50 Best Donuts near Santa Clara

“I was so lucky to grow up in Santa Clara with Stan's just up the street. Always fresh and delicious, never greasy or tasting of oil. I can always taste the oil from other places. All these years later and Stan's is still the very best!“

“great donuts! plus their daughter is amazing at customer service and knows my favorite type - always goes above and beyond with customer service :)“

“A must stop every time I’m in Honolulu/Waikiki now. I love there chewy texture and the lilikoi is to die for!!“

“This is the best donut store in the neighborhood - doubly good in that I don't have to worry about long lines like at Stan's donuts - this is my go to donut house! Prices are up - butter croissant is more like bread - so not light“

“Small Mom&Pop operation offering a selection of donuts and sandwich on bread, croissant, or bagel. Open literally everyday, e.g., holidays, for breakfast and lunch. It doesn't have the polish or upscale vibe of major chains, but always clean an bright... quite comfortable for me.“

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“Was NOT expecting this place to be this good. Croissant sandwich was easily one of the best I’ve had. The croissant was perfect. Ladies working are super nice too. Only thing that was missing was regular cream for coffee - like half & half or heavy cream (I can’t drink coffee mate brand). But seriously, great breakfast and I’m excited to go back whenever I’m working in Santa Clara!

EDIT: they have regular cream in the fridge - was just missing it.“

“This place had all the vibes of the perfect donut shop, from the delicious donuts to the lovely atmosphere. Stopped by on break to grab an apple fritter, which was excellent, and the jelly filled options are also excellent. The shop owners were kind and inviting, and I highly recommend everyone stop by to try out their selection. (note: they are cash only, but there is an ATM on site)

Parking: Parking in San Francisco is either super easy or impossible, depending on how lucky you are.

Wheelchair accessibility: Super accessible, at street level and the sidewalk has ramps just in front of the building.“

“Great donuts and friendly service! The lady that helped me was really sweet. The original glazed donut really hits the spot with a cup of coffee. I do want to come back and try the ice cream and other offerings they have. This is now my go to local donut shop!“

“I am NOT a donut fan or afficionado but THESE ARE DELICIOUS AND AMAZING!! Tiny clean shop, very nice soft spoken staff and consistently tender , sometimes slightly warm donuts. Wonderful place and people and when I AM CRAVING one I get from here!! Bravo“

“Solid donut shop, their filled donut holes are always a hit at gatherings! They have several options, and we usually get a mixed box for taking into the office on occasion.

The donuts have always tasted fresh and not overly greasy.“

“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!“

“Absolutely amazing. Bagel warm, soft, toasty. Egg scrambled light and fluffy. Vanilla smoothie was real vanilla. All delicious all amazing. Stumbled here by chance after dropping my car off for service nearby. Worth the 20 minute walk from subaru.“

“If you want donuts that are actually fresh—and I mean fresh out of the oven all day long—this is the place.
The prices are incredibly reasonable compared to everywhere else in the area, which is a huge bonus. Everything we’ve tried is delicious, but the donut holes are always a massive hit with the kids in our family. My older son is obsessed with the regular glazed cakes, and my husband never leaves without his maple rounds and maple bars. I couldn’t even get a good picture of them before most were already eaten up!

One thing that really sets them apart is the icing—it’s always freshly made, perfectly soft, and never that hard, crunchy texture you find at other shops. You can honestly taste the love they put into their recipes. On top of that, the owner and staff are so kind; they truly love our community and always make you feel like they’re genuinely looking forward to seeing your face in their shop every single day. Highly recommend!“

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

“A friend recommended this shop.. they have so many bagel sandwiches.. a little on the pricey side.. a donut is a donut... they had plenty of seating cold drinks and a good coffee bar.. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back .. but if I lived in the neighborhood .. and I needed donuts .. I'd stop in“

“This is THE BEST donut spot in the area. Absolutely amazing breakfast croissants (super fluffy eggs and fresh, flaky pastry!) and a stunning selection of donuts. The old fashioned ones are my faves but I haven’t had a donut here that I didn’t love. 🍩 Come to Maple Leaf next time you’re craving a savory breakfast or cheeky sweet treat!“

