Donut Bar & Bakery
401 W A St, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“This Little Italy gem is a genuine celebration of fresh-baked donuts and quality coffee, with enormous pastries made daily that draw crowds for good reason. Beyond the Instagram-worthy treats, there's a welcoming energy here—whether you're grabbing a pistachio scone and iced coffee at one of their spacious front patio tables or discovering that their coffee and housemade baked goods are reason enough to skip the donuts. It's the kind of place that feels like a proper neighborhood anchor, unpretentious and genuinely good at what it does.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
A bar that offers baked goods and doughnuts? I am in! For a coffee bar that is and those baked goods of course. I picked up a pistachio scone and iced coffee during my visit and are on the outside patio. The pistachio scone was quite good and came not only drizzled with creamy chocolate, but came with an abundance of chopped pistachios. It was delicious and had a very good texture. The iced coffee was pretty good. It had a slight bitterness towards the end, but other than that it was smooth and tasty. The young ladies working the business were very nice and informative. They had good senses of humor, too. The patio outside was clean for the most part except for a few crumbs on the tables left by customers. They offer a large amount of skillfully made doughnuts and baked goods.
Great location right near the heart of Little Italy. The have beautiful and ginormous donuts that are baked fresh every day. There are lots of tables outside on their front patio. Grabbed a box of donuts for the family. We all had a laugh at their sizes. Everyone liked the donuts. Saw someone with their donut smash burger with fries that looked delicious. Will have to come back to enjoy it. Their coffee is good too.. They have different black and white murals with QR codes scattered around. Scan the QR code at each one to bring the murals to life with colors and movements. So fun! Parking is an issue since it's Little Italy. There are paid parking spots on the street and parking garages scattered around.
Not a big donut person but they have other stuff on the menu, including a pretty good burger and fries. I love coming here for the great milk. Highly recommend stopping by for some good old fashioned milk!
I wish I could eat gluten 😭😭😭 Nothing gluten free here but they have a vegan option sometimes. I grabbed a delicious coffee instead and spared myself some gym time extra calories and brought one to my husband instead, who loved it! Just a basic maple bar was fresh, delicious and well made. The macadamia mocha hot coffee was warm and creamy dessert in itself. A very fun place to get something extra special for a non gluten free donut eater!
Donut Bar San Diego is hands-down one of the best donut spots around! Their donuts don’t just look incredible—they taste even better. Every bite is a perfect mix of creativity and flavor, and they consistently exceed expectations. Whether you're into the classics or want to try something more adventurous, there's always something that hits the spot. Beyond the amazing donuts, the service is always top tier—nothing less. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and efficient, which makes every visit a great experience. I especially want to shout out Chris, who is always helpful, kind, and goes out of his way to make sure customers leave happy. His positive energy truly makes a difference! If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Donut Bar San Diego is a must-visit!
Crema Reviews
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