Diamond Donut

Diamond Donut

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise Diamond Donuts for its fresh, delicious donuts, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Many highlight the apple fritters, croissants, and chocolate old-fashioned as standout items. The owners are frequently described as warm and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Some note the shop’s cash-only policy (though one mentions it now accepts cards) and recent remodel. A few negative reviews mention stale donuts, strong odors, or service issues, but these are outliers. Overall, it’s considered a local favorite with consistent quality and a loyal customer base.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

730 Sycamore Ave #105

Vista, California 92083

Hours

Monday 5AM-2PM
Tuesday 5AM-2PM
Wednesday 5AM-2PM
Thursday 5AM-2PM
Friday 5AM-2PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

A Sweet Start to the Day: Diamond Donut is a Local Treasure! If you're looking for a fantastic local donut shop to brighten your morning in Vista, look no further than Diamond Donut! I've made this spot a regular stop for a couple of reasons. Sometimes, it's to treat my wonderful coworkers with a couple of their mixed dozens ? which are always a hit and, I can attest, consistently delicious. Other times, it's a special treat for my son before school when he's been extra good. What truly sets Diamond Donut a

I usually buy half-dozen, twice a month. Always a fresh batch and friendly service. Price is fair and shop is clean, very grateful this place is so close to me.

Amazing customer service and delicious food made with love ??

Don?t skip this one, a local staple that has only improved over the years. All your favorite doughnuts and some awesome specialty items.

I went here on a Humbug from Jersey and happened to be in the area. Donuts were amazing and the staff were really nice. Got 3 donuts and then went back literally before I could leave the parking lot. The donuts were sooooooo good.

Outstanding donuts. The owners are very friendly and make a point to know their customer's names. That's nice. January 14,2024 update The excellent donuts and croissants remain as delicious as ever, as does the courteous and friendly owners. But now the shop has been totally remodeled. It's nice, check it out!

Donut Shop employees very corteus and helpful. Croissants and bagel prepared just right and delicious Great price for everything, will keep coming back...

Great food and service, they have the best donuts and cinnamon rolls in Vista.

Honestly I've never had a better donut. I'm not even the biggest fan of donuts especially in the morning, just never have been a sweets guy for breakfast. But my God is this place the exception that proves that rule. The apple fritter is the most perfect thing I've ever had in a pastry breakfast or dessert. It's crispy, it's warm, it's like just full of flavor. The most amazing crispy glaze. I don't know what this place is doing that's different than ever other donut shop I've ever been to (from Dunkin to v

Amazing! They have all of your morning cravings! Donuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and many different bottled and canned beverages.

I don't usually eat donuts often but we buy donuts for the office since they are so close to the Vista/Carlsbad industrial business park. These are so well made that I had to post to let everyone know. They do such a great job. The dough is from scratch and you can tell from the first bite. Its worth the drive from anywhere in Vista or nearby. The prices are great too!

I always stop here when I'm in there area great selection of donuts

Amazing Owners, always very fresh donuts!

The staff are really nice and the donuts are light and fluffy and super tasty!

Best, freshest donuts in town. Would highly reccomend. The only place we go for donuts.

The donuts are very good, we were looking for a good whole in the wall donut shop like back in the day and this place fit the bill. The donuts are really really good and fluffy and fresh. There isn't a dozen deal so it's a bit pricey but not too bad- $23 for a dozen.

Delicious fresh fluffy donuts, and I came in probably around noon! I always try to go to local places and this one is my new favorite. The staff is smiling and happy, which is always nice to walk into :)

These are the best donuts I've ever had!

Fabulous donuts and they had really good cinnamon crunch donuts. And I asked about having maple covered and chocolate covered vanilla donuts. They didn't have any in the case but they made some for me immediately and I walked out with exactly everything I wanted. Plus they gave me a bag of donut holes for a freebie. Great customer service and wonderful donuts my new favorite donut shop.

I've been swinging by for coffee a few times a week & this place always hits the spot. Delicious warm coffee, & their old fashioned chocolate donut is to die for. But wait, today I tried a plain croissant and OMG you have to stop in for some!!! It was absolutely perfect. It's a family owned business and they're always so friendly, I definitely recommend.

Very good apple fritter and cronut! The freshly baked yeast donut with chocolate frosty was fluffy and soft. Will definitely be back.

Clean. Gentleman at front counter was hospitable, welcoming and friendly. Service with a smile. Delicious mix of donuts.

