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Golden Donut
4041 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, United States
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Golden Donut
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Pa
Review №1

I’ve been going to this donut shop for a year now and it never disappoints. The donuts are great but I usually get one of the croissant breakfast sandwiches. It’s always delicious and has a very soft, flaky croissant. I also tried their iced coffee recently and it was fantastic!

Ri
Review №2

Just your average donut shop. They have the standard selection of donuts, lots of breakfast sandwiches, boba tea, and shakes. I got 2 donuts, a sandwich, and coffee and it was pretty good, nothing outstanding. It’s cash only, which I don’t really mind, just be aware or you’ll have to go to the RiteAid next door for an ATM.

Es
Review №3

Very delicious donuts. high quality dough. I also highly recommend their fresh squeezed orange juice, although a little pricy, it taste far better than store-bought orange juice

Ja
Review №4

Your local donut shop doesnt have anything on the Golden Donut. Good donuts, better sandwiches, and dont forget an iced coffee that the Coffee Bean around the corner cant hold a torch to.Golden Donut reminds you why you should be shopping local.

cl
Review №5

I love the custard filled donuts and cinnamon rolls and everything else I have had there is the absolute best

Am
Review №6

Was picking up my laundry from the laundromat around the corner and couldn’t resist this cute donut shop. Got a chocolate donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles! Quick, kind and professional service. So many great options for donuts and smoothies and such!

Ma
Review №7

This little shop has assorted tasty donuts for other people, and then Maple Bars with Bacon. If you are lucky enough to be early enough to land one of these puppies, the rest of you day doesnt matter. You have achieved bliss. Crullers are also good. Service is always sweet and efficient.

Be
Review №8

Friendly people. Great donuts. Just got a flaky yet moist cronut!

al
Review №9

Got fresh Donuts and the Strawberry banana Boba was amazing 🍩😋 cash only tho🤷🏾‍♀️

Review №10

Get the cronut.

Th
Review №11

Favorite spot for donuts and specialty drinks! My favorite Thai Tea!

Ma
Review №12

Great local donut place! Very friendly staff and fair prices.

Jo
Review №13

Only accepts cash, but has multiple arms and a bank next to it to make up for that. Amazing donuts that leave companies likes krispy kreme in the dust. And the bagle choices they have are delicious. Such a nice hometown donut/breakfast place.

Ma
Review №14

This hole-in-the-wall shop makes amazing donuts. My favorite is the chocolate crueller. Their bubble tea is also good.

Ni
Review №15

Donuts, breakfast sandwiches and boba. Simple and easy. Cash only.

Ba
Review №16

Do you want a Great Burger!Who knew that a restaurant that was know for donuts and dessert items could make a great burger.

Sa
Review №17

From the doughnut shops Ive tried in the UTC, La Jolla, PB area this is the best. Great fresh flavors, and very reasonable prices

Th
Review №18

Been going to GD for nearly 40 years and theyve always been fantastic.

Sp
Review №19

Another standard donut place, which also offers sandwiches and smoothies. Staff was quick to assist, but also the customers at the time knew what they wanted. The case was pretty full, so there was a good selection. Prices are fair, at least 1.15 per donut.I got the apple fritter, which is a good size, cooked well, soft, and a not too sweet glaze. I would try other donuts given the opportunity.

L
Review №20

This place is cash only so you would think the employees would wear gloves, but no. they grab cash then grab your food without washing their hands or wearing gloves. so gross!

Mo
Review №21

Outstanding breakfast sandwich!

Ja
Review №22

Awesome donuts always nice and fresh

Jo
Review №23

Amazing. Sandwiches coffee and the best chocolate cake donut Ive ever ever had

Sa
Review №24

We love this place! The best

Ch
Review №25

Donuts are great. Coffee, not so much. Skip the coffee and have great donuts. Recommended.

Br
Review №26

This place is amazing. Best tasting donuts and crissonts . Made fresh daily and you can really tell! Only downfall is they arent open all day!

Ro
Review №27

Good place, small interior but fair amount of outside seating, rarely full

Ja
Review №28

Great Donuts! My dad has been coming here for many years and the donuts and coffee are always good and not expensive. The service is good to people are friendly and its worth making the trip

Ra
Review №29

Donuts are good but is 2019... they only accept cash!! Hurry and get a merchant processor Ill pay the 50cents so that way you dont have to. Stop beign cheap!

Pa
Review №30

Service is great, donuts are good, they dont take credit cards and that is the only downside.

To
Review №31

This place is CASH ONLY. They will direct you to Rite Aid for an ATM. The charge is $3.00. I went and paid the $3.00 ATM fee only to find that they didnt charge me for everything I ordered. I wasnt willing to spend $6.00 to buy donuts, so I went to Donuts & Deli on Clairemont.

Ev
Review №32

They have the best doughnuts in the entire world I eat here every time I get to. They are like drugs with no side effects. They all ways put a smile on my face every time I bite into their soft and fluffy doughnuts covered in sweet delicious glaze. Its s very great place with a great attitude and workers 10/10

Ag
Review №33

The place is nice, I go by on my way to the library and I must say its great. The donuts are good and inexpensive. Great bang for your buck!

Pa
Review №34

Tax season kick off not possible without these donuts thru 4.15 and of course the rest of the year. Best ever hands down

PG
Review №35

Veeeery good Donuts at an affordable price!

gl
Review №36

Best breakfast sandwich in town.

