Best Donuts in San Diego

"Artisanal donut loves flock to Nomad Donuts for their ever-changing and tasty menu. Executive Pastry Chef Kristianna Zabala uses locally-sourced ingredients from Farmer's Markets and specialty retailers to make small batches of beautiful donuts in flavors like Banana Chip Cake Nutella and Smoked Coffee Maple Bacon. Nomad Donuts' commitment to the community doesn't stop there as they're often collaborating with breweries, restaurants and other organizations around town."

"Fans love this shop for the unique variety of flavors, including chai, ube taro coconut (which member Sarah Ordene proclaimed “are the stuff dreams are made of”) and the top-notch vegan options. In response to Henderson’s vote for Mary’s Maple Bacon Bar, fellow member Kari Helstern stated, “Find out when Nomad does their honey sesame ginger kimchi candied bacon donut!!!. I’d give BOTH kidneys for that one."

"Another motif you may notice as you peruse this list is the abundance of donuts. Donuts seem to be having their moment right now, but consider this a warning: nostalgic dessert trends tend to fade fast. Remember when cupcakes were big?"

"Starting at 5pm on Fridays, this cosy downtown bakery turns into a craft beer bar with 24 authentic local taps paired with a rotating top of freshly baked donuts. Satisfy midnight craving at this Instagrammable paradise with colorful Homer’s donuts and Big Poppa stuffed with pop tarts. From the drink menu, their most fancy item is definitely the Butterbeer, glazed with butterscotch and served in intriguing Harry Potter themed glasses."

"The sign of a good donut shop is one that makes you salivate the second you step through the door - and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Donut Bar. Image courtesy of Donut Bar Instagram. Are you looking for a new regular donut place where you can be sure that you’ll like at least one thing on the menu?"

"M-Th: 7 AM - 1 PM; F: 7 AM - 1 PM, 5 PM - 10 PM; Sat 8 AM - 1 PM, 5 PM - 10 PM; Sun: 8 AM - 1 PM"

"Famous for making old-fashioned doughnuts, this bakery is a hit with the locals. They also recommend the banana nut bread as well as coffee cakes. You can choose from a wide range of flavors with the coffee cakes, such a strawberry cream cheese to satisfy any sweet tooth."

"A photo posted by VG Donut & Bakery (@vgdonut) on Dec 30, 2016 at 8:25am PST. You didn’t grow up in Encinitas without meeting up at VG’s for a donut!. They have some of the best donuts and pastries and also specialize in cakes."

"Monday – Saturday: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm. Specializing in the “old style of baking”, V.G. Donut & Bakery whips up tantalizing donuts, pastries, cookies, cakes, and more daily."

"A photo posted by @devilsdozendonuts on Aug 28, 2016 at 11:59am PDT. Devil’s Dozen in Little Italy offers more than just the traditional Maple Bar or Chocolate Twist. Their menu includes Nutella Hazelnut, S’mores, Churro Bites, and their Tres Leches Cake which is the delicious love child of a cake and a donut; it may be a sin (get it?!?) to taste this good!"

"Billed as the ‘world’s freshest doughnuts’, Sidecar makes their doughnuts fresh every hour, and they are damn good!. The combo of dense yet light batter that they somehow make happen, and their unique flavors (they have an eggs benedict doughnut that has an actual egg inside of it!) make this our weekend regular!. Address: Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 3435 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130"

"Warm doughnuts are available for delivery through Postmates or takeout via online orders. Get a free doughnut of your choice is free with any order of a dozen."

"I bought 9 boxes for all my friends for a party & it was a hit!. Sidecar donuts are just delicious & the perfect donut flavors. Nothing was out of..."

"Today's purchases included tamales of course and a preppa pig breakfast torta no doubt. Then I chose a gansito donut,..."

"Taking top prize for favorite donut shop, Mary’s in Santee wins the admiration of the most EDSD members for over 30 years of serving delectable donuts. Group member Christopher Henderson declared, “I’d sell a kidney for a fresh, hot, sweet and savory Maple Bacon Bar from Mary’s Donuts. The balance of the chopped smoky bacon to the rich maple glaze is unparalleled."

"It’s their mission at Golden Donuts to make the best, most uniform donuts as they possibly can with every batch. Image courtesy of Golden Donuts Instagram. While you can expect pretty much any donut you pick up to be sweet, not everyone is a fan of the sickly sweet flavors that accompany a lot of the more well-known donut establishments around San Diego - let alone the whole country."

"Tried them out for the first time today and will definitely be back!. We got a variety of half a dozen donuts and Vietnamese coffee and love everything."

"A photo posted by Donut Panic (@donutpanicsd) on Jan 11, 2017 at 6:16am PST. “Donut Panic”about eating amazing donuts from this little shop on Mission Gorge Road because they are organic and in San Diego, we love the organic, healthy options – even when it comes to eating donuts!. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, Donut Panic offers 100% vegan donuts and bagels, and during the rest of the week they have traditional desserts and old fashioned donuts."

"Besides a clever name, Donut Panic is also great at glazed donuts. Along with traditional donuts, they offer vegan creations such as chocolate espresso almond, Earl Grey, maple bacon glaze, and even rosewater cardamom. Baker Linda Dami combines potato flakes mixed with flour, soy milk, sugar, salt, oil, and yeast."

"Address: 6171 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste 113, San Diego, CA 92120. Neighborhood: Grantville. Don’t panic when you see the donuts at Donut Panic...their donuts taste just as good as they look!"

"HillcrestOffering bubbles from all over the world and dynamic new cocktails, Breakfast & Bubbles, a fun new all-day brunch eatery in Hillcrest, features luxe options like a raw bar, champagne flights, caviar service, breakfast charcuterie boards, and personalized champagne bottles. Executive Chef Marco Provino (RustiCucina, Farmers Table) shares his Sicilian-inspired specials and unique twists on classic brunch dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, keto-friendly, and gluten-free options in plush, pink-tinged surroundings.How to book: Seating is on a first-come basis. Want more Thrillist?"

"Where: 3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 Dipped in pink, Breakfast & Bubbles offers champagne and breakfast all day so you can live out your most luxurious brunch dreams. Did someone say caviar pancakes?. This is the spot that welcomes and unites everyone in the LGBTQ+ community with a glass of bubbly for celebrations, toasts, and countless clinks of togetherness."

"A better (and new) brunch spot just opened its doors this May in Hillcrest!. Stop by Breakfast & Bubbles for an all-day-long trendy champagne breakfast experience. From wildly unique drink creations like the "Well, fig me" to deliciously crafted Caviar Benedicts, this place is definitely the new and hot weekend-go-to brunch spot in San Diego."