Dream Fluff Donuts

Dream Fluff Donuts

Reviews Summary

Dream Fluff Donuts is highly praised for its fresh, delicious donuts, particularly the glazed old fashioned, maple bacon, and apple fritter varieties. The breakfast sandwiches, especially egg and cheese options, are also standout favorites. Customers appreciate the friendly service, cozy vintage atmosphere, and early opening hours. The shop offers great value, with affordable prices and generous portions, including participation in the "Too Good To Go" app. While some note the interior is modest, the quality of food and warm service make it a beloved local spot. A few mention slightly high prices, but most agree it’s worth it for the taste and freshness.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business

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.*

Features

Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

2637 Ashby Ave

Berkeley, California 94705

Hours

Monday 4AM-12PM
Tuesday 4AM-12PM
Wednesday 4AM-12PM
Thursday 4AM-12PM
Friday 4AM-12PM
Saturday 6AM-1PM
Sunday 6AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

?? Classic, Fresh Donuts: Light, fluffy, and never too greasy?fan favorites include maple bars, glazed twists, and jelly-filled. ?? More Than Donuts: Offers a full breakfast menu including croissants, pancakes, egg sandwiches, and even burgers. ?? Old-School Charm: Cozy, family-owned shop with a nostalgic, diner-like atmosphere. ? Quick Service: Friendly staff and fast counter service?great for a grab-and-go breakfast. ?? Affordable Prices: Tasty and budget-friendly, perfect for students or families. ?

Favorite place in Berkeley ?? cheap, tasty, loved the atmosphere and they were super nice about EVERYTHING. I spent a lot of mornings just hanging out there alone or with my friends. God only knows how much I miss their donuts ???? my friend drove me there at 6 am in the morning my last day in the Bay just so I could have them one last time. Please if you?re in town you HAVE to try them! You won?t be disappointed. Their donuts just melt in your mouth!

This place looks like it?s been there a while and parts of it remind me of an old Woolworth dining counter. The cooked foods are basic, affordable and homey, donuts are popular! The shop is also open early, like 4am early on some days! One of my favorite places.

Lives up to its name. Fluffy gorgeous donut texture. Great dough, texture, and raise on the bread with all sorts of classic donuts. Not necessarily the same type of 'boutique' feel with elderberry, matcha, trendy flavors. But -amazing- mostly old fashioned -incredibly- done donuts. Also the breakfast sandwiches are good if you are looking for protein and something to balance out the sugar. Also. Specials before 8am for paying cash.

Their donuts are delicious, although the variety is pretty basic. Breakfast sandwiches are large and delicious. Coffee is great too (and better than surrounding coffee shops). Last but not least, the service is outstanding - I came by at 1pm the other day not realizing they closed at noon - they still let me in and made me a sandwich and donuts ??

My go-to #1 donut place in the Bay Area. Friendly kind staff, prompt service and very well made and tasty products both breakfast items and donuts. Try the crumble cake donuts, raspberry filled donut and cinnamon cake donut holes.

Alex the owner is dedicated to a great experience . His food is as all hand made on site by him in the dead of night , And by the time you show up it's as sitting in the window like some feast made for a king . His donuts are great .

Best donuts of my life, the chocolate dipped old fashioned donut is to die

Dream Fluff Donuts Inbox J ? JOANN SKYWATCHER to?me 6 minutes ago Details Dream Fluff Donuts I was walking by and noticed Dream Fluff Donuts. I am not crazy about donuts, but I am always looking for a place that carries a good chocolate covered old fashion. So, I went in and they had what I was looking for, and it was after lunch ? a lot of places don?t have chocolate covered old fashions in the afternoon. It was great! Besides chocolate covered old fashions, there is a large variety of glazed donut

Lots of variety of choices here. Tasty brunch indeed. Clean environment, nice neighborhood, awesome host.

Best egg and cheese sandwiches in the east bay! Service was impeccable, food is well priced. We had sandwiches and the traditional glazed donuts and everything was delicious. Highly recommended!

