Tyler's Donuts — Restaurant in Carpinteria

Doris tripped. I went to have abuelita chocolate “ little grandma” Doris “ The manager/ owner” stated that she run out of it and there were only serving chocolate from the standard machines- I told her that in that case I will go to Starbucks and will come back to buy doughnuts- my sister was with me. Starbucks was temporarily closed. We returned to Tyler’s-I told Doris that will get the hot chocolate even though it was not my favorite one. She said in an dislike way “ we don’t need Starbucks, our business has plenty of customers, and if you want Starbucks go to Starbucks” she walked away from the registered where my sister and I were waiting to be helped, but she didn’t come back to give us service. We left momentarily, I returned requesting her manager/owner phone number . She stated that she was the manager and there wasn’t anybody else above her. She tried to change the story of what went on while other customers were listening . But my sister , her and I know what...

Tyler's Donuts is a no nonsense donut shop in Carpenteria, CA. No frills, no IG interest wall. Just serving up classic donuts, croissants (including hot bakes), and basic coffee drinks. They are located in an unassuming shopping center anchored by an Albertsons grocery store.

The donuts and all the baked goods are good ole fashion bakery made. The donuts had a traditional, classic taste. They also specialize in croissants. They have traditional $3.25, fruit filled $3.25, and hot bakes $6. Puffy, golden flaky layers. The croissants are huge, the size of my hand. Rustic looking. Not perfect looking but that just adds to the house made look.

The odd thing I noticed though was the menu board. They listed prices for everything except the donuts. Where are the donut prices? They ought to change that to get some prices on the menu or labeled on the trays. Something. Having those prices listed would help out the staff deal with the same questions and sticker...

I started getting the apple fritters here in 1974. Here this week at the state beach campground from Bend, OR on a long road trip. Nothing much has changed, except ownership and prices. The fritters still melt...