Dream Fluff Donuts (Berkeley)
While many bakeries try to modernize and become “trendy”, Dream Fluff Donuts is one that stays true to its original roots and aesthetic.
Located in the trendy Elmwood area of Berkeley, Dream Fluff Donuts is set amidst many posh and modern shops. However, walking into Dream Fluff is almost like walking into a time machine. The shop retains its original menus and equipment, giving a nostalgic vibe of your neighborhood donut shop or bakery while growing up. The shop is highly reminiscent of a New York City bodega, and its food selection reflects such an attitude as well.
While donuts are the main staple, locals can be seen walking in and out with breakfast sandwiches or various lunch items. Customers can also be seen eating a bagel while drinking coffee, talking to each other, or reading the newspaper. It is a highly welcoming and casual environment where one is sure to find what they need for a quick breakfast or lunch.
The pricing is incredibly affordable as well, a nice change from the high-end shops that line the Elmwood streets. Donuts by the dozen are fairly priced, and sandwiches can be had for under $10 (prices may vary over time). The food is what you’d expect from these places, a nice and honest donut or sandwich that is not mind-blowing on its own, but gets the job done.
My friend loves this place and he and I would go all the time to pick up donuts for friends on the weekends, or just to enjoy a casual breakfast during our college years. This review goes out to him for showing me such a great place that I am able to share, and it is a hidden gem of Berkeley that is highly recommended.
