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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Creular hallow and wet inside?
Kimberly H.

Second review - The first time I came here we arrived towards closing. The donuts were alright. The second time I came here it's 10am. The donuts are alright unfortunately. The Crueler donut taste uncooked and wet in the middle and is hollow. The guava taste stale. The everything bagel was delicious! The egg in my egg and cheese bagel was slacking for $11.50. The cashier was nice. The random ladder needs to go! Haha

Strawberry shorty donut
Michaela I.

If I could I would give a tentative 3.5 for first time visit. Ordered online and the pick up timeframe was incredibly quick. I got the island boi sandwich on a sesame bagel, a maple donut, a strawberry shorty (seasonal), and some ube donut holes. Service was very transactional, so there was nothing standout but also nothing bad to say. The store is in North park, so naturally parking is a nightmare, but since I ordered ahead, I just used one of the 15 min parking spots out front. I was in and out so I didn't stop to really check out the shops decor either. The good: the breakfast sandwich was phenomenal, the crusted spam and garlic chili sauce paired so well with the rest of the flavors. The strawberry shortcake donut, which was filled with a strawberry "cheesecake" filling was very good as well. The donut dough was light and airy, and there was a generous amount of filling. The ehh: I wasn't super impressed with the maple donut, it may just be because most of their classic donuts are vegan, but the texture was strangely chewy to me, and the maple glaze just didn't hit. The donut holes just tasted like sugar coated donuts, I didn't taste any hint of ube/taro, not to mention they are way smaller than the average donut holes (4 for $1). Overall, I highly recommend the breakfast sandwiches, I definitely want to try some of the other specialty ones. As for the donuts themselves, I just don't think the classic donuts are to my taste. I would like to try another specialty one and update eventually.

Felipe E.

I haven't been to Nomad Donuts in YEARS! Stopped by today and grabbed a quick donut. Still can't believe something so vegan is so good. Thanks Nomad.

Size of Bahn Mi
Vivian

Oh Nomad Donuts how I love you. This place is a local gem that offers craft donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and fun rotating drinks. My favorite part of the start of a new month is checking their monthly drink and donut specials. This month nothing really called my name but they did have a weekend special that really appealed to me. I have had some of their bagel style sandwiches before and ohhhh goodness they are good. This time it was my favorite style of sandwich, a bahn mi. I had high hopes because of the picture they posted on their social media and just the level of creativity they usually bring. Considering it's North Park, I knew ordering online would be the best option and picking up. My estimated time was 15-20 minutes but it only took them under 10. I got an order ready notification before I even left the house. I got there and it was dead, maybe one other person in and out. There's a lot of seating inside and some outside on their patio. They also have different counters for ordering and pick up which helps speed things up. My experience with service was very transactional, nothing bad just nothing to really highlight. Let's talk about this bahn mi. It's promoted as marinated and charred pork shoulder, house made sweet aioli, nuoc cham compound butter, pickled carrot and daikon, mint, cilantro, and jalapeño on a locally sourced Paris baguette. First off, nuoc cham compound butter?? YES. That is the kind of creativity I love to see. I got my sandwich and the wrapper was pretty oily so the sandwich itself looked kind of glossy. The whole thing felt a little rushed, like everything was just thrown on. I will say I wasn't expecting a generous amount of meat but they delivered in that aspect. I first wanted to try the compound butter on its own and it had a slight nuoc cham flavor, but in the sandwich it didn't really stand out past all the bolder flavors. Now if you've seen my other reviews, the best part of a bahn mi to me is the pickled daikon and carrots. These might be the best I have ever had anywhere. They are exactly how I prefer them, sweet with a slight acidity and THICK CUT. The crunch on these... please let me buy a whole jar. The bread was alright, they mention they source it locally so it's not made in house, but mine leaned a little old and I could tell through the texture. The pork was marinated really well, I do wish some of the pieces were more charred because you could see where some of it didn't hit direct flame. This also came with a side of what tasted like a hoisin vinaigrette. I liked the creativity but felt like the sandwich didn't need it. It was way too acidic and strong and there's not much need for that sharp vinegar hit here. I paired my bahn mi with a miso caramel matcha latte. This was expensive, a 12oz for $8 is steep even for matcha. It was good but not amazing. It leans more sweet than matcha forward. The miso caramel actually surprised me though. At other cafes it usually comes off more like a salted caramel, but here it had more depth, slightly savory, and when mixed with the milk it came out really creamy and smooth. The matcha was a little grainy though. Overall I will definitely be back and will keep my eye out for more specials because that's where they really shine. And seriously, if they ever let me buy those pickled carrots and daikon by the jar, I'm there immediately.

