41 Best Donuts near Santee

“I've been buying donuts from May's for over 30 years and they ae the best of the best. If they had a cannabis dispensary next door the line for donuts would a mile long.“

“We go to Donutopolis a couple times a month and they are always so friendly and the donuts are delicious! ❤❤“

“Another late night donut place but with exceptionally friendly cashier and service. Had fresh donuts at 9pm, so fresh the maple glaze was still warm on my old fashion donut. Absolutely delicious. My partner love the raspberry filled said it was not too overly sweet but sweet enough to satisfy the craving. HE loves the sandwiches which I have not tried because I'm super picky. But donuts I recommend for anyone who gets the craving at anytime day or night.“

“This staff is the best. They are so friendly. The best doughnuts I have had in awhile. If you are in this area be sure and get some these exquisite masterpieces. #bbUnicorn“

“Just a few steps from where I live, this is my go-to neighborhood coffee and donut shop. I’ve tried quite a few of their donuts over the years including the glazed, red velvet, and chocolate are all really good. But the real star of the show is their cinnamon roll. Seriously if you get one in the morning while it’s still warm, it practically melts in your mouth. It’s hands down my favorite thing on the menu. They also serve regular drip coffee, which pairs perfectly with the pastries. One thing to keep in mind is that they don’t accept Apple Pay, and there’s a $5 minimum for credit card purchases. As someone who loves supporting local businesses, I really appreciate this family-owned shop. It’s one of those neighborhood spots I’m always happy to come back to.“

“Amazing place .. great sandwiches ! And donuts“

“Love this place! I went to this donut shop 30 minutes before closing and they had a large variety of donuts to pick from, and most importantly they were fresh and tasted delicious. Their donuts have a very unique and comforting taste, I don’t know how to explain it, but you have to try them. In my eyes, the donuts weren’t as big as the other reviews claimed, but they were a good size to say the least. I was pleasantly surprised that a dozen donuts is only $15?!?!! I’ve been going to Yum Yum donuts and I pay $25 for a dozen donuts that are stale, hard, and they often don’t have much variety by the end of the day. I’ve gone to other mom and pop shops and their donuts have also been stale on several occasions, so I was really hoping they wouldn’t be stale, but this place really surpassed my expectations all around. This will be my new go-to donut spot for sure. The employees were very friendly and patient. Do bring cash though because this is a cash only shop, although they kindly accepted Cashapp and Venmo.“

“Mary likes cheese sandwiches" "on rye bread"“

“Best donuts for miles and miles around. Happy I made the drive.“

“Best donuts ever! Traditional donuts the way I had them as a child. Which was decades ago. Hard to find them this way anymore. I love the chocolate bar with the chocolate chips in the middle. No one makes this one and I have been to A LOT of donut shops.“

“best donuts 🍩 ever ! Great tasting“

“Donuts Plus is the absolute BEST DONUT SHOP in the area!!! Everything is always fresh and delicious. The owner Lisa and her helpers are so professional, courteous, super hard working people. We wouldn't go anywhere else but Donuts Plus!!!!“

“Always an amazing experience. I love that they offer vegan options that are delicious and unique. It is one of my favorites for donuts! The coffee is quite good too.“

“BEST DONUTS IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO!!! Made fresh every morning at like 3AM! Cash only!! This place deserves all the love and business!! Loveee the Maple coconut, donut holes, the glaze twists melt in your mouth! Fritters are fantastic and so are all the sprinkle donuts!!“

“Love the National Donut Day sticker. I have donut shop a block away from my house however I go out of my way to support sesame donuts ! Always fresh and delicious what real donuts should taste like! Also they have awesome Ham and cheese croissants“

“They gave both our kids free samples as soon as we walked in the door! I asked if they had sugar twists and they were out but she went back and .ade me one on the spot. That is above and beyond service. It took a while for the kids to decide what they wanted but she was incredibly patient with us. Incredible service. The donuts were fresh even at 11 am when we showed up. Thank you for being so kind with our kids!!!“

“The great:
- The donuts are always amazing. All the classic options, soft, perfect texture, generous jelly, reasonable pricing. Best donuts in La Mesa, Rolando, City Heights area
- the ladies that work here are super sweet, and always hook my kiddo up with an extra couple donut holes.

