The Goods

This morning, my wife and I enjoyed a smooth cup of coffee at The Goods, located in the Carlsbad Village area. Yes, The Goods offers espresso drinks, but this place seems to be known for their yummy donuts and other baked breakfast treats. The bakery adds a delightful aroma. Though a bit chilly inside, people came to enjoy a cinnamon roll with their coffee. This place appeals to a younger crowd, which is heard in the music played. The sign painted on the wall "Glaze and Grind" accurately captures the vibe of The Goods. For donuts and coffee, this seems to be the place.

We love this place, new flavors every month, we often go from Del Mar to Carlsbad for very tasty donuts and coffee. Our favorites are Kruffin and Boston Cream. And for your pets, there are donuts with peanuts and pumpkin. Very delicious 😋

The best gluten free and vegan donuts in San Diego! There are so many options to choose from and the donuts themselves are delicious and soft. I will always come here if I’m in Carlsbad village area. Their matcha also is great!

The Goods is my favorite donut shop in Carlsbad, CA. Whenever I’m in town, this is one of my main spots to go to! I highly recommend it. The donuts aren’t too sweet, they are just the right amount of goodness.

Cinnamon Roll is delicious 👌 icing is not sweet at all! Hot mocha ☕️ 👍 and lots of vegan options!

The donuts are absolutely amazing! Unmatched! Even the alternative donuts (vegan, gluten free, etc.) are delicious. I actually prefer the gluten free ones. And the holiday special are a must try. The service on the other hand could very much be improved. The staff are often times so engaged with each other they’re just barely paying attention to the customer. Fortunately, they’re able to multitask so you still get your order, but it’s really impersonal. I’m a local so I come often. I get the same drink every time and I still have to ask for the milk to be steamed for my Americano every time. (I’m not their normal demographic so maybe that has something to do with it.) But, come for the donuts no matter what! That’s how good they are.

UPDATE #2: 4 years later, this place just keeps getting better. They just came out with protein donuts (also gluten free!) in both strawberry and chocolate/peanut butter flavor. Soft and absolutely delectable! UPDATE: 2 years after the first review, this place is still the best. The coolest staff who get to know the regulars, super nice to everyone, and they always have the coolest flavor combos! Tried the rosemary chicken and waffle donut today… some bakery genius right there. 10/10 you have to stop here. Original Post: We’ve had a tough time finding a place with true gluten free donuts. Usually, we find that a place will have gluten free ingredients, but have a common preparation area (not good for Celiacs). Well guess what, they have you covered here! Gluten free ingredients AND a separate preparation area! These donuts are so awesome! Had to try a bit of all of them because they have such awesome flavors. The cinnamon rolls are HUGE! They also have a donut that is a churro in the shape of a donut - but soft and delicious. You have to try this place out, they have The Goods (pun intended).

It’s a great place located in the heart of the village. The donuts 🍩 look great. It’s a great atmosphere. The donuts look out of a movie set. Dangerous to eat but proceed with caution. Don’t eat the whole tray. It’s addicting to even look at. Seriously!!!

This is a small place and "small but mighty" comes to mind. I really enjoyed all of the donuts that we had from here and the coffee was excellent as well. They have a little merch shop up front where they sell some very interesting shortbread cookies in addition to other items. We stopped on our way out of town and I am so glad we did. The Boston cream was made with a not-too-sweet chocolate ganache and a very tasty vanilla cream. The churro cruller was fantastic: the cruller was perfect: crunchy outside and tender (almost "custardy") on the inside with a nice dusting of cinnamon sugar. I'l definitely be back, though if this place were in my neighborhood, it would be dangerous!

