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Neighborhood: MissionTue-Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Mmmmm...
Bacon and doughnuts = GOOD.
Bacon _ON_ doughnuts = DROOL!
Dynamo Donuts today. Read all the gushing reviews, but I just don't get it. I guess they only make them once a day, early in the morning, and they're all cake-style and very moist, so they quickly lose that just-out-of the oil crispness. The dough lacks the traditional donut flavor, so Vanilla was just a sweet, soft, bland cake. Orange Blossom was bitter, with too-large chunks of peel. And the maple-bacon, their signature flavor, was like walking into the kitchen hours after breakfast to discover someone forgot to do the dishes. It still smells like breakfast, but isn't exactly appetizing. Maybe with all the hype I was just expecting too much? I'll stick to Happy Donuts in Berkeley.
On the plus side, they made a fabulous hot chocolate. Not too sweet, nice chocolate flavor. But I asked for soy and he forgot and gave me cow.
A good way to start the day.
2 Maple Bacon, 1 Chocolate Spice, 1 Cornmeal Rosemary Cherry and 1 Meyer Lemon Huckleberry.
We went here of course for the Maple Bacon and it was quite tasty. Although RL and I both agreed that the Cornmeal Rosemary Cherry stole the show.
All doughnuts were delish and worth the $2.50-$3.00 price tag.
Bummers: the early bird gets the worm...Lemon Pistachio was listed on-line but was sold out when we got there. ):
Coffee drinks took a little long but the creamy foam art on my latte made the wait worth it.
Space is cute and cozy and the staff is super friendly (I enjoyed the "cheers" as the gal passed me my coffee drinks)
They've done it again!
Make sure you try the spiced chocolate donut, too. Flavorgasm.
BACON MAPLE DONUT = AWESOME.
Make sure you go Sundays though...that's when the donuts are freshest!…
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The elusive spiced chocolate donut has done it again. I need to go here right when they open next time so I can cross it off my Big Eats SF list!
Karen Y. and I weren't totally disappointed as the Meyer Lemon Huckleberry and the Maple Bacon proved to be good alternatives.
I shall return!
DAAAAMNNN!!!
Who the hell invented these maple bacon donuts?!?
At $3 each, I enjoyed the sweet-salty…
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I wouldn't have gone here on my own but a coworker of mine insisted that we drive over to get a few donuts for a meeting. Deep in the Mission this cafe is far from my downtown building. What I thought was going to be a fifteen minute jaunt turned into something closer to an hour and an unhappy boss. So after finding parking we got in line and waited for about 15 minutes until we got up to the front where I noticed the prices of the donuts. $2-$3! I nearly strangled my coworker who convinced me this was a good idea. So we shelled out about $30 for a dozen baked goods and if it wasn't for the fellow at the counter being ridiculously pleasant I might have never recovered from the foulness that was brewing inside me.
So back at the office and in the meeting I got to finally sample the big fuss. I tried the infamous maple bacon doughnut and the vanilla. The doughnut it's self was the most remarkable component of the goody as it was a cake/old fashioned style but very light, very impressive! As for the topping I was left feeling nonplussed at what the little cult that worships this place is thinking. Don't get me wrong; it was a good snack and I adore bacon but . . . after all the raving and near religious experience my coworker claimed I was expecting each bite to be like edible total consciousness.
Maybe it would have been better if I stumbled upon this place and got to relax and enjoy some of the reportedly awesome coffee they serve I would be gushing with compliments. So I'm going to give Dynamo Donuts and extra star in good faith and to make sure my coworker doesn't some how read this and throw a fit.
I am actually feeling peer pressure. Weird.
Dynamo doughnuts?! It's on the 7x7 The Big Eats list, oOoooo, gotta try it! And that I did! They've got to be dynamo, right? Not so dynamo in size when I received my order, quite disappointing (and not much bacon on my doughnut might I add). Plus, the additional flavors that I wanted were already sold out or not available during the day I wanted to be doughnut crazed and try as many flavors that I found appealing as I could.
