Amelia’s Donuts Bakery Cafe

My sister has lived in Idyllwild for almost 2 years and I have yet to experience the delicious cinnamon rolls UNTIL this morning. I’m visiting from San Diego and these are by far the best cinnamon rolls and fritters I have ever had. Amelia is thee kindest, warmest person and makes this bakery feel like a home. So happy to be the reason you are sold out this morning. Thank you for the best end of our meteor shower weekend.

Love everything about Amelia’s and would highly recommend it! The donuts are fresh, fluffy, soft, and warm!! We also came in as a group and Amelia was so patient, kind, and friendly chatting with us while we were choosing from all the amazing options! We also found out Amelia and her husband start work around 2am daily to homemake EVERYTHING! You can definitely taste and feel the love :)

We SO appreciate Amelia's Donuts whenever we visit Idyllwild. By text, we pre-ordered some donuts and asked that they be carefully put into a box so that we could gift them to our friends. The donuts looked great, and our friends were very pleased, (as were we of course!) ---donuts were completely delicious.....the apple fritters in particular are quite spectacular. Remember, the earlier in the day you go, the more selection there is ...and the fresher these homemade donuts are!

Best donuts I’ve ever had. First time coming here today. Amelia is such a nice and hospitable owner. Try the Maple Buttermilk donut!!! You won’t regret it! Also tried a vegan chocolate donut and it was also VERY GOOD!

BEST MORNING EVER! After living on the mountain a year and a half I was able to show up to Amelia’s Donuts Bakery Cafe and be the reason the best cinnamon rolls on the planet are sold out instead of being told they are sold out. Thank you guys for the perfect family breakfast. 💛 DON’T WALK … RUN OR SPEED RESPECTFULLY

such a nice women and i got my food super quick!! also the burgers here are the best EVERRR and the fries are good too. you guys need to come here if you want amazing service, friendly atmosphere and amazing BURGERRS.

Everything is lovingly homemade. The soups are to die for, fabulous burgers, but we come for the sticky buns, which are the best we ever have had. Amelia and her husband Jim make a variety of donuts, homemade soups and cook the ordinary stuff extraordinarily well.

Everytime I walk through the door I am greated with a warm Idyllwild smile and the smell of the most delicious homemade donuts! Their lunch is the most reasonably priced on the mountain and taste amazing! I highly recommend their Western bacon Cheeseburger or if they have homemade soup that day that is always a win as well! Very pet friendly and many local regulars are there daily! This is a "don't miss" when you are visiting Idyllwild!

My dog Elizabeth and I are regular customers at Amelia's. It is clearly one of a limited number of venues I frequent in Idyllwild. I have owned a place in Idyllwild for 2 years, have been to EVERY food establishment in this town since. There are only a few places that I frequent on a regular basis, Amelia's being one of them. I stopped by Amelia's this morning. It was a busy Saturday morning. Fact is this is Memorial Day weekend, and this town is abuzz with tourists. Amelia was at the counter (as always) happy to sell me the absolute best burrito in town. Everyone in town makes burritos, some actually get them frozen and reheat them (yup - very true). If you want an amazing burrito, a product to remember, then come here. This morning, I got the sausage burrito. It was filled with fresh eggs, hash browns and delicious sausage. Amelia packed some salsa for me. Brought the burrito back to our cabin and we were in burrito heaven. 20+ places to get food in Idyllwild when I awaken. This is one of 2 I choose. Amelia's is a donut shop that sells breakfast foods and a wonderful array of Grab-n-Go items. EVERY hot Grab-n-Go item is amazing. I live on their burritos and sandwiches. Also love their savory ham and cheese pastries, turkey and cheese pastries. I have attached their small blackboard menu. Let's discuss the decor. This place is reminiscent of my childhood growing up in the 1960s. Cute tables, donuts on display, pies and breads for sale, simple menu written on a board. Watch any Hallmark movie filmed in a small town and this place fits in perfectly. If you want fancy? You're in the wrong place. If you want quaint 1960s down home America this is the place. When tourists ask me where to go in Idyllwild, I always suggest Amelia's and 2 other places. This is not a foodie town. However, Amelia's has products that clearly will appeal to the most discerning foodie. The owners are consistently nice to my English Bulldog Elizabeth and me. Amelia's gets my highest recommendations. It is impossible not to have a great experience here.

