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Dynamo Donut & Coffee

Donut Shop and Coffee Shop$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Ranked #2 for donut shops in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Food & Wine
"Sounds gross, but the maple glazed bacon donut is awesome"(15 Tips)
"maple glazed bacon apple donut is the best donut in SF"(7 Tips)
"Four barrel coffee and great backyard"(8 Tips)
"Maple bacon Apple glaze and lemon pistachio were great."(18 Tips)

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Ugur KanerJune 28, 2014
You might think this is a take away spot. Don't let that mistake you. Grab a coffee, take the door next to the bar and go all the way back to find the white door, which will lead you to a cute patio.
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SFistJanuary 21, 2015
The donuts here come in dozens of new-school flavor combos like maple-bacon-apple, lemon sichuan, and chocolate rose. This is the go-to for office breakfasts and any other morning occasion. Read more
Colby DroscherJune 30, 2013
Been here 25+ times
All the donuts are amazing. Maple Glazed Bacon, Orange Glaze and Chocolate Star Anise are my faves. The Four Barrel coffee here is the best on the street (don't tell Philz I said that).
EaterSeptember 11, 2014
This cafe is like a miniature trip to Vienna, complete with delicious Eastern European-inspired food and pastries served on delicate china by staffers attired in vintage finery. Read more
Shannon ZSeptember 9, 2016
The gluten-free doughnuts have good texture and flavor - they rotate the flavors. The backyard patio is a SF secret, perfect quiet place to work if it's not too sunny. Good coffee here too!
Erik CintronApril 27, 2017
Small little cafe in an area. Just donuts and coffee. Had an outside area in the back. Donuts were amazing. Friendly staff that broke down each donut for you. There have rotating ones weekly!!
EaterSeptember 23, 2014
Order a Four Barrel brew and an artisanal donut (in flavors like maple bacon apple and spiced chocolate), then head out to start your day. Read more
SFGateJune 5, 2015
"I love the small size and lightly fried style not to mention the well-made coffee drinks with Four Barrel espresso and the doughnuts’ seasonal flavors." -Tara Duggan Read more
DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014
Local, seasonal ingredients and imaginative recipes make this Mission-based shop stand out from the pack. Not to miss: Spearin’s famed vanilla bean donut and delightfully fluffy bread pudding.
the LalaAugust 4, 2016
Order the Chocolate Rose Donut (a.k.a a chocolate base topped with sweet rose water and lemon zest glaze), it is always a crowd pleaser. Read more
Tyler BurgettJuly 20, 2015
Vanilla bean, bacon maple, and candied orange blossom are super tasty. The garden out back is nice place to enjoy the morning.
Chefs FeedOctober 18, 2016
Get the spiced chocolate donut. "Get there at 7 a.m. and have one right out of the fryer. It takes donut-eating to a whole new level." - Chef Scott Youkilis Read more
J TOctober 24, 2020
One of the best coffees in the area. Really good donuts too. In pre COVID times, the nice patio was open too.
Irina BoteaFebruary 19, 2018
The coffee is the best in the area. Didn't try the donuts but everyone in the neighborhood praised them.
David BanNovember 21, 2014
Known for inventive flavors (i.e.Maple Bacon), this is a must visit for any donut connoisseur.
Luke AndrewsFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you buy a bag of coffee beans (they sell Four Barrel) you get a free donut.
NatalieApril 29, 2017
Delicious donuts. Take a box and enjoy them while burning off the calories while walking up and down SF's hills.
Nathan IngrahamJanuary 1, 2016
They have one of the best lattes I've had in the city. Donuts are great too, but for whatever reason I dream about that latte.
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
Wanna know a secret? Sarah kind of hates donuts. But Dynamo’s Donut Bread Pudding may have forced her to turn the corner. Get the Maple Bacon! Everybody’s doing it!
Andrew BristowSeptember 2, 2016
Over priced crap. 3.50 for a donut maple bacon donut? I could buy a dozen maple donuts down the street at Jelly Donut, get an order of millionaires bacon from Kitchen Story, crush it on top, for less
Paul FarrellOctober 13, 2015
These are good. Maple bacon Apple glaze and lemon pistachio were great. Sugar rush meant a 6km walk required to come down from the high.
