So, I get to come back to my home town 1-2x a year and this is one of my must stops!!! I mean I crave these donuts all year long. Where ever I go when I am not here this is what all the other donuts get compared to. I have been coming here since 1989! I mean I was just a kid and now being an adult this is still the place I want to come to. Service like always is amazing and I mean they still remember you even when you have been gone for so long, it just makes me feel at home! It is a small 'mom and pop' shop with some seating inside. If you are coming for one of my favs the buttermilk donuts just remember to get there early on Saturday before they sell out!! read more

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The variety of donuts available was excellent. The donuts were moist,soft, and tasty. The owner was very cordial.

WOW!!! I found this place through TikTok and it was worth the drive. May, the owner is soooo sweet. She knows all of her regulars by name and all new comers are treated like old friends. I've never had a warm apple fritter before and WOW, that was a game changer. Also the twists that are hot and pillowy and sweet are divine. The chocolate donuts are all delicious and fantastic as well. Her husband is the master baker behind the scenes and she's a pure ray of sunshine working the counter. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Honestly, I love the donuts and her hospitality was great!! it is a cute little donut shop nothing too special but the interaction was sweet and genuine. Yeah it's more on the price your side but at the end of the day, I'm used to these prices. I have a little donut shop back home where I'm from that charges the same amount so I don't find the price outrageous as to some of these other yelp reviews. Like I said hospitality is everything and she definitely made it everything.!!!! read more

Top Donuts is always the best. It's our favorite place to go for tasty donuts, and we love May the owner. It's a local "best of". read more

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Best Croissants in town & ham & cheese yummy Doughnuts are awesome lots of variety & the owners are so nice I have been a loyal customer for years but sadly have to keep my Distance due to my sugar levels lol read more

The best donuts... ask for the cream inside Just tried these donuts and they're honestly really good. The dough is soft and fresh, not too heavy, and the glaze is sweet but not overpowering. Perfect balance with a nice fluffy texture. Definitely worth grabbing if you're craving a good donut." read more

We drove from San Jose just to try these donuts! We got there late afternoon so there was very little left. We got strawberry glazed, chocolate glazed and cinnamon rolls. I could not believe the weight of these things! Dense. Chewy and not airy! Absolute heaven! The owner was so sweet too! Highly recommend read more

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I really don't know what the hype is about this place. The stuff donut was alright. We got 2 dozen of donuts and it cost $95. Honestly, not impressed just like any other Asian donuts shop. read more

Great place. Delicious product. Good customer service. The donuts here are really good

The best bagels in Watsonville and awesome classic donuts like I had growing up as a kid. Also, the owners are super nice.

I've read where some customers say that May is rude. And she is sometimes. But they make good donuts. I still go in time to time.

The donut shop that sets the standard for all the other donut shop. They are best in south Santa Cruz county. The donuts are consistent, which any bakers knows is difficult to do. They are always fresh, not overly sweet or too doughy or too light, a perfect donut. The donuts are never rushed, given the time to rise and baked at the right oil temperature. The baker has been baking donuts for decades and knows what they are doing. A person can taste when the oil was too cold when the donut was bakes. The frosting was overly sweet or put on too cold. Not even enough time to cool before being served to the customer. At Top Donuts this isn't an issue. They do donuts right. read more

Donuts are fantastic, but the service at this place is getting crazy. Donuts are expensive, Cash only and the lady behind the counter is, as another reviewer said, temperamental. Have stopped going in favor or Mrs. Donuts or Donut King. read more

Tiny selection, expensive, $18 minimum charge for credit cards. Someone said they have b*gels but they don't, just standard mix-from-a-bag donuts you can buy any where. read more

Best donuts in Watsonville! The couple that own the shop are so friendly. You feel like family every time you go in. Apple fritters are delicious! read more

Been going to Top Donuts for years ...May is super nice, she always throws in a few extra donuts holes. Donuts are always fresh. Highly recommended! read more

