38 Best Donuts near La Jolla

“Location location location! Walkable to downtown. Comfortable accomodations. Nothing like the sound of crashing waves outside your door :)“

“Just want to shout out to the really nice and caring workers here, they are always working super hard and yet always friendly and patient with customers. Don’t know his name but one of the employees even took the time to give my dog a special pup cup. They deserve a raise!!“

“Absolute best donuts in the world. 100/10“

“A no frills, old fashioned donut shop that does a very decent job. My wife and I will often each order the Country Breakfast Croissant combo (I prefer the old-fashioned Cake Donut and she the Sugar-Twist) with a cup of coffee. The prompt and friendly service is hallmark. It probably won't knock your socks off, but the taste is just so comforting, that you can't help but wanting to come back again and again. Given how much overall costs have risen in the past few years, the value is still quite competitive, if not better, than going to the common fast-food alternatives that are around. If there was something I could speak to improve, the tables and chairs are often all squeezed together in order to make room for the off-and-on lines to the door of the place with the customers. Some additional time spent organizing or adjusting the seating, along with the more occasional bussing and cleaning in-between customers would certainly improve the atmosphere.“

“Best ppl! Best food!! SO miss the fam! Successful in all they do! ❤❤😊😊“

“Best donuts in San Diego, very nice people.“

“Hi I recommend this entirely“

“My husband and I love coming here! One of our favorite places to go! The owners are amazingly sweet, very welcoming and always have great customer service!🥰 I recommend anything you get here will be delicious!😋 They have some speciality drinks from Lemon Tea which is my favorite, Green lemon tea, Thai tea, Vietnamese coffee, cold brew and plenty of shake drinks to choose from! Their bacon croissant is super tasty 🤤 but anything you get you won't regret! 😉
Not to mention all the different flavors for donuts 🍩 So stop by and enjoy!“

“Great fresh donut spot!!! The donuts are amazingly fresh and super soft. They have a wide selection and they’re huge compared to regular donuts elsewhere. Worth the price! The ladies in the back are really nice. I will definitely be back!“

“Always an amazing experience. I love that they offer vegan options that are delicious and unique. It is one of my favorites for donuts! The coffee is quite good too.“

“Fantastic customer service!“

“Stumbled in at this amazing donut shop while on vacation from Utah. This place hits the spot!! The owners and staff are super nice and the donuts are fantastic.

Highly recommend stopping in to say hello and taste some of the best donuts in town. @faithful_forker“

“We go to Donutopolis a couple times a month and they are always so friendly and the donuts are delicious! ❤❤“

“This place is sooo good! You have to try it!“

“This place is sooo good! You have to try it!“

“Stopped in after work to get a donut for the morning, the nicest lady working was so friendly and recommended her fresh hot glazed donut that just came out. I didn’t want to have one but since it was hot I had to have it. So delicious. Great customer service!!“

“The best doughnuts and at an affordable price, I was exploring and came upon this gem. The owner was very welcoming and even gave me a extra doughnut because it was my first time buying. I got the giant bear claw which was amazing and the giant apple fritter which I know will be very tasty. Definitely recommend a stop at this lovely bakery.“

“Sidecar Donuts & Coffee is a casual boutique tucked away in a nice shopping mall in the Del Mar Heights area. The friendly staff makes their cake donuts from scratch every hour.

Favorites from this morning were the Huckleberry cake donut, Butter & Salt donut, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie donut.

🍩 The Huckleberry donut had a great sweetness with the huckleberries in the glaze and the cake.

🍩 The Butter & Salt donut was a simple sleeper donut, with browned butter, vanilla flavored cake, and sea salt - so tasty!

🍩 The Bourbon Pecan Pie donut was light and fluffy. The bourbon and brown sugar glaze complemented the pecan pie filling and whipped cream.

This location has lots of free parking, especially in the morning hours (Sidecar opens at 0630 pacific time) and they have limited outside seating.

Great place to bring family and friends for an elevated sweet treat of fresh donuts and coffee.“

“Apparently this doughnut shop has been around for a long time. I driven by here hundreds of time and didn't even know it was there. I stopped in for a maple old fashion and a cup of coffee.

