10 Best Donuts near Santa Barbara

“I was welcomed with smiles and kindness and so very friendly. The vast selection was SO fresh and well presented it made it hard to choose. So I got a BIG box and a breakfast croissant. Amazing fresh flavor and such nice people. We will be back again and again and again.“

“I love this donut shop. No pretensions, no cool hip setting, just donuts, dozens of them, in old-fashioned glass cases. The man who makes them is up at 2:30 every day, and is always in great humor. A real life lesson. And his donuts are delicious, sweet and old-fashioned as well, not a whiff of matcha.“

“the savory everything bagel brioche donut and the sweet and savory maple bacon are to die for!“

“Ellers Donuts has been a beloved staple in the community for years, and it's easy to see why. Their donuts are simply the best in the area—always fresh, perfectly sweet, and incredibly delicious. The variety of flavors ensures there's something for everyone, and each donut is crafted with obvious care and expertise. The long-standing presence of Ellers Donuts is a testament to their consistent quality and dedication to excellence. If you're looking for the ultimate donut experience, Ellers Donuts is the place to go!“

“We got black sesame matcha and black sesame coffee, cookie butter cheesecake brioche and berry chantilly mochi donut. Everything was absolutely delicious!

Sth to consider: there’s a permanent enormous line to order. It took us over an hour total to get our drinks and desserts.
But I would still love to come back and try other things from their menu.“

“I stopped by the laundromat and looked around the shops next door. I saw some familiar pretzel and cinnamon rolls, so I bought them. The pretzel I chose for testing. It tastes really good!! Highly recommended. Soft, moist and delicious taste of Korean kkwabaegi. The rolls are also delicious. ^^“

“...an absolute must culinary experience! Neptune Radio reporting. ...“

“This place is absolutely amazing! It’s our favorite spot for bagels. The bagels are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they’re loaded with fresh, generous fillings. Every flavor we’ve tried is delicious—literally every single one. Our favorites are the Milano and the hummus-filled bagels. Honestly, I think these are the best bagels I’ve ever had in the country!

The staff is super friendly and always quick, which makes the experience even better. Everything is so fresh, and it’s clear why this place is so popular, there’s always a line! They also have donuts, and even though we haven’t tried them ourselves, I’ve seen so many people grabbing them. The prices are really good too—considering the quality, they could easily charge more. I just absolutely love this place“

“My favorite donuts in all the world ...My goodness!!!
Service was quick / very polite for every customer... outstanding...
Atmosphere let's say it's a very small business place. It can get very packed but once inside it makes up for that... I'm smiling! All the donuts smell so good and look so good and are so good ( well especially my fav's.. I'm not telling that's my secret.“

“Great Place to Visit ,)“