The coconut cream pie stuffed doughnut. Enough said. I tried this place for the first time after eyeing it for a while, I got the coconut cream pie, the strawberry shortcake for my husband, the bacon and maple, and then I got a raspberry jelly mini, cinnamon sugar mini and coconut cream pie mini. Our favorites we'd recommend is the coconut cream pie and the strawberry shortcake. The bacon maple still had an amazing texture and we loved how fluffy and satisfying the dough is made but I wasn't a fan of the bacon fat taste with the maple even though I usually like a sweet+savory combo. Over all we're gonna buy again on Mother's Day morning! read more

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Special Mother's Day treat! I was happy to see they still have a wide selection so late in the morning. I was great within seconds of walking in. She was helping someone else but quickly wrapped up to take my order. The space was clean with plenty of seating. It was so hard to decide so I grabbed a few to share: Maple Bacon, Coconut Cream, Lemon and Horchata. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them and appreciated that they were not overly nor greasy. The fluffiness reminded me more of a beignet and brioche. Will be back to try more flavors! 5/13- We returned for more. These were made to order and topping to dough ratio was too much. Maybe they were being generous, but they were overly sweet today. Bourbon Caramel, Strawberry Shortcake, Lemon, Blueberry Hill, Mango Margarita and Turtle Cheesecake. All great flavors, just too much of it. read more

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Give me a classic glaze any day! I'm always apprehensive about specialty donuts because of how elaborate they can get. Just give me a fried piece of bread coated in melted sugar and we will call it a day. My husband is the adventurous one with donuts and we gave this place a try! We ordered four donuts: French Toast, Maple Pecan, Honey Glazed and Blueberry Hill. My favorite was the French Toast and Honey Glazed! The dough was fluffy but bready at the same time. It really held up against the glazes. Surprisingly, they were overly sweet! They're way better warm before and OK when room temperture. Each donut was around $4.25 each so it's on the pricier side but that's to be expected. Service was OK and there wasn't much a crowd when we went. Overall, I would try this place again. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parlor Donuts, located in North Park, serves some of the most amazing donuts in town! Parking absolutely sucks as there is only street parking on the busy streets of North Park! If in the area though...so worth the trouble of having to find parking to get to these delicious treats! Beautiful open, clean venue with amazing customer service! Donuts are pricey but, you are paying for Quality not Quantity at this location! Let me tell you...the Quality is Top Tier! We had the pleasure of tasting their Bourbon Caramel donut. Super soft, airy, not too sweet, and is Vegan/Gluten friendly to boot! Look at me eating healthy without even trying...LOL Now, I DON'T DO Vegan, gluten free, diet, fat free ANYTHING! LOL So for me to express how amazing this place speaks volume! read more

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Parlor Donuts in North Park is a beacon of deliciousness in a neighborhood drowning in bougie doughnut saturation. While other spots chase symmetry and glossy photo ops, Parlor feels like a flavor laboratory where the only thing that matters is how good the bite is, not how pretty it looks on a feed. They are making doughnuts all day long which means the one you get is fresh with that perfect mix of crisp on the outside and soft and billowy on the inside. It is the kind of texture that makes you pause mid chew and reconsider your entire ranking of doughnut shops. I went for the raspberry pistachio and let me tell you it did not have the perfect doughnut shape o textbook contours. I could not care less. The flavors were on point. Bright raspberry. Nutty pistachio. A reimagined PB&J.. A dough that tasted like someone actually cared about it, nursed it and loved it like a fragile baby bird. It was messy and imperfect in the best way. Parlor Donuts is not here to impress your camera with the quintessential doughnut. They are here to impress your mouth with flavor and texture. I will be returning to work my way through more of their Willy Wonka style creations because any place that prioritizes flavor over vanity is a place worth my caloric excess. Five stars. Zero regrets. Zero interest in perfect circles. read more

