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    Colonial Donuts

    3.7 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Two mochi donuts, a chocolate French, and some other ones.
    Carrie G.

    We came around 10:30am on a Friday morning. No line to order and the lady greeted us happily. They have a selection of flavored mochi donuts and they were delicious. I tried the cinnamon sugar. I also got the French chocolate. It looked like a French cruller but it was different than what I'm used to. Tasted and looked different. I wouldn't get that one again but I'd try the old fashioned and a regular cake donut with sprinkles. We paid $16 for this box.

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    Tiffany M.

    I had the do it! I couldn't discover that I was as parked in front of one of my favorite doughnut shops and not go in. 1 glaze in, $1.95 out! Now, it's not the tom of day for hot doughnuts but it was still good. The space was clean. The staff was chatty amongst themselves. It was a fair exchange.

    Outside Montclair location
    Joe W.

    Even though this is one of many branches in Oakland I do find that the service here is always good. The workers are pleasant and always greet me when I arrive. The place is clean and the food comes out pretty quickly. I will usually order one of their sandwiches, the club sandwich in particular. It is a (4/5) for me but I do think there are several highlights. The produce on it is always fresh and never soggy. It is hearty, so if you're hungry you will be left satisfied with the quantity of layers they throw on this thing. Pastries: 5/5. You can't go wrong here. The main attraction are the donuts and there's a reason other coffee shops will buy their donuts from colonial for the consistent quality and taste. My personal favorites are the UBE donut, chocolate sprinkle, and Oreo cookie. The maple bacon is also great after a long bike ride.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious donuts, friendly staff. Love the maple bars and blueberry cake and the apple fritter

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    Gotta love the donut holes here :)

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    very dirty place, the two ladies who for them needs to be respectful and get the orders faster.

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    Ask the Community - Colonial Donuts

    Are there any vegan donuts? I have a few coworkers that are vegan and I want to know if they're any.

    Hi there - we currently do not offer vegan donuts. We do offer gluten friendly options, that are baked not fried. Another option is a donut shop called, Vegan Donut Gelato in Oakland.

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    the mochi donuts are soooo good! i'm still thinking about them a couple days later. i wish i got…read moremore to have for the rest of the week! although i didn't try every flavor, the guava one really takes it out of the park! love it! the texture is just so soft even when refrigerated. it's very different from the mochi donuts that everyone is used to but it's so much better. the banana bread pudding was also so amazing! we got it heated up and it was just so divine. it was not overly sweet which dissolved my worries. definitely will come back to try the other mochi donut flavors! the strawberry lychee matcha was also really good! never been to a place that offers a mix like that. the yuzu sparkler and the passionfruit sparkler were also very refreshing !

    always a fan of the bright pink walls, it's like a bright star among the drab, dark colored brick…read morebuildings around; I usually get one of their mochi donuts, it's more dense than MoDo which is actually my go-to for mochi donuts. this spot is a close second. however, I'm here to talk about the new savory mochi muffin they brought out about a month ago. it was their ham and cheese mochi muffin and I must say, it was not as good as I expected compared to their other mochi donuts. I think it might've been a bit undercooked... I don't think I would try another one unfortunately. I think I would also stick with the sweet bakery items moving forward. I also ordered a lychee strawberry matcha milk tea (with the oat milk option) and I was pretty happy with that purchase. Overall, I wouldn't dock them more than a star for the underwhelming pastry because most of the others are excellent. It might just be that savory isn't their thing...

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    Donut Farm - Vegan donuts

    Donut Farm

    4.0(767 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Vegan friendly
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    I'm giving 2 stars because of the brunch food. Just an FYI…read moreI'm a vegetarian and I'm in the process of cutting out all animal products, therefore, I'm trying out vegan spots and cook a lot of vegan food. I also ended up taking my sister so she could see what vegan food is about. 1. My sister had the breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito was an absolute texture nightmare, the coconut rice was gross and mushy, the tofu was completely bland, the random spicy curry sauce was unblended & completely overpowered everything. Just really one of the worst burritos I've had in my life. She couldn't get past two bites before throwing it out. I also bit it, and I agree with everything my sister said. 2. I got the tempeh reuben sandwich and it was equally bad with bland soggy fries. It was edible and I finished half of the sandwich with a ton of hot sauce but I threw out the other half. I legitimately could not finish it. I think king oyster mushrooms would be a better substitute for the "bacon". 3. The donuts are AMAZING & deserve to stand alone. The lemon one was absolutely incredible. If I would've only purchased the donuts I would've given Donut farm 5 stars. There's a price range from $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, and $4.50. I think they're reasonable prices for how good they were. The only one that was okay was the chocolate coconut. In conclusion, the food needs a lot of work. I know this is a small business, but please taste the food that comes out . The sandwich was $18 and the burrito was $16. I never complain about the prices from small business owners because I love to support but it was expensive for the quality of food I received. The service was also okay, it felt like everyone was stressed lol, I'm not complaining bc I know we all have our days but this was my first time at Donut Farm and I wish my experience would've been more pleasant so I'd be willing to give it another chance.

    FINALLY we came in for Sunday brunch as. group! We had different items from the brunch menu plus…read morethe donuts and coffee. What a great way to spend the last Sunday of 2025! I forgot to take photos of our brunch items but they were awesome! Japanese curry tofu wrap (or you can get it in a bowl)! Breakfast burger and burrito, chicken and waffle or just waffle. Always vegan. The donuts are organic and made with olive oil. We will be back!

