Christy&#x27;s Donuts

JC picked carefully the donuts we wanted. He told us that this Nice place opened up in 2016…read more That means a 10 year anniversary is coming up! Today it's 95° outside and we are cooling off in here the air-conditioning is going strong We had donuts and fresh hot coffee. They also have four kinds of tea, hot cocoa, and apple juice, Coke, and many other drinks. They also have turkey avocado, bagel melts, and 10 other breakfast sandwich choices We will be back soon for lunch.

I was in the mood for donuts. So we looked up a place near to where we were at the time. We decided…read moreto go here. The cashier was very friendly and greeted us with a smile. It's a small inside with one table and a few high top tables. I got a bear claw for later and an everything bagel as well. I was really disappointed in the bagel. I would say it took about 10 minutes to get my bagel with cream cheese. I wouldn't actually mind if the bagel was really good. I was a bit disappointed in it because it tasted like a store bought packaged bagel. The bear claw was decent. I didn't realize it was a filled with apple filling. That was ok I just didn't know. I do not see me coming back but the donuts did look good all in all.

Perfect mini apple fritter.

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Rose Donuts

4.1(76 reviews)

2.2 mi

It's been quite a while since I had some of these delicious donuts. They're only two donut places…read morethat I go to in Lakeside area, and roses is usually the main one. Obviously from the picture I love chocolate. Give them a try if you get a chance, and they're not expensive.

I like to get their donut holes or giant cinnamon roll donuts. They are always warm no matter what…read moretime of day you get them, and unlike other places they can be slightly crispy and soft on the inside, which is how I love them!

Variety of donuts

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Various donuts in my selection this time

Mary's Donuts

4.4(819 reviews)

5.3 mi

I've been here so many times, I am surprised I have left a review. There are two locations; Santee…read moreand lakeside. I know Santee one is open 24hrs! The lines are packed in the AM, but you can get served quickly. You can eat inside or outside. You choose your donuts at the front and check out at the front. These donuts are fluffy and not too sweet for me. There are so many options of the most traditional and popular flavors.

I hated to give three stars because every time I have been here in the past I have experienced only…read moregood service. I was having a busy day today and needed to run errands for other people. One of the stops was Mary's donuts in Santee. I had originally asked if they had plain donuts and she said no with a rude tone. I kept my composure and said okay. I selected the glazed old fashioned to replace the plain donuts she said they did not have. This woman was an older woman behind the counter . Right after she told me that, a younger girl also was working there but she was on the sales floor, and I have no idea what she was doing but she said check in the back there and that she saw plain donuts. So, the woman goes to get the plain donuts and I also told her I needed the crumb donut holes. She said what loudly since she didn't hear me. But instead of loudly saying what why wouldn't you ask a customer can you please repeat what you said . Is that asking too much to have manners when dealing with customers? I don't think so. I was taught to have manners and I always hope if you go to a business to spend money the workers will be grateful and nice. Well, this was not the treatment received today. So,she puts the doughnuts in the bags, one bad for the regular plain ones and the other bag for the donut holes . I decide to have a few of the donut holes, but when I looked in my bag they were glazed donut holes and not the crumb that I had asked for two times while she said what to me instead of excuse me can you repeat it. I was so darn upset, I walked out! I will never be coming back to the Santee location again. This treatment was unacceptable! She is not representing Mary's donuts in a way the owner, Mary would be proud . In a competitive world of donuts, I can go anywhere but had chosen this place. I will go elsewhere next time.

Entrance

Blueberry donut is the best

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Is that a June Rose donut?!

Honey Donuts

4.4(173 reviews)

4.1 mi

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.

The shop is very quaint, easy to find parking, and staff were very kind and helpful. I got my…read moredonuts off too good to go and many of them still tasted pretty fresh. There was a lemon filled one that had an abysmal amount of filling, but the other donuts were pretty standard. My favorite was surprisingly the old fashioned one with chocolate glaze on it. I don't feel this place is particularly stand out in terms of donuts, but good for convenience sake.

Cute inside art!

Donut holes and chocolate bar!

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Donut Bros

4.2(22 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great service and great sandwiches! Definitely coming back here without a doubt! Chorizo sandwich…read morehit the spot just right!

12/23/2025 - My first time here. They charge 50 cents if you use a credit card or debit card. I…read moretook 1 star away for that. No need to pass charges off to consumers where you can write those off in your taxes. Total of 4 stars. Paid a little over $5 for three donuts. An old fashioned chocolate, a glazed and a cream filled donut. I tried a bite of each and I was impressed. Fresh, soft and tasty. Inside there was no where really to hang. 2 small tables. One table had no chairs and the other table had 2 chairs. Very clean inside. I would go here again. A decent selection to choose from. Will try a sandwich next time from the reviews I read. I think there was just one employee there.

