thee best apple fritters in the world!!!! excellent staff!... i miss your place... e.a.s. "lisa" read more

Came here in the afternoon after shopping at Grocery Outlet right next door. Cute, quaint donut/coffee joint with fresh donuts. Got the apple fritter and maple donut and it was delicious :) Their coffee is a press pot, but I haven't tried it. This joint is next to the 8 bus stop, so it's convenient. Some seatings here and there, but I didn't get to stay. Prices are decent. read more

This place had always been around in my neighborhood for years, so I decided to purchase 4 dozen variety donuts to bring into work. I called the day before to place the order for pick-up, and the woman was more than accommodating over the phone. She gave me a quote as well as the option of packing them all in a big box. It was $20 per dozen. When I picked them up, parking was a little tight out front, so I parked at the Grocery Outlet next door. The woman was courteous enough to carry the donuts to my car. I remember years back when they were cash only but they take card now. There is a surcharge fee though :) Would definitely purchase from them again. The donuts were warm and fresh, and everyone at work loved them! read more

Happy Donuts - 4 dozen - warm and fresh - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was looking for a donut shop and Yelped this location. The reviews were good so I stopped by and bought 4 dozen donuts and a dozen of donut holes for work. The donuts were delicious!! They were super fresh and not doughy. The size was large and everyone in my office enjoyed them! I'm so glad I found this place! I'll be back! read more

I have core memories of my dad bringing me here 20 years ago. My dad always would get me a dozen donut holes and a milk it dip it in lol. Happy Donuts have not changed one bit and I hope it doesn't so that I may bring my children and create core memories for them at this place too. You are greeted with warm smiles when You enter and service is super quick. A dozen donut holes are now $3.90? Pretty cheap and worth it IMO. This is the only donut place that has the freshest and fluffiest donuts and most delicious, well distributed, croissants sandwich ever. You could never make me hate this place. **CASH ONLY** but there is an ATM inside. read more

Happy Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ive stopped by Happy Donuts a few times since it's conveniently located next to Grocery Outlet on Bayshore Blvd. It's definitely a solid spot if you're craving fresh donuts and a cup of coffee in the morning. The donuts are pretty good -- light, fluffy, and fresh out of the fryer. The coffee isn't anything too special but gets the job done. One thing to note is that it can get a little busy in the mornings, especially with the local crowd grabbing their morning fix, so be prepared to wait in line during peak times. The service is decent, though not always the friendliest, and the space is small, so there's not much room to hang out. read more

My coworker brings donuts from here. I'm a fan of all their raised and old fashioned donuts. They taste super soft and fresh!

Came in ordered a doughnut and breakfast sandwich and was rushed out the establishment, I felt like since I was black I could not wait in the store for 2 minutes to order my uber. Will never spend my money at this establishment the 2 ladies on the closing shift treated me like I was a monster. Also food wise burnt bacon and no cheese on my sandwich and was denied refund read more

Happy Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quite possibly the best donut I've ever had! Coffee...meh but donuts to die for. Nothing fancy, simply delicious! Service sweet! Ambiance old old old San Francisco-- read more

Make sure you have cash on hand or there's an ATM available. Anywho, I would go out of my way to go here, been going here for 3 years now and every time I go I'm never disappointed. Breakfast sandwiches are always delish & the donuts are yummy & fluffy. They usually sell out of the popular donuts later on in the day so call ahead. The ladies there are always so sweet and kind! read more

They've been in the neighborhood for years. My go to place for picking up treats for work. They have a great variety of donuts and sandwiches. Hours Open early and closes late at 8pm on the weekdays. I can get a morning and after work treat if I'm treating myself. Recommend I usually get donuts and a croissant sandwhich. Their donut holes and French donuts are so airy and light, the best I've had. Old Fashioned donuts have a good texture, perfect with coffee. I recommend anyone to try their donuts, especially the French donuts. If you haven't had one, it'll get you hooked. Parking There's usually parking in front on Bayshore or on the side street. read more

A friend brought us donuts from here and they were so good. Saw the reviews and decided to buy 2 dozens for work. I couldn't decide which to pick, the girl and guy were really friendly in helping me pick an assorted mix. Saw that they have sandwiches, so I tried the croissant ham and egg. I didn't have any cash, but luckily they take credit cards. Yep. Donuts were so fluffy and good and my coworkers approved. The sandwich was made fresh and ate half in the car. Good size, great hot. Simple and delicious. read more

