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San Francisco had many 24 hour places to grab a drink and food. In the world of 24 hour places in San Francisco donut shops were the places where people working the graveyard shift or partying after 2am would end up. You would see the electric neon lights which said Open glowing from a block away. The world of 24 hour has changed in 2026 but this place remains in this part of the world of the planet San Francisco and it's called Donut World. On an early January 2026 stroll I went to a place to grab something to drink at Donut World. Living in this neighborhood for some years in the past I remember doing a pit stop here after going home before dawn ( the Don Juan way ) because it was opened 24 hours. In 2026 this place closes at midnight. This place has my jam which is the jelly donut holes. This place also serves sandwiches with your favorite cheese along with roast coffee to bagels. A good place to grab some donuts in the Inner Sunset. Go to Donut World in SF to grab a something to "eat "in a form of donuts that are "sweet" come here on a day that you go "cheat" on your New Year's resolution on the corner of 9th Avenue and Judah "street" Go on a cheat day so you won't ruin your new year eating "resolution" use your "illusion "because eating at Donut World everyday is not the "solution" but it's good treat once an a while and a San Francisco Inner Sunset "institution"
A neighborhood gem! The outside signage is amazing. The Cambodian family that run it are super attentive and nice. Always a chill vibe in there and the Thai Iced Tea is on point. They have so many choices and I try to pick a new one every time. Can't go wrong with a classic.
Best donuts in San Framcisco. Freshly baked, multiple choices and so delicious. There's a reason this place has been fee for the last 40 years
It's a cute little local donut shop! The donuts are fairly cheap - only a couple bucks for 6 donut holes. There's a small extra fee if you pay for that with card, but it's not a big deal. The owner is sweet and attentive. There isn't any seating indoors really, so plan to take to go.
Wow! This place is awesome! We had never had filled donut holes, cream filled and raspberry- The apple fritters were so good too! Great fast service with nice to go boxes. Seating is available inside as well.
Solid donuts that you can't go wrong with, but still not the best. They also make sandwiches and have chocolate donut (the dough is chocolate) which is rare to find. Donuts: -chocolate dipped donuts -chocolate twisted donut -donut holes Logistics: -some indoor seating -accepts cash and card
This is one of my go-to places for donuts. I'm a simple donut eater, mainly relegated to just either sugar or chocolate donuts, none of the sprinkle stuff or the curls, but the basics are what keeps me back over and over again. It's my favorite in the city and I've tries a bunch. I also love the fact that Cam and her mom own and run this joint, the proverbial mom & pop store, except it's a mom/son combo. And they are always in good cheer. This is a neighborhood enterprise so worth supporting.
Monday, July 24th, 2023 Time: around 5pm Why: Doughnuts of course! The hubby and I just picked up food for dinner in the area. Since we are both donut fiends, we decided to stop by Donut World. I honestly can't remember what we got, but I'm guessing probably the usual - glazed raised, old fashioned, custard filled maple bar, vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles, lemon filled, cruller. If memory serves, they were all tasty. Some were probably too sweet for me, like the maple old fashioned since it has all that maple icing. But normally the lemon filled is fluffy and has that tartness to counteract the sweetness. Nice local donut shop. REVIEW #3442
I came across this spot when in the area and couldn't pass up trying! They have fun heart and star shaped donuts as well as all the classic donut shop staples. Everything I had was tasty and fresh!
