Me and my kids have great appreciation for hole in the wall donut places -- w/ special affinity for those near our home. That said, Royal Donut did not disappoint. It was late in the day by the time we got here, and we took a chance that we did not regret. I worried the donut variety would be limited or that they'd taste state. That was so not the case. The owner was friendly. It appeared that there was a spike in business -- a lot of folks sauntered in when we got there. We got one donut each: 2 glazed twists and 1 chocolate donut. The sweetness level was perfect -- not too much or too little. The donuts were airy and fluffy. I got a cup of coffee which kept me awake for the balance of our ride to Monterey -- a much needed thing given the heavy traffic that day. The donut shop was like many: lotto tickets & scratchers available, bagel and croissant sandwiches available, a refrigerated case with beverages, and a literal bank of coffee kept warm on a heating table. read more

Skyline Plaza is filled with authentic Asian restaurants and a 99 Ranch market. I came early in the morning to drop off my pet for ultrasound nearby and looked for coffee. The man I spoke with was really friendly, who said he eats two donuts a day and their House coffee is Philz - it helped wake me up! I bought a banana filled donut, which complimented the coffee really well. Nothing fancy, just a hole in the wall but with welcoming service. read more

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First time in! What a cute place. Amazing staff and wonderful customer service. Donuts are delicious as well! read more

Royal Donut - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

The people are friendly the place is bright and clean good selection of donuts and delicious. We got there after 12 noon and the owner's son asked if we wanted a complementary a cup of coffee, but we were good and they were very polite especially the son. read more

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Coming from a family who use to own a donut shop, I'm a bit picky on my donuts. They have to have the right texture, taste, and level of sweetness (which is not too sweet). I tried both a glazed donut and chocolate glazed from Royal Donut and they met my donut standards. Upon entering the donut shop, I was immediately greeted by the owner. He was very friendly and you can tell he came from a hard working background. During this visit, I also ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. As the other reviews have said, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee is great. He even asks you how sweet you want it (which I rarely get asked!) I will be returning in the future for my donut cravings and Vietnamese Iced Coffee! read more

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This place is very average, also they make the smallest apple or banana fritters I've ever seen. Yet the price per dounut is up there... I ordered 6 dounuts and two drinks the total was 40 bucks! So bring your money because you will need it. I'm very disappointed in my visit.... read more

People raved about the Vietnamese Coffee at Royal Donut so I figured I'd give it a shot while having a couple donuts. The Royal Donut is located in a busy location in Daly City, but it's worth the trip especially if you want to go grocery shopping too at the Ranch 99. The store is definitely old fashioned, but the customer service is friendly and patient. The only downside is that they only take cash and I was lucky enough to have enough cash. Two donuts and a Vietnamese Coffee made my total $12.85 with most of the damage to my wallet being from the coffee. It was a pretty good Vietnamese Coffee though. They also asked what sweetness level I wanted which is definitely nice. I opted for regular which honestly is perfect to me. I enjoyed my drink a lot and you can see your drink being prepared in front of you. I also felt like pigging out on some Maple Bacon Donuts and a Glazed Donut. The bacon may not have been crispy, but it really tastes great with the maple donut. Both donuts were so good. They were soft and fluffy on the inside. I'm surprised I haven't tried this donut shop sooner. Definitely one of the better donut shops I've been to in a while. read more

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Whenever we are in Daly City, we ALWAYS go to this AWESOME donut shop!!!! Besides have great donuts, their bacon donuts is GREAT!!! They load the bacon on the donuts!! And the guy is super, super nice! He makes my day!!!!!!+ read more

Cash only!!! and leave a tip, don't be stingy. The service and staff is so amazing and welcoming. Also amazing drinks and pastries, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Donuts and coffee!! Yum. I crave a donut once in a while and out of the blue so I found this place and saw my yelp friend, Dean, try this place so I had to too! First impressions, lots of donut varieties! Owner is super nice! ** we got: - Vietnamese coffees: tasted a little like hazelnut. I like it buts it not how I usually like it made (I make mine at home) but still very good! 3.5/5 stars - maple donut: WOAH. Definitely something that's worth trying. I wish the bacon was crunchy tho :(. But sweet and savory! What a combo - banana donut twist?: recommended by the staff and yum!! I'm craving it right now :( Definitely coming back soon for some donuts! So light and fluffy as well read more

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Delicious donuts that delight the taste buds, paired with outstanding customer service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our family has cherished this place for over 30 years, starting with my husband's father, then my husband himself, and now our son looks forward to our weekly visits here. Each time, we enjoy the comforting familiarity and joy that this beloved spot brings to our family. The absolute best part about this place is the owner! Thank you for always being so warm and caring towards my son. We really appreciate it! read more

