I am constantly impressed at what Donut Bar does! They were really the pioneers of artisan donuts in San Diego! Each year, I've bought donuts for our graduating seniors, and this year, they have outdone themselves! We rebranded our arts academy last year, and felt we should use our new logo this year. I really loved what they did with the white chocolate circle! It was almost too beautiful to eat! Our students loved them! Again, I can't thank Wendy and the staff at Donut Bar for all their help and care in creating a special donut for our seniors! read more

I ordered the Nutella donut, the Caramel Brulee French Toast, and two coffees, came out to about $30. That's Disneyland prices. But hey, it's a business, so I can respect it. The issue was more with the food itself. The Caramel Brulee French Toast was basically half a donut, kinda soggy on the bottom, and honestly nothing special. The donut itself was also a bit too thick and doughy for my taste. That said, the staff were really nice, which is why I think 3 stars is fair. Overall, just feels a little overhyped for the price. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - French Toast Donut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We got some vegan and non-vegan donuts here. They were all right. They didn't feel too soft, and the flavors were a bit underwhelming. The strawberries and cream donut looked beautiful but the taste didn't live up to my expectations. I enjoyed the other vanilla donut more. The shop is cute and the service is good. The server even gave us an extra donut which I appreciated. read more

It's been a looong time since I have had these donuts. In fact, the last time I had them, they were at a completely different location in downtown San Diego. There is no question that these are gorgeous donuts. If appearances counted for everything, they would get 10 stars from me every time. They are also large. But what's that you say? Taste matters, too? Yes, taste matters, too. There is nothing wrong with the taste of these donuts. In fact, the Nutella Overload was delicious. The Cake donut was fine. But for $5 each, I want every donut to taste fantastic and not just good. That has always been the issue with these donuts. Taste takes a backseat to looks. These are beautiful donuts for sure but you can find much cheaper, tastier ones elsewhere. The counter gal was very pleasant and knowledgeable. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Halloween-themed donuts. Very pretty and they taste just fine but nothing spectacular. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We were walking to Little Italy when we happen to walk by this spot. The place is really cute inside. It's has a nice updated Donut shop touch. They sell merchandise, to go drinks, snacks and treats. They were a few minutes from closing, at 2pm. I decided to go to a classic chocolate, glazed donuts. I believe he said it was Nutella, but it didn't taste like that to me. They're pretty fat and have a good weight to it. I feel like it was too dense for my liking and it didn't really have a unique taste to make me want to go back. read more

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A donut lover's heaven. I'm serious, everything is so delicately put together and so so so so good. Like, if my ex told me he wanted me back, I'd easily say no. But if he came back with a box from Donut Bar and said he wanted me back, I'd jump into his arms and say yes and take the box of donuts, and then kick him to the curb, and say just kidding, and close the door on his face. But that's something I'll talk about with my therapist. Anywayyyyyyy, the donuts from here are top tier, and you know that it's quality stuff because it tastes like it. There's plenty of parking within walking distance. And the staff is great, always very sweet and they provide excellent recommendations. The store is always clean and has cute merch, and art on the walls that are one of a kind. If you like donuts, you'll LOVE donut bar! read more

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A bar that offers baked goods and doughnuts? I am in! For a coffee bar that is and those baked goods of course. I picked up a pistachio scone and iced coffee during my visit and are on the outside patio. The pistachio scone was quite good and came not only drizzled with creamy chocolate, but came with an abundance of chopped pistachios. It was delicious and had a very good texture. The iced coffee was pretty good. It had a slight bitterness towards the end, but other than that it was smooth and tasty. The young ladies working the business were very nice and informative. They had good senses of humor, too. The patio outside was clean for the most part except for a few crumbs on the tables left by customers. They offer a large amount of skillfully made doughnuts and baked goods. read more

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This donut shop downtown is unlike any other! What a wide variety of delicious breakfast dessert delights! They also have a special donut smash burger... and now even serve delicious mimosas! The staff is so sweet and the shop is absolutely adorable and interactive decor. Besides the lack of parking due to location, it's very walkable! Don't miss DONUT BAR when in SD! It's my #1 fave donut shop here. 3 words... CREME BRÛLÉE DONUT. read more

