Al's Donuts

Al's Donuts

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviews praising the donuts' quality, freshness, and unique flavors like apple fritters and custard-filled holes. Friendly, fast service and a warm, family-run atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Many consider these the best donuts in Antioch, with loyal customers returning for years. A few critical reviews mention hygiene concerns (gloves handling payments, a cockroach sighting) and occasional order mishaps or price increases. However, the majority emphasize exceptional taste, reasonable pricing, and a nostalgic, welcoming vibe that keeps patrons coming back. Early arrival is recommended due to quick sell-outs.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

3706 Lone Tree Wy

Antioch, California 94509

Hours

Monday 5:30AM-2PM
Tuesday 5:30AM-2PM
Wednesday 5:30AM-2PM
Thursday 5:30AM-2PM
Friday 5:30AM-2PM
Saturday 5:30AM-1PM
Sunday 5:30AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

Always a pleasant experience and fresh selection. And they still make an authentic Glazed Old Fashioned with a donut skirt instead of just drizzling glaze on a donut. Hot coffee to go and usually a few old timer Regulars at the patio table and chairs to wish you a Good Morning!

I've been going to AL'S since high school and they never disappoint. The two ladies that are always there are so nice and welcoming. The donuts are top tier and an antioch landmark.

This is one of the finest, if not THE best donut ?? joint in existence?? Without doubt the most amazing apple fritter you will ever have. Keep Al?s alive and in Antioch Go grab one and a cup of Jo. They don?t disappoint????

Get their early and you get the good doughnuts before ten o'clock. Friendly store owners are ready to serve. The location is suspect, but not bad. They have been their for a while. Great doughnuts!

I just tried to review again because I must shout them out! Staff treats you like you are their niece or nephew! Hot fresh, unique donuts to them but SUPER traditional too! Get there early if you want that jam and cheese croissant?I?ve seen some, not so jokingly, banter for the last one! ??! The review below was done 2 years ago and I REFUSE donuts anywhere else and I travel quite a bit where sometimes donuts are the only thing available going to the softball field in the morning! My dad is 76 and up to 8 y

Been coming here for 30 years. Best doughnuts in the bay

I love this place. Everything about it is great. Management, service, the donuts, atmosphere, and location. It reminds me of the donut shop my grandmother used to take me to as a child. I go as often as i can, but at least once a month. I highly recommend the custard filled donut holes. But they only have them on certain days, and you have to get there early because they sell out quickly.

I wish the prices were more in the hopeless budget! But great donuts!!

First time here and even though they were kinda of busy the line moved pretty fast probably because everyone in front of me knew what they wanted. The place was very clean and the donuts were Excellent and got the thumbs up from my wife who used to be a bakery manager. And my Grandkids who are very picky gave them a two thumbs ???????? ???? up. Most definitely going back when I'm in this area again!!!

Als donuts is the best donut shop around here. I've been going here for over 20 years these ladies are great we are friends now and my kids enjoy going here often we like to go Fridays and the kids bring friends treats and weekends when we are craving awesomeness we always go to Al's donuts the friendly customer service and the originals who go in and still after all these years sit and talk together is what I enjoy the most is listening to the old timers talk about the good old days and the owner is a swee

On Daytona day, we always have Al?s filled donut holes. Tasty bites with all the yumminess of a filled donut in a pop-able bite.

Perfect old-school little donut shop. Lovely owners offering delicious donuts! I heard about the recent robberies and felt so bad for them. I hope things get better! They are a sweet spot in the community that needs more appreciation and support. Wish they sold candles that smelled like the shop, it brings back so many memories from when I was little and a shop much like this wasn't far from my elementary school. I'd get a treat once in a while of a sprinkle donut, and I got myself one today. Got a pink bo

We have been going to Al's Donuts for many years, was my husband's favorite place. Even though my husband passed awhile ago I stop in for a delicious donut and the memories. Absolutely wonderful people that own the shop. Thank you

Donuts are great. Friendly environment and great service.

Super Yummy Donuts $ 20 a dozen non fancy.

They literally have the best donuts!! Me and my bf drive 20 mins every weekend to buy them. They are fresh and tastes amazing. The staff/owners are also very friendly and super nice. Definitely recommend it. You won?t be disappointed.

The best donuts in Antioch. Fresh, soft and delicious. If you have not had a donut from Al's donuts then you are missing out. I use their donuts for my friends, family and coworkers for a treat before work, soccer games, meetings and even for my kids birthday party donut cakes. If I could give them 10 stars I would. I have been coming here for over 10 years.

