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    Kelly's Donuts

    4.4 (114 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mikey H.

    Well, I had my coffee but nothing to go with it. Looking around on Yelp for bakeries, Kelly's Donuts came up. Most of the bakeries opened later and I was up at 6. It was also a bit farther away near the Capistrano beach area and not in walking distance. The drive to it was nice though. Took El Camino to it and the freeway back to San Clemente. Friendly greeting when I was next. They have a number of donuts to choose from but also some baked goods as well. I ordered a chocolate croissant? danish?, let's say pastry, an almond pastry or was it a bear claw?, a flaky cinnamon twist, and a chocolate old fashion. I had to try the donuts too! LOL! Everything was very tasty! Great way to start the morning! They also serve breakfast items such as plates, sandwiches, and burritos. Nice that there's options available if you want something more. Definitely worth checking out!

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    Chocolate bar was ok 6/10 and raspberry filling was horrible disgusting 0/10 would not recommend tested nothing like it almost made me throw up it tasted like flavored Chapstick or like Vaseline I've eaten better ones from the hood and cost less too the fact that it's 2.50 each is crazy the cost of flour ain't going up no reason to over priced these donuts let alone the portion size is small would I recommend heckkkkkk naaaaaa

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    Cathrine S.

    Delicious donuts and a huge offering of other baked goods. Very friendly staff and a clean donut shop.

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    Chris Y.

    I was very pleasantly surprised I ordered the roast beef croissanwich it was absolutely delicious you didn't even take five minutes to get there. I found the environment welcoming I'll have to come back and try the donuts they keep it simple but the service is very good and my sandwich was super delicious!

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    Kelly C.

    Small location tucked away in a strip mall but dang they were good! I got three dozen for just over $50 which was a steal!! We got a huge selection but I personally tried the jelly filled and a sugar donut. Both were great! Highly suggest! Great value and quality

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    7 years ago

    Top notch donuts and burgers, coffees, muffins, and excellent and caring service! Our go to donut shop! Try the cinnamon roll, a must!

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    8 years ago

    Great donuts and the BEST coffee!!! They are always nice and helpful. By far our favorite donut shop!!

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    8 years ago

    Kelly's is awesome!!! I work across the street and eat here almost daily. The owners are so kind, will always return :)

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    Best donuts in San Clemente. Clean and nice interiors

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    8 years ago

    Excellent sandwitches and highly recommended. The tuna is really very well done. Will continue to come back for many more years

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    Came in today/ very nice owned/ mom and poo/ plenty of options. I got a cheese danish and it was really soft and fresh tasting!

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    Have been getting good breakfast burrito for years. Kids love the donuts.

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    Niguel Bakery & Donuts isn't just a place we eat -- it's where our kids grew up…read more Let me get the obvious out of the way first: yes, the donuts are legit. Our go-to favorites are the chocolate cronut (dangerous), the glazed old fashioned, and their cake donuts -- the kind that remind you why donuts were invented in the first place. But here's what most people don't realize... The deli is a hidden gem. My wife's favorite is their American Mexi-Cal style breakfast burrito -- and for good reason. Huge, insanely good value, big crispy buttery potatoes, soft chewy tortillas, and a portion size that laughs at inflation. I recently had their Boar's Head deli-sliced ham and cheese on sourdough with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, and I genuinely don't have the vocabulary to describe how soft and perfect that sandwich was. It's not "good for a donut shop." It's just really good. But honestly? The food is only part of why this place matters to us. Our kids practically grew up here. Dave and Dani have known our family since before our kids were even born. They've seen both of our children grow -- literally from in the womb, to infants, to toddlers, and now our kids are 2 and 7 years old. We'll be posting photos through the years because... yeah, this place is part of our family history. That's not something you can fake. This is one of those rare neighborhood spots where you sit for hours in the morning, coffee in hand, talking with locals, laughing, and catching up. It's where the community actually feels like a community. The owners, Dave and Dani, are some of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet. Dave is basically a big kid himself (especially when it comes to cars) and somehow always finds ways to surprise my kids with random little toys -- the kind of moments kids remember forever. I grew up in a small town in Virginia, out of my own mom's deli and convenience store -- where locals gathered over coffee, the Washington Post (and yes... cigarettes back then ). Living on the West Coast without family nearby, Niguel Bakery & Donuts gives me that same feeling of home. This is a place where kids can still feel safe like the old days -- riding bikes with friends, scraping together change for a snack... and if they're a little short and have been on their best behavior, Dave and Dani might just take care of them anyway. That kind of generosity can't be taught -- it's who they are. It's an East Coast bodega-style bakery/deli, right here in Laguna Niguel, and they don't just talk about community -- they show it through the countless non-profit events, food donations, and local causes they support. If you're looking for more than just donuts -- if you want great food, real people, and a place that feels like home -- this is it. We'll be here tomorrow morning. And the next day. And probably for years to come.

    They have a great Ham & Cheese. The one I got was made to order and was served in a large fresh…read morecroissant that was cut open for ham and cheese. $6.60 out the door. I will have to come back to try their pre-made ham & cheese as well. Service could be friendlier.

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    High Tide is my weekly, if not daily staple. The coffee for me is excellent, and the service is…read moreexceptional. I usually have the maple/cinnamon almond latte. The gals and guys(Zach, new guy) that work here are top notch! Ruby, Cass, Leah... We moved to San Clemente two years ago from Laguna and High Tide has been a true blessing. I love their grated avocado toast and their assortment of delicious pastries. Only things I would change is that they could possibly open a little earlier for us morning people? 6:30? I just wonder too, if they make their syrups in house? My husband is a health nut and worries about my seed oil and sugar intake. I think he's trying to squash the joyful relationship I have with coffee. I love High Tide!

    500 stars, if I could. High Tide Coffee officially became…read morepart of my PhD defense victory saga. The night before my dissertation defense, I ordered a 96 oz coffee (joe-to-go) to go with a note saying I was defending my PhD (preemptively apologizing if I looked like a frazzled raccoon and worried anyone on accident while picking up). When I walked in at 7:45 AM (15 min earlier than my pick up time, bc anxiety), the staff immediately complimented my defense outfit -- instant confidence boost -- and when I said I was the person picking up "lots of coffee," they led me to the coffee, already packed and ready :') They all wished me good luck with the warmest, most dazzling smiles. They even included a note that said, "You got this~!" which I kept in front of me during my defense. (see photo) And I passed!!! Also, they gave me half-and-half and oat milk?? In this economy?? Oat milk is basically liquid gold. I felt so loved. So caffeinated. So non-dairy option supported. Usually after defenses, there is leftover coffee that people are trying to give away. But me and High Tide Coffee? No sir. No leftovers. One of my committee members had about 4-5 cups, and I am not exaggerating., (Even in a field that basically runs on coffee, academics are running on caffeine.... and wine, so a room of 12 people, not all drinking coffee, and still finishing 96 oz of coffee is a record.) Thank you, High Tide, for the excellent coffee, the kindness, the emotional support, and the very necessary academic bean juice. I am officially glad I chose you to help caffeinate the most important morning of my PhD. and thank you again for supporting me emotionally and caffeine-induced confidence :)

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    Smooth, bold cold brew from High Tide Coffee, slow-steeped for rich flavor and the perfect refreshing pick-me-up any time of day.
    Smooth, bold cold brew from High Tide Coffee, slow-steeped for rich flavor and the perfect refreshing pick-me-up any time of day.
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