I’ve scoured all of Southern California looking for delicious donuts from Los Angeles down to San Diego and everywhere in between. Here are my favorites (and which ones are worth a drive)!
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Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
Los Angeles
As an LA local, here are all the spots I keep coming back to.
Best donuts on the Westside! All the classics done to perfection, but their Buttermilk donuts are a standout.
Primo's Donuts
Known for some of their crazier concoctions like cronuts, SK does them well!
SK Donut&Croissant
I love all their doughnuts because they do their own twist on classics. They have a daily gluten-free flavor too!
Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
These are the best gluten-free doughnuts out there! Better than Erin McKenna’s or Fonuts for sure.
Modern Bread and Bagel
They’ve branched out now but this location is the OG, known for its appearances in movies!
Randy's Donuts
Orange County
Honestly, OC has some of the best donuts I’ve ever had in my life! And here are the cream of the crop.
There are Sidecar locations all around Southern California but OC is the original! You’ve gotta try the Huckleberry and Butter & Salt. Doughnuts made fresh every single hour!
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
These might be the best donuts, honestly! Everything here is delicious and worth trying.
Oliboli Donuts
Yelp’s pick for the best donuts in California! And for a reason, these are seriously so so good (and yes, worth the drive if you live in LA like me).
JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee
Another donut shop where you really can’t go wrong!
The Donuttery
San Diego
I’ve spent a lot of time in San Diego so I know their food scene well, including some delicious sweet donuts.
Donuts unlike any you’ve ever had before, I guarantee it! If you’re looking for the best of the best, get one of the Pop Tarts donuts or the French Toast donut.
Donut Bar & Bakery
Their Apple Cider Donut is NEXT LEVEL, so good and fresh!