The bummer:
Unpredictability with opening/closing. Showed up today at 9:10 am, lights off, no donuts in the display. On their Google page, and their window, says they should be open. This has occurred at least 3 other times. Perhaps need to call before making the drive to come here.“

“I’ve lived in the area for years and finally tried this place—what a little treasure in our community! I needed to pick up 5 dozen donuts for my team at work, and since I was heading in early, I placed the order a couple of days ahead. They took down all the details, including a small special request, with no problem. When I arrived at 5am for pickup, everything was ready and absolutely perfect! From the friendly service to the delicious donuts, the whole experience was fantastic. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Best cake donuts in town.

Been coming here regularly for over 25 years, never once had a bad experience; haven’t lived in the neighborhood in over a decade, even after years of not coming around the family behind the counter still remembers me. When I was 7 years old their donuts were 65 cents, today they’re a $1.65. In a world where everything is $3-$10 more than it was a decade ago, I respect that.“

“Me and my son stopped by as I was craving donuts and ive been here once a long time ago. I came in ordered my food and drink got a few donuts and when it was time to pay I did not have my debit card in my purse I left it at home I was so embrassed and I apoligized for it I told the lady I would be back , luckly I dont live far I came back and she looked surprised lol but they made my food and drink again and I was very aplogitic and the lady was nice about it and gave me a free donut. I did not have cash to tip and paying with my card didnt give me an option I will be back with cash tip. The food and ice coffee was good will be back again.“

“Yummy Fresh Donuts They accept cards now (+50c fee only)“

“Got this via door dash bc of a craving on a Saturday. Did not expect them to be the freshest donuts I’ve ever purchased. Maybe I got lucky, but the oil used was new, did not taste the oil. The box didn’t even get oil stains. Bread had a nice saltiness and flavor. Very glad I tried them out and I will definitely be back.“

“**Food is delicious, n lady's super-nice, BUT... Recently (Last couple months.), I've noticed stuff has been SUPER-SATURATED with OIL! Flavor is great, but they need to sort that out, as it's'a turn-off, and has me reconsiderin continued patronage.

Wish I'd mentionedit to'r this mornin...“

“Our favorite location with friendly staff, very clean and always has most if not everything in stock regardless of the time you good. We obviously go for donuts and recently tried their bagel sandwiches which we were really good and a great price. Portion was perfect and the bagel it self is good. I rather go to this Yum Yum vs. Other donut shops.“

“The snacks are fantastic and specialized for those with allergies“

“Roses donuts? Solid. Fluffy, not too greasy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The classics like glazed and chocolate frosted are spot-on, but the real gems are the seasonal specials—think lemon blueberry in spring or apple cider in fall. They also do a killer maple bacon donut that somehow works every time.

Aside from donuts, they’ve got a few dessert surprises up their sleeve—cream-filled eclairs, soft-baked cookies, and a rotating lineup of mini cakes that go way harder than they need to. Pair anything with their locally roasted coffee or a rich hot chocolate, and you’re golden.“

“Amazing dougnuts! Sometimes I come and they are fresh or stale. I BRing some for my son and husband, they go crazy. Box empty in about 4 days. I love the place! Too bad you can't stay for long since the parking sign says something about no staying past 15 minutes. They also have tables“

“I paid went to my car and was about to leave when the most kind lady came out and told me my card didnt go thru but she paid for me she said its ok it was only 5.75! Wow i noticed my card was off and wondered how that happened. I paid but the absolute kindness of the women blew me away no one ever pays for you and goes out of theyre way not to embarrass you! I will always go here now im beyond impressed thank you you are heavenly !!“

“If you're ever in El Cajon you have to stop here. It's a total must-do anytime I come back to town.
​These are not those silly, fancy donuts that places like Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' try to sell you. They are the real ones. The donuts you actually remember from when you were a kid.
​Seriously, forget those imitators and stick with the originals right here. This place is a must-have for the great taste and a powerful trip down memory lane.“

“I am not a sweets person but these donuts were SO amazing that my cousin and I came here twice in the
SAME day! The glaze donuts are so soft and pillowy and the glaze is not thick or overly sweet. She also gave us a free donut! We also ordered a strawberry banana smoothie and it was so smooth, the bananas were perfect. so sweet that it tasted like honey was added, but it was the sweet bananas! better and more authentic than jamba juice in my opinion. the only reason my review lacks a star is because when we first went, an older woman made our smoothie and it was amazing. when we went back later in the day, it was a younger woman working there and she didnt make our smoothie the same way, using a different recipe. my new staple for sure!“

“This is frequently our pit stop on rides. We love Main Street Donuts & Deli. Great food, great service.“

“Best doughnuts highly recommended“

“First time visiting this Krispy Kreme, and the biggest surprise was how clean it was. I’ve been to quite a few donut shops, and this location felt much cleaner and better maintained than most.

