Jelly Doughnut

Jelly Doughnut

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the donut shop for its friendly service, delicious donuts (especially cinnamon twists, maple bars, and apple fritters), and good coffee. Many highlight the family-owned charm and long-standing tradition. Some mention early sell-outs of popular items. A few critics find the donuts overly sweet, oily, or overpriced, but these are outliers. The overall consensus is highly positive, with frequent 5-star ratings for quality, variety, and warm customer service.

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

8575 Gravenstein Hwy

Cotati, California 94931

Hours

Monday 3:30AM-2PM
Tuesday 3:30AM-2PM
Wednesday 3:30AM-2PM
Thursday 3:30AM-2PM
Friday 3:30AM-2PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

This little gem is an amazing find for me. I leave for work at five in the morning, and they are open at three with some of the most amazing breakfast sandwiches on croissants, bagels, and English muffins. And the sandwiches are so big! The maple bacon donuts the donut holes, all the different donuts and coffees make this an amazing stop for an early morning or early afternoon pick me up!! The picture of the croissant breakfast sandwich is a ham egg and cheese sandwich set next to my coffee mug so you can

I bought a sausage breakfast sandwich and a dozen donuts and they were very kind, they have a wide variety of donuts and savory items for you to pick from.

kind and friendly staff, great selection of doughnuts, and reasonable prices!

Best donuts around. My husband got a custard filled maple bar and it was amazing. Coffee was really good too. We will be back!

I really enjoy going here for donuts the staff is so friendly and the donuts are so good ,truly are from out of this world

First time here it was a clean, warm and inviting environment. The lady was kind, smiling and helpful.

Best Donut Shop in the Bay Area This place is on point and open early cooking everything fresh ??

They never have the same donuts everyday, I don't recommend buying anything from them, very disappointing

Yum! The donuts are fresh and tasty. I had a maple old fashioned but will go back for an apple fritter, they looked amazing. Staff is friendly and helpful. The coffee is good, they made a fresh pot of decaf for me.

We love this sweet family owned donut shop. My children, grown adults, loved stopping for donuts after Sunday Mass. Now my grandson and I stop after Sunday Mass. This is a sweet tradition for over 40 some years. The family who owns Jelly Donut are very friendly and make the Sunday morning tradition worth continuing?.maybe for a third generation??. Plus, their donuts are very yummy!

Fresh and yummy doughnuts. She even filled a jelly doughnut right in front of us.

Went in craving a couple donuts, I picked custard filled chocolate, my wife picked coconut and sugar donut, and the nice lady gave us an extra donut for free. It was late afternoon and they we?re getting ready to close soon, but it was a sweet surprise. Thank you

As far as my family & I are concerned jelly donuts are great. I love that they have blueberry fritters and apple fritters. My favorite was apple fritters but since I had the blueberry I've changed my mind. My wife and mother-in-law loved the custard and jelly filled. And I always get my mother-in-law a couple dozen donut holes so she can freeze them. I wish you can pull six out the night before to have with her coffee the next day when she's ready for her donuts. The prices here are good and the people are

The sugar-cinnamon old fashioned donuts were so good, crunchy around the edges. The sausage, bacon, egg and cheese English muffin was a pleasant surprise!

The blueberry fritters are amazing!!! Got the last one today. They also have maple bacon doughnuts that are awesome must try! Great service too!

I went last Sunday (7/23/22) with my son to get some donuts, everything was fine until this happened?while I was paying behind the cashier was a guy putting more donuts in the shelf?s, one of the donuts fell down and the guy picked up from the floor and just put it back like if nothing happened. We never going to come back to buy anything in this place!!

Very delicious doughnuts, my favorites are the cinnamon twist and chocolate bar. Their ham and cheese croissants are the best I've had, I think they use cheddar with black forest ham. Their customer service is great too! The one bad review on here is way off, I think they must have reviewed the wrong doughnut shop.

The Jelly Donut is my go-to place when visiting my folks. Opens at 3:30am for early risers. The cake donuts taste of nutmeg as they ought. A little spartan inside; fancy it ain't. If you can spare the time, sit, drink your hot beverage, and watch how everybody stops in. Good coffee, good prices, good service, and good people.

Very tasty doughnuts! Maple old fashioned ?? the family that owns the shop is very nice too.

Great Local donut shop. Open early or late depending on what kind of night you're having. Super friendly staff.

Love this place! Staff is always super friendly. Even when there is a line you aren't there too long since staff is quick with orders. Donuts are amazing a BIG!! They are very reasonably priced as well!

Please Don't ever change I love the beauty, the Flavor and the care that is put into everything that is done for you

Been going there for 40 years best d*** donuts in 3 counties. The pictures on the wall of the kids, those kids are all grown up and now they work there, truly this is a family owned business

Some mornings you just need donuts... This store is centrally located and easy to find with a Super Nice lady behind the counter. Oh, did I mention the donuts ? Pure Heaven and so very Fresh, YUM !

