Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Absolutely worth the stop if you?re anywhere near Solana Beach! We came down specifically for the donuts at Sidecar, and they did not disappoint. We tried the Huckleberry (a must-try and highly recommended), the Celebration Cake, the Strawberry, and the Vanilla Bean, each one packed with flavor and incredibly fresh. I also had a Vanilla Latte that paired perfectly with the donuts, smooth, rich, and full of flavor. One of the best parts? You can watch them make the donuts fresh in-house, right behind the gl

Coming here every week has become part of my routine, and for good reason!! their donuts are absolutely delicious! You can tell they put so much care and effort into making them. They?re always warm, fresh, and full of flavor. They even have some fun seasonal flavors from time to time, which I love trying. The service is always really friendly, which makes the experience even better. Honestly, you can?t go wrong with any of their donuts. My favorite is the chocolate one-it?s rich, satisfying, and consisten

Delicious donuts with fluffy cake and glazes. I ordered 2 Huckleberry donuts ??, 1 Saigon Cinnamon Crumb donut, 1 Vanilla Bean Glazed donut, and a 1 Lemon Pound Cake donuts and they were all delicious. The Huckleberry ?? had Huckleberries inside the cake and the glaze was delicious. I think it was topped with dried Huckleberries. I recommend getting there early so you can get all your picks and I can tell you that they have more variety at the store than they do online. If you order online though your donut

Don?t let the look deceive you! Usually super good, yesterday morning I went around 9am. Doughnuts were literally SO dry. Also the banana bread latte just didn?t taste right. Super upsetting because usually this place is a win! Don?t sell dry donuts!

Some of the best donuts I?ve ever had. Been coming here for years and I?m never disappointed. I love the seasonal flavors and the original flavors are always delicious.

Not only delicious, but they also had free samples to try. Doughnut was fluffy and flavorful. It was a sugarbomb like some other donuts. Very worth going and offer a wide variety of flavors to choose from Store was also very gorgeous

I've been coming here for years I always recommend all my friends if they're in San Diego to come here . I will not recommending this place anymore the donuts went down hill I bought four donuts and they all tasted chewy dry hard ?? I know they have other locations so I'm hopefully hoping the other ones are still good but for this location maybe they changed bakers it's horrible.

Best old fashion donut I?ve ever had. The majority of their donuts are top notch- although being a chocolate cake donut fan, I was a bit disappointed with theirs. Definitely not enough to take away any stars- they really do have an amazing product

I make a trip out to Sidecar Doughnuts every time I'm in San Diego. Serving a wide assortment of cake donuts, with some staple flavours and seasonal options, you're bound to find something you like. My go to is the butter and salt donut. Staff are friendly and approachable. Space is limited.

Very yummy fancy donuts (5 dollars each). Most are cake style but they also have yeasted. The cake donuts aren't dry and would highly recommend even if you don't normally like cake donuts. They have rotating flavors but recommend trying the old fashion (similar to apple fritter with cinnamon notes), butter salt (not too sweet), and huckleberry (nice tart flavor). Their chocolate flavors are very rich and taste like actual chocolate so recommend for any chocolate lover. Their coffee is also good with multipl

Always fresh donuts with high quality ingredients that don't make you feel sick after eating them. I'm happy this location was opened in the San Diego area so that I don't have to go all the way to Orange County or LA for these donuts. I only wish this location was more consistent about having the cold brew coffee available. I feel like it's only available 25% of the time which is unfortunate. I just end up getting coffee elsewhere since I can't rely on it being available here.

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in some of the freshest donuts I've ever encountered, and let me tell you, they were an absolute delight! From the moment I laid eyes on them, I knew I was in for a treat. The aroma alone was enough to make my mouth water with anticipation.Each bite was a revelation of flavor and texture, as if a culinary symphony were playing on my taste buds. The dough was pillowy soft, yet perfectly airy, with just the right amount of springiness. And oh, the glaze! It glistened i

Really good, perfectly sweet. Amazing donuts! Coffee was very good. Vanilla Bean and Old Fashioned our favorite ?? ?? Thabk you!