Look, I love donuts. Sprinkled or iced, filled or unfilled, twisted or round, hole or no hole - they're always a tasty treat. And now that there are more and more shops sprouting up with different styles and flavors, it's safe to say I'm a pretty happy camper! As appealing as the likes of Krispy Kreme, mochi donuts, and unique flavors like creme brulee may be, though, I'll always have an affinity for classics, like a chocolate old fashion. And so, even after all of these years and regardless of the fact that they may not be the best SF has to offer, I still find myself coming to Donut World more often than anywhere else! Every time I come here, not only do I end up leaving with a donut or two, but I get a healthy serving of nostalgia as well. For just about as long as I can remember, this place has been my go-to donut shop and I love how it hasn't changed all that much in that time. In fact, the only real difference is that they still haven't reinstated indoor dining, which probably isn't that big of a deal wince most folks, like me, just order and go. Similarly, the donuts here have been incredibly consistent in both offerings and taste. For better or worse, not much has changed in their range of offerings, save for some in different shapes and toppings, but their array of old fashion, raised, twists, jelly filled, sprinkled, and donut holes in classic flavors are just as good as the first time I ever had them! Despite how many times I've been here over the years, I've only tried a half dozen or so things here - their CHOCOLATE OLD FASHION, MAPLE OLD FASHION, APPLE FRITTER, CINNAMON TWIST, and the GLAZED DONUT HOLES. Even then, I usually stick with the first three (the latter two aren't bad, they just don't stand out). The Chocolate Old Fashion and Maple Old Fashion are pretty much the best I've had in SF - the donut itself isn't heavy or dense and the icing is flavorful without being insanely sweet. As for the Apple Fritter, it's not as good as Bob's, but these aren't far behind. it's just as good texturally (the outside has a nice crispness while the inside is soft), but I wish the cinnamon apple flavor was stronger and not quite as sugary. While nearly everything about Donut World is just as good as it was before, the one thing I do miss about them from long ago is how late they used to stay open. There was a time when this place was open 24 hours, but I would gladly settle for anything past their current midnight closing hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Not that I really need it to be any easier for me to stop in when those pesky cravings strike... FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up for the sake of nostalgia.
Inner Sunset gem. Local and family owned business. Mom and pop's diner vibes inside with the decor. Fair pricing. Fresh donuts. Open reasonable hours. Donut world has very kind, patient and helpful employees. My favorites are (as pictured) sprinkle, old fashioned maple, maple bar, chocolate glaze, chocolate filled donut holes, glazed donut holes. I often order in bulk for my students (I work in education). The donuts are standard and common fluffy and delicious. They have some fun flavored and designed donuts but the best are the old fashioned classic donuts. Some inside seating although I always take to go. They have sandwiches, breakfast and simple coffee options as well. I ordered ~30 donuts for $28!! Highly recommend!
1 month ago
Best donuts in the city, hands down. I always get their old fashion's - always amazing, perfect amount of icing, fresh dough. And their donut holes are light and airy. Their apple fritter... better than Bob's! It also doesn't hurt that the family that owns the place are the sweetest! read more
16 days ago
San Francisco had many 24 hour places to grab a drink and food. In the world of 24 hour places in San Francisco donut shops were the places where people working the graveyard shift or partying after 2am would end up. You would see the electric neon lights which said Open glowing from a block away. The world of 24 hour has changed in 2026 but this place remains in this part of the world of the planet San Francisco and it's called Donut World. On an early January 2026 stroll I went to a place to grab something to drink at Donut World. Living in this neighborhood for some years in the past I remember doing a pit stop here after going home before dawn ( the Don Juan way ) because it was opened 24 hours. In 2026 this place closes at midnight. This place has my jam which is the jelly donut holes. This place also serves sandwiches with your favorite cheese along with roast coffee to bagels. A good place to grab some donuts in the Inner Sunset. Go to Donut World in SF to grab a something to "eat "in a form of donuts that are "sweet" come here on a day that you go "cheat" on your New Year's resolution on the corner of 9th Avenue and Judah "street" Go on a cheat day so you won't ruin your new year eating "resolution" use your "illusion "because eating at Donut World everyday is not the "solution" but it's good treat once an a while and a San Francisco Inner Sunset "institution" read more
