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    Surfin' Donuts

    4.2 (261 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Donuts, Bagels
    Closed 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
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    Ross A.

    Best donuts in San Clemente! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Raised donuts are spectacular. Cake donuts are world class. Our grandsons love the sprinkled donut holes. The old fashioned donuts are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Absolutely fantastic donuts!

    Elisa N.

    SURFIN' DONUTS @ SAN CLEMENTE The parking lot here is very small, but there is free street parking available alongside the road. We arrived early around 9 AM, and most of the donuts were already selling out. There was a line out the door and parking was pretty packed, so I definitely recommend coming as early as you can. This spot has been a staple for my friends for years, so I finally had to try it out. Even though the line was long, it moved pretty quickly. The staff is super friendly, and all of the donuts are made fresh every single morning. They open around 4 AM and usually close once they sell out, typically before 2 PM. We ordered their iconic blueberry glazed donut, which is a must-try if you're a blueberry fan. Each donut was about two dollars, and we grabbed a few. They also offer breakfast sandwiches, donut holes, and tons of fun donut flavors to choose from. The inside and overall ambiance are more on the older side, it feels like a classic donut shop you and your family might've gone to years ago. They have some indoor seating, but most of the tables are outside. It's a great area to stop by, especially if you're on the way to San Clemente and want some yummy donuts. I really enjoyed the fresh glazed donuts in the morning and would definitely recommend visiting.

    Steph G.

    Honestly, it's been years since I've gone over to surfin donuts. A legendary place in town. Easy to get to off the five or El Camino Real. It does have parking although it can get filled up with people who park there that go over to SC Café. I came in today for two donuts and an iced coffee both were reasonably priced. They use Monin syrups. The cake crumb doughnut was delicious, light and crumbly. The service is really fast and friendly. Cool beach vibe classic donut shop place. I'll have to come back soon and try to have breakfast sandwich.

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    Belle C.

    The donuts here are super soft and delicious! The apple fritter is chewy and juicy. The service here is great. Definitely recommend!

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    Kevin C.

    Love this spot so much. Every time we come down to San O to surf we always need to make a stop at surfin donuts. Amazing donuts, fresh oj, great espresso and coffee with lots of flavor options. What's not to love? Also be sure to try their ham and cheese bagels, they are amazing especially when fresh. They have a decently sized parking lot as well which is usually easy to get a spot. On a busy morning you might have to park in the street but it's easy.

    Donut case! Rumor has it they're sold out by noon.
    Brienna M.

    We were told this was an "institution" so how could we not get some donuts? Quick and prompt service. Very large selection of donuts all fresh and delish. We had maple bars, chocolate glazed, and my fave a blueberry. The chai espresso lattes were very very good and better priced than Starbucks. We went several mornings in a row for coffee. The vibe is local and kind of "if you know, you know." Plenty of outdoor seating at benches and around back. There was very swift business in and out. Lots of fun people watching with families, dogs, and surfers all grabbing their grub.

    Perfect Apple fritter with the right amount of crunch and fruit to fritter ratio
    Toby P.

    Okay, I love Apple fritters And my friend and I discovered we had this in common. She raved about this spot but I always forget when I'm driving by (from San Diego or Santa Barbara). Today she brought me one and oh myyyyyyyyy. She wasn't kidding. Sometimes you get Apple fritters that are doughy or gooey in the middle because they haven't cooked through and those are my least favorite. These are crunchy on outside and perfect on the inside. Even after the drive from san Clemente to carlsbad they are better than any Apple fritter I have had in years. I see this potentially becoming a problem. So good and wait! What? There's blueberry too? Have to go to San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday I see blueberry in my future!!

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    Wayne S.

    ...... Wait there's more.... The Breakfast Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant is Just a Fantastic Breakfast Again Bless this Business I really don't want to leave to go back to New York Sunday....But I'll be back to Paradise Weather in San Clemente again. Keep the Breakfast warm for me. See you soon. BLESSINGS

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    Imagine yourself having a warm fresh from the oven donut. Now stop by Surfin' Donuts and finish making that imagined situation a reality. (:

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    We stop there, for chocolate old fashions with their OJ, every time we travel from San Diego to LA.

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    Fantastic little donut shop. And the bagels are amazing. Will be making this a regular stop on our trips down to SD.

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    I'm from NorCal and always have to stop by when driving up from Baja California! Very fresh and delicious!

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    Great coffee, great donuts, but parking is very limited. I do recommend because service is very exceptional

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    Just your basic donut shop... expect and budget to spend atleast $10 for a minimum purchase at the checkout or else !

