30 Best Donuts near Carlsbad

“It was overpriced for 4 tiny doughnuts it was 5 bucks and 2 bites and they're gone!! However with a tiny tweak of making a more beautiful gift box with those tiny things in there that would make it much more elegant than a Brown paper box if you're gonna charge premium prices for tiny bite donuts, you've got to put it in an elegant box... make it designer all the way around... that would be my advice. If you're looking for a big fat glazed donut this is not your spot. If you're looking for tiny designer donuts this is probably your spot.“

“Thank you so much for the wonderful Easter donuts!!! Our family truly enjoyed them and as always beautifully decorated. 😀🐇“

“Loved this little place and the experience brought with it! Latte was made perfectly; mildly sweet with a creamy vanilla finish. Donut melted away in my mouth. Lighting, seating, and cleanliness was perfect for the Carlsbad area. 🩵“

“Fantastic donuts! I had a maple bar and it was absolutely delicious!“

“Delicious fresh and hot handmade donuts! They even have Gluten free!“

“Very friendly staff to get you your share of THE BEST donuts! Traveled a long way on vacation and my wife found SK’s… wow, just wow.“

“Best 5am service today for my flight back to Atlanta!! BEST YUMMIES!!! She was the nicest server and very kind for 5am!!!!“

“If you are looking for a great mom and pop donut shop, this is my choice in the Oceanside area. Order 3 different breakfast sandwiches. The BLT croissant sandwich was delicious. Flaky, savory, a little sweetness from the onion and refreshing from the tomatoes. The Bacon, egg and cheese croissant had the trifecta of salty, moist from the egg and gooey from the cheesy goodness. And lastly, the turkey and cheese croissant sandwich was on point. Try the fresh orange juice, you won't be disappointed. You can taste the wonderful freshness of the oranges. The owners Ryan and Lina are so friendly, hard working and really aim to please their customers. I am looking forward to going back.“

“Tom and Lily are always so kind🙏🏽❤️LEUCADIA DONUTS have the VERY BEST APPLE FRITTERS on the planet 🌎 😋. Tom almost always asks how our triplet sons are since they were born 22 years ago. Our family has been committed customers since 1993!!“

“I literally came looking for an Oreo coffee frappe, and even though this spot was a donut, the owner went above and beyond and made me an incredible Vietnamese coffee slushy that was next level.

I also tried a fresh Fruity Pebbles mochi donut, and WOW. Not overly sweet, perfectly fresh, and absolutely addictive. I had to come back immediately.

Amazing customer service, unforgettable drinks, and dangerously good donuts. This place is a hidden gem.“

“I ordered a 1/2 dozen donuts cost me $21. But they where huge and totally worth it. They lady there was extremely nice and helpful. The place was nice and clean and the donuts where fresh. We enjoyed them very much the apple fritters are my husbands favorite“

“Best donuts of many shops I have been to between here and Costa Mesa. Really excellent donuts and the breakfast croissants are great too.“

“The staff is incredibly friendly, but most importantly they have amazing donuts. Their blueberry and pistachio donuts are awesome, but my favorite are the Apple Betties... So so good...“

“Best donuts in all of San Diego County. All the other great donuts have closed their doors but this one remains going strong. They have the lightest pastry with the perfect amount of frosting. I have been coming here for 25 years. Absolutely the BEST.“

“I am definitely an Uber big fan of this bakery. So many amazing things to choose from. I stopped in this morning first thing , and , I was, blown away by how super clean , how super duper clean it all was. It sets a very high bar. Not sure I can afford to eat here everyday. Today I stopped in TWO times. The bagel was very solid just from the oven. The sandwich was well made and a good amount of meat and egg. I did not get jalepenos that I wanted, but they quickly without complaint or an upcharge added them to my sandwich, they make , made the sandwich a good start to the day. Also if you like to gamble they are a bit of a hot spot. There is a machine and also they sell the scratch tickets over the counter. It says they had sold over $900,000 in winners in 2024, so wow, they must sell a lot. The coffee I'm guessing is at next level. It's thirty bucks to buy a day traveler. I hope I have a lot of employees one day, I would treat everyone to a lot of food items etc. from here every workday. I'm about to chow down on a danish an apple fritter and some donut holes it's late in the day but I'm guessing they will still be awesome.“

“Best donuts around, super nice owners. Very welcoming, very kind, always gives extra donuts in the bag. Two things to be aware of:
1. Cash only, but if you don't have cash they are super chill about it they just tell you to come back some other time and bring the money. Very trusting very nice people
2. This place is not fancy or recently renovated. It looks like an old-school donut shop from where I'm from back in the Boston area. If you need cute Decor or expect the place to look like it's cleaned every single day with Clorox down to the bone this isn't the place for you. Personally I find the atmosphere charming unpretentious and welcoming. The owner is so nice that it more than makes up for whatever you feel about the visuals of the interior.

