Substantial, tasty donuts. I feel like these days a good donut is hard to come by. Grocery store offerings tend to be dry and lacking in flavor and chains like Dunkin' Donuts and Winchell's just aren't what I remember them being as a kid. I'm not sure if it's because ingredients and recipes have changed or my own tastes have become more discerning. Something isn't clicking, though, and for all the calories and sugar in a donut it needs to satisfy. Enter Spudnuts. I hadn't tried these until a few weeks ago and I'm already developing a habit. These are good, very good donuts. The potato flour (and/or some other magical stuff) gives them a density other donuts just don't have. The glazing is just right, neither wet and runny nor dry and cracked. A+ ratings on freshness and flavor for the regular glazed donuts, cake donuts, and cinnamon rolls. I'm keen to try their version of a cronut but it's been sold out so far. UPDATE: So the cronut was a fail, and the cream puffs were also not my favorite. Lesson learned: stick to the classics. read more

I ordered half a dozen PLAIN donuts that cost me over $7!! Ridiculous, why do people say this is cheap, it's really not, if one plain donut costs way more than $1.00. The quality of these was also substandard, not fresh at all. I think I had better luck at the Spudnuts in IV, if you really want to try this brand of donuts. I wouldn't mind paying for overpriced donuts if the batter tasted soft and fresh, but this location did not deliver on any level of customer satisfaction. read more

This place has donuts, and donuts are awesome. They have the regular assortments and also some treat drinks like milk tea and flavored ice blends. The service at night is great, friendly guys! Clean and good location, parking at night a non issue. read more

Chill place for snacks and drinks. This place reminds me of old people coming here to play domino's and read the newspaper. No music just awkward starring at the lady behind the counter while she waits for you to order. read more

Hard to understand what everyone is going ape-poo over. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and a variety of donuts. It all tasted pretty ordinary - nothing special to report from this donut connoisseur. read more

Stay away from this place. It's not worth the buck. I asked for 1 donut that cost 3.50, which the employee ended up giving me 2 without my consent and charging me for it. I also got a dozen donut holes and a boba, and the total ended being $13! What a ripoff. I had to ask her why it was so much for a mediocre amount that I received. That's when she told me about the two donuts. The donuts weren't even worth it. What a waste. She seemed very unapologetic and like she didn't care. read more

I stopped by here around 3am driving down the 101 heading from Santa Maria to LAX. Spudnuts was one of the only places open, and I'm glad we stopped! I think the man working at the time was the owner, and he was very friendly. I got a regular sugar coated donut and it was SO warm and fluffy. It tasted really fresh despite it being the middle of the night. read more

Probably one of my favorite places to eat a sandwich or get a donut. Every time I come the always have great display and the smell of fresh coffee. Personally, I always get the ham egg and cheese croissant sandwich & it always comes out so warm and melted, it is so tasty! .However, compared to the pastry's the boba drinks and smoothies are okay. They a don't have everything that is on their menu which isn't a minor issue but just something to keep in mind If your coming specifically for the boba. Also the boba sometimes is over cooked (too soft). But, overall I really like this place :) just hard to find a parking spot at times and just other small flaws . read more

Spud nuts has a great variety of donuts and other pastries. I wish I could eat more than just one so I could try lots of stuff, but one donut from Spudnuts is very filling for me. The donuts here are particularly heavy. I prefer light, fluffy donuts so I can eat at least two before feeling too full. However, I think the donuts at Spudnuts are fried in too much oil, making them soggy (let it sit on a napkin for a while, and you'll see how much oil comes out) and heavy. read more

I've been here twice in the last two weeks with my husband and this is by far my favorite place to get donuts. The variety is good, the cinnamon rolls are as big as my head and whenever the person ringing us up tells us the price I'm always amazed. You can walk out with a lot and hardly spend any money. Another favorite of ours- the jelly/cream filled donut. Absolutely heavenly! read more

Got their doughnut holes and an apple fritter was delish and fresh. Apple fritter was huge so I'd rec splitting it with someone.

I hired Spudnuts to do the donuts for my wedding. We weren't having a cake, so I asked Dolly to make a large donut for us to cut. She went above and beyond, incorporating our style, theme, and color palette into all the donuts. My guests LOVED the donuts and raved about our unique idea and execution. Thank you!! read more

With a name like Spudnuts I guess I was expecting something a little different. A donut of a new variety if you will. So I was surprised when I walked in and saw a very typical donut shop. Not that I let that stop me from ordering two donuts however. I got a maple bar and a chocolate cake donuts - gotta try both a raised and a cake, you know. They were very good donuts, I'll say that. They didn't have a potato taste or anything but they were light and fluffy. Now that I know it's really just a typical donut shop with a not-so-typical baking technique/name I guess I would have to say they have good donuts and leave it at that. read more

First off, we passed this place multiple times since I'm not from the area and there wasn't much signage of whats in the shopping center or street signs. Got to the place and my boyfriend really wanted to try their new special donuts but this one only had the usual donut flavors. We also wanted to get boba there too but the employee had told us that their boba was old and their ice machine wasn't working so the only drinks she could make were the milk tea and a thai tea (both in my preference need ice). Overall wasn't too pleased with this place. read more

Have always been wanting to go to this place since I moved to Santa Barbara less than a month ago. I purchased the simple sugar coated twist doughnut. However, I received to what seemed as a loaf of bread with sugar just sprinkled on. I quickly threw it away and simply went on with my day. read more

I went to Santa Barbara for a week and tried these at midnight as there was nothing else open during that time. Next day, I got stomachache. I believe it's because of these. So, I won't recommend this just to be on a safer side. read more

Great donuts and great service!! A mom and pop shop, nothing fancy but a place to get the right amount of donut fix that we need. It's right off the freeway so it's very convenient to grab something and get the show on the road. read more

I like the croissant sandwiches! I order them with egg so it's a little tastier then a regular breakfast sandwich. Service is always pretty fast, and consistent. But the donuts are awesome! the Apple fritters are really good and everything is available 24hrs! read more

Service was good, donut was ok and the drinks where exceptional. The inside looks dated and dirty.

