Absolutely loved this local hole in wall strip mall donut shop. So many options! 2 amazing Asian women busting their butts. The line was long but moved quickly! Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffees galore. My favorite was the cinnamon roll and chocolate cake donut. I forgot to grab the massive chocolate chip cookie. I already can't wait to go back! read more

Rose Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Their Vietnamese coffee isn't the best I've had, but it's better than most and I would get it again if I'm in the area. It's got a pretty good balance of coffee and condensed milk. I've had their donuts a few times now and they're just soo sweet! Even their blueberry ones that they are apparently famous for (even without the blueberry frosting that they add). Their maple donut is sweet but also doesn't taste anything like maple. I did like their blueberry donut though. It had a lot of blueberries in it, which made me happy. I love supporting a family business and think I got their donuts on an off day because there was a huge line out the door here. I would be willing to come back and give them and their donuts another shot. 3.5 rounding to 4. read more

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I finally stopped by Rose Donuts after driving past it so many times while working in the area. One thing I appreciated right away was that they take credit cards. The specialty donuts are a little on the pricey side, but they have a great selection. I'm always on the hunt for the best apple fritter, and my second favorite donut is a glazed old fashioned, so those were the two I had to try. The apple fritter was okay. It was a little on the dry side, but I did like all the crispy glazed nubbins on the outside. I just wish it had a stronger apple flavor. The maple glazed old fashioned was the winner for me. The cake was soft and moist, and the maple glaze was the perfect thickness and consistency. I'd definitely come back for that one. read more

I haven't been to Rose Donuts for years; I decided to order a few stuff today. I had the lemon jelly filled donut, everything bagel with cream cheese, beef and chicken empanadas, jalapeno, ham and cheese croissant. Their donuts are always good. The croissant was just okay but they did pack it with cheese; it was goooey deliciousness. The empanadas were decent. Out of all things; the bagel with cream cheese could be better. There was barely any cream cheese on it. I've always encounter good customer service when I visit. Plenty of parking. Location is in a very good spot. read more

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There is in fact donuts here, it's a cute local donut place, has donuts, nice store owners and the donuts were all good, you can get a large variety here, I always enjoy supporting local businesses so going to these types of places is my thing for sho read more

Rose Donuts - Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Went on a Tuesday evening. Staff were in the back and even after acknowledging me left me standing there for a while. Selection was limited, which I would expect at the end of the day. I got a bacon maple doughnut and a crumb coated doughnut. Donuts were fine. Not oily, not overly sweet. I had a couple of questions about what each donut was. They seemed annoyed that I was asking questions. Two donuts and a chocolate milk came to $12. It was also very hot in the store. We are in the middle of a heat advisory. But I imagine it's like that in the summer too. read more

Rose Donuts - Bacon maple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a great experience. The gentleman who greeted us and took our order was so happy and it shined through the entire experience. The donuts were delicious and the customer service was delightful. I wish there were more businesses that had people like this working. It's such a difference maker. read more

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Food is good customer service depends on if they like you. Customer in front of me got such a lovely attitude from the worker only to give me zero smile when I came up, did I do something wrong? So sorry your favorite customer just left I guess I ruined your day. Weird. Make sure all of your customers feel welcomed, Ive been coming for 8 years. Shrug. read more

We saw a line out the door on our way to sea world on Sunday and had to stop on Monday to see what this place was all about. There was only a couple people in line when we got there and we were helped pretty quickly. We ordered 2 country style everything bagel sandwiches, 6 donuts. I enjoyed the bagel sandwich-good crispy bacon, fluffy egg and cheese-but wished I would have asked for some spice! The donuts seemed like donuts to me. Haha. But maybe I didn't try the right one...maybe next time we are in the area I will try Vietnamese iced coffee. read more

I have not tried the donuts yet, but the Vietnamese coffee was not bad. It's not as strong as other places and it's not also not made in the traditional phin (they use espresso machine), but the aroma is not bad. They have a 16oz and 24 oz. They're a mom and pop shop with friendly owners and they do take cards! * if you're into seasonal donuts, their Halloween-decorated donuts are currently on sale! I plan to come back to try their donuts; they look like the type of donuts that I like -- cakey! read more

