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    Happy Donut

    4.3 (217 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Donuts & fritters
    Sabrina H.

    Happy Donut makes me one happy girl! It was pouring rain outside and the thought of a nicely warmed fritter enticed me. We called ahead to ask if they had any more in their case, and to our surprise, they had three: apple, blueberry, and banana! We quickly made the drive and were greeted with a sweet aroma that filled the air. We decided on the blueberry and banana crumb cake donuts, blueberry fritter, and were lucky enough to try the banana fritter as well. All of them were super duper tasty. My personal favorite was the blueberry fritter since it was my first time having one. We will definitely be back to try other offerings, such as the classic apple fritter and various cronuts. The lady working, Sylvia, was so so kind. We had a nice conversation with her and she informed us that they also operate Rainbow Donuts, which we have visited before and loved. Thank you Sylvia for the wonderful hospitality! :) Come here for some of the best donuts in East Bay!

    Simba G.

    My job loved the donuts. The variety of toppings. Quality is excellent. No doubt I will return soon

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    Ed U.

    When I've seen the sign for this or any of their numerous locations, I've asked myself the probing question what would make a donut happy. After all, the donut is presumably the victim of a happy donut eater, and it would be mere residue in the digestive tract, wouldn't it? However, I didn't trouble the proprietress of this shop with my rhetorical inquiry. She just wanted to know which dozen I plan to order. It likely disappointed her that I ordered just one, a nice plain $1.35 Ube Donut (photo: https://bit.ly/39zQ3H4) with a small $1.40 cup of coffee (photo: https://bit.ly/3G51xON). It didn't diminish her good humor though. There wasn't any indoor seating, so I took my donut and coffee to the parking lot to imbibe them. That made me a Happy Donut Eater. DONUT - 4 stars...I like ube, not overly sweet AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well, it's a typical shop in the chain SERVICE - 4 stars...the owner was a stitch TOTAL - 4 stars...well, the donuts are happy RELATED - Exploring Albany? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3ebRKbk

    1 dozen donuts
    Tiffany Y.

    I wanted to pickup donuts for some co-workers and found this place on the way with good reviews! Before I came, I called to confirm they were open and that the cost of a dozen donuts was $13. The service is quick, but it's not very friendly. I felt very rushed and it was hard to understand questions because they were getting muffled and spoke so quickly. In the end, I was given a lecture by the employee about not listening, which was not a great way to start the morning haha. I was told at the register that the price for the dozen was $13, but my card ended up being charged $18. I should have checked more closely when I was being rung up, but I wasn't even offered a receipt. The cake donut I tried was nice and moist and my co-workers really enjoyed the donuts, but I'm not sure I would come back here again because of the service.

    Coffee is always on point using local grinds, sweets are always solid. The owner is super generous and courteous. Good music btw!!

    Maple bacon donut. Couldn't wait lol & the caramel macchiato which was also really good ! Slightly strong but great for a true coffee lover

    The maple bacon donut was soooo good! The customer service was also so great. Definitely come back again!

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    Open 24 hours and well worth a trip for soft moist yummy donuts! Friendly staff and atmosphere!

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    10 years ago

    Yes! We paid for 3 donuts and she gave us 5! Charity for pregnant ladies with late night donut cravings is always welcome. Thanks Happy!

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    If you though Disney land was the happiest place on earth wait until you end up here at 4:00 am.

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    13 years ago

    Love them! They are nice even if its the crack of dawn, very fresh donuts, hot coffee, good selection.

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    10 years ago

    So good and super cheap! Always a wide selection to chose from, nothing beats the buttermilk.

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    13 years ago

    First time there they have the best donuts especially the lemon and raspberry filled taste just like Krispy Kreme

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    9 years ago

    Happy Donut is the best donut ever! I love their donuts so much. You have to try their chocolate icing with glaze, it is phenomenal!

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    17 years ago

    Very good selection of donuts. Was able to have a hard to find maple glazed custard filled longjohn! There was plenty of filling:)!

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    15 years ago

    Wonderful, friendly service; and some of the best donuts I've ever had!! It is open 24hrs, too!

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    14 years ago

    24 hours. Cash only. Great as a workplace treat for colleagues- they'll love you for it.

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    Happy Doughnuts rocks! The fluffy one are delicious! 2am drunk doughnut run FTW!!!!11!!1!!!!

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    Will they be open 24/7 again after the pandemic?

    Hi Thompson C: can you possibly take photo(s) then post, your current pricing display panels? The photo rate boards on your Yelp are very outdated and I can't find your rates or online anywhere. Would help us decide ahead, or call in order. Thanks.

    Posted them up! Sorry for the delay.

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