I love this little place! She makes allergen free, gluten-free, and vegan mini doughnuts. On top of that, they are quite tasty and come in a variety of different toppings and such. For example, I had the $5.50 deal, which comes with six doughnuts with flavors or your choice and a coffee. I went with three cinnamon and sugar and three cinnamon rolls. The coffee I had with oat milk. They are dairy free, so they are no milk products here. The doughnuts were very tasty. They were like mini pillows of goodness with great flavors. Both flavors were great. I also tried, as a sample, the seasonal ginger bread and dark chocolate ganache, and they were both amazing. I do recommend this little place, especially if you have allergies, prefer gluten-free, and are vegan. Customer service is super friendly and welcoming. The place offers a few tables inside and outside. read more

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Freshly made donuts Mini donuts Individual or catering platters Vegan option Based donut added flavor toppings Carnival vibes Limited seating 1-2 tables Parking available Free donut upon arrival Ladies were friendly and knew their donuts Quick service Charming environment American Express Tasted like funnel cake Clowns decor Many flavors to choose Serves coffee Small business Disabled owned Women owned Delivery available No restrooms Flavors changes read more

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What a fun and yummy donut spot. Walked in and was immediately greeted and to try a sample. The donut was fresh and tasty. To me it tasted like a funnel cake. I like that you are able to customize what topping you put on your donuts. They even have a morning special, perfect for a Friday morning run. If you have not tried this spot please stop by you will definitely not be disappointed. Thank you Chanda Donuts for my donuts and coffee. Can't wait to come back and try different toppings. read more

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I cannot rave enough about the outstanding customer service I experienced at Chanis Donut. From the moment I stepped foot into their store, I was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. Chanis Donut is truly a standout in the world of bakeries and a must-visit for any donut lover looking for something special. Five stars all around! Thank you Brokton. read more

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Their donuts are very delicious and so cute! We had their churro, ganache, and chocolate raspberry flavor and the whole family loved them. The staff making our order was also very friendly! I'm looking forward to introducing this place to a friend who's coming over to San Diego who is gluten intolerant :) read more

This place is amazing! We ordered some of these for our office and they were gone so fast. Everyone loved these tiny donuts. We got the powdered sugar, strawberry, and apple pie. Since the donuts were tiny they were all super crispy and tasted (to me) better than the usual donut with a larger soft middle. It's also amazing that they're gluten free so that everyone can enjoy them! I love these and will be back to order some more on my own time :) read more

Chani's is the sweetest, literally! Allergen free places are a dime a dozen, and I'm very gluten and dairy sensitive, so I had to stop in. I'm so glad I did! Chani is so kind, I had a great conversation with her, and after I had a sample donut, I had to try some more. They answered all my questions about ingredients- the donuts are made with red mill 1:1 flour, and yes, they're completely free of any allergen you can think of. The only milk they will use is oatmilk, in cupcakes and drinks. I also love that the donuts are fully customizable! I expressed thatI love butterscotch and cinnamon, and she made butterscotch cinnamon donuts for me! I also got strawberry and the new hot chocolate flavor with their homemade marshmallows, which were both delicious, and some cookies to try later. Prices for everything are also very affordable- as an allergen sensitive young person that's a blessing. I will definitely be back! Go Chani!!! read more

Chani's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Free samples with every visit! Good variety and friendly staff. Look out for their summer reading program, my kiddo loved reading for donuts. read more

Chani's is a unique vegan donut experience - think funnel cake as a bite-sized donut or Greek Loukoumades (minus the honey). Very delicious, but not your typical sized donuts; they are more like the size of a donut hole. I highly suggest the parfaits as a serving size, which is a dozen in a cup with the topping of your choice. The circus theme is so fun and my kiddos love the activity table they have set-up with art supplies and books to enjoy. I hope they are able to expand their brand, maybe include some patio tables outdoors, and add a honey substitute as a topping option. Seriously, give them a try! I forgot to mention they have beverages too - tea, coffee, etc. read more

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

What a dream come true to have top 10 allergen free donuts - the ENTIRE store! I was already happy that the plain donut was gluten dairy free, but to hear that all the toppings (caramel, raspberry, chocolate, cookie crumble, etc) are too! Services was so great - the lady who rang me up and I had a great convo about gluten free experience and shared notes about different markets and best vegan cheese. Thank you for existing! read more

Chani's Donuts - Two 2 Dozen Mini-Donuts - I asked for most popular flavors/variety - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

