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Pink Donuts

4.3 (33 reviews)
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Closed 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Buttermilks
Jack M.

I like my dough nuts, and this place makes some very good ones. I stopped in to pick up some buttermilk bars, especially the ones with the maple sugary concoction a top (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pink-donuts-santee?select=C8dDJzIy9oRfXkxzy2MNrA#C8dDJzIy9oRfXkxzy2MNrA). The buttermilk bar was great. It had that exceptional outside crunchy crust and amber color, not to mention the harden sugar maple topping that went so well with the moist butter center. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pink-donuts-santee?select=C8dDJzIy9oRfXkxzy2MNrA#uEbT6xZhrZZmiEzs0IAx6w) On the cross section, you cane even see that thickness of the layer of the dough and maple topping. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pink-donuts-santee?select=C8dDJzIy9oRfXkxzy2MNrA#kthn2Cx5gRzkv59Dk8lMOg) great stuff. They make a variety of dough nuts, including a German type cake bar that I found rather intriguing. I will give it gander on my next visit. The little lady that was present when I came in was super friendly and very sincere. The buttermilk bar cost .90... I like a good dough nut...

Pink Donuts in Santee next to Starbucks/Del Taco etc.

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Ran into this donut place for a fast breakfast. The lady was very nice and I got an apple fritter, it was delicious!

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Love the donuts and the sweet woman that runs the shop. She is wonderful and always has a smile!

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Always fresh and delicious. Friendly baker and staff. Never greasy and the apple fritters are great too!

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Try the glazed buttermilks and the cinnamon crumb twist!! Delicious! And great customer service as always!

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They always have my son's favorite, the "batman donut" (that's what he calls a chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles).

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Mary's Donuts - Mixed dozen at 1am. HOT 'N FRESH!!!

Mary's Donuts

(799 reviews)

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Great dounts! Very good service since I started trying them. It is a longstanding mom and pop shop…read morethats been in Santee for decades! It has a nice feel of old and new ambiance. They are currently running the strawberry iced raised donut on the menu all days of the week. My family and church was pretty excited to get the news of that. We will post a pic next time we go!

If you grew up in Santee, you already know--Mary's Donuts isn't just a donut shop, it's a time…read moremachine. Long before it was Mary's, this place was Zona's Donuts, and at a different location. I can still remember coming here as a kid--back when there were live stock in the nearby yard and life felt a little slower. Decades later, I walked in, grabbed an apple fritter, and it hit exactly the same. That kind of consistency is rare. That kind of nostalgia is priceless. Let's talk about that apple fritter--this is the benchmark. Crispy edges, soft inside, perfectly glazed. I've had them all over the country, and this one holds its own as a top contender anywhere in the U.S. No exaggeration. But it's more than just the donuts. It's the feeling. The staff is always friendly, the vibe is familiar, and every visit feels like a warm hug from your childhood. Nothing flashy, nothing trendy--just done right, every single time. This place is a staple. If you're from Santee, you know. If you're visiting San Diego, this is a must-stop. Some places change with time. Mary's Donuts proves that the best ones don't have to.

Honey Donuts

Honey Donuts

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If you ever had a 1AM "I NEED a donut" moment... just know I absolutely acted on mine…read more So yes -- I pulled up to Honey Donuts in Santee because when the craving hits, it HITS. And since they're open 24 hours, I knew I had a good chance of getting something fresh. Let me tell you what I grabbed: Glazed donut Bear claw Sinclair donut BABY... when I tell you these donuts were hitting?! The glazed didn't even make it home. Not even out the parking lot good. You know how sometimes you bite into a donut and it's just... air? Dry? No substance? Not here. These were hearty but still light, fresh without being greasy, and that glaze? Soft and perfectly sweet -- not that dry, crackly, fall-off-in-your-lap situation. Just melt-in-your-mouth goodness. And that bear claw? Stuffed and substantial. They are not skimping on anything over here. The donuts are a really good size too. At $1.75 for regular donuts and $3.00 for the large fancy ones, it's honestly a steal. Now let's talk service. Peter is SO sweet. Great customer service, patient, and he'll happily explain the donuts, ingredients, and menu if you have questions. That kind of hospitality at 1AM? Top tier. I'll be honest -- I'm normally a Sunny Donut girlie... but "Honey Donuts" just took them down and took the crown. If you're ever in Santee and you want fresh, affordable, legit GOOD donuts any time of day (or night), give them a try. You won't regret it. Thank me later. You're welcome.

