Love their doughnuts always so soft and warm and last a couple days if you buy more than one. Just be sure to bring cash if you plan on spending less than $7 or else you have to buy enough dougnuts to use a debit card.

With new establishments popping up charging inflated prices for mediocre, but pretty product, I appreciate old-school spots like Happy Donuts in Noe Vally. The good-natured store owner & her family (three generations present the weekend I came in), donuts in traditional flavors, & reasonable prices harken back to a simpler time, like the 90s, & it is comforting. My maple bar was filled on-the-spot with custard. The apple fritter that was big enough to share was one of the better ones in SF; no old-oil taste, moist, & freshly fried. My companions who tried the chocolate raised & crumb-cake donut were impressed with both quality & taste. Perfect score across the board & that's why we'll continue to patronize this specific location of a well-known purveyor of carbs & happiness.

While my go-to donut shop (Donut World) has never been in danger of not being my go-to donut shop, I've long been curious about this particular Happy Donuts. Primarily because I'd always heard good things about them, but also because there are so many Happy Donuts in SF (and down the Peninsula). I mean, with so many locations scattered around, they must be pretty good, right? Not that I ever needed a reason beyond my fondness of donuts to check out another donut shop...ha! In almost every way, this Happy Donuts looks like any other neighborhood donut shop in the city. it's located on a corner (24th and Church, it's got that mom-and-pop vibe, and their display cases are filled with your typical array of donuts, like jelly filled, raised, old fashioned, and cinnamon twists. You won't really find any of the trendier flavors and styles that other places have, but it's not like there's anything wrong with sticking with the traditional staples either. As interesting as some of those offerings may be, my usual order, and my personal favorites, will always include the classics! Compared to my favorite CHOCOLATE OLD FASHIONED ($1.95) at Donut World, this one isn't quite as good. Still, it's pretty decent. The texture/color of the donut itself was a bit dark (maybe it sat in the oil too long?), but the icing on it had a great, chocolate flavor. As for their APPLE FRITTER ($3.50), it's probably one of the best I've had! The outside was crispy and perfectly golden while the inside was moist, not too doughy, and not overly sweet. It also felt a bit smaller than others I've had, but considering how tasty it was, I would've wanted this to be bigger regardless. As far as service goes, I've seen a few reviews mention that the staff isn't exactly the warmest/friendliest, but I thought the lady who helped me was perfectly fine. Granted, we didn't exactly have a lengthy interaction, but she seemed nice enough. If anything, I'd rather they do a really good job with their sandwiches and breakfast bagels, which look good in the photos. Too bad this isn't one of the Happy Donuts that also offers a multitude of more uncommon offerings from a donut shop; apparently some have burgers, banh mi, rice plates, and noodle soups? I guess I'll just have to "settle" for this one being one of the few places in SF that's open 24/7, which is probably even better than those random menu options!

I stopped by to get some breakfast on a Saturday morning. Not too busy with quick and friendly service. I tried the BLT and couple donuts both of which I would recommend trying if you like this type of food.

I used to come here in high school since the bus passes right by en route. I took a long hiatus until now and realized these are the best donuts I've had. They're light and airy! I don't think my palette was refined back then to notice just how good they are. I always get glazed or donut holes so I can't comment on anything else.

As advertised, this corner institution provides happiness to all those who enter. I used to walk a half an hour to this place every so often just because they are one of the few donut places that still do cinnamon sugar cake donuts. This place hasn't changed in years which is just perfect . Donuts are great, the coffee is decent and the staff is friendly , You get all walks of life in here, and everyone who stops here seems to have a slight smile on their face , because, well, donuts and coffee make people happy .My son looks forward to stopping here on his way to daycare, and I sure hope this place sticks around for many years to come.

Another major disappointment comes in the form of 3.9 stars of an overall rating for this lovely store that not only serves your sweet tooth; yet those variety of savory options they have which are served either on a bun, English Muffin or croissant as per your preference, do absolutely have the power to make you feel like it's instant breakfast / lunch time whenever. They are open like literally 24/7. They always make sure that there's 3 different types of coffee being offered, typically one of them being decaf in them glass kettles above the stove facing you directly as soon as you step inside. I believe that the tiniest member of their crew (She is highly likely the owner!) is like an iconic face of the entire Noe Valley neighborhood; in a similar way to the familiar face of the bald manager of the Walgreens store on Castro & 18th St, who always wears a super clean white t-shirt and in my own experience, smiles as often and sincerely as the tiny donut lady does. God knows how he so flawlessly maintains the cleanliness of his white clothes! Alright! Back to donuts! The HAPPY ONEs!.. Well, this place has the best custard and old-fashioned and chocolate glazed ever. Heavenly Father! It is only heaven where I would eat tons yet my body would not store a single gram of fat. Why is this torture? Having to limit yourself on donuts is like a nightmare. There must be a way to eat 10, yet be able to somehow manipulate your metabolism to make it process all that fat as if you only had a quarter of an old-fashioned! If you're on a lucky enough of a visit, you would also find a lil' bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling 100% Apple Juice in the fridge which might be like a sweet catalyst to boost the enjoyment of your taste buds from the deliciously mixed flavors in your mouth. And maybe if you are blessed like me, then you would perhaps have the chance to experience your visit to there as a comically romantic scene in your own movie or a cloud of Heavenly thoughts lighting up with each bite you take of your freshly baked, smoking hot donut... ...as your bite of HAPPY DONUT dissolves on your tongue, leaving you no actual job to eat It was just a chilly night outside, and I was freezing so now what about's all that heat It's been a real long time, they shouldn't have left me without a real dope beat Read about my LOVE for GOOD FOOD, learn that it could be a curse if you eat lots of red meat

Go to neighborhood donut spot! Quick, fresh, and great service. Their breakfast sandwiches and coffee are also a treat.

$1.85 for a cake donut, well textured. Quick and kind service. Glazed old fashion was on point. Would not recommend the donut holes though, my batch was too oily unfortunately. Cash only~ would come back when in neighborhood. Gives mom and pops vibes, must support.