Best Donuts in San Elijo State Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned donuts shops in San Elijo State Beach from other articles such as findmeglutenfree.com, Chelsey Explores-Outdoor Adventure Travel Blog, Carmen Varner // Social Media Manager by Day, Lifestyle + Travel Writer Whenever Else!.

Best Donuts in San Elijo State Beach

Nomad Donuts
Nomad Donuts
4.5 (768 ratings)
Globally inspired donuts, wood-fired bagels & coffee served in a bright space with casual seating.
3102 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCoffee shop
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"Dubbed the best doughnuts in San Diego last year by San Diego Magazine, Nomad has must-try flavors that change frequently but could include creative takes like chocolate potato chip and orange cream chamomile. The North Park restaurant recently expanded its breakfast menu, which includes breakfast sandwiches made with their own wood-fired bagels."
Mentioned by SmarterTravel
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"The gourmet options at one-of-a-kind Nomad Donut change regularly, but you can expect specialty pastries featuring unique flavors from all over the world, like the dirty chai doughnut and the black currant harissa. The vegan options here are just as delicious and fluffy. Pro tip: Get here early for crullers."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
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"This travel-inspired eatery got so popular that it moved to a larger space on University Avenue in August 2017. Once in the new location, executive pastry chef Kristianna Zabala was able to expand her menu (which changes daily) to include..."
Donut Bar
Donut Bar
4.6 (2852 ratings)
Innovative & locally sourced donut menu that changes daily & includes vegan choices.
631 B St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shop
Mentioned by GiftYa
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"The sign of a good donut shop is one that makes you salivate the second you step through the door - and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Donut Bar. Image courtesy of Donut Bar Instagram. Are you looking for a new regular donut place where you can be sure that you’ll like at least one thing on the menu?"
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"You can find the Oh My Birthday Cake donut at the Donut Bar in San Diego. When you go you'll want to try the strawberry split and the French toast donut as well. This delectable donut will leave you wanting more."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I've been looking to try the donuts here for the longest time and Donut Bar did not disappoint!. Delicious donuts, great coffee, and great atmosphere..."
VG Donut & Bakery
VG Donut & Bakery
4.7 (1067 ratings)
Old-fashioned bakery offering coffee, bread, donuts, cookies, cakes & more since 1969.
106 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA
BakeryBagel shopDonut shopPie shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Clearly they’re Very Good at everything they bake here since it’s a 3rd generation run bakery. Recipes and their old-fashioned baking style have been passed down for so long; which is why they’re here to stay. Of course they have the classic cookie flavors (choc chip, peanut butter, oatmeal and others), but they’re famous for their daily smiley face and surfing cookies."
Mentioned by toyotaofpoway.com
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"Famous for making old-fashioned doughnuts, this bakery is a hit with the locals. They also recommend the banana nut bread as well as coffee cakes. You can choose from a wide range of flavors with the coffee cakes, such a strawberry cream cheese to satisfy any sweet tooth."
Mentioned by There San Diego
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"A photo posted by VG Donut & Bakery (@vgdonut) on Dec 30, 2016 at 8:25am PST. You didn’t grow up in Encinitas without meeting up at VG’s for a donut!. They have some of the best donuts and pastries and also specialize in cakes."
The Goods
The Goods
4.7 (401 ratings)
Small, airy counter-serve for donuts in gourmet varieties such as stuffed Nutella & s’mores.
2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by Carmen Varner // Social Media Manager by Day, Lifestyle + Travel Writer Whenever Else!
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"Breakfast in Carlsbad is a remarkable experience with a couple outdoor seating options so you can people watch & social distance. Head over to the Visit Carlsbad website for all about the city. The interior feels minimal, modern, with an eye toward design."
Mentioned by S&A Getaway
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"Make sure to add The Goods to your list of Carlsbad coffee shops to try!. It is an amazing doughnut shop, but also has some pretty great coffee. They have so many doughnuts to choose from and some that are super unique!"
Peterson's Donut Corner
Peterson's Donut Corner
4.7 (2539 ratings)
Stalwart, walk-up dessert shop serving donuts, pastries & ice cream, open 24 hours daily.
903 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by There San Diego
11 of San Diego's Best Damn Donut Shops by Neighborhood
"A photo posted by Peterson’s Donut Corner (@petersonsdonutcorner) on Feb 29, 2016 at 9:07am PST. As much as I would have loved to, if I did all my own “research” for this article, they would have had to cut me out of my house… so I took to Facebook to ask my friends which doughnut shops they love and I had an overwhelming response for Peterson’s Donut Corner in Escondido. Peterson’s is open 24 hours and no matter what time of day, they always have customers."
Mentioned by Pacific San Diego
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"One EDSD member Craig Rinehart loves this shop so much, he decided to have it at his wedding instead of cake, while voter Julie Sanders proclaimed, “the cronut changed my life.” According to Leslie Koch, “When the raised donuts are fresh there’s such a nice balance of a slight crisp and melt in mouth doughiness.” Cue the craving."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"The Peterson’s Pillow is the only square here and it’s a game changer. Known for a new spin on the cronut, this pillow comes in flavors such as: chocolate, maple bacon, and cinnamon sugar. They also offer a variety of donuts, twists, bars, and pastries."
Donut Star
Donut Star
4.5 (336 ratings)
A shop offering a daily changing menu of donuts in unique flavors, plus a few seats & a parking lot.
601 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I'm always looking out for great donuts and Donut Star in Hillcrest did not disappoint. After having sushi for dinner, we needed something sweet to ..."
Golden Donut
Golden Donut
4.5 (347 ratings)
This bakery specializes in classic glazed & filled donuts & is situated in a small shopping plaza.
2360 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by GiftYa
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"It’s their mission at Golden Donuts to make the best, most uniform donuts as they possibly can with every batch. Image courtesy of Golden Donuts Instagram. While you can expect pretty much any donut you pick up to be sweet, not everyone is a fan of the sickly sweet flavors that accompany a lot of the more well-known donut establishments around San Diego - let alone the whole country."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"Tried them out for the first time today and will definitely be back!. We got a variety of half a dozen donuts and Vietnamese coffee and love everything."
Winchell's Donut House
Winchell's Donut House
4.4 (237 ratings)
Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.
1501 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Fresh Golden Donuts
Fresh Golden Donuts
4.6 (49 ratings)
Familiar bakery-cafe fixing up an extensive donut selection, plus coffee & savory filled croissants.
10601 Tierrasanta Blvd # B, San Diego, CA 92124, USA
Donut shop

