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Colonial Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
Colonial Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
Colonial Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
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COLONIAL DONUTS

(5.0 Score)
3318 Lakeshore Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94610 Directions

Since 1980

Specialty:

✓ Old Fashioned ✓ Plain Cake ✓ Cake with Chocolate ✓ Wheat ✓ Glazed Buttermilk ✓ Coconut Cream Filled ✓ Blueberry ✓ Red Velvet ✓ French Chocolate ✓ Apple/Lemon Turnover ✓ Apple Fritters ✓ Butter ✓ Banana Cream Filled

“Colonial Donuts is a family-operated shop located on Lakeshore Avenue. This shop is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring that you can satisfy your cravings at any time. The dedicated team at Colonial Donuts prioritizes the use of fresh ingredients in all their delectable creations. Colonial Donuts offers a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Throughout the past few decades, Colonial Donuts has consistently brought joy and happiness to countless customers. Whether you refer to them as doughnuts or donuts, they are ready to serve you with a smile. Be sure to try their tempting offerings, such as their half-dozen Oreo cake donuts, long vanilla donuts, and peanut butter donuts, to make your day extra sweet. Colonial Donuts also has another branch in Montclair Village, ensuring accessibility and convenience for their valued patrons. Their menu features a delightful selection of handcrafted donuts, all waiting to be enjoyed.”

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License #4049683

Price:

Regular Donuts:
Raised Donut $1.10
Cake Donut $1.10
12 Dozen (Regular Only) $6.25
Dozen (Regular Only) $13.00
Fancy Donuts:
French Cruller $1.60
Plain Bars $1.60
Large Twist $1.60
Raspberry Jelly Filled $1.60
Filled Glazed Donut $1.60
Extra Fancy Donuts:
Bear Claw $2.00
Custard Filled French Cruller $2.00
Cinnamon Twist $2.00
Cinnamon Butterfly $2.00
Lemon Turnover $2.00
Custard Filled Bars $2.00
Pastries & Cookies:
Filled Croissant $2.40
Filled Danish $2.40
Assorted Cookies $1.10
Almond Tea Cake $2.25
Morning Bun $2.40
Almond Bear Claw $2.40
Sandwiches:
Club $3.50
Bagels:
Bagel With Ham, Egg & Cheese $5.00
Bagel With Egg & Cheese $4.00
Croissants:
Ham, Cheese & Egg $5.00
Ham, Cheese, Egg & Bacon $6.00
Hot Beverages:
Hot Tea With Honey & Lemon $1.50
Regular Coffee $1.70
Hazelnut $1.90
French Vanilla $1.9

Contact:

(510) 893-2503

Open 24 Hours

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donut savant - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
donut savant - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
donut savant - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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DONUT SAVANT

(4.8 Score)
3000 38th Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94619 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Vanilla Glazed ✓ Salted Maple ✓ Chocolate Frosted and Bar ✓ Cinnamon Sugar ✓ Sugar Dust ✓ Jane Dough

“Donut Savant is known for their expertise in crafting bite-sized donuts with a wide range of flavors. Using high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes, they guarantee their customers a delightful and fresh experience. Alongside their exceptional donuts, Donut Savant also takes pride in serving premium, locally roasted coffee and espresso. Donut Savant makes all of their donuts from scratch daily using the highest quality ingredients. They start baking early in the morning and continue throughout the day to ensure all of their donuts are always fresh. Whether you prefer to dine in or take away, Donut Savant provides convenient facilities for both options. Donut Savant offers accessible WiFi to enhance the experience of their valued customers.”

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License #201205310234

Price:

The Bernie:
Starts From $2
Up To $3

Contact:

(510) 972-8268

Wed-Sun: 7am - 1pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Golden Gate Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
Golden Gate Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
Golden Gate Donuts - Oakland, CA Donut Shops
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6+ YEARS IN TBR
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GOLDEN GATE DONUTS

(4.8 Score)
4201 Telegraph Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94609 Directions

Since 1985

Specialty:

✓ Chopped Peanuts Donut ✓ Vanilla Bean Donut ✓ Cronuts ✓ Salted Caramel Donut ✓ Traditional Donut ✓ Cinnamon Sugar Donut ✓ Powdered Sugar Glazed Donut ✓ Twists ✓ Old-Fashioned Donut ✓ Boston Cream Donut ✓ Donut Hole ✓ Chocolate Croissant

“Golden Gate Donuts offers various house-made, old-fashioned donuts, such as fritters and bear claws. Golden Gate Donuts is a warm, brick-lined shop offering a range of gourmet donuts and baked goods alongside caffeinated drinks. Their culinary team is up early, rolling out the dough and prepping each component. They run a traditional old-fashioned donut shop that also offers over-the-counter scratch-made items. They have over 60 varieties and specialize in making plain glazed donuts. Golden Gate Donuts rises to the challenge of providing delicious doughnuts to Oakland by using high-quality ingredients and clever techniques.”