We stopped by randomly while visiting the Carlsbad Village one early Sunday morning and it was poppin-- this is a sign The Goods, must really be good ! Upon entering, it was cute and cozy . Everything looked clean and there were about 4-6 tables with bench shared seating on one side and a few options for dining outside . There was a line that was kind of all over the place--I was a bit confused on where it started . I walked in on the side where the cash wrap was on my right, so the line started at the opposite end, but it just looked like one big blob . Once we were in line, things were smoother . We were helped by a rather timid employee and while she was kind, it was really difficult to hear her over the glass shield as this was our first time visiting . After finally placing our orders, we payed $25 for 4 pastries, and luckily found seats inside-- let me tell ya about them ! JALAPENO HAM AND CHEDDAR CROISSANT-- The croissant itself was sooo fresh, buttery, and perfectly crisp . There was even a cheese blanket that had crisped up on the bottom that they had left that was a nice delicious surprise . Flavors came together well and was such a lovely bite-- highly recommend for the savory pastry lover ! CINNAMON ROLL-- This was probably the largest and most fluffiest cinnamon roll I've ever seen ! After the first bite, I was shocked to learn the frosting was not too sweet, and just how we liked ! It was the perfect amount of cream cheese and sugar that complimented the chewy bun . We really enjoyed this one a lot ! NUTELLA BUTTERCREAM-- Another amazing donut ! I really admire the balance of not too sweet -- it really gives the light to the fresh made fluffy dough . Nutella buttercream was a DREAM ! CLASSIC GLAZED-- Simplicty at its finest . MUST TRY ! Overall, we're really happy to randomly stumble upon The Goods, as we definitely will be returning customers . I honestly can't wait to stop by again soon and try the rest of their menu and coffees out !

in the wonderful world of farm-to-table (or more correctly fryer-to-fat-guy) donuts, how did banana cream pie donuts wind up with limited seasonal availability? if you live in a tropical banana republic, does the availability of freshly picked fruit mean the long harsh winter is finally drawing to an end? does the mellow yellowing mean the country's brutally oppressive government's going to demand plantation owners provide benefits and pay a living wage? does THE GOODS use exclusively North Dakota-grown bananas? is that closely guarded secret being withheld from the general public? will Senate Republicans block hearings to look into the matter? what about their S'MORE donuts? can you get good, vine-ripened marshmallows in early August? does the torrent of existential questions raised by their seasonal donut menu diminish the amazingness of the goodies at THE GOODS? negatory. they're still effing delicious.

Awesome place right in the heart of the village. The donuts here are a bit in the pricey side but are absolutely delicious. The service is always stellar and the ambiance shines. The brown butter is likely the most basic looking but it changes the whole donut game when it comes to flavor. Highly recommend.

Loved the vibe! The chocolate ganache donut was delish! Customer service was great, they were very personable and greeted each customer.

Yummy donuts with a good amount of options and fun seasonal flavors! We got the apple fritter (delicious with good slices of apples in there) and the seasonal blueberry jam filled and glazed donut (I love blueberry and it did not disappoint). Also shared a salted caramel latte, was pretty watered down. Would happily get donuts and check out new seasonal flavors but would skip the coffee next time. Inside is fairly small but cute and we were able to get a seat which was nice!

DOGGIE DONUTS!! Went in on a weekend morning and the place wasn't terribly busy, just steady. There was a selection of everything but the amount was limited. If you want something specific, the earlier the better. I tried a cinnamon roll and Strawberry Shortcake Donut. The cinnamon roll wasn't better than a Little Debbie Honey Bun. The Strawberry Shortcake Donut was good. Both items seemed to me as if they were made the day before and left out as they were kinda dry. Overall, I would look for another donut shop.

The Goods is definitely an upscale donut experience (prices reflect this) but I'm quite happy we tried the spot. While the Vermont Maple donut was average, the Chocolate Ganache was absolutely phenomenal. I love, love dark chocolate and the flavor and texture of the ganache was just incredible. Not too sweet - just perfect. My husband enjoyed his Boston Cream and his Churro Cruller. I love milk with my donuts but usually you can never get good milk at donut places. For maybe the first time in memory, The Goods offered a cold, delicious glass of nonfat milk - exactly what I wanted. I'd love to come back and try some other flavors - but I'd have to get another Chocolate Ganache, of course.

