18 Best Donuts near Encinitas

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Custard kronut is so GOOD! Nice new place with delicious 🍩. Will definitely come back!“

“I'm long overdue writing a raving review of this donut shop. It had been a family favorite since 2008!
They always have the freshest of donuts and other pastries.

You are greeted by the friendly owner and family.
They have a well stocked fridge with everything from chocolate milk to Monster energy drinks

They are located next to the 7/11
It is a convenient pitstop for snacks or hearty jalapeno ham & cheese croissant. Close to the Inland Rail Trail for the cyclists among us.

They prefer payment with cash but card payment is accepted with a small fee.

They're open 7 days per week, closed on Holidays.
open from 4 AM until 3 PM

Go check them out!“

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

“These dounts are are far better than most I've had Big & fresh & so many flavors. In my local travels I've tried a few other Donut places & honestly they were so bad. I literally had a coughing attack after eating a one from Dunkin Donuts Their donuts don't resemble what they were years ago & they're very small now & $3, not good I'll never go back !
A few weeks ago I tried another Donut place & it was even worse. So much sugar it was gritty also very greasy & it went flat after the first bite like a deflated ballon ! So grateful for Fosters innSan Marcos !“

“I love love their chai tea!! It was the best one, there isn't one like theirs! They also are like family! 💕 sweet, loving and understanding, once you get know them. They also remember what you like/order everytime you go. Truly miss them!“

“The Mini Donut Co was excellent to work with! They provided donuts to my child’s class for Valentine’s Day and were such a huge hit! The presentation was exceptional, the donuts were so delicious, service was great, and they made 26 kids Valentine’s Day extra special and fun. The staff was very helpful and friendly, especially taking a larger order. They checked ingredients to make sure all of the kids in the class could enjoy these tasty treats. It was a great experience altogether and I highly recommend them as your go to donut shop.“

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

“great donuts not very expensive got to get there early to get the good ones“

“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!“

“Sidecar! My family loves your doughnuts. Always yummy. However , today I found out that you have nut ingredients in some of your doughnuts but you do not warn your customers by including these allergens on the descriptions of the flavors. Please change this for the continued safety of those who enjoy your products. This can be a life/death situation for some.“