I wanted to try Chuck's Donuts via Too Good to Go so I went here and got a bag. They gave us a lot…read moreof donuts so I thought it was good value. If you eat like 2-3 donuts you will get your money's worth. I think the donuts tasted fine but every donut I tried was incredibly dense and cakey. My personal preference is more airy donuts but if you like cakey donuts this place seems pretty decent. They are definitely on the sweeter side though.

I came here the other early morning to buy coffee and donuts…read more The first red flag was that as I was sitting, parked in front, I took a bite of the plain old fashioned and discovered that it was stale. I went back inside and was immediately given a fresh old fashioned. The glazed cruller was ok, but it had an artificial (custard) flavor that I found a little off-putting. I had purchased two "chocolate" cruller. The glaze on this donut was NOT chocolate. The glaze tasted absolutely artificial, overly sweet and probably a health hazard. I ate just the underside of one of these donuts and threw the rest away. Sadly, the workers had not bothered to change the frying oil in a long time, so even the fresh old fashioned donut from this place, which was relatively inoffensive, suffered from an ever-so-slightly rancid flavor. The coffee was solid and they offered a lot of different options for it, such as milk and cream as well as the usual nasty French vanilla "creamer," which is the only reason that Chucks gets a second star. This business owner should radically restructure their business model to include quality over cost-cutting, because they would do better to use clean (and not soybean) oil, real ingredients without artificial flavorings, and authentic chocolate instead of whatever unpalatable garbage I experienced. They offer all kinds of superfluous menu items and they should really consider making better donuts. If I hadn't exchanged the first donut, I would have wasted money on 3 out of the 4 donuts. It is telling that rather than selling out, this business had inventory left from the day before, and they tried to sell it to me. Stan's donuts in Santa Clara often has to close early because they sell out hours before their 3PM closing time, and they don't do this disgusting quality compromise.

Got a maple "home spun" by Sugar Cinns bakery which was described as a donut and muffin hybrid…read more Really good and reminded me of the maple donut cupcake from Cako in SF back in the day. Texturally like a cake donut but in muffin form.

My favorite dessert of all time! I'm not a cupcake person and never will be after trying these…read morehomespuns! They have them at multiple locations in the peninsula make sure to find them and fall in love!

The best donuts in the area! My husband stopped by Sunday morning and picked up a dozen donuts. We…read moretried cheddar jalapeño hot dog bun & was spectacular! The service was very kind and clean workplace. We will 100% stop by more often.

This ain't it. I went in here at 7:30 am and they gave me stale donuts. How are the donuts already…read morestale at 7:30 am? This is a donut shop selling gas station tier glazed donuts; I won't be going back.

Place an order via DD for donuts, donut holes and breakfast burritos. Everything was fresh and…read moretasty.

Donut place is the same as every other place. Pricing is the same based on my comparison of similar…read moreplaces nearby. Best donut was the mochi as the sweetness was "not too sweet," by Asian standards and nice chew. Didn't see the mochi available when I stopped by and got a random assortment. Service was prompt and polite. Location is super convenient.

I'm a little surprised that I never wrote a review for Apple Fritter. I've been eating here since…read morethey turned my favorite Taco Bell into this quaint and delicious local eatery. When they first opened for a few hours a day, the locals couldn't get enough of the homemade food and quirky atmosphere. Now, it's a San Mateo staple. Whether you're craving squishy doughnuts or a juicy burger, Apple Fritter delivers. Their wall of doughnuts as you enter from the parking lot is a tempting way to stir up your appetite. Counter service is always fast and friendly. Just pick up a menu while drooling over the doughnuts and whenever you're ready to order, someone is ready to take it. Seating is both inside and out, but sitting inside gives you the pleasure of looking at all of the fun oddities on the walls and ceiling. The food is amazing, the decor eclectic and the service cordial. Just check the hours before heading over. They cater to their hardworking employees as much as the customers, so hours are limited.

