JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee

Amazing fresh donuts, served with a smile. Great family owned business! D, from J D, welcomed us by saying, "welcome I have been waiting all morning for you!" What great customer service with a smile. Stopped here for the first time since don't live in the area. My wife has food restrictions and had the vegan donuts which was amazing, the in boysenberry and cookies and cream. I had the old fashioned and apple bear claw. They were all so good, certainly going to stop in again.

Tried JD Flannel donuts for the first time.spent over $35 for 6 donuts, and it was totally worth it! My kid loved them, and even though I’m not usually a donut fan, I absolutely enjoyed the Sea Salt Butter & Maple donut .it’s incredible. The staff is super friendly, and Christine especially made us feel so welcome and appreciated. It’s a 45 minute drive for us, but I’ll definitely be coming back. The quality, taste, and service make it worth every mile

The donut density is different, kinda reminds me of waffles. The sweetness is just right. Not too overwhelmingly sweet. The latte was creamy and delicious. I asked a latte with vanilla flavor with no modifications. It was perfectly mixed.

Delicious, fresh donuts with fantastic friendly service. Love this place! Donuts are freshly made throughout the day. The owner is usually there working and is always engaging with us and the many patrons. They have unique flavors they add each month. They also have gluten free donuts and coffee. Counter seating inside and tables outside. Treat yourself and go eat a donut here!

Nice little donut shop here in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. It was quite busy when we arrived around 1:45 pm. It was recommended by some friends. Staff were friendly and helpful. We picked out a few donuts to bring back home for dessert. I picked the s’more’s cake and to be honest, I didn’t finish it. I guess it wasn’t what I was expecting. But my wife picked a dulce de leche (I believe) and she loved it. I’m pretty sure their donuts are good, I just didn’t pick the right flavor for me. Definitely will have to go back and try again. There is plenty of parking here, it’s a shopping center! I would recommend, just be sure of what you want I guess hahaha!

Update to review: visited a second time and was lucky enough to catch a fresh batch of banana foster fritters which blew me away. Perfect level of sweetness and hints of banana without the mushy flesh, and the donut had a fluffy sourdough interior. Because it was fresh it also didn’t taste as oily as before. Bumping up to 5 stars! ———————— Donuts are great! Not sure if I agree with the title of best donuts in SoCal but the employees were super friendly, welcoming, and patient even though I was super indecisive! The donuts are a little too oily for my liking though, and the berry donut had good texture but the jam was not thick enough.

The best donut I’ve ever had in Los Angeles was a vanilla bean donut at FD Flannel. It was so soft and freshly made! The staff were also friendly and generous.

prob the best donuts i’ve ever had in my life. store is quite full (rightfully so), service is top notch everyone is super friendly, and the donuts are crunchy on the outside but super soft and fluffy inside! the maple donut is def my favourite! ♥️

Customer service is amazing! I walked in and it was suck a friendly environment. Thank you will be back when I'm around the area

Found this spot when looking for a little pit stop and snack. We didn't realize how popular it was until we walked up to a line out the door. So many options that sounded delicious. The person in front of us in line was a regular and gave us some recommendations. We intended to only get a total of 2 donuts and walked out with 4. Favorites were the blueberry lemon and brown butter sea salt. Felt like their cake donuts stood out more than the traditional. Maybe it was the owner, but someone brought out little cups of coffee to everyone waiting in line. Nice gesture. Friendly service. Would definitely come back. Plenty of parking.

I've had this spot bookmarked for nearly a year since they landed on some Yelp list (can't recall, maybe best donuts in your state)? Finally decided to try it out on NYE and ordered a smattering of flavors for pickup: blueberry maple crunch, eggnog, buttermilk old fashioned, brown butter with sea salt, vanilla bean, maple, and an orange roll. First impressions: I loved the assortment of flavors here, including the seasonal offerings. And anytime there's brown butter anything on the menu, I'm going for it. We pre-ordered for a specific time and when we arrived at that time they said we needed to wait 10-15 minutes for the vanilla bean. A little annoying since we did pre-order specifically to avoid waiting. But, we used the opportunity to go grab coffee across the plaza and by the time we came back all our donuts were ready. We brought them back home and enjoyed them over the next couple days. My favorite was the brown butter sea salt and the blueberry maple crunch. I'm not sure if they were the best donuts I've ever had, but they definitely hit the spot and satisfied my donut craving. It's pretty small so there's no indoor seating but there are some tables outside in the plaza.

