Best Donuts Restaurants in Los Angeles
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
World's freshest doughnuts made hourly in small batches.
Essential Picks
9.1
Vibes:
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Sidecar fries small batches of artisanal doughnuts hourly using seasonal ingredients and house-made glazes, compotes, and creams. Their butter and salt cake donut has achieved cult status among LA's donut aficionados, while the huckleberry special draws lines of devoted customers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter & Salt Cake Donut, Huckleberry Donut, Maple Bacon Raised
What Makes it Special: World's freshest doughnuts made hourly in small batches.
Notable Picks
#2
Donut Friend
8.8
Donut Friend’s DTLA shop spins out all-vegan donuts with playful, music-referencing names and dense, satisfying crumb. Locals treat it as both a dessert stop and a coffee break, especially when they want inventive toppings without sacrificing that classic donut comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Polar Berry Club donut, Angry Samoa donut, Apple fritter
What Makes it Special: All-vegan donuts with creative, music-inspired builds and bold flavors.
#3
Duchess
8.8
Originally opened as Birdies in 2016, this South Park staple still turns out small-batch, chef-driven donuts and serious fried chicken sandwiches late into the night. Expect inventive flavors like pistachio-lemon thyme alongside hearty breakfast burritos that draw both office workers and post-game crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio Lemon Thyme Donut, Candied Maple Bacon Donut, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven fried chicken and artisanal donuts under one roof since 2016.
8.8
Primo's Donuts, a family-run West LA institution since 1956, is revered for classic buttermilk bars and a perfected recipe passed through three generations. The consistently fresh selection features cinnamon crumb, coconut-glazed, and their signature bar, all hand-crafted daily. Locals flock for morning trays straight from the fryer and a vintage experience that feels unchanged by trends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk Bar, Cinnamon Crumb Donut, Coconut-Glazed Donut
What Makes it Special: Legendary buttermilk bars made to order since 1956.
8.7
Kettle Glazed is a Franklin Avenue staple known for specialty flavors and cronut-style hybrids served from a tiny shop off the 101. Regulars come for creative rings like ube cake and s’mores alongside well-executed classics and strong coffee, making it a frequent stop for locals and commuters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Lemon-Glazed Raspberry Jelly Donut, Ube Cake Donut
What Makes it Special: Specialty doughnuts and hybrids anchor a compact, constantly busy shop.
8.6
California-based artisan doughnut shop making small-batch creations hourly with high-quality ingredients and creative seasonal flavors. Known for their huckleberry doughnut and brioche-based varieties that balance indulgence with refined technique. The bright, modern space attracts a steady crowd willing to pay premium prices for gourmet doughnuts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huckleberry Doughnut, Butter & Salt, Saigon Cinnamon Crumb
What Makes it Special: Small-batch artisan doughnuts made fresh hourly with seasonal ingredients
8.6
Voodoo Doughnut’s Melrose shop brings the Portland-born brand’s wild, flavor-driven doughnuts to a late-night stretch of 90046. Locals and visitors come for boxes of Bacon Maple Bars, Apple Fritters, and vegan options in a playful, neon-accented space that feels more like a candy store than a bakery.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Maple Bar, Apple Fritter, Grape Ape
What Makes it Special: Over-the-top signature flavors and vegan options in a high-energy, late-night doughnut shop.
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Sweet Treats Escapes
Family-owned since 1989, SK Donuts & Croissant is a Miracle Mile standby where lines form for maple bacon bars, SKronuts, and classic cake donuts at all hours of the day. With thousands of high-rating reviews and a constant stream of regulars, it’s the go-to spot when you want creative donuts and croissant hybrids without spending much.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maple bacon bar, SKronut (croissant-donut hybrid), Apple fritter
What Makes it Special: Long-running family donut shop known for SKronuts, maple bacon bars, and a massive menu.
#9
DK's Donuts
8.4
This 24-hour Hollywood donut institution has been serving fresh-made donuts and creative flavors since the early 1990s. The shop attracts a diverse crowd from late-night club-goers to early morning commuters, all seeking their pillowy raised donuts and crunchy crullers. The ham and cheese croissant sandwiches provide a savory counterpoint to the sweet offerings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk Bar, Apple Fritter, Ham & Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: 24/7 operation with fresh donuts made throughout the day
8.4
Korean-style cream donuts served from a bright pink stall inside Rodeo Galleria mall, filled generously with house-made custards and fresh fruit creams. The signature crème brûlée features a torched sugar crust over velvety custard filling, while specialty flavors like black sesame with red bean mochi showcase authentic Asian ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crème Brûlée Donut, Blueberry Milk Cream, Misugaru (Multi-Grain)
What Makes it Special: Premium Korean cream donuts with quality-controlled daily batches that sell out early
8.4
At Fairfax and 3rd, Sidecar brings a modern, chef-y spin to donuts with seasonal flavors fried in small batches throughout the day. Guests line up for brioche-style rings, rotating vegan options, and carefully pulled espresso in a sleek, café-style space steps from The Grove and Farmers Market.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huckleberry glazed donut, Butter & Salt donut, Maple bacon donut
What Makes it Special: Elevated, small-batch donuts with rotating seasonal flavors and strong coffee.
