Johnny Doughnuts

So delicious! I had heard about this place for a while so I had to head over and try them. Omg BEST BEST donut I ever had. The maple cake donut was phenomenal and the blueberry lime donut was good too. I also had an oat milk steamer with vanilla and caramel and it tasted like luxury lol! Stop by this place ASAP!

We stopped by this establishment before our morning ride. The line was long but the wait was worth it. The staff and the doughnuts were great. I can't wait to come back

These doughtnuts are PHENOMENAL. They're expensive (5-6$ each) but definitely worth it. Also, quite possibly the best vanilla latte I've ever had ☕️🍦 (and I order those things EVERYWHERE). However, I do wish they would advertise that the Cro-Dough has a cream filling—I ordered several doughnuts thinking they would be okay in the car for a snack later on in the (what's wrong with baking dough a little more?) but bit into it and discovered the cream. I realized it would not be wise to eat after being left out in the heat too long. Sad to see it go to waste because I was really looking forward to it.

First time here today tried a few different ones and loved them all I paid around $31 or $35 for the ones I got it’s worth it next time I’ll order a drink too!

Absolutely love Johnny Donuts! The donuts are truly amazing — each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor. I’m especially impressed by their creative and unique flavor combinations; it’s clear they put a lot of thought and artistry into their offerings. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making every visit a pleasant experience. Whether you're a donut enthusiast or just looking for a sweet treat, Johnny Donuts is definitely a must-visit spot. Highly recommend! And they serve Equator coffee! I mean, come on, it’s the perfect combo!

Awesome team here! Very kind people. Patient, warm, knowledgeable, and welcoming! As a non-donut person, buying a surprise donut for family, they walked me through the options, and helped me land on a perfect mix! Great esthetic. Tasty flavors, and unique flavors as well!

Got some donuts and coffee to go. Grabbed a couple of old fashioned without glaze, a cronut, a cinnamon twist, and lastly one that was cream filled covered with chocolate and sprinkles. The coffee was nice and strong, and they make great espresso drinks as well. A few tables outside to sit and enjoy your order. Lots of parking available.

Johnny Doughnuts is probably the best for artisanal, elevated doughnuts in the Bay Area. This small chain reminds me of some of my favorite high quality doughnut chains from LA so happy to have them serving the Bay Area. The doughnuts are fresh, served in small batches and don’t taste too greasy which I appreciate. Unfortunately on this visit they were out of the plain glazed which is my go to at any doughnut spot so I decided to splurge on the crodough and a lime cream filled one. I enjoyed both but the signature crodough is definitely the one to get here if you’re only grabbing one. Love the location here as it’s in the Larkspur shopping area so you’re super close to other popular stores and lots of parking.

I had the Blueberry Lime Cake (donut) and I HATE IT! Because now I have to come all the way over here again from San Diego! It's fantastic! You'll probably never visit the greatest of donut shops unless you have to visit a family member in San Quentin. Not me. You.

Why did the donut go to the dentist? To get a filling. Who doesn't love donuts, and there are some donut lovers in law enforcement lol. However, these are fancy donuts i.e., crodough (croissants & donut), so as a foodie, I love sharing with my colleagues. They're pricey though, yet worth it every time. It's not something I can get every week, but when I do, all smiles in the house. I love when people are happy seeing food, especially donuts. This location has ample parking. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

We came by today and had a vanilla custard Bismarck which was delicious and the custard was not overly sweet. I also enjoyed my gluten free donut which happened to be a giant today. It's called the "Thang." I took it home and gave half it away to my husband. It was stuffed full of blueberries and had a nice donut cake consistency.

Wow. Honestly the offerings are amazing. You have your usual suspect (maple, glazed, chocolate) and you have vegan donuts and seasonal flavors. I ordered a box of 8 to take over to a gathering and I was not disappointed at all. Pricing was a bit above average but it makes sense for the quality you get. Additionally, the customer service was great. The cashier was very helpful when it came to picking out the flavors and it's no wonder why this is a popular spot in the shopping center. Definitely would come again for the seasonal flavors and the potato based doughnuts.