WORKERS ARE THIEVES! When I was a kid and lived in Vista, my grandpa would bring us donuts from this place weekly, so this place had a special place in my heart ever since he passed away. However, I have returned after nearly 15 years and this place is absolutely horrible. The donuts are good, but the workers steal from customers, especially the WOMAN who works there. My girlfriend just recently moved to the area, so I recommended this place to her. On a Friday afternoon earlier this month, my girlfriend an

This place is my favorite donut shop! Their donuts are so good that you don't even need all the extras like sprinkles or w.e. I just love getting the regular glazed donuts or donut holes. Always fresh and very cheap! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Bring some to the office, special event or even just bring some home to enjoy. I promise everyone will be happy!

AMAZING donuts!! I travel for work so I have been all over and I can say that this little gem is on par with a place in the Bay area near San Jose who won awards for their donuts, Stans. Absolutely a place to get FABULOUS donuts. One thing I would comment on is that the chocolate icing is milk chocolate so I'm not a fan as it's too sweet but otherwise they have made it into my top 5!

CASH ONLY! Don't forget! An unassuming little shop on the corner- but buried treasure awaits within. The donuts are cheap ($1 per donut) but the quality is outrageously good. The dough is fluffy, fresh, and full of flavor. You just can't get that kind of taste from a mass-produced 'nut. They're buttery and not too sweet. You can tell from the ovens and cooling racks in the kitchen that they bake their goods right at the store, and it really shows. My roommates and I get donuts here every weekend and we've

This place is a must try. It is better than all the other donut places around. I've tried them all. They open early and have a great selection.

GREAT donuts and wonderful people! I?m from Maine and came back six months later. Not only did they remember that I love their apple fritters, they actually knew me by name! Love these people and love the place.

I thought I could smell the strong order of bug spray when I walked into the donut shop this morning. Had we concern but I still order A couple of donuts. Two donuts cost $2.99 things seems to be slightly moving up in their prices. Donuts were good and seem to be fresh

I love their donuts. They?re really good and the owners are so sweet!! I?ve also tried their bagel breakfast sandwiches but not fond of the white over processed cheese they use. If they used real cheddar cheese I would be there every day because I?m a breakfast bagel lover lol ????

Phenomenal! If you're looking for a classic donut shop with tasty donuts, great value and friendly service, you gotta try Diamond Donuts in Vista! ??

Love this donut shop. The donuts are always fresh and so fluffy. They have a wide variety and I can't wait to try something new next time. The staff is also friendly and very helpful.

Horrible service !! The two guys who are always there in the morning never want to heat up the ham & cheese croissants. They?re always arguing with the customer about it already being warm. By the time I get to my desk at work it?s already cold that?s why I ask for it to be warmed up a little extra. I don?t understand why it?s such a big deal. & no they never give in to warming up my food even though I ask multiple times.

Excellent service great donuts!!

So glad to see them back. Excellent food and service. I get great vibes from the staff. So cool ??

I often stop here in the mornings while on my way to work. I take my daughter and her face lights up everytime. The staff knows our order the minute they see us walk in the door. I moved from Illinois a year ago and have not found donut holes like what I used to eat back home, that is until I stopped in here one morning. The donut holes are only 10 cents each, a dozen comes to $1.20! Very reasonable prices, I absolutely love it. It is a cash only facility but an ATM is available to use.

Nice little donut shop. Small and in a good location. Selection is average, as are the prices. But it's family owned so their customer service is better than most. They only take cash but there is an ATM inside.

This is one of my favorite places to get a quick donut near my parts in town. Besides donuts they have breakfast croissants, my favorite is the ham and cheese. You can really taste each elements, so simple but so good.

Needs an update but clean and friendly staff nonetheless. Cool morning crowd with old timers talking and always nice to talk to. Never have I been there and they've been low on a donut. They have other options other than donuts and coffee always freshly brewed.

Cash only, which is a little annoying, but the donuts themselves taste good. They also run out of donuts often if you don't go before 10 or 11. I recommend the buttermilk donut, and the cream cheese croissant.

They are not a chain, family run good old donut shop. It's a place where they still know you by name or at least recognize you by face. All donuts are made daily and are as good as they get.

These are absolutely the best donuts I have ever had! The family who creates and sells them are also the nicest people. Try them once and you will be back!

Awesome sweet treats ! Great customer service ! Sweet cream chesse ccroissants are my favorite along with a French Vanilla Cappuccino! What a great treat ! A family friendly and oriented ! Along with family friendly owners whom have been at this same doughnut / bakery shop for years !

