50 Best Donuts near South San Francisco

“súper delicioso, los croissant especiales son lo mejor“

“Everything there is the best! You will not be disappointed!“

“💜 Loved da UBE mini-donuts! 😋“

“Love ❤️ it. Missed it so much since we don’t have in Alberta“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“These are the best donuts I’ve ever had! Me and my family were walking around the neighborhood and stumbled upon this place, every donut we got was perfectly fluffy, moist and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone craving donuts 🍩“

“Fresh crullers on F, Sa, and Su. Get it, “Cruel Donuts”, crullers???? Anyway the crullers were great. I had a great chocolate frosted raised donut that was also just right. Most donuts, and donut shops are meh, for me.“

“Living in Nob Hill this place is my favourite go to spot, the bbq pork vietnamese sandwich is amazing, the breakfast sandwiches hit the spot, their cream cheese chocolate muffin is to die for. But what makes this place a 10/10 is customer service, the ladies who run the store are amazing people, super friendly and accommodating, make great convo, give amazing recommendations. Love coming here because of the good food and hospitality. 11/10 would recommend!“

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

“The patio? There’s a patio??

I’ve been coming to Dynamo for years and somehow had no idea. I always just grabbed a donut to go or picked up a box for coworkers and left.

This time I saw the “patio” sign, grabbed a coffee and a donut, and sat down—and it completely changed everything.

It’s sunny, quiet, and weirdly perfect for getting work done. Great donuts, great coffee - but the patio is the hidden gem.“

“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!!!“

“Love these doughnuts, love the people working there (always so friendly and fast service!), their prices are so reasonable, I am unfortunately a frequent customer here! They even had cute little stickers for National Doughnut Day! The only downside to this place, which is manageable, is the tiny parking lot. But I have found workarounds, there are places nearby to park, and I'm sure you can too. This place is always, always packed! I can tell that a lot of the people are regulars. This place is super popular for a reason! Come check it out, despite its somewhat random location!“

“Fresh and fluffy donuts.“

“The lady in the front was so nice, I believe that she was the owner because we told her that we were visiting from SoCal and she was so hospitable and gave me and my group cheesecake and extra stuff on the house. Would 100% go here again just for the service. 10/10 food though.“

“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.“

“Bob knows how to make a good chocolate old fashioned doughnut!

I was just stopping in for a quick snack and will need to go back and try more in the future. The interior is pretty bare bones but you came for the doughnuts without all the extra cost.“

“Fritters are great for a treat“

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

“195 years ago a gentleman named Hansen Gregory was born in Rockport Maine. He was an ambitious Scottish lad that took to the ocean to become a captain. He enjoyed fried dough cakes but didn't appreciate the undercooked greasy center that they often had. He is usually credited as the origin of ring shaped donuts by punching out the center with a pepper box lid. If Gregory was alive today he would be fascinated with how many wonderful and creative ways you can produce this circular delight. I may not be a captain of a ship but I am happy to make ML Donuts apart of my voyage!“

“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.“

“A Burlingame sweet American donut story pass on from a Polish Jewish immigrants- Philip Kares who open the shop in the late 1970’s; sold it to the Chows in the 80’s, to the Lu’s and now passed on to the Choi. Special memorable thanks to Philip and his family, the staffs—Kathy, Alversia, Alfonso, Mike, Ray, Steve, Genie, —and the many wonderful customers who help made this place specials...“

“I moved after alameda airbase closed I grew up around there and I was amazed to see the place was still there I love the donuts and the coffee and service is outstanding I love the friendly welcoming people just amazing places I love it the fresh coffee and donuts it’s delicious“

“Got on each of their poke bowls. Shoyu, half and half and spicy. The spicy is spicy but good! The bowl is just poke over rice. Got mochi doughnuts and they were really good like it was made to order! They dip the doughnuts when you order. Their doughnuts taste much better then other name brand places!“

“This place right here mayne! Where do I even begin 🤔🔥🙏🏼 The customer service is always on point these dudes in here go above n beyond, they even greet you by your first name when you walk in!! 👏🏼 The food... Is on anotha LEVEL!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GET YOU SOME ALL-STAR BREAKFAST, GOOD OL BURGER OR EVEN SOME ASAIN CUISINE TO GET YA DAY GOIN ON THE RIGHT NOTE 🎶 YAH FEEL ME!!!?? JAH BLESS🙏🏼✌🏼💯💚🧡💛“

“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.“

“I have tried several of their donuts at the presidio tunnel tops, where they sell from a tent on the weekends. These are the best donuts I’ve ever had. They are best described as beautiful, so much so that I often think of them during the week. The blueberry, raspberry, Boston cream, Bavarian cream, and crème brûlée are all amazing! I hope they continue to maintain a presence in SF!“

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

“I found this place while waiting for my food next door surprisingly. Other than the kid-favorite sprinkled donuts and holes, we asked them about their Filipino menu items . They apparently are known for their empanadas. People were coming in to buy trays full of them for their parties. I had to try them.Now each time I’m driving through the area, I swing by. They rarely have them in the donut display shelves. You need to ask them if they have them in the back. They do a great job for a small shop! ??“

“Some of the best donuts in the bayarea and the owner's are very nice people. Love there range of variety. There jelly filled donuts keep me coming back.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“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:)“

“I have never written a review for a restaurant before, but I had to for this place. Me and my friends are road-tripping down the coast of California and we stopped for gas and noticed this breakfast spot near by. Walking in you can feel the warm energy of the owners and they are immediately there to help you. The food ended up being a 10/10, absolutely amazing. I got the BLT on a bagel and was thrilled. They even chatted with us and gave us each a free donut. The kindness of these owners and the vibe and quality of the restaurant is unmatched. I’m writing this as I’m eating I’m so happy.

