Donut Star

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Consistently amazing donuts, friendly staff and clean shop. Get them fresh and they literally melt in your mouth. Best donuts in town.

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Very grateful to have a donut shop so close to our home - even more that it's Donut Star! We've been coming here since 2016 and I absolutely love their donuts. They're always freshly made, and offer a large variety. Their maple bacon donut is really good! My vice? Their apple fritters! Oh my goodness, I could eat these everyday! My husband usually picks us up some on the weekends and he himself stops in some early mornings to get their ham, jalapeño and cheese stuffed bolillos. During the NOR parade, we'll catch a spot nearby and get ourselves half a dozen to enjoy with some hot coffee. The owners are super sweet and always so kind. The place is clean and well stocked on bottled drinks, as well as smoothies and iced coffee. read more

Donut Star - Apple Fritter and Croffle in the bag! - Donuts Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Michelle G.

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Very pleasant service. I have passed this place dozens of time but today was my turn for iffice goddies so i stopped. Free Parking lot or a few on street spots. $23 for 6 speciality donuts -pricey. Bought cronut (solid 4*), sausage roll $4.25 (inside doughy 3*), ham and cheese $5.95 (again doughy 3*), blueberry croissant $3.25 (ok 3*), cheese croissant $3.25 (4*). Won't be my fiat stop but they are solid just pricey. (But every where is $$). read more

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Francisco M.

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From Visalia we got some good donut shops out here but when I went to donut Star gottt damn!!! There Donuts are bomb! 10/10

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Amanda R.

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It doesn't matter what time you come these are always so fresh and yummy, and the workers are always so kind. Top tier maple bars and old fashions, sometimes they even throw in donut holes for my son read more

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Nice, clean & friendly establishment. Good variety of fresh tasty donuts. Plenty of easily accessible parking in lot or street.

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Lakota R.

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Only donuts worth eating! Most donuts are WAY too sweet or hard. These are perfect all the way around!!

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Lynda B.

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Classic donuts and friendly owners. Every morning you go in, the baker is in the back rolling and frying fresh donuts. read more

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Alexis K.

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The most delicious fresh donuts!!! I come all the time before work and never ever disappoint. There maple bar is different from any other donut shop I've ever had! It's so yummy! Thank u guys for serving the best donuts read more

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Nanette K.

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The glaze donuts are amazing! Melt in your mouth. All the other donuts taste great too! Very nice people that own this shop. I highly recommend read more

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Skye W.

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Hands down, one of the best Apple Fritters I've had. Might even be the BEST! Perfect balance of fluffy and crispiness. Omg. So good. I get excited just thinking about it. Had to limit myself to a maximum of one a week after making two trips in one week. And I typically don't eat donuts, but I'm hooked! read more

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Robert M.

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This has been my go to spot on my way to work for the last 7 years. The staff is so welcoming and helpful. If you want quality fresh donuts come give them a try! read more

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Guadalupe L.

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Since I moved to Oildale I've been coming here the young lady in the front is so nice and sweet, the baker too all saying hi or good morning, the donuts are so good! My bf likes the Maple Bacon my kids like the donut holes and I am classic I like the glazed or sugar twist and still never disappoints. It's always clean when I walk in, never seen it dirty or them cleaning mid shift just picking up some here and there the usual. The young lady in the front is fast and sweet, super helpful when trying to decide on what you need left when filling a dozen who knew it could be so hard. read more

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Courtney J.

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Donut star has THEE best fresh smelling donuts in the morning. The customer service is off the chain great energy, great vibe. And the lady there named Jesse, she usually works early in the mornings....is VERY vibrant and hardworking!! She will def. put a smile on your face with her amazing customer service skills! She is definitely a morning person, lemme tell ya! Ha But be careful because she will make you want to buy an extra dozen donuts ! read more

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Nathan L.

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awesome customer service! awesome donuts! thanks donut star. this is our new donut spot

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Jess G.