They use artificial colors in their donuts... and their website says they don't which is very unfortunate. Artificial dyes are linked to behavior issues, brain issues, and cancer... and when you are basically all natural place why ruin that by adding 1 thing to taint your place... so before changing your website its probably not much harder to order natural sprinkles and would only add a could cents per donut which already have crazy high margins. Be apart of the solution not the problem and help kids be healthy, especially as the majority of parents are thinking these are safe.... (even with the no preservative and no artificial flavors on your board inside the business) 6 lb bag of natural sprinkles on amazon are $40 compared to $30 artificial colors... about 5-8 cents extra per donut extra... At the very minimum you should label the donuts noting they have artificial colors in them on the label in front of them in store/online. Also the vegan donuts are rough... I know they are and should be more dense. but the flavor is bad and they are grainy. I eat gluten free and dairy free so I can eat egg, and I know that helps but I couldn't eat the other GF maple because it has dairy. Try the gluten free kinnikinnick doughnuts if you have not already they are amazing and Ill sadly have to stick with those.

Wow wow wow! We found this spot when searching for coffee and were shocked at how good the reviews were. After trying it out - we found out why! The line was out the door but moved really fast. The donut options were amazing, we got vanilla bean, lemon blueberry and boysenberry. All tasted so good. They also brought out coffee samples as we waited. The coffee was also super good, we got a cappuccino and latte. The most amazing thing was the staff. Every single person working seemed so happy to be there and really made it a great experience. I can see why you would keep going back!! Highly recommend!

Woaaah just had the best maple bacon donut of my life!!!! A coworker brought it in to office. Can't wait to go visit the shop.

The best donuts in Orange County by a landslide!!! Since I first found out about this place every visit has been nothing but pleasant. I have not been here once when I didn't see the owner either serving customers, talking to customers or simply thanking people for waiting in line. All the employees are top notch too and you can genuinely tell everyone is happy to be there. Top tier vibes overall!

Came to JD Flannel this morning and ordered the brown butter sea salt, lemon blueberry, coconut caramel & Boston cream donuts. The donuts were warm and just delicious. Always great service and consistently fantastic donuts. If you have never been, I highly recommend JD Flannel!

Walking up, both inside and the outside patio had a handful of people ~10:30am. The customer service was average, nothing extremely welcoming. I asked for her suggestion between 2 flavors but she recommended the apple cider donut. I got a gf apple cider and coffee cake. The GF apple cider was dense with subtle apple flavors. The coffee cake donut didn't remind me of coffee cake at all. The espresso glaze was ever so apparent at the back end and the crumb topping was mild - needed more spice or something. Their donuts seem a bit more doughy and dense than a traditional donut but good nonetheless. Priced between $5-6 each which sounds appropriate for a mom and pop shop. Espresso drinks were overpriced (but the same as other competitors I suppose) and lackluster. I'd come here again if I was showing it to a friend but for me, a one and done will suffice.

I need to pay the biggest compliment of all compliments, coming from someone who doesn't really go for the gourmet donuts.. I prefer the moment pop donut shops. Side car is OK not the biggest fan, I've tried most of the trendy donut shops in Los Angeles and not really my thing. With all that said this place, I will say is the best donut I've ever had, also the best service at a pastry or donut shop I've ever had. They are great with kids and they are dangerously close to the crib so yea. Thank you to the entire staff, you're adding calories to count and warm feelings.

