50 Best Donuts in San Diego

“There are two Rose Donuts, but this one below USD is the best. The people are the ones who make it or break it; and this team is the best! After the 1st visit, they will know you by your name; and probably after your second visit, they will know your order. They are so friendly and work so quickly to get your order out. Connie works so hard all day and into the late evening, making sure she bake most of the donuts before her shift ends. Anyone who is a local knows that they are dedicated to making fresh donuts every day. Let's not forget their breakfast sandwhich deal that comes with a donut and coffee. Also, the iced Vietnamese coffee just hits hard for me. I always order two, so I can enjoy one and save the other for the next morning. It's just right..not too strong.

Btw...it's not just the donuts that bring in the customers, but it's the positive, family feel, mom and pop vibe that Connie and her team brings each day. I don't know everyone's name but shout-out to Connie, Rowland, Mo, and one other person. They are the best!“

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

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

“TK Donuts is hands down the best donut shop around. If you’re looking for that nostalgic, classic donut that reminds you of childhood, this is the place. Their donuts are perfectly light, fluffy, and have just the right amount of glaze without being overly sweet or overdone like many other places.

They do a great job of balancing tradition with creativity, always offering a section of specialty flavors and fun designs for those looking to try something different. But it’s their classic donuts that keep me coming back.

The service is just as amazing as the donuts. After only my first visit, the owner remembered exactly what I ordered. Now when she sees me walk in, she already knows what I want and has it packed up before I even ask. That kind of personal touch is rare these days.

On top of everything else, the shop is incredibly clean, and the donut display is always beautiful and well organized. You can tell they take pride in every aspect of their business. TK Donuts has earned a customer for life!“

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

“Just a few steps from where I live, this is my go-to neighborhood coffee and donut shop. I’ve tried quite a few of their donuts over the years including the glazed, red velvet, and chocolate are all really good. But the real star of the show is their cinnamon roll. Seriously if you get one in the morning while it’s still warm, it practically melts in your mouth. It’s hands down my favorite thing on the menu. They also serve regular drip coffee, which pairs perfectly with the pastries. One thing to keep in mind is that they don’t accept Apple Pay, and there’s a $5 minimum for credit card purchases. As someone who loves supporting local businesses, I really appreciate this family-owned shop. It’s one of those neighborhood spots I’m always happy to come back to.“

“Fantastic customer service!“

“Working with customers in 92103 I found myself here. One big plus overlooked is they have a nice big parking lot - and that's a big deal in this area.

They made me a breakfast croissant and it was way past breakfast time - thank you. The 2 woman behind the counter were very friendly.

The donuts look great. I'll need to try them next time.

The watermelon smoothie was a bit bland.“

“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.“

“Hi I recommend this entirely“

“Donuts Plus is the absolute BEST DONUT SHOP in the area!!! Everything is always fresh and delicious. The owner Lisa and her helpers are so professional, courteous, super hard working people. We wouldn't go anywhere else but Donuts Plus!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Love the National Donut Day sticker. I have donut shop a block away from my house however I go out of my way to support sesame donuts ! Always fresh and delicious what real donuts should taste like! Also they have awesome Ham and cheese croissants“

“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!!!“

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

“BEST DONUTS IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO!!! Made fresh every morning at like 3AM! Cash only!! This place deserves all the love and business!! Loveee the Maple coconut, donut holes, the glaze twists melt in your mouth! Fritters are fantastic and so are all the sprinkle donuts!!“

“The great:
- The donuts are always amazing. All the classic options, soft, perfect texture, generous jelly, reasonable pricing. Best donuts in La Mesa, Rolando, City Heights area
- the ladies that work here are super sweet, and always hook my kiddo up with an extra couple donut holes.

The bummer:
Unpredictability with opening/closing. Showed up today at 9:10 am, lights off, no donuts in the display. On their Google page, and their window, says they should be open. This has occurred at least 3 other times. Perhaps need to call before making the drive to come here.“

“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!“

“I love stopping here every time I’m in town. This past weekend was disappointing because of the service. The boy at the counter was abrasive and acted like he just didn’t want to keep being bothered. Any other time I’ve always felt welcomed and it was not the case this time. I’ll still stop because the donuts and bagels are the best!“

“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!“

“Best cake donuts in town.

