Best Donuts Restaurants in Outer Richmond (94121)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Butter Love Bakeshop
Laminated pastries with rich color and crisp layers built to photograph.
Notable Picks
8.3
Neighborhood bakery known for seasonal bakes that often include weekend donut runs—think cider cake rings, filled rounds, and donut holes alongside pies and croissants. A back patio makes it an easy sit-and-sip stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kouign-amann, Ham & cheese croissant, Seasonal fruit pie slice
What makes it special: Laminated pastries with rich color and crisp layers built to photograph.
8.0
A coffee window attached to a kids’ woodworking studio that now turns out house-made donuts daily, including vegan and mochi styles. Flavors rotate (matcha, black sesame, lemon), and lines move quickly in the morning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mochi Matcha Donut, Old-Fashioned Glazed, Vegan Cardamom Donut
What makes it special: Rotating mochi and vegan donut program from a community-first café window.
Worthy Picks
#3
ML Donuts
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sweet Treats Escapes
Classic corner donut shop turning out fresh glazed, old-fashioneds, and fritters from early morning until late. Locals come for quick, friendly service and reliably warm pastries at wallet-friendly prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Maple Old Fashioned, Glazed Twist
What makes it special: Old-school donuts made fresh with fast counter cadence.