50 Best Donuts near El Cerrito

“My boyfriend and I were checking out stiiizy, we were headed home and wanted some food. We stopped in because of the outside charm, the owners I believe might be husband and wife, anywho we got doughnuts, their lunch special of burger fries n a drink, plus a bacon egg n cheese bagel ( biggest bagels I have ever seen)

We don't live in El Cerrito, so it was nice to see something that has been around for almost 40 years. Bless you both, we will be stopping by again
Voted best doughnuts in El Cerrito I can see why.“

“I moved out of the bay 4 years ago and I still carve this place every day. I have gone here since I was 5 and have watched it change over time but they still have the absolute best ham and cheese croissant. The Thai tea and doughnut hold are so good as well. Still want to make a trip back soon for this place.“

“Very visually pleasing! I bought two to-go and recommend eating them as soon as possible since they don't travel or store well. Best fresh and eating from a napkin while wandering around Japantown. I got a choco and strawberry (whatever had pink frosting?) one, I didn't see a fruity pebble topping one but I was there towards the closing end of their shop hours.“

“OMG!!! Time stopped as I bit into a donut savant cronut for the very first time. I live in N. Sacramento but I am fantasizing about the next trip to #oakland. You people are truly doing god’s work here. Carry on😋😘🙏🏿❤️“

“Great corner spot for easy access to donuts. Great variety, and nice staff members explaining the flavors. The display case was cute and organized neatly with name tents. Came here after an ebike tour and ordered thir famous Apple Fritter donut. Great flavor! Lovely day.

Famous Apple Fritter donut - massive!!“

“SREYMECH!!!
SREYMECH!!!
This is Curtis from N.Y. I came into Donuts & Things January 22, 2026. Was my last day visiting SFO. Im glad I got to try the donuts and food here. At first I think I was mistaken for one of the locals when I walked in but after talking to Sreymech and telling her who I was she realized that I was an honest paying customer looking for a good meal. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and tasty. The donuts were so soft and fresh. I never really post comments but I promised her I would. Good job SREYMECH!!!!“

“Vegan Donut Gelato is PHENOMENAL! My wife and I loved our brief stop this week. The donuts are massive and well worth the price. Friendly service and the woman who served us was great. Highly recommended!“

“Happy Donuts makes the best breakfast sandwiches and donuts in Oakland. I've been to a lot of places for breakfast sandwiches, I specifically order a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant. Happy Donuts makes it fresh every time. They also have a wide variety of donuts, some I've never seen before but can verify their deliciousness! The staff is always friendly and they get you in and out quick! If you come to Oakland or live here, you should swing by!“

“The MOCHI DONUTS!! Enough said“

“We stayed across the street at the Hilton for Valentines Day. In the lobby the breakfast bagel was 18 bucks. We walked across the street, RIGHT ACROSS the street, 2 bacon breakfast sandwiches and an apple fritter, 22 BUCKS!!! EXCELLENT SPOT!!! CASH ONLY!!!“

“Great products. I just wish I could figure out when they are actually open. Then seem to close quite a bit.“

“Great old fashion donuts“

“I go here for their croissants!!!! I'm a croissant lover. And as we know they aren't that cheap. Many places are charging you up to $5 for ONE croissant!. Well I went to try Lee's and I've haven't gone anywhere else whenever I'm in the mood for my carb treat. First their croissants are HUGE secondly, they're only $3.75! Depending on how you like you're croissants but this place for me are the best. They're not very flaky and a little doughy but I love that. As far a doughnuts I've only had their doughnut holes which were soft and fresh. And they were cheap for the dozen compared to all the other donut shops I've gone too! So if you want your money's worth I recommend coming here!“

“Everything about this donut shop screams delicious The girl working behind the counter was very friendly but the outside situation is a little bit funny sometimes maybe because of the hours or just because of the crowd I'm not sure but besides that this is a great donut shop“

“Stopped for breakfast one morning; what a delight! Tasty filling on a scrumptious bagel. The sight of all the donuts and pastries had us vowing to return. Which we did, scoring a box of various donuts and pastries and the biggest croissants I’ve ever seen. Definitely worth a return visit.“

“The MOCHI DONUTS!! Enough said“

“It’s a donut shop. The menu is pretty expansive, burgers and Chinese food and bagels. They have a good breakfast sandwich on a bagel. The employees are always very kind and pleasant to many different types of people it’s a safe space for weird (lovingly) people get a coffee with out judgment.“

“I am use to hometown family run bakery donuts. This is the place in Richmond. None of these frufru things. Great apple fritters..one feeds 2 grown men, great raised donuts and my favorites old fashion glazed cake donuts...glad I found you!“

“Expect Service. The freshest doughnuts around. They will always work with you for custom colored doughnuts for example I order doughnuts for breast cancer awareness month they are able to accommodate me with Pink doughnuts. Their sandwiches are so fresh and tasty. Prepare for long lines. Is always busy but very fast service.“

