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    Bonita Donuts

    3.8 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Horchata Donut
    Shirley S.

    Friendly and patient service. 7 of us and took some time deciding what we wanted. The server recommended the Horchata Donut and it was very delicious, soft and chewy. Everyone loved their choices but mostly because the donuts were as I described. Definitely would come again

    Glazed dozen of 1-3 day old molded donuts
    Taura G.

    Do not come here for donuts, they sell molded 1-3 day old donuts here. I spent $19 for a Glazed dozen and they tasted 1-3 days old, and had MANY MOLD SPOTS on each of the 12 donuts...what a horrible business practice. $25 for a "Bakers Dozen" (13 donuts), $24 for Dozen of your choice, $19 for a Glazed Dozen. Ridiculous. I am a donut connoisseur and I KNOW DONUTS. I tried to give them another try after over a year. I walked in and no customers were there. The staff workers ignored me, strike . Then, after about 3mins, I said good morning and a young man was crouched behind the counter (strike 2 hiding from me) and he helped me. The glazed dozen I got ($19 + $1 tip) is all old donuts with mold spots on them. I will never come here and give them another opportunity again.

    Oreo donut
    Jennifer N.

    We were greeted when we went in and i think the kids were the ones helping run the shop with Dad sitting on the side doing admin work. The girl who helped us was really nice. There was a nice variety and they had plenty to choose from. Vegan churros seem to be an option on the menu. They also have a creative way of dispensing their cafe drinks. It's one of those beer dispensers with the lever but it's cafe instead. I thought that was cute. We decided on the ube, maple, chocolate. Tasted fine and fun to try.

    2/3 doughnuts. I ate half of one and tossed it out. One Boston crème, and one glazed.
    Cirno A.

    I feel the doughnuts are overpriced for what they are. You could go somewhere else for a better experience and save money. There's a sign in the front that says if you leave a yelp review... you get a free doughnut. There is no clear pricing in regard to the doughnuts visually. When I asked how much it was, I was told $2.50/ doughnut. If that's the case, why was I charged $8.00 plus tax for three doughnuts? Shouldn't that be 7.50 plus tax? I thought that was ridiculous. I paid, but definitely not coming back here. As for the POS machine it was input as a custom item. I think for customers it would be better if the receipt showed what you're paying for (ex: one fruity pebble doughnut).

    Dozen glazed donut holes
    Anne P.

    Dozen glazed donut holes. Was told $5.45 at register. Because I paid cash, it was $5.00. Overpriced for fresh donuts.

    Bomboloni
    Maya H.

    I really want to try this bom bom donuts. It's so good and right amount of sweetness. The filling is also amazing! I bought one for a friend and she loves it too. The service is excellent!! The place is nice and clean. The fresh donuts smells amazing !! They have a lot of unique flavors and topping! Will definitely come back to try different donuts and flavor! I want to try the churro also!

    Jamie S.

    It was National Donut Day today, so I decided to try a local donut shop. Got there around 0740ish, ordered a dozen donuts. Service was good. Went into my car and was going to eat a donut then I noticed a hair. Went back inside, informed them about what I found and gave me a fresh batch. Got home, about to serve my kids breakfast and I noticed 6 suspicious dots on the sugar donut. Then I started eating the chocolate twisted donut, it didn't taste right and then I found 3 suspicious dots at the bottom - didn't even finished it. I was nauseated and crampy the whole day. Then I checked the other donut, the twisted glazed had some suspicious dots as well. I gave my mom some donuts and she said the ones she got tasted sour. I had to throw most of the donuts, what a waste. This is the first time I got sick from eating a donut =( My husband are the horchata donut, he didn't get sick and he said it tasted good. A bad batch? But the donuts smelled fresh and donuts were soft. Would I come back? This was my first and last time to go there.

    Glazed donut with MOLD

    I'm really disappointed with this donut shop. I've noticed mold in some of the donuts, which is completely unacceptable. On top of that, they haven't been consistent with their hours - I've shown up multiple times during posted business hours and they were closed. The phone number listed is also disconnected, so there's no way to check before making the trip. Not sure what's changed, but over the last few months the quality and reliability have gone downhill. It used to be so much better.

    Peanut chocolate donut Ham and Cheese Croissant
    Art Of Hospice C.

    Donuts are moist and delicious anytime Of the day as well as quality service and the guy is very accommodating and polite. They play good morning jazz and easy listening Music inside with modern interior! Love it and peaceful!

    Peanut donuts!
    Kate P.

    So fresh! So tasty. So good! Love this place! Stop by when you're in Bonita! Highly recommended!

    Marzipan and horchata top right !
    Sarah P.

    Great service, even better donuts. Horchata donut highly recommended ! Everything baked fresh and bagels fresh daily now added to menu as well. Try the Mexican mocha cold brew !

