10 Best Donuts near Santa Barbara

“If you want delicious donuts made with love, most definitely come here. The owner is a phenomenal lady and she is always a blast to come see, the energy here is unmatched and the food is always fresh and delicious. If I could give this place more then 5 stars I'd give it infinity.“

“They have the absolute best glazed donut I have ever had. Nothing compares to it! If you are looking for a simple glazed donut that is super fluffy but not too much, this is exactly what you should get. I have lived in Santa Barbara my whole life and never tried their glazed donut and am shocked that there isn’t more hype around it. Unbelievably excellent!“

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

“We made a weekend trip from Miami to Santa Barbara mostly just to visit Kin lol. I had seen them on socials and reddit and I'm a sucker for great food and an even better experience. Kin is such a special place. Yes, the line is long but it is oh so worth it. We literally visited every day, twice a day over the long weekend and tried almost every drink and baked treat on the menu LOL. Can't go wrong with anything. Everyday I had a new favorite, it's THAT GOOD. The coconut cloud matcha, and pandan matcha are the best I've ever had. The cookie butter cream top is also stellar. The donuts speak for themselves, but trust me, the flavors taste just as good as they sound reading them on a menu. So thankful we got to try Kin and thank you a million times over to the staff and the amazing owner. I don't know how they do it but they manage to still be warm and friendly even with how insanely busy they are non-stop. For anyone complaining about the lines or prices, this is prob not your vibe. Those of us who get it, 'get it.' I really hope to be able to come back and visit in the future. I wish sooooo much success for this team and hope Kin sticks around and expands (hopefully to Miami lol)“

“Hands down, well unless you're sampling one of the delicious treats, the VERY BEST DONUTS in the area. Always fresh and perfectly glazed and sprinkled. The donut holes should be illegal, they're just that addicting! You wont be disappointed!“

“Let it be known that the butter milk bars here are LEGENDARY. In the 36 years I've been on planet earth, NEVER have I tasted a doughnut that has given me a spiritual encounter such as the ones sold in this store. Not only can you taste the love, passion, and heritage in these golden bread nuggets but they are absolutely delicious, moist and tender. If you don't do anything else I highly recommend you try a glazed butter milk bar....more specifically pick it up in the afternoon around 6 or 7 when they have them resting fresh out of the oven (it will make you lose your mind!). They are phenomenal! The service and atmosphere is top tier as well. I always leave this place with an extra dose of joy and positivity. The owner is a local woman/teacher who inherited the business from her mother and man o man does she have magic flowing through those fingers of hers! 10 out 10 recommend. You wont be disappointed.“

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

“The bagels are tasty and chewy and the service good. I just wish they were a little more generous with the lox. At $13.75 the price is similar to a lox sandwich at other local shops, but they put significantly less lox on the sandwich than the other places I have tried.“

“I swear these are the best donuts in the entire town!
When I was a kid growing up on Milpas, I would go every day. As an adult not living in the area, I still go out of my way to go to this specific location. Absolutely delicious! Customer service is a 10/10 as well!“

“Great Place to Visit ,)“