Honey Donuts

Honey Donuts

Reviews Summary

Honey Donuts receives mostly positive reviews for its fresh, high-quality donuts with a good variety, including unique options like kronuts and breakfast sandwiches. Many praise the friendly, welcoming staff and excellent customer service. The donuts are often described as perfectly textured—never soggy or chewy—with some calling them the best in the area. However, a few negative reviews mention issues like flies, stale donuts, or poor service during late hours. Pricing is occasionally noted as high, but most find it reasonable for the quality. The shop also offers extras like ice cream, lotto tickets, and coffee, adding to its appeal. Overall, it’s a beloved spot with consistent quality, though a few isolated experiences detract from perfection.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

10718 Woodside Ave

Santee, California 92071

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Customer Reviews

Five out of five! Fun friendly staff with a smile, open 24/7 and takes ebt hot food program! Serious Godsend when your in the need for late night, last minute donuts!!!

Surprisingly the best donuts i had in a long time, i was disappointed at Mary's donuts so i decided to give it a try here. Every donut i had was delicious, she even gave me one for free and it didn't look that good but it was one of the best.

Wow wow wow. That?s all I can say. This place beats Krispy Kreme. The donuts are incredibly soft, buttery and fluffy. They have croissant donuts. Quick service. Do not hesitate to come here!

Honey Donuts is one of my favorite spots in San Diego. They may not serve the flashy, Instagram-worthy donuts you see at big-brand shops, but the quality here is consistently outstanding. Every donut is fresh, perfectly fluffy on the inside, and made with just the right touch and ingredients and you can?t go wrong. I?ve even seen them making fresh batches as late as 10 p.m., which speaks volumes about their dedication. The woman at the front is incredibly kind, warm, and hardworking; always greeting you wi

just the right amount of 80's style and charm, I have never seen so people to serve you at a donut shop all of them so helpful. Everything is tasty and looks freshly baked daily.

The apple fritter was superb! In fact, it might just be the best one that I ever, ever had. Perfection and deliciousness from the first bite to the last. They have the normal sized and the giant ones. The coffee was good and there were a few seats to enjoy dine in.

I don't come here often or buy donuts often but I have now been to this "Honey Donuts st least 3 times and I've never been disappointed. The first time I came to Honey Donuts was years ago when my wife was craving crueler donuts around dinner time. We were with friends at the time and they drove us all over the county looking for crueler donuts and eventually found them here at Honey Donuts. It was quite a ride and a lot offin to do that because we drove probably 40-50 miles looking. That was the first

Edit: 11/25/2024 Upon a second eating, the yeast donuts are not good. The frosting is eh. Unfortunately haven't tried the cake donuts again. Tried, chocolate bar, glaze twist, and pink sprinkle yeast ring. Original review: Good donuts. Would only not recommend the buttermilk and the cake donuts. Glaze is delicious. :) Filled donuts were fairly full. Blueberry and Bavarian creme was good. The prices are very expensive compared to other places I've been. I like my cake donuts dense and these where are bounc

Went here for a snack since it was right next to our hotel. Pleasantly surprised. The donuts were ao fresh and tasty. They also have ice cream which we didn't try. Definitely would visit again!

Came to get an aloha acai bowl and I was very dissatisfied not only with the service but the bowl itself. The person helping seemed to be mad that he was working there. I asked to not get peanut butter even told him twice and he still served me peanut butter. Thank God my daughter was able to catch it before I ate it. The a?a? bowl was watery and not even looked presentable. It looked old and when I went back he seemed to be upset and he mentioned that what they left from the morning. He showed me anoth

Next to the 7-11 on mission George you would not even know it's there. Always fresh and tasty donuts. A box is 15 bucks and usually she will toss a couple extra.

All the donuts/breakfast sandwiches are top teir with good pricing. THEY HAVE ICE CREAM, pretty cheap for scoops. Acai bowls are kinda mid, might just be my taste buds. Arizona tea is $1.50 and not $.99 here sadly. Come here multiple times a week.

Very late post but wanted to give a well deserved review. The most delicious donuts ever. That?s why I had them for my wedding and there were probably about 5 donuts left at the end of the night! Everyone loved them. I ordered the donuts a couple months ahead. The day of my wedding I had a friend pick them up with absolutely NO issues. That?s what I really liked about them aside from being the best tasting donuts.

Best pastrami sandwit h ice ever had .but yiu gotta get the late night guy to make it

Super nice place to get classic donuts. Even at 10am on a Friday they had a variety of different donuts. They also have sandwiches and Thrifty's ice cream. If you want to sit and relax there is a seating area inside.