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    3 years ago

    Lady who works here is very Rude ! Wouldn't give me a different donut due to the fact it was brick hard never will come her again

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    I Love Bagels

    I Love Bagels

    3.9
    (158 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Sure, here's a witty and funny review you can use for the bagel place in Dana Point:…read more --- On the Fourth of July, while most were busy lighting fireworks, I was lighting up my taste buds at the bagel haven in Dana Point! Picture this: a line that stretched out the door like it was Black Friday, but somehow, I was whisked away into bagel bliss in just 15 minutes. They must have a secret bagel teleportation machine behind the counter! I decided to go all out and ordered seven bagels (because who needs moderation on a holiday?). I loaded up on cheese like it was my last meal--seriously, I think I single-handedly supported the dairy industry that day. Now, I had my eye on the bagel dog, but it was far too early for such a culinary adventure. Next time, though, I'm definitely going to tackle that savory beast! The bagels? Fresh, soft, and with a variety that could make even a picky eater swoon. I left with a happy belly and a newfound appreciation for the art of bagelry. If you're ever in Dana Point and in need of a bagel fix (or just want to witness a line that's more entertaining than any parade), this place is a must-visit! So, here's to bagels that make your taste buds dance and your holiday a little brighter. Can't wait to come back for that elusive bagel dog!

    Counter person: what you want? Me, smiling: a pizza bagel!…read moreHer: what kind of bagel? Me: a pizza bagel. Her: WHAT kind of bagel? Me: a...pizza...bagel. Her: WHATKINDOFBAGEL!!! Me: fuck you, thanks. Shitty customer service, never got to the bagel. Zero out of 10 would not recommend.

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    Zebra House Coffee

    4.1
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    Drive-thru
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    We really needed a caffeine fix! I had bookmarked Zebra to try and we headed to it after the park…read more I was getting sleepy on the drive! Friendly greeting when I entered. The young woman told me to be careful because she just mopped. Looked over the menu, and decided on the Mexican latte. Jonesy just wanted a regular latte. I also bought some beans which she happily ground for me. She brought them out to the patio, which is a good size. The interior is spacious too! Both coffees hit the spot! One of the best things about this location is the parking! They have a small lot in front. They also have a drive-thru window. This is really a great place to come to! They also offer pup cups! Cako Approves!

    Stopped here this morning on the way to Tijuana. I had already had too much caffeine so I opted to…read morebuy muffins for my friend and myself. The ambiance was great and the service was good too but let me tell ya, those muffins....they were overcooked and had the texture of sand in my mouth. It was so so dry. They were the pumpkin cinnamon. I do NOT recommend them! I wasted $13 on this sandy, saw-dusty pastries and I'm not happy about it...grrrrrrrr Wish I could have those dollars back to try something else as they were inedible. Otherwise, definitely go there it's cute!

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    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!

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    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Shirley's Bagels

    Shirley's Bagels

    4.3
    (288 reviews)
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    Really friendly service here. Plenty of parking outside, for Laguna Beach! Everything tasted really…read moregood and the proportions were good. If I had only one comment, it would be less whole tomatoes with my lox bagel. Still would go back! They sell their own cream cheeses here too! Looked and felt like a deli with high and low table seating.

    We were looking for a spot to get a cup of coffee and something for breakfast, but since we weren't…read moretoo familiar with Laguna Beach, we turned to Yelp, and found Shirley's Bagels - and what a find it was!! It was already hoppin' first thing in the morning, so we had a great feeling about this spot! We got a bagel breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese on an everthing bagel and my hubby and I figured we'd split it. Well, after the first bite of the fresh baked, warm bagel sandwich, I knew it was a mistake that we were going to share. It was so dang delicious! We gobbled up our halves, then ended up ordering another bagel sandwich, plus some extra bagels to take home. I told the guy that helped me the second time that it was our first time there and that we really enjoyed our bagel sandwich so much, that we had to order another one - and he wasn't amuzed. I thought he might enjoy hearing a little positive feedback on how much we enjoyed our bagel sandwich but he wasn't too interested - almost gave me the vibes that he was still half asleep, so that was kind of a bummer! But as for the bagels, these are probably the BEST bagels we have ever had!! Oh, and their coffee was super delicious too! And if you stay there and have your bagel and coffee, they offer one free refill of coffee, which was really nice!! They have tables inside and and a few outside, so just stay and enjoy your bagel and coffee while it's hot and fresh!!

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    BLTA Sandwich with added sprouts
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