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OUTRAGEOUS BURGER & FRIES, cooked to PERFECTION!!!!! It's pretty unusual for me to give another review so soon, but I just tried their double patty burger with thick cut bacon and onion rings --OMGoodness, it's a MUST HAVE! Just thinking about it now has me drooling again. And when the menu lists 2 pounds of fries, they're not kidding. Even though the burger was a substantial size, the picture makes it look like I ordered fries with a side of burger, LOLOL! Service is always on point --Jaime is just the best (over the top friendly, helpful, great suggestions, & eager to please). If you're a germaphobe, like me, you'll appreciate how clean this place is. I had an opportunity to poke around the kitchen and it's immaculate! Whenever I can, I look around kitchens (even under things), and I've never seen a working kitchen this clean before. Even the machinery looks new after use -mind blowing. If anything, usually the kitchen is where I'm shocked and scared to return. If my body could handle it, I'd be eating here daily! As for the donuts, you've seen the reviews, they're BIG, BEAUTIFUL, and DELICIOUS. Yum! If you're looking for a caffeine kick and not your usual cappuccino or latte, I highly recommend the DIRTY CHAI. It's my new fave! On top of being clean, friendly, & delicious, the owner is a joy. He's always walking around with a megawatt smile & joking around no matter where I catch him around town. If you want to know how a boss treats people, just look at their employees. A man like this deserves our patronage. I've sent so many people to the store because I believe in the product AND everyone who is a part of this establishment. Enjoy! read more

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5/5 all around. The ninja turtle themed donuts were a hit for my son's 5th bday party! Wendy was extremely helpful in the process of ordering and picking up the donuts! I would recommend donut bar for your special themed bday! read more

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Every time I try Donut Bar I swear it gets better and better. Today I came with my fiancee to grab a coffee and some donuts and it was the perfect start to our day! Staff is always so friendly and kind, puts me in a good mood just walking in the door. Today we got a dirty chai, raspberry cheesecake donut, the chocolate euphoria donut, the creme brulee donut, and old fashioned! My favorite was definitely the chocolate euphoria! The donut itself is always so buttery delicious and soft, the icing and presentation was amazing as well. I am a sucker for chocolate, so it was a no brainer to try this one. I also loved the creme brulee! It had that perfect crunch and shatter, and the filling was so smooth and divine. The raspberry cheesecake was also so good, the filling was real raspberry and not an overly sweet substitute. One thing about The Donut Bar is after eating their donuts, I don't feel sick or have a sugar rush. They're just so fresh and well made. Definitely come check them out and save time to look around the shop! They have really cool AR murals and art around the store that you can scan with your phone. I'm already planning to come back and we haven't even left the store yet. read more

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We had the maple bar and the apple pie donuts. There are definitely much better places for donuts than this place. I do not understand why so many high ratings read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Maple bar and apple pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The donut bar is not afraid of you. The donut bar does not count calories. The donut bar is a bar. just think if they were donut bars back in the western times we'd all still be riding horses as our main state of transportation . Do not sleep on the donut bar look at what they've done with a cinnamon roll. What do you think they're gonna do with a maple bar, unspeakable things things said in whispers and legend. check out the photo and look at the weight the actual weight of this admiral has a gravitational field. Don't come here and stand in front and just look no - just order everything and move on. Thats right 9 ounces of gooey, frosty baked bakery . read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - 9.0 on the Richter scale. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Best Donuts in town!! Yummm every time I come here I must buy a couple of donuts. They are super big and very delicious!! The place is always chill and the staff is super patient explaining what each donut is filled with. Every time I come here I want to take them all. Donut bar xoxo read more

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First off, hat's off to creating a truly unique one of a kind donut! To me it's like a combination of a croissant, biscuit and traditional donut. All of the best qualities of each. Stopped by in the late afternoon for a donut fix! Parked across the street and walked inside the huge shiny building. Whilst walking through the lobby of the first floor I noticed a beautiful Christmas tree. Donut Bar has some tables in the lobby and directly outside. My cinnamon roll was delicious with the cream cheese icing! I loved how moist it was with plenty of icing for each bite. My pumpkin spice latte went well with my roll. Next visit perhaps I will try out the donut smash burger with grilled raspberry onion relish! Looks like two meals for me. read more

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Thank you again Donut Bar & Bakery For having us Yelpies Elite A beautiful soft chocolate With amazing gold sprinkles and gold yelp On top of giant donut I love this donut Chef Santiago is great at his donuts Plus he has great smile and nice too Thank you for all the delicious donuts I can't wait to go again to visit your store I always want them all in your beautiful store read more

Absolutely delicious donuts! Honestly most of the donuts and the store are experiences themselves. I love the attention to detail in everything they do here. From look to taste to cohesive designs. My husband and I ordered some lattes and two donuts. I had the pistachio dream latte and he had the French toast latte. While we enjoyed both, the winner was the French toast latte! I liked the pistachio dream but it was hard to taste the pistachio as the espresso was a little burnt and overpowered the total flavor. Would absolutely be down to try it again! We did order the lemon pistachio donut and the creme brûlée donut. We devoured both of them! I will say the brûlée donut tasted more like a cake than a donut but nonetheless we loved it! We will definitely stop by next time we are downtown. Such lovely food and vibes! read more

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3 letters.... WOW Maybe the biggest donut I've ever had. But still so fluffy and light. Chocolate was rich. Toppings were cute. read more

