Lloyd's Donut Kitchen

Lloyd's Donut Kitchen

Reviews Summary

Lloyd's Donuts is highly praised for its fresh, high-quality donuts, with many calling them the best in town. Customers love the variety, especially favorites like apple fritters, cream-filled donuts, and jumbo donuts. The staff is consistently described as friendly and efficient, with quick service even during busy times. Sandwiches and bagels also receive strong mentions. Some note the coffee is excellent, though a few find it overpriced. Minor complaints include limited selection later in the day and occasional pricing concerns. Overall, it's a beloved local spot, often preferred over competitors like Dunkin' Donuts.

About This Listing

Has Gluten Free
Has Vegan
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Luxurious
Has Specialties
Has Sugar Free
Has Dairy Free
Has Nut Free
Has Organic
Has Fritters
Has Crullers
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

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

Has Gluten Free
Has Vegan
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Luxurious
Has Specialties
Has Sugar Free
Has Dairy Free
Has Nut Free
Has Organic
Has Fritters
Has Crullers
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

Contact Information

Address

5200 Mowry Ave Ste J

Fremont, California 94538

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

Decided to stop here one morning to a Long 12hr road trip. Great thing we did. it?s a very welcoming place. Coffee was fresh they even made my wife a fresh pot of decaf coffee, even though it was late in the day. We only wanted coffee and donuts, but once we saw the variety of bagels and croissants, but we know we had to get one. Good thing we did they were outstanding. You must have is the cheese jalape?o bagel with cream cheese it?s to die for.

I would say Lloyds at this point is THE go to place for an array of classic donuts. I know the latest trend is for eye catching instagram donuts but there's just something special about a good old fashioned donut and Lloyds has definitely nailed it. Please do yourself a favor and make a trip. Also look at that beautiful glazed old fashioned!

Having to leave Denny's a couple of hundred feet away, I walked across the parking lot to Lloyd's Donuts which has BAGELS. Although not boiled, the bagel was probably the best "baked bagel" I've had. Most if not all donut shops in the region are, interestingly enough, are Cambodian-owned. The donuts and pastries looked outstanding. I had a bagel & lox with cream cheese, tomato, NO CAPERS, and onion, although it was heavy on the onion. Next time, less onion.

Be careful they are over charging I was charged 20 bucks for nothing will report them

VERY tucked away in the land of strip malls. I go here when I have a donut craving on a Sunday and Penney's donuts is closed. Staff is hit or miss. They have a good selection of donuts and sandwiches. A touch airy for me (just my preference, not a bad thing). I didn't give them five stars because of price. I got a dozen very basic donuts and some donut holes for just under $20. I just find that a touch high for sugar and glazed donuts. Still good for a non corporate donut.

Breakfast sandwiches are good! They make them with homemade croissants, and I get the 8b, which is sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese.???? I'm not one for sweets, but everyone tells me the donuts are good also!

Nobody was waiting when I walk inside the donut shop but the short stocky lady made eye contact and ignored me, but when a old couple showed up she acknowledged them by saying I?ll be right with you,so I waited for a couple more minutes and left without buying any donuts, that lady she have idea what customer service is she always rude.

The donuts were amazing, but I saw a bug where the donuts are kept and also owner was not that friendly. I think I won?t return.

Absolutely love Lloyd's Donut Kitchen! ?? Their apple fritters are an absolute delight?crispy on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. The perfect blend of cinnamon and apple goodness! And don't even get me started on their cream-filled donuts. Pure bliss in every bite. The freshness and quality are unmatched. If you're a donut enthusiast like me, Lloyd's is a must-try. Excellent service, delicious treats?making my sweet tooth very happy! ????

Really good breakfast sandwich? but no restrooms for customers ??

This is another best donut shops to go at Fremont. Good amount of varieties of donuts and the lady upfront was kind to take our orders. However, coffee is more expensive here compared to other donut shops I went. They have those kind of big glasses for us to fill up the coffee. Anyways, nice donut shop to go to if you live very near this area. Otherwise, there are more around the Irvington district.

The donuts are great, like seriously great. But the Vietnamese iced coffee?? Holy hell that stuff is good. A cup of that in the morning will get you nice and zooted!

Long johns don't come filled. I'm not sure if you need to ask, but the only filling is more donut.

I needed to get a a couple of dozen donuts for a holiday event and searched which shop had the best reviews. I saw Lloyd's had one of the highest ratings and decided to test them out. Needless to say, none of their donuts disappointed. They were all delicious and everyone I spoke to asked where they were from because they were that much better than our usual donut spot. If you're looking for some quality donuts, hit up Lloyd's to satisfy that craving... you'll be glad you did.

