Johnny Doughnuts

1617 4th St, San Rafael
(415) 450-1866

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Khris Pool

Specially doughnuts a must try! They offer coffee as well with in store dining. I belong to their mailing list which also sends me offers.

Parking: All parking is on street. We found free parking on side street and there are metered spaces on main street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Old Fashion Donuts, CRO-Nut

Wanderlust Wyn

I'd recommend the Crodough everyday of the week.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crodough

Lenny Maiocco

Killer and unique donuts. I loved the layered chocolate, croissant donut filled with chocolate chips. Flaky and fresh. A delight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Old Fashion Donuts

Luana ALMEIDA GARCIA

Best donuts in Marin for sure! The only thing missing is the frog by cashier .. I’ve noticed today when I was there and was looking for it everywhere. #comebackfrog

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lillian

The doughnuts are capital F … fancy. Gorgeous looking works of art. With that comes along a premium price. A doughnut will set you back $3-4 each. They have no discount per the dozen. They also sell coffee drinks. There is some indoor seating but it’s limited. They have an outdoor patio which is actually a barricaded parking space on 4th street, it’s functional.

Back to the doughnuts… they have glazed, raised, crodoughnuts, bar, twists, fritters, cinnamon rolls, and bismarks in a bunch of flavors. The raised doughnut tasted a bit different than what I am used to, not in a bad way, just different. The raised doughnuts contain wheat and a bit of potato. I bought a couple of old fashions (chocolate salted caramel, vanilla) and raised (classic, strawberry glaze). The doughnuts and glazes were not overly sweet. My fave was the chocolate salted caramel, great flavor combo. Moist interior, with a classic crunchy exterior.

The staff at the doughnut ordering counter didn’t know the exact prices beyond the range of $3-4. And oddly there was no pricing listed anywhere. There was no menu … no price board, no printed menu. I found that totally odd to not have prices listed. I still don’t know if I was overcharged or not. There seems to be room on the doughnut sign label to write in the prices.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Chanel El Kamraoui

06/11/2024 @10:53A.M.
This is my first time visiting this place! Your first impression to your customers always matters. The tall lady at the ordering booth with the doughnuts was kind. She then hands the order off to the female cashier (shorter lady). I told her that I'd like a HOT vanilla latte. I inquired about other flavors. She asked me 3 times if I wanted my latte HOT or COLD before I paid for my order. Every time, I told her HOT. Instead, she put on the receipt a cold latte, and that's what she made. She gave me the opposite of what I asked her for, and she did that intentionally. This is my first and last time at this doughnut shop. Also, $3.95 for a doughnut is too much. I ordered two. The amount given for the latte is $5.50 for less drink than you'd receive at Starbucks. On top of that, I tipped, and she still got my order wrong. That's just rude. I bless this business, but I will never eat here again. I will stick with STARBUCKS. There are too many doughnut shops in town to be careless, rude, and overpriced! Personally, I will always choose quality over quantity. God bless, but I do not recommend this business to anyone. By the way, the doughnuts were delicious, but I didn't like the latte. It did not taste like vanilla. Go elsewhere. I beseech this company to do better; IN JESUS name, amen. I rate this business 2 out of 10 based on my experience today, alone.
(JESUS CHRIST IS LORD OVER ALL)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Foodie Traveler

Definitely a fancy donut shop! The store is bright and clean, and filled with delicious donut selections. They have a variety of vegan donuts, too!

There’s plenty of street parking right outside the shop. But come early because they run out of donuts quick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Doughnut, Crodough, Chili Mango

Gillian Firestone

I've noticed they aren't using organic flour anymore - it's now red rose premium. Good vibes & doughnuts though! I hope they switch back to the organic flour....

Gerald R. McDaniel

The doughnuts were very fresh! The hot buttered coffee was good but it was barely warm... first time here as I was traveling for work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Felicity

The vanilla old fashion was superb! Wish I had gotten a couple

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Richard Ables

I get donuts here to give to businesses I patronize. Auto repair, plumbing and electrical equipment supplier. The vegan options are especially appreciated as one of businesses I provide an occasional treat to have two staff that are vegan. The products offered are unequaled by any other similar type buildings. The look on everyone's faces when they see the Johny Donuts box is priceless.

Vegetarian options: Vegan doughnuts. Very nice...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Donuts, Dozen Doughnuts

Jeff Farnsworth

Found this place by accident while picking up a friend nearby. Service was great, but selection was slim pickins by the time I arrived, which was more my fault than theirs. My donut was a bit dry but the coffee was delicious. I would definitely try this place out again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

C T

Please make some more kinds of filled donuts, I really don’t understand why there’s no options other than lime custard and berry jam ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Mario Rodriguez

1 year ago, I bought a dozen donuts for 48 dollars, which was expensive but enjoyable. Today, I got to get them again as i was in the area, and they charged me $64.50. As the cashier rang me, I told her I got a dozen, and she informed me they charge individually and don't sell donuts by the dozen. I've never heard of a simple donuts place not offering donuts by the dozen, so never again will you get my business. WAY OVER PRICED!!!! PERIOD.....

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

silvia sobal

I ate the best lemon ..... filled doughnut . Oh my god!! It was heavenly delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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