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The Original Royal Donut
1090 North Ln, Burlingame, CA 94010, United States
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The Original Royal Donut
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Le
Review №1

So some people are confusing this place with the ROYAL DONUT CAFE on Broadway. Apparently there are two Donut shops/cafe in Burlingame with similar names. However, this location is located next to the Burlingame train station and Burlingame High School.They seem to be under new management and have changed the menu, interior, and employees. Recently they have added breakfast and lunch sandwiches to the menu. BUT, the Donuts still have the same golden taste which I love. Great service all around.

C
Review №2

Best place to be off your diet. These donuts are the freshest Ive had in the area. Worth every calorie. Just wish they could make cider donuts and pumpkin donuts for the season just like Hacklebarney Farms.

Br
Review №3

Nobody I mean nobody makes chocolate old fashioned like here. Then theres the donut holes.. Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №4

Best tasting Donuts Anywhere! Great friendly have watched my kids grow up & always ask about them.

Jo
Review №5

Great stop for food and Donuts. Owner recently started serving Banh Mi sandwiches and theyre delicious. A no frills destination but above average Donuts and sandwiches.

M
Review №6

I paid $12.75 for 4 donuts... which was a ripoff. The guy ringing me out definitely overcharged on purpose (1 of the donuts was ringed up as $3.95), I wish I would have said something but was in a hurry and didnt feel like arguing.Donuts werent bad but also nothing special and definitely not worth what I paid. There are much better donut shops in the area, with much more reasonable prices ($1.95 vs $3.95). I will never patronize this business again...

Ha
Review №7

I was going to post pictures of all the donuts I’ve gotten from here, but I always eat them too fast. I have had their bear claws, cinnamon buns, eclairs, chocolate glazed donuts, plain glazed donuts, coconut chocolate cake donuts.The plain glazed is *legitimately* the best donut I have ever eaten. My husband says so as well.They also have fantastic bagels, great coffee, and more. I can’t wait to go back to try more things.The staff is always super friendly as well. Hands down my new favorite place.

ji
Review №8

I love thier vietnamese sandwiches. Growing up in San Jose Ive been spoiled when it comes to vietnamese sandwiches. Coming to Burlingame its been very difficult to find a place that could meet my expectations but until I found this place. Also the price is the cheapest Ive been able to find a vietnamese sandwich in this area.

Le
Review №9

I have now waited twice until the French Donuts were freshly made. What Im about to say is not hyperbole: it was a religious experience. Eating those fresh gooey Donuts haunted my dreams. I will return with fellow donut fanatics.

Ri
Review №10

Spotted the Original Royal Donut from across the street while on a job. Before I left the area I had a donut and coffee, and what a donut. I havent seen a donut like this in the Bay Area.

Ch
Review №11

You got to go at 10:00 p.m. when they make the donuts fresh 🤯😃

Ol
Review №12

From San Bruno, I had to go to Summit bikes to pick up a few items. Since I was there, I decided to grab a bite at Royal Donut. And just like I thought, it was a good decision. The egg and cheese croissant was good, but their chocolate old fashioned donuts, I got one, was exceptional. The best Ive tasted in a while.

El
Review №13

The absolute best donuts! Pass on the chain spots and eat local. We drive from Monterey to SF for baseball games and this is a must for us. Theyre open 24 7.

Gr
Review №14

The doughnuts were overpriced and not fresh. They had variety and some different doughnuts with cereal toppings and Oreo topping. However, paying so much for dry doughnuts was not worth it. I used to live in the city and I payed less. Rated one dollar sign definitely worth two. Unsatisfied, won’t be returning.

Ch
Review №15

Stopped by for lunch because I heard from a friend that the Banh mi sandwiches were good. And oh they did not disappoint at all! Best in town hands down, highly recommend. And why not grab a few treats for dessert; cronuts, donuts, boba. YUM!

Oc
Review №16

Right next to the Burlingame Caltrain Station this quaint and cozy diner/donut shop is perfect for a quick bite to eat after traveling by train. They have a lovely selection of breakfast sandwiches and other classic sandwich combos, with some served on a croissant. They had the usual crowd favorites as far as their donut selection, mine being the maple round. I got a Nesquick chocolate milk and donut for less than $4.50. The women working were lovely, and I noticed they sped up their work pace to serve me a bit sooner, which was quite nice. Id come here every day before work if I lived in the area. Outside seating and an ATM machine inside are super convenient.

St
Review №17

Not a big fan . Being from back east its been a while but I remember a much fresher profuct

Sh
Review №18

I am picky about reviewing donut shops. With a last name like mine, I feel duty-bound. But this place. This place makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Wow. The Banh mi, the boba, the delicious pillowy-soft donuts...the deliciously dense cake donuts. If Im ever in the area again, this will be my lunch place everytime.Bring friends and tip well at this POC-owned donut place.

