After four decades under its current ownership and nearly 100 years in operation as a brand, Colonial Bakery has permanently closed, following a vermin infestation reported by the health department on July 9.
Colonial Bakery closed: Owners leave note on window
A single note was left on the window, directly above its health violation from the City’s Health Department:
“After over 40 years of serving the community, we regret to inform you that we are permanently closed. Thank you for choosing us as your donut shop and for your support all these years. It has been an honor to serve Long Beach. Please continue to support the other small businesses that
contribute to this city’s vibrance. Love, Hun, Mike, Jenny”
In terms of affordability and old-school donuts, Colonial Bakery marked a gem in DTLB.
While ownership has changed often—its now-last owner operated the space since the mid 1980s at its Pacific Avenue location—Colonial Bakery opened its doors in 1928 with its original space at 3rd and Pacific in DTLB. Its current building, constructed in 1894, is shared with the Cinco de Mayo restaurant to its west. Across its nearly century-long existence, it has been defined by its no-frills, no-oddities style—just classic donuts.
Across the years, it was once deemed by the Press-Telegram to be the best donuts in the city. When it came to current times, it served as an affordable treat amid the rise of the $6 donut in more modern donutteries like Knead, Blue Star, and Sidecar.
Colonial Bakery was located at 355 Pacific Ave. Its last day of operation was July 8, 2025.
This makes me very sad. OK, sure, a “vermin infestation” is cause for serious concern….but they weren’t given an opportunity (by the City) to FIX the problem?? (I suspect they were on the edge of closing anyway?) Sigh. Bad news for all of us who still appreciate “authenticity”. (They also had the best display windows in town.)
I don’t think it was the city prompting the closure; it was likely that this was the last straw and paying the fine, paying to get the problem fixed, and staying closed for an extended period was likely too hard on them. Been trying to get into contact…
Our North Pine and nearby neighborhoods will seriously miss Hun, Mike and Jenny as well as their friendly presence and great donuts.