- Maple glazed bacon apple: Oh you sneaky one that steals the spotlight. Yes, it's a pretty unique combo that tasted pretty much like eating a big breakfast in one bite. I'm talking about pancake w/maple syrup and bacon. I don't know where the apple flavor went, but I'd much rather have an apple fritter from a regular doughnut shop.
- Spiced chocolate: This one is listed on the 7x7, but the closest thing that I can say this one tasted like is a dark chocolate churro. Cinnamon/sugar with a slight hint of chocolate bitterness in each bite. Probably better with coffee, but not my cup of tea.
- Lemon thyme: lemon scone with a pound cake texture, not very sweet either. You can definitely smell the lemon zest, but can't really taste the lemony flavor.
Of the three, I would choose the maple glazed bacon apple to try if you feel adventurous and want something unique (It's the one that everyone raves about, so you gotta try it at least once in your life, right?). One try is enough for me and not worth waiting in a line out the door in the morning to get.
P.S. Their web site is so delicious looking, but not all flavors are offered every day. Call ahead and place an order if you want to try a specific flavor.
Love the out door/ walk up space.
They seem to run out of things quickly, but are generous with what they have as extra.
Of course I got the maple bacon donut. The actual donut portion was fair. The maple was good, but not special. The bacon was very good...cooked just right. :) and the combo of all was pretty damn tasty.
The vanilla bean was solid...the vanilla bean came through.
Service was attentive. Coffee was good (Ritual, I think)
Incredibly good!
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My favorites are maple glazed bacon apple, lemon pistachio and vanilla bean. Unique varieties. They have definitely taken donuts to an entirely new level.
To burn off some of the calories, we usually walk from the Dogpatch, where we live, to the Mission to get some donuts. That's a pretty good walk with some hills!
On this, my third trip to Dynamo, I ordered coffee (no donuts) at around 7:01am, one minute after opening. The coffee is fine, nothing spectacular, though the price is right. But, today, the hipster barista scolded me when I requested he fill my cup to the very tippy-top rather than assume I wanted an inch-and-a-half of room for milk. "Please sir, may I have some more?"
He then proceeded to scold me for spilling milk the day before. Silence.
Really? Chastising me for spilling milk? I get it that he found it a pain in the neck to walk all the way around his outdoor coffee bar, clean up some milk I had spilled (and hastily tried to mop up with napkins), and go back to manning the bar single-handedly (those Laverne & Shirley look-alikes in the back, clad in plaid bandanas, making donuts were no help whatsoever). But, c'mon Joe, them's the perils of the coffee business. You want to make an omlette you might have to risk some spilled eggs, so to speak. What does he think he's doing, lawyering?
Coffee spills, Dynamo. Sad but true. If you want to be able to charge $2.25 for a cup of iced coffee that costs $.15 to make, you may have to spill up some drip every now and then. So, which is more difficult: chalk it up to hazards of the trade, or scold me?
Being a New Yorker and proud of it, I told him as much, though unlike a New Yorker I left out the profanities. Understanding he had crossed the line, he apologized, offered me the coffee on the house, and having ruined both our pre-dawn mornings, he went back to hawking donuts (which smelled amazing) and I went back to drinking my totally ordinary cup of Mission coffee.
All ur Donutz r belong to me!
How rad is this place? A roll up door store front with two chairs on the sidewalk (at least before they expanded the back room) making gourmet doughnuts and great coffee? Win! Feels like you are in some Portland/New York hybrid in the mission. They even gave me free doughnuts one day when they were closing shop. You guys are so sweet to me.
HEART the chocolate rosemary almond!!! Soft and crumbly with just a hint of rosemary that teases the nose and dark chocolate that's perfectly enhanced by the almond flavor. The bacon apple one is a pretty interesting yet tasty combination. And of course vanilla bean is a classic done in a fantastic way.
I told the husband we were going to Dynamo Donuts and he complained about the drive from Marin the entire time. Of course yesterday he declared "we're going this weekend again right? In fact we should make the weekly breakfast trek to the city just for those donuts." 'Nuff said.
Alas, it is true: not everything goes well with bacon; and, not every donut is worth the artery clogging saturated fat.
