just tried for the first time. 10/10 donuts and lovely energy from the husband and wife!

The service was fabulous. I would go back just to say hello. I got the croissant and the chocolate cream donut and I finished neither. I had a bite of my mom's glazed and it was good but I feel no need to get more donuts there. But a couple days after I went, I saw on instagram that Tony Hawk went and that's cool. read more

I was excited to try this donut spot after reading so many glowing reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The service was friendly and efficient which I appreciated. However, $17 for a half dozen felt a bit steep, and I was expecting something truly special for that price. The donuts themselves were just okay. They had a slightly greasy aftertaste and the texture leaned more toward dry and bready rather than the moist, rich "eggy" style I prefer. I do respect that they stick to the classics, but the flavors and textures just didn't stand out as top-tier. I wanted to love them, but they fell a bit flat read more

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Local donut shop in Leucadia. Fresh donuts, coffee, beverages and friendly husband and wife team. I always use their donuts when making donut cakes!! People at work love these masterpieces! Get here early, they sell out. read more

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You could drive by this place 100 times and not notice it, but once you go in and have one of their donuts you'll never drive by it without thinking about it ever again. Limited parking, but if you want it, you'll find it. Incredible selection of every kind of donut From cake to glazed to cinnamon rolls and everything's fantastic. It's the one place. I'm really gonna miss when I leave. Run by a mom and pop who are there probably at 4 AM getting ready for a 6 AM opening and then close around noon when everything's gone. To me that's that's epic that's beachy. That's Leucadia! read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Yaaaaaaas! - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

I had an apple fritter from there this morning. it tasted and smelled like either the flour or the oil it was fried in was rancid.

Amazingly awesome fresh made donuts. The best in the area. Get there before they close...

Donut Series, Part 15 "I need a little sweetness in my life. Sugar, yes please!" Maroon 5 Why does it seem like sometimes your body craves something that only an infusion of sugar can satisfy? While I may not know why that happens, I can tell you that donuts sure seem like a great option when you find yourself in this predicament! The owners of "Leucadia Donut Shoppe" have been fulfilling these needs for North County San Diegans for more than 30 years. I heard that this husband and wife team put their kids through college one at a time, so I had to ask them if this local legend is accurate. The husband laughed, told me that it is true, but also confided that the donut gravy train wasn't entirely sufficient and needed to be supplemented by student loans. I was also curious about how the interior walls came to be covered by the photos of so many different patrons. He explained that initially they placed a few family pics on the wall and found that customers wanted to get in on the action themselves (which led to the bumper sticker contributions that now entirely cover their front windows). If you choose to visit while in search of a sugar fix, I think you'll find this to be one of the friendliest places to enjoy a donut. A little advice though: bring cash (that's all they accept) and get here as early as you can. While their advertised closing time is 1:00, on the day we visited most of the donuts had been claimed by 9:00 (and by 10:00 they were down to their last dozen). If you find yourself unable to finish everything, not to worry. Even the birds are friendly here and they'd be more than happy to assist you in finishing whatever you've ordered. And that's...Henry's Take. #sweetlife read more

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First time in decades going into a donut shop to buy a dozen for a thank you offering to a medical staff. Picked Leucadia Donut Shoppe because of the comments on yelp, the old school feel, opened early and it is local. It did not disappoint. Got a nice selection of bear claws, buttermilks, cakes, fills etc. Owner/operators were great, helpful and friendly. Coffee black was very good and a baker's dozen thrown in. Will be my preferred Donut Shop from now on. read more

Old school donuts just a block away from the beach. Came here just after 5am and you could smell the sugar from down the street. So many donuts to choose from! There were a few locals shooting the shit with the fun owners. I was still half asleep so took a few donuts for later so they could be enjoyed at the beach. I love yeast-raised donuts because they tend to be lighter. These donuts are on the more dense side and when I held one in my hand it felt like it weighed two pounds. I know most love more, bigger everything, and all that but I actually prefer my donuts to be lighter. Next time I think I'll stick to some donut holes. The shop is adorable, the owners are so much fun, and there's lots of sweet donuts to choose from. read more

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Best donuts in Encinitas, always gotta show up early in the morning because they sell out by like 2pm. Run by a sweet family been there for more than 20 years and always make it fresh in the morning read more

Tasty treats and super fresh . Family run business and are loving members of the Lucadia community.

