KD`S Donuts

KD`S Donuts

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the donuts as some of the best in San Diego, highlighting their freshness, soft texture, and great value. Many appreciate the friendly service, though a few mention inconsistent or rude staff. The glazed and old-fashioned donuts receive particular acclaim, while some criticize the jelly-filled ones for lacking sufficient filling. A small number of reviews report negative experiences with service, cleanliness, or limited variety. Overall, the shop is beloved for its quality donuts but has occasional service and consistency issues.

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

1294 Third Ave A

Chula Vista, California 91911

Hours

Monday 6:30AM-8PM
Tuesday 6:30AM-8PM
Wednesday 6:30AM-8PM
Thursday 6:30AM-7:30PM
Friday 7AM-4:30PM
Saturday 6:30AM-7:30PM
Sunday 7AM-7:30PM

Customer Reviews

I have been looking for the best classic donut shop near me and I have definitely found it! They accept credit card, you have to be okay with $0.75 fee charge. Always got parking right in front. They have a handful of tables in the corner if you wanted to eat right there. This shop serves Vietnamese Iced Coffee for $5.50 and paired with a chocolate donut and I?m a happy camper for the morning! I?ve watched them make the espresso too (some donut shops have those ?machines? that make coffee, and it?s just no

Husband and wife team that delivers simply good doughnuts that have no fancy pretense. Prices are reasonable. Place is clean. Always pleasant and casual.

I have tried to support this local shop for a while now. But after today I will NEVER go back! The GUY who works here is SO RUDE & UNPROFESSIONAL! I?ve seen him get into it with customers in person MULTIPLE times when all they were doing was asking a question. Today he hung up on ME when I tried to see if they were open for holiday. And screamed at me, ?I don?t have time for this!? You do NOT treat people like that when they are supporting your business! If you don?t like people, just let the woman who work

First time going, got a Vietnamese iced coffee and some donuts. Very tasty coffee and donuts. I love coffee so I?m glad I found a new place to get some good coffee.

Yummy donuts. Used to come here when I was a kid and glad to see it's still there. Looks the same too lol. The cashier was attentive and friendly.

DONUT CRACK - don't read unless you want to get addicted. I am a serious donut snob. I love those fresh, soft, sweet doughy morals from heaven. I've had them all around SD and almost had a party when Dunkn opened. *Cue Homer mmmm donuts sound* So I wasn't sure what to expect with this shop, since there aren't that many reviews and many of them had to do with a terrible experience with the customer service. I couldn't be happier, and why? Two words "NEW OWNERS" I was in the area, and went in on Saturday mo

Sweet business; nice to walk in and to have a little chat rather than impersonal transactions. Delicious donuts.

Horrible. Disappointed, the times I've been to this place there was only one type of donut. No selection no variety

Very friendly. Fast. Great donuts just the way I like them...

Will never go back. Asked for capucino got shitty hot chocolate. Tasted like the dispencer hasnt been cleaned in some time. Nasty. 5 dollars for a donut and shitty drink. Wasted money.

Best donut in town! Come here and you will nor regret

Best donuts around!!! Soft, and moist. The frozen drinks are super tasty and come with a donut on top of it. When u buy a dozen donuts they literally give every donut. Plus it's cheap and good. Only place I go for iced coffee and donut. Donuts are made fresh in the back. I wish more people knew about this place.

I've been to 40 States!! And, KD's donuts are absolutely THE BEST donuts I've ever eaten!!????????????????????

Hands down the best donuts I?ve ever had. You can tell they put love and experience into their craft. I spoke with the owner and they take everything into consideration when preparing the dough (humidity, outside temp ect). It shows in their product. 12/10 must try.

These guys have the BEST donuts in San Diego,...period! Anytime in the morning, you can get hot donuts, fluffy, sugary, delicious donuts. My favorite there is their glazed twists, if you're lucky, they will have some fresh cinnamon glazed twists fresh out of the fryer when you get there. Glazed donut and a cup of fresh coffee....yum??

They make good donuts. We purchased a dozen assorted donuts not so long ago and didn't take long before my wife, my 2 sons and I completely devoured everything as soon as we got home. Donuts are that good. Highly recommended

There is a distinct feeling your mouth has when you bite into one of these donuts....you feel like you need, another one! Thee best donuts in South Chula Vista area. Having said that, what you would pay for a giant one somewhere else, you'd be closer to a dozen here! More to share these delectable delights. Share the love...

Glazed and old fashioned donuts are delicious, soft, and not too floury. The jelly and creme-filled donuts are NOT worth the money. Got a mixed dozen and each of the filled varieties had barely a quarter-sized amount of filling in each one amongst a ton of dough.

Came into this place because the reviews looked amazing. The young lady at the front is very friendly and ready to help. Then the man making the donuts comes out.... NOT wearing a mask and talking all over the donuts. Im sorry my guy, but mid pandemic, in a food establishment while preparing the food and maskless?? Nah, thanks anyway. Walked out as fast as I walked in. Maybe after this is all over I will walk back in and get to try them and change the review ??

