This review is mainly for their DONUTS! The name says it!! Duffin's DONUTS!! Yes, their donuts are incredible! Cuz they are busy almost all the time and their donuts are so fresh that they can keep up with the demand! Light and fluffy, these are dangerous as you can eat the whole dozen and don't even know!! So I would give them a 5 star just for the donuts! As for the rest: Fried Chicken ( 3 stars ), too dry and the crust is too thick for my liking, its my personal preference, I am sure the ones who gave them 5 stars for their chicken has their own preferences. Vietnamese Sub ( 3 stars ), the bread was not toasted enough to get a crispy crust, but the fillings were adequate, not outstanding but was ok. So my verdict: come for the donuts and you will for sure not be disappointed! read more

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I've had their donuts a few times but only recently did I actually visit the restaurant. In my ranking, their donuts are far above Tim's or most grocery store donuts, but comparable to Lucky's and not quite as good as Lee's. For me, a little bit of that classic deep-fried taste in a donut is great, and these are just a little too much. But I REALLY liked the thick maple frosting on the maple glaze donut I had on this visit, and it was still warm which was really nice! I arrived just before noon. As for the other food, I had a Scrambled Egg Torta and a Thai Bubble Tea. I was really surprised that they have bubble tea, but I guess people mean it when they say that they've got everything. I tried to order the Durian, but they were out, so Thai was my second choice. I would assume it's just from a mix of some sort (the consistency is uniform rather than layers or swirls of condensed milk and tea), but it was still not bad at all. If they do use a powder for flavour, I couldn't tell - it wasn't at all powdery. The pearls were okay, some were a little harder in the middle than I like but I do personally like them very soft, so I'd still say these were passable, especially at this price and considering they're not even a specialized bubble tea shop. The torta was really good. Makes me nostalgic for food you'd get at old-school American sub shops. The cheese scrambled into the egg was very nice. A little on the greasy side like you'd expect, but not too much. I liked the inclusion of banana peppers. All around, I don't know of anywhere that can compete with this place in terms of price vs what you get. It's good comfort food at very good value. The person who helped me and the others I was with was very friendly, but the service as a whole seems like a mixed bag. I didn't see any staff that was outright unpleasant, but some people definitely do not care. The whole restaurant could use more attention to hygiene. It wasn't quite as grimy as I was expecting from some of these reviews, but there were a lot of flies in the eating area, which is probably because, from the looks of it, they rarely clean, and there were lots of crumbs on tabletops and the floor. I couldn't see the kitchen as well, but it seemed like it was in a similar state. I avoided the bathroom all together. read more

Duffin's Donuts - Maple Glaze Donut, Scrambled Egg Torta, Thai Bubble Tea w/ Pearls - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Back at my old stomping ground when BC living was my thing. Love this place as it reminded me of home back in socal. The blueberry filled and chocolate peanut donuts are my go to faves. Duffins is right up there with some of the heavyweights including: DKs in Santa Monica - all time king Donuttery in Huntington Beach Dunkin' Donuts.. for their apple fritters Sorry Timmy H.. you ain't got nothing on Duffins read more

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One-line review: Cheap eats done reasonably well. We've been meaning to get to Duffin's for quite some time, and it was worth the wait. We ordered: Machaca torta (mildly-flavoured, needed hot sauce; the meat portions were modest -- don't be fooled by 7-year old photos on Yelp!) 3-piece spicy chicken and fries (Crispy, tasty, well-executed) Pupusa (bean, cheese, pork) with Cole slaw, salsa (a bit mild for our taste; cole slaw [mayonnaise rather than vinegar] and salsa [a bit like warmed canned tomatoes] were wrong) Donuts: a banana-filled (very fresh, mildly-flavoured), a honey dew, an apple fritter The place isn't much to look at inside -- it's a donut shop -- though they did have a football match on the tv. And yet... when you can get donuts, fried chicken and fries, and pupusas in one location at very reasonable prices, I'm willing to be a little more generous on the grading. Free parking in their lot, which is not easy to get in or out of. Bottom line: I suspect we'll be back sooner rather than later. Too many other things to try! read more

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Get the blueberry powder donut - tastes amazing soft and crunchy. Get the chilli cheese hot dog- ask for utensils. Prices are stuck in the past. I felt like I could be robbed at any time while sitting in the diner - but it's actually quite safe/kid friendly. But the ambience is giving Surrey for sure. Like a safe Surrey. I will be coming back! read more

