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"I ate a lot of donuts this year, including ones from Colonial Donuts; we like all kinds." - Eater Staff
24-hour donut shop with old-fashioned favorites, croissants
3318 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 Get directions
$1–10
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