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    4.3 (5.5k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
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    French Toast Donut
    Ali H.

    I ordered the Nutella donut, the Caramel Brulee French Toast, and two coffees, came out to about $30. That's Disneyland prices. But hey, it's a business, so I can respect it. The issue was more with the food itself. The Caramel Brulee French Toast was basically half a donut, kinda soggy on the bottom, and honestly nothing special. The donut itself was also a bit too thick and doughy for my taste. That said, the staff were really nice, which is why I think 3 stars is fair. Overall, just feels a little overhyped for the price.

    Store-bottled strawberry milk!
    Kim E.

    Donuts, cinnamon roll, cheese danish, Boston cream bar, bacon maple bar all super delicious!! Also the home-bottled milks are precious!! Delicious and highly recommend!!

    Halloween-themed donuts. Very pretty and they taste just fine but nothing spectacular.
    Craig W.

    It's been a looong time since I have had these donuts. In fact, the last time I had them, they were at a completely different location in downtown San Diego. There is no question that these are gorgeous donuts. If appearances counted for everything, they would get 10 stars from me every time. They are also large. But what's that you say? Taste matters, too? Yes, taste matters, too. There is nothing wrong with the taste of these donuts. In fact, the Nutella Overload was delicious. The Cake donut was fine. But for $5 each, I want every donut to taste fantastic and not just good. That has always been the issue with these donuts. Taste takes a backseat to looks. These are beautiful donuts for sure but you can find much cheaper, tastier ones elsewhere. The counter gal was very pleasant and knowledgeable.

    Raspberry (Filled) Cheesecake and creme brûlée donut
    Michaela I.

    Came in to give it a try since there seems to be a lot of hype around this place. Its a very cute shop, and was VERY busy, but the staff were like a well oiled machine, everyone was very friendly and efficient, line moved quick. I ordered a creme brûlée donut, raspberry cheesecake donut, and vanilla latte with oat milk. Latte was standard, good flavor but nothing crazy. Donuts did not live up to the hype at all. Very pretty and great for Instagram pics, but the donuts were dense and the filling was in one corner of each donut. Overall, not worth a revisit for me, I'll stick to the classic donuts for the mom and pop shops around SD.

    Donuts
    Magda G.

    We were walking to Little Italy when we happen to walk by this spot. The place is really cute inside. It's has a nice updated Donut shop touch. They sell merchandise, to go drinks, snacks and treats. They were a few minutes from closing, at 2pm. I decided to go to a classic chocolate, glazed donuts. I believe he said it was Nutella, but it didn't taste like that to me. They're pretty fat and have a good weight to it. I feel like it was too dense for my liking and it didn't really have a unique taste to make me want to go back.

    Cinnamon roll
    Arnold T.

    We had to stop by after seeing the cinnamon rolls by their window. After trying it, it definitely was worth stopping by. It one of the best cinnamon rolls around San Diego. It has an ample amount of cream cheese frosting and cinnamon swirled around the dough.

    Evelyn B.

    You can smell the goodness when you walk by! I came in for a donut but I kept staring at the burger In the window and the friendly/ observant cashier told me I should go for it! So I finally had to try. I was devouring it! So many people stopped to ask me how it was and I told them it's definitely worth it! So good!!

    Jack M.

    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.

    Donut bucket hat
    Nat A.

    This donut shop downtown is unlike any other! What a wide variety of delicious breakfast dessert delights! They also have a special donut smash burger... and now even serve delicious mimosas! The staff is so sweet and the shop is absolutely adorable and interactive decor. Besides the lack of parking due to location, it's very walkable! Don't miss DONUT BAR when in SD! It's my #1 fave donut shop here. 3 words... CREME BRÛLÉE DONUT.

    Big Poppa Tart Donut
    Chanel Y.