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Classic donut shop with amazing donuts and friendly staff. I always see this place busy on my way to work downtown every morning and decided to finally see what all the fuss was about. The donuts are soft and tasty, and the vibe of the store is perfect. Old school menu board, cappuccino drinks, fountain sodas, and plenty of donuts and fresh hot coffee. Walking in reminds me of being a kid again and going to the donut shop with my dad every weekend. Not to mention EXTREMELY fair prices. Love this place!!! read more

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Ashley P.

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I love their donuts they are always fresh and soft. I also usually just come here to get the Thai tea and the lady already knows that that's my order. Very good service and very good donuts!!!! Highly recommend. I have yet to find donuts better than theirs. read more

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Lori C.

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Omg! Great donuts and croissants! Co-worker brought donuts and croissants to work meeting yesterday. I tried half a jalapeño, ham and cheese croissant. Delish! Later I had half a cronut. Really good. I'd had dry cronuts before, but these had plenty of glaze and were so fresh! Told a friend about this place. She knew where. We went at 6pm on a Saturday. Full case of donuts. Staff were making more fresh while we visited. I ordered another cronut and a chocolate cake donut. Told the staff how good they were. They were so thankful. Very nice people. I don't live anywhere near, but I will be back! read more

Donut Star - Cronut on bottom. Chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Can't wait! - Donuts Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Mimi J.

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This place is a little mom and pop hole-in-the-wall donut shop that doesn't look like much from the outside. It doesn't really look like much from the inside, either. What is important, though, is that the people who run it are very friendly and the donuts are pretty tasty. Fellow Yelper, Kate B, and I dropped by for a little donut to be our dessert after having lunch at a local restaurant. She bought an old fashioned donut, and I had an iced chocolate bar. Both donuts were just the fresh and sweet tasting carbo-bombs that we were looking for. This location isn't too close to home, so I probably won't be here often, but If I'm in the neighborhood (possibly picking up coffee at Covenant?) I'd certainly consider coming back. read more

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Lindsy S.

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We have loved this shop for years! Near or far, we still come in and choose donut star! We love how the staff is super friendly and they remember me and my children too. We chat a little and always enjoy our stop at this shop. Fresh made donuts and easy location to find. read more

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Kimberly N.

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Great donuts! Best donut holes I've ever had. Fresh and delicious even at 2pm. Cinnamon roll was awesome. Wanted to try the Cronuts but they were out. Not surprising this late in the day. Glad to have found this little gem outside of Bakersfield. read more

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Bryana W.

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My dad picked up some donuts this morning and they were delicious. Very light and fluffy. This is the second time having this places donuts and they don't disappoint! It was good and gave us all a good sugar rush to help remodel our master bathroom read more

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Miranda L.

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They do have good donuts! The glazed donut holes- YUM! I did get a strawberry banana smoothie once and it tasted awful. I think they just made a mistake and made it wrong but it tasted like medicine. But donuts are wonderful! read more

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Kristan A.

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Honestly, the best donuts in town. I've tried many places and Donut Star is never beat in my eyes. Also, if you're a fan of Thai tea, this is my go to spot if you don't want to bother with a trip to a Thai restaurant. It's a brewed tea instead of a mix powder which I greatly appreciate. This is a local business I love supporting not only for their product but you can tell the family takes pride in their little shop. read more

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Caleb A.

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The BEST donuts in Bakersfield. Always so fresh and warm, just like the staff! They also have a wide variety of drinks in their refrigerator, or they can whip you up a blended drink! read more

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M F.

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OMG good. Stopped between kids basketball games and the line was out the door but kept moving. Donuts were warm and fresh, staff was friendly and efficient and overheard my husband looking for a bacon maple bar while we were in line... they were out of them but they had one made for him by the time we got up to the front to order and it was SO good. We don't have donuts often but we will be back here for sure! read more

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Serenity M.

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HIDDEN GEM y'all. Loooveeed the fluffy donuts!! Went in and got a glazed donut (my fave) and was offered a cinnamon roll donut that was freshly made and was not disappointed! We devoured them in the car and went back in for an apple fritter. These were some of the lightest donuts I have ever had. I dislike dense donuts and the texture of these were perfect!! read more

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PatrickJ T.

