Best donut in the east bay. I love the ham and cheese croissants and the maple bars. There's always service with a smile here.

Ming's Donuts is in the Marina Faire shopping center at Doolitte Dr & Fairway in San Leandro. This was my first time here! Why? Because everytime I come to this shopping center they're closed already. It's an average sized donut shop. Lots of tables inside. Two big cases with donuts on display. I was there at around 10am, and already mostly soldout. But I got a glazed raised and chocolate raised donut. Very soft and fresh....and very tasty! Very friendly service. $2.00 for a regular cup of coffee. I'll be back if I have a craving for donuts! Free parking in lot. read more

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Probably the Best Donuts In. San Leandro!!!! They Start Cooking Their Donuts Early In The Morning!!! When I Usually Go , Around 4:30 AM !!!! The Donuts Are Hot and Fresh!!! The Chocolate Donuts Are Delicious And Heavenly!!! Their Apple Fritters Are Yummy!!! The Ham and Egg Croissants are the Bomb !!!! Service is Friendly and Efficient!!!! The Shop is brightly lit and WARM AND INVITING!!! For All These Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!!! I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong !!! read more

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I'm always curious to try a place when there's a line of people waiting to get in. That's what happened at Ming's Donuts. It's located in a small strip mall with an Asian grocery store. The staff were friendly and were quickly filling orders. Most people ahead of me ordered coffee with their donuts. I just ordered my chocolate donut. After tasting it, I wish I had ordered two of them. It was fluffy and yummy. If you are in the area, stop by Ming's. read more

I love a good donut so I popped in after shopping at the Asian grocery in the same plaza. By then it was around 11am on a Saturday morning so there wasn't a huge selection but it wasn't bad. I got a blueberry cake donut and it was good! It had body but not too dense and it was still soft and very flavorful. Reading the reviews, people to say go early to get them while they are hot, one of these days I'm just going to have to do that! read more

This place is a hopping place. I thought by 8 they wouldn't have a good selection left as they open at 4. I was wrong. This place is hopping with 4 workers moving people along but with patience and kind smiling faces. They also have anticipated those just for donut holes and have the bagged by the dozen and ready to go. A group of young people asked for 5 dozen and they were ready. Also this place has French Cruellers, very fresh and big. I saw a glimpse of their back and they had trays of donuts ready to re-stock. They have a really good variety, as well as an offering of bagels and coffee tea etc. Will be back. read more

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Standard little donut shop in the corner of a strip mall. You know this place is above standard when there's a line of workers out the door at 5am. The donuts here are amazing! A little hidden gem. Fresh, light, crispy! Make sure to get them while they're hot! read more

The absolute BEST blueberry donut! I haven't tried anything else but I bet it's all the same deliciousness! lol I would give them 10 stars!! read more

Quality/Quantity - Custard Filled Maple Bar - My usual, always good. Not too sweet. Good proportions with custard and dough. My daughter got the following for herself... Dozen Donut Holes - Her 2nd favorite. Powdered Donut - Her favorite. Blueberry Glaze Cake - Her 3rd favorite. Strawberry Sprinkle - I do not think she enjoyed this one; I might have to eat it tomorrow... Atmosphere - Good size location, plenty of indoor seating. Mostly everyone took to-go. Plenty of mall parking. Open 6 days a week from 4am to 1pm, closed Sundays. Sadly I seemed to only come on Sundays or after 1pm. I keep forgetting when they close!! Service - Good, friendly and welcoming. Price - $10, reasonably priced for what we got. Maybe even considered inexpensive. $5 minimum for credit card charge, which was not a problem for us. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success for what seemed like forever! read more

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What I love here ever since was their plain croissant and ham/ cheese croissant as well. Love their apple fritters and I didn't realize until I read some of the post they're been known for their apple fritters. Service they're always kind and helpful. Since they completed the whole renovation of the plaza it's really good easy access. read more

Quick friendly service, fresh baked donuts. Newly remodeled. This location is located in a shopping center so easy free parking. I had a basic chocolate covered glazed donut and a cup of coffee. We also tried their French cruller and chocolate old fashion. read more

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I wished the seller would put all donuts in flat box. It looked more presentable and the donuts aren't smashed together especially when the chocolate cover aren't dry enough. That's go my one star. The taste and the price are good. People are lined up for them since opening that already told you about this place. Ham and cheese per my coworker was good. Donuts are very airy and melt in your mouth. Try them out. I appreciated them opening hour since my work starts super early and literally they might be the one opens at the time. read more

