Delicious lattes and coffee, has become a fave spot when we're in the area to grab their maple or brown butter latte (trust- delicious). The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Also must I rave about the doughnuts? I feel like that's a given they're the best in Sonoma County! read more

Im so glad Johnny's opened right near my house. Iv been going in weekly for a vegan donut and an unsweetened London fog. They go perfectly together because the glaze is sweet and the earl gray tea with oat milk is so creamy. The vegan donuts come in either glazed or chocolate and they are a raised donut made with sweet potatoes so they are both rich and light. They are so popular and I do wish they made more flavors and didn't sell out so often. The people who work there are always friendly and greet each customer who walks in. Also they serve Equator coffee so if I'm not getting a London fog I like their cold Brew. It's super flavorful and fruity. Get there early or call ahead to get the flavors you want. You can even order on the phone and go pick up your box as take away. They wrap everything up so cute and tidy just like the aesthetic of the cafe. read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Vegan chocolate and vegan glazed - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I will never go back to Johnny Doughnuts for the following reasons: 1) the donuts were not good - too, too sweet, 2) the service was bad - the young woman at the counter never made eye contact with me, never greeted me, never said thank you ... never said anything except the price of my purchase. I will keep going to Tan's Donuts down the street where the product is actually delicious and the employees are friendly and grateful for your business. read more

Super excited to try this place!!! Finally got there and there wasn't a line around the building. Get ready for the thickest, dense sugary over load you could imagine!!! The flavor was delicious, however overwhelming of sugar over load for my tastebuds - even though I'm a sucker for doughnuts l! But worth a try and special treat of course!!! I could not decide on what flavors so I got a dozen! Get ready to splurge and drop off change on a dozen. I walked out with a dozen for $50 of fancy doughnuts for the family heheheh. read more

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I should have listened to the review that says they are more like dinner rolls than donuts. This sentence alone encompasses it all. Hard pass if you are in the area. Super cute shop, aesthetically pleasing--clean, bright and very welcoming but my review is based solely on the taste and it's just not good. The donut was a dry dinner roll AT BEST...a waste of calories for what's supposed to be a treat. :( read more

I frequent the Larkspur location but wanted to bring mom for doughnuts after a wonderful stay at Sonoma Mission Inn, and this was the closest location! This store is expansive with plenty of seating and makes me wish I was a local college student because I would absolutely make this my normal hangout to sip on nice strong equator cold brew and munching on whatever the seasonal doughnut is. This location did not disappoint in variety or quality, as always, delicious, thick and dreamy. read more

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So it's 6/4/2021 and it's National Donut Day!! Not wanting to be unpatriotic, I tried Johnny's Donuts in Santa Rosa California on 4th Street for the first time. Plenty of on street parking can be found, but watch for fast traffic because 4th Street is a busy thoroughfare. The building is clean and inviting with a retro black and white paint job. The inside is done in a mod deco style that reminds me of a cross between an old bakery and a pharmacy soda shop. Walking up to the display counter that is far from the generic donut case of other places, it's plain to see that what is being served is far from plain. Sure there's an assortment of the familiar "bars, old fashioned, filled, glazed" treats, but it's clear that they look bigger, taller and maybe fluffier. As much as I would have wanted to try one of everything, this review is from one bite of the "Browned Butter" glazed donut. It's basically huge. It's tall and fluffy and pretty much an exercise in how far your jaw can stretch in order to get that first bite. The texture was light, fluffy, and chewy. The flavor of the glaze was vanilla forward with a light caramel warm note, probably from the brown butter. The ratio of glaze to donut was weighted heavier on the glaze side, but isn't that what we want out of a glazed donut? It was quite tasty! A great way to participate in National Donut Day! Now an FYI to the dear readers who haven't been here before. You might want to look at the price per donut before casually ordering two dozen to go. Ummm...they "add up" quite quickly. My own measure on the "worth it" scale is this- If I had to choose 2 Krispy Kreme glazed raised donuts or one of the Browned Butter donuts I had today (because that would be about a fair cost comparison)...well I would have to pick the two Krispy Kreme over this one. I mean, it's good...it's delicious even! BUT- me not being a donut "purist" the super special-ness of this particular donut didn't hit the "worth it" meter quite so high. Now please know that this is just one donut and one person's review. Safe to say I do recommend you do try Johnny's Donuts and decide for yourself! It feels good to get out of the house and support our local businesses, and each other! Thank you to all who play a role big and small to getting us back out into our communities!! I look forward to seeing you on National Muffuletta Day! And if you got a hot tip on where the best is- please share the info!! read more

