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Donut World

4.2 (332 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Donuts
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Dogs allowed

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Hansel F.

A neighborhood gem! The outside signage is amazing. The Cambodian family that run it are super attentive and nice. Always a chill vibe in there and the Thai Iced Tea is on point. They have so many choices and I try to pick a new one every time. Can't go wrong with a classic.

Makena L.

It's a cute little local donut shop! The donuts are fairly cheap - only a couple bucks for 6 donut holes. There's a small extra fee if you pay for that with card, but it's not a big deal. The owner is sweet and attentive. There isn't any seating indoors really, so plan to take to go.

Assortment of donuts that are so amazing!
Kari M.

Wow! This place is awesome! We had never had filled donut holes, cream filled and raspberry- The apple fritters were so good too! Great fast service with nice to go boxes. Seating is available inside as well.

Chocolate donut (donut batter itself is chocolate)
Samantha L.

Solid donuts that you can't go wrong with, but still not the best. They also make sandwiches and have chocolate donut (the dough is chocolate) which is rare to find. Donuts: -chocolate dipped donuts -chocolate twisted donut -donut holes Logistics: -some indoor seating -accepts cash and card

Donut World at the intersection of Judah and 9th.
Arvey S.

This is one of my go-to places for donuts. I'm a simple donut eater, mainly relegated to just either sugar or chocolate donuts, none of the sprinkle stuff or the curls, but the basics are what keeps me back over and over again. It's my favorite in the city and I've tries a bunch. I also love the fact that Cam and her mom own and run this joint, the proverbial mom & pop store, except it's a mom/son combo. And they are always in good cheer. This is a neighborhood enterprise so worth supporting.

Monday, July 24th, 2023 - Specialty Donuts
Elena N.

Monday, July 24th, 2023 Time: around 5pm Why: Doughnuts of course! The hubby and I just picked up food for dinner in the area. Since we are both donut fiends, we decided to stop by Donut World. I honestly can't remember what we got, but I'm guessing probably the usual - glazed raised, old fashioned, custard filled maple bar, vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles, lemon filled, cruller. If memory serves, they were all tasty. Some were probably too sweet for me, like the maple old fashioned since it has all that maple icing. But normally the lemon filled is fluffy and has that tartness to counteract the sweetness. Nice local donut shop. REVIEW #3442

Heart donuts
Ashley H.

I came across this spot when in the area and couldn't pass up trying! They have fun heart and star shaped donuts as well as all the classic donut shop staples. Everything I had was tasty and fresh!

Maple Old Fashion (left) and Chocolate Old Fashion (right)
Mike L.

Look, I love donuts. Sprinkled or iced, filled or unfilled, twisted or round, hole or no hole - they're always a tasty treat. And now that there are more and more shops sprouting up with different styles and flavors, it's safe to say I'm a pretty happy camper! As appealing as the likes of Krispy Kreme, mochi donuts, and unique flavors like creme brulee may be, though, I'll always have an affinity for classics, like a chocolate old fashion. And so, even after all of these years and regardless of the fact that they may not be the best SF has to offer, I still find myself coming to Donut World more often than anywhere else! Every time I come here, not only do I end up leaving with a donut or two, but I get a healthy serving of nostalgia as well. For just about as long as I can remember, this place has been my go-to donut shop and I love how it hasn't changed all that much in that time. In fact, the only real difference is that they still haven't reinstated indoor dining, which probably isn't that big of a deal wince most folks, like me, just order and go. Similarly, the donuts here have been incredibly consistent in both offerings and taste. For better or worse, not much has changed in their range of offerings, save for some in different shapes and toppings, but their array of old fashion, raised, twists, jelly filled, sprinkled, and donut holes in classic flavors are just as good as the first time I ever had them! Despite how many times I've been here over the years, I've only tried a half dozen or so things here - their CHOCOLATE OLD FASHION, MAPLE OLD FASHION, APPLE FRITTER, CINNAMON TWIST, and the GLAZED DONUT HOLES. Even then, I usually stick with the first three (the latter two aren't bad, they just don't stand out). The Chocolate Old Fashion and Maple Old Fashion are pretty much the best I've had in SF - the donut itself isn't heavy or dense and the icing is flavorful without being insanely sweet. As for the Apple Fritter, it's not as good as Bob's, but these aren't far behind. it's just as good texturally (the outside has a nice crispness while the inside is soft), but I wish the cinnamon apple flavor was stronger and not quite as sugary. While nearly everything about Donut World is just as good as it was before, the one thing I do miss about them from long ago is how late they used to stay open. There was a time when this place was open 24 hours, but I would gladly settle for anything past their current midnight closing hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Not that I really need it to be any easier for me to stop in when those pesky cravings strike... FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up for the sake of nostalgia.