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I was craving an apple fritter so I decided to drop on in. The building is not much to look at. If I was really picky, then I would just keep on driving past it. I was glad that I decided to give them a try though. I was greeted right away with a hello and a smile by the crew. They had all the usual suspects when it comes to donuts including the apple fritter. So, I bought that and a maple buttermilk bar. Both donuts tasted good. They were both fresh. The apple fritter was one of the better ones that I've had at donut shops in Bakersfield. Because of the good customer service and pretty tasty donuts that are affordably priced, I'd recommend you dropping in for some sweets. Just don't mind the way the place looks outside and inside. read more

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Mckenzie M.

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Donuts are fresh and amazing. Service is so helpful and very friendly. Makes my morning to go in here. Very clean and welcoming. :)

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Steve B.

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I was going between a 2 & 3 star here. The employees were nice but my donut was not edible. Got there just after 9am and the donut case was a little empty. My favorite is apple fritters. I didn't see any so I asked. They said about 10 minutes. I said that was fine. I had 30-45 minutes to kill. About 10 minutes later they told me my donut was done and handed me a bag. They said it was very hot so I left it in the bag and left. When o got where I was going less than 5 minutes away I tried my donut. It looked ok but the middle was all raw and doughy. It was not edible and I was in my large work truck so I didn't want to go back. I think they thought I was in a rush and hurried my order but I told them I was not in a rush. Anyways it was one of the worst I've had (I had a burnt one at a different place years ago that was close). Again the people were nice. The place wasn't the best kept or cleanest. I'd probably find another place to go to if I'm in that area again. read more

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Melissa G.

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Great fresh donuts friendly fast service this is the best place for early, real early morning pickup.

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Domingo A.

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Let me tell you this place is off the hook, we come here and ask the staff to fill our chocolate bars with cream or the maple bars and they do it with a smile. This is the only place we go and I have tried them all. read more

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Eric B.

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Forget Krispy Kreme. Donut Star is, hands down, the best donut shop in Bakersfield. The owners are always pleasant and friendly and the donuts are simply the best to be found. read more

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Brennan L.

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I'm just going to tell you right now that the best maple bar in Bakersfield is found right here at donut star. I dare you to challenge me on this! I've searched Bakersfield far and wide for a maple bar that tantalizes my tastebuds while leaving me satisfied and fulfilled. Too often I'm left wanting at fosters or any other ridiculous donut shop. I live right next to Sugar Twist but if you know anything about donuts you know that their donuts all have the same taste when you really get down to it. Do yourself a favor and make the trek. I know you'll be having to drive to Oildale but don't worry if you do it in the day you'll be safe... read more

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Paige R.

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I've been coming here for over 5 years and every day it is consistently good. Better than any other place I've had in town.

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Zendo Z.

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Set up in front of the shop for the NOR Christmas Parade. Got a glaze twist, maple bar, and some donut holes to share. All were fresh, LARGE, and good tasting. read more

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Erika T.

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I travel 20-25 minutes just to get donuts from this place. Been going for a few years and will continue to go and support a local Bakersfiel business. The owners/staff are very fiendly and always have a great attitude. The donuts are always fresh and tasty. They also have crushed ice which is always a plus! The inside/outside of the building is very nice to look out, but you're there for the donuts anyways. read more

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Donut Star has the best 'CRONUT' ever and their donuts are incredibly fresh and delicious. I have uploaded my photo of some of their donuts with the 'Cronut' on the top for your viewing pleasure. :-) These people are always happy to see us and are very nice. read more

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Ash N.

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Let's be honest, not the best looking place. The customer service is really good. The donuts were tasty and my co workers loved them! Will be back again soon. read more

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Hannah P.

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This was my first time going here in a long time. I went in today at 11AM and I was expectibg the donuts to not be as moist since it was later in the afternoom, but i was suprisrd to find out that these donuts were incredibly moist and quite tasty. Donut star will be my future choice for donuts. Krispy Kreme is overrated. read more

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1531 N Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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(661) 399-8062
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What time does Donut Star open?

Donut Star opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Donut Star close?

Donut Star closes at 6:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Donut Star closes at 5:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 5:00 AM - 6:30 PMSun 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Does Donut Star take credit cards?

Yes, Donut Star takes credit cards.

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Does Donut Star have parking?

