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    Goody's Donuts

    4.5 (111 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Christopher J.

    Our old stomping grounds still has some of the best donuts around. We stopped in the newly rehabbed store for those treats, talked with the original owners, and had a good time. The donuts are always worth the time we'll spent!

    Vietnamese coffee , ham and cheese croissant, caramel frappe
    Rose P.

    They are so welcoming here ! I live nearby and come here all the time . I recommend the ham and cheese croissant , Thai tea , Vietnamese iced coffee, donuts!

    Alex E.

    Such a great donut place! One of the best I've had in a while in San Diego. My 3 year old asked for donuts for his birthday and he's into Mickey Mouse right now so we called up Goodys and asked if they could do some themed donuts and they did such a great job

    Chanel Y.

    I came in to pick up a variety box of donuts and I was not disappointed. Everything was delicious!

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    Davis D.

    Nice local donut shop where you can get many donuts, croissant sandwiches, and regular sandwiches

    Paige N.

    I've been coming here since childhood. I think they have different owners now, but it's still the best neighborhood donut shop. The price is right too. Hope Goody's always stays great!

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    Erica I.

    This has become our "special breakfast" spot for the kiddos! They love that the donuts are soft and delicious. They are also very big and filling for my kiddos. We also get the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for my husband and he loves it. He usually dips it in buffalo sauce and it's become one of his favorite breakfast sandwiches.

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    Jennifer H.

    Update! Goody's Donuts has changed owners again. The new owner Ulises is so sweet and friendly. He is the polar opposite of the previous owner who only lasted a few months. I am so glad that I can return to the shop. Even better, on occasion I get to see Norman and Jie (long time owners) as they fill in when Ulises and his wife need a break. The inside of shop recently underwent a few changes. There is a cute coffee prep/condiment table where you can customize your coffee. There are more tables for customers to sit and enjoy their coffee and donuts or to read the newspaper. The donuts are basic and no frills. Just a traditional, solid donut. Whether you enjoy glazed, cake, long john, old fashioned, jelly filled, cruller, raised, or a donut hole, Goody's has them. I think the glazed twist is still my favorite. If you are in the Serra Mesa neighborhood, stop by in the morning before they sell out and try a couple.

    Jocy C.

    Goody's Donuts is located in Serra Mesa area of San Diego. I stumbled upon Goody's Donuts purely waiting in line for breakfast at a restaurant nearby. So glad I did stume here. Those donuts are REALLY LARGE! A donut and a coffee hit the spot. I fully enjoyed the mom and pop type place and also especially - in the wall were placques of donations, volunteer events - all great things to support the local neighborhood! ENJOY!

    Chocolate bar donut
    Michelle G.

    By far one of the best donut spots in the Serra Mesa area! They are open early for all your donut needs. The greatest thing I discovered about them is their sandwiches! There are also group orders you're able to place ahead of time. Super yummy coffee drinks (huge frappe fan & I've had them all), new drinks have been introduced in the last couple of months. One of the few places that also serves Thrifty ice cream still ! I frequently will get a triple scoop of bubble gum & mint with chocolate chips to go along side my donuts (if I'm going to have a cheat day, might as well fully enjoy it ). Parking lot is easy to navigate & no matter what time it is, there is always parking. Street parking also surround the complex the donut shop sits in. If you're ever wanting to sit & dine in with your yummy donuts that's always an option too. Very casual on the inside, tremendous/quick service, delicious drinks, yummy treats, & easy parking!

    Anne C.

    Came here on a weekday late morning. Not busy and there were plenty of donuts available. Nothing fancy, their selection was a good variety of traditional donuts. They also have a dining area with tables that is bigger than other donut shops. We picked up a dozen glazed donut holds and one buttermilk with chocolate frosting, all put into a brown paper bag. The buttermilk was quite large, very dense but still moist. I would've liked a bit more chocolate frosting, or maybe a stronger chocolate taste from the frosting. The donut holes were yummy. They are very airy, light, moist. They're a bit larger, about two good bites. They were glazed but not overly sweet or sticky. Thumbs up. Husband and I preferred the donut holes over the regular size buttermilk. Parking lot shared with neighboring businesses. Not really a place I'd go out of my way for, but definitely a good pick if you are already in the area.

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    My other place to go to for my donut craving in Serra Mesa. The donuts are tasty and the service is friendly.

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    This is a family favorite. They sell out pretty early and don't seem to make more throughout the day. Definitely try the donut holes.

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    Great donuts made from scratch for a fair price, look no further.

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    The best donut shop !!! :) friendly workers and delicious donuts. I recommend the blended taro

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    I've been here a couple of times, good service and good donuts! The coffee is good as well.

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