Sprinkle, old fashioned maple, maple bar, chocolate glaze, chocolate filled donut holes, glazed donut holes
Shannon C.

Inner Sunset gem. Local and family owned business. Mom and pop's diner vibes inside with the decor. Fair pricing. Fresh donuts. Open reasonable hours. Donut world has very kind, patient and helpful employees. My favorites are (as pictured) sprinkle, old fashioned maple, maple bar, chocolate glaze, chocolate filled donut holes, glazed donut holes. I often order in bulk for my students (I work in education). The donuts are standard and common fluffy and delicious. They have some fun flavored and designed donuts but the best are the old fashioned classic donuts. Some inside seating although I always take to go. They have sandwiches, breakfast and simple coffee options as well. I ordered ~30 donuts for $28!! Highly recommend!

Sandwiches menu
Jonny M.

Checked out Donut World for their old school donuts. Can't believe they're open till midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. We dropped in on a Saturday morning (9:15am). The inside is no frills; reminds me of an 80's diner. Regular donuts are $1.95 USD (raised, cake and old-fashioned) while specialty donuts are $1.95-$3.75 USD. They also have pastries and bagels. - Apple fritter ($3.75 USD) - not the best I've had but decently sized. - Regular donuts ($10.50 USD for 6) - two buttermilk, two old fashioned, coconut cake and chocolate coconut cake. Favourite was the maple buttermilk. Decent donuts at DW. 3.5 stars.

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Best glazed donuts. Nice folks run it. Everything is fresh. Clean and bright. A real neighborhood asset for a quick snack.

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Whenever we're walking our dog... day or night I make it s point to stop at my go to donut place in my 'hood.

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I loved the apple fritter but I feel like it only had like 3 mini cubes of apple... the flavor was great though regardless.

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They have pretty good donuts here. The staff is nice. I like that they sell buckets.

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$35 for a dozen donuts??? crazy :/ wasn't expecting to pay more than double the price compared to other places for regular donuts

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Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop

Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop

4.3
(4k reviews)
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I am not a huge fan of donuts but originally found this place by smelling it, walking by on my way…read moreto another building. Upon leaving that other place I again smelled the baked goods so I decided to stop by. It was a bit of a line walking in and continued to grow while being there but I could see a huge variety of pastries behind the glass. I was impressed by the variety they had and decided to try a few different ones I wouldn't normally try. I picked up a cinnamon crunch donut and few different custard filled ones. For someone who isn't normally a fan of donuts let alone any filled ones, they were by far some of best donuts I have ever had. I went later in the day and was very impressed by the quality. I look forward to getting a box to go next visit.

Bob's Donuts is one of those SF institutions you feel like you have to try at least once, and I…read morefinally did. The verdict? A little mixed. We got a variety of donut holes, a creme brulee donut, and a massive apple fritter. The apple fritter was the clear standout. It was huge, flavorful, and honestly a great bang for your buck. If you go, that one is worth it. The donut holes and creme brulee donut were where I had higher hopes that didn't quite pan out. I was expecting something more brioche-y and pillowy but both came out a little dry for my taste. The creme brulee donut especially felt like it had more potential than it delivered. My theory is that freshness plays a big role here. We came in around 1pm and the donuts just didn't have that fresh out of the fryer quality I was hoping for. I love the appeal of a late night donut spot and I think Bob's probably shines brightest in those late night hours when everything is fresh and the city is winding down. Timing might genuinely be everything here.

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Dynamo Donut & Coffee

Dynamo Donut & Coffee

3.9
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Granny Smith apple donuts with cinnamon sugar?? Yes, please!…read more Everything sounded delicious. Our office enjoyed the treats and the popular choices seemed to be the chai, the apple and the chocolate/bacon combo. It's pricier than other donut shops but worth it when you're looking for something more special.