Menu 3/22/26
Ash I.

Another north Park neighborhood joint. I come here for when I'm feeling for a bagel and smear - something quick and on the go. Love that there's a patio area to enjoy, and if you have a dog, it's a perfect spot for both of you to enjoy. Note - dogs aren't allowed inside (unless they are a service animal). I've gotten the salmon gravlax, which is pretty solid, but I add extra capers cream cheese, as the original order doesn't slather it on. WORTH it tho. I'd probably try it with an add on of tomato the next time. The ice strawberry matcha is pretty good too. Overall, it's a pretty cool spot for a quick bite!

Blat
Hanna Y.

I came here with my friends and there was only street parking. We had to walk a little bit but it wasn't too bad. Line was out the door but didn't feel like a long wait. I got the BLAT and it was very good. The girl taking our order was nice and answered any questions my friend had. They have seating inside as well as outside. There is a restroom in the back. I love that owners can bring their dogs with them. It make the outside seating more fun.

Ube coconut donut
Henri V.

Nomad Donuts in North Park has been here for over ten years making it an iconic place to be at. This shop is always crowded and street parking is a challenge. My first visit here was over a year ago and luckily met with the owner Brad! Brad and his staff were super nice and have always been every time I visit. I'm not a hugh fan of donuts, but I always find the perfect one for me here. I really like that they offer lots of vegan and not too sugary sweet donuts. So far, these donuts haven't given me any bad reaction or sickness like other donuts have. This shop also offers Montreal style bagels, sandwiches, coffee drinks for breakfast and lunch. Indoor, outdoor seating and dog friendly. The majority of customers are young and vivacious making the ambiance lively. I've never stayed in to dine as I always do togo. A must visit. Recommend!

Erin Y.

Saturday mornings are super busy here, usually with a line out the door! I got the dirty Diego on an everything bagel, sooo fire. Loved the grilled onions and bacon bits (rather than slices). Although, everything did seem to slide out the end of the sandwich so be careful of that. I do wish the sauce it came with wasn't so vinegary and more spicy? Would definitely come here again and try other breakfast sandos

Dirty Diego
Breanna K.

got the dirty diego and it was amazing... i've never had a softer, more perfectly textured bagel!!! gotta come back for a donut

Sara M.

Great stop into Nomad. It was super busy and after only 1 hour of opening they were sold out of a few things. For donuts went with a vanilla bean and Dubai chocolate and also got an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and bagel with cream cheese. Service was friendly and the wait wasn't long for our order. The donuts were so good we all really loved the Dubai chocolate. The bagels were perfect. Chewy on the inside with a little crunch on the outside. Definitely a great spot and we will have to get there right when they open next time for a full selection!

Vegan Egg & Cheese with Vegan Sausage and side of Chipotle Onion Cream Cheese
Erika S.

The service here is always really friendly, which I appreciate so much. The bagels are good, though not anything exceptionally special. I would appreciate a bit more variety of bagels. The schmears are really tasty, especially the Chipotle Onion, I highly recommend adding that to your sandwich! My one complaint is that the wait time is always quiet long. They have vegan alternatives to almost everything on the menu, which is a HUGE draw and the reason we continue to return.

Deliciousness
Dulce R.

