3.5 stars overall Great family run donut shop that's open 2am or so; I used to come here to study in the evenings or weekends, though it can get loud. This review is long overdue Their customer service is great. And they are super friendly! This is a down to earth spot, they do have their own small parking lot. It's been ages since I have been back, will come back read more

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The food here is amazing. This is always my go to for breakfast. I love the egg croissant. I also love the bagel sandwich. The service is great as such a cute spot as well. I love it. read more

Best donuts on the Peninsula! They were making the raised glaze in the kitchen at the moment (my favorite) Their donuts are always so fresh. This particular location is the best read more

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A rundown donut shop with outdated signage (not 24 hours!). They charge $18 for a bland breakfast burrito. If you go after 10am they're likely to be out of the donuts you wanted. Service is very slow when busy. Skip this place. read more

Was craving a breakfast sandwich, but not wanting to dine in and found Happy Donuts in Pap Alto right off El Camino Real. It's 8 minutes from where I work, so very convenient. Parking lot is small, but the shop is very spacious. They serve Hot and cold drinks, donuts, cronies, croissants and breakfast sandwiches as well. They serve lunch and have burgers also. What I ordered Sausage egg & cheese on a Croissant Chorizo egg & cheese on a Croissant The croissant was very crispy and it took time because they actually cooked and not warmed it up like other places. I'd recommend you try their breakfast sandwiches. read more

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I love the giant donut on the ceiling! However, the place seemed tired and they weren't selling the cronuts throughout the day when the business is open till 10pm. The staff said they only sold cronuts between 8am and 9am. I had to settle for regular donuts which tasted average. read more

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Sure a warm Stan's glazed donut is great, but Happy Donuts is more than a one trick pony. Great cruellers, cake donuts, bars and twists. And we've been coming here for years. Solid choice read more

Good donuts, friendly service. Honestly though, what keeps me coming back are the consistently excellent sandwiches at a fair price. I order a BLT with avocado probably 3 times a week for around $10 out the door. Tough to beat that "in this economy." And they're not stingy! read more

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On Doordash, they pick and choose when you can save by buying a dozen vs purchasing individual expensive ahh donuts. No dozen option availble at the moment which is irritating when Inwabt a bunch for kids.They are good donuts but I find this too be SNEAKY. The sandwiches are delicious. Love the bacon egg and cheese. read more

Good donuts! I love the maple custard (custard is not too sweet) and plain glazed. Parking is a little tight, but not too bad read more

Just stertrd coming here a few months ago and I love their breakfast croissants. I love they have the thick salty bacon and they cook the egg on the same griddle giving it that 'dirty egg' taste. Their burger and fry combo is also really good and fairly priced. Donuts are always fresh and they have a huge variety. If you order a Vietnamese coffee, make sure you don't add sugar. I made that mistake and paid for it read more

I came by early on a weekday morning and I'm so happy I did! I heard of the infamous donut shop that was 24/7 and I've been wanting to try it for a while. Although it's no longer 24/7, it was really great to find a breakfast spot that opens so early. I was relieved to find that the parking was pretty easy, there's a few spots in front of the store and some street parking as well. We were greeted by two very nice ladies. There were so many options to choose from, I wanted everything on the menu! We started out with a couple of breakfast burritos, which included meat of your choice (sausage, bacon, ham, etc.), potatoes, tomatoes, egg, and cheese. I was super excited to see the variety of cronuts, it's been so long since I've had one. I went with the traditional glazed cronut and it was delicious. I loved the flaky layers of crispy goodness with sweet glazed sugar. We also got a hotdog that was stuffed in a plain bun, it was so awesome. I was happy with my Vietnamese coffee, she definitely made it with a lot of care. Although the store was busy, both ladies had spent so much time on each customer and I felt like there was a lot of care with the food they prepared. The store was spacious and there was a lot of room to sit and enjoy your food. The menus were so extensive and there's a little of everything under the sun on the menu. I really loved this place and I would highly recommend! read more

