This is one of the few donut joints where the donuts don't have an overly buttery aftertaste. Everything tastes fresh. I especially like their jelly donuts and cronuts. Their tea is pretty good too. Their breakfast sandwiches are tasty. The bacon's always crispy and the croissants are perfectly toasted. I just wish they would have ketchup readily available, but that's whatever imo. Not only that, but they're one of the few 24-hour joints out here in the Peninsula. It's a nice cozy spot right by the train making it perfect if you want to grab a quick snack between trips. Whenever I come here, the staff is always friendly. Easily one of the best donut joints in the Peninsula! read more

Donuts are solid and delicious! But they are also not as it'll cost to some other places. Easy access to the shop. Plenty of parking. Close to the train. Close to downtown. Papers and lottery here. Good Kona coffee. read more

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Lately, I've been getting home much later than usual, and finding something satisfying to eat after a long day has become a challenge. Most places are already closed, and the few that are open are usually spots I've either had too many times or simply don't sound appealing in the moment. All I knew was that I wanted something hearty--meat and carbs done right. I took a chance on this donut shop that I've driven past countless times but had never stopped at before. I ordered the BBQ beef bánh mì and a few cake donuts, not expecting much beyond convenience. Instead, I found myself wondering why it took me this long to try it. The bánh mì was genuinely impressive. The bread had the perfect texture, the beef was flavorful and generously portioned, and it was loaded with fresh herbs, crisp pickled carrots and daikon radish, and slices of jalapeño that added just the right amount of heat. What really brought everything together was the balance of the spread--just enough mayo and pâté to add richness without overpowering the freshness of the sandwich. Every bite had the perfect combination of savory, tangy, spicy, and fresh. As for the donuts, the cake donuts were incredibly fresh, especially considering I ordered close to midnight. They had that true cake-like texture without being overwhelmingly sweet. I usually scrape a little of the icing off any donut I eat, but that's just personal preference. For anyone familiar with the Peninsula, I've had my fair share of donuts from places like Royal Pin and other local shops. But this unexpected stop turned into one of the best late-night meals I've had in a long time. In fact, after working late the past four nights, this has been exactly what I've wanted to come home to. Definitely worth checking out. The food tasted fresh, the flavors were balanced, and even the oil used for the donuts seemed cleaner than what I've experienced elsewhere--none of that lingering greasy aftertaste that even coffee can't fix. Sometimes the best finds are the places you've been driving past all along. read more

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After dinner and drinks, we wanted some donuts. Found this place via Yelp near our hotel that was open late at night. We got the Dubai chocolate donut which was not good by itself but perfect with a warm cup of coffee. We also shared half a dozen cronuts ($4.50) which were sooooo yummy and perfect size to share! If it was during the day, I would've totally ordered a banh mi or 2. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Dubai chocolate donut - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

24/7 quality donuts AND an amazing Banh Mi makes this pretty much an automatic 5 star haha Not much to add to that - but really. The donuts are so good (they have these cronut hole thingies that are even better) - and the banh mi is actually one of my favorites in the Bay. I can't say it's the best, but it's definitely the best if it's 3am, and everywhere else is closed ;) But even during normal hours, I'd say the sandwich can definitely stand its own. Maybe a tad bit far from where I live but would definitely stop by if I find myself in a late night craving or post-concert munchies :) read more

Royal Donut Shop - Banh Mi (photo taken at night) - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

My favorite thing I saw when I walked into this place was that they have cro-nut holes! Super cute place, easy parking, and sandwiches are very very good! The service here is fast and very friendly. They even gave me an extra sandwich for me to try just because they thought I'd like it! They tied my bag of goodies around my wrist because I already had two drinks in my hands. Very happy with my visit! read more

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This donut shop surprised me in the best way. They sell Banh Mis and yesterday was my first time trying them. Now here I am eating them again today. I fear an addiction may have started because they are that good. Both the beef and pork are delicious and super filling. I've only ordered through DoorDash so far, but I noticed they offer so much more, including donuts, boba, and other options. read more

Royal Donut Shop - 2. BBQ Beef Banh Mi - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

Rating is for their combination ham banh mi Actually pretty good and I love their bread that they use. Just more expensive compared to some spots in South Bay but if I'm craving banh mi, I would definitely come back! read more

This is the go to for banh mis in the area. Quick and worth it. Full of flavor and the bread is soft and crunchy at the same time. Come to try them out yourself!! And grab some cronuts-fluffy and delicious! read more

Royal Donut Shop - 1. BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

Friendly donut shop next to the Burlingame train station. I've tried the Dubai chocolate donut thing and thought it was fine. It was quite large and rich. This was my first time eating anything Dubai chocolate and I think I'm not as big of a fan as I thought I would be. Eating knafeh tastes like eating strange small dried noodles which I wasn't a huge fan of. The donut was well made. My spouse likes the banh mi sandwiches here! read more

