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    Surfside Donuts and Coffee

    4.4 (492 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 AM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Blueberry and jelly filled, vanilla bean glazed, raspberry fritter bites, fudge bar
    Claudeen G.

    Come early because they sell out fast! Best bet is probably before 10. Service fast and friendly. They also have a few tables inside

    Zoe G.

    Super cute shop with very friendly staff. I thought the donut flavors were fun and the signage around the store was funny, we came a bit later in the morning so they weren't the freshest donuts but the experience was nice.

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    Michelle N.

    Wowsy this is'The ' donut shop to visit Great selection and ladies behind the counter were very nice and helpful. Got our coffees quickly too. Loved it was a short walk from where we were staying.

    All my fav s!!
    Irene K.

    This is a GO-TO whenever we are in town!! I get up exceptionally early because the lines start early but it is totally worth it!! Delicious and warm. The staff are so friendly and know their donuts. They have classics but their creativity on the menu is stellar!!! I have an APPLE FRITTER AND MAPLE BACON!!!!

    Aileen V.

    Super yummy donuts. I was so excited about it I forgot to take a pic until I was half way done lol. I got the salted caramel and maple bacon. Both were so delicious. Cashier was super friendly. Lots of seating. This is my normal donut spot when I'm in Pismo.

    PJ R.

    Very good donuts, but not the best! They are a little over priced as well. Tip: get the salted Carmel donut!!!

    Chat S.

    Stopped by here early in the morning on our drive to Cambria for our caffeine fix, and heck, we're already in a doughnut shop so why not a sugar fix as well! Lol! The lady was very friendly and very helpful and could handle the crowd single handedly and was actually quick with her service. Very friendly, she chattered with us while we were having our great "fixes". They do have vegan and gluten free doughnuts and that's what I think got them the popularity. The doughnuts we ate were very good! The place was small and nondescript, and has this definitely beachy vibe!

    Leah G.

    Classic and unique donut options. Although they do run out quickly, it is best to get there early.

    Aidan C.

    The best donuts ever. The service is amazing and the environment is so fun and warm. Taylor is always so bright and cheerful and is amazing at recommending options as well as accommodating costumers!!

    Donuts
    Amanda R.

    some of the best donuts I've had. I got a classic maple bar, salted caramel, 2 boston oreo creams, lemon filled, and a s'mores donut. They all were not too sweet, not greasy, and very high quality... I would say these are better than the popular Saint Honoré donuts I've had in Vegas I personally don't like super heavy/sugary foods but these were perfectly balanced There is not much parking and no seating inside or outside. Service is usually fast and the line goes by quickly. They have rotating flavors everyday so check out their instagram for the new menu each day.

    S'mores donut
    Eric F.

    Came by around 9 am today (Sunday). There was one other group ahead of us. We ordered their Peanut Butter Oreo donuts, S'mores donut, and blueberry mini fritters. All of the donuts were great with the mini blueberry fritters being my favorite. How come most other donut shops can't make or choose not to make these kinds of unique donuts? The only issue for me is a psychological one. I know prices are going up but it is hard to pay $5 for a donut even if it is one of these special donuts. Easier to handle if it was called by another name like a pastry as weird as that sounds.

    Cinnamon Toast Donut (so good I couldn't wait)

    The donuts are so good! So creative! The customer service makes the experience even better. I wish I had more time to stop in but even my quick drop in made me want to come back. Would definitely recommend.

    lanette l.

    I am writing a review AFTER leaving California because, you don't know what you've got til it's gone. Or something like that. But I always did know Surfside was special. I don't like donuts all that much or eat them often but Carrie's donuts changed that for me after the first time trying them. I would pop in for a treat now and then or order boxes of them to take 45 min to Paso for our company all hands meetings. She even did custom company color themed ones for us one time. I now live in South Carolina and my little town doesn't have a donut shop, I'm missing Surfside so much. Keep up the amazing work Carrie and just know your donuts are changing lives out there

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    Thanks for coming in heather! Hope you enjoyed :)

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    12/10 one of the best places I've gotten donuts. Whole family loved them. Great service and very cute place

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    Great having you in, Fernando! Thank you!!

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    The best of the best in our area. Surfside donuts is amazing. I highly recommend! Bonus, they also have really good coffee!

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    Great donuts! We really enjoyed the vibe here. Will stop by again when we are back this way.

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    People are friendly. Donuts are delicious! Pismo beach is a laid down beach town. I camp here often.

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    Do you have gluten free and vegan donuts or just separate options?

    I'm not sure I understand the difference. But, yes, they do have vegan and gluten free donates. Yes, they are separate donuts. not all of them are vegan/GF.

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    Don't be thrown off by this tiny coffee counter inside a surf shop- they roast some incredible…read morebeans and the coffee has been amazing every time I've had it. Even though Yelp says this place is closed they were open on Christmas week 2025, so I'm not sure what's up with this listing.

    This is my favorite coffee shop in the area. The only down side is the hours. They close at 12 so…read moremake sure that you get there in time. In the corner of Esteem Surf Shop is Cacti Coffee. Depending on when you go it can get really busy. When we went on a Saturday and there was a long line of drinks to be made. He let us know and gave us a heads up it would be about 20/25 minutes. He even gave us a buzzer so we could walk around. The surf shop is fun to look around and the wait time ended up going by quick. When we went on a Tuesday around 11 there was no one in line. I got the Tiramisu Iced Latte and the Lemon Wafer. The Tiramisu was delicious and so pretty. I was tempted to order it again but decided to go with the Lemon Wafer since it was the only other iced drink on the secret menu. It was amazing I wouldn't think that the flavors would work but wow! We also ordered a drip coffee, which I'm not a black coffee person but it was great and they roast their own coffee. And we also got the Salted Caramel Latte which was delicious and had a crème brûlée top. If you're looking for a coffee shop to sit down and chat this isn't the spot but being a block away from the beach it's much better to grab a drink here and walk to the beach and enjoy the scenery. They also have cute merch as well. Definitely worth the try. He is also super friendly and helpful if you're trying to pick a drink for yourself or a friend.

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    My mom and I were in Pismo for a few days and I decided to get up early to grab us some breakfast…read moreto bring back to the hotel. Beachin' Biscuits had amazing reviews and I do love a good biscuit so I headed out to order some takeout. Super cute location with both indoor and outdoors seating. It was early, but there were a few customers already there eating their breakfast. The customer service was outstanding. The young man who took my order was really friendly and helped me decide what to order. I opted for the scrambled eggs that came with cheese on top the homemade house, potatoes, and an amazing biscuit. I also got the honey butter and the strawberry jam. My order came pretty quickly and off I went. Eggs - perfectly cooked and loved the addition of the cheese on top. Wasn't overpowering at all. Potatoes - I actually really loved these. They had a smoky flavor to them that was just delicious. Biscuit - this was one of the best biscuits I've ever had. It was light and buttery and just delicious. I could easily eat two or three of these myself. Thankfully, I only got one and shared it with Mom. The honey butter was delicious, but the star of the show was that strawberry jelly oh my goodness it's so good! 10 out of 10 I will be back!!

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