Donut Time is in a commercial mall or what's left of one. eats: french crueller, glazed donut(..90) -french crueller mushy, very sweet -glaze average size, dense, mushy. donuts average, pour: coffee (sm1.25) -bland, average brew gaming: one powerball ticket -we'll see crumbs: -some seating for lotto players -average coffee, donuts -above average service, friendly cashier. -cash only? read more

Donut Time is an old-school, traditional coffee & donut shop that just makes you feel happy to be there. The owners are super nice, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing. Nothing pretentious here, just a great family-friendly, neighborhood shop with honest, great food & donuts. I love this place! read more

Donut Time - Donuts Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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It's your average neighborhood mom and pops donut coffee shop, where everybody's on a first name bases and it's nothing but friendly smiles and cozy encounters. Johnny owns this shop, along with his son whist fully helping him out on long days. The staff are super friendly. Donuts are delicious, not too dry not too sweet, made daily in the store filling the morning el cerrito air with donut aroma. May can make a killer espresso! Johnny and his laughs fill the store. A pretty eye lady is there to welcome you on the weekends. The coffee is delicious, something about sinking my teeth into fresh donuts and a cup of coffee. The prices are what you except between 50-150 for donuts and 1.50 for a dozen of holes. Usually they throw in a couple free ;) talk about knowing how to keep customers! They offer hot drinks, bottles and can drinks, water. They do only take cash, but a handy ATM machine right next to the register. They do super lotto and have a scratcher machine, as well. They get really hectic during lunch time and offer fries and burgers during lunch! (not available on Sunday) The interior hasn't changed in 20 years, so absolutely a hole in the wall, family owned business. Love coming here and supporting local shops! There's a bathroom, huge parking lot, no wifi, lots of inside seating. read more

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Fresh donuts and huge croissants! Outstanding customer service and they treat everyone with kindness and respect.

The staff is so friendly and great prices. They even speak Spanish and I can understand them I totally recommend this place

This has to be one of last true and honest donut holdouts in the east bay. Total 80s time capsule (or is it late 70s?). Prices never change, huge selection of unadulterated, non-pretentious juicy donuts, friendly service. They serve burgers and other healthy food as well. read more

This is by far the best spot for donuts in the East Bay. Although what I appreciate most about this place are the people that work there. In addition to the super nice staff the management is extremely generous. I am a special ED teacher and asked if they could discount a large donut order for a Special Olympic event I was coordinating. Instead they donated over 50 donuts for the students!!! read more

Donut Time - Donut Time donated over 50 donuts to support a local Special Olympic event for students with disabilities. - Donuts Near Me - El Cerrito, California

From the freshest donuts to the best non-fast food burgers, this is the place to go. The owners are very nice and friendly. I've been going here for years! read more

Fluffiest donuts! They are so good and fresh. I like everything I've had here but my favorite is the sugar one. They are cash only though. They are located in the small shopping plaza with Marshall's so there is always parking. The lady there (I think the owner) is so nice. read more

I was an avid regular when I worked in the area several decades (you read that right....decades) ago. Johnny was a bit younger back then. The S.O. and I dropped by this past Saturday to see if the donuts (and Johnny) and changed any. The donuts here at this establishment are as sublime as ever, and Johnny has gotten just a few years further down the road of life. A more dedicated soul in life you will be hard pressed to find. I would have to say that any donut shop shows their reputation by their standard glazed donut.....and Johnny has this down. Light, fluffy, and delicate! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Lights OUT! We also had the wonderfully delightful Sugar, and the French Cruller as well. ALL OUTSTANDING! Where else can you get donuts of this quality, and 6 of them for $5.25? NO WHERE ELSE! Run....don't walk to this institution for your old school donut fix. This won't last forever folks. I am dreaming of another one right now~ read more

A very quiet and nice family owned donut store. The donuts are fresh and the coffee is delicious. They have a grill menu with burgers, hot dogs, BLT sandwiches and a variety of coffees and other drinks. They also have a number of photos of current and past customers which adds a feeling of home. read more

All I can say is these donuts are the freshest in town!! I usually go early to get the best glazed donut EVER!! I have been regular here for many years!! The owners are very nice and know all the regular customers!! read more

Just moved to El Cerrito and this place was recommended by someone who grew up here. Our old donut spot in Oakland was Colonial, and this place might be even better. The donuts are delicious and the staff are super friendly, highly recommended! read more

Can in around 1130am looking for donut holes but the lady said they were sold out. I knew I was too late and I was looking for something to bring to my daughters class to share for Valentine's day. Luckily they had just make red,pink and white sprinkle plain donuts. I know the kids would like them so I got a dozen and asked the worker if she could cut them or give me a knife to cut them up before I took them to my daughters class. The worker helped me and let me take the tray to the table to cut them up and she gave me extra bags. It was my first time and Im glad I went, they were helpful and the donuts were delicious! read more

