The owner is a gem of a human (so was his dad RIP) and this is a gem of a donut shop. Memories of…read morechildhood and high school come flooding back as I step through the doors. The well cared for tables with attached seats, the sweet smell, the glass case, the bags of fresh donut holes on the counter, the nods from the regulars having their daily coffee, Alex's "hello" and soft smile as he walks around the corner from the kitchen...same as they ever were. This has got to be the most consistent business ran by a single person that I have seen in my life. The work ethic of this man is unrivaled, and I practically have to run out the door to get him to keep a tip. As Alex gets older, I get saddened to think about the day that this spot may no longer be here....when that day comes, there will be a hole in the heart of this town. Favorites are glazed raised, glazed twist, apple fritter, and the glazed buttermilk bar.

The person behind the counter all day is also the owner. We told him his doughnuts are the best…read more He spoke to us for awhile and said all his doughnuts are made fresh daily using his own perfected recipes. I got an apple fritter that was awesome.

Yummy fresh tasting donuts, good coffee and friendly staff. I had ordered and half dozen donuts and…read moreasked if I could do some donut holes in place of one of the donuts, they said no. No problem, makes sense. We ordered our regular donuts and the lady was nice enough to throw in some donut holes for free cause my son wanted some. Very sweet! The iced vanilla latte was strong (just like I like it)! Would recommend

10/10 Ordered the…read moreapple fritter and ube donut, plus they threw in some freebies, blueberry donut and donut holes! The apple fritter was easily the best I've ever had. Absolute perfection, crispy on the outside with that caramelized, slightly charred sugar, and packed with soft apple pieces inside. The texture balance was unreal: crunchy edges with a soft, sweet center. The ube donut was good too, definitely on the sweeter side. If you love sweet treats, you'll enjoy it, but I personally wished the ube flavor came through a bit more to balance it out. The blueberry donut was another standout. Super soft and muffin-like with plenty of blueberry flavor throughout, plus a nice outer layer for texture. Honestly way better than a typical chain version. Donut holes were solid as well, simple, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, and the baker was super friendly, hooked it up with extra donuts, which made the experience even better. The vibe was welcoming, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

La Plaza has great food and a great bakery, BUT, the girls that work there, is what makes it…read moreunappealing; almost to the point of toxicity! Unfortunately, they ( not all ) are NOT emotionally intelligent. For some strange reason they have the difficulty in understanding and managing one's own emotions! The customers don't cares what is going on in their heads, all we care about is great service and great food/bakery. This is all sad, because I love eating there! If you become a regular customer, be advised, be careful what you say and how you look at them, because assumption is what they are driven by!

Always great for pastries and lunch. I was very happy with my chile verde super burrito and the…read moreassortment of pan dulces. The girls behind the counter were great at accommodating our large order for take out lunch.

Delicious! And super friendly! The quesadillas definetly are huge!!!…read more Will be coming again!

This is our family's second time stopping at this restaurant. Best burrito of my life. The freshly…read moremade tortillas are incredible! My kids love the quesadilla, and pan dulce doesn't disappoint. The fans and comfortable seating are a nice break from our long drive back to SoCal. We feel welcome here. Thanks for the delicious dinner!

Excellent experience! The donuts were fresh, and the coffee was on point. What really stood out was…read morethe outstanding customer service. The employee noticed I had my hands full while putting my toddler in the car, so she kindly brought my egg sandwich out to me. That thoughtful gesture meant a lot and went above and beyond. Great food, great coffee, and even better service. I'll definitely be back!

Solid and cheap spot for a quick donut! Good maple flavor but I thought the old fashioned was a…read morelittle too skinny so it made it a bit dense/dry! Great prices though

This place SUCK!!!!!!! Got "HOME SICK" as I was struggling…read moreto enjoy the beautiful weather w/ FAM and da Homies. What a perfect weekend fishing the beaches, and eating Hella good food, but the heart wants what it wants; there's "NO PLACE LIKE HOME." -Miss the taste of authentic Vietnamese Coffee, so there was only one thing to do: "YELP" -got on Yelp for some Vietnam Coffee recommendation and this place was recommended. I was so excited to get the "YUMMY" taste of Vietnam. -What a DISSAPPOINTMENT. The Vietnamese Coffee offered was just a froth cappuccino w/wipe cream seal in a Bobba cup. -Conclusion - "Everything seal in a Bobba Cup" must be Oriental, and they all taste the same...."Will swipe Left for Sure"....LOL ***can't really mess up fired chicken wings...got an order of Salt/Pepper wings...nothing amazing. Just edible. ***Hot Cheetos Korean corndog was pretty bad. Taste very doughy and undercook. What a waste of location and potential...