    Delicious
    Griselda F.

    Cutsie little family owned donut shop, loved seeing the kids helping out, I'm a sucker for family owned small businesses. The place was impeccable & very esthetically pleasing. I picked up a couple of different donuts (I let the son pick for me) And he knew what he was doing! He was Súper courteous & knowledgeable of the donuts. The apple one that I ate was delicious!!! Nice & soft, fresh & super tasty. They also offer coffee, milk or other drinks. I had a black coffee & it was perfect with my donut. Can't wait to be back!

    Frutti pebbles donut, horchata donut and maple bar!
    Melva K.

    Donuts are delicious! They have very unique flavors, customer service is great! Recommend it 100% We'll be coming back!

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    Greeted with friendly faces. Good selection. Not sure about $25 for a dozen donuts though, seems a little pricey.

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    6 months ago

    Excellent Service! The cashier was very nice :) Great Ambiance and amazing food. I would go here again 100%

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    8 months ago

    BES MAPLE DOUGHNUT!!!!!! We found them at a farmers market and fell in love! Go visit them!!!

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    6 months ago

    Best donuts in bonita with great & friendly service. 10/10 you need to come try these donuts & coffee!

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    1 year ago

    Not a big selection of donuts and always run low on weekends. Great bagels though! Their cold brews taste delicious.

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    6 months ago

    Been coming here for twenty years plus, great donut shop, but they need to add breakfast sandwiches and bagels

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    1 year ago

    Great customer service friendly staff thank you. Will be back soon thank you so much please come here

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    1 year ago

    We love coming here for their ube filled donuts- they are the best! It's a Sunday tradition.

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    8 months ago

    Every time I stop by, they're closed. I've come at 12pm, 3pm and 7pm. I'm starting to wonder if they're shut down now.

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    1 year ago

    Comfort food! Love their donuts! I've been coming here for years. Lots of selection!

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    Flora Cafe has quickly become my go-to "local office." I work from home most of the time, so having…read morea place with great food, perfect service, and such a welcoming atmosphere for client meetings is invaluable. We recently hosted a private event here and the experience was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend!

    So are you looking for a nice little and quaint place to have some breakfast or lunch? Well look…read moreno further than Flora's Cafe. The ambiance inside is so nice, with a long velvet/velour bench and some comfortable chairs and solid stone looking tables, they have put some thought and effort into their aesthetic. But of course we come for the food and drinks, right? So they do have a pretty good selection of sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Their drink menu is also quite good and they also have their signature drinks and food. The place is always clean and neat, and so welcoming. My favorite sandwiches are the grilled cheese and the roast beef. I would have the roast beef more but I have to watch what I eat or i get gout. I love this place as they are so accommodating and also listened to some of my suggestions. When they first opened up they would just serve their sandwich with no side, just the sandwich. But i will say that they do charge a fair amount, and for that amount it would be nice to have something else on the side. So my suggestion was to either derive a little house salad or some chips to fill out the plate and to add some texture to the meal. And to my surprise the next day they had added a little salad to the meal. And might i add I really don't like salads, but this one is very delicious, and adds a bit of different texture and some acidity to your meal. The drinks are nice and are made right there. They are always served in nice glassware if you are drinking there. I am not a big coffee drinker so I usually will go with a chai or some tea. I love that they will make it either hot or cold to your liking. I was a bit worried when they started up, as i thought that this was not a good time in the economy to open up a business. But they are doing remarkably well and they are quite busy most of the time. I love to see a place doing well, so when we climb up the stairs to go to work, we have a nice start to our day to see all the happy people inside eating and drinking. I wish they continued success, but I know they have found their niche and a good formula for success.

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    4.3(329 reviews)
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    When I'm in National City, Home Coffee is my go-to for coffee and to do work outside of the office…read more The servers are always friendly, and take care in making each drink. My favorite is the Promise Land, which is made with espresso, honey, milk, and cinnamon. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, but i really like the decor and vibe inside. It is very common to see students and work from home professionals posted up with a laptop. I've never waited long for a seat and I enjoy the wide variety of cafe music they play, especially the 80s classics station!

    A lot of past reviewers note a lack of urgency in the staff, distraction by their friends'…read moreconversation, and a lack of charging outlets indoors. I had a pretty good overall experience on my first visit to Home, and didn't experience any issue with the customer service at all. There was a short line when I arrived, so it took me about 5 minutes to order--not overly slow or annoying at all. I was greeted by a friendly cashier who took my order and I sat down nearby. While it's true that outlets indoors did appear few and far between, the seat itself was super comfy and could even recline. The interior aesthetic is comfortable and inviting, with calm whites, hints or green and brown, and plenty of space and seating. I worked for about 15 minutes on my laptop while waiting for a photoshoot I was hosting nearby. I ordered a cold brew to get a second quality check on the spot before leaving (I always do hot americano and cold brew first to check a new coffee spot's baseline). Both the americano and cold brew were really smooth, with balanced and consistent flavor profiles and a lot of depth. Good body on both, too. Overall, I give Home Coffee a 4.67/5. It's pretty solid on a lot of fronts, though I agree about the lack of outlets inside. Recommend checking out when looking for a good cup of coffee in National City.