The doughnuts are always fresh. Good verity. My favorite is the doughnut holes and jelly filled. Depends on who is working but the customer service is usually good.

The staff is always wonderful and kind. Be forewarned the "good stuff" goes fast. They bake all morning to keep up with the demand but don't wait till the last minute ... Go in the morning for the best selection.

One of my favorite donut shops .. and if ya knew me .. you'd know I'm a donut expert .. uh .. eating a donut expert. If I say it's a good donut . . . you can bank on it .. Krispy Creme? that is NOT a donut. Okay? Now .. this place may make the, or, one of the best apple friters in the area. Sams may be better. But - this place ? I've been going here since it opened in the 80's ? I think the 80's .. maybe the early 90's .. but I think the 80's. I drive my lovely wife crazy .. we're going to Lowe's. Okay - c

Live right next to another donut shop. Go out of my way to come to this one best tasting donuts friendly stuff.

Just my opinion but I think they're the best donuts in Sonoma county. And I really enjoy the Italian roast coffee

One star because I can't give it none. This place is crap. I apologize. But every other jelly donut ice been to has been off the hook awesome and this place they're donuts taste like they've never changed there oil. Ever. It's gross.

Came out with some warm donuts the other day. Absolutely fantastic. My go to spot for donut cravings

Awesome locally made doughnuts. Way better than any chain store. Strong tasty coffee, friendly service, convenient location.

This place is great they have a maple bacon donut breakfast sandwiches the workers there are awesome service with a smile highly recommend it

They are soooo Nice foods Awesome,Best fritter ever

Quality of donuts ok, coffee is good and location is easy to get in and out. Now if they could just get my order right.

Over priced for not so good Donuts. The donuts have a weird oily after taste but good service and the ladies who work there are nice.

I want to like this place. But, the inside is tired and dated, the donuts are overly sweet and nothing special. Sadly I didn't find them to be much better than the average Safeway donut.

The Apple burritos are the best? but I think they only have on occasion

Great donuts. Also didnt know a churro was a donut. Staff was lovely very happy to help and quick service.

This place has the best doughnuts. Especially fresh outta the oven. 3:30 am. Yum yum

The best Turkey & Egg and Ham & Cheese croissants. Cinnamon rolls are still the best!

Great friendly service! And delicious donuts ??

I love the donuts here and love the people. Great place to go.

It's clean, they had plenty of donuts to choose from. The lady was very pleasant.

Open at 3am for fresh doughnuts. The ladies are always friendly and they make fantastic doughnuts.

Went in for a a few doughnuts for family. But the one i got was raw in the middle the dough was still sticky had to throw away.

Great donuts and coffee. So early in the morning.and the women working are so friendly and beautiful

The worker was sitting behind the counter not wearing a mask while there were other shoppers in the store during Covid times.

The best donuts in cotati. Its been there serving donuts for 40 years. Yummy

Good coffee, not as crowded as some of the chain stores would definitely go back.

Yummy looking treats fresh and delicious??

Good selection of donuts. Decent prices.

Omg. Talk about fresh and delicious. Get here early though or choices get limited real quick

They're awesome!!! Go!! You won't be disappointed!

Early morning visits = super fresh doughnuts. Nothing better than that

Long time hard working donut shop and yes thy got French

Good donuts, great service, lots of parking

Great selection, good old fashioned donut shop

Donuts are yummy and the ladies are so nice.

Good doughnuts. Miss the more fun girls. Getting kinda run down.

Love all the doughnuts and the ham and cheese croissant

Love how fresh the Donut's tasted! Yum ????

Bad@$$ old school joint, all the classics without the fluff. This is an INSTITUTION!

Good donuts and always friendly!

Very friendly and delicious doughnuts!

Open on time and offers donuts and coffee and other miscellaneous beverages

Friendly staff and always fresh donuts.

Delicious offerings and excellent customer service.

Quick, simple, affordable. Love it. The staff is great

Great donuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Nice "hole in the wall"!! Tasty breakfast sandwich.

Good service, polite even with the social distancing

Good price and great doughnuts

Great staff nice donuts

Great cinnamon rolls

Super friendly! I love this place ??

Pleasant service, good donuts

Donuts were dry and over priced.

Good donuts, nice little shop

Great donuts from an old fashion shop.

Been there I thought surprise clean and I like to have

The doughnuts and sandwiches are so delicious.

Best Crum donuts ever!

Sometimes they run out of what i like early.

Fresh and always just DELICIOUS????

Great old fashion doughnut shop

Great people and doughnuts.

Delishious ham & cheese !

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