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Happy Donuts: A Palo Alto Favorite Happy Donuts is easily one of the best spots in Palo Alto for fresh, delicious donuts at a great price. It's got that classic, no-frills charm with friendly staff and a selection that never disappoints. Every visit feels like a treat, and we always end up grabbing more than planned because everything looks too good to pass up. The cronuts are buttery, crispy, and flaky in all the right ways, and the cronut holes are just as good if you don't want to commit to a full one. The apple fritters are huge, packed with real apple chunks, and perfectly crisp on the outside while soft inside. The classic glazed donuts are light, fluffy, and not overly sweet, just how they should be. The custard and Bavarian cream bars are another standout--the custard is smooth, and the Bavarian cream is rich and creamy. Beyond the donuts, their breakfast sandwiches are a solid choice. The egg and cheese croissant is fresh and flaky, and the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel is always satisfying. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is strong, sweet, and perfectly balanced, making it a great pick-me-up. My only caveat is the parking--it can get pretty busy, and I usually end up parking in a nearby lot. But honestly, it's a small inconvenience for how good everything is. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and a classic glazed, picking up breakfast, or treating yourself to a cronut, Happy Donuts never disappoints. A five-star spot all the way. read more

I was very happy getting some donuts from here! They have a great selection and lots of chocolate options (which I was looking for). The chocolate glaze twist comes on a plain donut or even cinnamon... I went with the OG and it was so soft and fluffy while the chocolate glaze wasn't overwhelming. I also got a chocolate cake with chocolate glaze but it was a bit too dense for my liking... the chocolate cake donut was also a red velvet donut which is maybe why I wasn't too crazy about it. I stole some bites from my husbands donuts too... I was surprised at how yummy the French Cruller was!!! And the plain sugar donut was soooooo fluffy I loved that the most. You can pay either cash, venmo or card with a 3.99% service fee read more

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Solid, tried and true. Good donuts. House drinks other than coffee I'd skip. Breakfast sandwich on a bagel has cured almost every hangover I ever had back in the days. I stop by several times a month as a treat. read more

My boyfriend's coworker brought donuts from this place. My boyfriend ate one of those coconut flakes flavored donuts and around noon, he started experiencing diarrhea, chills, fever, out of body feelings. It was a horrible experience for him. I don't recommend coming to this business. Very disappointed. read more

I discovered this place after starting a new job in Palo Alto. Let me just say...Goodbye Starbucks. Hello Happy Donuts. They make the BEST Iced Chai Lattes, and their prices are quite affordable! read more

I'm so happy I found another spot open at 5am before my work shift! This location is clean and very organized. The women who run this shop are in point; one fixing the donut cases, another cooking, another taking orders and helping out. They have a neat process of doing things especially for a big line of customers. I'm a huge fan of their breakfast croissant and bagel sandwiches. I enjoy ordering their croissant with egg, cheese and bacon while on my bagel sandwich, I like the egg, cheese and sausage. They grill and put everything together from scratch and taste delicious compared to other donut shops around. They also sell Vietnamese banh mi, noodle soups, and other delicious food items. I love coming here in the mornings. I'll be back again next week! read more

My favorite Bay Area donut and bagel/croissant breakfast sandwich place. The ladies are so nice and welcoming! I come back every time that I'm in Palo Alto for work! read more

Fresh, in store made donuts. Lovely, friendly and prompt service. Highly recommend! My favorites: Maple dip Granulated sugar Glazed donut holes Apple fritters Coffee is smooth and bold - perfectly compliments the donuts! Ambiance - older, hole in the wall type of feel read more

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The donuts are excellent. The rest of the food is nothing to write home about. Be happy and eat the donuts. :)

they let us play games here every week without buying anything! Great place. come Support happy donuts please! they smell great too

Unfortunately all out of cronuts that we really wanted to try. Good Vietnamese coffee.

I first got to try their filled cronut holes at a potluck and initially thought these could only be found at the Burlingame location. Boy, was I so happy to find out that there's a Happy Donuts so close to my workplace in Palo Alto! At 7AM, there were plenty of donuts displayed in the case and lots of trays of fresh ones ready to go. A line quickly formed after I arrived, but the staff was very aware and attentive so everyone was helped promptly after arrival. Although not listed on their menu, the filled cronut holes are a must! These are made upon request, which I appreciated since this prevented the cronut holes from becoming soggy. The cronut holes were generously filled with custard cream that wasn't too sweet! This balanced out the sweetness of the cronut hole itself pretty well. I paid $17 for 18 filled cronut holes. This is a bit pricey since it comes out to almost $1/piece, but worth the price as I don't know anywhere else I can get them! read more

