I like the retro interior here, it's a cool local business and the staff are very nice. Great donuts, get there early for a bigger selection. read more

Had a burger and fries, it was ok. Nothing fancy or overly delicious. The place needs some serious scrubbing. I had to ask for table to be cleaned. All of them were dirty. There was a trail of ants on the windowsill, inside. Clean the place and maybe slap on a fresh coat of paint. read more

Huge donut craving in the afternoon and they were open...yay! Although it was later in the day and the selection was getting slim, the donuts were classic and still fresh enough. Must come back to try cheeseburgers. read more

Best, softest, fluffiest doughnuts in town. Not much for ambiance but if you want good basic non-foo foo doughnuts this is the place. A must try! read more

Came here at around 12 PM and was greeted by a friendly and attentive woman behind the counter. I opted for only a glazed donut ($1.25), but honestly wished I had picked up some more! The donut was fluffy and flavorful. It tasted freshly made and each bite was bliss. The glaze wasn't overwhelming either, and it complimented the fluffy dough very well. Had I been a resident of Alameda, I would probably be frequenting here every week! ;) read more

I have no idea how many times I've been here thanks to the soccer playing the WC (AKA "The Wild Child") has been doing over the years. All of those ventures out to practice and play in "Goose Poop Central" as well as the Bladium boggles the mind. It's kind of a blur at this point on what I ordered for myself historically but the WC always inhaled a raised-glaze donut in a matter of minutes and would go on to burn a gazillion more calories-worth at events as those "Energizer Bunny" mid-fielders always do. Never was a huge fan of donuts myself as I worked at a bakery and then as a catering baker in college and they just weren't my thing like croissants. However, I've sampled their sweet goods and they have been consistently good. I'm more of a savory and non-breakfast type so I opt for a savory sandwich typically. Those have always been good at Hometown as well. So, today, I realized WC's club was playing for practically, well, it seemed like an eternity, but I think it was about two and a half hours. His last state team chucked the snack factor and I have two teens in different sports so trust me you, the snack factor still is probably one of the most important ones, even for eighteen year olds! So, I am trying to bring that back with WC's current team. Starving as well, I headed over to Hometown to pick up some cold water and maybe some donuts even though it was 2:30pm but not having anything to eat so far in the day, I'd lost track of the time-space continuum because it was still before noon in my head. Being Sunday, Hometown was almost completely left out of everything on every tray except several ones and I figured, why not bring the boys something decadent as the very super health-conscious coach wasn't around to judge that day. Psst, that's an inside joke with the team here! I was exhausted and explained to a man working there that I had roughly 12-15 very hungry 9-10 year old boys to deliver to playing soccer. He asked me how I wanted to mix up the combination right before that. I told him I had no idea and could he please help out because he would probably be better at that choice. He picked up on my exhaustion and cheerfully and clearly had the formula down. He was so sweet and packed a couple of generous "Baker's Dozens" into a big box and I have no idea how many he actually packed because I had the WC deliver it unopened to his team after the games but it was a literal "shark fest" with additional team siblings suddenly showing up on the scene poaching out of that box! A bunch of his teammates stood up from about 25 yards away and shouted "Thank You, SO MUCH!" because I was busy sitting in the shade avoiding being blasted to bits by the both the wind and sun out at Alameda Point (AKA "Goose Poop Central".) 5 stars hands down. read more

I used to go here when i was younger and lived in the area... they have really good burgers and really good donuts! The people that works there are alright too... The lady can be kinda mean sometimes, but i think it's only towards young people who take to long to order. Plus this place isn't in the greatest neighborhood of Alameda... but owners always seem to smiling =) If it's morning i love getting the chocolate old fashioned donut with a Yoo-Hoo! And if it's lunch, get a cheeseburger with fries! read more

the chocolate glazed donut tasted like a chocolate glazed donut which was good and the lady was super nice and even gave me a free donut hole read more

