The Prundale donut shop donuts taste great not gooey or dry like most donut shops. The donuts are baked fresh daily and melt in your mouth. OMG best in California. All the ingredients are cooked perfectly. Family business that has been around for over 30 or more years. Mom Dad kids grown grand kids. Go now and get a taste of the Prundale donuts. Same shopping center as burger King closer to the Vallaro gas station. read more

Delicious donut! The lady working there was sweet. There was only one other person in the shop on a Sunday morning. Only negative was they take cash only, luckily I had some. read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Chocolate Long John - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

I went here for donuts like 2 times, However my father is one who went inside because I might take forever deciding it. My father is more instant man. IF I go safeway I have more time, pick and choose. But those 2 times I normally buy Maple bars, old fashion donuts. Reason for this, they taste very good and I have good memories of these donuts. Rarely leave out my comfort circle. Sometimes I get Pershing and Cinnamon rolls but... I noticed they closed earlier, Morning is probably the best time to go Prunedale Donut + Bakery. Their frosting and fry is better than Safeway. Cooked yum standard. I have yet experience bagels, I read they were just as soft. It's yummy donut smell and coffee aroma. You can even smell it as you walk past. I brought Shio once before, he liked Donut shop and pizza shop. read more

Yuck. Do not believe the reviews on this place. just bought a maple bar and some glazed donuts. Neither were fresh. Totally inedible. suspect at least 2+days old. Very disappointed. tossed them all out. What a waste of money. read more

How are you gonna charge $4 at least for a bagel with cream cheese and literally put a drop. You might as well just put butter on it at this point cuz this is ridiculous. Eating a warm bagel with a hint of cream cheese. Def not coming back here especially with grumpy in the back. At least the girl at the front was nice. But get it together and throw some cream cheese on there that we can actually see read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Bagel with a drop of cream cheese - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

Best donuts and the most awesome bagels! Warm bagels and so fresh. The cream cheese topped the deliciousness.

Best donuts and bars The chocolate bars we ate today were soft and delicious. Coffee is very good. Not bitter. read more

Let me start by saying the bagels were so good and fresh. When we are back in the area this will be on our list of places to stop. The customer service was great, friendly. Price was good. This is a small family run place so if you have big orders let them know the day before. read more

These folks are busy and for good reason. Great donuts and nice people. Well worth a wait!

Definitely one of the best places in the area for bagels & donuts. One of the softest bagels I've had in my life. I'm hooked and wish they had a location closer to me. Ordered a dozen donuts and bagels for a meeting and everyone enjoyed them. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this business. read more

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This is the best donut and bagel place! Their stuff is always nice and fresh! this is the place to come every weekend!

Certain donuts are always out of stock. I've had to leave empty handed multiple times. Their food is alright but personally I won't be back. I'm my opinion it's not worth the drive. Disappointing because I really did want to support local read more

First time trying. Softest bagel I've ever had , donut was delicious. The ham bagel sandwich was really good too. 10/10 will return.

I love this place & the couple that owns & works their butts off! They love our community & we love them! I can't go to the shopping center without getting a donut! They deserve 6 stars! They go over & beyond! read more

Great donut and coffee for only $2.50 Can't beat it! Excellent service. Can't say enough about this place. read more

Please try the Prunedale Donut & Bakery- It is a must. The uniqueness is that unlike other donut shops is that everything is not only made fresh, but with recipes uniquely their own. The Bagels are unlike any I have tasted from texture to savoring taste. The croissants are European in flavor, but the problem is they are sold out by 9am. In fact many, if not most, of their pastries are gone by AM. The coffee is always fresh and not bitter. They are my go to place for bagels, croissants, and donuts. I just had the Pleasure of meeting Mak the owner and Baker. 28 years and remembers his customers names - remembers their tastes and habit patterns so to always try to have extra to meet their desires. That is customer service. All of his workers treat you like family- Thank you. read more

Just as good as they've always been! These wonderful folks have been turning out terrific donuts, bagels and coffee for decades. Pay them a visit and try one of their soft, chewy and delicious bagels. Located close to hi-way 101, you'll have easy off and on access. read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Check out the walls when you visit this wonderful bakery! - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

My family says we moved to Prunedale because of their bagels!! It's a MOM & POP store and I have to say THE BAGELS ARE THE BEST ANYWHERE!!! Fair warning, their bagels and their donuts go fast so don't wait too long! We are so happy to have moved here!! read more

I've been coming here since I was 5 and I have never found a better bagel with cream cheese. The prices have always been so affordable and it is honestly inspiring to see how hard working and faithful the owners are. I love supporting businesses like this. read more

Amazingly Sweet Communion with these kind people. "Delicious and one of my favorite old fashioned maple donuts in the world!" -John and Jonsson read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

This little "mom & pop" shop is great! They have the best bagels I have ever had (don't talk to me about traditional-- I'm not sure what that even is, but they are wonderful to me). They also have great donuts, croissants (including some yummy ham & cheese), and beverages-- coffee, tea, juice, etc. Just be advised that they only take cash and they sometimes sell out of certain items (but that's why everything is always fresh!). read more