“A classic donut shop with some interesting flavors! I came here on a whim in the middle of a long run bc I needed some energy. The donuts absolutely delivered. I tried the pistachio glazed and a donut hole, and they both hit the spot. They even made a fresh batch of decaf coffee just for me (it was late). The area is a bit sketch after dark, but the donuts are absolutely worth it. I plan on returning for the ube cake donut on my next run!“

“This place is AWESOME! Being vegan, I asked what was available. I was told the plain cake donut, the sugar donut and the crumb donut were all vegan! I grabbed a crumb and sugar and they blew me away. Absolutely wonderful. My partner, who is not vegan, got an egg and cheese sandwich that was HUGE and delicious! We also shared a lemonade that was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I can not recommend this place enough. If not for the food, then for the excellent service. Definitely needs to be a stop when visiting San Fran:)“

“They have a huge selection of donuts and pastries. I always get cinnamon roll. I think it’s not cheap but everywhere overcharges. I am all of mom and pop shop.

There is always homeless people asked for something

The service is absolutely amazing.“

“The fruit is incredibly FRESH! The mango is ripe and sweet—the perfect honey orange color. The are generous with the ham, egg, and cheese croissant too?. The prices are reasonable and affordable!! The owners are so friendly! The atmosphere is homey. Come support this family-owned business☺️

Vegetarian options: They have a variety of fruit and food.

Dietary restrictions: They have a variety of fruit and food

Parking: Plenty of free parking. No need to worry about that just come on over.

Kid-friendliness: Extremely! They would love it :)

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s spacious!“

“This hole in the wall donut shop has the best apple fritters in the world according to my lady. I think their other donuts are great too. Make sure to bring cash and to lock your car. It is right off of the freeway. Getting back on the freeway can be confusing, but it isn't far.“

“The donuts here are so fresh and nice. The donut holes are a crowd pleaser and the ham cheese and jalapeno croissants are amazing. One of my favourite breakfasts with a nice cup of coffee. The glazed and the sugar donuts are super soft

Don't drive past this place stop and grab a donut and a coffee. You will be happy you did“

“If your looking for the freshest donuts in Richmond, open 24 hours a day, then stop by Andy's Donuts. These Donuts are so soft and fresh. You won't regret it...
WARNING: DONT GO TO THIS AREA LATE AT NIGHT. The area is crime riden, especially late at night and early in the morning. Be careful if you do. Be aware of your surroundings in the early hours. Please.“

“I have been to Quality Donuts twice under its new ownership and I am very pleased with the changes they’ve made. The inside of the shop was remodeled and modernized. The old incomplete menu board has been replaced with new monitors showing everything. The number of items they offer have multiplied exponentially. Beyond the typical offerings of donuts and similar baked goods, they also have croissant breakfast sandwiches with egg and cheese and your choice of either bacon or sausage. I’ve had both and they were delicious. They are made with large flaky croissants that put the ones made by fast food restaurants to shame. The selection of hot beverages they serve has been expanded. Besides 3 types of coffee, they have 3 flavors of cappuccino as well as 3 flavors of iced coffee. They also offer frozen beverages. There’s a large variety of cold beverages in bottles and cans. Their other offerings have turned this donut shop into a mini market with a rack full of noodle cups and bowls along with chips, cookies and candies. The only thing missing is the bread pudding the previous owners made from yesterday’s donuts. Other than that, they have something for everyone.“

“These donuts are delicious. They are perfect with a cup of coffee. Iwould definitely recommend getting them.“

“I have tried several of their donuts at the presidio tunnel tops, where they sell from a tent on the weekends. These are the best donuts I’ve ever had. They are best described as beautiful, so much so that I often think of them during the week. The blueberry, raspberry, Boston cream, Bavarian cream, and crème brûlée are all amazing! I hope they continue to maintain a presence in SF!“

“It was my first time here and was nervous but the person who attended me was patient and kind. This place gives off a warm vibe. I recommend this place for the people that don't like the cold corporate washed out aesthetic chains stores have. The only down side is that parking is a bit tricky“

“No frills, decent normal donut shop. I stop in a couple days a week to grab coffee and a donut after I get off the bus to head into work nearby. They usually hook it up with some extra donut holes, love this spot. From the outside and peeking in it’s not much to look at but who cares. Great donuts!! I notice a lot of people order breakfast sandwiches here but haven’t tried myself.“

“The workers are always so kind and helpful when my friends and I visit! We’re from out of town, but this is our favorite Korean donut shop, so we always try to make a stop when we can.

