The good- fast, friendly service, decent food. The bad- some donuts sell out early. The ugly- the lack of cleaning of windows and pastry cases makes the place look dirty. It needs a deep clean. The volume of entree food could feed a family of four, but it is heavily meat based. Could use more vegetables in their stir fried dishes for balance. read more

Great help when we came off a 12 hour drive. I mentioned we were at a nearby hotel. Food was hot and ready in 15 minutes. The female packed everything we needed knowing we had nothing. Hot and sour soup was just like I like it. Excellent fried rice. read more

Walked in/ Walked out This place looked pretty cool so me and my buddy stopped in. We walked up to the register and stood there. Stood some more, and more. Two employees saw us and didnt say anything. Stood some more. And bounced. If you dont feel like taking my order then put a closed sign up. Thanks for nothing. read more

Donut Bistro - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Fresh donuts! My fave was maple w/ bacon Excellent choices for lunch specials and affordable. Friendly staff and great Asian food! Will come back again! read more

I'm not really a donut person so hadn't gone in, and coworkers had talked about the chinese restaurant on the corner, and I thought "Donuts and chinese?" One day I walked down to check it out and was seated promptly, and the place is very clean, and pleasing to the eye. The donuts in the case look great (if I liked donuts!) But I came for lunch. The menu was the usual fair, not alot of surprise there, but I've tried a couple things there, and the food and service are always great. It's not expensive either, and you get a nice size serving without it being too much. The people working behind the counter always have a smile, and are helpful and friendly. I would recommend to my friends (and you!) and will continue to try different things, and heck maybe even one day try a donut! read more

So I'm here for an extended work trip (over a month) so I was in dire need of a good pho spot. After some research I found this wonderful place. I've only had the chicken pho but man, it is delightful. The broth is good, just needs a little salt in my opinion but that's why they provide the extra sauces to add. Service is very polite, I went two days in a row and on the second day she remembered me, brought me a water and asked if I wanted the same thing as yesterday. It's often busy, with a few tables eating in and a lot of people coming in for donuts they keep the young lady who waitress' and works behind the counter running around. This place is awesome and I can't wait to try more of their menu. Lots of Chinese dishes as well as Vietnamese. I believe they have an extensive boba menu also! And yes, I bought some donuts to take back to work and the coworkers LOVED them. read more

Donut Bistro - Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) before adding all my sauces - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Reno and I have taken another step forward in our relationship: I've found my phó place!! Hallelujah!! Though I can't taste test the lovely bakery case of donuts for you, I can confidently say that the Chinese and Vietnamese menu selections will turn me into a regular here. It has a small, casual dining area shared with the donut counter but offers a full-service restaurant experience. Last night we shared the lemon grass chicken ($8.95) and large vegetable phó ($8.95). The chicken broth was perfect (not too oily or salty) and was loaded with rice noodles, tofu, carrots, mushrooms, baby corn, onion, broccoli and water chestnuts. The chicken entrée had an excellent flavor and was sautéed with onions and green peppers, and came with a large side of proper white rice that was light, fluffy and sticky. My next goal is to try the lunch specials: $7.25 for soup, wonton, rice and a choice of 29 entrées. Yes, twenty-nine options of chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or veg/tofu. Bottom line, this little place has a lot to offer to South Reno. read more

Donut Bistro - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I'm gonna start off by saying I'm so so so so so disappointed at this restaurant!!! I used to work near by and for 3 years, I would order wonton soup or pho to go EVERY FRIDAY. Never once have I had a bad experience until today. OMFG I can't believe they served SPOILED PHO to us! First, the Thai basil was bruised and looked like it's been used, so I asked if we can get better ones and they lied and said, that's all they have and they're all like that. I'm thinking, why would u serve it if it's bad, just say your out, but whatever. Then, the pho came which I was excited about, but it smelled funky. I'm Asian myself who knows how to cook pho and knows exactly how it should taste. I tasted the broth to see what I should add and it tasted sour! I'm thinking, I have not added the lime or anything yet, then I had my husband taste his and it was the same. SPOILED, you can actually smell the sour spoilness. At that point I was irritated, who in the right mind especially a business owner would serve spoiled broth to paying customers. Did they not actually taste it before hand? I know the broth can last 3 days or so but they obviously didn't preserve it correctly. This disappointed me so bad bc I would have rated this restaurant a 5 stars before and sadly it came to this. If they serve spoiled broth imagine what else is spoiled, but they cover it with lots of flavor so u can't taste it. Well, we left and went pho 999, that restaurant for sure has fresh broth bc they're constantly busy. I'm sad to leave this review bc this was one of my top 2 pho restaurant in Reno, but now I only have one. I'm leaving this review bc I want others to be aware of what you might be getting yourself into like food poisoning. It would have been real bad. They should be paying customers to be eating that. read more

