Donuts &amp; Things

Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

Order counter and interior seating (from the entrance)

Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte

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Black Sesame Kouign-Amann

Sightglass Coffee

4.0(2.2k reviews)

1.2 mi•SoMa

On a recent visit to San Francisco, I wanted to start off the trip right with great coffee shortly…read moreafter arrival. Thanks to a friend, Sightglass came highly recommended. We chose this large city location thanks to easy parking and a convenient stop on our drive. It was a beautiful morning, which was easy to enjoy thanks to the high ceilings, big glass windows, and open main door. The first floor has a central counter to order food and drinks; the glass cabinet has a bunch of rotating pastries from a local bakery. They have restrooms and a merchandise area here too. At the front are counter seats along the front window, and also a horseshoe that looks into the roasting area, which is a great place to smell the beans. There's an upstairs loft that overlooks the cafe below, also with a test kitchen area and offices across to the front. They definitely have a larger business going on, and I can see why it's so popular. We ordered a latte, iced coffee, and various pastries to start our day. Prices were reasonable for the quality. All the baristas were friendly and fast to help.

The ham & Gruyère croissant was yummy. I believe their pastries are supplied by Neighbor Bakehouse…read more The winter spritz drink was refreshing. I really enjoyed. Located on 7th Street and Folsom.

Roasting area

HAM & GRUYERE CROISSANT $8.50

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Ritual Coffee Roasters

3.7(2k reviews)

2.4 mi•Mission

Ritual is a nice coffee shop with good coffee. There is plenty of space to sit and the service is…read morepretty fast. For any remote workers however, there is no available wifi, and no outlets, so I would not recommend this as a space to work on your computer, especially because the acoustics make the space a bit loud. But for a quick coffee and a chat, definitely a solid place on Valencia.

$7 for a latte, $3 for a small cookie (not fresh) Long wait…read moreand worst customer service. ruined my morning

Very large interior, spacious with greenery!

Matcha latte

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Latte

Q Specialty Coffee

4.2(344 reviews)

1.7 mi•Presidio Heights

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Came here a few weeks ago because I heard their matcha was really good. I ordered the Velvet Matcha…read moreCloud, and the matcha was strong with just a touch of sweetness. It was well blended, had a great consistency, and tasted like a good-quality matcha. The staff was friendly, and the space was clean with plenty of seating. It does get a little busy, but I could definitely see this being a great spot to study or get some work done!

It took me a while to get back here, but I finally made it. There was a very small line - I waited…read moremaybe 10 minutes at the most. I tried the strawberry Matcha cloud this time and it was so much better than what I got before, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I look forward to going back again and trying some other things! My first experience, there was not the best because my friend got rancid milk in their Matcha, but the the shop contacted me and let me know that they made changes to prevent something like that from happening again. I really respect and appreciate how they handled the situation.

1.1 mi•Lower Pacific Heights

An IG photo nook 4/19/26

Pistachio lady m crepe cake

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Yuzu matcha air cream cloud

B Patisserie

4.6(3.8k reviews)

One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

I stopped by after an appointment nearby. There was a line, but it moved by relatively quickly…read more This time, I decided to take my order to go. My order: Passion Orange Guava Cake ($8.25): +The cake version of the popular Hawaiian drink, the layers of cake, cookie, and pudding were light & refreshing. +Not too sweet +Aesthetically pleasing -When eaten together, the passion fruit took over so it was hard to detect the guava and orange. Raspberry Almond Croissant ($5.50): +Unlike the typical croissant, it was covered in a crispy cookie blanket, which was different, but in a good way! The croissant inside still maintained its flakiness. +Not too sweet: Filled w/a tart raspberry jam +Huge, which made it perfect for sharing. -Where was the almond??? Side notes: 1.) Paper bags are $0.25 2.) Walking distance from several MUNI lines (1, 38, 38R) *Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded up due to the service. From the moment I walked in, everyone was so friendly! They greeted me with a smile, took the time to answer my questions, and didn't rush me at all.

Black sesame Kouign Amann, reheated

Black sesame kouign Amman ends

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Chocolate Kouign Amann Seasonal ($5.75)

Flywheel Coffee Roasters

3.9(711 reviews)

2.3 mi•The Haight

Clean inside and out. Local first responders patronize this coffee shop. Their menu is well curated…read moreand simplified. Service is caring, kind, professional, and quick. I had the pumpkin spice bread and large latte. My friends had the hot chocolate and cappuccino. All were on point and delicious.

Rude people. They are bias under the guise of being open-minded. They seem to dislike first…read moreresponders. I noticed that they were super rude to them The staff made eye contact and purposely ignore them until they left. So unprofessional. I sensed the negativity and it gave off such uncomfortable and negative vibes. They certainly are NOT the type of people to welcome all. Be warned. This is not the kind of people and business I will support. Take your money elsewhere to people who are truly kind.

