to work after she rung me up for my donuts! I’ll be back again to this Winchell’s! 🍩👍🏼

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Ritch Claro

Three a.m. review and was the only customer at this time. Staff was attentive, and the food was fresh. The store was clean, and trash was empty. Ordered two sandwiches and was given two separate bags. Parking was easy to find given the time.

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Ryan Hubert

This is the best whichells in the pasadena are. The staff is stellar. This location is large, not overly busy and has plenty of parking. I am here every Friday!

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William Helms

I LOVE Winchell's.. Recently moving to NJ.. I have discovered how horrible Dunkin Donuts is.. Winchell's 5 Stars always! Update: back again visiting.. still amazing donuts and staff!

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Cin

Thank you absolutely love them at this location donuts and everything else there is always amazing there service is excellent keep up the good work guys

David Fuentes
David Fuentes

Alexi was pleasant, polite and helpful! I needed a plain donut for my mom and she found it for me. She’s knowledgeable and efficient as well! The company really did the right thing in hiring her! She deserves a raise! She went straight back to work after she rung me up for my donuts! I’ll be back again to this Winchell’s! 🍩👍🏼

Ritch Claro
Ritch Claro

Three a.m. review and was the only customer at this time. Staff was attentive, and the food was fresh. The store was clean, and trash was empty. Ordered two sandwiches and was given two separate bags. Parking was easy to find given the time.

Ryan Hubert
Ryan Hubert

This is the best whichells in the pasadena are. The staff is stellar. This location is large, not overly busy and has plenty of parking. I am here every Friday!

William Helms
William Helms

I LOVE Winchell's.. Recently moving to NJ.. I have discovered how horrible Dunkin Donuts is.. Winchell's 5 Stars always! Update: back again visiting.. still amazing donuts and staff!

Cin
Cin

Thank you absolutely love them at this location donuts and everything else there is always amazing there service is excellent keep up the good work guys

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Brian Garcia

Friendly staff, good food, and good customer service. I love this place. Donuts are great, coffee is great and their sandwiches are top notch even if some parts are "microwaved". That's in reference to that one review putting only 3 stars because her sandwich was cooked by chef mike hahaha.

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Oscar Stagel

this one old school location. Winchells. like most Dount shops.. by noon everything is old and hard. at this location I believe the bake adleast 3 to 4 x a day fresh . . and some donuts you never see anymore at other hype up shopes. if your having that old school Winchells craving this is the place .and it's keeped clean .

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Infinite Breeze

I like how these donuts when you eat them they it has very minimal grease saturation and and the toppings don’t fall on you while you’re eating them. It’s like a taste of pure heaven thank you very much to all the workers that take the time to do the jobs the right way and customer service is phenomenal

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Anna

I've tried different Winchells and this location by far is the best in not only having fresh donuts and bagels but also in customer service. The morning staff are always in such good spirits and attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Donuts taste fresh and bagel sandwiches are the best! Totally recommend!

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River Jukes-Hudson

I’ve started visiting this location often because of the friendly staff, the quality of the food, and the regulars. I notice only one or two employees manage the shop, but they still do a great job of getting people fed. 🙂 The pepperoni pizza bagel transported me back to childhood. Delish!

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Nicky El

I ordered 2 dozen donuts for an early morning pickup. Bertha was so helpful and friendly, and the donuts were fresh and delicious. Everything went smoothly, and it was a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Infinite Breeze
Infinite Breeze

I like how these donuts when you eat them they it has very minimal grease saturation and and the toppings don’t fall on you while you’re eating them. It’s like a taste of pure heaven thank you very much to all the workers that take the time to do the jobs the right way and customer service is phenomenal

Oscar Stagel
Oscar Stagel

this one old school location. Winchells. like most Dount shops.. by noon everything is old and hard. at this location I believe the bake adleast 3 to 4 x a day fresh . . and some donuts you never see anymore at other hype up shopes. if your having that old school Winchells craving this is the place .and it's keeped clean .

Anna
Anna

I've tried different Winchells and this location by far is the best in not only having fresh donuts and bagels but also in customer service. The morning staff are always in such good spirits and attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Donuts taste fresh and bagel sandwiches are the best! Totally recommend!

