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    Whack Donuts

    4.5 (78 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Henry Z.

    Amazing donuts with an amazing owner. Always looking to support businesses like these.

    Blueberry and glazed.
    Marcos S.

    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.

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    Tyler C.

    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.

    valentine's day special
    Grace X.

    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.

    From upper right going clockwise: 2 OG, 2 Cinnamon, 2 Chocolate donuts
    Winston L.

    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.

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    Scott L.

    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

    Chocolate
    Adam B.

    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).

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    Joe R.

    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.

    cinnamon sugar donut
    Britney M.

    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!!!

    Vanilla donut and hot chocolate
    Lareina H.

    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.

    Store front at Embarcadero 4
    Stephanie C.

    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!

    Cinnamon and vanilla
    Christine V.

    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.

    Today's selection.
    Jimmy C.

    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.

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    Delicious donuts here. The owner is super chill and hand makes all the donuts daily. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

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    this is genuinely the best donut place I've ever been to the owner is so nice and honestly, the vibes are immaculate five out of five stars

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    Delicious donuts!! Taste like little frosted cakes. Wishing Whack Donuts great success for years to come.

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    Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop - Inside Decor/Seating

    Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop

    4.3(4k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Polk Gulch, Nob Hill
    •$$

    I am not a huge fan of donuts but originally found this place by smelling it, walking by on my way…read moreto another building. Upon leaving that other place I again smelled the baked goods so I decided to stop by. It was a bit of a line walking in and continued to grow while being there but I could see a huge variety of pastries behind the glass. I was impressed by the variety they had and decided to try a few different ones I wouldn't normally try. I picked up a cinnamon crunch donut and few different custard filled ones. For someone who isn't normally a fan of donuts let alone any filled ones, they were by far some of best donuts I have ever had. I went later in the day and was very impressed by the quality. I look forward to getting a box to go next visit.

    Stopped by this new spot with a clean layout and open seating. I ordered the donut holes ($5 for…read more12), the apple fritter ($4.50), and the crème brûlée donut ($4.50). Service is straight forward since they are open 24/hrs at the nob hill location. The donut holes looked great, but they lacked that classic fluffy texture, missing the mark on what makes a donut hole truly satisfying. The apple fritter was massive for the price, but the apple flavor was a bit too subtle. The crème brûlée donut was decent, but nothing extraordinary. Overall, it's a nice space, but the search for a top-tier donut hole under $5 continues!

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    Milkbomb Ice Cream - ube & banana rocky road ice cream in ube pandesal

    Milkbomb Ice Cream

    4.7(925 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Potrero Hill
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    The place had a variety of flavors, especially asian flavors. The bread selection was cool too,…read morewith ube pandesal, glazed/sugar/cinnamon, concha, and brioche. Service: The owner is nice; he's operating by himself, so please be patient when a line occurs. There are no free samples to minimize line wait times, and more. Ambiance: Located in a courtyard with outdoor ordering. Ordered slightly after 6 pm on a Saturday, and quite a line developed behind me. Milkbomb sandwich $15 (5/5): Ordered with ube and hojicha in ube pandesal. This was delicious! Can choose up to 2 flavors to be put into bread of choice, and it's pressed together, then cut in half. They're pretty big, so you can share with someone. It's pricey, but I think it's worth splitting it.

    A friend used to live in Portreo Hill, so we'd frequent this Milkbomb location. They used to have…read moresporadic hours of operation, and don't do samples - yet I'd still keep coming back! Between the creative flavors and the high sugar content (like the ice cream sandwiches using donuts or the toasted marshmallow, yum!), there's nothing quite like it in the city. Their flavors change based on availability, so your favorites might not always be there. My personal favorites are the coffee, ube, and biscoff. There'd be more of a cult following (like Salt & Straw) if they were in a more optimal location... They also usually only have 1-2 employees at a time, so from order to pick up, there's a bit of a wait. The plaza they're located in is very small, but there's a park nearby if you want somewhere scenic to eat your ice cream.

