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Francis Donuts

Donut · Fremont

4.7 · 140 reviews Google

What Customers Say About Francis Donuts

Francis Donuts is a beloved, family-owned shop known for fresh, delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Customers rave about the friendly service and reasonable prices. The #28 croissant egg cheese and ham and apple fritters are highly recommended.

Popular Dishes

donuts (16) breakfast sandwiches (7) #28 croissant egg cheese and ham apple fritters #29 turkey, egg & cheese croissant croissant turkey egg and cheese sandwich old fashioned chocolate

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Families

Tip: If you don't want mayonnaise, let them know when ordering a croissant sandwich. Donuts are fresh in the morning.

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🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast Coffee
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Donuts

Francis Donuts is located at 4374 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, Fremont.
Francis Donuts offers donut cuisine.
Francis Donuts has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Francis Donuts offers the following services: takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Francis Donuts based on customer reviews are: donuts, breakfast sandwiches, #28 croissant egg cheese and ham, apple fritters, #29 turkey, egg & cheese croissant.
Francis Donuts is ideal for locals, quick bites, families.
Francis Donuts is a beloved, family-owned shop known for fresh, delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Customers rave about the friendly service and reasonable prices. The #28 croissant egg cheese and ham and apple fritters are highly recommended.
If you don't want mayonnaise, let them know when ordering a croissant sandwich. Donuts are fresh in the morning.
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Francis Donuts Fremont Reviews

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Kevin Farrow

This place which for a clinical error on my part I had not visited although I live within its vicinity, 1 freeway exit. It has quickly raised the bar on what a fresh/lightly crunchy/ warm/ delicious Apple Fritter should taste like. Never overcooked or dry n crunchy. So If u like a good A. F. I highly recommend, just try n leave me 1 or 2, ✌️thank you

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Sonja Wong

Tony makes the. best. donuts. in. town. The cake donuts are light and tender, and the raised have a nice bite without being chewy. WAAAAAAY better than Lloyd's. Fantastic (and cheap!) breakfast sandwiches too. Love love love the #29 turkey, egg & cheese croissant. TRUST me on this one.

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Just Jas

Best apple fritters! I've never been disappointed. I usually come here to get donuts for work or my nephews/nieces if it's early enough. I've never been disappointed. I last came here 2 days ago and I got an apple fritter and an old fashioned chocolate - both excellent.

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Steffi Lee

Very delicious and variety donuts.

Sonja Wong
Sonja Wong

Tony makes the. best. donuts. in. town. The cake donuts are light and tender, and the raised have a nice bite without being chewy. WAAAAAAY better than Lloyd's. Fantastic (and cheap!) breakfast sandwiches too. Love love love the #29 turkey, egg & cheese croissant. TRUST me on this one.

Just Jas
Just Jas

Best apple fritters! I've never been disappointed. I usually come here to get donuts for work or my nephews/nieces if it's early enough. I've never been disappointed. I last came here 2 days ago and I got an apple fritter and an old fashioned chocolate - both excellent.

Steffi Lee
Steffi Lee

Very delicious and variety donuts.

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Alex Coreas

This donut spot is a high recommend on my end. Some donut places dont serve breakfast sandwiches, this one has a big variety. Had a breakfast sandwich and it was delicious, great taste and quality. I loved it so much that I have saved it on the map, look forward to the next time.

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plague paste

Service was effortless, display was beautiful and menu items were very clearly and easily read. The entire place was very clean and well kept and the owner was very nice and friendly ☺️. The food is fantastic and there is little to no wait.

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Sarah Yoa

While the surrounding city changed & evolved, this gem is still a time capsule of the 90s. Family owned for over 30+ years. My late father owned this shop with his brother, Tony, who still runs it today. They were refugees of the Khmer Genocide back in the late 70s. While all the trendy donuts are fun, I hope yall get to shop local for some OG donuts and support one of the few mom/pop donut shops that are still operating! 🥳

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Paula O.

The donuts here are the best I have ever had in my life. Always the perfect texture and sweetness level. Lots of options and flavors to choose from. Service is very quick and the prices are great.

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Jonathan Ojeda

Good donuts and breakfast croissants. Friendly staff.

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Honora Jones

Nice little shop. The donuts are really good and super cheap. Not too much sugar and fluffy. Breakfast sandwiches are tasty, fresh, filling, and perfect size for the cost. I'm not a coffee person but the options looked good and prices are cheap.

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Janet P

We love this family donut store! It's been a part of our neighborhood for a long time. They're fair process and fresh donuts are just perfect. They make an amazing breakfast sandwich. We love the#28 croissant egg cheese and ham it's SO GOOD.

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SoCo

Needed a new regular spot for brek on my return to the Bay. Found it straight away. Delicious donuts, hefty hot sandwiches, and reasonable prices. Have visited twice in the three days since I found Francis. I'll be going again tomorrow.

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Aman Sidhu

Served delicious food, given amazing recommendations and it made my day from how kind everyone was. I would return everyday if I lived close by. Exceptional

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Vicky Peng

I love their croissant turkey egg and cheese sandwich! (They add mayonnaise as default so make sure to let them know if you don’t want mayonnaise) Their donuts are big and fluffy, always fresh.