“Love this quick little stop on my way to work or on the weekends. The owner and employees are super nice, always hot coffee ready to pour. Clean and organized, the breakfast sandwiches is made when you order so its nice and hot too. The prices are really great as well. The donuts are classic and delicious, service is fast as well. Wheel chair accessible.“

“The first time I tried the cinnamon roll, a colleague purchased a variety of donuts to the team. The cinnamon roll was delicious, soft moist and buttery. But the next day I went early in the AM and bought the same cinnamon roll and glaze twist, it was very dry. Maybe less butter used this go around IDK, and I'm not telling anyone not to go, try it you may have better luck. That's my experience 👎🏾“

“Great local donut shop! The donuts are always fresh and the staff is always so welcoming. I mixed it up today and got a bacon, egg, and cheese and it was exceptional. There is a good sitting area as well that is kid friendly. The owners Rick & Rita are very personal as well. I highly recommend!“

“Susan's Donuts (located right off Lawrence Expressway on the border of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale) is a classic, no-frills neighborhood treasure. It is a total hole-in-the-wall spot, and as we all know, those are often the best to find great food.

Value & Selection: They serve up yummy donuts at a reasonable price, around $23 for a dozen. On top of the great prices, they offer a large variety, so there is always something for everyone.

Beyond the sweets, they also have packed bagel sandwiches and standard sandwiches. While I didn't get a chance to try them this visit, it makes the spot a great one-stop shop for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go.

Pro Tip: Like any stellar donut shop, their most popular and unique ones tend to fly off the shelves early in the morning.“

“A cozy experience. Something about their domut display brings about the nostalgic feeling of glee and wonder as a child. The croissants are buttery and flaky and the donuts themselves are fluffy, airy and the right amount of sugar.
If you need a perk me up, their vietnamese coffee will knock you back up into a productive human being 💯“

“If you’re in the east side stop by Dawn Donuts! The workers are very nice and they gave me a free donut! This place is very clean and they have a great variety of donuts and yummy breakfast bagels. They also have Vietnamese coffee 😋“

“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!!“

“Happy Donut has been a staple place for donuts in San Jose for a long time. My family and I have been going here for years, but it's been a while since I last visited and I was happy to find that the donuts are still delicious (and super fresh) as they always have been. They were also kind enough to throw in some extra donut holes. And you know it's a legit donut shop when it comes in a pink box! I've never had any issues with parking and am usually in and out cause that's just how fast they are.“

“This place is truly unmatched and is a local gem.

Donuts and bagels are incredible and their sandwiches; especially on the croissant, are just mouth watering.

Everyone that runs this place is a good human!

This is a regular for the family and you should give them business!“

“I recently tried a sandwich and donut shop that’s now under new management, and I was really impressed. I ordered the turkey avocado croissant sandwich along with a Vietnamese coffee, and both were excellent. The sandwich was delicious—fresh veggies, great flavor, and perfectly balanced. Even better, the sandwiches are under $10, which is rare these days.

The Vietnamese coffee had just the right kick and paired perfectly with the meal. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better.

I’ll definitely be coming back—this is going to be my new go-to lunch spot. I highly recommend checking them out and supporting a local family business!“

“Marty's Donuts has become a morning ritual for any days off I get to share with my husband. The donuts (and croissants!) are fresh, fluffy, and tasty, and the coffee is always stocked for our two larges. The owners have come to recognize us and remember our order, and always work diligently to make sure our visits go well. We love Marty's Donuts!“

“Our kiddos love walking to this family-owned neighborhood donut shop. They consistently have fresh doughnuts with a light and airy texture. The service is always friendly and fast, both which are appreciated when we do quick drop-bye on the way to sporting events. Grateful for this neighborhood favorite. ❤️“

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

“I read the rave reviews for Happy Donuts with a bit of skepticism. But this place is as good as described. There are so many donut shops named Happy Donuts that I expected it to be the same as every other donut shop. But the quality is a step or two above the norm.“

“Anybody who wants a homey and classic donut shop feel needs to come get some delicious classic donut shop donuts from this place. You literally can't go wrong. And Im writing this review because 1. Gotta support your local shops, and 2. These people are so sweet and I hope they will always stay in our community because this is what we need! A nice ma n pa shop with good food!!!“

