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    Dunlap's Donuts

    4.6 (192 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Open 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    DUNLAP'S DONUTS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Jonathan B.

    Dunlap's is a solid donut choice in pleasure point with a few standout options and friendly staff. Glazed -- this is the way to judge a donut shop. This one is fine, slightly above middle of the road. Not the reason to go however. Maple filled with custard -- maple was mild tasting, custard was quite good. Strawberry and cream (see photo) -- oh my sugar bomb. Messy to eat but somehow addicting. Strawberries are whole. Big enough to share. Breakfast sandwich -- I got bacon and egg on jalapeño bagel and this was the highlight. Fresh bagel and good flavors. Would defn get again. Coffee -- run of the mill but better than you get in some donut shops. Staff were incredibly friendly and patient with us on our first time.

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    Anaee G.

    I got the creme brulee pumpkin, it was one of the best donuts i've ever had and would recommend! It tasted so fresh!

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    Jean A.

    This is a review from someone who is not a donut person and tend to not eat them as it can upset my stomach. If I do, I'm very particular which donut shop I eat from. However, we were in the area and noticed that Dunlop's had sold out and closed up earlier. We were told by some who are from the area that they close early if they sell out. It definitely got us curious and we decided to go the next day. We arrived around 8:30 am, and there was a good crowd already there. The inside was very clean and they had tables and chairs to sit at. I was really glad to notice that they didn't have an overly sweet smell. We got a maple bar and a regular glazed donut to go as we were going to Verve for coffee. The glazed donut was really good! It wasn't overly sweet or oily. It also didn't upset my stomach after, which is a big deal! The maple bar was good and something that can be shared between two people as it's pretty big. We can't wait to visit again to try their other specialty donuts!

    Kathleen Y.

    The hubs requested one thing during our Santa Cruz trip and it was donuts, so we found ourselves at Dunlap's before heading back home. First off, decor was so cute! Felt old school and I liked the vibes. As far as donuts, they had a good selection of flavors! We got half a dozen including their cronut, maple bar, chocolate filled with bavarian cream, s'mores, blueberry mochi donut, and a sesame mochi donut. We are also a sucker for croissant breakfast sandwiches, so we got a couple of those too. Everything was delicious! And the server who was helping us out was so kind and patient while we made our selections! She even gave us tips on parking and other things around the area. We had a great experience at Dunlap's and it's a must stop if you're in the Santa Cruz area!

    Ube Mochi donuts

    These ube mochi donuts are so difficult to find. They were delish!! I can't wait to go back!!!

    Ube!!
    Kim C.

    We finally got here early enough to get some of their specialty donuts. Their cases were full at 7.30am, but emptied out fast within a half-hour. I got a couple of strawberry and whipped cream donuts that I've been dreaming about for years. It's one big messy creation of deliciousness! Highly recommended. I also had a matcha mochi and Ube that I didn't even know they made. The matcha mochi was also very good. Nice chewy mochi and good matcha flavor. The Ube could of had a bit more of the Ube flavor for me, but was still good. You have to get here early because they sell out fast. There was a line out the door and down into the parking lot at 8am. I love that they give you a choice of coffee, light or dark roast and it's great dark roast. She made our hot chocolate child safe for my granddaughter, we really appreciated that. We love Dunlap's!

    Patty C.

    Just felt like a yummy breakfast and Yelp brought me here. The place was bright and clean and the workers were super nice. The choices are fantastic and the quality of the donuts are out of this world.

    Reese's donut, classic chocolate glazed , animal cookie, Oreo, fruity pebbles, and giant glazed twist!
    Ash M.

    For specialty donuts they are very well priced. The donuts are perfectly fluffy and not too sweet so the fun toppings aren't too rich. They do sell out pretty early as they are that good, so go early! They rotate flavors and are super customer service oriented.

    Giant birthday  Homer, Simpson doughnut for birthdays we advance notice
    Star P.

    yummy donuts and cute fun vibe. Fun clean homey place with a great selection vegan,fruity rice crispy treat doughnuts, apple fritters. I really like the maple bacon. very creative donuts .great customer service. I love how kind Ally is. They even do giant 'Homer Simpson' donuts if you Oder in advance a week for birthdays!!!

    Misty E.

    This place seems to be a well-known local spot. It's a cute lil donut and coffee shop but the twist is the variety of donuts they offer. They have all of your classic donuts, gourmet donuts with things like Oreos, and cronuts. I was so impressed, not just by the donuts, but also by the great customer service. The two people working were friendly, energetic and seemed happy to be helping my all of the customers (many seemed to be regulars). Everyone raved about the donuts. Oh and another thing, compared to our LA prices, the prices at this donut shop are great!!!!

