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    Rainbow Donuts

    4.5 (426 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Donuts
    Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Talia B.

    Solid donut selection! The chocolate with sprinkles was delicious. Simple but a classic. As was the case with their basic glaze too. My husband and I got the blueberry fritter and creme brulee donuts to try but we weren't impressed. Might just be due to personal preference of crunch for fritter and idk if we are creme brulee donut people lol. We def will come again for the classics and to try other fun flavors.

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    Alexis B.

    Rainbow Donuts in Berkeley is one of those low-key neighborhood gems that just gets it. I came in craving something sweet and left very happy--especially thanks to their Boston cream donut, which is delicious! The dough is perfectly soft and fluffy, the vanilla cream is rich without being too heavy, and the chocolate glaze on top ties it all together beautifully. It tastes fresh and indulgent in the best way. I was there on New Year's Eve, and they had the cutest themed donuts--adorable panda bear donuts and festive "Happy New Year" designs that made the whole experience extra fun and memorable. You can tell they put real care into both creativity and presentation. Beyond the donuts, the vibe is great: relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious. It feels like a classic donut shop where you can take your time, chat a bit, and actually enjoy being there. Whether you're grabbing a quick treat or celebrating a moment, Rainbow Donut delivers on both flavor and atmosphere. Definitely a Berkeley favorite I'll keep coming back to.

    Victoria T.

    I really enjoyed these donuts, they definitely are on the sugary side, but what donut isn't?! The donuts here though were soft and fluffy, which already beats a lot of places. It definitely tastes fresh and they have such a great variety.

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    Melissa ..

    God I love Rainbow donuts. I love this place. I been to so many damn coffee shops, super expensive, mid coffee... BUT HERE? god tier coffee for $6 with a damg donut. Are you kidding? So freaking amazing. Rainbow donuts is a blessing to the bay area. Thank you thank you thank you

    Robert C.

    Saw the inviting pink sign from across the street as we ate dinner. We got in right before closing and were greeted by the wonderful a lady behind the counter. Got an apple fritter and a couple donuts. She gave us a couple others to try too. So hospitable. She packed up our box and bag and noticed we ended up with about a dozen extras on the house. Such a nice surprise! Their donuts are light and fluffy with tons of flavor. If you haven't been here, this should be your go-to donut spot. They also sell lotto tickets too!

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    Allison W.

    Such cute donuts here! Happened to walk by with a friend so we stopped in. I loved the unicorn donuts -- those would have totally been my go-to as a kid! All of them were so beautifully decorated. We got Ube Crumb Donuts, and they were so good! A gorgeous purple color with crumb coating. They were so soft yet still had that cake donut texture, and the ube flavor actually came through! Deeply impressed. There's some tables and seating inside, though I struggled to find any napkins. There was no line when we were there at 12:30 PM on a Thursday, but I figure the mornings must be busier because not all of the different donut varieties were there. The lady serving us was efficient yet patient, allowing my friend time to decide what she wanted. Would definitely like to try their raised donuts next time!

    Dinah C.

    Our new favorite donut spot in the Bay! Beautiful design, tons of choices for all the types of donut eaters, plenty of seating. Great service as I was getting donuts and they suggested half a dozen would be less which I appreciated. If you like donuts, just go!

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    Azteca L.

    Truly a staple here in Berkeley. Get there early for a good spot, get there late for their unique kiddie donuts. Belinda always greets us and is a joy to interact with. My favorite is the maple bacon donut in which you can never go wrong.

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    Joyce L.

    Honestly, I'm not a fan of cake style donuts, I'm more of a raised donut kinda person. Unfortunately, it seems cake donuts are the . Regular or vegan, I just haven't liked them. They're heavy, oily and not good. I have no idea what Rainbow does, but their vegan donuts are surprisingly good!! My brother got me 3 for my birthday and I wasn't sure what to expect. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised! I hope to stop in and try them again in person!

    May Z.