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I've been going to this place since I used to live 30 minutes away. They serve Vietnamese, Chinese food and of course doughnuts.. Now I live in the same area so once or twice a week when I worked late and no time to cook dinner this is where I go. Just call and place your orders and within 15 minutes the dinner for me and my family is ready. The food is really good and the staff are very nice. read more

Poor first time visit The employees were confused. One employee told me I didn't have an order and I must have gone to wrong location. When I asked him if there was another location he said he didn't know. Than the other employee said I canceled my order when I didn't and after 10 minutes of checking his tablet and my phone my order had been sitting on the counter the entire time. read more

How F**KING dare you serve me spoil pho with old bean sprout, basil, and some dried up lime, such a DISGRACE!!!! Take the Pho off from your sign if your going to serve spoil pho to customer that pay good money for delicious Pho. Did you think i won't know the difference. I grew up eating pho my whole life, maybe the caucasian won't notice but thats f**ked up to be serving food that will get people sick. When the bean sprout and basil came to our table, it already threw off a RED FLAG just by looking at how old it was. When the Pho came to our table it gave off the spoil smell and i took a tiny sip of the broth and straight of the bat it was Spoil and sour. We got up and told the kid that serve us the pho is spoil and we walked out. This establishment is only after your money serving you HORRIBLE quality food. I highly would not recommend this place to anyone. Will never step foot at this establishment ever again. I will call the health department on this establishment. This horrible place can care less on how poor the quality of food gets out of the kitchen. Maybe the donut is good but stay away from the kitchen unless you want to get sick, food poisoning or just like rotten spoil food. We left and still wanting pho, we decided to go to Pho999, what a hugh difference(picture to prove) read more

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Don't let the name fool you. This is my go-to spot for Pho, Wonton Soup, flame broiled pork, and Singapore Street Noodles! Oh yeah, and the donuts are awesome too! read more

Could go into detail about the dishonest and poor health practices I observed during one visit, but I don't want to completely turn people away. Hopefully, they were just having a bad night! Won't be back and definitely can't recommend. read more

My favorite in Reno. Less expensive than most other oriental restaurants yet the food is superb. The sauce on the food is amazing read more

I came home from work and was told that, we would be having Chinese food for dinner. Hey I'm not going to argue. I immediately got on yelp to see what was around my area that we have not been to before; Donut Bistro popped up, I was a little surprised because I'm looking for Sweet and Sour Pork, not delicious fried bread in all its glory. So I started to read the reviews and look at the pictures and decided this was the spot. I walked into a small Donut/Asian cuisine place. My heart was so happy, how can you go wrong with a place that sells Donuts and Chinese food...Hello....WIN, WIN!! We ordered the Spring Rolls, Shrimp Chow Mein, Sesame chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Fried Rice and Cream Cheese Wantons it was around 40 bucks, not too bad in my book. I was pretty impressed. I thought everything had really good flavor. I was especially happy with the Shrimp Chow Mein, the shrimp was BIG, not the tiny little shriveled up ones you usually get when every you order shrimp anything from the typical Chinese joints. There was a lot of traffic coming in for donuts or other food. I didn't buy any donuts at the venture, but I will be back they have Kolache's which are amazing, If you haven't had one you must try at some point in your life. It's usually a meat and cheese stuffed inside soft dough!! read more

Pulled up at five till nine they had their lights on open sign had no I Dia that they close at nine I asked if they were still open could tell they were pretty much cleaned up already but the lady asked me what I wanted I asked if she had Mongolian beef and yes they do. Turned out to be one of the better Mongolian beef's I've ever had. They are good people, good food & huge portion and went above and beyond to take care of me. read more

Came here at around 9PM after arriving a little bit late in Reno. The guy in the front was very friendly and still accommodated me and my son even though they where supposed to be closed already. Looked at their menu and they had a bunch of chinese foods and pho. Me and my son decided to try the pho and they where both good. At first I was skeptical because he told me we can make any of the pho spicy. We ordered the steak flank and spicy beef and both actually where flavorful and I was surprised that I liked them better on some of the bay area pho restaurants I have been to. I could have taken out a 1/2 star for their green tea and prices. The tea was made from an instant sachet type and they charged almost 2 dollars. the pho price was $8-$10 which I think was expensive. read more

Broth was very light and has very little flavor for my pho, and instead of giving me mint and basil, they gave me cabbage lol

Favorite pho place in south Reno. Their vermicilli never disappoints. Portion sizes on entrees are always perfect for sharing.

