mmm-yoso!!!, one of many food blogs on the internet. This one is written by three friends, two of them (Kirk and Ed (from Yuma)) are too busy and/or tired to post today, so Cathy is writing a short post on this gloomy, wet and cold day. 
If you've been to East County, you might recognize the symbol.
It looks like it was taken off of the original Mary's Donuts in Santee, which closed almost a year ago after being in that location more than 30 years; the new Santee location has it. The newest location is in Lakeside, near the end of Highway 67, on Maine Street; that's a new donut symbol. cc was there at the Grand Opening!
Yes, these photos were taken over the December holiday season; the windows were decorated and red and green frosting was used in a festive way. The selection of donuts is tremendous, fresh and, as always, tasty. (That giant one, next to the apple fritters on the top shelf is a 'Birthday Donut', $10)
At the cash register, I noticed signage regarding sandwich choices. Not just donuts for lunch!
The sandwiches are $6.99 and this turkey with cheddar choice was really good; a good amount of high quality thinly shaved quite flavorful turkey. Standard toppings of lettuce, tomato, mayo, no onion. It was served on a fresh, toasted croissant, probably from Costco. I like basic, good quality sandwiches.
A ham and egg breakfast sandwich, with lettuce and tomato and mayo really hit the spot. Again, a good amount of high quality ham along with the freshly scrambled eggs. A great meal.
Of course, we came here for donuts. My favorite, a French cruller ($0.95), with green frosting (just to be festive; if blindfolded, I would not know if it were plain glazed or frosted, much less color) and the ever popular, quite large, quite apple filled, apple fritter ($1.90), which was shared and taken home to be shared again later.
A great, local place. Stay safe!
Mary's Donuts-Lakeside 10101 Maine Avenue Lakeside, Ca 92040 (619) 334-5272 Always open
Mmm... Donuts... I gotta try the new location.
Posted by: Soo @ hungryones | Monday, 23 January 2017 at 09:17 AM
Can't go wrong with any croissant sandwich, even better with avacado.
Posted by: nhb | Monday, 23 January 2017 at 12:43 PM
Their cream puffs are just as good at this location as they are in their 2nd location. The protruding donut sign wasn't there during grand opening. There is actually a hole in the donut too, very cool!
Posted by: caninecologne | Monday, 23 January 2017 at 03:17 PM
ooh...love that apple fritter!
Posted by: jack | Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 10:23 AM
The new location is a bit larger inside, Soo. There's parking in back (although it's more of mud than dirt lot right now) as well as on the street. Same great donuts.
Those sandwiches were so very good, Bill. I now know where to go whenin that part of town.
Yes, the little 'angel kisses' filled with delightful whipped cream are so very good, cc. Signage and fonts are the same, as well as recipes. This location provides donuts for Barona Casino, a bit closer location than Santee.
Oh gosh, the plate sized fritter is so very good and over-appled, Jack. They do not seem to get stale- although barely lasts more than 24 hours in our home.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 11:11 AM