Love this place for late night donut runs with friends. What makes a better fourth-meal than a big fat carb-filled donut? My favorites are the apple fritter and the glazed buttermilk bar! read more

We found this place on yelp as we were looking for a lox bagel in Santa Barbara. This place came up, we decided to try it and glad we did! They were so friendly In there! We got them to go but they had great Customer service! I had the garlic bagel and my fiancé had the everything. I got a croissant for my little boy and he loved it! Very FRESH! The lady even gave my son some donut holes! She was super nice! We would definitely return!!! THANK YOU! read more

The turkey & cheese croissant sandwich is surprisingly delicious! Definitely a great place if you need to get a quick bite!

4 stars because the spudnuts are fantastic, but the service was "meh". I entered the store and no one even smiled or said hello. Even upon making eye contact about 30 seconds later they did not smile or seem happy to see anyone. After the finished taking and accepting payment for the order of the guy in front of me, I stood around for about 90 seconds before they even acknowledged me to take my order, and when I paid they just pushed things back and forth - grab my card, swipe it, toss it back at me, etc. I didn't feel appreciated or that they cared if they had any customers or not. However, given that, I would still definitely come back. Although spudnuts don't taste that different than a regular donut, they do have a much fluffier texture and are just so darn good! I got a half dozen to take to my audit client today and they were gone almost instantaneously. So deliciously addictive! I do like that there are a few cafe tables to eat at inside. read more

Was on my home from dinner downtown and craving for a little dessert. So I pulled into Spudnut. I got a glazed donut and it craved my sweet tooth but wasn't anything spectacular. Probably a step above a Dunkin donut. Good service, friendly though. read more

We come here for the cronuts! Their donuts are light and filling. They do not disappoint!

Stopped by after a night of clubbing and they were about to close. He was nice enough to let us in and buy some donuts. These donuts are nothing special, but they definitely got the job done after a drunken night. There weren't many open donut shops in the area, so this was a good option at that time of night. Overall, good variety of donuts. read more

Hadn't been here in years. Stopped by and got two donuts and large coffee $5 + 20 cents for using credit card. The donuts were good and moist, the coffee very hot and serve yourself. The lady behind the counter was nice. The place clean. Lots of parking in the shopping center lot. read more

This place is a Santa Barbara institution. The apple fritter is a MUST every time I'm in the area (which thankfully isn't very often, else I'd be putting on some serious lbs). Go for a fritter and a poor man's mocha (1/2 coffee, 1/2 hot cocoa) and eat it in your car. Yes, the clientele is a bit sketch late at night when doughnut cravings tend to materialize, but the sugar bomb payoff is so worth it. Besides, we're talking Santa Barbara here, not east L.A. read more

Cronuts and donuts and watery coffee. The perfect combination. The staff is extremely friendly and always on top of things.

Really great donuts I recommend them to anybody. They are also made out of potato and they taste great. they are open 24/ 7.

Good coffee. The croissants are really good! They also sell actual food and not just snacks. It's a great stop for anyone who does late night driving (like myself), so it's very convenient to be open 24/7. Employees were very nice. Definitely know my pit stop for late night commutes home! read more

The food is fresh and amazing, great selection of coffees, and wonderful friendly owners. It's a hidden jewel and it's not too costly. Fresh Baked Goods are so deliscious. I've been coming here for years and finally had the pleasure of taking some family and friends, who live out of town, and they were very impressed with the food and the service of the owners. It's a great place and it's right when you get into SB on State Street so it also makes for easy entrance and exit when traveling. Thanks for a great experience every time I come to see you guys!!!! read more

Since no other coffee shops are open 24 hours in Santa Barbara or Goleta, I really appreciate living close to this Spudnuts location. The donuts and coffee are always extremely fresh and the employee (I forget his name right now) is such a class act. I highly recommend this location. read more

The lady that was working when I was here today was honestly kind of mean. She kept looking at me like I was stupid, I asked for a specific donut and she said they didn't have it then I pointed it out.... The donuts are honestly JUST OK. So not worth the rude service read more

Eh, decent donuts. Tried the cronut. Was decent as well. Expensive tho. 2 dozen assorted and a cronut was $33. Yikes

Every time I've gone in there they just sit behind the counter and don't acknowledge me. But when a regular comes in they immediately help them. I've sat there for ten minutes with no service. I try to avoid going there read more

WORST SERVICE I have ever encountered. I walked in and the lady looked at me turned away and then helped three customers that came in after me. They paid to have this location advertised with Santa Barbara Axxess, And by buying an axxess card you are suppose to get a one time buy any sandwich get one free. After my two sandwiches were made I was told the owner decided she was not going to honor this deal anymore (which is suppose to go through 2014). NO PRINCIPLE. NEVER GO HERE!! read more

My experience was not even close to what people are raving about. The donuts are your standard, nothing special. The bagel sandwich was just horrible - cheaply made - not worth the $. Staff could definitely use some customer service 101 and the place could use a facelift. read more

very very very poor service. for just having to put some donuts into a cardboard box, the worker was pretty put out about it. I was the only one "in line" so it's not like she was busy and overwhelmed. it was a weekday at 11am. in addition, the donuts were average. hopefully, there's a better donut place somewhere close. this place is definitely not worth the price for average donuts and poor service. read more

The staff was really nice. I don't really care where I go for a ham and cheese croissant. They all taste the same to me, but I don't like going places that don't speak English. +1 star for that. read more