Drover’s Doughnuts

24

210

196

1 year ago

Although I had been to Drover's in the past, I didn't want to leave a review until I got to try a cup of coffee! Now it's safe to say I definitely have enjoyed each experience I've had at Drover's. The staff has always been helpful when I inquire for some direction with selecting a donut. I always lean towards the chocolate flavors and have been satisfied every time! I even brought a donut to my boss since he admitted to never having tried one from Drover's. He said it was very delicious. Their donuts are definitely more cakey than others I've tried but I enjoy the texture. They have the more gourmet style flavors but also have the classic ones (ie glazed) which makes for an inclusive donut experience. For the coffee I had opted for a simple latte. It did the trick with giving me a caffeinated boost for my day. Overall, each visit I've had has been what I've needed to have a sweet, caffeinated start! read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Bryan A.

15

54

87

6 months ago

I really had some high hopes for this place, but the doughnuts did seem like they were not fresh. The glaze and maple bacon doughnuts were both dense and dry. However, the apple fritter did taste really good. I will probably try this place again. Maybe they had an off day. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Doughnut options - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Roseann R.

184

73

57

1 year ago

I lived in Nipomo , it's worth the drive, I have never had better donuts Best donuts ever, I recommend Drover's Donuts. Service was amazing,

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Roseann for this great review! We are so happy you…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Maddie G.

0

3

2

1 year ago

Doughnuts are good but we spent over $35.00 on them all for the guy behind the counter to put them in a bag. The jelly filled got all over everything and not very share-friendly with coworkers. Online shows they come in a box. read more

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hi Maddie. I am so sorry about this. Your doughnuts should have been…

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 1

Tyler W.

7

23

1

9 months ago

Had the most delicious and creative donuts I have ever had. The maple bacon was to die for! Each of the staff were so friendly and gave tons of suggestions on what to try. The decor felt like what a donut stores have needed to look like forever. And the little friendly reading book with multiple board games was such a nice spot to have a couple of donuts and a coffee read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

K M.

6

107

61

2 years ago

Best maple bacon doughnut I've ever had!! Weekends tend to be busy and they sell out of certain doughnuts. Their other doughnuts are great but the maple bacon is just delicious!! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Selma B.

0

3

1

1 year ago

I stop over in Buellton from time to time and a couple of days ago I was craving donuts. Problem is I'm a gluten free kinda gal. Not many places offer GF options let alone good GF bakery items. I wanted to first say Thank you Drover Donuts for including GF donuts. Second...WELL DONE! The GF donuts were delicious! I know I'll be stopping by again!!! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you for much Selma for stopping in and sharing this review! We…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Peter A.

Elite 25

21

110

13

2 years ago

They are the best secret in the valley. They have the best drip coffee (GroundWork roasters) and the best fresh doughnuts. Okay, so they are an occasional treat. They sell to many of the markets and shops in the area, so you maybe enjoying them already and not know it. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much for this great review Peter! We are so happy you…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

M T.

0

54

0

1 year ago

The donut recipe needs remastered. They are so average and what, $3.50? Even the basic glazed is terrible. Go next door to Albertsons. Their donuts are better and only a buck 49. For amazing donuts go to Lompoc Donuts. Obviously workers, owners and friends of friends leaving those 5 star reviews because....well, no way. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hello MT,…

Helpful 2

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 2

Joyce K.

0

33

0

1 year ago

Delicious fresh donuts just off the highway. The cannoli flavor was unique and tasty. The raspberry was moist and tender. The custard filled chocolate was very good as well. Great coffee!! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Joyce for this kind review! We look forward to…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Andy G.

0

4

1

3 years ago

Oh how we wish you would make your fritters more crispy. You know, the kind that are made up of all these delectable crunchy nuggets! Otherwise, they are just...dough-ey.... I mean, doesn't fritter mean FRIED in some lovely language? Fosters in Lompoc, off H St. by Comcast are done right. But everything else is better in B town. Please, please reconsider your fritter! Thank you! read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - From Fosters Lompoc. Please? - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Patti R.

17

86

7

10 months ago

I came to see for myself how awesome the donuts are. They look fantastic, BUT I decided to try some donut holes & they were dry with no flavor. I asked one of the gals working if their donuts were as good as Lompoc donuts? She said, "better". Sorry,but NOPE! Lompoc donuts are the best throughout the state. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Rebecca W.

