delicious salmon cream cheese bagel served by two lovely ladies. for only $7!! thats pretty unheard of. a cream cheese bagel from crepes on cole up the street is $7. read more

Happy Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Happy Donuts is a great & affordable grab-and-go donut shop near Golden Gate Park / Amoeba Music! I got a glazed donut and chocolate frosting donut all for just a few bucks, and I was back out to see the park in a minute. If you wanted to sit down to enjoy your breakfast bites or coffee, Happy donuts also had indoor tables/chairs for guests as well. There was a good selection of donuts, and the staff were very kind too. Definitely consider dropping by Happy Donuts if in the area and looking for a quick bite/drink in the morning! read more

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Donuts taste stale, like it's cooked in old oil. This is the worst location of happy donuts I have tried.

I have been on a quest in my neighborhood to find quality, espresso, coffee. you would think it would be fairly easy with the plethora of coffee shops available in the upper Haight. But it seems most coffee is too citrusy these days. Either from over roasting or roasting too quickly. Anyway, happy donuts has the best, the very best espresso coffee in the upper Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. I've tried them all. if you want espresso coffee to taste like it does in Italy, get your espresso here! Next time, I'll get a pastry as well. read more

Best friendly service & Best Freshly 'made to order' sandwiches. I am happy at Happy Donuts. read more

Happy Donuts - Turkey sandwich with everything is warm and toasty delicious. I love the sliced pickles on the sandwich. - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A great stop for a classic donut (or 3 in my case lol) and some coffee for your walk around Golden Gate Park. While the rainy day was not as fun, the donuts were exactly what we were craving. I went with a Chocolate Bar, a regular Chocolate donut, and a Sugar donut. My wife had the donut holes and a Mocha. They were all good and the staff was very nice and friendly, even on a wet, rainy SF day. read more

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It's the only place left that has donuts in the neighborhood, and it's super affordable. It's great if you're on a budget. Who isn't on a budget these days? The sugar, maple, and maple eclairs are my favorites. After just buying a jelly donut for the first time I was really disappointed. The strawberry jelly was more like jello. The filling was super thick in an artificial way. Too sweet, and not a sign of any actual fruit. It was my first disappointment there, other than the breakfast sammies. I only buy donuts, the egg sandwiches are nothing like the pictures, and nuked to hell. read more

Happy Donuts making us happy :)) Was strolling on Haight St. before work to kill some time when my nose sniffed out the coffee and donuts. I walked into the store and saw so many varieties of donuts. Yum! I saw it was $13 for a dozen and asked the sweet lady behind the counter if that included everything in the case because i figured the larger bars and fritters were probably excluded. Nope --she said I could toss in whatever I wanted. Their donuts were large and fresh: the have the classics: sugar coated, glaze (original, chocolate, and maple), old-fashioned, sprinkled donuts, and smaller cake donuts coated in crumbs. I took it for my hospital unit for coworkers to share and originally thought they'd be too many and too large since there weren't event 12 of us working that night. But my the middle of our shift the happy donuts had made our tummies happy and the box was empty. such a great sweet treat to have in the area :)) read more

Nice to have a spot open early - hard to find in the upper haight. The donuts are good, standard - nothing extra special. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/happy-donuts-san-francisco-15?select=-W1e4QXGSql-rtBev6gXVA#-W1e4QXGSql-rtBev6gXVA * Apple fritter - 3.5 stars This was almost pure sugar! In a good way I suppose.. it was very oily. Not too much apple to speak of. But it had a good kind of crisp, was a little hardened. Good to chew through. * Chocolate cream filled - 3 stars Very soft. I love cream filled so you can't really go wrong with this, and if you are a fan this will satisfy you. read more

Happy Donuts - Apple fritter - 3.5 stars, Chocolate cream filled - 3 stars - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am a firm believer that a donut shop should have fresh donuts all day, like 2001 Brittany Spears and Justin Timberlake in matching demin fresh. At 11:30 AM these donuts were not fresh. More like 2007 Brittany. Disappointing. read more