A neighborhood gem! The outside signage is amazing. The Cambodian family that run it are super attentive and nice. Always a chill vibe in there and the Thai Iced Tea is on point. They have so many choices and I try to pick a new one every time. Can't go wrong with a classic. read more
3 months ago
Best donuts in San Framcisco. Freshly baked, multiple choices and so delicious. There's a reason this place has been fee for the last 40 years read more
1 month ago
It's a cute little local donut shop! The donuts are fairly cheap - only a couple bucks for 6 donut holes. There's a small extra fee if you pay for that with card, but it's not a big deal. The owner is sweet and attentive. There isn't any seating indoors really, so plan to take to go. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Solid donuts that you can't go wrong with, but still not the best. They also make sandwiches and have chocolate donut (the dough is chocolate) which is rare to find. Donuts: -chocolate dipped donuts -chocolate twisted donut -donut holes Logistics: -some indoor seating -accepts cash and card read more
This is one of my go-to places for donuts. I'm a simple donut eater, mainly relegated to just either sugar or chocolate donuts, none of the sprinkle stuff or the curls, but the basics are what keeps me back over and over again. It's my favorite in the city and I've tries a bunch. I also love the fact that Cam and her mom own and run this joint, the proverbial mom & pop store, except it's a mom/son combo. And they are always in good cheer. This is a neighborhood enterprise so worth supporting. read more
Monday, July 24th, 2023 Time: around 5pm Why: Doughnuts of course! The hubby and I just picked up food for dinner in the area. Since we are both donut fiends, we decided to stop by Donut World. I honestly can't remember what we got, but I'm guessing probably the usual - glazed raised, old fashioned, custard filled maple bar, vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles, lemon filled, cruller. If memory serves, they were all tasty. Some were probably too sweet for me, like the maple old fashioned since it has all that maple icing. But normally the lemon filled is fluffy and has that tartness to counteract the sweetness. Nice local donut shop. REVIEW #3442 read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
I came across this spot when in the area and couldn't pass up trying! They have fun heart and star shaped donuts as well as all the classic donut shop staples. Everything I had was tasty and fresh! read more
Look, I love donuts. Sprinkled or iced, filled or unfilled, twisted or round, hole or no hole - they're always a tasty treat. And now that there are more and more shops sprouting up with different styles and flavors, it's safe to say I'm a pretty happy camper! As appealing as the likes of Krispy Kreme, mochi donuts, and unique flavors like creme brulee may be, though, I'll always have an affinity for classics, like a chocolate old fashion. And so, even after all of these years and regardless of the fact that they may not be the best SF has to offer, I still find myself coming to Donut World more often than anywhere else! Every time I come here, not only do I end up leaving with a donut or two, but I get a healthy serving of nostalgia as well. For just about as long as I can remember, this place has been my go-to donut shop and I love how it hasn't changed all that much in that time. In fact, the only real difference is that they still haven't reinstated indoor dining, which probably isn't that big of a deal wince most folks, like me, just order and go. Similarly, the donuts here have been incredibly consistent in both offerings and taste. For better or worse, not much has changed in their range of offerings, save for some in different shapes and toppings, but their array of old fashion, raised, twists, jelly filled, sprinkled, and donut holes in classic flavors are just as good as the first time I ever had them! Despite how many times I've been here over the years, I've only tried a half dozen or so things here - their CHOCOLATE OLD FASHION, MAPLE OLD FASHION, APPLE FRITTER, CINNAMON TWIST, and the GLAZED DONUT HOLES. Even then, I usually stick with the first three (the latter two aren't bad, they just don't stand out). The Chocolate Old Fashion and Maple Old Fashion are pretty much the best I've had in SF - the donut itself isn't heavy or dense and the icing is flavorful without being insanely sweet. As for the Apple Fritter, it's not as good as Bob's, but these aren't far behind. it's just as good texturally (the outside has a nice crispness while the inside is soft), but I wish the cinnamon apple flavor was stronger and not quite as sugary. While nearly everything about Donut World is just as good as it was before, the one thing I do miss about them from long ago is how late they used to stay open. There was a time when this place was open 24 hours, but I would gladly settle for anything past their current midnight closing hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Not that I really need it to be any easier for me to stop in when those pesky cravings strike... FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up for the sake of nostalgia. read more
