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    Dodo Bird Donuts

    3.5 (118 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Genevieve M.

    Cute space to grab a donut , a coffee or breakfast- I opted for donuts - I particularly liked their frosting. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service. Parking is challenging (as it is almost everywhere around the coast).

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    Hanna O.

    For the people reviewing this place for being too expensive, do you know you're in bird rock? You think they can charge Dunkin' Donuts prices and make money with quality ingredients in this location? This place this delicious. The gringo breakfast sandwich always hits the spot with its savory sweet mix. The homer donut was great- yes the icing does crumble a little but absolutely nothing crazy like the other review mentioned lol. We also got the jalapeño Cesar wrap which was so flavorful and filling. For a locals spot in bird rock with great decor and vibes, this place is a 10. Donuts, yummy food, coffee, check check check.

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    Jordyn S.

    Such a great remote working spot! On the main strip in bird rock so really easy to find parking in a spot or in the surrounding neighborhood. The chocolate glazed donut was so delicious and not too sweet. The interior was gorgeous, so colorful with a good amount of tables for working at. The breakfast burrito and sandwich looked and smelled amazing so I will definitely be coming back to try.

    Whipped iced coffee and macadamia cookie. Both basic
    Angela H.

    This place is a one and done for me. My friend and I wanted to check out this coffee and donut shop in Bird Rock and will most likely not be back. I got the whipped iced coffee and with it having brown sugar in vanilla in it I thought it would be at least a little bit sweet and it was not. It was an $8 overpriced drink. And I got one cookie that I believe was five or $6 and it was very basic. I think I paid $16 in total for something mediocre. Also the service was very slow. My friend and I sat at a table and it took about 15 minutes for them to bring over our drinks and then we had to even ask about the cookie and donut which she should have handed us to us right away as they were right there at the counter. My friend got the donut that was blueberry I believe. And she said the flavor was good but the donut itself is very dry and heavy. They are more of a thick cake type donut. The decor is cute inside but that's all it has going for it. There is street parking and most of it's in a residential neighborhood. It was easy to find parking in the day but just know that that's how it is. They do not have a designated lot.

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    Dear Yelp Community, First time visiting last weekend. I must say, this is a fancy donut shop, so truly commend whoever made the design decisions. Pretty neat that this shop connects with a restaurant through a passage way between the venues (see photograph). The donut itself was dense and really good! This venue gets really busy and the wait is really long, just for a donut, since that is all I ordered and really what I could write on. I almost ordered the pistachio latte, but did not, yet I am mentioning because I was impressed this is on the menu (and the menu does look great!). Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

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    Zilan Z.

    Cafe is nice and spacious, good seating and a nice bathroom! I stopped by today for some coffee and was very disappointed by the espresso & tonic for $8. It was flat and there was no "orange twist" as described in the menu. It was also not obvious where we were supposed to pick up our drinks.

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    Jackie T.

    Cute place to relax or catch up on work. Inside was super clean and quite. The cinnamon twist donut was very good. It was super fluffy and tasty. The Dodo Whipped wasn't my favorite but still very tasty. Good customer service. Thanks Dodo Bird Donuts for a good first time experience here.

    Vegan Avocado toast w/Cajeta coffee Gringo breakfast sandwich w/Vietnamese coffee
    Candace S.

    Beauty and quality! This place is so gorgeous inside. It is a photo worthy location; the walls, dishes, food, and tables. Everything is so cute!! The food is amazing. So it's not just beauty but tastes amazing too! I had vegan avocado toast and my husband had the gringo breakfast sandwich both were so good, I honestly could've had another. The coffee matches everything else. It's displayed beautifully and tastes great. We couldn't help but get a donut appetizer. After ordering. You are free to find a place to sit. Unfortunately, all the tables were full, or many had to be cleaned. So we cleaned it up ourselves and handed the plates to staff. Once we sat down, the food didn't take long to get there. Parking wasn't hard to find, and it's in a great location where you could go for a walk after. This place is great for friends to get together, a breakfast date, or to bring the kiddos.

    Stale tasting donuts. The thick layer of icing was so hard.
    Nydia P.

    Overpriced for what it is. To be clear, I don't mind paying anything for food if it's good. This wasn't the case here. $37 for only 2 donuts and 2 coffees that anywhere else could have done better. The donuts tasted a day old and I asked for a HOT latte that was given to me lukewarm almost cold. Save your money and go elsewhere. If your specialty is donuts, they should at least be fresh.

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    Jamee S.

    Walked here from Windansea to get coffee. What a quaint donut shop as you enter Bird Rock! Decor is pink with exotic green plants. I should've gotten a donut to go with my Cajeta Latte (delicious and creamy even with oat milk!) since I was at a donut shop but I opted for the V'ocado or Vegan Avocado Toast instead. Lots of amazing flavors in the focaccia bread and on top of the avocado: garlic, furikake, and cilantro. Service was efficient and quick. Nice spot to hang out then walk over to the coastline to check out Bird Rock.

    Coffee and donuts inside with the gorgeous interior design!
    Kat F.

    Such a gorgeous interior! I love the eclectic design. The coffee is good, but the donuts not so much

    Maple donuts weren't bad.  $3.50 per donut seemed high though.

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    Thanks so much Bonnie! Come back and see us soon!

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    3 years ago

    Such a cute little spot! The donuts are delicious and the whole atmosphere is so creative and welcoming. Will be back!

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    Thank you for sharing with us Sandra!

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    3 years ago

    Their donuts were amazing! My favorite was the devils food one. The locations was also very cute. Definitely would go again

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    3 years ago

    Really nice spot to just hangout. Food and donuts were good just a tad overpriced. Coffee was solid also.

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    Thanks for dining with us Brett! Come back any time.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent coffee and beautiful location next to the beach. The prices are fair if you enjoy excellent coffee and amazing donuts.

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you Kiana! Such a cute photo as well!!

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks for coming by Chris, we hope to see you back for some donuts!

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    Thank you Gabriel! We LOVE the horchata!

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    Great photos! Thanks for stopping in, Nikki!

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    3 years ago

    Went early in the morning and they only had two types of donuts to choose from. Kind of bummed by that. The coffee was decent.

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    3 years ago

    Very cute place but the donuts are mediocre (at best) and over priced. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

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    3 years ago

    The service was bad the lady was rude.The donuts are mediocre for the price you pay as well as the coffee.

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    Hi Carson, thank you for your feedback

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    3 years ago

    Delicious donut but I will say that it is over priced for a small donut. But the strawberry donut tasted soooo good.

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    3 years ago

    Think I got a bad batch. Donuts were overly chewy and icing was gritty. Maybe I'll come back?

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    3 years ago

    Great selection of unusual combinations and flavors. Well worth the trip and the wait!

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    So glad to hear it Michelle! Come back for coffee soon!

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    3 years ago

    Great coffee donuts and breakfast sandwiches! Best place in bird rock for a casual breakfast and atmosphere

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    Thanks for sharing, Kary!

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    Thank you Al for your visit and your feedback!

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    Thank you Tiara! Hope to see you back soon for coffee and donuts!

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    Thank you Rachel! Come back to get some work done anytime :)

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    Wonderful service and even better donuts!! Thank you so much, will definitely be back!

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    Appreciate you Sam! Thanks for coming in, we hope to see you soon!

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