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About Rainbow Donuts

At Rainbow Donuts, we're proud to be Berkeley's beloved neighborhood donut shop, serving up both traditional and creatively modern flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Our selection includes classic glazed, chocolate, maple, and plain flavors, perfect for those looking for a timeless treat. We...

At Rainbow Donuts, we're proud to be Berkeley's beloved neighborhood donut shop, serving up both traditional and creatively modern flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Our selection includes classic glazed, chocolate, maple, and plain flavors, perfect for those looking for a timeless treat. We also cater to vegan lovers with an impressive range of plant-based options, ensuring everyone can indulge in the sweetness they desire. With our on-site services, quick visit options, and convenient delivery, take-out, and dine-in options, we're easily accessible to anyone in need of a sweet pick-me-up. Our friendly and welcoming staff are always happy to help, and with our wheelchair-accessible entrance, everyone can enjoy the experience. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or grabbing a snack on-the-go, come visit us at Rainbow Donuts and discover why we're a must-try destination in Berkeley.

What Customers Say About Rainbow Donuts

Rainbow Donuts is a popular Berkeley bakery known for its creative and delicious donuts, including vegan options. Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful donuts and friendly service. Some negative reviews mention hard, dry donuts or issues with DoorDash orders.

Popular Dishes

donuts (15) apple fritter breakfast sandwich bagel egg sandwiches Crodonut rainbow donut red velvet vegan blueberry

Best For

Families Quick Bite Locals

Tip: They have a wide variety of donuts, including vegan options. Get there before noon on Saturday for an impressive selection.

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🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast Coffee

What to see nearby

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Heritage
A 237m

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

iglesia

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James Kenney Playground
A 540m

James Kenney Playground

parque

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Explore the area around Rainbow Donuts

Rainbow Donuts is located in Berkeley, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (A 237m) — church building in California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • James Kenney Playground (A 540m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Donuts

Rainbow Donuts is located at 2025 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, Berkeley.
Near Rainbow Donuts you can find points of interest such as Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, James Kenney Playground.
Rainbow Donuts offers donut cuisine.
Rainbow Donuts has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Rainbow Donuts offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Rainbow Donuts based on customer reviews are: donuts, apple fritter, breakfast sandwich, bagel egg sandwiches, Crodonut.
Rainbow Donuts is ideal for families, quick bites, locals.
Rainbow Donuts is a popular Berkeley bakery known for its creative and delicious donuts, including vegan options. Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful donuts and friendly service. Some negative reviews mention hard, dry donuts or issues with DoorDash orders.
They have a wide variety of donuts, including vegan options. Get there before noon on Saturday for an impressive selection.
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Rainbow Donuts Berkeley Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Karl Peterman

I was staying at the Holiday Inn Express around the corner and came here looking for an evening snack/dessert and was pleasantly surprised they still had a decent selection near the end of the day. I got a rainbow donut and a raspberry filled donut. Both were well done. I definitely enjoy fresh donuts and just the right amount of sugar coating/frosting. The interior isn’t the best for hanging out but a couple doors down is high wire coffee that pairs nicely… definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

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Towanna Williams

I've been working in the area recently and heard great things about this place especially because they have vegan donuts. I'm not big on sweets but when i do indulge, vegan is the way to go for me! Decided to pop in this morning for a breakfast option -in addition to a WIDE VARIETY of donuts, they also make breakfast sandwiches. Your choice of breakfast meat along with egg & cheese or for the non-meat eaters egg & cheese which was my choice. You can get your sammie on a bagel, croissant or gasp- even a glazed donut! BE STILL MY HEART! I opted for the flaky croissant- did not disappoint. They cook it to order and it wasn't too long of a wait considering there was a huge line forming right at 9 am. They are consistently busy which is a good sign. Check them out!

M
Michael Wolins

The best tasting, and most amazing looking donuts anywhere! These people make edible art in a round format. Service is personal and quick. Sandwiches are made to order any way you want them. They also deliver to businesses. I've been coming here for years and it's great to have a small family shop continue to operate right in our neighborhood.

