The owner is a gem of a human (so was his dad RIP) and this is a gem of a donut shop. Memories of…read morechildhood and high school come flooding back as I step through the doors. The well cared for tables with attached seats, the sweet smell, the glass case, the bags of fresh donut holes on the counter, the nods from the regulars having their daily coffee, Alex's "hello" and soft smile as he walks around the corner from the kitchen...same as they ever were. This has got to be the most consistent business ran by a single person that I have seen in my life. The work ethic of this man is unrivaled, and I practically have to run out the door to get him to keep a tip. As Alex gets older, I get saddened to think about the day that this spot may no longer be here....when that day comes, there will be a hole in the heart of this town. Favorites are glazed raised, glazed twist, apple fritter, and the glazed buttermilk bar.

The person behind the counter all day is also the owner. We told him his doughnuts are the best…read more He spoke to us for awhile and said all his doughnuts are made fresh daily using his own perfected recipes. I got an apple fritter that was awesome.

10/10 Ordered the…read moreapple fritter and ube donut, plus they threw in some freebies, blueberry donut and donut holes! The apple fritter was easily the best I've ever had. Absolute perfection, crispy on the outside with that caramelized, slightly charred sugar, and packed with soft apple pieces inside. The texture balance was unreal: crunchy edges with a soft, sweet center. The ube donut was good too, definitely on the sweeter side. If you love sweet treats, you'll enjoy it, but I personally wished the ube flavor came through a bit more to balance it out. The blueberry donut was another standout. Super soft and muffin-like with plenty of blueberry flavor throughout, plus a nice outer layer for texture. Honestly way better than a typical chain version. Donut holes were solid as well, simple, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, and the baker was super friendly, hooked it up with extra donuts, which made the experience even better. The vibe was welcoming, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

donuts are amazing, young girls working there…read morethere are so rude, however the owners are awesome!

La Plaza has great food and a great bakery, BUT, the girls that work there, is what makes it…read moreunappealing; almost to the point of toxicity! Unfortunately, they ( not all ) are NOT emotionally intelligent. For some strange reason they have the difficulty in understanding and managing one's own emotions! The customers don't cares what is going on in their heads, all we care about is great service and great food/bakery. This is all sad, because I love eating there! If you become a regular customer, be advised, be careful what you say and how you look at them, because assumption is what they are driven by!

Always great for pastries and lunch. I was very happy with my chile verde super burrito and the…read moreassortment of pan dulces. The girls behind the counter were great at accommodating our large order for take out lunch.

Delicious! And super friendly! The quesadillas definetly are huge!!!…read more Will be coming again!

This is our family's second time stopping at this restaurant. Best burrito of my life. The freshly…read moremade tortillas are incredible! My kids love the quesadilla, and pan dulce doesn't disappoint. The fans and comfortable seating are a nice break from our long drive back to SoCal. We feel welcome here. Thanks for the delicious dinner!

LOVE their donuts!! I tried a custard filled maple bar and it was AMAZING! Very thick layer of…read moremaple frosting with a very generous amount of custard inside! Very short walk from the Monterey Marriott ( our hotel of choice in Monterey). The Marriott also has small donuts from Red's as part of their breakfast buffet!

Disappointed in the rude customer service we experienced today. We ordered two donuts and sat at…read morethe counter to eat them. The lady working was playing lotto and made an audibly annoyed huff and moved her things even though there was more than enough space. My husband apologized and asked if we weren't allowed to eat there. She said she had to charge extra tax to eat there, but mind you, she did not ask if we were dining in nor mentioned that policy when we ordered. We will not visit this establishment again.

This place SUCK!!!!!!! Got "HOME SICK" as I was struggling…read moreto enjoy the beautiful weather w/ FAM and da Homies. What a perfect weekend fishing the beaches, and eating Hella good food, but the heart wants what it wants; there's "NO PLACE LIKE HOME." -Miss the taste of authentic Vietnamese Coffee, so there was only one thing to do: "YELP" -got on Yelp for some Vietnam Coffee recommendation and this place was recommended. I was so excited to get the "YUMMY" taste of Vietnam. -What a DISSAPPOINTMENT. The Vietnamese Coffee offered was just a froth cappuccino w/wipe cream seal in a Bobba cup. -Conclusion - "Everything seal in a Bobba Cup" must be Oriental, and they all taste the same...."Will swipe Left for Sure"....LOL ***can't really mess up fired chicken wings...got an order of Salt/Pepper wings...nothing amazing. Just edible. ***Hot Cheetos Korean corndog was pretty bad. Taste very doughy and undercook. What a waste of location and potential...