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    Bob's Donuts

    4.2(253 reviews)
    2.8 mi•NoPa
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    I live next to these guys, and I have NEVER had a bad donut from them. They are honestly great…read morefolks, always friendly, and their donuts are fresh and tasty - every morning I get to smell them being baked daily! (It's a hard life, I tell you.) Our whole house find their malasadas amazing - the pineapple and mango fillings in particular - and my husband is a big fan of the raspberry lemonade filled donut. Currently my new favorite is their cinnamon cereal special donut, which is just amazingly sweet and tasty. The fritters are HUGE, and we generally just nibble on them on and off the day. One warning - if you're in a rush, come EARLY on Friday mornings, because there are a number of bike tours that like to stop here and it can take a while to get through them all! On a personal note, these guys are heroes. Back during the age of COVID, they kept people's spirits up and gave us all a reason to keep going. Each day, all day, people would mask up and line up down the block six feet apart, waiting for their chance to enter the store and order something delicious to keep their spirits up. The world felt like it was ending, but at least it came with tasty, warm and fresh donuts.

    I've always liked Bob's Donuts, especially their giant donuts. I love ordering them for special…read moreoccasions, and getting a giant donut has become a tradition for my nephew's birthdays. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my experience this time. I called yesterday (9/11) at 7am and spoke with Carmella about ordering a giant maple bacon donut for pickup the following morning. She let me know that they might not have bacon, but someone was possibly going to get some, and asked what my backup donut would be if they didn't have any. She took my name and phone number and said she would call me if they weren't able to get the bacon. Right after getting off the phone, I called back because I realized we hadn't discussed a pickup time. I asked if I could pick it up at 8am, and I was told it would actually be ready by 7am. I arrived this morning to pick up my order, only to find out that no one knew anything about it and the donut hadn't been made. Thankfully, they were able to put together a giant maple sprinkle donut for me at the last minute, which I really appreciated because it was important to me to continue our birthday tradition. What upset me the most was that after speaking with multiple people, no one apologized or acknowledged the mistake. I understand that things happen, but a simple apology and better communication would have made a big difference. I still like Bob's Donuts and will continue getting their giant donuts, but I hope they can improve their customer service when something goes wrong.

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    Uncle Benny's Donut and Bagel

    Uncle Benny's Donut and Bagel

    4.5(595 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Outer Sunset
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    Locally owned & operated
    30 years in business

    They delicious food and well-baked pastries. The selection was fantastic and it was absolutely…read moretasty. I enjoyed the food they served and everything was so good. My kids love the donuts there. It was so delicious with great texture. The Glazed Donut holes was so great and I love its flavor and so smooth in every bite. The coffee was perfect and has balanced flavor. Perfect match with donuts. I sometimes takeout donut. The place was good and has nice ambiance with friendly service.

    Ohmygosh this place is outstanding from the service to the food. We found it because we're on our…read more"U" date and we will most definitely be back when we're in the area. We arrived on a Saturday morning around 7:15 and there was one person in front of us. We were promptly greeted by a very helpful employee and placed our orders. Randy chose a blt minus the lettuce and I ordered a veg (bell pepper, onion, tomato, mushroom) omelette with bacon. We both got the pesto bagel which has a layer of Asiago on top. Randy loved his and raved about the amount of bacon lol. They are not shy with it. My sandwich was also delicious but the omelette was HUGE and I only ended up eating about 1/3 of it. The veggies really made it. We weren't able to actually taste the pesto of the bagel when eating the sandwich but because I didn't eat all mine, we were able to try just the bagel with a bit of cream cheese and it was so flavorful. And we got a chocolate cream donut to share. The chocolate on it is a darker chocolate and the cream inside was so good. An excellent donut. The customer service here is stellar. Super helpful and patient employees and just a chill vibe with great music make this a must stop when in the area.

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