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    Donut Star

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Sandwiches
    Closed 4:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Ham cheese and jalapeño croissant
    Joe V.

    Best donuts, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches around! I've tried them all! It's funny how people tell me how great their donut store is by them and will bring me donuts from other towns and I'm like I just have to go down the street lol I don't think anything compares. I've been to Crispys in San Marcos and Petersen's in Escondido. This is great for your old-fashioned donut shop vibes at a great price. I always got donut holes, a buttermilk, the ham and cheese croissants, and basically change up one extra donut every week and I'm always happy and coming back.

    Devils Food with Sprinkles
    Drew N.

    I love donuts so when I had a hankering I had to stop at Donut Star, especially since they had a 4 1/2 star rating on Yelp. As we entered we were greeted by a friendly "hello" by the young lady behind the counter. She was friendly and polite as she took our orders. Donuts were fresh and fluffy and the coffee was hot. The devils food donut my wife got had a nice crunch to it, indicating fried perfection! My maple bar was light and mapley....if that's a word. The inside of the shop was clean and tidy. As we left we heard a warm "thank you" from a man in the back, I'm assuming the owner. A good spot to visit if you crave tasty donuts!

    Fatfuckng F.

    Delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches. The owners are super nice and very reasonable prices. They have a great selection of donuts. They all looked yummy.

    Such a joyous family business!!
    Vicki H.

    What a delightful family and delicious breakfast sandwich and donuts!! We got the bagel with ham, egg and cheese soooo good! And among the best buttermilk bars and apple fritters ever!

    Leroy T.

    Well I was Craving some Delicious Donuts and I arrived around 11:30am and This donut Shop was already ready to close shop !! What !! Where are all the donuts !! Looking at there displays and peeking inside the shop there were no Donuts and they want people to come here and there were no selection of donuts !! So I was thinking where else to go for some donuts !! But I suggest you might have to come to this Donuts Shop early or you will miss out like me !! But if your looking to bring in business !! Don't start to close shop that early !! And always keep you donuts displays full !! Well if I happen to be in Escondido and It is early I might think about coming back and hopefully they keep it stocked up on Donuts !!

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    6 years ago

    Donuts were fresh and fluffy! Some of the best iced coffee I've ever gotten from a donut shop too! Service was fast and friendly too!

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    10 years ago

    Best doughnuts in town. Awesome service. She is so sweet to my son. Highly recommended

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    11 years ago

    If I've seen Cockroaches once in the doughnut case if seen it at least twice. Makes you think about the rest of the business!

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    14 years ago

    Great donuts! Owners are awesome folks! Get the Apple Fritter, to die for!

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    8 years ago

    Really good smoothies and Thai tea! Family owned. Really nice and great customer service! Freshly made in house donuts. Yum!

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    7 years ago

    bought 2 dozen for a company to close a sale lol. good news they loved the donuts bad news i didnt close the deal!!!!

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    10 years ago

    They only take cash but the donuts are you or th it. The holes and twists are the best.

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    12 years ago

    My family loves these donuts. They are so good and fresh. The couple that runs this shop are very nice. You have to try the doughnuts here!

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    Old World Meat Company

    Old World Meat Company

    4.9
    (196 reviews)
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    I can't remember the name of their newest sandwich... but it smells and tastes delicious!…read more Think of a Balkan style Philly Cheesesteak with juicy pork shoulder on a hoagie. Smothered with cheese and their Balkan feta mix, it was absolutely a winner! Once again, just the very nicest family and great customer service!

    How good was my experience at Old World Meat Company? So good, I cried. I grew up eating Balkan…read morefood and my first bite of the cevap (minced meat sausage but there is no casing; just the meat hand-formed and grilled) tasted like "the olden days" and tears started flowing because of the happy memories and flavors it brought back. Bosko and his family own, operate, and create the menu at this restaurant and they are friendly and welcoming and passionate about the food and service they offer, and it felt like coming home. The Food: I had the Mixed Plate, which comes with grilled minced meat sausage, grilled pork shoulder and a side of coleslaw (prepared the Balkan way with oil and vinegar). I chose the Balkan toppings, so the meat was served on a naan type bread topped with the Balkan toppings which consists of white onions, kajmak (feta cheese/cream/butter spread), diced bell peppers, and ajvar (bell pepper and eggplant spread). The sausage is perfectly seasoned, the pork shoulder tender. A friend and I also shared a half-order of Balkan Fries with sausage topped with Balkan toppings. The combination of the fries, sausage and toppings is a tantalizing, mouth-watering marriage of flavors. Bosko brought a sample of the chicken since we hadn't ordered it and it was full of flavor and oh so tender. If you've never had Balkan food, you are in for a very delicious treat. The first time you eat here, I suggest you get the Mixed Plate with Balkan Toppings. Ask them to add a side of chicken to your plate so you can sample that too. I think you'll find you've died and gone to Balkan heaven. If you want to know what every person of Balkan heritage grew up eating, this is what we were eating. The Drink: They offer a good variety of beers on tap, both local brews and name-brand. Soft drinks and iced tea are self-serve. Nice. The Ambiance: The restaurant is located in an older, tiny little shopping mall almost at the end of East Valley Parkway. Bosko's father bought the building back in the 70s so this is a location that is near and dear to Bosko's heart. As you first walk up to the restaurant, the first thing you notice is the wonderful smell of the smoker filling the air with the unmistakable scent of good-meat-things-happening. Taste buds, get ready for a grand ride. There are picnic tables outside but it was a warm day and we wanted to sit inside. Inside you are greeted with a clean, open and welcoming space, newly decorated with bright white tile in the kitchen and service area, and rustic wood boards on the wall. Seating is at either picnic-style tables or taller tables with stools. Two TV sets were airing sports programs, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. The ceiling features open duct work that's shiny and new and there's corrugated metal sheet on the bottom half of the walls, which all together makes the place feel fresh and warm and comfortable. The menu is easy to read and straight-forward. While we were there, a softball team was hosting their end-of-year party. The place was full to the rafters but we never felt like it was too many people or too loud. Value: The prices are extremely reasonable. Let's just say my eyeballs didn't pop out of their sockets like they do at some restaurants. Everyone in my party was pleased with the portion sizes, and we all felt like we got more than what we paid for in terms of the quality of the food and the taste of the food. Catering: Bosko was telling us a little about how he came around to opening the restaurant and we learned that before this he did catering, serving whole roasted pig, lamb, sausages. He shared that they are going to cater for an event that will have 1,200 people!! The softball team I mentioned in "The Ambiance" section had their food catered in-house by Bosko. They had hero sandwiches which looked fresh and delicious and fully loaded with deli ham, turkey and toppings. These were served with fries and a green salad. Old World Meat Co also caters the traditional Balkan foods they serve at the restaurant, which would make any party a hit with guests. Bosko is passionate about his food and culture and is eager to share it with people, so if you have a party coming up, give Bosko a call and see what he can do for you. Take Some Home: You can purchase a package of frozen sausages to take home with you. I forgot to ask if they come pre-cooked or if you grill them yourself. But either way, they would be a great addition to any meal you serve at home. Final Thoughts: Do yourself a favor. Come and partake of this oh so delicious food and I think you will find yourself wanting to come back again and again. The food. The ambiance. The value. The nicest people you'll ever meet. Old World Meat Company is the whole package. A five-star experience for sure.

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