Hometown Donuts is my saving grace. I am a student at a school within walking distance of Hometown, and going there to get lunch every week is the highlight of my life. The owners are incredibly kind and know their regular customers. They never get my order wrong and they serve all the construction workers in the area. They foster a kind, accepting environment in addition to having AWESOME burgers and donuts. I often visit with my friend who is in a Powerchair, and the staff always bring our food out to us to avoid them needing to reach over the counter and spill things. They are very patient and assist with using the chip reader with students who may be new to paying in that method. My favorite thing to order at Hometown is the #1 combo-- a cheeseburger, soda, and fries. I also enjoy their jelly filled donuts, donut holes, and seasonal/special donuts (Oreo, Bacon, etc). The donuts are always fresh and fluffy. They offer a huge variety of foods, including every candy you could imagine and a massive selection of drinks! Be it Nesquik or root beer, they've got you. Hometown is an utopia for the students of the nearby schools (ACLC and Nea) and a great place to foster a warm environment. Kids gather here at lunch and practically flood the premise with their business. The staff are always hospitable and friendly to the kids and sometimes will speak different languages with kids who happen to know them. This place has made a great memory for me, and I will remember Hometown Donuts even when I graduate. Thank you Hometown! read more

always fresh and the owner is polite. Its closer to my house. I been to this place a couple times. I would definitely will a regular at this place. read more

Hometown Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Alameda, California

Wow! GREAT big plump, yummy, perfect donuts to be had here!!! I was very pleasantly surprised! Lots of seating room (booths!) inside & PLENTY of free parking in either of their LOTS. Open late (till 3pm) and they serve other foods including some lunch items. The man who helped me (owner?) was SUPER nice. I worry that this place will go under because it's out where near the old naval base & doesn't seem to get as much action anymore. Decor could be better (pretty plain looking inside) but is acceptable. * THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE ALAMEDA DONUT SHOP!!! * (Shoulda came here sooner but Lee's is way closer and never got around to trying them... wish I had sooner!) I'm going here from now on. Definitely! !!! 5 STARS !!! read more

Great donuts! The owner is wonderful and the service is . I drive out of my way to enjoy these tasty treats.

Kind of in the middle of nowhere, and in a parking lot that can get snarled if a car is simultaneously leaving while another is arriving. To be fair, we arrived at about 11:30am. There was really nothing left. I thought to myself that donuts that had been sitting this long should be discounted. But they weren't. They were rather expensive. A maple bar was $1.35, I noted. Is that high? The donuts WERE (as a gentleman below me suggested) Safeway-esque, but I'd be willing to give it another try on another day about 3 hours junior of the time I was there today. Perhaps it was just a freshness issue. read more

First of all: they aren't open 24/7. I called before hand because I was skeptical about their hours, and the only donut place I knew opened late was Colonial donuts. I called around 6pm, and the woman on the phone said they were already closed. I think Yelp is going to need to change the hours and not get our hopes up. Anyway I haven't gotten to try their donuts yet when they were open, so I'll update the review when I do. read more

Great soft, yummy, tasty donuts and the owner always takes care of us. The lemon filled ones are a fave of the gang, but I like all he serves. Be careful when you buy a dozen, he puts it in a box... then... he fills it extra with holes to the point that it won't close. Not good for the waistline..! But great for the tummy! read more

Unless you know where they are located, you just wouldn't know. On he other side of Webster near the tube in Alameda: You must try their donuts! About a year ago they changed their recipe on their dough.......... delicious, light and tasty. Their "crumb" donuts are to die for. Be sure to go early or call as they have limited supplies daily. Their custard doughnuts are very good also and you must have their bear claws or apple fritters. For some reason I always hear people ordering their jalapeño cheese and egg croissant. Bon appetite! read more

Five stars based entirely on their chocolate - covered buttermilks. In fact, if they smeared a fresh turd across my forehead--and it would be fresh, too, because that's the way Hometown Donuts rolls--and gave me a shoe square in the nuts every time I walked through the door (which, thankfully, has yet to happen), I would still give them five stars. That's how good their chocolate - covered buttermilks are. read more