Im simple terms, these are Perfectly fluffy and just yum…read more All the classics done right. Whenever in the area if you need a solid donut shop, nothing fancy schmancy this is a good option.

Donutopolis - Minion Donuts | Sugar Donuts

Donutopolis

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Donutopolis is the best donut shop I've ever had the pleasure of eating at. If you live in the San…read moreDiego area it is worth your time to visit. In fact even if you don't live here you should stop by. You won't regret it. If you want mediocre pastries that do nothing but scratch your sweet tooth, there are dozens of places out there that are happy to do the bare minimum. Donutopolis in Poway is not one of those places. For the same price if not better than their competitors you will received not only some of the best donuts you have ever eaten, from flawless classics to innovative specialties, you will also receive so of the best customer service you have ever had at a donut shop, or most other restaurants for that matter. The staff have made their small corner store into a friendly and comfortable place to pickup treats for your events or sit down for a fulfilling breakfast any day of the week, and with special made-to-order treats for larger events, such as their giant birthday donut, Donutopolis is your one stop shop for all your donut needs. A personal favorite of mine is their maple bacon bar which I can comfortably say is the single best maple bacon donut I have ever had, and they are consistent. In fact once when I went in to get one before work they were sold out, and when I asked if they had any the baker offered to make me one right then and there. For no extra cost he didn't just sprinkle bacon bits on a plain maple bar and call it a day, he used fresh maple icing to glue the bits onto the bar, a bit of extra effort that I truly appreciated as I had to eat it on the go. It's the little things like that which show me that the people running this store and making these donuts aren't just doing the bare minimum, they care about their craft and they are dedicated to bringing you fresh and delicious donuts every time you visit, never cutting corners and never disappointing.

Wherever I go I always am out on the hunt for a good doughnut. Found this place and thought I'd…read moregive it a try. The place itself is simple. They had an average amount of traditional doughnuts. I bought a chocolate raised doughnut, sprinkle vanilla cake doughnut, doughnut holes and a maple bar. The bread on all the raised doughnuts were light and fluffy. Taste-wise was average. The glaze was not sweet at all, but so much it didn't taste like anything. The maple doughnut wasn't too far from that as well. The chocolate doughnut was not too bad. The chocolate flavor was definitely there. The cake doughnut was a little on the dense side. I would say this place was overall average and probably will not be back. Food 5/10 Service 6/10 Overall 5/10

Barrio Donas

Barrio Donas

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My favorite donut place. They also have breakfast tortas and burritos. However, the true star of…read morethe show is their vegan horchata, where they use oatmilk instead of regular milk. Great from anyone who is lactose intolerant. I'm not but I think it tastes better than the regular horchata. They have also recently expanded to a matcha menu called Sana Sana bar. The menu is based on a Spanish nursery thyme to comfort kids who are hurt or upset. The staff is always nice and helpful and their donuts are also delicious.

For years and years, I have heard nothing but amazing things about this donut shop. I thought it…read morewas OK but nothing earth shattering. I decided to stop in at 11:30 AM on a Wednesday morning after a Pilates class nearby. They donuts selection was kind of sparse. I should've taken a picture of the rack because most of the places were empty. There is also a Matcha bar that looks like it's supposed to be set up off to the side, but was not open. We picked out two beautiful donuts, the Chocolate Abuelita and the Cajeta. The Cata looked really nice, but was very plain tasting. The Chocolate Abuelita was definitely better and I liked the Mexican hot chocolate cream in the center. I would give this donut shop one more shot, just because of all the great things I've heard about it from people whose opinions I respect. Honestly, though, there are so many donut shops in town that if I don't find it better the next time I probably wouldn't return.

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