They fixed the juiciness problem, every doughnut I had was good. I got the seasonal ones, like blackberry fritter, apple pie, and raspberry corn cake, so I got what I deserved. Just kidding, they were great. Reading some other reviews, looks like others got juicy/greasy donuts. So it's YMMV. The corn cake was the standout, it was like cornbread with flavoring. Servers were sooo nice. Solid doughnut shop. Around $5 each.

Had this place on my foodie must try list for awhile now... As my wife said (and I agree) "Those might be the best donuts I have ever had anywhere". We try new places all the time and I travel quite a bit so we have a pretty good idea of where to go for good and where to go for great food.. These donuts are great! Service is fast and friendly.. parking is a breeze.. and the have coffee as well. If you are debating on whether to go try a donut or buy a half dozen.. just my opinion but the half dozen is the way to go. Perfect for holiday mornings when family is over. I think we found the top spot for donuts in California.

If you love sidecar donuts this place is very similar and equally delicious. The staff were insanely sweet and helped us out. It's a super casual spot so there is some seating outdoors but you can pickup and go from there.

These donuts are amazing!!! I got the maple bacon with an iced oat milk latte. All the staff are super friendly! You order at the counter inside, but there's no inside seating but there's plenty of outdoor seating. Dog friendly! Flying to order can be long, but it goes by really fast.

Great donut shop! There is a good variety of donuts, we loved the creme brûlée donut! It had a good amount of filling and the crispy sugar on top was perfect. They also serve coffee. There is indoor and outdoor seating and even though the inside of the shop is on the smaller side, the line moves quickly. Definitely stop by!

Absolutely a must stop if you want some of the highest quality, freshly-made gourmet donuts in the area! I usually don't mind a drive for creative and highly-raved donuts and I can finally check this one off the list. At this level of gourmet-ness (I know that's not a real word), it comes down to personal preference as to what kind of flavor and texture you like in a donut. There are other notable donut shops that are exceptional and they are 5 stars in their own right. What also makes this place special is the customer service. The folks behind the counter and going around cleaning all take pride in their work and making sure people are having a great experience, such as providing donuts stickers to my kids or asking us if we enjoyed our donuts. Sometimes that's the sweetest part.

I last came to JD Flannel in June to try their highly acclaimed donuts. According to to yelp, this spot has the best donuts in California and I agree with the consensus. The donuts are actually worth $4-$6. Vanilla bean donuts actually taste like vanilla bean. When you get their "pure maple" donut, it has a maple glaze that has a sticky consistency that reminds me of a candy-like texture. So good. These glazed donuts were light and airy. All of the donuts are handmade and made in small batches. When I ate the donuts, they were still crispy and warm and it's evident that they use high quality ingredients. Their cake donuts are also incredibly craveable. I had their Brown butter cake donut and it was buttery on the inside and crispy on the outside. This is located right off the 5 freeway off Ortega Hwy in San Juan Capistrano. It's the perfect spot when we wake up early to drive to SD for a weekend trip! They do have limited hours here, so make sure you plan ahead and check their hours before you come in!

I loveeee the donuts here and the vibes are amazing from the people behind the counter! also was surprised their coffee was pretty fire too.

Nice little donut shop here in San Juan Capistrano, Ca. It was quite busy when we arrived around 1:45 pm. It was recommended by some friends. Staff were friendly and helpful. We picked out a few donuts to bring back home for dessert. I picked the s'more's cake and to be honest, I didn't finish it. I guess it wasn't what I was expecting. But my wife picked a dulce de leche (I believe) and she loved it. I'm pretty sure their donuts are good, I just didn't pick the right flavor for me. Definitely will have to go back and try again. There is plenty of parking here, it's a shopping center! I would recommend, just be sure of what you want I guess hahaha!