Nitin PuriMay 14, 2016
The coffee and donuts are great, but the outdoor space in the back can't be beat. Peaceful haven in the middle of a busy 24th st!
Chuck RoslofMay 6, 2018
Delicious donuts with flavors like maple bacon apple and pink lemonade.
Spoon UniversityMay 6, 2016
The photogenic qualities of these donuts gives you all the more reason to buy more than one, right? Be the envy of your gym-going friends by posting about a few of these little guys. Read more
Dave ZissouNovember 17, 2012
they recently open a kiosk by the marina green side of town, but i gotta either way, you get a good satisfying chunk of donut every time u go (if u go) gO!
Isabel SwartzSeptember 29, 2019
The passionfruit and milk chocolate donut is like getting slapped ever-so-lovingly in the face with passionfruit and I cannot recommend it enough
Lil' BenitaMay 6, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Best donuts ever!!! The Pineapple Basil (vegan) is absolutely delicious!
Vic ZaudDecember 15, 2011
While gourmet ice cream shops and cupcakes dominate, Dynamo continues to churn out lovely perfect donuts daily - except Mondays!!!! Everything is amazing. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Rachel DavisAugust 14, 2015
Well worth the traffic we endured to get there. The maple bacon doughnut was amazing.
Jack BrownMarch 22, 2016
Redefines doughnuts. Inventive but nevertheless classic tasting flavors. On some of the best donuts you'll ever have.
LorcánFebruary 12, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Whether attributed to timing, luck, disposition, or divine intervention, the kaffir coconut doughnut at 07:30 was an exemplar fluffy, crispy, limey, warm ideal of wouldbe torroid.
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The maple glazed bacon apple donut is the best donut in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Serious EatsOctober 16, 2013
Go to dynamo to try unique flavors like quince or cardamom, and get a cup of Four Barrel Coffee.
Bennett W WongMay 30, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Vanilla Bean Donut and Latte - so delicious. A great combo for a quick meal break.
Joshua HaftelApril 14, 2015
Some of the only donuts I enjoy any more. Not too sweet, with some fun flavors. Great coffee.
Timothy CavanaughMarch 1, 2011
The maple glazed apple bacon donuts are served every day; availability of other kinds (7-10/day) depends on "freshest ingredients available" & whim of the godlike pastry chef Sara Spearin & staff.
Mamie RheingoldApril 5, 2014
Get the lemon Sichuan. It is light and fluffy with a spicey lemon zing.
Amy BAugust 5, 2017
Donuts are all very good but the flavors can be odd. Quality of the actual dough is amazing
William JohnsonOctober 21, 2014
Get here early as popular items go VERY quickly. The lemon curd in the lemon sichuan was pleasantly sweeter than expected.
ᴡ MillerApril 10, 2016
Make sure to take your donuts onto the back patio to sit and eat.
Bennett W WongJuly 1, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Good food, good coffee, good service and friendly staff.
James G.September 16, 2015
Try the passion fruit glazed donut with chocolate sprinkled on top. It's simply delicious :-)
ZFebruary 27, 2013
"serves Four Barrel coffee alongside donut flavors like molasses/Guinness/pear and Campari/grapefruit, and their signature maple/bacon/apple"
Jole PAugust 29, 2015
Overall, any chocolate donut here is my go-to. The chocolatyness is pretty rich and satisfying:)
Zach KleinAugust 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Any filled donut. When the key lime custard comes around, buy it out and keep your bomb shelter well stocked.
HelenApril 24, 2013
Maple Apple Bacon Donut, best donut you've ever had.
Maya ShanmugamNovember 4, 2015
I love all of the quirky combos here, although the passionfruit is an all-time fave.
૮( ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ ꈊ ⚈້͡ ໋͈ ૈ)ა .May 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The gluten free lemon buttermilk donut was one of the best things I've ever eaten!
Erik WeberOctober 18, 2014
Good donuts and the back patio is a great place to relax or do some work
Wendell RobinsonApril 26, 2012
The Bacon Maple Apple donut is no joke! If you get it warm in the morning, even better. Had to wait 20 minutes this AM for those...worth it!

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