I wanted to wait till I visited at least three times to give a fair review and now it's time! I passed this location many times on my way to the Main Street ferry, but finally stopped off a few times and very glad I did. Extremely great donuts. I'd have to rank it right up there with HomeSkillet for donut quality. Here's what I had: Mini Fritter - I love that you can get a smaller size apple fritter. This is an amazing fritter! So juicy and tasty on the inside, nice crunch and glaze on the outside. Perfect. Glazed old fashioned - Very good cake batter for the donut. Very flavorful even without the glaze. Custard filled chocolate loaf - Good tasting custard and the chocolate and batter quality is very good and fluffy. Donut holes - Great donut holes full of flavor. Ham and cheese croissant - Very tasty. Very rich. Almost too rich for me. So overall, I'm coming back as much as I can when I take the Main Street ferry or when I'm nearby. read more

Delicious!!! Breakfast croissants and old fashion donuts are on point. Moderately priced as well. Family run and it shows. Worth the stop!

Hands down the best doughnut place in Alameda. My family and I love coming here. Every single doughnut is made fresh everyday. And not only do they make doughnuts, Their breakfast croissants is super delicious. It's a family owned business and they are very pleasant people. They always throw in a bag of free doughnut holes for me and my family. We absolutely love this place. read more

Best. Donuts. Ever. Their glazed is perfect. Light and sweet, absolute perfection. They always throw in a few little donut holes too. Great people, great price. Donuts are so fresh and good and relatively cheap! read more

Only donut place on the West Side of Alameda. Quality's decent and they're reliable. My regular place to buy a donut after running 15 or more miles. read more

Donuts and lottery scratchers. These are a few of my favorite things. Really, it's more like, at this end of the island, there isn't much to be had in the way of dessert (or food at all....). Maybe you are leaving the Antique Fair or the Bladium, and you inexplicably need a donut....this family-owned (i think) place will be there for you. read more

They are definitely still open during the pandemic (but w reduced hours) and Henri is still super nice. The other reviews were not wrong about the apple fritters. Has all the crunchy bits and bits of apple just like I like them. Hard to stop myself from eating more than one. I also like that they have the mini apple fritters so I am not eating a giant one. read more

Holy guacamole! This place is just incredible for reasons not obvious. Pro-Tip: I came here for something other than the donuts and left highly satisfied. read more

Traditional donuts, the best that I have had in Alameda. I really enjoy the crumb cinnamon rolls. It's a bit out of the way, and no "ambiance" to the place but the donuts are worth the trip read more

My favorite donut fix spot. They also have old fashioned burgers and lunch items that remind me of places my family would go when I was a kid. The owners are amazing people that treat everyone like a friend and neighbor which I also appreciate. read more

Their doughnuts are so perfect & delicious! The owners are always so friendly & often throw in a little something extra! They give a very generous military discount. This is definitely my go to doughnut shop! read more

Good coffee, friendly service, they have ice cream too! My new go too on the way to the dog park or ferry.

Awesome donut shop that also serves delicious burgers! They tinker in seasonal specialty donuts such as maple bacon, chocolate covered glaze with candies, etc... Donuts and pastries are always fresh and lots of goodies for the kids. Love their ham & cheese croissants and crumb cake donuts! and Friendly service. Great local business! Will always make a stop when I'm in the area. Actual hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm read more

Family owned donut shop. They have been here since I was a little kid and it's nice to have them close by our house. The grandma is so sweet, I usually see her. read more

Hometown Donuts - This burger and fries are my favorite - Donuts Near Me - Alameda, California

Not just donuts , but also sandwiches and I had a nice chicken supreme . Staff is nice and helpful .

