45 Best Donuts in San Francisco

“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.“

“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!!“

“Stumbled upon this place and loved it!“

“Honestly one of the better donuts I’ve had in a minute. Especially fresh and out the grease, super tasty. They are a little bit pricey, but open late and the service is good.

Would not recommend the chocolate croissant though, wasn’t a big fan. Just stick to the glazed.“

“This has been a wonderful neighborhood staple throughout my life, affordable and reliable with good selection and quality donuts. Late nights riding the N towards the beach, this is one of the only places reliably there to get you food. During the December blackout, they were open and operating by candlelight. Couldn't love this place more“

“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!!!!“

“We had the apple cinnamon vegan donut with the mint lavender oatmilk latte and it was FABULOUS. Such a soft and airy dough, with little pieces of crunchy apple inside. I’m glad we found this place on our last day, for I would have eaten way more donuts than I should otherwise!“

“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!!!“

“Fresh and fluffy donuts.“

“Excellent Service and Food is Hot And Well Prepared!“

“Classic mom and pop Chinese bakery. The jalapeño ham and cheese roll was delicious. Freshly baked chewy dough, spicy, savory and balanced. Filling to roll ratio was perfect. Lady working at counter was nice, easy in and out. No frills quality baked goods.“

“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“

“They tried to overcharge me for chicken wings and I had to tell them their menu price says something different. Other than that the wings were ok, prepared fairly quickly and taste pretty good. The quality is not the best but they were crispy and well sauced.“

“Marshmallow fluff;) Loved the Milkbomb sandwich! Will definitely go again;)“

“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.“

“Hi everyone! I wanna say, this place is MOOOOOOORE BETTER AND CHEAPER THAN STARBUCKS, for the same awesome coffee and pastries. Their coffee actually tastes good than their branded neighbor's. So why we should pay for just its name STARBUCKS? Ill be a loyal customer of Donuts. You do best job, guys!!! ❤️🩷🧡💛💜🤎💖“

“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.“

“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:)“

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

“Pastries are consistently fresh, generously sized, with some styles selling out of stock quickly due to popularity. The maple frosting they use is heavenly. For savory options, you can’t go wrong with any of the numerous sandwiches options; particularly anything on a croissant is sure to satisfy. Service is consistently pleasant, prompt, and accommodating. Of note - although happily accepting credit/debit cards, skip the plastic and pay with physical cash to save on your purchase. Don’t forget - tipping is good karma 💫“

“Excellent Service and Food is Hot And Well Prepared!“

“Very friendly couple at the counter. Always get a box of a dozen donuts here from time to time. They make them really good here, though I recommend getting them before 8am because the donut options get slimmer as the morning goes on. Browsing their menu, they have quite a variety of breakfast and lunch items that look good.“

“Wanted a sweet treat and this adorable place caught our eye. I really only wanted the matcha but their 3 for $11 was tempting so ended up getting three donuts.

Tried the matcha one as I left the shop and it was yummy. I did notice it seems more oily than other mochi donut places and could’ve done without the extra oil. The napkin I was holding was quite soaked by the time I had finished it.

Flavours were great, soft and chewy on the inside, I think it would deserve a 5 star if they could tone down the oil a bit.“

“We stopped here for breakfast and OMG these donuts are incredible. Good variety, we liked both their old fashioned donuts as well as their novelty ones (the campfire one was my favorite, with a dark chocolate glaze with a giant marshmallow on top). Their coffee is also very good. Overall, great stop for breakfast or a mid day snack“

“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 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!“

“Delicious and extraordinary.“

“A gem in my neighborhood that I have ignored is the small business and Cantonese bakery “Donut Time,” which sells Vietnamese sandwiches, Hong Kong Milk Tea, pineapple buns (bo1 lo1 bao6), tarts (dan1 tat6), and different Cantonese pastries.

The clerk was generous, and gracious. I ordered a Hong Kong milk tea, drank about a third of it, and politely asked if I could give her 75 cents to fill my cup with black coffee, but she let me do it for free.