Ok so yeah it's called Donut Bistro and yes its *partly* a donut shop. Don't let the rack of sweet tasty pastries and the cheap "mall that is on the verge of going out of busoness" facade distract you from the amazing varied menu. Firstly, if u r like me and sail the seven seas in search of the perfect wontons filled with cream cheese, these are the light thin flaky style; amazing. The entrees are the right flavor and served in healthy portions. Pho, combo chow mein, thai ice tea, etc. They offer a variety of asian persuasions. Definitely check this place out! read more

Daniel and I go here all week long because it the best PHO and Spring rolls we have ever had. The trick is to order Pho with vegetables and add all the seasonings. Daniel and myself have traveled to many places in the United States and know place compares to how good their food is. We literally crave it. When we walk in they know us and what our usual order is. We love it. I would have never guessed this donut bistro had such amazing food. You won't regret going to eat here. We always finish it off with donuts on the way out. read more

Donut Bistro - Best PHO in town. - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I never tried their donuts but order the Pho because it is near my house. The pho is just ok. Not the best but ok for being nearby. Not a fan of the vermicelli noodles, they do not give you much meat. All in all an ok experience. read more

This place is filthy, yep, the condiment bottles on the tables have not been wiped down in centuries. If you can get over that, then like most other Yelpers; I agree, it is a hidden gem. The soups are great, large portions, tasty and the broth is always fresh. The other food on the menu, a combo of Chinese and Vietnamese are like wise, tasty and fresh. When you get to know the gal who is the only waitress, she actually can smile and has a decent sense of humor. Great spot when winter comes for some good hot soup. Next time I will try the donuts. read more

They are clean, professional, and confidence inspiring during tough times. Thank you guys for stepping up your game.

Very good food (e.g., Vietnamese), drinks (e.g., boba tea), and donuts (yum!). Small, cozy, informal setting. Easy-to-reach location on S. Meadows not far from freeway. read more

I'm giving this 5 stars because I hadn't had a good donut in a long time. Most of the donuts I've eaten in the last couple of years have been too greasy, not raised properly, or stale. Or, all of the above. We stumbled upon this place on our way from Reno to Lake Tahoe, while looking for a quick breakfast. I saw the Subway sign and said "don't they make breakfast sandwiches now?" When we parked, I saw Donut Bistro at the corner and HAD to go in and look. There was one guy working there, and one family eating. The place looked very very empty, usually a bad sign to me. However, it looked very new and very clean. (Yes, I used the restroom--it was clean, too.) Also, the guy who was working there was very nice and delivered quick service. So here's what we had: Old Fashioned with chocolate glaze (good, crispy edged donut; chocolate was too thick, so this donut ended up being too sweet, but otherwise good) Maple Raised: this was my favorite. Thin layer of maple glaze that actually tastes like maple, not just sugar syrup on a well-raised, non-greasy donut. I wish I had two. Apple Fritter: I'm not a fan of apple fritters. They're always too sweet for me. But, my companion managed to sneak one in our order, not that it requires sneaking. It was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just as an apple fritter should be. Sausage, cheese, and jalapeno kolache. This was good! It was a little dry, but I would totally eat this for breakfast. Sliced polish sausage, jalapeno pepper, and cheese in a bread bun. I think it would have been better if the jalapeno was chopped, so you'd have it evenly distributed with the meat and cheese. I'm really glad we found this place, but I'm also a little worried this will be my pit-stop every morning when we stay in Reno... read more

They have the BEST Pho!!! When I go other places, I find myself wanting this restaurant instead. They are also always very quick and never keep you waiting. I ordered a large soup and 2 dozen donuts today. I am less than a 5 minute drive and everything was ready when I got there. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Yes--5 stars--but dangerous if you work within walking distance! BEWARE! Seriously, the lunch specials are excellent. Typical, Americanized Chinese Fare with fried goodness and drenched in sauce with soup and fried rice and even more fried things stuffed with cream cheese for less than 8 bucks? Works for me! There are some healthier stir fried type options too. Highly recommended. Even better-the Vietnamese fare. Vermicelli bowls (pork and egg roll is my favorite) and Pho. Can't beat either. Even better yet: they have doughnuts! (as the name implies) Good stuff! This is a great place for lunch--and very quick. Highly recommended. read more

