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    Donut House

    4.6 (94 reviews)
    Open 4:45 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    super fluffy and soft
    Natasha T.

    I had a wonderful experience here at Donut House, was recommended by my co-workers who used to work here and stated that the donuts are really good. Upon arriving at Donut House around 9am on a Friday, there were a couple of customers before me coming out of the shop with boxes of donuts so you know it has to be good. Entering in the shop, you are welcome in by the staff (Not sure if she's the owner) and the show case of all the fresh donuts, lots to choose and I was overwhelm because I didn't know which ones to get. It's been a long time since I haven't had a donut so it was hard to choose one. I ended up with a sugar twisty, just one donut and I was caught off guard when she handed me the bag...she added a couple of donut holes. You guys, the twisty was only $1.95 and in this economy what a freaking steal! And you get a couple of donut holes too on which I ate later on that day since the twisty was just enough for me to get my morning going. I love that there are tables for you to take a seat and enjoy your food, and how there is a little library in the corner of the store and lots of selections of drinks from Hot to Cold. This is a local spot, a mom & pop shop so I'm definitely coming back because this to me was a hidden gem in San Clemente with reasonable prices.

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    Gizelle R.

    Donut House in San Clemente is a hidden gem that delivers exactly what you want from a classic donut shop: fresh, delicious treats and that old-school charm. Whether you're stopping in early for a box to go or grabbing a late-morning coffee and donut, the service is always fast and friendly. The ladies are awesome!!! Their glazed and old-fashioned donuts are melt-in-your-mouth good, and the crumb and maple bars are crowd favorites. You can tell everything is made fresh daily, with just the right balance of sweetness and fluff. The coffee is solid, and their prices are super reasonable--especially considering the quality. It's the kind of spot that locals love and visitors remember. No frills, just really good donuts made with care. Rating: 5/5 - Worth the stop every time you're in town.

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    Hayley H.

    Writing this review makes me want to take a road trip to San Clemente. My family and I recently stayed at the Surf Breaker Hotel and took advantage of its proximity to the Donut House. We kicked off each morning with donuts, muffins, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches. They even had a beverage menu with a number of elevated coffees. I personally loved pairing their chocolate glazed old fashion with a chai tea latte. Other favorites among our group included their tiger claw and the maple bacon donut. They seemed to be well stocked throughout the day, so no need to crawl out of bed at 8am. Be sure to check in on Yelp for a free donut!

    Great experience! The customer service was awesome and the donuts were even better. Absolutely delicious. My dad said he'd never had a "good apple fritter" in california and I got one from here and he said it's the best he's ever had. 10/10 recommend!

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    Best donas ever, service , and big smiles from the owner , been coming to this shop for many years and I hope more years to come

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    Lovely little donut shop. Good prices, great owner! Even got an extra donut put in for me. Thanks so much!

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    Happy and satisfied :) got a breakfast bagel and it was just what i need this monday morning :)

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    Wonderful food and service. I love the breakfast sandwiches, I would recommend to all friends and family

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    AMAZING SERVICE. Lady at the register was super nice and the donuts were sooooo good. We WILL be coming back!!!

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    Indoor with merchandising products available for purchase!

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