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Service was meh. Very hot inside the place itself. From what I can tell from the outside sign that is basically invisible... to the muggy feeling inside. There was a a lot of different choices for donuts. I had ordered a dozen of different kinds. Chocolate, glazed, maple, sugar and a couple other choices. The donuts themselves were very soft and squishy! If you want a crazy donut with fruit loops or Oreos, this is not that place. If you are in the area and want a quick basic donut, hit this place up. I wouldn't go out of my way to have a donut...
Golden Gate Donuts is a nice locally owned business in the Temescal area that offers more than meets the eye. While donuts are the main draw, they also serve sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, fries, and other pastries. The donut selection is solid, mostly your classic options, nothing overly fancy, but everything I have tried has been fresh and tasty. I got their cinnamon crumb glazed donut, cinnamon sugar donut, and donut holes, all of which were solid and freshly baked in the morning. Prices are about average for the Bay Area. There is a decent sized indoor dining area that is kept clean, and the woman at the front counter is always friendly and approachable. It is also a popular spot for people picking up lotto tickets. Service is quick, and while there is mostly street parking, there is a Churchs Chicken lot across the street you might be able to get away with using if you are in and out. They open early, which is great for anyone heading to work in the morning. Overall, a dependable neighborhood spot with a surprisingly wide menu.
Good donuts and ambiance - it looks and feels like a donut shop. Rough area and cash only. Came here around 9am as I walk through the door to the sound of a very harsh buzzer sound - I had already been awake for hours but had somehow managed to wake up all over again. Its was like the sound of some horrible alarm clock of an annoying roommate. The horror. Oh the horror. At the time I walked in there was every kind of donut still available. I hear the tiny sweet voice of a lady behind the counter. It was in sharp contrast to that horrible horrible sound I had endured earlier. like filled ones. Its like a little surprise when you bite in. I carefully study all the round filled ones and can make out all the various fillings. I'm like a donut detective and didn't need any help. Anyway if I did need help don't think I'd get any as I didn't understand half of what that sweet lady was saying. I'm not complaining - I'd rather have sweet and not very helpful than nasty and perfect English. I whip out of my pants a credit card. "Cash only." That I understood perfectly. I told her I didn't have coins and I seemed to instantly have my price negotiated down to the nearest dollar. I sit at the counter with my self serve coffee and donut I put lots of creamer in my coffee as it protects ones enamel. Tooth care is always a top priority and if I can neutralize acidic coffee with some dairy I always will. Besides if I'm consuming something sweet its all the more important. I don't necessarily feel the need to put all my dentist's children through college. As I gaze out the window I notice all the graffiti and rough surrounding areas. Some real tough looking people. Then I take a look a the lotto machines. I remember on the news the Lotto Fever with Powerball and super Lotto both reaching nearly a billion dollars. I see some scratcher tickets in front of me. Cute dog and cat with a little hat. I like that. Probably won't be my go to place although the donut and coffee were both very good and a fair value. I was really aiming to go to Donut Savant but checked and saw they were closed on Tuesday. Thank you Waze app. One day soon I will have to try that snobby donut place.
This is the local spot to grab your donut fix. Both the raised and cake donuts are excellent, both in texture and flavor. The cinnamon twists could use a little more nutmeg but I still rate it well. The Apple fritter is killer here. The prices are pretty good, the staff is really nice, and the community seems to enjoy this place alot. I've been about 5 times and plan to continue. They just started selling egg rolls which are also tasty: crunchy without being too oily so still light. Makes for a nice breakfast.
Okay, okay. So I pass this place often and never stopped by. The lady who works here is really nice. Finally got to try their donuts, they are super soft, airy and fluffy. I like to get the donut holes for my son. There's parking at the front and to the side. They sell lottery tickets, etc here. The Folks who stays seem to be the one that plays t he lotto to pass time. Its a good place to get donuts. Cash only.
Golden Gate Donuts is our favorite local donut shop. They have THE best donuts and THE best croissant sandwiches - yum! The donuts are always fresh and they have a good variety. The croissant sandwiches are always hot and fresh and are perfectly layered with egg, cheese and your choice of ham, turkey, bacon or sausage. We always get ham but have tried the sausage and it was delicious. The owner is super friendly and nice and it's always a pleasure to see him. I would definitely recommend stopping by for donuts, croissant sandwiches, coffee or a lotto ticket! We stop by around 1x per week.
