Try some good old fashioned donuts! All kinds and types to choose from. Easy parking and friendly folks. Stop by if you get a chance! read more

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we miss you country donuts!! we just don't eat donuts anymore. What is happening with the building? The cooler is still on in there?! Seems like a waste of energy. Country donuts is still closed, sadly. read more

Im such fan of this old school donut shop . The donuts are very fresh and very delicious. You're not going to find unique and overpriced Donuts here . However, you will find classic donuts you grew up eating that are above average in quality and in taste . Their apple fritter is without a doubt one of the best I've ever eaten . What makes theirs standout is they are generous with apple . I think they make the perfect apple fritter . Im also a big fan of the staff . They're so sweet and funny . I enjoy seeing them . read more

We love Country Donuts The couple running this shop are really sweet and always remember us. The donuts are fresher and tastier than Mary's in Lakeside and less expensive too! read more

Country Donuts are simply the BEST I've ever had. I've lived here in SD since 1984, back then my favorite was Mary's Donuts. Country Donuts has captured perfection. And the service is such a pleasure! Their donuts taste so fresh, leaving you craving the next bite. And the freshness lasts longer than a week!! That's unheard of to enjoy a soft donut a week later. The fruit fill donuts and pastries are filled, full, fresh and absolutely delicious!! Such a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy the company of all the old timers telling their cool stories. The original Marlboro Man was a regular there. Definitely a very cool place to check out. Take a few extra donuts home to check out my freshness story read more

I Yelper mentioned they had flies in their counters, so while I was here, I took a look throughout and did not see any, (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/country-donuts-lakeside?select=1mF6o5Lwuyotw2hvA6OdLg#WzThDcT6rpVlCIA5Dqx_EA) so hopefully they have taken control of that problem. The glazed doughnut holes looked all puffy and well glazed (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/country-donuts-lakeside?select=1mF6o5Lwuyotw2hvA6OdLg#JeC9ToxzH1QUVQzGmgUrfQ), and I checked out the enormous five fingered bear claws, although they looked quite good, they were just to much. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/country-donuts-lakeside?select=1mF6o5Lwuyotw2hvA6OdLg#mCOdsXSYwhR9LkEFG8X3-w), so I settled on the butter milks old fashion bars. I picked one for my self, and since I was planning to visit mother, one for her. The bar came with a nice butter milk crust (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/country-donuts-lakeside?select=1mF6o5Lwuyotw2hvA6OdLg#D7wDr9nEFaCqY3KG2i4wQw) and a soft moist center that was good. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/country-donuts-lakeside?select=1mF6o5Lwuyotw2hvA6OdLg#nQHe3G3zCtoDqewxc4xQCA) The doughnut was perfect for dunking in coffee. A good doughnut. Service was okay. Simply put, it was uneventful and the lady seemed a little grumpy, but I did get one smile out of her. read more

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I grew up coming to this place. Same ownership for years and always have amazing donuts!!! 10/10

"Ok Taste, But Not Much Variety" I went to the Country Donut shop in Lakeside today and was a little disappointed. I had seen a lot of the YELP reviews which are pretty good, but when I walked into the shop they had very little variety of donuts and there were a lot of flies flying around all over the inside of the shop. There prices also seemed a little on the high side. The shop was not very impressive at all. read more

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Best service!! Lady that owns it is sooo nice!! Their donut holes are my favorite!! They are not too doughy or heavy and are light and not overly sweet. My favorite donut shop In lakeside! read more

The owners are friendly and remember you and your donut preference even if you haven't been in a while. The donuts are some of the best in east county, sorry Mary's but have been enjoying these for 15plus years. If you want to enjoy a great donut and help a small mom and pop kinda place you can't get any better than Country Donuts in Lakeside! read more

Amazing! Soooo sweet, they always give you extra. The donuts are delicious and the best around.

Country Donuts makes the best donuts in east county! The owner is great! I love the old fashions I do wish she offered different kinds of flavors on the donut holes though. read more

I've been going to this Country Donuts every single week day since the 90's. This fa.ily run store has been overseen by the father, the mother, and now the daughter May. It's quality had always been top-notch. The Donuts are fresh and light and sold at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend a visit to this Lakeside icon. If there is a complaint, it would be I wished they would be open on Mondays. read more

The people who own this shop are extremely nice people. They always give me like 16 donuts when I buy a dozen. Their donuts are also the best tasting. They are MUCH better than Mary's donuts. I tried it because I saw the reviews and they were not wrong. A buttermilk donut was larger and more delicious than the ones I had at Mary's (more moist on the inside and the icing just tasted better). So I tested the customer service because I read they had poor customer service and asked if they would be willing to make me a blueberry apple fritter. They said they don't make that kind of donut but if I gave them a day they would be happy to make it (I guess certain donuts just don't sell enough to be worth it). Anyway so I went back the next Sunday and the blueberry apple fritter was probably the best donut of my entire life. I looked for flies and I couldn't find any. This is an old shop so it doesn't look slick and new. They don't shove poptarts in their donuts or have crazy donuts. This is a donut shop that has gone under the radar for a long time and I think it deserves some attention. Just try a dozen for friends or family and see what you think. Judge their donuts not their old looking donut shop. read more

The only place to go for donuts!!! Yelp wants me to type more but there isn't much else to say! The donuts are so freaking yummy , go get some ! read more

The best family owned and operated donut shop in east county!!! Friendly, warm and inviting...plus super yummy donuts makes this a must go to donut shop in Lakeside! read more

I Love this town! These donuts are flavorful and tasty. Fresh Everyday and the owners are amazing. I highly recommend you stop by snd treat yourself. read more

Good fresh selection. Sweet again couple. Small businesses need our support. Give them a try $8.99 a dozen in a "pink" box my favorite read more

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The covid mandate in CA states that all indoor workers must be masked. This morning everyone in the store had a mask on except the man working!!! Either this business isn't willing to educate themselves on safe protocols or they don't care. Either way they've lost my business. read more

This was my first visit. The donuts were the BEST I have ever had. They put Krispy Kreme to SHAME! I ordered the glazed and French crullers and they melted in our mouths, super moist, super fresh. I never even knew this place existed but we will be back. The inside was clean and the service was amazing. read more

Very good donuts and super nice workers. Great selection. And the coffee is great. Nice atmosphere.