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Just Jas

We got there at noon-ish on Saturday and they still had such an impressive selection of donuts. We got the red velvet, vegan blueberry, glazed, and sprinkles donuts. No other customers were present so it was a fast visit. When we later opened the box inside the car, we saw at least half a dozen donut holes thrown in! Yay!! The donuts were fresh and super flavorful. The inside is very cute with a lot of greenery.

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G

This neighborhood donut shop offers both traditional and creatively modern flavors. If you like the “old fashioned” then your in for a treat. They had chocolate, maple, glazed, and plain flavors. If you want something new, I highly recommend the Crodonut. It is a combination of a croissant and a donut, and it is delicious. If you can turn your hungry eyes away from the display case, I encourage you to read the writings on the wall. They are amusing. And a tip, there isn’t a parking lot. Only metered street side parking. Which is a bummer. You literally have to pay to park in order to get some donuts. Or, you can go to Addison street, which is the next cross street and look for some free parking along the curb. Oh well. Whatever your solution. Still worth a visit. The maple old fashioned was solid. And the maple crodonut was life changing.

V
Victor Tancredi

Very creative donut shop with a lot of interesting decorations and combinations on their donuts, including smore's, rainbow, cookie monster, umami and others. Good location on busy San Pablo avenue and Berkeley. You may have to go around a bit to find parking.

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evelyn

🌈 donuts 🍩 in Berkeley Ca The donuts 🍩 😋 😍 soo cute my bf wanted to visit today with the kids It was all n all amazing cute little donut shop my colors are pink soo I was soo excited . The donuts were good kids loved it and cheap goo try them out the girl that gave us the donuts smiled all thru it I loved it here....

A
Alexa Barnes

These donuts are just as delicious as they are beautiful. They have a combination of unique, fun 'instagrammable' flavors and traditional flavors. They even have a good amount of vegan options!

A
A N

It's my favorite crossiant egg and cheese. Please buy avocados! And iced Almondmilk Latte for $4.50. Oh my goodness, you can still treat yourself monthly!

L
Lily Rivo

Cake within the donut is too notch. Icing not too sweet. Definitely among the best donuts I’ve had and I’ve had a lot.

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Jennifer Waldron

Best place to get donuts! I've been going here a few years now and customer service is always polite and many choices of delicious, soft donuts to choose from!

A
Amanda Villalobos

I obviously couldn't wait until I got home. Lol the donuts were tasty and moist. The ladies behind the counter were friendly and got us in and out. Some times there can be a line, so plan accordingly, but again, the service was quick!

Karl Peterman
Karl Peterman

I was staying at the Holiday Inn Express around the corner and came here looking for an evening snack/dessert and was pleasantly surprised they still had a decent selection near the end of the day. I got a rainbow donut and a raspberry filled donut. Both were well done. I definitely enjoy fresh donuts and just the right amount of sugar coating/frosting. The interior isn’t the best for hanging out but a couple doors down is high wire coffee that pairs nicely… definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

Towanna Williams
Towanna Williams

I've been working in the area recently and heard great things about this place especially because they have vegan donuts. I'm not big on sweets but when i do indulge, vegan is the way to go for me! Decided to pop in this morning for a breakfast option -in addition to a WIDE VARIETY of donuts, they also make breakfast sandwiches. Your choice of breakfast meat along with egg & cheese or for the non-meat eaters egg & cheese which was my choice. You can get your sammie on a bagel, croissant or gasp- even a glazed donut! BE STILL MY HEART! I opted for the flaky croissant- did not disappoint. They cook it to order and it wasn't too long of a wait considering there was a huge line forming right at 9 am. They are consistently busy which is a good sign. Check them out!

Michael Wolins
Michael Wolins

The best tasting, and most amazing looking donuts anywhere! These people make edible art in a round format. Service is personal and quick. Sandwiches are made to order any way you want them. They also deliver to businesses. I've been coming here for years and it's great to have a small family shop continue to operate right in our neighborhood.

Just Jas
Just Jas

We got there at noon-ish on Saturday and they still had such an impressive selection of donuts. We got the red velvet, vegan blueberry, glazed, and sprinkles donuts. No other customers were present so it was a fast visit. When we later opened the box inside the car, we saw at least half a dozen donut holes thrown in! Yay!! The donuts were fresh and super flavorful. The inside is very cute with a lot of greenery.

