I rarely write reviews, but today's experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it. As an Assistant Manager with Glide's Journey Home Program, I spend my days working alongside people who are often overlooked or marginalized. Because of that, I pay close attention to how people are treated. Today, an unhoused woman asked if I would buy her a maple doughnut. I happily agreed, and we walked into your shop together. She politely asked the employee twice whether the maple doughnut contained cream. He looked directly at her but didn't answer. After the second time, I asked, "Excuse me, is there a problem? Did you hear her?" Only then did he respond. When we went to pay, the cashier held the doughnut back instead of simply handing it to her while I completed the transaction. I understand businesses have payment policies, but the overall interaction felt cold, dismissive, and unnecessarily demeaning from beginning to end. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. It costs nothing to acknowledge someone, answer a simple question, or extend basic kindness. I chose to take my business elsewhere because I refuse to support a business where compassion appears to depend on who is standing in front of the counter. I sincerely hope the owners reflect on how customers--especially those who are unhoused or otherwise vulnerable--are treated. A little humanity goes a long way. read more

Picked up a dozen from Happy Donut on my way in from Powell BART for a 4th of July staff treat. Super convenient stop and classic neighborhood donut shop with coffee and that real local feel, where regulars greet the owners like "Mama and Pa." Simple, fresh, and no fuss. Perfect grab @ go spot I'll definitely hit again. read more

Happy Donut - dozen donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Save your money and skip this place. I arrived at 11:00 a.m. with no line and only two employees working. One employee looked directly at me, then picked up her phone and started a conversation on speakerphone. The other employee was making sandwiches. I stood there for 11 minutes without a single greeting, acknowledgment, or offer of service from either employee. I eventually walked out. Customer service costs nothing, and unfortunately there was none during my visit. Extremely rude and unprofessional staff. read more

Good donut and coffee shop with donuts and more, including some Asian drinks. The shop seems family owned and a little disorganized (some boxes lying around). But the food and coffee were good (I didn't order the donuts, I ordered the lox), and everything was efficient. No complaints and would recommend for a quick breakfast or bite. read more

Cute small take out spot. Just got a couple donuts and it was just what I was craving.

Walked down from our hotel on Powell - amazing donuts, delicious breakfast sandwiches, great service. Really reasonable prices, too. There are a few seats but it's a bit cramped if it's busy - really a take-out only type place. read more

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The Vietnamese coffee was so yum. A little too sweet but they adjusted the sweetness for me.

Hole in the wall, mom and pop donut shop. Visiting SF from New York, glad to see lots of decent donut shops and not a Dunkin in sight. The run down look of this place may turn away some tourist. But it shouldn't. The donuts are made in house and are fresh. Coffee is decent. I sat at the table to eat my doughnuts and saw several people come in who appeared to be regulars. They grabbed a quick pastry and a coffee and walked out the door. Would definitely return. Cash only. read more

Nice whole in the wall donut shop in the DT area. Workers are friendly and kind. Seating is limited and only cash or Venmo. Donuts are fresh and yummy. Glaze donut is a must read more

Happy Donut - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's not everyday that one would find themselves by this particular street corner, but as someone who pops around almost every corner of the city due to work, I happened across Happy Donut while doing deliveries and became curious. Very much a little hole in the wall with boarded up covered windows, one wouldn't expect much, and once inside, I found that this was very much a simple and bare bones business. A glass case which housed numerous donuts, and an old fashion style menu on the wall behind the counter. I noted my favorite was sitting behind the case, which is a good go-to to judge a donut shop on, and that is the simple glazed old fashion donut. I also noted that they had my favorite drink as an option on the side, Thai iced tea! I couldn't resist. The Thai iced tea I was pleased to see was not a powder mix like some cheaper donut shops do, but actual brewed Thai tea with the pour in milk. It proved to be delicious! The donut was perfectly done and not overly sweet like some can make them. I also noted that the owners, an older Asian couple were very polite and nice, which made it all that much better. I now find myself stopping by this place everytime I'm in the area, and each time it doesn't disappoint! The sandwiches are also very filling although slightly on the higher end side of price. Highly recommend making a stop here if you ever have the donut craving! *Chirp* read more

Happy Donut - Thai Iced tea! - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always get great service at the locations I've visited in San Francisco. The staff is always helpful . Food is always consistent. Donuts are always and the breakfast sandwiches are filling. This location is somewhat a hole in the wall. But don't judge it by the looks. read more

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Bomb breakfast sandwiches, you can put it on anything like a bagel or croissant. They have a fridge of drinks you can pair with your breakfast. The staff is very friendly and I enjoyed my experience at this bakery very much. read more

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The blueberry cake, maple old fashioned, and buttermilk glazed are excellent! They can make espresso! The staff are super nice and hardworking! The general vibe of this part of San Francisco is not great, and as others have mentioned the exterior of the store has a boarded up look, but if you are in the Union Square neighborhood and need a cheap and good morning or afternoon pick me up, this is the spot! read more

Picked up some chocolate-covered raised and glazed donut holes for the kiddos. Classic-ly delicious. More importantly, the ladies working there were friendly and very kind. We accidentally left my son's water bottle in the shop and one of the workers ran it a block and a half up to us. Really lovely! read more

So so yummy and such a sweet family. So happy we went here. Very nice for grab and go.