Macchiato

Matcha Latte

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Stonemill Matcha

4.2(1.7k reviews)

1.9 mi•Mission

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab a quick lunch! I ordered with the cashier up front who…read morewas very helpful in explaining to me the options available here. After I ordered, I took a seat in the waiting area by the Togo window to wait for my order. There was plenty of tables for dining in, but they were filled so I grabbed my order to eat outside. There was a little area in the front of the store for you to eat at. Stonemill matcha has been on my radar for a long time now and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. I ordered the matchazuke 4.5/5 and the matcha latte 4/5 and they were both delicious. The matchazuke was perfectly savory, each bite packed full of umami. The piece of salmon was seasoned nicely, not too salty and paired perfectly with the matcha. The matcha broth was so comforting, you could taste the bonito dashi they used to make it. I was worried the portion would be too small but it was pretty filling! The matcha latte had a beautiful deep green color and was creamy and not too sweet. I did noticed that it was a little grainy, which was the only thing I didnt like about this experience. My partner ordered a hojicha latte and said it was a 5/5 and it's her new favorite place to get hojicha latte in SF. I would definitely come back and try more of their menu. I'm eyeing that matcha silk pie!

Great spot for a caffeine fix and sandos The pork katsu…read moresandos were delicious-- crispiness from the pork, freshiness from the cabbage and tanginess from the sauce. The pork was nicely cooked. The fish katsu sandos were good, but did not compare to the pork katsu ones in terms of flavor and wow factor. Of course had to get a drink while here! I tried the hojicha with strawberry. The strawberry paired nicely with the hojicha without overpowering it. The hojicha was nutty and earthy. There is a line to order for takeout in the restaurant and pick up is outside through a window.

1.6 mi•Financial District, SoMa

03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior

TO Hojicha Pumpkin Pie

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Strawberry Yuzu-ade, tamago sando (w/ pork katsu on the side (that i sliced and put in myself)) (02/2026)

Saint Frank Coffee

4.3(151 reviews)

Goes without saying this place is just top of the line. Ambiance is great, lots of seating, fancy…read morewood tables, and full on upscale vibe. Coffee is great and staff is always super welcoming and have attention to detail. I always stop in for a bag of freshly roasted beans and doing so gets you a free cup of drip coffee or cold brew. The only thing that is slightly inconvenient is the constantly long line to order. On the bright side once you order you get your drink right away regardless of what you order. It's a solid assembly line operation they got going. Especially in my case when I typically only get a bag of beans to-go I wonder if they could change the system to allow me to forgo the line altogether, that would be a pleasant change. Anyways I highly recommend this coffee shop! High quality all the way around!

Good vibes, but pricey…read more + Cortado ($5.50 + $1.50 almond macadamia milk): pricy cost for the Cortado but full sent it and tried their nut milk too. Macadamia forward (7/10)

Croissant

Matcha Latte (Almond Macadamia Milk)

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Competition Style Cappuccino

Delah Coffee

4.6(647 reviews)

1.3 mi•SoMa

Cute and cozy spot! It's great place to hang out with friends or do work…read more We had the chai and rose cake - both were tasty. The chai is great for sharing, we comfortably shared a large amongst 4 people. The rose cake is light and moist. Staff were all friendly.

My friend and I were catching up after a long drought and chose to meet up at Delah because it was…read moreso we'll rated. It's located at the filthy corner of 4th and Clara, which made the outside smell of urine. Fortunately the cafe itself is pretty clean, which is a nice escape from the street. I ordered an Americano and my friend got one of their $8+ lattes, which were fine, but nothing special. My biggest gripe was the service and absolute scorn of the customer. My friend and I sat at the counter basically in a staring contest with the woman behind the counter, who just stared right back. After some 30 seconds, we finally flagging her down to place our order. After turning around the drinks suspiciously quickly, my friend and I sat down to catch-up in the empty cafe. Before long, the barista pumps up the volume, increasing higher and higher every 5 minutes or so, as if to signal to us that our time was up. I asked her to turn down the volume, which she tuned down from an 11 to a 7, but minutes later it continued to creep up, like the snooze setting of an alarm clock coaxing you to wake up - except in this case, to get out. Ultimately, the volume got unbearable and we finally threw in the towel and got out of there to let the barista enjoy her music. Definitely never going back there - they clearly don't want the business. Food: 5/10 Service: 0/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 4/10

0.7 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

Beehive bread and chai

Fresh croissant.

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Rose milk cake

Maruwu Seicha

4.3(752 reviews)

Women-owned & operated

Certified professionals

I got the black sesame hojicha latte and it was delicious! The roasted black sesame and hojicha…read moreflavor blended together very well. It was rich but still light and refreshing. There was no wait during Thursday lunch time. I ordered through the kiosk. There is seating right in front of the store.

this drink was really bland unfortunately, there was absolutely no matcha taste…read more the peach was good tho!

Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

Matcha + Hokkaido Milk Swirl Soft Serve and Matcha Tea with Snow Top

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Hokkaido Latte with Snow Foam

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Bastion M.

