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    Bob's Donuts

    4.2 (243 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Anna C.

    Picked up a breakfast donut, apple fritter and donut holes. Unfortunately, the donuts didn't taste fresh, despite picking them up in the morning. Maybe the oil needed to be changed or something but the donut holes had a strong used oil taste. I chose the jalapeno cream cheese donut which wasn't great but wasn't horrible either. Tasted exactly how it looked. Again, didn't taste fresh as if it's been sitting out for some time. A few people enjoying their donuts inside.

    James H.

    Bob's is a S.F. institution as far as donuts are concerned. They're known for being open 24 hours a day and their huge donuts. This location is across the street the street from the o.g. location. This one is bright and cleaner than original. I especially love the jelly donut because they don't skimp on that jelly inside. Street parking is tough.

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    Joseph A.

    I saw parking while driving past so opted to sate my craving for a Custard Filled Chocolate Long John. Even on a quiet Thursday morning the shop had a steady stream of customers. Efficient Staff, and trays of freshly made donuts.

    Shirley N.

    Wow. On our e-bikes this Tuesday morning I suggested to hubby we make our way to Bob's. Being donuts fans he was very agreeable. We popped in around 10:00am. We looked at all the yummy donuts and bought: * chocolate old fashioned * blueberry- one crumble& one cake. There's a few chairs alongside the small footprint. We kinda sat & stood inside as we had to keep an eye on our bikes. Our first bite - WOW! Still warm and so moist. We talked about our donuts a good 1/2 hour as we continued on our bikes What a great morning treat.

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    Sally Y.

    Lesser known than the one on Polk, this Bob's Donuts on Baker/Fulton had no lines when I got there for a sinful treat. Their apple fritter is huge and out-of-this-world deeelicious - I walked many blocks and devoured the whole thing!

    Andreea I.

    While I love the variety of flavors and options of donuts, I've never been blown away by them. They're decent overall, but I would love if they were a little bit sweeter. There's a small amount of seating near the window, but more of a take away spot. You get your donuts pretty quickly after your order.

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    Monalisa R.

    Great corner spot for easy access to donuts. Great variety, and nice staff members explaining the flavors. The display case was cute and organized neatly with name tents. Came here after an ebike tour and ordered thir famous Apple Fritter donut. Great flavor! Lovely day. Famous Apple Fritter donut - massive!!

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    Alex L.

    Came for a donut! They have so many options. This is my third time here. I went on a weekday and there was almost no wait. It gets busy on weekends. This is one of my favorite donut shops in the City! Very fluffy and priced well. Staff is nice. They take credit card.

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    Ryan B.

    Classic SF donut shop. Have been going to the Polk St location for years. Super friendly staff and large variety of donuts. I tried the vegan matcha. Flavors were okay but the donut was a bit dry, so felt a little off. And boy, who knew donuts were so pricey nowadays

    Kaela N.

    Stopped by bob's donuts and got my go to donuts-- apple fritters, tiger tail, and some of the classic donuts. Always a welcoming cashier. There is few seating indoors and no seating outdoors. Parking can be difficult in this area, but located on the corner of the street and a good place to pick up a donut or two after a long walk or bike ride in Golden Gate Park.

    Felicia R.

    Came here on International Donut Day and was happy with the Hawaiian Blueberry filled donut which was Que ricooooooooo. Cute shop! We stopped here while on an e-bike tour of San Francisco and they stopped at iconic places so very glad to experience Bob's.

    Got the apple fritter, tiramisu, half dozen donut holes and a Hawaiian guava!
    Ashley Y.

    Dropped by on the 4th of July and was thankful they were open! While looking through the options, people came in and out -- lots of runners stopping for a sweet treat, surprisingly. The donuts in the glass display are mostly those with filling. All trad donuts are in the back, so they're there and available, just not displayed. Obvious, but thought I'd mention it. Donut holes (half $2, dozen $4) Cash and card both accepted. Cashier was a little rude and short responsed/had attitude. It's ok! Got the apple fritter, tiramisu, half dozen donut holes and a Hawaiian guava!

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    Jeff H.

    I rarely eat sweet stuff. Bob's Donuts is my exception. My favorite is their classic glazed donut. It is fluffy, crispy sugar crust, moist on the inside without being under cooked and melts as soon as I chew into it. It is never dry. Excellent service.

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    I came because a friend recommended them to me and I must say that they are the best donuts I have had so far, I can't wait to go for more.

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    6 years ago

    Had a great experience leaving here with vegan donuts! So delicious:) and sweet service from Salayna !

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    5 years ago

    Best donuts in the city - GET THE APPLE FRITTER!! Smell will pull in you from all the way down the block.

