My family loves coming here every Sunday. They have a great variety of donuts and pastries. Kim is always so welcoming and remembers that we always order their iced coffee which is very strong and delicious. My kids love the donuts here, so fluffy. read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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About a year ago when I first tried this donut shop, I quite enjoyed what they offered! It was not the best I have had but, it was better than going to get your donuts at the grocery store or dunkin donuts. My latest experience with this place was far worse than mediocre. The donuts tasted old. They were dry, soggy looking, and with having had worked at a donut shop for around 4 years, I could tell that these were just not "it" at all. I can say for certain I will not be returning and wouldn't recommend this shop to others looking a place. read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I've been driving down down el Camino, I saw this place and though it looks like it could be a good donut spot... Nope. These donut are terrible. Idk what they put in them, but they have a taste to them I can't explain. The dough is not good. I got 2 glazed and 1 maple. And both were not good. And they have self serve for coffee. Isn't that a liability? First and last time I come here. It's unfortunate read more

The glazed was pretty dense and on the sweeter side than I expected. The birthday cske one was pretty good! Would recommend the latter. Got it with Taco Bell thus was a big hack meal. read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Ordered through Uber Eats this morning and this is how it was packed. They literally just threw everything in the box and still missing items...and not fresh. I'll just leave this review here. This was for half dozen, 1 cinnamon roll, donut holes, and a sausage & egg croissant (not pictured) for $38.95. read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

donuts are not fresh taste like cardboard sorry :/ just went the other day I asked if the donuts where made that morning I was told yes that was untrue. wouldn't be my first go to for donuts. read more

I came straight for their apple fritter donut. I think their apple fritter here is delicious but not my ultimate fav. I love how the outside of their apple fritters is crispy and has a nice sticky pull. It has that outer layer deep-fried texture which is just amazing. Not to mention, the donut itself is huge and can be shared between two people easily. The inside dough is still a bit tough and overdone which is why it's not my favorite but definitely worth trying. This is still a top 5 apple fritter for me! The owners of the donut place are super friendly and they seem to know everyone. I can tell lots of regulars dine in for some coffee and donuts. There are actual seating areas; almost like a diner which is awesome. Be sure to stop in for a donut and their Vietnamese coffee! read more

Place has been open for as long as I remember! I believe it's family owned. If it's not, It def feels like it. I've always been welcomed warmly and fed good. Their donuts are amazing and reliable. Came in yesterday for a Vietnamese iced coffee, which is their orbit coffee. The only place I know that offers it besides in Oakland. Also the only place I know that offers a Vietnamese iced coffee other than a small size. They offer all sizes and got upgraded for free to an xl from a large, all thanks to Kim! Shoutout to Kim for being amazing! read more

Ordered half a dozen donuts from here and they were reallllllyyyyy not good. They were probably old, not fluffy, and slightly sour. Definitely need to remember to avoid this place. Breakfast croissants are ok, but something felt off on the sausage, egg, and cheese, like there was something still slightly uncooked in the sausage or egg. It gave a little mushy mouth feel. Super disappointed in the experience here and will stick to the other donuts spots on the area instead! read more

Family owned, fresh and generous with the toppings. The prices are fair, I've been coming here since I was a kid.

AMAZING!!! Better and cheaper than Bobs donuts I legitimately have no idea how this shop isn't famous. The apple fritters are HUGE and incredible. Everything is always tasty and fresh. Highly highly highly recommended. You will NOT be disappointed read more

Royal Pin Donuts - I ate half and THIS WAS LEFT!!! - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Family-owned..support local... fresh, fluffy & delicious donuts housed in the cute classic pink striped box! Convenient drive-thru option available. This is our go to donut shop! read more

Royal Pin Donuts - This is our go to donut shop - so generous with the chocolate and the donuts are fresh & scrumptious! Go early before they run out! - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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This place deserves more than 5 stars. Kim, Jim, their boys & Sandra are so awesome. They know the SSF community & they make quality products. Their donuts are always fresh, the smoothies & breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Please continue to support Royal Pin everyone! read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Very disappointed in the quality of their donuts today. I was there at around 11am and they barely had any regular donuts left. I bought a dozen and it was a waste of $25 bc they tasted stale. Ive been here before with no issues until today. The quality is going down or I'm not sure how long these donuts were sitting there. read more

The service at Royal Pin Donuts was friendly and quick. The staff were welcoming and helped me choose from the different options. The ambiance was simple and cozy with a relaxed local shop feel The donuts were fresh soft, and full of flavor definitely the highlight. Overall it was a great spot to grab a sweet treat. read more

This has been my favorite donut shop for a long time. Kim and Sandra both make the environment warm and inviting, helping customers feel like they've escaped life's stresses. As a writer driving all the way from Daly City, I've crafted some of my best stories while sitting in one of their booths, indulging in tasty donuts and fantastic Hazelnut coffee at this family-run Royal Pin Donuts on El Camino. I mean, a visit there is like taking a breather from the fast-moving world. I highly recommend trying each donut displayed in the glass cases. read more

