35 Best Donuts near Imperial Beach

“Wow! What a light eclair and not overly sweet…simply delicious. And this is at 5pm, craving a donut on the way home from work. Can you imagine the taste within an hour of opening in the morning? No wonder nearly every rack was empty at 5pm. The apple fritters and double chocolate were just as delicious and perfect for coffee in the morning. I’m not a routine donut guy, but I just found my “go to”donut shop when I have that craving or guests in town. Family-owned and operated and their pride delivered in award-winning donuts!“

“You go for the donuts and nothing else :) . They are amazing. I read many reviews on the terrible customer service. My unbiased opinion is the owner is friendly enough, but won't win any awards for outstanding customer services. Get there early otherwise, you'll miss out.

Parking: Easy to park.“

“La atencion al cliente muy buena.“

“Hi I recommend this entirely“

“Me and my wife love this place. Kind, friendly, generous owners.
We used to get donut holes from here 16 years ago as anoying kids with our friends in high school before class started. We're now in our 30s and still live nearby. For the past 16 years, regardless if we were annoying loud teens or high tipping adults... the owners and staff have always welcomed and served us well and with kindness. It's still our go to donut stop <3 This place has genuine soul.“

“Fantastic customer service!“

“Love this place! I went to this donut shop 30 minutes before closing and they had a large variety of donuts to pick from, and most importantly they were fresh and tasted delicious. Their donuts have a very unique and comforting taste, I don’t know how to explain it, but you have to try them. In my eyes, the donuts weren’t as big as the other reviews claimed, but they were a good size to say the least. I was pleasantly surprised that a dozen donuts is only $15?!?!! I’ve been going to Yum Yum donuts and I pay $25 for a dozen donuts that are stale, hard, and they often don’t have much variety by the end of the day. I’ve gone to other mom and pop shops and their donuts have also been stale on several occasions, so I was really hoping they wouldn’t be stale, but this place really surpassed my expectations all around. This will be my new go-to donut spot for sure. The employees were very friendly and patient. Do bring cash though because this is a cash only shop, although they kindly accepted Cashapp and Venmo.“

“Love getting my donuts from this diamond in the rough. I appreciate the freshness of the donuts as well as the quality of service received by the owner. I feel like family every visit. I feel known and appreciated. Highly recommend this donut shop.“

“I’ve lived in the area for years and finally tried this place—what a little treasure in our community! I needed to pick up 5 dozen donuts for my team at work, and since I was heading in early, I placed the order a couple of days ahead. They took down all the details, including a small special request, with no problem. When I arrived at 5am for pickup, everything was ready and absolutely perfect! From the friendly service to the delicious donuts, the whole experience was fantastic. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I pass up 3 donut shops to get here. Everything is always big and fresh- the best donuts in Chula Vista! Nice since in this economy, a lot of places are cutting corners- not KD's. They are open Christmas Morning and never disappoint the family!“

“Best Apple Fritter in town!! I am an apple fritter connoisseur and I have to say this is the best one i’ve ever had!! It was even later in the day around 4pm and it was still fresh and delicious! I also tried their Maple bar, Coconut donut, and Maple Bacon. Their Coconut was okay, a little dry i’d say. Otherwise great donuts!!“

“yes, yes my good sir 🧐. You literaly deserve these 5 golden stars like yall are underrated. IM LITERALY A FOOD CRIDICT. (I eat 2109 calories a day) I literally LOVE you, your donuts are cheap and I bought a dozen for my interview with a VERY important person. The leader of office admissions to a top 10 junior boarding schools. Literally tysm bro I want to glaze you like you did on my donuts.🤑🤫🥰“

“A MUST when you are in San Diego! The doughnuts are thick but not heavy. So tasty!!!“

“This review is looping over due. I’ve been coming here for a few years ever since they opened. The family is always so nice and the donuts of course are so amazing. My kids love the big ones of course. I’m vegan and I love that they have plenty of vegan options. Locally owned and operated. We love you Donut Bar!!!!“

“Love this place we use to live right down the road but now we live in Arizona. We go there everytime we are in Cali. The food is always great, no matter what you get. And staff is always friendly. :)“

“It was my first time here, and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for mini delicious donuts (the flavors are amazing) and come in a brown bag like 90s lunch?. The burritos are no slouch either. It was thicker than uncut salami, and the flavor was on point. Burritos ? & Donuts ? who would have thunk it... Dinky did!!!!!!!“