Had to try JD Flannel Donuts after it was named California's best donuts by Yelp and it did not disappoint. May have over-ordered but wanted to try so many flavors. The donuts are not too sweet and free of artificial colors, preservatives and flavors. Feeling slightly less guilty eating 3 donuts in one sitting. :) My favorites were Dutch apple pie, vanilla bean, boysenberry, blackberry fritter , and the brown butter sea salt (this one is more savory than sweet). The raspberry corn cake was interesting. It's like a not so sweet corn bread with hint of raspberry flavor. I got a vanilla latte, so good and strong! Staff is very friendly, and there's batches of fresh, warm donuts coming out throughout the hours... yum!

Brown butter sea salt was amazing. The old fashioned had a crispy exterior and soft cakey interior. It was perfect too. There is a wide variety of options too. They were well stocked even for mid-afternoon. Definitely worth the drive and did not disappoint. Employees are friendly and helpful.

These are some of the best donuts I have ever had! I came on a Saturday morning around 7AM and there was a short line going out the door. They have an outdoor seating area where many people were enjoying their donuts and coffee. Seems like a very popular local spot. Small, busy, and friendly. There were so many interesting donut flavors, it was very hard to choose. - Smore's cake donut: 9.4/10. Beautiful and delicious!!!! This is the best cake donut I have ever had. It was soft, moist, and fluffy. Chocolatey and sweet, but not excessively that I could eat the whole thing in one sitting. Usually, I'm not a fan of cake donuts because they're usually dry and dense but this was PERFECT. - Banana fosters fritter: 8.8/10. Also super yummy! I love how this is so creative and unique, since I have only ever had an apple fritter before. The banana flavoring is not artificial and there are banana chunks in the donut. Crispy, sweet, and unique! - Maple Bacon: 7.8/10. This is my go-to donut flavor. This one was packed with bacon bits. Usually other donut places have a small sprinkle of bacon, but this place was very generous.

My husband and I were in town visiting friends, and they insisted we had to try JD Flannel Donuts and it absolutely did not disappoint. We picked up a variety of donuts to share, including the raspberries & cream, maple, chocolate raised, and festive vanilla. Each donut was fresh, soft, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. The raspberries and cream donut was my favorite. It was probably the best filled donut I've ever had. It had a little crisp on the outside but soft in the middle with a great ratio of filling to dough. My husband ordered the gluten-free vegan donuts and chose the apple cinnamon sugar and apple maple. Just like the regular donuts, these were outstanding honestly, you'd never know they were gluten-free and vegan. They tasted just like a classic cake donut. JD Flannel Donuts definitely lives up to its strong social media following. The hype is real, and it's absolutely worth the visit.

I'm not in the San Juan Capistrano area often, but this location was recommended to me by some yelpers spreading the greatness of JD Flannel Donuts. Boy, I was not disappointed. There is a personal twist to all the donuts made here. You think you're going to get a typical glazed donut, but really the vanilla glazed makes the whole thing taste like an incredible vanilla bean icecream. My personal favorite was the banana chocolate chip. These are donut shaped, but don't taste like your typical fried donut even though they are. Definitely stop by and buy half a dozen or more. They're great for sharing!

What can I say that hasn't been said? Amazing donuts well worth the buzz! The service was heartfelt and warm - the kind of place that welcomes you back. Try to snag a fresh warm donut to eat before you head out with a dozen, as they taste the best!

**July 2025: Wednesday Morning Visit** I saw multiple reviewers praise JD Flannel and naming it "The Best Donut Shop" in Orange County. The city of San Juan Capistrano is a little out of the way for me, but I decided to add it to my pit stops for my annual San Diego Comic Con pilgrimage . My friend and I arrived around 10amish and there was already a line of 15 or so out the door. Thankfully, it moved rather quickly and we were in the store within 7 mins. We ordered three donuts to share: Brown Butter Sea Salt (staple) and two seasonal ones Donut - Blueberry Lemon and Banana Chocolate Chip. They were slightly warm and did have a nice cake-like consistency. Among the three the Banana Chocolate Chip was my favorite. The banana made the batter moist and the chocolate chips give it a nice melty bitter sweetness to it. I definitely think JD Flannel would probably rank among top 3 donuts that I've had; however, I'm not really a donut connoisseur so I personally wouldn't go out of my way to get them. However, if I'm in the area I'd be open to see what new seasonal flavors they have.

