The Jelly Donut

The Jelly Donut

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight fresh, delicious donuts with standout favorites like jelly, maple-glazed, and warm Devil's Food cake. Many praise the 24/7 availability, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Some note the cash-only policy and occasional staffing quirks. A few critiques mention limited early-morning options or rare service mishaps, but most agree it's a must-visit for quality donuts and pastries, often calling it the best in Santa Rosa.

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

443 Dutton Ave #10

Santa Rosa, California 95407

Hours

Monday 3:30AM-1AM
Tuesday 3:30AM-1AM
Wednesday 3:30AM-1AM
Thursday 3:30AM-1AM
Friday 3:30AM-1AM
Saturday 3:30AM-1AM
Sunday 3:30AM-1AM

Customer Reviews

Still my favorite donut shop, even though I don?t live in the area anymore. I?ve been going to The Jelly Donut since high school, and every visit feels like a little trip back in time. The donuts are always fresh?light, perfectly sweet, and consistently delicious. I?ve never had a bad experience here. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the coffee is always hot and hits the spot. It?s the kind of place that makes you want to linger for a few extra minutes. Plus, it?s in a great neighborhood?

Delicious!! Takes me back to a donut shop in Chicago! Fresh, soft, flavorful donuts that satisfy every time for a great price. They have a vast selection and replace them throughout the day. I absolutely love that they?re open 24 hours! Definitely give them a try.

I have been a loyal customer since childhood, and this establishment remains my preferred donut shop in Sonoma County. The owners are exceptionally kind, and the premises are consistently well-maintained.

Trash?cool that it?s open late, but hella flies n bugs inside, hot, and unless your lit, don?t bother.

The donut holes were soft, moist, and had the perfect amount of glaze on them. The bag they use for the donuts is sustainable use. Customer service was quick and to the point, no side talk or chit-chat here.

Always great fresh donuts and friendly staff!

Didn?t try the donuts but this man made the best Thai iced tea I?ve ever had.

Ohhh man, when you need emergency donuts and croissants for worker inventory at 4:30am, THIS is the place to go! Everything was tasty, fresh, and delicious! The worker had several donuts out, but one of the things I wanted was also just coming out fresh, and he made sure to give us the freshest batch! I was saddened when the baker/counter worker made a big deal when I gave him only a 5% tip, which was only like, $6.00. Always tip your counter worker! He was unbelievably grateful and gave me such a beautiful

Great donuts! Friendly staff and ALWAYS open when you get a craving for something sweet ?? ***Tonight I add this:***The son, who's Mom has owned this shop since before he was born in 1988, told me to try a warm, glazed Devil's Food cake ?? tonight...he was absolutely right in saying it's a different experience eating it warm and fresh out of the oven!!! BEST DONUT I HAVE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE!!! Customer service was astounding!!! You just don't meet people in customer service who go out of their way to be

I just spent 46.50 on 2 dozen doughnuts and they were not fresh at all they tasted like they had been sitting all day I was really looking forward to having doughnuts

The boy behind the counter tonight was unhelpful and definitely not business savvy. There weren't many donuts with the maple frosting and since there was nobody in line behind me, i asked nicely if he could use some of the maple icing that they surely had in the back and drizzle some on an old fashioned or buttermilk donut and i had no problem paying extra if necessary. He was completely inept when it came to easily pleasing a customer . For the record the donuts are amazing , unfortunately i didn't get t

I ordered three donuts this morning and instead of putting them in separate bags they shoved it all in one bag and the moment I walked out the door the bag ripped and the donuts were all over the ground. When I told them that I needed all of my donuts separated because I just dropped all of my donuts outside of their door they did not care and they double charged me again. No I'm not a cheap person so I paid for it again but it wouldn't have happened if they weren't trying to be so cheap and overstuffing a

Best donuts we?ve had! We said out loud ?is this what donuts are supposed to taste like?? And there was such a lovely owner we interacted with. She was funny and kind. Highly, highly recommend! So good!

Great place, dare I say best donut spot in Santa Rosa (yes better than Johnnys). I love that this spot is open 24hrs. They have a wide selection, friendly staff, and fair prices. The best old fashioned maple donuts I've found.

I have never had a bland, soggy cruller until today. The chocolate dipped crullers were bad. The donut itself was terrible to begin with, and the chocolate on top wasn?t a great either. Ordered four of them and they were just chucked in a bag. Took a bite out of one and threw the whole bag away.

Not good if your best donut is a donut hole. Nothing with raisins, The bear claws are small. And don't taste like almond

Best place for 24 hour donuts! Love the folks who run this place. Very sweet! And can't beat the price.

