SC Donuts

Very kind, they gave me extra donuts for free. Great business and employees. The ambiance is like…read moremost donut shops

This is a great local donut place! They have great cake, donuts, both vanilla and chocolate,…read moreexcellent custard filled donuts and awesome maple bar and chocolate glazed.

Price List October 2022

Chocolate French Cruller, Chocolate with Rainbow Sprinkles Cake, donut holes

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Sur Coffee

4.4(262 reviews)

1.1 mi

Listen ..... I'm gunna keep this to the point. I love getting coffee in the morning, but usually…read moreevery coffee shop I go to has MID coffee meaning basic. Ever since I was shown SUR I am in here 4/7 days of the week. Their coffee is sooo good. Best in San Clemente- Hands down. Between their plain sourdough bagel and blueberry muffin their pastries and food is so bomb. I also come from a family where we own restaurants in the staff is so friendly and amazing. I truly love starting my day coming into this coffee shop. MUST TRY!!!!

I already had coffee for the day and it was sooo hot and was looking for some lemonade to quench my…read morethirst! And lemonade they had. They were quite busy but service was friendly and quick. Restrooms were clean too. Great break from the hot sun for a quick sit down to cool down.

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Bagged coffee selection

Surfin' Donuts

4.2(263 reviews)

1.9 mi

So, this is your standard donut shop although the donuts are very good and I appreciated that they…read morelet us know when they had fresh ham and cheese croissants out the oven. It was pretty bustling on a Sunday morning. The coffee is not fancy and they don't carry any sugar-free syrup or sweet and low/sugar substitute but all in all you go here for a doughnut and you'll get a great one.

Husband and I go here every saturday or sunday for our regular ham and cheese with jalapeno…read morecroissant and two iced coffees. It is a family owned business and they are so nice. The ham and cheese jalapeno croissants are out of this world and they have a great coffee selection. Parking isn't the best because it's small but you just have to be patient. Worth the hype and I hate to blow up the spot but they really deserve the good review. They have some seats outside as well for you to enjoy your donut. Service is great!

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Rose Cafe & Donuts

4.5(417 reviews)

2.5 mi

If I told you how fantastically tasty my bacon, egg & cheese sandwich on a French roll was, you'd…read morebe heading over there right now. Rose Cafe & Donuts has probably got the best breakfast sandwiches in San Clemente, although, I have to admit, this was really the first time I had ever "checked out" San Clemente longer than a pit stop for gas. As my mom and I were "passing through" taking this l-o-n-g-e-r rest stop from driving on the 5 (we were on our way to San Diego), we decided to get something more substantial to eat. Anyway, you have to go here. Rose Cafe's food seemed quite popular, considering there was a constant stream of customers ordering, and everyone noticeably ordered something different. I really liked the outdoor tables and chairs, located right outside the eatery. It definitely allowed us to enjoy the cool ocean breeze, even though you can't see the water. All in all, Rose Cafe rocks. We were glad to have found this cute place, tucked into a shopping center, no less. Overall, the food was awesome, and the location was super-convenient.

Was on my way to work in Laguna, and wanted to bring donuts. The wonderful Yelp brought me here…read more Helpful that it's close to a freeway exit, and there's plenty of parking. Ambiance is simple, and inviting. The reviews talk about breakfast burritos, so that would be interesting to try in the future. I will primarily focus on the donuts and service, which were both amazing. Love the variety of donuts, including donut holes. Nice to be able to bring 12 donuts and 12 different donut holes (powdered, sugar, cinnamon, sprinkles) lots of different options including the delicious apple fritters, croissants, and traditional donuts. My biggest compliment is to the service. So nice to be greeted with a smile, complimentary donut, and even asked to bring the donuts to my car since he knew I was holding a toddler in one arm! Going out of the way is so sweet, and is gonna earn someone a 5 star Yelp review

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JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee

Family-owned & operated

The best gluten-free donuts I've EVER had! Of all I tried the chocolate glaze is my absolute fave,…read moreit's absolutely delicious, fluffy and perfect! My husband had the regular donuts and loved them, along with the coffee. This place is legit. I wish I had one back home, I actually bought a bunch of donuts, froze them and carried them on the plane, that's how much I loved them, lol.

This used to be one of our favorite donut places, but something felt a little different this time…read more I am not sure if they changed their recipe or if it was just this particular batch. We ordered the Boston Cream, Boysenberry, Cinnamon Crumble, Buttermilk Old Fashioned, and Blueberry Lemon. The Boston Cream was one of my favorites. The yeasted dough was delicious, almost like a brioche dough, though I am not sure if that is actually what they use. It was soft, rich, and had a great texture. The cream filling itself was a little underwhelming, but I would still get this one again. The Boysenberry was also really good. It had that nice cakey texture without being overly dry or crumbly. The Cinnamon Crumble looked amazing, but the texture was surprisingly "bouncy." I could not quite figure it out. It almost tasted like a cross between a cake donut and a yeasted donut. Nothing was necessarily wrong with it, but that texture was not my favorite. The Buttermilk Old Fashioned was probably the most dependable of the bunch. It had a nicely balanced hint of nutmeg that made it taste nostalgic and familiar. Sometimes you just want a classic donut that delivers exactly what you expect, and this one did. The Blueberry Lemon was a little bland this time. We have ordered it before, and both of us felt that the texture of their cake donuts seemed different from what we remembered. Still a good donut shop with some excellent choices, but this visit did not quite reach the level we remembered from previous visits. A 4/5 for us this time.

