A co- worker brought in these amazing donuts from this place they were pretty good. I love more of the glazed plain donuts but these were very fancy and different. Blueberry cake donut , animal cracker , pillow cinnamon sugar all enormous size. They have a lot more options they are in Escondido and I'd definitely visit when I'm in the area. read more

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I guess I haven't been here for over 2 years. They don't take cash anymore and that's so sad. I got 2 pillows $12 2 blue berry cake donuts $8.50 2 glaze reg donuts $? 8 glaze donut holes$? Customer Service was great but selection was poor, the donut holes were not fresh and the reg glaze according to my teenage was dry. I still give this place a chance but husband says no more :( I really like the blue berry cake donuts Trying the pillows tomorrow TBC read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Where dreams come true since 1981 - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

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The donut quality was a bit disappointing. The only thing they really have going for them is the enormous size of some donuts. But honestly--who needs ginormous donuts? The prices are steep. I ordered four donuts and six donut holes and the total came to over $20. There are donut shops nearby with better quality donuts that may not be as large (they're are regular/average size), but they're more reasonably priced. The setup is walk-up windows only, with a few seating options on the side near parking lot. Customer service was okay--not particularly warm, but not rude either. I don't enjoy leaving a review like this, but these days people are paying close attention to value. With how expensive everything has become, it's harder to justify spending this much on something like donuts. Don't get me wrong, if I have the luxury or feeling of splurging, there are plenty of specialty donut shops throughout California that fit that category. Unfortunately, this one just isn't for me, though it clearly still has a loyal customer base. read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Donuts are big. - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

Came into Petersons Donut Corner excited to try it out. Big mistake. I started recording their donut display to highlight their shop and the staff immediately started judging and laughing. Imagine mocking someone who's literally trying to showcase your work. Wild behavior. Told them it was my first time and asked for recommendations. They pushed the maple bar. I also grabbed the s'mores because it looked good. Looks were doing all the heavy lifting. The dough was dry, stale, and tasted like it had been sitting around questioning its life choices. Zero freshness. Zero softness. I ate it only because I paid for it. Unwelcoming staff + dry donuts = hard pass. Tip for thought: There are way too many donut spots in San Diego County that respect customers and serve fresh food for this to be worth a second visit. Never again. Peace Yelp Heads.! read more

Omg I love this place! They have so many different options and it took me forever to make a decision. I decided on The Audrey and the old fashioned glazed. They are open late so this is a great option for late night munchies. The donuts were a soft and really sweet. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Been wanting to checkout this donut shop and it did not disappoint. It's been many, many years since the last time I found a Powdered Sugar Blueberry donut. Finally! And it was delicious with lots of powder, blueberry jelly, and very doughy. I also tried the Cherry Fritter and it was another fantastic choice. Very crispy with lots of cherries spread throughout. My third and final choice was okay but I hesitated because I haven't found a Maple Bacon donut that I loved. This was called a Pillow but I call it a Cronut. I didn't love it as a topping but I did like the layers underneath it. I will order a glazed next time. Yes, there will be a next time God willing read more

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Not the same as it used to be. They don't have the same donuts anymore....service is ok....you order from the outside window......

We are on our way home from the Miramar Air show and my daughter tells me she has an order at Peterson's donut. WHAT? When did she place the order. It appears that they recommend you preorder some specialty donut or you could go without. The place is very cute, small and has a covered but open seating area. The donuts were very good. I had them cut my maple bar into quarters and I could only eat one quarter of my donut. A friend ordered the tiger tail and it was really really good. Everything was super delicious including my daughter's bacon cronut. No restroom but again, this place is worth the small jaunt away from our trip home. read more

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Big plus, they have a huge section of donuts/pastries to choose from, you're bound to like something. But not in my case, this time anyways. The donuts I ordered were all pretty dry. But I do like the wide range of hours they're open. When we went there on a Saturday night, the sign says they don't close till midnight!!! read more

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I've been coming to petersons since I was a young child and the quality of the donuts have stayed consistent and never disappointed ever. The staff are so friendly and patient because there is a lot to choose from and their service and speed is amazing! As for the ambiance this is a donut shop on a busy main road they do have a small seating area but it is nothing amazing but it's okay because their donuts make up for that! Highly reccomend if you want enormous donuts for a decent price! read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Glazed Twist and Cinnamon Sugar Pillow and Toasted coconut - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