Been coming here regularly for over 25 years, never once had a bad experience; haven’t lived in the neighborhood in over a decade, even after years of not coming around the family behind the counter still remembers me. When I was 7 years old their donuts were 65 cents, today they’re a $1.65. In a world where everything is $3-$10 more than it was a decade ago, I respect that.“

“Me and my son stopped by as I was craving donuts and ive been here once a long time ago. I came in ordered my food and drink got a few donuts and when it was time to pay I did not have my debit card in my purse I left it at home I was so embrassed and I apoligized for it I told the lady I would be back , luckly I dont live far I came back and she looked surprised lol but they made my food and drink again and I was very aplogitic and the lady was nice about it and gave me a free donut. I did not have cash to tip and paying with my card didnt give me an option I will be back with cash tip. The food and ice coffee was good will be back again.“

“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.“

“Yummy Fresh Donuts They accept cards now (+50c fee only)“

“Ive been going to Goody's for 22years. The donuts are always delicious, the sandwich are very refreshing and the coffees are always on point. There was slight hesitation when the original managers retired, but the new managers are so friendly, kind amd definitely live up to their predecessors legacy.“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“Got this via door dash bc of a craving on a Saturday. Did not expect them to be the freshest donuts I’ve ever purchased. Maybe I got lucky, but the oil used was new, did not taste the oil. The box didn’t even get oil stains. Bread had a nice saltiness and flavor. Very glad I tried them out and I will definitely be back.“

“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. ❤🤍💙“

“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. :)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I paid went to my car and was about to leave when the most kind lady came out and told me my card didnt go thru but she paid for me she said its ok it was only 5.75! Wow i noticed my card was off and wondered how that happened. I paid but the absolute kindness of the women blew me away no one ever pays for you and goes out of theyre way not to embarrass you! I will always go here now im beyond impressed thank you you are heavenly !!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious, wonderful, and great customer serve. I’ve never been unhappy. That’s my me-time place to be.“

“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!“

“While on a road trip to meet a friend in San Diego for a concert, I stayed a little outside of the city in Mission Valley to save some money. As I pulled into the hotel, I spotted a Randy's Donuts sign at the adjacent strip mall. It wasn't open 24 hours (or I would have absolutely dropped in), but I took note of the hours and knew I had to go back in the morning before hitting the road into the city the next day.

Randy's has some of the best yeast donuts ever, and they're among my favorites. The original location has been my go-to whenever I am in Los Angeles, and my tummy was excited to see a location in San Diego!

The place was bustling around 9:30 the next morning (a Saturday). There was a table of old timers who were obviously local regulars, as well as some construction workers and yuppies walking their designer dogs. There was a short line to order, but the shop had plenty of employees who were friendly, welcoming, and efficient. They moved the line quickly, which is nice if you just want to grab a sweet treat without waiting forever.

The display case was full of so many tasty looking donuts and flavors! Nutella, butter crumb, blueberry cake, maple glazed, and more. Of course, I'm a traditional donut type of gal so I went with one of the original raised yeast glazed donuts. They were so fresh and yummy!

I've never had a bad donut from Randy's, and today was no exception. The oil was fresh, the donuts were soft, and the flavors were delicious.I'd say thi s Randy's feels a bit like your classic donut shop rather than some next‑level destination.

These aren't Insta-worthy treats or anything like that, but good, solid, traditional pockets of sweet, fried dough. Sometimes that's all you need, just a basic donut that tastes delicious.“

“Delicious local donut shop with great prices and lovely, friendly service. It's cash only, which is a good thing! There's an ATM on site if you don't have cash on you. Remember, cash retains 100% of its value, which means everyone wins! Have a donut to celebrate!“

“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“

“This was my first time here. I ordered a sandwich and it was delicious. Once I walked in, I was greeted by friendly staff. I had the Grand Western on a croissant. It was packed with turkey and did not disappoint. I also ordered a chocolate glazed old fashioned donut which was a delight. I will definitely be coming back for lunch again.“

“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!“

“Pretty good donut shop. Nothing fancy which is exactly what I look for. Got all of my usual selection. The glazed and crumble were excellent. The old fashioned was good. A little softer than I prefer but the taste was good. The chocolate chocolate was weird. Had some blobs of blueberry batter mixed in. Not sure what happened there but definitely affected the taste. No harm. I very rarely find a good chocolate cake donut anymore.“

“First time visiting this Krispy Kreme, and the biggest surprise was how clean it was. I’ve been to quite a few donut shops, and this location felt much cleaner and better maintained than most.

The staff were very friendly, and the donut selection was great. Yes, they’re sweet—but that’s exactly why you’re here! Everything we tried was fresh and tasty.

I also appreciated the convenient location, plenty of parking, and long opening hours. One employee even told us about a survey that could earn free donuts on a future visit.

Definitely not health food, but definitely a great place when you want a little treat and a little happiness. We’ll be back!“

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