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I came here on opening day, and the owner, Craig Blum was there to greet everyone. So sweet! It's really astounding that his idea to start a food truck became such a beloved brand. I love a good food truck story. It's a bay area business, with its first location in Sonoma County - and what a treat! It's a little bit dangerous though. I live so close from it, but the smiling employees behind the counter are just such a joy. The donuts are huge by the way, I ate half for breakfast and half for lunch. I picked up a couple to share with friends, because there's usually a line around 11 am. I've been noticing that they've been selling out too, so early risers are in luck! Everything inside looks absolutely pristine. The donuts I am made with a little bit of potato so that it creates an awesome chewy texture to the raised doughnut and the cronut. I didn't try the old fashioned, because I mainly don't prefer them, but I have friends that tell me they're their favorite donuts. I'll pass, but want to try the vegan donut! The bismark I got was filled with raspberry jam preserves, and they taste freshly made! I like that the flavors change based on seasonality, and they say that they use local ingredients. It sure looks like it. I haven't eaten donuts in a really long time, but I think about these beauties so often bc they're so pretty and tasty! I'll be back, and these make great treats for friends :) read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Chocolate Crodough/Cronut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

It was my first time trying it. The donuts are huge and fluffy. My son got chocolate glaze with a sprinkles and I got an apple fritter. My son loved his. The apple fritter was light and had big chunks of apple in it. Not as flavorful as Tans but good. For donuts very pricey. Over $5.00 a donut. The staff very friendly and it looked clean inside. read more

I used to love coming to the donut shop. They used to have multiple gluten-free options on the weekends and always had a good selection. I feel like every time I go in there. It's the bare basics with very limited options and now only one gluten free option and their selection is very very limited. It's unfortunate because it used to be so good. read more

Absolutely fantastic donuts and cinnamon rolls! We walked 1.2 miles from our hotel and they did not disappoint!! we had a brown butter cinnamon roll and three different donuts and they were all delicious. the service was great and quick and it's so cute inside. highly recommend! read more

Wednesday mid morning wanting a bite to eat...Not breakfast...Not lunch as headed to the gym afterwards. I just wanted something to satisfy my hunger before working out. First time stop at Johnny's! Perfect! Greeted by a young lady behind the counter as soon as I walked in. She explained the donut selection to me within the case. I ordered the croughnut. Absolutely delicious! An iced chai latte to accompany while sitting at a long table within the shop. Very good! Super clean and a bit of a retro/industrial vibe inside the shop. Just enough to eat while enjoying the experience before the gym. Excellent! read more

Very greasy donuts. Not sure if they were having a bad day but probably won't be visiting again

Fresh hot donuts, no bougie flavors just classic awesome donuts! Owners are behind the counter and were very friendly!

We love Johnny Doughnuts! We've visited many times, and we especially like the brown butter, strawberry, and blueberry raised doughnuts. After deciding to host our wedding in Santa Rosa, we knew we had to serve their doughnuts for dessert! The doughnuts were delicious and many of our guests commented on how great they were. They even had wheat free options for our guests with dietary restrictions. We would highly recommend Johnny Doughnuts for doughnuts at special events (or anytime)! read more

I really enjoyed my chocolate glazed donut but my friends had a gluten-free donut and an apple fritter and were disappointed. The gluten free donut had a very "off" texture and my friend questioned whether it was day old. The apple fritter had all the apple pieces at the bottom of the fritter, where they had formed into one apple clump instead of being nicely distributed throughout the fritter. I'm willing to give them another try but am hopeful they can work out some of the quality control issues. read more

