Whether it’s soft, fresh, chewy or cakey, donuts in the morning (or, let’s be honest, anytime of the day) always hits the spot. There’s nothing more comforting than biting into a sweet donut to put a smile on your face. Ride BART and explore some unique donut shops in the East Bay.
Powderface Cafe is located just 41 steps from the Fruitvale BART Station fare gates.At Powderface, you will find upscale New Orleans French donuts called beignets, made to order, where you can watch the entire process from start to finish. Sink your teeth into a hot, crispy beignet, fresh from the fryer. Here, you call the powder (dusting of powdered sugar or cinnamon). Add chocolate or caramel as well for the finale.
King Pin Donuts is a moderate walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. Head south on Shattuck Avenue toward Allston Way, and take a left on Durant Avenue. If you prefer to enjoy the sites of the university, walk up Bancroft Way to Telegraph Avenue, turn right and proceed one block to Durant Avenue.
All Star Donuts is a short, one-block walk from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station. Donuts are served inside a warm and inviting setting.Longtime customers Peter and Debbie compare this donut shot to the show “Cheers,” where everybody knows your name. “We come here every day to relax, enjoy a good cup of coffee and visit with other regulars.”
Photo courtesy of East Bay Times.The new San Leandro Tech Campus has a 55-foot-tall lyrical sculpture of a woman and she is absolutely beautiful. Good thing too, because it’s actual title is “Truth is Beauty.”
Spend a day connecting with nature and viewing beautiful wild birds at the wildlife sanctuary at Lake Merritt, the oldest wildlife refuge in North America.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond TutuRather than spiral down a rabbit hole of feeling helpless when it comes to world strife, stay afloat with your heart full and your head held high. You don’t have to be a Pollyanna to buoy your spirit through acts that empower yourself and your local community.
Here's a large version of the map.Happy Valentine's Day! We put together this map of the best Valentine's Day spots within a 10-minute walk of all 48 BART stations. Whether you're looking to share a sweet treat, see a show, shop 'til you drop or burn off all those chocolates you ate, there are plenty of places to enjoy with your sweetie.
Even though summer is coming to a close, there's still plenty of trails to explore this fall. Enjoy the changing colors of autumn at Garin Regional Park in Hayward, only a 26-minute ride from the South Hayward BART Station.
Did you know Oakland was once dubbed the Harlem of the West because of the vibrant blues (and jazz!) scene that dotted the 7th Street area near West Oakland BART Station? Take a stroll along the "Walk of Fame" and pay tribute to the greats who performed in West Oakland.