HAPPY DONUT
★ 4.2 | 1,293 reviews
Popular donut shop · Bakery and cafe · Mobara local favorite
📍 Japan, 〒297-0015 Chiba, Mobara, Tōbudai, 3-chōme−7−13
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Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The full picture
This popular donut shop in Chiba is known for its extensive variety of donuts and a nostalgic atmosphere inspired by 1970s Americana.
It suits road trippers, fans of retro decor, and those looking for classic yeast or mochi-style donuts.
Arrive before 9:30 AM to beat the heaviest crowds, as weekend wait times often exceed one hour.
💡 Plan to eat your donuts on the same day as they are best fresh and the texture can change overnight.
Visitors love
- authentic americana decor
- affordable pricing
- friendly staff
- excellent yeast donuts
- instagrammable atmosphere
Some note
- long wait times
- slow-moving lines
- mochi donuts flatten quickly
- customers buying in bulk
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- Is it OK on a rainy day?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- How long to stay?
- Expect to spend 40 to 60 minutes waiting in line during peak hours.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews
Visitor reviews
★★★★★AKIRA “Alice” · 11 months ago
GREAT.
We will go there very soon.
We arrived at passed 9:30, but there are many ppl, like more than 15 groups. We could go inside about 1 hour later.
And you have to eat it on that day, not eat next day you bought it. Tastes are changed, but still good tastes:))))
★★★★Thomas · 2 years ago
Arrived at 10am on Sunday to a line. Waited 40 minutes. Donuts were good overall, a few too many "mochi" options (prefer cake ones). Any mochi ones I ate on site were okay, but became a little flat by the time I finished my hour drive back. The atmosphere is very Americana and over the top. It feels like a road-trip stop for sure.
In typical fashion in Japan at popular bakeries, expect everyone in front of you to stack a tray of 20+ seemingly for everyone in their neighborhood. Although the staff moves quickly, their system would be improved if customers filled their own boxes or someth
★★★★★Nick · a year ago
What an amazing little donut shop. The owners passion for donuts and Americana is Jedi Knight level. The taste…well personally best donuts I’ve eaten and I’ve eaten plenty. Staff and owner were super friendly certainly gave us that happy donut feeling. See you again soon.
★★★★★Jackson Lo · 4 years ago
If you've ever traversed Route 66--more than half century ago, you'd have run into a spot like this♪
All the tacky signage and decor aside, the donuts themselves are: affordable, edible and Instagram-mable.
The prices are affordable and the house dog lazily is sat on the porch...'Marron' pays no mind, neither should you when grabbing an outdoor table.
An original yeast donut has the same authenticity that lesser competitors have attempted.
Established in 1978, 昭和五十三年
★★★★★Nao · 4 years ago
The best donuts I’ve ever had!! Will def visit again 😋😋