I really, really wanted to like this place because of the server. He was incredibly friendly, which was a welcome given that I had a crappy day. I came here about an hour before closing so he gave me the donuts half off ($1.5 as opposed to $3, the regular price). I think the reduced price helps to assuage the hurt of disappointment. I ordered 4 out of the 5 flavors because I didn't want to pay for chocolate spice (spice and chocolate aren't my thing) so he gave it to me for free just so I'd try the donut. Would I be such a person to decline an offer like that?
The sampling of the 5 donuts comes out as follows...
-Monte Cristo: weird because the filling tasted like a combination of meat and jam
-chocolate spice: I still don't like the combination of chocolate and spice.
-orange something donut: I don't think orange and donuts go well together.
-donut #4: So unmemorable that I don't even remember what it was called or how it tasted.
-bacon maple donut: I've lost my faith in bacon. I realize that I should have had an inkling of this when I was disappointed in the chocolate bacon cookie of Bi-rite but I still had faith that the failproof nature of bacon's delicious would pull through. I can't say how wrong I was. So from now on, bacon + sweet items does not equal deliciousness.
I am still interested in trying a "regular" flavor like coconut but I doubt I'll have cravings for Dynamo's donuts. Good for the waistline, bad for my continued journey of proving that there are plenty of donut places better than Krispy Kreme.
The novelty hasn't worn off yet. Ordered a bacon maple donut w/ a cappucino today and it was super fantanstic ... wife thought it was kind of wierd, but I loved it! Way to start off the day.
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Perfection.....needing nothing to be added, changed, or taken away in order to improve upon.
The best that there was, is, and will be....
Simply put, this place is donut perfection. The Maple Glazed Bacon Donuts with Apples may draw people in out of sheer curiosity, but every flavor that they make is incredibly balanced. The donuts have just the right amount of sweetness and savory components with the perfect texture. Simple, high quality ingredients made with great attention to detail are the main attraction at Dynamo.
For those who comment on the availability of the donuts, please understand that they only make so much of a quality product once a day. Some of the seasonal donuts aren't available because of their committment to only getting quality ingredients when they are at their best. So when they're out, try some of the other great confections. Avoid going there on the weekends and make a visit during the week so you can partake on some of your favorite donuts.
My favorites: Vanilla Bean, Apricot Cardamom, Spiced Chocolate, and Caramel de Sel
By the way: the price is completely justified because of the overall quality of the donuts.
Sara and Sarah ...you and everyone there are wonderful at your craft. Keep up the great passion to make the world's best donuts.
I came here expecting the bacon maple donut to be very unique .
Don't get me wrong . It was absolutely DELICIOUS . But for three dollars, I really expected it to taste *MM DONUTS* (Homer Voice) .
Right when I tried it, I immediately thought of CHA SIEW BAOS . It tastes EXACTLY like it, but denser .
So I think I rather pay $1.30 for three cha siew baos, than $3 for just that one donut . Yeah, I'm being cheap, sue me .
I do want to come back to try their OTHER flavored donuts to see if it tastes like any other chinese dim sums :D
Ehhhhhhh.
My boyfriend wanted to come here because he had a donut craving. I have all kinds of cravings all the time for random food items, and he's quite nice about indulging them, so I thought the least I could do was accompany him for a donut that made it on to the 7x7 Top 100 SF Eats list. Gosh...I'm such an amazing girlfriend, right?
Unfortunately, the donut fell a bit short for me. None of the flavors offered today were particularly appealing to me, so I stuck with the one on the 7x7 list -- the spiced chocolate donut. This is not a sentiment my boyfriend shares, but I only like chocolate in moderation. Too much chocolate overwhelms me. This donut really tasted like a brownie to me, especially with its cake-like texture. I think the spiciness/saltiness definitely adds a cool dimension for someone who's into it, but to be honest, I'm not really into kicks in my food....I don't even like cinnamon a lot of the time! Wow. This review makes me sound super boring. Doesn't like chocolate? Doesn't like cinnamon? Wtf.
My very gluttonous and yet unbelievably skinny boyfriend had two donuts, the spiced chocolate and the coconut donut. The coconut fared a bit better with me. But when it comes to donuts, I really think I'm a traditionalist. I want all those great textures: the sticky glaze, the crispy outside, the fluffy inside.