Chorizo breakfast sandwich. Was amazing!

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Pink Donuts

4.3(33 reviews)

5.3 mi

Received a box of donuts as a thank you gift and was so amazed how good they are! The donuts are…read moremoist in the middle but crispy on the outside. They are all placed so nicely in the box and the flavor is incredible. I've had some bad donuts in my time and these are not it! Don't miss out and go check them out!

Tried this spot out today to grab some donuts for work. I am usually a cream filled chocolate…read moredonut eater. I tried one of theirs and it sufficed. This appears to be direct competition to Mary's Donuts. Mary's appears to have more choices but this is still a pretty good option and Pink's dozen donuts seemed slightly cheaper.

Crumb donut minus a piece that broke off. Pretty good donut.

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Dunkin'

2.2(283 reviews)

2.5 mi

Eric is an amazing employee. He always goes above and beyond and works very hard. I came to the…read moredrive thru and seeing him turned my whole day around like it does every visit. He is the best! He deserves a raise, promotion and a vacation!

We asked for a bagel toasted came back ice cold and with a lot of butter like way too much. There's…read moreone or two people in the drive-through and like three people inside worker repeated our order and and still got it wrong asked for the pumpkin doughnut came back with three blueberry and two pumpkin when we ordered six glaze and four pumpkin abs, absolutely horrible place do not go there

Donut covered in hair they gave me

Avocado toast

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Country Donuts

4.3(41 reviews)

4.7 mi

Try some good old fashioned donuts! All kinds and types to choose from. Easy parking and friendly…read morefolks. Stop by if you get a chance!

we miss you country donuts!! we just don't eat donuts anymore…read more What is happening with the building? The cooler is still on in there?! Seems like a waste of energy. Country donuts is still closed, sadly.

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Royal Sweets

3.8(185 reviews)

1.4 mi

Looking for delicious middle eastern treats?…read more Well this place deserves all the praise it gets. There are so many tasty choices here! Baklavas, gelato, cakes and chocolate treats galore. I really love coming here to buy the unique pistachio birthday cakes they have. I'll even come home with a box of baklavas or two while I'm at it. If you didn't know about this dessert place, now you do. This shouldn't be kept a secret. I'm surprised it's not viral.

The cake was absolutely disgusting--stale, soggy, the bottom of the cake was fuzzy green and black…read moremold. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AND I WILL REPORT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

The whole set up is beautiful!

Omg, heaven!

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The Habibi Sweets

4.6(168 reviews)

0.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free WiFi

I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

When the Dubai chocolate went viral back in 2024, I had to try it! This spot had it, so we bought a…read morefew bars. I thought it was pretty good, but didn't understand the hype. I think I prefer dark chocolate and this place only had milk. I didn't buy any of their other sweets, but heard good things about their desserts.

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Carrie G.

43

4

3

11 years ago

Every year we pay tribute to the memory of my grandma on her birthday by eating a donut. This year I was excited to introduce my stepkid to the tradition. After picking her up from school today, she directed me to Christy's donuts. After a few minutes of waiting in what seemed to be an abandoned shop, an older grouchy lady came in and was so absolutely rude to me that we left empty handed. We will never return. Please do not eat here. read more

Michelle P.

5

11

0

10 years ago

Where do I even start, this place is just not what it used to be. The staff is amazing but that's all. I'd love to see this place make a turn around. read more

Bianca M.

337

7

6

9 years ago

Better then I expected them to be. She gives 3 free if you buy a dozen. Turned out to be $10.50 was cheaper then expected and I will be back! read more

Elijah R.

61

13

7

13 years ago

Christy's donuts are the best donuts i've ever had i've been going there since i was a kid and loved them ever since

Mike H.

0

124

28

7 years ago

Been coming here for years! Amazing family who runs this and always 5 star service! I won't go anywhere else.

Jacube W.

0

6

1

2 years ago

The People who run this place knows what's up i love this place soooo much and hope you can too!

CHARLES J.

46

130

7

12 years ago

It was not good! It is not about the customer here. The lady was abrupt. She is not friendly!

Robert Javier B.

0

16

12

8 years ago

Great Donuts - what else do you need! Will continue to come back for the great selection.

Mary K.

2070

1175

6568

13 years ago

This place is honestly a joke. Very mean girl working behind the counter.

Tiffany B.

0

1

0

13 years ago

Love this place!!! Been getting donuts here for over 10 years!

Rick E.

1

4

0

7 years ago

The Donut natzi lol At this point shes kind of amusing ;)

Amberosia A.

0

2

0

8 years ago

Cute place! Love the environment

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