Nory's Donut & Bakery

Nory's Donut & Bakery

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight exceptional donuts, praised for freshness, perfect sweetness, and variety. Many note the friendly, welcoming staff and excellent customer service, with frequent mentions of free extras and personal touches. The self-serve concept is appreciated, and additional offerings like cakes, pastries, and coffee receive high marks. A few minor complaints mention greasy texture or pricing discrepancies, but these are rare. The shop is consistently described as clean, cozy, and a must-visit for quality treats, with many declaring it the best in the area. Repeat visits and strong recommendations are common themes.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business

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.*

Features

Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

730 Nordahl Rd suite #106

San Marcos, California 92069

Hours

Monday 5:30AM-7PM
Tuesday 5:30AM-7PM
Wednesday 5:30AM-7PM
Thursday 5:30AM-7PM
Friday 5:30AM-7PM
Saturday 5:30AM-7PM
Sunday 6AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

What a neat place and concept to get your own donuts. Very clean, well-kept place. I stumbled on this place while picking up a sandwich around dinner time. They had a lot of donuts for that time of day. The owner was there he is super nice and made me feel welcomed. The donuts tasted so good, perfect and big. I will definitely go back to this donut shop again. Anyone going to the hospital or around this area should for sure go here.

Adorable little bakery with delicious pastries. Serves espresso and makes wonderful cakes. Always greeted with a smile from the staff. Go out of my way to poke my head in as much as I can!

Their donuts were very good! The sweetness was perfect. I was road tripping and came across this place, which is still open!! 4pm! The guy was very friendly and welcoming. Making the purchase so pleasant. Will definitely stop by next time.

Was passing through the area and something told me to stop in to this little donut shop. I'm not a cop, I just sometimes feel like treating myself to a tasty pastry. Nice location, lots of other little shops around. It had really chic decor and the color scheme was poppin. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by two young ladies. I think one was the owner? and the other looked like she was a new employee getting the inside scoop on how to be the best in the biz. They pointed me to a tray and prom

Nice to see a doughnut place open in the afternoon on a Sunday. I purchased a Glazed Buttermilk Bar, there four different kinds to choose from. It had a nice crispish texture on the outside, inside was moist but still cooked through. Very good overall flavor. The fellow working the cash register was pleasant. Update 8/24 - after sampling other buttermilk bars from various shops in CA and the Pacific Northwest, I can confidently say this is the best one thus far

Best donut spot in the area!! They also serve teas and coffees. There's a variety of cold drinks to select from as well. Tarts, cheese cakes, croissants, cookies, and last but not least the donut holes. There's also a freezer full of yummy ice cream. I'm telling you that this is a must try if you have a craving for any of these items. One last thing is that they make cakes as well. Hope you like it as much as I did and do.

Nory's is one of the Best Donut shops I've ever been too. Service 10, Choices 10...Friendliness 10.

Nice donut shop. Clean shop with friendly staff. The donuts are self serve. Got my usual donuts. All were good. Also got a pineapple upside down cake and a cannoli. Really enjoyed those as well.

This is easily becoming one of my favorite donut shops in NoCo. You grab a tray and tongs when you walk in, then you pick your own donuts and have them packaged at the register. It's a wonderful thing. All the donuts on display are tempting. Just looking at them may cause your blood sugar to rise so beware if you're diabetic. The donuts are sweet, decadent and satisfying. Many varieties; classic glazed, stuffed with creams and jellies or "fancy" donuts. Near the register, there are other pastries too. Fru

This shop is beautiful and very clean. The donuts are delicious and there are tons of choices. It's mostly self service, so grab a tray and some tongs, right inside the front door and pick out what you want. The donuts holes are wonderful and they have six different flavors!

Our new favorite bakery in the area. Clean, welcoming place. Delicious donuts and cakes. We get all of our family cakes there now! Highly recommended!!

Great place to satisfy your sweet tooth . The service is great, and they have an incredible variety of goodies. I will definitely be back.

Oh my!!!! Absolute goodness!!! One of my students brought us fruit tarts and donuts. AMAZING. I've never had such yummy deliciousness in a tart or donut! I can't say enough how INCREDIBLE my red velvet & blueberry donuts were. Moist, flavorful! My tarts.... no way those are legal! More please!!!

Gender reveal cake was perfect! Also, absolutely delicious! Thank you Nory?s, we will be ordering our cakes from you for now on!

The best donuts in North County! They?re fresh all day, with classic flavors done perfectly. The shop has a cozy, welcoming vibe, and the owner is super friendly. Definitely a neighborhood gem worth stopping by!