Good fresh donuts. Better than you'd find elsewhere in Fremont. While it may not beat out stans in Santa Clara. It's the best around and you don't need to drive 30 minutes to get there. Well recommended.

Had their glazed and it was really awesome! Nice staff and they even gave free donuts with sprinkles to my child! We'll be back!!

Walked in first thing in the morning ready to buy 4 dozen donuts for a celebration, and asked, "Do you make your donuts fresh everyday?" The lady answered, "You don't talk to me like that!" Take your chances with 1-2 day old donuts, I heard all I needed to not to buy from there!

Best doughnuts and sandwiches in the Bay Area ,the people that work here are supper sweet and amazing . I definitely recommend this place

This is a decent place for donuts, especially if you come early in the morning and grab them fresh. Their coffee and hot chocolate is pretty standard, so don?t expect anything special there. A few things that did reduce the stars are the ambiance and atmosphere. There is a Dunkin Donuts across the street and Starbucks close by with better atmosphere for hanging out. One last thing is if you come late they tend to be sold out of some of their donuts.

I have been going to Lloyd's for years. I think they are the best donut shop in Fremont and maybe in the east bay. The people there are always nice and helpful. My favorite is the jelly donuts. But I also like their chocolate covered, sugar, and glazed donuts.

I?ve been coming here since I was 6 years old. I?m 34 now and I still make time to come here every once in awhile. They have great service, inexpensive donuts, and it tastes great. Best donut shop in Fremont.

Good old fashioned donuts. Nice staff. Donuts usually sold out by noon and it's recommended to go by 8am if there is a specific donut you most have. They also have some giant 11" circular donuts for when your wife says that you can only have one.

I've come in to Lloyd's a couple times after promising to bring snacks for a group and asked them to give me a Texas Donut filled with custard. Both times, the person at the desk was willing to do it (for an extra charge, of course), and both groups were very satisfied with what I brought. The 5th star is because they were willing to go off the menu for me. Warning: What they gave me is probably equal to 8 regular custard-filled donuts, so don't try to eat one all by yourself.

Bad experience twice, I couldn?t Believe I got charge $2.00 for half & half for my coffee, twice. Bear claw was raw in the middle, dough running , I brought it back to show one of the ladies that work there, she said tuff. Not a great attitude for business

If you want real authentic donuts this is the place to go. Lloyd's has been in Fremont for over 15 years and it's reputation for having the best donuts in town has been unwavering since I was a child. Schools love them, kids love them, bus drivers love them, cops love them. Can't go wrong with some Lloyd's donuts. They also serve sandwiches.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would . The people are rude and disrespectful. Made our patronage feel unwelcome they second we stepped foot in. If you wants donuts and coffee I suggest you look elsewhere. Don?t come here if you want a pleasant day.

I love Lloyd's! The staff is fast, so even though a lot of people come to Lloyd's, there's almost no waiting. Their crullers and filled maple bars, whipped cream filled glazed, and blueberry cake donuts are really special. All the donuts are good!

I got there at noon so the selection wasn't all there, but there still were good choices left. The donuts did taste good and were reasonably priced. I only marked 4 stars as I don't know how the selection really is in the morning.

They seriously got the best donuts in Fremont/Newark area. And they make really good sandwiches with their croissant bread. Give it a try. You won't regret.

My new favorite donut shop. They have all the classics plus a few items that are unique like their sour cream & raisin donuts, 3/$100 cream puffs or beignets and monster donuts. Plus sandwiches and, of course, coffee.

Donuts were ok. Not the best I?ve had. Lady in the store was not friendly. Seems like she was in a hurry to get me out of there even though I was the only one there? I probably will be back again to give them 2nd chance.

Friendly and everything is baked inhouse donuts are on the small side most notable eyecatcher was their version of the apple fritter it looked really good and am not a apple person so believe me when i tell i was tempted

When I managed the coffee shop at my church I always bought the donuts here

Nice lil doughnut place. If you're craving doughnuts and are in the area, check them out. The staff is friendly as well.

Took my grandkids there . It was a very pleasant place with employees who were actually happy. Donuts are excellent. Great selection and good prices.

A quiet, family run business that has a VERY loyal following. In addition to coffee and donuts they make tasty bagel sandwiches as well.

