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5250 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 118
San Diego, California 92123
I was blown away by Chani's Donuts! I still can?t believe these donuts are gluten-free and vegan?they?re seriously that good. A coworker introduced me to them and today was my first time visiting the shop. It?s absolutely adorable with the circus-themed decor, and the staff was incredibly kind and patient while I took my time choosing from all the delicious flavors. I also tried their strawberry lemonade Italian soda, hands down the best I?ve ever had! Not only are the donuts tasty and satisfying, but the p
A wonderful surprise for donuts that are allergen free! They are like a fair elephant ear or funnel cake is maybe the better description. A yummy deep fried treat. So lovely!! Lots of toppings to choose from - I couldn?t save enough to what I had planned to share ?. I ate most all of them myself. Delicious! Reasonably priced so will get more next time with the hopes that more can be shared!
Okay but why are these so dang good??? I was craving donuts at 1am and decided to search San Diego on Google maps for some Gluten Free options and I am SO HAPPY I found this place. I made it just in time before they closed and asked for the surprise me special. Every flavor option I got was to die for. Crunchy, yet soft donuts, delicious flavors and will be my new cheat sweets ?? Free donut as you walk in and the prices are very fair and manageable I believe the strawberry one was my favorite but also
Cute little circus/carnival style mini-donut shop in Clairmont mesa! The donuts are low carbon and low sugar ?? and delicious! We got coffee and got a box to go because we were in a hurry. The owner was in and she and her employee were very sweet and made sure we got to sample a donuts before we picked which ones we wanted. Can't wait to stop in again for a specialty drink and some much needed treats! They even had cpokie dough to go and a variety of different sauces and toppings grab to put on their donu
The place is super cute and chill. The donuts are really good. The flavors were all very good and the decorations were really cute. We didnt have to wait long for her to get them ready as well. They decorate them after you let them know what flavors you want. I just wish they could cook the donuts fresh when you order so they are nice and warm. I'm not sure how long that takes or how long our donuts were sitting there. They were still really good though. I wish we would have eaten them all right then but w
Sure, the donuts are gluten-free and allergen-free, but that's not the best part. They are delicious! When you walk in, they offer you a free sample donut. After that, you can pick out toppings to make your donuts just right for you. We opted for cinnamon roll, raspberry, and lemon berry. They were all great and gobbled up quickly. Stop by if you are in the area.
I cannot rave enough about the outstanding customer service I experienced at Chanis Donut. From the moment I stepped foot into their store, I was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. Chanis Donut is truly a standout in the world of bakeries and a must-visit for any donut lover looking for something special. Five stars all around! Thank you Brokton.
Love this place. Have been going almost every friday with the occasion random day if I want to bring some to work. Everyone who works there is so nice, and Chani, the owner, is lovely. I don't have allergies that these donuts are free from, but they are amazing. It being all the top allergen free is just a bonus for me when I recommend it to people. They so crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside, and since they are tiny they are easy to just pop a bunch ?? They're also a great price I feel. They do d
Chani's Donuts is such a gem. Quick and friendly service. The donuts are crispy and chewy, lightly sweet, and a crowd favorite. Nobody could tell they're allergen-friendly! I have a major sweet tooth but various dietary restrictions and may or may not have polished over a dozen of these by myself...?? Note that the chocolate is more of a dark chocolate rather than a milk chocolate. I highly recommend it for dark chocolate lovers :)
Delicious little donuts. The people here are so friendly. I love that it?s a family run shop. They even give you a free donut sample when you come in.
This donut shop is so awesome! I saw a video on Instagram for this new gluten free donut place. I do not have a gluten free diet, but my friends do, so I was curious to give this spot a try. I ordered a dozen of theses delectable donuts. Half of them were brown sugar and half strawberry flavor. You can't even tell the are gluten free! It reminds me of the donuts you can get at the fair. The inside of the shop has a carnival theme, which I really love. The customer service was EXCELLENT! The staff there was
I have celiac disease and being able to have fresh donuts and coffee without having to worry about getting sick is AMAZING. These tasted like a mix between donuts and funnel cake and the maple topping made them taste the most like a traditional gluten donut! There is a kid friendly seating area with coloring and books. The owner and her daughter are welcoming and absolutely lovely. $15 for two dozen donut bites of all different flavors, and $1 for a delicious cup of coffee- worth every penny!
