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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

4.3 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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B Butter & Salt
Grace R.

Okay, it's all about the butter and salt for me. These donuts have that perfect crisp outside with a light, fluffy, slightly cakey center. So good. The traditional sprinkled yeast-raised donut was also super good. At around $5 each and ~400 calories, they're definitely not cheap or light, but I think they're worth it for an occasional treat. Not an everyday donut situation--but when you want to treat yourself to a really good donut, this hits the spot.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll. Strawberry Buttermilk, Old Fashion
Mitchell N.

I was expecting great doughnuts and I got great doughnuts. The doughnuts were really fresh, warm and soft. My favorite of the three flavors we got was the pumpkin cinnamon roll. It was one of the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had. It was also cooked how I prefer my cinnamon rolls, which is with a very soft and chewy middle. The pecans were a great touch and made it perfect. The old fashioned was also really good. It had a good flavor and great texture. The strawberry buttermilk was the doughnut we were looking forward to the most and it also delivered. While still not as good as the cinnamon roll, it still really really good. We also got a latte, not pictured. It was good and coffee isn't an after thought at this place. It accompanied the doughnuts really well. While we were there the place was definitely busy but I wouldn't say packed. Although very busy, we got assistance quickly.

Box of 6 assorted donuts
Ren G.

I've been waiting to try this place for soooooo long! I'm so glad I get to finally try their donuts! Ambiance was top-notch--the smell of donuts will hit you the moment you pull their door open. It was bright and inviting inside. Their aesthetic was a blend of modern minimalist, and I loved it. Service was quick and staff was very friendly. She was patient and cheerfully offered recommendations, which we beyond appreciated. She also offered some samples of some of their donuts and they were pretty much fresh off the oven. And speaking of donuts... oh, the donuts were HEAVENLY. They were all still warm when we got them in our box. Every single one we got was soft, pillowy and decadent with just the right amount of sweetness. Some of them were so unique that I never thought it'd work well being a donut, but it did! Flavors we tried: Passionfruit Pavlova Mango Sticky Rice Choc-a-lot Maple Bacon Butter & Salt Old Fashion Saigon Cinnamon Crumb The biggest surprise was the Mango Sticky Rice--very unique and tasty at the same time. It was a donut and a dessert in one. My favorite was the Maple Bacon--sweet & salty is always a winner for me, but it was the bacon that was crunchy and NOT old & chewy that really brought this one home for me. I already see us coming back here soon. Next time though, I'd love to try one of their coffee drinks too!

May E.

$5 per donut but honestly SO worth it. Literally the perfect amount of breadiness/chew/even crunch on a donut. I got the old fashioned and it was perfectly sweet, not overly sweet at all. Paired really well with their cold brew, but it was a bit on the bitter side. Next time I would try a donut with an iced americano to cut the sweetness instead. I love that they have rotating flavors and specials, Wednesdays they have cinnamon rolls and Fridays they have apple fritters. Employees were very friendly, line moved fast too.

Maggie O.

Love love Sidecar!! I had tried their donuts before and they are always fluffy and amazing. I came by this time to try their limited flavor with Van Leeuwen, the Mango Sticky Rice donut and it was amazing! Service is always great, there's seating outside and it's a cute cafe spot. Drinks are also delicious and their Banana bread latte hits the spot!

Jeannie L.

Love, love, love Sidecar Donuts. They are definitely more of a luxury treat, on the pricier side ($58/dozen so almost $5/donut). Service here is solid, people are always friendly. I tried their banana latte & it was delicious. I am a fan of their rewards program through their app. Ambiance: the vibe here is great and the shop is generally very clean when I go & there is plenty of parking in the plaza they're in.

Strawberry buttermilk donut and latte
Jennifer C.

Came on national donut day which landed on a Fri this year. The shop was busy but line moved fast. I got the strawberry buttermilk and a latte this time. The texture on these donuts is still 10/10. I think the flavor fell a little short this time. The "strawberry" donut component barely had any strawberry pieces. Most of the flavor of the donut came from the glaze which tasted a bit like artificial strawberry to me. Latte was well made and tasted very smooth.

