Babe's Doughnut and Coffee — Restaurant in San Marcos

Hands down the best chocolate frosted donuts I’ve ever eaten! Light, fluffy and the chocolate frosting is ‘real’ chocolate frosting! Chai latte is hit or miss depending on who makes it. But finding them open during posted hours is a bust 9/10 times I’ve tried to go. The posted hours on the door say 7:30 am which is fantastic for me as I always try to pop in before work to grab donuts for the office, or breakfast and tea for myself. But they are rarely open when I go by. I’ve tried a dozen times and have found them open once! Last week I pulled in at 7:50 and a dude was putting the sidewalk furniture out. By the time I gathered my phone and keys he was inside and the door was locked. He was behind the counter and ignored me when I knocked on the door and then he walked into the kitchen. DON’T SAY YOU OPEN AT 7:30 IF YOU DON’T OPEN UNTIL THE EMPLOYEES FEEL LIKE IT! Not a good way to...

Tatted up, buff cashier acted annoyed and wouldn't make eye contact when I ordered, this was after I put a couple dollars in his tip jar to be nice. Took almost 20 minutes for one sandwich (and I was one of two customers). The cashier waited over 10 minutes to bother getting my donut holes; getting my donut holes he ate a couple between putting mine in a bag, a health code violation that is obvious. The chicken sandwich was well seasoned, but for $6 and change half a chicken breast on a plain biscuit is not worth it... it IS advertised as a full chicken breast. I would recommend any other coffee/ breakfast shop nearby. It was early in the morning and I was going to class but I should've spoke up and demanded my money back. If you do go, be sure to tip after...

The food here is consistently delicious and it is affordable. The eggs are cooked in a way that really brings out the true flavor, not overcooked or dry. It's down to earth, interesting, friendly, atmospheric and pleasant. So, so happy to have a great place open on the square with staying power. I love the breakfast bowls and my husband eats the breakfast biscuits or croissants. He's English and very particular about breads. He loves this place too. I think they are going to need more tables inside and perhaps one more outside. Make sure you have some time to wait, it's very popular, the wait is going to be well worth it. AND...they offer a wide variety of coffee drinks made to perfection. Can't wait to try a doughnut....