Picked up a pink glazed donut and maple donut after breakfast. I loved my maple donut, it was more of a old fashioned texture. My husband liked his pink glazed donut but said it was not anything special. Service is friendly and feels very small town in here. Family like vibes and welcoming ambiance. We took our donuts across the street to eat with our coffee.

The donuts here were good. I like the old fashioned here. amelias donuts bakery cafe don

Spent the weekend up here and was looking for quick and reasonable breakfast options. Looked around and decided on Amelia's. They have breakfast burritos in different meat opts (bacon, sausage, chorizo, meatlovers) ready to go in thier heated Grab and Go case. We got the chorizo and bacon, and both were very good. Come early as at 815am they had like 6 left. Very welcoming staff and customers here. Seating inside as well as a covered area on the outside. Take in the mountain views as you eat your breakfast. They also do coffee and donuts as well. Nice charming small business.

Stopped by for a donut and was blown away. The employees told me their pastries were a 10, and they weren't lying. Knocked it out of the park and then some Donut and Carrot cake muffin were moist and not too sweet. Coffee was excellent. One of the best donuts/muffins I've ever had!

Stopped by on our way out of Idyllwild. This is a cute and small family ran place. Upon choosing our donuts we asked the woman which her favorite was and she comically said she couldn't decide as she's been making them since she was 15! You can tell they make these fresh by hand. They were deep fried goodness. For the sweet tooth highly recommend the maple glazed and the cinnamon sugar. They also have grab and go breakfast items. There are a few parking spots out front which makes grabbing and go-ing easy!

We stopped by to get donuts before we left Idyllwild. We got the apple fritter and maple bacon bar. The apple fritter was the favorite among the two. They were both a bit greasy though. When we went around 11, almost everything was sold out so go early! I heard the gluten-free ones are good!

Nice little local coffee shop came in and got a nice gluten-free doughnut, cinnamon sugar tasty and hit the spot with a nice ice cold coffee. Enjoyed it on the front porch.

Some of the best donuts have ever had maple is my favorite and by far the best carrot cake I have ever had amazing and the service is just astounding. A must stop if you're in Idyllwild.

First time at this establishment. I only wanted a snack for my son but the pies looked amazing. Bought the raspberry peach mango pie. As I eat my third serving today, my wife and I agree this is one of the best pies we have ever eaten. It's delicious.

Food, service, ambiance .... This place is amazing! Love the baked goods and both breakfast and lunch.

Amelia's Cafe is a favorite of the locals here in Idyllwild. I am myself addicted to the cinnamon rolls and sticky buns. A lot of things sellout during the day so best to get there early if you can. I also like the cheese danish a lot, it has a hint of lemon which is really nice. The muffins and donuts are delicious and unique. You can tell everything is made with love and the owners are super nice. They have a great lunch menu as well, with a in n out style burger at a very good price. In the wintertime they offer soups and they are the most dog friendly establishment I have ever been to!

This is the first time I've had a buttermilk donut that is not super dense like a cake donut. I really appreciated the non-dense texture and the crunch of the outside. The donut was still warm and it's a delightful way to start the day on a chilly 40° morning! Thanks Amelia!

Incredible donuts especially when warm. I remember taking a bite of the glazed and thinking I like it better than Krispy Kreme. The old fashioned and apple fritter were also amazing. This is probably the first stop you have to make of the day as soon as you wake up because when I went around 9:30 AM, they were out of a lot of things. The breakfast burritos are also made in batches, so if there aren't any in the warmer, you might not be able to get one. I was able to snag a fresh breakfast burrito albeit with no meat like I wanted but it was really hearty and filling. Good coffee too. It's a small space that can handle like 8 people with a few chairs outside so probably better to go as one large party can really fill the space. One man in the kitchen and one lady (I presume Amelia?) behind the counter who both have a lot to do but put a lot of heart and soul in what they put out.