The first time I tried Dynamo Donut was at their Marina location, and I fell in love with their…read morecreative and not too sweet donuts. I was walking around after brunch nearby, and I noticed that they had a storefront so decided to stop by since it's been a while. Unlike the Marina location, there's indoor seating for you to enjoy your coffee & donuts. My order: Passion Fruit Milk Chocolate ($4.25): +Tangy passion fruit glaze +Milk chocolate pieces added crunch & pops of sweetness +Soft & fluffy donut -Unfortunately, the topping stuck to the paper bag. Raspberry Black Pepper ($4.25): +Soft & fluffy donut -Light on the raspberry and black pepper -Unfortunately, the topping stuck to the paper bag. Side notes: 1.) 1 point for each visit: Sign up w/phone # 2.) Walking distance from MUNI 12 line *Verdict: The cashier was friendly and offered recs, but I felt like these were lacking compared to my previous visits. Not sure if they offer boxes at this location, but that would be a better option for to-go.

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Magic Donuts & Coffee

Magic Donuts & Coffee

4.2
(210 reviews)
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Wow! Honestly the best donut I've ever tasted in my life. The quality is just insane: the taste of…read morethe dough, the fluffy texture, and incredible flavors of the frosting/toppings/fillings. From the simple vanilla glaze with sprinkles to the unique seasonal rhubarb meringue, I was simply blown away. The use of sourdough is unique, but I didn't think they tasted sourdough-y if that makes sense. Magic Donuts has a regular customer for life now! Please support this local business so it stays open!

I've had Magic Donuts in my bookmarks for the longestttt time so I was excited to finally try their…read morefamed sourdough donuts! Parking is super easy around the area, which is a rarity in SF. Shop is bright and airy, with the most adorable pastel color scheme. I ordered two of their milk chocolate donuts ($5 each), a key lime meringue donut ($6), a blueberry & lime donut ($5), and a caramel apple donut ($6). Donuts are on the pricier side, but the presentation and use of high quality ingredients makes up for it. The sourdough donuts themselves aren't nearly as sweet as standard donuts and have a soft, bouncy texture. The milk chocolate donut was absolutely decadent. Upon first bite, you can immediately tell this donut was topped with real melted milk chocolate. This was levels above a typical chocolate glazed donut. The flakey sea salt garnished on top balanced out the sweetness nicely. Although I will say that I found the richness of the chocolate to clash slightly with the tanginess of the sourdough donut. The key lime meringue donut had a super tart key lime filling and was topped with fluffy meringue. Definitely the most eye catching of the donuts I picked up. But the key lime filling was a bit too punchy and sour for my liking. The glaze on the blueberry & lime donut had a potent and fresh blueberry flavor that went well with the lime zest sprinkled on top. The caramel apple donut was my favorite. The caramelized apple filling paired with the cream cheese frosting and graham cracker crumbs was almost like eating an apple pie + cheesecake fusion but as a donut! Overall, a solid donut place that I'd return to if I'm ever in need of a special treat!

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Chocolate glazed old fashioned
Chocolate glazed old fashioned
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Johnny Doughnuts

Johnny Doughnuts

3.6
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2.5 mi

First time going to Johnny Doughnuts. My sister and I ordered the strawberry donut to share…read more The strawberry donut was really good. It had a natural flavor to it. The worker was friendly, and there were a couple of tables and seats indoor.

Love their name!…read more (Like the scene out of "The Godfather: "Leave the gun, take the cannoli") Nothing like that, Johnny Doughnuts are wholesome and classic, nothing intimidating unless you indulge daily then dread stepping on the scale! These are classic, pillowy doughnuts with a nice, soft bite and sprinkles that stick to your lips and rain down on your shirt. The kind of doughnuts that bring a childlike smile to your face. We picked up a "Too Good to Go" bag with four big doughnuts. My son made a beeline for the brown sugar cinnamon twist and I had the cream filled chocolate covered doughnut with sprinkles. Johnny Doughnuts has a growing number of brick & mortar stores in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Marin, East Bay and north into Napa and Santa Rosa plus a food truck that caters to businesses and parties. Nothing crazy like bacon or candy corn decorating them: These are classic cake, glazed, jelly, apple fritter and maybe flavoring one step beyond (lime mascarpone cream filled!) Johnny Doughnuts is a new favorite business. We'll return to hand pick our favorites!

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Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.
Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.
Doughnuts!! Photo by @martiwantsmore
Doughnuts!! Photo by @martiwantsmore
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