Woke up this morning wanting to try a new donut shop. Stopped in because the reviews were pretty good. We only came for donuts so this review is solely based on donuts. We paid $25 for 6 donuts. Their selection was very small. We were underwhelmed to say the least. We ordered 2 glazed, maple bacon, 2 sprinkle donuts and a devils cake donut. The kids were not a fan of the sprinkled donut. I feel like this is the easiest to not mess up. Had a bite and it wasn't good. The glazed donut has a chewy texture and not in The good way. I will say the decor was pretty awesome and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately we won't be returning. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

One of my favorite coffee shops! Obsessed with the breakfast sandwich, I get it every time. Always friendly service, a great place to enjoy a morning coffee or get some work done. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Gringo - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Love this Place! Spend several times a year visiting Bird Rock and I always go here. Food & Service are good, atmosphere is cute. Love the Chinese Chicken Salad. read more

The vibe of this place is 5 stars. Really well decorated, great windows and seating is nice too. It's not a huge spot, but very comfortable and great ambiance. It's attached to Paradisea, so you know it's gonna be pricey. Most coffee drinks were ~$5-7 and even the TEA was $5. Most expensive bag of tea I've ever seen - thought that was insanely high for a pre-made bag of tea. My friend got it, but I honestly couldn't. I'd say $3-3.50 is the usual in the area. Hopefully it's some high-end tea brand, but I still couldn't swallow the tag. Service was fine, donuts ($3.50) were OK. I wouldn't call them gourmet, but they were well-fried, although the glazing was too thick and sweet for my taste. The cakey donuts were smaller, but haven't tried. I'll definitely come back to try more of their other offerings. I wanna support local, so this will get my vote over the Dunkins in LJ and the Starbucks down the street. But come ready to spend. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Maple glaze, coffee, cute interior - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

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This place was superrrr cute and aesthetic for photos! My brother and I got a Boston green donut, a glazed donut, and a passion fruit donut, for about $12 and they were all so amazing. read more

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This is such a cute, relevantly new donut spot in bird rock. It is in a great area right in the village. It is located on the right side of Paradisea which is all attached and you can walk from one to the other while inside. There is seating both inside and outside which provides nice options for whatever mood you are in. They had a nice selection of coffee/tea/lattes, we got there close to closing time so they only had a couple options left for donuts but that was our fault. We ended up ordering a sprinkle donut and it was delicious, nice and fluffy but dense at the same time. We sat down to enjoy our coffees, however there was plenty of people who came in while we were there to order a cup to go. I would definitely check it out if you are in the area! read more

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My fiancé and I love going to paradisea so when we had an opportunity to go here in the morning we definitely jumped at it. The dodo fog was amazing! It had the perfect amount of sweetness, creaminess from the Oatmilk and a subtle licorice taste with a hint of vanilla. Everything that you want when you order earl grey tea! The granola yogurt bowl is a must! The house made granola had the perfect textures of chewiness and crunchiness. The dates and fruit added the perfect amount of sweetness. I have yet to try their breakfast sandwiches but I'm sure they're amazing especially if they use the same focaccia bread that they serve at paradisea! My problem is with the donuts... I ordered a chocolate glazed and maple glazed yeast donut. For 3.50 a donut I expect to have a fluffy, light and airy donut with a slight chew to it. What we got was a very dense donut to the point where I wasn't sure if they gave me a cake style donut at first glance. The donut itself retained some of the oil flavor that was off putting and almost tasted as if it was a day old. The frosting saved the donut from being inedible. A nice dark chocolate ganache and a not too sweet maple frosting. I don't know if it was under proofed and left in the oil for too long but whatever they did they need to improve on their yeast donut recipe! With "donuts" being in this cute restaurants name, I expect a lot more. read more

This donut shop is very cute and in the heart of bird rock neighborhood. The taste of the donuts were ok, I think they look better than they taste. But overall I would return. The staff was friendly. The inside was very clean and organized. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Outside street view - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Excellent donuts and coffee! The breakfast sandwiches are amazing! Staff is friendly and helpful! read more

Very cute spot next to Paradisaea! Come early in the day for donuts, otherwise they run out really quickly! A nice cozy spot to do some work as well, there's an outdoor patio if you have a doggy! read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - a person holding a coffee cup - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

NEW Donut Cafe in Town - DODO BIRD DONUTS Dodo bird donuts have just opened their doors a month ago. They are located in Bird Rock, La Jolla. They offer donuts and delicious coffees in their cute 'donut' menu. Apart from their delicious offerings they have beautiful interiors. From gorgeous wallpapers to fancy water features, this place is so 'instagrammable' Want to enjoy San Diego weather, then enjoy your latte outside in their patio with ocean views. Go try them this Holiday Season. read more

