Donut Bar & Bakery

Donut shop · San Diego

Donut Bar & Bakery

Donut shop · San Diego

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401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Inventive, huge donuts with daily changing flavors & vegan options  

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401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

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401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

+1 619 255 6360
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"Over at Donut Bar, the menu changes daily—with Friday and Saturday nights featuring beer and donut pairings for a sugary spin on happy hour." - MICHELIN Inspectors

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Chatterboxlove

Google
Appreciate that they had multiple vegan options. Between the salted caramel and the vanilla glaze - vanilla was my favorite. Partner got the (non-vegan) double/triple chocolate. He enjoyed it. Donuts were good; however, we recommended eating them same-day/fresh. Perhaps they would last longer in an airtight container. (We were tourist). While the donuts were very delicous and they had plenty of flavor options, the ratio of dough to topping was a bit off for us. Honestly, the donut was huge and I'm not sure I could have eaten a whole one if they added more toppings without reducing the size of the donut itself. Really enjoyed the energy of the people working behind the counter. Very personable and willing to give great recommendations based on your preferred flavor profile.

Sara Turner

Google
This is the spot for fun, unforgettable donuts. The flavors are incredibly creative — and some of the donuts are as big as your hand! But don’t let the size and whimsy fool you: the donuts are unbelievably light and fluffy and so flavorful. Truly some of the best I’ve tasted. Be careful, your eyes will be larger than your stomach.

Sylvia Gonzales

Google
The Donut Bar is a native San Diego creation with new owners that continue to create amazing donuts. Comicon is here and the themed donuts are a hit. They never disappoint!!

B.A. Jacobs

Google
Wow! That is all I have to say. We tried several donuts, and they were all out of this world. Staff was so nice and explained what everything was. Can't wait to go back to San Diego so I can stuff my face again with these masterpiece donuts!

Robert Hinton

Google
OmG I think we found another one. My wife and kids have been to San Diego once, this makes trip number two. We found this donut spot. And OMG it's so fattening. Some of the best moist,soft donuts I have tasted in San Diego. My wife and I also tried their mimosa drinks and they did not disappoint. Can't wait to come back here. Downtown San Diego was fun and amazing.

Atahan Durbas

Google
Donut Bar & Bakery is a real treat for donut lovers, offering a wide variety of creative and delicious options at 5 bucks. The Nutella and chocolate bomb were especially amazing—rich, fresh, and satisfying. It truly feels like a classic donut shop with something for everyone. The only reason it’s not a full five stars is that it can get pretty crowded, but it’s definitely worth the visit.

Benito Osuna

Google
Super friendly and wonderful people work here. I came to pick up an order and the lovely ladies who work there helped me as soon as I entered. The donuts are HUGE. Like, I've been to many donuts shops before and I've never seen donuts as big as theirs. The Labubu donut I got is rather sweet, but I'm a sugar goblin so I had no problems.

ryan wells

Google
Very good donut establishment. I liked the different flavors. I am a sucker for carrot cake so I got that in cupcake form. I would have liked to try about half of their offerings unfortunately we had limited time and appetites. Everything we had was good.
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Nhathan N.

Yelp
I'm not the biggest donut / dessert person, but what I really appreciated was the owner's initiative to tell the stories and thorough process of how these desserts are not just ordinary. I walked in a dessert pessimist and walked out a true happy camper! Thank you to the wonderful owners and the ambiance which showcased a delightful display of technology, modernism and creativity!!
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Isabella R.

Yelp
I tried the crème brûlée for the first time at the Donut Bar, despite having to wait a few minutes for them to prepare it, I do think it was worth it. I think sometimes their donuts can be a little more on the sweeter side compared to other donut shops. But I do recommend the crème brûlée one.
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Mikey H.

Yelp
Donut Bar will always have a place in my heart! I've gone to other places, and I always feel like I'm cheating on my first love, but I always come back here. I needed custom donuts for an event at my school. My academy seniors were graduating and this was something I tried to do last year. But this year, yes!! Spoke with Wendy and she was able to set everything up. I was able to pick them up right after they opened at 7, and the students were excited. It really made the end of the year special! Definitely worth working with them if you want to do something special and unique!
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Sabi M.