Im a doughnut guy and if your looking for the best doughnuts, best value and great customer service this is a must stop. Its rare to get a perfect blend of yeast and cake mixture in a doughnut and these guys pull it off with charm. The glaze isn?t over powering sweet. Each doughnut is perfectly covered with just the right amount of coating. Be prepared TO HAVE CASH because they don?t take credit cards/or debit cards (but heres an on site atm provided) CASH allows saving they pass to their customers. And i

This place is a cash-only place it does not accept debit or credit cards. The donuts did I ended up having to pay for with cash instead of debit we're way kureishy and definitely not worth eating I ended up throwing it away after a single bite. Will I ever go back two words heck no!

This place has amazing donuts. They are fresh and delicious. I like the strawberry/creamcheese (croissant?)The people there are very nice and professional.

Love their donuts, especially their version of Cronuts. Yum! The owners and staff are all very friendly and helpful. You do have to bring cash, which I dont always remember!

Sam and his crew provide great customer service and BY FAR the best donuts and use fresh oil.....no burn taste in any of the donuts. My favorites are applefritter and the unique cronut.

I love this donut shop so much!

We love making this our Saturday morning treat. They are the sweetest family and we love coming to visit. Fresh, clean, and friendly humans.

Good donuts. Good service. Consistent product. Reasonable prices. Family run business. Definitely support these people - hardworking and good for the community

Everyone has a smile when serving and they have very good donuts. Although, their coffee could be sold at a cheaper price if they wanted to hook more customers.

I have been very satisfied for 19 years with this donut shop. The owner/operators are Cambodian and have a very popular and efficient operation. They are great people!!

They have good donuts and the service is very good. It's a very traditional shop, everything is nice and fresh. Good neighborhood place.

The doughnuts were perfectly cooked and fresh. Excellent chocolate icing.

Upon arrival I saw lots of people inside the shop that only means its a good Donut shop. Very popular and service is fast.

Very nice people that own this place and the donuts are cheap and tasty. They only take cash Edit: they accept card now

Sam the owner & Head Baker communicates in at least 3 languages that I've heard a very pleasant and fast while filling your order , thanks Sam ??

Hands down the best donuts in north county. The chocolate old fashioned is delicious!!!

Best donuts in vista hands down, great people will keep going back

This shop rocks! They keep their racks full even late into the morning. Try their jalapeno croissants! Friendly staff too!

The best donuts around hands down! I love diamond donuts and the family that works there is so sweet.

Decent little normal donut shop. Fun stop with my little kids, but nothing of particular note. Friendly service and clean environment.

This place is a staple in shadowridge. Same family since the place opened. Love the apple fritters and sprinkle donuts. Nicest people.

This is our favorite place for croissants they are always freshly made and so big! We love this place.

Best donut shop in San Diego and they have great coffee and the old guys that are hanging out or a bunch of great guys.

My favorite donut place around, even though I moved out of state whenever I go back I go to Diamond Donuts

Go there every weekend and the donuts are consistently amazing and fresh.

Apple fritters better than Mary?s Doughnuts, and that?s saying a lot. Quick service and great prices.

Fresh donuts, great service. They accept credit/debit cards now.

Bring Cash! (They do have a portable ATM machine but I am not a fan of those ) the donuts were very good!

Horrible service there donuts are stale and not fresh at all, lazy workers that always try giving me back the wrong amount of change.

This is my favorite Donut ?? shop! Always fresh!

If you get there at 6am you get the best freshest donuts in Vista CA.

Best donuts ever. Always so fresh. Buttermilk bar is the best

The nicest people work here and serve the very best donuts around! :-)

Delicious donuts with kind of that old school atmosphere. Good service!

Service is great and friendly. Donuts and muffins were delicious.

These are some of the best donuts around. Chocolate covered are awesome.

These are the best doughnuts I've ever had.

The best donuts Best serves and it is better than Dunkin donuts.

This place has the best bacon egg and cheese croissants. I just ask no mayonnaise ??.

Donuts are pretty decent. They make a cronut. Which is a croissant + donut. Not bad

Our FAVORITE spot! Always get greeted with a smile, delicious donuts and great customer service!!!!

Holy smokes. Damn that?s a good donut. And great customer service. ????

Donuts were nice and fresh. Highly recommend

The donuts are delicious and they stay open till donuts are sold out

Always fresh and tasty! The Apple Fritters and Cronuts are outrageous!

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