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    Golden Donut

    4.5 (605 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Sugar donut
    Allyn P.

    Vietnamese iced coffee is made in house and it pack a perfect punch. Perfect balance of sweet and coffee, however they do have creamers and sugar available so you can fix your coffee up as you please. And make sure you grab a donut while you're there

    Dozen donut holes
    Angela W.

    Came to Communal coffee and stopped by Golden Donut for a quick sweet treat. This is your typical local donut shop, no frills, quick service, no instagramable content but solid, tasty donuts. I got a dozen donut holes for $3.50 and a maple bacon donut. The donut holes were solid but pretty unremarkable. The maple bacon donut had a great texture and had a ton of maple glaze and bacon on top. Neither were too greasy, and the oil did not taste funny. Overall this is not my top donut spot in SD but it is definitely one of the stronger ones. Definitely more my style than flashy places like donut bar or sidecar. $10 credit card minimum.

    Maria C.

    What a treat! I'm a sucker for glazed donut holes. I was treated to several donuts from this long time donut establishment and it did not disappoint. We also had a couple of chocolate donuts with sprinkles, sugar, glazed, and a maple. I enjoyed all the staple donuts from this place. This donut place is quite a distance from where I live and work so it's highly unlikely I'll be able to actually visit the brick and mortar. However if I'm in the area, I will definitely stop by and buy a dozen.

    Bearclaw, boston cream pie
    Sabrina H.

    We stopped in at an off time so their selection of donuts was much more limited, but we needed something to satisfy the post-lunch sweet treat craving. We didn't see any apple fritters on display, so we indulged in a bearclaw that had a delectable apple pie filling - and this hit. It was crusted with a cinnamony crumble and the filling was fresh. We also grabbed a boston cream pie and it was solid! Not too sweet. Amazing, fast service and the sweetest lady at the counter.

    Donut menu
    Trisha C.

    Your typical mom and pop neighborhood donut shop. I always come here for the Vietnamese iced coffee. It's so good. Sweet with lots of caffeine. The donuts are nice and fluffy. There's a small seating area inside but I usually just order to go. Fast service. Parking- There's a parking lot so it's easy parking for north park.

    Ube donut
    Jane L.

    Found this sweet corner spot treat. Grabbed a dozen to share: 4 glazed, 4 Maple, 3 Chocolate and 1 Ube. The donuts we fresh, fluffy and tasty. Display case was fill with a variety of sugary treats. They have hot drinks and other breakfast items too. There was a short line, but wait was only a few minutes. Two people boxing up donuts and one ringing you up. The place is clean and there is indoor dining space too.

    Vietnamese Coffee
    Jasmine S.

    Coming back on here to share this absolute beauty! Still a 10000/10! I love this place!

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    Best Vietnamese iced coffee I've ever had in my 30 years in San Diego. You will JUMP.

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    Amazing! Great coffee and kind staff. Love this local neighborhood gem. Highly recommend

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    Very tasty donuts the whole family enjoyed. Was in the area and glad I decided to give them a try.

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    These donuts are the best! The service is always on point. The selection is always fresh and delicious.

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    5 months ago

    Best donuts in San Diego. Friendly staff and great selection. The place gets busy so get there early

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    Great donuts, joyful service and a nice spot to sit for a bit! I got the Vietnamese coffee black and it was delicious!

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    Ask the Community - Golden Donut

    Do they have free WiFi?

    Yes, just ask for the password.

    Do they make letter donuts?

    No they do not make those

    Do they sell funnel cake?

    I didn't see any funnel cakes

    Hi is this place sell mini donuts or where're can find it please thank you?

    Donut holes yes mini donuts I'm not sure but I didn't see any.

    Do they have the best plain old fashioned donuts (friedcakes)?

    Yes! But get there early as they often sell out.

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    Mostra Coffee

    Mostra Coffee

    4.1
    (156 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Whenever we're in town, we always make it a point to stop by Mostra Coffee--it never disappoints…read more Their coffee is consistently amazing, and our go-to drinks, the Bibingka Crème Brûlée and Campfire Latte, are always a hit. Servers are nice and helpful. This location is especially beautiful--clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully designed. The patio is a great bonus, with a cozy vibe that makes it perfect for relaxing and enjoying your drink. Definitely a must-visit spot in San Diego!

    Ambiance 5 Location - 5…read moreCoffee - 3 Service - 0 Great location, and I appreciate that they brought something different to the area. The coffee itself is decent, though not particularly memorable. Unfortunately, the service is where this place falls short. The staff came across as unwelcoming and inconvenienced by customers simply placing an order for an already expensive coffee. During my visit, employees were openly discussing customers, using profanity, and creating an atmosphere that felt more dismissive than hospitable. In a market where coffee shops are everywhere, service is what sets a business apart. I'd rather get a mediocre cup of coffee from Starbucks on University and be greeted with genuine appreciation than pay premium prices and feel like an interruption. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, because the location and concept have potential. As it stands, the customer experience leaves a lot to be desired. If you're going to talk about your customers, go into the back like a normal disrespectful disenchanted individual. I sooooooo want to like the place but Do better.

