Bakery
All vegan bakery making donuts from organic ingredients. Reported also serving brunch and lunch since Dec '22. Relocated from Oakland. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.
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3278 Adeline St, Berkeley, California, USA, 94703
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64 Reviews
First Review by xsamx
KimRuss
Points +30
Actually incredible - Edit
I tried the salted caramel one and it was so delicious. I really missed that kind of junk food!
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Yahmeesh
Points +276
Biscuit, Chicken, gravy, greens, Mac and cheese for breakfast. - Edit
Hot food, coffee and vegan soul food.
Read morePros: Dinner for breakfast
Cons: You can order a donut and hurt yourself
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AlishaM
Points +1070
Good donuts - Edit
The cake donuts were perhaps a bit too fried and the blueberry lacked much actual blueberry flavor, but the yeast cinnamon twist was delightful. Yum.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of flavors
Cons: Cake donuts sub par
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ginap416
Points +36
Amazing donuts, yummy breakfast - Edit
The donuts are incredible, especially the big glazed ones they have on weekends. I love the breakfast, the pepples scramble is my favorite. Nice and simple. Funky cozy vibe inside.
Read morePros: All vegan , Amazing donuts , Cute and funky
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AmyPaulsen-Bullock
Points +58
Sweet & Urban - Edit
Delicious little spot originally we came for the donuts glazed lavender lemon poppyseed and chocolate... I know don’t judge lol But this visit we enjoyed breakfast ! Delicious definitely eat back
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious donuts, Great breakfast
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770veg
Points +3783
Seriously good! - Edit
For sure some of the most amazing donuts I have ever had! So many options to choose from. Nice folks and other amazing breakfast offerings! All hail the farm or donuts!
Read morePros: Amazing in all ways
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suited
Points +28
donuts and breakfast - Edit
I usually go to Pepples on the weekend for donuts or breakfast. My go to breakfast is the chicken and waffles, and for my donut, I like the chocolate coconut.
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SophieHu
Points +365
Good donuts - Edit
If you do not have a car or bike, Pepples Donut Farm is not so easy to reach, and it is not the nicest neighbourhood to walk though.
Read moreHowever, this place serves vegan donuts, which makes up for a lot. The donuts were good. I have not tried any meals, just grabbed donuts and went on my way.
Pros: Vegan donuts, Staff gives excellent donut recommendations, Open early in the morning
Cons: Not so accessible by public transport, Not very clean place, All organic
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ZooniiJKayler
Points +26
Fantastic comfort food for hungover vegans - Edit
The breakfast burrito was great. The side of greens was generously large :D Highly highly recommend
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grrrowan
Points +149
Best vegan "chicken" in SF! - Edit
I tried three different house-made vegan chicken entrees during my stay and this one was the best. I'd say skip on the fries, though.
Read moreDon't be fooled by the rather haphazardly decorated interior or crust-punks populating the space - this is some dang good food, and organic, too!
My only other complaint is we waited a long time for our food - but in retrospect I think we were just waiting on the fries.
We had four-five different baked goods which vegans, and non-vegans alike enjoyed. Chicken was amazing, waffle was pretty darn good, burrito was good - not great - and fries were total greasy mush.
We went back a second time, and if I lived here I'd be a regular.
Pros: Great Food, Good prices, All Organic
Cons: Grungey interior, Spotty speed of service
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scienceofherself
Points +69
I was hoping for better - Edit
The place itself was a little dirty--they clearly don't wipe their tables or condiment bottles thoroughly. I ordered the pesto tofu scramble and was disappointed with it. It was bland and the tofu was a little undercooked. The toast was delicious, but the hash browns were unremarkable, a little burnt in places.
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Tigra220
Points +10712
That Nashville Hot Chik'n is What's Up! - Edit
After reading and hearing mixed reviews, I still decided to give them a try.
Read moreI started with a caramel donut -$3.50. The caramel flavoring was good, but the donut, which had a cake-like consistency, was dry and cold. It may have tasted much better when it was fresh.
For an appetizer, I got the Buffalo Cauliflower -$8.95. Large, crispy, cauliflower florets, drizzled with a delicious, light-spiced buffalo sauce. Excellent dish, but it could've used more buffalo sauce. Large portion; big enough to share.
As my main entree, I ordered the new Nashville Hot Chik'n Platter - $14.95. This platter comes with spicy fried chicken, "traditional" greens, and a choice of either hash browns or a biscuit. I requested hash browns, but ordered a biscuit with gravy on the side as well...
The hot chik'n was not spicy, but it was extremely tasty, nonetheless. The seasoning on it was phenomenal. I would 100% order this dish again (but as a basket next time).