I?ve been going here for years and their donuts have never changed. They are so friendly and professional. I just love the workers. Thank you for your good customer service and awesome donuts!

This place ROCKS!!! I made a special trip at 5:30am, just to bring a box of donuts to work. Why? Their variety is amazing! The flavor per each unique treat is supreme!!! They use high-end chocolate. They are quick, personable and worth every penny!!!

The donuts are absolutely amazing, and the lady working was so sweet! We even found an extra donut in both my boyfriend and I's bags. 10/10, would definitely recommend!

We can no longer afford the calories of having donuts every weekend, but we celebrate my wife's birthday by getting four large delicious donuts (cinnamon roll, apple fritter, cherry triangle, and old fashion bear claw). Al's Donuts is the best! This is the place to splurge and eat like a teenager again!

Great variety of fresh donuts and croissants. Very friendly staff. My favorite is the red velvet donut . Yummy!

Donuts are great. It's just the lady who owns the place or works there is too hyper. She thinks she knows everything. Often I hear her discussing with her husband how she schooled this customer and that. Other than her, the Donuts are really yummy.

I don't buy a lot of donuts but on the occasion when I do, Al's donuts are pretty much some of the best I've ever had. Very flavorful and reasonably priced. An added bonus is the staff is really friendly, and when I've called to have an order ready the next day, it is there waiting for me....great place.

The donuts are SO GOOD! Not too sweet, soft, and that slight crisp edge to them. Yum! They close at 1pm but usually close earlier because they usually run out by 12pm. Worth going!

Bes to donuts. Best service. The donuts are soft and butter The chocolate sauce on top of the chocolate covered donuts is creamy and not dry, thing, and flakey like every other donut place I've ever been to. The wonderful people that run this place are so sweet and so kind. I won't go anywhere else for donuts!

BEST donuts in the whole Bay Area. Their jelly filled & custard filled donut holes are addicting. And The Almond Butter Bear Claws are sooo DELICIOUS. Once you try their donuts, etc., you won't go anywhere else!

Best donut shop in Antioch hands down. Service is always friendly and products are always fresh and delicious ??

Their customer service is trash. If I could I would give zero stars for the manager being so rude and disrespectful and condescending at my complaint. So yesterday Friday November 16 I purchased a dozen donuts, later in the day I brought them home and they were not fully cooked in the middle so I took the remaining donuts to the store (nov. 17) today. For starters this has to be a regular occurrence because the manager did not even come out to look at the doughnuts or speak to me when I first brought them i

BEST DONUTS IN TOWN!! It's a difficult place to find, but worth the search. Family owned, and you can feel the love when you walk in. The glazed french crullers are my favorite!! Only place around I know that even makes crullers.

I don't eat donuts usually. My husband , on occasion, will get up and say," let's go get a donut". It's never , a , donut. Usually twelve. I get the cake with white frosting and nuts and the cake with chocolate and nuts. Best donuts I've had from anywhere. Perfect balance between dinot and topping. Very fresh. Have to go early or there will be a crowd.

Went in and the lady messed up my orser ..my first time there too .i had heard alot of great things .the donuts are ok . i like friendly family donut shops. I had asked for 30 donutholes and the lady said we only sell them per dozen i said ok I will get 2 .then i got a different donut as well. When i returned home there was only 1 dozen there..i called to tell the lady what had happened she agrued with me and said i only ordered one dozen..i said why would i ask for 30 donutholes and then only get one dozen

Donuts are decent, basic, everyday stuff, nothing special but still delicious. Unfortunately, their prices are ridiculous. $11.99 for a dozen donuts. That's a dollar apiece. Too much, in my opinion. Our regular corner donut spot is $7/dozen.

BEST EVER!!!! SO fresh SO good. Owners are too nice. My friend is from San Francisco where they have a doughnut shop on every corner and she swears these are the best she has ever had.

My favorite donut shop. By the 3rd trip to Al's, they knew my name. Even after a year away, I was remembered. That type of old fashion service is traveling seen today. (Although Starbucks tries). Yummy!

The model for how every family run buisness should aspire to. I started a tradition years ago with my kids on there birthdays by getting them a giant Texas donut for the birthday breakfast, I have since moved out of town and still maintain the same tradition driving in just to pick one up on both my kids birthdays. A tradition not to be forenoon, thanks to Al's

These are great donuts at a great price. More important, the service is outstanding. They treat you like family. I will go nowhere else for donuts.

Best donut place in Antioch! Really underrated and very worth coming on the regular. If you see a guy named Jacob Ea, tell him greetings from me, Byron Salcedo!

