Donut Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

1. Donut Bar

8.4
631 B St (at 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Central San Diego · 112 tips and reviews

Jorge G.Jorge Guntanis: I got a few things and they were all delicious, but the Crème brûlée donuts are out of this world, crunchy yet creamy! I could eat them all!

Bella B.Bella Blank: Best vegan artisan style donuts in San Diego, they can't be beat! Try the chai or coconut, they offer a different vegan flavor daily so go often to try them all!

Sandy C.Sandy Chase: The peaches and cream donut was my favorite! Maple bourbon was equally scrumptious. They're gigantic though, so be prepared for leftovers or an insane sugar high! This place is off the chain!

Great Maple is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

2. Great Maple

8.9
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews

Scott D.Scott D: Get the maple bacon doughnut. It's 8.50 for 3, but they are the best damn doughnuts.

Jose B.Jose Balvanera: Super delicious! Must try the Bacon Scrambled Melts and the Doughnuts.

ᴡ M.ᴡ Miller: Maple bacon doughnuts are a great starter!

Rose Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

3. Rose Donuts

9.1
5201 Linda Vista Rd (at Morena Blvd), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Morena · 48 tips and reviews

Jeffrey L.Jeffrey Lambkin: Best Donuts in SD. Try the apple fritter, unlike any I've ever had.

Rob V. B.Rob V. Burr: So tasty! Had a very tasty and fresh—and BIG—turkey croissant sandwich. The donuts are so light and fluffy, too! I'm in love.

mikey l.mikey lambo: Best glaze donuts in the county.....great service an better donuts. jelly filled is awesome

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.5
4180 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Lakehurst Ave), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · North Clairemont · 36 tips and reviews

Cody M.Cody Mathews: The donuts are delicious and of excellent quality. I love how you can see how the donuts are made.

Mary G.Mary Gibson: The doughnuts are always incredible, the variety amazing and featured doughnuts provide new tasting opportunities.

Leroy T.Leroy Tom: There Donuts are So Good !! Highly Recommend it !! A Must Try !!

Azucar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

5. Azucar

9.1
4820 Newport Ave (at Sunset Cliffs Blvd), San Diego, CA
Bakery · Ocean Beach · 52 tips and reviews

Alison K.Alison K: The guava & cream cheese pastry is amazing!

Christine R.Christine Rioux: Must try the guava and creme cheese pastry

Lee M.Lee Movic: Lovely, delicious pastries. Try the guava cream cheese thing. Oh, and donut muffins!

Bread & Cie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

6. Bread & Cie

8.7
350 University Ave (btwn 3rd & Albatross St), San Diego, CA
Bakery · Hillcrest · 49 tips and reviews

Justine D.Justine Dolorfino: Poached egg and smoked salmon in a brioche basket is awesome!

JaniceJanice: the mint chocolate chip & raspberry chocolate macaroons are the best!

Joshua L.Joshua Livecchi: Love this place! Try the chicken cob sandwich and get an eclair! Perfect lunch!

Donut Touch is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

7. Donut Touch

8.3
12033 Scripps Summit Dr Ste C (Scripps Poway Pkwy.), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Northeastern San Diego · 13 tips and reviews

Ken A.Ken Andersen: Best donuts in town and owners are Super nice folks!!

Donna G.Donna G: You must try the red velvet donuts. Life changing.

Catherine S.Catherine Sablad: Glazed donut holes are the best!

Wayfarer Bread & Pastry is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

8. Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

9.1
5525 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA
Bakery · Bird Rock · 10 tips and reviews

John S.John Shanesy: Beat in San Diego and worth the drive. Croissants are incredible, as is everything on the menu.

marcos o.marcos ojeda: Solid pastries and amazing English muffins. Gets busy after 8 on the weekends. Breakfast sandwich is good but not available until after 8.

llonyort ..llonyort .: Excellent croissants and baked bread.

Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

9. Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla

8.0
928 Silverado St (btwn Fay & Drury Ln), La Jolla, CA
Café · 43 tips and reviews

Carla P.Carla Pizarro: Best spiced chai latte hands down...great scones too!

mariemarie: The mini scones are the perfect size!

Michelle N.Michelle Nation: Great coffee and sunrise sandwiches (croissant) to warm up with after a swim in the cove!

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10. 85C Bakery Cafe

8.8
5575 Balboa Avenue, Ste. 330D, San Diego, CA
Bakery · Clairemont Mesa East · 40 tips and reviews

Armen M.Armen Maza: Best pastries I ever had.

Paul S.Paul Smith: Pastries were delicious! Breads are like sent from heaven. Coffee was really good!

Lina T.Lina Tsvirkunova: Best boba, their grapefruit green tea is delicious! I also really love their brioches. Don't go here on the weekend though, it gets packed...

Sunny Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

11. Sunny Donuts

8.3
9330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Kearny Mesa · 9 tips and reviews

Sarah I.Sarah Irwin: Get the croissant, egg, cheese and sausage with a little bit of mayo and hot sauce...its bomb

Nickol G.Nickol Gould: We Love it!! They give kids lollipop doughnuts!!!!! And very inexpensive and they give military discounts too!!!!! Great place an. Very friendly!

Richard F.Richard Fox: Great selection of fresh donuts, my favorite is the huge Apple Fritters!

K Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

12. K Sandwiches

8.4
7604 Linda Vista Rd (at Mesa College Dr.), San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Clairemont Mesa East · 91 tips and reviews

Tracy P.Tracy Pena: You get delicious Vietnamese Sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, iced coffee, pastries, french bread and other beverages and goods!

A.A.: A wonderful shop that only locals know about. Delicious croissants and baguettes are the foundation for these tasty sandwiches.

Omar H.Omar Haroun: Great banh mi (they bake their own bread) and big portions for $3! Also good boba and pastries (including the rare fried banana)

Opera Cafe & Patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

13. Opera Cafe & Patisserie

8.6
9254 Scranton Rd (at Oberlin Dr), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Sorrento Valley · 50 tips and reviews

Ivar G.Ivar G: Try the steak and Brie sandwich, chocolate chip walnut cookies and any pastries. It's all good!!!!

Christine W.Christine Wang: Box of 12 macarons for $11.95 and they're amazing!

Shannon D.Shannon D'Orsi: Try the crab cake Benedict and you can never go wrong with their macaroons!

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

14. Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe

9.0
2750 Dewey Rd (at Historic Decatur Rd), San Diego, CA
Bakery · Naval Training Center · 57 tips and reviews

Calvin M.Calvin Multanen: Great breads and pastries. Try the chocolate bread.

Tarah F.Tarah Feinberg: Beautiful, freshly baked breads and pastries. Try the salami sandwich on rosemary olive oil bread. Good coffee and ridiculous brioche cinnamon rolls too.

GshockerGshocker: The cinnamon bun is delicious. And a hidden gem is the pear almond scone

Sidecar Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in San Diego.

15. Sidecar Doughnuts

9.2
3435 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste D6B, San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Carmel Valley · 8 tips and reviews

Alejandra E.Alejandra Escobar: Any doughnut is so good here but the salted butter is their signature flavor. There’s no going wrong here.

JebJeb: High quality ingredient doughnuts. Always interesting seasonal doughnuts. They’re all delicious, but I’d suggest the Huckleberry or Butter & Salt. If you prefer a classic , just get the Old Fashion.

Leif E. P.Leif E. Pedersen: Awesome. Just the best donuts.