Doughnut Basket

We're spending time in Watsonville this weekend, and I wanted to see if there was a good donut shop…read morein the area. This place had high ratings, so the next morning, I went to get some. I got there at 7:30, and they were already out of raised glazed and raised chocolate. The lady behind the counter was so sweet, and she gave me a run down of everything they had. Everything sounded so good! Some of them were still warm and freshly glazed! I definitely needed to try their whipped cream filled long John because of the tiktok ad. It did not disappoint. The donut looks so overwhelming, but it's really light and not too sweet. I enjoyed it a lot! I got a mixed dozen to enjoy for the next couple of days. I love donuts, and finding really goods one aren't always easy to find. I'm happy to have the chance to try them while I'm in the area.

Four-star donuts, but the couple running the place were simply too kind, so it gets five stars out…read moreof guilt (the free donut didn't hurt). We made the forty-five-minute drive to try their viral whipped cream long johns. Available in chocolate and maple, we grabbed both. These heavy gut-busters are packed with homemade whipped cream--it honestly feels like they sliced a donut open and emptied an entire tub of Cool Whip inside. I ate one and now feel like a whole tub myself. It is worth the trip for the novelty, the experience, and the photo. We also sampled a few other items. The blueberry-filled bear claw was a standout. The buttermilk donut featured a subtle hint of coconut, though it leaned a bit dry, and the old-fashioned (available in maple, chocolate, plain, and glazed) was standard. The cinnamon roll donut came topped with maple and nuts, while the apple fritter offered a crispier texture than most, though it was otherwise just fine. The fritters might be crispy, but the owners are genuinely wonderful!

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Dessert Lounge

4.0(41 reviews)

1.4 mi

I see some real potential in Dessert Lounge! The type of Asian influenced snacks they often such as…read morethe mochi donut and Korean corn dog are typically found closer to the bay. It's a bit niche. Hopefully Watsonville likes them! Walking in I thought they were still in their soft opening stage which looks like it was about a year ago. The interior is a little bare aside from 2-3 kiosks, some seating, and the selfie wall. The rest of the walls are blank white. The kitchen area is completely covered by a grey curtain. With a little polishing I think it'd lot cuter. We weren't greeted by anyone. The only time we saw an employee was when they popped out from the kitchen to give us our items. We ordered the lychee guava fruit tea regular sweetness, the taro coconut mochi donut, and two scoops of ice cream in a cone. Ordering was quite easy to use the kiosks. They were very intuitive. They show which items are out of stock. The kiosk is payment by card. They have an option for paying in cash up in the front near the kitchen. The ice cream was good. Generous scoops. Not much to say about ice cream. The lychee guava tea was tasty and refreshing but very sweet. Next time I'd choose less sweet. The mochi donut was very warm/fresh. Good flavor. I've never had a mochi donut before. It was like a chewy donut. The color of the donut was golden. It did not taste like grease. The taro coconut topping was a little messy/melty. Overall it's a unique dessert place. If I'm in the area again I'd like to try a Korean corn dog or see if they have the bubble waffle ice cream cone in stock.

This place SUCK!!!!!!! Got "HOME SICK" as I was struggling…read moreto enjoy the beautiful weather w/ FAM and da Homies. What a perfect weekend fishing the beaches, and eating Hella good food, but the heart wants what it wants; there's "NO PLACE LIKE HOME." -Miss the taste of authentic Vietnamese Coffee, so there was only one thing to do: "YELP" -got on Yelp for some Vietnam Coffee recommendation and this place was recommended. I was so excited to get the "YUMMY" taste of Vietnam. -What a DISSAPPOINTMENT. The Vietnamese Coffee offered was just a froth cappuccino w/wipe cream seal in a Bobba cup. -Conclusion - "Everything seal in a Bobba Cup" must be Oriental, and they all taste the same...."Will swipe Left for Sure"....LOL ***can't really mess up fired chicken wings...got an order of Salt/Pepper wings...nothing amazing. Just edible. ***Hot Cheetos Korean corndog was pretty bad. Taste very doughy and undercook. What a waste of location and potential...

Strawberry guava slushy with boba

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Donut King

3.8(19 reviews)

1.5 mi

I used to always go here when I was little it's so nostalgic and I hope they never close ever and…read morethe donuts and bobas are so good with a big variety of flavors for the boba and the people their are so nice I 100% recommend it.