Been going to Al's Donuts for almost 40 years, first on Delta Fair now on LTW & Pittsburg occasionally...ALWAYS YUMMY ??

Love them...I'm from Antioch..Al's has always had the best donuts...no matter who the owners are...very respectful and they love their customers...

I had to get a donut for the wife Sunday morning. Surprised how many were at Al's as I was looking in display case. The place was rocking. The staff was helpful, friendly, and patient. People asked lots of questions and they had all the answers.

Love this place but it needs to be corrected the way they handle donuts. The guy was wearing a gloves and handled donuts then he uses same gloves to handles peoples payments . Hope the owner sees this post to make immediate health safety correction.

I heard about this place for a couple of years before finally getting out to try it. We bought a number of different donuts and they were all great including one that was about 10 inches in diameter LOL

Best donuts and service hands down. You haven't tasted a real donut until you get one from Al's.

I LOVE this place. They sell outta doughnut holes quickly, but the ladies who work there are always friendly and welcoming and are in a good mood which is great customer service

I've lived here 30 years, and Al's has been here all that time. Great selection and excellent donuts. Perfection with holes.

Great donuts, friendly staff. Support small business, get your donuts here!

Best donuts in the East Bay area! Staff is kind, place has a warm atmosphere. Seriously, THE BEST DONUTS!

Best donuts I have ever had. The place is nice and warm. Staff is super nice. 10 out of 10

This is a good donut shop. Friendly staff and fast service. The donut bars are amazing. I will be coming back again!

I don't know how they make their donuts so good. Honestly the best donuts I've ever had.

The Donuts themselves are good but the management, running the place, Less than to be desired. 5 stars for the donuts 0 stars for the management.

My two friends and myself walked in there's one person ahead of us. we said good morning they served us got us our coffee and donuts.

Best donut shop the employees are really nice and have delicious donuts

They charge 50 cents for atm use, which is not legal in California. The donuts are alright, but due to the charge, I would skip it. I spent $25 on a dozen donuts and was still charged the fee.

We've been going to this Als for years now. BEST dognuts im Cali. HANDS DOWN. Love the owner and her staff

I have grown up with Al's donuts, they are the Best donuts I have ever ate. The Maple bars are my Favorite and are to die for!!! YUM!!!

Best donuts! Very nice people and the donuts are always fresh, and delicious.

Rosie and marie are awesome! Always serve the freshest doughnuts and have some great flavor combos.

My favorite doughnut shop since I was 6 I am.40 now and still eat these doughnuts 1-2 times a week ????????mmm..mom good???????

Amazingly delicious donuts! The best in the East Bay and the owners are so nice and smiley ??

My husband and his family have been coming here since he was a child. They introduced me to it about 12 years ago and I couldn't be happier. You won't find better donuts anywhere!

Delicious donuts! Amazing customer service and super clean! Definitely coming back!

I always have a great experience at Al's Donuts. Friendly people and yummy donuts...what more can you ask for?

Best in all of Antioch.

Kind of a local institution. While maybe not worth going out of your way to visit, they are the best donuts in the area for sure.

Best donuts in town. Always fresh. Great customer service.

Great donuts Great service always nice.

Decent little old school donut shop

Very kind people always with a welcome greeting and the BEST DOUGHNUTS around!

There was a cockroach in the glass case with the donuts. When i pointed it out to the employee, she tried to smash it, but. ... it got away. If you see one, there's more. Never going back.

Some of the best doughnuts around! Friendly staff.

They are sweet here and funny. Its a pleasure to come in here .Thanks for all your yummy donuts and kind hearts .

Wonderful doughnuts and excellent customer service.

They are always awesome and friendly. Get there early cuz the donuts go quick

Love this place. A little pricey, but excellent coffee and donuts and especially friendly service.

It's always a pleasure. Try the powder doughnut holes with raspberry filling. Friday Saturday and Sundays only

Super friendly and clean. My family and I love their donuts.

Favorite donut shop in town love the powdered raspberry get there early for that special treat

The best staff and the best donuts

Love this place. So friendly and they have a Hawaiian coffee flavor thats awesome

Great local spot!! Always fresh!

We buy them weekly. Always good

great old fashion donuts and glaze donuts. My family loves the custard filled and apple fritters.

Overpriced. Price up about 20% products aren't any better than they were before. Won't be going back.

The folks at Al's are the best! The service is fast and friendly. We go just about every Sunday.

Nice assortment of fresh donuts. The ladies were very nice and fast.

Best donuts in town! Always friendly! Thanks guys

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