0

9

1

9 months ago

This donut shop is the literal BEST donut shop I've ever been to! I don't even like donuts but I went with my donut loving family anyway because they also have breakfast sandwiches. They make a savory everything donut for their sandwiches and they are fantastic!! I did try a strawberry matcha donut because my son wanted me to, and I loved it!! Excellent customer service, very clean, there's nothing bad about this place!!! If you're ever in Solvang GO TO DROVERS DOUGHNUTS!!! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jeff B.

12

83

163

3 years ago

It's behind Jack in the Box in what seems more like an office park (see my photo). NOT in the bigger Albertsons shopping center. There, I just saved you 5 minutes that you can enjoy eating donuts. Upscale, higher quality, espresso machine on premises I'd like to see more "unusual" creative donuts, I'm not expecting Voodo because Buellton is not Portland, but is down the street from the greatest pastries in the land, so Drovers should be commended for competing with that. Friendly service, ample parking, inside seating. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Only bought four and still got a box - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Prices are worth the quality - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Behind Jack in the Box - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Bob N.

345

1

0

1 year ago

Obviously day-old donuts (at 8am). Server through in an extra donut, which I thought was nice until I realized that he charged me for it. Black coffee was solid. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hello Bob,…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Trace V.

106

942

788

4 years ago

Time to EAT the donuts -- at Drovers! Great selection of unique, freshly make round bundles of joy await you here. We tried two of the "cake" donuts -- pumpkin and blueberry -- both went great with our morning coffee. Looking forward to trying the maple bacon one next time. Being from New York City and the son of the original "Dunkin Donut Man" -- I know my donuts! read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Trace for this amazing review! We are so happy you…

Helpful 1

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 0

GV N.

0

36

19

3 years ago

I will dream about their beautiful gluten free donuts until the magical day that we are joyously reunited once more read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Well that might just be the best review for our gluten friendly…

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kathy H.

Elite 25

1

104

48

2 years ago

The best doughnuts that I have ever had. Absolutely scrumptious. It was fluffy and cakey. The frosting was perfect. I was hesitant to share with my family because they were SO good! read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Glazed doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

J L.

0

101

100

2 years ago

Love, love fresh donuts.. these were delicious ! My favorites were the chocolate frosted and maple frosted. Large and dense...Yummy! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much for this great review and we are so happy you…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Laura S.

2

103

27

4 years ago

Excellent donuts! We drove up to Solvang to celebrate our anniversary and stopped based on a friend's recommendation. GCP's did not disappoint! Excellent! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Happy Anniversary! We are so glad you stopped in and enjoyed! Thank…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Shelby S.

256

950

1754

4 years ago

I've been here for donuts twice now and am always so impressed! Their options are so unique and the donuts are always really fresh. They have beautiful decor inside and parking is really easy. The staff are always super friendly and I feel like the prices are very comparable for such fancy donuts. My nieces always find donuts they love, so it's definitely kid approved! I highly recommend getting one of every kind just to be able to try a variety! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Shelby for this kind review. We are so happy you…

Helpful 5

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

Tim S.

20

31

36

3 years ago

For our trip we stayed locally at the Sideways Inn, part of the complimentary delivered to your door breakfast was Drover's Donuts. I wasn't sure how well a continental breakfast that would make but our first night stay let me know they were fantastic! The donuts were large, with a lighter cake and a delicious and flavorful chocolate frosting. We loved the donuts so much we checked out their Instagram page and found out their shop was quite close. So we opted at the end of our vacation to grab some to take home. They have the standard options you'd find and most any donut shop in America glazed, chocolate frosted, maple frosted, iced with sprinkled, and apple fritters. We opted for their current seasonal favorites and got an assortment with Maple Bacon, Raspberry Pistachio, Triple Berry Hibiscus, White Chocolate Macadamia, Caramel Latte, and a blueberry fritter. The young lady working was so nice and helpful with me picking out what to get. She made sure we got fresh donuts for the road and they were as gorgeous as they were delicious! The shop was small but clean and well designed, it had a home feel to it while looking classic with a touch of modern. Each if the donuts we tried were so yummy, the raspberry pistachio was my fave and so flavorful I wish I lived closer! All I'm all I can't wait to go back to Solvang again, and see what Drover's has going on next time. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Tim, thank you so much for this incredible review! We are so happy…

Helpful 1

Thanks 1

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Diana G.