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Ming's Donuts is always great. You should get there earlier in the day to ensure that they'll have what you're looking for though. We were there around 1pm and my favorite, the Apple Fritters were all gone. I asked for a Plain Old Fashioned, OUT, so I got a Chocolate Old Fashioned instead. Additionally, I got a French Cruller. Both had the right textures and were delicious! She also ordered a Chocolate Old Fashioned along with a Blueberry Donut. She said that she enjoyed hers as much as I enjoyed mine. The employees are always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is always clean. We don't do donuts very often, but Ming's is one of our stops when the craving hits. read more

Staff is very friendly! And I've been here multiple times already and each donut I've tried was really good. Flavor is great, nothing ever felt greasy. Only light and fluffy donuts from this place. read more

Ming's donuts has been here ever since I could remember, a minimum to my recollection 40 years. But they've probably been here longer I'm sure. Today was my first time being here at 4:30 a.m. and they had a continuous line of people coming in. And for good reason, the donuts are great! Fresh and ready to go. read more

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After dropping hubby off at the airport, I said "doughnut" into Google maps and here is where it took me. The shop is in the corner of an Asian strip mall off of Marina Blvd and open early. The area is quite industrial so they are catching the trucker crowd. Easy parking at 7am of course. The place looks quite new, clean and well stocked. As I am on the hunt for the best apple fritter, this is what I ordered along with a devils food and strawberry sprinkle doughnut for my neighbor kids. The fritter is huge but has very few apples. It's heavy and oily to me. A disappointment but it's okay. Price was right at $2.75 versus $3.50 in my area. I will always give a place and food a try because how else will I know to come back or pass? For me, so far a pass on the fritter. Maybe a cinnamon roll next time. That is another item that I'm a sucker for! Support the locals please. read more

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My impetus for trying Ming's was based on two words I saw on Google Maps when I was looking for directions to Marina Park. The words? "Top rated". I'm not sure what algorithm Google uses other than their own review system. Don't really care unless it stated something like "Free Donuts". All I really knew was that it looked like a mom-&-pop business that I'd like to support and that a good donut was something I couldn't ignore before my anticipated walk. They keep what I call farmers' hours because they open at 4AM and close at 1PM. I was here toward the tail end of their schedule, so the display case was about 2/3 empty. Fortunately that really didn't compromise the quality of their product. I chose a couple of reliable donuts, an Old Fashioned and a Glazed Blueberry Cake (photo). Each were just $1.25, and each were satisfying. Now to walk off the calories. Oy! DONUTS - 4 stars...reliably satisfying and definitely not stale before closing AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...enough room to engorge here but I took my stash to the park SERVICE - 4.5 stars...quite friendly TOTAL - 4 stars..."Top rated" RELATED - Exploring San Leandro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2UOvM6X read more

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Wonderful small donut shop! The donuts are so very good! There are other donut places in the area, but I feel that this one has the best tasting! Also, the owners are very nice as well which is always important specially, if it's in the morning and before you've had your coffee read more

Thee softest freshest donuts everrrrrr. Fan favorite at my work! And my household! We love love the blueberry donuts and there glazed ones! I often get there cheese and ham croissants and it's huge! I've also had their cinnamon rolls which are huge as well. The donuts are very affordable. They redesigned the exterior which looks really nice! In the morning there is always a line but it goes by quickly. I would go early if you can, as the options are limited later in the day. read more

The services and the quality of the food are great. The location is also convenient to get access.

Awesome friendly service. Being going there for years. The ham and Cheese croissant is good.

Just flew back to OAK and had a strange craving for a ham & cheese croissant. Found Ming's on Yelp - didn't disappoint. Choose to get the croissant heated. Lots of melty white cheese (maybe Swiss). Good amount of ham. Perfectly flaky, buttery croissant. Friendly service. Will be back (might try a donut, looked good too) and will recommend. read more

Discovered Ming's Donuts after my trip from Kaiser Hospital. So glad I did because their customer service here is excellent. Not sure if it's a husband and wife team, but they are super nice. Their glaze donut is out of this world delicious. Haven't had one crunchy and freshly moist on the inside in awhile. Their cinnamon rolls too are super fresh and delicious and so are the apple fritters. I believe you can now sit inside with limited space? I've been here a few times now and lines are always out the door. Come before noon because they sell out of almost everything. I've seen customers buying by the dozens. Very cool place. Cheers! read more