    A donut lover's heaven. I'm serious, everything is so delicately put together and so so so so good. Like, if my ex told me he wanted me back, I'd easily say no. But if he came back with a box from Donut Bar and said he wanted me back, I'd jump into his arms and say yes and take the box of donuts, and then kick him to the curb, and say just kidding, and close the door on his face. But that's something I'll talk about with my therapist. Anywayyyyyyy, the donuts from here are top tier, and you know that it's quality stuff because it tastes like it. There's plenty of parking within walking distance. And the staff is great, always very sweet and they provide excellent recommendations. The store is always clean and has cute merch, and art on the walls that are one of a kind. If you like donuts, you'll LOVE donut bar!

    Looks better than it tastes :/
    Sabi M.

    OUTRAGEOUS BURGER & FRIES, cooked to PERFECTION!!!!! It's pretty unusual for me to give another review so soon, but I just tried their double patty burger with thick cut bacon and onion rings --OMGoodness, it's a MUST HAVE! Just thinking about it now has me drooling again. And when the menu lists 2 pounds of fries, they're not kidding. Even though the burger was a substantial size, the picture makes it look like I ordered fries with a side of burger, LOLOL! Service is always on point --Jaime is just the best (over the top friendly, helpful, great suggestions, & eager to please). If you're a germaphobe, like me, you'll appreciate how clean this place is. I had an opportunity to poke around the kitchen and it's immaculate! Whenever I can, I look around kitchens (even under things), and I've never seen a working kitchen this clean before. Even the machinery looks new after use -mind blowing. If anything, usually the kitchen is where I'm shocked and scared to return. If my body could handle it, I'd be eating here daily! As for the donuts, you've seen the reviews, they're BIG, BEAUTIFUL, and DELICIOUS. Yum! If you're looking for a caffeine kick and not your usual cappuccino or latte, I highly recommend the DIRTY CHAI. It's my new fave! On top of being clean, friendly, & delicious, the owner is a joy. He's always walking around with a megawatt smile & joking around no matter where I catch him around town. If you want to know how a boss treats people, just look at their employees. A man like this deserves our patronage. I've sent so many people to the store because I believe in the product AND everyone who is a part of this establishment. Enjoy!

    Creme brulee
    Taelyr V.

    Every time I try Donut Bar I swear it gets better and better. Today I came with my fiancee to grab a coffee and some donuts and it was the perfect start to our day! Staff is always so friendly and kind, puts me in a good mood just walking in the door. Today we got a dirty chai, raspberry cheesecake donut, the chocolate euphoria donut, the creme brulee donut, and old fashioned! My favorite was definitely the chocolate euphoria! The donut itself is always so buttery delicious and soft, the icing and presentation was amazing as well. I am a sucker for chocolate, so it was a no brainer to try this one. I also loved the creme brulee! It had that perfect crunch and shatter, and the filling was so smooth and divine. The raspberry cheesecake was also so good, the filling was real raspberry and not an overly sweet substitute. One thing about The Donut Bar is after eating their donuts, I don't feel sick or have a sugar rush. They're just so fresh and well made. Definitely come check them out and save time to look around the shop! They have really cool AR murals and art around the store that you can scan with your phone. I'm already planning to come back and we haven't even left the store yet.

    9.0 on the Richter scale.
    Panda K.

    The donut bar is not afraid of you. The donut bar does not count calories. The donut bar is a bar. just think if they were donut bars back in the western times we'd all still be riding horses as our main state of transportation . Do not sleep on the donut bar look at what they've done with a cinnamon roll. What do you think they're gonna do with a maple bar, unspeakable things things said in whispers and legend. check out the photo and look at the weight the actual weight of this admiral has a gravitational field. Don't come here and stand in front and just look no - just order everything and move on. Thats right 9 ounces of gooey, frosty baked bakery .

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    Ask the Community - Donut Bar & Bakery

    Hi! Do you have any vegan or gluten-free donut options available daily? Also, do you usually sell out early in the day?

    Do they still make the Pokémon card (Charizard) donut?

    Does anyone know how much a dozen is priced at? or do they charge you per donut.

    Donut Bar can be bought by the dozen and the 13th donut is free. Donut Bar often throws in donuts for free too.

    What oil is used to fry the donuts?