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This is one of my favorite donut shoppes in the state. I love swinging by the SoCal locations on the way to the beach and picking up a few for a leisurely snacking session by the seaside. I love the airy, chewy texture of the freshly fried donuts here. The flavors are pretty interesting without being too egregious. You don't always (or ever) want a donut that's piled up with random stuff like gummy worms and all that. Parlor seems pretty conscientious about that, since the flavors, while bold, are relatively normal, and the toppings don't make it too difficult to take a bite without unhinging your jaw either. I highly recommend the French toast flavor, but they're honestly all equally delicious. If I can't finish, they still taste just as fresh in a day or two! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Went in super early to pick up some donuts to share with my coworkers. Woman greeted me as soon as I walked in the door. Second time coming here and the place is always neat and clean. I did a dozen this time because there is so many options to choose from and you just want to try them all! Ordered a Carmel macchiato too and tasted great! When checking out I didn't realized they had a rewards program so I started filling it out during check out. Lady seemed a little annoyed after that because she had to wait. It took me less than a minute and no one else behind me. You would think they would want everyone part of their rewards program. Overall good experience! read more

Went again to try again and get roommates thoughts. We ordered the campfire, strawberry shortcake, peanut butter cup, and sandy beach. The clear winners were the peanut butter cup and strawberry shortcake. The chocolate and peanut butter combo was rich and delicious. Strawberry shortcake was refreshing and I loved the addition of the strawberries on top. However, the sandy beach and campfire were kind of disappointing. Barely got a cinnamon taste from the sandy beach, and the campfire just tasted liked a less impressive chocolate donut compared to the peanut butter cup, didn't get any hints of graham cracker and marshmallows I couldn't really taste. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Sandy Beach, Campfire, Strawberry Shortcake, Peanut Butter Cup - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

I walked by on my way to George's Camera. I had read about them and wanted to try. So on my way back to my car, I stopped in. The place was empty, there was a "hello, I'll be with you in a minute" that came from behind the espresso machine. This gave me time to look at what they had. Quite a number of flavors to choose from. I seriously didn't know what to get. She: What can I get you? Me: I don't know...they all look good... She: (looked blankly at me with a hint of a smile) Me: What do you think? Sandy Beach or French Toast? She: Sandy Beach I also ordered a latte, iced. Paid and didn't have to wait long. I took it back to work with me. The display case said "tastes like a cinnamon roll"...tasted more like a plain glazed donut with powdered sugar. Maybe if I ate deeper in, I'd get to the cinnamon...but nope...just glaze and donut. My first time experience could've been better. I doubt I'll be back. With the number of creative donut places around San Diego, first impressions really make a difference. read more

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This place is located on the main road, so super busy and can be tough to find parking. The place is pretty roomy so you can enjoy your food and drink inside if you want. The staff is super friendly and patient, especially for the first timers. The donuts are AMAZING! It's pretty much a cronut. I have tried a few flavors and they're all perfect. So flavorful with great texture. Would not hesitate to go here again. The size of the donuts are huge, but you'll scarf it down so fast. read more

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I'm honestly obsessed with this place and usually I knock off a star due to price, but I just love these donuts so much I have to give it the 5 star. I consider these more of a dessert, than a grab n go donut. They have this chewy, almost croissant like texture to the bread. I always get the French toast and sandy beach. Every variation of those are really good. If you want something really heavy and decadent you can go for one of the chocolate coated ones. This location is super cute and actually has plenty of seats to sit down! It has a cute coffee donut shop vibe, seems like you could go in and work there. Service was very friendly and quick. They have plenty of donuts of each flavor all day long. Will definitely be back! read more

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There's a big difference between donuts and doughnuts, and Parlor proves it in every bite. Dense yet fluffy, layered, and packed with flavor making them next level. The vibe is just as good as the food. You can tell the owners take pride in everything as they give friendly, high-energy service and an attention to detail that makes you want to stick around. I even got to chat with one of the owners and she was awesome. This time I only left with four doughnuts and a butterscotch latte. Both were excellent, and I'm already planning my return for the rest of the menu. I see you breakfast tacos :) Welp! Onto the next! read more

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Overall not to overwhelmingly sweet and dough was very fluffy! My favorite was the raspberry pistachio and blueberry hill. Service is fine and nice workers. The ambiance is cute and a good place to chill with friends and family! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Classic Assorted Dozen - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in on this Presidents early morning for donuts and coffee. We were greeted by Faith and Jayden. First impression was the experience. When the customer service is EXCELLENT it just makes the restaurant stand out even more for me. Personality and food together make the food taste even better. You must LOVE what you do, it shows. Faith's warm spirit made the donuts even better. Jayden helped us place our order whoch initially was supposed to be 5 donuts.. We bought a dozen we ordered coffee and Faith gave her favorite which is what I ordered, Honey Cinnamon Cold Brew. So good.. We also ordered the Carmel Macchiato, and the Vanilla Bean Cream. All were so good. Overall we ordered the french toast, strawberry shortcake, maple bacon, sandy beach, campfire, turtle, honey glazed. All were so good!! Definitely worth the drive. Thanks Faith and Jayden for making our first visit an experience that will bring us back. read more