Yelp
MUST HAVE!!! I consider this shop a DESTINATION! Make it a place to begin and then walk it off around the harbor under the beautiful San Diego sun. Service alone makes you want to support this business, but luckily the donuts are as tasty as they look! I came to this new location for a Yelp event but promptly returned the next day to buy a box because it's really THAT AMAZING. I just had to support this small business and introduce my friends to so many flavors and even baked goods (best was pistachio macaroon). I can't complement their customer service enough. If I have difficulty parking, they're willing to bring it out to the street. If I'm curious about each flavor (and they have way too many to choose from), they patiently walk me through each one and even recommended a pistachio latte when learning I love pistachios. I'm definitely going back to try the latte with my favorite donut, strawberry cream!! Thanks to their awesome employees, Katie and Jamie, I'm officially addicted!
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Justin M.

Yelp
I have now been to Donut Bar 3 times since they've opened their new location. It's AMAZING! They've definitely nailed the perfect donut consistency. Every one that I've tried has been perfectly soft and chewy on the inside, just like a fantastic donut should be. They have a variety of flavors, but I have been going around noon, and they are generally mostly sold out by this point. Good for them, but make sure you get there early for the full selection! Luckily, I'm a big fan of the more classic donuts which they have had later in the day when I've arrived. So far I've tried the Vanilla Bean Glazed, Homer & Cake Batter, with the Cake Batter being my favorite & the Homer being a close second. The new location is way more convenient to get to with more street parking available around. Also a nice seating area so you can indulge in the freshness as quickly as possible. The staff is very friendly & was able to answer all my questions regarding what was in each of the types. I inquired about any GF options as my wife is celiac. They currently only one gluten free option, sometimes, but I was told they are in the works on a gluten free menu as well.
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Nhung D.

Yelp
What an experience! My husband and I were in San Diego for our baby moon and I stumbled across this donut shop on IG. Based on that alone, I knew we had to visit the shop in person. When we arrived, we were greeted by Chef Santiago and he was a gem! I would've walked out of the shop with all the donuts because he was so great! All of the artwork on the walls of the shop were augmented reality so if you scan the QR code with your phone, the artwork comes to life! Like, how cool! Even their bumper sticker and postcard have augmented reality artwork on there, like, c'mon! The donuts were delicious! We originally were only going to get one each but Chef Santiago convinced us otherwise and we bought five total! They're all decently sized and so good that I couldn't put them down! Each flavor was unique and so yummy! We also ordered coffee to wash down the yummy donuts (I forgot which drinks we ordered so apologies) and they were also very good! If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking out Donut Bar!
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Anthony T.

Yelp
Decided to check out the new location of Donut Bar in Downtown San Diego. It started off not too great solely because of PARKING. The new location is very close to the courthouse making parking a more difficult task. After driving around for a bit, I ended up parking in the underground parking structure on P1. There are no parking validations and I ended up paying $8 for a total of 48 minutes. There was only one elevator that takes you up to the Lobby area where Donut Bar is located and when I got to the elevator, it was currently on the 22nd floor. Rather than waiting for it to come down, I decided to find the nearest stair and walk up. It was suggested to me that the best street parking is down Columbia street. Parking: 1/5 When I entered, I was immediately greeted by the owner's son, Christian. Him and his girlfriend, Jamie, were working and they were both extremely friendly and helpful. He provided a breakdown of all the donuts and the quality ingredients that are used to craft these. I have to say CUSTOMER SERVICE was outstanding. I would always go to the Donut Bar located in Eastlake due to conveniency and I had always assumed that all Donut Bar locations were owned by the same owner, but I was wrong. It turns out this downtown location is the OG spot and the other ones are different owners that bought into the franchise, possibly using different ingredients that aren't up to par with this one. Customer Service: 5/5 The donuts I got were the Lemon Pistachio (my favorite), Vanilla Bean that was freshly glazed, and the Raspberry Cheesecake. All three donuts were extremely TASTY. You can taste the quality of the ingredients that they use and appreciate the inventive flavor combinations. Taste: 5/5 Overall, the parking situation isn't my favorite, but I'd definitely return if I was in the area and was not in a rush. Hopefully you all have a better situation with parking than I did. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CHECK OUT THIS SPOT!!
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Jasmine S.

