Johnny Doughnuts
| Address: | 1617 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA |
| Phone: | +1 415-450-1866 |
| Site: | johnnydoughnuts.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM 7AM–2PM |
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Sandy Tang
These are some heftyyyy doughnuts! It was bigger than the size of my palm and were 2 freakin inches thick! BLUEBERRY RAISED ...just tasted like sweet glaze. I didnt get any blueberry flavors from it, so disappointed. And not sure how fresh it was but the doughnut itself was quiiite good. CRO-DOUGH Finally. My first time trying this hybrid and lemme just say... AHHH, why. Whose idea was this!? At first bite, I was not digging it. It tasted like a bready doughnut and well, gimme a doughnut or gimme a toasty croissant, just not this confused thing. And to make it heavier, Johnny Doughnuts have this cream filling in their cro-doughs and ahh, cant. eat. this. any. more. please. stahp. PASSION FRUIT RAISED 10 hours later, we decide to indulge on this doughnut. It takes maybe 4 bites to start tasting passion fruit but once you get there, its yummy. Subtly tart. I regret not having this first since the doughnut wasnt as fresh now... Such sadness. 3.5 overall, thanks to the passion fruit flavor and texture of a fresher doughnut. Rounded up for my hopes of getting a lime mascarpone filled one next time //crossmyfingersandhopeitsgood
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Patrick Richcreek
I can deal with overpriced doughnuts, but I expect a certain quality. JOHNNY offers unusual flavors that are all the rage, and a clean sleek interior for the store. More than 5 employees, half of which were not taking initiative to get the 3-5 customers standing around. This is a Doughnut shop for Christmas sake! Annnywaaay .... I didnt try any cake donuts but the raised doughnuts are super bread-y. For my taste and what I think a raised doughnut should be is much softer and sweeter. Missing the mark. Blue Star wannabe.
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John Crossley
Fancy donuts with a fancy price (roughly twice the price of "regular" donuts). They are good though and quite large so maybe pound for pound they arent that much more expensive. They claim to use fresh potato in their doughnuts but I cant tell. They have a lot of fruit flavored glazes that are pretty intense and pretty good.
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Dylan Capello
donuts were tasty, looked very pretty too. wanted to take a picture, but my girlfriend dove in a little too fast. lol! employees were pleasant and made me feel like i was welcomed into their own kitchen. cant believe i am just trying out this hidden treasure. will be back much sooner than later :)
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John Z
This place is more about the "experience" than the donuts. They are way too thick and heavy for me. Fritters are the bomb though. If you want donuts go to larkspur. If you want a very expensive donut experience with a side of 50s swing music, go here.
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Jeff
Probably one of the more overrated donuts youll ever eat. If you ask my kids, they tell you otherwise. Where Jonny does kick-ass is in the gluten-free department. Jonesing for a donut, but youre a wheat free kinda guy, this is where you want to be...
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Rosy Roseman
The furthest thing from Krispy Kreme. Thick cake donuts, not at all to my taste. If you like donuts that are close to bagels, then this is the place for you. Also, they are cold, and wont heat them up at all. Also, the ambiance is lovely.
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Sazy Plew
Really theyre too pricey for a doughnut, but great for a very occasional splurge, as their doughnuts are above the quality/taste of your standard doughnut! In a way, the overpricing is nice because it limits my doughnut consumption.
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Frank Goodyear
Doughnuts were awesome... place was very bubbly and busy... kind of pricy, but if your looking for a spevialty donnut this is the place. I think tgey need some sound absorbers on the wall to make it even better.
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Deeann Kelly
Dare I say how their gluten free fritters embody perfection? I shouldnt because I went a few weeks ago and they were sold out! Got there early today though and it was nothing but smiles eating that beast
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Franklin Chance
Daaaaaang, the donuts are good. Seriously good. They dont make you feel disgusting after eating them either. They also start at $3.50. Great coffee, good location, very friendly, amazing selection.
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Danielle Duran
Best donuts I have ever had. They have vegan options, one is a sweet potato donut, I think better than any of the others. Highly recommend. They also have almond milk and use Equator coffee.
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Grace Angel
Donuts made in heaven! Leave your belts at the door and come in for some gut busting donuts. Great coffee and friendly staff. Invitingly open space where you can digest your donuts all day.
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Cyd Keser
Seriously? How have I not found this place before?? Doughnuts are the new bacon and eggs. Really. And this place does doughnuts better than anyone around. Krispy Kreme cant touch this!
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Aleasha Ford
These donuts are amazing! Get there early so you can grab a fresh donut. The strawberry frosting is so fresh. Its also a nice place to site and relax while getting your sugar fix.
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Jan Bass
Great doughnuts that dont pull any punches so theyre "healthy." Theyre just making doughnuts a little more decadent, a lot higher quietly, and more satisfying than a typical one.
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Kate Rennie
We found Johnnys doughnuts at the Fort Mason food trucks and decided to have them as the dessert for our wedding. They were delicious and a huge hit with our guests!
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Ryan Daly
Drove by so many times, eventually stopped. I agree with a reviewer, a fancy doughnut for FANCY prices...it is an acquired taste...Im glad i tried it...
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Jason Sheldrick
Friendliest donut serving, coffee pushing people offering the best sweet fried dough in Marin! The cute little shop is always filled with happy people!
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Angel A
Next to Dominos donuts, the best in Bay area. Clean location with ample seating. Street parking. Amazing tasty donuts, and they serve Equator coffee.
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jose pinal
The best chocolate Ive ever got, it was orgasmicly. The doughnuts are deliciously good. If you come to SF and not stop here youre missing out
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Jeff Bedrick
So dense and rich, you could build a house with Johnny Doughnuts. Not like other doughnuts at all. More like fine pastries - fantastically good.
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jeph foust
If you get there early enough to have pick of the doughnuts, you are lucky, if not, youre still lucky, everything is great at Johnny Doughnuts.
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Paul Zabierek
Best. Doughnuts. Ever. I grew up with Dunkin Donuts. Now that Ive been here, DDs tastes like McDonalds while Johnny Doughnuts are... gourmet!
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Dena Shulruff
I normally cant even eat half a doughnut because it makes me feel ill, but I cowed down TWO of these. So good, you wont be disappointed! !!
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Kathleen Donson
Best donuts on the West Coast, hands down. My favorites are the filled donuts. Words cannot describe their heavenly deliciousness
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Ryan Williams
The doughnuts are top quality. Staff is very nice. I just hate paying $3-$5 for a doughnut when most places sell them for 50 cents.
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Jessica Sneed
Wheat Free Fritter Thang is extremely delicious! Incredible texture, not too sweet. You really cannot tell that it is gluten free.
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Chad
Oh yes oh yes. So delicious. And original. Good food, but not cheap either. Worth the occasional caloric splurge. Nice room too.
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Y P Zara
Their gluten-free fritter is so good you cant almost tell the difference! I wish they expanded their gluten-free offerings.
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Michael Tuchband
Some of the best donuts in the bay area! Love the croissant-donut they have. Also an awesome vegan sweet potato donut!
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Bobby Winter
Scrumptious selection of doughnuts and excellent coffee make this a must when visiting or living in San Rafael. Enjoy!
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Matt McDevitt
Best Donut shop in the Bay Area. Im a bit of a donut expert and this is hands down my favorite establishment.
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Ryan Lefebre
My opinion is that they have the best donuts!! And thank you for the great service. Made my day yall!!!
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Kathryn Sargeant
Amazing donuts! A bit pricey, but great quality ingredients-- and you really only need one.
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