My Happy Donut

My Happy Donut was close to our hotel during our trip to San Francisco, so we made it a daily breakfast stop. The staff provided courteous and considerate service. The food was of excellent quality and the prices were reasonable. Suggest having a coffee and a few donuts while observing the crowded street as it fills up during the morning. When I visit San Francisco again, I'll make sure to stop by.

When it comes to things that are slept on in San Francisco, I take pride in uncovering many of these places for myself. But let me say this, we've been in a coma next to My Happy Donut. I mean it's right there in plain sight. Right in your face! I mean if you live anywhere near north beach or China town it's right in your face and you've never even been here! This is a rugged, get your lotto ticket, get a bunch of donuts, breakfast sandwiches/burritos, all for a fair price type of place. I've had the BB twice. Both times I was pleased. The best you can get in the city? No, but it's reliable and substantial in size. The donuts all legit. You will have no complaints. Just classic and solid items. I don't dabble in their pastries often (I don't think they excel there). Oh and the donut holes? Super underrated and slept on in a place that's already slept on! I know that's crazy. This place is equally as close to me as bob's. So yes there will be comparisons. Bobs has more interesting offerings as far as donuts are concerned. The basics at bobs might be slightly better but maybe not by much. The menu at My Happy Donut is more extensive. But you can sit inside and play the lotto or whatever. Or just read your paper and take it slow. This is that kinda place. Set an alarm, and wake up and quit sleeping on MHD.(4.5 Stars)

Confidently located right in Chinatown and near our hotel - grabbed a few glazed donut holes and they did not disappoint! Paid $1.75 can't beat that! They also have a selection of other items / sandwiches etc. would go back to try other donuts!

I stopped in on my way to work one morning. This is such a cute little spot! The lady at the front counter was so sweet and you could tell she has a great relationship with her regular customers. I ordered an apple fritter and a glazed twist. The apple fritter was delicious; the glaze was smooth and not overpoweringly sweet, the inside filling was soft and had a hint of caramel. There were thin ribbons of glaze in between layers of the twist along with sprinkles of cinnamon. So yummy!

I came in to sit down and eat some takeout dim sum I got. I was asked if I needed any help, the people are super nice! There is plenty of seating, natural light, and the whole place is super clean. When I had finished eating my dim sum, I ordered a chocolate glaze and tucked in. Wonderful. Great frosting ratio, the dough not greasy, perfect salt level, satisfying chew. I've begun to base my donut shop reviews off this one donut. Maybe because the light to dark ratio of the donut reflects my identity, but I do feel that the chocolate provides a nice contrast to the actual donut, allowing one to experience the two flavors separately. A chocolate glaze often can feel forgotten next to an original, so when the chocolate glaze is good, I know the place has good attention to detail!Great spot.

PERFECT food after a night out. Everything was so delicious. We ordered at the counter and it was ready pretty quickly and so good. Croissant was fresh, as were all the ingredients. I was so full off half a sandwich. I wish i had room to try a donut!

Four stars for being open late. In a time when businesses are closing earlier and being more cautious I really appreciate this long time business for staying open so late for the drunk bar people. There are so many great bars in this part of town - one right next door in fact. North Beach and China town is so much fun. A person feels alive in this neighborhood. Its full of good and bad and fun and everything inbetween. Drinks and donuts and pastries. Good selection and low in price compared to the fancy bakeries in North Beach. Lots of windows and lotto machines. A couple tables for outside seating - but not much ambiance out there. The same metal seating inside. Not too comfortable. Again, the pros of the place are how its a long time business and that it is open late. If your visiting during normal business hours you probably have better options available to you.

They've got a lot more than just donuts! Order at the register and they either give you your order immediately if pre-made, or bring it to you when ready. Mainly indoor seating, but a table or two outside as well. Casual atmosphere with friendly staff. I found it odd and disappointing that there was no way to add a custom tip when paying with a credit card. All I could do was give either fixed percentage tips or no tip at all.Other than my breakfast sandwich (which comes with hashbrowns) taking forever to prepare, I enjoyed what I tried. That also included a vanilla sprinkle donut and small iced Vietnamese coffee.

Simply wonderful. I got to try 5 different donut hole flavors and they were all delicious

7:30 on a Saturday morning wasn't very crowded. Service was excellent: attentive, helpful (i.e. answered questions) and quick. Lox bagel on everything bagel was very tasty. Jelly-filled donut holes were delicious. Coffee (standard drip was chosen) was good/smooth. Spartan is perhaps an appropriate description; this is not fine dining nor am I implying this is a shortcoming. I give it five stars within the category of establishments it is in; I'm not comparing it to a high-end dinner spot. There was a small language barrier, but again this is not a negative - good service and food was sought and delivered. It was solid for what I received: attentive service, good food & coffee, and a peaceful place to enjoy it. Go and enjoy it.