I have been here so many times and every time it never disappoints! Every time I always leave happy and excited to try something new and eat my favorite donut. The donuts are fresh and are priced reasonably which is why I buy so many sometimes (lol). Depending on the day and the time there can be a line. The service is wonderful, everyone who works there is nice and helpful! They definitely make the lines go by smoothly and quickly. But you don't feel rushed at all. If you have any questions about their donuts or any other items they sell there that aren't donuts they help with recommendations! They have picnic tables outside that you can sit at and plenty of parking. Definitely a cute spot you don't want to miss and you have to try! read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

Made it to this spot to see what the hype is and I get it now.. the pillow donuts were our favorite. The staff is extremely friendly and patient because we came in such a large group and asking so many questions.. she never once made us feel rushed, so thank you for your incredible patience to newbies like us who looked through the windows like we've never seen donuts all our lives. You can find anything here.. don't want a donut? Then order a croissant, even ice cream! It's located in a corner but there are bench tables to the side where you can indulge in your treats. There's a reason people come from all parts of town to get a taste. We loved it and so did our friends. Thank you for being open so early and late.. true dedication there read more

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Lots of selection & open late. Parking lot sketchy especially at night. Good display window. Most of their donuts taste like cake texture with a super thick amount of frosting on top. read more

This is the place for donuts in Escondido! There are so many choices that you really do need their menu. When we arrived there was a line, but it gave us time to decide what to order. Be sure to check out the donuts in the window on the other side of the building. The staff was patient and let us point to what we wanted. With so many options, we chose the donut holes with sprinkles, two different fruit rolls (cherry and raspberry), and a couple of chocolate donuts. Everything was fresh and tasty, and the chocolate was especially rich and satisfying. We will definitely be back to try even more of their delicious donuts. read more

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A wild donut experience. For you who say it's just the same donuts with different toppings you missed the boat. Raised, pillow, cake, etc. Cool toppings, funky names. Donut Nirvana. Worth a stop. Great staff. Old school ambiance. What are you waiting for? Run don't walk!!!! read more

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Huge donuts huge great taste and flavor my two favorite donuts stardust & Petersins's

To know me, is to know I have been on the hunt for a good cherry fritter for a little over a year now. I discovered Peterson's (through TikTok) and felt, after so long, all my donut dreams were about to come true (or so their slogan says). Unfortunately, this wasn't the case in my experience. I pre-ordered and when I arrived I picked up my rather hefty box of two fritters (apple and cherry) and a buttermilk glazed. Seriously, I know oversized donuts are their thing but it was almost absurd. I think that's probably why my fritter dreams went awry. When you're making food that big, it's hard to maintain the integrity of the item. While the cherry filling was yummy, the exterior was totally burnt to a crisp, especially the bottom. Seriously, parts of it were just straight up inedible, I ended up tossing a lot of it. It was so disappointing after I looked for a cherry fritter for so long and thought my search was finally over! Alas, I've decided to give up for now. I think cherry fritters are just not in the cards. read more

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We drove from coastal Oceanside to Escondido. Had been here several times before with no problems. Today there was no visible sign that the cake donut menu on the wall was not to be available. Once you arrived at the window, they pointed us to the donuts on racks that were available in a window that faces the street, none of which we fancied, however, because we had done quite a drive on a hot day and we were having company the next day, we decided to get half a dozen. $22.. read more

An Escondido institution, Peterson's Donut is well known in the San Diego Donut scene. They have the classics like cakes, fritters, bars, holes, old fashioneds, jellys, filleds, regulars as well as fancys, specialities and turnovers. As a first time visitor, my biggest gripe was that when you order from the small walk up window you don't see the donuts as they are displayed closer to the sidewalk. You almost have to memorize what your getting but every donut store you generally order visually pointing to the donuts. Just wish you can order while looking at the display. The donuts were fresh and tasty. Peterson's is open 24hrs. read more

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This is a local legend. Huge donuts that are absolutely delicious! It's a walk up shop, with a friendly team. Very high recommendation!

