Any insider tips for My Happy Donut?

Lines move fast—cash speeds things up during peak morning rush.

What should I order at My Happy Donut?

Apple fritter; maple bar; glazed old-fashioned

When should I visit My Happy Donut?

Morning for peak freshness; late night for quick service

Who should go to My Happy Donut?

Early birds, night owls, and donut traditionalists

Any insider tips for Trish's Mini Donuts?

Order a larger bucket—they cool slower and stay crisp longer.

What should I order at Trish's Mini Donuts?

Bag of cinnamon-sugar minis; powdered sugar; mixed half-and-half

When should I visit Trish's Mini Donuts?

Mid-afternoon between tour waves for shorter lines

Who should go to Trish's Mini Donuts?

Families and snackers strolling the Wharf

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#1 My Happy Donut

8.2

$ North Beach

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Family-run counter spot (since 1995) turning out classic donuts from early morning to late night. Locals praise the fresh fry, generous apple fritter, and fast, friendly service at the Chinatown/North Beach edge.

Must-Try Dishes: Apple Fritter, Glazed Old-Fashioned, Maple Bar

What makes it special: Long-running, late-open neighborhood donut shop with reliably fresh classics.

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#2 Trish's Mini Donuts

7.8

$$ Fisherman’s Wharf

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PIER 39 kiosk making mini donuts to order, served hot in bags or buckets. Tourists and locals alike stop for the cinnamon-sugar minis and boardwalk-style nostalgia from owner Trish Conklin’s longtime stand.

Must-Try Dishes: Cinnamon-Sugar Mini Donuts, Powdered Sugar Minis, Half-and-Half Mixed Bag

What makes it special: Fresh-fried mini donuts with carnival DNA and waterfront energy.

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