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Donutopolis

4.3 (276 reviews)
InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries, Bagels
Closed 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Christina M.

I came here on a morning walk and decided to bring back the family a fun treat. These donuts are very pretty, but more importantly they taste good! It wouldn't be enough for me if they were just lookers. This is a no frills on the inside donut shop. The biggest "frill" they have is their cost. I spent $23.25 for 6 donuts and a cold brew. And when you really think about it that's crazy. After reviewing my receipt it seems they charged me the price per donut instead of by the 1/2 dozen. Not sure why, it made my order way more expensive but I didn't really notice at the time. It was early at 7am, I wasn't doing the math yet lol. But, I've said on other donut shop reviews, the prices at donut shops are exorbitant and the only reason I go is because they are a "treat" and not something I would eat regularly. They are small cakes at this point, Not the simple donuts of the past. If you can believe it, donuts used to be .70 cents (or less) a pop. Just in my short lifetime. This time I paid almost $3 each. Anyway, just a rant I have with donut prices in general. Another thing definitely not worth getting here is the cold brew, $6 and very basic, comes black and not the best quality. It was bitter tasting. I added some international delight creamer to make it better. Just go to a coffee shop instead. But this place gets decent stars because the donuts are delicious. I loved the blueberry cake donut and the apple fritter. My test of all donut shops is a chocolate old fashioned. It was perfect. My niece & nephew were excited to see the box of donuts on our vacation, so it was worth it,... even if I still think the price isn't actually worth it ;)

1/2 dz vegan donut
Hope C.

Came in right before closing and were given time to explore. We came specifically for the vegan donuts. They have a cake like texture, sweet but not overly sweet. They had about 4 different vegan donuts.

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Leland S.

How convenient this donut spot was close to the hike! AMBIANCE: Parking: Plenty of parking. It is a shared plaza but I didn't have any issues. Seating: Simple. 3 tables for small groups. Vibes: Mira Mesa isn't a downtown area. Just a spot with plazas and plazas thus plenty of good eats. The spot itself is relatively simple, a small donut shop with all donut and snack needs. Great for a grab-and-go or staying lowkey. FOOD: Cronut (Recommend) Deeeeelicious! I enjoy the flakiness, the creaminess from the glaze. Chocolate (Recommend) This is the baseline for most of my donut spots. It passes the test. A fresh and fluffy donut with a sweet and chocolate glaze. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Friendly people and quick with the service. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Reasonable prices, good donuts, and a pleasant experience. There are a lot of donut shops but this is a pretty solid one. Nothing else to say but if in need of a simple local donut, this is your spot. TIPS: * Great for a post-hiking meal from Penasquitos Canyon. * They got vegan donuts too!

Cake donut
Jiaxin G.

I like their regular donuts. It's light and fluffy. But I am not a big fan of sugary donuts. I can't handle too much sugar on my breakfast. I guess it will be more enjoyable if you eat it with a cup of black coffee.

3 layer Birthday Donut Cake - $24.99
Theodore U.

Donutopolis is hands down the best donut shop in Mira Mesa. The donuts are soft and full of flavor. They have a really good variety of classic and premium style donuts. By premium, I mean donuts with additional topping (cookies, cereal, etc.) Shoutout to Francisco! We were able to place a last minute Birthday Donut Cake order less than 24hrs and pick up the next morning for my 16 year old's birthday He has always been extremely nice and has helped us out in a pinch when we were looking for a ton of conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread) for a last minute Cinco de Mayo celebration a couple of months ago. The donut cake was amazing and HUGE!!! 3 layer was $24.99 There is a smaller version advertised at $16.99 The Birthday Cake was a fun a unique treat to add to our celebration.

Dozen for less than $15
Maria C.

This is a newish donut shop that reopened under new ownership. Small business owner and has gotten a lot of publicity in the area so decided to check it out with my BFF. We walked in and there was another party ordering donuts. As the other party was paying, we decided to look at all the donuts available for sale. We opted to buy a dozen donuts for less than $15. There was a variety that we chose and we made sure we chose donuts that were unique. We got a few maple flavored goodies (donut, twist, and bar), red velvet, sprinkles, sugar donut and twist, strawberry filled, chocolate and maple swirl. The donuts were good and the service was friendly. They even make a donut cake for birthdays. For 1 layer I believe it's $15 but for a second it's $20. The guy showed me a photo of a huge birthday donut cake he had just made for pick up. Nice alternative vs an actual cake. Great small business to support in the area.

Steve F.

Date of visit: January 29, 2022 The former California Donuts location has now become Donutopolis - this store and its sister location in Poway are run by a pair of brothers that used to work at Donut Touch. While this location has vegan and gluten-free options, those weren't what I was looking for when I came here for breakfast this morning. I'd heard they had a cronut here, plus I really wanted an apple fritter. So, for a total of $3.75, I got my order & got my nosh on. The apple fritter was big, chewy, and full of apple goodness; just what I expected. The cronut, however, wasn't what I was expecting... instead of a combination of a croissant and a donut, Donutopolis' version is a glazed croissant. Certainly different, but different is still good. Clean place inside, friendly staff, and the table and seats outside have been refurbished. Looks like in addition to fried chicken, Mira Mesa is certainly becoming known for its myriad of donut places! Welcome to the Mecca, Donutopolis... especially as they have a Minion donut I'd like to try next time!

