50 Best Donuts in San Diego

“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.“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

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

“Fantastic customer service!“

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

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

“I go here twice a month in the mornings. The lady in the front along with the younger man at the counter don't act like they work there. They act like they own the place. Always friendly, smiling, and they keep the place CLEAN. I worked at a donut shop when I was younger and I know the pressures of waking up early and servicing clients. Donuts are great and boy is living in San Diego getting expensive!“

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

“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!“

“Went in here with my friends for some donuts, and got a singular maple bar. BEST DONUT I HAVE HAD IN A WHILE!!! Went back in there and bought the rest of the maple bars, I’m sure their other donuts are amazing but definetly get the maple bar. Very nice and sweet family, I will definitely be coming back.“

“Hi I recommend this entirely“

“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.“

“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“

“Donuts Plus is a great local spot. The donuts are always fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet, with plenty of flavors to choose from. The coffee is good, the service is friendly, and the shop has a welcoming neighborhood feel. A reliable place for a tasty morning treat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Tons of variety and priced right; delicious 👍“

“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.“

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

“This was my first time stopping at Tasty Donuts. I had been craving a donut for weeks. I got an apple fritter and a glazed blueberry old fashioned. Like I said, I had been craving a donut - ONE. And I left with two. And I swiftly ate half of each, in my car, as I drove home.

To say they were delicious is a tremendous understatement. The apple fritter was moist, chewy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. So yummy! The blueberry old fashioned was moist and dense all at the same time, glazed just right - not too much, and not too sparse - and it was delicately sweetened, which was ideal.

One of the things I loved about both treats is the just right amount of sweetness. It wasn't overly sweet where one experiences cavities on the first bot, but it also was not bland. I nursed the remains for two days after. I kept them well wrapped to retain as much freshness as I could. And the total for both was only $3 and change! I was pleasantly surprised.

I will return. I don't eat donuts very often, but when the craving hits again, I will most assuredly revisit Tasty Donuts. I was quite pleased. Enjoy your visit... and heck, splurge on two. You're welcome. ♡“

“Great little place. Super friendly owners. Cash only so come prepared. A dozen was another $16.96 each. a little girl came in for 2 doughnuts and tried handing owner cash...he brushed it away and told her...just get me next time. How sweet and charming to know your costumers and tell them to pay next time.
I will say they are a little tricky to find because they are attached to a taco shop. I suggest signage in planter box of parking lot showing an arrow?? Easy to miss the turn.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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)“

“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“

“Just a hole in the wall donut shop offering traditional tasty donuts. I have to say with everyone describing the dough as fluffy.... they are spot on. There's something about it that's so soft and almost has the melt in your mouth feeling.
We ordered an old fashioned glazed and chocolate, as well as a chocolate twist. The gentleman that helped us was so nice and helpful. He gave us 2 donut holes for each of pur orders. It may not seem like much but this is a nice gesture for any guest.

My husband ordered the iced mocha coffee, he said it was ok. I ordered a hot coffee with cream. I have to say that the coffee was bold and good. I didn't expect that.

Definitely will be back for the good donuts and good prices!

Price $16 & some change for
Small coffee
Large iced coffee
5 donuts“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.🤑🤫🥰“

“Best donut I have ever put in my mouth. Hands down! Tried the ube blue yam donut it was so soft and delicious!! Hot fresh coffee was great! Breakfast sandwich on the everything bagel was great! And the half dozen donuts for the road will be finished momentarily. Haha. Highly recommend!! 10/10 Across the board!!“

“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. :)“

“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 happened on Heavenly Donuts the morning of my wife’s birthday and I’m so glad I did! They have so many choices and the donuts are epic. It was like stepping back in time to my childhood. I wish I lived closer because this would a regular haunt for me!“

“Love their product! Its so unique! The churros are as authentic as the ones I had as a child in Mexico yet they have the Spanish hot chocolate as well! Sugar cinnamon or hot chocolate for whatever mood you may be in!!! I am constantly following their posts on ig to see their pop-“

“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!“

“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. 😀“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Ideally it's best to wait for a fresh batch of donuts to come out and that's usually in the mornings. Great place for donuts when you have the urge. I go with the usual glazed donuts as those are their specialty.“

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