5 star donuts - even gluten free! Coffee: 4 star. Service: 4 star. Atmosphere isn't much to write home about as it's in Del Mar Height shopping market parking lot, and only a few small tables which are usually taken during peak hours. I was introduced to their donuts a few years ago when a dear friend gifted a box of them to me for my birthday. I often swing by after surf at Del Mar beaches.

Something is happening with Sidecar donuts; they used to be very good and their staff very friendly; until today. Today the atmosphere in the store was chaotic, there was no inventory and the employees were in a very bad mood, especially one who shouted "close the door" every time someone entered. I would have liked to say the name of the screaming employee, but no one had his name tag. They are forgetting that there are other donuts (like those from Pavillions) that are very good and half the price.

Freshly made (but very expensive) donuts in a cute strip mall in Del Mar. The donuts were delicious and unusual. They had limited selection (maybe 15 types) and limited inventory (but it was 2pm). I got a glazed salted, huckleberry, chocolate pistachio and regular glazed. I spent about $22.

Donuts are great. Wide variety. Boxed very nicely to go home. Service was nice and greeted with smiles. A wee bit expensive for a donut till I ate one. Omgosh. Well worth the 35 min drive and the cost. Definately not your average donut chain place. Will be back. Was very busy so hard to figure atmosphere but from what I could see at least 4 stars.

best doughnuts ever! basil egg benedict & passionfruit pavlova ???? if you like dessert, Batch & Box has amazing cookies in the same plaza. and hit up Hey Tea when they open (rip Happy Lemon) for some boba ??

This has been on my bucket list for a long time. We got here late afternoon. Seem to be after the rush but saw another wave of people coming in. The crew working yesterday was awesome! Very friendly and great service! We are from out of town and we saw the special for free donut and coffee. Miss was patient with me and was nice especially during the busy time to help me with the app. The doughnuts are truly amazing! Fresh, light and so so good! It was worth coming here.

The shop was very busy, there was allot of people coming in and out of the shop. The donuts were really tasty and everything was made in house. Which also means that not everything will be there on your arrival. Many fan favs get sold out and you have to wait for the next batch. Store is pretty small so they will ask you to wait outside if you have ordered and get your donuts thru their window near the store seating area outside.

It was my first time trying donuts from this establishment and they were good. There is a very unique variety and seasonal options as well. I tried the lemon pound cake donut and a seasonal berry one (I visited a few days before Christmas). From what I observed, if you know what you want, you should just place an order for pickup, since the donuts seem to go fast. The location does not accept cash, which may or may not be listed on their website, and that was a slight annoyance for me. Overall, I enjoyed my

Love the doughnuts, definitely my favorite & they're always fresh. Had an incident on my last visit that, to me, is still unresolved. Computers are great, but sometimes it's nice to speak to a person & that's often what separates a good, professionally-run business from the "mean" & the mediocre ones.

My first time to Sidecar, or to any donut shop in years. Friday morning before a work crew arrived at my house for a days labor I thought I?d get a dozen donuts for them. Thankfully the nice young man behind the counter warned me that would be $50. Wow. So I settled for 1/2 dozen ($25) and a plastic fork to cut these gourmet pastries into smaller chunks. Priced at about double what traditional donut shops charge is it stretch for me. They are good, but they?re still donuts.

The crew members were very nice and friendly and welcoming. He offered me a sample of the Huckleberry donut and it was delicious. It's not something I would ever try, but I'm glad I did. I ended up purchasing one! my kids loved the vanilla glazed, donut, and the Huckleberry!

Last weekend, my doughnut cravings hit hard, so my husband and I headed to Sidecar Doughnuts in Del Mar--a spot I've been eager to try. I have a big sweet tooth, especially for doughnuts, and I prefer those made fresh with top-notch ingredients. We chose a few to sample: the Old Fashion, Salted Malted Cookie Dough, Dulce De Leche Churro, and the weekly Gluten-Free special. Each one was a delight--fresh, decadent, and satisfyingly thick. Eating them felt like tasting a little slice of heaven. They're all ma

We visited Sidecar in Del Mar and informed the staff before ordering about my husband?s severe nut allergy. We specifically asked the employee to use clean tongs, as the same pair was being used for all donuts, including those that may contain allergens. Although he reluctantly complied, his annoyance was palpable from the start. Later, when we inquired about a donut, he used the tongs to pick it up without caution and then informed us that it contained almond flour, displaying blatant disregard for our sa

Ain't gonna lie...if you on a budget, a Bakers dozen from this place will break your pocketbook. However, you will not be at many places like this one. Next to my neighborhood mom and pop doughnut shop, they are the best donuts I have ever had. Soft, moist, and the perfect sweetness. You shouldn't ask for more.... but you want to. Thanks to the wonderful staff. Great presentation. Nice upsell on the Best 12 plus 13th free. My kid loved the Blueberry one. Will be back.