We have ordered their chicken and it was literally the most delicious chicken we have found anywhere in Vancouver. As dessert we often order 1/2 dozen of their donuts which beat many other places that sell donuts. For example Tim Hortons and a few bakeries we have purchased donuts over the years. Well done Duffins! Larry read more

Some of the best, reasonably priced, donuts in town. They're always made fresh, with a wide variety. I haven't tried their other hot foods, but it's a nice clean store with speedy counter service and lots of tables inside and out. read more

There are several good things about this place. There are some things that could improve. I would give it 3.5 stars. First, I was hoping for crispier chicken. Unfortunately, I was served pieces from the warming encasement, so they weren't that crispy/fresh. The donut I ordered also tasted like it was a bit too firm. Having tried crispy chicken at Juke's, Church's and Downlow, it's hard for me to say that Duffin's chicken compares. If it were fresher, it'd be better. However, the prices are quite good. Also, they have a good selection of food. They have beef and chicken tamales, soup, sandwiches, etc in addition to the chicken and donuts. I'd like to try the tamales and more donuts to make a better judgment on the food. Overall, it seems like a good place for convenience, a variety of food that's accessible 24hrs a day. read more

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Duffin's is the beating heart of Vancouver. An institution. There's something for everyone here, even if at first glance it might be a bit overwhelming (or concerning). Obviously the donuts are fantastic, but the fried chicken and sandwiches are also consistently great. Drinks are pretty solid, you're not getting any fancy coffee but the bubble tea, smoothies and Thai tea are amazing for the price. Last thing I'll touch on is the atmosphere. The restaurant feels like it's existed forever, without any updates to the aesthetics, but that just gives it a cozy, familiar atmosphere that's pretty hard to find in the rest of the city. If you're a local you already know about Duffin's, but if you're passing through town it is 100% a must visit. read more

Came here today to order some food for my family and I. I ordered carne asada torta , chicken terriyaki torta and cheeseburger combo with no onions and pickle. Terriyaki Chicken Torta First bite into chicken teriyaki torta, I had a mouthful of onions...there is also no teriyaki chicken taste. Its just a skinless chicken thigh sandwich with avo, lettuce, tomato, hot peppers and onions. Carne Asada Torta The girl who took my order told me this is a popular order. Again, not sure why. It's just pan fried beef in a sub. Has avo, tomato and lettuce like the rest of the torta there. Bacon Cheeseburger They forgot my drink.... I had to call and tell them they forgot my drink... my bacon cheeseburgers bun was also burnt and the patty was dry. Fries and gravy are good. Overall, I don't understand why this place has 4 stars. I much rather go to subway or quiznos as the food there is consistent. This place isn't even busy due to covid and yet so many mistakes, why? There were so many staff and still so many errors. read more

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I'm not a donut expert. Duffin's donuts are okay they're like average. Duffin's is a local old diner type of vibe. Like going to Rocko's without the long roadtrip. I think they've switched out some workers. It's probably not what they used to be but, it's still a decent place to go to if you want a quick bite late at night. read more

One of my favourite go to spots in Vancouver. Duffin's manages to capture the essence of comfort food flawlessly. The combination of classic donuts and mouthwatering fried chicken is an unexpected match made in heaven. The fact they're open late is a game changer, satisfying those late-night cravings effortlessly. My personal favourite donuts is the chocolate old fashioned and the buttermilk donuts. Duffin's delivers on every level - from the friendly service to the cozy ambiance. read more

Great donuts and food. I live across town but once in a while it's super great time grab some yummy treats over at Duffins

Got a half a dozen ($6.50). Got the sour cream glazed: great cake donut. Good amount of glaze. Maple ring: light and fluffy donut. Maple on top doesn't have an artificial flavour. Long john: pretty much the same review as above. Buttermilk raspberry: I'm not one to usually have fruit in my donut, but good flavour and good amount. Cinnamon: like the amount of cinnamon and that it added a bit of a crunch. My friend ate the last one. read more

Duffin's Donuts - Half dozen $6.50 - June 2020 - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I ignored this place for the first 5 or 6 years of living in Vancouver. When I finally wandered in I was extremely impressed not only by the size of the menu but of the quality and reasonable price. Subs are great, donuts are great, fried chicken is especially tasty and much cheaper than chain restaurants. Only bad experience I've had here was the Chinese food and they discontinued that quite a while ago. I'd highly recommend giving it a shot if you've never been. If they accepted credit cards I would have given 5 stars. read more

Best of town , should open more places like this cause it's extremely delicious and worth it .