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Price:

Regular Donuts:
Raised $2.10
Old Fashioned $2.10
All Cake $2.10
Blueberry Cake $2.10
12 Dozen Regular $12.50
1 Dozen Regular $23.00
Egg Rolls Pork, Vegetables (4 Pieces) $7.50
Tamales Chicken And Pork $5.50
Shrimp Rolls (4 Pieces) $7.00
Fancy Donuts:
Buttermilk $3.00
Twist $3.00
Lemon Jelly $3.00
Unfilled Bar $3.00
French Cruller $3.00
Raspberry Jelly $3.00
Custard Jelly $3.00
Extra Fancy Donuts:
Apple Fritter $3.75
Cinnamon Roll $3.75
Custard Filled Bar $3.75
Apple Bearclaw $3.75
Cinnamon Twist $3.75
Donut Holes 1 Dozen $4.00
Fresh Banana $1.25
Muffins:
Blueberry $4.25
Banana Nut $4.25
Lemon Poppyseed $4.25
Cranberry $4.25
Sandwiches:
Bacon Egg And Cheese Sandwich $9.00
Sausage Egg And Cheese Sandwich $9.00
Ham Egg And Cheese Sandwich $9.00
Turkey Egg And Cheese Sandwich $9.00
Egg And Cheese Sandwich $9.00

Contact:

(510) 655-0362 (510) 941-3223

Mon-Sat: 6am - 6pm
Sun: 7am - 1pm

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COLONIAL DONUTS REVIEWS

Colonial Donuts has been an Oakland Gem since forever! One of the places in town that is a must-try! I've been coming here since high school, which was 20 years ago, the staff are super friendly and very kind. I usually get the donut holes, maple bacon, filled bars, and filled French Cruller. They are made fresh daily. They're the best donuts in town.

The donuts and drinks are so good! I am pretty sure that they are fresh each morning, along with their coffee. It’s great to come here early morning and at night when you are on your way home, and it gives you a the final satisfaction that you need.

i love this place. they are ALWAYS open. true 24/7. they have a large variety of donuts and drinks, all very cheap and reasonable. i try to visit whenever i can even though i live pretty far away. 24/7 places are super rare in the bay area! its more of a place to pick up a donut rather than stay and eat, but it works well for them. highly recommend

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DONUT SAVANT REVIEWS

Donut Savant is arguably THE best donuts I’ve so far found in the SF Bay Area. This spot should be on the bucket list for any out-of-town visitors, as it has an assortment of donuts that is always freshly baked, decadent without being too sweet and a variety of sizes for all appetites. So much of the selection of these donuts have a melt-in-your-mouth flavor that complement a crispy exterior texture with their comforting soft interior. When they are still slightly warm, eating them is easily addicting. Service staff are warm, friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Though there’s not much space on the inside, the space lends itself to easy conversation with others waiting in line and easily fosters a sense of community. There’s some street parking, though it’s available if you don’t mind circling the block a couple of times. Your mouth will be grateful for it. Enjoy!

This place rules. We've loved it since it used to be at 19th street Bart and have become loyal to the East Oakland location. A special gift are their seasonal soufganyot for Chanukah. The vanilla bean custard is otherworldly. This place is just the best.

Such cute and tasty little donuts. Love the variety with classic flavors and some that are a little more non-traditional. Don’t sleep on the fruit jams, they are fantastic, the coffee is great too!

GOLDEN GATE DONUTS REVIEWS

Visiting my son, I came from the East Coast, looking for doughnut culture, and found everything I could’ve dreamed of at Golden Gate Donuts in Oakland. From the simply delicious glazed donuts, to the buttermilk donuts, bear, claws, custard-filled bars, apple fritters, and donut holes to their delicious and humongous breakfast sandwiches – – Golden Gate Donuts is everything I wanted and needed. I am in serious withdrawal right now. And don’t forget the twists. And the cinnamon rolls. I think I’m in a little depression now that I am back home. Please send donuts.

I love this donut shop. I've been going there for awhile now. I try to go every morning to get coffee or tea and a donut. The donuts are fresh and delicious. The owner is very nice. He also sells lots of lottery tickets and his shop is know as a "lucky retailer". It's never too busy and the personal attention to each customer makes the trip worthwhile. I highly recommend this donut shop :)

Really cute donut shop! We went about an hour before closing and the lady serving us gave us extra pastries with our order. Pretty standard donuts, which is nothing to complain about.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

COLONIAL DONUTS Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DONUT SAVANT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GOLDEN GATE DONUTS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10