This place is great for a local pho restaurant but the food is just mediocre. soup base does not have good flavor and vermicelli noodles are so so. They do always get my order right though. All in all for a local place. read more

A strange combination of a donut shop and a Chinese/vietnamese restaurant. I can't comment on the donuts but I have found my new oriental take out go to place. The spring rolls with peanut sauce are great and I especially enjoyed the Mongolian beef. Eventually I will try everything on the menu. read more

This combination donut, Pho and Chinese joint does a decent job at providing good well rounded food. their orange chicken and vermicelli noodles with pork and shrimp are my favorites. The maple bacon donuts are very good! read more

This is a Pho Noodle too! I thought it was super random that a doughnut bakery and a Pho would be in the same place but their Pho is delicious. Don't write this restaurant off. Their spring rolls are delicious! It may not be a place to go if you're trying to lose weight though...the doughnuts taunted me the whole time I was there eating my Pho. read more

Donut Bistro - Delicious spring rolls - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Not only do they have great donuts but the service was outstanding. When my daughter dropped her donut they replaced it at no cost for her made her very happy! read more

Wow! Never Mind to the awesome Donuts which I have eaten several times but I finally broke down and tried them for lunch. I am happy that I did! This review is all about the Pho and our lunch experience. We started with some appetizers. Spring rolls and cream cheese won ton's. The Spring rolls were large and fresh. The won tons were hot and perfectly cooked. I can't stand other places that chip your tooth when you take a bite of a won ton. Now to the Pho...I got the small rare beef steak #3 on the menu and my co-worker got the #8. The small was plenty and they both tasted great. In typical Pho fashion they tease you with a large for $1 more. I didn't bite and couldn't finish the small. I can't wait to try some of their other Asian dishes...I was sure to take a menu for home. The service was great. One lady working the counter and the 10 tables. She was nice and even when she was pulled in 5 different directions her service didn't take a dip. The only reason this got 4 stars was due to a single dirty chop stick. I would still much prefer to check real utensils for cleanliness then use the splintered wooden disposable version so kudos to the Bistro for having real ones available. Besides, I am always cautious with utensils that sit out for community use and I did find some dirty but it wasn't enough to stop me. read more

Bistro is bomb been a few times an everytime it's always hot an taste fresh. I also like how they safe distance with service no hand to hand @all. read more

Wonderful donuts. While staying at the Residence Inn my family decided we wanted some donuts rather than the breakfast offered at the Hotel. The Donut Bistro is well within walking distance so we wandered over. Upon walking in we noticed the shop as empty and rather warm. We weren't too concerned about the lack of customers as it was 9 am and most business people had likely already come and gone. Due to the heat and stuffiness of the establishment we elected to grab a few donuts and walk back to our room. As we selected Bavarian cream, old fashioned, old fashioned with chocolate icing and chocolate with sprinkles the young lady behind the counter mentioned if we purchased a dozen it would be less expensive. We decided that even though we didn't need that many we would save a couple bucks and went with it. We found all of the donuts to have a wonderful flavor and light texture. The old fashioned was lovely and the Bavarian Cream my favorite. Additional my wife loved the maple bar and daughter loved the chocolate with sprinkles. We look forward to eating the remaining donuts as day old and feel they will be tasty but not as wonderful as the fresh donuts were. I would definitely go here again and again for donuts if I lived in Reno and the next time I find myself in Reno I will visit Donut Bistro again. read more

This place is SO much more than donuts. This was my first pho experience since leaving the Los Angeles area. Donut Bistro offers authentic cuisine in huge portions and VERY fair prices. My lady and I got the large Veggie Pho and an order of the Lemongrass Chicken. The pho was so filling and loaded with veggies that we had to take the chicken home for leftovers. One of my tests of good Asian food is how well it is cold the next day and Donut Bistro holds up well! I look forward to future visits this chilly winter for more pho. read more

The triple crown is my favorite menu is this place. It's chicken,shrimp and beef so amazing. read more

Donut Bistro - Donuts Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Such a hidden gem! My fiancé and I have been eating here for years. Their portion sizes are large and their service is quick and friendly. You don't usually think of Chinese and donuts as a good pair but they are delicious. We haven't had a bad menu item yet. read more

The donuts looked good, the service was friendly and excellent. We had Hot Sour Soup, it was just ok, does have meat which is fine with me. The pot stickers where doughy and needed more sear time, filling a bit bland. The chicken chow main was very bland, no good sear on the noodles which is what I prefer. The pho looked good maybe next time. read more