The donuts are good when they are fresh, the service not so good. I asked the lady for bear claws, she said they wouldn't be ready for another 30 minutes. She then started trying to tell me to get other donuts, I told her I didn't want donuts, just wanted some bear claws and would maybe just go some other time. She again starts telling me in a stupid tone that there was plenty other donuts to choose from and to just get something else. If I go into any business, I'm there to buy what I'm looking for, I'm not there to buy what you want me to buy. I would have returned after those 30 minutes if she wouldn't have had such a stupid attitude, but more than likely I'll be getting my pastries somewhere else from now on. read more

The donuts and bagels at Top Donuts are absolutely delicious. They've set the bar for everyone else--no other place we've tried even comes close. The donuts are always fresh and made daily. You can tell the owners work hard; their dedication really shows. read more

I love top donuts, they sell out quickly so try to come early if you can. It's a family owed business in the Nob Hill shopping center, there is plenty of parking. Sometimes you can buy donuts as early as 5:00 am during the week. During COVID you can only purchase for take out. The donuts are delicious, and fresh. They have a big variety, they also sell drinks. read more

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Have you ever seen the Seinfeld 'Soup Nazi' episode? The lady behind the donuts can be quite temperamental (she scolded me when I attempted to describe the donut I wanted, and said 'just point at the donut!' rather abruptly). And watch your pocketbook because she will take all the money you are willing to give her. Yes, she overcharges considerably if you let her, and will try to get away with filling your coffee cup only halfway. But use me and abuse me and take all my money, just please give me one of your delicious donuts. These donuts are fresh and they melt in your mouth. As much as I may dislike the mannerisms of the Donut Nazi, I still love her donuts, and I return when I need a donut fix. NEXT!! read more

I picked up donuts this morning for my co-workers, I asked for 3 dozen assorted. I had no clue it would be $107 for 36 donuts.... The staff was very nice but I NEVER imagined I'd be spending over $100. I figured at most, $25/dozen which I think is still a bit on the higher side. The donuts are pretty good, I'd say a little above average .... My co workers were all very happy today so that, to me, is priceless but I definitely will not be back. read more

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A nice looking place. Friendly server. Donuts are average. Seemed like a good trip until I realized they charge inconsistently. Almost like they talk and distract you so you don't realize what they charge. Read the other reviews. read more

May was so nice every time we come in always buys donuts for our crew here Definitely will come back read more

What happened? This use to be a good place. Day old donuts not even fresh. Went in today at 620am. Still no fresh donuts. Told me to come back tomorrow. Go somewhere else or maybe after 9am he might have them ready. read more

Very tasty doughnuts! We all thought the ham and cheese croissants were the best! I loved the doughnut holes too, they were the best ones I've had in a while! They even gave us a free apple fritter! read more

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Really great donuts and very super friendly lady behind the counter. There's enough seating to sit and eat inside. 9the expensive side with a dozen donuts and 3 drinks costing almost $50 read more

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Such a pleasant surprise to find a little gem while traveling :) I ordered 3 dozen donuts from the sweet lady, I believe her name is Mey (from reading other reviews). She was so helpful in making a selection of donuts for the 3 dozen I ordered. Pricing does change when you start picking donuts outside of the classic selection, but I think that's understandable. Considering certain styles of donuts aren't as simple to make. I'm from the Bay Area and it's hard to find a smaller establishment that hasn't been commercialized or lost touch with putting its customers first. Cherish the local small business owners you have and uplift them! Thank you so much!! Any time I'm in the area I will definitely come back :) read more

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Terrible service, a Doughnut has a whole in it. Not all pastries are Doughnuts!! You should know that. Owner has a bad attitude and has no clue how to treat customers!! - I'll never be back read more