Yes, Donut Star has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Bakersfield Donut Co

Stopped here for donut day and the donuts were pretty sold out by 10am. I mentioned it was my first…read moretime here and asked how many I wanted. He then said, wait a few minutes. He came back with my order. The donuts here were FRESH, the customer service was 200%, they do have a variety of donuts to choose from. My favorite was the Nutellla one. The inside has a big Bakersfield Donut Co. sign and the other wall has pics of donuts for all you photo people looking to snap a quick pics for your socials. I would recommend this donut shop.

Tried the coffee donut- it was ok- really sweet. If you like sweet, it's for you…read more Service was good. Cute donut wall.

Chocolate cover donut and chocolate cover sprinkles

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Stockdale Donuts

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Perfect donuts and tasty! They have unique designs for birthdays, holidays, and just-because days!read more

What a great little donut shop. Seems like they have everything. But what caught my attention was…read morethe Croughnut It's essentially a croissant doughnut. The one I ordered is blueberry with cream. They also have a glazed One and one more other option. Prices were very reasonable. The Service was fantastic. And the ambience was just great. Not a place to sit in it but definitely grab and Go with smoothies and savory Food on the menu. I think this is a great little Breakfast Spot to go to when you're in a rush.

So mad says it's open till 8 showed up at 7:22 and it's closed

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Mochinut - Bakersfield

Came in for a sweet treat to share! We got the mochi trio and a box of three donuts. The strawberry…read morematcha drink was good, and we got the potato mozzarella hot dog with hot cheeto dust. It's a great place when you wanna indulge! All the mochi donuts are soft and delicious. Lots of seating, quiet place, and great service. Shoutout to Julian! He helped us pick great flavors and also made many recommendations for the hot dog and mochi balls.

This place is such a vibe and very welcoming. Super colorful, really fun energy, plenty of seating,…read moreand even cute little spots to snap a picture. It just feels good being in there. They rotate their donut flavors kind of like Crumbl Cookies, so there's always something new to try. When I went, they had flavors like funnel cake, strawberry shortcake, matcha, cinnamon toast crunch, s'mores and honestly, all of them sounded good. The donuts themselves are super light, airy, not overly sweet, and just really fun with the flavors. They've also got boba teas and a bunch of other drinks, so it's a full treat-yourself kind of stop. If you're looking to switch it up from your usual Starbucks run or Dunkin' donut, this is definitely worth checking out. If I'm ever back in Bakersfield, I'm for sure coming back.

Purple Sweet Potato Latte & Honeydew Milk Tea

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Foster's Donuts

From one donut lover to the next, if you haven't tried Foster's Donuts you're missing out. I don't…read morediscriminate when it comes to donuts, so I enjoy different locations, and this spot is one of the good ones. Offering all of the popular donut options from chocolate and maple bars, old fashioned, and my personal favorite the old fashioned cinnamon and sugar. Stop in, you'll be glad you did.

Always good, always fast, always reliable!…read more I really enjoy this location (maybe a bit too much) and I would go more often if I lived closer. This place always has what I look for and never disappoints. I hope their business continues to do awesome as I will continue to be a customer on Saturday morning. The vibe is chilled, but also kind of fast paced because they're moving those donuts really quick. If you have an opportunity to stop on by and get to experience five star service for yourself.

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Angels Donuts - Bakersfield 2

sweetest service! the lovely ladies were so kind taking my order and even throwing in a couple…read moredonut holes, free of charge. no notes! keep up the great service !

So we haven't had donuts in years!! we are very into fitness and we don't eat sugar we thought we'd…read moretry some donuts for the first time in a very long time. I have to say that I think the main character in the shop are the Bavarian style maple bars. My bf loved them. I got a regular maple bar and it was so light and fluffy and perfect. I tried the apple fritter, but I didn't care for it very much. Felt heavy and dense. I tried the blueberry doughnut and it is very good. Light and fluffy and pretty much perfect. Now that I feel totally gross, at least I know where to go to get the perfect maple bar sometime in a few more years. Lol.

Cinnamon roll, glazed, chocolate bar.