3.5 stars cons: while the interior whimsical decor is cute,…read morethey are all caked with thick layers of grease and dust. the thought of a gust of breeze coming through to move the hanging decor and having large dust fall into food was on my mind the entire time. the condiments on the table were all also dirty, doesn't look like they were cleaned at the end of each service for some time. parking is awful, minimal spots and tight spaces so if one car parks off then it's messed up for the rest of the cars. there is no street or close neighborhood parking. i know that's not their fault but needed to give a heads up to people coming. would be nice if the next door (closed) auto service would allow weekend parking. pros: extensive menu for food and coffee. have been many times for take out and each different item tried has been flavorful and seasoned well. crispy tots! donuts taste fresh and flavorful with many different types. we were lucky to have had the apple fritter before they sold out and it satisfied the craving i had for one which prompted this recent sit down visit for breakfast. i do agree with another comment an outdoor/separate window for people just coming for donuts would be smart as i could definitely see myself wanting to come for just donuts but being deterred by the line (and parking.) they work hard to turn indoor tables quickly to keep line moving quickly. would be nice if they placed silverware on the table after cleaning so we didn't have to flag someone down. or have a station for cutlery pickup that's not the labeled take out only cutlery they had. plenty of outdoor seating. having menus available outdoors would help with the line i'm sure as you don't get much time to review the menu once you're close to the register. overall worth a visit, weekday would probably be best for a first visit before braving weekend crowd. please work on cleaning as the rise in foodborne illnesses are at the forefront of everyone's mind lately and one moldy lip of a condiment is a moment away from getting someone sick.

I must admit that I don't frequent Dunkin often. Last time was probably 10+ years ago in Chicago…read more Stopped by on the way up to San Francisco. Ordered via the Dunkin app which was easy. Prices seek to be so much higher than I remembered or expected. The prices are similar to Starbucks or Peet's. I got a medium iced shaken expresso and it was over $7. It was pretty good but I guess I expected it to be a bit less expensive. Staff were friendly and helpful. Easy off street parking lot.

The Dunks is not my usual go-to donut establishment, and this visit reminded me why. I've been to…read moremultiple Dunkin' locations across the country, and while I expect the donuts to be on the denser, drier side, the drinks are usually a hit. Unfortunately, that wasnt the case at the San Carlos location. The drinks tasted watered down, and as other reviewers have noted, the staff at this location can come across as cold and somewhat rude. I've often noticed that the parking lot here is empty, and after this visit, I understand why. This Dunkin' location just didnt deliver on quality of service.

So good! Just happened upon this restaurant with my best friend. Such a great, quaint atmosphere…read more The hostess was great and sat us at the bar because it was packed. So glad we sat at the bar. We got to see everyone and everything at work. The food was so good! We got a couple of plates to share, and so glad we did. The short ribs with side of cheesy grits and greens was so delicious. It also came with red beans and rice, which were delish as well. We got the Shrimp Creola, OH MY GAWH! so addicting, it was like sex on a plate. The hushpuppies with an aioli sauce was to die for as well. We ended with the Pecan pie - so good! The staff was great, food was great, and ambiance was great

Beautiful space. We went for lunch. Took 5 minutes to be acknowledged... staff said they were…read morecleaning and apologized for not seeing us. I don't know if they don't get frequent customers? We were only customers for well over an hour. Seemed there was no waitstaff & the manager eventually took our order. She was pleasant, but not attentive. They were "out of crayfish due to supply issues". I recommend calling first to see what's in stock. I was craving crawfish, but the braised short rib was good, mu friend was pleased with the catfish po boy. I will try again, but call first to see if they have fully stocked menu.

This is a boba bubble tea spot on the famed restaurant row of San Carlos. Nestled on the south side…read moreof laurel. This place has your typical milk tea and fruit tea selextiona including many latte flavors but the difference is that this place features a plush cup that has a plushi3 at the bottom. Tjis also has mochi donuts. A set of labubus line the xountsr.

Pros: - Easy order kiosk…read more- Spacious - Beautifully decorated - Pistachio cream w/bits was used for the latte (not powder) Cons: - Out of the pineapple item I ordered and had to change to mango - The mango supreme was extremely sweet - No option to adjust ice and sweetness level - Our seats and the table were dirty - For the amount of space they could afford to have a bit more seating - The menus are due for an update (taped over with pricing changes) - The employee was on the phone the entire time while making drinks