Been coming here for years. My mom , dad , & grandparents. Now I bring my son. Very friendly and always have the best and freshest donuts , bagels and if your lucky - kolaches !!! read more

TEN STARS Bring cash Worth the drive from pacific grove Everywhere I travel I look for donut places to try hoping I will be wowed by the flavor of the dough. I'm always bummed. NOT HERE I have only ever been on a Wednesday mid morning but this place has the BEST donuts I have ever had in my life. No exaggeration. Their dough is perfect and they're never overly oily. Always fresh and the icing is perfect. I had a fresh Apple fritter today and died and went to heaven. It was still warm!! Seriously, it's such a modest little bakery with sweet service. Most fad donut shops are all about heavy sickeningly sweet icing and toppings mostly disguising stale and flavorless donuts. But here, the entire donut and topping comes together in a perfect symphony of amazing deliciousness. GO! TEN stars read more

The kindest people I've meet all year and one hell of a bagel. Thank you so much!!!!!

Best Customer Service In Town! Got there just in time for fresh donuts. The owners greeted me and made me feel welcome from the moment i stepped in. Would definitely recommend coming in!!!!! read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Chocolate Bars, Maple Bars, Glazed Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

This has always been an awesome donut shop! I have been going here since I was a little kid and it has always been a great experience. The owners are also the nicest couple! read more

Amazing service ! very sweet and kind staff. Donuts 10/10 delicious, moist, crunchy outside , icing is perfect !! Will definitely come back read more

Their bagels are really good. Best in town. I take them home and make sandwiches for everyone. They're family own and ran. Make sure to take cash. read more

These donuts are ah-mazing!! Driving out to Prunedale is definitely worth it , settling for Winchell's would be too depressing. read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Maple & Chocolate Bar - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

Found this little gem and to be honest it turned into the best experience I have ever had at a bagel bakery. The donuts are delicious, fresh, and not overly glazed. The bagels now are hands down the best I have ever had. Ask for one toasted with cream cheese and its like biting into a bagel mixed with a flaky croissant. The bagel is light and airy yet flavorful and amazing!!! The owners ma and pa are awesome and friendly, couldn't imagine going anywhere else in the peninsula. Pros: - Best bagels you will ever have - Delicious donuts and treats - Specialty goods like croissants are awesome Cons: - Can't think of any except I live too far ;-) If your looking for an awesome bagel bakery this is your place. Its a little hole in the wall in a small community, but well worth the drive!! read more

I've never had one of their bagels, but after reading all the great reviews the bagels get, I'm certainly gonna try one. The donuts are always good . . . fresh and no skimping on the glaze or frosting. Baked and sold by very sweet people. read more

Best donuts and bagels made everyday great price delicious apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, croissants. Best place to wake up go to start your day with a coffee or hot chocolate! Masks are required when you enter please be mindful of the sweet owners read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Mak! The best donut maker in the world ! - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

Hands down, best donuts ever!!! Fresh and moist and just pure delicious. Owners are very friendly as well. Always busy but there are those rare moments when you're in there all alone. You better buy all the donuts! read more

Prunedale Donut and Bakery makes the absolute best donuts I have ever had. Nothing compares to their glazed old fashioned! read more

Prunedale Donut & Bakery - Prunedale Donut & Bakery makes the absolute best donuts I have ever had. Nothing compares to their glazed old fashioned! - Donuts Near Me - Salinas, California

This bakery didn't have many options and overall wasn't appetizing as many other bakery's.Overall dissatisfied with their amount of choices and their maple donut wasn't that good either.Overall very disappointed read more

Pretty sure these are the best donuts I've ever had, and I'm not a super fan of donuts. Fluffy, perfect level of light coating and moist but perfect level. I would say sweetest little lady at counter, kinda wish she was my Nana. read more

I love love love love this place. The donuts were good. They didn't seem to fresh, but I will try the place again because the customer service is very good. They are so nice/sweet just like their donuts haha. read more

These donuts are some of the best I've had in a long time. Picked up half a dozen after visiting Monterey at around 1pm and the donuts still tasted fresh and delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place to someone who wants quality donuts at a great price. They had a great variety and the employee I met was very helpful and kind. He made sure I got what I wanted and when I had to go get cash (because they are cash only) he gladly waited till I returned. If you're in the area definitely stop by and enjoy some awesome donuts. Now I make the trip out there just for them. read more

I'm kind of a doughnut connoisseur. This shop is old school, doughnuts are made fresh each day, and the selection is decent, service is as expected but the quality is poor. The doughnuts taste too greasy and the grease has that taste that makes you think they rarely change the fryer oil. Or maybe they use a oil that is heavier than most other doughnut shops. The other problem is they only accept cash, like I said, old school. I give this shop a chance each year to see if anything changes, not this time. I'll continue to buy my daily sugar fix from this shops closest competitor. read more

I am so very glad we stopped over here in Prunedale, a town we had never heard of, for gas and found this seemingly nondescript bakery near the gas station. If I could I'd give them 10 stars. The bagels and doughnuts are to die for. Delicious and freshly made! The couple that runs it are so very nice too. Don't miss out on this hidden gem of a place if you want to add a mom-and -pop shop experience while driving through Gilroy, Salinas, Monterey, Carmel or any larger town. read more