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Mochido

Staff were patient and very nice! The drinks: Okinawa, Hokkaido milk tea and ube cloud were yummy!…read moreThe beef corn dog and mozzarella stick with flamin hot Cheetos were good but the beef corn dog with potato was not cooked through. We didn't realize until we got to our destination and took a bite. It may have been because it was closing time and the staff were tired, but I was disappointed. But they were super generous and gave us a few extra donuts!

Best K dogs in town. Whenever we need our fix, this is our go to place!…read moreI love the entirety of this place - the decor, the layout, the cleanliness; to name a few. I love that it's also closely located to the Mohawk bike trail, because it really allows for us to stop in for a sweet treat whenever we're out there riding our bikes. The mochi donuts are always freshly made and super soft, the drinks are made really well and though I've only tasted their kdog food items, they've expanded their menu and now offer much more! The staff is always so kind and helpful.

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College Coffee & Donuts

The service was amazing, the Vietnamese coffee was the perfect sweetness if you don't like a…read moreoverload of sugar. The chocolate bar and crème stuff donuts were so soft and fluffy. Not too sweet. They have savory options as well, definitely coming back

Nice folks who are ALWAYS OUT OF STUFF. Get your act together, College Donuts. I'm sick of walking…read moreinto your establishment hoping to order something only to be told you're out. This morning it was polish sausage and Thai tea. For months it was espresso, period. It has happened A LOT. If you can't maintain such a large menu, you need to simplify. You need to do better if you want to keep customers.

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Rosedale Donuts

It's a nice cool Sunday morning we were way over due for a morning below 80 degrees. Stopped in…read moreRosedale Donuts in for my favorite a old fashion ... bummer they were all gone, so I settled for a Buttermilk Bar it filled the void with my coffee. Store always has a nice selection of all your favorites. Very nice hard working owners are always friendly. The donuts are fresh not trucked in Get there before 8:30 for that old fashion they go fast

I think we made the mistake of coming late morning instead of early morning ....by the time we got…read morehere most of the varieties were sold out. What we did get was fresh and good though. The service was fast and friendly too. Very casual donut spot.

12/24/22 Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting and Chocolate Sprinkles

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Foster's Donuts

The fluffiest donuts I have ever had, will forever be one of my favorite donut shops. Krispy creme…read morehas nothing on this Foster's location.

Love, coming here. The donuts selection are delicious. The kids love the decoration of anime and…read morehonestly price wise. It is affordable donuts are always fresh. The service was the owner is super friendly. Definitely recommend coming here at 10 at a 10.

Dozen donuts for the rainy weather

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Bread & Honey

Cute bakery. Friendly staff. The only thing they didn't have is what I went there for. I saw on…read moretheir profile picture, a delightful looking yellow dessert... they did not have it. Then the pink dome desert (Mrs. Pink)... they did not have it. Finally, the guava dessert... THEY DID NOT HAVE IT. I asked if they were simply just out for the day. I was informed that "one day they just stopped making it" and that they no longer serve those items. It would be nice if such enticing pictures were removed if the item were no longer sold there. Using such items as the profile picture is quite misleading. Would have saved me some time as I did veer 30 mins out of my original destination just to try these non existent desserts.

My husband and I came to Bread and Honey for brunch, and overall the experience was just okay. The…read morefood was fine -- nothing memorable, but not bad either. It was very greasy tho. The service, however, was genuinely good, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The prices felt a bit on the high side for what we got, which makes me unsure if I'd return. It wasn't a terrible experience, just not impressive enough for the cost.

I think it is called Miss Pink.

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Cafe Smitten

Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

SMITTENS STAPLE IS THEIR ABILITY TO MISS THE FLAVOR IN EVER SINGLE DISH…read more Update: coming back after some palate development... smitten is one of the most tasteless restaurants in town. Their hype was definitely due to the 'aesthetic'. Nothing is really outstanding to me. The drinks are such a let down, the coffee is borderline yuck.. do not recommend. Everything is quite unmemorable. Service is whatever, sometimes mid, sometimes bad. Nothing outstanding. Ambiance.... well... this one has been replicated one too many times. The food is heavily missing flavor,the hummus is disgusting. I can't believe they call that thing hummus, it's an insult to actual dish.. it's almost like it was trying to imitate the real dish, but failed terribly in even attempting to. Their pizza tasted like play-doh and looked very pale. Smitten is at least consistent with one thing, which is their staple: no flavor. One of the breaking points for me was being served food that had someone's HAIR. The restaurant is very expensive for the poor experience they have to offer. I stopped recommending them a long time ago.