Today: an apple fritter and a chocolate old fashioned, please. A no-frills shop, a little rough around the edges, but the donuts good and fresh. They also have decent breakfast sandwiches. There are a couple of tables for eating inside but most of the customers take their orders to go. The staff are efficient and usually friendly. Cash only. read more

Best donut shop ever! The ladies here are so sweet and kind. It's a quiet store along a busy street! I love getting my donut holes and muffin here. My favorite is the simple yet classic glaze donut. And theirs is huge and fluffy! I love cutting the donut in half to make an egg cheese sandwixh My niece and nephew are huge fans! read more

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This is the only place I go to when I want donuts. I drive along Bayshore, find a place to park and go in. The employees are friendly, helpful and courteous. A simple donut like a chocolate cake or chocolate old fashion are now $1.95 and well worth it. I try to stop by once a week. read more

SCAM ARTIST WHO SELL cold DOUGHNUTS Unless you know these people on a first name basis your gonna be overcharged. They have special doughnuts that make a $14 dozen turn into a $25 dollar box of doughnuts. When I asked which ones are special they basically point to random doughnuts and I told them that's a scam to be stating on the menu it's $14 then charge $25. Trying to up charge me not happening, this place is dirty and surrounded by failing businesses. I don't feel bad either Joseph A you know they are scamming people. read more

Happy Donuts - Some of the most expensive and overall biggest reason why San Francisco businesses are failing. - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been going around donut shops in and around SF and definitely this place is my overall favorite. Their donuts are always freshly made and they have this one particular donut that I'm absolutely crazy over. Service is good too. read more

Nice family owned doughnut shop near Daly City border and Grocery Outlet, with a respectable assortment of doughnuts and pastries-- they have sandwiches too. I had a basic glazed one and it was good, even though it wasn't early morning. Prices are reasonable as well. If you don't want a doughnut or sandwich, there are stacks of instant cup ramen on the shelf behind the counter. read more

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My grandmother has taken me to this donut shop as a kid and when I tell you my expectations for other donut shops are so high, I mean it. As an adult, the fact the donuts taste the exact same brings so much joy in my heart. I even argue with my man that NO OTHER DONUT SHOP TOPS BAYSHORE HAPPY DONUTS and I mean it. He finally tried it for the first time and immediately knew exactly why I always defend this donut shop LOL. Not only is the service great but the amount of customers come through day after day speaks volumes. Thank you Happy Donuts for keeping everything super consistent and bringing me back to my childhood with every bite of the deliciousness with your donuts/ pastries but also the yummy food choices you have as well. I will always stand behind you even without you knowing LOL. With that being said, go get you some and you'll never go back to other shops ever again. read more

I love this place, I come here once or twice a week because my niece and nephew loves donut holes Okay, me too! I love glaze donut and their blueberry/poppy seed muffin! Love their danish! Every thing is always fresh and tasty! The ladies are always really nice and sweet. Recently, I didn't have enough which NEVER happens, I always have $20-$30 in my wallet But omg!! Idk what happen! My total was more than $12 and all I had was $9, I totally freak out! But OMG the lady was so sweet, told me to come back another day with the rest when I come to buy more. I left with my food and paid my '$9' Yes she said come back another day, but I went back within 30 mins! I hate owing money, and esp in this horrid world right now, small businesses don't need to be suffering. She was so surprise to me so quick, she said- oh you can come back next time! read more

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At Bayshore x Sunnydale, it's Happy Donuts in San Francisco (next to Grocery Outlet). It's my place to stop for coffee and donuts while heading south and out of town. Open during the Covid-19 shelter in place, with social distancing in effect. At 730 pm, I was able to get tasty and fluffy donuts! Two glazed raised and two sugar donuts. Place is clean, and service is friendly. read more

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Highly disappointed!!!! I use to love this place until today. I ordered a maple bar, bagel with cream cheese and bacon, and a Mocha. Guys I kid you not I found a dead bug in my donut. Called them and told them I wanted a refund for everything because I don't eat any food from a restaurant or shop once I find something wrong with it. Why did the lady tell me that there was nothing wrong with the bagel and she would only give me 3 dollars for the donut after she found another bead bug in the donut and 5 dollars for the bagel and the donut when I paid 12.5 for everything. The Mocha was 4 dollars. Tell me who would eat anything from the same place they found bugs in their food. Not me; I almost throw up in her face and I told the person behind me not to order anything from there. I wish I could give them zero stars. read more

I live around here. I come here once in a while to get some donuts and to support small businesses. I usually get something in the evening when I do my groceries at Grocery Outlet next door. I'm sure the donuts taste better when you buy them early in the morning. read more

