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17 Delectable Doughnut Shops in Los Angeles

LA is filled with doughnut options, whether old-school or new-fangled but always delicious

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Outsiders can mistake Los Angeles residents as gluten-free, sugar-averse, carb-avoiders, but those who live here know there are more doughnut shops in this town than in any other U.S. city. That’s partially due to the Southeast Asian immigrants bringing these sweetly glazed treats to nearly every strip mall across the Southland.

The city’s dynamic doughnut scene comprises not only of these foundational mom-and-pop doughnut shops with their signature pink boxes but also unique flavors from newcomers like Mochinut and Holey Grail. Given LA’s tremendous appetite for all that’s deep-fried and delightful, there’s room for fritters of all stripes. Here now are the 17 most delectable doughnut shops in Los Angeles.

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Foster's Donuts

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This longtime La Crescenta doughnut shop towers over Foothill Boulevard as one of the area’s best morning destinations. Open 24/7, Foster’s is pure traditional with plush, well-fried doughnuts available all day and night. The glazed twists are fried to perfection, while the maple bars are so light and easy to eat that one is never enough.

Blinkie's Donuts

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The family-operated Blinkie’s started its SoCal doughnut domination in 2004. Peer inside the display case to find classic crullers, frosted mango Tajin, and Crinkies, an homage to the Cronut.

Colorado Donuts

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Folks travel from all corners of SoCal to visit Colorado Donuts. Though this Eagle Rock doughnut maker fries up consistently solid traditional doughnuts, don’t overlook the ones decorated with the latest movie characters or a fluffy raised doughnut stuffed with Twix bars in the display case.

Superhero options from Colorado Donuts in Eagle Rock, California.
Colorado Donuts.
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The Donut Man

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Expect to make a mess when eating the Donut Man’s famous strawberry and peach doughnuts. Each one is made by slicing a glazed doughnut in half and stuffing it to the brim with fruit. Since 1972, this modest shop has operated 24 hours a day out of Glendora, and during regular hours in Grand Central Market.

Jim Nakano, 71, is a third generation Japanese American who once lived in an internment camp but si Photo by Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Mochinut

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Mochinut is perfect for Los Angeles. With locations sprinkled throughout the region, this shop specializes in Korean rice flour hot dogs, bubble tea, soft serve, and mochi doughnuts. The latter originated in Hawaii by combining traditional doughnuts with mochi.

Mochinut serves up mochi doughnuts in Koreatown.
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Holey Grail Donuts

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Starting in Kauai, Holey Grail’s humble beginnings from a tiny trailer in Kauai is now a Tony Hawk-backed booming business. Los Angeles has two outposts in Larchmont and Santa Monica where they use taro to produce a deliciously chewy doughnut.

A selection of doughnuts from Holey Grail Donuts.
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Holey Grail Donuts

Flour Premium Doughnut

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Inside the Rodeo Galleria Shopping Center is Flour Donut. These slightly less sweet doughnut varieties are stunning to look at. The milk cream can sell out quickly, but each has a unique flavor and pillowy consistency. As a bonus, there’s a parking lot.

Memorylook Coffee

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Though most head to Memorylook for caffeine, the doughnuts are also worth getting. They’re made on-site in flavors like strawberry cream, creme brulee, tiramisu, and matcha brulee with a fluffy cream cheese filling.

The Donut Hole

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A La Puente staple and a timeless LA icon, the Donut Hole was born in 1963 and produces high-quality doughnuts. Driving through the structure is the perfect adventure for kids and grownups alike before diving into candy-topped doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches. Cash only.

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Big Jim's Donuts

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Big Jim’s Donuts developed regulars over the decades by making great traditional doughnuts while remaining open 24 hours a day. The shop sits on an iconic street corner, directly across the street from LA staple Pioneer Chicken. This classic East LA spot does far more than glazed and apple fritters, staff also make breakfast sandwiches, elote, and more.

Primo's Donuts

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For 67 years, this family-operated shop continues to feed generations of doughnut lovers. Be sure to get the specialty buttermilk bar when selecting a dozen.

Colorful donuts from Primo’s Donuts in Los Angeles.
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DK's Donuts & Bakery

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The owners go a bit extra at DK’s Donuts & Bakery. Open in 1980 by Khmer refugees, DK’s doughnut game has been upped in recent years by new owners dedicated to turning out uniquely flavored doughnuts, pastries, breakfast croissants, and flavored coffees.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

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Sidecar makes doughnuts throughout the day at all six LA locations, so the possibility of warm fritters is likely on every visit. The entire menu is worth trying, but the cakey huckleberry doughnut is the standout.

The Huckleberry from Sidecar Doughnuts in Santa Monica, California.
The huckleberry from Sidecar Doughnuts.
Sidecar Doughnuts [official photo]

Amigos Donuts

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Generations of families have Amigos Donuts on their radar. That’s due to the friendly service, mango boba, cafe de olla, ham and cheese croissants, and classic doughnuts that can be delightlfully creative during holidays or special events.

Yozm Donut

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These humongous, yet fluffy doughnuts are worth the trek to Buena Park. Yozm translates to “nowadays” in Korean. Check the display case to see if any special flavors are available in addition to the staple red bean butter and custard cream doughnuts. 

Moon Donuts

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Barely open a year, the custard-filled doughnuts at Moon Donuts have a cult-like following in the South Bay. Swing into the shop on the corner of Prospect and Torrance early to snag one of these beautifully made doughnuts before they sell out.