I wanted to try this place after seeing the pictures of donuts. They appeared to be much bigger on the picture. These donuts are bite size donuts like Girl Scouts cookies. I got two dozens and they cost $22 before taxes and with a cup of coffee, the total added up to be about $28. It's quite expensive for the amount of donuts that I got. I'm giving them one star for the food since they are fresh and tasty. Another star for the customer service since the owner was taking time to make me a coffee for my likin
Such a cute place and I could not believe how good these donuts were. I have egg and dairy allergies so I came here from vegan tips and was not disappointed. Can order a small batch or even cater 6 dozen, I?ve done both. Light and fluffy and not oily and so many different flavors of toppings you can get. You definitely do not have to be vegan/gluten free to enjoy this, you can?t even tell it?s ?missing? anything
Love these Allergy free donuts. We love them plain or with powdered sugar.
Finding a fun treat with food allergies is not easy. Often times they are over priced and nothing to rave about. This place is fun, the staff were knowledgeable and understanding. The donuts were delicious, not like a thick cake donut and coffee was good! Thank you for making donuts accessible again.
This place is very cool! Delicious vegan donuts at a decent price. Also supporting a small buisness. Its a win win win. The lady working seemed to really care about what they were doing. I hope they can get out there enough to keep it going for a long time. People are becoming more conscious about what they are eating. And everyone loves donuts!
Yummy gluten free donuts. We really enjoyed our visit. The donuts were tasty and gave us enough sweetness without overwhelming me with sugar like I recall from crispy cremes when I could eat them 20 years ago. Really excited to have a gluten free and dairy free option. I will be back with my kids in tow.
Tried their churro donuts today and they were delicious. I came here because they are donating a portion of sales to Promises2Kids for the month of May 2025. Stop in and try them!
This was my second time going in this week, the allergy friendly menu is amazing and the donuts taste fantastic. And my tummy doesn?t hurt, Woot woot! However, the service leaves something to be desired from one specific human being. Both ladies that served us were fantastic, friendly and super helpful in deciding what we wanted. Then this dude with a Ford hat walked out of the back office, he was awful. He made it feel like we were being a major inconvenience by trying to purchase anything. The lovely lady
Talk about hidden gem! The owner and staff are so warm, you feel like you?re visiting friends or family. On top of that, the fresh handmade donuts are small but mighty in their delicacy ? all of the sauces, flavors, toppings are so great and there is something for everyone. You?re missing out if you don?t stop by!
Delicious gluten free donuts. I'm one of those old school individuals that don't care about anything that's vegan vegetarian, gluten-free, carb-free or any of that new age/this millennia nonsense, but these donuts were DELICIOUS.
Amazing !!, I?m so happy to finally have gluten free donuts in San Diego.
It?s been a struggle to find a donut place that accommodates those with severe food allergies like myself. When I learned about Channi?s I immediately went over with some friends and had some delicious donuts. Completely free of the Top 10 most common allergies without losing any flavor or sweetness. I would highly recommend Channi?s to anyone with or without food allergies. Can?t wait to come back!
This place has amazing fresh mini donuts. My husband has celiac disease and I am dairy free so this place is perfect for the both of us!! I love their chocolate ganache on top of the donuts. The owner, she is super sweet and always nice when we order with her. I wish I can have mini donuts everyday haha
The owner is super sweet, the mini donuts are delicious and somehow gluten free and vegan, did I mention they?re delicious!!! Come out and enjoy these donuts, trust. Finally a place for those with food allergies to enjoy desserts
They were small donuts fried in (it tasted like old cooking oil) and they were very greasy tasting. Not good donuts at all. My cookies were bad tasting too. I got the snickers doodles.
Great conversation and delicious and not processed poison! Tiny donuts so I would drop a start but the taste kept it 5.
We happened to walk by Chani?s donuts shop while waiting for a friend. Chani?s donuts are very unique and yummy. They have many flavors to try, each donut is small so there?s no guilt of eating too many. Service is excellent and attentive. I highly recommend Chani?s donuts.
Delicious! The texture is perfect and they are tasty. Price is also reasonable, I was really impressed, they are definitely worth a try .
my husband and I really liked this place. nice people served us, good atmosphere in the place and, most importantly, insanely delicious donuts!