What a pleasant surprise! For all my fellow savory treat / snack lovers, Amelia's has something for us! To my delight I found a couple savory options for sale alongside the sweets that they are famous for. I happened to catch them right before closing so we missed out on the Lentil Soup special of the day and apparently they also have sourdough bread that they bake in house. Turkey Pesto Croissant: 4 stars! Delicious, buttery croissant with turkey slices, swiss cheese and just the right amount of pesto sauce throughout. Very good and I can't wait to try their ham and cheddar croissant. Of the many times I have passed by Amelia's, I had no idea that they offered a few savory items. I'll have to come back in the morning when they are fully stocked next time! Also, I saw quite a few whole pies for sale that looked delicious. I can't think of an occasion at the moment that would prompt me to buy a whole pie, but you bet I'll have to start thinking of one soon as it looks like their pies are baked with seasonal berries/fruits. I wish I had discovered this place sooner! Service/Ambiance: 5 stars! Lovely owners working the counter and a very cozy, small town vibe! Be sure to check them out and be sure to get there onl The earlier side.

Amazing donuts traditional glaze chocolate glaze melts in your mouth so fresh amazingly great! Service is amazing !!! Great atmosphere great people. Highly recommend.

Oof just got the apple fritter here but based on just that item alone, I can already tell everything else here should be delicious! It's actually my first time eating an apple fritter and oh my was it heavenly! Full of apples, moist and the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely come back and try the other items. This place is a small bakery but also sells food items for breakfast and lunch. Small mom and pop shop as expected in this little town!

The food is amazing, I had the double cheeseburger combo with onion rings. The owner was very nice and the food only took about 10 minutes to come out. The onion rings are amazing with good flavor a real good portion. The double cheeseburger is very good everything about it was just great. The place is super cozy and clean, very welcoming.

We did not get donuts here, but the sausage breakfast burrito and the turkey swiss croissant was amazing. Both items were very generous sizing and we were stuffed! We came early in the morning around 7am and the croissant was still warm. The burrito has crispy edges and chunks of hash brown inside. The owner did say the burritos sell out quickly so come early for this deliciousness!

Excellent food and service! Everything is made fresh. Amelia and her husband are very friendly and made us feel very welcome.

I just had the BEST burger with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Delicious and less than $10. Hubby and I usually have a breakfast burrito and a donut once a week as a treat, but this burger is now on the repeat menu for us. Sweet people, cute and clean shop. Thank you, Amelia and Jim!

Food is great, service is excellent and a good ambiance. I had the bacon breakfast burrito, very filling. My wife had the Carne Asada breakfast burrito, she is making two meals out of hers, very good.

This is a cute little spot in Idyllwild for a donut or cup of coffee. The owner is so friendly and sweet and her donuts are delicious! I had a buttermilk sprinkle chocolate donut and I took a carrot cake home. My donut was warm too, which made it even better. They have options for gluten free and even a keto donut. Great job having options for everyone!

Charming breakfast & lunch spot with friendly owners and THE best donuts I've ever had!

Delicious donuts and breakfast burritos. Such a cute spot you need to go here when you're in town! Everything from scratch . Owners are amazing !!

My wife and I have been here a few times, and have tried the breakfast sandwiches and burritos which are great, but for some reason never tried any of the donuts until today. We split a buttermilk glazed and when I say this is the best donut I've ever had, there is no exaggeration. The texture reminded me of a non-greasy funnel cake almost, with a light crisp on the outside and an airy and fluffy interior. After finishing the donut, we immediately walked back to get back in line and order several more. When we told the proprietor how amazing it was upon our return, the smile on her face was that of someone that was nothing short of gracious and proud that their hard work is appreciated. This will continue being the first stop on our bi-weekly Idyllwild visits, and we can't wait to return.

I have to admit to being a bit disappointed with Amelia's donuts. I stopped in around 11am and found the selection to be waning. Not surprising since they open at 7am and seem to be quite popular. I selected three - a buttermilk chocolate, an old fashioned, and a sticky bun. The sticky bun was excellent. Moist, tasty and...sticky. The candied pecans on the sticky bun made it even more enjoyable. The old fashioned was terrible, worst I've ever had. This is my go-to selection at any donut shop I visit. It was dry, very dense, and the glaze was minimal and not very sweet. The buttermilk chocolate was moist with a good chocolate coating on top. I didn't care much for the bland cake of the donut itself though. Prices vary depending on the donut but expect "gourmet donut" pricing. Also, if you use a card to pay, there is a fee (mine was $1.28 for using a credit card).