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Sandwiches are delicious and staff are kind. "real fruit" smoothies are deceiving though. They are just made of syrup and some ice, no real fruit. But apart from that, it's a good place! Would recommend. read more

Great donuts great service Very fresh Even tried the bagel with eggs I came back twice and still good read more

One of the few places open early on Haight St so we ducked in for a sandwich. We weren't the only ones for a sandwich but it became obvious that we had better try their donuts too. We bought one pastrami and one Italian with provolone. Both were good. Donuts were good too even if a little odd shaped. We sat in the corner window table and watched the world go by. One drawback is that there are no restrooms here. read more

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Small breakfast place on Haight. Quick service, nothing fancy. Food palatable. Coffee good. read more

Happy Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Francisco, California

happy donuts on 24th is fine, I wanted to try the Haight St location, which opens at 6:30 am Saturday per the window sign. I waited 20 minutes but they never opened. read more

sadly, not happy with Happy Donuts. cruellers out. buttermilk (1.35) not so flavorful.. glazed ok. thought about the hot dog (3.5) skipped. concerns about quality. crumbs: -friendly service -metered parking. read more

The donuts were good. Nothing too special about them. Decently priced. BUT DAMN, can you guys be a little friendlier?!! A smile wouldn't hurt anyone! I mean, can I get some "Happy" with my Donuts?! read more

I've never had the donuts. The sodas are expensive, and the juices are about what you'd expect. I really don't understand why they close so early. Coke-product-only fountain drinks, and the place can be a huge mess or really clean depending on who's working. There's one employee who talks on her phone a lot while she's making change. That's rude and unprofessional. I've never had the donuts, though, so I don't think I should drop it to two stars just yet. As the best of them say, "We'll let you know." read more

The donuts are ok though the selections are poor. The coffees are not good, but I guess that's a given at places like this. I still come by every once in a while cause it's a quick-fix. I don't think I'm brave enough to try any other stuffs. I'll stick to donuts. read more

Got an egg sandwich here for breakfast. The price was alright, at around 2 bucks, but it was clearly egg loaf. EGG LOAF? It's a disgusting statement, and it makes for a pretty gross egg sandwich. I'm going with 3 stars since I haven't had a donut, and perhaps those are decent... don't go out of your way for this place. read more

I like irony as much as the next guy, but do the employees here have to be so morose? I know the place is "Happy Doughnuts" not "Happy employees", but damn! And as far as the doughnuts go...the name of this establishment only works if Happy is a synonym for mediocre. read more

"UnHappy Doughnuts" is more like it. THE most glum looking cashier I've ever seen. NOT happy to see or serve. The bear claw was actually decent but the place is so depressing with this sad-sack person behind the counter... Maybe she's on a sugar low or something but I suggest she should go to one of those Bong places down the street and figure out how to use it and get at least pleasant, if not happy! I mean you are serving DONUTS for Gods sake. And their selection is a bit limited. So there are many other really HAPPY donut places in SF: why go here? read more

Great, INCREDIBLY cheap coffee and bagels. I am not much of a donut lover, but they look like pretty standard coffee shop donuts. My favortie part about coming here in the morning? The 2 incredibly sweet women who work behind the counter. They're so flippin' nice, like you want to roll them up in a tortilla and eat them kind of nice. They're always there, always smiling and laughing with one another and the customers. Great way to start a morning. read more

Great customer service and great prices! Owner is a nice lady who shows she cares with each customer. Enjoy getting a nice espresso and pastry and going to the park to enjoy a nice book. read more

