The Donut Works — Restaurant in Novato

Small donut shop with tasty, inexpensive donuts, pastries and coffee. Cozy, simple seating area.

My wife was craving a bavarian cream filled donut. I called 5 minutes before what seemed like closing (submitted edit, they close at 2p) and the lovely young lady working informed me they were about to close but if I was 10 or 15 minutes away she'd keep things open. I arrived on time and got the donuts we wanted including a bonus donut! The Bavarian cream, a sprinkle cake, and a long john was like 7 bucks (plus a free risen glazed)! So cheap, but not sacrificing quality at all. They were as tasty or tastier than every solid little local donut shop that makes their own I've been...

Usually I don’t leave reviews but the experience I had there was absolutely horrible. I went in to get my mom and myself a donut, she filled the bag(the smallest bag) for 2 donuts and two donut holes. To be fair I asked for two separate ones. She rang me up I grabbed the donuts and slipped out of my hand falling onto the floor. I asked if I could get another donut. She laughed at me and said “I’m not the one who dropped them” then proceeds to charge me double. She was the RUDEST employee I’ve ever dealt with. I would never recommend this place to someone. This place is run down and...

The consistency at this restaurant is notable. Also it's one of those regular little Mom and pop donut places and not all fancy like one of those gentrified ones ie Johnny's donuts.

Support a local Asian owned business and get one of those little glass bottles of Martinelli that shaped like an apple. A lot of things have changed in this world but not these consistent little donut restaurants.

I head down there every once in a while to pick up some donuts for my teammates and coworkers. Simple Sweets...