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I never in the area but when I am I make sure to visit Rose Donuts. I loveeee their donuts have been since I found out about them. Today I got the deluxe croissant and the Vietnamese iced coffee the forever faves. Lines are long but service is fast and the always moving so the wait is never long. Place smells yummy and there's good tables and chairs for you to rest while waiting for your order. read more

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THE BEST DONUTS IN SAN DIEGO. This location off Morena Blvd at Napa & Linda Vista Road near the 8 & 5 freeways by Old Town IS PHENOMENAL. I have been coming here since 2011. They have the BEST glazed donuts, like biting into an Angel. They use the BEST DONUT DOUGH, which doesn't taste cheap, but is super French Pastry Chef-ish. They have breakfast croissants, sandwiches, and all coffees here. I can't wait for them to expand their location to be more of a cafe. Upgrade your donut experience and become a connoisseur of them like me. I brought the idea of the maple bacon donut to them in 2012 and they have been making them ever since. LOVE THIS BUSINESS! The line is always super long and they move it quickly. It is worth the small wait time. Do it! read more

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This was the sweetest donut spot. We came in this morning on a pit stop on the way home from dropping off my husband to the airport for a little pick me up. The kids were so happy! The staff were all so kind and the line moved quickly. The donuts were so yummy and well made, and the breakfast croissant I got was perfect. Bacon was crispy, cheese was cheesin, it was what I was craving! This is the kind of small business you can tell they put their heart into. I even watched them give a homeless man, some donuts, and coffee which I thought was beautiful. Will forever come back! read more

Rose Donuts - Great variety! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're familiar with where the University of San Diego (USD) is located, then you probably know about a really popular donut shop called Rose Donuts. I've driven past this donut shop many times throughout the years, but have never purchased donuts from there or eaten there. Rose Donuts is my daughter and her fiancé's favorite donut shop in all of San Diego. My daughter had brought some donuts home and they were some of the tastiest donuts I've ever grubbed on. Today, my wife and I stopped by for my first time, we ordered sandwiches, drinks, and donuts. The customer service from the young lady, the value for my money and yummy sandwich, the creamy shake, and my maple bacon donut all confirmed why my daughter is a fan and why I am now a fan. Rose Donuts is an institution in the Linda Vista area. According to my kiddo, it's a family owned business and multiple generations have run this Mom and Pop donut shop. For the longest time, they were a cash only business, but finally modernized and now take card, which was a great business move for them and more convenient for loyal customers. Rose Donuts is just down the hill from USD. It can be found in a strip mall called Ford Trolley Plaza. It's next to Matador Mexican Grill and in the shopping center adjacent called The Presidio, you'll find J&T Thai Street Food, Sharetea, and Rip Curl. Across from Rose, another shopping center can be found and you'll find Urbane Cafe, Pho Kitchen, and Pizza Guys. The donut shop is at the corner of Napa Street and Linda Vista Road. There's plenty of parking. Once you enter the shop, you'll notice the display cases of their donuts, pastries/cookies, and ice cream. It's an inviting place with Welcome to Rose Donuts signage, pics of their food, and a large pic of the San Diego skyline. There are approximately 6 tables with overhead fans for our hot days. The customer service provided by the young lady was friendly, attentive, and she was thorough with her assistance. I've passed by Rose Donuts on multiple occasions and besides my family's glowing reviews, I've heard and read positive accolades about this shop. The laudatory reviews were always about their donuts and prior to my first time stepping into Rose Donuts, I was blessed to eat their donuts when my daughter brought some home. I didn't realize they sold other items besides donuts. We decided to order sandwiches for dinner and if you're a fan of value for your money, then I'm confident you will be a fan of their sandwiches. I ordered a Club Sandwich and decided on toasted sourdough for my bread choice. The sandwich was substantial, had plenty of deli meat, they were generous with their bacon, the vegetables were fresh, and it was a filling sandwich. That sandwich was tasty and satisfying. Since I was at a donut shop, of course I had to order one for dessert. I ordered a round maple bacon donut. It was covered with savory bacon, the sweetness of the maple combined perfectly with the bacon, and I know why customers flock to Rose Donuts. The cooked dough is fluffy, fresh, and it was just so comforting in a foodie type way. Lastly, don't sleep on their Thrifty ice cream shakes. I ordered a strawberry cheesecake shake, which was creamy, delicious, and yummy. To experience Rose Donuts for myself, I now understand why my daughter raved about this donut shop. Not only are they a donut shop that needs to be tried for their donuts, they also need to visited for their sandwiches, shakes, and the quality customer service. read more