Yelp
This donut spot is so cute and the vibe is great! The two girls that served us were awesome, one girl explained each donut and pointed out which donuts were most popular! Both girls were not only sweet to my fiancé and I but also my pup, they gave her a puppy cookie and she loved it! The other girl who made my French toast latte absolutely killed it, it is one of the best lattes I have ever had, perfectly sweet and absolutely delicious. 10/10 experience from start to finish. Parking was easy and only cost $4 but that's because we hung out a little. It is $2 for every 15 minutes.
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Ed M.

Yelp
Same pricey but awesome donuts. They moved to West A Street which is more convenient for me now. Place is a bit tricky to find but it's in the same office building Appetite is in, the First National Bank Center.
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Yvette K.

Yelp
Great donuts! A wonderful array of daily flavors and the staff is amazing. They make great coffee too! Such a cute shop
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Anthony P.

Yelp
Recently found out the Donut Bar was relocated to West A street in San Diego; which was surprisingly located about a block away from my new worksite. Went there this morning and the customer service was spot on. They were very friendly, welcoming, and professional. It wasn't busy inside at all as there was outdoor seating too. There were too many donut options to choose from so I decided to get the Maple Old Fashioned and the Creme Brûlée for my wife which was shaped as a heart. The old fashioned was soft and wasn't too sweet. Don't know how the crème Brulee tasted since I was saving it for my wife. I'll definitely return to try more options, but not too frequently.
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Allen Y.

Yelp
Fantastic place with beautiful and delicious donuts Pros - a wide range of selection and super fast and friendly service. Their donuts are fresh and melts in your mouth. The portion sizes are also huge so you will definitely be the most popular person in the office for bringing this in. Cons - none! Definitely grab a box of donuts from this unique place if you are in San Diego!
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Magda N.

Yelp
Nice selection of donuts. They're big, soft, and filling. Best part, not greasy. More like a cake than a donut. Stays good for a couple of days in the fridge. Specialty donuts. 20 bucks for 4 pieces. They don't sell your basic glazed donut or chocolate frosted. Got the chef's favorite maple. Yummy, this one is also my favorite. Chocolate donut is yummy with real chocolate pieces. Strawberry cream is nice and light. The donuts are sugared. Fresh & no added sugar strawberry. Creme brulee one is a little lackluster. Good custard filling but thought there would be more. Located in downtown san diego. Not great place to walk around, dirty and smelly. Hopefully you won't have to wait in line outside of the door.
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Hubert Z.

Yelp
The aesthetics of Donut Bar are welcoming and very engaging. (Be sure to have your phone with you.) The donut selection was vast with donuts of various shapes and sizes and colors and flavors. My mood was to stick to the classics, so I chose a few old fashioned: chocolate, glazed, and maple. My favorite was the maple followed by the glazed. I wish the chocolate was frosted over the complete donut, not just on half of it. The unglazed portion was a bit dry and the donut a crumbly. Based on the other two, the frosting/glaze helps to seal the donut and keep it moist. Not complaining because they were delicious and big enough to cut up and share with a couple friends.
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Jennifer V.

Yelp
The creme brulee is my absolute favorite. All donuts are delicious here. You honestly can't go wrong! The staff were patient and friendly. I mean there are soooo many options!
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Rachel H.

Yelp
Overall, we have had better donuts but this place was still solid. For the Apple pie donut I would say it is a 3 but I got the vegan vanilla glaze donut and you could have fooled me it was a regular donut so for that alone I would give it 5 stars but met in the middle with 3.
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Lynn R.

