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Bob's Donuts
Donut Shop$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
The pastries at Bob's Donuts is a can't miss
"The apple fritter is amazing, but they're all delicious when warm!"(52 Tips)
"Best are apple fritter, crumb donut, and glazed raised donut."(8 Tips)
"Get the glazed donut and/or the maple (cake) donut."(17 Tips)
"Love the maple donuts."(6 Tips)
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MeliDecember 19, 2016Omg, this place is to die for. Not your average donut shop. Donuts are freshly made, soft, crispy and tasty. The cider-looking donut and chocolate covered ones are amazing! Get a cup of milk too!
The Pandowdy, an apple pie cake type thing with donuts and crunchy apples is rich and filling, though your $3 is better spent on a fresh fritter. If you do the get Pandowdy, microwave it for 40 secs.
Andres NovoaDecember 12, 2015Amazing donuts! The buttermilk have a perfect crunch on the outside and are fluffy goodness on the inside. For the freshest donuts go late night (~1am) or early afternoon (~2pm).
Most amazing donuts ever! Every flavor is good but ask for the freshest donut because those are the BEST
No-frills 24-hour donut shop serving basically perfect versions of classic donut and pastry styles (old fashioned, cake, raised, apple fritter, danish, etc.).
The ham and cheese croissants and cinnamon twists are delicious. They always have customers coming in to buy their delicious treats. And they are open 24 hours except on certain major holidays.- Taylor LeeJuly 10, 2018A few of my favorites include the old fashion and cinnamon donut. Get there early in the morning or late at night for the freshest batches - it's open 24/7!
Danielle L.August 1, 2016We tried five of them and the maple won, hands down. The apple fritter came in a close second, though. These were some of the best donuts we've ever had!
- Christy SmithNovember 21, 2019Glazed, Crumb, and Apple Cider were all amazing — and a highly affordable dozen considering how delicious they were
Olivia ZratkoMay 18, 2018Loved!! The raised maple was the fluffiest donut I’ve ever had. The apple fritter didn’t disappoint, either. If you’re in the area, this is a must try!!!
Martha HughesOctober 21, 2016Best donuts in town! Love Bob's! Make sure you go early because the best will be gone before 11am. This is an old fashioned donut shop, don't look for fancy, look for delicious!
Judith StrAugust 24, 2015If I could rent a chair here, I would. This is basically my second home late at night. Open 24/7, the chocolate donuts are DE-LI-CIOUSSSS and the guy behind the counter is so friendly!
NeMeSiSApril 18, 2015Read and found it has 1 of the best donuts. I must say I'm not disappointed at all. The Crump Donuts are crispy and nice! Highly recommend.
Mike WinstonJanuary 27, 2015There's nothing quite like a fresh out of the fryer donut or apple fritter at Bob's after bar hopping on Polk. They are ridiculously good & extremely cheap. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more
KarenJanuary 16, 2023If you can eat one of their ginormous donuts in under 3 minutes, they’ll let you have it for free and put your photo up on their wall of shame.
Hanan MalSeptember 9, 2019Definitely worth a 5am trip! The dough is perfect. Their maple glaze is amazing. I wasn’t a fan of the traditional donut, the fritter is worth a try!
PeterJune 3, 2015Love this place! A donut for $1 incl tax - and they are delicious. even got a warm one made minutes ago. And they sell milk too ;-)
Bennett W WongNovember 18, 2021Love the convenience having a donut shop nearby. When in need of a quick bite on the run? Bob’s Donuts got you covered. Friendly staff and good service. Dine-in unavailable.
Eating a hot, freshly glazed donut from this place is like being kissed gently by a warm, sugary angel from Heaven.
Sometimes they make a powdered sugar raised donut, which is not to be missed. Also, donut holes (made from the same raised dough) are great for portion control.
Hot Apple fritters are 💯 I only recommend getting hot donuts here. Donuts that have been sitting out a while aren’t as good.
Sravanti TekumallaFebruary 18, 2018I’ve been to bougie donut places but they really don’t compare to this. No frills but melt-in-your-mouth donuts that I now crave all the time 😅
Sarah DeBerryOctober 17, 2015Fresh donuts late at night… people lined up outside at 2 AM like it's a nightclub! They have giant raised donuts as big as your head also!
SF Legend. Ask for whatever is the freshest and warmest. Great any hour of the day or night!
Everyone raves about apple fritters, but anything right out of the oil is great (especially French curlers). People come for donuts, but the pastries are great when it comes out fresh (around 11pm).
LukeApril 13, 2019Incredible donuts. Great range. I had the original glazed and it was perfect. Reasonably priced too, I got 4 for $5.75
MetroSeeker.comOctober 3, 2011Bob's is one of our favourite places in San Francisco! Their donuts are delicious, and their coffee is good, and cheap! This is one of the best places to fill a late night craving.
Best old fashioned diner-style donuts in the city. Period. The raised buttermilk are particular standouts, but the apple fritter is also rightfully popular.
Cheyenne RayOctober 19, 2017Smells like heaven. Just get your favorite kind it will be good. Don't neglect the apple fritter
Shagun AulakhNovember 13, 2014These are some goodass donuts! They make them fresh, and when its hot, the donut just melts in your mouth. Get the apple fritters
Lani MSeptember 7, 2021Get the apple fritter and the buttermilk bar w a side of maple old fashioned and a crumb donut- Pacific UnionJanuary 22, 2013If you go at night, ask for whatever is hot. The apple fritter is amazing, but they're all delicious when warm!
Fiona StripeMarch 13, 2016The filled doughnut was very good. Ask what the freshest doughnut is when you visit and I'm sure it'll be amazing.
- Rachel EisenMay 14, 2015Love the maple donuts. Great late night snack. Their giant donuts are also legitimately good - not just a novelty.
Monica ZarateSeptember 8, 2015Wow! So many amazing donut flavors!! Every one we tried was incredible! Lived up to the hype for sure!
Zahid ZamanOctober 21, 2012There's always donuts so fresh the buttery goodness inside is still gooey and chocolate icing on top is still runny. Best donut I've ever had!
Sooooooo good. Definitely get a warm glazed donut at 2am. Don't hold up the line by asking about every single flavor. No chat and cuts either, please.
Fantastic donuts for good prices. Go around when the bars close for fresh donuts! Would probably get loads more business if they took debit/credit rather than cash only.
Annie 🌺 JalotaJune 16, 2017Always a fun place to stop by late in the evening for a dessert after dinner or drinks 😎- Annie MattJanuary 8, 2017good for late night. Look for the donuts the are still warm and don't forget to get milk to pair with!
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Bob's Donuts
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St)
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(415) 776-3141
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Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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