5 stars for their maple bars, especially when they are still warm from the oven! I stopped by on a Sunday morning around 10:30am, and it wasn't busy at the time. It looked like they had a full assortment of donuts available, which included an orange glazed, and also freshly made and still warm donuts (such as the maple!). I tried: -Original Glazed (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=T7mb8fAe6cOg9VCjYdiCuQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid but nothing special- a little too sweet and not quite chewy enough. I probably wouldn't get this again unless it happened to be freshly made when I got there. -Maple Bar w/Custard (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=I_ZB6Z5yP3Td56hVLdscAw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tkkVghO-PXB3-jLqsYd6GA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yummmm the maple bar was still warm when I had it, and it was super soft and fluffy. I actually liked it without the custard, since the custard had too much vanilla flavor for my taste. The consistency of the custard was great, but not the fake vanilla flavor. The maple bar on it's own is highly recommended! It was a total of $3.45 for both donuts, which is a little on the pricier side, but makes sense since one was custard filled. I will definitely be back for more maple donuts, and try out their other varieties. Parking was easy with the ample number of spots in this lot. read more

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We got donuts from Top Donuts for our wedding through our caterer Poetry in Motion and they were SUCH A HIT! Absolutely delicious. They were devoured by our guests. Handheld dessert that doesn't stop you from dancing. Can't wait to visit Top Donuts in person in the near future. Can't recommend enough. read more

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I came here for the first time today.I have some friends visiting from out of town and I was going to meet with them and bring them some donuts.I bought 3 chocolate donuts with chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles.I also got an apple fritter.We all enjoyed the donuts.Everythin was fresh and tasty.I loved the apple fritter.The service was awesome. read more

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how in the world is it okay, to tell a customer. sorry we only take card when you spend 18 dollars! what the hell!!! this is completely nuts, I mean...I feel like they are doing this to force customers to buy more knowing that people don't carry cash anymore! F for me! will not be going back! spend 18 dollars to use your card! dumb so dumb! read more

Best donuts in town. A little pricey but we don't splurge on sugar that much so it's a treat to get these every now and then!

The donuts here are good but they almost never have any. No point in then being open half the time when they have little to no donuts in stock. read more

One of the most overly priced donut shops I've ever been. When I wanted to change my order the lady made me take the donuts that she had just put in the box. It's donuts, not caviar. read more

They're open on Christmas day but only until they sell out so hurry! I was super impressed with their level of service and the delicious donuts. They had variety. Thank you for being open on Christmas day! read more

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Top Donuts? More like top bagels! Don't get me wrong, the donuts are great, but as an avid bagel lover, it's very difficult to find an excellent bagel in Santa Cruz County. I've tried probably almost every shop that sells bagels, and this one is it. They're soft and thick but not a thickness that's too chewy with a perfectly toasted exterior, and a taste of heaven with each bite. On top of that, the owners are just very sweet. read more

Long overdue review, however I kept the receipt specifically so I wpuldnt forget to write this review. Decided to pick up a dozen donuts and coffee for the morning of a wedding. Chose to support a small business instead of going to Starbucks. For those two things, it was $58.20!!!!! Never have I been so Nickel and dimed. Donuts alone were closer to $30. Never will I support this business nor do I recommend it. I had taken the recommendation of a Nob Hill employee at the time and this is how it worked out. In (now) reading other reviews I see this is common. In another review, she responds she asks each customer if they want a dozen regular for $12 or fancy assorted for individual pricing. Before that lie is told, that was not the case for me. I asked for a dozen assorted and told her it didn't matter which ones (since it was going to a variety of people) just as I do at any other donut shop. Never once did she clarify "as she does with every customer." Donuts were just okay, not bad but nothing special. I don't drink coffee but i was told the same of the coffee. read more

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Donuts overpriced and below average. Got some glazed twists, a cinnamon roll, and maple bars. Cinnamon roll and glazed twists barely had any glaze on top. The maple bars had a custard filling, which was completely unexpected. Normal maple bars do not have any filling. I love donuts and get the same ones everywhere. I've never had this problem. I hate custard filling and was completely surprised to take a bite of the maple bar and notice the filling. Whoever was working never mentioned anything about it and there was certainly no sign or indication they were filled. Not to mention she was not very pleasant. Will never go back. read more