    That was a valid question! If the person has a peanut allergy, they deserve a real answer!

    Do they have any gluten-free options?

    I believe they had two or three but I don't remember specifically which ones they were.

    Is the Pacific Beach Donut Bar associated with this one?

    No.

    Can you skip the line if you have an online preorder?

    YES!

    Do you have gluten free donuts?

    Do you guys use coconut oil or any coconut ingredients in your donuts?

    Hi Aj, We don't use coconut oil. We do have a donut called Coconut Dream and it is topped with coconut shavings. Have a great day and we will see you here!… Read more

    Are the vegan donuts nut free?

    YES! We have several Vegan donuts each day and most do not contain nuts.

    Is this place pet friendly?

    YES! We even have FREE treats for the doggies when they come in!

    Is it easy to find parking closeby?

    We went on the weekend and right at opening and were able to easily find parking across the street.

    Do they serve any gluten free donuts?

    No, my co worker is gluten free. We called and they said they don't have the correct facility for it.

    Are these donuts considered vegan? I don't eat meat and some places use shortening that have traces of animal fat that the donuts are fried in. Do you know if this place does the same thing?

    We never use animal fat to make our donuts at the Downtown Donut Bar location. Always plant based shortening.

    Do they make letter donuts?

    I'm sure if you special order them they would make them.

    Are they cake donuts or yeast donuts?

    I think there is both, but for the most part they are yeast donuts. so delicious :D

    Are there any gluten free donuts?

    No I don't think they do. Just vegan.

    Are kids allowed in?

    Yes, but it's a super small place and they only have 3 sitting areas.

    Is there already a line before it opens?

    This depends on the day of the week. The line goes by very quickly for the many different options that are present.

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    Books & Records

    4.3
    (406 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Happy Hour is all day on Wednesdays, which is a huge plus…read more The menu has a great selection, and this place always has a solid ambiance. Everything came out quickly, including the drinks. I genuinely wasn't dressed up and still received some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant. Dalton was an absolute all-star, even though he's a Dodgers fan. A+ service. Even when he had a good number of tables, he still checked in regularly to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed.

    I really wanted to like Books & Records, but the service left a lot to be desired…read more After checking in, we waited a bit for our table, which was understandable. Once seated, though, we sat for about 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. I eventually had to flag someone down just to get water. We then waited even longer for our server to take our order. Because service was so slow, I ordered all of our drinks and food at once since I wasn't sure when we'd see our server again. What stood out even more was watching a couple seated next to us receive immediate attention. They were greeted, served water right away, and the woman was offered a purse hook. Meanwhile, we were sitting there with our purses shoved beside us and weren't offered the same courtesy. It may seem like a small detail, but combined with the lack of attention, it made us feel overlooked. The drinks came out quickly, and the chicken satay and mac and cheese were decent. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out food-wise either. The highlight of the evening was definitely the live music. The performers were fantastic and created a great atmosphere that honestly was the only enjoyable part of the evening.

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    Hash House A Go Go

    4.1
    (8.9k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Wow! Everything about this place was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the food, and the service…read more The inside gives western diner in the absolute best way possible! It's got the decor, chairs, and art to match. Jessica was our server and she was amazing! She gave us lots of suggestions on what to try and what is on the menu since it was my first time here. She recommended the bloody Mary flight so did grab that to try! We also ordered the biscuits and gravy to share and orange juice. The portions are so large! So I am glad we decided to share the biscuits and gravy but let me run down each thing. Bloody Mary Flight: Honestly every single one was amazing. My favorite was definitely the pickle Mary! Everything tasted so delicious and was garnished beautifully. Well worth the 22 dollars. Biscuits and Gravy: Absolute perfection of comfort food. The biscuits were so fluffy and well seasoned. The gravy was also soooo good, just like my mom makes. The sausage in it was also cooked so well and juicy. I've never tried mashed potatoes with the biscuits and gravy but it worked very well! Orange Juice: Not a fan really, not pulpy enough and I wasn't a fan of the flavor. Overall this is definitely a must visit! I will definitely be back.