These are the best Donuts in Watsonville. The owners are super friendly and kind. I usually stop in…read moreto buy a dozen of donuts and the owners also throw in a free donut. The shop makes their donuts fresh everyday and often you will find a line. They do sell out, especially on weekends so come early if you can or if you have a special occasion place your order ahead of time. The location is the shop is in the Nob Hill shopping center so there is plenty of parking! I often stop as early as 5:00 AM and there are already fresh donuts being made! I love this place!

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Ms Donuts & Ice Cream

3.8(30 reviews)

2.1 mi

Love the old fashioned look of Ms Donuts. It's such a cute retro place that's open 24/7 and the…read moreprices and quality are amazing. Everything is fresh and delicious. We had: *Maple bar cut open filled with cream - amazing! Like a pancake with maple syrup from heaven. *Old fashioned - very good! Crispy and good. *Cronut - very good!

24/7 always freshly…read moremade super affordable parking and great sitting area highly recommend the jalapeño ham & cheese croissant

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Freedom Bakery

4.7(346 reviews)

1.1 mi

Asked them to make a custom cake recently for a 1st year birthday party. It turned out beautifully…read more- even better than I expected. Their service level and attention to detail cannot be beat. Quality control is outstanding. The storefront is a bit tucked away in an industrial park, but once inside, it is neat and well lit and their cases do a nice job of showing off the various baked goods. We tried several of the varieties and they were all excellent. Great bakery.

I ordered a custom cake through email for my son's first thanksgiving. I sent them a picture of a…read morecake as an inspiration/reference. The person that I was emailing was very attentive and helpful. I loved it. I picked up the cake and I was happy with the result. The flavor that I picked was lemon lovers. It tasted very delicious, not too sweet just perfect. The store is very cute and there's a lot of good cakes and cookies options there. Parking is not a problem. I love coming here.

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Bod-Construct

5.0(9 reviews)

2.2 mi

Just started using this company to help with my meal prepping and I have to let everyone know…read morethey're legit. I ordered 15 meals and built them based on my goals. I met the owner, who hand delivered my food and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with his product. The shrimp dish is amazing and so is the breakfast protein pancakes. My favorite though out of all of them are the donuts! Haha! Try them out! They're reasonably priced and have great food quality!

I had a co-worker recommend them and I am happy they did. I've been using Bod-Construct meal prep…read moreon and off now for a few months. They are a great service all around. They've definitely have helped me meet my goals. Why so awesome: a. The food is good. It isn't bland or boring, while still cutting out the bad stuff. b. Quick turn around time on getting your meals in case you are forgetful like me. c. You can customize what you want in your meals. Don't like green beans? Get broccoli, mixed veggies, or spinach instead. d. The price! Great reasonable prices without sacrificing quality.

Buttermilk and Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes w/ sugar free maple syrup.

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Coffeeville

4.6(385 reviews)

2.1 mi

I absolutely love going to Coffeeville in Watsonville! Isaac and Jorge are always so welcoming,…read moreprofessional, and kind--they truly make you feel like part of the community every time you walk in. The coffee is consistently delicious. My favorite is the honey latte, and they also make an amazing iced latte. I highly recommend trying the turkey croissant sandwich and their burritos--they're always fresh and so satisfying. If you're in Watsonville, definitely stop by and support this wonderful local business. And don't forget to say hi to Isaac and Jorge--they go above and beyond to make everyone feel right at home. If you bring your dog, be sure to ask about a pup cup--they're happy to treat your furry friend too!

Love this place! The English muffin breakfast sandwich is so freaking good. The breakfast burrito…read moreis also great and really big and filling. The coffee is good!! I usually get an iced mocha (pictured.) Lots of seating outside and some inside. The staff is really sweet and they make it great. (Only thing I wish they had was a punchcard to eventually get one free.)

Indoor seating

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Iced coconut vanilla soy latte + COFFEEVILLE STICKER

Mango Tango

5.0(1 review)

2.2 mi

overall amazing ! price is super affordable and Nicole is super nice. great customer service.!read more

From the owner: We offer healthy dessert options including allergen-friendly foods such as gluten-free, vegetarian,…read moredairy-free, and vegan savory and sweet options.