Needed some emergency cake/pastry for a birthday and randomly found this place on google. The shop is adorable and the cakes we got were absolutely delicious! My whole family is excited to go back and try more from them

Came to this shop since it was on our way to a birthday. Convenient spot off the freeway. Lady in the shop was super friendly, donuts were delicious and my kids enjoyed the treats! They had fruit tarts, cannoilis and macarons as well. We took some to our family's party. Always support local when you can??

We just discovered this bakery and it?s definitely going to be our new regular spot! It?s very clean and cute inside, with an impressive assortment of donuts and pastries. I brought my 2.5 year old daughter with me, and the owner/employees were so kind to her. When I got home and opened our box, I realized that they even threw in some donut holes for her for free! That was beyond sweet of them. My daughter tends to eat the tops of her donuts and give the rest to me. Today, she got one of their pink sprinkle

Everything we purchased (quite a lot) was SO good. Stuffed donuts are usually not my favorite but these are so light and airy, and the filling was just right! Of course one can?t go wrong with a chocolate stuffed. By the time we got to the counter we didnt need anything else this time around, but we will be back for the cakes in the case! Cute place with serve yourself style sweets!

The owner was fabulous!!! Explained everything. He was friendly and professional. The doughnuts are huge!

An original and very charming donut shop, donuts are kept in pull-out racks and you select them yourself with tongs. Owner very friendly. Give it a visit!

A great find. We spotted this donut shop across the street from the Walmart shopping center and decided to try it since donuts sounded great at that moment. The presentation inside is very well put together. The method of serving your own donuts on a tray and then taking them to the register is very reminiscent of Mexican bakeries. We picked out a few donuts and the blackberry donut was definitely a stand out. The donut was light and airy with a crispy outer layer and soft inner layer. It was lightly powd

We order every weekend a huge variety of donuts for our church. Everyone loves them and the bakery is great to work with!

Some of the best baked goods I've ever had. Went in and tried the ham and cheese croissant and the mocha tres leches and after I finished, I went back in line to get more items to share with my family. Some of the best food I've had- seriously.

5 Star! We love Norys the donuts are fantastic and the staff is great. These baseball donuts were a big hit for snack day!

The most delicious donuts! I stumbled upon Nory?s donuts last week and have been back multiple times in the last week. Fun Party Donut for my 4 year olds birthday and dozen donuts for my office. Unique flavors and the donut holes are out of this world! Fun idea for a self serve on a tray, beautiful clean space and Nory is so kind and helpful. Highly recommend supporting them and I will certainly be back soon!!!

I am not one for giving 5 star reviews but Nory's Donuts are spectacularly amazing! Incredibly fresh and delicious. Nory's is well worth the stop.

I can?t recommend this place enough; Everything I?ve had here is DELICIOUS! There are no frills and no pretty donuts that end up tasting not-that-great (like most donut shops I?ve been to). Literally everything is just so yummy. The pricing is surprisingly very cheap, and I think they deserve to increase their prices based on the quality and flavor of their products. You can buy a donut, a dozen donut holes, and a decent tiramisu cake slice for $12. I?ve eaten all of the following in the span of the last 2

All I can say is never get agender reveal cake from there. Owner has TERRIBLE communication. Said he could make a similar cake and gave something else. Then after that the Dude revealed the gender to my wife. Which was an apparently was an accident, so after calling back to complain he offered a refund and just bring the receipt. Then, when we tried to get a refund a month or so later and he said ?no I said I?ll refund if you brought the cake back.? Total liar and bad business. Like we were really going to

Delicious Donuts! Best tasting donuts, ever! It?s become a weekly tradition! Plan to stop on your next trip to Costco! Donuts taste fresh and flavorful! They taste as good the second and even third day! Special touches like Mother?s Day Donuts! Specialty Case has all sorts of delicious treats including Fruit Tarts and Cake Pops! Loved the special touch their Mother's Day Donuts added to my day!

Best Donuts in town. This place has all kinds of goodies and not just donuts, cakes, pastries, cookies vary every time we go so there's always something new. We go here quite often and the service is top notch. Very friendly. We'll keep going back for sure.

The interior is very cute and the donuts were amazing, too. I loved their pumpkin donut especially and haven?t been able to keep my mind off of it. Worker was nice and friendly :)

It's a small bakery, but offers a variety of donuts and some yummy pastries. Coffee is not too tasty. Not comparing to a French bakery but we enjoyed . There is only one small round table (3 people) inside and 2 or 3 small tables outside of the bakery.

It's set up that the customers get to pick their own donuts, with a tray and tongs. The employees are so nice and they have many other desserts to choose from!

