Happy Donuts

3916 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
(650) 272-6571

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quynh

love their cronuts-- especially there cinammon cronut holes; large varieties of yummy donuts also

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Donuts

Rajiv Movva

very solid glazed. nice airy crumb and softness characteristic of a well-risen, well-fried yeasted donut. also has a nostalgic artificial vanilla flavor, in a good way.

Charlotte Aten

they have great bagels!

Brandon Graham

Great service. I came around 7pm. Got a fritter and 6 donut holes. It was all kind of stale. I know it's late in the day, but it was surprising considering the massive amount of donuts they had.

Y U

I stopped by this donut shop and ended up trying more than just the donuts.
The burger set was a nice surprise. They make the burger fresh after you order, so it takes a little time, but it’s worth it—the veggies were really fresh and the whole thing felt a lot better than your average fast-food burger. The fries don’t season them much, so you kinda have to use the ketchup, but they were decent. For the drink, you get a can, and I went with a 7UP for something light and refreshing.
The donuts come in a wide variety, and I went with a whipped cream one—you can pick between chocolate or maple, and I chose maple. The cream inside was smooth and not overly sweet, and the maple flavor gave it a nice balance. It’s still indulgent, but not overwhelmingly sugary, which made it easy to enjoy without feeling too heavy.
The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. Overall, it’s a great spot where you can grab a fresh burger and fries but also finish off with a donut that’s indulgent without being too sweet.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mike Farmer-Smith

Sometimes I go down to Happy donuts in South Palo Alto I've been going there for over 20 years I remember when I was growing up and it was a bike shop and they were motorcycles in the hells Angels owned it and boy you could just imagine what went through that place before we got happy donuts but anyway say the best in Palo Alto. Take it from a local man who made it good in Palo Alto the best old fashioned donuts and coconut dusted glazed donuts are wonderful try the apple fritters they're good too can't go wrong with happy donuts cuz you always leave happy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

s d

Best apple fritters. Period. Haven't found elsewhere that's better in more than 20 years of searching.

Recommended dishes: Apple Fritter

Brian Rhoades

The best breakfast sandwiches made to order!

Juan Acevedo

Good and cheap breakfast. Clean place.,,👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D C

Tons of donuts to choose from even at 3 in the afternoon on a Sunday.
Service was fast. Interior of the store was quite spacious.
Lots of seating, tables were not too close to each other which was a plus.
Prices were very reasonable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marianne Schroeder

Photo of half eaten donut because I couldn’t wait to take a bite. Happy Donuts is great. I’ve been coming here for over two decades. I first came here when it was 24 hours and Stanford Driving School was next door and we’d eat donuts for lunch. Their donuts are yummy, fresh and reliable. Come hang and play board games. Get donuts for Sunday brunch or that business meeting you have coming up. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Pivtoraiko

Really nice food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Venkatnarayan Gnanaguruparan

Great donuts and coffee!

Renzo J

Really good donuts. Try the bacon topped donut bar!

joseph martinez

I'm paralyzed and I roll over here for breakfast often. All of the ladies that work here are always happy and happy to help. In my case I need extra assistance because of my disability. By just being observant, the person checking me out is aware that I may need some extra help, which is always always offered and appreciated. My favorite happy Donuts I've ever been to. Have mercy, the breakfast besides the donuts is amazing. Any croissant sandwich any bagel breakfast sandwich any breakfast period! Great place to go to

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