Not only are the donuts here AMAZING (and I love donuts and am very picky), they serve breakfast and lunch. I had some of the fluffiest pancakes ever yesterday and now lunch. Great burgers and fries. Yum!!

Ordered via Too Good To Go (highly recommend this app!) and received all of this for only $4! The app connects individuals with restaurants who are trying to get rid of food that may otherwise go to waste at the end of the day. Very cool that Dream Fluff participates and gives such generous portions!

One of the last real donut shops! Fantastic coffee, great customer service and DELICIOUS donuts - all made right there. The owner has been here since the 80s, and is still able to maintain a fantastic attitude. I?m so glad I found this spot.

I don't know why it took us so long to get here! Popped in for donuts today. We were immediately greated and felt welcomed. The selection looked delicious and fresh. The donuts are some of the best we've had and the blueberry muffins were perfect. Thanks for the friendly service and great pastries. We'll be back for lunch soon!

Friendly (most of the time) but great breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts. Tons of drinks and outdoor tables. They make all the donuts on site. I'm pretty sure it's a family run shop. Don't miss Dream Fluff! I try a glazed old fashioned at every shop I go to and this one is very good. Get there early in the day as the donuts are made fresh every day. Seriously don't miss this place!

I did a "too good to go" grab bag from the app by that name. You reserve it ahead of time and go in during the window of time they tell you. Totally will do it again. The shop was super cute and the people were friendly. I got all of this for $3.99! Check out the app to lower food waste and support a small business at the same time.

This place has been an institution for our family. Their cake donuts are the best we have had, and their egg sandwiches and burritos are huge and delicious. Their prices are still very fair but the family is what makes it the best part with their friendliness.

Great donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Definitely a go to breakfast spot for Berkeley! Maple Bacon donuts are going to keep you coming back.

Perfect classic donut holes, exactly what you?re craving! Atmosphere is just it being a to-go place pretty much.

If you haven't gone to Dream Fluff, you're eating the wrong donuts. It's front entrance may be hard to miss, but do not skip over this spot. Classic, no frills donuts done really, really well. The huge apple fritter is the best I've ever had - good to split between three people (or not...). The cinnamon/sugar and traditional glazed are a must.

Typical neighborhood donut and bagel shop. Great bagel breakfast sandwich. Super friendly staff

Absolutely delicious breakfast sandwiches and donuts! They were open early so we could get breakfast on the way to the airport for our early flight. We would absolutely go again if given the opportunity.

Perfect place for a quick and easy breakfast! Loved the donuts, coffee, eggs, and hash browns.

I hope this institution of a donut shop never ever disappears. It's a stalwart support to all those rise early at the a@$ crack of dawn to head to work(530am? ). Not only do they have donuts, but tator tots, ice cream and the best budget breakfast of a bacon, cheese, egg biscuit there ever lived. It's also a diner w a few seats inside and out and news on the TV. I'm a super fan.

Amazing food the picture I took of the sandwich doesn't do it justice. Sandwich was about the size of my hand almost and homemade biscuits just delicious flavor you can hear them whisking the eggs in the background while you're taking your order great find

Just tried the strawberry donut and strawberry rhubarb cronut. I can?t believe how good they are. Next up asparagus and parm then the spinach dip pastry. Blown away so far?

Best donuts at the corner of Ashby & College in Berkeley. Because there is only one donut store at this location so therefore these are the BEST.

I love Dream Fluff donuts! It baffles me that some people are talking about the cleanliness and ?ambiance? because, granted, it is a little shabby, but I?ve seen way worse in the bay area. Besides, I think it gives it a cute vintage feel. Anyways, their donuts are top quality and they have a wide range of selections. I personally love the glazed old fashioned. The cashiers are friendly and kind and it?s a great store overall. It?s definitely my go to donut shop for anytime I need donuts, and you should try

Great donuts! ?? ?? ?? Breakfast items, sandwiches, etc. In a funky old 1940's style Berkeley donut shop/diner. Wholesale donuts for businesses too.

