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    Best Donuts

    4.4 (139 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    William C.

    One of the best donut shops around. Came to the area for a tennis tournament for my son and found this place before heading in. Great selections of donuts, fresh, soft and not too sweet. Lady working the counter is super sweet and friendly. Coffee is fresh and great selection of drinks as well. Got some great breakfast sandwich as well. Also the shopping center has DC fast charger too!

    My little guy drags me to the SUV every Saturday/Sunday morning like clockwork to go get our Best Donuts!!
    Jeff D.

    The stars say it all from me and my dog.... he drags me there every Saturday/Sunday morning like clockwork to go fetch our donuts!!

    Chocolate Old Fashion
    Alan D.

    I was working in the area and I wanted a little pick me up before my shift started. I saw this place on my radar and had to give it a try. It's a rather small shop, with limited seating. Still, the line was not too long when I arrived, with only one person ahead of me and a lady working the store by herself. I'm a huge fan of old fashions, so I am happy to be able to purchase my chocolate one. I can see this place being popular because when I left, there was a line of 4 people behind me. Chocolate Old Fashion: This was a really good donut. Was fried enough for me to be crispy without being too oily. The chocolate flavor was delicious and coated the donut perfectly for me. A nice little shop to grab donuts. I just wish they had a drink menu for like ice coffee or something similar to that.

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    Samantha H.

    Having been a longtime fan of Donut Wheel, I thought I'd venture out and try Best Donuts after reading that both were listed in The Mercury News' readers' list of best donut shops in the Bay Area. At 10AM on a Saturday, the line was out the door with 5 people waiting to get inside. The line moved quickly, despite there just being one lady working. She was friendly and chatted with everyone as she boxed up their orders. I was disappointed. My faith in Donut Wheel has not been shaken. Even my mom (whose delicate Asian palate enjoys her desserts "not too sweet") found the Best Donuts lacked flavor and sweetness. This is based on the basic raised glazed donuts and holes. My first thought upon popping a donut hole in my mouth was "these are like slightly better versions of Safeway donuts." Texture-wise, I really enjoyed the sprinkle cake donuts. I thought there were too many sprinkles and a lackluster glaze flavor, but the donut itself was fluffy and not overly dense. Btw, love their boxes. They hold a half dozen nicely and are a step up from the standard flimsy white or pink bakery boxes. Note: they prefer cash but will take credit cards (for a small added fee) Final verdict: Would only come here in a pinch. Serviceable donuts, but nothing I'd go the literal extra mile for.

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    Salvador Z.

    I consider myself a donut connoisseur and Best Donuts is simply the best donuts. I come here about twice a month to pick up donuts for my office at the Lab. These two folks who run it are the hardest working couple I know. I'm always greeted with a smile and thanked for my business. My usual order are chocolate, glazed, maple, sugar donuts and donut holes. Fresh coffee is always brewed and appreciated. Only a few tables are available for seating. Most of the business is to go.

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    Esther M.

    I had the purple sprinkle donut and the service here is so nice, I love the owners she's so considerate. I can see why they sell out so quick and have the repeat regular customers.

    Chris D.

    LOVE best donuts. This IS the best donut shop in Livermore. It's a family business and the staff is amazing. Coffee is great and donuts are super good. Get there as early as you can because there's usually a line (although it doesn't take too long at all). Located on Railroad near Nob Hill.

    Yummy donut cake!!
    K S.

    I ordered two of their donut cakes! My goodness they were absolutely amazing! Huge hit at our party! I also ordered four dozen donut holes. Yummy!! Super friendly establishment! I enjoyed talking to the wonderful lady that helped me as well!!

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    12 years ago

    Great doughnuts for a reasonable price. Always fresh and have plenty of varieties. The workers are very polite and generous.

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    Great shop. Donuts are always fresh along with the coffee. The best part is the great family that runs it.

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    8 years ago

    The ham and cheese croissants and doughnuts were amazing. I have my secret doughnut spots that I love and adore but this place rocks.

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    Went this morning after shopping at Nob HIll. Loved the service, and the donuts.

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