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Donut Shop$$$$
Central San Diego, San Diego
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    Zachary H.
    "Try the Maple Bacon or Homer!"(5 Tips)
    Meg H.
    "Try the Maple Bacon donut or any of the Cronuts."(11 Tips)
    Kenneth S.
    "Loved the Maple Bacon Donut"(5 Tips)
    LAist
    "big donut with either a strawberry or s'mores Pop Tart"(4 Tips)
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  • Bonus H.heart icon on user image
    Bonus H.September 16, 2016
    They definitely go outside the box in a classy way. Monte cristo doughnut was special made to order feature on Thursday. Great twist that kicked butt. Went back next day 4 another ....but no dice.
  • PureWow
    PureWowJuly 27, 2016
    Sorry, L.A. and San Francisco, you’ll have to go to San Diego for the best doughnuts in the state. The best things in life are worth the wait, like the Donut Bar’s strawberry split doughnut. Read more
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Bella B.heart icon on user image
    Bella BlankSeptember 20, 2013
    Best vegan artisan style donuts in San Diego, they can't be beat! Try the chai or coconut, they offer a different vegan flavor daily so go often to try them all!
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SmithSeptember 6, 2016
    Amazing! Definitely worth a stop by if you're visiting San Diego. The s'more donut is probably my favorite of the ones I tasted.
  • Natasha K.heart icon on user image
    Natasha KnothJune 16, 2016
    The cinnamon sugar and strawberries was delicious! But cream was preserved - fresh always tastes better. Consider changing. Red velvet was rich, but as its small it was easy to finish.
  • Jessica G.heart icon on user image
    Jessica GardunoJanuary 6, 2018
    We tried the Homer (pink sprinkle), Triple Chocolate Threat (all chocolate), Cookies & Cream, and Mud Pie (peanut butter & choc). Pretty good at a moderate price ($10). Expect to wait in a line!
  • LAist
    LAistMarch 24, 2015
    This is ground zero for owner Santiago Campa's Big Poppa Tart Donuts; a glorious monstrosity that's a big donut with either a strawberry or s'mores Pop Tart stuffed inside. Read more
  • Jenn 🌺 S.
    Jenn 🌺 SJune 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good! When they say best donuts in the world they mean it!!!The strawberry whipped cream may be my fave. Too hard to decide! Lemon meringue is pretty fantastic too. #bestdonutsintheworld
  • bob p.heart icon on user image
    bob pearlFebruary 4, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    its so much fun to go to the donut bar as they have so much to choose from and you can go upstairs to a nice little spot to sit and enjoy your delicious treat.
  • Justin G.heart icon on user image
    Justin GianninotoApril 4, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Hip donut shop serving unique variations and seasonal inspirations along with a variety of local draft beers. 🍩🍺
  • Sandy C.heart icon on user image
    Sandy ChaseMarch 26, 2014
    The peaches and cream donut was my favorite! Maple bourbon was equally scrumptious. They're gigantic though, so be prepared for leftovers or an insane sugar high! This place is off the chain!
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LOctober 8, 2014
    kinda expensive for donuts but it's very delicious!! n good customer service ! * creme brelee*, nutella, *strawberry split*, *cronuts* - dulce de leche & white chocolate/bavarian cream!!!! ♥
  • Bradford R.heart icon on user image
    Bradford RileyAugust 2, 2016
    The maple bacon donuts may not be in display, but they will have some sort of hidden away. Must try. These really may be the best donuts I've had. Line can be very long!
  • Rami J.heart icon on user image
    Rami JBFebruary 11, 2016
    Oh my God, best nutella donut! They didn't try to reinvent the wheel. They just made the best donut they could! Perfect!!
  • Brenda
    BrendaAugust 10, 2013
    We got there about 3 minutes to the doors opening. The line was about 10 people. Yes, the line for doughnuts! I recommend the maple bacon, mini Boston cream, & mini lemon merangue.
  • Shinichi E.heart icon on user image
    Shinichi EvansDecember 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You just can't get one. Get one of everything or more if you're buying to bring to others. The maple bacon donut is their signature, but lots of creative goodies every day.
  • Maya B.heart icon on user image
    Maya ByrneApril 30, 2017
    Huge delicious pillows of joy! Can't go wrong with any donut especially the salted caramel!
  • HalaH A.heart icon on user image
    HalaH AJuly 29, 2018
    Best donuts in San Diego! The Nutella overload is.. I can’t describe it you just have to try it for yourself!!!!
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HaackNovember 9, 2016
    Nice donut places with huge donuts. They even have some that have a pop-tart baked into@them!
  • Meg H.
