amazing service, workers always provide detailed descriptions about the food and are always reliable when wondering about something specific, the food is top quality being always made fresh and with consistent quality with a beautiful view of the bay giving it an amazing costal ambiance. read more

You order at the front. There is a window show casing a lot of donut selections. We order the cherry donut for $7 + tip. The filling tastes like dark Cherry and not from a can. I could be fooled though. I think the donut was a tad bit over priced. But you pay for the view. Also the cashier when we purchased on Friday, July 24 between 3pm - 6pm was super kind and had nice hospitality. He made the review a 5 star review. read more

If you're looking for a great donut, this place absolutely delivers. These were some of the best donuts I've had in a long time. Everything we tried was fresh, soft, and full of flavor. They also have a huge selection, so there's something for everyone. It took us a while to decide because everything looked so good, which is the kind of problem worth having. The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly, patient, and welcoming despite how busy they were. This place definitely lived up to its name. I'll be stopping by every time I'm in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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Style over substance. Decided to try this place after we saw it being reviewed on social media. Unfortunely it was not a trip worth taking. They have a variety of flavors and are displayed to lure you in but the actual donuts were not great. Breading was very dry on all 4 of the donuts we got. 3 traditional 1 special that totalled $30+ but with our discount ticket came out to $25. Very expensive for sub par quality. read more

After reading a local article today about this business, I decided to visit in honor of National Donut Day. The Best Donuts was located as a service window in the northwestern section of Seaport Village. Parking around this area was all metered with a rate of at least two dollars per hour. I ate a meal first at a neighboring restaurant before coming to check out the selections. A drinks menu was posted on the wall to the left of the window. The categories were coffee, milk, soda, water, boba tea, beer, and wine. Immediately what stood out were the sky-high prices. For example, a boba tea drink cost $10 which was at least 25 percent more than anywhere else in town. A can of soda cost four dollars... 'nuff said. Because this was in the heart of a tourist district, I can see why the prices were inflated. About 20 varieties of donuts were on display at the window. That was the best attribute of the shop. The prices again were very high with a mini donut costing a maxi price of five dollars apiece. Some of the fancier donut types were between $10 to $12 each! The article stated that this was a Polish donut chain with its first US branch here in SD. Apparently, The Best Donuts has been operating for nearly a year so to claim it recently opened was misleading. I asked the cashier if they had any paczki (poonch-key). She gave me a quizzical look and consulted another worker who said there were none. I could tell right away from looking at the products that they were not paczki. I grew up not far from a Polish enclave where every year on Mardi Gras, it was a big celebration with dozens of paczki brought into schools and workplaces for everyone to enjoy. These donuts looked nothing like authentic paczki. I purchased one donut which was a Bavarian Cream with Black Currant filling that set me back seven dollars. The donut was fairly warm, but it didn't taste as fresh as I had expected. I did like that it wasn't too sweet for my palate. Overall, I rounded my rating up to a three star level for this experience at The Best Donuts. read more

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Please skip this donut spot. I came to order a donut today and it took over 5 mins to order when I got to the window. I honestly dont know what they were doing in the back but one guy was just standing there and the other girl was barely in the front. There was a line but everyone else in front of me waited so long to even get an order in they all gave up. So I actually waited longer than 5 mins. I ordered just a donut and Cappuccino. The coffee was like gas station. No surprise there. But the donuts... Super stale and barely any filling. I get it was 7pm but It was super doughy and i actually order the chocolate Rafaella and thought I would get more chocolate but mostly got vanilla... Super disappointed overall. Bad service and bad donut. Sad that I saw so many people wait for a donut and give up. read more

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The donuts are delicious, but not the best for the price. They are expensive, but the place is right by the ocean. If you go towards closing, you maybe able to BOGO free. There will be less variety towards closing, but all of the donuts look good. The person working was friendly and drew a superhero on the box since comic-con was happening. read more

Donuts are fresh & fluffy I wish they were filled a little more since the donut seems dry it took 4 bites till I got the cream inside and also the donuts are $7 dollars each. read more

After a morning jog to Seaport Village, I feel like getting something sweet to snack on. Going around the food area of Seaport Village, I saw this Donut shop , I don't remember seeing it here before so I gave it a try. There are so many selections like choose from like, STRAWBERRY w / CHOCOLATE, APPLE pie , FERRERO, and more, all sound good but also sound so sweet for me. I just chose something that can probably balance the sweetness and the filling, which is the LEMON. I did like this donut, citrusy from the Lemon and Sugar just goes well together. They also have Cold and Hot drinks here but I stayed with my water, probably next time I will try their drinks here on my next jogging here in the area. read more