Tasty, sure. But other words I would describe this place are slightly outdated, not-so-warm-welcome, and under stocked. In the 6 minutes I was there I witnessed the sole employee have to deny 3 customers what they were initially looking for and I was certainly limited as well. With a standard donut priced at 90 cents, you aren't going to break the bank here though so that's good; keep in mind it's cash only under $8.00. read more

Good donuts, Avg prices. Clean, open interior with a few local regulars in the mornings makes for a cool, nostalgic feel. Good quality donuts compared to many other places. Id recommend taking cash! read more

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Best donuts around!! The owner May is so friendly and kind as well! Highly recommend the cake donuts but all are wonderful!

Best donuts ever! This place uses quality ingredients, nothing and I mean nothing ever comes back on me which means they know how to cook these donuts correctly. The lady who runs/owns this place has been so kind to my mom for darn near 15 years now, always makes sure she gets her raspberry filled donuts. I've tried every filled donut and they are all high quality fill, none of that weird gel stuff but real fruit filling. The other new donut they have is this wrapped fried tortilla type donut, it's my honeys favorite. She has blueberry, apple, raspberry and I'm sure every other flavor available. I honestly can't praise this place Enough, but to top it off creme de la creme..., they use Farmers Brothers coffee. Not many places still use this expensive coffee, they all went to cheaper coffee, not good donut houses. Honestly I really don't want anyone to find her or even get a good taste, she's my hidden treasure, but dammit I can't keep my big mouth shut!Go and give her donuts a go, I think you won't be disappointed, best of all? You can freeze these babies! Re-heat in a microwave for about 20 seconds and boom, you got 3 lbs waiting to sit on your hips or thighs. Enjoy! read more

I love this family shop great donuts that are fresh daily! Marys donuts are horrible as are their cold staff! At country donuts you can grab a coffee and doughnut chat with some friends it just feels like home! read more

I stopped in to get a dozen donuts to give a business for helping me out. I got a dozen assorted and the price came to almost $19. They are good donuts, but at that price I won't be going back. read more

Country donuts is The BEST DONUTS IN LAKSIDE Theres a couple other shops around but Country takes the Dough well priced and QUALITY You won't find any better in Lakeside going there for many many years the lady has worked there and she does something to the dough better than the rest I don't know what but that donut melts in my mouth I could put a dozen down easy !!! read more

Stopped by Country Donuts this morning and picked up a half dozen donuts and a cinnamon roll. The donuts where great however the cinnamon roll was a little stale. read more

Good fresh donuts! I have been coming here for years! Even when they are busy I have been served quick. My favorites are the cinnamon rolls. Parking usually not am issue. A few seats of you want to eat there. Good local business! read more

Good donuts! Came by around 10am and the selection was good, the counter person was nice to me and my 3 kids. Prices were spot on with the competition. Bought a dozen for $7.99 along with milk and juices. Satisfied customer! read more

My husband and I come here with our son faithfully, almost every Sunday. Pretty good donuts. It's a nice little family run business, which we're always happy to support. Definitely worth the drop by. read more

My husband and I go here almost every Saturday for our donut Saturday and they're selection is usually large and the customer service is awesome. It definitely the best donut shop we have been to in the area and we plan to continue to go here. read more

Their orange glazed are to die for. Super sweet but with the calories. Really everything is good here. Go early to get what you want!

Fair and binding. Hooked up coffee in my personal mug and pretty good cinnamon roll. My review Is not too short!

Have been coming here for years! Ever since I was a little girl. One of favorite places to get donuts and take to work for my coworkers. Love the chocolate twist donuts read more

Slow unfriendly service. Bad attitudes. Go to marys instead. I didnt have time to wait for the donuts but unless they are spectacular I see no reason to tolerate the unwelcome feeling i got while enduring the eternal wait read more

As I am a regular here (on the weekends) I find this to be a very nice family business. The people are friendly and always greet me with a smile. I love this little shop. read more

DO NOT BUY DONUTS AT THIS SHOP!!! I was in there today and saw a fly on their donuts. I told the woman behind the counter and she hit the glass to try to scare it away. Then I looked closer and they had flies all over their donuts. When I again mentioned it she laughed and said "we're in lakeside". Really....like that make's it better. Not only do they not care flies are al over their food but insult Lakeside too. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. read more

I wouldn't say they are understocked- they are oversold- and for a good reason, they are the best donuts around. It's a small mom and pop business-the way donuts should be- not a multi location chain where everything tastes the same. If you go by early, early you can see them in the back making donuts every day. Locals know you have to get here super early before they sell out. As for the "grumpy" counterlady- the place is open 7 days a week 5am til ? And I have never been here when she isn't here-YOU try putting in her schedule and see how cheerful you are! Bottom line-clean, great taste, selection and price. What else does a donut shop need? read more