TL;DR Maple bacon donut was delicious! Ham and cheese croissant was good. One of their gluten free donut options I tried was pretty average (lemon poppy seed). Your Thoughts? 1/2 Stopped by mainly due to a few reviews mentioning a good variety of high quality gluten free options, however the Lemon Poppy Seed Donut we tried was okay at best. I wouldn't recommend it, but then again I don't usually consume gluten free foods, so I don't have much of a reference point. I did enjoy the ham and cheese croissant. A good choice for something savory. My favorite item here so far is the maple bacon donut. The donut masterfully blends the rich sweetness of maple with the savory goodness of some well dispersed bacon to make each bite a uniquely decadent and delicious experience. Grab more than one. Source: Trust me bro. Expenses: 1/1 The prices were standard for gourmet pastries. About 4-6 bucks a pop depending on the item. Location: 1/1 Staff has been somewhat rude on both visits. Neither experiences bothered me personally, but if you tend to get upset at staff for not being welcoming or for trying to rush you, this place may trigger you. On one visit I actually found it comical. I mentioned I had heard that they had a good selection of gluten free donut options and asked a worker what they recommended. They just gave me a blank stare and used their hands as markers to show the section featuring all the gluten free options. The expression on their face said, "this is what we have, just pick one and move on bro". lmao I didn't take the lack of enthusiasm personally and just picked one and moved on. We all have those days. Parking hasn't been a struggle early in the morning but might be more hit or miss at peak hours. Plan accordingly. Possibility of a Future Visit & Recommendation: 1/1 I'd come back for the maple bacon donut and their ham and cheese croissant!

We were in the area and in desperate need of some good coffee. We decided to give this place a try. My husband got a Cortado and I got an iced Americano. They make the drinks right in front of you so I watched everything the young lady was doing. I asked for cream in my Americano and she handed me a carton of half and half. It was a little unprofessional, but I guess that's how they do their creamer. The espresso that day was more on the bitter side. I also got 2 donuts, they were ok. I was hoping for more of a sidecar donut taste, but these were a little less cake like.

Stumbled across this spot last weekend, and enjoyed some insanely fresh, sweet doughnuts! The shop has some seating inside, as well as a few tables outside. Quite a few people came through while we were there, but they kept things moving and it never felt too crowded. There were a ton of options to choose from in their case, including some savory pastries, cruffins, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, and of course doughnuts. I opted first for the maple bacon, which had an amazing balance of sweet and smoky flavor. The s'mores doughnut was out of this world -- topped with a rich chocolate frosting, torched marshmallow, buttery graham cracker cake, and packed with a marshmallow filling. The doughnut base was perfectly doughy and fluffy, which was an added bonus.

We visited The Goods twice during our recent trip to Carlsbad and found it to be a charming little donut shop. The staff at the counter were friendly and patient as we made our selections. Though the menu is somewhat limited, everything we tried was absolutely delicious! We sampled cake donuts, old-fashioned donuts, sprinkled donuts, Boston cream, and mini cupcakes. Each treat was fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly good. I highly recommend stopping by The Goods if you're in Carlsbad!

I absolutely love this spot as a vegan! Everything is always so fresh and delicious! There non vegans are so fun and unique also super fresh from what I have witnessed and heard through non vegan friends. The staff is absolutely divine, so kind and helpful! Their coffee never disappoints! They have a great space for enjoying your Goods! I always come by when in the area. Plus great shopping nearby! I highly recommend The Goods to anyone but especially my local vegans!

Best donuts of all time. I dream about their donuts and I can't wait to make a trip just to eat them whenever we're in town. They have delicious coffee as well.

Ok, maybe it is a little over the top to give this place 5 stars after only trying one donut but that one donut was def a 5 star donut! It was a blueberry jam filled donut with a blueberry glaze. The donut was fresh and pillowy just the way i like my donuts and flavor was berrrrrrrylicious. If i wasn't trying to eat less sugar i definitely would have tried more than just one donut. Can't wait to go back...

I came here to pick up some donuts for me and my family on a Sunday morning. I've never been here, as we were just in town for vacation for a weekend. This place came highly recommended, and we got a box of four different donuts to share. They were all just okay, nothing special, was expecting more based on reviews I've heard. I think they do have a few unique flavors, so if I'm in town again I might come back to see what their seasonal offerings are.