Fabulous ?? absolutely fabulous not to sweet perfect texture and FRESH!!! give this place a try I will be back! I'm not even GF but my bestie is and it is good for EVERYONE!!!
I can't say enough about this Lil gem chani is so sweet! The donuts are so cute!!! And yummy I just needed to charge my phone they let me and gave me a free donut to taste this place is awesome!!
Best donuts of had in years! Owner is so nice, you wouldn?t expect an allergen free donut to taste so much better than regular donuts! Highly recommend!
The donuts are mini and delicious.I have certain food allergies so regular flour is no longer an option for me,, I found this place and wa really excited because they use a gluten free, low inflammatory flour made from rice flour, potato starch, tapioca and sorghum.very good
Chani?s is a unique vegan donut experience - think funnel cake as a bite-sized donut or Greek Loukoumades (minus the honey). Very delicious, but not your typical sized donuts; they are more like the size of a donut hole. I highly suggest the parfaits as a serving size, which is a dozen in a cup with the topping of your choice. The circus theme is so fun and my kiddos love the activity table they have set-up with art supplies and books to enjoy. I hope they are able to expand their brand, maybe include some
Wow amazing gluten, dairy, soy, nut free place!!! Their donuts were a delicious treat and their coffee was absolutely incredible, highly recommend trying it!!
Delicious donuts, friendly workers, and a nice environment. Donuts aren't too sweet like many commercial donuts, and they are absolutely perfect.
Chani's is great! Everything I tried was delicious. If I didn't already know, I never would have guessed they are gluten free, vegan, and allergen free. The owner was so nice and clearly passionate about the food and being inclusive to people with dietary restrictions. The decor and overall atmosphere were charming and eye catching. The prices were reasonable, especially compared to most gluten free baked goods. Overall, I highly recommend Chani's.
Chani is super sweet!! As a celiac this was a big trust exercise and no doubts Chani has your back! Donuts are delish with the chocolate ganache as my fav!!
They offer a free donut per visit. I agree with other reviews that the donut is 1/4 size of regular donuts, but it is definitely worth trying their donuts. Crispy outlayer and bit of chewiness inside! They are free of 10 top allergens, so their donuts will be good to be shared with many friends! :)
Thank god for Chani?s!!! Absolutely delicious donuts with a such a fun menu to choose from!! Everything is delectable and despite the fact that?s its donuts, I always feel great and ready to tackle the day afterwards. They also have simple but excellent coffee and iced coffee. Definitely should be a staple for anyone!!
Really tasty gluten free mini donuts with tons of options for the toppings. I did three dozen to share with six folks at work and they were a hit. I just asked for what was good and they did some strawberry, cinnamon sugar, glazed, chocolate, and apple. The lightly sweetened spiced iced tea was fantastic as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also give every customer a free donut while ordering.
Cute small treat. Not worth $20 a box. Staff wins work pricing if You?re trying. To buy bulk. Still feeling overcharged.
My daughter, mother, and I went to Chani's Donuts today and were blown away! Such a clean place and decorated in such a fun way! The donuts tasted so good, crispy on the outside and warm on the inside! I didn't even think twice eating them being gluten-free and only 2-6 carbs each (I believe). The owner was there making us feel very welcomed. She even had a little craft for my daughter! Great experience! Highly recommend!!!
Fried. Gluten free. Donuts. What more can I say? The lady and her daughter were very nice and the donuts were absolutely delicious. My husband and I smashed 2 dozen in the parking lot before we even left and almost got more. Love the decor and you can watch the donuts made fresh. Thankful for this gem.
Such a cute shop with amazing fresh mini GF donuts. The colors on the wall pop as the restaurant attempts to create the illusion of walking up to a stall at the zoo/circus. You'll see the machine making donuts as you are presented with a free plain mini donut which tantalizes the taste buds. With many flavorful options to select, the excitement kicks in and the best thing of all. Everything on the menu is available as all items are gluten free. On our first visit, we ordered a large variety of mini donuts a
5/5 experience all around - thorough explanation of how their menu and flavors work, friendly staff, and DELICIOUS doughnuts. The doughnut size was exactly what I anticipated and was priced fairly. PLUS THEY HAVE FROZEN DOZENS!!!! It?s such a relief to find a place that is allergen friendly and I can indulge in my favorite treat prior to my gluten allergy. I can?t wait to come back!