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Rudford's Restaurant
Rudford's Restaurant
4.4 (2683 ratings)
Circa-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopDessert restaurantNew American restaurant
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"If Rudford's had chrome instead of stucco, it would be a genuine diner, because it has the bay windows and mid-century signage. In any case, it's a landmark (and just down the street from the Chicken Pie Shop). Basic comfort fare here, which gets mixed reviews."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"Equally popular with the early bird special crowd and after-bar party goers; both sets agree that the biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak at this 24-hour diner are first rate."
VG Donut & Bakery
VG Donut & Bakery
4.7 (1067 ratings)
Old-fashioned bakery offering coffee, bread, donuts, cookies, cakes & more since 1969.
106 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA
BakeryBagel shopDonut shopPie shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Clearly they’re Very Good at everything they bake here since it’s a 3rd generation run bakery. Recipes and their old-fashioned baking style have been passed down for so long; which is why they’re here to stay. Of course they have the classic cookie flavors (choc chip, peanut butter, oatmeal and others), but they’re famous for their daily smiley face and surfing cookies."
Mentioned by toyotaofpoway.com
Love Sweets? San Diego Bakeries
"Famous for making old-fashioned doughnuts, this bakery is a hit with the locals. They also recommend the banana nut bread as well as coffee cakes. You can choose from a wide range of flavors with the coffee cakes, such a strawberry cream cheese to satisfy any sweet tooth."
Mentioned by There San Diego
11 of San Diego's Best Damn Donut Shops by Neighborhood
"A photo posted by VG Donut & Bakery (@vgdonut) on Dec 30, 2016 at 8:25am PST. You didn’t grow up in Encinitas without meeting up at VG’s for a donut!. They have some of the best donuts and pastries and also specialize in cakes."
Little Owl On 9th
Little Owl On 9th
4.9 (71 ratings)
1229 Ninth Ave #110, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Coffee shop