I didn?t looooove the donut I picked but that just means I have to come back to get a different one! I got the vegan peanut butter chocolate, it was really heavy and the ?best?bite was limited to the peanut butter dollop. My partner chose a cinnamon cake one which he said was pretty dense but had great flavor. Coffee/tea was tasty. Customer service was excellent, the tables were clean.

Side Car Donuts & Coffee in San Diego has an impressive array of fall holiday flavors that truly capture the essence of the season. While the innovative tastes are commendable, I had to deduct a star because the donuts weren't as fresh as I'd hoped. Still, it's a must-visit for those seeking a festive treat.

I came here after brunch with some friends and their kids. The kids were super excited to try everything so I got half dozen. These doughnuts were really fresh and quite tasty. The vegan chocolate tasted like a warm brownie and we waited for it to come out of the oven. My favorite was the passionfruit which had cream and filling inside and the huckleberry. I would definitely come back here on other days to try other flavors with family or friends.

Delicious (but pricey) donuts, not much more to say, if you like fancy pastry. Seasonal flavors keep the variety fresh enough to justify repeat visits.

Pricey but the unique flavors and clean ingredients make it worth it! Tried the box of the best 6 donuts for $25 and rated them the following: 1. Love and salt 2. Huckleberry 3. Butter and salt 4. Lemon pound 5. Old fashion 6. Apple fritter All were soft, light and not too sweet (except the apple fritter, too sweet for me). Definitely recommend stopping by to grab some different flavors that you can?t get anywhere else! Excited for their little Italy location to open.

The best way to kick off your holiday moods is to eat your favorite treats! For me, it should be good donuts. As an adult, I won?t waste my calories on bad desserts. But for Sidecar Donuts, it?s all worth it. I brought my parents in law there at the morning right after Thanksgiving. I am surprised how many people have the same plan, the line is sooooo long. But I can see everyone is so happy, and the line goes really fast. The staffs working there are fast and friendly. And of course, you know how delicious

Yes, the donuts are on the more pricey side, but they?re worth every penny. The flavors and quality are incredible, and they often have samples to try. Tip: go early if you want to try the seasonal or limited-time donuts?those sell out fast! Favorites include the Chocolate, Maple Bacon, and Huckleberry. Wasn?t a fan of their limited time blueberry matcha drink though

Some of the best donuts I?ve ever had. Consistently wonderful, and they nail the simpler donuts like the butter & salt and the vanilla glaze which I feel highlight the quality of the actual donut - not relying on a bunch of candy or gimmicks to draw interest.

The Strawberry Buttermilk doughnut is my personal fave. Always busy and the food is always good.

A few years ago I stopped in to pick up a food delivery order. The order wasn't ready so I had to wait a few minutes. I was in a very dark time in my life and the employee not only gave me a free donut, she introduced herself and asked me my name! I wish I could tell that person how much that day meant to me. I am the person I am today because of how she treated me. You are doing everything right sidecar! I love you all!

These donuts are amazingly yummy! I never eat chocolate donuts from any other stores because they are just so sweet and make my teeth ache! But I love the chocolate from Sidecar! The dough is just perfect in texture, fluffy and yet slightly dense, covered with good quality chocolate. All the donuts are not overly sweet! Our favorites are: chocolate, butter and sea salt, huckleberry (can really taste the berry with every bite), and lastly, maple bacon. Donuts are still warm if you sit and eat in the s

Parking is easy and plentiful in large shopping center. Service and staff are friendly and helpful. Sometimes they will have 1 donut cut up in tiny pieces for sampling on a tall shelf. (Very high and hard to see even for 5'7" person). A+ for freshness and texture of donuts. Cake donuts are nice and crispy, but every flavor we've tried is soooo sweet. The huckleberry has berry bits within the donut dough and the glaze which is nice, but too much sweet overpowers the natural tartness of the berries. Yeast

