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    Surfin' Donuts

    4.2 (261 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Donuts, Bagels
    Closed 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Ross A.

    Best donuts in San Clemente! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Raised donuts are spectacular. Cake donuts are world class. Our grandsons love the sprinkled donut holes. The old fashioned donuts are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Absolutely fantastic donuts!

    Steph G.

    Honestly, it's been years since I've gone over to surfin donuts. A legendary place in town. Easy to get to off the five or El Camino Real. It does have parking although it can get filled up with people who park there that go over to SC Café. I came in today for two donuts and an iced coffee both were reasonably priced. They use Monin syrups. The cake crumb doughnut was delicious, light and crumbly. The service is really fast and friendly. Cool beach vibe classic donut shop place. I'll have to come back soon and try to have breakfast sandwich.

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    Belle C.

    The donuts here are super soft and delicious! The apple fritter is chewy and juicy. The service here is great. Definitely recommend!

    Kevin C.

    Love this spot so much. Every time we come down to San O to surf we always need to make a stop at surfin donuts. Amazing donuts, fresh oj, great espresso and coffee with lots of flavor options. What's not to love? Also be sure to try their ham and cheese bagels, they are amazing especially when fresh. They have a decently sized parking lot as well which is usually easy to get a spot. On a busy morning you might have to park in the street but it's easy.

    Donut case! Rumor has it they're sold out by noon.
    Brienna M.

    We were told this was an "institution" so how could we not get some donuts? Quick and prompt service. Very large selection of donuts all fresh and delish. We had maple bars, chocolate glazed, and my fave a blueberry. The chai espresso lattes were very very good and better priced than Starbucks. We went several mornings in a row for coffee. The vibe is local and kind of "if you know, you know." Plenty of outdoor seating at benches and around back. There was very swift business in and out. Lots of fun people watching with families, dogs, and surfers all grabbing their grub.

    Perfect Apple fritter with the right amount of crunch and fruit to fritter ratio
    Toby P.

    Okay, I love Apple fritters And my friend and I discovered we had this in common. She raved about this spot but I always forget when I'm driving by (from San Diego or Santa Barbara). Today she brought me one and oh myyyyyyyyy. She wasn't kidding. Sometimes you get Apple fritters that are doughy or gooey in the middle because they haven't cooked through and those are my least favorite. These are crunchy on outside and perfect on the inside. Even after the drive from san Clemente to carlsbad they are better than any Apple fritter I have had in years. I see this potentially becoming a problem. So good and wait! What? There's blueberry too? Have to go to San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday I see blueberry in my future!!

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    Wayne S.

    ...... Wait there's more.... The Breakfast Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant is Just a Fantastic Breakfast Again Bless this Business I really don't want to leave to go back to New York Sunday....But I'll be back to Paradise Weather in San Clemente again. Keep the Breakfast warm for me. See you soon. BLESSINGS

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    Imagine yourself having a warm fresh from the oven donut. Now stop by Surfin' Donuts and finish making that imagined situation a reality. (:

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    We stop there, for chocolate old fashions with their OJ, every time we travel from San Diego to LA.

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    Fantastic little donut shop. And the bagels are amazing. Will be making this a regular stop on our trips down to SD.

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    I'm from NorCal and always have to stop by when driving up from Baja California! Very fresh and delicious!

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    Great coffee, great donuts, but parking is very limited. I do recommend because service is very exceptional

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    Lady who works here is very Rude ! Wouldn't give me a different donut due to the fact it was brick hard never will come her again

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    High Tide is my weekly, if not daily staple. The coffee for me is excellent, and the service is…read moreexceptional. I usually have the maple/cinnamon almond latte. The gals and guys(Zach, new guy) that work here are top notch! Ruby, Cass, Leah... We moved to San Clemente two years ago from Laguna and High Tide has been a true blessing. I love their grated avocado toast and their assortment of delicious pastries. Only things I would change is that they could possibly open a little earlier for us morning people? 6:30? I just wonder too, if they make their syrups in house? My husband is a health nut and worries about my seed oil and sugar intake. I think he's trying to squash the joyful relationship I have with coffee. I love High Tide!