Sweet Retreat Donuts

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Sweet Retreat boasts a selection of doughnuts for those avoiding dairy, offering both vegan yeast and cake doughnuts. The team of bakers is often experimenting with new flavors or decorations, so it’s worth returning to see what they are up to.

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Foster's Donuts

This longtime La Crescenta doughnut shop towers over Foothill Boulevard as one of the area’s best morning destinations. Open 24/7, Foster’s is pure traditional with plush, well-fried doughnuts available all day and night. The glazed twists are fried to perfection, while the maple bars are so light and easy to eat that one is never enough.

Blinkie's Donuts

The family-operated Blinkie’s started its SoCal doughnut domination in 2004. Peer inside the display case to find classic crullers, frosted mango Tajin, and Crinkies, an homage to the Cronut.

Colorado Donuts

Folks travel from all corners of SoCal to visit Colorado Donuts. Though this Eagle Rock doughnut maker fries up consistently solid traditional doughnuts, don’t overlook the ones decorated with the latest movie characters or a fluffy raised doughnut stuffed with Twix bars in the display case.

Superhero options from Colorado Donuts in Eagle Rock, California.
Colorado Donuts.
Mona Holmes

The Donut Man

Expect to make a mess when eating the Donut Man’s famous strawberry and peach doughnuts. Each one is made by slicing a glazed doughnut in half and stuffing it to the brim with fruit. Since 1972, this modest shop has operated 24 hours a day out of Glendora, and during regular hours in Grand Central Market.

Jim Nakano, 71, is a third generation Japanese American who once lived in an internment camp but si Photo by Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Mochinut

Mochinut is perfect for Los Angeles. With locations sprinkled throughout the region, this shop specializes in Korean rice flour hot dogs, bubble tea, soft serve, and mochi doughnuts. The latter originated in Hawaii by combining traditional doughnuts with mochi.

Mochinut serves up mochi doughnuts in Koreatown.
Mochinut.
Official Photo

Holey Grail Donuts

Starting in Kauai, Holey Grail’s humble beginnings from a tiny trailer in Kauai is now a Tony Hawk-backed booming business. Los Angeles has two outposts in Larchmont and Santa Monica where they use taro to produce a deliciously chewy doughnut.

A selection of doughnuts from Holey Grail Donuts.
Holey Grail Donuts.
Holey Grail Donuts

Flour Premium Doughnut

Inside the Rodeo Galleria Shopping Center is Flour Donut. These slightly less sweet doughnut varieties are stunning to look at. The milk cream can sell out quickly, but each has a unique flavor and pillowy consistency. As a bonus, there’s a parking lot.

Memorylook Coffee

Though most head to Memorylook for caffeine, the doughnuts are also worth getting. They’re made on-site in flavors like strawberry cream, creme brulee, tiramisu, and matcha brulee with a fluffy cream cheese filling.

The Donut Hole

A La Puente staple and a timeless LA icon, the Donut Hole was born in 1963 and produces high-quality doughnuts. Driving through the structure is the perfect adventure for kids and grownups alike before diving into candy-topped doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches. Cash only.

Wikipedia

Big Jim's Donuts

Big Jim’s Donuts developed regulars over the decades by making great traditional doughnuts while remaining open 24 hours a day. The shop sits on an iconic street corner, directly across the street from LA staple Pioneer Chicken. This classic East LA spot does far more than glazed and apple fritters, staff also make breakfast sandwiches, elote, and more.

Primo's Donuts

For 67 years, this family-operated shop continues to feed generations of doughnut lovers. Be sure to get the specialty buttermilk bar when selecting a dozen.

Colorful donuts from Primo’s Donuts in Los Angeles.
Primo’s Donuts.
Primo’s

DK's Donuts & Bakery

The owners go a bit extra at DK’s Donuts & Bakery. Open in 1980 by Khmer refugees, DK’s doughnut game has been upped in recent years by new owners dedicated to turning out uniquely flavored doughnuts, pastries, breakfast croissants, and flavored coffees.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Sidecar makes doughnuts throughout the day at all six LA locations, so the possibility of warm fritters is likely on every visit. The entire menu is worth trying, but the cakey huckleberry doughnut is the standout.

The Huckleberry from Sidecar Doughnuts in Santa Monica, California.
The huckleberry from Sidecar Doughnuts.
Sidecar Doughnuts [official photo]

Amigos Donuts

Generations of families have Amigos Donuts on their radar. That’s due to the friendly service, mango boba, cafe de olla, ham and cheese croissants, and classic doughnuts that can be delightlfully creative during holidays or special events.

Yozm Donut

These humongous, yet fluffy doughnuts are worth the trek to Buena Park. Yozm translates to “nowadays” in Korean. Check the display case to see if any special flavors are available in addition to the staple red bean butter and custard cream doughnuts. 

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Moon Donuts

Barely open a year, the custard-filled doughnuts at Moon Donuts have a cult-like following in the South Bay. Swing into the shop on the corner of Prospect and Torrance early to snag one of these beautifully made doughnuts before they sell out.

Sweet Retreat Donuts

Sweet Retreat boasts a selection of doughnuts for those avoiding dairy, offering both vegan yeast and cake doughnuts. The team of bakers is often experimenting with new flavors or decorations, so it’s worth returning to see what they are up to.

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