The Vietnamese coffee may be the greater thing I’ve ever had.“

“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“

“Delicious and extraordinary.“

“Their donuts are simply the best. Don’t pass up on the chance to have at least one maple cover donut as their maple is delicious and unique!“

“Nice Neighborhood with a nice donut and coffee shop Happy Donuts is always a Stop for me, when in the area of San Francisco. Lovely Lady who is always there and always nice. Freshly donuts and the donut holes are very big for a reasonable price.“

“Gateway Croissant is one of those rare spots that quietly becomes part of your life. Tucked within a short walk of the City, State, and Federal buildings and a short walk from BART. It’s the perfect stop for anyone commuting into Civic Center.

For the last two years, any day I’m heading into the City, I have to swing by for a cruller or an apple fritter. At this point, it’s a ritual.
What keeps me coming back isn’t just the pastries (though the cruller is dangerously good). It’s the people. Everyone here is genuinely kind and appreciative, the kind of staff who make you feel like your stop actually matters to them. In a busy part of San Francisco, that warmth stands out.

There’s something special about grabbing a fresh donut and taking a slow walk around the Civic Center, watching the morning unfold, the buildings light up, and the city wake around you. Highly recommend picking up a treat and enjoying a stroll through the plaza. It’s a small moment of calm that sets the tone for the whole day.

Gateway Croissant is simple, welcoming, and consistently excellent. A true neighborhood gem.“

“They have the Best Comfort food,
Their Tocino, Lugaw and Tokwat Baboy, Porkchops with Rice, Pinakbet with Bagnet and Chicken popcorn are Amazing.

Also, Mochi Donuts are Absolutely elite in quality, texture of mochi donut is superb.

If you’re looking for that perfect balance of a crisp exterior and a beautifully chewy, bouncy texture inside, this is the spot. I stopped by to grab a half-dozen, and they absolutely crushed it.
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The shop itself has a super clean, aesthetic layout—perfect for a quick Instagram story before you devour them. The staff was incredibly friendly and packed everything beautifully, ensuring the glazes stayed pristine.“

“This has become our new weekend spot to pick up breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and donuts. My husband is from the East Coast and is quite particular about breakfast sandwiches and these get his approval. The yeast donuts (the glazed in particular) are really good and we love the cruffins. Vietnamese and regular iced coffees are great and they use pebble ice. Kind, fast service.“

“I love dounts, like alot... I've tried alot of places from fancy ones like Johnny or George donuts, mom and pop ones( which are typically better.) ROYAL DOUNTS (THIS LOCATION) is the BEST dounts I've had in my life! Cash only, but I'm happy to support a local business, the own is awesome. He loves donuts too so he makes the best, and uses high quality oil, you can tell. I can help but to eat 3-5 of them and I recommend the viatmese expresso coffee shot, is the best expresso shot I've ever had also. You got to try this place and remember to bring some cash. You will be glad you did!!!“

“I loved the donuts -nothing fancy, just traditional ones with classic flavors - but the dough was so fluffy that I thought they were delicious. It's a great spot to grab a coffee, eat some donuts and keep exploring the city. Next time, we ll try the Asian food.“

“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.“

“Good customer service friendly and yummy donuts“

“Have only tried the doughnuts here, but they are delicious (and cheap!) every time. Bunch of different flavors of coffee too. Real hole in the wall neighborhood spot that has become my go-to. Definitely as good as Bob’s a few blocks down.“

“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.“

“Hey, a donut shop open 24 hours with a huge selection and clean inside and outside space. The guy at the counter was friendly. Coffee and hot chocolate. Apparently they have sandwiches too although I did not get one when I stopped by at 2 AM late on a Friday night.

No indoor seating or restroom available late at night. There was space outside to sit in the fresh air.

Got an assortment of three different donuts, and also two chocolate croissants and a hot chocolate. Try the one with nuts before I left. Very tasty!“

“The donuts here are out of this world good. Especially the apple fritters, cinnamon buns, and crumb cake donut. And the coffee is really good too. Not too strong and bitter. Just right.

The staff is always friendly and helpful and quick with a smile.

There are tons of other breakfast and lunch offerings from the grill but when they have the best donuts in SF, and quite possibly the world, why try anything else. I have lived in 16 countries on 3 continents, and travelled to dozens more, and the donuts here are by far the best I have ever had.

The place is a hot spot for breakfast and lunch but as the staff is so efficient and helpful you never have to wait long.

I gave the atmosphere a 5 star because if you come to a traditional, old style, American artisan donut emporium and expect something other than basic accoutrements, you’re in the wrong place. The place is not chi-chi or frou-frou, but it is down home, comfortable and clean.“