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Dodo Bird Donut is a cute shop with chic decor and tasty donuts, though a bit pricey. We tried the Maple Glaze and Sprinkles donuts which were delicious. Drinks we had were Dodo Hot Chocolate and Sea Salt Mocha, which were both good but not amazing. The service was friendly and quick. Perfect for people-watching or quiet conversations on a quiet rainy day. read more

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Very trendy and well decorated space connected to the paradisea restaurant serving an assortment of coffee/drinks and donuts. They have about 5 flavors of cake donuts and one yeast option that are gone once they run out. We tried the devils food and cranberry streusel. Both were really good, the devils food was super chocolatey and rich with some type of chocolate ganache going through the donut. The cranberry streusel was the opposite with a sweet cranberry taste and the streusel on top was definitely my favorite part. Only change would be that these donuts would be amazing still warm! read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Cranberry streusel on bottom and devils food on top - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

Rich people are weird. Who cares about interior design when the donuts and drinks are gross. Donuts don't even taste fried. Do not go here.

Best Breakfast Sandwiches and other tasty delights! Great coffee and donuts. Beautiful decor.

Dodo Birds used to be my favorite neighborhood cafe to visit for a treat on the weekends. I visited this morning for the first time since the new year and will not be going back. The quality and taste of the food has changed and I was so disappointed. I ordered a burger and passionfruit donut and could hardly eat either. The bun while toasted on the inside was completely cold on the outside; the patty had no seasoning. FYI for anyone with allergies - the fries are duck fat fried. This isn't indicated on the menu and there is no option to get vegan fries, which is also a new change. The donuts used to be light and fluffy with a really nice thick fruity glaze. They're now very dry/unflavorful and the "glaze" layer was so thin it flakes off when you bite into the donut. Not worth it imo. The inside is still really cute, but it if you're picky about your food and donuts, it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. read more

What in the world is going on at Dodo Bird? The food is fantastic, but the prices are out of control. $18 avocado toast with no protein? $8 lattes? $17 breakfast burrito that isn't even big enough to share? Employees commented it's the owners taking advantage of people willing to pay more since Paradisea was recognized...Why would they say that? Insane. I won't ever come back based on principle. read more

Delicious donuts in a gorgeous cafe! Located right next to Paradisaea covered with chic green decor. There was a tasty selection of donuts but I opted for the traditional glazed and a sea salt mocha. Both were so good! All the staff were super sweet and had great suggestions. It was the perfect way to start my morning. I will definitely be back again soon! read more

Let me start with the fabulous. Their Cuban breakfast sandwich is sublime, we should have ordered 2 but the line was long and we were short on time.. the coffee was decent... the charcoal latte was an absolute no go for my husband and I. It might be a personal preference but we barely started it and didn't finish it. read more

We live nearby and have added Dodo to our rotation for bone broth and the occasional donut. The ladies at the front are great and the space itself is cutely decorated with lots of seating both inside and outside, which we love. One big area of improvement could be adding one or two gluten-free donuts to the menu. We're also always surprised to walk by and see it closed on Monday and Tuesday. Those are such big caffeine and treat days! Otherwise, a solid addition to the neighborhood. read more

Breakfast was decent. Doughnuts are really good. Coffee was mid. Very cute place though. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Latte - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

Pretty solid donuts. The dough was somewhere between a cake and a traditional consistency. Recommend the Dodo original. Was it worth the $4.50? Eh...debatable. read more

Inside is really cute & they are located in a great spot, but I was soooo sad that they were already out of donuts when we went around 9am. Their glass case for pastry/donuts seemed so tiny, so I'm not sure if they just have very limited amounts or if they're super popular & sell out quick. Coffee was okay but there are better options on the same block. But their Vietnamese coffee was good! Might give them another try & go even earlier to try their donuts... read more

The decor is pleasant, but unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The service was disappointing--they made a mistake with my order, and the staff member's reaction felt unprofessional. My coffee was barely warm, and paying $16 for a lukewarm coffee and a donut felt extremely overpriced. I visited toward the end of the day, and the staff seemed tired, uninterested, and unwilling to provide friendly service. I won't be returning. read more

I'm so glad this place is in the neighborhood. I go their on a regular basis to get a coffee and occasional donut. Its the kind of place the staff knows your name. I like the donuts due to them not having an overwhelming sugar taste. After drinking Dark Horse coffee, which is what they use, its hard to go back to any other. The place has great ambiance and I rarely wait long in line. The restrooms are very clean and they have outdoor seating with the ocean view off to the side. I hope they never close. read more

I don't care much for the donuts but everything else is great from the coffee to the savory items. My favorite is the cubano breakfast sandwich. read more

Very good donuts. Not much of a selection but what they have they do well. The cake donuts are the best.