Came in on a Saturday morning. Attentive and friendly staff. Ordered, Ube, chocolate old fashion bar, raspberry, custard topped donut and an apple fritter. Overall, every donut seemed affected by some sort of bad flavor in their cooking oil. None of the donuts tasted fresh. The fritter was over cooked very hard outer shell. Kind of sad. This used to be a top quality donut shop in the late eighties and 1990's. read more

Got some yummy donuts and a sample of delicious iced coffee. Great place for a snack! Will get a full Vietnamese iced coffee next time

I was really craving a donut and decided to stop in at Royal Pin to fulfill my craving. I got a chocolate donut and an apple crumble along with what I thought was a chocolate croissant. The donuts were amazing and went so well with our morning coffee and satiated my sweet tooth. The staff was really friendly and quick too to serve me and checkout was a breeze. Better to pay in cash so you're not charged the additional credit card fee. Regarding the croissant - I had ordered it as a chocolate croissant and the staff immediately knew which one I was referring to. But it ended up being a blueberry croissant which was quite disappointing. Not sure if they just misheard me but if not, I wish they would have told me what I was actually getting so I wasn't caught off guard by it later. read more

I went here on March 25, 2026 at 2:50 PM. I was planning to buy a donut and asked the lady if I could use the restroom, but she was rude and looked angry. Very bad customer service, I would not recommend going to this place. read more

By far the worst doughnut shop on the Peninsula. Every time I have stopped in they have NO FREAKING DOUGHNUTS! Like how do you stay in business this way? When they do have doughnuts, they look horrible. I can't recommend coming here for anything they offer. Dirty and dingy old establishment that is way past their prime. read more

I've tried to give this place a fair shot, but it's been disappointing every time. The donuts here are noticeably smaller than what you'd get at other donut shops, and for the price they charge, it just doesn't feel worth it. What's worse, on several occasions, I've stopped by in the morning expecting fresh donuts, only to find that they taste stale--like they were left over from the day before. It's frustrating when you're paying premium prices for what should be a fresh and enjoyable treat. I really wanted to like this place, but the combination of small portions, high prices, and inconsistent quality just doesn't do it for me. There are better options elsewhere. read more

I rarely issue a two. But now I'm starting to realize after sampling other donut shops around the bay and in other cities and states that this particular donut shop doesn't have the consistency that it did a decade ago. It's Sunday morning and I found the donuts to taste of old oil. One of them not the right color either. There have been other issues throughout the years, but I'll leave it at that. Make royal pin great again. read more

Came here in the early morning to get donuts for the team. It was received with joy and would recommend giving this place a try. The donuts were okay but did the job. The ambiance is casual and has an old school interior feel. read more

Time & Date: Wednesday, Sep 29th 2021 @ 9:45am Order type: delivery through Doordash Today was one of those mornings I woke up craving coffee & donuts so I ordered Royal Pin Donuts through Doordash. I like my donuts very bready, and I know mom & pops donut shops do that well. I ordered a chocolate raised & glaze raised donut, which tasted pretty mediocre. I didn't get that fresh donut taste, and the breading was a bit dry. The chocolate icing didn't have much of a chocolate flavor either, if anything it was a super mild chocolate flavor. The size of these donuts were slightly smaller than what I'm used to at mom & pops donut shops, but it was the perfect size for me. However the prices are very cheap at $1.25 per donut, you can't beat that! The viet coffee on the other hand had a very strong bold flavor. But there was so much ice in my cup that the drink got watered down pretty fast. I would stick to ordering the smallest size (12 oz) because viet coffee will get you cracked up! Though not the best donuts & coffee out there, I'm still happy to try out & support local businesses! (: read more

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I usually go to Rolling Donuts but since I always see cars going in the parking lot of Royal Pin, I decided to go give them a try. Well, I thought it was just me, but from reading other reviews, it's not. Outdated and poor/low choice of donuts. The cinnamon twist was really small and tasted like it was a day old. Customer service was great until.....I asked for a receipt. Straight nasty attitude when I said I need a receipt. I don't know what that was about, but I would definitely ask for a receipt. Good luck!! read more

Been coming to this place since I was in High School, and they've always stayed consistent. They serve fast for their drive thru, and their food always comes out fresh. There's good parking, and the workers are always very nice and welcoming. Such a great breakfast go-to place around the area. read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Ham and Cheese Croissants and Sausage Egg and Cheese on Bagel with Bacon - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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I come here several times a month and I love it so much! I have been coming here since I was in high school (over 15 years) and I love they are family owned and actually care about the community they serve. I can get a large coffee and a donut for less than $5 and you can't beat that! One of the owners let me try some Vietnamese coffee they also sell and it was DELICIOUS and I'm going to definitely get that in the future. The donuts are standard size and they have such a great variety, sometimes it's hard to choose :). An added bonus is they have a drive thru, I never use it but it's super convenient if you are in a rush and want your donuts to go. They do have comfy booths if you want to enjoy your pastries there- and it's always clean and well kept. Thank you Royal Pin Donuts! read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Great selection of various donuts, there are more on the other side - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I'm obsessed with the drive through here!! Their breakfast sandwiches are hot and fresh, the donuts delicious as usual, and the Vietnamese coffee is my go to for a big caffeine pick-me-up! Staff have always been lovely too read more

