Spot the giant hot pink doughnut parked on the sidewalk on San Pablo Avenue near 60th Street, and you’ll find the entrance to Pepples Donut Farm. This bakery is one of those local gems that will make you skeptical that there's no butter, cream or other dairy-based ingredients used in their rich, decadent confections. And you’ll find no stale doughnuts here; all of their baked goods are prepared fresh daily from organic ingredients. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, they serve up excellent lunches and weekend brunch, too. Try their breakfast burrito or a bowl of their homemade granola with fresh fruit and your choice of soy or hemp milk. You can also find their doughnuts at select locations in the Bay Area.

Pepples Donut Farm

6037 San Pablo Ave. [Map]

Oakland, CA 94608

Ph: (510) 338-6319

Hours: Tue-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat-Sun 9am-3pm

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Twitter: @vegan_donuts

Price range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)