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Seriously I've been going to Ming's since the 1980's their doughnuts are always fresh and a variety service is on point. Who doesn't love doughnuts and coffee at 3:00am I mean really. Parking is good and the customers are cool too. It's a doughnut win for everybody. Doughnuts doughnuts doughnuts. read more

Donuts always fresh! Come very early and they are still warm. Family owned and operated, they are very friendly. I've been going there for over 20 + years. read more

We're slowly checking out our local stores and Ming's donuts definitely got us coming back! My husband was craving donuts and we decided to give Ming's a try. Price is decent, donuts were fresh. We got the lemon filled, maple, and sugar donuts. All were good! read more

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I'm am a super fan of Ming's. I get Ming's donuts for work as well as for my parents to enjoy. The prices are fair. I pay around $15 a dozen for a mix. Donuts are ALWAYS fresh and tasty. the staff is very friendly. Around the holidays they throw in extra tasty delights with your order. everyone who I have encountered has been very friendly and a joy to deal with. The shopping center that Ming's is located in is going through a facelift and everything looks really nice. I highly recommend you give this spot a try... read more

My favorite donut shop in the Bay Area hands down. Always have to stop here at least once a week while working in San Leandro lol.

I can see why this donut shop has such great reviews. I bought a half dozen donuts and they were all very good. Not too sweet. The prices are fair. Also the shop is small but cozy. The ladies were nice and although the interaction was fast, I can say it was a pleasant visit. I specially loved the glazed donuts. Those were so tasty ... read more

My favorite donut shop EVER! We always get chocolate , maple, and blueberry, delicious every single time. I've attached 3 photos from separate days. Workers are very friendly and I've always been greeted with a smile and hello. Definitely recommend ! read more

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Their maple donuts are literally the BEST maple donuts I've ever had! (And I've had A LOT, it's my "go-to") My co-worker brought these donuts in one day and the very next day I had to come and get a dozen more! They were THAT good! Tons of frosting! The ladies at the counter were friendly and sweet. While the outside of the place looks modern, the inside has that "donut shop" charm that you'd expect. I haven't even had the "fresh" morning donuts and have only been able to get the afternoon donuts so I would imagine they're even better in the early AM. This place is amazing! read more

Love this place. They are fully renovated, so the atmosphere is more welcoming. Donuts are tasty and fairly priced. Family-owned: they work hard. Glad to see them still going strong read more

Get there early they will sell out! The BEST donuts in town...GREAT customer service. And they are newly renovated....

Friendly service and yummy donuts! Liked the maple, french crueller, glazed/choco, and blueberry. They gave me an extra donut too

Probably the best doughnuts in the SL area Not oily or greasy and lots to choose from Sometimes it's very busy but today, Saturday - it was quick and easy to get in/out of there The powdered old fashioned is the reason I keep coming back UPDATE: Doughnuts sell out early! Came in at 10am and it was extreme slim pickings. Luckily, I only wanted a croissant. I believe I heard/read/know that they close for the day as soon as they sell all their goodies. read more

I love this hole in the wall place! They don't have a sign on the outside, which, to me, means you're at a good spot. The donuts were very fresh, service was fast and friendly, and everything tasted really good. You pay per donut, not by the half dozen or dozen. read more

I guess I've been on a fritter kick. After seeing my review of a fritter from a Fremont donut shop, Cheryl M. wanted me to check out Ming's Donuts' fritter for a comparison. Ming's is located at the right end of the Marina Faire Plaza and I was able to park right in front. They had all the offerings of a typical donut shop, but it was fritter I got. Compared to the other fritter, Ming's fritter was good sized and had a softer exterior. It was a light, fluffier fritter, not overly sweet and could have had a little more apples in it. A nice donut shop that's closer to me and a good choice if I had a fritter craving. read more

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Do you like donuts? This little donut shop has tons of different donuts and is willing to accommodate special requests. The doughnut holes and chocolate bars are two of my favorite choices. Super friendly staff and clean restaurant. Be aware that they are closed on Sunday. read more

Good variety of donuts, fast service, friendly staff. I like getting donuts for my team meetings from Mings.

How can a person "rate" this place? They are never open after 10am; and are Always Out of Donuts! So they probably make them for Other stores/shops and then close their doors. I Found a Much Better Donut shop further away but Excellent all types of donuts. read more