Other:
+Decent amount of seating inside. Love places that actually provide you somewhere to enjoy your food.
-$2 for a glass of milk? It was huge, but really more milk than I needed. Wish they offered a smaller size for less.
-Doublecharged me on my donut. We didn't really make a fuss about it because it didn't seem worth it, but lame.
Organic and Gluttony goodness in the same sentence? That's what Ms. Spearin and the rest of the Dynamo Donuts staff has captured within the confines of the Mission area of San Francisco. This mini donut shop, has caught the eye of both locals, foodies, and random folks alike whenever walking the street to smell the fresh batch being brought out. One of my buddies, wanted to bring me here because of their infamous bacon donuts, so I said, what the hell, gonna be a while until I'm back in the Bay.
Unfortunately, the first visit was a fail but the second one with Jake The Snake finally brought me success with the following:
-1 order of Maple Glazed Bacon Apple; consists of: Bacon and apple sauteed in a Glaze, with bacon bits and maple fat.
-1 order of Candied Orange Blossom; consists of: Candied Orange Zest, Glaze and bittersweet Chocolate (description credit to dynamo donuts website)
At $3.00 a pop it's pricey, and of course a wallet buster for those hurting in the pockets. But if you can afford premium prices in desserts, and are willing to risk your arteries and blood sugar levels through the roof, well I believe it's pretty worth it. The Candied Orange blossom, reminded me of a thick donut cake embedded with those old school Branch's Candies (at least in terms of flavor not texture). The chocolate served as a sweet contrast to appreciate as an after taste.
The Bacon Donut Sensation, was exactly how I pictured it. Sweet glaze, moist donut cake, and bacon bits (not excessive) but just right in amount in texture. It was sweet, salty, and gooey every step of the way. $6.00 and perhaps a 1000 calories later, I'm half-way stuffed for my decadent breakfast. If Homer Simpson, were ever an actual person, I would fear for this business for they would be way too busy serving the behemoth nuclear bum. Service was decent and there's a bit of seating inside but not as much as one would hope for. Dynamo is Dynamic in quality and maybe not so dynamic in price, hopefully there will be some more innovative flavors (and slightly lower prices) in the future. Cheers!
3.5
kind of a novelty place
$3 donut
the infamous maple bacon donut (not unique to here), which has a lot of bacon bits on a fluffy lightly glazed donut -- i think it could use more glaze or less bacon
chocolate star anise
for me, this place is a try once, but not something i would crave
Super nice, super hip, super tasty! Heidi k. And I shared the maple apple bacon, the chocolate almond Rosemary and the sticky bun. The bacon doughnut was, soft and sweet with a salty finish it was really great.
The chocolate almond rosemary was very chocolatey and very sweet Pablo C. said "it has a hint of hamster cage" lol. The Sticky bun was orangey sweet and sticks to your teeth, not my thing. I sampled the lemon thyme from Pablo C. and Jamie S. and thought it was delicious but I am a whore for lemons! The coffee and hot chocolate is really good too.
Just go!
P.S. it's just donuts so don't over hype it and ruin it for your self.
Not your average donut!! Had the Maple Glazed Bacon Apple that everyone on yelp raves about!! Excellent!!! Never had a donut like this before!!! Made my day!!!! Nothing like enjoying a good donut, coffee and a good view over at Crissy Fields for breakfast!! Fun times!!!! Can't wait to go back and try some different donuts!! Trying to keep it at one donut per visit. Sweet stuff!!!!
Stay tuned for more update!!!
Oh my gosh, my mistake - they serve FOUR BARREL at Dynamo Donuts, not Blue Bottle! http://www.fourbarrelc.../. My face is bright red.
And guess what? Four Barrel is amazingly delicious as well, so it's a win-win. Yay!
So, FYI, the meyer lemon huckleberry will also change your life.
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2-yr-old daughter liked watching bakers bake, then shrieked when she saw the large colorful donuts. It was her first time seeing donuts; maybe I should have conditioned her to donuts with something simpler like a Krispy Kreme.