I mean... the best donuts. Ever. LIKE FOUR!!! Gluten Free options and TWO GF/VEGAN options on top of all the regular options. Where do you find that!? on top of that... I've never not had a super friendly person helping me here. Whether there's a line out the door... Or just a few people inside, the service is always really quick and friendly.

Ever been to a donut shop so good you went 2 days in a row? I shamelessly admit that's exactly what I did when I discovered JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee this week. The line can be long especially in the mornings on weekends, but it moves quickly and the service is efficient and friendly. The actual donuts itself?? OMG! I have NEVER had such good donuts before!! They're not too sweet, not too dense, fluffy, warm, and just the right chewiness. I really enjoyed the Dinger, Vanilla Bean, and the Brown Butter Sea Salt donuts. The Dinger has a nice chew and hint of bitterness from the coffee/chocolate favors. Absolutely loved it!!! And the Vanilla Bean and Brown Butter Sea Salt donuts were otherworldly too. Their coffee drinks are also quite good also. It nicely compliments the sweetness of the donuts. Lastly, parking is plenty and free out front. It's right off of Rt 5 / Ortega Hwy and easily accessible from Niguel Rd as well. There are also some indoor seatings and outdoor seating areas available.

I LOVE YOU! hands down one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. Everyone was super friendly and working their darn hardest. There was a line out the door due to the popularity of this place, but well worth the wait! Now to the important stuff, the raised donuts were next level. It had the lightness and texture that you're expecting but the flavor ... I liken it to the flavor of a cake donut! It was just different and wonderfully unexpected. It's located in a plaza so plenty of parking, there's a few tables outside in case you want to indulge immediately. They have a small selection of drinks, their iced latte are nice and strong. Looks like the flavors rotate - can't wait!!

Still a huge fan ! Especially since I have discovered they deliver Best GF donuts in the Beach Cities.

I have been dying to try this place for a while, and my donut dreams came true today! I love Sidecar and Oliboli, so I wasn't expecting too much difference, but this was spiritual-level goooood. Oh. My. God. The service alone blows both other places OUT of the water. Think Trader Joe's worker meets Disney cast member. If we had more people of this caliber in values and kindness in the world, it would most definitely be a better place. "Authenticity" means a lot to them, and it truly shows. Shout out to all the workers and especially Kristin for exceptional service and warmth today! If I were feeling down, I'd run here for a sweet treat and the service to uplift my spirits. The brown butter sea salt donut and blackberry fritter (seasonal) were my all-time favorites. I also tried the Dinger, blueberry lemon, and banana chocolate chip. They were all very delicious. They use quality ingredients. The blackberry fritter had real blackberries in it as well as in the blueberry lemon--real blueberries. The brown butter and sea salt tasted like a warm yellow cake inside. Each donut had its crisp on the outside and its softness on the inside. They are truly delightful and scrumptious. I didn't think we could finish all of them outside on the patio, and boy, was I wrong! I bought another brown butter sea salt to take home for later. There's a little bit of seating inside, and they have a cute patio by a nice tree. They also have a water bowl for dogs. I wish I lived closer because this place is high up there in my favorite donut spots! I highly recommend! I can't wait to try the coffee and the raised donuts next time!

This has been on my bucket list since I've seen many food shows and articles about this being the best donuts in California. I was out in the area in the morning and decided to finally make that stop. I knew it was the right place because there was a line out front, but it seemed to move quickly. They actually came out offering free samples of their coffee so that was a nice treat and surprise. It's probably the prettiest and cleanest donut shops I've ever been in. But the prettiest things are the donuts. The colors on them look so vibrant and fresh. More importantly, they are delicious and clearly the best donuts I've ever had. I ordered one of almost everything. I don't know how they do it, but they are pillowy and moist and don't have any of that fry taste you get at most shops. Our favorite was the brown butter sea salt, which is a flavor I've never had in a donut. It was super light and tasty. The banana chocolate chip was also a favorite, but started moving into the dessert category. The Dinger rounds out the top 3 and I did eat it as my dessert later in the day. I can't wait until my next visit and see what new seasonal choices they have.

