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So first, these are vegan donuts, and they are baked not fried. With that in mind, they are tasty and more akin to a cake donut. Vegans will love them, non-vegans will find them tasty, but a donut that's fried just hits different. I will go back, but it for sure is not the same, no matter what vegans try and tell you. Owner was super nice, and I'll be back to support him as a local business and hope others will too. In the end, it's a Yummy donut, but make sure you set your expectations so you don't try and compare to fried/non-vegan donuts. It's like having food in Beijing, and trying to compare it to american chinese food, they both are good but in different ways.
My wife and I go to Whack Donuts at least once a week. The donuts are always tasty and delicious. There's usually a flavor of the month so the selection is always changing. They're vegan donuts but don't let that scare you; I'd put these donuts up against any others. The owner, Vandor, is a nice dude too. He's always done for a good conversation. The shop is has a good location right on the Embarcadero. Get some sun and some donuts for lunch....good deal imo. He often sells out before closing time so make sure you get there early.
Yummy vegan donuts! When I went there were only a handful of donuts left, I think probably because it was a Saturday and they don't open on Sunday and Monday. I got one of the special Valentine's day donuts. It was delicious, and I can't wait to come back to try more flavors! The owner was very friendly. The texture of the donuts is more cupcake-y than traditional donut, but I really enjoyed it.
Feels odd to be the first to leave a neutral review of this donut shop. Came here with some co-workers in the afternoon and ordered one of each - OG, Cinnamon, and Chocolate. The person working at the counter (the owner?) was very nice and gave us a few extra donuts because it was near the end of the day. The flavor wasn't quite there or what we were expecting, especially on the chocolate. We actually had a bit of a hard time telling the donuts apart. I don't know how to describe the texture, but it was on the wet side. To me, it was more like bread pudding than a donut texture. I realize these are Vegan donuts, but I've enjoyed other Vegan desserts before and these were not for me.
Without a doubt these are the best donuts I've ever had. I'm so happy for Whacko that hood perseverance and great donuts have found success
A vegan donut pop-up oddly nearby a pre-existing vegan donut vendor in the Ferry Building (i.e. Donut Farm). The donut base seems to be the same fluffy round rings with a few rotating flavors. Tasty for vegan, though $5/donut seems a bit steep given the modest size and sparse layer of basic topping. Cinnamon: This was a dead ringer for those old time apple cider donuts. The perfect texture with a cakey donut ring and lots of crunchy cinnamon sugar. Mixed Berry: I enjoyed this icing, since it really did taste like berries. Better than those neon pink artificially flavored "strawberry" donuts sold from chains. Chocolate: Wasn't a fan of this one. It was just the frosting, not the donut, that was chocolate flavored. And it tasted a little off, like not as creamy as chocolate. OG Glaze (Vanilla): Kinda basic, but there was something nice about that. Got to really appreciate the fluffy donut base with only a little flavor in the icing. It's kinda like those fluffy donuts you get at the grocery store, but much nicer (and more expensive).
Was around noon and stopped by and scooped up a half dozen donuts to share with friends later. Although the day was a full deluge of rain, and I running around town doing errands they safely got home for an evening snack. I got 6 chocolate donuts. The donuts stand out for their senseless and balance of chocolate. Now the flavor profile is something else the subtlety and artistry for the flavors that roll over your tongue make this donut a stand out . My fiends had not idea they were vegan. The owner of this business is delightful and full of positivity. I am so glad I made a journey here and I hope to drop by again soon.
The flavors they had all looked amazing! Went for the cinnamon sugar one and it was great! The owner was so nice and wonderful will definitely come back and recommend to everyone!!!
Wanted something yummy after taking in the sights and stopped at this little donut shop. The donuts looked good and tasted even better. The cashier was super friendly and helpful, suggesting which donuts to try when we were unsure. Ended up getting one of each. Sweet but not too sweet, just how I like them. Got a coffee and he gave us a free sticker. Great shop, will come again.
The donuts are delicious! He has flavors for the month and they were sold out of the pumpkin spice. Come in early so you won't miss their special. Service is excellent and very friendly and professional and pleasant owner! Ambiance is a clean and bright bakery. Support small businesses!
Yum! Ran across this spot going to lunch. The owner was so nice and the donuts are delicious!!! Can't wait to try more flavors.