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Shrinkflation has hit Happy Donuts! I have been going here for 15 years, and today, I found smaller fritters, bear claws, and cronuts, but at the same prices. There's also a 3.99% "convenience fee for all cards (including debit cards). read more

I am a big Apple Fritter fan and wanted to give Happy Donut's version a try. Sadly, I was disappointed, as the fritter was old and tasted mostly like fried dough. Fortunately, I also ordered their signature Cronut donut holes, and was blown away! The layers were buttery and soft with the perfect amount of sugary crunch. I immediately had to return to order the large version, which tasted just as good. If you're in the mood for an Apple Fritter, I would not recommend this location, but I WOULD highly recommend visiting to try their Cronut! read more

Donuts at the big donuts it makes the world go around a treat when down mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I love this place! They make a delicious and buttery egg and cheese on a croissant. The croinut was absolutely divine AAAAAND make sure you get their Vietnamese iced coffee. That coffee was the best coffee I have had in the states hands down. read more

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Came in closer to closing time and was surprised to see that they still had a good amount of donuts left. I've been on the hunt for a glazed chocolate cake donut (not chocolate glaze) and have finally found it. Texture is soft and it's not too sweet. This is definitely in my top three glazed chocolate cake donuts. Their regular glazed donut was also fantastic. read more

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WOW I cannot say enough good things about Happy Donuts. TLDR: Absolutely delicious donuts 24/7 I was at an event where a friend of mine picked up a dozen donuts from here. I tried the Maple donut and it was the best thing I've ever tasted. When I found out the location is conveniently on Camino Real, I knew I had to go inside for myself. There are SO MANY donuts and pastries to choose from. They also have lots of sandwich and coffee offerings as well. Anything you could possibly want for a quick breakfast is here. And the prices are amazing, truly great deals all across the menu. There is also plenty of seating inside if you want to dine in. ALSO they are open 24/7, which is dangerous for my wallet but exciting for my taste buds. read more

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I don't condone excessive consumption of donuts, but the French crullers by the half dozen are so snatched.

Giving a 1 star rating due to the fact that I came in to buy a cup of coffee & and energy drink early in the morning. The lady behind the counter rings me up and I thought it was odd after I swiped my card that it didn't ask if I wanted to add a tip. Then I realized she pulled a sleight of hand trick and added the highest tip option available on the screen before she thought I could see it. Nice try Asian lady but I will be doing a chargeback on my card. If you're doing that bad as a business to where you scam customers out of tips you should probably close down. read more

Amazing yeast donuts, cronuts, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee! Great quality, made daily, and consistent day to day. This place is run by really friendly, hardworking people, and they definitely got a regular in me. read more

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Really nice staff and great selection of donuts! I went too late to get the cronuts but tried cronut holes which were so flaky and delicious. The apple fritter is also great-- saucy apples in the middle and a great ratio of glaze and batter. read more

They force you to leave a large tip upon check out. Even if you do carry out!! This is on top of 4% credit card fee. What nonsense is this. She didn't get my order right yet I was still forced to leave a generous mandatory tip on check out. Nonsense!!! read more

Phenomenal - fresh and not overly sweet. Highly recommend. The cake donut with nuts, apple fritter both excellent.

i always order a BLT on a croissant and an iced vietnamese coffee! my favorite donut here is the apple fritter. their prices are pretty fair for the area. my only complaint is they don't clean tables often read more

I don't think they're open 24/7 anymore... Aside from that, their cronut holes are delicious and a great treat. I always pick these up for the hospital staff and nurses whenever we have to be there for a couple of nights. The rest of the items are just average typical donuts. read more

Amazing donuts- new go to!! The working ladies were quick to attend to us and were very kind and thoughtful- we bought almost 2 dozen donuts and she went to the back to grab fresh ones off the baking rack. They were fluffy and delicious! Parking was convenient but probably because we went at a not so busy time. The inside was way bigger than I thought it would be but very nice and clean. Will be back! read more

New to area and wanted to bring in something special for the medical team one weekend...this was the closest place. I ended up buying 2 doz donuts ($23.99) and 2 doz donut holes. What shocked me was the cost of a dozen! Medical team were worth it and they seem to enjoy them but dang thats pretty pricey! read more