Yelp
This new location at the Columbia one tower is incredible. It's much more spaces and light from the outdoors pours into the space. The ceilings are high and it just has a great field to it. The owners have taken advantage of the great space to cover the walls with augmented reality pictures. I had never tried this technology before and it is amazing!! Chris was there with his shining face and a couple new young ladies that are receiving training and also Baker Wendy who works with Chris's father Santiago to bake all the incredible donuts and bakery items that will be sold here. I came today to celebrate my birthday and to see the new space. I was able to find a 30 minute parking space on Kettner, which was just enough time to walk here and visit with everyone and get back to my car with my donut. The Columbia tower is a beautiful location with plenty of patio seating and lobby seating and within walking distance of the Embarcadero. All the great donuts are there with the addition of bakery items such as scones and croissants and macaroons and other creations. They have expanded with a brand new $30,000 Italian espresso machine that can make three coffee simultaneously so order a craft coffee in addition to whatever donuts you purchase. Chris also showed me the new cold brew that they have from dropkick. They have three flavors: regular, vanilla, and Horchata. He gave me a sample of the Horchata and it is crazy delicious. I will definitely be ordering that to jack up the sugar and the caffeine and the wow that's good vibe. DO THIS!!!!
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Ana A.

Yelp
First time to visit this donut spot - it is a bit overwhelming with so many choices to pick from. The place I offered so much variety and coffee options with alternative milks which is a plus for me. The service was to me the most friendly place I have ever been - I also loved that the staff knew so much about the donuts and which ones were most popular. I loved that these donuts were not overly sugary and not very doughy-I highly recommend-
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Brookie B.

Yelp
The Donut Bar is a well designed, adorably decorated, delicious donut spot! The staff is super friendly and greets you the second you walk in. They are patient while you try to decide (because they have soooooo many mouth watering donut creations it is seriously hard to choose) The ladies went above and beyond to wish my little guy a happy birthday, offered stickers, extra to go box, and were just really friendly and sweet. Love the coffee station, and the convenience of the wall paper towels along with utensils for sharing since the donuts are HUGE and so tasty. We will be back for sure!
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Kirk L.

Yelp
Amazing selection of donuts. Very friendly staff and very cool atmosphere. First time there and they walked us through all the donuts and even the scannable art on the wall. All the donuts were extremely tasty.
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Hang D.

Yelp
I went to the opening of the new location, which is really nice, spacious and open. Everyone was very nice and they had all their donuts fully stocked. Every purchase received a free sprinkle donut, which was very nice. The DB's Nutella donut was not bad but I still believe they are overpriced. I like that there was no line. The location is convenient so I might swing by on occasion.
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Mark Y.

Yelp
Place has great staff, ambiance, and food! Honestly, I had high expectations for the donuts; however, it didn't live up to the hype. I tried their pistachio lemon and crème brûlée. Flavor was good but nothing unexpected. I prefer the pistachio over the other. It was very nice of the staff to have provided free crème brûlée on him! I really appreciate it and I will come by from time to time to try other flavors! Cheers guys!
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Tram N.

Yelp
We woke up relatively early on embarkation day to get some steps in and to enjoy donuts. I read that we would be in line (going through security, etc.) for at least 2hrs so we planned to get something to eat early, to skip lunch so we can enjoy freely once we got on the ship. Great staff behind the counter. There's a vast variety, so please browse before starting your order if you can. The donuts were delicious, fresh, not dry one bit, and will bring out the kid in you after your first bite. We do not know when we would return to San Diego, but Gavin and I agreed it is one of the best donuts we've ever tasted. So glad we were able to stop by.
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Rachel D.