What a gem! We got a few donuts and coffee to take on a picnic hike. My husband got the ham and cheese croissant and I got the maple old fashioned. It was the best old fashion I had in my life. So crunchy and the frosting was great. Can't wait to go back for another visit. Such friendly service too and a great atmosphere!

My daughter and I wanted a cup of coffee and began to park our car into a parking space that said " Customers Only". The owner put a no parking sign in the space as we were parking. I got out to find out what the problem was. She stated they were closing in 10 minutes in a stern, unfriendly voice. Her husband added he had to unload something. There is a loading zone in the back of their store. The woman kept going on and on and I asked her to please stop. We have a cabin here and all the business owners and employees are friendly. This is a tourist town, after all. I will NEVER frequent this place. One of the the business owners down the street said the owner is unfriendly and complains about the holiday crowds. Can't wait to try the new bakery opening in two weeks.

The donuts here were nothing like I expected. I mean, I know what a donut tastes like. Don't we all? These weren't that. They were more like a... fried muffin in texture? That doesn't sound very appealing. But they were very good! Just not at all what I expected. Plus, they were fresh and warm. Not many pictures because I couldn't wait to eat mine.... I should note that this place is very dog friendly. A couple of other patrons had their dogs on their laps when I came in. And the woman behind the counter (the owner, I think) was very kind and friendly. My only dislike was the service fee tracked on, presumably for using a credit card.

Donuts were incredible. Has the apple fritter and it was practically life changing. My partner and I discussed maybe driving up to just get some donuts and come back home (OC), that's how much we loved it. The others were quite incredible, too (sugar buttermilk, brown sugar buttermilk, and carrot cake muffin). That said, the service was lacking. I understand it's a small mountain town so labor isn't readily available so I'm not giving any marks against it so much as just trying to give guests a heads up. We waited at least 15 minutes to be served due to a long line and only one person helping guests. And once we were served it was a hurried no-words-exchanged-from-staff-just-shove-donuts-into-the-bag-as-you-point-and-say-what-you-want. I don't need a smile or a good morning, but ordering at a kiosk would have felt like better service.

It's okay. Honestly in a different place I'd only give 2 stars but want to support business in Idyllwild I personally think it's a good place to stop at for visitors to try out. I personally will not come back. The quality of the donut is good. Very soft dough, (cinnamon sugar one was harder), and not ridiculously sweet). They also have a couple vegan selections. Also had a few different pastries (croissant/muffin) for non-doubt eaters. Overall it's a cute little shop. Staff is nice and it wasn't any long line when I was there (Saturday mid morning). To be aware, they charge 3.9% bank fee if you pay with a card. They do not tell you this ahead of time and just plug that in once you are ready to check out. This is not appreciated. I understand you need the extra charge to cover your expense but please be direct and straight upfront with customers. I had cash but I figured it'd be too late by the time I saw that bank fee was there. Honestly, unhappy with it!

VEGAN DELICIOUS!! My wife and I have been plant based/vegan for 10 years. In that time we have tried massive amounts of muffins, donuts, pies, cakes, etc. Some better than others... but none... NONE compare to the vegan blueberry muffins and vegan chocolate donuts here at Amelia's! They are perfect : fluffy, airy, not dense or oily like most of the others we have tried over the years. Both Amelia and her husband Jim couldn't be kinder, nicer and more appreciative of our patronage. We even arrived early and waited for them to open to ensure that we were able to get our muffins and donuts as they sell out super fast! In this day and age where most bakeries get their products shipped in, this lovely couple wake up when most people are going to bed to bake their delicious goods from scratch and have them ready and waiting for the 7 am opening!! Old School never tasted so good!

GLUTEN FREE DONUTS (THAT TASTE AMAZING)! as a person with celiac disease i'm always on the hunt for gluten free goodies and Amelia's did NOT disappoint! i came back two days in a row for the chocolate donut kudos for super friendly, welcoming service!

The BEST apple fritter I have ever had in my life!! It was still warm from the oven, crispy on the outside with huge chunks of apple on the inside and just heavenly flavor. And then you have the owner Amelia, who could not be lovelier, more friendly and welcoming. This is an absolute gem of a place and a must stop when you are in Idyllwild.