The hash browns were ok. There was nothing particularly special about them. I put hot sauce and ketchup on them and tried to get some of the seasoning from the chik'n to assist as well.
Those greens... I had a southern upbringing, and let me tell you that the devil is a liar. Those are NOT traditional greens! All I could taste was olive oil and foliage. No flavor. No seasoning. No soul. My hope is that this shameful dish disappears from the menu, or they bring in someone who actually knows how to put the vegan throw down on some real greens.
I never got my biscuit, yet I was still charged for the unused gravy (that was supposed to go with the biscuit).
My DD ordered the Southern Fried Chik'n Basket -$8.50, and she was very pleased with her dish.
We were brought a glass pitcher of water and 2 cups. The cups were visibly dirty (like gross) and they didn't have straws. I requested their paper coffee cups instead.
The new waitress who initially helped us (it was her first day) was very nice. The other waitress who took away the dirty glasses had somewhat of an attitude.
I can honestly understand why some people have issues with the lack of cleanliness here. If they focus on keeping everything clean and cooking dishes that they know how to cook, they could be a top-notch vegan cafe. Despite the issues that I had, they'll still get 4-stars because of their 5-star Nashville Hot Chik'n and Buffalo Cauliflower being the saving graces.
Pros: delicious buffalo cauliflower, delicious fried chik'n
Cons: dirty dishes; cluster of gnats, parking, greens are not good
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MizzB
Points +3855
Good comfort food - Edit
Delicious take out brunch. Excellent chickn & waffles smothered in a smooth onion mushroom gravy, though syrup was also offered. My thinking - savory comfort food. The donuts for later will take care of the sweet side, and they did!
Read moreLightly battered tender chickn cutlets served over tasty waffles. Well seasoned gravy, just a bit salty for me, yet still good and I'd order it again.
Can't comment on inside, yet, since I've not been in. Was busy on the street with available parking couple blocks away, & my toddler grandson fell asleep in the car. Not wanting to wake him, I pulled into loading zone, called inside, explained my situation & asked if I could place takeout order, have someone bring it out to me & I'd pay cash. Very friendly, helpful young man named Ryan said "sure," and suggested what was good, which it was.
Will update review when I can eat Pepples food again.
Went back to dine in! Adding this to my list of places to dine regularly when visiting Cali Bay Area. The Pepples scramble is very good, as are chicken & waffles with syrup according to my dining partner. Small, yet accommodating interior. Cute, clean. Very knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Update: Had lunch there yesterday. Highly recommend the Tempeh Reuben - very filling, deliciously moist, tender, tasty, with ideal hint of sourness in the house made sauerkraut, vegan cheese on a freshly made sourdough bun. The Buffalo cauliflower was so good, again moist, tender, so well seasoned that the housemade made ranch dressing for dipping was barely used.
Updated from previous review on 2016-10-20
Pros: 100% vegan comfort food, Friendly knowledgable staff, Moderate prices
Cons: On street parking in busy area
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sportsoul
Points +134
My Go-to Eat Place - Edit
Pepples is it for me. From my first visit a year or so ago I felt it was fantastic. Menu selection is fair and there used to be specials but haven't noticed lately. In the year I'm going i haven't grown tired. Donuts are adventurous flavors. What i like best: all vegan. No stressing on what to order. Coconut creamer with yo coffee. Waitstaff works for me. Atmosphere as well. Its low key and I like. I don't think I fit in with the demographic but always feel welcome. A big reason I prefer Pepples over that other vegan place on that street that starts with 'Pied'. Pepples is also on my side of town. My best vegan eats.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday November 02, 2014
Updated from previous review on Wednesday February 03, 2016
Updated from previous review on 2016-02-04
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CailynSparks
Points +18
amazing - Edit
salted caramel donut?
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ssepeq
Points +66
Amazing flavors! - Edit
I just loooove their lemon poppyseed donut! Their other flavors are also very good. Their winter specials include poutine, which is really nice to find outside of Canada. It isn't complete though, you have to order it with Daiya to get the whole poutine experience. The biscuits and gravy are wonderful as well!
Read morePros: Delicious , Good portions
Cons: Long wait
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Julianabanana
Points +46
favorite donut spot! - Edit
These are some of the best vegan donuts i've had so far! Delicious, tons of different flavors, great prices and excellent service! I will definitely be back.
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GürkanGezgin
Points +18
Quick stop - Edit
Quick stop for a Philz Coffee donut... Yum!
