8 Best Donuts near Santa Barbara

“If you find yourself in the vicinity or anywhere in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend visiting this establishment. The cuisine is truly exceptional and delectable, and the fresh fruit juice is a noteworthy feature of their offerings. The staff provides outstanding service with a warm and welcoming demeanor.“

“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!“

“It was a cute and asthetic coffee shop.
The coffee is really good. I had the black sesame latte and strawberry milk.
We went on a Sunday afternoon, and the line was long. Sadly, they had sold out on all baked goods, but drinks were still available.“

“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. ^^“

“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!“

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

“I grew up on the Mesa, been coming here for 30+ years. My family loves this place. I always think of my dad coming home with a bag of bagels and shmear on Saturday morning. More than nostalgic, these are actually some of the best bagels I’ve had on the west coast. Idk what all the 1 star reviews are about, probably all yuppies moved into sb and expecting some hipster artisanal bagel shop. This is what the Mesa was like growing up, it was REGULAR. With a regular, no frills bagel shop serving actually good bagels for cheap. Respect.“