I've been coming here off an on for a few years and was really disappointed today to find that they had slimmed down their offerings. I have some dietary limitations and typically I'll get my daughter one of their overpriced donuts ($4.50!) and I'll get something savory. They used to have variations on avocado toast and other simple breakfast fare but now don't have any of that anymore. They were also out of the gluten-free doughnuts which meant that there was nothing I could eat there at all. 90% of the time I go there the GF doughnuts are gone. For a place that looks so hip you would think they would have more alternative diet choices like vegan or more GF but it's a very limited, traditional selection. Granted they are large "boutique" donuts. The staff were ok but not fairly flat and had some bad pop music on way too loud. This hangry writer wonders how they stay in business. read more

Really good donuts i got a dozen of pretty much everything they are so fresh and soft with great flavors i didnt expect to pay for each donut so 100 for donuts is more then i wanted to buy but you get what you pay for, i would get 4 out of the 12 i liked. read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Bougie donuts - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Delicious donuts, great coffee and a clean, lovely space. One donuts leave me fully satisfied after one and without that sickly stomach feeling I can get from eating other donuts. read more

Delicious vegan sweet potato donut! Not too sweet and even came in within 30 min of closing and didn't have a small selection. It's hard to find good non dairy donut options so so happy Johnnys is open. Friendly service as well. read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Vegan sweet potato donut - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

The flavors are CRAZY as well as crazy-good! I grab a box to give as gifts and I'm never disappointed by the rave reviews that I receive (read: Johnny makes ME look good). Their vegan and gluten-free options are outstanding, as they never sacrifice flavor. The peeps behind the counter are witty and kind, the storefront reminds me a bit of an old-fashioned soda-fountain somehow. It's super clean - plus there's something about being served on a small baking sheet that tickles me. And is it just me or does the aroma of sweet, baked goods trigger the best childhood memories? LOVE this place! read more

The donuts are pretty expensive, but they're also really mediocre at best. A grainy, near-flavorless jelly filling in a donut the size of a baby's head just makes for an even larger uneaten reminder that you've been ripped off by some hipster dingus who lives for the Insta. Add a cup of weak coffee, served with a scowl by a staff that isn't so much hostile as it is begrudgingly alive, and you've just spent almost ten bucks on something that, for $2.50 in an interstate truckstop, would be mildly disappointing. In addition to the bad "jam" filling, my son was struck by the cold, stark whitewashed walls that reminded him of the inside of a box in which a bad person would abandon newborn kittens to die. And the tables were sticky. It's an overpriced pastry mausoleum. 1/10 would not bang again. read more

Wanted to try this place because my usual go to place was closed. Walked in and looked impressive. So I tried the chocolate salted caramel, the chocolate crodough. Well let me tell you, the crodough was stale and the salted caramel was so doughy I almost choked. For the prices of the donuts you would think they would be perfect. Never again going there. I'd rather live with no donuts in my life if this was the only place around. NO PLEASE! read more

Start with what makes them unique or good: Their glaze flavors are tasty, and not merely sugary with flavor added. It stops there though. Beyond that, they're average in regards to dough quality-they're kinda too bready/spongy (almost like focaccia) for my liking. In effect, kinda dry and therefore won't feel good (i.e. will feel stale) in a couple days. And that's typical of most generic donuts. (Try Top Pot in Seattle area or the donuts from Kamehameha Bakery in Oahu... now that dough... oooweee!) For a specific review of the apple fritter: Similar to the above-the good is that they're big (and they better be if they're charging $4.50) and the glaze is not overly sugary. Otherwise, same as above regarding the dough-too much like focaccia texture. And, not enough apple bits (a typical problem I have when I don't like a shop's apple fritter). read more

Nice and open space with a bit of indoor seating. Donuts are HUGE. Wheat free option but not gluten free as fried in same fryer and same facilities as all donuts. Staff was kind, patient and super sweet when they found out our donut advantage was to celebrate our little ones first birthday. Donuts are tasty. Enjoy your sugar rush. read more

The toppings and frosting of the donuts are tasty. I'm just not a fan of the thick cake like texture of the rest of the doughnuts. Might consider it slightly dry. Love the decor and the white and black design of the inside shop . read more

Excellent donuts, superb service, very gourmet. Be prepared to pay a pretty price for these magical donuts. Enjoy. read more

i was surprised by how good the donuts were. the strawberry rhubarb filling donut was mind blowingly good.