Vandor sure had outdone himself when it comes to vegan donuts. No animal product to make donuts is more health conscious than sweet. Glad I swung by Whack Donuts at Embarcadero 4 during an hour lunch last Tuesday. It's a short distance walk from my work place. A barista who happens to be in charge of making coffee will be here every Wednesdays and Saturdays. What I saw last Tuesday were the only flavor selections, so I never was upset if there's no green tea flavor. I might be back starting any Wednesday to try the coffee selection to pair with any sweet vegan donut.
Vegan donuts that are baked not fried? Sign me up! That means it's pretty much a healthy donut! Whenever I go at the end of the day, they are either out of donuts or about to be out of donuts. The texture is pretty cake-y. Flavors are sweet, fresh, rich, and unique, but not overpowering. The cold brew is also very refreshing. The owner is very nice and friendly. He deserves the world! There's no indoor seating but that doesn't matter--eat it at the tables outside, or take it to outside the Ferry Building and watch the water move. Great location near BART, Muni, the ferry, and multiple Lyft bike docks. I keep coming back and you should too! read more
9 months ago
Almost like a cake donut. Not my favorite donut as I prefer the texture of a yeasted donut more. I wanted more matcha flavor as it was very subtle. I think if you have dietary restrictions, it's not a bad choice, but it wouldn't be my first. read more
5 months ago
So first, these are vegan donuts, and they are baked not fried. With that in mind, they are tasty and more akin to a cake donut. Vegans will love them, non-vegans will find them tasty, but a donut that's fried just hits different. I will go back, but it for sure is not the same, no matter what vegans try and tell you. Owner was super nice, and I'll be back to support him as a local business and hope others will too. In the end, it's a Yummy donut, but make sure you set your expectations so you don't try and compare to fried/non-vegan donuts. It's like having food in Beijing, and trying to compare it to american chinese food, they both are good but in different ways. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
My wife and I go to Whack Donuts at least once a week. The donuts are always tasty and delicious. There's usually a flavor of the month so the selection is always changing. They're vegan donuts but don't let that scare you; I'd put these donuts up against any others. The owner, Vandor, is a nice dude too. He's always done for a good conversation. The shop is has a good location right on the Embarcadero. Get some sun and some donuts for lunch....good deal imo. He often sells out before closing time so make sure you get there early. read more
Yummy vegan donuts! When I went there were only a handful of donuts left, I think probably because it was a Saturday and they don't open on Sunday and Monday. I got one of the special Valentine's day donuts. It was delicious, and I can't wait to come back to try more flavors! The owner was very friendly. The texture of the donuts is more cupcake-y than traditional donut, but I really enjoyed it. read more
2 years ago
Feels odd to be the first to leave a neutral review of this donut shop. Came here with some co-workers in the afternoon and ordered one of each - OG, Cinnamon, and Chocolate. The person working at the counter (the owner?) was very nice and gave us a few extra donuts because it was near the end of the day. The flavor wasn't quite there or what we were expecting, especially on the chocolate. We actually had a bit of a hard time telling the donuts apart. I don't know how to describe the texture, but it was on the wet side. To me, it was more like bread pudding than a donut texture. I realize these are Vegan donuts, but I've enjoyed other Vegan desserts before and these were not for me. read more
1 year ago
Without a doubt these are the best donuts I've ever had. I'm so happy for Whacko that hood perseverance and great donuts have found success read more
A vegan donut pop-up oddly nearby a pre-existing vegan donut vendor in the Ferry Building (i.e. Donut Farm). The donut base seems to be the same fluffy round rings with a few rotating flavors. Tasty for vegan, though $5/donut seems a bit steep given the modest size and sparse layer of basic topping. Cinnamon: This was a dead ringer for those old time apple cider donuts. The perfect texture with a cakey donut ring and lots of crunchy cinnamon sugar. Mixed Berry: I enjoyed this icing, since it really did taste like berries. Better than those neon pink artificially flavored "strawberry" donuts sold from chains. Chocolate: Wasn't a fan of this one. It was just the frosting, not the donut, that was chocolate flavored. And it tasted a little off, like not as creamy as chocolate. OG Glaze (Vanilla): Kinda basic, but there was something nice about that. Got to really appreciate the fluffy donut base with only a little flavor in the icing. It's kinda like those fluffy donuts you get at the grocery store, but much nicer (and more expensive). read more
Was around noon and stopped by and scooped up a half dozen donuts to share with friends later. Although the day was a full deluge of rain, and I running around town doing errands they safely got home for an evening snack. I got 6 chocolate donuts. The donuts stand out for their senseless and balance of chocolate. Now the flavor profile is something else the subtlety and artistry for the flavors that roll over your tongue make this donut a stand out . My fiends had not idea they were vegan. The owner of this business is delightful and full of positivity. I am so glad I made a journey here and I hope to drop by again soon. read more
