Donuts have a special history in Southern California, so it’s only right to indulge in the very best donuts as Angelenos. When you’re ready to kick off your day with a pink box of delectable goodies, consider one of these twelve donut shops in Los Angeles.
Blue Star Donuts
Website / 1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
If you have a hankering for gourmet donuts made with quality ingredients, Blue Star Donuts has a perfect menu for you. Looking for an adventure? One bite into the sugar-coated, fruity, creamy Mango Margarita Crème Brûlée donut and suddenly you've arrived at a beachfront cocktail party. There are also vegan options and a drink menu, as well.
Donut Friend
Website / 543 S Broadway 90013
Ice cream and donuts? Yes, please! Donut Friend is an entirely hand-crafted and plant-based operation known for its friendly service and diverse menu. Especially if you are a former emo kid, order the Taking Back Sundae, which is a delectable ice-cream sandwich with two scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sauce and a classic cherry on top.
Fonuts
Website / 8104 W 3rd St 90048
Offering choices to accommodate various dietary needs, these modern-style donuts are known for being “enlightened” by appealing to everyone’s innate desire to indulge in a sweet treat. Menu options like the vegan Churro Fonut is a mouthful of decadent sugar-cinnamon coated goodness. Mini Fonuts are available too if you are looking for a small treat.
Holey Grail Donuts
Website / 148 N Larchmont Blvd 90004
Sacred Hawaiian-grown tarot root is the special ingredient in these donuts. The Holey Grail Donuts story began in Hanalei, Hawaii when customers would line the streets to get a bite of their unique flavor options. Dedicated to the community, Holey Grail Donuts continues to pleasantly surprise shoppers with flavors like the Hot Single donut, which has local neighborhood honey and flakey sea salt.
Mochinut
Website / 728 S Olive St 90014
Mochinut is a perfect blend of American-style donuts and Japanese mochi. Its distinctive shape along with its light, stretchy and chewy texture made from rice flour gives customers a mouthwatering palate sensation. Milk tea beverages are additionally sold at this location.
Primo’s Donuts
Website / 2918 Sawtelle Blvd 90064
With 64 years of rich history, Primo’s Donuts has been hard at work crafting some of the most legendary donuts in town. Founders Celia and Ralph happened upon a giant plywood donut one fateful day in 1956 and in order to fulfill their version of the American dream, they purchased the shop. With specialty, mochi, classic, vegan and gluten-free donuts and other baked goods available, the store has whatever your sweet tooth craves.
Kettle Glazed Donuts
Website | 6211 Franklin Ave 90028
Kettle Glaze always lives up to their promise of great doughnuts that is elevated by their quality coffee and retro vibe. Fans of classics like glazed with sprinkles will delight in their array of offerings, as will more adventurous eaters with options like pistachio.
Crafted Donuts
Website | 3959 Wilshire Blvd 90010
Your eyes will surely be three times the size of your stomach upon walking into this Wilshire Blvd outpost. Crafted Donuts will leave you realizing the possibilities of donut flavors are endless with options like green tea, birthday cake and PB&J. What’s more, they have an excellent lineup of drinks including a horchata frappe, fresh juices and soy lattes.
Colorado Donuts
Website | 1578 Colorado Blvd 90041
Colorado Donuts don’t just serve up donuts— they present expert-crafted confections that are almost too beautiful to eat if they weren’t so delicious. For your next Sunday morning, be sure to run over, snap a pic for Instagram and then indulge on these rich, vibrant pastries.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Website | Various
When a regional donut shop has over a 100K followers on Instagram, there’s no way the product is empty hype. Really though, Sidecar Doughnuts has the legs to boast itself as the world’s freshest donuts given they are handmade fresh every hour with only the finest ingredients. Choose from Strawberries & Cream, Maple Bacon, Dulce de Leche Churro, Butter & Salt and more unforgettable flavors.
SK Donuts & Croissants
Website | 5850 W 3rd St 90036
Donuts make for a special morning— one that can be guaranteed by the heart and soul of a mom and pop shop’s food. Just take DK Donuts & Croissants. The family-owned shop in the Miracle Mile district has served Angelenos for cover three decades and has garnered loyal customers with options like their signature glaze fan-favorite blueberry donut.
Randy’s Donuts
Website | Various
It was only right to include this Los Angeles icon. Randy’s Donuts is as quintessential L.A. as the beach and Hollywood sign and has granted Angelenos access to donuts whether they’re looking for a midnight snack or early-morning kick. Since 1952, the landmark has guaranteed the city with classic, quality donuts.
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