Although not in the best shopping center in Santa Rosa this shop stands out. They serve great quality donuts and when I went in around 10:00 AM the selection was still great. Most importantly the donuts were fluffy and delicious. I would absolutely come back to try some of their other types. There was plenty of parking in the lot, and it isn't likely to fill up.

Been coming mg here for years. Best donuts and pastries of all kinds. Love their cinnamon rolls and the delicious fluffy croissants. Their Mexican conchas are possibly my favorite though. Tried plenty of other spots but they make them best so you have to get there early because people know this and they?re usually out of them early.

Everyone here is super friendly, the donuts are delicious and very reasonably priced. And they're open 24 hours a day!!! Not sure what else can be said about the place. Definitely give them a try if you're looking for a sweet treat. Support your local businesses.

Solid traditional donuts fried to perfection. Limited choice but I visited early afternoon.

My favorite donut shop. The best Maple glazed in the area, maybe in all the land! ...and they make crullers, those delicate, eclair like feel, light as a cloud treats that almost no one takes the time to do. I don't eat a lot of donuts but this is the place that makes them worthwhile.

Awesome, quick service! I'm always in and out of that place in no time. The donuts are bomb and they have an array of different ones all hours of the day! They almost never are out! Would recommend.

The best coffee in town , the tastiest donuts and savory croissants as well! Great place to start your day especially when you see the smiles the friendly servers share!

This is the best around.. the one in cotati makes a killer cherry bear claw but they're not open 24 hours and they're about 3 to 4 times as expensive. The one in Rohnert Park never has anything good and it's swarming with stinking teenagers. This one has nice culture around it, fresh donuts all day and night and is excellently located

Ordered an apple fritter, and there was almost no apples inside, not worth the money. Very dirty place. No customer bathroom. There is a bathroom, but they don't want customers to use it, so they took the sign off the door.

I've been going there since I was a little kid. I'm 35 now. always good and fresh in the mornings. if you show up late after a night at the bar sometimes they have fresh stuff. otherwise still great. same owners since opening in 84 or 86

Great place, it's open 24 hrs 7 days a week. They do not take bills over $20 and they don't have a system to pay with card but an ATM is available within the place. Coffee is always available and ready to go.

Best Donuts... and Coffee in Santa Rosa,been going there for 16 years alot of times "just" for coffee ,best maple bars period! The donuts are the "best" I have ever had. Cash only but they have ATM machine inside shop so it's not a problem

Good donuts but a little expensive and the man who works behind the counter is a little rude.

I love donuts! This place has all the types of donuts plus danishes. They also make a breakfast sandwich that they can warm up and is great. About 5 or 6 different types of coffee everyday

Did not hate it. I love the jelly donut. It's the only place you can get a donate that doesn't leave a grease slick on the top of your mouth when you take a bite. I drive from windsor to Santa rosa to get donuts and they have the best bran muffins around.

I love that this establishment is open 24 hours. If you happen to get there when the donuts are just out of the oven its wonderful. The employees are always friendly. Definitely 5 stars.

Best thing about The Jelly Donut? It's open 24 hours 7 days a week. It's donuts are pretty darn tasty. They have all the usual varieties. There's some seating if you want to dine there instead of to go. The staff is quick to serve you. The coffee is decent. What more can one ask from a basic donut shop? Sometimes the shopping mall it's located in seems a bit skeezy with oddball people hanging out here and there. But it seems like nowhere in Santa Rosa escapes that kind of thing. What's an oddball anyway? T

it's too bad the homeless run people away from this establishment. The last few times I have tried to come here I was harassed by homeless people banging on my car.

Great donuts! The coffee although drip coffee was perfect. The price was fair. The only tip for those who have not been here, bring cash or expect a 4% surcharge if you use credit.

Excellent pastries soooo reasonably priced. I recommend you try The Jelly Donut even if it's out of your way. Go early on weekends to get the best selection. Not crazy early, just get there by 10am. I've been back several times buying for my crew - and they all have their favorites now.

Love this place. Fast service, excellent selection of high quality pastries and doughnuts, and reasonable prices. I always buy a dozen doughnuts and a half dozen pastries for my crew and it puts a smile on every face! They're open 24/7 and only accept cash.

if you get there around 4 a.m. the donuts are soo fresh and still warm. The maple bars are done little bit later and go fast. Maybe there best donut.

Went to buy donuts. They would not sell me six large twist because they had other people to sell to. Even though I was going to purchase the six and they had eight sitting on the countertop.Stoped in at 4:30am they had plenty of time to make more for other customers. I will not go back there to purchase any more because I need the six twist for coworkers and i didn?t have enough because they would not sell me the six twist.

Best doughnuts in Sonoma county. Super fast service (sometimes to the point of coming across like a dick) open 24 hours. Can't go wrong here. Yum yum

I love the donuts of this place they're always fresh and delicious they make them 7 AM and 11 PM so good

It's a all night donut spot with tasty offerings. I love the cake donuts! Soft and dense with smooth chocolate and maple icing. I hope to get an apple fritter next time ??