163

178

681

4 years ago

The donuts were pretty good but not the best I've had. They weren't as soft as I'd like but we did buy them at around 10am. Hoping next time we go earlier they will be fresher. The key lime pie was really good but the glazed was just okay. I would be willing to give this place one more try. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Nice box - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Maple, Nutella, seasonal, key lime pie - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hi Diana, thank you for taking the time to review and we apologize…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Max M.

0

5

0

2 years ago

Kids love the food. I thought was a bit to sweet but perfect if you have a sweet tooth. Man working register wasn't the friendliest, wasn't rude just wasn't best service read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tori M.

47

7

0

1 year ago

We were staying at the Sideways Inn and had Drover's Doughnuts delivered as part of their complimentary breakfast. They were delicious and not like any doughnut I'd had before. Great job! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you for much Tori! We hope you enjoyed your visit to the valley!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Vanessa D.

82

516

1111

5 years ago

Loved this donut place! The prices were great and the flavors were phenomenal! I got a dozen and enjoyed the original glazed, crumb, animal cracker, cereal, raspberry cheesecake and chocolate malt. The honey lavender was so-so; very strong lavender flavor. I really appreciated that the donut part was actually good. I typically find this part lacking but not here. No wonder this place is so popular! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Vanessa, thank you so much for this amazing review! We are so happy…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Marcia G.

86

478

641

5 years ago

From the moment I stepped in I knew I was in for a treat. So many yummy options for donuts and there was a line of anxious customers. I wanted to try so many, but I opted for 3: dulce de leche, chocolate and blueberry. All 3 donuts were so delicious and not severely sweet. I also ordered a latte that was good but unfortunately barely warm, which is likely due to the milk being warmed prior to the espresso being placed in the container for brewing and I also watched the barista slowly make my coffee and chat w a co-worker in between steps.... anyway display of donuts was clean and neat, great selection and donut service great. Sorry no photos because I opened the bag and started eating as soon as I got in the car! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hi Marcia! Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are so happy…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Laura M.

5

16

24

3 years ago

All the way from Redlands, CA to try this doughnut shop and it did not disappoint! Friendly staff and a great selection of classic and fun seasonal flavors. Dough was the perfect texture. Literally the best jelly-filled doughnut I've ever eaten- they were definitely not stingy with the filling. The Apple fritter was softer than most other shops, which i liked. Flavors were very distinct and my only regret was not getting a full dozen because I should have tried them all. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Raspberry jelly filled - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Laura for coming in and sharing this incredible…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lauren C.

0

7

16

4 years ago

The donuts are great. Every month the "seasonal" flavors are updated (usually at least 3 flavors). Along with the gourmet versions there are regular cake and raised donuts. The crumb donut is simple but an amazing favorite in our household. I recommend it read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Irish cream donut, one of my top 5 favorites. - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Lemon drop seasonal donut, usually in summer. - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Carmel macchiato donut, delish. - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Lauren for the positive review! We truly appreciate…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Doree S.

2

75

1

3 years ago

This donut shop is hands down the BEST! Donuts were still warm and gooey from the oven. Melt in your mouth treats! My kids got donut holes and the strawberry sprinkle donut. Both great choices. My husband and I split the Crumbl and maple bacon. Crumbl was my favorite of them. We were visiting and stayin at the Flying Fkags RV park. This was a quick drive down the road and definitely a shop you want to stop in and grab a treat!! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We hope you have a…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Flor P.

Elite 23

83

82

273

5 years ago

Yass to DONUTS!! Love the many different flavors of their donuts so creative!! So fancy!! Their raised donuts are fluffy just like a typical raised donuts I haven't tasted their cake or old fashion donuts but I'm sure it's just as good. If your in solvang come check this place out!! read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Left-Right: Maple Bacon (yummy and my favorite), lemon Bar, cinnamon toast cereal, animal circus cookies - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Cinnamon Toast Raised Donut - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Oreo Donut - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Chocolate Malted Donut - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much for your kind review and all the photos! We look…

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Gary W.