Possibly the best donuts in the city. At $3 a piece, they definitely are not a daily indulgence, but then again, what donuts are? The coffee is weak and overpriced (more expensive than gourmet chains in the city), but I guess they know it's silly to get a donut without a coffee. The set-up is great, and the service super-friendly. Enjoy!
I came with the intentions of buying one bacon donut. Instead, I left with a box of donuts big enough to feed the entire NYC police department.
Self control is obviously not my strong suit, but in this case, that's a good thing. The bacon donut was great, just like everyone else says, but if I had stopped there, then I would have never experienced the Banana de Leche donut. Gooey gobs of dulce de leche sauce and slices of banana oozing out with every bite. It is flipping HEAVEN.
One day I'd like to try Dynamo's coffee, too, but I can't seem to make it down 24th Street without first stopping at Philz (again, blame it on the self control failure)... so I'm not sure if that will ever happen.
I had a pineapple donut that had just a hint of candied ginger.
Delish.
Do you remember the Carl's Jr. ad campaign promoting their Six Dollar Burger for just $3.95? I always found that premise strange, but effective. When I was told that Dynamo sells Three Dollar Donuts, I figured I could get them for 95 cents apiece. Nope, the $3 donuts here really do cost $3.
Just so we're clear, that's $3 each.
Well, as my friend told me, "think of it as a pastry." There's some truth to that, I suppose. I mean, dozens of people stand in line at Tartine (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), gladly shelling out $3.50 for a morning bun . . . why not pay $3 for a donut?
We showed up at 8:15 am last Saturday and found a nice parking spot less than a block away. I was prepared to wait in line, but I was pleasantly surprised to see 1 person in front of us. The guy behind the counter was moving very slowly, so I had a chance to look up at the green awning and take in the aroma of coffee and donuts.
According to their website, they offer 15 or so varieties of donuts, but only 5-6 at a time. The donuts are made in small batches right on the spot, so once they're gone, you have to wait for the next batch. We made it our mission to try as many donuts as possible, although I couldn't bring myself to try the bacon one. I love donuts and I love bacon, but . . . look, strawberry jam and hot dogs are great, but a hot dog topped with strawberry jam? Exactly.
The donuts were very fresh, but very cake-y and too sweet. The chocolate star anise donut tasted more like a slice of chocolate cake or a moist brownie. Lemon Thyme and Apricot Cardamom were pretty good, but not spectacular. The vanilla bean was very plain, and again, too dense and cake-y. A large cup of Four Barrel Coffee ($2.50) was not too large, but the coffee was very good.
A word about the people who work there: every one was very nice, friendly and talkative. I liked the seating area, which opened to the actual bakery. You could watch the dough being kneaded and the lard being transferred from one container to the other. Fun stuff. You can also read some of the donut themed literature resting on the shelves. My favorite? A collection of children's poems entitled If I Were A Donut.
Homer Simpson was right when he said: "Donuts . . . is there anything they can't do?"
So I came with high expectations... but I guess that was my downfall.
After asking people in line what they suggested it came down to the maple glazed bacon. Upon reaching the front of the line I kindly asked for one, but only to be rejected with the "WE ARE ALL OUT." Mind you, this is 8 in the morning... really? all out already? Instead, I opted for a vanilla and a blueberry corn donut. While both were good, they definitely were not great... AND definitely not worth the $3 price tag.
Maybe if I was rich and had nothing better to do then spend over $30 on a dozen of these donuts to impress my friends? or would they just laugh that I spent $30 on a dozen donuts?
meh
Stopped in last week while in the neighborhood. Ordered coffee and a Coconut donut.. well not impressed the doughnut, was heavy and tasteless. I managed to eat a few bites and gave the rest to my friend..I want my money back oh the coffee bitter and acidic...drank half of cup and rode my bike to Stable for some good coffee..I do like the sidewalk counter..but not worth $3..boohooo
SF is overflowing with donut shops, literally. Let's see, we got "Jelly Donut", "Happy Donut", "Magic Donut", "Bob's Donuts", "Allstar Donuts", "China Express & Donuts"... We get the point. Hop into any one of those, and we'll find the typical assortment of glaze/non-glaze donuts. Dynamo changes it up and adds some class to the donut world. Only serving about 5-6 different kinds each day, they've succeeded with differentiating themselves from every other donut-selling shops in SF. Instead, it's presented as your every other local coffee shop in the neighborhood which in addition sells delicious treats on the side in the form of fried dough with holes in it. Did you know the original spelling of the word 'donut' is 'doughnut'?