Read morePros: Yum
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Razz
Points +264
Eat what you like - Edit
The neon VEGAN sign in window is bigger than the Donut Farm sign...says it all...eat what you like w/ no worries. I like that.
Read moreWe just had take out donuts for a party, so commenting only on that. The eat-in crowd seemed happy and well fed at a glance.
Staff was really nice and helpful. The mohawk gentleman tolerated my mom asking if she could touch his mohawk...he was very kind to her. I appreciated that.
Donut flavors are wide and varied. It seemed like the flavor was mostly in the sugar glaze vs. in the cake donut itself. The heavy glaze made them cloyingly sweet, which is a bit much for me. I chipped a lot of it off and lost much of the flavor. Seems like a missed opportunity to deliver flavor in the cake component.
They also have the raised type donuts, banana fritters, cinnamon rolls and twists, plain. Didn't try those but looked fab!
Pros: No-worries eating, Variety of donuts
Cons: Too heavy glazing
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chamokc
Points +35
cool but bad - Edit
the doughnut is now the new cupcake, here's another place taking advantage of it. the doughnuts aren't special like what I've had in NY @Doughnut Plant
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: lower quality with the perception of gourmet
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LeeDee
Points +42
Drooling - Edit
Had their donuts at their booth in SF's Ferry Building. So delicious and many flavors to choose from.
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Seahorsea
Points +132
Vegan treasure , home sweet sweet home!!! - Edit
I am so happy to find this place!!! It is a rare treasure in the Bay Area. It reminds me of places in Oregon and Washington...vegan comfort food with a punk-rock edge, nice people and sugary treats. I am at Home!
Read moreSo the donuts are really good. If you like that sort of thing. Today I ate 3,and will probably avoid this place for awhile because I don't have a lot of willpower here! I would recommend the blueberry and the earl grey lavender. Unfortunately the flavor is just in the frosting. The donuts all kinda seem the same.....pillowy cakey fried goodness! But yes they are gooooooood.
I also had the biscuits and gravy and it was delish. The portion was not huge but the gravy was good and I like that it came with greens. I also had the tempeh bacon which was also yummy, but for just a few pieces for $4 I probably wouldn't order it again.
YAYYYY for this place! I am excited to come back and try the other items for vegan brunch and I am pretty sure I will not be able to resist a donut!
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marina.peace
Points +40
Delicious Donuts! - Edit
The place is very cute and friendly, and the staff is very kind and friendly as well. We got 4 donuts, all of which tasted very good. My favorite was the vanilla sprinkle. I would definitely come back for some awesome vegan donuts and maybe stop in for a meal as well.
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vegan_ryan
Points +3869
Great vegan donuts - Edit
Title says it all!
Read morePros: Vegan donuts
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pixiesnakes
Points +179
meh. great donuts but lousy brunch - Edit
Love the donuts but I don't usually get any of the other food. Brunch is really unimpressive. Lunch is a little better. Service is not fabulous. This place is a madhouse on weekends and people wait an hour for seats. Not worth the wait.
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schumacher62
Points +488
go for breakfast - Edit
this is a place you might not visit if you were just driving by. the building is non-descript, or rather a bit unappealing to view from the outside. inside is a warm open space, with a showcase of donuts and a fine breakfast and lunch menu.
Read moremy daughter and i had the corn meal waffle and the pesto tofu scramble, both were delicious. the menu is creative and 100% vegan. the coffee was acidic and folgers-like. the donut bakers were cool and friendly and the young woman who served us and worked the counter was friendly and efficient. nothing inside the store struck me as hyper-clean, but it was easy to see where your food was coming from. the bathroom was very clean.
we took home a dozen donuts for $25. for that price you get 4 "top-shelf" donuts and 8 "bottom shelf" donuts. the donuts themselves were a 10 for creativity of flavor and for being vegan. the taste however, was on a lower scale: all the flavoring is in the icing, and those flavors were predominately sweet and sugary (i know its a donut, but why call it Earl Grey, or Lavender, or Orange and cream if it only tastes of sugar?) frosting would concentrate the flavors some, but probably add to the sweetness. the cake of the donut was good, but a little too cooking-oil tasting.
the vegan donut is a rarity, so Pepples stands pretty much alone there in the bay area. i would gladly take these donuts to a party or an event just to showcase how even a favorite treat can be made vegan, but would of course expect anyone there to compare it to a conventional donut. its not a fair comparison. its a hand made cruelty free cake of goodness, and therefore pepples wins, and i win with them.
Pros: easy to get to, young friendly staff, clean bathroom
Cons: moderately expensive, the signature food is just okay
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soma
Points +115
Unimpressed - Edit
Not that great
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