Very average tasting & flavors. Outside seating only. Cons: grease bombs (more than usual or compared to others. Expensive = $5 ea,, no stand out flavors. The other "Johnnys" which is not connected is much better tasting. Won't be going back.

What I ordered: -Crodough [4/5] _ While visiting Marin Country Mart, I stumbled upon Johnny's Doughnuts, and they looked irresistible! I decided to try the crodough, and it did not disappoint. It's a perfect blend of croissant and doughnut, filled with cream inside and coated with sugar on the outside. The service was quick and easy--you simply order at one of the windows. There are also a couple of tables out front if you want to enjoy your treats on the spot. Such a cute spot, and I definitely recommend giving it a try!

I'm not going to lie... I don't buy the hype around this place. They try to be hip and retro at the same time, but nothing else about the place fits that description. The doughnuts are far from the classic, light, fluffy doughnut you had as a child. They've completely missed the ball on what constitutes a great doughnut. These things are cakey, heavy as heck, and will have your stomach hurting before you can even get through half. The toppings (frosting, etc) are skimpy and more for decoration and eye-appeal than anything else. There is zero difference between eating one of these things fresh or stale... it's all the same experience. And the best part is -- they're $8 a pop! Save your money and save yourself a stomach ache -- skip Johnny Doughnuts and go quite literally anywhere else.

My wife and I stopped by Johnny Doughnuts around noon on a Sunday to pick up a quick snack before lunch. When we got to the ordering kiosk, there was only a single other person in front of us. We shared the Lime Mascarpone Bismark and Maple Old Fashion doughnuts. Both doughnuts were very fresh and the flavors were exactly as described. If you enjoy maple bars, the Maple Old Fashion doughnut is a step-up from it in every single way. The lime mascarpone filling in the other doughnut was fluffy and not too heavy, and there was plenty of it spilling out of the doughnut with each bite. I believe the Maple Old Fashion doughnut is a seasonal flavor, but you can actually get a latte in the same flavor as this doughnut! It might be sweetness overload if you have both at once, but the option is there if you have a huge sweet tooth. Priced at $5.60 and $4.75, the donuts here are on par with what you would pay for a well-made, "high-end" pastry at a bakery like b. patisserie in San Francisco or Backhaus in San Mateo. If you're a fan of doughnuts, definitely worth a stop.

Brief Summary: - outdoor seating only - large doughnuts - coffee is not sour I love doughnuts, so on my first ever visit in Larkspur, where do I go after viewing the adorable little shops and a fountain with swimming turtles? Yes, a doughnut and a cup of coffee. This doughnut shop is located on the outer side of the shopping plaza (the less chance of getting lost on the way is walk around the perimeter). There is a cool and large poster sized menu, that lists drinks like coffee and tea. The line starts along a large window, where you can see the doughnut shelves. I chose the maple butter doughnut and my friend chose the old fashioned. We also got a latte. The doughnut is served to us first and then the coffee will be called out later. Once we got our orders we sat outside where the benches are. First impression of these doughnuts are that they are larger than average. It could feel like one of their doughnuts is equivalent to eating 1.5 or 2 regular doughnuts. The maple butter doughnut had a good level of sweetness. Usually I find the maple glaze doughnut to be too sweet, but this one was just right. The coffee was not sour and good on its own, but with the doughnut the coffee flavor mellowed out.

In a little shopping plaza, first time there and quick efficient service. This location however is outdoors no indoor seating, this s'mores inspired doughnut was delicious and so fluffy!!! Couldn't decide between all the flavors!