I started to feel like a good donut shop was going the way of the dinosaurs until I managed to stumble across Happy Donuts. Last (or 1st) stop on the T Train & you're there. The location may be a bit funky but the products offered are made pretty close to perfection. Pretty reasonable price point & a wide selection of hot & cold drinks, donuts & pastries makes this place stand out from the rest. If I was closer to the location it would be a daily ritual to stop by for donuts. Either way the times I have gone I was not disappointed by any stretch of the imagination. Overall this place is a great place to go if you're of African descent. Your money is always good here for sure. I have never had any issue at this establishment. The customer service has always been A+. As you can see from my other reviews I have not had the most pleasant experiences lately in The Bay Area so this location was definitely refreshing...However! I write these reviews based on my experience so that others will benefit from the experiences that I have. But always do your own research! read more

Come here for the croissant sandwiches!!! I ordered the number 2. The boyfriend ordered the same but added bacon. You can share a sandwich if you choose to eat just right. Eat a whole one if you're hungry. The croissants are on the larger side and the cheese is melted onto the sausage, on top of that luscious egg. It just a hole in the wall donut shop on the corner of a street in the not so fancy neighborhood. But really this place makes me happy. YUM! read more

Happy Donuts - #2 sausage egg and cheese - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming to this donut shop since I was a kid and I'm so thankful that all these years it still taste exactly the same! I love my donuts fluffy, thick and not too sweet! Happy donuts has all of my favorites! Parking is a bit of a hassle, I'd park either at the grocery outlet parking lot right next door if any there then walk not even more than a minute to the donut shop. Staff is always super sweet and quick! My normal is 2 chocolate donuts and an orange juice from the fridge! Try it out yourself and I bet you'd enjoy it as much as I do! Thank you Happy Donuts for keeping it original and consistent!! read more

Friendly, fast, reasonably priced, yummy, open long hours 7days a week. Yes they probably microwave there bagels/croissants to warm them up to make sandwiches. Can't attest to the bagel (which someone said was rubbery) but the croissant sandwich seems fine. Cash only. read more

The quality of the donuts tried was great, however I ordered one custard filled donut, and the custard was sour, as if it had gone bad (definitely wasn't combined with lemon, or anything else that should have been sour). Ended up throwing that one away. Would advise to stay away from any custard or cream filled options, unless you're positive it's fresh. read more

Came in for a toasted bagel with egg and cheese. The bagel was microwaved and rubbery. There are 3 toasters right in front of me and they took the bagel to the back. I asked them to toast it and it came back toasted without cheese. They swear the cheese is in between the eggs. I didn't see it. I asked them for a slice of cheese and she had the nerve to ask me for 75 cents. Are you crazy! I paid for an egg and cheese bagel. After we opened the bagel and tossed the egg around they gave me a dirty look. See photos. At this point I just let it go. I had a gut feeling they will spit on my bagel this time. They are RUDE with NO customer service etiquette. Not to mention they charged me $1 for a cup of water. I'm not a happy customer at "Happy Donut" Not coming back here. read more

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This place really hit the spot. We where from out of town and we where looking for some good breakfast or deli sandwiches. Me and my husband had them and they where really good and fresh. Thank you! read more

Happy is one of the quintessential mini donut chains in San Francisco that any good local knows and (hopefully) loves. Big fluffy donuts with classic flavor and classic prices. Average cost is around $1, made fresh every day and in abundance. What they do best are the traditional raised, old fashioned, and cake. The raised are big, yeasty, and a serious bang for your buck (probably two times the size of a Krispy Kreme), with the classic glazed being the true winner in my book. Their old fashioned donuts have the perfect amount of crisp with a touch of tang and all those fun little ridges you can break off along the side of the 'nut - the chocolate and maple are especially good. The cake donuts are soft and pillowy with a slight crunch on the outside and a bunch of different icings/topping to choose from - sprinkles, coconut, peanuts, etc. My only major complaint with this spot is their buttermilk bars aren't up to snuff. I am very particular about my buttermilk bars and here they miss the mark. Not the right flavor or the right crisp. Overall still a wonderful and consistent shop in the bayview area! read more

The display case was fairly empty. I don't know if I made it there after the rush or they just don't stock a lot of items. Got 2 old fashion chocolate (good), 2 crumb cake donuts (good) and 2 chocolate cake donuts(good) The price was fair but I'd rather go to Jim Georgies where i usually go on san bruno. read more

Special little corner shop. Nice lady offered to make me a donut with filling since there weren't any left. Donuts are airy soft read more