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Such a fantastic spot!! Great donuts and excellent service. Often a long-ish line but well worth the wait.

We were in the area and noticed a line of people and of course had to go check it out. Line was long but mover really quickly and to be honest the donuts were well priced and so tasty it would have been worth waiting in line no matter how long or the wait. There is some seating inside and also a nice little patio outside to sit. I got a box of donuts for under $20 (range from about $2-$3.50) a mix chocolate old fashioned were yummy, apple fritters some of the best we had (you can get a full size or mini), crumb exceptional as was everything we got here. The staff was smiling and friendly and joking with us. We did not get but their breakfast sandwiches seemed to be very popular. The regulars seemed to know this is the place to go. Craving the crumb donuts and looking forward to going back for more! read more

Why are these donuts so GOOD?!? My go-to donuts are maple bars, bear claws, and anything with sprinkles. The coffee is pretty decent, too. That's it - that's the extent of what you need to know about Rose Donuts. So, put down the phone and go there now. read more

I ordered a dozen donuts. The sign said $22 for a dozen and when they rang me up it was $25, she said because I got 2 donuts with sprinkles. I handed her $30 and gave me $3 back. I questioned her and she then gave me the correct amount back. She crammed all 12 donuts in a small box and the toppings stuck to the other donuts. read more

It's worth the wait!! The line is outside and alone the building. My favorite sugar donut. Light and airy. read more

Best donuts in San Diego & service! The variety of flavors makes sure that everyone will be happy. You won't be sorry.

Perfectly large breakfast sandwiches, fresh donuts, and sweet sweet iced mochas. The ladies here are always so friendly and polite. Definitely will be here for breakfast regularly. read more

was waiting for fifteen minutes with only one person ahead of me they finally got to the register when it was my turn and said sorry we can't serve you read more

I don't really want to write this because I don't want this place getting busier but dare I say these are THE BEST donuts in San Diego !!! Family owned and amazing all around you will not be disappointed!!! From the donuts to the breakfast sandwiches to the Vietnamese ice coffee to the bagels everything is soooooo delicious !!!!!! read more

This mom and pop shop has the best donuts I've tried in San Diego, with the list including the renowned donut bar. The flavored donuts were so fragrant, especially the flavors of apple in the apple fritter and the blueberry in the blueberry cake donut. Each donut was so soft, fluffy, and moist. I had leftovers from my order which I ate the next day without reheating and the texture was still incredibly similar to the first day. Quality in both taste and texture were still intact. This can only speak to how amazingly well made these donuts are. My favorite of the bunch and an absolute must-get is the apple fritter. read more

Rose Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best donut shop in SD! Service is good very friendly. Ambiance is very good the shop is always clean.

Great airy donuts fresh sweet best donuts I've ever had . You walk in and the employees are super friendly . I ordered a croissant breakfast sandwich it was huge for 7.95 . Also got a few donuts and hands down my favorite donut place I've been coming since I was a kid with my. Grandparents after church . read more

Rose Donuts - Deluxe Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing donuts. Big. Friendly staff. Good value for money. I go out of my way to go here.