1 year ago
The flavors they had all looked amazing! Went for the cinnamon sugar one and it was great! The owner was so nice and wonderful will definitely come back and recommend to everyone!!! read more
2 years ago
Wanted something yummy after taking in the sights and stopped at this little donut shop. The donuts looked good and tasted even better. The cashier was super friendly and helpful, suggesting which donuts to try when we were unsure. Ended up getting one of each. Sweet but not too sweet, just how I like them. Got a coffee and he gave us a free sticker. Great shop, will come again. read more
2 years ago
The donuts are delicious! He has flavors for the month and they were sold out of the pumpkin spice. Come in early so you won't miss their special. Service is excellent and very friendly and professional and pleasant owner! Ambiance is a clean and bright bakery. Support small businesses! read more
2 years ago
Yum! Ran across this spot going to lunch. The owner was so nice and the donuts are delicious!!! Can't wait to try more flavors. read more
Vandor sure had outdone himself when it comes to vegan donuts. No animal product to make donuts is more health conscious than sweet. Glad I swung by Whack Donuts at Embarcadero 4 during an hour lunch last Tuesday. It's a short distance walk from my work place. A barista who happens to be in charge of making coffee will be here every Wednesdays and Saturdays. What I saw last Tuesday were the only flavor selections, so I never was upset if there's no green tea flavor. I might be back starting any Wednesday to try the coffee selection to pair with any sweet vegan donut. read more
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This place deserves a line out the door. The service is warm and friendly and the owner is truly a delight to interact with. The donuts themselves are delicious and exactly what my partner and I have been searching for in our neighborhood--moist, flavorful, and a perfect little treat on our walk home from the farmers market. The flavor choices and profiles are well-crafted and there are even rotating options monthly. We literally had a text exchange about how good the donut was (I didn't end up getting one the first time around because I erroneously thought there weren't any GF options, which there were). 10/10 this will for sure become one of our regular weekend stops. read more
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Awful. Cold almost frozen donuts. I walked around trying to find a good donut shop and this is NOT it. read more
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We had Whack Donuts at our twin event and everyone loved them! I can't wait to go back and get more! read more
2 years ago
Whack? My first thoughts were the interactive game at Pier 39 named Whack A Mole where countless children... myself included... released our pent up aggressions on a tiny toy that reared its cute head every few seconds. So I digress, when I heard that he would be selling his donuts at the Speakeasy Ales location on random Sundays during the peak of Covid, I looked forward to trying his stuff. While scanning through the menu of my go-to food consolidator (not sure how else to describe their business), I saw his listing and bought the doughnut sampler box (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=b75Oeb_qn9c_y46yam3Zvw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); this box came with three donuts, cinnamon, chocolate, and Thai tea. I tried the cinnamon one (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Ys07NCw77-scPPUfrFkO_Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) first a couple days later and was wary since I am not a big cake donut fan (generally need milk or tea to wash them down). I was surprised that the donut stayed relatively moist and enjoyed the prominent yet not overly sweet flavor. A day or two later, I finished the other two which were equally moist and tasty. I do not recall whether the chocolate melted more from when first purchased (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PtzPl385nB2_tfzqXNfAXw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Overall, I would order again if I had a craving but I must admit that I lean towards the less healthier fried version. He also offers a gluten free option. read more
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Amazing service amazing food and beautiful display of delicious donuts a definite treat you must go and enjoy. You are truly missing out if you never go and get some donuts here. read more
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I've had Whack Donuts three times, here are my thoughts: Sometimes you expect something significantly different when it's a vegan version- these donuts have a great texture and craveability that's equal or better than other donut places in SF (I would know lol). They cost more than the average donut, but there are plenty of opportunities to get value out of this: Trying to make an impression on coworkers? Bring Whack Donuts. Having an event where you need to have vegan options? Whack donuts. Seeing someone and looking for a vegan date spot? Whack Donuts and a stroll along the Embarcadero!! It is a company that was started in SF and embodies some of its best qualities: unique, consistent high quality, and ethically conscious. Vandor, the owner of Whack Donuts is approachable, dedicated, and wants to find ways to make his business grow! If I'm going to have a donut, I know with Whack Donuts I'm having a tasty treat, connecting locally, and supporting a small business with heart. read more
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