I don't need a lot of donuts but when I do this is my go-to. Specifically they make a special donut on the weekends that have never had anywhere else, it's a pistachio donut it's really delicious. I recommend going on a Saturday before 1:00 and getting a pistachio donut.“

“It's more than just a donut shop!

excellent service, extraordinarily clean, reasonably priced breakfast is donuts, croissants, and beverages, including smoothies, mocha cappuccinos! Easy to get to off the highway 76. Go visit!“

“Their donuts and croissants are great! I have not had anything like theirs anywhere else. I absolutely recommend this donut shop!!!“

“Fresh donut in town and good breakfast and lunch“

“Great little Vista spot

Had a breakfast croissant I think the #15.

Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Croissant

Great, I took it for carry out & enjoyed at home & it held up.

Coffee, I got a drip coffee, I say the sandwich was the star.

I also ordered sprinkle donuts & some old fashioned bars.

They have alot to offer menu wise, i say sandwiches & donuts are their strong points.

I didnt see frozen yogurt yet but maybe they switch to the yogurt in the afternoons????

Thank you for the breakfast treats Pam's!!!“

“I was looking for a quick breakfast bagel sandwich and this place did not disappoint! I called in my order and the gentleman that answered was so polite might of been the owner. I was impressed with how tasty the bagel sandwich was! One of the best ones I’ve had. We also picked up some donuts and those are yummy as well! They deserve all the business. My family and I will be back for sure.“

“Great doughnuts. 5 out of 5. HOWEVER…..LOUSY customer service. Like the worst. How anyone can take a great business and then ruin it by hiring a bunch of teenagers who clearly get high the entire shift instead of actually working is beyond me. The female working the counter, as in the one chosen to represent the company has no clue how to talk to people, how to answer basic questions (“do you have gluten free donuts available”), has no idea what is even on the basic menu, cannot understand simple and logical English, can’t speak clearly or loud enough to be hear over the counter, and couldn’t even convey “vanilla dip” to a coworker in the back. The only person with a clue was the barista. She was pleasant and politely tried to respond when the dingbat couldn’t get her brain to register. I felt like I was completely in another dimension and I didn’t get the memo to come in stoned or gorked out of my mind tripping on a drug before ordering a couple doughnuts!! Seriously. Also, at 8am in the morning, half the menu shouldn’t be sold out already. Just sayin. Gluten free doughnuts? Nope. Cronut holes or whatever they call them? Nope. I was told to come back in the evening. Last I heard, bakeries (or doighnut shops) bake in the morning since donuts are a breakfast food. I remember back in the day when people actually took pride in their jobs, managers trained coworkers properly and owners didn’t leave their business in the hands of a 17 year old. Clearly, this is a thing of the past.“

“It's an overall 5 stars. The workers there are super nice and they give you free donut wholes. Just maybe don't get the Oreo yahoo chocolate milk it's kinda gross.Thw place has posters everywhere but it's still very good. I recommend this place to people who need donuts.“

“Started driving by Tan’s in 1985 on my way to L.A. 4 in the morning. Always a crumb donut. Mr Tan always greeted me. Retired now , I get by every couple months!“

“This place right down the street from my home. I have been going here for years now & will continue to do so. Everyone is very friendly & the donuts are delicious. Yesterday my husband and I stopped by at noon to pick up 3 dozens of donuts to take to our cousins viewing in Tj. We told this to the lady helping us, then she said "wait, let me give you something!" And she gave us 1 dozen donuts for FREE! Her kindness just brought joy to my heart & we thank her for her beautiful action. You all have a blessed weekend.“

“We just moved to the area and I figured I’d stop by and grab a sweet treat when I saw they had a chicken Santa Fe bagel. It was fantastic, with fresh, high quality ingredients and a great taste. The bagels are classic and fresh as well. I got the glazed and chocolate covered twist and both were amazing. I feel like other donut shops cut corners and lose quality for the sake of quantity but these donuts taste like my childhood. Next time I’ll be sure to get a smoothie with my bagel. I only wish they put out their napkins instead of having to ask for them. Can’t wait to go back!“

“To start the food was really really good. I had a donut and a warm croissant sandwich and the flavor explodes in your mouth. These donuts also melt in your mouth which is difficult to do.

My only issue and this is a big one is that the store is cash only. Nobody carries cash with them anymore and they had an ATM inside for that exact predicament. Why not just get electronic pay? I burnt an extra $4 on an ATM inside of a donut restaurant in 2026. Really? I wasn’t even told they were cash only prior to ordering my hot sandwich so honestly I felt trapped and a bit conned.

If it weren’t for the quality of the food this rating would be much lower.“

“Donut Factory is an all around exceptional donut shop. The coffee, donuts, and friendly staff make for a great environment, whether you are starting your day, grabbing a midday snack, or a treat for the drive home. Truly a top tier donut shop 🍩 🙌“

“Mmmm 😋 the sweet smell and melt in your mouth YUMMINESS makes me feel like a child again“

“Best Place Every Love Dunkin So Much!“