Love that Sidecar Donuts and Coffee is in the area now! Heard a lot about them so I made a special trip to get some donuts. Glad I did because I think this is my new favorite gourmet donut place in San Diego. We got 4 specialty donuts, an Old Fashion, a pineapple & basil, a pop tart type donut, and a Basil Eggs Benedict donut. The Basil Eggs Benedict donut was my favorite as it was more of a meal and tasted great!! It's a Masala style donut filled with a poached eggs, ham, and a house made basil hollandaise

Edit: moving from 5->4 (maybe 3.5) after going a few times. Donuts often leave a weird aftertaste and are $5 each.. Definitely some of the best cake donuts I've had. The butter and salt I had fresh out of the oven and melted in your mouth (but had a slightly "fake" butter taste is my only complaint). Also had the cinnamon which was delish. Lots of other flavors to try so we'll be back. Two tables outside to sit and some counter space inside but definitely more a grab-and-go spot.

Donut Series, Part 2 Sidecar Donuts was referred to us by @donuthunting (?The Godfather of Donuts?) and for good reason. Somehow they have managed to elevate their creations to a level that transcends the typical donut experience. You can just forget about sifting through stale offerings here since they produce new batches every hour. Ordering was a bit of an ordeal, but that had nothing to do with the attentiveness of the staff (who were great). Our ordering issues were the direct result of our indecis

These guys had a lot of hype to live up to, and boy did they do it! Walking thru the Del Mar shopping area I smelled a wonderful scent coming from where Sidecar resides. Those fresh donuts really put out some great smells. I was overwhelmed with choices. Ended up with the Maple Bacon, Dolce De Leche Churro and Saigon Cinnamon Crumb and 8 ounce hand poured milk. Crushed that Maple Bacon pronto!! Wow.. just wow. Brought me back to my days of living in Canada ????. We love maple and bacon up there! Up ne

Delicious donuts! Im not a fan of maple but staff member Aadan convinced me to try the maple bacon donut and it was amazing! not overly maple tasting like most maple bacon donuts! Thank you Aadan for convincing me to try it and picking the best donuts for me to try.

Wow! The huckleberry donuts were fresh out of the fryer.... so good!! The vanilla ring donuts were light and had a subtle vanilla flavor that was fantastic! The iced coffee is also terrific. Very friendly and helpful staff as well.

Wow! The young man who welcomed us at the door understands great customer service! (He didnt have a name tag but had a hat, mustache, and was working at 7am) Donuts were massive and tasty ?? and the coffee was rich and flavorful ? ?? Will come back next time in the area!

Wow. Some of the best doughnuts I?ve ever had. I tried the Eggs Benedict donut and it was amazing! Must eat with knife and fork. I also had the glazed yeast doughnut, the jelly filled, and the butter and salt cake donut. I think the glazed was my favorite but they were all good.

It?s super fresh ?? its come hot directly from chefs tray ???????????????? The store door is heavy ( doesn?t open easily , you should pull it hard and strong ) ?? The coffee was great ?? The doughnut ?? fresh ??????

if you're in the mood for delectable donuts in the Del Mar ?rea, look no further than Sidecar Donuts. Their flavors are top notch and are extremely unique. The prices are reasonable (definitely makes sense considering the size and flavors at hand) and the staff is extremely friendly. Would highly recommend the maple bacon donut.

Damn good doughnuts that will leave a dent in your wallet. My favorite was the celebration doughnut. The pink frosting with sprinkles. No line, but when I got there around 9am they were sold out of a few flavors, but it looks like they constantly make more throughout the day.

Easily the best doughnuts I've ever had in my life. The huckleberry and the butter and salt are my absolute favorite. I feel like cake doughnuts are hard to do well but these are phenomenal, moist, tender on the inside, perfect texture, but has that crisp on the outside, and so flavorful. I live in NYC and these doughnuts are miles above any doughnut in NYC. This spot is the top of my list to hit up any time I'm in SD. If I lived in SD, I would surely come for doughnuts every week. They could do with m

Sidecar has the freshest donuts with really unique flavors like Huckleberry and Saigon cinnamon. I prefer a cake donut and they have a lot to choose from. This place is not in my neighborhood but worth the special trip.