I'm a big fan of Peterson's but lately I haven't been that impressed. Today we went and they were out of a good amount of donuts. When we went to pay for our donuts we asked him to double check that all the donuts were there and he assured us they were. Then when we got home we were missing one of our donuts. It wouldn't have been as bad if we didn't ask him to double check. One of our donuts was also pretty stale. I was very let down by this experience. The only reasons they got 3 stars and not 2 is because most of the donuts were still pretty good but I could probably get the same thing somewhere else. read more

Sheeeeesh. Peterson's forever! Dad and I couldn't help but stop in for a sweet treat after our lunch date. Excellent donuts, quick service even when there's a line, and whether you're taking 'em to go or enjoying on their adorable and spacious patio, you're surely in for a good time. read more

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North Counties best donuts, vendors bring These from the North and my staff Goes crazy! The very best and biggest Texas donuts! Always made fresh. read more

I've driven by this place so many times and have heard such good things about it.. so I finally decided to give it a try!! I was kinda disappointed, they are just average donuts, and they didn't taste that fresh to me, maybe a 1-2 days old. I think there's better places out there that are way cheaper. Wouldn't come back. read more

Ever since the changing of ownership the recipes have down hill. Not sure if its cheap butter or a change in recipe but I haven't been willing to give it another chance. At times donuts were dry and do not taste the same. The line can get long at times but moves fast. Same cool corner shop esco huge staple for late night donuts. Just a bummer the recipes have changes. read more

First off: these are big donuts! We wanted to try their flavors without getting too many, so we got all their donuts holes, a tiger tail, maple pillow, apple fritter, chocolate Old fashioned and a blueberry cake. These donuts are fantastic. The yeasteds are light and fluffy, and the cake crumb is soft and airy. Their donuts are definitely on the sweeter side, good for ant-people. Their pillows definitely live up to the hype, they are soft with a nice crisp on the outside, and none of their goods are too greasy. The service is quick and friendly, pretty standard. My only complaint is the location. If you've never been to Escondido, it's a bit strange... Recommend only taking these donuts to go. There are some seats but not many. 4/5 Overall stellar donuts best taken to go read more

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Peterson's Donut Corner has a lot going for it. There's tons of variety and it has that classic, old school donut shop feel that's always charming. The clear menu with photos and pricing is also a big plus and makes ordering easy. That said, the overall quality wasn't the best I've had. The maple bar was pretty dense, though the frosting itself was tasty. On the brighter side, I tried one of their cronuts and it was delicious, definitely the standout of my visit. I think I may need to come back and try more styles beyond the raised donuts to find my favorite. I tend to prefer a lighter, airier donut. Solid spot with potential, but a mixed experience for me so far. read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

I hadn't been since the new ownership, but gave it a try. The donuts taste and look the same as they did before, but they cost about twice as much. My daughter wanted Cronuts (Pillows) for her 18th birthday so I drove out (20 minutes) there in the morning. When I arrived at 6:30 AM on a Friday morning, there was a good line in front of me. After about 10 minutes of waiting, I got my turn. I had pre-ordered a few cronuts (Pillows) by calling in and then added to my order by pointing to donuts in the window. By the way these donuts have gone viral on Instagram so I recommended pre-ordering Cronuts if you want to be guaranteed they're there. I would say Petersons is still a solid option for donuts but not as amazing as it once was because of the price increase. Will I go again? Heck yeah. The donuts aren't the best I've ever had but the variety is very good. read more

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PETERSON'S DONUT CORNER I have seen these iconic pillow crossiant donuts all over instagram, specifically one of my favorite foodies, @Eatsbynat on Instagram! So I had to try this place. I was pretty disappointed. We had a list of donuts we wanted, not a single was available. So i'd recommend getting there pretty early in the morning, we chose the basics as for Glaze Pillow, Glaze Donuts, Oreo ones, all sold out. We ended up still getting donuts for $15. Pricey. It was OVERLY sweet, kind of tasted like a crumbl cookie but in a donut version. Took forever for them to take orders, and the guy was not helpful at all. He just sorry sold out. Then stared at us until we made a next decision. Overall, I'd come earlier and give it another try. It seems like a small business I want to continue to support. read more

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This place is what started my CRONUT ADDICTION! If you have been to or lived in North County, San Diego you'd know this place IS A STAPLE! I've never had a Cronut (Croissant Donut) before and once I tried theirs, it changed the game for me! I've tried other local donut spots in the Escondido area and nothing even comes close! Service is always pretty quick with multiple window usually open when the lines get long. read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - CRONUTS (Croissant Donuts) + glazed donut holes - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

