Alhambra Donut & Deli

Alhambra Donut & Deli

Reviews Summary

This donut shop is highly praised for its fresh, delicious donuts and exceptional croissant sandwiches, with many calling them the best in the area. Customers consistently highlight the friendly service, great coffee, and early opening hours. The breakfast sandwiches, especially ham and cheese croissants, receive frequent acclaim. While most reviews are glowing (5-star), a few mention minor issues like packaging or payment disputes. The shop is celebrated as a beloved local spot with a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality treats.

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

4025 Alhambra Ave

Martinez, California 94553

Hours

Monday 5:30AM-1PM
Tuesday 5:30AM-1PM
Wednesday 5:30AM-1PM
Thursday 5:30AM-1PM
Friday 5:30AM-1PM
Saturday 5AM-1PM
Sunday 6AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

Nice local donut shop. We also had ham, egg and cheese bagel that was good. I didn't get one, but the croissants look huge! The last ones sold out just before we ordered.

It's a donut shop and the donuts are fresh at a reasonable price yeyya

It's a local donut place, what's not to like?

Need more donut shops like this. Great selection and service.

I've been going for years . Just heading down there again this morning. Great place .

Best donut shop in the east bay. Their croissants are the best, and their donuts are always fresh.

Best doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches! Great tasting strong old school breakfast diner coffee! Owners are very nice people! Great Customer Service! Came in late one morning and didn't have anymore sprinkle doughnuts for my daughter and they went out of their way to make one for her! Won't forget that ! Thank you! And all that is why I keep coming back...

One of the best donut shops I got to. They?re very friendly and welcoming. Of course professional. They make the best breakfast sandwiches, and one of the best donuts.

Plain little store but wonderful service and tasty sweets. Great ham and cheese croissants made to order and better than Sweet Affair in WC and way cheaper too. Support small local business!!

Great donut shop and "breakfast deli". The brew a decent coffee and the products sold are delicious. The croissants are large and flakey, the donuts and pastries are equally good. Great staff and clean environment.

Donuts were Good so I bought more to bring home, coffee was fresh.

Great deal for donuts and they are adorable. Great customer service...I especially love the fruity pebbles donut!

Don?t waste your time? made a purchase to try and grab a snack for breakfast, upon paying using my debit card the man behind the counter tried to state that my card had declined, upon showing me the till stated declined, my bank account showed the funds withdrawn by the shop for my purchase, so I kindly showed him that the funds had been withdrawn so it didn?t make sense for it to have declined. Had customers coming in behind me so employee seemed very dismissive, left without my food and without my money i

Good donuts, price is reasonable, but I really love their breakfast sandwiches. Plenty of parking too.

Very nice folks who lay some delicious donuts on you. Standouts for us were the cheese danish, the apple fritter and the bacon maple bar. Extra points for multiple kinds of Farmer Bros.coffee.

Being able to grab fresh, delicious donuts and croissants right down the street from where you live is always a plus. We absolutely love this place.

Greeted by the owners as soon as we walked in, huge delicious cinnamon rolls and donuts. I thought everything was bigger in tx... Everything but donuts lol nice people, nice place

The location was going to be closing soon and they had mopped the floors. Still a decent selection considering it was a late weekday morning. She gave me a couple free donuts too! Will visit again!

REALLY good donuts!! I load up for my company meetings. Love the huge breakfast croissants...ready in a flash too. Great job here. Just laking atmosphere but who cares?

Usually go here Sunday mornings for a half dozen treat for me and the fam. Get here before 10 am to have any type of selection. After 10 you basically have the choice of shredded coconut(its always the last one in the box) or plain glazed. Solid donuts just limited supply.

My sister said it was the best donut she ever had, (cinnamon roll) plus she had coffee and I had a great cup of hot decaffeinated coffee. Will go back again.

Huge variety of fluffy and delicious doughnuts!! Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches as well!

Absolute best donuts and croissant sandwiches in town, very nice people running the business as well, and all around great local establishment

Great family-owned "donut shop" plus so much more. I think they only do donuts to create foot traffic. Their other pastries and treats are the go-to choices. Locals know...