The apple fritter was outstanding! I walked up from the little motel I was staying at 8:30 on a Tuesday morning. No crowd and a good assortment of offerings. read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe is one of the funky businesses at the soul of the city. The family owned small business resides in a tiny mason building with a huge mural on the west wall. This business is a treasure that is loved by the locals who flock here, cash in hand to purchase their freshly made daily bounty. Donut shoppes have been disappearing along the coast and Solana Beach donuts was replaced by a hipster cafe. The Encinitas Donuts location is now a hair salon, and it is sad to see them disappear. I seldom eat donuts, and I wish I liked them more so that I could send more love to this special business. My only request would be for Almond bear claws instead of apple ones. read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

Cash only & Donuts are priced individually. It's located right on the 101 and hard to miss. It's your regular donut shop (small inside) and they have the standard basics (glaze, sugar, chocolate, maple, sprinkle, old fashioned). The donuts are good - the glazed twists were the best (super light and fluffy). I went in not realizing they were priced individually. I asked for a dozen and picked like 9 and for the rest to be donut holes, and the total came to $30. So I took a few out and brought it down to $23. I don't think I've ever paid that much for 8 donuts and a dozen donut holes. read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - 8 donuts and a dozen donut holes. Priced individually- came to $23 - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

These are the best donuts I've had. The owner is also so funny and nice. They don't have any oily after taste and taste so fresh! Wish they stayed open later. Most delicious donuts in San Diego! read more

Amazing donuts. Good selection of different types of donuts. Service is good but sometimes a bit slow. Love this place.

Oh you mean the best place in the world??? The best owners, my favorite donut shop ever. Amazing quality and selections. Bring cash and also be prepared for options to disappear as it approaches noon. It's the local favorite at such a great location, make sure to be quick!! read more

First time trying out this donut shop that I've biked past a dozen of times. It was exactly the vibe I was hoping for. The only reason it didn't get a 5 star was because they didn't have crullers which was the one donut I wanted. However, the donut I did get was a solid bang for my buck, under $3 and they took Venmo! It's definitely a business I'd be happy to continue to support and send friends to :) read more

I love this place. Consistently fabulous doughnuts, good coffee which they will absolutely add a ridiculous amount of cream to for me, and fresh fresh fresh. The owners are helpful, efficient, friendly. The glazed twist is still my favorite, but they were already sold out when I got there. Get there early for the best selection and bring cash. read more

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Nothing magical happening here, but if you're craving a good classic donut, it's some of the best I've had. Donuts are very heavy and filling. I can't imagine eating more than one. They're dense but also still fluffy. The dough had a nice crumble to it. I don't think any one donut here is better than any of the rest, just personal preference. The shop itself has a nostalgic feeling to it. The type of donut shop you'd imagine out of a movie. *Note: This place only accepts cash or Venmo read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Nostalgic donut shop - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best donut place I've had. Venmo or cash only. Owners are amazing. Donuts are heavy and rich. Worth going to if you are in the area.

Best donut shop! Always freshly made and they sell out quickly! Get it before they run out!

DELICIOUS. Small mom and pop shop, owners are so kind and friendly. Big selection of donuts and pastries. Drip coffee also available. Love supporting this small business in Leucadia. Parking is tricky, small lot off the 101, so you have to be careful backing out. Several tables and chairs on an outdoor patio to enjoy your coffee and donuts in the sunshine. read more

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This is the platonic ideal of a donut - large, fluffy, even crumb structure inside, and not that oily or heavy. Price is reasonable in this day and age (yes it's around $3 per donut, but you're getting twice as much donut as your $2 krispy kreme. Cash only. Better than a lot of these "boutique" donut places that focus on a sugar rush of flavor options because they stick to the classics and nail them. You'll find everything you'd expect from an old school donut spot - plain and chocolate glazed, cinnamon sugar, and sprinkled yeast donuts, some cake donuts, and the maple bar amongst some other bonus options. Grab a donut, grab a seat facing the street, and enjoy all the nice dogs coming through this spot. read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Cross section of the white glazed with sprinkles $3.75 - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

The epitome of locally owned mom & pop shop! Can't help but support these guys. My boss asked me to grab donuts for a meeting. Leucadia Donut Shoppe immediately came to mind. It's a smallish stand alone location along 101. If you blink, you'll miss it. There are a few parking spots right out front along side a decent sized patio to enjoy their goodies. The front is kinda suspect but very fun. Can't see inside the windows because they're covered with stickers. Take a step inside and you be hit with the aroma of fresh baked goodness. The counter display is large with a variety of donuts to choose from. I made it easy on myself and simply asked them for 5 dozen to go that I'd pick up the next morning. Easy peasy! When I arrived the next morning, my order was boxed, sealed and ready to go! Walked in, walked out and headed to my meeting with treats for the team. Definitely not a bougie spot for donuts. Just fresh and delicious! Take note, CASH ONLY. NO CARDS ACCEPTED! Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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Delicious. The best around. Nice staff too. Large variety of donuts including Apple fritters, cinnamon rolls and bear claws. My favorite is the devils food with chocolate frosting and nuts on top. Next favorite is the apple fritters. read more