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First time trying "The Best Donuts" in Seaport Village, San Diego, CA. I ordered the Bavarian Creme and chocolate donut and both were delicious. The bakery is in a good spot next to shops and restaurants. I received friendly service. Check it out! Happy Yelping :) read more

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I've always seen the sign when walking in Seaport Village. That small blonde beauty in white wearing a chef's hat (chef's hat is called a toque (pronounced toke), or more formally a toque blanche (French for "white hat") and holding an almost overflowing display of glistening donuts. I have never believed the claim "The Best Donuts" or been enticed by the offer until now. Maybe it's because the world feels like it's going to end and YOLO? They actually might be the best donuts. Wow. I couldn't believe my taste buds as I munched the flakey moist outside to hit pay dirt with the gooey sugar filled jelly. Try them for yourself and be shocked while satisfied that the best donuts are in a San Diego tourist trap. read more

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We stumbled upon this small donut shop near the marina by our hotel, and it was such a delightful find! It felt like the perfect spot to grab a sweet treat while enjoying the views. The donuts themselves were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The kids absolutely loved them, and it was so fun to watch them get excited over the new and creative flavors. There's clearly a lot of care and creativity that goes into making each one, which made the experience even more special. Overall, this donut shop is a must-visit if you're in the area. Great treats, fun new flavors, and a family-friendly atmosphere made it a highlight of our trip. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in SD! read more

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This place was pretty popular last night !!! I couldnt resist and had to try one. There were so many delicious choices to pick from. I ended up getting the strawberry cream cheese and it was incredible. Its in the middle of a glazed donut and bear Claw. Saved half for breakfast and tasted just as good. read more

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Was this the best donut ever??? In my opinion not really. The donuts looked good, the size was appealing to the price but from a taste perspective it was ordinary. The glaze isn't heavy. You bite and it crumbles. You lose more of the glaze onto to the table then in your bite. I'm ok with that though. I don't care for very sticky, dense glaze. You have to take several bites before getting to the filling. I tried both the black current and lemon and they were average filled taste. I was expecting more. The location is tucked back, and you order at the window. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a lot of room around to sit and enjoy your sweet treat. read more

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These donuts are beautiful and delicious and there's something special for everyone! Right by the water, great for date night! Janik was super friendly and full of smiles and kindness. They serve draft beer here too! read more

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I noticed this new spot open at Seaport Village today and was excited to try it! They were on the pricier side but it's pretty much expected for a touristy spot like Seaport Village. Mini donuts are $3.50, most glazed with filling were $7, which seemed on par with seaport village. There were a few "premium" ones at $12 which is extravagant for what it is. They did look pretty good in the case so I went with the pistachio donut which was one of the "premium" ones at $12. The dough was heavy and dense and the frosting was also dense and pretty sticky. It wasn't the worst but also no where near the best - definitely not what I was looking for which was a light and airy donut. And definitely not worth the price! The guy at the counter was nice and friendly. He mentioned that they had only been open for a little over a week so maybe they're still working out kinks. Overall, I might give them another shot to give them the benefit of the doubt. Also, I saw they also have coffee, boba, and beer on the menu. read more

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Going early in the morning doesn't do you any justice they open earlier just to sell the leftover donuts from the day before.

So good! The doughnuts were fresh, soft, and seriously delicious. My favorite was the pistachio doughnut, it was filled with the perfect amount of creamy pistachio filling and had so much flavor. Definitely one of the best doughnuts I've had. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! Can definitely say I Love Polish doughnuts!!!! read more

The pistachio donut was INCREDIBLE. Absolutely loved this place!! The employees were so kind as my daughter has a peanut allergy and they wanted to make sure there were no peanuts in the items. It was so sweet! They're so kind! read more

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I don't know how someone could name their shop "The Best Donuts" when their donuts are nowhere close to being a contender. Maybe if you like dry and stale donuts, then yes, I can see they would be the best for those people. Great marketing but laughable. Luckily they're in a tourist spot. read more

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The donuts were good but a lil cold and not the best for a $8 donut? But a cool experience. The lady was real helpful and nice! It's in a nice area for a lil walk around. Definitely a tourist spot! read more

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They're not. Bready and heavy. Huge line. Two donuts was over $20. Not very sweet. Mediocre at best. read more

The Best Donuts - Specialty donut. Regular donut topped with a not sweet cannoli. $13. Disappointing. - Donuts Near Me - San Diego, California