    500 stars, if I could. High Tide Coffee officially became…read morepart of my PhD defense victory saga. The night before my dissertation defense, I ordered a 96 oz coffee (joe-to-go) to go with a note saying I was defending my PhD (preemptively apologizing if I looked like a frazzled raccoon and worried anyone on accident while picking up). When I walked in at 7:45 AM (15 min earlier than my pick up time, bc anxiety), the staff immediately complimented my defense outfit -- instant confidence boost -- and when I said I was the person picking up "lots of coffee," they led me to the coffee, already packed and ready :') They all wished me good luck with the warmest, most dazzling smiles. They even included a note that said, "You got this~!" which I kept in front of me during my defense. (see photo) And I passed!!! Also, they gave me half-and-half and oat milk?? In this economy?? Oat milk is basically liquid gold. I felt so loved. So caffeinated. So non-dairy option supported. Usually after defenses, there is leftover coffee that people are trying to give away. But me and High Tide Coffee? No sir. No leftovers. One of my committee members had about 4-5 cups, and I am not exaggerating., (Even in a field that basically runs on coffee, academics are running on caffeine.... and wine, so a room of 12 people, not all drinking coffee, and still finishing 96 oz of coffee is a record.) Thank you, High Tide, for the excellent coffee, the kindness, the emotional support, and the very necessary academic bean juice. I am officially glad I chose you to help caffeinate the most important morning of my PhD. and thank you again for supporting me emotionally and caffeine-induced confidence :)

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    Smooth, bold cold brew from High Tide Coffee, slow-steeped for rich flavor and the perfect refreshing pick-me-up any time of day.
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    The food was soooo good!! The ciabatta bread was the freshest bread I've ever had served, and the…read moreburrito was the softest wrap my boyfriend said! I also came here seeking out my first latte art experience, the first latte I ordered was in a to go cup, so I asked about a mug, they kindly informed me they were out however, to my suprise the kindest worker went out of his way to create latte art in my to go cup for me! Just want everyone to know, these people are great at what they do

    We really needed a caffeine fix! I had bookmarked Zebra to try and we headed to it after the park…read more I was getting sleepy on the drive! Friendly greeting when I entered. The young woman told me to be careful because she just mopped. Looked over the menu, and decided on the Mexican latte. Jonesy just wanted a regular latte. I also bought some beans which she happily ground for me. She brought them out to the patio, which is a good size. The interior is spacious too! Both coffees hit the spot! One of the best things about this location is the parking! They have a small lot in front. They also have a drive-thru window. This is really a great place to come to! They also offer pup cups! Cako Approves!

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    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
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    4.0
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    I stopped by Better Buzz Coffee on what was a weirdly hot February afternoon…read more Like... sir??? It's supposed to be coastal-no-thick-sweater weather. Instead, I was out here questioning climate patterns with my dog on the patio. First things first: no iced coffee. None. But. The cold brew? Mild. Non-offensive. Surprisingly nutty (in a good way, *wink wink*). It didn't punch me in the throat with acidity, which I appreciate as someone who wants caffeine, not hostile combat. It's the kind of cold brew that says, "I'm stable. I've been to therapy. I am no longer bitter." Service was friendly and easygoing. No weird vibes. No barista existential dread projected onto me. Just solid, pleasant human interaction. 10/10 for that. Now. The patio. Love that it's dog-friendly. My pup was living her best life, greeting kind patrons. I, however, was trying to pretend I was a productive academic gremlin (with *aesthics*), and the WiFi was... aspirational. Let's just say it builds character. Great for touching grass. Not great for uploading Zoom sessions. (this was on the patio tho, indoors, it might slap harder than.. a correctly timed bass drop) Overall: great little spot. A few things to improve (please give me iced coffee and slightly stronger patio WiFi), but it doesn't detract from the experience or the coffee itself. I'd go back -- especially with my pup -- just maybe not expecting to run a Zoom seminar from the patio. 4 out of 5 caffeinated imposter adults.

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    Indoor with merchandising products available for purchase!
    The Better Breafast sandwich on everything bagel. Yum!
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    My light roast with oat milk and 2 added Splendas.

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    My light roast with oat milk and 2 added Splendas.

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