2 years ago
Inner Sunset gem. Local and family owned business. Mom and pop's diner vibes inside with the decor. Fair pricing. Fresh donuts. Open reasonable hours. Donut world has very kind, patient and helpful employees. My favorites are (as pictured) sprinkle, old fashioned maple, maple bar, chocolate glaze, chocolate filled donut holes, glazed donut holes. I often order in bulk for my students (I work in education). The donuts are standard and common fluffy and delicious. They have some fun flavored and designed donuts but the best are the old fashioned classic donuts. Some inside seating although I always take to go. They have sandwiches, breakfast and simple coffee options as well. I ordered ~30 donuts for $28!! Highly recommend! read more
Checked out Donut World for their old school donuts. Can't believe they're open till midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. We dropped in on a Saturday morning (9:15am). The inside is no frills; reminds me of an 80's diner. Regular donuts are $1.95 USD (raised, cake and old-fashioned) while specialty donuts are $1.95-$3.75 USD. They also have pastries and bagels. - Apple fritter ($3.75 USD) - not the best I've had but decently sized. - Regular donuts ($10.50 USD for 6) - two buttermilk, two old fashioned, coconut cake and chocolate coconut cake. Favourite was the maple buttermilk. Decent donuts at DW. 3.5 stars. read more
11 months ago
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1 year ago
The donuts were good and they have an amazing selection to pick from! They have the standard collection as well as filled standard donuts, and donuts in fun shapes like stars and hearts. They also have a lots of variations in brewed coffee from regular to hazelnut to French vanilla. The guy working the counter was very friendly and efficient in getting the few of us through the process. The store décor is no frills whatsoever and they don't have indoor seating, so it's to go only right now. Is what it is, but if you are from out of town you are eating them in the car or driving the few blocks, and looking for parking at Golden Gate Park. If back in this area and accompanied by donut eaters, I would totally stop in again! read more
4 years ago
Fantastic, fresh, heavenly donuts! It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, perhaps a mental boomerang after buying heaps of healthy, little gem lettuce, kale, basil, beets and other organic produce at the Inner Sunset Farmers' Market? Plus, I was parked right outside the entrance; I simply couldn't resist. I was greeted warmly when I walked in and the shop was spic 'n' span, nary a fingerprint on the donut cases. They had a good selection and the donuts were delicious with that dense chewiness that you only get when they're freshly baked. Four donuts were $13, about average, more than justified in this highly expensive city with above average taxes. There are lots of donut shops in this Cool, Grey City of Love: Get your donuts *here*! read more
4 years ago
Exactly what I was looking for, especially when many bakeries were already closed! So many to choose from! The traditional, classic American taste lives on here! I am also happy to support the local, family-owned business! Recommendations: all of it. Also: the custard filled donut holes! Prices are very good considering many of the upscale baked goods elsewhere read more
1 year ago
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10 months ago
This glazed donut was everything I didn't know I needed! We stumbled upon this donut shop and didn't have any expectations and were very pleasantly surprised. We just got the glazed donut shown in the photo and it was really light and airy, but crispy at the same time. The lady was also very friendly! I would recommend this place and come here again :) read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Love coming here. All donuts and bagel sandwich are made fresh! It's so delicious and soft. My second niece makes me come here every other Tuesday. She goes to school near so it's a quick pit stop for us. She always gets a dozen donut holes. I get half or dozen as well, or their custard donut holes (they're soooooo good) And some times a bagel sandwich. It does take some time to make as they only use a microwave to heat up every thing. But it still tastes good. read more
4 years ago
In all seriousness the best donut shop in San Francisco. Old school, consistent, fresh, delicious... my happy place in Inner Sunset. Although it's not open 24 hours it's still open pretty late 11:30. The sandwiches are so good too! Club sandwich is delicious!! Thanks donut world for being apart of my entire inner sunset life read more
2 years ago
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1399 9th Ave
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