I love this little mom and pop donut shop in Oakland. The service is great, I call in my order before I pick up. They sell lotto tickets and the atmosphere seems to be local people that knows the cashier. It's definitely my favorite place to buy donuts in Oakland!
3 months ago
I was craving an apple fritter and this place is near my apartment but in all the years I've never been. The reviews were solid so I stopped by, it's a cute mom and pop operation run by a nice lady. The fritter was delicious not too sweet very crunchy crispy and loaded with apples. The price is good for cash and a $1 dollar surcharge for card so bring cash read more
My first to good to go bag! Tears! $6.99 wasted! Most of the donuts super stale! Rude customers men just jumping in front of me! Just ugh! I order a tamale! She rings it up! She never told me it's a. $1.00 if u use your debit! Her behind was to rushy! No hello, thank you good bye nothing! The tamale was good could use a little sauce tho. $4.50. Checked account at home! $6 ish charged! SMH! My fault also should had checked. I now no not to by too good surprise from here EVER AGAIN! read more
01.04.26 Passing through from The City back home and was itching for donuts and coffee for the road. This spot was not far off the route and had decent reviews, and since Yelp has never really steered me wrong, we checked it out. With basically only street parking, we opted to parked next door at the chicken place and walk across the street. It was late morning, probably around 11-11:30am on a Sunday, and there literally was no one in there besides the worker (& his kid who wished us several times a Happy New Year--cute!). Case had some variety, but not much. Ordered a chocolate old fashioned, Hubs got a blueberry donut, and I added in a custard filled for good measure. Ordered a hazelnut coffee, and the guy behind the counter said he "wasn't sure where that coffee stands and if there is any". When I saw it was kept in large pump-style carafes, I figured it probably wasn't even hot. I know how that goes when it's late morning. Since I saw a glass pot with coffee, I just ordered a small cup and added what all I saw, powdered cream and a couple sugar packets. Made sure the coffee wasn't decaf, paid by card cuz cash seemed to be difficult, then went on our way. When in the car, my old fashioned donut was fine--nothing spectacular. Hubs thought it was bad, horrible is what he actually said. I wouldn't go that far. But his blueberry donut, that was pink colored rather than the typical purple toned, was quite tasty to us both. A little surprising honestly. Coffee was meh. It did the job of being coffee....I guess. Not sure I'd return, but not sure there was much better around. So, you go either way when that's what's there if in the area, right? Right. read more
Service was meh. Very hot inside the place itself. From what I can tell from the outside sign that is basically invisible... to the muggy feeling inside. There was a a lot of different choices for donuts. I had ordered a dozen of different kinds. Chocolate, glazed, maple, sugar and a couple other choices. The donuts themselves were very soft and squishy! If you want a crazy donut with fruit loops or Oreos, this is not that place. If you are in the area and want a quick basic donut, hit this place up. I wouldn't go out of my way to have a donut... read more
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Golden Gate Donuts is a nice locally owned business in the Temescal area that offers more than meets the eye. While donuts are the main draw, they also serve sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, fries, and other pastries. The donut selection is solid, mostly your classic options, nothing overly fancy, but everything I have tried has been fresh and tasty. I got their cinnamon crumb glazed donut, cinnamon sugar donut, and donut holes, all of which were solid and freshly baked in the morning. Prices are about average for the Bay Area. There is a decent sized indoor dining area that is kept clean, and the woman at the front counter is always friendly and approachable. It is also a popular spot for people picking up lotto tickets. Service is quick, and while there is mostly street parking, there is a Churchs Chicken lot across the street you might be able to get away with using if you are in and out. They open early, which is great for anyone heading to work in the morning. Overall, a dependable neighborhood spot with a surprisingly wide menu. read more