I was bopping around the Marin Country Mart shopping center when I noticed Johnny's Doughnuts. It is a walk up counter with picnic tables out front. The doughnuts looked all so pretty sitting behind the glass counter. The motto is "wholesome, hand crafted with love". They definitely looked so. The raised doughnuts are yeast based dough with potato. The classic old fashion and the cake old fashions were both made of a sour cream based dough. The classic old fashion is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. I read this info off the menu board. I wanted to try a cake old fashion, but I was slow on the roll. They sold out of those. So I bought a classic old fashion chocolate salted caramel and a classic raised strawberry glaze. But as I was providing my order to the staff, I noticed there was no prices listed. Hmm, I wondered to myself where the heck is the pricing? The prices are not marked near or on the trays with the doughnuts. I asked and the doughnuts were $5 plus each. At those prices, I really hoped they were going to be delicious. After the staff bagged my doughnuts, I went to another window to pay. That's where they have a menu price board. Anyways I hunkered down at the picnic table and ripped open the bag. Yes, I shared with Hubs. First bite was into the classic old fashion. It had a nice crunchy exterior which I liked. But the interior was moist and a bit of a wet and syrupy. I was expecting a more cocoa and sea salt flavor. Instead it had a unique strong earthy taste. The taste and interior texture threw me, I wasn't expecting it. The raised doughnut with strawberry glaze sure had a bite to it. It had a heavy dense interior. The glaze had a true strawberry flavor which I liked.

First of all the girl helping us was so kind and pretty ! Secondly the donuts were so delish ! The old fashioned maple was one of the best I've had in a while and I'm not even a donut person but I had a sweet tooth after dinner as always . The cold brew was strongggggg absolutely loved it . I love the outdoor seating which was perfect as the weather was so beautiful .

I'm hardly ever in the area, but I might be coming back! We asked if the donuts contained any nuts and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a nut free doughnut place! Love this! We have allergies in the family's I didn't get any seasonal flavors nor did I catch the cronut but my options were solid! We got the apple fritter, dulce de leche, salted caramel chocolate and French toast. I just love the texture of the doughnuts, it's crisp and doughy at the same time! We'll definitely be coming back.

SO good!! Love these doughnuts and I will sometimes pop in and pick some up as a family treat or to take to the office. They're always a hit! Love trying all the different ones. I always get a Vanilla Old Fashioned though. Delicious!

Cute spot! Many interesting flavors. Only got one this time but would love to go back and try more of the variety. Speedy service, good selection and super fresh made!

was walking around marin county mart when we passed a couple with doughnuts in hand - we immediately walked towards the direction in which they were coming from - the doughnuts looked delicious! you order to the right window of the establishment, where they also display their available flavors. they were unfortunately sold out of their old-fashioned, but we settled on a vanilla roaming zebra & raspberry jam bismark. pick-up and payment is at the left window. $10 for two doughnuts caught me by surprise, but they are fairly large. the vanilla roaming zebra was alright - it's just a glazed doughnut with chocolate drizzle. i did enjoy the raspberry jam bismark; it's not too sweet, tart, and has a good amount of filling. doughnuts are denser than your average!

I stopped by Johnny Doughnuts early this month when I was in the area with a friend. It was a little hard to find the storefront because I am not originally from this area. Just as a FYI, it is pretty much right next to the Starbucks! When we arrived, there was a line of about 3 people ahead of us at 11:30am, but it did go by pretty quickly. We got a powdered donut with jelly and a cronut. The powdered donut was soft and airy. There was a fairly good amount of jelly in the donut. The regular cronut was deliciousness covered with granulated sugar. Though both had a good amount of extra sweetness, it was not too overpowering. The two donuts costs a total of $11.20. It was a tad steep for only two donuts. I do also think they do not have much competition (other donut shops) nearby, which could explain the costs (or the area alone). Although the donuts were tasty, I know I could get more affordable doughnut in the bay/SF for the same quality.

I went to Johnny Doughnuts last month when I was in the Larkspur area. I took an early morning SoulCycle class and this place is located in the same plaza. Johnny Doughnuts is a walk-up shop. They have a few picnic benches outside where you can enjoy your food. I got one of their blueberry cake donuts and an espresso. The donut was good but extremely sweet, I was only able to eat about half of it and I saved the rest for the next day. Cute modern donut shop, if I lived closer here I'd be coming back regularly.

My family and I went here on a Sunday morning. They were busy but quick and efficient. The donuts were delicious had some unusual options to choose from and the staff was very friendly and informative. I would definitely go back again.

Nice vibes and lots of seats for a small corner of the plaza. Interesting flavors but kinda dense dough for a big donut.

