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    Happy Donuts

    4.7 (53 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Gaston E.

    Let me be straight with you--this spot is definitely in a sketchy part of town. But if you roll up early in the morning, it's more like dodging sleepy zombies than anything else. As long as you're there before 5 p.m., it's pretty chill. I ordered an egg, cheese, and bacon croissant, and I was pleasantly surprised. The bacon wasn't that see-through, paper-thin nonsense you get at some places; it had some substance. The eggs were legit, too--cracked from real shells, not poured out of a carton, so I couldn't really complain about the quality. The croissant was super fresh, like they just made it, and that really set this breakfast sandwich apart. Honestly, it's not the healthiest meal around, but considering where you are and what's available this early, it's probably one of your better options. This is definitely a spot I'd hit up again if I needed a quick bite before heading to work on a weekend morning. Just make sure to stay alert for the usual shady cross-traffic outside. Definitely worth the stop if you're an early riser.

    So good!!
    Edna G.

    I found this donut place randomly as I was looking for a particular 'Happy Donuts' in the Bay Area but stumbled on this place who makes strawberry donuts or added real strawberries in their donuts! It's located right off the freeway and easy to find. They have their own parking, too which is great. During Covid, they only allowed 4 people at a time as the inside is not too big. They had stickers on the floor for distance. The elder owner couple are so cute and very helpful and super nice. I came here mainly for their straw donuts!! They have real strawberry filled glazed donuts and strawberry frosted donuts. They were both good as it has real strawberries in it but the strawberry frosted tastes like regular cake frosting but with bits of real strawberries. It didn't have a strong strawberry taste as the vanilla frosting taste was strong. The best which I can have all the time is their strawberry filled glaze donuts!! Their other donuts are pretty good too and prices are very decent. Their bar donuts can be filled with custard if you ask. You can preorder their donuts as well as they make what they have till they are sold out. They don't open late so it makes sense. At least, I can pay with a credit card and not cash only! They sell other things like smoothies which I have to try their taro smoothie. They sell bagel and croissant sandwiches and coffee. We will be back!! [60/100]

    Happy doughnut

    I love the sandwich. It always fresh . Bacon ham egg and cheese bagel my favorite! I would love came back again.

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    Jenna K.

    Friendly service, fun donuts, and a cute family who owns the business! Krispy Kreme's can't compare , support your local businesses! Bonus point: They have their own private parking lot with spots always available.

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    Edith G.

    Wow. I just can't summarize into a short review all my thoughts about this place. First, it's family owned and often you will see Don and Annie's children helping out, it's great to see the generational support take place. This is what a family business is all about! Don and Annie are so friendly and attentive to customers. Funny, sweet, just so welcoming! The donuts are AMAZING, always fresh. Never stale! I'm biased towards the pink frosting but Don uses real strawberries in these. Mouth watering thinking about it. Annie's Thai tea is great. Mine was gone before 10 minutes, whoops! And get some egg rolls togo! They're great, homemade and authentic! Stopping by in the afternoon? Pick up some chicken and wedges for a little snack. Counting down the days till I come back to the bay for these goodies!

    Ube donuts -- glazed, crumb and frosted.

    Went on Sunday morning to pick up some purple ube donuts, which were a favorite last time we tried this place. Unfortunately when I arrived, there were none available, and the woman at the register told me they don't have them every day. But when the man making the donuts overheard, he offered to fry some up for me if I could wait 15 minutes. These donuts were DEFINITELY worth the wait. I brought them home still hot, and they were super soft and tender. Even once they cooled they were still delicious. We also tried one blueberry donut, which tasted like sweet blueberry pancakes. On a previous visit, I tried the strawberry frosted donut made w/ real strawberry. Super friendly service and great donuts!

    Dozen Mixed: super light and not too sweet!
    karla l.

    Came here on our way to visit family, we arrived around 11:30 am and a lot of stuff was already sold out. The service was amazing all super nice and we're excited we were there for the first time. Super reasonable priced and family owned! They have another family member with another bakery in Sacramento called bad bakers that's so good as well. Must try is the Thai iced tea it's very light jasmine tea super yummy and the taro felt super fresh. MUST TRY!

    Iced green Thai tea taste so delicious like jasmine mmmmmm

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    Everyone there was every friendly and customer service was great and donuts was delicious. Definitely my favorite spot.

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    7 years ago

    Great little spot that is family-owned with a friendly, well mannered teenager working the register. Delicious donuts too!

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    6 years ago

    Great donuts and friendly service. Would definitely come back. Especially for that strawberry glaze

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    This is the best donut shop ever! It's as simple as that. The donuts are light, fluffy, airy, and not too sweet!

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    6 years ago

    amazing!!! omg i would suggest going here. the best sandwhich ive ever had. i would suggest #20 and the iced coffee. trust me.