12 years ago

Not only are they rude but they are lying, thieves. Yesterday in the early morning I had just gotten out of work. I bought a cinnamon roll and 3 hard boiler eggs. It came out to $4.20. I had 4 dollars in my pocket. I did not have any change. So I pulled out my wallet and took out a $1.00 told the rude employee to keep the change and I was on my way. After going home ACROSS THE STREET and nearly throwing up from the 2/3 eggs not even cooked. I went to bed. 4 hours i slept and I got up to head to the hardware store. I then realized my wallet was missing. I then went to Donuts and Things and asked the woman if my wallet was there. She got defensive as I was accusing her of stealing it. I explained that it was the last place I had my wallet and at least $400+ in cash. And no way would I have lost it going across the street. She didn't even check with other employees nor the "lost and found". And she told me to come back later and ask the gentleman whom was working this particular morning. 7pm came and the employee was already defensive from me simply asking if he remembered me, and if he had seen my wallet telling him about the large amount (while saying this he has a smirk on his face. )He said that I had it on the counter and saw me leave. When I asked him if in fact he saw my wallet. His whole demeanor changes and said lots of customers came and went since I was there. So then I asked him if he could check the video from that morning. I'm sorry but if someone came into my business and was in my situation I'd check the video right there and then. He told me to come back i told him the time of 5am-6am I was there and that I would be back in a couple hours. He said NO come back in morning because he would be asleep. I made the attempt to leave my number, so once he saw the video to contact me. Im just right across the street. I have yet to hear from Donuts and Thieves. Only one word can sum this up. GUILTY! It's sad when people cannot be honest when in fact they are guilty. There goes taking my dog to the vet. If they only knew how hard I worked. I hope you enjoy the $400+ perhaps you can buy honesty with it read more

Ben D.

17 years ago

I highly recommend Donuts & Things. The crullers are amazing here very moist and light, but make sure to get the glazed ones or it may not be so moist. The apple fritters are cooked a little longer than most places, which makes them delicious. The maple bars are perfect though.The chocolate frosting is thinner than it should be on most of the donuts, an easy fix for them, so hopefully they rectify this soon. I have never eaten any of the "Things" here but who would come here for anything but donuts? The donuts also look the way they are supposed to, unlike bobs donuts down the street, where they look like someone put them in their pocket before placing them up for display. The coffee is ok, but I think they have defective cups. I think approximately 100% of the time that I have ordered coffee, the lid doesn't seat right with the cup so It always leaks when you try to drink it. I have resorted to holding a napkin around the edge of the lid every time I drink it now. read more

Ann S.

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9 years ago

Donuts & Things is like the Bed Bath & Beyond version of all things pastry, breakfast, and snack related. Kind of a muddle, but nonetheless, a buffet of whatever's laying around and ready to serve. I, for one, can appreciate such variety. At this unique donut shop, they offer fresh glazed donuts, some with sprinkles, some with coconut shavings. They even have on the go breakfast items such as croissant sandwiches, boiled eggs, bananas, Madeline's, and also Vietnamese banh mi. I usually grab a box of mixed donuts here as a last ditch effort when pleasing the AM crowd at work because it's fast, it's simple, and there's never a serious wait. Easy peasy Minimum $5 for credit/debit card usage Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm in the frenzy of early mornings! read more

James B.

17 years ago

Waaay better than Bob's donuts which is down the block (and has a weird vibe with sometimes no one manning the register- I guess they hide in the back-- once I waited for 5 minutes with no one showing up so I left). I wonder why this has so few reviews. I guess from the outside, it looks like it's not going to be good, but they have the BIGGEST apple fritters (and tastiest) and the other donuts are always fresh and delicious. I'm glad Polk street has horrible parking because I would come here too much for a fresh donut. I haven't had any of the "things" because I always end up getting an apple fritter, a maple bar, and an old fashioned and I can't justify getting more junk food that that for one day. Half of each of them are gone before I get to the car. read more

Kari L.

192

17 years ago

Biggest, best apple fritters. I chose this place over Bob's down the street. When the new fresh donuts come out, the older ones are two for one, but who can resist the warm chocolate glazed? Buttermilk bars are moist and dense. Yum Yum Yum. I'm not sure why people like Bob's better- it's friendlier here and the donuts are way better. read more

Kelly B.

16 years ago

They have the best apple fritters. I actually like this place better than Bob's donuts, which may be a bit overrated. Like someone else mentioned, later in the evening, when the new fresh donuts come out, the other ones go on sale, but who can resist getting a warm fresh donut? read more

Anh P.

7 years ago

Come here for the donuts. They're pretty cheap ($1.25 for a regular sized donut). Do NOT come here for the banh mi. I got the chicken banh mi and the meat looked like it was dyed bright pink. Why on earth would any meat be dyed any color? Just lost my appetite looking at it. read more

Eric W.

16 years ago

A lot of people will say go to Bob's down the street, but I say you gotta give this place a try. Clean, friendly staff, and always fresh. They even offer 2-4-1 after 8pm read more

Paul F.

13 years ago

Nice little place when you just want a quick doughnut and coffee.

Mr. F.

5 years ago

I got red velvet that was good but not very red

b b.

13 years ago

better than bobs!! ive switched over :)))

Briar S.

15 years ago

Outstanding donuts!!!!

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