Brian Garcia
Brian Garcia

Friendly staff, good food, and good customer service. I love this place. Donuts are great, coffee is great and their sandwiches are top notch even if some parts are "microwaved". That's in reference to that one review putting only 3 stars because her sandwich was cooked by chef mike hahaha.

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Walter Davis

Lovely and friendly little coffee shop. Very nice area.

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Lisa Lamour

Most of the time the bagels and cream cheese are fresh. Once I had to ask them to replace the cream cheese. Best to get their donuts in morning because sometimes they've been stale. Can't stand stale donuts. The lady in there gets overwhelmed, they really don't have enough workers. Overall pretty good.

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Cole Guerrero

Went here looking for donuts and was pretty good average donut taste. The kind that just fills you up and is the kind of flavor you expect. The coffee is also good and the place has a alright atmosphere. Although it's not a place I would repeatedly go to, probably very sparsely and when I'm in the mood for such a donut.

Lisa Lamour
Lisa Lamour

Most of the time the bagels and cream cheese are fresh. Once I had to ask them to replace the cream cheese. Best to get their donuts in morning because sometimes they've been stale. Can't stand stale donuts. The lady in there gets overwhelmed, they really don't have enough workers. Overall pretty good.

Cole Guerrero
Cole Guerrero

Went here looking for donuts and was pretty good average donut taste. The kind that just fills you up and is the kind of flavor you expect. The coffee is also good and the place has a alright atmosphere. Although it's not a place I would repeatedly go to, probably very sparsely and when I'm in the mood for such a donut.

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M. D.

Very nice place very clean and good coffee and service nice area lots of parking space and its next Starbucks and sees candy shopping center.

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J Mart

So the donuts and other baked good ARE GOOD. Place looks clean. Just the night shift guy starts out with a weird "I don't want to help you, I don't want you here, you're disturbing me" vibe. We waited for him to come to the front to greet us. The bell rang when we entered. He never came out until I walked around the counter and said, "hi," and, "we're ready to order 🙂." He said in Spanish, "ok I'll be there." Dude was making donuts and CONTINUED to make them instead of stopping and taking our order. Like we waited, and waited, and waited. I had to go back to look at him like, "are you for real?" There was no other customer and no other worker. He's not friendly at the beginning. I think he's just bitter. We tried changing his vibe and it worked, he became more friendly. But just a fyi he comes off with a "leave me alone" vibe. Poor guy.

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Art O

This place is open 24hours and It's in a nice neighborhood. Don't expect gourmet donuts or anything of the kind but if starbucks is closed and you still want to get some tea and stay out.....studying? This would be a good choice. No bathroom unfortunately ☹

J Mart
J Mart

So the donuts and other baked good ARE GOOD. Place looks clean. Just the night shift guy starts out with a weird "I don't want to help you, I don't want you here, you're disturbing me" vibe. We waited for him to come to the front to greet us. The bell rang when we entered. He never came out until I walked around the counter and said, "hi," and, "we're ready to order 🙂." He said in Spanish, "ok I'll be there." Dude was making donuts and CONTINUED to make them instead of stopping and taking our order. Like we waited, and waited, and waited. I had to go back to look at him like, "are you for real?" There was no other customer and no other worker. He's not friendly at the beginning. I think he's just bitter. We tried changing his vibe and it worked, he became more friendly. But just a fyi he comes off with a "leave me alone" vibe. Poor guy.

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Jose Osuna

Not a lot of donuts on display and they had fresh ones but they didn't want to sell me that they were for the morning not cool.

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patrick wilson

Great customer service but donuts tasted dry. O

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Gregory Tada

What happened to Winchell's? It seems like more breakfast items now. I just don't even consider this place for my morning meals. I wish the doughnuts were fresher here.

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Lorcan Swift

When I ask for a bacon egg and cheese, I don’t expect a cheese and bacon and burnt bagel. The employee working on the 18th of January, was not too kind, he put no bacon on my bagel, which was burnt by the way. Let’s just say I’m not too happy with my experience

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juan gomez

Had a breakfast croissant there, it was actually really good. But charging almost $3 for avocado is just ridiculous. I know im in a "nicer area" but cmon its not even a full avocado.

