In response to Henderson’s vote for Mary’s Maple Bacon Bar, fellow member Kari Helstern stated, “Find out when Nomad does their honey sesame ginger kimchi candied bacon donut!!! I’d give BOTH kidneys for that one.”ģ102 University Ave., North Park, 619.431.5000, Yes, many donut shops have hopped on the maple bacon train, but nobody seems to be able to pull off the consistent greatness that this little mom and pop donut shop has for decades.” Enough said.Ĩ959 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, 619.749.2871, Nomad Donutsįans love this shop for the unique variety of flavors, including chai, ube taro coconut (which member Sarah Ordene proclaimed “are the stuff dreams are made of”) and the top-notch vegan options. The balance of the chopped smoky bacon to the rich maple glaze is unparalleled.

Group member Christopher Henderson declared, “I’d sell a kidney for a fresh, hot, sweet and savory Maple Bacon Bar from Mary’s Donuts. Taking top prize for favorite donut shop, Mary’s in Santee wins the admiration of the most EDSD members for over 30 years of serving delectable donuts. Here are the top five vote-getters: Mary’s Donuts It was a culinary showdown with plenty of drool-worthy options, making the most disciplined of dieters hanker for a sweet treat. PACIFIC teamed up with the gastronomes of Eating and Drinking in San Diego (EDSD) for a nail-biting battle to the finish for favorite donut shop in the county.

However, it was Hanson Gregory in 1847 who claimed to invent the ring shaped donut aboard a ship after growing tired of the greasy character of the original.Įver since, donuts (and their holes) have captured the American palate, with a bevy of artisan shops arising from the flour dust and handing veteran bakeries a sweet challenge. Oscar Wilde once said, “The optimist sees the donut, the pessimist, the hole.” By that rationale, we have a plethora of optimists in San Diego, as locals appear to love donuts as much as craft beer and fish tacos.ĭescended from olykoeks, or “oily cakes,” donuts were first introduced to America by Dutch settlers.

Chocolate covered bacon maple donut bar