Good donuts and ambiance - it looks and feels like a donut shop. Rough area and cash only. Came here around 9am as I walk through the door to the sound of a very harsh buzzer sound - I had already been awake for hours but had somehow managed to wake up all over again. Its was like the sound of some horrible alarm clock of an annoying roommate. The horror. Oh the horror. At the time I walked in there was every kind of donut still available. I hear the tiny sweet voice of a lady behind the counter. It was in sharp contrast to that horrible horrible sound I had endured earlier. like filled ones. Its like a little surprise when you bite in. I carefully study all the round filled ones and can make out all the various fillings. I'm like a donut detective and didn't need any help. Anyway if I did need help don't think I'd get any as I didn't understand half of what that sweet lady was saying. I'm not complaining - I'd rather have sweet and not very helpful than nasty and perfect English. I whip out of my pants a credit card. "Cash only." That I understood perfectly. I told her I didn't have coins and I seemed to instantly have my price negotiated down to the nearest dollar. I sit at the counter with my self serve coffee and donut I put lots of creamer in my coffee as it protects ones enamel. Tooth care is always a top priority and if I can neutralize acidic coffee with some dairy I always will. Besides if I'm consuming something sweet its all the more important. I don't necessarily feel the need to put all my dentist's children through college. As I gaze out the window I notice all the graffiti and rough surrounding areas. Some real tough looking people. Then I take a look a the lotto machines. I remember on the news the Lotto Fever with Powerball and super Lotto both reaching nearly a billion dollars. I see some scratcher tickets in front of me. Cute dog and cat with a little hat. I like that. Probably won't be my go to place although the donut and coffee were both very good and a fair value. I was really aiming to go to Donut Savant but checked and saw they were closed on Tuesday. Thank you Waze app. One day soon I will have to try that snobby donut place. read more
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This is the local spot to grab your donut fix. Both the raised and cake donuts are excellent, both in texture and flavor. The cinnamon twists could use a little more nutmeg but I still rate it well. The Apple fritter is killer here. The prices are pretty good, the staff is really nice, and the community seems to enjoy this place alot. I've been about 5 times and plan to continue. They just started selling egg rolls which are also tasty: crunchy without being too oily so still light. Makes for a nice breakfast. read more
Okay, okay. So I pass this place often and never stopped by. The lady who works here is really nice. Finally got to try their donuts, they are super soft, airy and fluffy. I like to get the donut holes for my son. There's parking at the front and to the side. They sell lottery tickets, etc here. The Folks who stays seem to be the one that plays t he lotto to pass time. Its a good place to get donuts. Cash only. read more
Golden Gate Donuts is our favorite local donut shop. They have THE best donuts and THE best croissant sandwiches - yum! The donuts are always fresh and they have a good variety. The croissant sandwiches are always hot and fresh and are perfectly layered with egg, cheese and your choice of ham, turkey, bacon or sausage. We always get ham but have tried the sausage and it was delicious. The owner is super friendly and nice and it's always a pleasure to see him. I would definitely recommend stopping by for donuts, croissant sandwiches, coffee or a lotto ticket! We stop by around 1x per week. read more
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I love this little mom and pop donut shop in Oakland. The service is great, I call in my order before I pick up. They sell lotto tickets and the atmosphere seems to be local people that knows the cashier. It's definitely my favorite place to buy donuts in Oakland! read more
7 years ago
I like donuts just as much as the next person. As such, anybody who has eaten their share of donuts over the 40 plus years on this earth as myself know that not all donuts are created equal. That being said, Golden Gate Donuts is one of the better donut shops in Oakland. I came here last Saturday with a few friends. We ordered a variety which included old fashion and regular donuts, along with an Apple Fritter, Bear Claw, and chocolate custard bar. The donuts ordered were all collected in a customary pink box which always means "treats" are inside of that box. (Kind of like how all Tiffany rings are in a blue box.) While donuts at many other donut shops are shrinking like Ant-Man in the Quantum Realm. Golden Gate serves their donuts fresh and serves what the industry standard should be for donut size. The service was very friendly. Only downside is Cash Only. I asked the owners what time they have to wake up each morning to make donuts. He said "10pm". So in other words the process begins the night before. Donuts are a labor of love for sure. And Golden Gate is sharing that love here at 4201 Telegraph. read more