This donut place is located a block away from the Whole Foods Market. NOT HAPPY AT ALL! If Yelp let me, I would definitely give this place "O" stars for their rude, obnoxious, and did I say rude customer service. We walk in and there was only a couple that was sitting at the table enjoying their conversation and coffee. We noticed that one chocolate old fashion was left and a couple of donut holes to go. My BF and I walk in and he ordered the old fashion and looked at me asking me what I wanted so I asked for a 1/2 dozen of donut holes, not having cash we noticed that it was a $5 minimum to use a CC. She rang the old fashion up and gave us the total, we looked at each other and told her we were together. She said no I charged you separate. WHY would you do that?!?! When obviously she saw that we ordered together. She started giving us an attitude and was politely told her sorry we only have our credit card and no cash so please disregard everything we ordered. We walked out. I will not recommend "HAPPY" donuts to anyone in the city! read more

Happy Donuts is a place that is just a bit above average - and that is mainly because the place is a bargain. They open nice and early, usually by 7-8am on weekdays - and it's a great place to grab a well brewed cup of coffee on your way to work. I've asked the owner to perhaps start selling whole bean coffee to customers - giving us another option, They promised it'd be considered - but I'm starting to doubt that it's going to happen. Happy Donuts is a perfect place to not only grab donuts - but also hot and cold sandwiches. They have a nice cooler stocked with all kinds of drinks - and while it's cash only - they have a fairly priced ATM right there in the store. Somehow they keep the rift rafts out of the place despite their location, which is an area where the allure of the Haight begins to be taken over by the perennial homeless in the neighborhood. The service is average, don't expect them to smile or be happy to serve you - but you can expect well made sandwiches and fairly priced pastries and donuts. I am giving it 4 stars because as a Haight resident - I can tell you that we need a place like this. Just like Power to the People Coffee on Masonic - it's worth the few block walk if you don't live near Schrader and Haight. The menu and probably awfully unhealthy donuts are a great addition to the hood. It would be a tragic loss if this place closed - so please support this locally owned business. read more

Friendly and helpful. The donuts were good. It was nice to get a quick snack while running errands.

You've seen one donut, you've seen them all. I just don't like to see them on my hips and ass. So, I can't comment on the donuts . . . But, the BF liked his plain cake donut just fine. I had a bagel with cream cheese - again, it was a typical bagel with typical cream cheese. I didn't really see any happy donuts or happy people in the place, but I was happy that my bagel was toasted. I was not happy about spilling my coffee - and, yes I'm going to blame them - not my usual lack of grace. . . because the coffee area is just odd. They have glass coffee pots on burners on one counter, carafes at the other counter, and the coffee condiments at another. Damn! It's too early in the morning to have stumble around here and there for my coffee. Wait. I did see some happy doggies getting walked by people, who should have slept in . . . there's some good people watching to be had if you sit near the front window. . . and, that kinda made me happy. read more

Ugh I love this place. Every time I'm in the haight I ALWAYS have to stop by here for doughnuts. I arrived my first time around 2 in the afternoon yet their doughnuts tasted so fresh still. They're also very cheap which is a plus. I mean, does the word "cheap" even exist in San Francisco? Lol I always stick with the original glazed. Can't go wrong with that. Unfortunately haven't been able to try any of their breakfast sandwiches but I'm sure they're great. Definitely my favorite doughnuts in town. read more

I'm from Detroit so I might be spoiled by Krispy Kremes, but these doughnuts were not impressive. I bought one coffee which was from a self-serve pump. One dozen doughnuts to share with movers that tasted like the kind you get at a Contiential Breakfast at a Holiday Inn. It wasn't inexpensive. Service was slow, and very disinterested. read more

Ok i go there everyday,i am always poltie and nice,but those damm!!!! employees are so rude! unless you are hispanic then they will be nice,they always mess up on my order and give me dirty eyes! ahah i dont say anything but damm it annoying, thank you yelp for letting me get my frustration out,if i didnt work by there i would never go, But for the bagels and creem cheese they are aight! read more