387

320

636

5 years ago

The ham n cheese croissant is probably the best I have ever had. The donuts here are light and fluffy and way better than your average strip mall donut shop. I especially enjoy their old fashioned donuts. I highly recommend stopping by if you are ever in Buellton. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Gary, thank you so much for this fantastic review and for supporting…

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Robert C.

0

2

0

3 years ago

A decent $2.00 donut but if one goes in store and there is more than one person ahead of you, it's faster to make your own donuts. I have given up multiple times. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Good Morning Robert. I am sorry to hear it has taken you some time in…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Vanessa M.

4

9

11

3 years ago

Best donuts in Buellton! Made to order everyday. Delicious and soft! We got several flavors to try and the maple bacon donut was the best! Key lime was delicious too. Cute place! read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Traditional flavors - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

B L.

0

10

34

4 years ago

Divine donuts! Their raised glazed are meals in themselves, and the cake donuts are excellent too. Sometimes they have gluten-free too. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - St. Pat's donuts in March - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Creative donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Mixed Berry Tart - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Maple Bacon - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Caramel Corn - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Cookies & Cream - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Claudia C.

25

118

566

7 years ago

If you're passing by Buellton or live in Santa Ynez Valley stop by this new modern donut shop. Donut prices range from an old fashion at $1.25 to apple fritters at $2.75. I enjoyed the simpler side of things with a beautifully executed cake donut dusted in cinnamon sugar or glazed with some sprinkles. They also offer gorgeous crowd-pleasers like a fruit loop, glazed donut covered in crumbs, and ready for their closeups. But a donut's only as good as its base, and luckily even the standard glazed here is great. If you're unable to find parking in front of the building you can park in the next parking lot over or park by the Coffee Cabin parking lot and walk over. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - God's Country Provisions donut menu - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Fruit loop and crumble donuts - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Glazed, sugar and chocolate donuts - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Ian M.

Elite 22

834

1151

222

6 years ago

Fantastic donuts! The maple bacon donut is always good here, and their other specialty flavors are often inventive. I absolutely loved the lavender honeycomb donut they had in August. I can't wait to see what flavors this September will bring! The donuts themselves aren't too heavy or sugary, thankfully, and the flavors really stand out because the donuts aren't too sweet. If you're in Buellton, definitely stop in for some donuts. Just note, the shop can be a little hard to find as it's sandwiched in a spot in a row of a couple of similar buildings. read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Thank you so much Ian for this incredible review! We look forward to…

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kate M.

0

5

8

3 years ago

I would not recommend this place to anyone ever. Did a donut themed birthday party for our son & we talked to the owner about doing various shades of green & blues & decorative. I received all blue, & out of the 60 I ordered for the party about 12 had sprinkles. In 2 of the boxes the frosting completely stuck to the box & couldn't even be used.That's not even the worst part...the #1...I'll let you be the judge of what you think that is, but it's definitely not a #1. They at least had the decency to refund me after ruining my sons 1st bday party. read more

Drover’s Doughnuts - Definitely not a #1 - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

Drover’s Doughnuts - Not a #1 - Donuts Near Me - Buellton, California

See all

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hi Kate, this is Sarah, an owner of Drover’s Doughnuts. As Loren…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

James D.

0

1

0

2 years ago

Have tired on multiple occasions. I think they are more after aesthetics rather than fresh. Doughnuts tasted OLD & DRY. I would much rather have a fresh regular doughnut that cost $1.50 MAX than a "fancy" $3.50 doughnut that is dry & hard. I would focus on freshness & not aesthetics! read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Hi James! I am sorry you felt this way. Our doughnuts are made fresh…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Casey B.

0

29

2

6 years ago

Amazing! My kids ask for these donuts each time we are in the area. Wonderful fun and fresh! Great staff and sooooo tasty read more

Business owner information

Sarah O.

Casey, thank you so much for the amazing review! It brings us a lot…

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

See more reviews

More info about Drover’s Doughnuts

252 E Hwy 246
Ste C
Buellton, CA 93427
Directions
(805) 691-9222
Call Now
Visit Website
https://www.droversdoughnuts.com

Full menu

Hours

What time does Drover’s Doughnuts open?

Drover’s Doughnuts opens at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Drover’s Doughnuts close?