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Bagel Cafe & Bakery

3.0(282 reviews)

1.4 mi

This place has been around for years and it is because their bagels are so yummy! The flavors and…read morecombos you can make are insane. I love the sun-dried tomato bagel toasted with cream cheese it remains me of a pizza. The bake goods all also jut as good! Service has been and still is fast and friendly. This place is clean and small. Has some oh door seating for you to enjoy your bagel there if you want to enjoy the California sun!

Line was out the door. Figure it would be good. Took like 30 minutes. I asked for the Jalapeño…read moreRanch sandwich. With jalapeno bagel. No jalapeños found anywhere. Bagel was falling apart like it was old. Waste of time really. 2 stars because it made a turd and didn't kill me.

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Moldy raspberry

Craft Bakeshop and Eatery

4.5(107 reviews)

2.4 mi

The staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions i love the matcha and the cookie very delicious…read moreeveryone must try!! the place is also very clean and well maintained

I was across the street at the library and ready for coffee so my sister said let's go across the…read morestreet. I walked in and the first thing that caught my eye was the multiple menus. It was so much to read and the cashier was ready to take our order. She was patient and didn't rush us but it gave me zero time to really look at the menu. It was early so I wanted a breakfast sandwich or burrito. I opted for a sausage burrito after receiving the recommendation from the cashier. She also showed me the seasonal coffee offerings that she didn't show to my sister who ordered ahead of me and she was bummed because she would of preferred to get one of those drinks instead of the latte she got. I opted for the toasted coconut coffee. I paid and quickly browsed the baked goods that I could see someone starting to put up on display. The rice crispy looked delicious so we got one to share. We took a seat in the seating area. There were plenty of tables and plenty of people coming and going. Seems to be the spot for all the workers within walking distance. Our coffee orders came out a while later. The latte was your standard coffee and oat milk. The toasted coconut was a sweet blend of coffee and coconut foam. The top had toasted coconut shavings and once that mix with the coffee it's gives it's a different texture while drinking it. It was too sweet for my liking. The burritos came out after and they were piping hot. Took a while for the burrito to cool down so I ended up cutting it in half. I like that they had the grill marks on the tortilla because it gave it a nice crunch. The burrito was paired with a salsa that was not spicy and gave the entire burrito some flavor. The burrito itself is very mild in flavor. The potato's didn't taste like they had any seasoning. The sausage didn't either. The salsa helped but it wasn't very flavorful. It was a good portion because I only ate half and was full. The rice krispy treat was good and not very sweet so we took 2 more to go. The cashier was helpful and patient during my interaction with her. The space has plenty of places to sit with a group. Plenty of baked goods options. I took a photo of the menu for future visits so I can know ahead of time what I want because it was very overwhelming being next in line and pick whatever. I saw a pesto sandwich that I would have preferred getting after I sat down and read the menu. Would have been helpful to have the seasonal coffee menu in a more visible area. Water is self serve in an area where you can get straws and napkins. Ensuring it's stocked with knives and forks etc would be helpful. The coffee and food did take a while to come out so plan accordingly if you are not sitting down. Curious to return to try something else now that I read the menu.

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Lucas T.

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2 years ago

I recently visited the Donut Basket and I must say, it was an amazing experience! The donuts were absolutely delicious and freshly made. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere of the place was cozy and inviting. I especially loved the variety of flavors they offered, and the prices were reasonable too. Overall, I would highly recommend the Donut Basket to anyone looking for tasty treats and a pleasant experience. It definitely deserves a 5-star review! read more

Augie N.

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2 years ago

I adore this charming little donut shop nestled in my hometown. The staff is incredibly friendly and always greet you with a warm smile. Their breakfast sandwiches are simply amazing, and the donuts are delicious. I highly recommend visiting this place to savor a sandwich a donut, or even a refreshing cup of coffee. read more

Teo B.

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2 years ago

Food is delicious and clean location. Friendly people who always make you feel welcome. With a smile on their faces every time.

Ruby C.

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6 years ago

Reasonable pricing. Quick service. Delicious sandwiches! Perfect breakfast and lunch spot.

Marcus R.

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12 years ago

Great donuts! Their donuts are big and soft just like a good donut should be

Lisa S.

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13 years ago

Yummy Breakfast and Sandwhiches. Breakfast burritos are bomb! cheap too.

Bdc Girls H.

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5 years ago

There sandwiches and donuts are amazing! and they are always so nice:)

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