Yelp
Came here on a Sunday morning, and we were the first in line! And do come early, since people do line up starting before they open. The donuts are beautiful in the case, but their beauty does not match up to how good they all taste! I don't know if Chef Santiago is always in house, but he was there when we were which was so cool! He was making french toast donuts to order, and naturally we had to get one. We had that, a creme brulee donut, the strawberry split donut, the strawberry big poppa, gingerbread cake donut, vanilla old fashioned, nutella overload, and the chocolate euphoria, Every donut was fantastic, and we agreed these were the best donuts we've ever had anywhere. Our favorite was the big poppa- I'm not typically someone who likes the over the top crazy gimmicky flavors, but this one is actually worth all of the extravagance. On top of the donuts all being amazing, the staff here is so friendly and helpful too. We asked for a cup for water, and they gave us a bottle of water for free, pretty much unheard of in any restaurant. They also let us take our time ordering, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Overall, for the quality, price, and service, this is a do not miss stop if you're in the area!
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Christa D.

Yelp
I work in the building and was so excited when this finally opened. The staff are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. I was even more excited when I found out they serve vegan donuts; all very clearly marked with a green leaf. They vary by day so just check the cards in front of the donuts. I went to buy my son a "graduation" donut and asked if they could put sprinkles on it. The staff member went back and asked the chef and he happily obliged by making a fresh vanilla glaze with sprinkles. I am going to have a very happy kiddo tomorrow. He always asks me to get him a donut since he found out they opened in my building and always asks for the one with sprinkles, but until now there hasn't been one he can eat. Thank you so much Donut Bar! You've really made an impression.
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Viviana A.

Yelp
Cute spot to visit if you are visiting the downtown San Diego area! Donut bar has super cute, donut selections, as well as, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. I've visited this location a few times and they've always had great customer service. Definitely a place my family and I enjoy visiting..
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Kevin D.

Yelp
So, Donut Bar is amazing. Expensive, but amazing. I hadn't had a chance to go to San Diego in awhile, but this is one of my go to places every time I go there. This time I was there for a customer event and wanted a special treat for all of our guests and Donut Bar was on my menu. If you've been there, then you know how expensive 3 dozen donuts are. But, the company was paying for it and it was WELL worth it. I got a large selection including my favorites, Poppa Tart and Creme Brûlée. Those two are just incredible. When you go...not if, but when you go, you have to try those. Their bacon maple bar is great as well. OK, everything is great. I actually indulged in the big pink Homer Simpson donut this time. The staffers who helped me were great too. They were very helpful and patient as I was deciding what to get and they were tipped generously for their help. The place is very unassuming from the street, but once you get inside it is fantastic with the big glass displays of everything. Your mouth starts watering the second you walk in. Do not miss a chance to go to Donut Bar when you are in San Diego. I promise you it will be great.
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Macy D.

Yelp
Delicious, huge donuts! Lots of fun flavors to choose from, and all of the ones I have had tasted great including maple bacon and salted caramel latte! The service is always very good. Comfy outdoor seating and a couple indoor seats available. I look forward to going back many more times!
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Christina B.

Yelp
I would say 2.5 stars if possible. I've been here numerous times and while the donuts taste delicious, and service is decent, I will say the cafe drinks are a rip off. $4 for a latte or cappuccino for 12oz and by the time you get it, it's half the cup bc the rest is foam. With both the latte and cappuccino. I thought it was a one off but after a few more times ordering giving benefit of the doubt, I keep getting half cups. I get its milk, and will be foamy a bit but half a cup of foam is ridiculous. Additionally, I placed a large order for an event and when I went to pick up; all the homer donuts were sunk in at the top. Over $100 for this order and countless coffees...for a trendy place with all this publicity, I'm just disappointed.
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Leann L.

Yelp
The donuts are huge and delicious. The people here were great, it leads to a happy, fun vibe when you walk in. I highly suggest when wanting to do something fun with your child, no matter the age this place offers a great mommy/ daughter day. You can scan each of the pictures on the wall and they come to life with color and movement. My daughter loved it and enjoyed seeing her impressed with decor and the donut options.
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Fannie H.

Yelp
Breakfast served ;-) Even though I didn't go to the actual location, when I DoorDashed I was happy at the presentation and taste! Delicious donuts :-)
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Douglas G.