DJ
Review №37

I placed a special order and prepaid, but was called in to work early so didnt pick them up in the morning.She wouldnt take my phone number as i was going to pick them up at 830 am.It says they close at 7pm, but at 5:49pm, they were closed when i arrived....No one is answering, i better get donuts or a refundDonuts are good though...................UPDATE.................Went by the next day, and she pointed at the donuts, saying why didnt you call me? Its not my faultI replied that i got called in early and once i got to work i cant let myself get distracted so i focus on work; i work at a very busy logistics company.She said she would make me another batch, and i said i would be there Sunday morning 800am.Sunday morning at 805am i show up with my wife and;1) the donuts are not ready, guess she thought i wasnt showing up2) she MADE me pay 1/2 price; since i prepaid, i am now paid 1 & 1/2 price for a half dozen donuts3) my wife was surprise by her attitude, she was very mad, like she was doing its a favor by charging its 1/2 price.... I ALREADY PAIDThe donuts are ok, and at $7+$3.50=$10.50 for half a dozen???They re not THAT good.Never going back there.Not only did she lose me and my family, but i will recommend people go to other places.Like; I recommend people go to Sunny Donuts on Clairemont Mesa the people there are super nice, or The Donut Bar down town which has gotten awesome reviewers and for good reason, their donuts are awesome!!!Their prices are better, and they dont give you any attitude or over charge you.

Ro
Review №38

Donuts are better here than almost every other place I try. Very good and friendly.

Ma
Review №39

Great coffee. Good donuts and croissants - better than Vons next door or Starbuckså

Ja
Review №40

Cant beat a mom and pop donut store.

Ri
Review №41

Polite staff. Fresh donuts. Good variety. This place is worth driving out of your way for.

xR
Review №42

Awesome customer service! Great tasting coffee and breakfast 🔥

Mi
Review №43

Great donuts, friendly service, good prices. They also serve breakfast sandwiches and smoothies.

Da
Review №44

So good

Li
Review №45

This place has some of the best doughnuts ever. They have an amazing doughnut called a Tigertail, but be warned, this thing is huge. YUMMY!

St
Review №46

The donuts are delicious and the owners polite. They like to throw in extra doughnut holes when you get a few normal sized doughnuts which is nice. Its the hang out for a number of older folks who are there to socialize.

Sc
Review №47

Great donuts! They only accept cash. 😥

Li
Review №48

The donuts were tasty even at 2:00 in the afternoon. The dough isn’t too heavy.

Be
Review №49

Wonderful people, very fresh donuts. A great old school donut shop.

Ma
Review №50

Donuts taste much better than those from chains. Friendly staff, great selection at a great price, and sometimes they throw in a couple donut holes!

Ju
Review №51

For a college student at ucsd this place is amazing. Cheap, great service, close to campus, and the best coffee

Ka
Review №52

Best donuts in San Diego.

Jo
Review №53

Delicious donuts, great prices, but cash only.

Vi
Review №54

Great service. Love their donuts and fresh smoothies!

Ka
Review №55

Ive always been satisfied when I go there. The doughnuts are delicious and theres a wide variety, and the staff is always very nice!

Su
Review №56

Great location, food, and prices! Cash only!

Ne
Review №57

Staff is polite and the donuts are good. Properly glazed and correct texture, not greasy or dense.

Ke
Review №58

Best doughnuts in town.

gr
Review №59

Ive traveled the world and am a native san diegan, so I can say without hesitation this is the best donut shop. thank you to the owners for their excellent products and service dont sell out !!

Re
Review №60

Great neighborhood donut shop

St
Review №61

Great donuts...cash only!

Ry
Review №62

Decent selection of donuts and drinks. Cash Only though.

GO
Review №63

Been coming here for almost 30 years

al
Review №64

Kinda slow they use a sausage that is not breakfast sausage.

Sc
Review №65

No other donuts will do after golden donuts they are the best and the people that work there are always nice

ed
Review №66

Run of the mill Donut shop, nothing special but not bad either. Only accepts cash as payment.

Te
Review №67

My favorite doughnut shop.

Ma
Review №68

Takes cash only! They should post that on their website. Get with technology people.

He
Review №69

Amazing donuts

Je
Review №70

Parents loved it here

Ja
Review №71

If you are a Homer about doughnuts, fihere is a second home

K
Review №72

Great breakfast crossant 🥐

Ch
Review №73

So delicious! Amazing!

Ja
Review №74

Expensive location

Lu
Review №75

Cash only... Its almost 2018, just pay taxes like the rest of us.

Je
Review №76

Best donuts in San Diego!

Id
Review №77

Great donuts!!

Sa
Review №78

Best donuts in UTC

Du
Review №79

Apple fritters, and ham n cheese croissants, buy them all!!

Ar
Review №80

Just because I parked there doesnt mean I would buy their food.

VJ
Review №81

Super good

Te
Review №82

Its not very clean.

lu
Review №83

Delicious 😋😋😋😋😋

Mo
Review №84

Donuts at a decent price

Br
Review №85

Cash only.

T
Review №86

Cash Only

Ke
Review №87

It was okay

Aa
Review №88

🍩🍩☕️

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  • Address:4041 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, United States
  • Phone:+1 858-455-6844
Categories
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:5AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:5AM–5PM
  • Thursday:5AM–5PM
  • Friday:5AM–3PM
  • Saturday:5AM–5PM
  • Sunday:5AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
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