I came at 10:25 PM on a Friday to redeem a scratcher and they would not do it because they said they "just shut down the machine." no problem just FYI to other people who might want to come for this service. read more

Service was great, the two ladies working were so friendly and nice! I ordered 3 Bahn Mi sandwiches bbq pork, beef and ham combo, along with a boba and Vietnamese coffee for my girl friend and I to share. I've been driving by for a while and wanted to try them out so I had pretty high hopes. The drinks were perfect, the sandwiches fell kind of short of my expectations. Don't get me wrong they were still pretty good but the bread seemed more like sub bread not the crispy exterior and soft interior of a bahn mi I was expecting. The butter mayo that comes on them tasted like straight mayo and the ham combo meat wasn't what I expected. The bbq pork and beef were better. I'd definitely be back, this time to try their donuts and pastries. The worker I'm guessing she owns the place did say they don't make their bread in house but hope to soon. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Bann Mi 1. BBQ Pork Banh Mi 2. BBQ Beef Banh Mi 5. Combination Banh Mi - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

Royal Donut Shop has been a go to for me for years. Whether it's a late night run when they're freshly made, or picking up a box in the never disappoint. The staff is always super friendly and kind too. My favorites are their old fashioned, both plain and glazed, frosted glazed with sprinkles, and their cake donuts. Pros: Delicious variety of donuts and friendly staff Cons: N/A read more

The Original Royal Donut situated right across from the Burlingame Caltrain station, this has always been on my list of must try spots. Their donut selection is top tier, and they have also branched out to Vietnamese cuisines, offering Bahn Mi sandwiches and various milk tea options in addition to vietnamese coffee (I was a bit disappointed with how watered down the coffee was on initial taste). Service is quick and efficient and the store is designed more as a grab-and-go with only a few table seating options. Worth a visit if in the area and craving donuts, but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way if coming for vietnamese coffee. read more

The donut shop surprised me! I came for the Dubai chocolate donut and didn't realize they offer so much more! Parking isn't too hard, it's surrounded by parking and has dedicated spots just for their place. I ordered a Dubai chocolate donut, raised glaze, maple old fashion, and cheddar jalapeño bagel dog. The only critique I have is for the maple old fashion that definitely needs a stronger maple flavor. Everything else I got I definitely would come back for, especially the Dubai chocolate donut! I also wanna come back to try their other sandwiches and even their banh mi's! The women working were super kind and quick to help! The inside of the shop has a few tables as well as tables outside for sitting! read more

I love this place so much. If I could rate them 100 stars I would. I've been coming here my whole life and it's perfect every time. My Vietnamese coffee is fire. My sandwich is fire. My donuts are fire. The lottery machine always gives wins. Thank you for everything read more

Royal Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

Bets donuts!! The best spicy pork bánh mì!!!!!!!!! And Fast service!! I stop here every chance I get.

Hardly any lines and the portions for the Bahn Mi were descent and took care of a hungry stomach. The donuts they have are good as well, apple fritters are no joke. When I visited in the mid morning, the staff were friendly and eager to take my order and of course the payment method is easy. Definitely a location to get food at all times of the operation and will definitely come back when there a craving for late night Vietnamese sandwiches read more

Royal donut shop was a very good one it's open 24 hours and it saved us because we had nothing to eat. They have their own type of doughnut. One of them was like a pistachio one. I wish I took a picture, but I didn't. I will post some that I did take. read more

Royal Donut Shop - These are the donuts that we bought chocolate chocolate with nuts blueberry got some sprinkles and I forgot the other two - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

Little hole in the wall donut shop by the train tracks which is accessible to a lot of foot traffic. Met my friend on a Saturday as it was a place I'd never been to and not in the midst of Burlingame Ave where we'd probably have to wait for a table. I split a non-spicy Beef Banh Mi Sandwich with my friend. We shared a Dubai Pistachio Knafeh donut and were given a cronut hole. For drinks she ordered a Vietnamese Coffee and I got an Avocado Smoothie. We paid for our order and sat outside on the tables but decided to sit inside where it was more comfortable and cooler. The Avocado Smoothie uses real Avocados and was refreshing, creamy and hit the spot. My friend touted the Vietnamese Coffee here and was satisfied. The Banh Mi was okay, IMO. The beef slices had a sweet/tangy sauce which I didn't care for. I just wanted simply grilled meat but that was their version. I didn't finish my 1/2 sandwich. The Dubai donut is interesting and the Cronut hole is a popular item. Lots of families with children, some with kids in post-game attire, people with strollers and just people young and old were coming in and ordering. They have Mochi donuts, regular donuts, Vietnamese sandwiches, coffee, Matcha drinks, Boba Tea, Milk Tea and Smoothies amongst some of the other menu items online. I gave 3 stars because the store smelled a bit both inside and outside on the benches. I saw a homeless person come in and an employee gave him something small to eat. I'm not trying to be insensitive but that's what the store smelled like at times if you got a whiff. The brewed coffee was sitting in the pot and smelled thick and burnt. If you're getting off the train, this is a place to get a quick bite or Boba Teas on the fly. Be patient as there aren't a lot of employees. read more