Tasty donuts, friendly staff, and scratchers- what more could you ask for?! This place is cash only and I happened to have $8 on me, so we were able to get four donuts and a $1 scratcher with change to spare! The donuts were fresh and consistently tasty. The big chocolate covered twist with cinnamon topping was great and I'd highly recommend that one (the biggest one in my picture). The staff (owners?) were super friendly and helpful. Parking can be a bit difficult because there are no reserved spots, but there's lots of street parking nearby. If you're looking for a good donut shop in Oakland this is a solid choice! read more
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Dam good apple fritter. I will be back... Albeit though call on one other shop within walking distance. GGD had a better fritter. The other shop had more cinnamon and apple. read more
Oh look; another donut review. Because, my fat ass just can't get enough donuts! Do I need them? Nope! Do I love 'em? HELLS yaaaaasssss! Golden Gate Donuts, you have done me quite well. You may not be located in the best part of town, but them donuts are too good for me to really care. First of all, thank you for being one of the only local donut shops open until 8 pm during the week! Lord knows that I shouldn't be eating donuts at night, let alone at all. BUT... you satisfy my donut cravings, and for that... I wub you! And, you know what else?? Your donuts STILL taste good at 8 o'clock at night! I don't like crusty... especially crusty donuts. But your donuts are mm mm mmmm bay-beh! Gimme the glazed, gimme the custard filled, give the rainbow sprinkles! As a matter of fact... just gimme the whole damn donut shop! I promise that there will be no donut left behind. I would probably inhale every last one and die of a donut overload. But anyways, these donuts are legit you guys! Soft, chewy, and sugary for the Gawd! Even at night they have a nice selection of donuts still left. The owners are really sweet and they seemed eager to help me with my order. The only downside is that they're cash only. Womp womp! But, I wouldn't mind carrying a little cash for these donuts. They're tasty, cheap, and they even have an ATM inside just in case you forget to bring that cashola! If you're looking for a good local donut shop, Golden Gate Donuts is the one. read more
You have to appreciate a place that gives you free donuts. When they are good? Even better! An old-fashioned donut shop with no frills and no extras they rely on their good donuts to stay in business and no wonder they are a staple in the community. FOOD: What you expect from a good donut. Nice solid taste, fresh, good amount of dough to sugar to frosting ratio. They have a good variety even though I went around noon. Huge cinnamon rolls and apple fritters. Everything looked good but I went for my staple chocolate frosted buttermilk. Not the best I've ever had but more than worth it especially considering the price. SERVICE: How can you say anything bad when they give you two free donut holes? And the donut holes were so good! Courteous and nice. Not exceptional but certainly pleasant. And they give you free donut holes! COST: Very reasonable. This is what donuts should cost. In a cost to donut ratio they are way above average. read more
I recently ran into place and grabbed some doughnuts after 4pm a weekend afternoon. I was surprised how fresh the doughnuts tasted. Usually if you find a doughnut place open after lunch, chances are they are either old or don't taste as good. I went early on an different occasion and there were so much variety to choose from. I had ordered an Apple fritter and a Coconut chocolate glazed cake. The owner seemed friendly and there seemed to be a local neighborhood vibe feeling to this shop. Both doughnuts were good and will definitely be back to try some more of their doughnut flavors. read more
5 years ago
If you are buying for a group, NEVER GO THERE!!! These are the worst doughnuts I have ever had! The old fashioned are burned! They have very little glaze. Then, I asked about another type, "Are these jelly-filled?" She said, "Yes. Rasberry." I said, "Oh! Do they have seeds?" She responded, "No! No seeds!" I said, "No seeds? Then, I'll take them both!" When I arrived home, sure enough, there were seeds. We threw them all in the trash. You should know that something is wrong when you pull out your ATM card, and a person yells, "CASH ONLY!!!" read more
Got another apple fritter (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/golden-gate-donuts-oakland?select=lX1t_W4i4A_c8j5srO9Qcw) and happy to say the off flavor from my previous couple of visits is gone! Though maybe my arteries won't agree since now I can scarf down the whole thing . . . Will bump things up again, if things stay consistent. read more
This is my favorite donut shop ever!!! I go about once a week and I try different types of donuts each time. Omg all their donuts are light and fluffy I highly recommend just going and picking any donut out to try. My favorite would be their cinnamon roll donut thing! I usually don't like cinnamon rolls bc it's always heavy and dense, but this was light and fluffy! This time I got three donuts and they were 10/10! The service is great! The workers are so sweet and attentive! read more
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