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New Donut and Water
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sweet Treats Escapes
New Donut and Water is a neighborhood donut and bagel counter on Florence where early-morning regulars grab coffee, sweet pastries, and simple bagel sandwiches. It’s a practical stop for quick breakfast runs, with friendly service, long hours, and prices that stay firmly in the everyday range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, Turkey avocado bagel sandwich, Ham, egg and cheese breakfast bagel
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Early-opening donut and bagel spot with strong value and coffee.
Who should go: Commuters and locals grabbing fast, inexpensive breakfast.
When to visit: Early mornings for freshest bagels and fastest service.
What to order: Everything bagel with cream cheese, turkey avocado bagel, coffee.
Insider tip: Pair a breakfast bagel with boba or fresh juice instead of soda.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Small shared lot out front with additional street parking along Florence; usually easy before 9am.
Dress code: Very casual — come as you are, commuter-friendly.
Noise level: Low to moderate; mostly takeout flow with short counter chatter.
Weekend wait: Not applicable — primarily a morning and daytime spot with no meaningful waits.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; brief 2–3 minute line during school and work breaks.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Several options including plain bagels, cream cheese spreads, and simple veggie-filled sandwiches.
Vegan options: Limited — basic bagels and black coffee work, but fillings are minimal.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free bagels or prep area.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal — it’s a grab-and-go counter with limited seating, better suited for quick breakfast runs than conversational meetups.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — seating is first-come, but limited; most customers take food to go, so turnover is fast.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — simple sweet pastries, bagels, and juices make it easy for families, though the space is small and best for short stops rather than long meals.
Best For
Better for: Quick, inexpensive bagels and pastries with minimal wait times and early-morning reliability.
Consider Alternatives If: You want specialty bagels, elaborate sandwiches, or a sit-down brunch environment.
Hours
Monday4am - 10pm
Tuesday4am - 10pm
Wednesday4am - 10pm
Thursday4am - 10pm
Friday4am - 10pm
Saturday4am - 10pm
Sunday4am - 10pm