I really do like the occasional donut. I also like to see what neighborhood donut shops can do with the standard donut shop palette. I am a fan of Bob's on Polk in the Tenderloin, because after a night out in the city, they are... (42 replies, last updated by Lori SF July 3, 2008)

will lead to a discussion that mentions other local alternatives, like Bob's donuts on Polk St. (a favorite of many hounds) Link: http://www.krispykreme.com/ (3 replies, last updated by gordon wing February 22, 2003)

It’s probably Bob's Steak and Chop House in the Omni Hotel. Huge portions! I really liked the crab salad and the onion rings look like giant donuts. (1 reply, last updated by HKL July 2, 2002)

both preferred the Bob's Donuts variety. We were surprised to note that the paper sacks our donuts came in were topped off with a few free donut holes—apparently this is a standard part of their service. It’s not... (0 replies, last updated by pane March 26, 2007)

to the maple bacon. The donuts do have the flavor novelty and the freshness going for them. I can appreciate a Bob's donut or the donut offerings at Orson or NOPA. I’d say they’re as unique and more generous than the... (56 replies, last updated by Atomica October 22, 2008)

I’m moving to Japan for a year and before I go I’m fooding out... I’ve eaten almost everything I want – now I’m looking for a place to get the best donut in SF. I’ve heard Bob's Donut & Pastry... (5 replies, last updated by Spatula August 28, 2003)

Got a hankering for donuts after reading some recent reports on Bob's, Stan’s etc... Andy’s is not far from home so I drove over just before 8am this morning. I got a cinnamon cake donut and a buttermilk bar with... (2 replies, last updated by Scrapironchef March 30, 2007)

Not many good ones left but, here goes: #1 Bob's Donuts in Los Angeles at the LA Farmers market on Fairfax. Of particular note – the crumbcake donuts. Perhaps it’s the ambience. #2 Krispy Kreme (all over) Their best... (24 replies, last updated by Samo November 19, 2001)

It’s been awhile since I’ve been there, but Bob's Donuts on lower Polk used to be quite good. They also have incredible meringue cookies. (17 replies, last updated by elden March 13, 2004)

I went to Dream Fluff a couple of years ago and wasn’t very impressed. I also don’t know what the big deal is with Bob's Donuts in SF—didn’t taste any diff from the usual chain fare. BUT awesome donuts can... (14 replies, last updated by garcon July 9, 2001)

pupusa and would appreciate any leads to finding a good one here in the city. Likewise, Yellow Brick Cafe’s donuts sounded really cool, but is there anything similar or equally appealing on the donut front? (4 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler October 30, 2009)

for textural contrast, but that was lacking in all of the ones I tried over a few days. It was softness on softness. Flavours were very good overall with somewhat interesting combinations, the donuts were fresh-tasting without... (21 replies, last updated by sitchile May 6, 2009)

Oh the assumption you’re not looking for the Krispy Kreme type, but rather more of a regular kind of donut, I’d suggest Bob's Donuts on lower Polk St. Their meringue cookies are also really good. (7 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston July 26, 2005)

I am looking for something along the lines of Bob's on Polk Street in San Francisco. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. (4 replies, last updated by Lori SF November 23, 2006)

Bob's Donut Shop 1621 Polk St , San Francisco (415) 776-3141 Apple fritters, buttermilk cakes... Yum. Up the street from the Swan Oyster Depot. (27 replies, last updated by Linda February 20, 2001)