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    Hometown Donuts

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Katrina F.

    I've been craving donuts so I decided to stop by this local shop before dropping off my boyfriend to the ferry. It looked like a normal older donut shop layout format. They sell lotto! I wanted something big and to test out there dough fluff but also a simpler option. They will charge you $0.50 cents if you want to use card under $5 purchase. I found this out cause the counter guy automatically charged me and I questioned it. The dough or chocolate glaze was nothing special. In fact, the dough tasted almost not fresh as in donuts they made this morning but not as bad as grocery store bought donuts. I just don't think I'll be back to give it another shot.

    Look at that freshness! That fritter is flawless. It's what all fritters should strive to be.
    Shannon K.

    I've lived in Alameda nearly two years and only just tried Hometown Donuts, mostly because they are both out of the way and only open til 3pm. :( But oh- look at these! They're so fresh! I purchased 8 donuts. The nice lady behind the counter threw in two more and went, "sssh!". They were perfect. I love that they don't try to do a weird, undersized, undercooked, overpriced version of an apple fritter like a lot of these new places try to do. ( They DID have an extra small fritter next to the regular sized version.) Hometown Donuts knows an apple fritter is an apple fritter, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

    Carol C.

    My husband and I have lived on the west end of Alameda for almost 32 years. We are still in the neighborhood. Finally, yesterday was my first check-in at Hometown Donuts. Beats me why I have never stopped in at this donut shop all these years. The only slight disappointment I have is they don't sell French cruller, which is my favorite donut. I bought my husband an apple fritter. It was loaded with apples and he said it was cinnamonly good. Their ham 'n cheese croissant was filling and I almost could not finish it. I ordered these items yesterday. This morning I returned for another apple fritter, two blueberry cake donuts and a dozen donut holes. I usually don't eat cake donuts, but my glucose level has been under 110 for about a week. The blueberry donut was a treat. I only ate half of it. Besides it has been over 10 years since I had one of these blueberry donuts. It was yummy and fresh. Return visits? Yes, but not everyday. I like their variety of donuts in the display cases and the assortment of beverages they have in the refrigerator. I still have yet to see if they have hazelnut coffee. Definitely a good place to stop in, get a "morning jo" and donut or croissant.

    Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.
    Olivia C.

    Open daily 6 am to 2 pm during COVID-19, but closed on Sunday! Ever have a donut craving? Love soft donut holes and slightly crunchy apple fritters where you can see the apple pieces? Well due to the shelter in place, I've limited my walks to places where not many will walk. My route brings me by Hometown Donuts and can I just say, I may have a new favorite donut shop! I'm trying to do my part in supporting local businesses so I decided to stop in this morning to give them my business. I walked in and Henry greeted me by asking how I was doing and we chatted a little while I tried to make the difficult decision of if I wanted the apple fritter or a maple bar. I ended up buying the large apple fritter ($2.50 but it's the size of my hand) and a dozen donut holes ($2.75/doz). I definitely didn't need all this sugar but it's for a good cause. I chatted with Henry about how business was going and they're staying open just to break even. They aren't serving lunch in case they don't get enough customers to purchase things before they go bad. He says he gets about 10 calls a day asking if they're open so I felt the need to report back to Yelpers that they are indeed open! Please go and support them! On to the donuts. Oh my goodness. I started off with a couple donut holes before and at the start of my first Zoom meeting and they were so light and airy and perfectly glazed without being too sweet! At $2.75 a dozen, it's an extremely good deal since these donut holes are pretty big...and you're getting a dozen of them. Before I could write this review, I said I'd try a small piece of the huge apple fritter. Well, one piece has turned into a fourth and I'm still eyeing it. The outside is crunchy with the right amount of glaze. You can see the apple pieces. The inside isn't too dense like other places or too sweet like apple pie filling. I can see why this is a fan favorite. I'll definitely be back, though I'd better watch how often given my limited exercise. They have a small lot in the front that they share with two other businesses that are closed during the day. I think you can also park in the back lot as well.

    The Adv G.

    Whenever I think about having a delicious cheeseburger-- my mind drifts back to memories of this place. We sat here for a quick bite, but got distracted by the aroma of burgers cooking. We had no choice. Made to order, and very different from assembly line style burgers. Delicious old fashioned homemade Cheeseburgers! Oh yeah, I almost forgot; typically, I stop here to eat fresh donuts. Fine variety (to match my moody attitude about donuts: maybe I want glazed, or something filled, or round like a ball, or twisted, or swirling; or speckled; or with names of animal anatomy; or extra sugar on top; or with fruit baked right in, or...), I think I need another Hometown Donut doughnut now. A small parking lot is near the front door. And a larger parking lot is in back, near the back doorway entrance. Play Lotto too

    a variety of doughnuts in a box
    Morgan M.

    Amazing donuts and good customer service! The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. She gave me donuts and wished me a Happy New Year. Her kindness meant a lot to me. The donuts are unbelievably tasty and soft. Excellent quality! I am visiting family here since I am from out of town and I haven't had good donuts like these in many years. You won't be disappointed!

    My assortment missing two.
    Rachel B.

    I stopped in for two dozen donuts. Just asked for a mix. And the gentleman packed a beautiful assortment of donuts. No difficulties. I will be back.

    Mmmm...apple fritter

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    Great coffee. Always fast and welcoming service. Coffee and donut...ahhh so good. Going to have to try the apple fritter next time.

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    super friendly staff, great prices and very old school ambiance and donuts tastes good

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    Great donuts and love the owners they are very friendly and alway serving fresh donuts daily.

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    I love this little family owned business! I personally think the doughnuts are better than Voodoo in Oregon. Always friendly

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    Always great, Consistent, and tasty. The best service and great donuts. couldn't ask for better!

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    Really good donuts and very fair prices. I get 2 dozen to take to the USS Hornet on Saturday's and they've always been good.

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