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    Johnny Doughnuts

    3.9 (654 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Kristine K.

    First time here for a Too Good to Go surprise bag as a pairing with Pond Farm beers down the street (had the official collabs at Pond Farm in the past so was excited to go to Johnny's to see all of the yummy options). The bag had 4 treats, our favorites being the custard filled cinnamon sugar cronut & the lemon poppyseed glazed donut. They paired perfectly with our imperial stout and wild sour ales. Service was fast and the ambiance was chic. Will definitely be back for treats for our next beer pairing!

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    Natasha K.

    The doughnuts were alright. Too bready for my liking. The vegan one was the best of the three I got. The strawberry rose iced matcha however was pretty and delicious! Not too sweet. Service was friendly. Limited seating inside.

    Samantha G.

    I can't believe I haven't rated Johnny Doughnuts! I love the variety of flavors they offer and the different/seasonal options. Definitely a problem for me living so close, but also a treat because I get to try everything! The staff is always so friendly and I absolutely love the ambiance in the restaurant! It is a staple for a lot of people in the community, and I will always recommend Johnnys for a sweet treat or an iced Chai!

    Trina H.

    This is a staple for doughnuts in Marin! The sprinkly guy is a classic that has been a fan favorite for over a decade, and the apple fritter comes in a close second. These doughnuts are HUGE and filling and can easily be split by two people. The staff are always kind, and the benches outside to nibble come in handy.

    Isabel Y.

    I was excited to try these doughnuts due to the great reviews, but I was disappointed. I got a vanilla stuffed cream with chocolate and an old fashioned vanilla. The vanilla stuffed cream itself did not have flavor it did not taste like vanilla. The old fashioned was dry and had a wheat like flavor. I did get a Chai latte and that was really good but they don't call you to let you know your drink is ready so you have to be on the look out otherwise your drink will sit there and get cold. The staff and seating area are nice!

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    Robert R.

    I was in the area and wanted something sweet. After I was done running errands i stopped by this Donut establishment for a quick treat. My lil guy was in the mood for a Jelly donut and i was looking for an old fashion/ glazed. I ordered a Strawberry Rhubarb Bismark and a few donuts and a blueberry fritter. The staff was friendly and we were out quickly because there was no wait. Donuts were really good and it was quite large for a single session. The place was definitely worth a stop before our trip to the East bay.

    Oh the crodough
    Cindy W.

    Huge flavor selection today, buts that's typical of JD's! I choose the chocolate cronut for my birthday gift. I picked the most beautiful twist and the seasonal pumpkin for mom. Thank you JD's for my gift and for making delicious coffee companions in a consistent quality fashion! Thank you to the sweet staff members who are always icing on the donut !

    Peaches H.

    I will say good doughnuts are hard to come by and Johnny doughnuts hit the nail on the head. They have clean oil so the doughnuts don't taste old, they aren't too sweet. We stopped in here a few weeks ago while waiting for a local yarn shop down the street to open and we are so glad we did. There is one in SF closer to us but this was indeed a treat. Each flavor was distinct and perfect. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the flavors and they all looked pretty tasty. Can't wait to come back and try other flavors. The service was great, the ambiance welcoming and made you want to sit down and enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a doughnut but we were in a grab and go kinda of day.

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    Denise C.

    Pretty fun doughnut shop in San Rafael...new and old-fashioned...interesting donuts to choose from...nice sitting area

    Chas S.

    Cute spot on a quieter stretch of town. These are fancy versions of classic donuts. Nothing too weird here though a lot of higher end ingredients and combinations are available. The donuts are big and substantial, as they should be! I bought an assortment of cake and raised donuts. I actually preferred the raised. The yeasty taste of the buttery dough was really special. The cakes were quite good too and lasted longer in the fridge for decadent treats throughout the week! Ask for advice and suggestions and you won't be led astray. The butter cake was my absolute favorite -- the sweet slightly salty glaze soaked into the cake and was just perfect. The glazes are subtle, so much so that I couldn't detect the flavors in some. This combined with my lost short-term memory made eating these an adventure.

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    Allister D.

    Huge fan of Johnny Doughnuts! Every time I'm in Marin county, I'm coming by! This location has indoor seats and is more of a donut shop vibe. It's not as presentable or modern looking like the Larkspur location but it'll definitely do. I stopped in for a classic glaze and coffee flavored donut which were both fantastic. Because I came a little late around 9am, the donuts were a bit dry BUT still yummy and excellent. I can't wait to come back again!

    Flavor of the donuts is good but the texture is so doughy. It felt like I was eating a thick pretzel or just bread.

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    Nirsh A.

    My first time trying Johnny doughnuts. We stopped here in San Rafael on our way up to point Reyes. I loved the strawberry frosting on here. It tasted so perfect and sweet. Might be a hot take but I didn't like how thick the doughnut was. I would prefer it was a bit thinner. I had half left over and didn't get around to eating it until 2 days later which by then it was pretty hard.

    Strawberry rhubarb Bismarck with crumble

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    OMG! Can I just live here! The donuts are so good and heavy, it is like a meal by itself!

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    I absolutely love the vegan sweet potato donuts! So delicious. Glazed, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate frosted.

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    Is there wifi? Do people work on their laptops here?

    I've seen people work from here numerous times since they do have WiFi, however, it does get a bit loud which is why I don't work from here. They have tall ceilings so the noise echoes a bit when families come in and this place always seems packed.… Read more

    Is this a good place to work from?

    With those delicious wafting smells I couldn't focus. No, not the best vibe to get any real work done in. No one hangs out that long....

    When is the SF location going to open?

    On Instagram, they keep saying "soon" and in one picture it almost looked like they might be open (but I think that might have been a photo outside the existing location in San Rafael). Best estimate seems to be in a matter of weeks.

    When do they do off the grid and where in San francisco?

    Check the Off the Grid website. Vendors alternate all the time.

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    The shop has a cool aesthetic & bonus points bc they have almond milk to add to the Equator coffee they serve.

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