46 Best Donuts in San Jose

“This particular branch is located inside Mitsuwa; to the left when you walk in...past Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. They do a great job with the Mochi Donuts here. The Mochi Cupcakes are also very good. While this isn't a standalone venue, the menu here seems to be expanding frequently. In addition to their standard Mochi Donuts they keep adding new items. Not that I'm complaining...just an observation. Actually I'm ecstatic! I haven't seen some of these creative new items before. #Sugar ~ Matcha Mochisada - 5/5 These were amazing. Not too sweet or bitter, perfectly balanced Matcha cream on the inside. ~ Mochi Cupcake Black Sesame - 4/5 Excellent flavor. Not too sweet or bitter and the texture is spot on; delightfully chewy without being too dry. I prefer the Cupcakes over the donuts, better texture for me. ~ Matcha BRIOCHE - 4/5 Another brilliant creation. Mochi Brioche with Matcha cream filling. Delish! Can't wait to see what else they're going to come up with.“

“The Donut Basket is seriously the best! Love this place!“

“The person who helped us was very helpful and welcoming. His friendly attitude made us feel welcomed. The donuts at 7pm were fresh and a large selection to choose from. Not crowded at 7pm. Shop was clean. Prices were reasonable and much better than some other overpriced places.“

“This place has easily become a favorite! They have the best donuts in the bay and I've had loads of places. There's just something about their donuts that make you taste the freshness and softness of them. I go every week and sometimes a few times during.“

“I've been going to Daybreak Donuts for...maybe 15 years now. I was a high school freshmen that would get cheap snacks after school and now I stop by whenever I can and it's the same smiling faces, 15 years later. Not just a great donut shop but honestly, a neighborhood staple.“

“Everytime we visit the Bay Area, we stop here for their AMAZING donuts—not sickly sweet, so tender, delicious. Their Maple Log donuts are the best-so hard to find these days. Support local—stop by. These donuts are made with dedication and passion of a baker.“

“First time going, We definitely left happy! Great doughnuts and customer service!
The crumble doughnut was delicious, 🤤 and the fresh maple was the best ever!!! The powdered doughnut was the perfect texture!
We will definitely be returning“

“Great place for your daily donut place. The owners are extremely nice and the donuts are always fresh. Many different kinds of donuts to choose from as well as drinks, breakfast sandwiches and traditional cambodian food. They also throw in freebies all the time with your order.“

“A very nice place, the people who serve are very friendly, the donuts are fresh and delicious, I recommend them, and the person who prepares them is 10 unique, the owner is very friendly, she is far away from me, but they are worth going to.“

“Best donut shop in Almaden valley area
Very tasty and fresh
Staff were super friendly and courteous
Coffee also was good with hazelnut flavor
Must try if you are in the area
They close at 2 pm. So go early!!“

“We stopped by The Jelly Doughnut in the morning and were happy to find plenty of parking, making for an easy and stress-free visit. Right away, we were greeted by the friendly and helpful staff, which set a welcoming tone for our experience.

We ordered a mix of treats: doughnut holes, a Chocolate Cronut, and a Chocolate Bar (unfilled). All the doughnuts were fresh and delicious, with a nice balance of texture and flavor. The doughnut holes were light, fluffy, and a perfect bite-sized treat. The Chocolate Bar had a great chocolatey flavor without being overly sweet, making it an easy favorite.

The Chocolate Cronut was certainly indulgent, with a rich, buttery texture that combined the best of a croissant and a doughnut. While it was well-made and enjoyable, I found it a bit sweeter than I personally prefer after a few bites. That said, those who love sweeter pastries would probably love it!

Overall, The Jelly Doughnut delivers on freshness, flavor, and great service. The variety of options makes it easy to find something for every doughnut lover. While my personal preference leans toward slightly less sweet treats, the quality was undeniable. A great spot for a morning treat, and we’ll definitely be back to try more!“

“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!“

“Donuts and breakfast sandwiches are fresh and delicious! The staff is warm and welcoming. The location is perfectly located on the corner so it is easy to find with plenty of nearby street parking. They have cute indoor decor, plants, and booths if you wish to eat inside. There's a cute park across the street too if you want to enjoy your breakfast outside on a pretty day. I love this spot 🎊“

