Hidden Gem!!! Place…read moreis not meant for picking up and ordering out, there is seating there, so more than welcome to go in and sit. Just not spacious enough for me. When reading the reviews the only negative you're going to see is "wait time". If you know take out, you know ways around this "negative". But with that being said me and my lady ordered 2 açaí bowls and they were ready in about 12-15 minutes. Not a problem for us. You can make your own bowl or choose from pre made recipes. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely coming back!!! See you soon cafe 88

Cute spot! It's a small place, so I'd recommend getting it to-go, but it was still really nice…read moresitting inside while we waited for our order. We ordered the Fit açaí bowl for our friend to take home, and she absolutely LOVED it. We weren't hungry enough to get anything for ourselves, but I appreciated how the guy at the counter asked if we wanted anything drizzled on top. We chose almond butter (and silently prayed our friend didn't have a nut allergy ). Turns out, that was the best choice because she said the almonds were her favorite part. Now we're definitely curious and will have to come back to try the bowls for ourselves next time!

Love this Ice cream spot, every time I'm here, the line moves quickly no matter how crowded it is…read more They also have a little seating area around the perimeter of the store. All the flavors I've tried have not disappointed, but my favorites are the Knot your Average Dough, and the S'mores Ice cream. Their waffle cones are the best I've had as well, they are always a perfect crunchy texture and pair nicely with any ice cream.

Awful service. I won't be back…read more The girl at the take out window was rude. I've been to other locations in San Diego and she was dismissive and forgot one of our ice creams. For as expensive as it is I would've expected better. I will not be back to this location again. Love this business. Not the location. I've been eating the ice cream for awhile. It's making me consider the whole company. I know consistency can be difficult. Perhaps management?

Beautiful customer service I love their sweets I love the cake I love the everything they have is…read moreperfect I like the design of the store 10/10 overall

I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

This was my first time and I was absolutely delighted! This popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop…read moreis located in Santee among other shops and restaurants. Known for its wide variety of rotating yogurt flavors, numerous toppings, and other treats like boba, shaved ice, and coffee (yes, coffee)! Staff were friendly and helpful, making great recommendations (since it was our first time). The vibe was cheerful and pleasant. They had a great indoor and outdoor space to enjoy your delicious treats! It is a bit pricey compared to other froyo shops! But they do offer a loyalty program which offers a stamp card for frequent customers. Overall, the frozen yogurt was creamy and slightly tangy. The dole whip and pomegranate sorbet were the perfect combination of sweet and citrus flavors. My daughter is pretty basic- she ordered plain vanilla with boba. And she said it was the best she had ever had! We will definitely be back for more!

Love a classic Froyo experience! Penguin is everything you would want Froyo to be - a good array of…read moreflavors and toppings, and friendly service! The shop is kept very clean as well. Love how there are endless customizations that you can make. You can also ask for a small taster cup and you can sample a flavor or two before making a decision as well. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area!

I love it here. The inside is so quaint! They make the most of the space they have. It smells…read moredelish inside. They offer roasted brown sugar boba, milk teas, coffees fruit teas, smoothies and yogurt series bobas. Everything I've tried is delish and I've tried at least one menu item in each category. You can't go wrong! Shhhhh... I think it's my fave boba spot in Santee! Stop in!

FYI, if you order the Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk with sugar-free sweetness, you're essentially…read morejust ordering a cup of milk. I was really disappointed when I got my drink because there was absolutely no tea flavor, just a big cup of sweet milk (see photo). I ended up ordering another drink because I didn't come here to drink a glass of milk, but the woman at the counter wouldn't let me swap the drink out at no charge. She wasn't rude, but she also wasn't particularly empathetic or apologetic about the situation. I had to pay for an entirely new drink, which also wasn't made at the 25% sugar level I had originally requested. I ended up throwing the milk drink away. :( That said, the new drink brown sugar Pearl milk tea was much closer to what I wanted, and the boba pearls had a great texture and came in a good portion. I just wish the first drink had been explained better and that there had been some willingness to replace it, since I definitely wasn't expecting to receive an entire cup of milk instead of a milk tea. The ambiance of the place is cute.

If you ever had a 1AM "I NEED a donut" moment... just know I absolutely acted on mine…read more So yes -- I pulled up to Honey Donuts in Santee because when the craving hits, it HITS. And since they're open 24 hours, I knew I had a good chance of getting something fresh. Let me tell you what I grabbed: Glazed donut Bear claw Sinclair donut BABY... when I tell you these donuts were hitting?! The glazed didn't even make it home. Not even out the parking lot good. You know how sometimes you bite into a donut and it's just... air? Dry? No substance? Not here. These were hearty but still light, fresh without being greasy, and that glaze? Soft and perfectly sweet -- not that dry, crackly, fall-off-in-your-lap situation. Just melt-in-your-mouth goodness. And that bear claw? Stuffed and substantial. They are not skimping on anything over here. The donuts are a really good size too. At $1.75 for regular donuts and $3.00 for the large fancy ones, it's honestly a steal. Now let's talk service. Peter is SO sweet. Great customer service, patient, and he'll happily explain the donuts, ingredients, and menu if you have questions. That kind of hospitality at 1AM? Top tier. I'll be honest -- I'm normally a Sunny Donut girlie... but "Honey Donuts" just took them down and took the crown. If you're ever in Santee and you want fresh, affordable, legit GOOD donuts any time of day (or night), give them a try. You won't regret it. Thank me later. You're welcome.

The shop is very quaint, easy to find parking, and staff were very kind and helpful. I got my…read moredonuts off too good to go and many of them still tasted pretty fresh. There was a lemon filled one that had an abysmal amount of filling, but the other donuts were pretty standard. My favorite was surprisingly the old fashioned one with chocolate glaze on it. I don't feel this place is particularly stand out in terms of donuts, but good for convenience sake.

I've been here so many times, I am surprised I have left a review. There are two locations; Santee…read moreand lakeside. I know Santee one is open 24hrs! The lines are packed in the AM, but you can get served quickly. You can eat inside or outside. You choose your donuts at the front and check out at the front. These donuts are fluffy and not too sweet for me. There are so many options of the most traditional and popular flavors.

There was always a constant battle at my work, me living in North County was a Peterson's Donut…read moreCorner guy, and my colleagues from east county were all Mary's or bust peeps. Sadly, Peterson's sold and now are just a mere shell of what they were, making the hunt for a good donut a thing. My wife's colleagues brought in donuts from Mary's, and when she got home and said something about it, I had instant recall of the donut debate from my work. We pulled a late-night donut adventure, and ok East County peeps, you were right, you were right, I said it twice. (I'll still vouch for the old Petersons, but I digress). The staff was friendly here, and quick to point out their favorites, and what they are known for. Having these donuts, right there, just made them that much better than taking them to go.... which we did as well. This is a far hike from Escondido, to Santee, but a drive well worth it. There is a lot of parking in this strip mall/shopping center. The inside is bright and had plenty of seating and counterspace to sit and stuff your face. I will be back Mary's, I'll be back.