Great new offering for people with food allergies. A place for you to have a great treat without the additives and food allergies.
We stopped by since we were in the area and wanted to try this place for the first time. AMAZING donuts and amazing service! We were really impressed with the cinnamon donuts, maple donuts (my personal favorite), and chocolate drizzled donuts that were all made fresh while we were there. They were incredibly delicious with the lightly crunchy outside and the warm and soft inside, and the fresh syrup drizzled on top. We don?t really have dietary restrictions but it was refreshing to have donuts that aren?t o
I can?t say enough positive things about this place. The whole staff and the owner are super friendly. I never have any reactions, sluggishness or bloating when I eat these little delicious bite size treats. The texture reminds me of Mexican churros and my favorite flavors are apple pie and the raspberry/chocolate. I pray that they continue to be successful! Its so hard to find a place that is delicious and has such clean ingredients
The donuts are great. Great service.. what more can you ask for. Will definitely be back when in the area.
Gluten-free mini donuts made by people who are gluten-free. I don't often leave reviews, but this place is amazing. Wonderful woman at the desk helped us out and gave spot on recommendations. I will recommend this place to anyone, even people without food allergies or intolerances.
Their donuts are REALLY good! They taste best right after they're freshly made and still hot. And they're bite sized too and gluten free, so you can have your donut and eat it too!
Literally the best doughnuts And I cannot believe they are allergin free! Crispy, airy, made fresh!
First off on entry you get a free mini donut whether it's your first time or umpteenth!!! They are being made fresh before your very own eyes and are delicious. My 3 1/2 year old granddaughter was thrilled because she's highly allergic to dairy and they are allergy free!!! Did I mention that they're delicious?!!! I wish they had one in our neck of the woods in Washington state!!!
SO good, addictive. The donuts have a crispy outside and a soft inside, and she doesn't use any trans fats. Plus, they're not as cloyingly sweet as every other donut out there. Have you ever left a place and found yourself still thinking about how good something was? That's this place. And the coffee was really good (I had mine with oat milk) - and hot. I wish I lived closer!
Awesome place to get true fried donuts if you're gluten free! Keep in mind that the donuts are about the size of an oreo; my wife and I split a dozen of them and that was the perfect amount. Prices are not bad at all.
Such a great addition to our trip. The owner is so sweet & helpful. The donuts are tasty & toppings were amazingly delicious. Perfect for food allergy people!
This Donut shop is cute and family friendly. They also have decent coffee at a very fair price. My favorite flavors were raspberry and cinnamon role for the Donuts. Also the kind woman that runs this shop is so hard working and genuine, I genuinely enjoyed talking to her everytime I go in.
Can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner! Amazing donuts. Best dessert I've had since going gluten free! I appreciate the healthier oils used too.
This place is amazing. Service is exceptional, and the donuts are simply delicious! They are allergen free, and everything is so nice and clean. Great experience!
These small yet mighty donuts not only tantalize the taste buds but also cater to a variety of dietary preferences. Crafted with care, they are not only bursting with flavor but are also a guilt-free indulgence. Being vegan and gluten-free, they offer a delicious option for those with dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or quality. So go ahead, savor each bite knowing that you're treating yourself to a wholesome, decadent delight!
10/10! So so yummy! They also have a summer reading challenge for your kids :)
We seek out gf donuts whenever we travel and are so glad we made the trip to Chani?s on our way back to the airport. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the donuts were DELICIOUS. The texture is second to none, truly. We maintain a loose ?top 5? for gf donuts around the country and this has now taken a top spot. We sat at a cute table outside enjoying the sunshine before we head back to all the swampy humidity, lol. Really excellent experience- can?t wait to make this a staple visit during future San
We have been here a few times now and the staff is always super friendly. We also got to meet Chani (Shaw-nee) and hear some of her story about her motivation and mission to make delicious allergy-friendly food. The store is circus themed and when you walk in you're offered a free donut right away - they're delicious and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Think funnel cake, but in mini donuts! Their menu is easy to read and the topping options can meet anyone's appetite. We like the fruit drizz
This family owned business is amazing. The cookie dough, donuts, and the vegan products are amazing ????
