Jelly Donut

Great donuts and nice people! Open early and fresh donuts! I paid $ 8 for a mixed dozen. Go here and skip the chain shops.

When I was little my mom would bring me to the Jelly Donut everyday before school. My order never changed; always a Chocolate glazed donut and a hot or cold chocolate milk. The donuts were consistent daily: warm, fresh, and plump. The service was also always on point with the friendly owners greeting us by name and remembering the order. That was years ago. When I visited this past week I must say that I am torn between how things at the Jelly Donut have changed.
Aside from the banners on the wall for newer items the décor is pretty much the same. The most notable difference was that in the service. I was not greeted with the same friendly smile and hello from the owners, and instead waited to be greeted when I had a question. My question was regarding the day-​old donuts marked off to the side and wondered if they were sold individually, which I was informed that they were not. That was okay considering my top favorites were not in the box. (Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!)
Being overcast outside I wanted that warm feeling in my hands of a hot tea, so I ordered one. What I didn’t realize is that I would have the option of regular Lipton and a bag of what I presumed was green. I went with the green and there were no surprises. I wasn’t offered lemon or anything of that sort after having my warm water placed in front of me.
For the donut, I ordered a Chocolate Cake. It tasted fresh and not hard considering I visited mid-​day. It was still great tasting and satisfied my craving for chocolate… that day.
I’m torn for writing this review. I have always loved the Jelly Donut because of their great tasting donuts and community feel. When I was younger the locals would always be in their usual spot enjoying a morning coffee. What I’m struggling with is the quality of service from the employee behind the counter. While I was enjoying my donut and tea, the employee in question was loudly speaking on the phone while helping another customer. The customer had some questions as well, but they were left unanswered.
I will still visit the Jelly Donut in the future; perhaps next time in the morning if I can catch the owners or any locals I can remember. The taste and sweet smell of the place is enough to bring me in again. It is worth the visit if you’re looking for just a classic little donut shop; a little donut staple of Indio.

Best donuts I’ve ever had. I grew up going to this place and have yet to find a donut shop that matches. The earlier in the morning you get there the better, as they make them early and you want them nice and fresh, though they taste amazing anytime! My absolute favorite is the apple fritter.

Saw this donut shop and thought I’d treat myself and my family to a dozen donuts… big mistake going here. While looking over what they had to offer I noticed a couple flies crawling all over a couple donuts in the back of the rack in the case and pointed it out to the woman over the counter… she did nothing. Now I know its hard to keep all flies out of stores but common… when you point it out to whomever is working the counter and they do nothing… BIG RED FLAG.
The last straw is when I was thinking (reluctantly) of buying a dozen donuts before I saw the flies. The woman over the counter said «$ 7.50 for a dozen» even though on their menu it was posted a dozen was $ 6.99 to which I pointed it out to her. She said price went up and I said then shouldn’t you change the posted price on the menu? She not only didn’t give a damn about it but could also care less flies were on her products. Which makes me wonder if any other unsanitary practices they did there since I’m sure they sold these donuts to their customers since she never took them out of the case which was the last straw. Needless to say I let her keep her donuts and walked out of there… I doubt I will ever return here. The whole experience killed my appetite.

Omg! Best glazed doughnuts I have ever had. Melted in my mouth. Wow. I can’t wait to go back and have more.

Disappointed. A little oily, lackluster flavor and bad coffee.
On Super Sunday I was looking for a super donut shop but it was not meant to be. The fritter was greasy and didn’t have the apple goodness I look for.
Since the place was called the Jelly Donut I had to get a jelly filled, it was OK.
Final verdict, I’ll be going elsewhere next time I’m in the desert.

Delicious doughnuts, the price is right. First time here and I liked how they gave me a few extra doughnuts on the house.