Thanks for stopping to read this food blog, mmm-yoso!!! Kirk and His Missus are winding down their vacation while Cathy remains writing another post about a local place.
In the corner of the strip mall anchored by Boot Barn and Turners Outdoorsman Shop as well as Ami Sushi, one block East of Parkway Plaza, this nondescript signage popped up in April of 2020. 
Depending on the time of day, the shelves may be filled with fresh donuts or not. 
A Raised Crumb and an Old Fashioned ($1.50 each) along with a large up of coffee ($2.49) is a nice treat.
The owner offered us a slice of 'bread pudding', a sort of experimental item which might be offered someday. It was wonderful, rich and milky and topped (as well as filled) with butterscotch chips. I would buy this. But, what kind of bread?
The croissants which are made here, of course!
When you walk in, the Coffee Bar is in front of you.
Also when walking in, the window art lets you know there are more than donuts sold here.
These menus are displayed straight ahead.
We decided to share the Steak Sandwich ($13.75)
While paying, the chef walked by. We were asked if we wanted fries, onion rings or mashed potato with the sandwich and we were hesitating. We decided on onion rings and then chef asked if we were sharing…"yes", I answered…and then He said, 'well, I'll put the sandwich on two plates, he wants the rings, what do you want?' and I happily answered "mashed"… 
And so that's what we were served! 
I must say, the sandwich had to be cut anyhow to fit onto one plate. 
This is a steak sandwich, tender, melt in your mouth, pieces of steak (not the frozen, pre-sliced thin stuff) with a house made garlic aioli, grilled onion and mushrooms on a toasted roll. The mashed potatoes were twice baked, with bacon bits and skins. The rings were whole onions, lightly battered. (Yes, slightly dark but not burned).
Completely unexpected and so very good. Such service, such great food quality, such nice people working here.
Why hadn't I found this sooner? How did I finally decide to stop by?
The Toyota dealership, where I took in the car for service in July. Free coffee and free donuts.
I've not seen any other advertising. Holey Donuts really survived Covid.
Holey Donuts 795 Arnele Ave El Cajon 92020 (619) 536-4747 Open Tues-Sun 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Monday 