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“

“Staff member greeted me with a smile on her face and I already had a good feeling about the place. Very glad I made the effort to come to Japantown (inside the mall) for these donuts as they were AMAZING. Favourite one was the strawberry mochi donut. The yuzu lemon was very good too and black sesame. Affordably priced in my opinion too.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious donuts including filled donut holes. I especially like the chocolate cake with chocolate icing and dusted with peanuts, which I have only found at this store. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Can no longer dine in and tables along the walls have chairs on top of them.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Loved that they had a variety of donuts. But you need to be there early in the day if you want to try all flavors! Favorite was cinnamon apple! Chocolate rose was not that good, it tasted a little dry. The strawberry matcha coconut didn’t really taste like any of those flavors but it was still good. Loved that they do seasonal flavors so they seem to change constantly. The chai wasn’t the greatest though! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-08“

“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.“

“We stumbled on this amazing bakery in January 2025 on the first morning of our 4 day vacation. It truly was the best bakery I've ever been to in my life, so we went each and every morning the rest of our trip. We went back to San Francisco in September 2025 and every morning we went and had more incredible donuts! We will be back in January 2027!! I and my husband, Randy, are from Minnesota and I even asked the owner to open a bakery in Minnesota.“

“The happy donut has been a staple of our tip in San Francisco. The restaurant is family run and has the most delicious menu. From the food to the drinks to the donuts, every single thing that we ordered was phenomenal. I would highly recommend stopping in to support this business!“

“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.“

“My son and I were on vacation in San Francisco and Bob's Donuts got great reviews so we decided to give it a shot. Absolutely the best donuts I've ever had in my life. We ended up coming back once more before leaving San Francisco. Sure wish I had a Bob's Donuts in my neighborhood, although if I did I'm sure I would have a severe weight problem. Highly recommend.“

“Fritters are great for a treat“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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🙏🏼✌🏼💯💚🧡💛“

“This is one of those classic old donut shops, which to me (a donut connoisseur) is the golden standard for donuts and is where one finds the truly good donuts. Plus, the staff are very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend visiting them sometime.“

“Love this place, they have a surprisingly extensive menu and the food is great. And it’s quick, like the food comes out crazy fast.

It’s a tough neighborhood sometimes but the folks here are kind to everyone and there’s a warm vibe. Prices are reasonable as well. Thank you!!!!!“

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

“The bakery has a nice selection of fresh pastries and baked goods. Everything I tried tasted good, and the staff was friendly. The place has a cozy atmosphere, and I’d definitely stop by again. Overall, a good experience with room to make it even better.“

“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! ??“

“I've never had a more delicious gluten free and dairy free cinnamon roll in my life. A lot of gf things end up super dry, but this was just the right balance. I also tried the cinnamon toast biscotti (delicious), graham crackers (dry but still good), fruit pie (yum!), vanilla cupcake (good, a bit oily with the frosting) and the bread (not a fan - odd texture and flavor). I would 100% come again and try some new things. Everything is clearly labeled. Items are expensive but good quality. I was impressed with the quantity of dairy free options.“

“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!“

“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.“

“My favorite donuts in the area! I love coming here after a dr appt for a treat and it's becoming a tradition to make a donut cake for my son for his birthday. We love the cronut holes, chocolate glazed, crumb, and blueberry donuts. I've tried the breakfast Sammies too, theyre all solid IMO.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Tell me why a sandwich here is a better bang for you buck than a croissant from any bakery in the city? I HIGHLY recommend the BBQ pork sandwich. The Vietnamese coffee was rich and creamy, and not as sweet as I was expecting it! My expectations were high and this place met them. The lady out front was super cute and very nice as well. Did not try the donuts, but will definitely be back.“

“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 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!!!“

“Their Dutch Apple is Deliciousssss😋“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good customer service friendly and yummy donuts“

“Found Happy Donut through TooGoodToGo (IYKYK), which ended up being such a nice little treat. After walking around the city all day, I picked up my bag, stepped outside, and immediately demolished a glazed donut in front of the shop lol. The cream-filled one with the coffee-flavored glaze was also amazing - it ended up being the perfect post-workout treat the next day :)“