Super cute donut shop! Great service and donuts were delicious. We especially enjoyed the butter and salt donut, the pistachio and dark chocolate donut, and the berry donut. The Nutella cruffin was really not good and had so much cream it was overwhelming :(. But overall a good experience and enjoyed the donuts here! Nice they have gluten free also

I had a friend recently in the area and she said I was not allowed back home if I didnt try The Goods. She was not wrong. The choices were slightly overwhelming as a newby, as there was no main sign with the donut flavors, but rather right in front of the donuts themselves. This made me take a bit of time to actually look through everything. I'm convinced I would be here every week if I were a local. Though the donuts were bought with myself in mind, I decided to share with my family. My brother requested the brown butter sea salt, which was noted as a favorite. Unfortunately it had this strong almond extract flavor that took away from the brown butter deliciousness. The overall winner was Vermont maple (which was the surprise of the day) with the runner up as the cruller. Both were light with a sweetness that wasn't overwhelming. Yelp wouldn't let me put the whole description so here's our donuts pictured: Left side: powdered triple berry jam donut, cruller, jalapeño ham & cheese croissant. Right side: Vermont maple (winner!), brown butter sea salt, and ham & cheese croissant.

This quaint donut shop is located in downtown Carlsbad. The outside has some outdoor seating. The inside looks modern and clean. You can even watch them bake the donut through the glass. They had so many choices of donuts. I love donuts! This place had it all. The problem was deciding was to get! I went with the maple bacon for my husband. I also got the Brookie and the brown butter. The donuts were all good especially light and airy. My sis in law got the brown butter gluten free donut and after tasting that I must say it wins Hands down. It's not fried but baked. It was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely get that again. Service was good.

I love this place when it's not summer the most! It is always busy and delicious. Every donut is unique and everything is more like a cake than a simple donut. The people working there are so kind and helpful and answer all your questions. The air isn't big but even their Togo order is always on top. No mistakes - I like the consistency of their service and their products. And the location is great!

The Goods is more than good. Exotic flavors like the mojito makes a trip for donuts much more interesting. The strawberry shortcake was the star here. Light, fluffy and delectably delicious. The service here is really friendly, and the shop has nice inside seating. Cool place to hang out.

We came here after hearing a lot of great reviews and posts about how good and one of a kind this donut shop is! The interior was amazing and there were so many cute details that we got to enjoy- such as special candles and baby clothes awww. All just on the side of course, the main attraction are there donuts and omg. They are to die for. I got their classic vanilla glaze (wasn't feeling like getting something too sweet) and it was so soft and yummy. They had so many different and unique flavors and I definitely want to try their Boston Crème or their Vanilla Custard Cruffin next time I go!

The staff was excellent, inside was clean, the donuts looked delicious... I had high hopes. Unfortunately, these donuts missed the mark for me. I came by in the morning to grab a few options to bring into work. I know not everyone has the same tastebuds- obviously; however, each person that had a donut- came to the same conclusion. We just really didn't like them. We couldn't precisely determine what it was: the flour? The icing? No clue. Now, as I said: Not everyone has the same tastebuds. So there's a very good chance others will like The Goods. Out of all the selections- our group agreed that the ONLY donut that was actually good- was the purple, berry-filled one. (Sorry, don't recall the name.) Sorry, The Goods. Your location is great, and the staff is excellent. But I won't be back.

My sister says these donuts are the best. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance is spacious, clean, & cute. Sounds like they do well for a small business. Support them!

Cinnamon roll - HUGE but still soft and light. Not too sweet. Quick service. A few tables.

Amazing spot for some unique donuts and coffee. Staff was very friendly. Someone was ready to help immediately. I can see this place as a nice people-watching and catching up with friends.

For the sweet + experimental lover Amazing donut assortment! They have regular and gluten free options which is perfect for a those who have celiac or a gluten allergy. I tried the regular moose munch which had a chocolate glaze, caramel popcorn, & crushed pretzels I normally enjoy a classic glazed donut but I recommend taking advantage of their fun flavors- totally worth it There is seating inside which makes it a nice spot for breakfast and coffee. I recommend their brown sugar latte. The girl working at the cashier was incredibly kind and created the recipe herself. You can tell they are customer focused and everyone's energy is warm & bubbly. Totally worth the try in my opinion :)

We come here every year on our Carlsbad trip. Definitely a treat. Every donut is amazing. Maple and glaze is my favorite!