Bu
Review №19

Price, quality and variety. The doughnuts were really really good. Also tried the banh mis which were decent, but it tasted like they used mayo instead of pate. Still tasted decent, but a tad on the sweet side.

Sa
Review №20

Amazing donuts and often open 24hrs!

Li
Review №21

Finally caved and walked in here to try their glazed doughnut. Surprisingly light and airy and not too sweet (unlike Krispy Kreme). Conveniently located next to the Burlingame train station. Will try the cruller and apple fritter next time I feel like treating myself again!

da
Review №22

Donuts are great here and the coffee always fresh. The owner and the staff are friendly.

DO
Review №23

Donuts are very good, and so are the staff. Gave extra donut holes!

mi
Review №24

At least you can make your coffee the way you like. And they seem to charge less then the other places.

Ph
Review №25

I’ve spent a lot of time at this place studying for college exams. The workers are always really nice and patient.The cinnamon rolls are my favorite, as well as the fruit rolls.If you go here late at night, they give you extra donuts to make way for fresh ones, you just have to ask.I’m happy they take card note, but it’s a $3 minimum.

Ma
Review №26

Best donuts in Burlingame - they’ll do when you have a craving but they’re 4-star donuts, nothing special to go out of your way for. I recommend the raised donuts (vs cake donuts).

Je
Review №27

The flavors of these donuts are quite solid. Cinnamon roll was like a glazed donut combined with a cinnamon roll and was great. The lady that helped us was quite nice and even gave us a bonus donut...cant say no to that. Shop sort of has that feel of like a diner in the country...next to cal-train though so it can get noisy here and there.

st
Review №28

The best donut I’ve ever had!!!!

Dw
Review №29

Good place to get a 🍩 .

Ch
Review №30

Excellent donut shop, my wife and I are regulars!

Br
Review №31

The donuts and croissants are always great!

An
Review №32

This place is a national treasure.

Xa
Review №33

Delicious, soft donuts! what more needs to be said? I havent tried the ice cream or coffee, so dont know how they make it. I will add that donuts are made fresh at several times during the day, my sister picked up a donut in the evening and told me they were making fresh batches!

St
Review №34

Amazing donuts every time!

Da
Review №35

Ive been eating donuts here for the last 20 years and I love this place. The Apple Fritters here are second to none and are the standard that all others are compared against. All the other donuts are fantastic as well, but my wife and I always stop here for a Fritter and a coffee when we deserve a treat.

Al
Review №36

It is almost 11pm. Being used to the availability of 24/7 coffee shops, its been a weird transition for me being on the west coast; so when I set to visit this donut shop I didnt have very high expectations of the food as bakeries on the west coast also seem to be few and far in between. I walked in, asked the gentleman behind the counter which donut hed recommend, being confident that whatever he offers will probably taste old like any of the other baked goods Ive had on this coast that claim to be fresh.I couldnt have been more wrong. The pastry he recommended (which was a circular donut, but with a hollow inside) was easily one of the best pastries Ive purchased in North America. To top that off, it really was fresh out of the oven and you could taste it in the flaky, crispiness of the donut filled with flavour. Even though I only got drip coffee, that was completely worth it too.I will definitely be back and I highly recommend you stop by too.

T
Review №37

Fabulous neighborhood donut place with high quality items. Staff is terrific -- super hard working and they treat folks like family. And they also take credit cards now. :)

Go
Review №38

They are another mom & pop shop nothing glamorous but plenty of selection

Ro
Review №39

Where to go after a night hanging out with friends? This place! Was funny because the guy at the Moon Bar (Customer) in San Mateo swore up and down there was no place this could be open at 1:30 am. Guess what? He was wrong. Place was open, donuts were fresh and amazing. Perfect place to go when everything else closed.

Jo
Review №40

Great donuts, open early, love the apple fritters

Ma
Review №41

Coffee wasnt good and the sandwiches are bit very tasty either. The doughnuts ate yummy

Da
Review №42

Refreshingly down to earth. Feels more like home than ritzy Burlingame. Cash only. Tasty donuts! Run by a very funny and nice old lady.

JR
Review №43

There classic glazed donuts are the best.

Br
Review №44

I rarely eat donuts but these are The Best... ever! Sort of a dive in downtown Burlingame and has been in business forever and ever. A must try especially the cake or glazed donuts and the chocolate eclair with custard filling. OMG!

Fr
Review №45

This place is awesome. Open 24 hours and the donuts are delicious . Staff is friendly too, great selections.

St
Review №46

Ive been coming here for over 25 years. Best coffee and donuts! I particularly recommend the Apple fritter.

da
Review №47

Every American loves donuts. This shopIs “The Best”. You won’t be disappointed.Nice staff also.