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    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    Cute store. Very clean. I like that they display each donut and muffin in the case with its name…read moreand price (vs just a list of flavors on a menu) so you can see exactly what you're getting. The lady at the counter was super nice and personable. She was easy to talk to and friendly. She asked if we wanted our treats warmed up but since I was taking mine home, she recommended to heat it up for 45 seconds at home. Thank you!! I ordered: * black sesame mochi muffin - nice chew, great sesame flavor, and not too sweet * churro mochi muffin - covered in cinnamon sugar, so good. Great texture as well. * banana bread pudding - looks so ooey and gooey! I took an edge piece because I like the chewy crispy texture. Love to return when I'm back in the area.

    Been a long time customer. I love their mochi donuts. I used to get them at other local shops that…read moresells their mochi muffins and donuts. I usually get guava, passionfruit donuts and their chocolate brownie muffin. I ordered their matcha and roasted matcha powder to make my drinks at home. Everyone loves them. I rarely get a chance to make it out to their store location, so I was excited. Got several mochi donuts, matcha powder for home and just matcha latte drinks. I was very disappointed in the drink itself. It was too sweet and very light matcha flavor. My friend also had the same drink and agreed. I asked the staff if they can add a bit more matcha, but they said it would be an extra charge. Fair, but for a known matcha place, my expectation was high. I expected to have more matcha in it. Ended up adding more when I got home. Probably won't get plain matcha latte again. Picture attached - milky green.

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    Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)
    Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)
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    Pandan Mochi Donut
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    Donut Farm

    Donut Farm

    4.0
    (775 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $
    Vegan friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    So yummy! Awesome flavor selection - I tried the lavender earl grey, lemon poppyseed, and raised…read moreglazed. The glazed was incredible (as were the other flavors). Staff is very kind

    I'm giving 2 stars because of the brunch food. Just an FYI…read moreI'm a vegetarian and I'm in the process of cutting out all animal products, therefore, I'm trying out vegan spots and cook a lot of vegan food. I also ended up taking my sister so she could see what vegan food is about. 1. My sister had the breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito was an absolute texture nightmare, the coconut rice was gross and mushy, the tofu was completely bland, the random spicy curry sauce was unblended & completely overpowered everything. Just really one of the worst burritos I've had in my life. She couldn't get past two bites before throwing it out. I also bit it, and I agree with everything my sister said. 2. I got the tempeh reuben sandwich and it was equally bad with bland soggy fries. It was edible and I finished half of the sandwich with a ton of hot sauce but I threw out the other half. I legitimately could not finish it. I think king oyster mushrooms would be a better substitute for the "bacon". 3. The donuts are AMAZING & deserve to stand alone. The lemon one was absolutely incredible. If I would've only purchased the donuts I would've given Donut farm 5 stars. There's a price range from $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, and $4.50. I think they're reasonable prices for how good they were. The only one that was okay was the chocolate coconut. In conclusion, the food needs a lot of work. I know this is a small business, but please taste the food that comes out . The sandwich was $18 and the burrito was $16. I never complain about the prices from small business owners because I love to support but it was expensive for the quality of food I received. The service was also okay, it felt like everyone was stressed lol, I'm not complaining bc I know we all have our days but this was my first time at Donut Farm and I wish my experience would've been more pleasant so I'd be willing to give it another chance.

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    It's kind of a small scone size, I have little hands
    It's kind of a small scone size, I have little hands
    Donut Farm
    Donut Farm

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    Bakesale Betty

    Bakesale Betty

    4.2
    (4.6k reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    This is a gem. The only place I will queue up for. Do not let the long line discourage you…read more Chicken sandwich no slaw is my go to order and Betty (in the blue wig) knows how to fry chicken. Don't sleep on the strawberry short cake, on a biscuit rather than angel food cake, fresh whipped cream and the best strawberries. All the cookies are good too. It's a walk up in 2026 and they used to have ironing board tables with chairs outside but no longer, it just to go. Very efficient and great service. Near to Whole Foods and Asmara too. As mentioned, the line moves quickly. A must.

    The OG "upscale fried chicken" sandwich in Oakland. It changed the game in the 2010s but the rest…read moreof the world caught up fast. The sandwich has three elements: bun, chicken (or tofu), and coleslaw. The strongest is the chicken: afried breast with thick batter that makes a satisfying crunch and contains enough black pepper to bring some warmth. The coleslaw is heaped on and becomes its own substantial event. It could be part of the greatness but for two drawbacks. First, there is a lot of oil in the coleslaw. Maybe it could work for a grilled chicken sandwich, but a fried one already brings the oil. Second, shrinkflation came for the bun. Holding the thing together is a challenge. However much, the plain bread used to soak up the slaw oil, there is just not enough bun to do it now. But here's the catch: there are at least two great upscale fried chicken sandwiches just down the road. BSB is a good take on what the chicken sandwich can be, but I wouldn't make it a regular spot.

