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    Happy Donuts

    4.1 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Open 3:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Michella I.

    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.

    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

    Linda L.

    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!

    Some of the most expensive and overall biggest reason why San Francisco businesses are failing.
    Jonathan G.

    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.

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    Michele C.

    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.

    Fiona B.

    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!

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

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

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    4.6
    (410 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Amazing unassuming looking donut shop on 24th St. in the heart of the Calle 24 Historic District in…read morethe Mission Neighborhood. We walked right into the cool and cozy no-frills donut shop and was greeted by the friendly staff. She even threw in a few delectable donut holes. I got a cake donut, but my companion got a regular glazed. I'm pretty picky with my glazes, which is why I default to cake when trying new donut places as most classic glazed donuts are pretty stale by the afternoon. But to my surprise, their classic yeasty glazed donut was incredible moist and not too overly fried. This is the mark of an excellent donut shop. I'm even curious to try their jelly-filled donuts next time i'm in. Highly highly recommend and I can't wait to come back!

    I heard good things about this place for years and everyone was right. It's a small family-run…read morebusiness with a homey vibe. That afternoon, it was packed with seniors with walkers who just seemed to be hanging out talking. :) The Jelly Donut has all the classics as well as some fun twists. We were looking for a little something sweet, so asked for a lemon jelly donut. I pointed to another big one and asked what it was. The woman behind the counter tongue-tied herself trying to say "crumb-coated cinnamon roll" and laughed which was extremely adorable so I had to get it. And yes, they gave a couple of surprise donuts which we didn't know was a thing. Everyone is tense and crabby these days (for good reason), so such a small move can really make someone's day. And yes, all of the donuts were excellent and fresh! I normally wouldn't order a cruller because they are always chewy and flavorless. Now I get it! This might be one of my favorite kinds of donuts now! I'm going out of my way to buy donuts from here in the future.

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    A peek at the counter that day.
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    Magic Donuts & Coffee

    Magic Donuts & Coffee

    4.2
    (210 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Wow! Honestly the best donut I've ever tasted in my life. The quality is just insane: the taste of…read morethe dough, the fluffy texture, and incredible flavors of the frosting/toppings/fillings. From the simple vanilla glaze with sprinkles to the unique seasonal rhubarb meringue, I was simply blown away. The use of sourdough is unique, but I didn't think they tasted sourdough-y if that makes sense. Magic Donuts has a regular customer for life now! Please support this local business so it stays open!

    I've had Magic Donuts in my bookmarks for the longestttt time so I was excited to finally try their…read morefamed sourdough donuts! Parking is super easy around the area, which is a rarity in SF. Shop is bright and airy, with the most adorable pastel color scheme. I ordered two of their milk chocolate donuts ($5 each), a key lime meringue donut ($6), a blueberry & lime donut ($5), and a caramel apple donut ($6). Donuts are on the pricier side, but the presentation and use of high quality ingredients makes up for it. The sourdough donuts themselves aren't nearly as sweet as standard donuts and have a soft, bouncy texture. The milk chocolate donut was absolutely decadent. Upon first bite, you can immediately tell this donut was topped with real melted milk chocolate. This was levels above a typical chocolate glazed donut. The flakey sea salt garnished on top balanced out the sweetness nicely. Although I will say that I found the richness of the chocolate to clash slightly with the tanginess of the sourdough donut. The key lime meringue donut had a super tart key lime filling and was topped with fluffy meringue. Definitely the most eye catching of the donuts I picked up. But the key lime filling was a bit too punchy and sour for my liking. The glaze on the blueberry & lime donut had a potent and fresh blueberry flavor that went well with the lime zest sprinkled on top. The caramel apple donut was my favorite. The caramelized apple filling paired with the cream cheese frosting and graham cracker crumbs was almost like eating an apple pie + cheesecake fusion but as a donut! Overall, a solid donut place that I'd return to if I'm ever in need of a special treat!

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    Chocolate glazed old fashioned
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    Bob’s Donuts

    Bob’s Donuts

    4.2
    (70 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    A friend has been raving to us about Bob's donuts for a while and when we tried their Nob Hill…read morelocation, we were underwhelmed. This time around, we came bright and early and got a handful to try. This is what everyone's talking about with the best soft and chewy texture, so much fluffiness in every bite and some donuts are quite decadent. This place is a must visit! It's also better than their other location in terms of vibes. I like all the art and how open the area is. Happy we gave Bob's a second try!