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    Home Coffee: 1914 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA 91950, 20260425

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    4.5(182 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I've driven past this coffee shop for years and finally decided to try it. The inside was decorated…read morecute with a rustic, desert vibe. There's indoor seating with chairs & tables as well as comfy chairs. The outdoor seating is covered under umbrellas. I got a matcha with almond milk and added lavender. It was an average matcha, nothing too special. Maybe I should have chosen a different add-in flavor. They made my drink within minutes so service was great! I'll definitely give this place another shot. Gotta support our local coffee shops!

    Stopped by on a Sunday morning around 9:30 and the place was already bustling. We ordered two…read morebreakfast dishes and a couple of coffees. The staff was genuinely friendly, and we were able to find a seat inside without too much trouble. We expected a bit of a wait given how busy it was, but the timing ended up being a bit off. Our food arrived first--we had the avocado toast and the mini green chilaquiles. Both dishes were delicious, though the chilaquiles verdes leaned a little heavy on the garlic. (Seriously--hours later, even after brushing, lunch, and multiple rounds of mouthwash, that garlic flavor was still going strong.) We took our time eating, hoping the drinks would arrive, but they didn't come out until much later. We ordered a cappuccino and an iced churro latte. The cappuccino finally came out right as we finished eating--it tasted good, just a bit lukewarm. About five minutes later, the iced churro latte was ready, so we ended up taking it to go. That one was actually really good. Overall, the food and drinks were solid, and the staff made a great impression. I'd definitely like to come back and give it another shot. I love supporting small, locally owned businesses, and with a little adjustment to the flow--like pausing mobile orders during peak times or dedicating a team specifically to them--this place could really elevate the experience.

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    The drinks here were fantastic! The coffee strength was perfect and the flavors were amazing but…read morenot overwhelming. You can adjust sweetness levels and combine flavors. Even after my ice melted, my drink was still holding up strong and flavorful. The baristas were great to talk to and very quick with getting the drinks out. We were in and out in under 10 minutes. The shop itself is cute, no bathrooms but there some benches to sit while you wait. Definitely not a study spot, but a great grab and go coffee place. Parking was easy although be wary of certain spots being reserved for different businesses. The drinks were affordable and it's great to have another cute coffee shop in the south Chula Vista area.

    Tried The Coffee Machine and overall it was just okay. I ordered a coconut Irish cream iced latte…read morewith oat milk, vanilla cloud foam, and caramel drizzle, flavor-wise, it was really good and hit that sweet, creamy vibe perfectly. The space itself is very minimal with not much going on inside, and it's located right across from the trolley. That said, I wasn't greeted when I walked in, which kind of set the tone. Customer service felt pretty meh, and with construction making the parking lot a bit of a hassle, it just didn't feel like the easiest stop. The liquor store owner was also standing outside checking where people were parking which felt a little bizarre being that there's not many parking spots. Glad I gave it a try, but probably wouldn't go back.

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    4.7(283 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    This place is such a vibe! Absolutely loved walking in this place in National City and seeing how…read moredecorated the place is with art. The staff was nice and friendly. The biggest flex of this place is the fact they had a dj playing music the moment you step in. I already knew this place was going to be fun because of this reason. Chili Crisp Bacon, Egg, and Cheese (4/5) Nice and light for a breakfast option. Not too heavy, which I appreciate. The sauce adds a nice flavor profile to the sandwich. I just wish the sandwich had a little more of the chili crisp so I could taste it in the meal and really bring the whole thing together. But still a great option and tasted delicious regardless. Tater Tots (5/5) Tasty and crunchy. There's a specific seasoning to the tater tots that really elevates the flavor, but i can't pinpoint. Really pairs well with any dish that you order from this place, really! Highly recommend and would come back the next time I'm in the SD area!

    Came in for a matcha and said they were having a pop up with 3 options (all included cold foam) -…read morebut they didn't have any cold foam left and only served it iced with oat milk. Despite no cold foam it was still over 8$ plus tip ended up being 10$ for a small matcha. It was delicious, but the whole cup was filled with ice i barely had much to drink. IMO no matcha is worth 10$, especially when you run out of a main ingredient (cold foam) and barely any drink. I typically like to get hot drinks for this reason, unfortunately that wasn't an option Probably won't be back, way overpriced for what you get

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