I love these donuts 24/7!! Get there early for the best selection. One day I went very late in the day and had the most disappointing donut in my life!

Consistantly, the best donuts ever, and great prices! A dozen donut is less than $10. Bring cash, though. CASH ONLY. They're open 24 hours a day, too.

Over priced for day old donuts. My kids didn't and or couldn't eat them. Wasted $20 dollars. Don't recommend.

Jelly donut is a must go. I love there donuts. I've had there donuts as a child and now visiting as an adult from another state. If you haven't had there donuts your missing out.

I go there 7 days a week to get a dozen of donuts and three coffees for over 7 years now I've been doing that I'm a pretty regular customer there and the donuts are pretty reasonable everybody should go there at least a thousand times

best donuts in Santa Rosa. hands down. And they're open late! Great customer service.

Best donuts in California. Got HOT Maple bars at noon today and they were the best ever! Don't be scared by the neighborhood, it's totally the best!

been coming here for years! best priced thai tea around and theyre open 24/7, how much better does it get? (ps, try the jelly donut that theyre named after, or the donut holes!)

Super sweet. My son had to use the bathroom so I was short 35 cents for the donuts we ordered and he didn't even make me go to my car to get it.

Hands down the best donut shop around. Friendly staff. Largest selection of donuts/pastries by far. Quality! Good customer service

Love everything about this place! The pricing is right, the customer service is welcoming and the fact that they are open 24/7 is A+

Best donuts in freaking town open 24 hrs next to a dispensary what more can u ask for

Excellent donuts. Friendly staff. Absolutely can not be beat for a morning top-off while on your way to work.

Best donuts ?? ?? ?? love the grave yard guy he is the best

I love the doughnuts here, I love to go early in the am when they are still warm. Fast friendly service.

OMG Best kept secret. Crispy fluffy Croissants original to die for.. and their Bran wheatt muffins.. walnuts, raisin s.. lighty sweetened...and low cost.. open 24/7

Great selection. Great service. BUT THEY WE'RE OUTTA MY APPLE FRITTERRRRRSSS!! Awwww... Still, one of theeee BEST doughnut shops in Santa Rosa! ????????????????+????????????????????????????

No specialty donuts until 7am. No food until 7am. Stopped by at 4:30

Waay more affordable than Krispy cream and open 24 hours. Went at 3am and everything still tasted great.

I love the sweet lady always running the show late at night. She keeps us coming back!

This place is great. Always open....ALWAYS open. Great doughnuts 24/7. They take credit/debit cards too now!

Open 24 hours a day they don't do a Baker's Dozen which is 13 for the price of 12 but staffs friendly and they're very fresh Yummy Donuts so dried up its local its opposite Sebastopol and Dutton Avenue free parking 2

Best hospitality. Best donuts. Best Old Fashion butter milk donuts at that.

Whether you show up super early or super late these treats can't be beat. Blueberry donuts or ham and cheese croissants for cut rate costs, just make sure to bring some cash.

My favorite donut shop. My favorites are cinnamon & sugar cake donuts & maple french crullers. All their donuts are fantastic.

Best place to go early in the morning, awesome hours. Friendly staff, great selection, it is cash only though.

It's popular with the locals, the coffee was a little underwhelming. Donuts were about average for an independent donut shop.

Why are all the best donut shops in strip malls?

Best in the West!!! All the bakery items are always fresh and very good....????

Best donuts ever!!!! Friendly staff, cheap prices for the most amazing donuts in town!

If the best they take pride in their making donuts.... I will not buy donuts anywhere else.....

Best coffee.really good donuts. Friendly staff. Affordable. Recommendable

I love love love with donut shop I try to get there at least twice a week excellent

Was still open 10 minutes after they should have been closed. GREAT ??

I've been coming here almost all of my life. Also, bringing cash is needed. Unless you're willing to use the ATM.

I must admit, I am addicted to this donut shop. They are open 24 hours aday. My happy place.

Really good donuts, always fresh, good prices I don't know how I missed this Diamond!

Great prices and great quality. There's always a good amount of different flavors. Definitely a favorite!

Family run small business. Tasty donuts 24 hours. What's not to like?

This place is great to kill that late night sugar jones or hankerin for a carb filled snack... Just don't actually expect to get a jelly donut here lol!

Like their donuts, but at 6pm there is not a lot of choice anymore. For a 24 hour donut shop, I don't think that's good enough.

Great donuts open late, I love the guy working there at night!

Daily fresh donuts reasonably pricing real apple fritters not like the supermsrmarket variety

Amazing place. Donuts are awesome and the workers are really cool.

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