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    Bakesale Betty - Strawberry shortcake season!

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    Hey Betty I'm eating your chocolate pie right now as I type this review! And I just wanna say you…read morekickass, this deliciousness made me forget about all of my troubles. Thank you!

    Do not underestimate the power of the local pie store in the Temescal neighborhood! If you're…read morelooking for a local business that makes the best pies, whether it be apple, blueberry, or more -- look no further than Bakesale Bettty! They are located right off of Telegraph and 51st Street, right across from the Children's Hospital of Oakland. Though they do most of their sales outside (rain or shine), they know just how to impress the right people -- and one of those people would have to include me because their pies really took me to a different level of pie appreciation. We went on a Friday morning (keep in mind they are closed Monday through Wednesday, so plan accordingly when you want to go buy these pies), and while the lines were a bit long, the line wasn't too bad, and they went rather quick. Me and my friend got the banana cream pie, and the key lime pie. I love how tart the pies were -- the banana cream was so layered, made with actual banana and it was topped with another layer of cream and chocolate covering. All in all, $7 a slice for a piece of pie is not bad at all, especially if they were made by food artisans who knew their craft. Ambiance is rather good, and not underwhelming at all. This place IS worth the hype forsure xD I'm definitely recommending Bakesale Betty to any and all friends who want to try this :)) till we meet again!!

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    Vegan Donut Gelato - a vegan  raised, maple-glazed, rainbow sprinkle donut + a vegan  chocolate cake, chocolate glazed, rainbow sprinkle donut

    Vegan Donut Gelato

    4.6(378 reviews)
    2.9 miEast Oakland
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    This is the kind of shop that seems too good to be true, which undoubtedly was a factor in deciding…read moreon such a straight-forward, unpretentious name. Yes, it's all vegan and yes, they've got all your sweet cravings covered. The classics are present of course, simple glazed and sprinkled little numbers that live up to the highest standards of childhood nostalgia, to more inventive flavors like matcha, blueberry, maple "bacon," or cookies and cream. Don't get me started on the apple fritters, which are the size of a dinner plate and loaded with soft, spiced apple chunks. It's hard to restrain yourself from ordering one of everything, especially because they really are cheaper by the dozen. Besides, when was the last time you had a bear claw? Or a maple bar? Or a Boston cream doughnut? Further complicating the final order is the incredibly kind owner, always at the counter, who's liable to throw in a free doughnut hole or two to reward such enthusiasm. Though it's impossible to resist the colorful magnetism of the front display, don't gloss over the other half of the shop's name. Soy-based gelato is made in house with rotating seasonal flavors, offered by the scoop or wedged into an outrageous doughnut sandwich assembly. I can only speak for the eggnog flavor which is of course long gone at this point, but I truly hope it makes an early come back. The flawlessly smooth, creamy texture is better than almost all prepacked options scooped out of a carton, and possibly one of the best in the bay. It may get overshadowed by the deep fried delights, but you won't regret topping off your treats with an extra frozen spoonful... Well, unless you've already eaten your weight in cinnamon twists. Not that I'd know anything about that.

    I know this place is called donut and gelato but this review is about their banh mi and summer…read morerolls. Tried the char siu and ham combo banh mi ($12) and the shredded pork summer rolls ($7). Everything is vegan. First, the servings are big. And at these prices! And it's not just big but delish. Second, it's good food. Banh mi bread had a crisp crust and a satisfying chew. The fillings were generous, and flavors were well balanced. The pickles had a nice crunch, and the "meaty" parts were savory goodness. Would def get again. The summer rolls come 2 per order; using a bit of lettuce of separate them was a nice touch. Slightly preferred the savory "fish sauce" especially after I soaked the jalapeños in it. The peanut sauce was a little sweet for me so prolly would have enjoyed more with some chili sauce. The shredded pork was a fun, slightly bouncy texture. Also bought a lemongrass beef banh mi but didn't have room, so looking forward ti lunch tomorrow.

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    4.5(394 reviews)
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    Small, cute shop in Oakland. Not really a great place to sit and eat -- there are two tiny tables…read moreoutside that are usually taken, none inside, and no other benches or tables nearby -- but an excellent place to buy pastries to take home. The good: Their cookies have the perfect texture and the cocobae is superb. The milk buns are pillowy and filled with delicious cream plus crunchy craquelin. Their swirly sweet laminated bun that changes flavor every month is a delight and the bottom is deliciously caramelized. The merengue tarts are perfection. Pound cakes have great flavor altho the texture is not traditional and doesn't hit me right. Can't miss with a mochi bite tho. The bad: The savory treats have been underwhelming (tried 4 different ones iirc). Drinks include matcha from Asha tea house (very nice choice) but are very overpriced (like $7 for matcha? what?) so I skip them. Sweet treats still so excellent and unique that this spot gets 5 stars.

    I got the latte and added pandan cream on top. It was good. Flavor of pandan could have been…read morestronger but good. The chocolate banana croissant was SO GOOD. I wish it had a tad more banana but it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!! Staff are super nice! Long line but it goes by fast. Only like two small tables outside so not really a place to sit and chat - more like grab and go. The cashier told me they recently opened another cafe in Alameda, one with a parking lot. Thank goodness! Because parking was terrible!!

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    Bake Sum - Inside of Hojicha Double Chocolate Cookie ($4) - great, strong hojicha flavor. I still prefer the black sesame snickerdoodle though.

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