Lorcan Swift
Lorcan Swift

When I ask for a bacon egg and cheese, I don’t expect a cheese and bacon and burnt bagel. The employee working on the 18th of January, was not too kind, he put no bacon on my bagel, which was burnt by the way. Let’s just say I’m not too happy with my experience

juan gomez
juan gomez

Had a breakfast croissant there, it was actually really good. But charging almost $3 for avocado is just ridiculous. I know im in a "nicer area" but cmon its not even a full avocado.

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John Herman

Royal Donuts is closed so tried Winchell’s again. Big mistake. Wasted $4 on waxy, cold indecently bad donuts. I hear the coffee is okay but it’s called Winchell’s Donuts. Don’t waste your money. Kudos to the staff though. Good safe service. I’m sure they don’t bother using any employee discount to eat the food.

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JayA A

I like this place but the guy that works here in the night shift during the week needs a raise or something. Maybe that will help his nasty attitude, I mean I get it he’s alone and I’m sure he has things to get ready but dang. It’s such an unpleasant atmosphere coming in and even asking for more than one item is such a drag for him. Just stay home dude!

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linda castro

To continue my 6 mile walk to Old Town a strawberry banana at Winchells could energize my trip. A red thick syrup in place of real strawberries was used. it was so sweet i couldn't drink it.

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Ryan Smith

The guy who works nightshifts here is such a bitter unfriendly man, he was literally flinging donut holes on the floor in seething anger. I get he's alone and underpaid but he needs to be fired and unemployed so he can learn how to act.

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Maria Ortiz

I went to the one on inglewood..employees talking and talking g in group..one scanning items other just there having a good conversations ..and now since 1pm I call this one on la cienega..and no luck. The line get cut up of waiting then I call back another mayb 40min. And nothing.is impossible that there that busy not to answer

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KIRTIMAAN

The employee at Winchell’s was acting very unprofessionally. He doesn’t seem interested in doing his job properly. We came here for good food, not to be insulted. His behavior was disrespectful and unacceptable.

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Elliot Rose

Went here on 8/17 at 7pm. Walked in and nobody was there. Even yelled towards the kitchen. Nobody was there. Next time I'll just go behind the counter and serve myself 😂

KIRTIMAAN
KIRTIMAAN

The employee at Winchell’s was acting very unprofessionally. He doesn’t seem interested in doing his job properly. We came here for good food, not to be insulted. His behavior was disrespectful and unacceptable.

Elliot Rose
Elliot Rose

Went here on 8/17 at 7pm. Walked in and nobody was there. Even yelled towards the kitchen. Nobody was there. Next time I'll just go behind the counter and serve myself 😂

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Jasmine Del Real

Came in at 1am. I know it’s late but the guy working the night shift was really rude. He rolled his eyes when I asked for a dozen donuts. I get it’s late but you’re open 24 hours. I work the graveyard shift at a warehouse so I’m always up this late. Super disappointed but I ignored it and stayed friendly. Don’t think I’ll be back at night. I’m sure the mornings are alot better with someone else working.

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Gabriel Mendoza

There were flies flying around the donuts made me not want to buy them. I told the worker and he said "thats just raisins" 😐😐

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Hien Ngo

I stoped in today for a medium coffee and it was $4.98, i was going to say something but i didnt have the words. That is ridiculous, last time going to winchelles.

Hien Ngo
Hien Ngo

I stoped in today for a medium coffee and it was $4.98, i was going to say something but i didnt have the words. That is ridiculous, last time going to winchelles.

Gabriel Mendoza
Gabriel Mendoza

There were flies flying around the donuts made me not want to buy them. I told the worker and he said "thats just raisins" 😐😐

Jasmine Del Real
Jasmine Del Real

Came in at 1am. I know it’s late but the guy working the night shift was really rude. He rolled his eyes when I asked for a dozen donuts. I get it’s late but you’re open 24 hours. I work the graveyard shift at a warehouse so I’m always up this late. Super disappointed but I ignored it and stayed friendly. Don’t think I’ll be back at night. I’m sure the mornings are alot better with someone else working.

John Herman
John Herman

Royal Donuts is closed so tried Winchell’s again. Big mistake. Wasted $4 on waxy, cold indecently bad donuts. I hear the coffee is okay but it’s called Winchell’s Donuts. Don’t waste your money. Kudos to the staff though. Good safe service. I’m sure they don’t bother using any employee discount to eat the food.

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438 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

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🥞 Breakfast
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Open 24 hours
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People typically spend 10 min here
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winchells.com
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