Ab
Review №48

Best donuts on the Peninsula. Their french crullers are the bomb! Also try their cheese danishes, theyre pretty good.

Br
Review №49

Great place and opens up early for people who need an early breakfast

Vi
Review №50

Little hole in the wall by the train station. Really good selection of donuts and they always seem to be open no matter what time it is. The owners are super friendly guys.

Su
Review №51

I have been coming here regularly for nearly ten years. This place has some killer maple-frosted old fashioned crullers.

Ki
Review №52

Their doughnuts are super good! I really like their apple fritters and cruller doughnuts(/=w=)/~

Mz
Review №53

I totally love this place. Friendly staff. Very clean. Bomb Donuts!

Ma
Review №54

There arent a lot of places in the Bay Area these days that are open 24/7, so props to this donut shop for being one of them. Pretty good variety of donuts as well as other pastries.

Cy
Review №55

Good donuts but I asked for an eclair and got a regular chocolate iced long john.

Sa
Review №56

Small shop, friendly service. Good donuts

Ja
Review №57

I would like to say... This is the best little donut shop in the area.. Great service with happy smiles!

li
Review №58

Great place for a delightful doyghnut. Truly my favorite and only doughnut shop. The staff are are friendly and happy all the time.

Kr
Review №59

Closed at 7:30 on a Tuesday even though it.said its open til 9 pm

Je
Review №60

Love to came here just around the corner employees are so friendly

CH
Review №61

Delicious ice cream here. She gave me with a big scoop. Donut was fine too.She even call a taxi for me here.

H
Review №62

The doughnuts are pretty good, and they have a decent selection. However, the 5 Stars are for being open 24 hours.

Ca
Review №63

Whats not to like? Classic donut shop, run by the same people for almost a decade. And now they take cards!

Ni
Review №64

Great little doughnut shop. Delicious doughnuts served by a friendly staff. You can see them being made fresh in the back of the shop.

St
Review №65

Great donuts and friendly service. What more is there?

Mi
Review №66

Great donuts and awesome staff. 24 hours is a big bonus.

He
Review №67

A must stop!

Kh
Review №68

Fresh doughnuts anytime you decide to go. Staff is wonderful

Jo
Review №69

Quick donut stop, open all the time.

Pa
Review №70

I love their bear claws.People also very nice.

La
Review №71

Best donuts around! Where else in downtown Burlingame is open 24 hours?

An
Review №72

Cute little donut shop with cheap baked goods and excellent eclairs, just bursting with custard! Talking to the old-timers haunting this place was quite fun.

Di
Review №73

Nice place, but runs out of crullers too often.. And its too bad its not open 24 hours every day any more..

Le
Review №74

Tasty donuts, but only open 24 hours on weekends now.

Ma
Review №75

Solid donuts and coffee

Ni
Review №76

Every morning best doughnuts nice people

Ma
Review №77

Super good donuts. Not greasy.

sa
Review №78

Warm kind people here. Love this donut dealer!

Ta
Review №79

Awesome REAL doughnuts, right next to the train station. Sadly, woman behind the counter would have liked to be anywhere else on earth, and seemed irritated that other people were in the store.

Al
Review №80

Great for the traim good coffe and soft pastries.

Ja
Review №81

Gem of burlingame

Aa
Review №82

They make some good donuts. Friendly workers.

Ad
Review №83

The Asian woman was incredibly kind

Ch
Review №84

Great donuts!!

Ga
Review №85

GB reat place, been around as far vack as i can remember

De
Review №86

Love the donut crumb covered cake donut! Cash only when I went but they have an ATM.

An
Review №87

Hard to mess up a donut, I thought, but these are just bland and boring. Staff is rude, probably due to the regular entry of people of questionable character

Mi
Review №88

Convenient stop for a quick donut literally across the street from Caltrain.

Br
Review №89

If heaven were a donut shop, it would be this place.

Bl
Review №90

Excellent donuts! I love them!

Ge
Review №91

Isnt 24 hours anymore but I still love this place. Just got to catch it a little earlier :-)

Br
Review №92

Excellent small donuts place to enjoy a coffee and donuts

Pa
Review №93

Good cheap donuts and coffee. Cash only.

Je
Review №94

Great donuts, convenient to downtown Burlingame.

Aa
Review №95

Yum!

ni
Review №96

Best french style donuts around

As
Review №97

Very good 👍, cakes -

Em
Review №98

A place where you can find specialty donuts.

Da
Review №99

This is our favorite place in Burlingame to go for a donut. It could use a remodeling but the donuts hit the spot!

Br
Review №100

The best donuts.

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  • Address:1090 North Ln, Burlingame, CA 94010, United States
  • Site:http://royaldonutcafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 650-344-7854
Categories
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:12AM–9PM
  • Saturday:4AM–9PM
  • Sunday:4AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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