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Bob's Donuts
Donut Shop$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
This donut shop is famous for their pastries. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Kaylen ParkerAugust 12, 2019The apple fritter and the maple fritter and the donut holes and the classic glaze are all good!
Allison YuFebruary 27, 2015Love the crumb cake donut and the glazed buttermilk bar! So fresh, moist, and just oily enough yumm
The later you go at night the better the donuts. They character to the bar crowd. If you give the older woman behind the counter a smoke or two she'll give you a free sugar donut.
Flora LNovember 2, 2017Amazing donuts!! They bring out fresh trays regularly so ask for a fresh batch :)
Daniel SimmonsSeptember 3, 2014Best time to go is around 11pm, that's when they are just starting to churn out the fresh donuts.
- Open late night. Reach before last call if you want to avoid the lines.
Josh McKenzieNovember 7, 2010I traveled all the way from Australia for what I was hearing to be the best donuts in the bay... guys, these are the best bloody donuts in the world! maple buttermilk bar for the win!
2M StreetAugust 13, 2014Sit at the counter and just enjoy the banter between the regulars and the awesome folks at the counter!
Ann LopezFebruary 11, 2017We got the crumb donut and maple bars. Both were excellent. Soft delicious dough!
Tiff TingMarch 23, 2013Arrived close to midnight on a Friday evening and was told that the apple fritters were last fried at 10pm, and the next batch wouldn't be made until about 2:30am Saturday morning.
The apple fritters are amazing. If you're really hungry try the 5 lb monster donut.
Amy BDecember 19, 2015Real chocolate on the chocolate donuts! What an idea. Crumb cake is excellent too.
Aaron HillAugust 22, 2014Pro Tip: want to be a hero at your next coworker's birthday? Show up with 2 donut cakes. At just over $7 a pop, you can't go wrong.
E. OhJune 15, 2013If you decide to take their 3 minute doughnut eating challenge, take small bites, chew quickly and have lots of water available.
Stephen PeasleeNovember 8, 2018Great late night stop for when the munchies are prominent. Always a good selection.
Justin SullivanJanuary 12, 2015Apple fritter? Check. Jelly? Check. Glazed? Check. Pour your own hot coffee? Check. YOU deserve a donut from Bob's.
Steve RubinJuly 9, 2016Get whatever's fresh out of the fryer. If you can't tell, ask! The staff are friendly!
Leonardo VillaJune 17, 2016I got in love with this place. Amazing donuts, many flavors, open late at night.- BommySeptember 24, 2014Open 24 hours, go to @whatsfreshest on twitter to find out what's hot out of the fryer. Best are apple fritter, crumb donut, and glazed raised donut. Everything is good but damn, SO sweet it hurts.
- Brad LMarch 16, 2009Bob's always makes donuts at night. Go around 1:30a to get 'em super fresh. Their best donuts are the Plain Cake and the Apple Fritter. Get one; shove it down your throat; smile.
Mikahla VicinoFebruary 17, 2016Apple fritter is big enough for two, but it's so damn good, you might as well eat the whole thing yourself.
Andy YardleyMay 12, 2013Ask for the crumb donut filled. They may make you one special and it is Delish!
Best donut spot in San Francisco. Everything is delicious!
No donuts from 9pm-10pm - old batch sells out by 9pm, and new batch happens a little after 10pm.
Joey SilveiraApril 16, 2012Do yourself a favor and stop by for an apple fritter. They always seem to have fresh hot ones whenever you stop by.
Alex KasemirMarch 19, 2016Short sweet lady at the counter was so welcoming. Well done donuts were pretty good!
Mary O'NealMay 4, 2015A staple of SF...get your donut on! I think I stayed in a relationship due to the fact that he lived around the corner. LOL.
Hot apple fritter and crumb cake donut for the win! Line totally worth it!
The Bold ItalicMay 17, 2012If you visit on a Monday night, ask the counter girl Amanda for a custard bar covered in whipped cream. Read more
Apple fritter and freshly cooked cake donuts are insanely delicious!!
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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
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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