I came here with a friend at 10:30 am on a Sunday, so there were only 2 donut flavors remaining. I decided on ordering a mocha with oat milk, and a classic glazed donut; the donut was not too sweet and the consistency was more cake-like. Overall, I love the vibe of this place and would love to come back to try more donut flavors soon. The cafe was beautifully decorated and had ample seating; perfect place to read a book or chat with a friend! read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Mocha and glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

Amazing place , amazing coffee , amazing donuts , totally recommend the cajeta latte , and the horchatera donut, wow the filling of the donut it so delicious , perfect tasting. read more

Dodo Bird Donuts - Cajeta latte, Maple donut , horchata donut , sea salt mocha coffee - Donuts Near Me - La Jolla, California

Super cute spot! The donuts were average though! Great location too! Also has parking which is nice!

I went in on an early Sunday morning. Food was ok. Didn't care for the coffee or service. Place is aesthetically appealing though. Donut was good :) read more

This used to be one of our favorite spots to get coffee, donuts and the Paradisea burger. Since Paradisea got rid of their burger after getting their new chef, which was our favorite in all of San Diego, we were happy to see they still had it at Dodo Birds. Unfortunately, the burger is just not the same as it was. The patty was a little thicker, had no crust and absolutely no seasoning. No salt. No Pepper. Nothing. The cheese was so thin you couldn't even taste it. The french fries used to be thin and crispy, but are now much thicker. There used to be a good variety of donuts, but none looked appetizing. It was mostly chocolate, plain and vanilla. So I skipped them but my wife got the passion fruit which used to be her favorite. It was so dry. There was hardly any glaze. She took one bite and left the rest. The coffee milkshake was just as good as it has been. Since Paradisea got rid of their burger we haven't been back and won't be going back to Dodo Birds. I understand with a new chef they make changers but some things need to remain. read more

Come here ready to satiate your sweet tooth. Its a super sweet sugar bomb, even the sandwiches are smothered with sweet jams/sauces

Picked up some doughnut holes on my lunch break and it was so quick and easy. The staff member on register was sweet and packed them in a cute box for me. The doughnut holes were tasty- a good deal. My boss ordered their butter coffee and let me try it, and while that's not quite up my alley, the coffee itself tasted good so I'd go again and try my own thing. read more

We were in the area on Sunday and decided to stop by for some b-fast and it was great. Avocado toast, some donuts and coffee. Very good service, food was terrific too. It was on the expensive side but La Jolla prices so you understand, their bathrooms were fancy and super clean. Highly recommended! read more

I was eager to try Dodo Birds after seeing them on social media. I went there thinking it was a donut bar, not so much. The donuts displayed are in a small counter case. There are only a few to choose from and the flavors are ok. The lady helping me as not very friendly either. I didn't know how things worked with ordering and she said well the menu is right here...very exasperated. Also, the door to get into the store is right where you order it is a tight squeeze. I ordered a coffee and a donut. I was really disappointed. I think the place is very cute. Bird Rock needs more fun places...yet the food was so so. Maybe they are trying too hard? read more

This is my new favorite place to stop before work. I love their donuts! I bought some for my whole office. I think this is definitely worth the trek if you can make it. No, they aren't making me post this but I did read the other comments before posting and I honestly don't know how they had a different experience than I did but I've never had anything but exceptional service especially when I'm running late and absolutely delicious donuts and matcha lattes. The chocolate donut is probably my favorite donut in the world but I Dont want it to get too popular haha. So forget I said anything. read more

On yelp or Apple Maps it specifically says they're open till 330 I get there at 2:29 and they don't serve me. I drove here from out of town. The chef was super rude. I was basically turned away so no management does not care about customers at all. Thank you for a terrible experience read more

Drove 15 minutes only for them to be closed during open hours and drove an extra 5+ trying to find the dang place cause you can barely see there sign especially with no open sighn guess I missed the $5 donut ‍ read more

If you enjoy slot machines, this is the shop for you, because you can spend $10.00 and have no pleasurable experience to show for it. Don't be catfished by the cute interior; their donuts are worse than vegan donuts and that is saying something. Let's hope this place goes the way of the Dodo very soon. read more