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These donuts are so good! The birthday cake was my favorite. The employees were very sweet and friendly. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I first tried Donut Bar at a Yelp Elite event last weekend and received a voucher, so of course I had to stop by the storefront to redeem it and check out their donuts and coffee. My partner and I came about an hour before closing, and there was still a good selection of donuts available. The team members were super friendly and even threw in an extra donut for us to try, which was a really nice touch. The donuts themselves were perfectly fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be back to Donut Bar, especially since I'm lucky enough to live near their other locations. read more

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My partner and I had a donut voucher that we wanted to use so we came in Sunday around 12 We each got one donut and a coffee and the service was very friendly! The lady helping us out gave us a n extra one for fun and was super enthusiastic when helping us out! There is plenty of outside seating and a few spots inside the hotel they are adjacent too Even coming close to closing they had so many options still available while we appreciated, the donuts were very good and not overly sweet but big and fluffy! Would definitely have it again! read more

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Nice donuts. Fairly priced for the size. Service fast and friendly. The cinnamon roll was delicious plenty of frosting and cinnamon. Creme brulee was delicious as well not overly greasy and sweet so really good. Seating outdoors. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Wicked theme. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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The Donut Bar & Bakery in Little Italy, San Diego is a sweet little gem that's as pretty as it is delicious. From the moment you walk in, the display of donuts catches your eye. Everything is beautifully detailed and almost too pretty to eat... almost. Each one delivers on flavor just as much as looks, fresh, soft, and seriously tasty. What's great is it's not just about donuts. They also offer other breakfast options, making it an easy stop whether you're craving something sweet or a more filling start to your day. The prices are reasonable, which makes it even better because you'll probably want to try more than one. If you're in Little Italy and in the mood for a treat, this spot is definitely worth the stop. read more

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Fantastic bakery with fresh and delicious treats. The donuts were soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet, while the pastries looked just as amazing as they tasted. The shop had a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Great place to grab breakfast, coffee, or a quick dessert. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving quality baked goods! read more

Stopped in for a ln event and loved it here! My donut was huge and delicious. The owner was so cool and friendly. My coffee was great and the art on the walls was really cool when you scan the QR code it comes to life! read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Raspberry filled - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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So many delicious options accompanied by great service. Came here early on a Saturday morning and was no wait. The the server gave us a lay of the land and described all the popular options as well as her personal favorites. I was intrigued by the crème brûlée French toast that was on this way and the server said it was their number one seller I knew I had to try it. It did not disappoint! It was made to order came out warm and fresh with blueberry jam, butter, and maple syrup. My partner got the lemon pistachio doughnut as well as the raspberry cheesecake and said they were also amazing. That I mention the donuts are huge! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which was great because it was a little chilly outside. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. read more

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I was on a hunt for something sweet this am and what better than a donut. It took us a few minutes to walk to and locate as it is nestled in a corporate building. It is so fun and lively and hem you walk in. The donut counter is presented so nicely and inviting. All the prettiness just draws you in. We ordered a glazed, creme brûlée and salted Carmel. The creme brûlée had the hard topping which was ok. Once you got to the custard inside the combo was a subtle taste of the dessert. Not overly sweet at all which good but not balanced with the taste. Little disappointed Salted Carmel was better for me. The icing o enough sweetness of the salted Carmel to suffice the taste buds. I actually enjoyed that. I like the cake donut base. It wasn't overly dense which combines well with the topping. Hot chocolate was tasty and went well with the donuts. I would try this location again as they offer a few combos that sounded intriguing. I enjoy unique shops that go outside the standard with flavors. The staff was AMAZING!! Plus we sat outside to enjoy read more

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The food and coffee here were great! The owner also was so friendly and loves what he does. I really liked the heart shaped donut and the amount of icing and filler. They serve mimosas here too! Definitely worth trying if you haven't read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Heart donut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I love me a novelty donut shop. It was fun and cute. I liked the ideas they had. Not everything was executed that well though. The good: The French toast donut (yum!) and the big poppa tart donut (like a pop tart and a donut had a really big baby). The not-so-good: The Nutella donut (just tasted like a chocolate donut, which was super disappointing because I love Nutella), the grilled cheese donut (way too much bready donut; they should have sliced the donut in half; this did not need 2 whole donuts). Would I try this place again? Yes, but I'll be more wary of the donuts that look too big and bready. read more

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Saw a Labubu donut that was very cute in design. Definitely cute but taste is original plain with decor. I understand it would be difficult to try to cater to both flavor profiles and people Who want to buy the donut for the fun of it. read more

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Amazing selection of donuts! Prepared well and super fresh with lots of classic and unique flavor combinations. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff! Open seating outside if you wanted to enjoy right there! read more

