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    Chani's Donuts

    4.8 (153 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Nini H.

    VERY tasty tiny donuts. Crunchy exterior and sweet and savory. The same kind of satisfaction when you get a churro made just right. honestly it's just as good plain but they offer these different flavors that really bump it up a notch! It's the kind of snack that you devour and didn't realize you ate all of them! I would recommend getting at least 6 donuts per person. My bf and I finished 18 donuts in 3 mins. We're definitely going to come back to this spot anytime we're in this area!

    Phuoc B.

    Wow!! These were the best mini donuts I've had! I actually had the opportunity to try most of the flavors and 10/10! Gluten free and vegan! Service was fast and friendly! It was a very cute little shop!

    Jane A.

    BEST MINI DONUTS (5 stars) Tiny yet mighty. Do not compare mini donuts to the other mini donut shops around San Diego - these are executed differently. Fried fresh and on the spot, crunchy outer layer with a soft inside. Can be flavored to your choice OR eat them plain. And the best part... they are allergen free, gluten-free, and vegan mini donuts! There are a lot of different flavors to get. The one's I've tried so far.... - Raspberry Truffle - Plain - Churro - Cinnamon Roll They are ALL good but something about it just being plain was very satisfy. I love the crunch and basic flavor with a hint of cake flavor in the batter. I wish I could keep this little place a secret but I want them to stay successful and in business. Until the next review....

    Melisa M.

    Words can't even express my love for Chani's - a dedicated gluten-free facility avoiding the top 10 allergens. The donuts are perfectly crunchy on the outside and tenderly moist on the inside. no topping required. Tastes like an old-fashioned doughnut mated with a glazed doughnut and they had a baby. Warning: I spent probably 20 minutes figuring out drizzle/ topping combination I wanted for the dozen doughnuts I ordered.. and then after I figured out two of their pre-selected combinations, I created an amazing lemon glaze with vanilla cream glaze to mimic and lemon bar that I would get prior to my allergy. Are you far away and reading this review? No worries, they will ship it to you. Ya'll better believe my daughter who has celiac disease is going to have a sweet treat mailed to her up in Northern California! Oh, BTW- you get a free doughnut when you come in here- just to prepare your taste buds for this amazing adventure they're going to experience!

    Lilly G.

    The absolute most delicious vegan mini donuts I've ever had!! They are gluten free, 2g of sugar, 6g carbs and top ten allergen free! My phone order was ready when I arrived and the staff were so friendly and sweet. Loved how cute and clean the place is. Thank you for my complimentary donuts for being the driver of my pickup order

    Jason W.

    I've passed by Chani's Donuts a few times and have always been curious, so it was a no-brainer to stop by after getting a sandwich next door. The inside of the shop is very colorful, but also a tiny bit confusing. Luckily, the friendly cashier/attendant explained everything to me and I was good to go after a few minutes. I went with six donuts with a vanilla topping. These aren't your standard donuts. They're about a third the size of a regular donut, so six of them doesn't turn me into Homer Simpson. The donuts were super crispy on the outside and cake-like on the inside. The vanilla topping wasn't too sweet. I absolutely loved these things and I'm looking forward to going back to try other flavors and buy them for friends.

    Strawberries and cream and cookie crumble 1/2 dozen (one already eaten)

    The service the quality of donuts is outstanding. I am gluten and dairy free and comparatively to other gluten and dairy free donuts in SD, this one is hands down the best. Hailey helped me decide on the flavors since it was my first time and she was awesome. 10/10 recommend.

    Cala P.

    These donuts were delicious! The person at the counter gave us a variety since we couldn't decide on a flavor, and all of them are amazing. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I love that they're small so you can try all the flavors without getting over full. I also couldn't tell that the donuts were vegan or allergen free, they taste comparable to regular donuts! However, I would recommend that the company post their flavors somewhere. I tried to check online before going in and the link seems to be broken. I also checked their Instagram and usually businesses will have a weekly flavors or current flavors pinned / posted but didn't see any. All in all, we will be back for sure!

    The sign of the price of the dozen donuts, not what we paid
    Ginger W.

    Recommend the donuts as for me, it's hard to find fresh gluten free donuts. The two servers were well aware of all the ins/outs of the product and for the most part patient with us as this was our first time there. The one thing we drew attention to was the price of a dozen donuts as the sign outside did not match with what we were charged. When asked they didn't seem concerned with the signage and still charged us what they said was the new price Ambience was cute, setup for how the product started to when it was handed to you went well I said yes because all in all it was a nice time. Probably 3.5-4 rating

    John S.

    If you're looking for donuts that blow your mind and just so happen to be gluten-free, egg-free, AND dairy-free -- Chani's Donuts is a must-visit. As someone who's constantly navigating food allergies and intolerances, finding treats that are both safe and delicious can feel nearly impossible. But Chani's? Game-changer. Every bite of these deep fried donuts offers a little crisp on the outside and soft center with flavor -- you'd never guess they're allergen-friendly. Whether you're celiac, vegan, or just trying to avoid common allergens, you're not missing out on anything here. In fact, these might be the best donuts!.

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    Jenna B.

    Really tasty donuts, small so they're poppable and easy to eat 6-12 in one sitting. The staff was so friendly and helpful, and it's a fun shop with decent seating. I did take mine on a 6 minute car ride home and unfortunately all the drizzle toppings slid right off so the three flavors were pooled together instead of being separate.

    Donuts!!  Vegan and Gluten Free.
    Jocy C.

    My friend was craving donuts one day, so a quick Yelp search later on "Gluten Free Donuts", I found Chani's Donuts. Chani's (Shaw-nees) Donuts opened in November 2023 in the Kearny Mesa / Tierrasanta area of San Diego near the I-15. They market themselves as "Allergen Free" meaning no eggs, no dairy, no gluten. Vegan donuts made from rice, sorghum, and tapioca flours. Their menu - mini donuts! Most common is to order a dozen at a time. There are a variety of flavors to choose from. I selected Churro, Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar, Pink Lemonade, & Strawberry flavors. Yum! My friend and I finished the entire box within a day. LOL. Service is friendly & helpful. Ambiance is fun! Small shop with a circus theme. ENJOY!!

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    3 months ago

    Incredible donuts and cupcakes, gluten and dairy free! I am using them for my wedding desserts! Highly recommend!

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    10 months ago

    PLACE IS AMAZING! Ask less, just go check it out. Such a fan immediately. Nice service, family owned, so cute inside. Delicious!

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    6 months ago

    Expensive and not much for your money, Almost 3 dollars for 3 mini donuts. Tasted okay but not worth expense. Service was good though

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    8 months ago

    Was excited to try this place but I really didn't like the donuts. Greasy and frosting just stated like sweet goo without flavor.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious gf donuts and excellent customer service. Toppings could use a little work but overall and excellent experience.

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    1 year ago

    My girlfriend brought these home as a surprise and WOW was I impressed! So good and so yummy

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    Good morning, does Chani's Donuts have paleo donuts?

    I know theyre safe from the 9 known allergens found in foods and are gluten free, and that theyre very delicious donuts. As far as paleo, im not sure.

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