I've tried Johnny Doughnuts in SF and it's a pretty solid treat for when you just want something yummy and fluffy asap. My friends and I stopped at this outlet in Larkspur and decided to get a donut -- we got there right as they were closing. I saw the people behind the counter sliding the donuts off the trays into a trash can. 50+ leftover donuts from the day were being thrown away. We knocked and signalled from the takeout window (that was closed) that we would like to buy the donuts so we can give them away to someone who might enjoy or need them. The people at the counter just ignored us for 5 minutes straight, and sniggered to themselves inside. One of them opened the window an inch and asked us to leave, saying that they won't sell us the donuts. We were all just really upset by the amount of food waste that they were generating. It was 6:01pm and the shop closes at 6! Please, please, please consider giving this food to someone in need. There are PLENTY people who would have eaten these still-fresh donuts that you were throwing in the trash.

The vegan sweet potato donut was fantastic. Not sure why this place isn't rated higher. Yes, they are $5 each but they are quite large for donuts. They are sweet, but so is almost every other good donut I have had. These were light with good flavor and vegan! Finding vegan donuts is hard enough let alone finding vegan donuts that actually taste good. Will happily return.

Still my go-to doughnut shop when I'm driving through this side of the Bay Area. I went after lunch and a lot of my faves were already gone! *sad face* So plan wisely if you're trying to get, let's say, a Crodough (a must try!). But that's okay because I still walked away with my number one fave -- Chocolate Salted Old Fashioned! And an Apple fritter for my sister. I am such a big fan of the flavors (seasonal and not), the texture of their dough and of course, how yummy every doughnut (I've tried) is! Be back soon!

Modern and pricey donut shop. A large selection of gourmet donuts, while good, will likely not be going out of my way to return. The design/layout of the shop is pretty charming, but I don't see the quality/taste of these donuts to be significantly better compared to Krispy Kreme.

Got a blueberry muffin here and it was delicious! It's a small spot hidden in Marin and the desserts here were good! I liked how they were playing rock/ pop/ casual music! It was outdoor so it was nice to get some fresh air Service: friendly and nice

Go grab yourself a giant doughnut from Johnny's! They are so delicious. I tried the lime poppyseed and a sprinkle doughnut. Yum! The pour over coffee takes a few minutes, but worth the wait. The flavor is delicious!

THE BEST DONUTS !!! We drive an hour to come here. I wish they made larger amounts of cronuts as they are sold out fast. Coffee is also great! Service is always standard.

I wanted to really like this place, but it just missed the mark on freshness. Price point for a single doughnut was $3.75 + $1 tip. Employees were super nice, storefront hip, with a few kitschy cool name for doughnuts "Sugar Daddy" for the sugar doughnut. Thickness was generous, but too dry - 1-2 days old? I would like to give it a try again. Hope to have a different experience next time around.

I first tried Johnny Doughnuts years ago, but thought their donuts were too dense. However, they have so many different flavors/types of donuts, I decided to give some other donuts a try, especially since I was already in this plaza. They were busy but there was only a short line at 1:30pm on a Saturday. There was still a huge variety of donuts available, and it didn't seem like they had sold out of anything yet. I tried: [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zzkuVxZSHqid4ntbXu-p-A&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg -Cinnamon Sugar Crodough ($4.75): Good, but not great. This actually had a vanilla custard filling, and that was solid, but the actual crodough was more chewy than buttery/flaky. This was worth trying, but I wouldn't order this again. -Fritter Thang (w/Blueberries, $4.50): I didn't realize this was gluten free until after I had ordered it. I was excited since this looked like it could be a great fritter, with a super crispy exterior; however, it was way too dense. I also didn't like the intense flavor of the different spices they used (nutmeg, cloves, and/or cinnamon?)- skip! -Sweet Potato Glazed ($3.75): This was a solid donut, but slightly dry in the middle. I liked the subtle sweet potato flavor, but it needed a little more glaze/sweetness. Unfortunately, there weren't any donuts that I fell in love with during this visit. However, there are still many more flavors to try, and I would come back if in the area (especially for the tropical fruit filled donuts). I also want to give their coffees a try, since they have unique drinks such as the brown butter latte. There are a few tables available for outdoor seating, but no indoor seating is available since they just have counter/window for you to order from. There was plenty of parking available in this plaza, since there were a lot of spots.

