Real Donuts #1

RD is my favorite donut joint in town (this one, not the one by the same name elsewhere). I moved to Las Vegas in 2015, and when I've considered relocating to a different side of the city, the proximity to RD--no joke--has been taken into account. I live within walking distance. I still have not relocated. It's a rare neighborhood charm to have their business this close. I frequent RD about once a month. A few dozen times in the time span of 2+years. More than enough to know that I'm right: here you will find classic old-school donuts of all shades and shapes, incredibly fair prices (and a freebie for Yelp check-in), discount leftover boxes of 15 or more 'nuts in the early morning, and always a warm greeting. Truly pleasant service. And their modest coffee drinks are on point, modified to your liking or taken as is. It's seldom so busy here as to be annoyingly slow, and even when it is crowded, customer interactions are entertaining. The only detractor from that 5-star review is the shortage of seating. Unless you time it right, grab-and-go as it's difficult to find a place to sit and enjoy a cup and cruller, to read a paper, or do the laptop business. A window bar and/or moving the display case and register to face the door seems like it would open the room up for more tables and seats. Anyway, I know there is a Vegas fixation on designer donuts, and I agree there's a time for trendy, highfalutin uppity holes stuffed with this and topped with that, for expensive interior designs and a desire to be seen as an upscale donut aficionado rather than to merely snack. Pour a cereal box on this one, and fry some bacon on the other. But the novelty of all that wears off quick. Come to Real Donuts for affordable, tasty authenticity. Come here, fo Realz.
5 7 years ago (18-05-2018)

Pretty good donuts with reasonable price. The donuts where thick and sort of crunchy. The lady that worked there mentioned they were cake batter. A dozen of the regular-sized donuts were around $10.
5 7 years ago (02-04-2018)

One of the best donut shops in Las Vegas. A real find. Not only is it very reasonably priced, but the donuts selection is perfect. Not too much where the quality slips, but enough to get a great selection if you order a dozen. They make outstanding iced coffee too!
5 7 years ago (14-03-2018)

Delicious and reasonably priced with plenty of options - this place truly is the real deal! I work a the hospital and it's dangerous that it's so close because it's so good. They always have hot coffee brewing and any other drink you need to accompany donuts - would recommend this place!
5 8 years ago (26-01-2018)

Excellent donuts. Got a variety dozen for just over $10. The whole family loved them.
5 7 years ago (03-04-2018)