    My friends selected this spot for brunch again and I must say the experience was much better than…read moremy previous. One thing out the gate is the portion sizes. The plates are massive so if you have a healthy appetite then you are at the right place. Plus there are a ton of items on the menu so there's something for everyone. The parking is get in where you can fit in on the street but it wasn't difficult. They have indoor and outdoor seating in the back. Our server Ulises was great which he immediately greeted us and was very attentive even with the Father's Day crowd. I decided to try the rib and eggs and I have to admit, I was very happy with my choice. The ribs were lightly sauced with a thin sauce that worked well. The meat was tender and had great flavor. I just didn't like the grass they put on top!lol The eggs were okay. I added cheese but I barely had any compared to my friends. The cantaloupe was a nice sweet treat afterwards. I tried my friend's meal and they were also good which they also enjoyed their meals overall. I also tried a one of the Bloody Mary flights which was the only tequila shot with pork skin on top. I do not like savory and spicy drinks but that particular shot was decent and was hot sauce for the pork skin. Overall, the experience was nice and the food was good especially for the value.

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    Richard Walker's Pancake House

    Richard Walker's Pancake House

    4.0
    (4.5k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Came here for Mother's Day brunch and, predictably, the place was absolutely buzzing with families!…read moreEven with the holiday crowd, the vibe was great and the energy was high. You can't come to Richard Walker's and not get the Dutch pancake. We went with the Apple Pancake (the fan favorite for a reason) and it was honestly out of this world. It's got that perfect contrast with super fluffy in the middle but with those amazing crispy edges. We also tried the Belgian waffle, which was exactly how it should be: crunchy on the outside and delicious throughout. What really blew me away, though, was the service. Despite it being one of the busiest days of the year, the staff was absolutely superb fast, friendly, and totally on top of it. If you're in Downtown San Diego, this is a must-visit for a solid, convenient breakfast. Highly recommend!

    A fault entirely of our own but EVERYTHING IS COOKED IN PEANUT OIL EXCEPT THE GF/PEANUT FREE…read morePANCAKES/WAFFLES. We did not see that fine print before arriving. Outside of the peanut oil surprising us, everyone's food was phenomenal! The service was great and we even got to meet Richard himself and he was very sweet. We ordered the thin Swedish pancakes which were yummy especially with the lingonberries! We also got the German Baked Pancake which took ~20 minutes as it said in the menu, so all of the food took that time as well. We got the GF/peanut oil free pancakes and they were still good. The inside was beautiful with the stained glass look and there was tons of outside seating as well. We walked right up on a Thursday morning around 9 AM and got seated instantly.

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    Queenstown Public House

    4.2
    (2.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We came here for a celebratory post-race dinner and first sat outside around a fire pit, but when…read morewe heard happy hour was in the bar-area only, we quickly pivoted. Thank goodness there was room too, because wow oh wow. It has been three weeks and we keep talking about that happy hour. LOL I appreciated that their happy hour menu wasn't all snackable appetizers; there were smaller-sized dishes for those less hungry, too! I ordered the Kiwilango slider + fries, my mom got the HH fish & chips, and my dad got the wagyu smash slider. Plus $10 beers, of course. Everything came out quickly and beautifully portioned, which made getting dessert (magpie ice cream cake) a no brainer. Delicious!!! I didn't stray into their full Kiwi-based dinner menu, but I can fully vouch for their happy hour, the cozy, charming vibes, kind and attentive servers, and flavorful dishes. Would absolutely recommend and will be coming back next time I'm in town!

    Loved everything about this place! I love the ambiance the decor the staff the service the bottle…read moreof water provided with the cute little glasses the food the Cool breeze as you're sitting outside. They have a deal almost every single night of the week except for Saturday night. They also have happy hour prices. My friend ordered the spaghetti squash and I had a taste and it melted in my mouth good. It was a good size quantity also! I tried my first ever meat pie. I think I like meat pie! The crust was so flaky and the inside was so cheesy and meaty. Melted in my mouth good. If you're in the area I would definitely stop in and give it a try!

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