Just went to this shop and bought donuts with my son. They put all my donuts in one little paper bag and now they are all flat and messed up.

My go-to place for donuts in the Pleasant Hill / Martinez area.

I've tried a few different donuts places lately but this one is over the top their donuts are beyond amazing they have a Little something extra in them can't wait to get more

Pretty good as far as donuts go. Nothing special. I wouldn?t bother with their breakfast sandwiches, they taste like frozen microwaved food.

Local, great prices, good food. You know what you're getting. Grabbed a couple of ham, cheeses bacon and egg sandwiches before a road trip, and loved them!

The best place for a quick and fun breakfast with the kids. Weekend paradise. I bring my son here every time he wakes me up at the crack of dawn.

The selection was a bit slim due to getting there late morning. Donuts were a bit stale as well. Again, that could have been because of the time we went in.

Martinez classic! OG, but they've been owned by a quite a few different owners. Each of them good to say none the least.

The owner is so nice. She says the reason why their donuts are so chewy is because of the machine they use. I look forward to the original glazed.

I like to walk here from my house super early in the am and you can smell these doughnuts a mile away. it's frickin amazing

These Doughnuts and Pastries are the best I ever had thank you for always having fresh and Delicious Doughnuts ??

Great donuts. Fresh and well made. My new favorite spot

Great donuts and sandwiches

Donuts are good , coffee OK, 4$ minimum to use a debit card ducks. Nobody should have to eat $4 worth of donuts

Great donuts and croissant recommend didnt know it was there I found it by accident but glad I did.

Love this place , good donuts, try their Breakfast croissants! You're welcome !!

Always a great place to get donuts or even a nice cold cut sandwiches

Great breakfast sandwiches (cheese, egg, sausage, bacon) on a delicious croissant. Very tasty

Wow, they have really good donuts and coffee!

great breakfast sandwichs ,open early

Pretty basic mom and pop donut shop with my donuts and breakfast sandwiches. I'm partial to the croissant breakfast sandwich

Open early great donuts, fresh food kind people

Donuts are decent. The do have some seating. Overall friendly service.

Wonderful, family-owned, pastry and donut shop. The croissants are awesome!

Great doughnuts, good coffee and they accept credit and debit.

so good. apple bear claws and fritters are best in the east bay!

Friendly service and the breakfast sandwiches were amazing.

This place is awesome! 10/10 customer service, would come again.

Service was great and very friendly. And the ham and cheese was really good

Great selection of donuts plus sandwiches! Friendly staff!

Best family owned donut shop in the East Bay hands down

The cashier was friendly and the price for the pastry was very reasonable.

Very nice friendly staff. And they have a large variety of drinks.

Best ham and cheese sandwich I ever had

I love how early they open with fresh yummy treats

Donuts were delicious, staff was friendly.

The breakfast croissant sandwhiches are a treasure that I jealously covet yet want the world to know about

Great coffee, tasty donuts,. Good service

Donuts are great sandwiches are decent.prices are fair.

Good donuts and good prices, friendly service

The best ham and cheese croissant i ahe had in a while

Best donuts & croissant breakfast sandwich!

Great food and service. Very popular.

Easily the best donuts in the Bay area!

Amazing place and great yummiest breakfast

They have great donuts but what kind of donuts are bad .

Great Breakfast sandwiches and donuts!

Great donuts... the best owners!

Take my boys here all the time very good

Great doughnuts . People very friendly

Great ????! Workers are very nice and friendly.

Most amazing owners and donuts in Martinez!!

The apple fritters ?????? the best

Excellent donut store.

Best ham and cheese croissants.

The best donuts maple old fashion

A "go to", for sure ..best breakfast sandwich around

There breakfast sandwiches are hella good

Delicious donuts and helpful staff.

Best I've had in a long time

Try their maple glaze with bacons on top.

Best donut I ever had!!!

Been going here for years always good

Showed up at 4:40 am this place was closed and no one in sight.

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