Lots of parking. Small place with a few seats. No restroom or water available…read more No line on a late Friday afternoon. They have self service kiosks to order ok but ordered at the counter. Drinks were made super fast. Tried the mochi donuts, they were good but could be a little chewier. Tried the honeydew and the churro. Drink were good. Nothing super special. Daughter said the Yakult was not good and didn't drink it. Lots of parking available.

Fresh and delicious, and for a very reasonable price!!! I will stop by now EVERY TIME I pass…read morethrough!!!

I have tried this donut spot a few times over the years since moving to Gilroy. The first few times…read morewere a bit more than 'ok'. I kept hoping they would improve or I just went on a bad day etc. This hope for improvement has not paid off ... each trip has progressively become more disappointing. Please keep in mind I have made it a strange goal in past 20 or so years to try a donut from every city I've spent time in (hundreds) The best I've ever had was at this little shop that had to shut down because the owner passed unexpectedly (he was such a sweet man and the whole family was just sweet), and Gibson's donuts in Memphis, TN (I was so fortunate to live near this place for many years). All this to say I'm supper picky about donuts. The quality and flavors in the donuts at Gilroy donuts have only declined .. not improved. The apple fritters are oily and inedible, the method of 'filling' a donut appears to be slicing them in half (such a lazy way of filling a donut) and treating it like a sandwich (making eating it weird as the top 'donut bun' slides around and the filling plops out.... That is NOT a filled donut), the glaze has a strange offputting taste that's very evident when eating just the 'glazed' donut, the filled bars are often slightly wet and soggy on the outside making for an unpleasant eating experience. The texture of the donut 'dough' itself often feels dry and not soft tender and pillowy like you want a donut to be. Almost as of the donors themselves are stale day old before filling and glazing. When I came here the first few times (for context, I've only bern here once or twice a year in the past five and a half years) the folks manning the counter were very nice and friendly even when on my first visit I did not realize it was cash only. However, the last two or three times in the past couple of years I've been in they were impatient and almost rude. It's a cute little hole in the wall 'typical' donut shop vibe. The donuts are inexpensive and sweet. The display is appealing as most donut displays are... every kid will love it. It is the only donut shop currently in Gilroy and I hope they step up their Game because I hear rumors that another shop is moving into town soon. I am all about supporting local businesses but I'm not sure I can in this instance. I may give them one more try next year. I'm not hopeful.

Best donuts Hands Down!! Fresh and warm! Stopped back while vacationing for a 2nd trip!read more

This is a great place to stop for a treat or a meal. I tried the egg bagel and it was made quickly…read moreand was very satisfying. I also tried the croissant donut and it was sweet and flaky. They are open 24 hours which makes this a great option when driving though Los Banos.

I have to say, I think the donuts are some of the best I have ever had. My family and I are always…read moreon the hunt for the best donut. These are pillows soft, delicious texture and flavor, and the price is right. The croissant egg sandwiches are also out of this world.

I stopped in a month ago at 4:30am and the place was closed. I returned today and purchased 2…read morebagels and 3 donuts. The donuts were ok very sweet in taste. The bagels were very raw in the middle and unable to eat. The cook did something wrong and served them raw. Also homeless are out side asking for $2 dollars which I gave home.

We ordered the iced Dirty Chai Latte ($5.45), a hot Mocha ($5.75), and a vanilla glazed donut…read more($5.50). The drinks were solid! Nothing to write home about, but they came out quickly and definitely hit the spot. The highlight was the vanilla glazed donut! It took a couple of minutes since it was made to order, but it was absolutely worth the wait. It came out piping hot with a perfectly crunchy, sweet glaze. The donut itself had a crisp exterior and a light, pillowy interior. Easily one of the best donuts I've ever had! The service was great as well. The person who took our order was kind, attentive, and enthusiastic. There was also plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax with a drink and a snack. The space was clean, bright, and filled with cute decor. Overall, Dutch Door Donuts is a great spot to satisfy your sweet tooth and grab a pick-me-up if you're visiting the area. The donuts are an absolute must-try!

My daughter requested donuts and we came across this place. The donuts looked promising and it was…read morebusy, and luckily we made it about 30 minutes before closing time. We got the blueberry, cherry, and gluten free donuts. We had a short wait and then got our donuts warm. We had to let them cool and then my kids seemed to enjoy the cherry. When my son started eating the blueberry one though, he said it was like dough. I didn't think much of it until he opened it up and I realized it was raw/undercooked dough. This was really disappointing and I had to toss both blueberry donuts. The donuts looked a bit messy and rustic but it didn't bother me honestly. The undercooked donuts are a major issue though. I had the gluten free donut and it was very sweet and dense. It's almost like they added double glaze to hide the flavor and texture of the donut itself. I wanted to like this place but food safety is a huge priority for me and I don't think I would return sadly.