Yelp
Ok, I did it! I went to the Donut Bar while on a diet for my summer look. The experience was outstanding. Jamie was my server and I selected her favorite donut, lemon-pistachio! The donut was huge and very enticing looking. The coffee was great and Christian was my information guy. When anybody arrives in the shop all workers are all smiles and are patient with the selection. I will return as the shop is pleasing to the eye and all the attention is for the almighty donut. My diet left the shop and I remained with a terrific donut and a very special memory of great customer service.

Brandon F.

Yelp
They were great! Donuts were excellent with the sweetest staff. Highly recommended. This is a must visit for a morning treat.
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Kelly M.

Yelp
Love the new location, hard to find at first but worth the effort. Flavors change, so be a bit flexible. Ordering ahead is a breeze, friendly gals behind the counter. Split a dozen if you have a small family. All the maple are my favorite, the bars to old fashioned are delish. Crème brûlée was interesting too flavor and once you hit the filling it really comes together. Cake batter was big and impressive but didn't have any special flavor imo. Price point is also good, especially for the more basic donuts. A fun interactive experience and definitely trying coffee next time!
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Bernadine L.

Yelp
Their donuts are huge, and flavorful...and they offer a lot of a variety of donuts. At my visit i had the Boston cream donut. The donut was fresh and had a creamy custard center...It was soo good but I couldn't finish it all. The staff was very friendly and greeted me with a smile. Overall I will definitely come back.
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Donny F.

Yelp
These donuts are incredible! Not only are they creative and unique, but they're MASSIVE too! They've got such great flavor, I came back twice on my trip. The workers here were super friendly and had great recommendations. I mentioned I was in town for my birthday, that I hadn't been before, and were eager to help me make sure I made the right pics. The vibe is energetic and playful, and they have a to-go mimosas of all sorts of flavors.
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Elsa S.

Yelp
Unfortunately, the donuts were not up to the hype. They are not bad but not 5 star worthy. Presentation is beautiful but it comes with a price. I would suggest this as a one time novelty stop. I went with the Apple fritter and found it to be too thick and doughy.
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Christine B.

Yelp
Wow! Just Wow! I am not a donut kind-of-girl but I decided to give this popular place a try with my family, for the novelty. There was such a wide array of flavours to choose from and the donuts are enormous! Someone of them looked like the size of steering wheels. We tried the Tiramisu Cruller, Boston Cream Pie, Triple Chocolate Threat, Blueberry and Meyer Lemon, Chocolate Euphoria. Each had a very distinct taste and texture. I actually preferred the smaller sized donut over the larger ones (they were more flavourful) but were still too large to finish in one sitting. The staff were the most cheerful bunch of social butterflies you could ever meet. They remembered the names of their regulars and asked how their families were doing. And they greeted newbies as if we have frequented their establishment for years. This place is oozing hospitality and positive vibes. There are a few chairs available by the windows but I preferred the area in the upper level which offered a choice of high tables with chairs vs lounge chairs with pivoting trays.
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Gamini G.

Yelp
Visited this place for a Yelp Event. It was so warm and welcoming!! Loved the ambiance! The colors were vibrant and the vibe was great. The chef explained the process of donut making and the history of Donut Bar. They had a huge variety of donuts with comi con themed frosting. The whole event was a big party with plenty of yummy donuts to try. I was able to try 3-4 donut flavors and everything was yummy! The people at the counter were so warm and nice. They patiently answered all my questions and ensured that we all had a good time. Chef Santiago was amazing and also treated everyone with flavored mimosas, which were awesome! Overall, I would highly recommend this place. They also offer great varieties of donuts and you just have to check this place out!!
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Tammie W.

Yelp
We were down in the East Village grabbing coffee and walked to check out Donut Bar again. I wanted to see if they could redeem themselves after my last visit. We ordered the Butter Beer and Boston Crème donut. Both had decent flavor, the cream filling was especially good but I stand by my original review: the donut itself is dry and dense. Part of the appeal here is the size, quirkiness of the donuts, and customers thinking the size equates to a good value. I'd rather pay more for a smaller, moist, flavorful donut than an overly dry, overhyped one.
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Bruno M.

