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

Difficult to say no. I come here for family ham and cheese croissant very big and filling. Donut holes to chocolate bars so tempting an delicious . Go early for a variety of pastries the stock slims down in the later mornings. In a smaller shopping center and tends to get busy but very fast at getting customers in and out. Not much of a seating which is cool only because most of the customers are on the way to work. read more

Well First I was on a Donut Craving Run and I happen to be in Escondido and looking at the reviews I had to try this Donut shop out . Let me tell you I got there and Parking is no problem and I walk in and was greeted and I look at all there delicious Donuts they have here and decided on half a Dozen . So I got the usual donuts such as the maple donut and Sugar Donuts plus others . So my impression was wow these donuts were quite good . It Costs 10 dollars for half a dozen and I felt it was worth it . They tasted fresh and it hit the spot . I also got the Apple Fritter Donut which was good also . There is tables inside for you to sit and enjoy these delicious Donuts . As for Service it was good the worker behind the counter was nice and help us with our order . Overall I enjoyed it and if I happen to be in Escondido I shall Return . One more thing they do charge 65 Cents to use your Credit Card . read more

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I saw a previous comment on how there was nothing in the case? You have to be there when they first open or there is nothing good left. I come right at 5:00 am to get my dozen or I have slim Pickens. This is a family from Vietnam but they taken the time to learn Spanish for their community I think that's pretty awesome. The service is always friendly and donuts are great! If you want a huge jalapeño cheese and ham croissant this also the place. All the construction guy swing by on their way to work that's why it important to get there right at 5am. They have a little area where some of the folks meet every morning for coffee and donuts. They don't have extra fancy stuff just really good stuff so come me by for a good donut you won't be disappointed read more

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. read more

Donut World - this is why it's called a butterfly - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

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! read more

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

Great donuts. It's a family owner establishment. The owners are really friendly and personable. We came in right before they closed and they gave us the premium/larger donuts are regular price. Would definitely go there again. read more

My family and I have been coming here ever since we moved next door about 6 years ago, and we're glad they're so close by. Great donuts, fantastic giant ham and cheese croissants. This donut shop caters to the early morning crowd, so if you want the full selection of donuts, arrive early. However, I've arrived all hours they are open and they always have the croissants stocked and ready to go. Honestly, nothing really to complain about this place, exactly what you want and expect from a local neighborhood donut shop. read more

They sell Ginormous Crasaunt's!! Make your own Gourmet Sandwitch. Pick up the other supplies from the grocery store. Turkey ham, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise (Ranch dressing works well too), and cheese. Yum!! read more

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 read more

Donut World - Currently eating my maple bar and making some coffee at home. I couldn't wait to take a before picture. So GOOD! - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

In a small shopping center that is quite busy but dise have enough parking and easy in and out. Very good donuts and croissants. Less selection than some but adequate quantity and excellent quality. They also accept credit cards for large orders. read more

bro i got something here this morning and it made my day. i got the long chocolate doughnut with whip cream in the middle but my favorite is those glazed circle doughnuts those are bomb read more

My go-to place when I bring donuts to work. Fast friendly service and their donuts do not have that greasy aftertaste of some Donuts shops. Also enjoy the ham and cheese croissants for a quick breakfast on the run. I've been there enough for them to know me and they don't offer me the jalapeño croissants which is their best seller. Owners are the nicest folks around town. read more

Amazing service. Clean. Love the employees/ owners. Delicious donuts. So delicious be on time or they sell out! read more

Took the kids here day after Christmas because they were craving donuts. The kids were greeted by very warm ladies who were amazing and very nice. 100% we will go back. read more

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

The two ladies that run this place are awesome. They are always very good to me with service when I come in twice a year for Super Bowl and March Madness donuts read more

