"Sidewalk noshers line up at this 21st-century fry shack, helmed by a trained pastry chef, for the organic whole-breakfast donut topped with bacon, apples, and maple glaze."
"Owner Sara Spearin’s menu changes all the time, with inspired flavors like vanilla-orange zest and chocolate star anise sprinkled with cocoa nibs."
"At this counter in the Mission District, long lines form early for Four Barrel coffee (roasted nearby) and inventive donuts including lemon-Sichuan, apricot-cardamom, and the excellent caramel de sel."
"This Mission District sweet spot serves their deliciously inventive doughnuts (including the Strawberry Earl Grey, Blueberry Cornmeal and the Bitter Queen with candied grapefruit, elderflower glaze and Campari sugar)."
"The 31 Best Donut Shops in America: Dynamo Donuts - Sara Spearin’s confection prowess, which results in mad scientist creations like the Bitter Queen (candied ruby grapefruit base topped with a St. Germain elderflower glaze and sprinkled with Campari sugar), chocolate with a raspberry black pepper glaze, and apricot cardamom."
"Dynamo took San Francisco by storm in 2008, introducing the world to Sara Spearin’s heavenly little organic round cakes, laced with decidedly 21st-century flavor combos."
"America's Best Doughnuts: Dynamo Donuts - Doughnuts are crafted by hand daily, with a rotating selection of seven to 10 flavors, though the Bacon Maple Apple doughnut (with crispy bacon, apples sautéed in bacon fat and a heavy layer of maple glaze) is available every day."
"Dynamo took the city by storm in 2008, introducing the world to Sara Spearin's heavenly little organic round cakes, laced with decidedly 21st-century flavor combos."
"My favorite is Chocolate Star Anise. It has a sophistication that surprises you, a perfume that enhances the chocolateness of the thing rather than screaming novelty."
"Yet another doughnut for your refined palates, this cardamom apricot doughnut hits some similar notes as a cinnamon-apple treat but with flavors that are far more likely to impress your mom’s friends at the country club."