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So I have to admit, I didn't really like the famous banana bear claw. But I think that was entirely my fault. In my head, I had been picturing an actual bread-based pastry, with some banana flavoring in it. With nuts on top. I have no idea why. It's pretty clear from the pictures exactly what you're getting: a glazed donut, shaped like a bear claw, with a slab of ripe banana on the inside. So here's what I'll say: If that's what you're expecting, you're really going to like this. You might think it's a little bit sweet but you're going to like it. I also got a simple glazed yeast donut for my wife, who is a connoisseur of such things. She said it was probably the best glazed donut she's ever had. And, yes, the lady who works at the donut shop is super nice. I'm planning to go back and get more regular donuts that I actually want and leave the bear claws to you folks who actually like bear claws. Quick Tip: It's easier to enter the parking lot from the Southgate Ave side. You'll be closer to the donut shop and not have to navigate as much of the treacherous parking lot. read more

Royal Donut - Simple glazed donut on left (excellent), famous banana bear claw on right (good, a little sweet) - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

By far my favorite donut shop! The banana bear claw, raised glaze, and maple bars are my personal favorite. I love that the donuts are a good level of sweetness, and not overwhelmingly sweet! I recently discovered this donut shop after doing some grocery shopping nearby and I couldn't be happier! I've been recommending this spot to other people and sharing donuts as often as I can! read more

This donut shop has been run by the same man for years, and he's always got a smile on his face that's sure to brighten your day. The donuts are consistently fresh and delicious! read more

My family and I love stopping by this local donut shop. The owner is always super friendly. We love the bear claws, old fashion glazed, sugar donuts, chocolate sprinkled and donut holes. Highly recommend! Please support your local shops. My daughter said "5 stars!!" read more

I came here pretty late (maybe around 5pm) on Sunday and to be honest, as late it was.. these donuts still tasted fresh! SO YUMMY. Where can you get 0% cholesterol, fresh, interesting extra flavored donuts and a whole variety of iced/ hot drinks? From boba to viet coffee, this is such a one stop shop -- a diamond in the rough of Daly City. I always love taking my kids here, both picky but they get the donut (or two( they desire. I'll leave with 4~ donuts, 3 drinks. totaling up to less $12! I'll take that over any commercial donut shop! Lol Also, 100/10 the friendliest family owned shop. read more

A friend was on the way to pick me up and grabbed some donuts. He brought them on Saturday, January 5th around 2:30pm. I believe we got a few donut holes, a chocolate twist, a strudel, and some kind of croissant. I tried a donut hole and part of the strudel. I like my donuts light and fluffy, but these were a little dense and bready. Not sure what they are like fresh from the store, but they just weren't my style of doughnut. At least they weren't too sweet. I'm not a fan of overly sweet donuts either. Maybe they're better straight from the store, but for takeout, I didn't love them. Overall, A-OK. read more

Royal Donut - Donut holes, Chocolate twist, Strudel, Croissant - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

As soon as we walked in, the owner and my husband greeted each other like he's been there way too many times this week. I didn't realize the guy working at the register before was actually the owner! You can tell he's a sweet, family man who's also very hardworking. I imagine he tells a lot of dad jokes (gotta love it!) He asked if we wanted more donut holes for the kids, and if I wanted an old fashioned donut and a maple bacon again. Wait, again? Did he remember our order from before? Do I just look like the type to order those items (he's far from wrong)? How many times has my husband secretly ordered from here.. all the questions. Inside the shop are your staple items: dated donut photos, little coin machines to grab those slimy toy hands that you throw on the wall, and photos of his family (awww!). When I asked the owner for his secret on the strength of the Vietnamese iced coffee, he laughed, "I can make it stronger than that!" I laughed too.. then quickly took my cup off the counter before agreeing to any type of additional sorcery! I can't say it enough... this place is amazing, the owner is amazing, and the donuts and drinks are on point. Get on over there! read more

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One of the best glazed donuts I have had in a while ! Slightly chewy but not dense or heavy. Sweetness was perfect. I also got a Vietnamese iced coffee. I appreciated that they asked how sweet I wanted my iced Vietnamese coffee--it shows they care about customizing the experience. I went with regular sweetness, and it was perfectly balanced: rich, bold, and just sweet enough without being overpowering. Looking forward to coming back and trying other things! read more

Loved the donuts here! Not too sweet, the dough is not too light like Krispy Kreme but not too dense either, just right! The guy who helped us was also really nice, he could be the owner maybe. We'll definitely be back! read more