“The best apple fritters in the area. I actually weigh them with my digital scale and they stay consistent with the weight. Compared to other places that use more sugar the ratio of dough to glaze is good here at least for my taste. The cashiers have always been friendly.“

“Best donuts in San Diego! Glazed donuts are amazing. Very cheap for the quality donuts they have. It's a great mom and pops shop. They have been on business for over 30 years. It's a little gem in National City. Highly recommended. Go early because they only bake once a day. When the donuts are gone, they close shop for the day.“

“The doughnuts are delicious! The variety is great. The staff is friendly & welcoming. Thanks for keeping a New Castle favorite open. I look forward to my next visit.“

“Free coffee with a donut purchase. Very friendly & enthusiastic staff, and attractive store. Donuts are pre-bagged and displayed on a shelf so customers can pick what they want. Not many options left at 11:00 on a Sunday. Raised donut with coconut topping ($4) was okay (glaze was melting and it didn’t taste fresh).“

“I decided to give this place a try through Too Good To Go, and wow—I was impressed! I got two drinks, one Peach Mango and one Brown Sugar, and both were phenomenal. The boba was cooked perfectly—not too hard, not too soft. I think I’ve officially found my new favorite drink spot!

The only reason I didn’t give five stars is because the customer service could have been a little friendlier. It wasn’t bad, just not very welcoming. Still, the drinks were so good that I’ll definitely be back!“

“You guys don’t even know….these donuts are literally the best. A classic neighborhood donut shop that is superior among the novelty places because they consistently prove that less is more & donuts don’t need to come in crazy flavors or with excessive toppings. The original donuts are fluffy with a slight crisp on the outside and melt in your mouth. Our favorites are the APPLE FRITTER - crispy crunchy chewy goodness, and of course, the buttermilk and old fashioned ones- always crispy and freshly fried to perfection.“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“Just a short walk from where we stay on San Ysidro Blvd. whenever I'm in San Diego. Love this little bakery/coffee shop. We don't have a Yum Yum on the East Coast! This must be a West Coast place so it's a little treat when I come to this side of the country! The staff are super kind and friendly too. I really enjoy their healthy fruit drinks and their donuts are amazing. Lots to choose from.“

“This spot is so chill. Coming from ny just needed a nice chill spot for breakfast. Got an egg and cheese on a croissant and a strawberry croissant. Food was solid, the egg portion is massive, price point is good. So good I came here everyday I was here. The workers are great, always got a smile on their face and greeting everyone.“

“I like this little doughnut shop..............doughnut here are pretty good...............they have a dining area if you want to eat there.............I usually do............the couple who run it are super nice............only drawback for some is that they are a cash only business..............but their prices are a bit lower than other places in the area............I usually stop by at least twice a week“

“On Sunday, November 2, 2025, I received a frantic call from my wife. Her crew ran out of donuts for our church fundraiser. I went to Tum Yum Donuts on Telegraph Canyon Rd., just off the I-805. The young man and young lady at the front counter took good care of me. I bought three dozen boxes of mixed donuts. My wife’s team sold it all within 20 minutes after the 9am mass and exceeded her team’s fundraising goal by 350%! Thank you, Yum Yum Donuts team in Chula Vista!“

“I see a lot of comments about the older lady being rude. Sounds like a bunch of Karens writing reviews. That woman brightens my day… she is absolutely hilarious. My coworkers and I always get a kick out her no BS attitude. Absolutely recommend Yum Yums for a breakfast sandwich or jalepeno bagel.“

“Went in at 10:30pm, 30 mins before closing and yet was provided with great customer service. The man at the counter was patiently waiting for us to decide since we were so undecided of what we wanted to try. He even suggested some doughnuts for us. The donuts themselves were delicious and soft. Overall, great experience.“

“So delicious, sometimes I’m almost done with my🥤☕️ before I take a picture🤦🏻‍♀️ AND the pastries 🍩🥐 The donuts are yummy but don’t even get me started on the 🤤battery🤤croissants🤤👍🏼👍🏼.“

“Never been to Hawaii and now I don't have to 😁 I got the plain, guava, and Bavarian cream. They were really good and the coffee was bomb. My Bavarian cream had a little chocolate on it and I was not mad at that. If they had a mix, I would get it. Donut was fluffy and not oily tasting.“

“Clean atmosphere inside the place and friendly customer service as they was not busy inside and many new different food item selections I have never seen before. As it's been a long time since I have been in a Winchell Donut house, as used to be a lot in the Bay Area.“

“got fresh donut and the best coffee in area...“

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