Golden Cream Doughnut Shop
About This Spot
Stepping into Golden Cream Doughnut Shop is like slipping into a familiar, cherished neighborhood nook where warmth and friendliness are as abundant as the morning light filtering through the windows. This cozy spot on Lincoln Avenue moves at an easy pace, inviting visitors to savor small moments — whether that’s the simple joy of choosing a doughnut or sharing an easy smile with a barista who knows your name.
The atmosphere hums quietly with a gentle energy, perfect for setting a calm tone to the day or recharging mid-afternoon. The space feels lived-in yet cared for, carrying the subtle rhythm of a family-run bakery where each treat is thoughtfully crafted and handed over with genuine care. It’s a place where conversations linger over fresh coffee and the air carries the comforting scent of baked dough, both sweet and inviting, hinting at the lovingly made offerings inside.
At Golden Cream, the experience goes beyond just a quick bite. There's a sense of community here — locals finding a morning pick-me-up before strolling to nearby treasures, friends catching up over coffee, and families welcoming the day with something deliciously familiar yet always satisfying. The menu gently unfolds as part of this rhythm, with doughnuts that surprise through their playful flavors and just-right textures, drawing smiles and second helpings alike.
This doughnut shop doesn’t just serve pastries; it serves moments — those unspoken little joys that transform an everyday stop into a remembered ritual. Whether you’re drawn by the warmth behind the counter or the simple happiness of fresh dough and coffee done right, Golden Cream feels like the kind of place you’ll come back to not just for the food, but for the calm, friendly pause it offers in the middle of a bustling day.
What’s Available Here
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Small Business
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In-store pick-up
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In-store shopping
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Great coffee
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Coffee
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Breakfast
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Counter service
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Dessert
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Seating
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Toilet
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Casual
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Family friendly
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Transgender safe space
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Quick visit
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Cash only
Location & Hours
| Monday | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | |
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| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Matteo Brignoni 24 Dec 2025
You’re greeted with a smile soon as you walk in, and they make something as small as choosing what treat you’d like fun and friendly. Definitely try the pineapple cheese, blueberry donut and the sugar donuts!
Avram Klein 05 Dec 2025
I have never written a review before. This was an awesome surprise finding out how good these doughnut were. I should have know they were good now that I notice their next to Sol Food. I got the doughnut box off the To Good To Go App and it was way beyond my expectations. Awesome
109marty 10 Nov 2025
This place is a local favorite for fresh coffee and donuts to get energy for the best thrift stores in the Bay area, just a few steps away. Check out this family friendly owned shop for other treats as well. Solfood is a few doors away.
Francisco Garcia 15 Oct 2025
Great service! I got a dozen and a croissant breakfast sandwich and it’s the best I’ve ever had. I believe they add two eggs! Needed that protein and a donut too!
Michelle Cheng 18 Sep 2025
Delicious ! really great flavors and texture. Super nice staff who made me fresh coffee even though they were just about to close!
Mike Tong 16 Sep 2025
If you have craving for excellent, light, freshly made, inexpensively priced doughnuts while you’re in San Rafael, then you need to stop by the Golden Cream Doughnut Shop Golden Cream is a cash only shop.