Haven't tried anything but the chicken teriyaki torta sub, which is unreal. I stop by whenever I'm in the area. Teriyaki chicken, shredded lettuce, hot peppers, avocado on a ciabatta bun. read more

Duffin's Donuts - Chicken teriyaki torta sub - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cheap and sizing of portions is good. Loved the BBQ chicken sandwich and the little carrot cakes were my favorite, absolutely amazing.

It's 330 am and I am starving. Food choices are limited, and I am not into fast food. My friend suggested Duffin's. Open 24/7. So happy he did! It was nearly empty and we had no wait. The lady who served us was extremely nice and patient with us I couldn't see with out my glasses and my friend was just indecisive. I remembered the Torta sub I had before. I couldn't remember what it was called, but when I described it to the lady she knew exactly what I was taking about. I am super ultra picky and I hate most things that are usually on subs or sandwiches. I asked what came on it, and When I told her what I didn't want on it, she was totally nice about it. I also ordered a bubble tea slush. It was a fresh fruit one, half strawberry & half watermelon. With half pearls and half jelly. My friend ordered a different Torta, and a Lychee slush. He also selected 3 donuts to take home for later. We had a short wait, so we sat down. The drinks came up first, and WOW how delightful was it to taste the fresh fruit ( not a powder ) . The tortas were finally ready and we didn't even make it a block away before we had to try them. OMG!! The bread was the perfect amount of crisp and soft, slightly toasted. The meat was cooked to perfection. Avocados were ripe and tasty. There was no onion, no tomatoes, no mayo and only a slight bit of banana peppers to give it some added flavour - it was PERFECT !!! We couldn't stop talking about how great this meal was!! It was fresh, delicious and left us satisfied. And the price for everything was 25$ with a well deserved tip. read more

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I really believe Duffin's has the best fried chicken in town. Their fritou chicken is the bomb! Whenever I come here I always get the fried chicken and some donuts....doesn't get any better than that! This place is open 24 hours, and at certain times it can be quite busy and their can be a bit of a lineup. They have tonnes of other stuff, sandwiches, tortas, tamales, pupusa's etc. You order at the til and then they call your number when you food is ready. Decent number of seats unless it's really busy. They have parking in the back as well. Check it out....... read more

Doughnuts and pupusas and sammiches, oh my! Yes, you can get all of these and more at this little random feed-your-face-hole-joint. Their menu is so random, if you don't know what you're in the mood for when you come here, you'll end up getting more confused. You can get Chinese food, a vast variety of sandwiches, fried chicken burgers, ice cream, smoothies, and yes, pupusas. We came here at midnight on a Sunday and this is what we swallowed: PUPUSAS: I ordered the bean, cheese, and pork one. I asked for it without the beans and she mentioned they were already pre-made so I couldn't (you mean you have no El Salvadorean elves in the back slapping these together?). I was surprised the pupusa was pretty decent, although the curtido could use a bit more kick. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/R5G-LpFh2mLUCAOxbvP0eQ?select=yrCUpj7YKeqSF5N6T6TA6A#kV6-yvMWWaOztnm4WAWLUg APPLE FRITTER: Let's just start off by saying they do doughnuts right. As we waited for my pupusa to cook, there was a steady stream (even midnight on a Sunday) of people coming in and getting doughnuts. I could see why. This apple fritter was not overly greasy. The batter was light and fluffy and had the perfect ratio of little apple bits and cinnamon swirls. Damn good apple fritter! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/R5G-LpFh2mLUCAOxbvP0eQ?select=yrCUpj7YKeqSF5N6T6TA6A#NYCa-aYulLGBFeRoh7ai_g CINNAMON FRITTER: We picked up some for the morning. These were more puffier then the apple fritter but what ends up happening is that it becomes all dough and less cinnamon swirls. Still good and moist but the apple fritter was definitely the better of the two. Glad we stopped off here. You'll definitely find something here to satisfy whatever it is your craving, and when in doubt, go doughnuts! read more

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Had the beef and avocado sandwich ($4). Wow, this thing hit the spot. Special mention. Upgrading my review to 4 stars. read more

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Does anything say old school donuts in Vancouver more than Duffin's Donuts? Sure, you can find lot of cool designer donuts nowadays and they're all pretty good. But when you've got a craving for some doughy goodness in the middle of the night, where else are you going to look other than Duffin's considering that they're open 24/7? You don't have to wait until the middle of the night to come here though... we didn't. We picked up a couple of French crullers, a long john, old fashioned, blueberry, and chocolate angel. The only other thing that could make Duffin's better is if they also served up some hot, savory foods too... oh wait! They also sell fried chicken here! You could seriously just live here and eat fried chicken and donuts 24/7! read more

