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Stan's Donut Shop

2628 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-5982
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Ranked #1 of 187 restaurants in Santa Clara
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- 19 Apr 2013
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Denver, CO
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52 reviews 52 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I am a donut-aholic. Visiting daughter at Santa Clara University....went here for the 1st time ever. Walk in. 25 people waiting....OMG. No problem: 20 of them are waiting for hot glazed donuts. Friday morning at 8:30 am. Incredible....we proceeded after a 5 min wait in line to get the following donuts: cinnamon rolls, maple and chocolate iced bars, coconut covered... More

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Santa Clara, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I live in santa Clara i just went here for the first time last weekend. Can't believe I have been missing out on this traditional donut place, that just make them taste like heaven in your mouth! When I first approached this whole in the wall, I wasen't expecting much. It has bar stools going all the way down, nothing... More

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calif
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

First tried Stan's donuts 30 years ago and then I moved out of the area. I recently was reunited with their glazed donuts and it still is the best. Light and airy and it melts in your mouth.

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Santa Clara, California
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12 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I am not just saying this... it's because it's true. Everything said before is accurate. I often get a dozen warm glaze to bring to meetings and everyone raves about them and wants to know where I got them. Stans. Call early and reserve some if you want them in the morning. They go FAST !

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Sunnyvale, CA
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136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Can't really add much more than to say that this place has a well deserved reputation for donuts and when you need them, they are always reliable. The glazed is without a doubt a masterpiece -- large, fluffy, but with the right amount of crispy "chew" with a wonderful sugary glaze. Not as "sweet" as the stuff at Krispy Kreme... More

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Santa Clara, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

Like so many natives to Santa Clara, I grew up with Stan's Donuts being close. As I was raising my children, I found out, after they were grown, that some days they used their milk money for a donut on the way to school at St. Justin's. When we have guests, that is one place we either surprise them with... More

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Virginia Beach, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

As a small child in the early 1960s I used to walk to Stan's Donuts, crossing Homestead Road after attending catechism at St. Justin's Church on Saturday mornings. My mom would give me $2 for a dozen donuts, which I would carry the 1 mile, very carefully, all the way down Homestead Road, the change stuffed into my pocket. I... More

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Santa Clara, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Stan's has been around forever and the inside has been preserved so it's fun to just look at. There is still a lunch counter with old fashioned signage and a glass case for the donuts. The donuts are out of this world! If you go early on the weekends, the line is out the door. Yes, it's that good!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012 via mobile

I've been going to Stan's since I was a child. Their donuts have stayed as moist and delicious as ever! For an extra treat, try to go first thing in the morning..you won't be sorry!

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Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Worth the drive for that big Glaze Donut Fix. We get them and make sure you get a dozen to cure the fix. It will do the job! You will tell everyone how good they are .Thanks Stan's Donuts for all the years and what you have done for the community.

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