Nice family owned shop. I always get assorted dozen with a tall coffee. Guilty Sunday Pleasure because who want to make breakfast on a Sunday. Yumier than yum yum

Never find these at Yum Yum and these are so much better! And the person behind the counter out of this world friendly:)

Always fresh and delicious donuts. Local mom and pop business; I've been going to this establishment since I was I child and I have never had anything of theirs I didn't like or didn't taste good.

Very good donut selection, despite me being there later in the day. I would heavily recommend this place. Donuts are to die for, and so are the prices ;) 10/10

Great tasting donuts! Easy in and out parking. Staff was friendly and fast.

Went this morning at 530, sign said open all shelves fully stocked but no one working and now it's obvious the Donuts are made the night before. Who wants day old Donuts. Skipping this place from now on

Best donuts in our neighborhood. Jelly filled could use more jelly, but the bread is delicious.

Throughout the years I've brought my babies here. Now they bring their babies these donuts. Always have what I need and go nowheres else!

Delicious soft and yummy donuts. All flavors and sizes. Very good prices.

Friendly service, very large donuts for a great price. They except cards .75 cent charge though. For the size of the donuts they're worth it!

Fave spot now, went on a trip came to this spot ! Love the Customer service, attention, Donuts n Coffee

Affordable, delicious and you are supporting a small local business. Many choices from donut holes to maple bars and more.

I do not recommended coming here, it has terrible costumer services. Today I went into KD's Donuts to get a napkin for my little brother but the lady working there, stared at me and said something under her breath because I didn't buy anything. She was very rude to my brother and shooed him away when he asked for another napkin for his nose

This place is never open when I try to go here, had a sign on the door saying will be open today. Well guess what not open. Last time I ever try to go here. NEVER AGAIN!

I had to re-post under this profile since I'm a local guide. But seriously, read my post under Sany C. It says it all! Ok one last thing, I was talking to the new owners and they also offer discounts to our local PD and firefighters. Super awesome IMO.

Says it opens at 5. Arrived 5:35. Sign says open. Guy was cleaning in the back. Donuts on display. But I was Turned away. Got doughnuts to my meeting late

Awesome donuts. The best apple fritter in the county! Super nice owners.

Best donuts in my opinion. Soft and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness!

Awesome donuts! Would highly recommend over chain stores.

Went today for the first time. Good donuts. I'll go back to try out their bear claws.

The cinnamon twists are delicious! I come at around 8am when they're fresh and they are to die for!

Friendly service, big selection, affordable and tasty donuts!

KD's Donuts use to be so good, but ever since they got a new baker the doughnut taste and quality went down a hundred fold.

Very happy, found them on Google search. Good customer service and fresh donuts.

Honestly the best donut I?ve had in SD, even from the really pricey shops. Check this place out.

Delicious fresh donuts and amazing prices. Very convenient location as well

Good donuts, but the dozen can end up costing $10

Awesome. Staff is friendly and give you free samples and holes after buying few doz. Nice place

Best Donuts, light and fluffy, big. Service was great too!

These are a real treat! Fluffy, delicious and everything a donut is supposed to be.

Amazing doughnuts ??. Can't wait to go back to San Diego California to have some??

This is our go to place for Doughnuts in Chula Vista.

Great selection of donuts, good coffee and friendly service.

Better than I expected, good size donuts, fresh, and better than average chocolate icing

Well I came on thanksgiving but there was no bear claw and the doughnuts were cold and a dollar a piece won't be coming back here

These are the best Donuts I have ever had. Light, fluffy and yummy!!!!!!!

Great donuts!!! Very friendly girl always working.

Some of the best donuts in San Diego.

They had like 4 kinds of donuts and no old fashioned what I went in to get

Great service. Thank you!

They're donuts are ok but not my favorite!

Not a big variety but from what they do have they are great!and fresh!

Bought some donuts and they were horrible they were fried in rancid oil made me sick will never go back

Hours aren't posted and employee seemed bothered by my presence.

Nice selection of pastries to choose from. Good prices.

I go here every yo get my coffee Awsome

My favorite local donut shop in Chula Vista!

Thank you for the yummy donuts Lou ?????? so soft & delicious ??????

Awesome donuts and always fresh.

Huge fresh donuts!! Yum yum

I love this place! Great selection????

Best Donuts ?? ?? you must stop here

Best place to get a late tasty donut.

Fresh everyday great doughnuts ??

Best donuts in the area hands down??

New owner still great Donuts still

_3bucks and one can get s sugar rush.

Very simple place.... Good Donut ??????

Always great tasting donuts

Best donut boba spot

Best donuts in San Diego

Great food fantastic

Always great Doughnuts

The Best in Chula Vista! ????????

Addictive donuts love them

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