Go to spot on the weekends, donuts are great and we fill up on coffee while we are there. They open super early and have been in business for a long time. Love the old fashioned donuts, the plain glazed, and the maple bacon one. Breakfast sandwiches are also reasonably priced

Very friendly! Quick service. Shocked by the size of their breakfast biscuit. It's HUGE!

This place is the best! We ordered donuts for our wedding here, and the only regret is that we didn't order more! We got 150 donuts and they were gone within the first 30 minutes. The donuts here are so delicious and we got multiple compliments on them from our guests. The owners are so nice too and helped give me instructions on how to store them and even helped carry the donuts out to the car. Ditch the wedding cake and go for the donuts! They are more delicious, more popular, and the prices are muc

Love this place. I've been coming to it for years. It's one of those spots where on the weekend I'll walk there for the breakfast sandwiches, which are great. I love the croissant sandwich with eggs, cheese and bacon. Great comfort food. And the donuts are delicious! There's cozy indoor seating, and outdoor seating as well. There's also coffee, other kinds of bottles drinks, and lotto tickets. It's in the corner of Ashby and College, which is busy, but there's a good chance of catching a spot, or going in

Since this is a local mom and pop I didn?t let the hole in the wall ambience prevent myself from ordering. I am glad I gave this place a try. The BLT sandwich was amazing. I had it on a toasted everything bagel. The bagel was toasted on all sides and was warm and fluffy at the center. I could tell the bagel was fresh. The bacon was thick and cooked to the perfect crispy and chewiness. There is a wide selection of hot breakfast items, sandwiches and burgers. I will be back to try more.

We stopped by yesterday since they had some Plant based Items on their menu. No longer a thing there:-((

SUPERB donuts, really good breakfast and greasy spoon type items including grilled cheese, burgers, fries etc. Has a old-school kinda SUPER informal vibe. Would recommend coming with 4 people or less tho. Pretty small dining area even with some outdoor seating

Wonderful! And early opening place, unusual for this area. Open 6AM weekends and 4AM weekdays. Also have vegan donuts. My favorite are blueberry and apple fritters, but they have all kinds of egg options too. And very reasonable!

Best donuts in the East Bay. Breakfast menu is extensive and cheap. Couple that own and operate this joint take great pride in setting themselves apart from just another donut shop. It's starts with the dough and ends with the attentive and accurate service they provide every time. I'll be coming here so long as they stay open. You should too.

You will never have a more delicious, authentic, and unpretentious plain glazed donut in any other shop in the known universe.

Best donut shop in town! How long this shop has been around is astonishing. Service is amazing and very welcoming. Wide range of delicious donuts. From bite sized donut holes to giant apple fritters! The menu has very nice selections of breakfast and lunch. There's a lot of different drink options to satisfy everyone. Dream fluff is a great place to eat and you should definitely try it out!

Very yummy and fluffy donuts. Their breakfast plate was very tasty too.

The maple bacon doughnuts! Soooo good. Also all the doughnuts are so fresh. Amazing selection. Deeeee-licious breakfast sandwiches and good coffee.

Donuts were delicious and the staff was super friendly. They also have a couple of tables outside which are perfect to enjoy a donut! I haven't tried their sandwiches but will be back to give them a go.

Just a simple old school donut shop and breakfast lunch counter. Everything is always fresh. I know a few places that are still selling donuts from the day before when they first open, not Dream Fluff. I get there at 4am and the donuts are still a little warm. They are cooked to perfection, the yeast donuts are right at the line of baked and underbaked so they melt in your mouth. Owner is super nice. When I can't sleep I come get some breakfast and watch the news. I hope this place does not close or can fi

The donuts are undercooked and the bags are disgusting, my hands were covered in sticky goop before I even touched the donut. Someone also dug a cup out the garbage outside and walked through everyone in line at the shop to take coffee from the counter. Apparently it?s a regular thing. This place is filthy.