Just grabbed a dozen donuts...first time here and staff are friendly! The shop is practicing the entire social distancing and masks are worn. Tongs were used which was a plus...since another donut shop i went to last week used gloves and then proceeded to take my payment with it as well. So i wasn't sure if gloves were being changed:/ Donuts are freakin amazing!!!! Fresh and made just right! I had a box of mixed donuts and my family loved them! Definitely my new spot! read more

This place has been around for a long time and is one of Escondido's best kept secrets! I discovered it when I used to live close by. The best croissants I've ever had to date! I even had a French friend I had try them because he kept saying that America had no good croissants and he said they are the closest to an authentic croissant he's ever had here and loves them! And the owners are not even French! They make great breakfast croissant sandwiches that are delicious too. Their donuts are delicious too although not a huge variety because their croissants are their star item. The croissants are $1.25 each and their donuts are reasonable too! My only complaints are their hours, it's a family run business so they open and close early and unless I'm up early enough or on that side of town I miss them, and that they charge $0.65 to use a card. read more

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If you want a croissant for a quick breakfast at a good price this is your place. It looks like there is 6 ways you can get it, the most pricey is the ham and cheese at $2.50. Thats with tax. Two more ham and cheese please! O ya! They have donuts and coffee also! read more

Oh my goodness!!!! Found this today and bought some donuts to surprise my grandsons!!! It was like a little bit of heaven. The donuts were so fresh... every bite just so delicate and savory. In times like we are experiencing... this was sheer joy. Definitely will be back and will let all my friends know. A donut and a smile read more

I thought the donuts here were just ok. I came at 9:30 AM on Thursday after 4th of July. The selection wasn't great. A lot of bars and a few other options. No buttermilk, no crullers, which is what I was hoping for that day. It's possible I came after a morning rush and they ran out. The filled donuts are strange because they aren't actually filled. A raised donut is cut in half and the filling is spread sandwich style. I have to say that the filling in the Boston Cream was very tasty. But otherwise these donuts were nothing special. I ordered 6 and they were all jammed into one small paper bag. They have the right sized boxes so I'm not sure why I was given a bag. The staff are nice, service was quick and the shop was clean so that's a plus. I might come back to try their croissants, which do look yummy as other reviewers have said; but there are better donuts in escondido. read more

Two unbiased donut tasters tried custard-filled, chocolate-iced donuts in 7 shops in Escondido, CA. Evaluations were based on 8 criteria: 1. Overall freshness 2. Oil penetration of dough 3. Dough taste 4. Amount of custard filling 5. Taste and texture of custard filling 6. Amount of chocolate icing 7. Taste and texture of chocolate icing 8. Size of donut Criteria 3 and 8 contained three possible ranks; all others, two ranks, for possible total of 10 points. We gave Donut World 8 points. At Donut World the donuts were fresh, quite large and fragrant, and the dough was sightly crispy outside and light and airy inside. They were plump with adequate filling, and the taste and texture of the custard was very good. Where they lost points was the icing, which was rather skimpy and lacked a rich and chocolately taste. With a thicker, richer icing, they would give Savoy and Marte's a run for the money. read more

Stopped by for some delicious donuts after finding Peterson's closed. We were in the mood for donuts and remembered this little shop next to Little Caesars Pizza. We enjoyed our donuts and will keep Donut World in mind for next time. Thanks for staying open during the pandemic! read more

I finally found this place after discovering that Peterson's donuts was closed for the day. I stopped by Mart's donuts before coming here, but I didn't like that there were flies buzzing around inside of their donut shield, so I ended up here. I was pleased that the shop was clean and even though they had ran out of Boston Creme donuts, the employee went to the back and made one for me. That's A+ service in my book. I'll definitely return. read more

This little donut shop is by far my favorite place to pick up a ham and cheese croissant. The chocolate on the donuts is perfect, not too sweet and overpowering like other donut shops. I've been coming here for years. The service is always wonderful as well. Definitely recommend it. read more

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

We love the donuts from Donut World. Always the same good quality. Don't think too much of the coffee, but the donuts make up for it. Not very cozy either, but hey, who cares if the donuts are good! read more