If I were an apple-maple-glazed donut with bacon bits sprinkled around, I'd want to live at Dynamo Donuts also. Their donuts are the old-fashioned kind, meaning they're more cakey than the more traditionally fried airy type. So far, I've tried the vanilla bean, maple-apple-bacon, lemon pistachio, and spiced chocolate. Of course they're all good with the maple and vanilla being my two favorites. Combine it with a cup of Four Barrel coffee, and you're set.
Yes, they serve Four Barrel coffee here. I believe they formed a dynamic-duo-partnership where each establishment agrees to sell the other, meaning you'll find Dynamo Donuts on sale at the Four Barrel coffee shop as well. More dough-nuts and good coffee for everyone, hooray!
Dynamo Donuts and Coffee has created "Necropolis" Donut in honor of San Francisco's ONE CITY ONE BOOK: "Alive in Necropolis" by Doug Dorst.
http://sfpl.org/news/o...
And I happened to be one of the lucky ones to attend this private event where Dynamo Donuts were served. Call this a modern day miracle since I've been wanting so bad to get to Dynamo Donuts to try the Maple Bacon Donut!
So, I swallowed my shame and positioned myself by the donut table. I discreetly grabbed one of each to try. (I will never pass up this opportunity!)
I went straight for the real deal: MAPLE BACON: Wow! Melt in your mouth. Generous crispy bacon bits. I love the combination of the sweet and the savory. My mouth was happy! I finished the whole thing!
CHOCOLATE ROSEMARY: Not my favorite but it is still good. Exotic flavor. Not sweet. Subtle flavor of rosemary. Good balance between not too sweet chocolate and the herbs. I had two bites.
CORNMEAL BLUEBERRY: Dynamo created this flavor in honor of "Alive in Necropolis." Another melt in your mouth. I expected the donut to be gritty because of the cornmeal but it's not. Just smooth with hint of blueberries without the tart taste. I ate half.
People, Dynamo Donuts are NOT overhyped! They are good even when they are no longer hot. If you're going to ruin your diet and eat donuts, make sure they are Dynamo Donuts. Totally worth the yummy calories!!!!
5 stars solely for the maple apple bacon donuts. These things are ridiculous. Sounded strange when I saw it on the food network, but when I took the first bite I almost collapsed for the sheer awesomeness. They only make them a couple times a week and they sell out fast, but if you get your hands on one it will be the highlight of your day. The donuts are pricey but definitely worth it every once in a while.
I haven't tried anything else but the donuts but the Coffee and other drinks look good too.
This review is for the doughnuts only.
After a great lunch in the area, the husband and I decided to grab a couple of doughnuts at Dynamo Doughnuts for dessert. We ordered the spiced-chocolate doughnut and the bacon maple doughnut. The spiced-chocolate is definitely one of try! It was rich and luscious, and with a hint of spice. And the spicy sugar topping made it finger licking good! And I just love breakfast when my bacon gets covered from the maple syrup I put on my pancakes. So, the memories that the bacon maple doughnut brought back made up for the weird sounding combination. The sweet sugary maple syrup glaze complimented the saltiness of the bacon pieces on top of the doughnut. Although they are closed pretty early, I would highly suggest seeking out Dynamo Doughnuts.
I love those places that change up their menu everyday and Dynamo does just that! Everyday, they have a different assortment of donuts available. Out of the 9 choices they had, we tried 4 of them:
1. Sticky bun
2. maple glazed bacon apple
3. banana de leche
4. vanilla bean
I didn't like the sticky bun. It was too sweet and I wasn't keen on the stickiness of it.
Everyone knows that I don't eat/like bacon and I don't eat a lot of pork. Being that it was a bacon maple donut, I had to try it. Surprisingly, it wasn't bad at all. I think the bacon and the maple flavors were complimentary.