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My go to place for donuts. Great family run business. Surprise treat. Go there on 2nd Sunday of each month and there's local vintage car enthusiasts in the parking lot who gather to show and share their cars. read more

Tastiest and fluffiest donuts in el cerrito ! The donuts are light and the glaze is perfect, not runny or melty. The owner is super kind and generous and even gave me a free sugar donut. Definitely my go to donut spot, don't sleep on this place ! read more

Very nice staff, good donuts, burgers, breakfast sandwiches & fries. Cheese burger was delicious & hot, made with fresh toppings, lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup..Reasonable prices..There is a lottery ticket & atm machine inside. This is a cash only place.. read more

The workers are really friendly and they have really good boba as well as donuts. I would recommend to go there. Please check this place out. read more

The place is small but they have a variety of food to offer. The staff is also friendly and approachable. He also offers other food they have. It's our first time here but we'll definitely come back! read more

Absolutely adore these people... great selection of delicious treats all for a very reasonable price. Treat their customers like family, and 100% show their gratitude for your purchase. Need more people in the world with such kind souls THANK YOU DONUT TIME! read more

We love coming here with our kids. The donuts are yummy and affordable and the staff are very kind people. They have a great variety and everything is always fresh. We probably come here 1-2x per week. We even did a donut theme birthday party for one of our children and all the guests loved the donuts too. The bubble teas are also really delicious! Definitely recommend. read more

All the time, it's donut time! I love this donut shop. Apple Fritter is my donut, so I come to donut time for the Fritter. In my opinion, they make a pretty mean Apple Fritter. But, all the donut are pretty good and consistent. There's also a grill here. You can order sandwiches, hotdogs, and burgers as well. I haven't tried the food here, but I will one day. Also, sometimes if you buy a dozen donuts they will kick in a few extra bonus donuts for you, but you didn't hear that from me. There's also a Milk tea place next door and Mountain Mikes. So you can get pizza and milk tea with your donut. Just saying. :) read more

Nobody makes donuts like this place. And that Johnny special is the bomb!!! Always gets my morning started right. Johnny and May are the BEST! read more

Came here to get some donuts and they were closed before closing time. I drove 20 minutes to get some donuts and they were closed. If you're going to run a business make sure you're open at the times posted. Otherwise you're wasting your customers time and gas when we arrive and you're actually CLOSED! Very disappointed. read more

Part of a beloved genre of family owned coffee shops that folks should be sure to patronize and experience. Excellent donuts - crispy on outside, dense, and no oily aftertastes. read more

I've been coming here for many years and the donuts are still the best in town. Johnny and his family are some of the nicest people you will ever encounter. They are so loved by the community. They don't sale those over the top donuts you see of the food network. (All that flash gets tired and overworked) They are straight old school. Like mom my says, "if it ain't broke why you tryin to fix it?!" The glazed raised donut melts in my mouth. And he keeps the milk super cold. Damn! I want a donut now. There prices are super low and yet they never compromise on quality. There are a lot of regulars that stroll in throughout the day. Everyone knows one another. This is what it was like when I was little. We had neighborhood places that we went to regularly and knew everyone. There's been a couple times they've been closed on vacation and I've drifted to other places for my donut fix and I was sadly disappointed. So I waited. All us locals know how happy we are when they get back from vacation so we can get our donuts and Johnny can tell us "have a good day. Don't work too hard. " read more

''Tis good. Friendly service. Blueberry cake and regular glaze were excellent. Will be back.

This is your ideal get away from the rat race/Wi-Fi, etc., sort of donut shop that also offers several grilled lunch items, besides a few select cold sandwiches from 10 a.m. - till 4 or 5 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, although their donut/store hours are much longer. They try to close shop by late afternoon on Sundays, so do not expect them to be open at 8 p.m., which is currently listed. Understandably so, as this dedicated couple, Johnny and May, are open 7 days a week, with only an occasional day off and maybe one week off per year. They make their own donuts daily, as well as bake delicious croissants, Danishes, butter horns, and flakey fruit/jelly filled sticks. And not yet on the menu, but available, is the plain old fashion crunchy peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat toast, which I started getting as a low carb breakfast. Check out the pics or drop by and have a taste the next time you are in the neighborhood. The shop is located in a strip mall, so there is ample FREE parking available. Their reasonable prices and welcoming attitude only add to the overall experience. Oh, and I must mention that they make expresso and I believe latte too, which I personally do not ever drink, so cannot attest to the quality, though I've seen folks order them. WARNING: This is not your modern décor, high tech sort of hang out. It's not about texting and surfing, but dining and conversing, if you visit with a companion. If you enjoy classics, you'll be sure to enjoy your stay here, and may even hear some recorded tunes to your liking while here. We have been coming here for at least the past 5 years, although mostly on weekends, or an occasion quick to-go run on a weekday morning. They are usually very busy in the 9 o'clock hour. I see regulars coming in all the time, whose names the owners are very good at remembering. Overall, this is a friendly and clean environment! read more

