Oliboli Donuts in Tustin, CA

May 13

Located in a brick plaza near the sleepy streets of Old Town Tustin, you can find Oliboli Donuts, a powerhouse donut shop serving up delicious, made-to-order donuts.

Oliboli Donuts is the brainchild of Chef Brooke Desprez and her husband, Victor Desprez.

When we spoke with the Desprez family, they said “Chef Brooke loved her craft and was intentional with everything that she did. The love that went into every ingredient and how it was prepared created an environment that encourages excellence in the shop to serve those around you. She also loved her family and the community and she was so loved and respected by everyone.”

Chef Brooke created the majority of the flavors that offered at Oliboli. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2023, but her legacy lives on!

Oliboli’s classic donuts

Maple Bacon
Banoffee - This is an Orange County Insiders favorite
Meyer Lemon Glazed
Plain Glazed
Maple Bacon
Bumbleberry Glazed
Butter Pecan
Vermont Maple Glazed
Chocolate Glazed
Sugar
Raspberry Lychee Glazed

Although we included Oliboli on our list of best donuts in Orange County, CA, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention their delicious coffee menu. Their espresso drinks complement the donuts beautifully and don’t feel like an afterthought.

Meet the Desprez Family

Tell us about your journey to opening Oliboli!

We opened up Oliboli in 2018 with our children Hunter and Hailey, striving for excellence in quality, service, and atmosphere. Our goal was to create a place for families and to serve. Chef Brooke started her career as a caterer and always enjoyed elevating simple ingredients to something spectacular.

What is your most popular item on the menu and why?

Our most popular donut at the moment is Butter Pecan. It is simple, but delicious. It reminds people of a pecan praline with a crunch and a hint of saltiness. The flavor that we’re most famous for, however, is the Meyer Lemon Glazed donut which is made with neighborhood meyer lemons we get from our local customers.

What makes your donuts unique?

The donuts are fried to order so they are always served hot. Our dough is a sourdough which rises for 40 hours to create an extra light, fluffy, and flavorful dough. All the toppings and glazes are made in house and made with love.