“BEST SHOP IN THE CITY!❤️I just want to say thank you to this shop. My family lived by this shop for years. I grew up going to this shop. I can still remember all those years ago having my grandmother, mother, and myself go there and get donuts every morning. I am so very happy to see it’s still thriving there. You guys added quite a bit of sweetness to my childhood. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kid-friendliness: I remember the kindness shown to me almost 20 years later❤️“

“Best in the west no gimmicks just fresh delious donuts friendly service.“

“Very polite hospitable, whether you like donuts or sandwiches you can have yours freshly made there just the way you like it, The donuts are fresh and And they don't have that greasy aftertaste, if you like lemongrass tea that's available, as well as coffee and there are refrigerated drinks as well.

Vegetarian options: For example when you having your sandwich made let him know exactly what you like on your sandwich and they'll be happy to do that. Real nice options tomatoes, avocados, lettuce, and some others to choose from.“

“Random early afternoon over the holidays and the line still went out the door! Doughnuts were good and sandwiches were reasonably priced, filling, and tasty! Very large menu with solid vegetarian options as well.

Couple taken tables, but our food was to go. Not much needed for atmosphere.“

“Glad this place is open again! Place was clean, food looked good, and service was fast!
The lady I spoke to was very nice! She added in some ‘special’ donuts when she learned I was getting them for a kids’ basketball team! We’ll be back :)“

“Nice, local, family owned donut shop. They have all the "standard" donuts one would find - old fashioned, bear claws, french twists, cakes, etc. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Always nice to take a morning walk and swing by for some tasty donuts.“

“Just had to take time to write about this hidden gem. So few places make donuts like these anymore! See how big and fat and fresh?! This is pretty much the only place I buy donuts anymore. Staff are very friendly and helpful as well. Oh, and they also have fresh croissants and croissant sandwiches.... and easy parking.“

“One of the last REAL donut spots left on the South Side. I made the mistake of going to Dunkin Donuts because it was on my way home this morning. It was expensive: two tiny and doughy donuts and two latte's were $18; believe me, I regret it now. I promise I will never make that mistake again. SAM's is the ONLY place to go for REAL donuts and it won't cost an arm and a leg. They know what an old-fashioned donut actually is. If you haven't given them a try check them out.“

“Perfect place to get your breakfast, lunch and dinner when you're in the go from a variety of delicious made-to-order sandwiches on bagel or croissant. Smoothie, juice, coffee and refrigerated drinks. Fast, convenient, so tasty! Lots of parking in front.“

“My husband and I kept passing by and seeing the Donut sign, we finally stopped by and I'm glad we did. Excellent choice of sandwiches ? and the donuts were soft still. We will definitely be back. Oh and it is family owned! Great for our neighborhood!?“

“All Manley’s aren’t created equal and this one is tops IMO. I’m a donut lover and this place makes a soft pillowy raised donut. Sugar is my favorite accompanied by the chocolate glazed old fashioned. The make breakfast sando’s, serve hot coffee and have a fridge filled with breakfast beverages (7-11 in the same shopping center). Private parking off of Camden Ave and Doordash is available.“

“We stopped by here to grab some donuts and breakfast sandwiches. We got custard filled chocolate glazed donut, raspberry jelly donut, roasted beef sandwich, and turkey and egg sandwich. The lady working the counter was very friendly and nice. She gave us free glazed donut. The donuts and croissant were very delicious… right amount of sweetness and good texture.

The place itself is quite run down with old faded exterior and interior. So good place for takeout.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessible“

“I absolutely love this donut shop. It is my favorite. The service is great and the donuts are not greasy!!! I hate it when you go into a shop and all you smell is OIL!!! Thank you for being in my neighborhood!!!

Parking: It is great and easy to find a place.“

“Todo estuvo muy rico mmm se los recomiendo 😋😋“

“I had given them good reviews before but I have gone there several times to buy my breakfast before work and they took a while. But the last straw was today when I arrived and I was waiting 30 minutes for a crossaint and they attended and sent out the orders of people who arrived after me and mine alone did not come out.“

“Friendly staff! Loved the service! She was so sweet!