The staff were very friendly, and the donut selection was great. Yes, they’re sweet—but that’s exactly why you’re here! Everything we tried was fresh and tasty.

I also appreciated the convenient location, plenty of parking, and long opening hours. One employee even told us about a survey that could earn free donuts on a future visit.

Definitely not health food, but definitely a great place when you want a little treat and a little happiness. We’ll be back!“

“Delicious, wonderful, and great customer serve. I’ve never been unhappy. That’s my me-time place to be.“

“I preordered 5 dozen assorted Mochinut for a baby shower. This was the dessert the mom to be wanted to serve her guests. We tried the red velvet, the chocolate, the funnel cake, the original and the strawberry. They were delicious, boxed and ready to go at the designated time. It was my first experience and a very good one.“

“While on a road trip to meet a friend in San Diego for a concert, I stayed a little outside of the city in Mission Valley to save some money. As I pulled into the hotel, I spotted a Randy's Donuts sign at the adjacent strip mall. It wasn't open 24 hours (or I would have absolutely dropped in), but I took note of the hours and knew I had to go back in the morning before hitting the road into the city the next day.

Randy's has some of the best yeast donuts ever, and they're among my favorites. The original location has been my go-to whenever I am in Los Angeles, and my tummy was excited to see a location in San Diego!

The place was bustling around 9:30 the next morning (a Saturday). There was a table of old timers who were obviously local regulars, as well as some construction workers and yuppies walking their designer dogs. There was a short line to order, but the shop had plenty of employees who were friendly, welcoming, and efficient. They moved the line quickly, which is nice if you just want to grab a sweet treat without waiting forever.

The display case was full of so many tasty looking donuts and flavors! Nutella, butter crumb, blueberry cake, maple glazed, and more. Of course, I'm a traditional donut type of gal so I went with one of the original raised yeast glazed donuts. They were so fresh and yummy!

I've never had a bad donut from Randy's, and today was no exception. The oil was fresh, the donuts were soft, and the flavors were delicious.I'd say thi s Randy's feels a bit like your classic donut shop rather than some next‑level destination.

These aren't Insta-worthy treats or anything like that, but good, solid, traditional pockets of sweet, fried dough. Sometimes that's all you need, just a basic donut that tastes delicious.“

“I just got a “dozen” (14) delivered to my doorstep nearby and I RAN here to write this review. We received a wide variety of donuts and donut holes, and each was fresh, soft, crispy on the outside and perfectly doughy within… a knockout hit for EVERY FLAVOR!!!Apple fritter was my favorite… wish I’d gotten more than two! We just moved in nearby and I don’t think I’ll ever go anywhere else for donuts again!“

“Delicious local donut shop with great prices and lovely, friendly service. It's cash only, which is a good thing! There's an ATM on site if you don't have cash on you. Remember, cash retains 100% of its value, which means everyone wins! Have a donut to celebrate!“

“el pan muy bueno también tiene más productos aparte del pan.“

“This Dunkin's is adjacent to the SDSU Campus on Montezuma Dr. It shares a space with Jimmy Johnson Sandwiches. I had a medium drip coffee and a turkey sausage breakfast sandwich on an English Muffin.

The coffee was good. It was a little bitter at first, but then it settled down and was much smoother to drink. I had it hot. The turkey sausage breakfast sandwich was good, too. The breakfast sandwich was better than I thought it was going to be. The turkey sausage was savory and tasty. The cheese was well melted, the egg well cooked, and the English muffin well toasted.

I did not get any doughnuts on this trip, but perhaps next time. The service was friendly and helpful. Everything is packaged to go. They do have a small wall table with about three chairs inside.“