This place is nice and cozy. Quick bites, great staff who remember you and greet you with warm hello's. Not just a donut shop or a cafe, but a place where you can go in and make a few friends as you sit and wait for your coffee. Amelia the owner is a sweetheart, you can tell how much she cares for her shop and her customers. I just had their soup of the day during rainy weather while on my lunch break, it was delicious, but what promoted me to make the review is that it was so cozy, with a sense of community, it was a good escape and break well needed from work. Her husband works making sure the meals are ready and the two just make an amazing team that over delivers to the community and tourist.

Quaint little place. Very friendly staff. Coffee was great! Doughnuts were a little heavy (instead of light and fluffy) and were a bit drenched with oil so we didn't finish them. But other that, we had a good experience. Great little place to Stop for coffee.

Wow!!! Don't skip this spot! the bakery items we tried were the maple donut and carrot cake muffin.. both were incredible! Unfortunately for us, the couple times we came, we came too late so we got a breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito that had been sitting but still was so delicious so I can only imagine it freshly cooked! The service was quick, efficient and kind. Small inside but there's seating outside which we preferred anyways. Definitely coming back here when we visit again!

I just swung by to get a glazed donut but WOW! That donut was spectacular! Will definitely be coming back and try other things. :)

Cute and cozy vibes, the employees were very kind and welcoming. I walked in and customers were chatting and drinking some coffee. There's a display with tons of unique types of donuts, including gluten free. Got the cheese Danish, bacon/maple donut, and the chocolate buttermilk donut. All were amazing and would definenetly recommend and will be coming back.

Amelia's Bakery is THE PLACE TO BE IN IDYLLWILD! They offer authentic, delicious, homemade breakfasts. The donuts were da BOMB! The service was AMAZING! I tried the sandwich. PRETTY GOOD BTW! And the STICKY BUNS? Best buns in town if you catch my drift. 5 stars Amelia. You are Leo approved!

Had the best apple fritter ever. Amelia makes her apple fritters with big chunk a of three different kinds of apples and has a very light glazed icing, which brings out the apple flavor. Not a lot of sugar. Thank you Amelia and Jim!

Excellent donuts! Great people who run it, easy to talk to and makes you feel at home. They also had a great selection of breakfast burritos! The cherry on top was the cheeseburger special they have for $9 it was a delicious burger with fries and a drink! I Happily recommend!

We really wanted to love this cute little shop - and support a local business, but I'm with the folks who found the donuts VERY oily. We tried twice. Both times, the donuts were hard and greasy. Maybe it was a case of a bad batch (bad batches?) - but the donuts were inedible. (I held back on posting this for a long time because I didn't want to hurt a small business. But knowing the owner is a fervent Trump supporter means there's an even better reason than terrible donuts for not patronizing this bakery).

Gluten free options! Amazing cinnamon rolls! Warm donuts! Crowd pleaser but be sure to get there early as some of the favorites might sell out.

I was so excited to try this place after reading all the superb reviews. Unfortunately it was a miss for me, though. The Cinnamon Sugar donut had an odd, fishy note to it. I couldn't eat more than one bite. The Traditional Glazed donut was much better, but it was so oily that I couldn't take more than two bites. Definitely disappointing. But WORST of all is that because I used my credit card there was a 7.75% "electronic fee" and a 3.9% bank fee--neither of which was mentioned. I would've used cash to pay had the cashier been transparent. Only later when looking at the receipt did I notice these additional charges.

We stopped in here several times on our most recent visit to Idyllwild. The pastries are amazing. We loved all the buttermilk donuts we tried, and then we had an apple fritter. OMG! This was the best apple fritter I've ever had, absolutely to die for. The proprietors also could not have been friendlier or kinder. That seems to be the Idyllwild way, and it's one of the reasons we're planning to move up there. Check out Amelia's when you're in Idyllwild, and do not miss the apple fritters!

Love this place. My new favorite local spot. I love all the puppies that walk through here. Fresh donuts churned out regularly so donuts don't sit out for too long. I really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich mcjack. Cozy couch in front as well. Owner operated business with Amelia serving you and husband hand-making the donuts on-site. They even rent out chairs for their customers for the big annual July 4th parade. Will be returning regularly.

Best donuts I have ever had. They aren't the same mundane donuts you find everywhere else. Give them a try, you won't regret it.