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    Donut World

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Closed • 4:30 am - 12:00 pm

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    this is why it's called a butterfly
    Karen N.

    This is a cool little family-owned donut shop, not too far from the start of the 78. I used to stop here on my way to chemo, to get myself a treat before I didn't feel like eating for the day. They are known for making giant straight croissants, almost like a Pillsbury crescent on steroids. That isn't what brings me here, but it is close: a butterfly pastry. Made out of croissant layers, it's a rolled strip that is topped with sugar. It's a giant fresh-baked palmier cookie, with the outside being crunchy and the inner layers a little softer. And it's damn good. Go early, because I've never seen more than 2, and that's if you're lucky. People like me buy both of them, LOL. They have other donuts, and I'm sure they're good. But I'm here for the thing that I've never seen at another donut shop. Just sayin.

    a donut shop with a donut sign
    Alex D.

    Experience: I came in, I was surprised at how little donuts they had left (9:30 AM). I thought they would have a ton but maybe it's because they open at 4:30 and maybe all the others were sold? I'm not sure. Taste: the taste was better than I expected! Masks: both staff members were wearing masks, yay!

    Currently eating my maple bar and making some coffee at home. I couldn't wait to take a before picture. So GOOD!
    Mayra S.

    Stopped in this morning at around 9ish In the morning. Wasn't too much of a donut selection left, which is why i left the 4 stars, but what I did get is very tasty. The bread of the donut itself is very moist and not dry at all. I picked out a mixed half dozen with card payment. Comes out to $6.90. I chose two maple bars (currently eating a maple bar), an old fashioned glazed, a chocolate glazed, a cinnamon crumble, and a sugar donut. The quality and thickness/flavor of the maple on the bar is so good! Not just a little flimsy layer! The store was clean (counters, floors, displays). The lady who attended me at the counter was very polite and made some polite banter with me. I did see the massive croissants but didn't get any. The only other small options in Escondido that are still open (like YumYums) aren't very good in my opinion in both service and donut quality. I'd much rather come here than a major chain like Dunkin' or Krispy Kreme. Will come back even after covid lockdown

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    Best donuts in Esco. Great customer service. Great nostalgic donut shop feel. They tend to sell out so get there early.

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    They charge 65 cents per transaction when using a card. Their donuts look old, very little selection.

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    Love their donuts, but you need to get there early to get the ones you want. Ladies running the place are always nice.

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    Very good donuts. Nothing fancy but they have the biggest croissants I have ever seen. The staff is very friendly and sweet.

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    4.1(2.2k reviews)
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    10 out of a 10!!! This place is like a candy store. They maximize their space, donut displays,…read moresitting area (under a cover). No inside seating, just a corner shop you walk up, order and leave happy! It's my first time here and I'll tell you what. It's hard to decide what to get because every donut looks delicious. Today I had the savory ham & cheese croissant with jalapenos, a maple bacon pillow and the crueller. It was a hard decision but we were so happy with what we got. I love a savory pastry when I visit these donut shops. Only sad part was that I wasn't going home so couldn't grab a few extras. These guys were super busy so bring your patience. Understandable, it's hard to decide. And the staff here are so patient. I'll be back for sure.

    The glazed pillow at Peterson's was one of the donuts I have ever had. This hybrid croissant donut…read moreis crunchy and flaky on the outside with a doughy soft center. The glaze is absolutely perfect. We also tried the chocolate and all agreed the glaze is the best. The set up of the place is simple and easy. They display the day's donuts in the window, you walk up and order, and get your donuts right away. You can sit and eat them there at some tables they have or just grab them to go like we did! I think about this donut a lot. It is huge and definitely can be split. However, if you are looking to indulge, I say it is completely worth it to eat it all yourself.

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    4.5(137 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5…read morePortions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes ADA access: yes Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: soooo many donuts! Vegan donuts on the weekend- they're delicious! Friendly staff. Quality donuts. Cons: a little more pricy than an average donut place but this is so worth it

    I want to be clear up front: this was not a bad donut shop. This was a good donut shop having a…read morevery bad day, and I happened to be the unlucky witness. Everything started fine. Nice case, good energy, the glazed donut was doing exactly what glazed donuts are contractually obligated to do. I was two bites into a genuinely pleasant morning. Then I picked up the apple fritter. I want to walk you through my thought process here, because it happened in real time. Bite one: normal fritter texture, slightly chewy, fine. Bite two: less fine. Bite three: I am now holding what can only be described as raw dough with commitment issues, still wearing its little glaze jacket like nothing's wrong. The outside had fully completed the baking process. The inside had not RSVP'd. Here's the thing -- I'm not mad, I'm disappointed, which everyone knows is worse. One fryer mishap doesn't erase the good stuff, but it does mean I spent my donut money on a $3 game of "is this cooked," and I did not win. Fix the fritter and I will absolutely be back, full 4 stars restored, no hard feelings. Until then: consider this a friendly PSA to check your fritters before you commit.

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