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Wow Donuts

4.5 (27 reviews)
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Closed • 5:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Mike S.

BEST DONUTS EVER! This is no exaggeration - I seriously love this place. The raised donuts are OUTSTANDING! Light and fluffy - they put Krispy Kreme to shame! The staff is super friendly and quick to get you out the door! : ) So even if you're running late to the meeting, swing by for a dozen to brighten everyone's morning! Pro tip: show up early to get them while they are hot out of the oven!! SOOOO GOOD!!! See you there on my next "cheat day"!! : )

Old Fashion with Chocolate
Jack M.

I do like my Old Fashion Donuts and this place sure makes some good ones. I stopped by this doughnut shop after a hitting up Flume Trail for some exercise. I have to say, it was a good Old Fashion Donut, with just the right crunch, internal softness, and chocolate frosting. I ate the donut on my ride home and picked up a few others for later, including a croissant. They also make croissant stuffed with ham and cheese, not to mention the full compliment of common doughnuts. Good doughnuts and nice friendly service.

White cake donut, chocolate frosting with a sprinkle of fresh coconut.

Oh my goodness!!! The donuts are absolutely amazing. I ordered a white cake, chocolate frosting with coconut and a plain buttermilk. As a bonus the very sweet counter lady gave me 5 glazed donut holes for my order. I sampled a donut hole which was light and airy and perfectly sweet. A super clean bite of no greasy taste or heaviness. DELICIOUS. Since this is a review I will continue on with sampling. Next was the plain buttermilk bar. A lovely light crunch on the outside and a silky light inside with a wonderful taste of buttermilk...again DELICIOUS!!! I am aware at this point I am stuffing my face but for the sake of this review I will force myself to continue on. The white cake donut with chocolate frosting and a sprinkling of coconut was AMAZING AND DELICIOUS as well. Oh boy...let me have a minute. (Light jazz music playing)......Okay folks I'm back. Please stop in and get yourself some of the best donuts I've ever eaten. Enjoy!!!

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Great donuts and service. Found this gem next to a great Taco shop. Donuts are very fresh and tasty. Becoming a Sunday tradition.

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10 months ago

What happened to this place??? Just bought a dozen donuts (8 AM Sunday) and half were day old!

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11 months ago

This small business always has fresh delicious donuts and coffee! I recommend this place for yummy donuts and great friendly service.

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The owner and his family are really great with people, not to mention the Donuts are Really Good! Best place in Lakeside.

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

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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

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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.

Main Street Donuts & Deli - The Infraction Sandwich

Main Street Donuts & Deli

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There are two items that I cannot live without from this place. Literally, this is all I get when I…read morego. I used to go a lot more often but I am trying not to eat out as much. Anyway, its 1) The PD (Italian Sub) Signature Sandwich and 2) The Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. OMG they are both so good! The portion sizes are huge so I always do 1/2 a sandwich for lunch and the other 1/2 for dinner. The PD has ham, prosciutto, salami, tomatoe, mixed greens, provolone, mayo, mustard, vinegar and oil. This is a cold sandwich and it is fantastic! The croissant sandwich, you can pick your protein but I always do sausage, egg, and cheese. Ofcourse, this one is toasted. The service is very quick. I've never had to wait for more than 15 mins. There is plenty of sitting although this place I feel people go for pick up more than for dine in. It is a very casual place and the staff is very friendly. They also sell donuts and a few drinks. Oh! And did I mention you get a free donut bite with you sandwich?!

Omg!!! Ok I was…read moresummoned to jury duty and didn't have breakfast. We had a 20 min break so I raced to find a local place for a quick bite. Otherwise everyone is guilty! Happily I stumbled on Main Street deli and donuts. I asked how quickly they could make a breakfast sandwich. She said 5 minutes which I calculated and it worked. Not only did she whip it up quickly but doing a power walk I made it with time to spare! Ok now to food. Peeking in, you may not have the highest expectations for this place despite the really fun wall of mug shots. It was 9am on tues and u think they were already sold out of donuts! My breakfast croissant was huge which exceeded my expectations and worry of it not being enough. Just the right amount of sweetness to it. Plenty of eggs and turkey (my healthy alternative to bacon). Thankfully 1/2 was filling enough I could save the other 1/2 for lunch. What shows this is a restaurant that really cares is that they included a fresh fluffy donut hole! Mmmm. Only thing missing I should have ordered was coffee. Yes I definitely recommend this place and if I continue to have duty, you'll know where to find me!

Wow Donuts - donuts - Updated May 2026

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