G
G

This neighborhood donut shop offers both traditional and creatively modern flavors. If you like the “old fashioned” then your in for a treat. They had chocolate, maple, glazed, and plain flavors. If you want something new, I highly recommend the Crodonut. It is a combination of a croissant and a donut, and it is delicious. If you can turn your hungry eyes away from the display case, I encourage you to read the writings on the wall. They are amusing. And a tip, there isn’t a parking lot. Only metered street side parking. Which is a bummer. You literally have to pay to park in order to get some donuts. Or, you can go to Addison street, which is the next cross street and look for some free parking along the curb. Oh well. Whatever your solution. Still worth a visit. The maple old fashioned was solid. And the maple crodonut was life changing.

Lily Rivo
Lily Rivo

Cake within the donut is too notch. Icing not too sweet. Definitely among the best donuts I’ve had and I’ve had a lot.

V Tancredi
V Tancredi

Very creative donut shop with a lot of interesting decorations and combinations on their donuts, including smore's, rainbow, cookie monster, umami and others. Good location on busy San Pablo avenue and Berkeley. You may have to go around a bit to find parking.

Linda L
Linda L

Lucky me - my boss sent me a dozen donuts for Admin Professionals Day. Hands down, the best donuts I've ever had. So fresh and flavorful and a wonderful variety. Can't wait to go back and get more!

evelyn
evelyn

🌈 donuts 🍩 in Berkeley Ca The donuts 🍩 😋 😍 soo cute my bf wanted to visit today with the kids It was all n all amazing cute little donut shop my colors are pink soo I was soo excited . The donuts were good kids loved it and cheap goo try them out the girl that gave us the donuts smiled all thru it I loved it here....

Alexa Barnes
Alexa Barnes

These donuts are just as delicious as they are beautiful. They have a combination of unique, fun 'instagrammable' flavors and traditional flavors. They even have a good amount of vegan options!

A N
A N

It's my favorite crossiant egg and cheese. Please buy avocados! And iced Almondmilk Latte for $4.50. Oh my goodness, you can still treat yourself monthly!

H
Hilton Graham

As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth connoisseur, I make a point of finding local bakeries wherever I travel — and Rainbow Donuts absolutely delivered. This unassuming Berkeley spot nails the classic glazed (and if a place can get that right, you know you’re in good hands) while offering a lineup of seasonal flavor explosions that keep things fun and unexpected. It’s the kind of place that feels local in the best way — friendly, unpretentious, and all about the joy of good donuts. Definitely worth a stop to satisfy any sugar craving while exploring the East Bay.

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cristopher dos santos

The best donuts in the Bay Area ! Best customer service ever , I had the apple fritter and the breakfast sandwich and let me tell you those were the best sandwich and donut I’ve ever had

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Ro

Really good bagel egg sandwiches, good espresso drinks, and good donuts. Don’t really recommend the frappes but they have a lot of seating and it’s very cozy. Also a lottery machine.

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Richard Thomas

Great Donut Shoppe! Friendly and helpful Staff. . . outstanding tasty and fresh donuts too! Well worth the trip. I've examined every review for this business and the negative reviews constitute less than 0.045 of 1%. The vast majority of Rainbow Donuts reviews are x5 Star! That tells you right there everything you need to know . . it's a great business! 💕👍

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Dawoo Motion

I took my daughter here after delivering a catering order. She wanted something sweet so we stopped in. The lady was really nice and I really appreciate that because my daughter was having a hard day. It's the little things that businesses can do for customers. Got to change the aspect of how we look at you so thank you

cristopher dos santos
cristopher dos santos

The best donuts in the Bay Area ! Best customer service ever , I had the apple fritter and the breakfast sandwich and let me tell you those were the best sandwich and donut I’ve ever had

Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas

Great Donut Shoppe! Friendly and helpful Staff. . . outstanding tasty and fresh donuts too! Well worth the trip. I've examined every review for this business and the negative reviews constitute less than 0.045 of 1%. The vast majority of Rainbow Donuts reviews are x5 Star! That tells you right there everything you need to know . . it's a great business! 💕👍

