Donut Time

Great donuts but somewhat disappointing hours. Today I came in at about 10:25 and it was already closed. It is confusing that full hours are not shown at the physical location of the business.

Best donut I’ve ever had! Literally just left and had to write a review (my first review, ever) on how amazing this donut was! We were in the area on our way to LA when we had the obligatory coffee stop. I Unilocaled donut shops in the area and this one stood out with all the great ratings.
We got there and the new batch was just coming out of the oven, both got the chocolate glazed donuts. Amazing! They were soft on the inside with a light crunch on the outside. I’ve had donuts in so many different area codes, and I can say that this is the only place I wish I ordered 2 just for me!

Just GO! Happy people early in the morning with really good doughnuts.

Great donuts, once you can get them!
Been there 3 times in the last 1,5 week and every time its sold out or they are closed for some reason. Which donut store is closed on a monday morning at 8AM??? Seriously!!!
Opening hours online are not very clear some website say until 10.30 AM and others say all day? What is it???
And then on a friday at 9AM sold out??? REALLY??? Come on people get it together!
I love your donuts and plan a trip there a day in advance but you keep bursting my bubble!!!

Wonderful donuts and wonderful owners! I love to buy a couple dozen at a time for my employees and Donut Time never lets us down! If your in our area and have a sweet tooth go to Donut Time. Keep up the great work and thank you all again!!!

Best donuts I have ever had! They were fluffy and not greasy. The atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. We did not see a bathroom however.

Stop #1 on my road trip with my babe. The girl working the counter and the owner were super nice. Coffee was just plain olé coffee, but my jelly donut and the bf’s maple donut were pretty bomb! Good stop made. Donuts, coffee and back on the road again.

Went in at 10:35am on Saturday and they were already closed and aren’t open on Sundays! All this prego Momma wanted was a donut. Got a donut at Albertonson’s instead and it was inedible. Hoping to try Donut Time soon… Guess I better get my timing right!
UPDATE:
Delicious donuts, super friendly owners, wouldn’t go anywhere else for donuts! Funny hours due to a small family owned business… Hey they need rest too.
Go here, YUMMMM!!!

Blueberry donuts and honey wheat donuts were heavenly! It was worth it to do a 7am donut run. I’m glad we did, as we got a great assortment!

Ditto to the rave reviews. I fear Donut Time has closed. I stopped on a recent trip at 10 AM on a Friday and looked at empty cases through the windows and stopped again on Saturday on my way back home to the same sight. Phone calls to the telephone number listed here and the listing from AT&T info were both «not a working number». I know they had odd hours but this is disturbing, If anyone has more information please post it here, we have lost a treasure.

This place is a hidden treasure. The owners are truly one of a kind people who stumbled into the donut business and they make the best donuts I have ever eaten. Its a funny place they make several batches and when they run out they run out so make sure to get there early. This is a great stop for people going fishing at Cachuma Lake or passing by on there way to and from LA since its right off the freeway.

The BEST donuts!!!

Coincidence Does not exist; we were destined to take à wrong turn from highway 1 and end up on the parking lot in front of Donut Time.
So we decided To have à coffee and some donuts.
What à delightful shop! Ed, the owner, helped us with a wonderful conversation and perfect donuts. We enjoyed our chat, and especially his performance of Michael Jackson’s moves.
Some people have the ability to leave a lasting impression, even in short encounters. Ed is definitely one of them. We are happy to have stumbled into this wonderful shop.

Can I add another star beyond 5 to this proprietor AND his, in– the –stratosphere donuts? Maybe even 6 wouldn’t shout loud enough of the experience at this little establishment.
My husband and I travel to Cambria often. At the Los Olivios Market just past Beulton, we discovered the best maple bar, old fashion and buttermilk bar this side of Mars. But it’s a hit and miss if they are sold out so I asked where they came from one day. Donut Time. Stopped by twice on future trips. Doors locked. Sign says open till 3 unless sold out.
The third stop was a charm, as was the experience, even though they were sold out again at 11 am! Not a donut anywhere! The owner was still in, door unlocked, so I poked my head in and he explained he often sells out early but the coffee was on the house and expressed his apologies for the inconvenience of having nothing left. A more genuine man one would be hard pressed to find. He beamed at my explanation of tracking down the bakery for these amazing donuts just so we could have the adventure of going to source. I assured him we would try again.
As I was starting the car, out he came, waving and caring a small bag with 2 buttermilk bars that he still had in the back! They had not met his morning baking standards, being a little small, thus were not served for sale! He wouldn’t let us pay and zipped back to his tasks of closing for the day.
A lovely gentleman serving an paralleled taste experience in the donut world.