Maybe I just happened to go on a very good day, but I honestly am clueless as to what alot of the yelpers are saying about Happy Donuts' apparently rude, unhappy, downtroddenly anti-social employees. You see, I love coffee. And I love pastries. And when I have both at the same time, it makes me pretty happy. And if Im getting a good cup of coffee with free refills to go with my several cheap, fresh, delicious donuts and pastries, all for a good price in a decent establishment in one of my favorite neighborhoods, that makes me VERY happy. Fitting then, I found such an experience at Happy Donuts. It was a great way to start my day, and I would gladly return. The woman behind the counter, granted, wasn't all bubbly and excitedly eager to take my order, but I would not describe her as glum, and I definitely was not treated rudely. She even patiently identified several of their donuts and pastries when I asked about them, and warned me about the heat and differences in strength of the coffee before I poured myself my first of several cups. I had ordered 2 of the sugar-raised donuts, one chocolate, and one caramel, a cinnamon twist, and a raspberry and cheese pastry. Not life changing, but I enjoyed them thoroughly. Especially considering how cheap they were. I also got to enjoy them at a window seat, which is always nice. Especially in the mornings. If I had to pick one thing to complain about, I suppose I would like to see a larger variety of baked goods on display, and maybe a nicer interior with some more decor. Its a little plain, but some prefer that. All in all though, A very pleasant experience. I would return for a hot cup of french roast and a few pastries anytime. read more

This is a great example of what a simple donut shop should be. Not too extravagant of a selection, but fresh donuts. Hot choco out of that machine that makes that whirring sound. Kinda crappy lighting, but nice natural light. Amiable staff. read more

Is it evil of me to appreciate the fact that they don't have vegan, gluten free, organic, sustainably farmed, fairly traded donuts advertised as such? 90 cents for a decent donut of suspiciously ordinary origin. Neither fluffiest, crustiest, delectable nor repulsive. The modestly of just-a-donut-shop-not-lifestyle-choice-so-leave-me-alone really shine through in one of the last remaining simple pleasures on Haight Street. Namely, that this place is not a destination spot for tourists. read more

I live right by Happy Donuts and go there occasionally. Their donuts and bagels are pretty good. Their coffee however, is not so good.

Practically my neighbor! Decent drip, donut shop coffee & very affordable sandwiches & bagels, if you want salty instead of sweet. The bagels are actually good. My only complaint is they close at 6pm. Donut shops should be required to stay open 24/7, but I'm sure the owner doesn't want to deal with the barrage of bullshit drunk people and/or street kids hanging out here at 4am. But come on, can't they close at like, 10? or maybe 12am? read more

Only doughnut store in the neighborhood so it's a neat throwback. But I have to say the only real pro here is that it opens at 6am on the weekdays and 6:30am on weekends. The doughnuts were NOT freshly made when I went in at opening this morning. They must have been at least a day old. And I realize that everything is more expensive there days, but $8.75 for six doughnuts? Yikes. read more

out of bed, no make-up, to international photo shoot in 15 minutes flat. hideous morning. rain. gloom. i said to myself, "i have a void in me only sugar, fat and caffeine can fill, where is the best place for that on haight st?" to make a long story short, boyfriend and i ended up as props in a photo shoot with a japanese supermodel at happy donuts. she was, appropriately, wearing a raincoat with her perfect hair, had a crew of ten and the japanese tourists screaming her name from across the street, although i can't remember what that was. but it really made me appreciate haight's happy donuts on an aesthetic and cultural level (they photographed her with coffee, newspaper and rainbow sprinkle donut that she would take bites of, but not actually eat). try the "buttermilk" donut, house speciality. also dig their coffee and the 80s trip they're on. i mean, apparently, it's world-famous. plus, it's so cheap, you can spring for an extra donut for your favorite spanger. read more

It was a little comical watching the employees crowd around my bagel, looking in awe, as the lady who took my order was scooping it out. Apparently I'm the only person who has ever asked for it that way. That they did it, and charged me only $2 and change for a pretty good breakfast sandwich that included jelly, turkey and veggies, definitely earns them four stars. read more

Hmmph. Nice to have a donut shop nearby, but that's about the only compliment I can think of about this place. Selection is not inspiring, although the taste is always solid and the donuts are just fresh enough. Skip the coffee - you can do much better at Rockin Java a few doors down. read more