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Bob's Donuts
Donut Shop$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
"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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No donuts from 9pm-10pm - old batch sells out by 9pm, and new batch happens a little after 10pm.
Don't get your favorite, get what's hot. I promise you'll thank me later.
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.
Apple fritter and freshly cooked cake donuts are insanely delicious!!
Their glazed donut is everything you could ever ask for
Andy YardleyMay 12, 2013Ask for the crumb donut filled. They may make you one special and it is Delish!
Extra delicious donuts because admit it, you're wasted and it's midnight
Everyone complains about the wait but nobody gets out of line. Just shut up and enjoy.
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
Janlyl LozadaOctober 12, 2021Ouch - $14 for half a dozen donuts. 2 glazed, 2 chocolate, 2 frosted raspberry (were these special or something? [no, these were not filled/jelly])
Make sure you only go between 11-Midnite & order the donuts fresh out the fryer. Who cares about your diet :P
Steve SFebruary 8, 2013The longer you stay, the more you'll want to eat (and smell of doughnut). Order and go.
Rhia R.October 27, 2011Think you can inhale a giant donut in 3 minutes? Then consider their donut challenge. You get a free shirt if you finish.
24 hours of donut goodness! I can never walk by without craving one
Drew MeiserJune 26, 2014Lines can get long here, do everyone a favor and know what you want when you order.
Grab a hot, gooey, unbelievably fresh late-night donut after the spots close.
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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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"The outdoor seating, on a nice day, is awesome! The staff is also supper nice."
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- 5.5
"Stopped in here for coffee, barista was friendly, atmosphere was great for ppl watching, coffee was strong but had a great flavor. I am a coffee snot and I liked it, so there you go."
Stephanie Anderson - 8.6
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Bennett W Wong - 7.9
"Fun bar and there's a balcony upstairs"
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