I've been meaning to try this place down in the village. My brother and his girlfriend were in town for the weekend and we decided to give it a go. Parking in the village on a Saturday morning was an adventure but we brought my dog so we made a walk out of it. Line was long inside but the service was great because we got in and out really quickly. The place is cute inside and the workers were friendly. We decided to grab a box and try a few things: Almond croissant 8/10 Apple fritter 9/10 Brown butter donut 10/10 Nutella buttercream donut 7/10- my husband likes this one a lot Seasonal berry donut - 8/10 Maple bacon donut- 11/10 We knew we were in for a treat when on the walk back to the car with a box of donuts a man told us they were life changing haha. Great vibes, delicious donuts. Next time may try their coffee. Not sure I would ever stay to eat the donuts there. Not their fault but on this trip there were screaming children, not crying but screaming children and their doodle raising parents cramming the side walk outside making it unbearable Would def Maple bacon donut

I've been meaning to leave a review for this place. First off, the donuts are very beautifully presented. The flavors rotate/seasonal and the ones I've tried tasted good but not as good as they're hyped to be imo. The donuts are missing that soft melt in your mouth feeling that I've had from other local donut shops. I tried the vanilla latte as well. I wouldn't recommend it tasted more like burnt coffee with very little vanilla flavor. You can go elsewhere in the area for unique ones. I can't speak on the ambiance I've never been able to get a seat. I've gone here minimum 3 times and service has been poor all 3 times. Each time the employees were really short and on my latest trip one employee was screaming at me asking if I wanted anything else from across the display case. However, I noticed other people being treated differently similar to what another POC reviewer said. I haven't been back since.

The best donut I've ever tasted. They said it was voted best in San Diego County. I believe it. Great selection & welcoming decor, very nice staff. I'm

Best donut spot in coastal San Diego County! As a donut lover, I look for standout spots that I'd go out of the way for, and the Goods is absolutely that. Quality ingredients, quality outcome. Various options and friendly service as well. Some solid coffee to go along with it! Can't go wrong with a good donut and a latte in a nice spot nestled away in downtown Carlsbad. Love the interior decor as well, makes you feel comfy when enjoying your treats inside

I wouldn't recommend coming here if you are a POC. The treatment me and my sister received was not ok compared to the other people inside. We drove up here from Chula Vista excited to try this place and were quickly disappointed by the staffs disregard for us as customers. We received no welcoming greeting or acknowledgment. The lady serving the donuts seemed as though she didn't want to assist us at all. Overall very disappointing experience and will not be returning. *To the owner: EVERYONE should be able to share the same experience of being treated fair and with respect as a business owner Your staff represents you and today your staff was rude and came off racist. They do not represent your business well!

Wow, what an amazing selection of donuts, especially gf ones. This is a definite go to for donuts. I only wish it were closer to my home. Their cinnamon roll with a light frosting looked delicious, not gf, but tasted good according to my son. My husband had the cruffin which was crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Unfortunately, we ate them before I could get any photos ~ next time ;)

The cinnamon sugar "churro" cruller is perfection. Light, tasty and somehow feels a bit more guilt free than a heavier donut. I wanted the cinnamon roll to be perfection but it fell short. Frosting is on point but the roll was dry. If the baker can fix that issue then I would be +50lbs heavier. Great spot and a visit anyone local or visiting should make

Delicious! Highly recommend the jalepeno ham and cheese pastry. We also loved the cinnamon roll. Super cute 1920s vibe, great service. Some of donuts were a little sweet for our taste, but the kids loved them.