Royal Donut - L2R banana bear claw, glazed donut, bacon maple, streusel, maple bar, donut holes. - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

8/6/22 Whether you like this place or not is ENTIRELY where you fall on the Doughnut Meat Scale (assuming perfect cooking technique to achieve each): 1. Ultra dense, ultra moist, to the point of being sticky in the mouth, maybe even feeling like it's raw dough even though it's clearly cooked completely ...to.... 10. Ultra airy, (moisture? what moisture?--air isn't wet... more like a tropical rain's humidity), tons of large air bubbles distributed evenly On this scale these doughnuts are like ONE. Totally. 1. (For comparison's sake, I'd say Krispy Kreme at their best, on their best day, fresh from the oven, is a 3-5 on that scale. And yeah, I like Krispy Kreme. Well, the OG Krispy Kreme 20 years ago. Now most suck.) So, if you don't want to eat a mouthful of raw but cooked dough, sweetened on the surface, yeah, these are not your doughnuts. (And thus, not mine.) BUT............ my gf LOVES this sht. So yeah, she loved these. I will also note, the cashier (owner probably?) is VERY nice. He was super nice to my kid and even gave him a free doughnut hole on a wooden stick. Then my 2.7yr old kid proceeded to carry that thing to the car, in the car, then to a coffee shop 1hr later. Without taking a bite. Just holding it. Go figure. Personally I'd probably have given 4/5 for the doughnut, but kindness goes a long way... 5/5 #dalycity #doughnuts #donuts #yeastdoughnut #yeastdonut #doughnutmeatscale read more

Very interesting donut shop that is as inexpensive as one should be. Taste: 5 Value: 5 Service: 5 Ambience: 5 The dough they use is less sweet and slightly "breadier" than regular shops, but everything else in terms of how they make the doughnuts is the same. It means the texture is slightly different and makes the toppings matter more. They have a banana bear claw which was, quite frankly, far tastier than I thought a bear claw or banana-based pastry could ever be. They also had a killer coconut-covered doughnut that was phenomenal. I was not a huge fan of their maple bacon - it had a great taste, but the bacon texture wasn't for me. They also have great standard glazed, crumb, sprinkle, etc selections. The owner works the counter, will prepare coffee to taste, and chats up all the customers. read more

Royal Donut - Bacon maple Banana bear claw Classic glazed - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

The donuts here are delicious! My favorites are the maple custard bar (chocolate one is good too), crumb raised, and banana bear claw. The owner is suuuuper friendly and treats every customer like an old friend. Cash-only but totally worth it. Ambiance is no-frills, but it's a no dine-in kinda place so not much to expect there. If I weren't watching my health, I'd come here every day! read more

Best donut guy ever. Plus the donuts are great. Nice snack on a rainy day with coffee was sorely needed.

Very tasty donuts. We took the maple bacon iced ones and the saltiness on the sweet icing was just perfect. The coffee smelled great and the place was clean. Highly recommend. read more

First time here but walked by a million times. The person who helped me was really nice and helpful. He recommended me to try their popular item called BANANA BEAR CLAW. This donut is amazingly delicious. So fresh and soft with enough glazing on top plus some crispy texture! Must try it for yourself ;) I also got a plain old fashion, glazed donut, and a Vietnamese coffee (forgot to take a photo of it). They are all delicious! I will definitely come back here for more goodies! read more

Royal Donut - Banana Bear Claw , plain old fashion, and fluffy glazed donut #yum - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

My first time visiting, I came in at 8 am on a weekday, right when they opened! And walking in, the smell of fresh donuts was a amazing. I bought 2 dozen (mixed assorted) and 1 dozen donut holes. The donut holes were delicious!! And fresh!! I had to stop myself from devouring it in one sitting, and the other donuts were delicious as well. This is how good they are! 3 days later I have a few donuts left over and they still were magnifique! I definitely will come here again when I'm craving donuts! Also, it seems that there's regulars that come in which to me shows they are a good business. read more

Owner is such a nice guy. Greets each customer with a smile. Great tasting donuts as well.