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    6 years ago

    The best. Hands down. Can't be beat. Love grabbing them as a treat for work and everyone always goes crazy over them.

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    4 years ago

    Plenty of options, can't go wrong with any selection. However, the glazed maple cronuts were by far the best!

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    4 years ago

    My glazed donut was absolutely delicious and fresh and soooo soft and doughy best donut I've ever had

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    Great donuts, fair prices. Convenient location near the Panhandle, not far from Divisadero and Fell St.

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    This place makes great donuts .,, apple fritters are great as well. Coffee is a pass. Place is just for top donuts

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    6 years ago

    The best!! So glad it's here, real SF institution. Every donut is delish--partial to the buttermilk maple one

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    6 years ago

    I love the matcha raises donuts. It's not too thick and I tend to prefer soft donuts.

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    Ask the Community - Bob's Donuts

    Do they still make the giant donut for the donut challenge?

    Do they take card?

    Yes they do

    What is the price range for vegan donuts?

    Yes they do! Usually a few options each day, including fritters.

    Does this place have blueberry old fashioned donuts?

    This place does not have them.

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    Amazing unassuming looking donut shop on 24th St. in the heart of the Calle 24 Historic District in…read morethe Mission Neighborhood. We walked right into the cool and cozy no-frills donut shop and was greeted by the friendly staff. She even threw in a few delectable donut holes. I got a cake donut, but my companion got a regular glazed. I'm pretty picky with my glazes, which is why I default to cake when trying new donut places as most classic glazed donuts are pretty stale by the afternoon. But to my surprise, their classic yeasty glazed donut was incredible moist and not too overly fried. This is the mark of an excellent donut shop. I'm even curious to try their jelly-filled donuts next time i'm in. Highly highly recommend and I can't wait to come back!

    I heard good things about this place for years and everyone was right. It's a small family-run…read morebusiness with a homey vibe. That afternoon, it was packed with seniors with walkers who just seemed to be hanging out talking. :) The Jelly Donut has all the classics as well as some fun twists. We were looking for a little something sweet, so asked for a lemon jelly donut. I pointed to another big one and asked what it was. The woman behind the counter tongue-tied herself trying to say "crumb-coated cinnamon roll" and laughed which was extremely adorable so I had to get it. And yes, they gave a couple of surprise donuts which we didn't know was a thing. Everyone is tense and crabby these days (for good reason), so such a small move can really make someone's day. And yes, all of the donuts were excellent and fresh! I normally wouldn't order a cruller because they are always chewy and flavorless. Now I get it! This might be one of my favorite kinds of donuts now! I'm going out of my way to buy donuts from here in the future.

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    3.6(121 reviews)
    1.0 miPacific Heights

    I never knew about this place until recently when I was walking past on the way to my destination…read more I came in on my way back and could barely lift my walker into the shop. The person who helped me was very friendly and patient. He explained what the day's choices were and what his favorites were. I bought two donuts and was shocked at how expensive they were! Oh well, it was a reward for walking all the way over there. The vanilla glazed old fashioned was delicious! The spices were perfect. I would recommend eating it all on the same day because they lose their integrity the next day. I also tried the crodough the next day and wished I had tried it the first day. It had lost the crispness because of the cream. I wish I had stayed there to take bites of each but I was so physically exhausted that I just wanted to get home. If I go back, I'll definitely take someone to share with. I really want to try the apple fritter and cinnamon roll! It's a very sweet, old-fashioned shop and very clean inside. I was impressed with the service and will save my pennies to go again, if I get a ride.

    I've been a fan of Johnny Doughnuts since their original outpost in San Rafael…read more Today I popped in after a PT appointment at nearby CPMC Pacific campus. Donuts - * the blueberry lemon - excellent * the coffee cake - excellent * the cinnamon sugar twist - not good. Very dry and small in size. Definitely needs a good dunk. It was a take away order. Got home and plated all three. The donuts are made with potato flour. They're dense like old fashioned donuts. Make sure you've got a strong cup of coffee to go with them.

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    Johnny Doughnuts - Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.

    Interior of the shop. Check out the front counter with the selections offered.

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    Doughnuts!! Photo by @martiwantsmore

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 miFisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    My friend and I were walking around Pier 39 on Sunday, and he mentioned wanting to try this place…read more We ordered the 7 mini donuts in a bag and it came with two little skewers. The donuts were so good! It was lightly sweet and soft with a slight crisp. The dusting of sugar gave the donuts a bit of a crunch. The amount of donuts was perfect for the two of us. It was a small stand in Pier 39. The staff were friendly when taking our order and handing us the baggie. There weren't that many people waiting, so we were able to get our donuts within a couple minutes. Definitely would come again for a little sweet treat if I'm in the area!

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    6 Mini Donuts

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