I love coming here for a good donut. They have a wonderful selection and great breakfast sandwiches incase you are wanting something savory. The service was quick and friendly as we went thru the drive through which is great when we are on a time crunch but the inside is very spacious if you have time to sit down. I also love that they revamped the logo! Keep up the great work guys. read more

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Really good latte, very maple-y maple donut, and a winning scratcher. Ten out of ten.

Craving donuts so I was excited to come here, but I didn't realize it was only 3.5 stars on yelp :( and for good reason because I was not very impressed. Took a good 3-4 minutes to get anyone's attention at the front desk despite it being nearly empty and people just buying lottery tickets... I ordered 6 donuts - maple cruller, chocolate cruller, lemon jelly, maple bar, sugar donut, and maple donut. Donuts themselves were not bad but didn't seem super fresh and were quite small for being nearly $2 a piece. The total for these 6 donuts came out to $11.70 which is EXPENSIVE for a donut place. I would expect $8-9 max given the size and quality. Good thing is they aren't super sweet and greasy like some other places, and the dough itself is actually almost savory. Love that. Cash only unless you're buying $10 worth, and even then there's a $1 charge for card. Probably will try somewhere else! read more

I purchased a maple bar and a glazed twist donut. The glazed twist donut was "glazed" in name only because this donut had almost no glazed sugar on it. Plus it wasn't plump it was rather skinny looking. I realize that the economy is tight and prices for ingredients are expensive, however, this is not the way a donut should look or taste. If you want a donut worth the price this isn't it. read more

The doughnut quality is not good at all. I was craving for doughnuts and Royal pin was nearby so I checked it out. They have parking which is good but the place looked messy. A lady greeted me and seemed in a rush but no one was there except me. They have a very limited selection being a doughnut shop. The only thing that looked the best was the old fashioned doughnuts so I tried it. It was so oily and smaller than a typical old fashioned doughnut. It taste like oil and sugar only. Very disappointing. read more

Stopped in on a Tuesday morning to grab an everything bagel with cream cheese ($3.50). Bagel was the right balance of dense and bready with a great chew and served with a generous hunk of cream cheese. I love it when I can see clear teeth marks in the cream cheese after biting into my bagel, which was the case here. Service was quick and friendly. Parking was easy with several spots in their lot and/or street parking on El Camino Real. The display case was smaller than I expected, but stocked well enough. The rest of the place was surprisingly spacious with plenty of seating. Loved the retro chairs! read more

Solid donuts!! I love that they are open so early and there's a drive thru. I got up at the crack of dawn to get a bakers dozen assorted donuts for about $15. The service was fast and friendly. They smelled so delicious and fresh. Nothing fancy, just yummy donuts. Brought them into work and had zero complaints. The old fashioned ones were a fan fav. Definitely hitting this place up next time I need donuts read more

I love Royal Pin. Great customer service and the donuts are really good. I do not shop the bigger known donut shop. Royal Pin is it for coffee, donuts or breakfast sandwiches. Go early and get the donuts while they are still warm. Try the Peacan Roll. If you go after 10am you have a slim selection to choose from. There is plenty parking. They even have a drive thru window. Try Royal Pin at least one time & you will be hooked. read more

Downgraded due to two similar experiences. First was toasted bagel with cream cheese, but like other reviewers found, the bagel was burnt and the scant amount of cream cheese was mostly melted away. Second experience was this morning. They ran out of croissants (at 10:00!!) so I got a bagel with ham and cheese. Let's just say if I hadn't gone through the drive through and was already on my way to work I would've demanded a refund. They slapped one piece of deli ham and one square of cheese on the bagel and called it a day! At least the bagel wasn't burnt this time. read more

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I grew up here, so Rolling Pin Donuts is nostalgic. I like their Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it's offered in small (12oz), medium (16oz), and large (20oz). Their donuts are nice and classic old fashioned style. A nice family runs this place which is a plus for me! Please support them! read more

Gotta support the local businesses, especially local donut shops! If you love a doughy donut, this is the spot for you. They have so much variety where it makes you feel overwhelmed but your basic donuts, they got you covered here. For instance: original glazed, sugar, old fashioned, chocolate glazed, etc. You want it, they got it. They even have churros! Like do I need to say more? I haven't tried their churros yet, when i went by, they didn't have it that day, but I can't wait to stop by another time to get my hands on those churros. As you can tell, I'm a sucker for churros. What's your favorite donut style? read more

Royal Pin Donuts - Old Fashion Glazes - Donuts Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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