Best Donuts Restaurants in Nob Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bob's Donuts
Handmade, hot-fried classics with decades of local devotion.
Notable Picks
#1
Bob's Donuts
8.7
SF legacy donut shop (family-run since the 1950s) known for hot-fried classics, the apple fritter, and its famous giant donut challenge. The new Polk Street space keeps the old-school recipes with a bit more breathing room for the morning rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Giant Raised Donut, Old-Fashioned (glazed)
What Makes it Special: Handmade, hot-fried classics with decades of local devotion.
8.2
Tiny Tendernob pastry shop baking an Ube “Mochicro” (mochi-croissant hybrid) alongside viennoiserie. It’s a fun, chewier take on the donut lane with precise lamination and rotating flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Mochicro, Matcha Raspberry Mochi Ring, Morning Bun
What Makes it Special: Mochi-meets-croissant rings with tight technique and flavor.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Compact Polk Street counter turning out straightforward raised and cake donuts alongside coffee and simple breakfast items. Locals lean on it for quick grab-and-go mornings and fair pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry Cake Donut, Glazed Old-Fashioned, Cinnamon Crumb Donut
What Makes it Special: No-frills donuts done fresh with fast, friendly service.