I really wanted to like this place as someone with celiac that never gets fried donuts. Unfortunately, it was? dare I say nasty? It?s a pretty strong word for donuts but they were cold and greasy, tasted burnt on the outside and chewy and doughy on the inside. Very disappointing. Also the guy making them was pretty rude as well. Bummer.
Such a fun place to come and enjoy all of the bite sized donuts! A taste of nostalgia without the fear of a reaction!!
Hubby and I drove down from Oceanside just to try these! So tired of the dense cake donuts they give us "gluten free " people. These are EXACTLY what you want when you think carnival donuts. Our server was a bit unfriendly or monotone but then met the owner and she's wonderful. A few critiques would be: 1. Make these to order! Stop making ahead of time and serving them cold. WAAYYY better fresh and hot. 2. The topping. It's just ice cream topping drizzled on the donuts. I want an actual glaze. 3. Would be a
Delicious! Fluffy! Highly recommend and will be back. I've been gluten free for 17 years and these are the best gluten free donuts I've found so far. Try the scor bar topping! Thank you!
Great tasting mini-donuts and very friendly people! I tried 6 different flavor combos and they gave me 3 free bonus donuts for my birthday! The shop itself is very cool with vintage carnival-styling.
I love this little place! She makes allergen free, gluten-free, and vegan mini doughnuts. On top of that, they are quite tasty and come in a variety of different toppings and such. For example, I had the $5.50 deal, which comes with six doughnuts with flavors or your choice and a coffee. I went with three cinnamon and sugar and three cinnamon rolls. The coffee I had with oat milk. They are dairy free, so they are no milk products here. The doughnuts were very tasty. They were like mini pillows of goodness
We visited this out-of-the-way place on a fluke, and I'm glad we did. I usually can't stand gluten free/vegan/allergen free food, but these donuts were really good. Just the right amount of sweet with great topping choices. Definitely worth a try!
The lady was really kind and gave good service, and the donuts had a really good flavor. I had no regret in buying those donuts.
Tiny place. Comfortable seating. They only do tiny plain donuts. They are tasty, but have to add your own sauces, flavors etc. The giant picture of the clown on the wall was somewhat terrifying. Coffee is ok. Overall just meh. I don?t think the serious donut cafes will be shaking in their boots anytime soon, sorry.
Tasty, tiny donuts, great service and a fun environment meant for kids. They started another batch of donuts so our food-allergy kiddo could watch! Drawing materials, books, and baby wipes!
Cute little donuts, they always give you 1 or 2 free donuts while you wait for your order. Donuts taste great, my personal favorite is their chocolate oat milk cold! It tastes delicious. ??
Had a craving for Krispy kreme donuts since being diagnosed celiac four years ago. Finally was able to satisfy that craving.
Just tried this place out for my first time and im so glad i did. I got the cinnamon donuts and they were incredible. Light and crispy, sweet and savory. The lady that works there was very nice and welcoming. Ill definitely be coming back.
Service was wonderful. Very nice lady and helpful. Unfortunately way too oily and cookies were dry and hard. I really wanted to like and support this little store. Especially since there is not many gluten free vegan options out there. Unfortunately I cannot eat them.
We aren?t gluten free or vegan but these are still our favorite donuts around for some dessert after dinner. They are the perfect mix of doughy with a super satisfying crunch.
Awesome gluten free/allergen free doughnuts! Everyone gets one free sample of a hot fresh doughnut when the come in. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is a fun, circus theme.
Hands down, the best donuts I've ever eaten! Furthermore, they don't trigger any inflammation in my gut or my skin (I have gluten and sugar sensitivities).
I LOVED this place! Decor was so cute, service was so friendly, and the donuts were AMAZING! Can't believe they are gluten free and vegan??
This might be the most delicious gluten-free thing I've ever tasted. The owner is so friendly and helpful. It's so nice to be able to shop from a small business. I love the family feel and the cool atmosphere
The donuts weren't very good, considering they were non-traditional I suppose it's just a matter of differing tastes. The lady was very friendly, and you can tell she is trying, but it just isn't for me.
Just stopped by here and the donuts were "A LITTLE TASTE OF HEAVEN ??!!" Customer Service was EXCELLENT!! So sorry I forgot to take a picture of the donuts because we were too busy enjoying them ?? ??. But it was well worth the stop. I will definitely recommend CHANI'S DONUTS to everyone I know......5 ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??
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