Donuts served with a smile. Doesn't get much better than that! Also, I'm a savory gal and the ham and cheese croissant did not disappoint. Thank you! read more

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If you simply looking for fresh donuts, you found the place. The only down side is parking and ugly location. Get there EARLY and plan to work off the calories, lol! read more

OMG!! So fresh so Good. My Mans surprised me today with this amazing gift this morning. He is always surprising me with Gifts! From Diamonds to Donuts We walk on the beach and sunset often so the sweatshirt is for the beach walks!!! I LOVE YOU HARRY! read more

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Old school donut shop worth driving a half hour out of the way for! The owner has a great personality and seems to know everyone who walks through the door. The donuts are better than most other donut shops (good combination or the deep fried bread and sugars). We also ordered a ham and cheese croissant which is must do in addition to any donuts that you get. Tip 1: The front wall of the shop is totally covered in stickers and makes for a great backdrop to take a selfie or Insta pic. Tip 2: Because parking in the area is tight, expect to be boxed in by someone double parking. It's usually pretty brief as they are probably going to the same donut shop as you...be patient. read more

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This is my favorite donut shop. I live 15 driving minutes away, and it is often hard to find a place to park, but the donuts are the best around and the owners are super friendly and helpful. There are several donut shops closer to me, but their donuts just aren't as good. Like all donut shops, you need to get there early in the day if you want your first choice, because it was probably everyone else's first choice, too. There's a donut shop a few miles farther south that makes donuts to order. I've tried those a few times, but I really like these better. Miraculously, I've managed to lose weight in the last year despite regular trips to Leucadia Donuts. I think it's because I have somehow found the discipline not to eat an entire donut. These are so delicious that the only way to accomplish that is to cut the donut into the piece you are going to eat and the piece you are not going to eat, and then discard the piece you are not going to eat before you take a bite. read more

I was in town for a bachelorette party and there were actually multiple trips to the Leucadia Donut Shoppe during our weekend! One was as part of a scavenger hunt, we had to go take a picture by the beautiful mural on the outside of the shop. The other was to pick up donuts to have for breakfast one morning! They have a wide variety of different donut flavors to choose from. Our group got a couple boxes, so we got to try several of the flavors! Everyone really liked the donuts and getting to try so many different kinds. I did not get to witness the service or what the line was like since I was not the one to go pick it up, but I can give them a solid review based on the quality of their donuts and how cute their shop is! It is not surprising that my friend who lives in this town comes here often! read more

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Great donuts and the owner is so friendly. He gets to know his regulars. When I worked nearby I stopped there once a week.

My mother in law picked up a dozen assorted donuts at this shop. The donuts selected were glaze, sprinkles, chocolate, and a random cake donut with coconut shaving. When I opened the box, the glaze donut was calling my name. I grabbed one and nuked it for 10 seconds since I wanted that fresh, warm taste. When I cut into the donut with my fork, the donut was very soft and moist. I tasted a piece and the donut was so light and fluffy! I was so shocked that the donut did not taste heavy and the glaze was not thick or super sweet. The donut was a pretty good sized shape and I didn't feel full or gross afterwards, especially after eating a sweet breakfast. In fact, after eating a donut, I wanted another but had to limit myself. We had a couple extra donuts for the following day and they kept well after nuking for a few seconds. Definitely a fan of this mom and pop! Glaze for the win! read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Glaze and sprinkles - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

Fabulous local donut shop not to be missed! Light, fluffy, super tasty, not greasy, fresh, the real deal. "Fluffy, fresh, tasty" - Don K. The donut king. Super wonderful and delightful folks. Let's go people! read more

Great donuts The best apple fritter and quick service! Excellent coffee as well! Local vibes and friendly people. read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California

We need donuts for a company event. Leucadia Donut Shoppe did a great job at providing freshly made donuts we ordered for the event. Friendly staff, freshly made donuts, and good prices. They take cash only, so come prepared. read more

Fabulous donuts!!!! We always stop when we are visiting CA. Mom and Pop store very friendly.

I think Leucadia's donuts might be the best I have ever had! That's saying a lot as I have tried a lot of donuts. We waited in line fir donut on a Saturday morning. There was a short line of eager customers consisting of mostly kids with their parents :) When we reached the counter, the ordering process was quick. "One glazed donut...and one sugar donut, please." "Oh, good. I'm glad you decided to get your wife a donut too." The owner had jokes. There were several donut flavors to pick from and the owners were patient and friendly. Besides the donut being absolutely hands down delicious, the price was around a dollar per donut making it affordable as well. I would come back here anytime! I miss these donuts! read more

Leucadia Donut Shoppe - Glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Encinitas, California