Lee’s Donut

So I come from the east coast where there is a Dunkin Donuts every half mile. So as a transplant, the lack of chain donuts in California puzzled me. Instead you have these local hole in the wall mom and pop-ish donut places. Still, I'm sold. Yeah you don't have a hundred donut varieties only a dozen or so. But they're epically fresh baked and yummy, the people are nice, and the coffee isn't larping as a milkshake. Reasonable prices also don't hurt. This particular Lee is in a strip mall off San Pablo that you might never pull off into, next to a laundromat and Salvadoran restaurant (review to come later). It's definitely worth a visit.

I got a glazed, raised donut and a plain cake. They are so fresh and good. Puts the donuts at Pak n Sav to shame. The chocolate covered ones don't have any filling, though.

Stopped by to get my daughter lunch and surprise her. Well I was surprised no fish or chicken. You greedy people lol. So, I asked the owner. I guess he's the owner he is always there. No fish or chicken nooo?! We both laughed bc he's pretty cool. He said no. He said maybe an hour or so. Well lunch for her will be over buddy. I said to self! I said I will be back in an hour or I will call. Off to Home Depot. She really doesn't like fish like that or chicken on the bone. So, if she doesn't want it. Ha ha I can eat it! JK. Ok Lee. 3 stars bc an hour to fry more chicken and fish hmmm .

Superb donuts!! They're always super fresh (often still warm!). The selection of donuts changes slowly through out the day as they make different types, so it's really about getting whatever is fresh out of the fryer! They usually have a selection of yeasted and cake donuts, donut holes, plus some specialty donuts like apple fritters, cinnamon swirls, maple bars, and fruit tarts. If you want a cream-filled donut - just ask! They keep them refrigerated in back, and they are some of the best cream filled donuts I've ever had! Sometimes that have old fashioned donuts and blueberry cake donuts too! ...I haven't tried the savory food yet, but I've been tempted, it smells delicious, and I've been told by friends it's excellent cheap & greasy Chinese food!There are a few booth-style tables where you can sit to eat there. I appreciate the community vibe - I often end up having conversations with other customers in line or eating at the tables. The folks who work her are also very kind!

Went there because of the reviews .. the place is small and parking lot small but I was there for the donuts and croissants :) amazing soft fresh! The best I had in the area so far no dense fluffy not too sweet just perfect! The croissant sandwich with egg was just amazing !! Will go back for sure!

So were I work I always see the guys eating fried chicken for lunch and I found out that it was from Lee's Doughnuts. Apparently, they have quite the reputation. So here I go getting the fried chicken and doughnuts. Well, ooohhhh chile! The chicken was really good. It was fried crispy and seasoned delicately but well. Now the only downfall was they dont fry the chicken to order. It was pre-fried and sitting under the heat lamp. It was warm but not totally hot. That said, it was still very tasty. The doughnut was so hot and fresh, soft and delicious. It was a glazed doughtnut and as good as the best of them. If you are every looking for some fresh doughnuts and/or some hot chicken then this is for you.

Up date, about 5 hours after I ate the chicken stick today, I still can taste and smell of the chicken.-----------------------------------------------------------BBQ Chicken Stick, 3 good sliced chicken meat on a skewer= $1.50Meat ball Stick, 3 of 2 inch diameter meat balls on a skewer= $2.00Both 8 inch skewer.FXXX, it's good shit.Both juicy and good.Tax included!I definitely can't become a vegan.Who cares for the donuts!Well, I do.And I had the donuts too.It was not too bad after the chicken stick.You just don't eat the donuts 1st.There is a small sign on the front window says Chinese food, chow mein, fried rice and egg roll.And donuts.Hey Mr. Lee, You are doin' the chicken right too! And the big juicy meat balls.Keep it up, dude!P.S. Please see Amelia P's review. and she is right, the chicken stick sold out very fast every day. I went there at 11:30 A.M!

The Ham & Cheese croissant is HUGE & SOMETIMES good! I once got a croissant and it tasted liked chicken because they fry chicken there and it doesn't seem like they keep the food separated. That's all I've ever ate here. The location isn't so good (especially at night). I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a good croissant sandwich for breakfast like I was the day I decided to try it. Ham & cheese croissant is $2.50 ($2.80 with tax).

I really wanted to enjoy some donuts with my daughter this morning, and I couldn't help but notice how disorganized this store was, I noticed the counters having sticky residue which I assumed from not being cleaned. Who wants to eat in a dirty environment? Donuts were regular, tasted like every regular donut. Customer service could definitely use some work, you should be enthusiastic while serving customers.

I don't know how I'm the first to review. This place has been here a long time. If you're sick of hipster vegan donuts, this is an old school donut-and-Chinese-food place I hope stays forever. I need butter in my donuts!