Whether you call ‘em doughnuts or donuts, here are our favorite fried bits of heaven in Sonoma County.
City Garden Doughnuts & Coffee, Santa Rosa: The early bird gets the donut in this game. Made with brioche and cake dough, their donuts take a subtler approach with intensely-flavored glazes made with fresh fruit or rich chocolate. Richer, but less greasy than a regular donut, they are totally crave-worthy. Order online at citygardendoughnuts.com from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Pick up 9 a.m. to noon. Open Saturday and Sunday only; takeout only. 1200 4th St., Santa Rosa, 707-595-1932. (Courtesy photo)
Seasonal doughnuts from City Garden Doughnuts in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin)
Brioche donuts from City Garden Doughnuts in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin)
Donuts & Bagel Cafe, Santa Rosa: Food-choosy friends swear this is the best donut cafe in town. Always packed. Jelly are a favorite. Donut holes are also awesome. Takeout only. 750 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, 707-284-1012. (Yelp)
Jelly Donut, Santa Rosa: My favorite raspberry jelly donut. Open 24 hours. Enough said. Takeout only. 443 Dutton Ave., Suite 10, Santa Rosa, 707-544-8494. (Tiffany C. / Yelp)
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Crystal’s Corner, Santa Rosa: If you need a burger with your donut, here’s the place. Decent donuts served up friendly. Takeout only. Right next to Whole Foods to make you feel extra guilty. 1185 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-545-5668. (Hunter A. / Yelp)
Dirty Girl Donuts, Sonoma: Dirty Girl Donuts, Sonoma: A relative newcomer to the town of Sonoma, but the most crave-worthy donuts we’ve seen in a while. Rather than traditional donut flavors, these bakers take their cues from breakfast favorites (Pop-Tarts), desserts (strawberry rhubarb pie), cocktails (mixed-berry mojito or tropical inspirations like the hibiscus-passionfruit-pineapple) to make donuts we need to stuff in our face pronto. Takeout only. Available for pickup Thursday through Sunday; pre-order suggested as they run out. 1190 E Napa St., Sonoma. Order online at dgonlineorder.square.site.
Strawberry shortcake donut from Dirty Girl Donuts in Sonoma. Facebook
Harvey’s Gourmet Donuts, Sonoma: Weekly Friday night pop-ups from 5:30-9 p.m. for these mini donuts made by Harvey himself. 19030 Railroad Ave., Sonoma, harveysdonuts.com. (Courtesy photo)
Danish & Donuts, Sonoma: Crullers are a specialty at Sonoma’s Danish & Donuts, along with yeasty donuts with sprinkles and maybe a danish or two if you get there early. Takeout and delivery. Boston cremes get top billing. 18580 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 707-938-1333. (Yelp)
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Bright Bear Bakery, Petaluma: You had us at raspberry cream cronut. A cross between the flaky goodness of a croissant and the fried perfection of a donut, this hybrid breakfast — let’s be honest, anytime — treat is a specialty. Now with mini versions as well. Takeout only. 2620 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, 707-787-7411. (Michael F. / Yelp)
Dunkin’, Petaluma: The first outpost of this East Coast and Midwest donut favorite, aka Dunkin’ Donuts, arrived in Petaluma to the delight of transplants. In addition to their legendary coffee, they have donuts in every flavor of the rainbow. Because that’s what donuts are made of, rainbows and love. Takeout, or get delivery with Grubhub or Uber Eats. 435 N McDowell Blvd. Suite 50, Petaluma, 707-408-2100. (Pere Rubi/shutterstock.com)
Sunrise Donuts, Petaluma: Chocolate cake and blueberry donuts are special favorites at this neighborhood spot. Takeout. 68 E Washington St., Petaluma, 707-762-6601. (Yelp)
Krispy Kreme, Rohnert Park: Look for the “Hot Light” neon sign from 6-10 a.m. and 6-11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays to find out when donuts are at their freshest. Plus, the drive-thru is open 24 hours on the weekend for late-night munchies. 5090 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, 707-521-9154. (Kent Porter)
BurtoNZ Bakery, Windsor: You can thank the Kiwis for coming up with a cream and raspberry-filled donut that’s about the best thing since sliced bread. Though it lacks the traditional hole in the middle, this New Zealand specialty is a not-too-sweet fried torpedo rolled in sugar, split down the middle and stuffed with whipped cream and a schmear of seedless raspberry jam. Oh so good with morning coffee or an evening dessert, or any time in between. Takeout. 9076 Brooks Road S, Windsor, 707-687-5455. (Heather Irwin)
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Flakey Cream Do-Nuts & Coffee Shop, Healdsburg: A favorite coffee shop since the 1960s, this classic has full breakfast and lunch. But it’s the donuts in the window every morning that have been drawing kids and hungry grown-ups to this spot for more than 50 years. They even have a “buy five, get one free” deal for their donuts. Amazing glazed donuts. Takeout. 441 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-433-3895. (Yelp)
Happy Donuts, Cloverdale: This new addition to Cloverdale is the second outpost for this delish donut shop. Takeout. 1117 #C, S Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707-669-0326. (Courtesy photo)
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Whether you call ’em doughnuts or donuts, cake or yeast, jelly-filled or straight-up glazed, it’s always time for these fried bits of heaven. But wasting calories on a day-old mess just isn’t worth it. Click through the gallery for some of our favorites across Sonoma County.
Have more favorites we missed? Let us know in the comments.
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