Dawoo Motion
Dawoo Motion

I took my daughter here after delivering a catering order. She wanted something sweet so we stopped in. The lady was really nice and I really appreciate that because my daughter was having a hard day. It's the little things that businesses can do for customers. Got to change the aspect of how we look at you so thank you

Hilton Graham
Hilton Graham

As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth connoisseur, I make a point of finding local bakeries wherever I travel — and Rainbow Donuts absolutely delivered. This unassuming Berkeley spot nails the classic glazed (and if a place can get that right, you know you’re in good hands) while offering a lineup of seasonal flavor explosions that keep things fun and unexpected. It’s the kind of place that feels local in the best way — friendly, unpretentious, and all about the joy of good donuts. Definitely worth a stop to satisfy any sugar craving while exploring the East Bay.

Ro
Ro

Really good bagel egg sandwiches, good espresso drinks, and good donuts. Don’t really recommend the frappes but they have a lot of seating and it’s very cozy. Also a lottery machine.

Daniel G
Daniel G

Stopped by Rainbow Donuts on Monday morning, and even though they were a little busy, I had a great experience! They have an amazing selection of unique and fun donuts. I picked up a dozen for my coworkers, and they were a hit—so tasty and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet. My personal favorite was the blueberry cake donut—absolutely delicious! I also grabbed a coffee, and everything was reasonably priced for the area. The service was excellent too—the lady who helped me was super attentive and friendly. Great combination of price, quality, and service! Definitely coming back.

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Jm

I really like these donuts, so I’m a regular patron. However, today I was left disappointed. I ordered a 1/2 box, enjoyed one donut. The second donut I had split in half, my sis got the other half. While I was chewing my donut, I noticed myself chew on something a little harder than usual but I assumed it was a stray sprinkle or something. WRONG. It was a piece of hard metal. From where???? I don’t know but clearly it was baked(or fried?) INTO the donut dough. I don’t know who to take this up to, I don’t even know if I (or my sister) have possibly eaten any smaller metal pieces. I’ll definitely keep an eye out on this and if necessary, visit the hospital. This is terrible business, terrible hygiene, terrible experience.

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dawn powell

Nasty hard, dry donuts. I ordered the day before pick up and they tasted like they made them the day I ordered them.

Jm
Jm

I really like these donuts, so I’m a regular patron. However, today I was left disappointed. I ordered a 1/2 box, enjoyed one donut. The second donut I had split in half, my sis got the other half. While I was chewing my donut, I noticed myself chew on something a little harder than usual but I assumed it was a stray sprinkle or something. WRONG. It was a piece of hard metal. From where???? I don’t know but clearly it was baked(or fried?) INTO the donut dough. I don’t know who to take this up to, I don’t even know if I (or my sister) have possibly eaten any smaller metal pieces. I’ll definitely keep an eye out on this and if necessary, visit the hospital. This is terrible business, terrible hygiene, terrible experience.

dawn powell
dawn powell

Nasty hard, dry donuts. I ordered the day before pick up and they tasted like they made them the day I ordered them.

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Tej

If I could put zero stars for the service and atmosphere I would. I will send the order here and got refused a drink that I paid for on DoorDash pick up. They wouldn’t refund my money and said that I’d have to take it out of Doordash, but Doordash wouldn’t give me my money back. The worst decision I ever made coming into this place. If you weren’t making any Frappuccino, you should’ve tipped it off your website for that day. I have been going here regularly for the past few months and today of all days is very disappointing. I will not come back here again. I instead went to dynamite donuts and had a wonderful experience. Thankfully, I contacted my bank and got it handled after providing evidence and photos.

Tej
Tej

If I could put zero stars for the service and atmosphere I would. I will send the order here and got refused a drink that I paid for on DoorDash pick up. They wouldn’t refund my money and said that I’d have to take it out of Doordash, but Doordash wouldn’t give me my money back. The worst decision I ever made coming into this place. If you weren’t making any Frappuccino, you should’ve tipped it off your website for that day. I have been going here regularly for the past few months and today of all days is very disappointing. I will not come back here again. I instead went to dynamite donuts and had a wonderful experience. Thankfully, I contacted my bank and got it handled after providing evidence and photos.

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