Final Day at Bob's Donuts' Original Location

"Bob's got its start in the 1950s when an entrepreneur named Bob opened a modest donut shop on Polk Street. In the 1970s, Elinor, a single mom and Korean immigrant, bought the shop and ran it while raising two kids. After her sudden passing in 2001, her son Don and his wife Aya, just in their early twenties and raising three young children, took over."

"Aya, a Japanese immigrant, ran Bob's with heart, remembering customers' names, sharing stories, and treating everyone like a neighbor. Over the years, the shop became more than just donuts. It became a hub for the community where neighbors helped each other and friendships were baked in with every order. The team at Bob's says goodbye to the original location with gratitude. "Although this is a bittersweet goodbye, we're excited to see you at our new store," they shared."

Bob's Donuts opened in the 1950s on Polk Street and operated at 1621 Polk St. for 70 years. Elinor, a single mother and Korean immigrant, bought the shop in the 1970s and ran it while raising two children. After her death in 2001, her son Don and his wife Aya took over, raising three young children while operating the shop. Aya, a Japanese immigrant, built personal relationships with customers and fostered a neighborhood atmosphere. The original location will close and move to a larger space at 1720 Polk St. on Nov. 23, 2025. Event details may change; verify with the organizer.

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