The donuts were so good (and I got day old ones, so I can't imagine how delicious fresh ones would be)! Staff was so nice, polite, and helpful. Establishment was very cute inside. When you're getting donuts, you get a tray and tongs and help yourself and then checkout and they bag/package everything for you. I absolutely love that they partner with Too Good to Go to help them reduce their waste and make a little extra money. Will definitely be going back to pick up day old donuts and to try some fun fres

Fantastic Donut shop... The kind you search for... for years. Spotless, friendly and excellent selection of delicious Donuts. Light, fluffy, and never greasy. We are lucky to live close by.

The old fashion donuts are delicious, even the non-sugar ones ??

Came across this place on our way to the sandiego zoo! Such a welcoming environment, we got two croissants and they were so yummy!!! The jalape?os ham and cheese was full with fresh peppers and a bunch of ham and cheese. The croissant itself was super fresh and buttery. The concept of the store is also super fun you get to choose what you want and the gentleman heated our croissants and packaged them Togo for us! Definitely coming back!!

I normally don?t post things like this but this shop is amazing. The customer service is ? phenomenal. We have gone back for both my kids bdays and mine and he always throws in a little extra, plus gives them one in the store. Today he took a picture for me and my family for my birthday. I will only get donuts from here from now on.

The donuts here are amazing. They taste great, but the real interesting part is they taste great even 2 days later which for someone who eats a dozen over a week is a bonus. Their cream puffs and cakes are something I can also recommend. They are busy so come in early if you want to get the best pick!

I?ve ordered a lot of donuts online but this particular store will refuse to put them in the box and will insist to put them in a brown paper bag? Very unprofessional. Donuts in bags are meant to feed to animals. Donuts in box is always the right container to put them. I will not buy here again

Got some afternoon coffee and treats. All the donuts and coffee were very good! Can?t wait to try all of them.

We were anxious to try this new donut shop. The maple bar and glaze twist donuts were disappointing, greasy feel and taste. Not the quality expected for basic donuts. The cream filled was good, both the cream filling, cake taste, and texture. The get your own concept was nice. My credit card was overcharged .23 from the receipt. Maybe they do a surcharge for credit sales.

Wow, everything tastes just as amazing as it looks. Such a sweet family too. It was a delightful experience. The cannolis are to die for!

I bought some take out pastry's today.?? It tastes great. The store is clean with friendly service. They also serve coffee ?? that's going to be my next try

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised how good and fresh these donuts are* The staff is very nice and the place is very clean. All items were in separate compartments. They also have lots of coffee options that looked delish. I will go back when I need a sugary treat

Great little San marcos gem. Noce twist on donut presentation. Love the idea of trays sheet of wax paper available for health and cleanliness. Owner is very noce and willi.g to answer any questions you might have or recommendations. Shop is clean and ready to serve up a delicious treat

Cute little donut shop. But not just donuts. Specially, and a few other pastries. Lots of great choices. I've been coming here for over a year now. Donuts ate so fresh and they melt in your mouth. I visit Norys once a week. Best place in town. Also the owner is super friendly and an all around great guy

I was on the fence doing a review since they have good reviews but honestly I'm crying right now that they ruined my gender reveal cake. I specifically asked for a cake and showed the owner a video of how I want the cake and how the gender should be displayed (whish should either have pink or blue filling). He even took a pic. The cake wasn't a heart shape like I asked. It was square with a heart inside. Then I asked for my ultrasound pic back and the guy told me it was inside. I was mind blown. So I asked

This place is the way donut shops should be run. Self serve. Very clean and organized. Not just donuts but pastries both sweet and savory.. I got the cheese bacon croissant. I shall return again.

Have been "sampling" the products here for a couple of years now. Everything from doughnuts to the baked goods. Absolutely top notch. Very high end products at very reasonable prices. Highly recommend from individual consumption to parties.

Stopped by after running errands and was welcomed by the owner with a huge smile. It was two weeks ago and the temperature was so hot and their air conditioner had gone out. I felt so sorry for him and the employees. But the heat didn?t dampen his mood and took time to chat with me because it was my first time. I will definitely be back because the doughnuts and breakfast pastries were awesome. Just arriving in June to the area I have tried several shops but at the moment this one has the type of dough

I'm a big donut fan and these did not disappoint. I tried multiple types of their donuts and they were all great. I especially liked the vanilla creme powder sugar one. The woman helping me was very sweet and told me which donuts had just came out of the oven. This is my new go-to spot!!

