Best Breakfast in South San Francisco

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in South San Francisco, CA at 551 El Camino Real

South City's donut shop on El Camino Real

Open on El Camino Real since day one

Royal Pin Donuts has been a South City stop for years — a neighborhood shop where regulars have been coming since they were kids.

Our story

Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, drive-thru

Hot breakfast croissants, Vietnamese iced coffee, and fresh donuts — all available through the drive-thru starting at 4 AM, every day.

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Fresh every morning

The community built around this corner

From longtime regulars to pop-up collaborations like Orbit Coffee, Royal Pin has always been a place where good things come together.

Community and collaborations

AMAZING!!! Better and cheaper than Bobs donuts I legitimately have no idea how this shop isn't famous. The apple fritters are HUGE and incredible. Everything is always tasty and fresh. Highly highly highly recommended. You will NOT be disappointed

Jessica F.

I’m obsessed with the drive through here!! Their breakfast sandwiches are hot and fresh, the donuts delicious as usual, and the Vietnamese coffee is my go to for a big caffeine pick-me-up! Staff have always been lovely too

Adrienne

Best customer service and delicious donuts! I always love coming here for a quick pick up before work. They even gave me a free iced Vietnamese coffee in the drive through for buying so many donuts. Thanks again!

Jen K.

I've been coming here for 20 years now. I came as a kid with my dad and got Apple juice and donut holes. It's always great coming for a fresh donut and coffee. Great people and very hospitable. I love the cinnamon buns here! Very good!!

Jose Z.