Loved my donuts and everyone was so nice. The shop was adorable and I would for sure go again. I ordered the Passion fruit Pavlova and it was delicious. We also bought the Dulce de Leche churro which was also very tasty.

Amazing, fresh donuts. Can?t get enough of the clean look and design of the space. Even the boxes are classy. Company did a fantastic job hit the mark with the product and branding. A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth every penny.

If you have not tried Sidecar Doughnuts yet, you can not even say you like doughnuts, because you have never truly had one, until you try Sidecar. Sidecar was established in 2012 and make the freshest doughnuts you'll have. The nice part is they switch out flavors so there is always something new to try. They also always have a vegan option as well as a gluten free option. They also do cinnamon rolls on Wednesday which is awesome and Apple Fritter Friday which is unreal. My parents love doughnuts, but my p

Artisan doughnuts and coffee! What's not to love? What caught my eye are the Basil Eggs Benedict doughnuts. I have seen a few other places have doughnuts like these on the menu, but I've never been too impressed with them. I can say with confidence though that they're the best thing on this menu! The basil is super fresh, the sauce is perfect, egg is solid with a semi runny yolk, and omg the dough! A delicious melody of sweet and savory that holds the entire doughnut together! All the other offerings a

First stop on our SD travels always has to be here! A great breakfast stop that doesn?t break your bank but that is so much more exciting (and delicious) than stopping at [insert franchise fast food breakfast here]

The staff are very friendly. The donuts are always fresh and if you don?t have your heart set on a specific one, there?s almost always something hot! The selection is great; there?s something for everyone. Management clearly takes pride in training, food quality, and customer service. Their app rewards program is great too.

I almost buy dubai donut every Monday, but this time the filling of the donut way less than before. You can increase the price, and should not change the quality.

I?m really confused by this place?s rating. Super expensive donuts and not great. They were out of a bunch of the donuts I ordered online at 8 AM. Bought 24 tried three different donuts and they were ok at best.

Huge donuts (who doesn't like big donuts??), great permanent flavors, creative, enticing seasonal ones and there's always a vegan option (also very tasty!). The picture I attached is one of their seasonal flavor - samoas girl scout cookie flavor! The store is bright and you are separated from the donuts by a tall glass, for good reasons, I might start drooling if I get too close.

If you're reading reviews and trying to decide if you should check this place out then you have waited a bit too long and continuing to do yourself an injustice!! I couldn't try all of them the first time even though I would have loved to so I settled for the "Choc-A-Lot" and the Apple Fritter. They were both excellent and with the yelp offer I got myself a nice coffee too! I love the fact that they have a relatively small selection which doesn't overwhelm you. Quality trumps Quantity! Can't wait to try out

Kinda pricey for the donuts, but the taste are awesome and donuts are made fresh daily. They also have gluten free n vegan donuts too

The hype is earned. If you're going to indulge in a donut, Sidecar donuts are worth it! My extraordinarily picky husband loved his seasonal special Gingerbread and Poached Pears and I thoroughly enjoyed my Choc-a-lot.

The donuts here are delicious and beautiful! The staff is helpful and the store is clean.

So disappointed I?ve been to Sidecar many times in the last few years I went today and was excited for those warm fresh delicious donuts they usually have. They were so gross today and old it?s wrong of them to sell 6 donuts for $30 ! They are so bad I would be embarrassed to say I paid $10 for these gross donuts. Don?t waste your money or time it?s not worth it unfortunately I was that person recommending this place to my friends and family never again! I want to save anyone from this disappointment there

Amazing donuts and a magical ambience. They're maple bacon donuts were FRESH out the oven and we snagged one immediately. The Huckleberry donut was best all-around! Super expensive, but worth a fun treat

These are our favorite donuts we?ve had in San Diego but they come with w price tag. Worth trying, but skip the coffee. Never had a bad donut and I love that they always have a few gluten free options.

I was debating between 4 and 5 stars for this place but settled on 5 because the donuts are too good to resist. I'm a fan of the yeast donuts, and do they do their yeast donuts well. Had a craving for donuts one rainy day and made the trek to Sidecar because it's been on so many people's recommendations. I would have rated 4/5 stars mainly for the price. Those two donuts in the picture? $10. That could have been an entire meal at Chipotle (though I guess the calories on these donuts could be a meal - don't

YUM! Not even a donut lover but I loved these donuts! So many fun flavors to try as well as classics! We got the lemon poppyseed and brown sugar ones and both were super tasty!