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If you're a donut snob, do check out Parlor Doughnuts. They have all kinds of gourmet flavors that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! The owner of the shop is also super sweet! The space is very roomy, with plenty of tables and chairs. It's the perfect spot to crab your morning coffee and get charged up with a scrumptious donut! read more

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As a die-hard cake donut fan, I didn't think I'd enjoy these highly acclaimed, fluffy-croissant donuts. GIRL, WAS I WRONG! (I love proving myself wrong when it comes to food!) This donut spot is always poppin' for a reason! The donut options are a-plenty and there are many beverage options as well. After drooling over the many options in the display cases, I ended up going with the peanut butter cup. This was such a delicious choice, oh my goodness!! The fluffiness of the donut-croissant paired so beautifully with the chocolate and peanut butter flavors. I absolutely ate this up!! I had also ordered the sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely scrumptious!! It seems there's more to life than a good ol' fashioned cake donut! What a delightful surprise parlor doughnuts was to my donut-bias and tastebuds. I highly recommend this spot to both locals and travelers alike! read more

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Always love finding new gluten free treats and was excited to try Parlor's gf options. These were decent - the gf base is super dense and more reminiscent of a truffle-esque dense cake. There are only two base flavors of chocolate and vanilla and then some different icing options. The French toast and sandy beach were two of my favorites, but given the base was the same they all taste pretty similar since it's so dense and a bit overpowering. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Vegan/Gluten Friendly Classic Assorted half Dozen - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Yummy - the food was pretty good. I had the sausage biscuit. The biscuit was light and flakey. The sausage was savory and paired well with the fig jam and egg. I added gouda cheese, I also had a hot Americano which was strong, smooth and not bitter. I got the blueberry filled donut to go and also enjoyed this. It wasn't overly sweet and the bread was fresh. The place is cute and clean. I was greeted warmly and service was quick on a a Friday morning. read more

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IT MUST BE ME.. (3.25 stars) Maybe I like my donuts a simple and skool, they don't have to be voluptuous in decoration. While I do appreciate the enticement to the eye, first few bites were just ok. Reminds me of Donut Bar. S'MORES - I love anything and everything s'mores. Even donuts. I didn't hate their version nor am I rush to come back for it but it was average. The donut bottom I felt was kind of dry and cake-y. The top potion was chocolatey and was decorated with a marshmallow. It helped give some moisture to the donut itself. I did feel you need to have one big mouth to take a bite as their donuts are plump. I prefer my doughnut a little more dense. MINI DONUTS - 4 random pieces. Got powdered and sugar. These were simple bites and thought they are great if you want to mix and match and don't want one big donut. Until the next review.... read more

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Jayden and Malia were an absolute pleasure this Monday morning. They were both so friendly, welcoming and ready to give recommendations and offered speedy service. The Christmas decor and music is a great vibe in here. The donuts and coffee, are the perk! Highly recommend stopping here to try the delicious donuts, miniature ones or the keto versions! read more

Fluffy croissant donuts in North park. I've been to the other location in Oceanside and this location is just as delicious. The donuts are a bit too sweet for me, personally, but a nice treat every once in a while. The green tea is just Lipton green tea and not anything special here. Not super busy on Sunday 1:30 pm. It is north Park so parking does suck if you don't live in the neighborhood. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Blueberry hill - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Doughnuts:10/10! DELICIOUS, doughy, tastes like a cronut (croissant + doughnut). Excellently crafted. I honestly could only eat one because they are so filling haha but lots of different fun flavors to choose from including seasonal ones. Other food options: 2/10 I would not choose to have breakfast here again unfortunately. There are better options around north park if you want a breakfast sando. They are just really only good for their doughnuts in my personal opinion. What I had ordered: The egg & sausage sandwich and also the egg & cheese tacos. I liked the jam on the sandwich but nothing to rave about. And the tacos tasted straight up like butane gas. Not edible. Coffee: 1/10 just tasted like hot water. No flavor and extremely weak coffee unfortunately. Again the doughnuts are the main attraction here. I suggest going to Holsem grabbing a cup of Joe from there then stopping by here for your doughnuts. Ambiance: very cute!! Black and white tiles on floor. A clean and old fashioned themed space. It's right on the main strip of North Park so excellent location. Service: 9/10 Welcoming with big smiles once you walk in. The only reason I am giving the service a 9/10 and knocking off a point is because when I expressed my concern over the tacos tasting like butane gas and could not be eaten, the owner (I assume) sounded annoyed that I brought it to her attention. Although she did not verbally apologize - she DID however have an employee grab me another sandwich instead as a replacement. So I appreciate that notion. I guess I just felt uncomfortable as if I did something wrong by expressing my concerns. Overall review: Other than that interaction - the doughnuts were amaazing! read more