Best Dinner Places to Eat in San Elijo State Beach

Animae
Animae
4.5 (104 ratings)
969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Steak houseAsian fusion restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"EncinitasSan Diegans can once again experience the cuisine of Executive Chef Claudette Zepeda, whose former restaurant in Liberty Station, El Jardín, was included on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list in 2019, at VAGA Restaurant and Bar, newly opened at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Boasting expansive ocean views and a dramatic open kitchen, Chef Zepeda fuses diverse cultures with local ingredients from places like Chino Farms and Cyclops Farms in dishes such as heirloom bean soup, brisket buns, and Baja sea bass on a seasonal menu. The beverage program, led by Alexander Gregg, features rotating signature cocktails, local microbrews, and a dynamic wine list incorporating natural wines utilizing grapes from low-intervention/biodynamic vineyards.How to book: Reservations are recommended and can be made online via SevenRooms."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Money can't buy happiness but it can buy you and your someone special a palate-pleasing pan-Asian feast of Korean fried chicken, 45-day dry-aged rib eye, Ora king salmon with pomegranate ponzu, or a variety of delicious crudos at "Top Chef" contestant Brian Malarkey’s latest entry in the San Diego fine dining scene. The space, a $5.5 million project, is awash in sumptuous shades of gold, chartreuse, and coral from the elegant chandeliers to the custom carpeting. Both can be admired while sipping something from the quality Japanese whisky collection."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Make dinner a truly grand affair at San Diego's "it" restaurant, Animae. The 5.5 million dollar pan-Asian restaurant sprawls across 9,300 square feet and the ambiance is opulent and seductive. If you go on Valentine's Day, they offer a four-course menu for $95/person."
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand
4.6 (968 ratings)
Traditional Mexican fare includes made-to-order tortillas & guacamole in casual indoor/outdoor digs.
645 B St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Taco restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Zumper Blog
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"As you make your way through the linde you’ll see a friendly reminder: “Everything is made fresh when ordering.” With house-made corn tortillas and Mexican style pop-cycles, the Taco Stand’s goal is to let you experience Tiujana cuisine north of the border. Once you’ve picked from one of the multiple taco options, swing past the salsa bar to find the perfect topping. If you want something out of the ordinary, try the Corn on the Cob or the Nopal (cactus) Taco."
Mentioned by A Charming Escape
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"I discovered The Taco Stand by accident while driving in La Jolla. I saw long lines outside the door and immediately searched for it on yelp. To my surprise, I found out that it is a really popular place with best tacos."
Breakfast and Bubbles
Breakfast and Bubbles
4.2 (24 ratings)
3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"HillcrestOffering bubbles from all over the world and dynamic new cocktails, Breakfast & Bubbles, a fun new all-day brunch eatery in Hillcrest, features luxe options like a raw bar, champagne flights, caviar service, breakfast charcuterie boards, and personalized champagne bottles. Executive Chef Marco Provino (RustiCucina, Farmers Table) shares his Sicilian-inspired specials and unique twists on classic brunch dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, keto-friendly, and gluten-free options in plush, pink-tinged surroundings.How to book: Seating is on a first-come basis. Want more Thrillist?"
Mentioned by sandiego.org
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"Where: 3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 Dipped in pink, Breakfast & Bubbles offers champagne and breakfast all day so you can live out your most luxurious brunch dreams. Did someone say caviar pancakes?. This is the spot that welcomes and unites everyone in the LGBTQ+ community with a glass of bubbly for celebrations, toasts, and countless clinks of togetherness."
Mentioned by DoSD
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"A better (and new) brunch spot just opened its doors this May in Hillcrest!. Stop by Breakfast & Bubbles for an all-day-long trendy champagne breakfast experience. From wildly unique drink creations like the "Well, fig me" to deliciously crafted Caviar Benedicts, this place is definitely the new and hot weekend-go-to brunch spot in San Diego."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in San Elijo State Beach

Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana
4.7 (557 ratings)
Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.
3850 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Italian restaurantNorthern Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Founded by a retired Italian couple, PARMA - Cucina Italiana specializes in Northern Italian cuisine made with the freshest ingredients available. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, meat and cheese platters, and special pasta dishes such as egg noodle pasta with smoked salmon, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and traditional lasagna. There is also a selection of meat entrees like chicken piccata and beef braised in red wine sauce, and desserts include Nutella profiteroles and lemon custard pie with pine nuts."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Parma Cucina Italiana offers a very comfortable place to enjoy Italian classic dishes. They offer the best-tasting authentic Italian dishes. Their staff welcomes the diners with the warmest smile."
Asti Ristorante
Asti Ristorante
4.4 (579 ratings)
Elevated riffs on classic Italian fare in the cozy brick dining room or on the romantic patio.
728 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"Since 1994, Asti Ristorante offers an Italian fine dining experience in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter . Asti is rated by Zagat Survey 2009. Professional service, elegant interiors, excting outdoor patio and outstanding Italian cuisine, garant"
Rosaria's Pizza 4
Rosaria's Pizza 4
4.3 (73 ratings)
Compact chain pizzeria offers New York-style pies & casual grub for takeout or delivery.
4719 Point Loma Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurantDelivery RestaurantPasta shopSandwich shop

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