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Happy Donut

4.3 (79 reviews)
InexpensiveDonuts
Closed • 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Jill B.

Walked down from our hotel on Powell - amazing donuts, delicious breakfast sandwiches, great service. Really reasonable prices, too. There are a few seats but it's a bit cramped if it's busy - really a take-out only type place.

Kevin B.

Nice whole in the wall donut shop in the DT area. Workers are friendly and kind. Seating is limited and only cash or Venmo. Donuts are fresh and yummy. Glaze donut is a must

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Jei C.

It's not everyday that one would find themselves by this particular street corner, but as someone who pops around almost every corner of the city due to work, I happened across Happy Donut while doing deliveries and became curious. Very much a little hole in the wall with boarded up covered windows, one wouldn't expect much, and once inside, I found that this was very much a simple and bare bones business. A glass case which housed numerous donuts, and an old fashion style menu on the wall behind the counter. I noted my favorite was sitting behind the case, which is a good go-to to judge a donut shop on, and that is the simple glazed old fashion donut. I also noted that they had my favorite drink as an option on the side, Thai iced tea! I couldn't resist. The Thai iced tea I was pleased to see was not a powder mix like some cheaper donut shops do, but actual brewed Thai tea with the pour in milk. It proved to be delicious! The donut was perfectly done and not overly sweet like some can make them. I also noted that the owners, an older Asian couple were very polite and nice, which made it all that much better. I now find myself stopping by this place everytime I'm in the area, and each time it doesn't disappoint! The sandwiches are also very filling although slightly on the higher end side of price. Highly recommend making a stop here if you ever have the donut craving! *Chirp*

russell r.

Always get great service at the locations I've visited in San Francisco. The staff is always helpful . Food is always consistent. Donuts are always and the breakfast sandwiches are filling. This location is somewhat a hole in the wall. But don't judge it by the looks.

Maddie D.

Bomb breakfast sandwiches, you can put it on anything like a bagel or croissant. They have a fridge of drinks you can pair with your breakfast. The staff is very friendly and I enjoyed my experience at this bakery very much.

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Cute small take out spot. Just got a couple donuts and it was just what I was craving.

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The Vietnamese coffee was so yum. A little too sweet but they adjusted the sweetness for me.

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So so yummy and such a sweet family. So happy we went here. Very nice for grab and go.

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Really good, fresh and reasonably priced. Highly recommended if you happen to be in the tenderloin district.

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Great food, great service :) Loved the filled maple bar and the egg and cheese croissant

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Best donuts in the Puget Sound area, no competition! Great selection, go early in the morning for the best availability.

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Good service. Take out only. Wonderful fresh baked goods. Reasonably priced. Will return.

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Good breakfast croissant sandwich and good donuts. Good selection of donuts. Service was quick.

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Great place for economical breakfast treats. And it's a great place for economical breakfast foods. Glad I found it.

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Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop

4.3(4k reviews)
0.8 mi•Polk Gulch, Nob Hill
•$$

I am not a huge fan of donuts but originally found this place by smelling it, walking by on my way…read moreto another building. Upon leaving that other place I again smelled the baked goods so I decided to stop by. It was a bit of a line walking in and continued to grow while being there but I could see a huge variety of pastries behind the glass. I was impressed by the variety they had and decided to try a few different ones I wouldn't normally try. I picked up a cinnamon crunch donut and few different custard filled ones. For someone who isn't normally a fan of donuts let alone any filled ones, they were by far some of best donuts I have ever had. I went later in the day and was very impressed by the quality. I look forward to getting a box to go next visit.

Stopped by this new spot with a clean layout and open seating. I ordered the donut holes ($5 for…read more12), the apple fritter ($4.50), and the crème brûlée donut ($4.50). Service is straight forward since they are open 24/hrs at the nob hill location. The donut holes looked great, but they lacked that classic fluffy texture, missing the mark on what makes a donut hole truly satisfying. The apple fritter was massive for the price, but the apple flavor was a bit too subtle. The crème brûlée donut was decent, but nothing extraordinary. Overall, it's a nice space, but the search for a top-tier donut hole under $5 continues!

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Milkbomb Ice Cream

4.7(927 reviews)
1.5 mi•Potrero Hill
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The place had a variety of flavors, especially asian flavors. The bread selection was cool too,…read morewith ube pandesal, glazed/sugar/cinnamon, concha, and brioche. Service: The owner is nice; he's operating by himself, so please be patient when a line occurs. There are no free samples to minimize line wait times, and more. Ambiance: Located in a courtyard with outdoor ordering. Ordered slightly after 6 pm on a Saturday, and quite a line developed behind me. Milkbomb sandwich $15 (5/5): Ordered with ube and hojicha in ube pandesal. This was delicious! Can choose up to 2 flavors to be put into bread of choice, and it's pressed together, then cut in half. They're pretty big, so you can share with someone. It's pricey, but I think it's worth splitting it.