A wide variety of rare delicious donuts add pastries also has a large variety of coffees to choose from

I got 2 dozens of both fancy and regular donuts for my company?s breakfast. They were gone in no time. The cream filled donuts were awesome and the bear claws were pretty tasty. First time here and it was a good one.

I grew up walking here with friends after school and have a lot of love for Dream Fluff. I haven't found a better chocolate-glazed old fashion ANYWHERE, and I'll always remember fondly how the staff would secretly slip a few extra donut holes in the bag when I was a kid. Amazing donuts at a good price, you won't regret coming here.

Honestly, not much ?fluff? to be found here. Just a bare bones breakfast diner with some of the least pretentious and straight-to-the-facts food around. Killer prices too, I totally see what Scott brought us here. Consumed the bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast muffin and a pile of munchkin holes.

Best burger ever ?? omg so delicious ????

Really good donuts ? not at all greasy, fresh, light crunch on the outside. Perfect!

This is my absolute favorite donut place to order from. In person store has cigarettes, lottery tickets and many other delicious breakfast options. The glazed and maple bacon donuts are the best along with the satisfying breakfast burrito

Love this place. Good, traditional donuts for good traditional prices. Good coffee, but if it's later in the day it might not be hot. I always risk it anyway. I haven't tried the non-donut foods yet, but it smells good.

More than just donuts should be the name of this place. This friendly asian owned donut spot makes The Best toasted grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches next to my own creations. You have options of a variety of breads too. But the big winner are the maple bacon donuts. Everytime I go...there's at least 1 left....I believe the Universe designed it that way just for me. ???? I hadn't had a maple bacon donut since I moved from downtown LA(Birdies LA has the best chicken and donuts on the planet)...sorry for si

Omg thier glazed donuts are the best in the world!!! Perfectly fluffy and soft. Just thinking of it makes me drool now. Their apple fritters are also amazing. It's basically as big as your face.

Super nice staff! Gave us some extra treats when we bought donuts and was super nice.

Truly the dreamiest and fluffiest. Open literally whenever you crave donuts. Magic.

forget about all the other donut places you are considering this morning & do yourself a favor and just go ahead to dream fluff RiGhT?N0W!! you are guaranteed to find something that you'll absolutely love. this lil cozy mom n pop donut/breakfast shop is now why you have reason enough to wake up and even go about your day; yes, it is by far just that friggin great, folks!;)

love this hole-in-the-wall! truly a classic; seal of approval from three generations of my family. Props for doing the only cake donut I like; it's soft but not pastey in the mouth. Personal favorite: chocolate old fashioned or apple fritter. Worth crossing town for!

My favorite doughnut shop! Always fresh, and melt in your mouth, mouthwatering. There diner menu keeps growing too. They make a mean hotlink sandwich.

Everything a donut shop should be, and more. Perfect donuts. Good coffee. Pleasant staff. But there's more. There is also a counter where breakfast and lunch are served. In a neighborhood full of good food and good coffee, this place easily holds its own.

Excellent service , clean establishment ,and timely service also . the menu has a lot to choose from. They have fresh donuts and (or) hot breakfast made to your order. Fresh coffee , they have something for everyone. I suggest you stop by if your in the area.....

The donuts here are exactly what you want donuts to be. Perfectly fluffy, soft, fresh-tasting. I cannot believe how lucky I am to have stumbled upon this place while visiting. I went back multiple times.

Been going here for a couple years now and they are the best. Small hole in the wall cafe. They have real great breakfast sandwiches and the donuts are fresh! Can't beat them.

Been here forever. Had my first donut here 40+ years ago. Hasn't changed much. That's a good thing. Classic donuts. Well crafted. Low key environment. Oozes history and humble neighborhood charm.

Their donuts are fresh and delicious but I also love their breakfast sandwiches (I usually get it on croissant or everything bagel), much better prepared than other places...

