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.“

“They run out of donuts because they live next to a bunch of blue collar businesses that keeps them busy, but they are one of the best around that area. They always have my favorite donut at least and, the breakfast sandwiches are my top 3 favorite in San Jose.“

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“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.“

“I came early in the morning and bought a dozen donuts here. Cool mom & pop store, and I’m happy to support a local business. The people working there, which I’m assuming are the owners, provided friendly and excellent service for a first-time customer like me. My coworkers loved the donuts, and I might come here again if I ever crave a good donut place near my house.“

“Good variety and always fresh. Try the ube donut or the red velvet donut. They have donut holes, filled donut holes, and cronut holes! Open late. No line and they take card iykyk. A few tables are available to eat a piece of donut before you leave.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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 is THE best local gem. Serving up delicious breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Service is unmatched and from my first return visit on they remembered me! True customer service and genuineness. My go to is the #1 croissant breakfast sandwich.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 💯“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Great donut shop. The old fashion donuts are tasty. Maple bars are delicious. I'm not normally a fan of cake donuts(they often come too dry or dense), but will give em a try every so often, and dawn donuts exceeded my expectations! I won't say they've converted me for all donut shops but will get one when I come back. Good stuff“

“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!“

“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.“

“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. ❤️“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Yummy donuts and so many options!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“Visiting San Jose. Asked ChatGPT to give me the best place for breakfast burrito around my hotel - and Rose Cafe and Donut came up. The place didn’t disappoint. The burrito was great!!!! Will always come here on future visits.“

“Just finished eating an egg, cheese, bacon croissant sandwich...earlier had a chocolate glazed donut with large Chai latte..the donut was fresh-i could tell immediately upon the first bite. 2 weeks ago, I indulged in Krispy Kreme donut...weird cause I see Krispy Kreme ee's making donuts but the donut did not taste fresh...a hidden gem of a place..next time I intentionally decide to indulge in a donut, this will be my to go place...from perusing other reviews, u might not find the hot drinks to ur liking but the donuts, pastries and sandwiches are divine..plus there's a variety of refrigerated cold drinks available:)...did not give 5 stars simple to encourage growth and creativity to abound:)“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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“