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Jeff Perry

Love this small doughnut shop. Great selection and great quality! Plus, great options for breakfast sandwiches and more too! Friendly team... definitely a mom and pop operation!

plague paste
plague paste

Service was effortless, display was beautiful and menu items were very clearly and easily read. The entire place was very clean and well kept and the owner was very nice and friendly ☺️. The food is fantastic and there is little to no wait.

Alex Coreas
Alex Coreas

This donut spot is a high recommend on my end. Some donut places dont serve breakfast sandwiches, this one has a big variety. Had a breakfast sandwich and it was delicious, great taste and quality. I loved it so much that I have saved it on the map, look forward to the next time.

Jonathan Ojeda
Jonathan Ojeda

Good donuts and breakfast croissants. Friendly staff.

Sarah Yoa
Sarah Yoa

While the surrounding city changed & evolved, this gem is still a time capsule of the 90s. Family owned for over 30+ years. My late father owned this shop with his brother, Tony, who still runs it today. They were refugees of the Khmer Genocide back in the late 70s. While all the trendy donuts are fun, I hope yall get to shop local for some OG donuts and support one of the few mom/pop donut shops that are still operating! 🥳

Paula O.
Paula O.

The donuts here are the best I have ever had in my life. Always the perfect texture and sweetness level. Lots of options and flavors to choose from. Service is very quick and the prices are great.

Aman Sidhu
Aman Sidhu

Served delicious food, given amazing recommendations and it made my day from how kind everyone was. I would return everyday if I lived close by. Exceptional

Honora Jones
Honora Jones

Nice little shop. The donuts are really good and super cheap. Not too much sugar and fluffy. Breakfast sandwiches are tasty, fresh, filling, and perfect size for the cost. I'm not a coffee person but the options looked good and prices are cheap.

SoCo
SoCo

Needed a new regular spot for brek on my return to the Bay. Found it straight away. Delicious donuts, hefty hot sandwiches, and reasonable prices. Have visited twice in the three days since I found Francis. I'll be going again tomorrow.

Jeff Perry
Jeff Perry

Love this small doughnut shop. Great selection and great quality! Plus, great options for breakfast sandwiches and more too! Friendly team... definitely a mom and pop operation!

Ruth Fernandez
Ruth Fernandez

The Bagels and Donuts are fresh! Glaze is a little sweeter than other places but still very delicious! Customer service is A+

Vicky Peng
Vicky Peng

I love their croissant turkey egg and cheese sandwich! (They add mayonnaise as default so make sure to let them know if you don’t want mayonnaise) Their donuts are big and fluffy, always fresh.

Janet P
Janet P

We love this family donut store! It's been a part of our neighborhood for a long time. They're fair process and fresh donuts are just perfect. They make an amazing breakfast sandwich. We love the#28 croissant egg cheese and ham it's SO GOOD.

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Ravikrishnan Sahasranamaiyer

This is a nice local Donut shop with other stuff like croissant sandwiches. Good place for a breakfast. Donuts are fresh in the morning. I like them. They are a bit dense for me. I like it a bit lighter. I support local stores than places like Krispy Cream etc.

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James Poli

Nice people, coffee is great and they have a pretty robust menu. As far as the doughnuts go, I give them about 3.25 stars. But doughnut making is almost a lost art. Tony and his fam are very nice people.

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Edward Youn

Very nice folks and quick service. I was caught off guard by the mayo in my croissant sandwich (in their defense, it’s listed as an ingredient on the menu). Overall great place for donuts

Edward Youn
Edward Youn

Very nice folks and quick service. I was caught off guard by the mayo in my croissant sandwich (in their defense, it’s listed as an ingredient on the menu). Overall great place for donuts

James Poli
James Poli

Nice people, coffee is great and they have a pretty robust menu. As far as the doughnuts go, I give them about 3.25 stars. But doughnut making is almost a lost art. Tony and his fam are very nice people.

Prashanth K.
Prashanth K.

Good place to get some donuts and donut holes. I love trying of small family owned store. Their coffee/latte is not that great though. Might want to go to a different store if you are stopping just for coffee.

Ravikrishnan Sahasranamaiyer
Ravikrishnan Sahasranamaiyer

This is a nice local Donut shop with other stuff like croissant sandwiches. Good place for a breakfast. Donuts are fresh in the morning. I like them. They are a bit dense for me. I like it a bit lighter. I support local stores than places like Krispy Cream etc.

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Nick

Im not sure what to choose for payment per person because I bought a dozen specialty donuts for about $35. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Master Debator

Bad service here . I would not go . Donuts are old and the lady behind the counter seems like she does not want to work there . I’d rather go to Lloyd’s donuts . Better service and more quality donuts for better price

Master Debator
Master Debator

Bad service here . I would not go . Donuts are old and the lady behind the counter seems like she does not want to work there . I’d rather go to Lloyd’s donuts . Better service and more quality donuts for better price

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5AM-1PM
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min here
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+1 510-794-1250

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