Drover’s Doughnuts is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Drover’s Doughnuts closes at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sun 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Drover’s Doughnuts take credit cards?

Yes, Drover’s Doughnuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Drover’s Doughnuts have catering options?

Yes, Drover’s Doughnuts does have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Drover’s Doughnuts have parking?

Yes, Drover’s Doughnuts has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Drover’s Doughnuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Drover’s Doughnuts is wheelchair accessible.

Does Drover’s Doughnuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Drover’s Doughnuts has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Classic doughnuts served with country hospitality

Janeen’s Coffee At The Cabin

4.3(131 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$

Most of the coffee places in Buellton close early. I was driving through at about 3:30 PM, and this…read morecute little drive-through coffee cabin was still open. They had run out of food except for bagels and one banana nut muffin, but their coffee drinks were excellent. My hubby got a hot chocolate, and I got a Mexican mocha. The added orange zest was a nice touch. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly and quick. I was able to drive on, happily caffeinated.

Awesome little drive-through coffee shop in Buellton! I love when a local coffee shop has a…read moredrive-through and this one is especially good because their coffee is delicious! I highly recommend their iced coffee. The service is always friendly and efficient as well. I tried their local bacon quiche this time around and it was super yummy! Great local coffee shop, I will definitely come back again soon.

My son gifted me this flower ( coffee shop in the background )

Look at the window for any specials

See all

My iced oat milk hazelnut latte

Panaderia La Victoria #2

4.8(12 reviews)

0.1 mi

The best Mexican pastries ever. Very large selection to choose from. The service was excellent.read more

Been here a few times and it's so good! V fresh. Tons of options. Great hours for working people…read moreand families. The conchas are delicious! Kids love the cookies too. Helpful employees. So glad this opened up here!

Entrance

Donuts, croissants, bread

See all

Bakery nearby

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery

4.1(1.4k reviews)

2.6 mi

Visited Olsen's Danish Village Bakery during our trip to Solvang and absolutely loved it. The…read moremoment you walk in, the smell of fresh pastries and butter fills the entire bakery, it truly feels like stepping into a little town in Denmark. The pastries were buttery without being overly sweet, which made them even better. Staff were friendly. If you visit Solvang, one of the "must-stop" spots is definitely Olsen's Danish Village Bakery. Highly recommend! Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pSuSW9/

TLDR: It's simple things done well. I'm normally wary of going to places that tourists frequent,…read morebut this is a place that I feel matches the hype. Thoughts: I must admit that I'm not a bread person. The only reason I went here is that I had to take some tourists around. Solvang was a pretty obvious stop to make, and we found ourselves in Olsen's. I'm a believer of nailing the simple things, because you won't be able to hide it in fluff. What I liked about Olsen's bread is that they taste home made. The flavors taste exactly like what you asked for, and they don't have those added chemicals that certain establishments use to make the flavors "pop out". The bread was flaky, chewy, and an overall joy to consume. Ambiance: The tables and chairs had a cafe vibe (which is what the place is). It's clean, the bakery smelled great, and the high foot traffic means that the turnaround keeps the food fresh. Service: Straightforward. Pick your bread, ask your questions, and the staff will ring you up after getting what you asked for.

Cherry Danish Fruit Strip, Danish Style Raisin Bread, cappuccino, and white chocolate mocha

Wall of fame 6/10/25

See all

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery

Aebleskivehuset

3.8(72 reviews)

2.8 mi

After all our shopping, the husband was ready for a snack! The promise of aebleskivers and ice…read morecream kept him going up to this point. :) There was a short line when we arrived, and it moved fast. The young lady who helped us was very nice. Each order comes with 3 freshly made aebleskivers topped with powder sugar. We chose to have ours with the classic raspberry jam and sugar. We added two scoops of Cookies n' Cream in a cone. Just like a regular pancake, you can make it as sweet or simple as you like. I prefer to coat each bite with the tart jam and a side swipe of the sugar. The inside is warm, comforting and so good! The ice cream was perfectly creamy and yummy with the freshly made waffle cone. The store is small -- in just a couple steps you're in one door then out the other. Right outside are three tables and some benches. The tables turnover pretty quickly but get sticky/dirty throughout the day. Napkins are easily available at the inside counter.