I've been coming for close to a year. They opened shortly before that, and they have kept their quality, cleanliness, orderliness, and friendliness consistent to this day. I would love to know the story of the charming owner-and-pastry-chef. He is modest and demurred my questions; all I could could get out of him was that he trained hands-on and not in a school. The executive-level fineness of his pastries and their presentation shows a guy who knows what he's doing and decided to go independent. I salute h

Nice people, self service donuts. Delicious! Edit- I went back and felt the need to really emphasize how delightful the gentleman who runs this place is. He's so nice. Please go get a donut. It's a perfect dessert.

Delicious donuts, friendly staff that has thrown in extra donut holes every time I have been. My daughter was amazed with the presentation of the pastries and with the fact they threw in the extra donut holes. Seems like a small gesture but to her it confirmed this is her new favorite donut shop.

Spotless Clean, Best Donuts we have ever eaten. So happy we found Nory's Donut & Bakery. Staff is amazing people. ??

Walk in and was Greeted by owner like I was family/friend. This set up is very unique. Self serve fresh products. Not old product that?s been sitting on shelves for days like the big donuts shops. All the items are enclosed in glass cases so no flys or dust! I?ve always loved donuts! I?m from Mira Mesa there isn?t any good options here. Very cheap quality and old stale donuts here in Mira Mesa? My family and myself are very pleased with the quality and taste of Norys donuts! We can all agree the donut qual

Very nice staff and owner! I?m from Murrieta and these are by far the best donuts I?ve had in socal. The staff was the cherry on top, all very kind and amazing from the person up front, the owner, and the bakers! Thank you. This place will be a staple to come back to and very successful. Thanks again!

The best tasting donuts and pastries also the best decorated donuts for holidays and the kindest owners ever! They?ve given my kids free donut holes on several occasions we love this place it?s the only donut shop we go to now!

Such a great experience?clean inside, very friendly, and you pick your own donuts. The donuts were fresh and excellent! New favorite donut shop for our family!

Average at best! Nothing special about this place. Won?t return?

Stopped in for mid-morning coffee & found a great self-serve bakery-donut shop. Super cute, clean & Friendly. Used the spot for a quick meeting with a vendor. Definitely a new go to when in the area.

The donuts are delicious and the owner and staff are very friendly! They have some other baked goods too that we haven't tried yet, but they look delicious.

So yummy! Loved the donut holes and the yeasty glazed donuts. They offered me free coffee while I was in the shop. My new favorite donuts!!

Amazing small business donut shop. Best cream puffs in North County.

This is an amazing place to bring your family and friends, an very affordable. The donuts taste so good! An everyone including the owner are very friendly, and hospitable.

Excellent Donuts.. they taste great even after a few days which is a first for me. Will come by again.

Delicious fruit tart! Huge donuts and croissants. They also have a fancy donut section with pastries as big as your head.

We went on a Friday night, and everything was fresh and in stock. Nory had given excellent customer service when we went to check out, and the food was excellent for the prices. A must have for everyone in San Marcos!

Absolutely delicious and the people are so friendly! Even gave us a free super sized donut for my daughters 8th birthday. Wonderful experience.

Pick your own donuts instead of having to point through the glass! The donuts are the best in the area, including Peterson's.

My family and I have been coming here for awhile and won't be going anywhere else. The owner is like family and his donuts are always a tasty treat!

Amazing place! Owners are very friendly & welcoming. Doughnuts are fluffy fresh & melt in your mouth!

Had a large selection donuts and pastries. The cashiers were also nice and friendly, even threw some extra for free. Highly Recommend.

Happened to stop at Nory's on my way out of town. Arrived at 10am to find warm fresh donuts. These were the best donuts I've had in years.

Best donuts! Amazing spot for great desserts too. I give Peterson?s an 8 and Nory?s a Solid 10!

Just don't get the powdered stuffed ones, they used like cake frosting or something for some of them and it's kind of a gross texture and overly sweet. I don't know about the regular donuts but my experience with the other ones make me hesitant to try anything else.

This place is awesome and we haven't even tasted the donuts and cupcakes yet. The owner was so friendly. We would definitely come back again!

Great donuts. Soft and not too sweet.

love this place! has the best pastries including napoleons and cr?me br?l?e! donuts are always yummy. small business!

Love the donuts. Self-serve, very friendly staff. First time here, but definitely not the last.

Best local donuts and the staff will provide smiles, great donuts and they are always fresh and affordable.

Middling pastries, sorry. The napoleon I had was very tough, like it was sitting out too long. Also had a variety of donuts which were okay.

Every single time I go in there I am satisfied. Top notch donuts so fresh and delicious.

The donuts are wonderful. They seem to constantly bake new donuts and put them out. I really recommend their fritters.

Fresh and tasty. I loved it. BTW. FREE COFFE here ??

Doughnuts were very fresh!! I like that they have individual desserts

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