3 stars because every employee has masks and gloves on. 1 star for the vegan mocha that tasted like hot milk, and the maple old fashioned that tasted like pumpkin spice that had just the right crispy crunch when I bit in to it. I got a lime poppy seed that left a lot to be desired. That maple old fashioned was delicious!!!! Thank you to the staff, managers and owners for helping stop the spread of any virus with these great food handling practices.

WHEN: Tuesday @5pm The first time I came here was a few years ago, and I can't say I remember much of it and I feel I need to give it another try. I was afraid there wouldn't be much doughnuts left at this hour (one hour before closing), but I'm glad there were a good amount left! With it being located at Larkspur Landing, there was plenty of free parking. This establishment didn't have an indoor dine-in area, but there are a couple of tables and benches right in front. There's more throughout this entire shopping center. Anyway here's what I had: CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED - $4 Okay I didn't know there were 2 kinds of old fashioned donuts: Classic and Cake. The Classic has seasonings like nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon in the dough, this cake-like doughnut's 1920s recipe has just enough crunch on the outside and moistness in the middle to make you wonder how you ever lived without it. I chose the Maple flavored one and it tasted like the holidays. I love old fashioned and didn't expect all the spices, but I also don't mind it. Next time I'll know to get the Cake one. ROASTED SWEET POTATO (Vegan) - $4 With texture similar to our classic raised doughnuts, our vegan recipe calls for roasted sweet potatoes. It's then topped with a vegan Vanilla. This was a bit more dense than the usual braised doughnut, which to me tasted kind of like dry cake. I did enjoy the subtle sweet potato taste. Had I know this was vegan I would have not ordered it actually...but it wasn't bad! CRODOUGH - $4.75 Thi flakey, butter laminated dough lives on the happy border between a doughnut and croissant. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, filled with a vanilla pastry cream, which I did not expect! An instant favorite, and there was a generous amount of pastry cream, despite the whole in it! Now I know to to try if I ever come to Shake Shack before 6pm, I must make a stop here for a donut--I mean doughnut.

Really tasty donuts, but a steep price to cover them. I got half a dozen donuts and the total before tip was $22. The donuts are really good, but I'm not sure they are worth almost $4 a pop. Maybe I'm old school, but a dozen should be $22 or less, not a half dozen. The easy to access location is nice. They have plenty of seating, albeit all out door. The staff was nice and courteous, and quick to help.

Donut heaven! It is seriously delicious and hits the spot. The donut is massive and tastes fresh. I love that it has that old school charm of a donut with a modern twist. I found it reasonably for the size of the donut that it was around $10 for 2 donuts! The service is friendly as well. I recommend for your donut cravings! We got the coffee cake old fashion and the vanilla old fashion. I djd like the vanilla old fashion more but the coffee cake was a unique try!

Great selection of doughnuts! Crodos have layers of deliciousness, sprinkled in sugar with a Bavarian cream in the inside. I also liked the old fashioned maple most of all! Friendly service!

Meh. $11 for 2 very mediocre donuts. Too much dough. Much better options to choose from

Spent a few hours at Marin Country Mart - and stopped by Johnny Doughnuts to appease my sweet tooth! I asked the person working if I wanted the maple bar or the vegan rosemary lime donut - and they pointed me towards the maple bar. These definitely err on the side of a more traditional doughnut - so the dough itself it slightly dry. However, the maple frosting was scrumptious.

Very tasty crodough! Lots of unique donut options. Wish we had the tummy space to try them all. The crodough was exactly what I was looking for though. Also filled with custard! Delish!

Get the wildberry jam bismarck donut. It is AMAZING! They make it all from scratch including the berry part and it is the best jelly donut I've ever had.

Had a raised doughnut, which contains potato--gives the doughnut a unique texture. While I prefer the traditional yeast doughnut, it was definitely tasty! Store is modern, clean and they serve obligatory good coffee to go with. Price is consistent with locale!

Chocolate CroDough! Flaky, crunchy, soft croissant-donut! Try it! Brown sugar glazed donut! A box of goodies cost us about $30-ish. If you're a donut fan, you'll appreciate the different flavors. 4 stars for the crodough!