I stopped by this place during a road trip to upstate Cali. It was a long ride and we needed a restroom stop at the Carls Jr (I think) across from it. We spot this little donut place right when it opened too. As soon as we opened the door it smelled of fresh donuts. Anyone who knows me is well aware of my donut fetish.
The man (Ned according to the picture) who helped us was extremely proud of their donuts and was very helpful as well as super nice.
On to the donuts. To this day they are the best I’ve ever eaten. They’re huge, light, airy and not even greasy when compared to every donut joint here in LA. I would recommend anyone to stop by and show them some love.
Hats off, Donut Time! Well done :)

Thanks to all the Unilocalers who reviewed this place; I definitely would have missed it while I was in town if I hadn’t been on here!
As everyone has mentioned, the owners here are so friendly. The second I walked in and saw the man behind the counter, I knew I wanted to like him. Multiple donut samples were out on the counter to taste– even some of the jazzier stuff with all the icing.
I’d like ot state for the record too, that I do not typically like coconut. It isn’t a flavor which usually calls out to me, but when I saw the coconut donut here it was calling out to me. I’m glad I listened. The flavor was exquisite without being too coconuty, and their classic glaze (NOT original glaze, which I was politely corrected on) was huge and delicious. Their 2 for a dollar huge cinnamon donut spheres were excellent as well.
I definitely would like to grab some of their more extravagant flavors to keep around as a dessert for sometime; I just don’t know that I could stomach all of the frosting on one of those bad boys first thing in the morning. I’d also like to try one of those apple fritter donuts that was as big as my face (and not really «frittery» which is a good thing for me). If these donuts are any reflection of the others I tried, count me in.

My husband and I recently had a friend in town for a visit. He always has donuts for breakfast at work, so we decided to take him here for breakfast. It’s bit tucked away, especially since Jack in the Box moved in.
We met the husband of the baker of the delicious donuts. We looked completely clueless as we peered into the donut cases. My husband decided to ask for some help. The baker’s husband allowed us to sample various donuts, one was fresh from the oven. We left with a bag full of delicious donuts and happy stomachs.
We love how it’s a family run business. The granddaughters were even there to give a helping hand with their cuteness. We will definitely be back and will take any of our friends who have donut cravings.

josh and i wandered into this donut shop on saturday morning and i have to say these are the ABSOLUTE BEST donuts i have ever had. hands down. we have tried so many restaurants and bakeries in the valley and were so impressed by this place! the owner was so welcoming and ended up talking to us for an hour… great conversation and awesome stories! he used to work for the LA times and this place was his wife’s undertaking — there was a wonderful article from the LA times magazine that he wrote about it, which i read while he told us stories about the different people who have stopped in at the store. the atmosphere is so comforting and the donuts are seriously amazing. i asked about one, and, without any hesitation at all, the owner tore it into pieces which he handed us to try. so welcoming and friendly! just goes to show how much more business you can acquire with a friendly face and welcoming attitude!

I don’t get to eat donuts anywhere near the frequency that I wish to, however, the few times I’ve been able to pop into Donut Time have been worth the time and trouble. While it has been inevitable that Mom and Pop shops everywhere have been cutting corners and quality, Donut Time keeps providing really outstanding donuts. I cannot say the same for the experiences I’ve had with their competitors elsewhere in the SY Valley.
There is a wonderful gentleman who is always there and is always so friendly. I do wish they were open on Sundays too, but everyone needs a break.

I was driving north on 101 to shoot a wedding in SLO, and knew there just had to be a donut shop off this exit. I literally wandered right to it, and it was open, abeit a Saturday. I was the only one in there and the owner of 5 years was friendly and greeted me warmly. He offered up a large cinnamon roll, which was very fresh, as well as some coffee. Great quality for both. Told me how he used to work for the LA times before him and his wife took this place over about 5 years ago.
The quintessential mom & pop place. Can’t wait to go back!