Duffin's Donuts - Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

After watching an episode of Masterchef, I had an unrelenting craving for donuts near midnight. The only place open and nearby at that hour was Duffin's, which I have often driven by but have never gone in. I have been admitedly confused with their sign saying they serve Chinese food, noodles, tortas, donuts, and boba. So random, but man is it always busy in there, and now I can see why. I didn't try anything else but donuts this time around and even close to midnight, they had a huge case full of them. I chose three and they were fresh and really good... even the next day. Pleasantly surprised and for $1.19 vs some other high end donut establishments that charge $3.50 or more per donut, I think this place is solid, good and I would definitely be a repeat customer. Now I am curious about the fried chicken! read more

Duffin's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fried chicken under a heat lamp. Going against the grain here. While it was quite flavourful, it sat under a heat lamp. This is pretty good tasting chicken but two things about it ruined my expectations. One, it was not fresh and hot. Two, I had the spicy version - it reminded me too much of KFC. I was expecting something more unique tasting. I wanted something other than a KFC imitation. Reason for the two stars. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/duffins-donuts-vancouver?select=yrCUpj7YKeqSF5N6T6TA6A#jAaEnSRXJO85V7-6ayNuug Interesting set up. They have mexican type sanwiches, donuts, fried chicken, burgers, etc, and Chinese food in hot water warmers. Eclectic food. This place, to me, is like a diner, but in a fast food set up. It was a bit filthy when I got here. Food all over the floor in one corner. Gonna have to try some of the sandwiches some day. read more

Duffin's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Donuts. Fried chicken. 24hrs. Sounds like the best combination especially if you're partying it up in Vancity. read more

I woke up from a nap around 1am, feeling a bit peckish. look to yelp for help finding something other than McDonald's that's still open in my area. So setting the app to "open now" made me discover some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. I first saw a batch sitting under the heat lamp and was hesitating but soon enough more chicken was added that was perfectly fried and not oily. $7.25 gets you a wing, thigh, breast and drumstick. there is no need for sides or sauces here. The wing and thigh were the best at absorbing the flavor with the right amount of batter. There's nothing exceptional in the recipe. It's simply good because they fry it well and serve it fresh and hot. I also had one of their thin steak torta sandwich which was fresh and cheap. $4.76 I took a couple of donuts for the next morning and they were still fresh and moist the day after. The ambiance at night is remarkably subdued for a 2am crowd. People are here to have good food I guess, not nurse a hangover. They have bubble tea, cold cut sandwiches and salads ready made as well. it is not just donuts read more

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This place a neighborhood gem!! I hope they never close. Coming here is always a different experience, you will literally have people in pjs, clubbing outfits, work clothes, and just a all around entertaining time lol. The fried chicken is the show stopper here. The burgers are good here too. The donuts are always a hit and the staff will always let you know if fresh ones are on the way so if you are willingly to wait a lil bit they will get you warm fresh donuts. The staff are hilarious and friendly too. I'm not sure how many times I've walked into Duffins late at night with a group of friends or my significant other and just had a wholesome convo with the employees. But what you cannot walk out of Duffins without is the french fries. Idk what they put in the French fries but it's like crack LMAO. The fries are a must!! read more

I had nothing to do on Canada Day morning and decided why not go to Duffin's to see if they're open. Thank god it's OPEN! This time I tried chicken sub combo (around $8) with my sister. After ordering we got a number while waiting in line. Service was fast. Sandwich was good, but not amazing. Chicken sub itself is $4.49 which is little more than TK sub and the sandwich bun was dry. I was hoping it's crispy sub instead of dry sub. Fries were so delicious and fresh. It was same like the ones I had last time. They're just as good as ones from Costco. If you want something more cheaper they sell hamburgers for $3.75 each. Coffee tasted okay, too bitter even with sugar and milk in it. I didn't finish it in the end. read more

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Possibly my favourite place to pick up donuts and a quick bite to eat They have so many subs and they are only 4.95! There isn't a lot of meat in some of them so you can ask for extra! I got the machata which is slow cooked ground beef, avocado, banana peppers, lettuce and tomato! It was full of so much flavour. I was beyond impressed. They also have fried chicken which I haven't tried yet The donuts are amazing!!!! The honey dip and coconut are my favourite! They also have sprinkled donuts that remind me of the Simpson's! The donuts are super cheap as well and so much better than the average donut shop It's also open 24 hours! So if you want some carbs late at night I would definitely stop by here! read more