The banana de leche was awesome. When I bit into it, there were fresh bananas in the middle and warm, milky caramel came ooozing out.
I'd definitely come back here. The line, at 11am on Sunday was only a 7 minute wait. They go for $2-$3 each. Staff was super friendly and the donuts were incredibly fresh and moist.
the best gourmet donuts on this side of the city.
they constantly invent different flavors but other flavors still remain.
i forgot the flavors that i tried in the past, but anything chocolate is right up my alley. they have dulce de leche donut and a bacon donut, but i can't have the bacon donut since im vegetarian.
i hope i would go back again... i dearly miss some dynamos! (=
OH YA! have them with humphry slocombe! :D
Who would have expected to find such a hip little donut and coffee shop in the middle of taqueria central? Not me!
This was my third attempt at experiencing one of the apple bacon maple donuts. The first two were not so successful due to overwhelming demand for the donuts causing the supply to be depleted before I was able to get any. This time I was determined to enjoy this little pillow of goodness. Never do I wait in line, especially when that line is 15 deep. But today was an exception and boy was it worth the wait.
This place is full of coolness and hipsters...then there was me straight laced and vanilla but it didn't matter they were just as happy to serve me my donut with a smile.
Dynamo you haven't seen the last of me. Maybe I too will become hip if I hang out with you enough.
Walking down 24th, I was craving an iced coffee, but Greco was on the opposite end. Lo and behold we see a coffee stand.
Dynamooooooo to the rescue!
Although they didn't have any iced coffee, their hot latte was gooooooooood. A lot better than Greco, which surprised me. However, at about $4 a cup for a large, which was probably about 12 ounces, it was a little bit more pricey than your average cup o' joe. They also had a display of donuts, which I see now that they are known for, but a little pricey at $3.
A good place to sit down and try a cup of hot coffee and a donut if you're feeling indulgent :)
It's a sad fact when donuts just don't do it for me anymore. I find that most donut shops tend to mess up the simplicity of a donut. If I'm offered a donut I generally refuse not because of health reasons, although this is a huge factor, but because they usually aren't that great.
Dynamo Donuts is a bakery and cafe presented as a street takeaway. To the right of the counter is a doorway that leads to seating amongst charming retro donut imagery. You can also view the bakery once inside.
I ordered a chocolate spice donut ($2.5). They really only had three kinds of donuts with one sold out. I helped the worker take down one of the wood signs. Having wooden signs is much more pleasant than a chalkboard.
The donut is amazing. My experience was similar to Pixar's "Ratatouille" character Anton Ego, where he eats the dish and recalls a past memory. As soon as I finished a bite of their donut it made me realize why donuts are so universally awesome. Circular fried comfort food that is covered in sugar - there will be no resistance.
The thick donut has a super paper thin crust that gives a subtle crispness. This made me want to destroy the darn thing. As soon as you get past the exterior it is chewy softness. What a wonderful luscious mouth feel. It's a consistency both cake and donut, yet it isn't distracting. Each bite will feel like your first. The chocolate spice is great too. Spicy and sweet, ooh la la.
I'm definitely returning except not so soon. The deliciousness comes with a heavy calorie price tag. I could only eat half my donut for the morning yet I finished it as soon as I got home. :)
So my friend told me this shop was actually featured in one of the shows on the Food Network and of course we had to check it out since we're from San Francisco.
Order a dozen worth of donuts and you'll receive one for free. Prices range from $2 - $3.50 definitely not a typical price for donuts.
I tried a little of:
Maple Glazed Bacon Apple - Lack a bit of apple/bacon.
Chocolate Rose - Pretty good.
Monte Cristo - I was hoping to actually eat some ham/cheese but all i taste was the plum jam.
Banana de Leche - de Leche was good but the banana tasted a bit old.
It was different though it wasnt over the top great where i definitely want to go back again and eat another one.
Believe the hype, they are that good!
My wife and I saw this on Food Network's "The best thing I ever ate" Bacon episode and had to go there while we were in town. Well worth the cab fare from Union square. We'll definitely return for more!
We had the Chocolate spice and of course the Maple Bacon.
The quality and care that goes into these are what makes them so special.
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