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Donut Hut

4.3(116 reviews)

4.7 mi

My late father used to visit Donut Hut in the 70s, 80s, and 90s before work every day. I remember…read moregoing there with him on weekends. Recently, when my friend and I met for a Dana Point/ San Juan Capistrano day trip I suggested visiting Donut Hut for a glaze of nostalgia. Chris, the person behind the counter, was extremely friendly and courteous. He engaged with me as I reminisced about my Donut Hut glory days. Apparently, the establishment has changed hands at least once in the last 10 years. The service was awesome and the donuts were excellent. It seemed as though Donut Hut had been newly refurbished. It was clean and tastefully adorned. I firmly believe that Donut Hut is on solid ground to meet your donut cravings for the next millennia and beyond!

They are fast! and it's exactly what you see. It's a donut shop they have sandwiches too and some…read moredrinks.

Counter, donut display, coffee, tables and chairs

Assortment of Donuts

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Counter, donut display, tables and chairs

The Bagel Shack

4.2(785 reviews)

1.4 mi

We got recommendations from two different people that this was the best local spot for breakfast -…read moreand it was great! We tried about 6 different bagel between all of us and they were all great! They have a very good selection of fresh home made bagels. They have good toppings. They had a full breakfast menu also, but we just did delicious Bagels.

Bagels and their breakfast sandwiches are good. Parking is limited. Suggest eating there before…read more11am. Bagels after that seem stale. Limited seating.

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Lowers Bagel Sandwich

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Niguel Bakery & Donuts

4.3(99 reviews)

7.1 mi

Excellent Apple Fritters Good service and clean…read more Family owned Very friendly easy in and out

Never wrote a review for donuts before but... if you are looking for consistently fresh and high…read morequality donuts, look no further. I've been visiting them for years and have to say, they are always consistently freshly baked and delicious. Clean, friendly and welcoming.

Freshly squeezed OJ is seriously the best here

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The Sourdough

Kelly's Donuts

4.4(115 reviews)

2.6 mi

The donuts were incredible and reasonably priced. Their sausage breakfast burrito was also really…read moregood.

I'm trying this donut shop for the first time. I always see lots of people here so I'm here to try…read more I had the blueberry croissant. They warmed it up and it was delicious. It's a small shop, not a lot of seating but to go orders are available.

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High Tide Coffee

4.6(301 reviews)

1.1 mi

Excellent coffee drinks, friendly service, and cheery seating. The place is very beach girlie vibe…read more There is also a curated selection of shoppy shop items if you are in need of a last minute gift--local honey, local candles, children's books, kitchen towels, surf coin pouches, and even some stuffies.

I was looking for a kid-friendly coffee shop to meet up with my friend from San Diego and I'm so…read moreglad that I found High Tide Coffee! The staff were very friendly and the coffee shop is so cute with bistro tables and booths to sit at. I ordered an iced vanilla latte that was delicious and got my son a milk that he gulped down. The best part was the kids area in the back, complete with a play kitchen, books, and a kids table and chairs. My son absolutely loved playing with all of the toys and I was able to visit with my friend while he played. The next time I'm in San Clemente, we will definitely be back for the delicious coffee and friendly atmosphere'

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

Celebrating 7 years at High Tide Coffee Join us Jan 3-4 for live music, the Birthday Cake Latte, and Golden Ticket surprises!

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Stopped by High Tide Coffee and tried one of their pastries--perfectly flaky, buttery, and fresh.

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Chris W.

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10 years ago

Just went in today have known Steve owner for years. Ordered a Hot Chocolate when I went to pay was told only cash if under 5 dollars I showed I had no cash so I informed them I cannot purchase it and walked out. The male employee proceeded to follow me out of store flipping me the bird and yelling i'm stupid and a fn jerk. So I got my phone out of car walked back to store to video them yelling at me and then he hit me with his sign. I would not enter the establishment ever again I would suggest boycotting the donut shop as kellys and others in town are way better quality donuts anyways I usually just order a hot chocolate from here. if want to see video link to follow. read more

Craig L.

672

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126

8 years ago

Like the Soup Nazi, only with donuts. Rude owner. Wife is worse. Witnessed a debacle of this woman going on a tirade. I'm talking, full-blown, Raging lunatic yelling followed by some donut throwing. Time for these owners to sell the shop and move on to the mortuary business. read more

Michelle F.

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64

8 years ago

Ugh . The boba sucks . You'll get inconsistent boba. Hard, small, large, mushy. Worst is when.... the boba is mushy and in a crumble! Gross. Just gross. Their drinks are not made with fresh ingredients. Go to Matcha/Poke Tiki up the street. read more

Jessica S.

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8

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13 years ago

This business is well run. The owners are great and always in a good mood. They provide good service even when it gets busy in the morning. Highly recommended. read more

Tim S.

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3

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14 years ago

Great doughnuts. Great Diedrich coffee in many flavors. Staff remembers your favorites and is very friendly and helpful.

Jessen H.

Elite 17

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119

360

6 years ago

Horrible experience!!! The man that runs OC DONUTS IS OUT OF CONTROL. THIS place had the best service and donuts!!

Keith K.

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4

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4 years ago

Been 3 years and counting not supporting these poor customers service people. They should sell - then I'd go back

Caleb H.

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10 years ago

I don't get "cash only" in 2016..... Either drug dealers or human trafficking.... Only options in today's world.

David B.

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4

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7 years ago

Count your change. They shorted me $5 probably unintentionally but still... Count your change.

Natalie Z.

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7 years ago

Not only were there BEES flooding the store, but there was hair in some of our donuts.

Melissa T.

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35

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14 years ago

The donuts are absolutely amazing. So delicious and a great start to the day!

Sherri C.

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14

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12 years ago

Best coffee hands down. Super convenient and affordable!

Sarah O.

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10 years ago

These donuts we so good! and the staff was very friendly.

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