A hidden gem!!! Tucked away in a small plaza near where I live, I saw this Donut shop and saw it a few times on social media and decided to give it a try. - PARKING - Shares a parking lot with just a few other businesses, but there's limited space, and be mindful for any gym-goers that run by! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Immediately when you walk in, you smell the fried dough and sweetness in the air. Unfortunately, some of that fried smell definitely stuck to my clothes and I smelled the shop the whole way home! If you've never been in, they give you a sample of their donuts, and this is what sold me. It's a texture in between a donut and a mochi donut... slightly crispy on the outside, with some chew on the inside, but still airy. I was honestly overwhelmed by the amount of toppings and flavors to choose from, but ended up picking two that sounded good at the time. There's a few tables and chairs, but the shop itself is pretty small. - FOOD - 6 Donuts: I ended up getting 6 donuts to be able to try 3 and 3 of two different flavors. I got the butterscotch and the maple, which in hindsight are similar enough that at a first bite you can't tell which is which... but that was my mistake! Honestly both were still delicious, and I know for sure I'll be trying different flavors next time. - OVERALL - Nice little donut shop gem tucked away near the freeway, would definitely come back to try out more of the flavors and toppings! read more

Six 1 1/2 inch donuts cost $5.98. Very greasy, way over priced!! She tries to sell me more by saying it's only 2 grams of sugar per donut Tried it - one & done! read more

Chani's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

We love Chani's donuts! We discovered it since my daughter takes classes across the street so we come in here for a reward if she does a good job. There is a friendly staff and super fun decor. It is circus themed with beautiful artwork on the walls also in a doughnut theme. They have little sculptures of animals eating donuts around the shop as well. They give you a little sample when you walk in the door so you can try the different flavors each time you come. We love coming here! They have a coffee happy hour so make sure you take advantage of that. read more

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My family liked the place. They are different than typical donuts we're used to. They are a little more crisp and chewy in the middle. They aren't too sweet for me like some donuts. Then they drizzle them with toppings for whatever you want to flavor them like. It makes it feel custom and you can just get a little snack which is nice. read more

My friend recommended this spot to me and I was blown away when she told me it was allergen free! I am not really allergic to anything but it sounded interesting! We met the owner and she was super sweet! She did mention they are allergen free (no gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, nuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, or wheat ), vegan mini donuts. I tried the 6 pieces of donuts with maple topping and cinnamon sugar and it tasted like a REAL DONUT. OMG! I should've gotten a dozen!!! Highly recommend!! Do yourself a favor and make this a regular visit! GO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!! read more

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Yes, it is gluten free! You know its good if you have to ask the staff repeatedly if it has any gluten! They are the perfect size to just inhale a dozen in one sitting.....ADDICTING. It is a must for all the celiacs looking for a donut. I will say it is more like a mochi texture than a cake donut but who cares they are delish! Make trip, you won't regret it! Plenty of different toppings and allergy friendly for sure! read more

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

I'm not even vegan and I still find these donuts to be my favorite in San Diego!! I bring in these donuts to the office and everyone is always coming back for more, asking where I get these, and shocked these are vegan. The texture is perfect, crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside. It kind of reminds me of a mochi donut but more crispy on the outside. I've tried so many flavors now and none of them disappoint so go with what you're feeling that day! If you have the pleasure of coming in when the owner is working, she is also a sweetheart! read more

This place was popping up pretty consistently on my neighborhood page, I was in the area and needed a lil somethin sweet so I decided to check it out. When I walked in I was offered a free mini donut sample, it was fresh and yummy so that solidified the order lol. They have a bunch of different options as far as toppings I went with cinnamon and sugar - they asked if I wanted it closer to a cinnamon roll or churro flavor! I wanted more of a churro flavor and got chocolate sauce drizzled on top. It was really good!! Reminds me of the mini doughnuts at the fair. They let me know it was happy hour if I'd like a coffee but I already had one so I passed, but I'll be coming back to try it out! Service was great parking was good as well! If in the area it's worth the shot read more

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Excellent mini gluten free and vegan donuts in a cute shop. Staff was super kind, welcoming, and helpful! We will definitely be back! read more

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These mini donuts are seriously so good! And since I'm celiac, I am very picky with gf donuts and have been disappointed by other places in town, so this place is seriously a breath of fresh air! I tried four of the seasonal flavors and they were amazing, especially the apple. Service was excellent and very friendly and I love the circus theme inside. It's located off of the freeway so very convenient if you're traveling on the 15. I was also surprised how affordable they were; usually gluten free baked goods are so expensive; especially if they're free from other allergens as well. My sons and I got through a dozen pretty quickly cause they were delicious! We will definitely be back. read more

Chani's Donuts - Seasonal flavors! - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Yum!!! The owner is amazing and so helpful. I found this place on the find me gluten free app. The donuts are so delicious!!! You won't regret going here read more