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    Bakesale Betty
    The famous  shortcake..it's finally available..yummiest!!
    The famous shortcake..it's finally available..yummiest!!
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    Vegan Donut Gelato

    Vegan Donut Gelato

    4.6
    (380 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $

    This is the kind of shop that seems too good to be true, which undoubtedly was a factor in deciding…read moreon such a straight-forward, unpretentious name. Yes, it's all vegan and yes, they've got all your sweet cravings covered. The classics are present of course, simple glazed and sprinkled little numbers that live up to the highest standards of childhood nostalgia, to more inventive flavors like matcha, blueberry, maple "bacon," or cookies and cream. Don't get me started on the apple fritters, which are the size of a dinner plate and loaded with soft, spiced apple chunks. It's hard to restrain yourself from ordering one of everything, especially because they really are cheaper by the dozen. Besides, when was the last time you had a bear claw? Or a maple bar? Or a Boston cream doughnut? Further complicating the final order is the incredibly kind owner, always at the counter, who's liable to throw in a free doughnut hole or two to reward such enthusiasm. Though it's impossible to resist the colorful magnetism of the front display, don't gloss over the other half of the shop's name. Soy-based gelato is made in house with rotating seasonal flavors, offered by the scoop or wedged into an outrageous doughnut sandwich assembly. I can only speak for the eggnog flavor which is of course long gone at this point, but I truly hope it makes an early come back. The flawlessly smooth, creamy texture is better than almost all prepacked options scooped out of a carton, and possibly one of the best in the bay. It may get overshadowed by the deep fried delights, but you won't regret topping off your treats with an extra frozen spoonful... Well, unless you've already eaten your weight in cinnamon twists. Not that I'd know anything about that.

    I know this place is called donut and gelato but this review is about their banh mi and summer…read morerolls. Tried the char siu and ham combo banh mi ($12) and the shredded pork summer rolls ($7). Everything is vegan. First, the servings are big. And at these prices! And it's not just big but delish. Second, it's good food. Banh mi bread had a crisp crust and a satisfying chew. The fillings were generous, and flavors were well balanced. The pickles had a nice crunch, and the "meaty" parts were savory goodness. Would def get again. The summer rolls come 2 per order; using a bit of lettuce of separate them was a nice touch. Slightly preferred the savory "fish sauce" especially after I soaked the jalapeños in it. The peanut sauce was a little sweet for me so prolly would have enjoyed more with some chili sauce. The shredded pork was a fun, slightly bouncy texture. Also bought a lemongrass beef banh mi but didn't have room, so looking forward ti lunch tomorrow.

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    Le menu August 2023
    Le menu August 2023
    Glazed bar donut
    Glazed bar donut
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    Bake Sum

    Bake Sum

    4.5
    (412 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Outstanding Asian bakery located on Grand Ave in Oakland! I came here at 1 pm on a weekday, and…read morethey had the full selection of their current pastries. The women working at the counter were so sweet and patiently explained the menu to me as I was picking out my treats. I ended up getting their Okonomiyaki Danish, Banana Milk Milk Bun, and Yuzu Meringue Bun. The danish was probably one of my favorite savory pastries I've ever had! I loved the crispy layers, and the flavors were absolutely on point. The Banana Milk Milk Bun had a great banana milk custard filling that was prominent yet not too overpowering. The bun itself was incredibly soft and had a topping that reminded me of a pineapple bun or a concha, which I loved. The Yuzu Meringue Bun was slightly on the sweeter side, but it was filled with a delicious, tart yuzu creme that paired perfectly with the crispy exterior. Aside from their iconic Okonomiyaki Danish, they rotate their menu with different flavors of milk buns, cream buns, croissants, and other baked goods, so I'd love to come back to try their other items. It's also an Asian-woman-owned business, so I will definitely be recommending this spot to others!

    I was ecstatic to try their Yuzu Meringue Bun, but I was quite disappointed with the packaging. I…read moreunderstand it's challenging to find a box that closes securely without ruining the beautiful, photo-worthy presentation, but please consider leaving it open and allowing the customer to close it at their own leisure. Yuzu Meringue Bun -- Spot on with the cruffin and meringue combination. The yuzu flavor was generous, although it leaned a little too tart for my personal preference. I wished there was more meringue -- perhaps having a layer of meringue in the center would have made it absolutely superb! Brown Butter Mochi Bites -- These were alright, but nothing particularly special. They were missing the signature mochi chewy texture, so they didn't quite feel "mochi" enough to truly be called mochi bites. Sesame Cookie -- Unfortunately, it was too hard and crisp for my liking. Crossubi -- A very unique concept and not bad overall. I just wish the interior wasn't quite as hollow; a little more filling would have elevated it.

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    Inside of Mocha Cake ($3.75) - it's quite sweet and soft, but not really chocolatey.
    Inside of Mocha Cake ($3.75) - it's quite sweet and soft, but not really chocolatey.
    Inside of Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4) - great, strong hojicha flavor. I still prefer the black sesame snickerdoodle though.
    Inside of Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4) - great, strong hojicha flavor. I still prefer the black sesame snickerdoodle though.
    Almond Cake ($4) and Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4)

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    Almond Cake ($4) and Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4)

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