“Good doughnuts, decent coffee, excellent sandwiches, friendly efficient staff. Over the years, I'd seen their full wall sandwich menu but stuck with doughnuts...until recently...and their sandwiches are great... especially on their fresh croissants! Don't miss it!“

“So far my boyfriend and I have tried their donuts and the egg and cheese on a croissant. The food is delicious and they even threw in free donut holes which were yummy, too. The croissant was huge and fresh. We love this place and it is now our go to spot for breakfast or lunch.“

“Yummy donuts and so many options!“

“Stopped by during a neighborhood walk because my nephew was craving donut holes. I saw that they had ube donuts and vanilla custard filled donut holes (my favorite) as well. We ordered 2 ube donuts, 4 custard filled donut holes, and a dozen glazed donut holes for only $9.40! Plus, to our delight, when we got home we realized that they threw in a couple extra donut holes so we got a total of 15! ?The ube donut had a nice slight crunch to the exterior and the inside was really moist and tasty. You could taste the ube!I put the custard donut hole in the microwave for 10 seconds and it was amazing, yum!Fresh, tasty donuts with great service and amazing prices!“

“Best and only place on this side of the bay that offers cronuts, and cronuts holes. The best desserts this side of heaven! Plus they make specialty coffees, like Vietnamese coffee, lox bagel sandwiches, lots of options for breakfast and lunch. Instant favorite to all people I introduce to this place. I got everyone at work, family, and friends addicted to cronut holes!“

“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.“

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

“Found another local gem! Love it, soft and not greasy like most chains stores. My colleague told me about it first, and I didn't believe there's another one other than Maple Leaf in Fremont. it is my new go to carb-cycle-day place.“

“So my visit was at around 1:30am in the morning so service was at minimum staff. The store was very clean and the donuts tasted great. There was a few customers there and each one of them was attended to and had they're orders filled promptly.“

“I was very charmed by this local donut spot. It is an older establishment (so a little run down which honestly just added to the whole experience for me) but very affordable and clean. Good donuts (very generous raspberry filling), tasty breakfast sandwich, hot diner coffee, the sweetest lady behind the counter, and regulars who were happy to see each other.“

“I went to Sam's Donuts this morning. I wanted coffee and some donuts. I ordered a hot White Mocha which was pretty good. I also got an apple turnover and a cinnamon roll with two free donut holes. The donuts are good. The staff/employee was nice. I'm getting myself a sandwich next time. They accept both cash and card.“

“Best shop in town. Soft and yummy whole family love the donuts from this shop.“

“Happy Donuts has been our family's favorite donut shop for years! We used to come here with the previous owners, and when the new owners took over they completely remodeled and upgraded everything while still keeping that welcoming neighborhood feel we loved.
The food is AMAZING and the menu is huge. They have everything from classic donuts and super fancy donuts and bagels to breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and even yummy Thai tea. Our absolute favorites are the glazed cronut holes and the crème brûlée donuts, SO good!!!
The staff is always really cheerful, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. I have 3 girls and they always make a point to greet them too, which honestly means so much as a parent. You can tell they really care about their customers and the community.
10/10, definitely recommend!“

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

“I went at 1pm and got a chocolate donut 20/10. When I tell you I had to ask the worker if it was a fresh batch since the donut was so soft only for her to tell me it was from the morning batch ! I couldn’t believe it it tasted so fresh it was the best donut I’ve had in a long time . The donut was under 3 dollars . Parking - there’s a lot of parking available“

“We love the coffee they have and their staff too. They always greet us well and get our order as soon as they can. Sometimes they are seemingly busy and even then they are very nice.

Their donut holes are great and their bagel sandwiches are a great meal too.

My only issue is that the plaza they are in is slightly sketchy and one may not want to stay around there long. I would go there, grab a coffee/snack and run back into my car.“

“After a long day and after dinner, sweet bite cravings were calling. As a long time Krispy Kreme lover, have visited many different stores/sites across the country. Had to bring attention to this location as the friendly staff, extremely clean store, and diverse availability of fresh treats at the end of the day was impressive. Well done and thank you!“

“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.“