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Wonderful little establishment. These are by far the best donuts in town. Possibly the best donuts I've ever eaten. And I like my donuts. Super friendly service. Don't miss out. read more

Please note this is for their vegan doughnut. I had gone to the oceanside location and ordered their vegan french toast and loved it! I was excited for the vegan doughnut as the first one I tried was amazing, but the disappointment was hard for the strawberry shortcake one I tried. I was expecting the same doughy texture with a strawberry glaze, but no. It was dry and the texture was hard. The cashier mentioned that particular doughnut is premade then they top it with the choice of flavor. If I were to come back I think it would only be for the french toast vegan option hoping that the texture is the same as the first doughnut I tried. Service was great just that one doughnut disappointed. read more

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I've been waiting for this place to open up and I finally got the chance to try it and while it's good, not sure if I'd be back. They have multiple different kinds of donuts including minis and vegan ones which is awesome. But their donuts are soooo heavy and so sweet. They're good if you're craving something heavy and sweet but I don't think these donuts are anything special to go out of your way for. I got the maple donut and coconut cream mini along with a cappuccino and earl gray tea. The cappuccino and earl gray were nothing special and to be honest not good at all. Tbh they were the worst drinks I've ever had at a donut shop and usually donut shops have great hot drinks :(. You'd think a donut shop would do better with their hot drinks to accompany their donuts but I guess not :/ The vibes here are really cool and it looks old school inside. But besides that it's nothing to go out of your way for unless you're already in the area. read more

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These donuts were delicious! They were all complex and the texture was fluffy yet full. All of the toppings and fillings were awesome. My favorite was the turtle cheesecake - the peanuts rounded out the darker flavors and it was too too sweet. It's right on the main strip in north park and the two ladies at the counter were very friendly. Looking forward to another cheat day breakfast read more

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Arrived on a Saturday 7pm. They had two trays of strangler donuts to choose from. When donuts are almost sold out, that's a good thing. I ordered the raspberry filled powder sugar donut and s'mores donut. The dough is amazing! I enjoyed every bite. They have made to order Vegan donuts. You can choose chocolate or vanilla base. Unfortunately the Vegan donuts are cake donuts and not the regular dough. The Parlor was pretty spacious for a donut shop. Simply decorated. read more

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I saw the good reviewed and had to try their donuts, so I stopped by on a Tuesday morning. The very friendly person behind the counter lead me through all the options. I ordered the donut that tastes like a cinnamon roll, and it did not disappoint. I also purchased a strawberry gluten-free donut, but my husband didn't like it. It just sort of fell apart as he tried to eat it. Womp womp. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donut case - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has some fancy croissant doughnuts. Parking could be a drag but it's worth it. The french toast one is pretty good and the bacon one. I just go early in the morning to beat the line. I went here a couple times and seems like their service is getting a lot better. All there doughnuts are good!!! read more

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Updating my review with a photo - the strawberry hill donut is the absolute yummiest! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Strawberry Hill donut - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been to Parlor a few times. I love the variety of flavors, including Gluten Free and Keto options. Although the donuts are similar to cronuts (a croissant merged with a donut), I am hit or miss when it comes to getting them--I'm not a hater, but I don't like the flaky debris they leave behind. I want to leave no trace of consuming that tasty treat, thereby claiming innocence if someone asked if I just inhaled it, know what I'm sayin'? I do love the keto donuts, though! I wish they would offer an Apple Fritter variety, but not in cronut form. I am a big fan of Apple Fritters, and OMG, I would love to see them dive into them! read more