Updated review... This place is still the shiiii (you know) Mainly come for the donuts. Always fresh and oh sooooo fluffy! I came back to realize monthly donuts change now. Lucky me to find out Dubai was in rotation. Our all time favorite : cream cheese Guava. Truly can't go wrong with any of their regulars. The kids love Vanilla and Sprinkle. Their Vietnamese coffee is 10/10. Service is always great! Awesome cashiers. If you're stumped I'm sure they can offer some great recommendations as well. Nomad you have a place in my heart.

Woooo!
Leland S.

My friends rave about this place, from their recommendations, I had to give it a try. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to NO(rth) PARK. Come early, stay alert. There's neighborhood, street parking, and one parking structure. Seating: Inside seating and outside shaded seating. Good for about 40 people. Vibes: North Park is a fun place to be with a lot of commercial businesses and community events here and there. It is not on the main strip but on University and still walking distance to many of the North Park festivities. You're welcomed by some good hip hop music and sounds of the employees putting in work. a good The space is nothing too flashy, just a good flow of local art, acclamations, and donuts in display. Great place to catch up with a friend, take a quick pause from the hustle and bustle, or get work done. FOOD: Classic Sando (Recommend) A savory/delicious bagel enclosing lovely ingredients such as scrambled eggs, cheese (I got pepperjack), and I paid extra for protein (bacon). A brekkie delight that got my day going. Matcha Latte - Strawberry (Recommend) Matcha has a way of keeping me grounded. An earthy and smooth delight with fresh strawberry concentrate to add some natural sweetness to it. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Lana is dope. Friendly person that knows her stuff. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Creative dishes, good food, and reasonable prices. My major regret was sticking to fundamentals, yes it's a good baseline but they do have signature bites that you're everyday bagel place provides. I'm looking forward to coming back here for more food and vibes. TIPS: * Check their website/social for their specials! * They turn off the wi-fi on weekends.

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The best bagels in the area better than marigold 10/10! The tomato cream cheese spread is out of this world!

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We tried Nomad Donuts on our trip to San Diego. Food was amazing, service was awesome. Great atmosphere inside!

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Are they serving donuts & treats soy free?

Did you stop serving the Southwest Bacon Egg & Cheese breakfast bagel?

No, you can still order it. It’s off the main menu but can be found on the Secret Menu if you’re ordering online. If you’re in the shop or ordering by phone you can just ask for it by name.

What are the allergens in the vegan donuts (e.g., tree nuts in the frosting)?

The vegan donuts all contain soy. When it comes to the glazes each one is different. If it contains nuts we usually top it with nuts. You’re best to ask about a particular flavor as the donut menu changes monthly. You should also let us know of your… 

Are you supposed to ask for the donuts to be heated when ordering them? We got them and they were cold.

Hi Stephen, all the donuts are served at room temperature. We make them fresh from scratch every morning. They have to cool before we glaze them or the glaze runs off because we don’t use coagulant additives. You can heat them at home if you like.

When are you going to start actually having donuts again? I was very disappointed today when I went into your shop.

Hi, thanks for coming by. As soon as we can find qualified staff to make them. We make everything from scratch so it not that easy. We are working on making the glazes and fillings and hopefully will have someone to decorate the donuts soon. I hope… 

Do you provide delivery vegan donuts with Postmates?

I’m sorry we don’t have our donuts on Postmates or any other delivery service.

Where's your menu for vegan donuts? Are your vegan donuts 100% vegan?

It’s available on our website. We post it the day before but sometimes it’s a little later in the day on Thursdays.

Hi. Do you deliver vegan donuts?

Hi. Sorry, we don’t. You can order online for same day pick up or curbside deliver at kyoo.tech/Nomad.

Are there gluten free options that are also dairy free?

They have vegan as well as standard but I've never seen anything gluten free.

I read on article about how the original chef (from 30th St. location) no longer works at Nomad anymore. Are the donuts still as good as before?

This used to be my go-to place for unique, creative donuts. However, they just haven't been as good the last few times I've been. The crullers used to be perfect every time (crisp outside and melt-in-your-mouth inside). And the raised donuts were… 

Do you boil your bagels?

Yes. Rolled and baked by hand too!

Is it vegan?

They have a good selection of vegan donuts, however they also serve non-vegan food.

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