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Asked for toasted bagel extra toasted with cream cheese on the side and she was so lovely to give me the cream cheese in a cup! It was delicious! I asked for a knife and ate it piece by piece Much love! Ambiance was like a Togo place not much seating inside but there were some outside to stand read more

Good donuts and sandwiches. Two stars for service/disrespect: -they have a phone, but they've stopped answering it -they charge $4 for milk read more

Stopped in for a quick treat after dinner downtown. Not a ton of choices, but it was 7:30P. The donuts were meh. I got the Dubai chocolate donut which apparently was $7 and it was just a regular donut with a little bit of filling. Staff was friendly and lots of parking near by. Also some outside tables you can sit and eat. read more

Always stop by here whenever we have to go to SFO! Love that they're 24hr and their donuts are so delicious. The cronuts are so bomb and not heavy/greasy like other ones we've had. Dubai chocolate donuts were also soo good with lots of crunchy filling. Their crullers are also a must get! read more

Definitely a hole-in-the-wall gem! I heard about this place from some friends as well as saw that they had Dubai Chocolate inspired donuts so my husband and I decided to check it out while we were in Burlingame. We parked in one of the designated parking spots for the shop, but there's plenty of parking around the area in case those spots are all filled. Walking in it's definitely a no-frills type of donut shop but it's still very clean. On a Saturday around 12:30pm they still had plenty of options and we had to let a few parties order before us since we couldn't decide on what we wanted! We finally settled on a classic glazed donut, Dubai chocolate donut, maple old fashioned, and a jalapeño bagel dog. Hands down everything was SO good. I'm a classic glazed raised donut type of gal and it literally tasted like Krispy Kreme but better because you get more dough instead of air, but it's still super soft and fluffy! The Dubai chocolate donut was also delicious - they stuff it with the knafeh and pistachio mix so it's very rich with flavor but not too too sweet. They had a steady flow of customers even after we ordered which solidified that this place was most likely a neighborhood fave. I may or may not have been taking notes so I know what to order for next time ;) For sure I would love to try one of their banh mi sandwiches - they looked reasonably priced and from the number of people ordering them they must be good too! Also - the ladies at the counter were super sweet. The one who rang us up even threw in a free glazed donut hole into one of our donut bags! read more

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My sisters and I were on a mission to find boba after 10:30 PM, and we hit the jackpot with this gem in Burlingame- it's one 24/7!! Finding a spot with plenty of parking that late was a huge plus. The cashier was incredibly friendly, and our drinks came out surprisingly fast. The milk tea was delicious 5/5 and the boba itself for it being a donut shop I'd say a 3.5/5, but it our cravings were satisfied. I also noticed they have a huge selection of donuts, pastries, and even banh mi. Prices were also decent for all their menu items. I'll definitely be back to try the food next time I'm in the area! read more

Donuts here are the best! Especially their Vietnamese sandwiches! I usually get the combination sandwich. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The service here is pretty quick so you're never waiting too long. Definitely a great spot to grab some donuts/sandwiches. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Bought a box of donuts from Royal Donut Shop recently and we loved it! The apple fritter was delicious, moist, and huge. The maple bar donut was also a favorite of ours and wasn't overly sweet. The donuts were all fresh with a fluffy interior. They were carefully packed in the box and taped up for safety. Parking can be tough on this main street in Burlingame but directly across the street are a few 24-minute parking spaces with cars coming and going the entire time. I can't wait to come back and try some of the donuts that other Yelpers have mentioned. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

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My bf and I were staying around the area to head into the the city the next morning. Late at night, we wanted a snack and after looking around, came across Royal Donut Shop. I wanted milk tea and this had donuts and milk tea - so we decided to come try it out. I ended up ordering a thai milk tea and a custard donut while my bf got a strawberry green tea and a cronut. He was so happy with the cronut as he hasn't had it in a very long time. I took a bite and it was yummy. The strawberry green tea was good, but I usually prefer black tea. My thai tea ended up being too sweet and the custard donut was good, but too big for me to finish. Customer service was great - the gentlemen helping us was patient while we looked over what we wanted. There were a few things I had questions about and he took the time to answer them before I made my selection. The shop was on the small side, but had a good amount of seating inside and plenty of spots outside. There is a huge parking lot right outside that I am sure is used by many of the businesses around there. There was also a very good selection of donuts, drinks and sandwiches. Some of the sandwiches looked good, but maybe for another time. read more

