36 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!!“

“Rose has been my go-to donut/ coffee/ breakfast spot for over a year now. The Vietnamese iced coffee is AMAZING. And the staff are so sweet and friendly, it’s definitely a neighborhood gem. Only downside is you need to get there early in the morning before the line starts!“

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

“We love this place. Freshest most delicious donuts I’ve had in a while. Love the croissant sandwiches too!“

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

“Bagels are huge and perfectly made. Donuts are delicious. The people are nice. The gentleman who I assume is the owner gave my kid a donut hole while checking out. Also they are very efficient and get through the line fast. Best place to go for donuts or bagels in at least 10 miles.“

“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!“

“Hi I recommend this entirely“

“These are high quality, delicious donuts!!! The old fashioned donuts are perfect, they use REAL custard in their Boston cremes (none of that Bavarian cream cop out stuff), and the classic donuts are airy and delightful, without tasting of oil (which is a mistake many donut shops make). Donut Star has succeeded in making the optimal donut in all its forms. It’s delightful, impressive, and sure to bring me back!!“

“Love everything in here. I meant everything :))
Come check it out and you’ll love it too. Enjoy the everything they made. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and funny too ;)
Coffee is the best!! Love you guys and thank so much for your services.“

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

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

“They gave both our kids free samples as soon as we walked in the door! I asked if they had sugar twists and they were out but she went back and .ade me one on the spot. That is above and beyond service. It took a while for the kids to decide what they wanted but she was incredibly patient with us. Incredible service. The donuts were fresh even at 11 am when we showed up. Thank you for being so kind with our kids!!!“

“The sweetest kindest person made my day today. After a horrible experience elsewhere her smile and amazing donuts had my little heart filled of appreciation and thankfulness.

Thank you for making my day 💕 Best little donut shop!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Got a half dozen for $6.99 using the Too Good To Go app - on Christmas Day, the employee I spoke to was a little distant but still kind. The donuts were good quality (especially considering TGTG is designed to sell foods that would otherwise be tossed out) and not too sweet or dry. I might not attend as a regular but I would definitely consider ordering from TGTG again!“

“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 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!“

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

“Rose makes the BEST donuts! My wife's favorites are the large apple fritter and glazed old fashioned. The balance between crunchy outside and soft delicious inside is what makes them so delicious!
It's also refreshing how friendly the staff is! Always with a cheerful greeting and helpful demeanor!“

“This review is specially for their amazing apple fritters! So much can go wrong while making these but Yum Yum nails them every time.

These fritters are absolutely ripped with chunks of apple contrasted by the crispy edges from a perfect deep fry. Plus they're so big you might have a hard time eating a whole one. Though I managed to persevere in the face of near defeat and won.

A must if you're into hefty amounts of fried apples in dough!“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“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. ❤🤍💙“

“Absolutely love this shop! I’ve been coming here since I was a kid (circa 2005) and everything is just as delicious! Always look for the apple fritters and don’t sleep on the bagel sandwiches! (I demolished half before I could take a picture sorry haha)“

“There were two extremely patient and kind girls working the counter today and they made this place worth talking about. We are from Orlando, FL and we have been itching to find a good Boba spot for the last 4 days. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I already won the lottery. Their churro donut is phenomenal and light, but what really impressed me was when we went off menu and I asked for a taro coconut item. One of the girls said that she likes those two best when they are mixed together in a smoothie and...she did not disappoint. The taro coconut smoothie is better than anything I have tried in Orlando. In addition, I decided to try something new and asked for the pink coconut milk tea (essentially it was strawberry and coconut). Once again, I LOVED the drink. I hope I do come back to San Diego soon and bring family along with me because I loved the atmosphere, employees/customer service, and menu items.

I have a dairy allergy so these two drinks made me feel like there is no other place I would rather be.“

“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🤤👍🏼👍🏼.“

“Customer service was great and the employee was super helpful and nice.

The donuts are reliable good if you come
Earlier in the morning.

Starting to feel old realizing I used pay 14-15 dollars for a dozen donuts a few years back.

24 dollars for 12 regular donuts helps prevent me from indulging too often“

“I have been coming to Dark Horse for years whenever I visit San Diego. Their coffee is consistently excellent and it is my go-to. Their drip coffee is excellent as well as their cold brew. Espresso drinks are great as well. I can’t recommend them enough. Give them a try the next time you are in San Diego!“

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

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

“This place is awesome! Anthony at the drive through always goes above and beyond. He is the reason I no longer drink coffee at any other place! Other places have lost customer service and this young man has brought that back. Great Coffee and a donut in the mornings is the only way to start your day!!“