Big fan of their guava cream cheese & love that they always have a fruity pebble donut available!! Would definitely recommend :)“

“This has been a must stop for coffee and donuts for the past couple weeks. They have multiple choices for addative for coffee, including creamers and raw sugar. It is awesome they have mini versions of apple fritters and cinnamon buns. I love apple fritters, but it is hard to finish big ones. With I split them between meals or days. They also have some lunch choices and other beverages. Oh yeah, they are cash only. But don't worry, they have an ATM if you need it.“

“I think I've left commentary on this place previously.. So all truth I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! A little too much. About 10 pounds too much. The buttermilk maple warm with cold milk.. tdf. My boyfriends face is the chocolate crossiont warmed. The chocolate inside is mini chocolate chips so it melts just right. I could go on and on but you should go see yourself. Fo sho!“

“this place was great. was there 6 months ago after having the worst cup of philz coffee that tasted like my house that burned down 4 years ago. Had to throw that cup away and came here to wash that poison out of my mouth. Anyway, this coffee was great and they have great donuts too!“

“I’ve been a long time fan of donut farm! The new location on Adeline is awesome! They’re serving up the same delicious vegan donuts and they brought back brunch, including my go-to breakfast burrito order. I also love the apple fritter which is only made on the weekends. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-01“

“Someone brought these donuts into work and I didn’t know who brought them or where they were from, but they were so good that I literally went on a hunt for the information! I will most definitely be visiting next time I visit friends in Oakland.“

“The MOCHI DONUTS!! Enough said“

“Love this shop! The croissants are made to order with love + a friendly smile 💕🥐 we ordered the ham, egg, cheese, jalapeño croissant and it was so yummy & huge. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu. Will visit here again whenever we're in San Pablo.“

“Amazing donuts and other pastries! They also serve asian cuisine. The Thai Iced Tea is awesome as well. The staff is equally impressive, very nice. Same name as other shops in Oakland, but that is the only thing similar. You have to go to the one on San Pablo!!!“

“Delicious and extraordinary.“

“I love the pho noodle soup, ban mi sandwiches and curry chicken with rice -- solid vietnamese dishes here. Great take out and carry away options for the busy working professionals. There is also some seating in the shop at the front by the windows, and in the back as well.“

“Don’t let the exterior fool you, this place is amazing! I’m a huge fan of the breakfast burrito (it’s extra cheesy) and the turkey sandwiches tastes so fresh. Their donuts rival Bob’s Donuts as well.

Great prices and everyone who works there is so nice.

Definitely check it out and you’ll be pleasantly surprised!“

“That's a great donut. She has been doing this business for more than 25 years. It's very hard to pass this donut store and NOT buy some.

Parking: First come- first serve. If you wait you can find the parking space after 3 minutes

Wheelchair accessibility: There is some parking for accessibility“

“HERCULES is a great place to live crime rate is low compared to other cities . But it would help a lot to encourage neighborhood watch “ MODESTY ASIDE I DO . I have knocked to several houses esp when I was still working swing shift I kept my eyes open n still doing it if garages are open when I go hone from work n 1 time called the police station when 1 of the neighbor’s garage was opened n no one answered when I knocked her door . Let’s have a neighborhood watch all over “ HERCULES THIS IS OUR HOME AND WE HAVE PROTECT IT AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WHO LIVES HERE . OUR CITY OFFICIALS SHOULD BE TOUGH LIKE ( MANILA PHILIPPINES ) MAYOR FRANCISCO DOMOGOSO HE MADE N MAKING MANILA A NICE PLACE TO LIVE IN . MANILA IS HOW MANY TIMES BIGGER THAN HERCULES !! HE WAS JUST A MAYOR FOR 7 MOS BUT MADE A LOT OF CHANGES NO WONDER PEOPLE LOVE HIM SO MUCH NOT ONLY IN MANILA BUT ALL OVER THE WORLD .“

“How could anyone ever give happy donuts a bad review? Fresh donuts, quick breakfast and excellent service from Celeste one of the best servers here since I got here to San Francisco over 15 years ago thank you so much for serving the community. Great service and thank you Celeste for being the besthost“

“Based on the rating I wasn't expecting much, but after two months of going dairy free, these pastries more than hit the spot. It's not that easy to find this many pastry options in one place, with so many details on dietary restrictions. The berry muffin looked a little flat but it was moist and full of berries - delicious, the apple turn over had a good crust and filling, the pop tart was a little too sweet for me with the glaze but also good crust and filling. I bought the day old, 25% off items and they all still tasted great. I'm a fan and this was a 5/5 for me. Staff were nice and patient with all the questions. Thank you Mariposa!“

“This is one of the best and cleanest spots in town. It has everything and anything you need and want, and let me tell you, they’ve added some handy things. They’ve added chopped cheese and more menu options, as well as a wider selection of coffee. And the food! I could sit here all day and rave about how much I loved it. The items they’ve added to the menu are simply delicious. So, let the food speak for itself. Once you come and check out Home Town Shop, you’ll be hooked!“

“I didn’t know amazing places like Le Croissant Cafe still existed in big American cities. From the moment you walk in you’re greeted by the warm welcome of the cashier. This is the type of small place where the cashier remembers the orders of her regulars. I love the simple hole in the wall appearance. They had this delicious vegetarian Bhan mi (tofu&veggie ham) that was just phenomenal. If you’re looking for a refreshing old school experience check this place out.“

“By far the most creative and exquisite coffee drinks! Plus Pepples vegan donuts!! Danger Will Robinson...addictive And live music on Sundays.“