Donuts doughnuts North county Esco. Escondido Bakery Open late Freshly made Quick service Parking available No restrooms Amex available Gets busy certain donuts will run out Large selection Mainly for Take out Small Outdoor seating Coffee available Desserts No vegan options Pillow type of donut Delivery options read more

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The donuts from here are out of this world! I am usually not a big donut guy, but these things are amazing. The classics are done so well and the specialty ones are just as magnificent. They are so light and fluffy! The maple bacon is probably the best I've had. I'm usually a cake donut fan, but I prefer their classics. The cake donut has a very distinct taste to the batter. I think you will either love it or hate it. For me it's just okay, the flavor over powers everything else on the donut. With that said, they are still some of the best donuts I've ever had. read more

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Very disappointed with quality and options. I miss the old Peterson's before the new owners. I couldn't believe how many donuts they were out of and also they had half of the display empty. When I asked the cashier why they were out of so many donuts and very little options he answered in a very rude way and said "Seriously dude? Well we are almost closing." Then he looked at his watch and said "Oh wait, we still have 4 hours to go." as he was laughing. I walked away and will never be back to Peterson's. read more

BEWARE: since the change in ownership the quality and service has gone way downhill. Today I thought I would give the new owners a 3rd chance. I ordered an expensive cherry fritter and it was clearly day(s) old. Hard and dry throughout. I complained and they said no refunds. 2 weeks ago while buying $70 worth of donuts for the office staff, I also bought a donut and coffee for an elderly (possibly homeless) man standing at an adjacent business - the new owner or manager stormed up to me and scolded me for buying homeless beggars food (no one begged)! Who are they to tell me what to do with my purchases? The owner also said that he changed his cash only to policy to card only so that the homeless would quit buying $1 - $2 worth of food and dirtying his place up. How about you mind your business and clean up your filthy storefront and start making donuts the way the previous owner did?!? You've taken a legendary donut shop and ruined it. I'll never be back. Signed, Longterm past Customer. read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Straight in the trash with this dried up cherry fritter. Never again. - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

I crave donuts so often that I have to make a trip to Peterson's every few months even though it's out of town. Almost every time over the past few years there's been a great selection, but I came recently on a Sunday afternoon and the selection was only 1/3 it's usual size and all of the pillow and my favorites were sold out :( I was able to get a few donuts that have always tasted good to me and the workers were super friendly as always. I'll have to come back on a less busy day to get another pillow! read more

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What are these crazy donuts doing in esco?? They are huge with an insane menu. Flavor itself is pretty standard and my specific donut was actually a bit stale lol. But like the menu is so crazy I feel like I just need to try other things! read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - strawberry shortcake donut - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

Their cash only policy and ridiculous ATM fee kept me away for a long time. Limited business hours these days but I like that they take credit cards now. I came for their chocolate pillows- chocolate croissant donut with sprinkles. I love the crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside croissant but I'm not a fan of the sprinkles they use that replaced the chocolate covered crispy balls. They use the kind of sprinkles that are rock hard- the $4 donut just isn't worth a visit to the dentist. read more

Peterson's Donut Corner - Donuts Near Me - Escondido, California

Just returned from our donut run. They are giant and the selection is impressive. However, the customer service was not inviting at all. When you wake your kids up and get up early just for donuts and pay $23 for 6, you hope it is a nice experience. The "bear claw" we ordered really doesn't look or taste like a bear claw but the point is the person working pretty much brought our mood down. It wouldn't hurt to be a little more patient and kind. Surly is the best word I can use to describe her. read more

I haven't been in a very long time, before the new owners. Even then it was meh. Went on Saturday, around 10:30-11am - ish, really no one there, ample parking. I paid $30 for 1/2 dz basic donuts, 2 glazed, 2 glazed twists, 2 sugar twists, and 1 apple fritter for my hubs. Huge pieces, but overall, flavor and texture was meh. Not worth $30. Next time when I have a craving for donuts, I'll drive the extra miles to Carmel Mtn. and go to Sesame Donuts and better tasting and cheaper too - about $20 for a full dozen and regular size, not for gluttons. read more

My last 2 trips here have been disappointing. Both times, the donuts I bought were dry. Not sure if they changed the recipe or if they are not fresh. Even the donut holes are dry. At $.75 a hole now, they should be fresh. I used to love this place. read more

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