Really good, fresh and reasonably priced. Highly recommended if you happen to be in the tenderloin district.

The location isn't pretty but the donuts that they sell are great. Fresh and delicious. Very shortly after I walked in and started checking out the display of available items I was able to place my order. No wait no fuss. I took the glazed donuts back to the hotel room to savor over a hot coffee. read more

Delicious donuts. And a large variety. I was surprised that the Maple bar was filled with vanilla cream. Make sure you have cash. They do take Venmo. read more

Over priced food. I ordered a bahn mi sandwich + coffee and it costs me almost $17! The size and proportion of meat/ veggies is super unbalanced. Would not recommend. read more

Happy Donut - Bahn mi sandwich - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cash only donut shop. The SO wanted a donut and this was within walking distance of our hotel. Yeast donuts with coffee. They also have a variety of non dairy milks to put in your coffee. Plain glazed and chocolate glaze was well liked. read more

Nicely located super quick walk from Nikko Hotel! I got the hugest breakfast sandwich I've ever had and it was amazing! All of the of baked goods looked so good (debating going back for lunch) and a large variety of different flavors of coffee including Vietnamese iced coffee. The service was quick and friendly. read more

A great neighborhood donut pastry shop. The nice ladies are very helpful and the baked goods and teas and coffees are delicious. Highly recommended read more

Great food, great service :) Loved the filled maple bar and the egg and cheese croissant

Best donuts in the Puget Sound area, no competition! Great selection, go early in the morning for the best availability.

Best donuts I have ever had. Seriously good. The shop looks like it is closed due to boards on the street facing windows but check the door. Excellent service and amazing donuts. read more

Was staying at the Hilton and decided to walk around. Happen to see a photo of green tea in the front. I got an iced green tea and my boyfriend got a thai tea. They serve Lox Bagels. Decided to give it a try because why not? Lox bagel was very good! Small donut shop with limited selections. Cambodian owned. I'll be sure to come by again on my next visit. read more

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I mean what else is there to say it's a no frills donut shop with affordable prices especially being in San Francisco. It was 10am and I was thinking breakfast food or a sandwich would fuel me for the day. After researching various spots and being turned off by $17+ basic egg and toast breakfasts and deli shop sandwiches I took to the streets blindly and gazed upon my answer to an affordable breakfast. The sweet couple that run the place were kind and joked with each other in their native language. They seemed very happy to be working. Came out to $12.50 for a bahn mi and drip coffee. Is there a better deal in the city for a bahn mi? Absolutely, however I was on foot and not trying to walk far to save a few bucks. They even threw a few donut holes for free. Took the sandwich to the pier and had a great breakfast. read more

Visiting from Philadelphia to catch a 49er game and staying down the street at the Hilton. Stopped in for a few coffees and a couple donuts. for myself and my friends. I must say the woman at the counter was very rude and short. She seems very agitated with every question I asked.I have been in a lot stores and it seemed she treated us like she didn't want us in there. Could it be we were black? Or maybe she just assumed we were homeless people. Who knows.She treated the white patrons very well. I told her we was visiting from Philly and her attitude changed a bit. To late Ms you already showed your true colors. If you are black this place is not for you. Spend you money somewhere they appreciate your patronage. read more

Great ham egg and cheese toasted croissant extra cheese coffee delicious. Cash only. We were looking for a breakfast place and every place with #1 rating on yelp had a line we finally just stopped at the first breakfast spot we found and it was great ! Looks a bit rough but worth it. read more

Happy Donut - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely delicious! We stopped at this place for breakfast on a Friday morning. Very quick service and VERY good coffee (French vanilla iced latte 10/10). Next time we visit SF, we will be coming back here! Thank you! read more

I stopped by while walking around while staying at the Parc 55. I wanted some coffee initially and their coffee pricing was great and the size was better than the hotel. The staff were friendly and I ended up getting coffee there every morning during our vacation. don't let the boarded up windows stop you from stopping by. My wife loved the maple donut and we also had egg sandwiches one morning. All very good ! read more

Good service. Take out only. Wonderful fresh baked goods. Reasonably priced. Will return.

This was my morning spot for breakfast every morning. Cheap and better than Starbucks. The owner was very sweet. Donuts are excellent and very fresh. read more

Happy Donut - Donut and coffee - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good breakfast croissant sandwich and good donuts. Good selection of donuts. Service was quick.

Inexpensive donut shop. Croissant sandwich was so tasty. It was crunchy in all the right places and soft and buttery. read more

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Wide selection of very tasty food, just make sure to get there early in the day! The person serving us was very kind and even made sure to grab the best and freshest looking food from the display case. Cash only so be prepared for that but the prices are very good so all around I highly recommend! read more

Great place for economical breakfast treats. And it's a great place for economical breakfast foods. Glad I found it.

Just off Union Square...good quality donuts and rolls. Neighborhood a bit rough. Only about 8 seats...locals get them and go. read more

Happy Donut - Goooooooood - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid local doughnut spot. Decent pastries as well, cheese danish, apple fritter and custard field donuts. Also pretty good breakfast sandwiches. Adding menu pic, since couldn't find one here. read more

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Friendly service, apple fritter was very good, other doughnuts I tried were in point as well. I had a plain glazed, chocolate glazed and a maple bar. Coffee was just ok. If they got their coffee game down I would give 5 star. read more