I was pleasantly surprised at the customer service AND great donuts here! It was a young Filipino woman and I think a trainee employee assisting us on our random visit here. Since we were in the area and craving donuts, I googled the nearest local donut shop and this place came up. Parking is a bit tough here since it is in a bigger shopping plaza, however it is well worth it for the donuts! I had a classic glazed donut, my son got the donut holes, my mom tried the apple fritter and got a chocolate one for my grandpa. My mom was worried the apple fritter would be way too sugary however she was so happy to try it and find that they weren't as overly-sweetened as the ones you find elsewhere such as Safeway. I also ordered an iced blended mocha drink and asked to add a banana to it. The Filipino employee was very patient, friendly and helpful. I would definitely go to this spot again and I'm so happy we found a local business to support! We came here around 4pm and the donuts still tasted great! They also have boba and other non coffee drinks here. Btw, it is cash only. My only critique would be to maybe have a sign up stating so cause the employee told as as we were paying but luckily my mom had cash on hand. (Unless I totally missed this but I'm pretty sure they didn't have a sign as I looked near the register). I think they do have an ATM inside though. It's a small shop. Overall, I would recommend a visit here! read more

They have Mitchell's ice cream and Vietnamese coffee. Other than that, an average coffee spot with large display case of donuts. The staff is always friendly. This is a medium-sized cafe with an L-shape layout. Good for to-go orders, or to stay a bit as there are a few tables for twos and fours. read more

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Came here during a trip to SF. Ordered the Hong Kong tea, which was super concentrated in flavor, as it comes with condensed milk rather than cream/milk. The employee was kind but a but on the pushy side, asking more than once if I wanted to add a donut, or something else, etc. It's kind of hole-in-the-wall looking on the inside, and I would have appreciated a more sleek interior. Overall, I really enjoyed my drink! read more

I've been to another Royal Donut (I think in Burlingame) but I don't think they have the same owners. I came to check out their Maple Bacon donut, and we got one of the last ones on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm. We tried: -Maple Bacon Donut (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pG3DkHAziDr8_LhjPWumvQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Just ok, and I think it needed more bacon. -Apple Fritter (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=b7hlQM_nLqG3_6qb1XfrSQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Just ok- it had a good crisp on the outside, but otherwise, nothing special. They also serve Mitchell's ice cream here, which is nice, since you don't have to wait in a long line. Of course, you'll have to choose from a much smaller list of flavors. We tried a few other donuts but I can't remember everything that we tried. They were all solid, but nothing amazing. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. Parking was also a nightmare since this plaza gets super packed on the weekends. read more

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This place is on point! My favorite is the Banana Bear Claws. Next level donuts! Great customer service too! read more

Royal Donut - Banana Bear Claws...too bad not Scratch N Sniff pic - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California

I agree I got a maple donut, and one of the best I've had...light fresh fluffy not too sweet but I was charged 3.50 for one donut bar which looked smaller in size than the average. I understand about the times of inflation but not very appetizing to over charge customers read more

Excellent food, friendly service & comfortable setting. Definitely will come back soon. read more

These are far and away the best donuts I've ever had. That's a bold statement I know. Run don't walk to this particular donut shop among all the others you've already tried and be prepared to fight with your conscience to keep you from eating more than one. These are traditional donuts, with a couple fancy exceptions. They are always fresh and delicious. My favorites are the raised glazed and chocolate twists. Must admit the chocolate custard bar is another terrific choice. Whatever your go to indulgence is, I am confident you will be happy you found your way to this donut shop located in Skyline Plaza, Daly City. read more

The donuts here are so good. My favorite has to be the maple donut. When I'm craving a donut, this is my go to spot. The donuts here are incredibly airy and crispy. Also, the icing is perfect not too sweet. The donuts here are affordable, fresh, and delicious. Support small businesses and buy your donuts here. 11/10 the friendliest owners read more

Who knew a donut shop existed in the Skyline Plaza? Located right by 99 Ranch. The staff here are super friendly and the place is clean. Parking can be a pain though because there are just too many Asians in this area.. This donut shop offers a fair selection of donuts including some unique ones such as the Maple Bacon Donut and Banana Bear Claw, they also offer beverages, iced tea, sandwiches, and much more. My guy and I came in late morning hungry for some yummy donuts. He told me he used to come here quite frequently in high school, so he already knew what he wanted which was the Chocolate Bar with filling! Since it was my first time here, I took the opportunity to get a taste of this Maple Bacon Donut! Sounds delicious huh?! You gotta agree cause everyone loves bacon! The donut is glazed with maple on top and sprinkled with lots of bits of bacon. I personally think it tastes okay..it's definitely something interesting. You can taste the bits of bacon in your mouth. Mmm. I'd recommend coming here. If I ever stopped by 99 Ranch, and I want some donuts, I know where to go! :) read more

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When I got home, I noticed that one donut was missing. Because these cost $2 each, I tried calling and after like 5 attempts they finally answered. But when I tried to explain what happened they hung up on me. What the heck happened to this place? I've been coming here for three decades so I guess it'll be Krispy Kreme for now on. read more

Great selection of delicious donuts, plus welcoming staff create a friendly atmosphere. read more

Royal Donut - Chocolate old fashioned donut - Donuts Near Me - Daly City, California