The very first time I had The Goods donuts was at a Yelp event in San Diego back in 2016! All I remember is going for seconds and thirds because of how good these donuts were. Thankfully they were only serving mini sized then! Recently came to visit San Diego and we stayed in Carlsbad. Bf loves sweets for breakfast and as we searched for places, I saw that this was only 5 minutes away from where we were staying! I told him that he can order whatever he wanted but we must get the ganache and the maple, and unsurprisingly those two were his favorites also! We tried the Boston cream as well as the berry filled ones and they were pretty good, just a bit too rich for us with the filling. Overall pretty happy with what we got! I saw that on weekends they have croissants, which I am always down for, but we didn't get a chance to come back during this visit. Next time for sure!

Not sure why I didn't review this place yet! Been here couple times, the donuts Fe huge and glorious. It's a bit pricey because they are fancy donuts. Their normal glazed one is good. We also tried the maple bacon, chocolate donut, and Boston cream pie donut. All good. Don't buy the dog biscuit though, it was $3 and it was so thin, that wasn't worth it. Otherwise good quality donuts.

Excellent coffee and super fun donuts! I ordered my usual iced americano, and the coffee quality is great. The americano is smooth and light and not bitter at all. The cold brew is pretty acidic and strong, would taste well balanced with creamer! The donut selection is delectable, so many unique choices here. We couldn't leave without one. We got the sangria donut which had a yummy fruity frosting and pipette with wine flavored syrup that we drizzled on top, also topped with fruit and a meringue. Service was excellent. We accidentally knocked over one of our drinks and they made us a new one free of charge, and helped clean up the spill. The staff is super kind! This place is super popular! There always seems to be a line forming but service is super fast so you never have to wait long. We sat at a table outside and heard so many people pass by saying "they have the best donuts!"

Damn these donuts are soooooo good. Having to hunt for parking is totally worth it. So is putting your diet on pause. The Vermont Maple and apple fritter were so delicious. Their coffee is meh, but the donuts are so good I still gave them 5 stars.

I went here before and I tried the apple fritter and the brown butter sea salt donut cake, both were amazing! So I came back to try one of their donuts and I had the cracker jack one Soo good and super tasty and pillowy. I definitely recommended their donuts

Get your gluten free and vegan donuts to go! Best tasting and biggest range of flavors in San Diego!!! If you are vegan or gluten free this place is a MUST VISIT. Trust me on this. If you're buying a lot to save for the next day, they taste good after a short stint in the microwave, but it also gives you a reason to finish them off same day. The tables and chairs aren't the cleanest so don't eat in. Servers are pretty friendly.

I am a fan of cronuts and now the cruffin. It's always fun to twirl the croissant part of the cronut/cruffin and the taste didn't disappoint. The Nutella buttercream was delicious. I would come back to have this again or try the vanilla custard cruffin. The server was courteous and said the brown butter doughnut was a favorite. I did enjoy it as well. I ordered the drip coffee since I had enough sweetness for my palate. Great morning sitting at their window counter and people watching.

Five stars for the sea salt brown donut. Don't leave without grabbing one! Very cute shop, friendly staff.

Cute donut shop with lots of yummy donuts to choose from. I couldn't resist the temptation of the Chocolate with Bavarian Cream donut staring at me. Yes, it was staring at me! The donut was fresh and fluffy. The Bavarian cream was delish and I wish there were more filling. I expected it to ooze out when cut, but it didn't. I still enjoyed it. It was great with a cup of milk! Black coffee would have been better to balance the sweetness. Next time!.... There are tables inside for sitting, as well as an outdoor patio with a few tables. The atmosphere was very inviting and the staff were all very nice.

The Goods never disappoints! The dough is so fresh and love all the seasonal options. The service is always so friendly too!

Coffee was okay, doughnuts were amazing ! Not a place to sit and try and work as there is no WiFi or plugs really, but a great place to pickup doughnuts. Service was polite and quick and it's a super cute shop inside !

The donuts are fine. But I wanted to highlight its underrated star, their lattes! Great matcha latte too.

We stopped in to buy baked goods, based on their claim of vegan options. While they do offer a few vegan donuts, they are slathered with thick icing, and are basically junk food offerings. The staff was very nice, and the place was hopping. Just a heads up to let you know that there is not anything healthy in the vegan selections.