Fely L.

Just love the donuts pricey but I love it! Always have it when I'm in SD. This time around the mango sticky rice yummy. Glade I had tried it as it was last day they were offering it! Passion fruit also seasonal and got to have it as well. Best thing today it was right out of the kitchen hot and fresh.

Angelica B.

Was so happy to see this place in SD. Their mango sticky rice doughnut was amazing! Their strawberry cream and huckleberry are always my staples. My favorite place to get doughnuts as of right now.

Wendy G.

Found myself on a rare trek to N County today and that was a good excuse to finally try this hyped donut spot. I really liked the setup, where you can clearly see all the different donut varieties arrayed upon an outer ring counter while servers on the inner ring efficiently dish up donuts to the guests in line. The options were diverse, so I chose a six pack including chocolate, huckleberry, blueberry cheesecake and vegan Samoa. My favorite was the blueberry cheesecake since it was a lighter, yeast donut and contained a generous blueberry compote filling with a fresh tasting cream topping. Unfortunately, the other donuts weren't to my liking since they all featured dense, cakey and slightly dry crumbs which made me feel like I was eating a sweet bread instead of a light and fluffy donut. Can't knock Sidecar too much for my donut texture personal preference, but at $30 for a half dozen, I was expecting to enjoy more than just one out of six.

The best doughnuts in town!
Frankie M.

This place has to be one of my all time favorite doughnut shops! Located in Del Mar, it's the perfect spot to grab some coffee and delicious sweets before getting the day started! Every Sidecar doughnut is made from scratch and fresh every hour! And they only use the finest ingredients! Highly recommend the huckleberry 10/10! You can never go wrong with an old fashioned 9/10! But my all time seasonal favorite is the passion fruit 11/10! Pure deliciousness!!!! I also tried the banana iced latte for the very first time- so good! Prices are high, but totally worth every penny! The quality of ingredients and service is absolutely amazing! The vibe is sleek, quaint and colorful! And the staff are so friendly and welcoming! It's about a 25-30 min drive from my house, but totally worth it for the freshest doughnuts in town!

Butter & salt donut

This donut shop probably has the best donuts I've ever had in my life. Butter and salt is my favorite, the others are very tasty as well. Service is fast even if there's long lines at times. Very clean inside and smells delicious. Definitely recommend.

Yumminess...!
Shelly M.

Doughnuts should not be allowed to be this delicious..... a little on the pricey side, but I don't mind paying a little extra for great quality. We're hooked!

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Do they have donuts that are both vegan and gluten-free? Have child with dairy, egg, nut, and gluten allergy.

There is a chocolate donut that is gluten free and vegan! They are sometimes out if it but I've seen it most times I've been there

Is vegan donut available daily?

Yes they have a one vegan option available daily. The flavor switches every 1st of the month.

When will you have the girls out flavors?

Will you be open on Friday, December 24th (Christmas Eve)?

Does sidecar sell apple flavored or apple cider flavored doughnuts?

On Fridays only they have apple fritters (the best ones in my opinion)

Can they accommodate a peanut allergy?

Please note that we are not an allergy-free facility and there is a possibility of cross-contamination.

Where can I find nutritional information?

The FAQs on their site say they don't have any nutritional info on their products.

When will you open again?

They're supposed to open tomorrow, the 16th! 😁

Any vegan donuts?

Hi! We DO have a vegan flavor now :) We are currently offering it once a week on Tuesdays (Vegan Tuesdays), but starting in June it will be offered every day. We'd love for you to come and give it a try!

Do they have gluten free?

Hi! Anne L is absolutely correct... We offer a weekly gluten free flavor that changes every Monday. Our gluten free doughnuts are made with 100% gluten free ingredients, but we are not a gluten free facility. You can learn more, including current… 

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