    The Dubai chocolate and Girl Scout Samoa donut

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    The donuts are so fresh and tasty, I had a simple maple bar and it was the best ever! Their coffee is also very good!

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    16 years ago

    I went in last week and had a superb glazed raised doughnut. I can confirm that the interior is looking better now.

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    9 years ago

    The best!!! I won't go anywhere else except Dunlap's. They are so crispy and soft inside

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    7 years ago

    Love the specialty donuts. Tried a taro and crème brûlée and they were delicious! Can't wait to try more. All the classics are great too!

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    Just found out they changed owners. Now they close at 5 PM so no more late night donuts.

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    10 years ago

    Best donut shop in Santa Cruz! Great donuts and super friendly staff. Cute shop. Plus, they have raisin snails which are my favorite.

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    9 years ago

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this donut shop! Whenever I come to Santa Cruz it's my go to. Highly recommend the maple bacon or cronut!

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    11 years ago

    It's a cute little donut shop! This is a great place to get your donut fix. They have the basics, nothing too special.

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    13 years ago

    I've been coming here for years whenever I visit, and I always can count on a great donut!

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    Ask the Community - Dunlap's Donuts

    Do they sell the "fancy" donuts on other days besides the weekend?

    Yes they do! Limited selection. Call in advance to check availability.

    Do they have a vegan donut?

    I asked and they do make vegan donuts on the weekends.

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    Stopped by on a whim, Saturday afternoon, and got a chocolate raised and a blueberry cinnamon…read moretwist. We planned to sneak a few bites and finish them later. We ate all of them on the drive home and my wife kept saying, "Best donut I've ever had! The cake isn't too sweet but the frosting and flavor is amazing!" Also the place was clean, the server was really polite and helpful. Might get back into donuts again.

    My experience at Ferrell's Donuts on the evening of Sunday, August 2, 2026, around 8:25 PM was…read moreextremely disappointing. I spent $43.49 on donuts and even left a $5 tip, expecting at least courteous customer service. Instead, I was met with a rude, impatient, and dismissive cashier. From the moment we walked in, she was rushing us while we were still trying to decide what to order. Her attitude was cold, snooty, and made us feel like we were inconveniencing her simply by being customers. After paying, I immediately tried one of the old-fashioned donuts while still inside the store. It was stale. I politely returned to the counter and asked if I could exchange it for a fresh one. The cashier immediately said "No." She insisted the donut was fresh and claimed her boss wouldn't allow her to exchange it because she could lose her minimum-wage job. There was no apology, no effort to inspect the donut, no willingness to make things right, and absolutely no concern for customer satisfaction. Think about that for a moment. I had just spent $43.49, left a $5 tip, and they refused to replace one stale donut that I had purchased just moments earlier. The issue wasn't the value of a single donut--it was the complete lack of customer service. A business that won't stand behind the freshness of its own products and treats paying customers this way won't be getting my business again. The stale donut left a bad taste in my mouth. The customer service left an even worse one. I hope management reviews who was working the register on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 8:25 PM, because this interaction reflected very poorly on Ferrell's Donuts.

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    My goodness!! The toasted marshmellow fluff was absolutely delicious and the perfect touch to my…read moreice cream. It was light and paired with a cone it's like smores! We got the Brown sugar oat with walnut ice cream, I also really enjoyed the bitter caramel, which really was bitter but perfect for people who don't like too sweet of an ice cream. Quinn was the employee who helped us out, she was so sweet and accommodating! She gave us recommendations convinced us to get the marshmellow fluff which we are grateful we tried. Thank you Quinn!

    I've been coming here for a long time and visit pretty frequently, so this experience was really…read moredisappointing. When my boyfriend and I walked in, one of the employees was having a conversation with what looked like friends. I didn't mind at first because there were two other employees standing at the front, so I assumed one of them would help us. Instead, we stood there for several minutes without anyone acknowledging us. I understand if the other employees weren't assigned to the register, but what bothered me was that no one even took a second to say, "We'll be with you shortly." A simple acknowledgment goes a long way and would have made a big difference. The lack of customer service and communication made us feel ignored so we just ended up leaving and went some place else. As someone who has supported this business for a long time, it was disappointing. I hope management addresses this because good customer service is just as important as the product itself.

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    Mandarin Sorbet with rainbow sprinkles
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