Delicious turkey sandwich! The pickled jalapeños were such a nice touch! I got the #38 but instead of pastrami, I asked for turkey instead. Very filling! Affordable price! Croissant was nice and flaky and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Sandwich: $9.99
Medium Coffee: $2.99
Total: $12.98

I wish I had cash to tip! They don’t accept tip via card.“

“Best in the west no gimmicks just fresh delious donuts friendly service.“

“I bought a torta de asada and a giant donut($3) as well as heart donut($1.33)and everything was absolutely delicious. The torta especially! Incredibly flavorful and neatly made(presentation wise)for what I believe was $9.99. It was the best! I’ve never had a torta like it before. The customer service as well was awesome! The employee was friendly and thoughtful.“

“Buena atención al cliente excelente servicio“

“I am not a donut person but I'm a sucker for old fashioned plain donuts and they did not disappoint! Went in this morning to get some donuts for work and got myself one, it hit all the spots for what I look for in an old fashioned plain donut. I would definitely come back, and the customer service was great! I think if they can make a simple donut that good all the sugary ones must be delicious (for those that like glazed, sugared etc).“

“My favorite local donut shop. They tend to be busy but they get people in and out very quickly. They have a variety of fresh yummy donuts and usually thrown in an extra when you purchase a dozen. My favs are the glaze, chocolate and cinnamon twists - love the classics. Their breakfast croissant sandwiches are really good too. I like the #1 with jalapenos. Can't go wrong here!“

“PRE-ORDERS ARE NEVER HONORED WITH THIS CHAIN!!!! Ordered yesterday for pick up tonight and not even an hour before pick up, I get a call saying they're all out of all of the ones for my order. Then proceeded to say that they honor walk in orders over prepaid orders...wtf?! This was going to be a surprise for my child in the morning. WAY TO GO KRISPY KREME! So just fyi.... they're delivery option sucks and their order system is fricken horrible. They don't honor orders...at all! Ya just lost a long time customer. Never supporting this chain again. O'Henry's is better!“

“Great pastry, customer service is also great.“

“Rose Café & Donuts has been a staple location for their breakfast burritos for myself and many people I know. There just aren't many other places that can compare to how good they make them here! Add in the bonus of some doughnuts as well and it's a whole experience! I highly recommend giving them a try.

Parking: There are an assortment of spots out front that can sometimes fill up, as well as some spaces that go along the alley by the Wendy's that is rarely filled up.“

“The Pate Chaud here is very good! The meat is juicy and the bun not so oily. I highly recommend 😋!“

“Mochicream has a stand in Plano, TX at one point and decided to close shop. It was a very sad day to see it go. They had the best mochi ever! Their mochi is flown over from Japan and arrives frozen. Once you thaw it, you get this very soft, delicate texture that's rich and creamy. The most popular one is double mango. It's sold out on the weekends so it's best to order a lot if you are a fan of mango. Other flavor that are a hit, cafe au lait, black sesame, blueberry and azuki. Don't let the price deter you from trying the most amazing mochi.“

“Delicious pastries!!! The boba drinks are soo good as well! 😍😍😍 can’t go wrong here“

“Wow, some of the best donuts I've ever tested. Stop in late afternoon. Selection was good and they were all ridiculously fresh. I will definitely visit again next time I'm in the area. Yum Yum Indeed! (4 stars on atmosphere just because it's a donut counter, how much atmosphere can it have?). Great service too!

Parking: In a shopping plaza. Good parking, easily accessbile.“

“These are addicting. They are so yummy lighter than the traditional doughnut and not greasy. They come in different flavors so you get a different treat every week. They are a must try. It’s hard to eat just one. This is a family run business and you can see how passionate they are keeping their customers satisfied. Thank you for Mochinut. We’ll keep coming back.“

“Best donuts in South San Jose!“

“Listen. Customer service is dead. The young woman at the front with long nails was SO polite and helpful. This poor woman made my wife a hot chocolate in AUGUST when it wasn’t even on the menu and didn’t bat an eye. I genuinely can’t believe how polite and helpful she was. Thank you so much.

Edit; forgot to mention there was mobile orders out the wazoo and her co worker was working like a marathon runner. Absolute power duo in there. Thank you ladies.“

“This is one of the nicest Dunkins that I've been to. Pleasant, nice layout with lots of seating if there's a wait. The staff are friendly and efficient especially the manager Astrid who provides exceptional customer service on special orders. One of my top go to places.“