It was fine? I guess? The place was clean and cute, though the animatronic old Danish Aebleskiver…read moredude was a little unsettling. The server was helpful and prompt. Ordered the classic aebleskiver with raspberry jam and sugar. They were just kind of bland and chewy, not bad but not memorable. Maybe I'm just not an aebleskiver person. I thought I remembered them being pretty good, like maybe even crisp in the outside? But these were not that. Oh well. Not that much money wasted. They were like $6.95 for an order of three.

Front

Rasperry

See all

Order Area

The Solvang Bakery

4.3(585 reviews)

2.9 mi

The Solvang Bakery was our last stop before heading out. During busy weekends this little shop is…read moreso crowded that we've avoided going inside. Today was a perfectly slow day that we found ourselves the only customers in the late afternoon. We were able to take our time browsing every shelf and display. The gingerbread houses were amazing. Everything looked so tasty, especially those Danish buttercookies beautifully boxed and wrapped with ribbon. I found myself going back to them until finally giving in to buying a couple to share with family. The type and shape of the buttercookies is slightly different in each box. A small bag is also available. Super-cute, bright, clean and organized. Friendly staff. I'm so glad we finally had a chance to visit.

The Solvang Bakery is one of a couple Danish bakeries in Solvang California. They all offer similar…read morepastries but in their unique way. The Solvang Bakery offers a delightful section of pastries and breads, including their Jalapeño Onion Cheese Bread, amazing gingerbread cookies, almond kringle, and authentic buttery Danish butter cookies. I personally could not get enough of their amazing Jalapeño Onion Cheese Bread loaf. It has a blend of cheddar cheese, poppy seeds, onion, and a bit of garlic, creating a flavorful experience. Along with its cozy ambiance, clean bakery, and friendly staff, this is a must visit location when in town.

Apricot owl eye, kransekage and a large coffee. All delicious!

Expect to waiting in long lines

See all

Outside

Solvang Restaurant

3.7(1.6k reviews)

2.9 mi

Food was delicious and fresh! Staff was very nice and helpful. Had eggs Benedict. Delicious!…read moreThey'll serve you lunch during breakfast time! Highly recommend!

Our first stop when we arrived was Solvang Restaurant for the æbleskiver. Being a slow weekday,…read morethe walk-up window wasn't open. There was a sign directing to place orders inside. At the front counter a young lady greeted us and somehow immediately knew that we were there for the æbleskiver. :) From the register you can watch them being freshly made. Our order was ready in just a few minutes. We sat on a bench right outside. Our daughter was back to being a kid savoring the warm fluffy goodness of the Danish treat. We find them best with the slightly sweet and tart raspberry jam, covered in powdered sugar. This was a perfect start to our day in Solvang!

Saw them microwave most of their "hot entrees"

Aebleskiver w/ Jam

See all

Aebleskiver

Coast Range

3.9(752 reviews)

2.8 mi

•$$$

Looking for a dog-friendly restaurant with cocktails close to our hotel after a drive up from…read morePasadena. Coast Range seemed to check all the boxes, and they had an available reservation on the patio. We got (for us) the perfect table, which was a small area next to the entrance. Actually only our table, which was great for containing our puppy, plus a heat lamp and service over the pony wall which worked out great! We started with delicious cold, crisp martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives and a bowl of water for our pup. Our server (Chelsea B?) was so fun and friendly! We then had maybe the best wedge salad we've ever had! I think the lettuce was cut to, but not thru, the base, and opened up, with toppings inside. Roasted beet cubes, bacon, blue cheese and shallots, plus cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg quarters and fried shallots garnish. It was incredible. I think they should call it "More than a Wedge." We also had the Ahi crudo, which had a delicious sauce and thinly sliced peppers. I wasn't too hungry, so had the French onion soup as my main course. So, it definitely didn't taste anything like French onion soup! It looked like it, and it was definitely cooked down onions but the flavor wasn't anything like I'd expect. However, it was really delicious and satisfied my craving for something warm & cheesy. So if you go in knowing that, I think you'll enjoy it. I don't like lamb, so my husband often gets it when we go out. When he took his first bite, I could tell he enjoyed it. He said it was some of the best lamb he's had and he's had a lot! It's à la carte, but did come with a tiny bit of salad and a roasted pepper which he thought was perfect. Since I was having the soup we didn't order a vegetable side, which we normally would, but this vegetable garnish worked perfectly for him. Definitely recommended!