JD Flannel Donuts is the place to go for donuts in San Juan Capistrano--and it's hard to beat. The donuts are consistently high-quality, creative, and delicious. Whether you're into classic flavors or something more unique, there's always something new to try here. Today we grabbed a banana chocolate chip donut, which tasted like the perfect mix between a banana muffin and a donut--with a rich chocolate drizzle on top. We also had the buttermilk old fashioned, which was crispy on the edges, soft inside, and full of flavor. Pro tip: we usually get a box of five or six and cut them into pieces to sample a bunch--perfect for sharing and trying more flavors! The presentation is a bonus too; the donuts come in a beautiful, branded box that makes it feel a little more special. The staff here are always so kind and quick--they greet you with a smile and move the line along efficiently without ever making you feel rushed. The service is consistently great. The ambiance is casual and charming, with a small outdoor patio that's clean and peaceful--great for enjoying your treats on a nice day. Parking is free and super easy since it's in a plaza, which is always appreciated. While I didn't try the coffee, the donuts alone are reason enough to keep coming back. Whether you're craving something fruity, indulgent, or totally unique, JD Flannel always delivers. One of the best donut shops around, hands down!

After hearing that JD Flannel was named the best donut shop in California on Yelp, I knew I had to stop by and see what all the buzz was about. My husband and I arrived just before closing on a Saturday afternoon, around 1:45 PM, and there was still a line out the door which is always a good sign. At first glance, it looked like they were nearly sold out, but the friendly staff quickly welcomed us and let us know that fresh donuts were on the way. Everyone was so warm and personable, which made the experience even better. I didn't catch her name, but a kind woman behind the counter brought out our donuts once they were ready and took the time to chat with us. Thought that was a lovely personal touch. The Bananas Foster Fritter was still piping hot when I took my first bite, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It reminded me of brioche French toast, soft and warm on the inside with a perfectly crispy edge. The raised and cake donuts we tried were just as impressive. The staff's kindness and the quality of the donuts make this place truly special. I only wish they were closer so I could visit more often! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. These donuts (and the people behind them) are top-notch!

For the love of donuts!!!! Oh my goodness these donuts are so fresh warm and delicious ... We got there a little after 10 AM on a Friday and they were just pumping out The Best most pure ingredient donuts . With smiles on their faces. So stinking friendly. These donuts are the real deal we sampled six , and will be back to sample six more The apple fritter bear claw , blueberry lemon, maple, triple chocolate(one of my favorites) the old-fashioned(also one of my favorites) and we washed them down with a number #1 iced coffee. Very dog, friendly very people friend friendly plenty of seating on the outside and a little bit of bar seating on the inside. (they also have a restroom.) and make sure you grab plenty of napkins.

I have heard about this donuts shop from several of my friends and I was excited to finally try it after running errands in the area. There is ample parking in the shopping center and there is outdoors seating and some small seating area indoors. When I entered I was instantly greeted by the friendly staff who took the time to explain to me all the different flavors. I ended up getting the boysenberry, brown butter sea salt, a monthly special one that is cookies and crème and a chocolate ganache donut. The donuts were cake battered and it was very moist and light. The flavors were flavorful without being overly sweet, the way I like it. The donuts were a bit pricey but I think the size of the donuts and the quality of the donuts justify the cost. I really enjoyed the donuts and will be stopping by to get some whenever I'm in the area!