I miss City Garden. I got one maple donut, the maple glaze pretty traditional although the batter had cinnamon in it, what? All employees wore uniforms with a fifties vibe, I didn't notice anyone employed from City Garden that carried over. Overall, service was fine, just not warm, personable like the family owned City Garden was. Looks like I'm headed to Tan's for my doughnuts now. read more

I had a sad experience with the donuts... I got a lime mascarpone bismarck (like a jelly donut with filling inside) and cut it into half and there was barely any filling inside!! The left side had absolutely NO filling and the right side had literally a dollop of filling. Mind you, this donut is a pretty big sized/thick donut and all I got was a dollop of filling...am I supposed to just eat plain dough?? Did I get a bad one?! I didn't want to fill myself with empty calories, so I just took a bite with the extremely small amount of filling and threw the rest away :( It wasn't a cheap donut ($4.75), I wish I could get my money back. read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Lime Mascarpone Bismarck ($4.75) - Cut into half, barely any filling is visible. - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Brown butter donut was good here! There were too many flavors I got here during my 2 visits here. Yes it's a bit expensive but they are huge. I think next time I would get less donuts because well we never get to finish all our donuts. read more

Honestly, it's been a while since I've had johnnys because the prices have gotten so wildly out of control. $72 on door dash for a dozen doughnuts. 100 by the time you add services fees. You may have high end doughnuts but certainly not worth this. read more

Let me start off, there was nothing glaringly wrong with our donuts. It's just not the same as city garden. I was so sad to see them leave as this town needs some higher quality and unique donuts. We tried four items. Strawberry donut, chocolate crodough, chocolate cinnamon roll and chocolate Sprinkled donuts. The crodough was good, I think a little less sugar and maybe more butter chocolate would have made it better but still it was pretty good. The chocolate cinnamon was better. This one was not a glazed donuts me but cinnamon sugar with chocolate. Both regular donuts were fine, the strawberry flavor of the icing was good, and almost had a buttery quality to it. The chocolate sprinkles were fine but nothing special to write about. The donuts to me were way to dense way too think. I prefer a thinner fluffier donut. Not greasy which is bonus. Coffee was fine but nothing special either. Service was accurate and effective. At the end of the day this is still better than most in town. I would prefer to give them 3.5 stars but Yelp still hasn't improved that part of their system. Also I would actually give them a 4 if I had only tried the less donut type items. read more

Like the new Johnny Doughnuts. Good quality and nice vibe. The latte was really good as well. So glad they're in town! read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Hmm...doughnuts. - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I love the coffee here and generally the service is good but I find it rude to have paid for 2 coffees and then have to wait for the people behind us to make up their mind on a several donut order and get passed on our coffees being made. Why is this the policy? read more

revisited because my friend paid for my donut and coffee. Coffee was good! Attitude from servers and donuts themselves, just as dry. First off, Sunday...No one there! donuts....always a poor selection, and if you say something to the effect, you get a poor response. and then , please TIP US because we handed you a donut and rang you up! Wow, that's exceptional service. Needless to say, Tans is better, one block to the south. No, it doesn't have the atmosphere, but who wants to hang in a place that has such bad energy. read more

Love this place! Best donuts in town, no contest!! And the lattes are so goood, flavored with the donut glazes!!! My favorites are the chocolate cream filled and the french toast one. Anything with their brown butter glaze is wonderful too!! Also very cute aesthetic inside vibe. read more

So good!!! We got a whole sample pack for the office and they were gone in 0.5 seconds. Great service too. read more

Hmmm... I liked the previous City Garden shop but my brother assured me Johnnys was "da bomb" so I've tried it three times now and the donuts are just not my style. The taste isn't in the classic donut and the donuts are a breadier/heavy donut. I would recommend incorporating some of the brioche style donuts of City Garden into the mix and my favorite... the classic cake donut... it doesn't get much better. I've seen no issues with service. All three times very pleasant. read more

I give you a five star because I love the maple bacon donut and the strawberry. I really like the how fancy it is and I think it was really cool. It is my first time and I really like it here. I think it's my new favorite donut place!!! read more

Johnny Doughnuts - Get the hot chocolate. It's the best with whip cream. - Donuts Near Me - Santa Rosa, California