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I walk past Parlor everyday - but always at the time when they are closed. But not today! One more off the bucket list! Extremely welcoming staff and great with the recommendations. These are some serious gourmet doughnuts and the sugar will keep you going for hours! They also have breakfast sandwiches. I got the sausage biscuit which was fine - it was sweet from the fig jam - it wasn't bad - just unexpected. Really nice interior and free internet if you need to recharge and do some work! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Can't get more American than a coffee & a donut!! - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Came on a Friday in the middle of the day and . Ordered the cookies and crème and the strawberry shortcake. The donuts to me were not as flakey as a regular type of donut. They also only had the filling on the top part and not in the inside. There were not many people in there and they had forgotten our order, it took forever to come out. read more

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When comparing these donuts to other fancy donut shops, the taste and uniqueness is up there. My friend said it was the best donuts he's had and I might agree. The donuts are pricey, but they are dense and feel like eating two regular donuts. I went right when they opened so I was able to ask as many question with no one behind me waiting behind me. He worker was patient with me and helpful read more

Parlor Doughnuts - S'mores, cinnamon french toast, holiday chocolate sprinkle, chocolate peanut butter - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Doughnuts were amazing. Service was above any doughnut shop I've ever been to. If it wasn't out they make it for you. Fresh, packed with flavor and makes you wanna come back. Perfect for friends, family or stop by grab them for coworkers, favorite customers. Daughter, granddaughter it was our first time, even delivered one to a friend. Everyone agreed we loved this place. read more

I stopped into Parlor Doughnuts around 11 on a Sunday. The doughnuts were pretty picked over in general, but they did mention they were making more as they stay open until 2. The service was good, the staff was super friendly. I tried a sandy beach doughnut which tasted like a cinnamon roll. It was good! Plenty of indoor seating. read more

I stopped this weekend in the morning for a drink when the store was empty. There were two younger female employees working alongside an older white woman named Terry. My partner and I placed our order, and the young employee who helped us was very kind and welcoming. We decided to stay and enjoy our drinks in the store, and during that time we noticed Terry speaking to the younger employees in a rude and condescending manner. She gave orders in a demanding way and made comments implying they would have to "figure it out you're on your own" when assigned tasks. It was uncomfortable to witness. My partner wanted to say something, but I worried that speaking up might create more problems for the employees, especially since it was early in their shift and they still had the rest of the day ahead of them. While sitting there, I looked through Yelp reviews and noticed several comments mentioning rude staff. After what we observed, I can understand how poor leadership could affect employee morale and, over time, influence how staff interact with customers. The employees who helped us were pleasant, but they may not be receiving the support or example they need from their bad leadership. I'm not sure whether Terry is the owner, manager, or shift lead. If she is the owner and reads this, do better. If she is not, then the owners should do a better job to ensure leadership treats staff with respect and dignity. If this behavior happened in front of customers, it's concerning to think about what employees may experience behind closed doors. No one deserves to be treated that way. read more

Parlor was so good! I ordered 3 of the coconut cream bites and could've eaten 10 of them. They reminded me of the Haupia filling at Leonard's in Hawaii. My husband ordered the specialty donut which was a pumpkin chai cheesecake. It was filled to the brim and topped with whipped frosting and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbles. I ordered the maple pecan which was delightful. The maple glaze wasn't overly sweet and the bits of pecans gave texture. The tasty donut had the perfect density and chew to it. It's a big space to spread out inside or out and service is quick and friendly. read more

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On a gorgeous sunny day taking a stroll around north park we couldn't help stop in for a delightful donut! We got one of each of the minis, maple bacon and churro donuts. I was a little hungry and snagged the spinach pesto (EGG, SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO, GOUDA CHEESE, AND SPINACH, ON CIABATTA OR CHOICE OF BREAD $6.95. The sandwhich was good the egg was a great balance. The staff was friendly. Sadly they didn't have the sizes we want for the shirt. We loved the indoor and outdoor seating. The donuts were light and full of flavor. Not sure mine was a churro. It was more just a chocolate glazed donut still great just not the same. There are way too many choices for my inner fat kid so until next time the next flavor will be a victim of my tummy. read more

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Wow this place is a spot! The donuts are more like a cronut style of donut. They have tons of flavors/options to choose from ranging from chocolate-strawberry shortcake. The donuts are extremely sweet but so delicious! The only thing I would change was the donuts tasted like they had been sitting out for a bit but besides that they were great. The ambiance is nice as with tons of seating. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

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