    Coming home from Muir Woods and OMG I saw there's a Bobs Donuts in Mill Valley!! I love the Bobs…read moreDonuts in SF and try to stop in whenever we're in the city. I wasn't sure if the one in Mill Valley was the same/related until I saw the logo. Yes! So we stopped in around 4pm. I bought 4 donuts. Got into the car and my kid is like... WHY ARE THEY ALL COLD?? Weird. I've had bad donuts but never ever have I gotten a cold donut from a donut shop. Like the texture and temperature is what you'd expect from a donut you just pulled out of the refrigerator. We ate all four donuts anyway cuz donuts and hungry. But we won't be back. And if you're unsure, don't waste your time or money. Unless of course you like cold donuts. Or maybe call ahead to ask first. I dunno. I'm just confused why they were cold. There was a steady stream of customers at that time too.

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    Inside Bob's donuts.
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    Grand Mission Donuts & Bakery

    Grand Mission Donuts & Bakery

    4.0
    (122 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Top spot for freshly made donuts, pastries, breads and sandwiches!…read moreI was craving a donut and one of my favorite is Apple fritter. I have read about Grand Mission Donuts & Bakery recently and frequently get my Lattes from Linea, one bock away. I went this morning around 9:30am and there was a short line (4 in front of me) but the petite Asian lady was by herself behind the counter BUT was very friendly and efficient/fast! With 4 people in front when I arrived, I only had to wait a few minutes (3-4) before it was my turn. It is a very small place with limited seating but the glass case where the donuts, pastries were displayed was very neat, tidy and CLEAN! I asked for a a Apple Fritter but she was apologetic and said they were already sold out :( I saw bear claws (one of my favorite pastry!) and got one try as very few donut shops make them or make them well. I really like it!! It had a toasted almonds on top, was a large in size and had a nice light crunch on the outside and the filling had the right amount, not too much or too little. I especially liked that it was but greasy or oily. I highly recommend Grand Mission Donuts & Bakery and can't wait to try the Apple Fritter next time!!

    This small donut shop has two display cases for their donuts and pastries. Nothing fancy or super…read moremodern. The chocolate round I ordered was fluffy and a solid snack. Their menu is broken up into: unfilled donuts, filled donuts, croissants, baked buns, assorted goodies, hot drinks and cold drinks. The woman I interacted with was nice and efficient. Stately-looking sign out front. They have a few tables where you can take a break and eat or drink.

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    In the heart of The Mission
    In the heart of The Mission
    Fully stocked
    Fully stocked
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    Johnny Doughnuts

    Johnny Doughnuts

    3.6
    (124 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    I never knew about this place until recently when I was walking past on the way to my destination…read more I came in on my way back and could barely lift my walker into the shop. The person who helped me was very friendly and patient. He explained what the day's choices were and what his favorites were. I bought two donuts and was shocked at how expensive they were! Oh well, it was a reward for walking all the way over there. The vanilla glazed old fashioned was delicious! The spices were perfect. I would recommend eating it all on the same day because they lose their integrity the next day. I also tried the crodough the next day and wished I had tried it the first day. It had lost the crispness because of the cream. I wish I had stayed there to take bites of each but I was so physically exhausted that I just wanted to get home. If I go back, I'll definitely take someone to share with. I really want to try the apple fritter and cinnamon roll! It's a very sweet, old-fashioned shop and very clean inside. I was impressed with the service and will save my pennies to go again, if I get a ride.

    I was in the area so stopped by and got three doughnuts. First off they are expensive as hell but…read morethey are big and I wanted them for after dinner. First I had a doughnut with cream filling(in pic). It wasn't a good doughnut. Stale and almost too chewy! Now the cream filling. It wasn't cream because it crystallized. Very bland flavor with just a hint of vanilla. I had the other two doughnuts later. Same problem. Bland and tough. I won't be back!

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    Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.
    Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.
    Doughnuts!! Photo by @martiwantsmore
    Doughnuts!! Photo by @martiwantsmore
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