Great donuts! Very fresh and tasty. They also unexpectedly have the Dubai chocolate kunef style that has pistachio filling. Definitely give that a try if you're getting donuts here or anywhere else. read more

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This neighborhood gem sells delicious breakfast sandwiches and banh mi sandwiches too! The spicy beef banh mi with a Thai iced tea is my favorite. And if I'm needing a sweet treat afterward, I highly recommend their crumb donut. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Spicy beef banh mi. Flavor packed. Juicy. Perfection. Under $13! - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

First time come back to the shop after 10 years. We had known this shop since 2015. Used to come just to have some black coffee with simple cronut holes. The shop has big variety of donut, croissants, sandwiches, boba tea, and specially vietnamese sandwiches. The matcha milk tea is really good - strong matcha with low sweetness per my request. 5/5 Service was okay but not extraordinarily friendly 2/5 . Customer service changes will make a big difference!!! There are extra charges on card purchases under $10. Shop 's clean, comfortable. They also have outdoor seating. 24hrs open it becomes the hot spot for late night craving for donut and boba tea! Area's located in downtown Burlingame, right next to CalTrain station. Enough safety even in mid night! Plenty free parking spots right outside of store Note: no restroom available. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Outdoor seating - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

This is my second time coming to this donut shop. I had to do some shopping in the Burlingame area and I parked by the train station. This is a nice quaint location. I went inside this donut shop and I noticed their Dubai pistachio donuts. I had one bite and I was hooked. It's truly amazing. I noticed Dubai chocolates are getting more popular these days. I bought 3 Dubai pistachio donuts and I also bought a sugar, chocolate & crumb donuts, $30 well spent. They're all so good, especially the Dubai pistachio donuts. They're my new favorite donuts! read more

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Fast and efficient! I was out the door in 10 minutes! I stopped by after my workout (don't judge!) to grab some donuts for the road. Parking was not bad at all on a Saturday morning! It is metered though! One person ahead of me. Ordered the viral Dubai chocolate donut and six mini cronuts. Total Was $11.50. Note that there's a $10 minimum for card! read more

Solid spot! Even after stopping by around 5pm they had a decent selection! I really liked the apple fritter (it was huge!) and the cronut holes - we also tried a cream filled glazed and chocolate frosted also with cream even though I asked for chocolate glazed and asked if they had vanilla filling, she said yes - I don't think the girl understood me or just wanted to sell donuts... overall they were solid. Spent about $14 with $2 tip. read more

Royal Donut Shop - Assorted donuts - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

I was craving a banh mi so I stopped by while making a boba run. I was instantly greeted by an cashier who was super sweet. I ordered a BBQ pork banh mi and figured it was a popular choice given the two parties who ordered while I was there also ordered the same thing. I received my sandwich quickly and the cashier thanked me for waiting despite the wait only being a few minutes. The sandwich was pretty good, but a tad sweet and a bit too much of a mayo-like sauce. I would have liked it to be a little saltier and for the meat to stand out. When I was ordering, I appreciated that I was asked if I wanted it spicy and I believe they omitted jalapenos because I said no. It's nice that I don't have to specify that I don't want jalapenos. Given the price ($11.50 after tax), the fact that they're open 24/7, and how sweet the staff are, I will likely be back whenever the craving hits again! Might try a donut next time. read more

I admit I took the bait and tried this "viral" Dubai chocolate donut and it was a big disappointment, especially @ $7 each! The filling was all about crunchy texture but there was no discernible pistachio flavor. In the end, it's just a plain raised round chocolate covered donut sliced open and stuffed with crunchy/creamy sweet but flavorless filling. I think the apple fritter and Cronuts are much better. read more

The apple fritter here is fantastic! It's huge, perfectly moist inside with a nice crunchy outer layer, and has a good amount of apple chunks throughout. The glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness without it being overwhelming. Easily one of the best fritters I've had in the bay area! read more

A real treasure of a spot! The banh mi's are bomb, and the donuts are delectable. They've even got a newspaper box outside for your local San Mateo happenings! read more

Royal Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Burlingame, California

+ Very good banh mi - I normally get the spicy pork one, but beef is good too. + prices are pretty good + good location right next to Caltrain and at end of the town + staff seems quite nice This is one of my favorite banh mi places in the bay area, though there are better (Tanglad in SF). I don't eat donuts - not sure how they are, but they seem popular The place is just a donut shop, nothing more as far as interior atmosphere read more