    Meg HuffJune 17, 2014
    Try the Maple Bacon donut or any of the Cronuts. Its all SO good! Also if you buy 12 you get one free aka a Baker's Dozen
  • Perriann H.heart icon on user image
    Perriann HodgesApril 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Big papa tart donut! Get the poptart inside the donut! The also serve French toast made from a donut along side stumptown coffee!
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaMay 9, 2013
    Get a free donut of your choice when you grab a dozen (free coffee when you check-in on Yelp as well)
  • Elaine N.heart icon on user image
    Elaine NgoApril 20, 2015
    amazing donuts! they have vegan donuts as well. get there early before they run out! amazing! best in San Diego !
  • Sofie D.heart icon on user image
    Sofie DApril 25, 2016
    Delicious donuts (had the nutella, glazed and boston creme) and coffee!
  • Eatosaurus Rex
    Eatosaurus RexDecember 24, 2014
    Donut Bar is definitely overrated, but the creme brulee is good. It's also not the size of your head like some of the other ones so you won't die trying to finish it.
  • Jorge G.heart icon on user image
    Jorge GuntanisJune 6, 2013
    I got a few things and they were all delicious, but the Crème brûlée donuts are out of this world, crunchy yet creamy! I could eat them all!
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    VickiJanuary 3, 2016
    Literally the best donuts I have ever tasted and some really unique concoctions. Love this place!!! Fun environment too!
  • Andy W.heart icon on user image
    Andy WangNovember 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic donuts. Long ass line on weekends. Favorite is the maple bacon donut
  • Will A.
    Will AndersonMay 30, 2014
    They open at 7 so get there early. Once they run out of donuts, you''re SOL. However, you can ask for a "1 free donut" card for your trouble.
  • Jake P.heart icon on user image
    Jake PerryAugust 7, 2014
    They have free donuts for kids every Sunday and like to do awesome theme donuts!
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerJune 9, 2018
    Donuts are worth the wait. Go early for the best selection.
  • Rebecca K.
    Rebecca KweeSeptember 19, 2016
    Go for breakfast/brunch before they sell out. Worth the wait!(and line moves pretty quickly)
  • Jennifer N.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer NguyenJuly 18, 2015
    Don't be deterred by the line-goes quickly. Great donuts & coffee. Even a doggie donut for your pup.
  • Kurtis S.heart icon on user image
    Kurtis SherryNovember 6, 2017
    Incredible selection of donuts. There’s often a queue out the door but it’s worth it
  • Brett V.heart icon on user image
    Brett VenkerOctober 7, 2015
    Great doughnuts and not too expensive considering their size. Get ready for a long wait in line though. Nitro iced coffee was a waste of money, don't get it
  • Jackie B.
    Jackie BrownApril 25, 2016
    You cannot go wrong here. The maple bacon was a stand out and so was the strawberries and cream
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    TOctober 15, 2019
    Really like the Nutella overload. Best donuts!
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MartinNovember 9, 2019
    Tries too hard to be an Instagram tourist attraction. Super busy. Donuts are good, but a bit over-the-top in frostings and size. Affordable.
  • Elizabeth d.
    Elizabeth de MoyaMarch 15, 2016
    A small coffee is only a dollar but the line is super long because of all the fresh baked gourmet donuts.
  • Y D.
    Y DJuly 3, 2017
    Beer + Donuts. This place is all love and the staff is great.
  • Alfaheart icon on user image
    AlfaMarch 10, 2016
    Giant donuts are giant. Just make sure you eat them quickly enough because they get dry if left out.
  • Rhia R.
    Rhia R.July 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything I've tried here is amazing. Although, I'm determined to meet with their Nutella someday.
  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelJanuary 25, 2017
    Anything you get here will be good it just depends on your taste 😊
  • Donna G.
    Donna GApril 18, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    They change up the menu everyday. Check their Facebook page to take a peek on what they are baking.
  • Rhia R.
    Rhia R.February 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Haven't met a donut I didn't like from here. Cake Batter, Nutella, and Maple Bacon are in my top 3.
  • Jeffrey L.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey LambkinFebruary 13, 2015
    Unique & Classic, both amazing. Not sure what their secret is but keep it up!!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 29, 2018
    I don’t get the hype! Felt like the donuts tasted okay. They were huge and looked gorgeous but tasted meh. Didn’t like the butter beer one. Cool that there’s an actual bar.
  • vanheart icon on user image
    vanMarch 28, 2015
    Don't let the line scare you! Also, donuts are LARGE.
  • Daneheart icon on user image
    DaneApril 6, 2013
    Open at 7am Mon - Fri; 8am Sat. They sell out before noon, so get there early!
  • Tina-Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Tina-Marie LozanoDecember 1, 2017
    French Toast Donut was fantastic!
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