Sunny's Donuts — Restaurant in Ukiah

I recently stopped by Sunny’s Donuts hoping for a quick treat and a refreshing drink, and I left with mixed feelings about the experience.

I ordered a blended mango drink with lychee, and to be fair, it was the best part of the visit. The drink was smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet, with a good balance between the mango and lychee. It was refreshing and made well—definitely something I’d consider getting again if I were in the area.

However, the maple bar I picked up left a lot to be desired. It didn’t taste fresh and was overly oily, making it heavy and greasy rather than light and fluffy like a good donut should be. It seemed like it may have been sitting out for a while. For a shop that specializes in donuts, I expected better quality.

The atmosphere inside the store was also lacking. There was no music or background sound, which made the space feel cold and uninviting. On top of that, there was a guy standing near the counter who kept staring at me while I ordered—not sure if he was a customer or staff, but it made the experience feel awkward and uncomfortable.

Another thing to note: they have a $5 minimum for credit card purchases, which isn’t uncommon but can be inconvenient if you’re just popping in for a single item or drink. Be prepared to either add something else to your order or pay in cash if you’re under that threshold.

The staff member behind the counter was polite and efficient, but overall, the shop just didn’t feel very welcoming. Between the lack of ambiance, the uncomfortable vibe, and the underwhelming pastry, I didn’t feel inclined to stick around or return soon.

That said, if you’re just grabbing a fruit smoothie to-go, it may be worth a stop—especially for the blended options like the one I had. But if you’re looking for fresh donuts or a relaxing café environment, there are likely better...

Super disappointed!!! You can do better Ukiah. Here we are in the season of giving and this little donut shop could not sell me a cup of coffee because I was 12 cents short? What did that 12 cents cost you? A regular customer. Yes, I come in for custard filled maple bars, coffee regularly, and have had a good sampling of most of the bagel sandwiches as well. But on a morning I'm on foot walking my dogs, and stop in for a coffee and only have my change pouch with me, and then realize I'm 12 cents short, I was so confident the staff would be kind and say "no problem," that I figured I'd just drop in on a 31 degree morning and see if they'd make this small exception. Instead, they chose to refuse my $2.88 I had with me on the walk. So, low and behold I will deny them any future visits and take my donut interest to the north side of town and give my future business to Honey Fluff, where she's even so kind she feeds homeless people her day old donuts, and she knows the value of compassion. Not only is $3 expensive for a not so great cup of coffee, it doesn't even include a refill. McDonald's has much better coffee for a $1.65 and they honor a refill! I know you won't miss one patrons business Sunny's, but this is how I respond to being treated poorly. I write reviews for great service, and poor service. And I take my business elsewhere. Best of luck, God Bless and...

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