The apple fritters. Every once in a while my husband says, "Should I get some donuts for the kids?". And I die a little inside because how can I not say: "Yes, and can you also buy an apple fritter? I just want a tiny bite and you can have the rest.". When he comes home, the apple fritter sits on the table and I announce (even though no one is listening) that "I am only going to have one little bit." and I break off a crispy-on-the-outside-gooey-on-the-inside corner and try to eat it very slowly. And then I break off another corner. And then I have to even it out a bit. This is usually when I realize that I should have been using a knife so that it doesn't look like so messy. I try to cut it in half but it's never quite straight so I eat that bit and then cut it again just so it is even. The thing is that now I've been eating the middle part which is so amazing, but my pallet needs more of the crispy outer edges because it just does, ok? So, I eat the edges of the other side, again forgetting the knife. I walk away, out of the kitchen. I try to get my mind off of the remainder of the apple fritter that is sitting there. It's ridiculous to think that I would eat the rest of it and just leave that little bit. What difference will it make if I do eat that last bit? None, obviously! So I eat it. My husband walks to where he left the fritter and sees an empty plate and a knife. "Where is the apple fritter Hun?" He asks. Omg. "I don't know.". I answer because I don't really. I mean, is all of it now in my stomach? Has any of it made it's way into my small intestine yet? I truly don't know so you can see that I have a very valid point. "You said you were only going to have a bit so I thought we'd share it.". He seems disappointed but I feel completely...satisfied. I can't bring myself to say "maybe next time you should get two.". Because I'm not ready to admit that yet. Maybe one day he'll understand my annoying attempt at subliminal messaging but for now he searches through the donut bag and around the kitchen: "Kids, did you eat the apple fritter?". The Apple Fritters. read more

Their ham, cheese and jalapeño croissant is AMAZING! I've stopped in for donuts in the past and they are fresh and tasty as well. This is a great place and the owners are very friendly. Give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Great little shop for donuts, lotto tickets, and sandwiches. And they have so much more. Nice friendly owner and pleasant environment. Check it out today or anyday. read more

I go to the high school nearby, and this is an incredibly popular place for lunch (mainly because there are almost no other places to get food nearby). The donuts are very reasonably priced, I prefer the chocolate old-fashioned; 75 cents. Canned soda is 90 cents. A small order of french fries is $1.85 [edit: they are now $2]. A great place for a tight budget. read more

If it wasn't for this awesome store I would have never ever been able to get nachos between 2nd and 3rd period at 9:30 am for 3 years of high school if it wasn't there. Bless you and all your jalapeno cheesy goodness. read more

I am a big apple fritters fan and Hometown's are the best I've ever had. Seriously. Crunchy, perfectly cooked. One lasts me two days. Staff is friendly, sometimes they pop in an extra couple of donut holes. Other donuts are also excellent, with a good variety. Lots of other stuff besides donuts. read more

In the day of hipster businesses trying to one-up mom n pop classics like doughnut shops, places like hometown donuts provide refuge from high prices and sarcastic t-shirts. The donuts are priced like donuts and are exactly like the donuts I grew up eating in the 90s: sweet, butter, not trying too hard, and fresh. The reason to go out of your way to Alameda is the owners- they are friendly and cheery on weekend mornings, they smile at my kids while they whine about not getting the big donut with M n Ms on it (as if the donut wasn't already more than a day's worth of sugar and fat for them), and they give me donut holes with my order (knowing that I actually love donuts but don't want to order any for myself because then I'd have to put it in MyFitnessPal. A stop by Hometown has become our Sunday tradition. All the benefits of church, without the God talk. read more

A hunkering for coffee led us into Hometown Donuts. We were given two complimentary doughnut holes along with my coffee (self-serve, cream kept in a metal pitcher behind the counter and sugar dispensed from a re-purposed glass soft drink bottle with a hole drilled in the metal lid). I only gave Belle half a doughnut hole because she'd already eaten berry strudel with breakfast. She didn't seem to mind. The smoothness of the coffee gave way to the usual caffeine and sugar high. I appreciated the quaintness. read more