Is Donut Bar Still Open? Food Paradise Update (San Diego, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Donut Bar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, showed a 2026 copyright notice and an active online-ordering cart, and Google Places listed the San Diego location's business status as operational.
- Season / episode Season 17, Episode 9
- Address 401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101
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What happened after Food Paradise?
An S17E9 episode titled "Go Big or Go Hungry" featured Donut Bar, a San Diego doughnut shop turning out hot yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts alongside catering for private events. The shop operates from a storefront at 401 W. A Street in downtown San Diego. According to the business's own website (donutbarsd.com), checked 2026-09-08, the site carried a 2026 copyright notice, listed its full doughnut lineup including vegan options, and ran an active online-ordering cart with items available for checkout. Google Places, checked the same date, listed the San Diego location's business status as operational. The website's navigation also included dedicated pages for catering and events, along with a press section, though no specific opening date for the shop appeared in the material reviewed.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Go Big or Go Hungry
- What was featured
- hot yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Donut Bar
Frequently asked questions
Is Donut Bar still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Donut Bar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to Donut Bar after Food Paradise?
An S17E9 episode titled "Go Big or Go Hungry" featured Donut Bar, a San Diego doughnut shop turning out hot yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts alongside catering for private events. As of September 2026, Donut Bar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is Donut Bar located?
401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Donut Bar?
Season 17, Episode 9 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Go Big or Go Hungry”.
What do reviews say since Food Paradise?
The website's navigation also included dedicated pages for catering and events, along with a press section, though no specific opening date for the shop appeared in the material reviewed. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Venue type
- bakery
- Official website
- donutbarsd.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- donutbarsd.com — https://donutbarsd.com/
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