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Big difference since it re-opened. Guys working there are very friendly and helpful. Donuts are fresh and awesome. Highly recommended!

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Hand written sign says they are closed mondays. Wish yelp was updated after driving 30 mins to get there during spring break.

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YUMMY donuts! And very sweet staff, Juliet made my day (she also made me some great iced coffee)!

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Love crazy kind of donuts. A little pricey but good!

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Do they have cinnamon rolls available daily?

Do they do boars head sandwiches now? Saw a review in 2022 about that.

Any vegan options?

Raised donuts like cinnamon rolls, fritters, regular/chocolate glazed, Maple bars and chocolate bars are only available on Saturdays at the moment and cake donuts any other time.

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They were closed for a little while, but they are now up and running! So they are open now, went in n got donuts today!

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4.1
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14.8 mi
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Arrived here, a short walk from the Pendry Hotel where we're staying. Right on the corner with nice…read moreclean open space interior, AC & fans. They have baked goods as well as sandwiches u can order. Someone will ask u if u want baked goods first then u go down the counter to order drinks and sandos. Got the everything mochi bagel with cream cheese and the egg & chicken katsu sando. Everything mochi bagel 5/5: so fluffy and light yet still tastes like a bagel. Can be a lil salty on the top where the salt is but contrast with parts that dont have it. Egg sando 5/5: yummy and filling, has cucumber and the milk bread is thick and so fluffy! Chicken katsu sando 5/5: my favorite. I love the spicy mustardy sauce not sure if it's in the actual brown katsu sauce or separate mustard. My bf didnt like it but i loved it! Chicken also juicy and soft. The milk bread is so fluffy and lil sweet and perfect pairing. Interior has lots of tables and seating and they they also have an outdoor patio and they clean the tables frequently which is nice. Recommend!

An Asa Bakery & Cafe review, in haiku form: A quick gaslamp…read morestroll; An unassuming venue, Hides delicious treats! Quick and modern is what they're going for from what I can see, and I don't think you can mess up ordering anything here. Im almost certain I'm adding this to my growing San Diego list, just so that I can try more savory pastries

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This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

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Yiko Yiko has some of the best desserts in SD, especially when it comes to their mochi!…read more We've tried quite a few of their mochi snowball options, and they're always so chewy, soft, and flavorful. The fruit flavors are also made with fresh fruit, which is a plus. We stop by sometimes to pick up a box of 4-6 as gifts for our friends, and it's always a hit. Their crepe cakes are also really tasty and not too sweet. We really like the basque, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. The desserts here are a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and presentation are worth the splurge.

After eating way too much savory food in San Diego, we needed something sweet to balance things…read moreout, so we stopped by Yiko Yiko for dessert. The shop is super cute and offers individual cakes that are the perfect size to share... or keep all to yourself--I won't judge! My sister and I shared the mango cake, and it was delicious. The cake was light and fluffy with fresh mangoes layered between whipped cream. I also loved that it wasn't overly sweet. The crunchy waffle cone crumbles on top added a nice texture and made each bite even better. We also wanted to try the mango mochi balls, but we got there later in the evening and someone bought the last order right before we checked out. Talk about bad timing! We ended up trying the matcha mochi balls instead. I'm personally not a matcha fan, so they weren't for me, but if you enjoy matcha, you'll probably like them. My sister was more than happy to finish them for me. Next time I'll definitely come earlier so I can snag the mango mochi before someone else beats me to it! Overall, Yuki Yuki is a cute dessert spot with light, delicious cakes that are the perfect ending to a great meal. I'll definitely be back.

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4.4
(242 reviews)
13.3 mi
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Love what this bakery stands for with representing different chefs, cultures and pastry styles via…read morea rotating pastry chef every few months. Located a couple blocks off of Balboa park which is nice if you want to get a pastry/coffee and walk over. Items are pricier but the flavors are worth it. I came on a weekday right before open and there was already a line so you want to make sure you get there early if you want all of the selection. Right now they have a chef from Hawaii! The whole menu looked amazing but I only got a couple so I'll definitely have to be back. I got the hojicha oatmeal whoopie pie and the apricot ricotta cheesecake croissant. The whoopie pie was hefty! Two big oatmeal cookies filled with marshmallow meringue. The hojicha flavor was a little light for me but the actual cookie was delicious and I liked the oatmeal texture. The apricot croissant was amazing! I've never had a ricotta cheesecake and I loved how much lighter it was than the traditional. The plum marmalade was a nice sweet/tart contrast too. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth checking out.