If you need to grab something early in the morning, Rose Donuts comes thru because they are open from 04:30am-10pm. There's also a parking lot so parking is easy. Not a spot where you'd want to sit and eat, more like a grab and go. The breakfast sandwiches are huge. The donuts are really good too. The Vietnamese iced coffee was a little bit too sweet for my liking. Unfortunately, the economy got to them too because it's over $20 for a dozen donuts. They do take credit cards but add on a 50¢ fee. read more

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I'm almost 50, and I had resigned to the fact that I would never be pleasantly surprised by another glaze doughnut in my life. That's a weird realization now that I say that out loud... Felicitously, Rose Donuts enters the chat... Don't know what they're doing to the texture of their dough, but it's heavenly and unlike anything I've ever had. Just trust me, you have to try it to see what I'm talking about. This and learning about their affiliation with my Padres from the sweet lady behind the counter, and you pretty much can't beat it. I'm not a big sweets guy, but I WLL be coming back to Rose for another treat or three...or four... read more

Service was a little slow but busy is a good sign! Not too long of a wait. Donuts were very fresh with a good selection. Tried the donut holes and blueberry donuts. Will be back when I am craving something sweet. read more

10am on a Saturday. Visiting from LA area. Busy but very organized. Everyone friendly, even the other customers. Got my favorite: apple fritter. It's huge and has the crunchy edges (the best part in my opinion). Kiddo picked out a plain donut... before I got one bite into my donut, his was gone! Hahaha Hubby got a plain croissant and a sugar twist. Both good. Iced latte and iced mocha: good! Made to order. And can't ever complain about a drink made with good ice. A few tables inside to eat, clean... display case was probably the cleanest I've seen. We beat the rush (against 10:15am!!!) there was a line to the door when we were paying. read more

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No gluten free, I just called. Better luck with the next one. The reviews must be old that show gluten free.

Always consistent and reliable! Recently did a large party order for a lot of donut holes. I called on Thursday for a Sunday pickup. Easy, was ready, everyone loved them! read more

Really glad I stopped by Rose Donuts! There was definitely a line when I showed up around 9 AM, but it moved pretty quickly and was totally worth it. The Vietnamese coffee was good--strong and just the right amount of sweet. I loved that they had both small and large sizes for the apple fritter. I got the small one and it was crispy, soft, and super tasty. Also tried the croissant bacon egg sandwich and it was delicious--flaky, fresh, and hit the spot. Definitely a solid local donut shop! read more

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Our friends invited us to this place and they said it's the best donut shop there is!! So we went after lunch, i ordered half dozen. Blueberry donut. Apple fritters. Chocolate Bavarian Cream. Bavarian Maple Bar. oh my goodness...! They're donuts were so good, so soft and not dense. Moist and not dry. You can also order hit and cold coffee. There were two servers and they both work with precision and everyone is served in a timely manner. There are seats and tables if you prefer staying and just savoring the donuts. I highly recommend this Donut shop, not only because of they're great tasting donuts, also because Rose is my second name! Ha! Have a great day!! read more

Rose Donuts - Apple Fritter and Maple Bar with Bavarian Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best donuts in San Diego! They have all the classic donuts, nothing fancy, reasonable prices. Best tasting donuts in town! read more

Corner of linda vista rd/napa st :) i'm so excited about getting donuts here that i keep forgetting to do a yelp-lol The donuts are always made fresh that early am -fluffy with all your favorites plenty of variety! Great family run shop! Rolland and the rest of the fam are really welcoming always friendly & delightful :) so today i actually didn't get any donuts but ordered the chicken salad croissant sandwich! so delicious:) i couldn't leave without satisfying my sweet tooth so i had to get the giant chocolate chip cookie! yep that was awesome too. mmm. parking can fill up fast but hopefully timing is on your side - line also can get long-out the door but goes fairly quick! happy to support Rose Donuts! read more

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Our favorite donut shop in SD. We usually hit up JT Thai in the same plaza then stop by Rose Donuts for dessert. Parking can be a little tight but usually always find a spot. BB's favorite donut is maple bacon and she loves the ones from here. They only make a set amount per day so try to come earlier. I usually always stick to my favorites, the maple bar and glazed buttermilk. Donuts are always fresh and delicious, service is good as well. They also make sandwiches and coffee drinks and such, but we have never tried those. I can see why this place gets the love that it does. We have been coming to Rose's for years and don't anticipate stopping anytime soon, if ever! read more

Incredible donuts, yummy coffee, friendly service. A place we always stop when we are in the area. read more

Rose Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great donuts, great service. It's usually a good sign when there's a long line-the service was fast and the food was delicious.