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Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212, United States
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Berkeley Donuts
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Mi
Review №1

This place is found inside of “Hops and Pie”. They had some helpful signs to show the way(see my pictures).They do sourdough and regular cake donuts and the sourdough donuts are really interesting. You get the flavor of whatever kind of donut it is plus this unique sour from the sourdough that makes it complex and delicious.We got a Lemon Poppyseed, and Vanilla Porter coffee-cake sourdoughs, and a salted Carmel chocolate cake doughnut, and some more donuts from a couple other places, ate them all with friends. and the Lemon Poppyseed was all our favorite. The coffee-cake was also very good. The salted Carmel chocolate was way too salty, and we ended up pitching it. Overall, the first two were some all-star donuts, and can’t wait to get more.I got to this place soon after it opened on a Sunday and there was already a line of 6 people inside, and several has placed orders online. I’m guessing they sell out fast.Update: You can order online and pick them up at whenever in the morning, so you dont have to worry about them selling out of the ones you want. Super nice.

Ro
Review №2

How can you not love beer, donuts and pizza! Great people too.

Ky
Review №3

This place probably has some of the top donuts in the area. I am pretty sure they have a trained pastry cook/chef on staff because this is the only place out of 20+ donut spots that actually makes their own pastry cream in the Boston Cream. You can taste the real egg and minimal ingredients. They use potatoes in the dough which gives it the best texture. The only other shop I have found that uses potatoes is shipleys in aurora and its potato flour. I am pretty sure Berkley uses whole potatoes which sets them apart. It also seems this place uses yeast starter the pizza shop started years ago. The lady that rang me up said hope to see you again. No other shop has said that, simple words can invoke deep feelings. They were happy I took time out my day to come spend my $ with them. Maybe I was too focused on the donuts in front of me, but I didnt see any literature on the effort and thought that went into these donuts. It would be nice to let the unsuspecting(probably most) in shop customers know the amount of care that goes into these donuts. 9 year old inhouse starter, enriched with potato, proper pastry creams! They take extra time to stamp their own paper to-go bags and not a generic and gimmicky you deserve a donut box. HECK YEAH! Take my money, and daily calorie allotment lol

FS
Review №4

I’m a classics kinda girl, happy with a plain old-fashioned cake and a sugar-covered yeast. These are so heavy that I can only eat one at a time. It worked out though, because while the cake was yummy, the yeast (I got the glazed) was bland. The glaze was fine, but I never thought a donut could need more flavor. I saved some others in a zip lock and tried the cherry-filled the next day - that one relatively good because of the quantity of filling that gave it flavor. I know there are some cool flavors and I live a block away, but when I want donuts in the future, I’ll probably drive out to the old-school place I like out in the suburbs.

Mi
Review №5

Some of the best doughnuts Ive ever had. Instead of just being sweet they were creamy. I highly recommend.

Au
Review №6

Love these donuts. The sourdough ones were some of the best I’ve had in Denver and I’ve tried a lot. Peach pie donut was to die for!! Also loved the chocolate salted caramel and the vegan pumpkin spice. The offering of vegan donuts is hard to find and these were perfectly moist and spiced. Yum.

Ro
Review №7

Great Donuts! I’ve had Burbon Glazed, German Chocolate and Boston Cream. So good!

Ni
Review №8

Best donuts around, balanced and varied flavors. They are all well made donuts dripping with creativity. Just buy one of each and have a great day.

Da
Review №9

My friend described the lemon poppyseed as the best donut Ive ever had and I was blown away by the apple cider variety. This place slaps.

Ky
Review №10

I only get the Boston Kreme when I go here. The dough is very dense, the chocolate is semi-sweet and high quality unlike the chocolate frosting thats used elsewhere, and the cream is lumpy, not too sweet, and seems to have some real vanilla bean in it. Every component of the Boston Kreme seems to be made with high quality ingredients. A bit pricey for me at over $3 a donut, I only need one to fill me up.

Al
Review №11

Good donuts. A little pricey. Friendly staff.

Br
Review №12

Best donuts in Denver! This place has become a part of my weekend routine, and I look forward to it every time. The Dry Dock Vanilla Porter Coffee Cake donut is out of this world good!

Na
Review №13

Best donuts, best people. Best 💜

Wi
Review №14

So good, and great part of town. Salted chocolate caramel cake doughnut was soft and perfectly made.

An
Review №15

Tried this place for the first time. These were ok. Be prepared for the yeast donuts to taste like repurposed pizza dough, which isn’t so terrible. I did like that they had GF and vegan options and their coffee was great. I will also say the staff were so friendly.

Jo
Review №16

Wow... couldn’t believe it. These donuts are quality!! This is not one of those gimmicky places. Next time you find yourself at a place that calls their donut “the Cookie Monster” and you see blue frosting...run... run fast and far and come here instead! You won’t regret it even if your knees start to buckle after mile 4, just make it here.

Da
Review №17

Every donut was delicious that we tried, but the Old Fashioned is the perfect donut. Best Ive ever eaten. Staff here were so awesome also! No doubt Ill be back often! Cant wait to try the pizza👍

Da
Review №18

Best donuts in Denver. Full stop. The lemon poppyseed is unreal!

Mi
Review №19

8:30 on a Saturday morning, waited about 15 minutes to pay $21 for 8 donuts. Donuts themselves were solid... not the best Ive ever had, but well above average.

To
Review №20

Oh my goodness. I couldnt decide there are so many great choices. They were all good, but my favorite was the bourbon glaze. Also tried coffee cake, honey glaze, poppy seed, and chocolate peanut butter. Keep up the good work. Will definitely visit again next time Im in town.

Yu
Review №21

Can you say lemon poppyseed donuts?? Oh hell yes!

Ro
Review №22

Best donuts in Denver! Be sure to order online the day ahead for full selection

An
Review №23

Excellent spot to spend time alone or talk business. Looking forward to going back again. This place has a good atmosphere.

TI
Review №24

Donuts are amazing! Love the Smores and Lemon Poppyseed.

ja
Review №25

Good donuts, but dont try call in an order youll just end up on an endless hold. Just go in to the store.

Ta
Review №26

Best donuts in Colorado, as far as Im concerned. I had a birthday cake donut this morning, and it was slightly crunchy on the outside but melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. Im sold.

Ro
Review №27

Super savory. Looking forward to returning with my friends. The bill was fair I would say. Not so close to my office, unfortunately.

Al
Review №28

Really delicious donuts with great variety of imaginative flavors. Show up early or call ahead because they sell out fast!

Br
Review №29

Always great and worth the wait

Gr
Review №30

Both the sourdough and cake donuts are next level. By far the best Ive had in Denver. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Bi
Review №31

Best donuts in Denver, And beer to boot! Great pizza in the afternoons at hops and pie, amazing donuts in the morning

ja
Review №32

It was so tasty. The service here is above par. Mood here is similar to Fresnos scene.

Ja
Review №33

The best donuts in Denver. Seriously!Quality operation run by quality people. This neighborhood and city are lucky to have this establishment!Get in early and/or call in your order!

Ma
Review №34

The donuts are absolutely amazing and the customer service is outstanding! IMO...the best around!

Ra
Review №35

Best donuts in Denver period.

Aa
Review №36

So good

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  • Address:3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212, United States
  • Site:https://berkeleydonuts.com/
Categories
  • Donut shop
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30–10AM
  • Tuesday:7:30–10AM
  • Wednesday:7:30–10AM
  • Thursday:7:30–10AM
  • Friday:7:30–10AM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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