Amazing service! Fresh food and even gave us a free donut ??

Honestly, these are some of the nicest people I have ever met. We had an accident on the freeway and we reserve this hotel room and the state patrol gave us a ride over here to the hotel. It?s just next-door. The hotel would not let us stay in the lobby because they would not allow us to check in until 3 o?clock and we arrive at about 1030 in the morning. if you want, you can check my review of the hotel that I posted on Google maps as well. This little donut shop knew what happened to us and said we coul

I used the app to get some donuts and they were awesome! I got a whole box and shared with my my family. Thanks!

Love their croissant breakfast sandwich and their apple fritter. Great food at a great price. Also whoever decorates this place deserves an award.

This is my family's favorite, always fresh & delicious, and the nicest people serving!!!

Delicious, fresh donuts and more. They even have Thrifty ice cream! The staff is incredibly friendly, too. Highly recommend.

I've been going to this donut place for years. It's in a plaza near my house and they open at 5:00 a.m. I usually go there when I have a real early shift to grab donuts and coffee on the way. They're always nice and they always have good donuts. The atmosphere is fine because I'm just going in, grabbing donuts and leaving. They have so much of a variety to pick from and they have drinks also. I would highly recommend getting donuts from here.

This place does not change thier oil for frying it stinks

I love honeys donuts, everything from the food to the customer service, the fact it?s opened up for 24 hours daily, and also the pricing is reasonable! I came across this place from a friend and they never disappoint

Honey Donuts is my favorite over all others. Their donuts are a bit firm and never soggy like other places. Great variety including breakfast sandwiches and great coffee. The ladies are always warm and welcoming and so polite. My recommendation to you.

A long-time family favorite. A good selection of donuts that are well stocked throughout the day. The best glazed donut holes in East County! They also serve a good selection of Thrifty Ice Cream in a regular cone, waffle cone, or a cup.

So fresh! Friendly staff. Very friendly! Delicious donuts. Lottery sales are an added bonus.

Gotta hand it to Honey Donuts! They come through every time with great donuts and amazing customer service! Tonight our youngest had a late-ish donut craving and our old go to was open and ready! We always come here for early morning orders too! Thanks for being open every time we need you and always dropping bunches of love in every box!

Open 24/7 and their donuts are always amazing

Everything on the menu is very good! Service is top-notch!!

Glazed donuts are the best! Pair them warm with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge topping! Called this a Wagonwheel in my high school days in Connecticut!

Great donuts. Very nice staff. Slightly better than Mary's donuts but less selection

First and foremost, the donuts are made fresh and ready to melt into your mouth! The Owner John Van Do along with Kalim, Diana and the other staff are super nice and courteous. They treat their customers like family. This is my new sweet place to go when I'm desiring donuts and coffee. Highly recommended!

Love,love,love honeys. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Best donuts hands down! Discovered this place and fell in love with their light, moist, fresh and wonderful donuts! Definitely recommend. Everyone should try at least one and you'll be hooked!

Omg I love Honey donuts. Very clean very friendly staff , there's an adorable little boy who helps his mother at times and translates. Reminds me of my younger self helping my Mom translate. Cambodians make the best doughnuts I swear.

Best donuts in town!!!

This was our first trip to Honey Donuts. They have donuts and ice cream there, which is nice to have an option all in one stop. The lady was very sweet. The donuts were fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back again.

Bulk Cost: Croissant roll =.25 egg=.30 ham=.50 condiments =.10 Breakfast Croissant sandwich= $9.75??? Does it taste good? Yeah, but $9.75 good? Hell no!! I don't think so. This place has become a rip-off.

Wife and I have come here for y ears service Always5.0 and only because I can't rate it A .10+!!! The sandwiches ARE Also very good.!! I invite All, except When I trying to order!!!?? That was a post I made long ago, years ago. Wife and I not together but 1 thing we can actually agree on is this place still is AWESOME!

Honey Donuts has very friendly customer service. Their donuts are on point and I've enjoyed my experience everytime I've gone in. I came from Okinawa for a family emergency and met up with my family from Florida. It's nice to see smiling faces and friendly people first thing in the morning to start the day off right. I will be sure to keep visiting until I leave on Tuesday.