My family and I checked out Coast Range for dinner on our first night in Solvang. We were really…read moreimpressed by the Michelin Star stickers in the window for the last 4 years - that had to mean something! We were seated right away as we had arrived a few minutes after they opened. The inside was dark, but cozy. For drinks, I ordered the Vaquero Martini which was pretty good and my husband ordered an Old Fashioned - we thought it was very strange that it came in a glass with a bunch of ice instead of a giant cube or sphere. The food items were a bit pricy so my husband and I decided to split some appetizers - Artichokes, French Onion Soup and the Skirt Steak. We ordered the Kids Bolognese Pasta which our daughter loved - I wish my husband and I could have said the same thing about what we ordered. I did enjoy the French Onion Soup the best, but we have made much better artichokes at home and the skirt steak was barely seasoned. Overall, staff were very friendly, but the food was not worth the price point at all in our opinion. Everything was honestly mid - we had high hopes considering all of the Michelin Star recognitions. I know we only ordered appetizers, but we thought it would have given us a little taste of everything. I'm not sure if we came on an off day, but if we're ever in Solvang again, Coast Range will not be a restaurant we rush to unfortunately.

Interior

Potato Pierogies ($23)

See all

The Bitter Orange Bitters

Danish Mill Bakery

3.7(550 reviews)

2.9 mi

My family and I briefly checked out Danish Mill Bakery just to see what they offered in comparison…read moreto the other bakeries in town. Upon entering, we realized how hot it was inside - like uncomfortably hot to the point where I got overwhelmed and just needed to get out of the shop. Before I did, I bought 2 packs of their Danish Haribo gummies that I had never seen or heard of before - we brought them back for a friend of ours who loves Haribo! I also noticed their massive glass counter display of Danish pastries - they looked amazing! We didn't buy anything from them since I was in a hurry to get outside, but man...did they look tasty! I did notice that they had a nice seating area in the back to enjoy your items - that is, if you can stand the heat. Staff at the counter and register were super friendly! I would definitely come back next time I am in Solvang and brave the warmth to try their pastries! Check them out!

Such a great selection of desserts was hard to pick just a few things to try…read more We had to get the big cinnamon rolls and a few of the fruit looking candy also the heart ones Everything was delicious

Truffles box set. A Perfect gift.

Princess cake

See all

Storefront

Paula's Pancake House

4.1(3.6k reviews)

2.6 mi

We came to Solvang for two weeks to perform in a show and were absolutely blown away by Paula's!!…read moreThe staff went above and beyond every time and we ended up eating here almost every day! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is delightful but the highlight is the excellent level of service! We had the privilege of getting to meet Evelyn, Jennifer, Diana, and two Mayas who made sure we had an incredible experience each and every time we dined. The entire staff was fantastic. The fresh OJ for mimosas is a particular highlight and the Danish pancakes melt in your mouth. A must visit in Solvang and definitely worth the wait during peak times!

First time at Paula's, the Danish pancake stood out right away. It was large and thin, almost crepe…read morelike, but packed with flavor. It was genuinely delicious, my son loved it and we finished it quickly. The eggs and sausage on the side were solid as well. We also ordered the country fried steak, which was just as good. Crispy, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy. Parking takes a little effort. Street spots can be hit or miss, but there is public parking nearby. The location is also super convenient if you're planning to stop by the Olesons. Service was friendly, and the whole experience felt immersive, like stepping into a small piece of Danish culture.

Paula's Special Combo.

See all

Danish Pancakes

Cafe Dolce

3.6(1.1k reviews)

2.8 mi

The breakfast was so delicious and the quality and the portions that was amazing.Waffle with fresh…read morefruits and also the avocado for eggie side that was super fresh

Managed to find this gem while a couple in my group were enjoying their shopping experience. It was…read morea treat to get a warm latte and baklava. The coffee was on point and was enjoyable on a day with a little cool drizzle of rain. To be honest I wanted to eat something, but a small piece of baklava was so tasty and my family enjoyed the pieces I saved for them. If you are in the neighborhood, this is truly a gem to stop in for a cup of joe and a sweet treat. The people behind the counter were so nice. I'm going back there next time I'm in town. - Give it a try!