Actually low key these are the worst donuts I?ve ever had. They are so greasy and all I can taste is the cheap oil they were fried in. Not a fan. Also way overpriced.

Our family's top doughnut place. Good quality products, fair price and great selection. And not too sweet like traditional doughnuts.

You want something delicious? Do you want a thiccc boi donut? This is your spot. Sidecar doughnuts make fresh dough boys daily, and each one tasting great. They have a lot of different flavors and combinations, enough to make sure everyone has something they'll like. Hardest part about this place is that they can have a line out the door. Nothing wrong with that, because it shows they truly have something good. Fair warning, these donuts are dense thicc boys. If you are looking for a light fluffy guy, it

Delicious gourmet donuts. Not deep fried greasy. Donut is dense but not like cake. Frosting is crispy. Donut had actual huckleberry. Definitely worth trying!

Donuts are okay . I ate in the patio, which is in need of a sweeping , tables are dirty and full of bird poop.

Listed as best donuts in California and man did they deliver. Tried the salted malted cookie donut that was a collaboration with salt n straw. Man it was impressive, cookie dough and a donut who knew.

Oh yeah ?? the donuts here are top notch top 2 in San Diego I had the salty caramel and passion fruit cream and omg omg donutgasm at its finest these donuts take you to a place of air fluffly heaven each bite is like taking a bite off a flavored clouds ??. Next time I want a tall glass of ice cold milk to go with my donuts hey might be good on the menu

Gourmet donuts, but theyre ~$6 each which is wild; drip coffee similarly priced.

One of my favorite spots for donuts hands down. Super fresh, always delicious and moist. Saigon crumb and celebration are the move. Coffee supplied by common room roasters which is delicious.

I drive half an hour for these delicious donuts. My favorite is their eggs Benedict donut. So savory and just the right amount of sweetness.

eggs benedict donut is BOMB. i thought i was gonna be underwhelmed, but the egg was really well done and its flavors were excellent. another favorite is the huckleberry. my cousins liked the butter+salt donut and the cookie dough donut :)

I wish I could give them zero star. I ordered a food surprise box on Too Good To Go and APP scheduled time for 8:05. When I got there, an arrogant employee told me that the time on the APP was wrong, and I either had to cancel the order or come back an hour later. I ordered this out of curiosity, not because I wanted to eat any donuts. I will never go there again, nor will I recommend this place to anyone.

Donuts were the best I?ve eaten so far. They are so fresh and delicious. I loved every single donut I have tried. Excellent service too. I can only recommend!

Those donuts were epic !!! It was so much yummier than the best donuts I?ve had till date. I tried their chocolate and huckleberry donuts both of them were good, the chocolate donut was my personal favorite. They make their donuts fresh every hour. I happened to be there just when a fresh batch of chocolate donuts made its way to the counter, it was epic! Parking is easy, it?s located in a mall with plenty of parking.

Best donuts I?ve ever had. Huckleberry was my favorite. They were light and fluffy and so fresh and none of them were overwhelmingly sweet. A definite must visit if you?re in San Diego!

It gives all of us stomach aces and it was old. We got a dozen donuts, I think it was old that?s why we all feel sick. It?s too expensive and not worth buying. Krispy Kreme way better then this. I will never buy it again.we spent $65. I rather buy Cheesecake Factory

Easily the best donut shop in san diego. Better than copper top, donut bar, devil's dozen, or nomad. Has the best flavors and each donut is very fresh. The favorites like huckleberry are delicious and are a must. Don't bother looking any further, this is the best place to go to.

I'm no connoisseur of fine food, however, I would say I know my way around a donut shop. I had to try as many as I could (which was 6). BDay Cake came out on top with the Butter and Salt a very close second, and the Huckleberry third to round out the top 3. The GF options are impossible to distinguish. So amazing! Well done Sidecar, you guys rock! Apart from the food, the layout was unique and fun; classy. Wonderful hospitality, clean space and the coffee is delicious as well.