The items are cheap, and if you are time-strapped and need to get to work at 7 AM, this is an excellent spot for my neighbors here on Noriega Street.“

“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.“

“Walked in by chance. We were touring San Francisco and wanted to get something portable, so donuts and smoothie sounded good. Once inside we saw the two ladies making amazing ham/cheese croissant sandwich and we had to try. Delicious!! Hot and toasty from the oven, flaky croissant. So good. We also saw huge chicken burritos being made… will have one of those next time! The mango smoothie was a cool blast of flavor. Tasted like summer.We also got a glazed donut (why not?! ?) and an apple fritter. Both were fresh and delicious.Accessible. A few small tables. Street parking.“

“I must tell you, this is the best donut I have ever tasted. I had the apple fritter donuts and my husband had the caramel donuts. Wow wow wow, the staff were nice, service was good and the donuts were amazing. All the staff, especially the male staff were always so happy and cheerful. I wish we have a happy donuts in England. When next we are in San Francisco, we will definitely return to get more donuts.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Love this place. It's been here since I was a kid. The owner is such a sweet lady and the rest of the staff are too. They always greet you with such kindness when you walk in. The food there is hella good. I love the special chicken and rice plate they have. They also serve breakfast and lunch and donuts :) plus it's right in front of a bus stop and opens at 5:30am“

“One of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. I got the #2 with American cheese and a jalapeño bagel. I’m so impressed by how inexpensive the food is and how good it is! The owner is super sweet and I feel at home here. Thanks yall! If you haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out! Check out Glaze Donuts ☺️“

“The spicy chicken wasn't as spicy as I would have liked - even with the additional hot sauce they provided - but then again, that might just be my high tolerance. The chicken itself was juicy and scrumptious and the garlic noodles had a great consistency to them. I didn't try the donuts, but the apple fritters were a great size and I definitely want to try one the next time I'm in the area. Employees were friendly and inviting, which is key for me as a return customer. And the prices are wonderful - currently 8 dollars for three items! While the selection isn't as wide as other Chinese joints (especially in Chinatown), it's great if you're craving Chinese food and want some some quick and cheap takeout.“

“Absolutely amazing. I had the bacon, egg and cheese croissant with jalapenos added. Absolutely delicious. Service is quick and the customer service is amazing. I saw the Chinese food and I'm highly intrigued and definitely want to try it. One day. So this is been incredible.“

“Perfect Sacher torte - just like in Vienna or Germany. Very refined, layered with jam, chocolate, not too sweet. I have lived in Germany and Austria - this is a proper cake, refined and elegant. No trip to Europe is needed. This would be the highlight for any birthday ! Love, love, love . Order ahead online and treat yourself or a Bestie“

“Standing dine-in only. Great for coffee, doughnuts and lunch plates (fried foods, burgers and some Asian/island style food).It’s got regular staff and customers. They’re pretty consistent on quality and will throw in extras some time for regular, tipping customers. I enjoyed getting their burger and fries for lunch. Cheap even with the tip, and fairly quick. Good plate-lunch vibes.FYI, sometimes their number in Google maps is wrong/just doesn’t work even if they’re open and taking orders.“

“Opens early enough to stop in before work to get a little something. Basic breakfast and donuts so nothing exciting. I will give 5 stars to the woman behind the counter. She is friendly and kind. Great attitude for the small in & out environment.“

“An authentic SF breakfast spot run by a hard-working couple. Decent breakfast options and an impressive selection of hot sauces! We were also given some lovely free donut balls with our breakfast and coffees. We would be happy to come back again. The coffees were good, too - and they had oat milk, which I was not expecting from a small place like that.“

“These guys are always open. You feeling like an eclair but it's 1 am. These guys got you. The apple fritter I purchased was perfectly balanced with the crispy to soft and perfectly sweet. I don't do donuts often but I am super glad I did today. Hats off to the baker.“

“Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious: NY steak(medium), pancakes, crispy hasbrowns, over easy eggs. I asked for onions and bell peppers on my corned beef hash and it was amazing.

Kid-friendliness: My 4yo enjoyed his pancakes, eggs and bacon.“