Cruel Donuts

35 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo
(650) 315-2460

Recent Reviews

Gerald Lang

Cruel to my waistline. Cruel to be so far from my home. Cruel to have so many delicious looking options. Damn you cruel donuts. I love you. Please take me back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kasra Vkln

Good donuts and nice folks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut

Lori Hern

Absolutely delightful experience on my first visit! The assortment of delicious donuts with their diverse flavors truly impressed me. The staff's friendliness and expertise in all things donuts added to the wonderful atmosphere. Despite the slightly sketchy location, don't let that deter you from experiencing these amazing treats!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rachel Clair

INCREDIBLE donuts and service. The person working was so nice and answered our questions about the donuts, and the donuts were delicious! Especially loved the crème brûlée, guava, cruller, and plain glazed donuts. So fluffy!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laurent Brack

First time stopping there (based on Google reviews when looking for a donut place). Not disappointed. Got the glazed donuts and they were fresh and tasty. I'll go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut

Barbara Nguyen

They have the very best plain glaze, I always get it because it’s sooo soft. I also like their old fashioned donut, it doesn’t taste oily.

Jordan Huizing

Amazing croissants, especially the ham and cheese with jalapeño!So kind, they gave my kiddo a donut themed sticker

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut

Leticia Bido

The warm, friendly service and delicious variety is unmatched! Espresso drinks is a lovely bonus!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Donuts

Lillian K.

Everything was so good and not sweet. My favorite was the guava filling. Normally, I don't like filled donuts because it's too sweet, but this one was just right. I brought this box of donuts to a friend's house and now everyone is hook!! Can't wait to try their mochi donuts!

Hen A.

early morning visit on a sunday for donuts...donuts behind the glass case and more fresh donuts on the racks...great selection of donuts and specialty donuts...$20 special for dozen donuts...mix 'n' match classic, cake or old fashioned donuts...taking 2 dozen of the classic chocolate, sugar and glazed...quickly packed perfectly into 2 pink cruel donuts boxes...donuts were perfect in shape, appearance, texture and taste...

Luke S.

I am not sure what's so cruel about this place. Maybe cruel to other places because of the prices. This place seemed to have lower prices than the other places and yet tastier. The ube and the mochi donuts are soooo good here. The location is really good too.

Jonathan avina (john)

Fire bacon egg n cheese and the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary L.

Fresh, delicious, and irresistible! If you're looking for a donut spot to try, please add cruel donuts to your list. All of their donuts are made so fresh and are always a hit at any gathering. My only complaint is that they close way too early! If you are lucky enough to be their first few customers then definitely take advantage by getting a whole box. It's a small shop with no seats, so you cannot sit inside like a traditional cafe. There is a parking lot you can park in! The staff and service here is also terrific.

Lisa Z.

The donuts all tasted great! Mochi ones on weekends morning (sold out if you come late). All the flavors are amazing, donuts themselves so fluffy and soft. So happy it's so close to home, we can always satisfy our donut cravings.

Elise

No exaggeration, the ube donuts at Cruel Donuts were the best donuts I've ever had in my life! I got here bright and early and have to say the gentleman who helped me provided top notch service. Everyone I shared the donuts with agreed they were simply divine! This place is worth all the hype and more. Thank you Cruel Donuts for such a great experience :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Donuts

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