
Psycho Donuts
Psycho Donuts is a quirky San Jose donut shop with wildly creative toppings, unique names, and an eccentric atmosphere.

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Psycho Donuts

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Psycho Donuts is a quirky San Jose donut shop with wildly creative toppings, unique names, and an eccentric atmosphere.
"Experience "crazy good" donuts with unique names and artistic flair at this San Jose gem."
Visit Early for Selection
Arrive early for the widest variety of fresh, specialty donuts.
Call Ahead for Batches
Check when fresh batches are available for more selection, especially at night.

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Donuts
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Mid-range
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Quirky and Creative Donuts
Experience donuts with "crazy" toppings and unique names, a truly unconventional treat.

Unique Atmosphere and Decor
Immerse yourself in a quirky environment with unique art on the walls, a feast for the eyes.

Vegan Donut Options
Indulge in glazed vegan donuts, a delicious option for plant-based eaters.
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Visit Early for Selection
Arrive early for the widest variety of fresh, specialty donuts.
Call Ahead for Batches
Check when fresh batches are available for more selection, especially at night.
Try Signature Flavors
Explore favorites like Girl Scout Cookies, Sticky Monkey, and Cereal Killer.
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Visit Early for Selection
Arrive early for the widest variety of fresh, specialty donuts.
Call Ahead for Batches
Check when fresh batches are available for more selection, especially at night.
Try Signature Flavors
Explore favorites like Girl Scout Cookies, Sticky Monkey, and Cereal Killer.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Psycho Donuts offers a unique and creative donut experience with a quirky atmosphere and artistic decor. While many enjoy the imaginative flavors and vegan options, some find the donuts to be a bit pricey and dense. It's recommended to visit earlier in the day for the best selection and to embrace the unconventional nature of this donut shop.
"Very quirky and creative donut shop! There are so many varieties of specialty donuts to choose from. It definitely isn't a typical donut store. The experience of such a fun donut is worth every penny! Tried a few different ones with some friends and they were all very sweet and delicious, great for calming a sweet tooth!"
Carlina Morini
"densest donuts i ever had, i give it a second change to try after a month still dense, plus they ask almost double price for glazed donut then anywhere else, definitely not coming back, sad donut i ever had"
gökay yüzel
"Visiting my family in San Jose and asked for some good local treats and this was one place they mentioned. So we hit it up on the last day and it was delicious. I love the theme and decor. They offer a variety of fun merch but that’s not why you’re reading this. The donuts...
The donuts were very unique. There was a big variety of crazy custom creations and some ‘normal’ donuts too. We got a variety and then split them so that we could sample a bunch; so glad we did. The Girl Scout Cookies was very minty and good. The Sticky Monkey was sticky and delicious, though a little sought in the middle. The S’mores was good, as was the Boston Scream. We had a raised maple and cake too, they were as good as the rest but ‘normal’ donuts. Overall I think the Sticky Monkey was my favorite.
If I’m the area then check this place out!"
Jon W
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Frequently Asked Questions
Psycho Donuts is known for its "crazy" toppings, unique donut names like Cereal Killer and Comfortably Numb, and its quirky, asylum-themed decor.
Yes, Psycho Donuts offers glazed vegan donuts, making it a great option for those avoiding animal products.
It's recommended to visit early in the day for the widest selection of donuts, as they can sell out.
Some reviews suggest the donuts can be a bit pricey compared to other shops, but many feel the creativity is worth the cost.
Yes, you can ask to order in advance. It's also a good idea to call ahead to check when fresh batches are available.
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Pyscho Donuts is about as close as we get to a gourmet donut shop here in the South Bay Area. They go above and beyond your typical cake donuts and buttermilk bars, and every donut gets its own clever name. Donut-lovers can choose anything from the Pink Floyd-inspired Comfortably Numb which looks like a straight-jacketed chocolate-filled goodie, or the crushed up Captain Crunch-topped Cereal Killer.
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These aren’t your classic original or chocolate glazed donuts. Looking as if they came out of Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory, Pyscho Donuts have whacky flavors such as Kooky Monster (topped with oreos), Cereal Killer (topped with Cap’n Crunch), and Strawberry Fields (topped with freeze-dried strawberries and pocky). In addition, they also have vegan donuts for those not consuming animal products.
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Or have dessert for breakfast and order a Cereal Killer, Strawberry Fields, or Glazed & Confused donut from Psycho Donuts.
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