Yelp
10/10 The service: was incredibly excellent for the Sunday of Comic-Con weekend. Even when we went there was a huge line & they were still super nice and we're giving samples to the line and cheering, just a great atmosphere in general The food: Both donuts were great, the flavors were unique and well done. Will definitely be back again to try the others! The bathroom: had me simping for the Simpson, loved the tribute to Homer!
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Ryan K.

Yelp
Pros - very friendly staff - huge donuts - we got the homer, cake batter, some kind of chocolate (Nutella I think) and the guy at the counter threw in a complimentary creme brulee donut. All donuts very good. If I'm being super critical imo the dough to icing ratio was a little off (too much dough to icing). Cons - like most places now when you pay with card it asks for a tip 8/10
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Richard M.

Yelp
It's not very often I offer up a 5 star review on a dessert place, especially one specializing in donuts, but Donut Bar is definitely an exception to that rule. I stopped by Donut Bar on my last morning in San Diego. I regret not coming sooner. We ordered one Chocolate Euphoria, because the donuts were certainly large enough for two people to share. The donut was super airy and light, and also had a great bite. The chocolate was super creamy and it was a nice mixture of textures and flavors between bitter and sweet. Super good donut. There are is a great variety of flavors. During my next trip to SD, I'll definitely be prioritizing stopping by here.
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Jacob N.

Yelp
I don't get the hype for this place. The dough is more like bread, not sweet. Every one of them is far to large to be easily eaten. Everything is covered in gloppy sugary icing. They manage somehow to make every one we tried taste both bland and overpowering sweet at the same time. They are pretty, the servings are huge, and the servers/staff are extremely nice/friendly. But at $45 for a bakers dozen I will never come back.
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Kristin A.

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Four stars for the incredibly kind staff and welcoming ambiance. There is an INCREDIBLE variety like the everything w cream cheese donut (which I really enjoyed) to the creme brulee donut, so there is something for everyone. Also, if you yelp check in you get a free donut! Super fun donuts and place. Note that the line can get long, but they move pretty quickly. If it is going slow, it's because they are so patient with customers trying to decide what to order!
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Kevin S.

Yelp
Cool little donut shop with fresh donuts and a wide variety of fun flavors. The guy working the counter was super nice and helped us pick some good flavors. Only small thing to note is the donuts are very different from a local donut shop in terms of texture. The donuts are much denser than a glazed donut you'd get at a standard donut place. They still taste great but it feels more like a pastry/cake dessert than a donut. Nothing wrong with that but just something to be aware of. This makes the donuts super filling so don't expect to eat a bunch of donuts like you normally can. We got a bunch of flavors and they're all pretty good.
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Brenda H.

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This place is so cute and the staff are even cuter. They are all so genuinely cheery and friendly. Not to mention the donuts are huge, delicious, and beautiful. The French toast donut is truly a delight. Oh and the coffee is good too! Definitely returning next time I'm in downtown.
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Caroline Z.

Yelp
Creme Brulee Donut, Chocolate Glazed, Classic Glazed I wanted to like this place so much. The staff are so incredibly friendly and helpful, and they even gave us a free donut as a welcome gift! These donuts are ginormous but that size works against it as it felt like we were just eating our way through heaps of dough. Props for the adorable shop and creative donuts though!!
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Aaron R.

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Donut Bar offers a whimsical and delightful donut experience, featuring an inventive range of flavors that are both fun and satisfying. Their donuts are not only visually impressive with vibrant toppings and creative designs but also excel in taste and texture, being fluffy and light yet decadently rich. Standout options like the Maple Bacon Bar and the Nutella Overload showcase their knack for combining unique ingredients to create memorable treats. The friendly service and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit for donut enthusiasts seeking both classic and unconventional flavors
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Jamiee W.

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Coolest, most unique donuts! Always love coming here. The bacon and maple is out of this world! The poptart donuts vary each time! Never know what will be on the menu Coffee is also amazing!