Happy Donuts - Glazed donut with sprinkles - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Happy Donuts makes me happy! Conveniently close to home and parking isn't bad. I usually park at grocery outlet and walk around the corner to pick up my donuts. I can't rate anything else because I haven't tried anything but their donuts. Reasonably priced and fresh! Love that their establishment appears clean and well kept. ATM is also located in their store. read more

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Don't go at this place. You better go at the other donut place that has concern to the elder people that need to grab some coffees and everything. They took off all the tables and chairs while the other doughnut shops are letting customers who need to rest, sit and eating inside. Plus they're selling nasty doughnuts ai they're scams!! read more

It was okay. Grabbed a croissant breakfast sandwich because my normal spot was closed. Only would be back if nothing else open

Been growing here since I was 6 years old. The donut smells so good that you can smell it a block away. Conventily opened early in the morning until late evening. read more

Happy Donuts what can I say about happy Donuts is the only donut shop I mess with in the visitacion Valley area in San Francisco so I'm happy with their donuts they're fresh I come in the morning so they're fresh everyday The glaze are the best I love glazed donuts I'm a classic girl so yeah I love the old fashioned glazed also lol But they do have plenty to choose from I just don't do those I've never done jelly filled Donuts or anything like that so yeah pretty cool on that the apple fritters are good that's the classic my mom loves those I tried I'm too pretty cool they have a lot of other things like sandwiches and breakfast bagels and stuff like that cup of noodles all around it's a little place you know... Ok juice selection and all that, one day I came here the cops were there giving out free coffee and answering questions weird but ok lol so it's kind of busy sometimes but their service is fast the older lady there she's very very nice the girls are nice there is one guy that helps there don't know his name but he's not quite like the women he doesn't really greet you like they do in his customer service isn't quite as nice as theirs but hey I'm just there to get a donut. read more

The other day while I was getting my teeth cleaned in Brisbane, all I could think of as the polishing brush swirled was one thing: DONUTS!!! Yeah, I know. How could I go to the dentist and then 5 minutes later scarf down a delicious, sugar-coated, calorie packed, buttery, cavity causing dessert? It's kind of like going for a jog and then deciding to stop for an ice cream cone. Well, I'll tell you how the idea came into my head. I walked into the dentist and watched the office manager (my dentist's wife) carry in 2 huge pink boxes of Donuts. I thought to myself, "If they can do it, so can I!" Happy Donut is right off 101 down Bayshore, which was conveniently right near where I used to work. Like the industrial shops close by, the place is a little on the gritty side. Impulsively (or if I slacked & didn't grab breakfast beforehand), I'd pull over and buy a couple dozen for the department. Like any hungry team that knows whats good for them, those donuts would be gone within 20 minutes. This is precisely why I got my sticky fingers on my top faves first: a maple old fashioned, a greasy muffin or two...and then put MINE in a separate bag--I'm generous, but not that generous! Sure you can order sandwiches and soup, but when the choice of a Donut or something healthy is up for debate, I go for the high sugar count. They also have a whole fridge full of beverages, but what goes best with donuts? Coffee! It's not gourmet, but it's a good cup for doing some dunking. If a Donut could be Happy, then I bet they're smiling! read more

I love this place! If you want a simple honest cup of coffee this is the place to go. Their columbian brew is a mild smooth blend that always hits the spot. They offer a rich cream for your coffee also which is pretty unique because most coffee spots nowadays only offer half and half and milk. The cream adds an extra layer of richnes to a cup of joe. I love their bacon croissant sandwiches. I usually add ketchup and tapatio to it. The croissant is delicious. Always nice, moist and prepared fresh everyday. Lastly, the people who run the place are an embodiment of the American dream. They're not friendly in the American sense. They're not going to yell out your name and ask you about your weekend the second you walk through the door. They are humble, demure. Yet their service is efficient and kind. Just like their clientele, the workers are immigrants who took a chance by moving to a far away place under the premise that hard work and perserverance might yeild a better life and greater oppurtunity. Its hard not to root for people like that. Happy Donut is run by a family of Cambodian immigrants but I always get a kick out of how a few workers have become comfortable with many spanish phrases. Happy Donut is truly the epitome of the American melting pot. If you ever actually do go to this place, I'll bet you'll have a hard time figuring out whats so special about it. Its usually pretty quiet and the actual store isn't anything special. But what makes Happy Donut special is a little more subtle. Its a slice into the lives of working class America in all stark banality and boundless beauty. Oh yeah, their chocolate donuts are off the hook too! read more