2.5 stars Donuts were okay, but nothing spectacular. The price point is hard to justify for what you get. Even for the best donut in the world, not sure it would be worth some of the price points (saw up to $12 for 1 Nutella donut and $14 for a pistachio donut). We got standard donuts for ~$6-7 each: ~Glazed (3/5) ~Chocolate Bavarian (2.8/5) A little crazy price, but I was on vacation and gave it a try, but likely would not repeat. read more

I'm so sorry but these were not the best donuts...Seaport village is always a vibe and stunning but these donuts were overpriced and dry. The service was great though. The donut was aesthetically pleasing but that's about it! read more

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They have donuts marked at $7, then charged $9 for the exact donut with a $7 price tag on it. Then, they refused to honor the displayed price, which isnt legal. Additionally, the cashier was rude. Go to Louisiana Charlies next door instead if you want to get dessert and not be taken advantage of. read more

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Change the name to the "the ok donuts" we ordered five different donuts and were disappointed by them, all the filled donuts barely had enough filling to cover the bottom of the biggest gaping hole of the donuts. I ordered the lemon donut and apple pie and both had the same amount of filling, and paying 7-8 dollars a piece one would think it would have a decent amount of filling.. if I had been closer to them when I ate mine I would have asked for my money back read more

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Great donuts and service. Perfect location. We love the vast selection and unique flavors like banana and strawberry or dulce de leche.

Hard to find in little mall. Buy and sit outside so maybe dont buy when it's raining creative filling like apple pie and nutella. Service is quick and will explain flavors to you. Very casual ambiance. If you are in the mall/village go try one. Pricy donut. read more

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A stall in the Seaport Village. Decided I need d a sweet afternoon delight and some interesting flavors. Guava is probably one I don't usually get in my coast and pumpkin was available. Donut was fresh and soft even in the afternoon. read more

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They have the best apple donuts! Definitely would come here again. The Reese's donuts look so good!

Fresh small batch polish style donuts. Dense but fluffy dough on the inside , crispy on the outside with many fillings to choose from. Some of the donuts are quite large, so the $7 seems somewhat reasonable since it's double the size of a standard donut ( think size of a sandwich / hoagie roll). There are some specialty donuts ( Nutella, Cannoli, pistachio) that were $12, but that was a little steep in my opinion, so pasted. So many flavors to choose from it was hard to decide. I ended up with Cherry - good ratio of filling to the dough and the filling wasn't to sweet more sour cherry which I like better. They have a rose flavor donut that I'm still thinking about, that I might go back to get. I've read that is a traditional polish donut flavor. The shop is a small walk up window, no seating. This place is good for something sweet with unique flavors to enjoy while walking around and taking in all Seaport village has to offer. Service was friendly. read more

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Ordered The buttermilk balls with a drizzle of chocolate and they weren't what I expected at all. They were so hard and crispy that after one bite it crumbled like sand. They are almost $1 each so they are pricey. I should have known better than to fall victim to a tourist trap. read more

The most delicious donuts I've ever had! The dough is perfectly sweet and does not take away from any of the fillings, toppings or glazes. The plum donut is a personal favorite. I highly recommend for you to try these delightful donuts, it's a fun treat for any time of day. read more

The donuts were seriously the best we've had in a long time! Took me back to my childhood when the donuts were super fresh and not made by the dozens and dozens! The service is wonderful! They helped us decide what to get and they didn't disappoint! Skip the other shops, like ice cream, and get an awesome donut! read more

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100% the best donuts! I wish I tried all the donuts. I had dulce de leche, Nutella and the pistachio. I think the price is too high but the taste is topnotch. I can't wait to try the other flavors read more

Fresh, sweet, tasty, kinda super sized, visually appealing, but those plus points don't make up for the filling to dough ratio. examp....A family of 4 or more purchases one per person. After walking away from the happy window, biting into the delight and experiencing the fluff, you might wish for "a bit" more filling. The filling to dough ratio is tilted to fluffy dough. "The Best Donut" experience. Tasty, but.... read more

I would say this is my second time visiting this place. I stopped by yesterday to try different flavor's and I would definitely be coming back again to try the rest! I would recommend to anyone that wants to try. I had the best experience but besides that the cashier took her time explaining to me about the polish donuts !! The freshness of the best quality donut dough explains it all read more

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Not really the best donut. It's good... Overhyped. If you want a fluffy brioche style donut Saint Honore has this place beat hands down. Sorry $14 for a couture Dubai donut is not worth it. read more

Located in Seaport Village, so many different types of donuts to choose from! I loved how fluffy they were too. Highly recommend grabbing some before strolling the pier. read more

The worst donuts I've ever tasted, and to make it worse, over $7 per donut on evrage!