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Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop in Newport Beach

Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop in Newport Beach

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Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop is a bakery in Newport Beach, CA.

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Andrea Ortiz -Google user

a year ago

10/10 don’t leave Balboa without having a frozen banana. Not only did this specific shop have frozen bananas they also had ice cream and delicious donuts!!! Everything we had was so good. I would definitely come back again.

$1–10Atmosphere: 5Frozen Banana, Bear Claw, Apple Fritter

Ben Park -Google user

a month ago

The hand-dipped ice cream bars are always good.

$1–10Atmosphere: 5Very quietNo waitDifficult to find parking

Audrey Pulliam -Google user

2 years ago

This is such a fun place to grab a treat with friends. I got the cinnamon dipped banana, and it was okay. If I were to go back I would get chocolate, or add on some more toppings. My friend got icecream and she thought it was...Read More

Lana Shihab -Google user

Edited 4 years ago

Excellent Balboa bars and frozen bananas! Definitely a favorite when on Balboa Island now. Friendly and helpful staff and seating out front. We enjoyed our bars while walking around the island. Makes for a special visit anytime! Absolutely recommend

jerry Z -Google user

4 years ago

We went here after we tried buying at the other place down the street. The other place didn’t take cash so we came here. Better service, bigger proportions, and they taken American currency. Wow look at that you now earned our family’s business. Thank you...Read More

Matthew Bennion -Google user

7 years ago

I’ve been coming here ever since I was a kid and it remains unchanged and amazing. I strongly recommend the vanilla balboa bar, dipped in chocolate, with everything as a topping.

bochelley com -Google user

Edited a year ago

The Balboa Peninsula is a neighborhood of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.This community has been the home to, Lauren Bacall, James Cagney, Joey Bishop, Humphrey Bogart, George Burns, Buddy Ebsen, Shirley Temple and John Wayne. Some very famous people I would...Read More

Take outBrunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Chocolate Dipped ConeDifficult to find parkingFree street parkingtough to find any parkingany age loves Ice Cream and donuts

M1 -Google user

5 years ago

I wish they had a place near where I live. The Balboa bar is the best! Nice big thick chunk of vanilla ice cream dipped in yummy chocolate then topping of your choice, I opted chopped roasted almonds. So dang good. ...Read More

Julie Shade -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

This is a landmark… we’ve been coming here for years!!! 28 to be exact!!! The absolute freshest bakery you will ever encounter. Spotless!! The hippo cookies are legendary!!! People and places come and go but I’m so thankful that this place is here to...Read More

Paul Kauer -Google user

2 years ago

Awesome place! I had the everything frozen banana. It was great. Lots of history in this place.

Park O -Google user

a month ago

Anytime I visit Southern California, I always take time out to go here. The staff were friendly and the chocolate banana is amazing, and so is the hippo cookie. The merch is a good price, I would recommend this dessert/bakery shop to my friends and...Read More

Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Frozen Banana, Hippo Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Bananas and Soft Serve Ice CreamSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree street parking

Jenna Squires -Google user

3 years ago

We are here mid October and so happy that they have more than cold treats. Though I have had their frozen bananas and balboa bars, and they're amazing too! We got cookies, donuts, and ice cream today!

Michael Huntley -Google user

Edited 4 years ago

Always a favorite when on Balboa Island. Friendly and helpful staff and seating out front. We enjoyed our bars while walking around the island. Makes for a special visit anytime.

jonatan rodriguez -Google user

6 years ago

Dessert is my favorite meal of the day! Dad's Donut & Bakery is must go spot on Balboa island. They have giant chocolate chip cookies and delicious doughnuts.

Chams -Google user

9 months ago

First time visit nice experience, if you like bananas they have lots of options plus regular ice cream and more

Jimmy Allen -Google user

4 years ago

They say there is always money in the banana stand, and you know what else is there? Delicious frozen bananas! This place will not disappoint if looking for an authentic Balboa delicacy. Very fast service and room to sit outside and enjoy...Read More

Kirk Provine -Google user

4 years ago

We love coming to Balboa Island to walk around and have a relaxing time. We couldn't so that without getting a world famous Balboa bar. They have so many different topings it can be hard to decide but ultimately I go with the rainbow …

Sadie Wessman -Google user

3 months ago

Donuts, cookies, ice cream oh my! We visit Balboa a few times a year and it is tradition that we get Balboa Bars and donuts every single time we’re here. They never disappoint! No matter the line, long or short… they move so quickly and...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

mia nguyen -Google user

a month ago

Service is always so welcoming at this place, the employees are very friendly. The balboa bars taste good, and their toppings are classic. Love Dad’s

Take outOther$1–10Atmosphere: 5

Sims -Google user

6 months ago

The Oreo flavor is a delicious mix of Oreos and sweet, creamy banana. The banana isn’t too overpowering—it blends smoothly with the Oreo crumbles, making it a unique and refreshing twist. It’s perfect for me because I love a balance of something sweet and fruity...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

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Wheelchair accessible entrance

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