Lots of parking. Small place with a few seats. No restroom or water available…read more No line on a late Friday afternoon. They have self service kiosks to order ok but ordered at the counter. Drinks were made super fast. Tried the mochi donuts, they were good but could be a little chewier. Tried the honeydew and the churro. Drink were good. Nothing super special. Daughter said the Yakult was not good and didn't drink it. Lots of parking available.

The donuts were delicious. I got two raised donuts, one chocolate with peanuts and one vanilla…read morecoconut. They both tasted great. The service was awesome. The person who helped me was friendly. Gilroy Donut House looks and feels like an old school donut house, and I liked that there was a real community feel from flyers announcing community events. One thing to know is they only take cash.

I have tried this donut spot a few times over the years since moving to Gilroy. The first few times…read morewere a bit more than 'ok'. I kept hoping they would improve or I just went on a bad day etc. This hope for improvement has not paid off ... each trip has progressively become more disappointing. Please keep in mind I have made it a strange goal in past 20 or so years to try a donut from every city I've spent time in (hundreds) The best I've ever had was at this little shop that had to shut down because the owner passed unexpectedly (he was such a sweet man and the whole family was just sweet), and Gibson's donuts in Memphis, TN (I was so fortunate to live near this place for many years). All this to say I'm supper picky about donuts. The quality and flavors in the donuts at Gilroy donuts have only declined .. not improved. The apple fritters are oily and inedible, the method of 'filling' a donut appears to be slicing them in half (such a lazy way of filling a donut) and treating it like a sandwich (making eating it weird as the top 'donut bun' slides around and the filling plops out.... That is NOT a filled donut), the glaze has a strange offputting taste that's very evident when eating just the 'glazed' donut, the filled bars are often slightly wet and soggy on the outside making for an unpleasant eating experience. The texture of the donut 'dough' itself often feels dry and not soft tender and pillowy like you want a donut to be. Almost as of the donors themselves are stale day old before filling and glazing. When I came here the first few times (for context, I've only bern here once or twice a year in the past five and a half years) the folks manning the counter were very nice and friendly even when on my first visit I did not realize it was cash only. However, the last two or three times in the past couple of years I've been in they were impatient and almost rude. It's a cute little hole in the wall 'typical' donut shop vibe. The donuts are inexpensive and sweet. The display is appealing as most donut displays are... every kid will love it. It is the only donut shop currently in Gilroy and I hope they step up their Game because I hear rumors that another shop is moving into town soon. I am all about supporting local businesses but I'm not sure I can in this instance. I may give them one more try next year. I'm not hopeful.

This is a great place to stop for a treat or a meal. I tried the egg bagel and it was made quickly…read moreand was very satisfying. I also tried the croissant donut and it was sweet and flaky. They are open 24 hours which makes this a great option when driving though Los Banos.

Fresh donuts and breakfast sandwiches yum! Pricing was low cost and the staff were efficient and…read morecustomer service friendly. The coffee is also delicious and they have other options for water, juice and more! No seating inside or out a to go kind of spot.

I stopped in a month ago at 4:30am and the place was closed. I returned today and purchased 2…read morebagels and 3 donuts. The donuts were ok very sweet in taste. The bagels were very raw in the middle and unable to eat. The cook did something wrong and served them raw. Also homeless are out side asking for $2 dollars which I gave home.

Starting our day with some breakfast beagles here at Donuts & Things. Hubs went with the egg,…read morebacon, turkey, and cheese beagle. It was pretty good and filling. I went with the BLT and it was loaded with crispy crunchy bacon and fresh tomato and lettuce. It was filling and satisfying. Hubs got a coffee and I went with orange jucce and some of his coffee, lol. Needed something sweet to had to get a dvils food chocolate donut with sprinkles for my inner child. Service was good and there was ample seating for dinners coming in. Ambiance is laid back and casuale.

Fresh Donuts Anytime! I got the salted brown butter. Imagine a glazed donut with a rich brown…read morebutter glaze and pinch of salt. Kind of like the name implies lol. Went back the next day with my friends and we tried a few more. Lavender donut is not for me but was actually delicious and it's the only time I could say a positive thing about an after taste. It's a sweet glaze with lavender flavor. Our friends got beignets and wouldn't stop talking about how they made the best choice, so I'd say that is a solid choice as well.

I love donuts so I was soooo excited to have randomly found this place while eating at a restaurant…read morenear by. I looked up and saw donuts and immediately knew I had to try. There are tables and chairs inside and outside for people to sit and enjoy their treats! We came into this donut shop blindly the next morning after I have discovered it. Had no idea that this was a made on the spot donut shop! We ended up getting a chocolate glaze and a no glaze one. We also got a beignet to try. I was taken by surprise by how GOOD these donuts were! My boyfriend who claimed that he didn't want anything ended up eating my entire no glaze one LOL. It was served warm and fresh. Same for the Beignet! I LOVED these donuts (but maybe not as much as my boyfriend with how he devoured my donut LOL) I would definitely return if in the area again.