Great plain old fashioned donuts. Call 2 hrs in advance by 6 PM to order your own fresh dozen donuts and John will be more than happy to oblige you. When you open your box of donuts you'll be looking for that golden fried freshness that's in 99% of every special order John prepares for you. Including, many Enjoyable menu items such as, smoothies, coffee, cappuccino, sandwiches and ice cream!! Finally, the best part is that they're open 24/7...365 days per year!! More comprehensive information, Owner : Qui D

Very nice place to just sit and eat some donuts or just chill, and the donuts are amazing, but overall, this place gets a full rating.

I?m not a donut lover but when I do get the crazing for one Honey Donuts is the first place I go to. The donuts melt in your mouth. No chewy donuts that taste old like the competitors. If you haven?t tried their donuts before give them a try. Delicious.....

The place is run by cambodians which is not a surprise and the ladies inside are attentive to your needs and good looking and very attentive to repeat customers . They are also open 24 hours . They also make sandwiches and have ice cream and the availability to play the lotto and buy scratchers and play Hot spot while you're drinking your coffee ? . Good service and quality all the way around ??

The Owners and, Employees which if I'm Not Mistaken, are One in the Same, are Most Kind and Most Helpful! They also sell Icecream and Lottery which is Great because they're right close to us and, this makes it so easy for all 3 as I Love Donuts and Love Icecream Plus I'm Still trying to Win that Darn Lottery So, when Visiting California and Especially San Diego, You Must try these Donuts?? with Great Service oh and, Chocolate Milk too! ???????? So, Safe Travels and, God Bless!????????

It's a fantastic donut shop with warm friendly attitude from the owners. You can tell they went that extra Edge to make you feel comfortable and warm it's got a certain kind of class to it they serve Thrifty Ice Cream also... it's an unforgettable place it's Unique

I found this donut shop just a few weeks ago since it's on my way to work ( new job). Ms. Lee and the rest of the staff are ALWAYS friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. Plus the donuts are yummy. Great customer service and they also sell scratchers and all lotto tickets as well. Among women thrifty ice cream with or without waffle cones. Great place for an unhealthy breakfast lol. Seats inside if you choose to read the Reader( or place a review on Google). Recommend!

Tania is a lovely person! Every time I come in she is always welcoming you with a smile. The donuts are good along with the croissants! I always happen to get a smoothie when I go and they never dissapoint.

I already had breakfast and snuck in to enable my aspiring love handle for a quick donut and chocolate milk. The donut was good, but that?s kinda hard to mess up being a donut shop. I wanted chocolate milk, but all they had was nestle products or some low fat options, neither of which were appealing. I was happy with my donut and was going to go next door to the seven eleven for the latter. That?s when the friendly lady persuaded me to try their hot chocolate milk option to which I was skeptical, but she lu

I was/am very disappointed in there acai bowls. They would have been good if they hadn't blended the Yogart and acai sherbert. It turned into liquid, rather than the softened ice cream texture. Spent 20$ and neither of us ate the bowls. No yogurt in an acai bowl and dip not blend leave it icy

Oh, Honey Donuts, how I love your wonderous, sugary goodness--your chocolate icing and Boston cream filling; your perfectly fried apple fritters, lightly crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, filled with apples and goodness; your maple bars that somehow take me to the woods and make me feel like a lumber jack. ?? I ?? you. This is the best donut shop in Santee. Mary's has closed, so instead of crying come here! Did you know they have sandwiches too? Seriously, come here, and have a lovely day.

Best donuts shop in town love coffee and breakfast sandwiches

Wonderful 24 hour ice cream

Honeys donuts is a 24 hour donut shop in Santee, CA. that ain't just your average donut shop!! It's got a pastrami sandwich I love and pretty much as nothing you can think of!! Smoothies and acai bowls..all of it good!! Fun fact: You can also use EBT there atleast on non hot items, this I know for sure!! I have 0 complaints! Honeys donuts is SWEEET!! ??

7/17/22 Warning, be careful buying donuts here. Me and my family came here today to buy donuts. While ordering i noticed Flys crawling all over the donuts and stopped ordering. When I told the woman about the Flys, she said they came in through door. I told her never mind and a I started to leave, I turned around and said I know you are going to throw thoes out right? And she just closed the display back up, smiled and walked away. Just thought you should be informed.

Always good quality baked goods! Donuts, croissants, sandwiches and Ice Cream!!

I used to go 3-4 times a month. But after telling a lady there that one piece of ham on the ham cheese jalape?o croissants was not enough, the attitude received back was crazy. I typically wouldn?t tell a business how to rub it?s self but when the product was really good I.e more ham, months ago then slowly got worst I thought I would say something. Long story I?ll go to Mary?s for my donuts moving forward. Bye Honey Donuts.