Lots of parking in a shopping plaza. A bit hard to find as instead of JD all you see are DONUTS COFFEE and you expect some generic shop but nope really a hole in the wall. I heard somewhere this was rated oc #1 donuts on ig reels and had to see the hype. Im not super into donuts, but I get the hype. It was worth the try! Barely any line when we went but later on a huge line formed, partly because they have small space inside, but there are multiple staff assisting and looks like a huge operation inside. The staff are very friendly and attentive, told me to take my time and got me anything I needed without waiting much. The donuts here are amazing. Compared to typical donuts both cake and raised have a thick fluffiness vs dense dryness. It truly taste fresh. Pricing is around typical - medium luxury donut (4-6) Brown butter - what i came here for. Again the cake isn't crumbly its like a fluffy moist cake. I like it because its salty and not too sweet, but not sure if it hit the brown butter notes for me Vanilla raised- dont underestimate the basic ones. If you or your kids love ice cream- thats exactly what the top taste like. The donut is thick and fluffy , very soft pillow Banana chocolate chip- if banana bread was a donut. Not too sweet, moist, banana with a hint of chocolate very homely Oreo cake- on point. Their chocolate ones aren't too sweet. It actually taste like oreos, they nailed the slight cold/icy tasting of the frosting with the oreo cookie part that isn't too sweet but really authentic Old fashioned- so surprised by this. I've never had an old fashioned that was fluffy. I expected them to be crunch and dense. Definitely changed my perception and still had a light crisp to it. ** Blackberry fritter- top contender. You have to try it especially if its fresh and warm. It looks amazing and huge but it'll definitely redefine a fritter for you. First off, on point description- it is cinnamony with a tart hint of blueberry. But also, you get layers crust and fluffy, a slight chew compared to the other ones and the blackberry Berry flavor is distinct and taste like the actual fruit. Whats most surprising is the bottom is crusted quite well so you get a medley of three textures: crunchy crust, light fluffy without being crumbly, and slight chew at the end. Not too sweet. Overall, I see the hype. Get lucky or there might be a long line. Price is reasonable for the variety they offer. Very limited seating, popular with families. Some outside seating. Great way for a Sunday date with some coffee!

Best donuts! Think Sidecar (for Costa Mesa natives like me), but maybe better? Our sweet neighbor got us a box of the November menu donuts and we loved every single one of them. I think the brown butter sea salt and coffee cake were my favorite though. Highly recommend!

Line out the door but I understand why!! These donuts were awesome! There is limited seating inside but plenty of seating outside. The staff were very friendly and fast! Our favorite was the coffee cake donut!

Quite possibly the best gluten free donut I've had in Orange County. Had been trying to find a time to try it, and finally did. Will definitely be back! BF also loved the maple bacon donut. The line looked long, but moved super fast, so don't be intimidated by it! Friendly service and great food.

Some of the best donuts/desserts I've had in awhile! The cake donuts are served warm and they're perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They're not oily or heavy. The blueberry lemon donut had plenty of blueberries and the lemon icing was the right balance between sweet and tart. The brown butter sea salt was rich without being too much and salted well. On a Saturday morning around 10am, it wasn't too busy and our server was very kind and helpful! Can't wait to come back :)

Our family was in town and our friend recommended JD's as their favorite donut shop and I'd read about it on Yelp's best of list. We stopped by on Halloween around 8:30am. And this places lives up to the hype!!!! The staff were all dressed in costumes and were super helpful in answering questions and making suggestions. Both founders, J & D were there working the line. We wanted everything but settled on the brown sugar sea salt, raspberry corn cake donut, blueberry crunch, apple pie donut and the blackberry fritter. And a hot chocolate, vanilla latte, drip coffee and americano. There's some bar seating inside, but we sat at one of the tables outside. All of their donuts were amazing and tasty. Our favorites were the brown sugar sea salt (BSSS) and the raspberry corn cake. The BSSS was warm and literally melted in your mouth. Our group of four unanimously agreed that it's probably the best donut we've ever had. Even my wife, who is not a big donut fan raved about it. The cornmeal in the Raspberry corn donut gave the cake donut a nice crunch. The donuts are really well balanced. We love this place and will be back!!!

