Happy Donuts

K D

On the 'rare' occasion I crave sweet fried dough and I can't make it to Portland, OR for a Blue Star donut, or New Orleans for some beignets, I end up at Happy Donuts. Better than Safeway, and I would say on par with Krispy Kreme. (KK wins if you want to see the donuts being made in front of you) If you want a puffy airy soft pillow, always go with the plain glazed classic circle. I usually just get one of those, but their twists looked so pretty in the display case today I got one too. (The twists due to the braided shape are a tad denser than aforementioned circle pillows, but still pretty soft and just as good in their own way.) Then I realized I didn't have enough cash for their $5 minimum (this never happens at Blue Star bc one donut is about $5 😉), so I had to get a third donut. It's a hard knock life 😆. I was done eating before I thought to take a pic, I like that the donuts here are not greasy, as you can see the undersides are nice and clean. Some donut shops you get debris from dirty trays and some oiliness squishes through, but not at this Happy Donuts. We always go in the morning, and the oil is never rancid. This has happened at some other donut shops on the peninsula, where a decent donut was spoiled by bad grease, but not here. Staff is always pretty jolly too. This particular location is easy to miss, due to their location but it's got a good turnover. We drive past regularly, and often see young kids in Stanford shirts walking away with boxes of donuts (to power them thru their studies/late nite munchies). This location has parking as well.

A R

Great donuts, long wait, difficulty managing custom coffee and donuts w 1 person, others jumping in too late. But courteous service--they tried.

Sandra Verboom

A very large selection of donuts, even cronuts :) The donuts are fresh and not greasy. We bought several dozen to share at work. Everyone loved them.

B g

Went on Mother's Day. Good selection. Cinnamon rolls not very flavorful but dough is good. Jelly filled Raspbery not much flavor gooey no texture. Dough was good. Just not what I expected based on reviews. Disappointed. Friendly staff. Dark and dingy shop.