Excellent donuts, croissants, and coffee. They have real half n half. The women here are so sweet too. Prices are very reasonable. Our family goes here often.

Best apple fritters in SD county!! If you're an apple fritter lover - this is THE place to get them! They have small and large size fritters and they're open 24 hours - what more can you want?

Favorite little donut place in that area, ice cream is here and some pretty good hot sandwiches as well as hot and cold coffee drinks so it's kind of like a snack shop in a way.

Best donuts around! Always fresh, a great variety and quick in and out when I'm in a hurry. They also have Thrifty ice-cream which is a big hit for my kids!

She is very nice and she is Quick

Great neighborhood donut shop/deli. Their doughnuts are bomb. Highly recommend.

The place may not look like much, but the donuts are always fresh. Good prices. Friendly service. I've only gotten donuts, so not sure about the rest of the menu.

Normally don't do donuts but this Lil place right here hit the spot my kids and my daddy loved them

Was in town staying at the Best Western next door. Tried the chocolate-frosted chocolate donut. Outstanding!!! Huge variety of donuts. Nice people. Clean place also.

Just moved to the area of El Cajon was looking for a good donut store Honey Donuts popped up on Google so I decided to try it out. Lady who is working the register was very nice and friendly I ordered my dozen donuts not fancy Donuts but you're simple normal good Donuts, as my children were getting their drinks we walked up to the cash register, there was a little boy there trying to buy a donut "probably the age of 12-13 years old" after school he didn't have the tax for the donut but he had the $1.00. He

Best donuts in east county The owner and her staff are Extremely friendly There breakfast sandwiches are some best you will ever have And don?t get me started on the breakfast croissants Would highly recommend stopping by and getting a donut or breakfast sandwich and a coffee

I always enjoy coming here.

Excellent, deep golden fried rings of delight! Sugar To Fat ratio is perfectly Balanced, try a glazed ! The owner and his wife are super polite and friendly

No. Donuts were boring and NOT fresh. I was so disappointed. Will not return. This place needs a total upgrade as far as selection and freshness.

Very tastee donuts. They are light and fluffy and fresh. And the thrifty's ice cream is it's also great on a hot day.

Ok- donuts are real good, HOWEVER- THIER HOURS are really scetchy. I moved ro lakeside, 4 years ago, and I have caught them OPEN 3 times. SERIOUSLY. I end up having to go to SANTEE, for donuts at country dougnuts, 24/7. They NEVER CLOSE. its on woodside.

I come here every morning before work have breakfast. I recomend the acai bowls?? my favorite & the ice coffee is really good. The sandwhiches are great its fast service & most of all friendly. Thank you Tania Sum & Lee sokha??

Came in late craving donuts and coffee... Waited to for the gentleman to help me for approximately ten minutes patiently. Finally kinda yelled 'excuse me are you open? " to a response of" no. " when I asked why, I was ignored. So I left. I hate to write poor reviews but good help is hard to find these days I guess.

My partner and I come in for late night donuts often (because that is when they are fresh) and we love our Donut Guy! The donuts never disappoint and the customer service is on point.

The place is always friendly ,donuts ,are great and large ice coffee can't be beat.Blue berry muffins are awesome, breakfast sandwiches ,ice cream,I go here at least 3 times a week before work.

This. Breakfast. Sandwich. It?s what I would make at home except I could never get a croissant this great. Crispy bacon. Flaky, buttery croissant. Perfectly seasoned egg. ?? so good.

Very disappointed with the filled donuts. Barely any filling in them at all. Not worth the price if they cut corners to save themselves money. Taste and freshness were very good.

They'd had a type of donut my normal regular favorite doesn't carry for some reason. Was as good as my childhood memory told me it would be.

Such nice people and the freshest donuts in Santee!! Try a kronut..you won't be disappointed!!

Best damn smoothies! Best smoothie I've ever had. My buddy gave me gas $ to go and got me a large smoothie just to show me how bomb this place is!

Great service from all the staff; Tania is the best! We love their ice cream, and my dad always buys his super lotto ticket there.

These are hands down the best donuts in Santee. The owner is incredibly friendly, and everything about this place is great. I cannot recommend it enough.

The doughnuts were fresh. The croissant with the jalape?os was superb. I'll def. go again.

Great service friendly staff. Good Donuts and coffee. They also have a great selection on sandwiches. For lunch.

The acai bowls are exquisite when they are made by John. Hes a little soft spoken but has great customer service.

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