Came on a Sunday afternoon and the line was out the door! Tends to move quickly though and they…read morehave a menu outside for you to look at which is super helpful. Some highlights: -Cinnamon roll with cream cheese: this isn't on their menu but I saw they had two kinds of cinnamon rolls- one with cream cheese frosting and the other with buttermilk frosting. I ended up going with cream cheese and I'm so glad I did! It looks a little intense, but the frosting was actually really light, creamy, and not too sweet. The cinnamon roll itself was also really soft and pillowy. It's decently sized too, definitely share with your group! -Whoopie pie: forgot what the full name of this pastry was but it was essentially two green tea cookies that sandwiched a marshmallow filling. So good! -Black Sesame croissant: the black sesame filling was so good! Not grainy and spread evenly throughout the pastry. I would skip the drinks and cookies. Drinks were very standard and not worth the price (each pastry is $7-$10 already) and there's better matcha at other places. Cookies were a little underwhelming- too crunchy for my taste.

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4.7
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14.2 mi
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I was craving a buttery and flaky croissant and coffee, so I decided to check out Bonjour Bakery &…read morePatisserie in Little Italy. It was very conveniently located to the Inn we were staying in, so it was a great way for us to start the day after checking out the Sunday farmers market nearby. The place itself is small and intimate. They have a few tables inside but they were all full. They had a couple of tables outside as well, so we ended up sitting there. I got the almond croissant and their vanilla cold foam latte. It was the last one they could make that day, so I was very lucky! The croissant was buttery and delicious, as I expected and the almond filling was not overwhelming or too sweet. It paired beautifully with my vanilla cold foam latte. They had a nice variety of both sweet and savory pastries, but I didn't have enough time to go back and try them. Next time for sure!

I decided to try this place out on a trip down to San Diego because of a TikTok raving about their…read morebanana cold foam and croissant cookie and I hate to say I was rather disappointed. Matcha does come unflavored which I love and bave had before but this matcha was bland... not the way matcha should traditionally taste like. Really though, I came for the foam, and was disappointed with that too. It just tasted like mashed up banana frothed in milk... nothing crazy. Croissant cookie was good! Just a bit crunch and I prefer mine to be soft. But again, that's preference. Chocolate chips did taste burnt however. Service was very friendly and quick nonetheless and it was very aesthetic inside and out. Overall, rave for this spot is a bit un honest in my opinion if you want a good matcha.

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4.5
(366 reviews)
9.5 mi
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I went to an event yesterday that was catered by Parisian Gourmandises. I wish I took pictures…read morebecause the spread was incredible. The was a table with quiche, bagels, lox, cream cheese, and two types of salads. Another space had multiple tarts and large fresh fruit platters. And finally one last spot had fresh cooked salmon covered in pistachios. The chef and staff were amazing. They took time to explain to guests what each item was if they had questions. Last but not least they are a kosher kitchen. If you need kosher fare this is the place! The store itself is tucked away and has amazing pastries as well.

5/11/2026 CHOCO CHIP…read morePISTACHIO COOKIE Wow! This was reeeeally good! It was crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. Lots of chocolate and I think they added toffee in it too. The middle section had pistachio frangipane (or it looked like it) with coarsely chopped pistachios that brought another layer of crunch! Then to top it all off, it had pistachio cream on top of the cookie! I only wish I got another one. CAPPUCCINO It was okay. But love the foam! It was frothy and foamy! PAVLOVA The meringue was a bit too hard and too sweet and the pastry cream was overwhipped. Loved the fresh fig and blueberries though. I was looking forward to eating pavlova and this was very disappointing! KOUIGN AMANN Very buttery and sticky! Crispy on the outside. Every bite was not dry, but chewy. There was this sticky and chewy texture that wasn't unpleasant, yet it wasn't fully flaky like a croissant. But glad it was not dry! The kouign amann was not as tall like others I've tried, but I preferred it this way because it was not dry. The last kouign amann I had from Bread Lounge was dryyyy. But bought mine at a coffee shop too. PAIN AU CHOCOLAT Crispy on the outside, but I must have toasted a bit more, so the outside was a bit more toasted than desired. Inside was good. Good dark chocolate. BUTTER CROISSANT Really buttery, flaky, crispy! Ate it next day, so reheated it in the toaster oven to bring a more crispness all around. Really enjoyed this! Adding butter and jam is so good! LEMON MERINGUE Meringue had a strong eggy smell and flavor, the lemon was tangy, but not enough to rid of the eggy smell and flavor. The tart was hard and almost stale. I took a few bites and threw the rest out. PAIN SUISSE Chocolate flavor. Crispy on the outside, fluffy like a light spongy cake inside. Enjoyed this! CUSTOMER SERVICE Got there early afternoon. There was only one person in front of me. Good service overall. Quick service. Hits and misses of the various pastries I've tried. It will not deter me from trying their pastries though, as the really good ones were really good! Would love to return! Especially for that Choco Chip Pistachio Cookie! LOCATED INSIDE ANOTHER STORE Located inside a store called Floral Palette, which is a floral shop and specialty gift store. Beautiful store! The sign is big, so you cannot miss it!

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Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.
Towards the back June 25, 2025
Towards the back June 25, 2025
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