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    Pick up area/ water station
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    Bibingka crime brûlée latte
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    Chance’s Coffee

    Chance’s Coffee

    4.5
    (157 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I loved Chance's Vietnamese coffee! The creamy iced coffee is topped with a dual cold foam, pandan…read moreand ube. The two flavors of cold foam flavors are sweet and refreshing then followed by the strong rush of coffee. I really like how balance the coffee itself is. It's not overly sweetened with condensed milk to where that's the strongest flavor. I visited in May during AAPI month and got to order from their seasonal menu. I tried the double jasmine matcha which was absolutely delicious. This perfectly crafted latte was made with ceremonial uji matcha, whole milk, housemade jasmine syrup, and housemade jasmine cream. The floral jasmine flavor intertwined with the lightly earthy matcha. Service was super friendly and drinks are made with precision at the coffee bar. There is a cute Photo Booth and al fresco cafe seating outside too.

    Cute, pup-themed coffee shop right next to the McDonald's on El Cajon Blvd (almost blinked and…read moremissed the entrance!) I ordered a Vietnamese coffee, which was strong and not overly sweet (with hints of a chocolatey flavor!) as well as the Avocado Toast and Desperado Bagel. The toast felt a little one note for me (wish the chili oil were spicier) but the contrast of the chili/scallion/cream cheese on the bagel was perfect. Would order the bagel again. Service is great, ample seating options and a cute little Photo Booth outside!

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    Double Pandan Coffee, Double Matcha
    Double Pandan Coffee, Double Matcha
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    Ube and pandan foam Vietnamese coffee
    Chance's Vietnamese Coffee drink Background was a popup event there with Puppy Picnic Co.

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    Chance's Vietnamese Coffee drink Background was a popup event there with Puppy Picnic Co.
    Saigon Coffee

    Saigon Coffee

    4.8
    (923 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    What a cute little shop with the absolute SWEETEST workers. It's been a few months since I first…read morestopped by and I'm finally writing a review, but I still remember the worker's sweet smile. I overheard her cheerfully explaining the menu to different curious customers who needed a little more help finding what to get. I'm very familiar with the different types of drinks you'll find in a Viet cafe and they have a pretty small menu with all the favorites. I got the Hanoi Egg Coffee! It's sweet, strong, and incredibly creamy. I absolutely love Vietnamese egg coffee and order it pretty often, and this one is just so delicious and well balanced. Saigon Coffee is for sure a stand out for delicious coffee!

    I've been here a million times and usually order the same thing... iced vegan coconut coffee. The…read morecoconut condensed milk allows me to enjoy my favorite beverage without the dairy repercussions. I highly recommend it! But today I tried something new, kind of... I ordered my usual iced vegan coconut drink topped with banana foam. Sweet holy heaven! The very strong Vietnamese coffee with the sweet banana flavor is the perfect pairing. I'm pretty sure I'll be coming here more often. Don't let the long lines deter you from stopping by. The line moves quickly while still offering great service!

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    BANANA CLAUS ! 7.8/10
    10:30ish am on a Sunday morning... the line does move fairly quickly.

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    10:30ish am on a Sunday morning... the line does move fairly quickly.
    Fuzz Coffee

    Fuzz Coffee

    4.4
    (63 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I love their Crumbling Castle cappuccino. I am a dedicated…read moreiced coffee lover but this is the only place I get my drink hot. And it's so good. My only beef is the small size, as it's really hard not to down the drink in the span of five minutes or less. They also have some really cool assorted pastries if you get there in time. High quality and unique options with fun flavors. The shop is relatively small with seating in and outside. There are also records for sale and they have a really cool curated selection. The staff is also really cool, sweet and quick to make drinks.

    MUSICIANS + COFFEE (4 stars)…read more You get "Vinyl consumption and thoughtful produced coffee"! Chill and cozy coffee shop with a few seats and a selection of coffee and vinyl in the layout. Bought a bag of their beans and it came with a free cup of drip or iced from that same bean. After browsing their selection of beans, I couldn't quite find the type of profile I like but there were a variety of profiles. I bought a bag for a gift for someone who might appreciate their shop style and profile. At the time of my visit there were no decaf beans available. Took advantage of taking the free iced coffee and was surprise of my sipping acceptwnc! RAW POWER - their mainstay coffee which has a profile of chocolate and orange. I had this as an iced coffee - straight up black with no added anything and I thought I'd hate it without anything but I enjoyed the ice coffee as black and plain. From here I could really taste the bean profile very clearly and indeed could find the chocolate and the orange, more the orange than the chocolate. I am not into acidity or tart when I take my lattes but I don't mind that orange flavor when I take an iced coffee. It was an inquiring taste! I'd like to come back and try their decaf beans with with a flavored latte or an iced coffee plain as possible.

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    Coffee beans
    Coffee beans
    Coffee beans
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