    First off the service here is immaculate. Everyone is SO nice and helpful. It feels like they hook me up everyday, but I think that's actually just their incredibly adorable prices. And I'm talking about fire deals for every incentive donuts. The ambiance is soo cute and honestly comforting since pink is my fav color. Donut wise- the cake ones are my fav. Today I noticed they make jelly/custard filled donut wholes for $1. They also have a creme brulee donut, ube donut, cute little designed donuts etc... go check them out!

    Creme Brulee, Fruity Pebbles, Smore's
    Marc B.

    Stocked up at Rainbow Donuts before a long drive. I enjoyed my toasted cheese bagel with cream cheese. Then I got three donuts, all of which were good. 1. Creme Brulee donut - A couple of bites before you get to the custard center, but when you did, the combo of custard and brulee top was exceptional! This was my fav. Very sweet, as to be expected. 2. Smores donut - a chocolate donut with graham cracker crumbs on top plus a big marshmallow in the middle. 3. Fruity Pebbles donut - some sort of a glaze with Fruity Pebbles on top. Maybe dip the donut further in that sticky glaze and allow the fruity pebbles go down the side or even all around? The donut a bit was too big and fluffy for the toppings.

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    Sidra A.

    Can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner! The donuts were incredibly soft and the breakfast croissant sandwich was buttery, flakey and perfect. Will definitely be coming again.

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    Blu M.

    What a cute bakery! Finally got to try this shop for national donut day and I was so pleasantly surprised. There was such a large amount of variety, it was almost too hard to make a choice. I went around 6:30 am, so I got to see the full menu. Everything was so fresh and it smelled so good in there. The donuts were just being made, you could see the icing still needing to firm up! I ended up going with a lemon blueberry donut and a creme brûlée (one of my favorite desserts!) Both were so delicious! The woman helping me also threw in a free chocolate cake donut for national donut day, which was really nice of her :) I will definitely be coming back to try more of their extensive menu!!

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    Good neighborhood donut shop. Makes good breakfast sandwiches and fresh donuts. Friendly staff. They sell out pretty fast so get there early

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    Their donuts are great, although they no longer serve the fish and chips that I referenced in my previous review.

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    Service was fast. Donuts were so festive & good. Would use again for catering purposes.

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    Ask the Community - Rainbow Donuts

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Sorry we don’t carry gluten free options .

    Do you guys do custom donut orders?

    Hi yes we do

    Hi do you sell vegan donuts?

    Yes they do! So bomb!

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, they have a few! They'll be labeled as gluten free. I can't remember the flavors though.

    Which ones are considered the 'regular dozen' ? Only plain glazed or can you include raised with icing and oreo sprinkled? Is there a list of what is considered 'regular dozen' item?

    Hi !Those are all included. The only ones that aren’t included are cronuts, filed donuts, larger sized donuts, and any decorated donuts. Thanks!

    Will there still be a good selection of donuts if I plan on coming in on a Friday around 9 AM? Just wanted to make sure they don't sell out by then. Thanks!

    Yes! I go in the evenings and they still have all the selections and more and tastes fresh!

    How fast do the donuts sell out on a sunday?

    We sell out of most flavored and custom by 12. We usually still have some left after but just less variety. Thanks!

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    While having dinner nearby, I noticed on Yelp that a new boba spot opened up at the end of the…read moreblock where we were already dining at. I'm a huge fan of mochi donuts and also love mochi boba drinks, so I knew I had to come check Mochiholics out. Arriving around 7pm on a Sat evening, this spot was surprisingly empty. We were able to order at the self-service kiosk without a wait, and received our order pretty promptly afterwards. The prices are pretty reasonable, and I love their selection. Although we were pretty full so we did not partake of any mochi donuts that evening, we opted to share an Ube Coconut Milk Smoothie w/ Boba. My wife, who usually does not drink much boba (hence the sharing of a cup) wound up really loving the drink, and actually drank about half of it herself. The taro was fresh and very strong, and the boba quality was soft, chewy and delicious. We have easily found our new, favorite local boba spot with Mochiholics. And look forward to many more visits into the foreseeable future!

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