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Coffee in Berkeley

The Salty Donut

4.4
282 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 28 coffee we've tracked near Berkeley.

Things to Know

The Salty Donut is a specialty donut shop on Tennyson in Denver known for its proprietary dough recipe and inventive flavor combinations like pistachio cannoli and Banoffee, offering a rotating menu of upscale donuts that inspired devoted repeat customers.

Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the dough and unexpected flavor combinations that feel balanced rather than gimmicky, with several customers ordering repeatedly and calling them among their top donuts ever.

  • Proprietary dough recipe sets them apart from other donut shops and creates a noticeably superior texture
  • Creative rotating menu with adventurous flavors like Yuzu and Banoffee that are carefully balanced and not overpowering
  • Staff is genuinely kind, patient, and unhurried even during busy times
  • Open early on weekends with fresh inventory throughout the day

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • pistachio cannoli doughnut
  • brown butter and sea salt
  • Banoffee donut
  • Yuzu donut

What Visitors Say

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Lauren Lockard

4 weeks ago

Been on a sweets/pastry exploration lately and found another winner. Went a bit after 8 on a Sunday morning to the Tennyson location in Denver and didn't have to wait long. Being there so early meant there were some flavors not out yet, but I'm extremely happy with what I got. The pistachio cannoli doughnut was my absolute favorite of the bunch. Light and balanced flavor and even though not the traditional cannoli shell, they still managed to imitate the feeling of the overall dessert. The traditional was light and would likely satisfy the "not too sweet" folks. The brown butter and sea salt was a good cake doughnut. Got the doughnut holes for a kid and they were demolished before I could say enjoy. All in all, a definite try, especially if you're in the area.

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Michelle

a month ago

This place is so great! I love the flavors of the donuts and how delicious they truly are. My friends and I got almost one of each and everything was so good. Everyone who works here is so nice and helpful! 10/10 recommend!

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Daniel Williams

a month ago

I usually order DoorDash from here all the time 🤣. This is 100% an incredible donut spot. The use of their “special dough recipe” really separates them from any of the other donut places I have gone to. The Banoffee donut is really a mind blowing one. Yuzu is a very strong flavor but it’s used perfectly in this versus it being overpowering (like I was expecting). A friend in Miami told me an about this place so many years ago because she worked there but it took a VERY long time for them to come to Colorado. Really cool they are here and I can taste the hype for sure. After ordering it like 10 times I decided I should leave a review.

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ja ds

9 months ago

We were sock in a positive way with this location! But Paul it’s the main reason our experience was so incredible he was kind patient and very friendly even with our two kids! He didn’t rush us out and the donuts was incredibly tasty and fresh ! Very different flavors and presentations out of this world l! Super clean the place and you can see everything how the prepare! Highly recommended and for sure we will coming back ! One more time thank you Paul you are pretty amazing !

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Salty Donut worth it in Berkeley?

Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the dough and unexpected flavor combinations that feel balanced rather than gimmicky, with several customers ordering repeatedly and calling them among their top donuts ever. Known for: elevated donuts with wildly creative flavors.

What should I order at The Salty Donut?

Popular choices at The Salty Donut include pistachio cannoli doughnut, brown butter and sea salt, Banoffee donut, Yuzu donut.

What do visitors love about The Salty Donut?

Proprietary dough recipe sets them apart from other donut shops and creates a noticeably superior texture Creative rotating menu with adventurous flavors like Yuzu and Banoffee that are carefully balanced and not overpowering Staff is genuinely kind, patient, and unhurried even during busy times Open early on weekends with fresh inventory throughout the day

How expensive is The Salty Donut?

The Salty Donut is moderately priced, with a 4.4-star rating from 282 Google reviews.

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