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This is genuinely the best donut spot i've ever had. It was like eating luxury donuts. All of it was made fresh. Everything was adorable inside. Extremely clean, the aesthetic was soooo pinterest coded. I would literally drop a bag here. Excellent service, please sponsor me read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I've had plenty of Donut Bat donuts over the years but this is my first time going to the venue. I met up with friends for a morning snack and gab fest. You could smell the fresh donut smell before we reached the door. It was delicious! When we walked in the workers were extremely polite and friendly and welcoming. They asked and answered questions while we browsed the displays. They have such a large and wide variety of donuts! I got a maple old fashioned and a cup of hot Earl Grey tea to accompany it. The walls of the bakery are fantastic. They are painted in these black and white images that interactive. You can scan a QR code and they do different things. The logo on their donut boxes also come alive by scanning them. Such simple and unique and a cool way to engage customers. The bakery doesn't have seating but it connects to a high rise lobby that has signs for designated seating. They also have outside patio seating. We chose the lobby and snacked and gabbed at a leisurely pace. Nice wholesome outing. Keep up the exceptional baking, Donut Bar! read more

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I would highly recommend this place if you love donuts! We were craving some baked goods late at night, and this was the only spot open--which is perfect since I'm a night owl. We grabbed a box with the Simpsons donut, birthday confetti, Nutella, sugar, and glazed. My favorites were definitely the birthday cake and the Nutella. The Nutella one stood out because it actually tasted like real Nutella--sometimes a lot of places say it's Nutella, but it doesn't taste like it 10/10. The portion sizes were great too; some donuts were big, some smaller, but overall very fair for the price (around $15 for the box). The texture was soft, fluffy, and just right. The birthday cake donut was amazing--it even had Oreo crumbles in the middle, which added a nice touch 10/10. The sugar donut was standard, 7/10 like most sugar donuts, but still enjoyable. The glazed donut was soft, fluffy, and delicious. 10/10 My only complaint--and it's not really their fault--is the location. It's in downtown, so parking is tough, and the shop itself is kind of hidden on the bottom floor of a corporate-style building. There's not a big sign, so it took a little effort to find. Seating is limited too--mostly outdoors with just a small lobby area inside. That said, the service was great. The staff was very friendly and even gave us a free donut, which was a nice surprise. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and craving donuts, especially late at night! read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to go to the Gaslamp location when I lived nearby, and I tried this donut at a Yelp event. It was almost too pretty to eat. They have so many creative options. I would definitely go back again when I'm in the area. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

They have a wide variety of donuts to pick from. The nice thing is most of them were made without corn syrup, which is wonderful. I stopped by there on a whim while visiting San Diego and ended up going there a second time to pick up another doughnut. read more

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Staple donut spot in San Diego. Owner and staff are super friendly. So many unique flavors and great presentation. I had the cake batter with strawberry filling, it was very good. Definitely would recommend swinging by to grab coffee and a donut. read more

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For starters there was a fly in the display case.. we notified the employee and they just shook the tray. Which only led to the fly landing on multiple other donuts. We are gourmet, fancy, pricey donut fanatics-- and we're super hopeful for this place. First the latte had little to no coffee flavor-- overly milk and just bleh. The donuts while large. fun and trendy but were dense and dry but oily. We got the maple bacon bar and the icing had good flavor. One glaze old fashioned and it was lackluster in the amount of glaze and rather dry. We also got a lemon blueberry cake donut and it was basically just blueberry with not even a hint of lemon. We also tried the apple crisp and it was fine-- just expect mostly apple filling and super sweet. The blueberry muffin was quite large but also overly sweet. Overall-- fun place to try but not one we will be returning to. read more

Donut Bar & Bakery - Labubu donut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Isabella and Angelina are first off amazing! There are so sweet and kind and helpful and fun, they make us wanna come back just for the two of them alone!!! But they also have incredible donuts! We got the crème brûlée and the Nutella stuffed! And they were so sweet to even give each kid a doughnut! The crème brûlée is incredible!! With its hard shell and custard filling I was sold! But that new Ella stuff is on another level! My husband and I said that we were only gonna take a bite of each and we seem to be finishing them within five minutes of leaving the shop.... Definitely have to come here!!! And if you do, you have to ask for Isabella or Angelina!! read more

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No one does it as extravagant as Donut Bar here in San Diego! I love Donut Bar and this visit brought me in because I had a cool deal from Yelp. Right now they have adorable Christmas themed treats and a Wicked Themed donut on display!! I had to stop by once again and try another one of their donuts! This time, I opted for their Strawberry Split Donut, which was a strawberries and cream donut sandwich in between a split sugar donut. I wanted to try it since it was the last one on the shelf. The strawberries and cream combo is easily one of my favorites, and the sugar donut itself was yummy but a little dry from being cut in half though and sitting there since the AM. I always love what the owner comes up with the menu and flavor creations and always look forward to seeing Donut Bar at events! Their drinks selection is quite limited, and I hope to see more coffee options! read more