Ok seriously, must try a fresh hot boysenberry donut. It's just so delicious and worth the wait. The perfect birthday treat. Service is always impeccable. The owner is super friendly and just genuine. Love JD, what a gem!

What an incredible experience from start to finish. The service was warm and friendly, even though there was a line of people waiting to place orders. We even got a sample of the sea salt and brown butter donut. We had the chocolate rise, blueberry lemon and maple donuts. These are not you average donuts, every bite was flavorful and i can tell they used quality ingredients. These donuts blueberry lemon was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. These donuts are the best i have ever had and will definitely be coming back.

What can I say? JD Flannel listens and delivers. I've always been a fan of their Blueberry Lemon ($4.75) donut, and while there were a few times when they didn't have enough blueberries, the owner personally reached out to let me know they'd make sure the donuts are always filled with fresh blueberries. Now, every time I get one, it's packed with blueberries, and I'm one happy customer. I love coming here for a donut that's a step up from your typical pink-boxed donut shop. Their donuts are always fresh and well-made. There are seasonal flavors each month, and they even offer a few gluten-free options. The staff is always friendly, and the owner is often around to make sure everyone is having a great experience. I absolutely love everything about JD Flannel and still wish it were closer to me so I could come every day!

Very fresh, cakey but light inside while crispy on the outside donuts. We were obsessed with these donuts! If you go near closing time on a weekend there won't be a line but it won't taste AS fresh. Boysenberry: good flavor and slightly tart Brown butter sea salt: classic with the brown butter and salt shining through I didn't get to try the cinnamon one but I heard it's great! Service and ambience: friendly and there is outdoor seating. Parking: plenty

We spent the day in SJC and had to stop by this donut shop that was voted Best in CA by Yelp. I wouldn't say they are the best according to my taste buds and preference but they were good. It's gourmet donuts with special flavors in line with shops like Voodoo, Donut bar, Sidecar and Nomad. I prefer a simple sugar or glazed donut so I picked something as close to simple as possible. We got the blueberry lemon and the buttermilk old fashioned. The buttermilk old fashioned had that glazed exterior and crispy edges. Flavor and texture reminded me of eating donut holes. The sour cream made it extra moist. The blueberry lemon was the opposite, it was soft, dense like cake batter with a very distinct sweet and tart flavor from the blueberry lemon zest glazed. They got gluten free options and coffee choices. There were no lines when we arrived. The owner was there greeting people. Plenty of parking in this plaza.

Hot, fresh, and artisanal! From seasonal specials like Pumpkin Spice to traditional Buttermilk Old Fashioned, JD Flannel offers a nice variety. My husband and I stopped by on Sunday, 10/5/2025 around 9:45AM, and the line was out the door and down the sidewalk. Although we were 15th in line, we only waited 10 minutes. I line went though quickly as they had a good number of staff working (making donuts, restocking the counter, packing mobile/online orders, brewing espresso drinks, and packing walk-in customers' orders). We ordered 3 donuts to share and a strong iced coffee (in lieu of cold brew). The Browned Butter Sea Salt was delicious yeast raised donut coated in a delicately sweet browned butter glaze and a pallet cleaning sea salt - definitely a must order. The Buttermilk Old Fashioned was hot & fresh - lovely crunch, nice tang from the buttermilk, and surprisingly light. The Blackberry Fritter has a solid blackberry glaze on a traditional fritter. We loved all 3 of the donuts and look forward to trying some of their more elaborate donuts. There's a handful of tables outside of the establishment for those who want to immediately enjoy their donuts with friends and family. Ample parking in the shopping center.

One word, WOW! This small donut shop serves up the best donuts I've had in a very long time. The shop is open for limited hours and the line is out the door. It's in a strip mall but hard to miss. Tried their classics to see how the donut was and must say, the donut is light & crisp. The glaze is not too thick and just the perfect amount of sweetness. Their popular seller is the brown butter with sea salt but I prefer their Boysenberry or Blueberry Lemon. Menu changes every month here. I can't wait to come back!