Tasty morsels and very friendly service. There is nothing like walking into a place that actually bakes their inventory on the spot. If you are looking for a custard filled donut, but don't see any in the case ~ guess what, they'll fill one/two/ten! up for you right then and there. Now..... If only they stayed open later for those not-so-convenient 10pm'ish cravings, ;3

tl;dr - Good as far as run of the mill donut shops go, but I'm not going to take friends from out of town to it. I woke up with craving for donuts. Growing up in the suburbs of SoCal it was easy to find a donut shop. I realized since moving to Berkeley I hadn't seen many. After reading how people talked about Dream Fluff I assumed it must be something unique, something like Voodoo Donuts (I didn't look at the pictures beforehand) . So imagine my surprise when I walk in and it was......a donut shop. Like th

Price is a bit high (maybe due to location or BIDENflation), but they hook it up. I got a biscuit sausage, egg, and cheese for over $7, but it was worth it, pretty filling.

Of all the doughnuts, from all the different places we ate at on our trip to Oakland/San Francisco/Napa Valley... These were the BEST doughnuts by far. Even rivaling our two favorite spots in our home city, Atlanta. The kids proclaimed them BETTER than Atlanta's. So there's that!

Delicious breakfast sandwiches. They are quick and its perfect everytime. Do NOT pass this place up if you need some good breakfast.

I love getting an egg sandwich here and a donut to go on the weekend. The donuts are top notch and the owners are very nice. Haven't found a donut type I haven't enjoyed yet.

Super cute donut and breakfast sandwich store. The food is great, and one highlight is that its open very early in the morning if you're in need of a late night/early morning bite

Here is the breakfast sandwich you've been looking for since you left Portland in the 00s. Perfectly toasted english muffin, scrambled eggs, sausage, american cheese. Add tapatio at the counter for the perfect meal.

I work in the area and love this place for its donuts and breakfast sandwiches...also the cheeseburger they make tastes like a mix between fast food and homemade--which is exactly what I want in a cheeseburger a lot of the time. Very nice people too.

Dream Fluff, you are truly the stuff of dreams. I love dropping my kids off at school and stopping at Dream Fluff for an egg sandwich and some doughnuts before heading home to work. The family who runs this place is very nice, and they really have gone above and beyond to make it work during this COVID times. I love Dream Fluff and will continue to buy their food and play Lotto there for as long as I'm able.

Came all the way here because it said they have vegan donuts but they don't. The line was super long and I got attitude when I tried to ask so I waited forever for Nothing!

The best,freshest doughnuts you will ever find in the Bay Area period!!! One bite you will be back and the service is magnificent,and also the breakfast sandwiches are made on the spot and the pancakes are very delicious I would recommend this to anyone in the area to check it out you won't be disappointed

Best donuts in town and very good breakfast sandwiches. Love this place.

Best donuts in the area for cheap, plus their bagels and other morning foods are tasty af. Would recommend, this is my go to before a weekend road trip

A hidden gem in Berkeley. Great breakfasts, tasty pastries. A little small and slow with prepping everything because of customers, but will go again in a heart beat.

One would think that racism wouldn't be an issue in this day and age in California but it is definitely alive and well at this shop. The obvious turnoff was evident as soon as my sons and I entered this establishment. The service was off putting and I can say with all seriousness that I would never return to this shop.Wasn'great

Been coming to this place for a really long time, great food for lunch and really great hot breakfast spot I've told everyone I know about it, coffee is sometimes cold but they are super busy and they will make fresh if you ask them,

Everything is tasty here, but the maple french cruler is the delicious dream fluff this place is named after (my opinion)! I also recommend the breakfast sandwiches.

Hands down the most delicious donut ever. The place was not yet open when I got there, but the owner (who was super super nice) let me in to buy a donut anyway.

Classic donut shop with tons of selection at great prices. They also offer sandwiches and many other options but I've only ever gone for the donuts.

I loved this place. Donuts were delicious and the owner didnt complain when i asked that each donut be bagged separately (for covid). Please tip generous when well seved.

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