This strawberry mocha special is divine

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That Smash Shack

Best hamburgers ever! A co-worker told me about them and once we tried it, we have kept coming…read moreback. Love that they moved over on Panama ln, as they are much closer to stop by for lunch or grab a burger after work. Must try them if you haven't. Would love to see them open up a restaurant where they can serve more people and have indoor seating when it gets hot outside. Otherwise, hamburgers to go! Recommend ordering ahead as they do get busy! Love this place!

If you're looking to get a smash burger in Bakersfield, That Smash Shack is the place to go. I…read moreasked them a little bit about their different burgers, but decided to go simple with my order. I've had others smash burgers, but this burger had a nice crispiness to it and wasn't overly greasy! I hate overly greasy smash burgers. The fries also had a nice crunch to it. I love the design of their food truck! It's very fun and the bright colors make it one you can't miss. Make sure to drop by this awesome food truck!

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Bangkok Street Food

Definitely a hidden gem. Located in a strip mall, this place could easily be overlooked. It's not…read moreon the best side of town and you'll definitely run into some interesting folks. If you are craving great, authentic Thai food, give Bangkok Street Food a try. The restaurant is not big, maybe roughly 12 tables. Service is great and waitstaff check up on you periodically. Here's what we ordered, everything is served "family style" so plenty for sharing. 1. Drunken Noodle (Pad Kee Mao) $15.95? Spicy, stir-fried flat rice noodles with your choice of meat (we picked chicken and beef & pork are available for an additional fee) chili, garlic, basil, onion, bell pepper, carrot and tomato. You can pick your level of spicy and we went with spicy. 5/5 2. Crying Tiger $18.95, Thai style grilled beef. Served medium rare with spicy tamarind sauce. This was definitely my favorite. The meat was tender with a bit of fattiness, oh so good. 5/5 3. Thai Boat Noodle Soup $16.95, a savory herbal broth with pork rinds, beansprouts, Chinese broccoli, choice of noodles and choice of beef or pork, topped with fried garlic, green onion, and cilantro. The broth was a bit on the saltier side for me. But overall a great, savory soup. 4/5 I look forward to additional visits because there are so many more dishes that I want to try.

lovely staff, very helpful with suggestions The food was…read moregood, the springs rolls were very fresh! It's a cute atmosphere feels very homey. The mango sticky rice is to dieee for ^.^

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Mokha Cafe

Me and my friend came to this location to study and do some work, and since the moment we visited,…read moreit has been an amazing experience. I ordered a couple of the sweets, including a Turkish coffee, a cappuccino, and a muffin, and every item that I had was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place to individuals who enjoy caffeine, a relaxing environment, and delicious sweets!

Been coming here for years now and the Adeni Tea is hands down my favorite drink in town. I was…read morealready a milk tea kinda girlie in the boba universe, but this was the first beverage of theirs that I tried and it scratched a certain itch I'd been unconsciously craving. Something old-world maybe? Like a flavor that's existed for centuries and been passed down through time and so so many generations... and it's now landed in our corner of the world that's just a few blocks away? Globalization and the world within, for f' sakes! This place is truly brilliant. More recently, I'm only in town a few days out of the week, but I make a point to visit this location or their other location, Mokhamena on Panama, each day I'm here to, at a minimum, pick up two for myself--the first one is to function and the second is to savor. There was a time I'd pick up the party-size for my coworkers when I liked them... but alas, times have changed so more for me. The staff there are always friendly and awesome, and on days that I'm lucky enough, I get to actually enjoy the cafe. So grateful you guys are here and sharing flavors from across the world.

Turkish coffee and Adeni tea

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Adeni Tea, baklava and coconut cake

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Friendly. Fresh. Best in town. We enjoy going there with the kids.........been around for a long time too.

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