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My son has life threatening food allergies & have never had fresh fried mini donuts. We got 4 dozens & 6 flavors. All are delicious! Please support this business even if you don't have any allergies. read more

Chani's Donuts - 25 bites of delicious - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic mini donuts from a really wonderful family. It's always a joyful experience. I need to go more often - there's just not as many places like this as there should be!! Makes the world a kinder, gentler and more loving place! Thanks so much !! read more

A fantastic treat, so many new flavors! They are most allergen friendly, not just gluten and happen to taste great! read more

An excellent surprise, and the donuts are definitely delicious with a variety of flavors read more

Chani's Donuts - Had the pleasure of meeting Chantelle today and the free donut entice me to get the box I have in my hand! - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

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

I absolutely love these carnival style mini donuts! I haven't been able to find a good gluten free donut until I came across this place. The texture is comparable to the churros you get in mexico from a churro cart. The staff is always very kind and helpful, they also have a drawing/ book reading area to keep the kids busy. Even if you don't have any food allergies, you should check this place out, you won't be disappointed read more

Their donuts are amazing; you can't even tell they are gluten free. I try to eat gluten free and I am so glad I found Chani's Donuts. My daughter loves the mini donuts they serve at the Fair and she said these are even better. I love that you can buy frozen donuts. Five minutes in the air fryer and you get fresh donuts whenever you want. Chani is so sweet and gave us a free bag of frozen donuts as she wanted me to try it and make sure the quality is the same even though it was several weeks old. I couldn't tell a difference which means the donuts freeze well and can last a long time. However it gets eaten quickly since they are so good. read more

I want to thank this place for having allergen free treats. This is helped for classroom parties at my son's school. I really appreciate having options like Chinese today! read more

Randomly found this shop on my way back to work and I'm in love. I almost didn't go in because I was a little Leary about the gluten free etc. Do not let that fool you... so fresh, tasty and the customer service is great. They walked Me through it all and I just picked my flavors and they did their magic. So worth the stop read more

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

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

These cute little donuts were absolutely delicious. I'm vegan, so when I heard everything was vegan I almost jumped for joy. What a great and thoughtful concept. I hope they have great success and stay in business for a very long time. Also, the coffee is delicious. Not watery or burnt tasting. The staff is very friendly and helpful too. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Chani's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

Gluten free vegan mini donuts, made fresh right in front of you!!!! I tried the chocolate ganashe and some maple syrup berry topping and they were both excellent. We got to try a free sample first and that convinced me we needed a dozen each. Each one can have a different topping if you really wanted to try. It's perfect for me because I tend to hate regular donuts because they are WAAAAAYY too sweet for my tastes but these are just right. Ambience inside is ok. Location of the store is in a weird business park and for while we thought our gps had taken us the wrong way. I hope this place builds up a big enough business and clientele and opens another one in Carlsbad or Encinitas, it feels like a place that deserves a lot of gluten free vegan foot traffic that wants a sweet indulgent snack as they walk along the main drag looking at everyone's dog. read more

The staff was so friendly and shared their story or how they became a family business. They did a great job of explaining the menu to us so that we could make the best choices for our family of four! They also let us know a little bit about each flavor and that they were all gluten and dairy free! Also the donuts were so light and didn't have a lot of sugar. The circus theme was also really unique. Very welcoming to kids and families! Highly recommend. read more

Chani's Donuts - 1/2 dozen Skor Donuts - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

1000000% gluten free. Allergy free. Dog friendly but they might ask you to wait outside if it's busy which is not a problem. Grateful they let my doggy in. They were kind enough to give her 2 free donuts that are completely safe for pups to eat too. Not expensive. So freakin good AND they're friendly. Women owned. Beautifully designed inside. You can tell they truly care. Felt so safe coming here with my celiac disease. And they're not cake like donuts. Pretty darn close to the real thing. Lemme tell you this is the spot to come too! You get a free donut every time you go too :) thank you! read more

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OMG such good donuts! And they are all vegan, dairy free, gluten free, & free from the other top food allergens! My son and I aren't eating dairy or gluten right now & I was so happy to discover this place! Thank you Chani for making such healthy & allergic free donuts! read more

Chani's Donuts - Donuts with the chocolate, strawberry, & berry medley drizzle - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is amazing. We needed donuts for my child's school event and didn't think to ask ahead about allergies at another donut shop we were going to order from. In a panic, called Chani's and learned how allergen friendly they are and classroom friendly, they took on the challenge and in 15 mins had the order out the door. The staff were incredibly friendly the entire time, gave us samples, and made us feel very welcome. I was surprised how delicious the donuts were to be honest! My new favorite donut in San Diego, hands down. 13/10 would recommend trying out whether you have allergies, small children or neither, it's worth a try! read more