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Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed June 28, 2023

Heading out for a quick road trip we both realized we had not eaten! It would be three hours before we were at our first stop. We didn't want a meal and were very close to Mary's. A quick worthwhile stop and we both had...our snacks, the donuts are always great. Warm and fresh, the staff is always great the place clean and welcoming. Very quick stop for us, one of many we have made and will certainly be there in the future!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed February 1, 2023

An east county staple for Divine donuts! I love coming to Mary's. The smell of fresh baked Donuts is an aphrodisiac to me. Haha. Try their cream filled powder donut holes. They don't always have them available. Sometimes they will fill them fresh and wow....My Favorite part about this location: Open 24hr. They have multiple locations in east county.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed August 30, 2021

During Covid one of our pastimes was visiting the "best of" donut shops in San Diego to support small business and do something fun together as a family that was safe and got us out of the house a bit. Mary's is a good 20+...minutes from our house but dang, it is going to be worth the drive to go again. These donuts are absolute perfection. If you see a line at the door, you will know why...and it is worth waiting in. Every donut we got was fresh and well made. These donuts aren't TOO sweet and not greasy at all. The chocolate braid was probably our favorite - absolutely amazing. Oh...and that apple fritter...the one that is the size of the box is insanity at its finest. I completely understand why Mary's is on ever "Best of San Diego" donuts list! Don't miss this amazing gem!More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed June 21, 2021

Stumbled onto Mary's Donuts and boy, what a great find! I wish I took a photo...it was donut heaven!!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed May 8, 2020 via mobile

It was so good and having nice to see they're which makes me so good and having there great to be there

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed March 6, 2020

The ONLY donut I will eat Is the Blueberry Fritter (I order ahead for extra crispy) from Mary’s in Lakeside! Heavenly sugar high!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed March 5, 2020 via mobile

Best donuts in town...give them a try. Get a dozen, if you don't like the first one, bring the test to ME... 😉😇

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 20, 2020 via mobile

Very popular place with huge variety of donuts. Had to stand in line for 6 minutes but well worth the wait. We come here every time we are in Temecula.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 11, 2020

As someone who love’s doughnuts, Mary’s are the absolute best. Quick friendly service at a affordable price brings you fresh delicious fair. I can wholeheartedly recommend the maple bars and crumb cake. My family asks me what I want on my birthday. I always say...“Mary’s doughnuts “. Do Not Mistake this with the Mary’s in Lakeside or El Cajon. They are owned by a different company. Mary’s in Santee is family owned. Try it. You’ll like it.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed December 11, 2019 via mobile

The donuts were very good, better than chain franchises. The price for a dozen was excellent. Excellent selection

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed October 13, 2019 via mobile

Great local donut shop with a nice selection of freshly baked donuts. We had the apple cinnamon filled and the maple bacon. Yum!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 9, 2019

This is the best donut shop in San Diego county. They have several locations. The picture is not current. I came to Santee in 1973 and they were already long established. Open 24 hours and the donuts are fresh anytime you visit. 5 Stars

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed October 9, 2019

Mary’s has a wide variety delicious donuts! I don’t know where to start so I won’t. Just give them a try.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed September 4, 2019 via mobile

Went to get donuts on a Sunday morning around 9am and there was a small line of people waiting, nothing serious! The donuts all looked amazing in the cases, but, it was busy enough that the employees didn’t really have time to explain what the...different donuts were. Felt a little bit rushed! We got a dozen assorted donuts from cream filled, jelly filled, glazed, cake, etc. All the donuts were very fresh and flavorful! Not sure I would make a special trip out of my way to get these donuts again, but, if you are in the area, give em a try, they’re pretty good!More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed August 22, 2019

Your picture is a few year's out of date. They have moved to a new, more modern and larger location. Donuts are still excellent, service still good but nw getting pricey. Do not always have crulers that my family like.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Hi XXXemail4sau, where did I say I turned down an apple fritter, heck no I'm diabetic but I just don't eat it all at once, I love their donuts, They have a new Ph. number since they have moved from there little blue house... More
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Marys Donuts is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4