The maple old fashion was very good. It had those good crisp edges and soft middle. The maple flavor was very good. The lady Chen, dropped a couple of glazed doughnut holes in my bag and they were good. The coffee was very good. It was of the drip variety and it was smooth with good flavor.

The owner Chen was very nice. She was a one woman crew when I came in, and with several customers, the handled it well with a smile on her face. The doughnut shop offers a variety of doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, frozen yogurt, and ice cream.“

“A true treat fo give back to small businesses. Instead of giving my dollars to huge corporations I'd rather support family owned and I noticed unfortunately certain perks or freebies in the form of loyalty or rewards but it gives a sense of fulfillment. If it's open and I'm passing by then you know where I will be“

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

“I know it’s a chain but it feels like a welcoming little local spot. Prices are very reasonable which I feel is so rare these days, service is good and all the employees are friendly. We love coming here for bacon/sausage, egg, and cheese bagels/croissants and a few donuts.“

“No better way to celebrate a birthday than a custom birthday "cake." 60 mini donuts arranged in a "3" for our donut-loving boy's special day. These are fresh, delicious, not too sweet and the perfect size for preschoolers (or adults who want "just a bite"). Ordered online Sunday afternoon for Monday morning pick-up and the whole process was seamless. Birthdays for our family will never be the same.“

“By far the best donuts you will ever eat. Fresh, cooked perfectly and run by a local family. I suggest trying the maple bacon if you love bacon, sweet and salty.

Kid-friendliness: Kids will love the different types of donuts.“

“We are visiting from Minnesota and found this place. Amazing donuts! Could be the best donut I have ever had. Will be back. 😀“

“By far the best donuts in San Diego, especially their Apple Fritters!! Very nice family running this shop ... for many, many years. They have watched my kids grow up since they were toddlers, and now my youngest is almost 19 and my oldest is 24!“

“It’s open all night and all day and I’m here for it! I love their sandwiches and the people working inside are super nice and diligent.

I’d rather spend my money here than McDonald’s or Jack-in-the-Box nearby. At least I feel like I’m eating something a bit better that my body can thank me for .“

“I had the Mexican Mocha Espresso as a Frappuccino....oh my gosh it was so tasty. San Diego winter warm enough for a cold coffee. I'm feeling so spoiled and lucky. ❤🤍💙“

“The Golden Donut makes some pretty good doughnuts. In fact, I has their cinnamon and sugar cronut. Yes, cronut, people are still making them. It was a very good cronut and came with those great croissant buttery layers and that softness of a great doughnut.

Although most patrons bought their doughnuts to go, the shop does offer inside and outside seating, which I took advantage of to enjoy my purchase. The service at the counter was very nice and welcoming.

The shop carries the standard doughnuts and specialty ones for kids as well.“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“This was my first time having rolled ice cream. It was really flavorful. I got the strawberry with cheesecake bites.“

“We got a variety of Donuts and some drinks for a pretty good price. Everything was delicious, so we went back in to get some taiyaki. For sure coming back here another time!

I recommend the mango or ube mochi donuts specifically.“

“This little hole in the wall is a hidden gem. 2 days into my San Diego trip and I’m addicted to Linda’s donuts. Don’t let the location fool you. Best donuts ever. Also the coffee is good and they have plain black breakfast tea which is a must for my wife. If you’re in the San Diego area and you like donuts definitely put this place on your list. So far I’ve had the sugar and the glazed. Both excellent. So much for eating healthy this trip. LOL.“

“A big shout out to Elegant desserts!! They gave us a delicious treat for free at San Diego Airport and we loved it ��“

“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🤤👍🏼👍🏼.“

“This was my first time going to dark horse coffee roasters. We had just grabbed lunch nearby and I decided to get a coffee for the drive back to San Diego.

There was no wait. This particular location is pretty small inside so after you order they make you go outside and wait for the finished product. The service was fast and friendly and we were on our way before we knew it. I enjoyed the experience.“

“The people that staff this Dunkin, at least on my visits, are some of the friendliest fast-food staff I’ve encountered. Even when they’re clearly bogged down with orders and a full line at the drive-thru, I’ve been handed my mobile order with a smile, and my order is right every time. I hope everyone here gets a well-deserved raise.“

“Transparent production facility to show how doughnuts are freshly made“