Cruel Donuts

Popular

4.5

San Mateo, CA

🏆 Yelp Top Donuts Bay Area🏆 Featured in San Mateo Daily Journal🏆 Woman-owned and Asian-owned business

About

Cruel Donuts is a woman-owned, Asian-owned business that opened in 2022 in San Mateo, rooted in decades of family donut-making experience dating back to 1982 when the family opened The Jelly Donut in Yucca Valley, Southern California. Cruel Donuts brings a unique twist to traditional donuts with innovative Asian-inspired flavors alongside classic favorites. The shop expanded with a second location in summer 2025, adding ice cream to the menu. Known for quality ingredients, creative flavor profiles, and a joyful atmosphere, the shop has quickly become a Peninsula favorite with gluten-free and vegan options available.

Specialties

Asian-inspired donut flavorsUbe DonutMatcha DonutTaro DonutClassic glazed varietiesIce cream (second location)

Features

Asian-inspired flavorsWoman-owned businessIce cream at second locationGluten-free and vegan optionsFree parkingTakeout

Best selection early morning. The second location on 25th Ave stays open later and has ice cream.

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Contact Info

35 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

(650) 315-2460

www.instagram.com/crueldonuts

Mon-Sun 6:00am-2:00pm

Details

Price Range$

Established2022

DeliveryDoorDash, Uber Eats

ParkingFree parking lot at both locations

AccessibilityYes

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