Went for dinner at Larkspur Landing and saw that Johnny's was open. I had previously read on their menu board that they have a wheat free donut, so thought I'd stop to see if they still had one I could buy to eat the next morning. I was in luck. As the nice employee told me, they don't list it as gluten free since it is fried in the same oil as the other doughnuts. My system appears to be fine in those situations, so I bought a Frittah Thang. As planned, I ate it the following morning. First bite was tasty, but a little dry, so I decided to zap it in the microwave for 20 seconds with a damp paper towel. That made all the difference. The doughnut was moist and the blueberries were warm and juicy. BTW, didn't know it had blueberries or raisins when I bought it. I hadn't asked since I like both. The blueberries were a tasty surprise. Here's the description on Johnny's site for the Frittah Thang: Frittah Thang (Wheat Free) It's true! With the texture of an Old Fashioned doughnut, our wheat free doughnut will blow you away. Since our facility does use wheat, this doughnut may not be ideal for treat-seekers with Celiac. My dinner companions also ordered doughnuts to eat later. I was told my Frittah Thang tasted much better than the Apple fritter. They said the Apple fritter didn't have much flavor. I was given a mixed review on the lime doughnut. Filling was good, like eating key lime. The doughnut dough was good, but a little too sweet. The filling and dough together did not compliment each other. Both people are willing to return to try another doughnut and of course I would get a Frittah Thang again. Thanks Johnny's for having a wheat free option!

I love my doughnuts and was thrilled when we took a day trip to Marin County! I've been to the San Rafael location and love all the offerings I've tried, especially the crodough! Even more important for us is that this place is a peanut free bakery... in fact it's a total nut free bakery and they even have wheat free and vegan donuts as well! Awesome! The doughnuts are top notch and they have some unique flavors as well as beloved classics. For this trip we got a chocolate crodough, blueberry, and an apple pie bismark. All were delicious but hands down my favorite was the chocolate crodough! Chewy, flaky, rich chocolate, cinnamon sugar crunch... doughnut bliss for sure! I can't wait to be back in the area! Definitely not your cheapest donuts but I'll say you get what you pay for.

For a donut place they're opened late. I showed up a hour before closing and they still have more than enough flavors to choose from. I recommend going in the morning when donuts are still warm.

This is an excellent donut shop with lots to choose from. They serve gourmet style donuts with premium quality ingredients. I love their display on the window and even a person cooking up the donuts at the front window! My wife and I enjoyed their maple spice old fashioned and chocolate old fashioned. I should warn you that these donuts are thick, cakey, and pretty big in size so be prepared. I recommend buying 2 and trying a half of each; a full half already got me full. Donuts are about $5 but totally worth the price.

After months of hearing about the fabulous treats at Johnny Doughnuts, I knew I had to try this place! Johnny Doughnuts did not disappoint one bit. We tried the blueberry, sprinkled, and sweet potato donuts, along with a cup of coffee. Everything was delicious! I especially appreciated the portion sizes; you certainly get your money's worth! Looking forward to stopping by again.

Delicious donuts! Especially the crodough! Also they are huge, great for sharing. Will be coming back for sure and will have to try the coffee then.

JD in Larkspur is such a treat! The doughnuts are dense and top quality! The location is similar to a drive-in which adds to the character of the shop! The staff were very welcoming, in addition to the fantastic menu items! My favorite Crodough does have a surprise in the middle in the form of custard filling. Coffee and espresso beverages are just ok, but there's a coffee chain a few steps away. I'm also glad they spell "doughnuts" correctly lol

Went to try their pumpkin donuts, but we were a little too early. The employee told us that they don't come out until September 15th. Too bad we won't be in town anymore then. However, the crodough, raspberry filled, and chocolate salted caramel were delicious! Next time we are in town we will stop by again!

Food 5/5 I got the regular glazed doughnut for togo thinking it would just be another 7-11/safeway/wholefoods kind of donut. Basically the ones where it's just airy and dry on the inside. It wasn't. It was fluffy, moist, some chewiness, and dense on the inside. Definitely worth trying it.