Was going to dunkin donuts and I remembered one of my friends telling me about Lloyd donuts so I went there and have never been back to dunkin donuts since they are very friendly and the donuts are fantastic love the jumbo donuts aww who I'm I kidding I love them all and the sandwiches are fantastic too I highly recommend Lloyd's donuts too everyone

Best donuts in town! Everytime I visit Fremont I come here to enjoy the taste of true and delicious Donuts an coffee... Come early, supply might be limited.

I have been a bit of an addict for cinnamon rolls and have found this spot to be an excellent example of how to prepare a treat. Please come early to get the croissant breakfast as they run out early.

Some of the best donuts in the bay and they also make phenomenal breakfast sandwiches too if the sold scratchers and tobacco it would be my #1 morning 1 stop shop

amazing food and customer service everytime, my favorite donut place in the east bay

Donuts were amazing, but I wanna know if you use gelatin(animal) in your donuts. And if you use animal products from animals other than goats, sheep, cows.

I'm no donut expert but these donuts are pretty amazing. Especially if you get them early in the morning when they are still a tiny bit warm and sticky.

Fantastic!!! Best doughnuts, all of them! Always get some there whenever I'm in town! I'm from Indiana.

Best donuts alive .. their donuts aren't so thick like other places .. their sandwiches are so delicious ?? .. love that place & everyones who works there are on point !

This is my favorite donut shop in Fremont. They always have the donuts I enjoy and the staff are friendly.

Best donuts in town hands down. Super friendly staff, if you don't get donuts here you aren't getting donuts.

Literally, the best donuts ever. And HUGH croissants. And the ladies are so wonderful. Love this place.

Awesome ladies fresh donuts everyday. Bagels Sands are Delicious. Coffee that will wake you up..

Really high quality donuts and for a low price, even better when fresh

Really good donuts. Only complaint is they don't have that iced tea (but they list it on their menu).

Always the best donuts in town. I especially like their krueller and their powdered cream puffs.

Good donuts and sandwiches but pretty expensive for what you get. That's why 4 starts. Really a 3.5 due to high pricing.

Love this place. It is my go-to for donuts. Waaaaaaaaay better than Dunkin Donuts across the street.

Everything was good here I do think it was a little too expensive I order two dozen of donuts three breakfast croissants three small milks came out to $50

The Best donuts around. Staff Not very friendly. Just enjoy the best donuts around

Love the size of the doughnuts. Friendly staff of wonderful people

Very friendly their donuts are very delicious and good quality choclet and dough.

Best donuts in Fremont! Worth getting up at 5am to get them fresh!

Been going here for the last 7 years love the people who work there and love the donuts

Best donuts in the area! The line moves quickly. Some tables inside. No Wi-Fi.

Great breakfast sandwiches! The custard donuts are the best I have had.

Best donuts in town. Our staff loves it when the "pink donuts box" shows up!

Wonderful old fashion donuts, great coffee and atmosphere. Friendly service!

Since Llyod's family sold the business nearly 10 years ago, I continue to come here for the donuts and the new owners and staff are very friendly

Tasty donuts and good variety! I would definitely come back.

Service was not great. Donuts were ok but there wasn't a lot of selection even mid-morning.

Best donuts ?? Love there egg & cheese beagle !!!

Cheap, good variety, and they don't run out of everything besides the basic stuff after being open for an hour.

Breakfast sandwichs are good and there chocolate twist doughnuts.

Visit few times, it is ok but it is not a happy place to go. Very time something happened. They do not know how to serve, maybe just to me...

They are friendly and remember you and of course the dounuts and food are very good

Great big pricey, but really worth it donuts

A lady said we stol something but we did she toll us that she will call the cops if we dont get oit ????

i"ve been going to Lloyd's since 1987 & i cant get enough of their donuts. get there early enough & your in heaven.

Awesome doughnuts friendly workers great price!!

Always so fresh and sooo good! We've been going here for years!

it has great donuts and other things for a resemble price

Staff wasn't friendly. Maple bar seemed slightly burned or old (couldn't tell). Won't be returning.

Donuts dont apeal to me their is not one better than another. Its about service .

Lovely owners and pretty good coffee! Lovely fresh baked goods!

Great donuts classic variety and awesome flavor.

Traditional donut shop. Good variety, coffee, booths to sit in.

This place has the best breakfast sandwiches and donuts!!!

I go here for their cream puffs.

This is the best donut shop in Fremont. Look no further.

Good when I can not get over to Penny's on Stevenson street.

Great donuts, get there early. Sell fast

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