I really enjoyed the sandwich. The textures work very well together, the ube flavor was delicious…read more The ice cream was very sweet but didn't feel coy like an overly sweet Boba. The service was good, and I went at night when there wasn't a long line. There are a couple of tables outside to sit. However, it does feel a bit pricey and I hear the line is super long at times. And the matcha ice cream barely tasted like matcha. There isn't much decor to speak of, it's a store front only and no interior. And the sign for "reasons we don't give samples" is funny but feels excessive. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though and will likely come again.

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Bob's Donuts

4.2(253 reviews)
1.8 mi•NoPa
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I live next to these guys, and I have NEVER had a bad donut from them. They are honestly great…read morefolks, always friendly, and their donuts are fresh and tasty - every morning I get to smell them being baked daily! (It's a hard life, I tell you.) Our whole house find their malasadas amazing - the pineapple and mango fillings in particular - and my husband is a big fan of the raspberry lemonade filled donut. Currently my new favorite is their cinnamon cereal special donut, which is just amazingly sweet and tasty. The fritters are HUGE, and we generally just nibble on them on and off the day. One warning - if you're in a rush, come EARLY on Friday mornings, because there are a number of bike tours that like to stop here and it can take a while to get through them all! On a personal note, these guys are heroes. Back during the age of COVID, they kept people's spirits up and gave us all a reason to keep going. Each day, all day, people would mask up and line up down the block six feet apart, waiting for their chance to enter the store and order something delicious to keep their spirits up. The world felt like it was ending, but at least it came with tasty, warm and fresh donuts.

I've always liked Bob's Donuts, especially their giant donuts. I love ordering them for special…read moreoccasions, and getting a giant donut has become a tradition for my nephew's birthdays. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my experience this time. I called yesterday (9/11) at 7am and spoke with Carmella about ordering a giant maple bacon donut for pickup the following morning. She let me know that they might not have bacon, but someone was possibly going to get some, and asked what my backup donut would be if they didn't have any. She took my name and phone number and said she would call me if they weren't able to get the bacon. Right after getting off the phone, I called back because I realized we hadn't discussed a pickup time. I asked if I could pick it up at 8am, and I was told it would actually be ready by 7am. I arrived this morning to pick up my order, only to find out that no one knew anything about it and the donut hadn't been made. Thankfully, they were able to put together a giant maple sprinkle donut for me at the last minute, which I really appreciated because it was important to me to continue our birthday tradition. What upset me the most was that after speaking with multiple people, no one apologized or acknowledged the mistake. I understand that things happen, but a simple apology and better communication would have made a big difference. I still like Bob's Donuts and will continue getting their giant donuts, but I hope they can improve their customer service when something goes wrong.

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Uncle Benny's Donut and Bagel

Uncle Benny's Donut and Bagel

4.5(599 reviews)
4.1 mi•Outer Sunset
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Locally owned & operated
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They delicious food and well-baked pastries. The selection was fantastic and it was absolutely…read moretasty. I enjoyed the food they served and everything was so good. My kids love the donuts there. It was so delicious with great texture. The Glazed Donut holes was so great and I love its flavor and so smooth in every bite. The coffee was perfect and has balanced flavor. Perfect match with donuts. I sometimes takeout donut. The place was good and has nice ambiance with friendly service.

Ohmygosh this place is outstanding from the service to the food. We found it because we're on our…read more"U" date and we will most definitely be back when we're in the area. We arrived on a Saturday morning around 7:15 and there was one person in front of us. We were promptly greeted by a very helpful employee and placed our orders. Randy chose a blt minus the lettuce and I ordered a veg (bell pepper, onion, tomato, mushroom) omelette with bacon. We both got the pesto bagel which has a layer of Asiago on top. Randy loved his and raved about the amount of bacon lol. They are not shy with it. My sandwich was also delicious but the omelette was HUGE and I only ended up eating about 1/3 of it. The veggies really made it. We weren't able to actually taste the pesto of the bagel when eating the sandwich but because I didn't eat all mine, we were able to try just the bagel with a bit of cream cheese and it was so flavorful. And we got a chocolate cream donut to share. The chocolate on it is a darker chocolate and the cream inside was so good. An excellent donut. The customer service here is stellar. Super helpful and patient employees and just a chill vibe with great music make this a must stop when in the area.

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