Kristy’s Donuts

Do not go here for atmosphere — there is like zero ambiance. Located in the old Safeway now Mi Pueblo parking lot right off Sanborn. However they make the best chocolate donuts, covered in chocolate then sprinkled with coconut. That is my absolute favortie so I don’t get them from anywhere else, and it’s a serious problem. As a kid, I was never a huge donut fan until some years ago when I was treated to donuts from this place. The other types/​flavors are okay but certain places have specialties (you know like going to Red’s on the peninsula for the cinnamon snail) and that particular combo really started a love affair for me w/​Kristy’s.
What I’m not crazy about is the location — a dirty parking lot with men who hang out here — some just drinking coffee, others looking for work who tend to congregate outside &
smoke near Kristy’s. Never been acosted but I only go there during the morning — usually try to send the spouse instead.
You know Kristy’s is doing something right when they only sell donuts & coffe — in styrofoam cups at that — and nearly across the street from Winchell’s. Been in business here forever — 20+ years (and it used to be part of a chain that relocated… guess which one?) Since I have been coming here the recipe doesn’t change. They aren’t greasy either except for being a fried item of food so you can’t help noticing if you set one down on a napkin that it will leave an oil ring so just eat it right away & solve that little issue. Service here is pretty quick even when they are assembling a variety box (or more) to go.

Really good donuts, specially when fresh. Definitely recommend to pass by a grab a donut or maybe a dozen. The old fashion donuts are my favorite they are nice a bit crispy from the outside and soft from the inside definitely worth going.

I have been in here several times over the years. I never had a complaint. I think their donuts taste great and the price is very reasonable.

I went inside they had like 20 donuts and then I found out their atm machine is broken. The guy turned around and ignored me after that so I just left