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Bob's Donuts
Donut Shop$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFGate
"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.
No-frills 24-hour donut shop serving basically perfect versions of classic donut and pastry styles (old fashioned, cake, raised, apple fritter, danish, etc.).
Most amazing donuts ever! Every flavor is good but ask for the freshest donut because those are the BEST
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.
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).
- 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!
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!!!
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
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!
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.
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!
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!- I MAugust 9, 2015Eating a hot, freshly glazed donut from this place is like being kissed gently by a warm, sugary angel from Heaven.
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.
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
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 ;-)
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 😅
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.
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!
LukeApril 13, 2019Incredible donuts. Great range. I had the original glazed and it was perfect. Reasonably priced too, I got 4 for $5.75
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).
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.
Best old fashioned diner-style donuts in the city. Period. The raised buttermilk are particular standouts, but the apple fritter is also rightfully popular.
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.
Ann LopezFebruary 11, 2017We got the crumb donut and maple bars. Both were excellent. Soft delicious dough!
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
SF Legend. Ask for whatever is the freshest and warmest. Great any hour of the day or night!
Lani MSeptember 7, 2021Get the apple fritter and the buttermilk bar w a side of maple old fashioned and a crumb donut
Monica ZarateSeptember 8, 2015Wow! So many amazing donut flavors!! Every one we tried was incredible! Lived up to the hype for sure!
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.
- 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!
Cheyenne RayOctober 19, 2017Smells like heaven. Just get your favorite kind it will be good. Don't neglect the apple fritter
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!
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!
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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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