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We were in Vancouver for a week & Duffin's is super close to where we were staying. Each day, we made promises to come here for a late night snack, but each night, we'd get lazy and fail to fulfill that promise. On our last night here, we were heading home and made it a mission to at least stop & check it out. The parking lot was packed and each table was filled with people enjoying chicken and other fried goods. There was a fast moving line and we quickly scanned the menu and decided on getting the "3 piece with fries" combo and added on a side of gravy. When we got to the front, we realized it was CASH and CA debit card ONLY! Uh oh...this was bad news for us because we had just spent all our CAD during dinner because it was our mission to get rid of it all. Our total was $8.90 and luckily I had $9 loonies in my purse! Sooo glad we made a pitstop here because that spicy fried chicken was the shizzzzz! It was so good! Crispy, seasoned & tender. The gravy and the seasoned fries were good too, so good that we slattered that gravy on our chicken too. Wish we had more money for more but we will definitely come here again next time we are in Vancouver. They have honeydew donuts, really wanted to try that and was willing to pay USD for it but the line was long and we just wanted to get back home to eat our chicken. Will make sure I get that next time I come back for the fried chicken! You know it's a good sign when lots of locals come here day and night! I highly recommend coming here if you're ever in town! Make sure you have cash on you! read more

Good Donuts take it to go!!! But that's it!!! Place looked super dirty. )= Debit and Cash only! read more

Great place for a burger, sandwich or donuts. Ooen 24 hours. Food is tasty and inexpensive. read more

24-hour Donut place frequented by police. They serve Mexican food, Chinese food, Vietnamese food, Western food, Donuts and bubble teas. Their Donuts have been a Vancouver institution, having been around since they used to be on Main and 33rd many decades ago. But, 30 years ago, you'd be able to get a dozen for $3. Now, the price is much higher. Interestingly, regardless if you order a chicken burrito, chicken Vietnamese sub, or one of their chicken "Torta subs", they use the EXACT SAME chicken filling. Their Donuts, despite being their claim to fame, now fall short of the benchmarks in Vancouver such as Cartem's and Lucky's. A bit too dry, a bit too doughy and not exactly inexpensive make them a tough sell. In fact, I'd rather have Donuts from Safeway as theirs are better in every regard. Their Fried Chicken is good, especially their spicy variant. Sort of like a poor man's Kentucky Fried Chicken. And, the aforementioned Torta subs are great; featuring your choice of meat, avocados, onions, lettuce and tomatoes. I haven't found another place serving this type of sandwich. All in all, I come here because of its proximity to my house. But, given a choice, this would be near the bottom unless I was craving a Torta sub. read more

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Not the most tidy place but it has character.We had the iced donuts with sprinkles one blue and one green and they had that nice deep fried taste that is authentic.Also took out a few fried chicken breasts that were excellent they reminded me of Church's chicken but better.I will be back for other donut choices and to try the spicy chicken next time. read more

This is the perfect place to go after party in downtown. They serve sandwiches, fried chicken and bubble tea and they're open 24 hours. The place is nice. Donuts are fresh and very soft. Fried chicken is great but I find the breading a little bit salty. read more

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Ok, so my co-worker has been raving about the fried chicken here. I was skeptical because...well, aren't they a donut joint? I came to try the chicken anyway. Well, it turns out this place got a lot more than just donuts & chicken. They've also got sandwiches, burgers, tamales, bubble tea, etc. I stuck with my original reason for coming and got 4 pieces of the spicy chicken for about $8. I liked the batter and seasoning, but I was very disappointed that the chicken was not freshly fried. It was just sitting under a heat lamp. Good chicken, but nothing to write home about. Plus the dining area is filthy. I was afraid to touch anything or use the re-useable cups that were sitting out for self-serve water...I saw a customer drop a cup & put it back. They have their own parking lot, but it was packed. Getting in and out of there is not fun. read more

Duffin's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Twice I've gone there and they have almost zero donuts The donut trays are empty. And when I asked them if they are getting more, they say they they don't know. Such an inconsistent experience going there. read more

Finally had the chance to finally check this place out. Tons of donuts and very delicious fried chicken here at a ton of hours. The staff are very friendly and it's such a Vancouver Icon. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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This place is dirty, but the food is good and cheap. Not may places like this left in Vancouver. Love it.