Donut Time - A loaded tuna sandwich on whole wheat toast, with an added 1/2 donut, extra upon request. The other 1/2 went atop my other 1/2's sandwich. - Donuts Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Complete hole in the wall, like a donut. The irony. But their old fashioned glazed donuts (which I have only tried and nothing else yet at this old fashioned place) are just as good as the ones at the 24hr Happy Donut in Albany. And here THEY ARE 10 CENTS CHEAPER! Yeah that's right I said it. So basically you get a free donut for every 8 donuts consumed. Yes, I may sound fat I but have NO SHAME! #salute read more

I used to come here a lot when I lived in the area but these days I'm not close by so I definitely have not been there as often. The owner is awesome and has great service !! The place is super clean and neat. Plenty of parking makes it accessible. read more

Stopped by after work; the lady is super nice! Got a variety of goods and was not disappointed. Picked up stuff like a chocolate cruller, a couple old fashioneds, and raised rings. The glazed raised rings are the best; can't beat the classics. I am now a loyal customer read more

One of the BEST donuts I will possible EVER have. Wow. The owner takes pride in his baking and the taste shows for it. This place is cute to eat at. Really there are no other words to express this exciting emotion I feel. If you are ever in the area, this is the place to go! -SN read more

I don't need to say to much.. I Love this donut place, it is a hole in the wall, mom and pop kind of place. Must get their D O N U T H O L E S. It is delicious, fluffy, and cheap! They usually give couple extra! Bring Cash! read more

Great service and okay donuts. The donuts here have nice texture and mouth feel with a great balance of sweetness to bread flavor but the donuts didn't taste too fresh. The regular glazed donut wasn't too dry and cake-y, it was fluffy and airy. I loved the French curler donut, it was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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I love coming to this shop with my kids!!! Johny is always nice to my kids and very friendly. He always give my kids free doughnut holes. Lol The doughnut are verry good and soft. read more

One of the best cinnamon rolls I've had in a while. Not every shop gets it right but this one was great. I bit into it && thought 'damn, I'm gonna have to start working out more now.' Because this place is also 5 mins away from my house. :) I also got a maple donut. Everything tasted surprisingly fresh for it to be close to closing. Cash only. Like most donut shops. The older man was super friendly; he even noticed my cracked iPhone screen :( now I feel like he's gonna remember me by that.. I'm looking forward to coming again && again.. read more

Time has recently remembered the strip mall in which Donut Time resides, as it's gotten a face lift in this past year. I rank Donut Time highly among donuts in the area (see also my review for King Pin in Berkeley). As a perspiring artist, I typically go to Tap Plastics next door, place a fab or cut order, then mosey over to Donut Time to indulge in a French, a crumb, a custard, an old fashioned, and/or a buttermilk. Notice that I did not mention anything with a fruity distinction. I love everything there but the items which claim to have fruit in them. Whatever fruity attribute lies in these has a synthetic taste to it like Chanel No. 5 in a retirement home. Perhaps I exaggerate, but this is suspect in everything from the blueberry donuts to the jelly-filled to the yellow-and-red danish. But aside from this, the donuts are high quality and well-executed. Good glazes and textures, and not too dry when you get towards the insides, to which so many a buttermilk especially has fallen victim. I love the place and enjoy the greeting from the mom and pop that run/own the place, and enjoy being about half the age of most of the patrons. Keeps me feeling young to compensate for feeling fat. Oh yeah, it's "Donut Time", not "Doughnut Time". Anywhere else it's just "D'oh". read more

I haven't been there for awhile because of the virus ,not knowing if it was open.It closed for awhile,I think.The donoughts are really good,better then I've had around here.I just ate one.It was good.Also I like that they have food,good food also.Today I had a tasty hamburger and a real lot of french fries.The only food I've ever had here is the Hamburger or cheese burger,like today,the fries and their very large tasty breakfast sandwich. But I heard their other food is good also.I am not sure what their hours are now a days since most stores,restaurants have change their open times recently.You can call and ask.Very nice people also.Great sweets/donoughts . read more

Still the best donuts in town! This family run business has been around for close to 20 years. Excellent service. Thanks!!

I love this place! Great tasting donuts! I also find this place to be good luck because I always win money on the scratchers that I get there! Of course that isn't the reason why I go there, but it helps haha. Staff is sweet for as long as I've been going there. Definitely check it out! read more