#12
The Donut Man
8.4
The Donut Man’s Grand Central Market stall brings the Route 66 legend’s fresh fruit–stuffed donuts into the heart of DTLA. Between the seasonal strawberry and peach specials and classic old-fashioned rings, it’s where downtown workers and visitors go when they want throwback donut flavors with real fruit and heft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh strawberry stuffed donut, Peach stuffed donut (seasonal), Tiger Tail twisted donut
What Makes it Special: Decades-old SoCal donut icon known for fresh fruit–packed donuts.
#13
Virtu Coffee
8.4
Across from the Pico station in South Park, Virtu is a design-forward coffee bar that pairs specialty drinks with a small but thoughtful lineup of pastries and donuts. Local art, hip-hop touches, and a relaxed work-friendly vibe make it a popular stop before games and concerts nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ham & Gruyère Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Iced Mocha Latte
What Makes it Special: Art-forward South Park café with specialty coffee and refined pastries.
#14
Blinkie's Donuts
8.3
A newer Ave 40 specialty shop bringing more playful, decorated donuts into the ZIP without losing the fundamentals—good fry, clean sweetness, and soft textures. The menu rotates through bright flavors and fun shapes, and the vibe feels distinctly modern compared to the old-guard counters nearby. Great when you want your donut craving to feel a little more like dessert.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cookies & cream donut, Raspberry glazed ring, Chocolate old-fashioned
What Makes it Special: Modern, flavor-forward donuts in a fresh neighborhood shop.
#15
Broadway Donuts
8.3
Family-run neighborhood institution serving classic glazed, crullers, and apple fritters since 1998. The legendary coffee bar features 30+ house-blend varieties and artisan creamers creating a self-serve experience locals swear by. Fresh-baked donuts sell out by early afternoon, with the nutty doodle coffee earning cult status.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed Donut, Apple Fritter, Ham & Jalapeño Croissant
What Makes it Special: Self-serve coffee bar with 30+ blends and unmatched creamer selection
8.3
Family-run donut shop serving fresh glazed donuts, overstuffed jelly-filled varieties, and hearty breakfast croissant sandwiches since opening near Universal Studios. Known for Vietnamese iced coffee and Texas-style kolaches that draw both locals and hotel guests seeking quality at neighborhood prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed Donut, Jelly-Filled Donut, Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: Family hospitality and exceptional value with consistently fresh donuts daily
8.3
Tasty Donuts & Cafe is a long-running West Hollywood counter where fresh-baked donuts, croissant sandwiches, and coffee fuel early mornings on Santa Monica Boulevard. Regulars lean on it for apple fritters and egg-and-cheese croissants that feel reliably better than the average strip-mall shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Glazed Raised Donut
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood donut counter baking donuts and croissants daily with strong value pricing.
#18
ABC Donuts
8.2
A long-running Glassell Park donut and coffee counter that keeps the classics dialed in—light raised rings, sturdy old-fashioneds, and solid filled options that taste like the neighborhood’s daily routine. The case is broad, the coffee is dependable, and the early-morning regulars signal real local trust. It’s not chasing trends, just executing comfort with consistency.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed raised donut, Buttermilk bar, Strawberry cream cronut
What Makes it Special: Since 1987 neighborhood shop with a deep classic donut bench.
8.2
A specialty coffee bar inside ROW DTLA that also turns out some of the area’s most distinctive donuts, especially their green tea and cereal-topped styles. It’s a polished, airy stop that pairs thoughtfully brewed coffee with dessert-leaning donuts made for lingering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green tea (matcha) donut, Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut, Vietnamese iced coffee + donut pairing
What Makes it Special: Coffee-and-donut culture with standout matcha-driven pastries.
8.2
An airy, all-day bakery-café known for naturally leavened breads and polished viennoiserie with a light California touch. The menu reads simple, but execution stays sharp across breakfast pastries, toasts, and seasonal specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Country sourdough loaf, Ham & cheese croissant, Seasonal fruit danish
What Makes it Special: Artisan bread program anchored by strong daily pastry execution.
8.2
fōnuts rethinks the classic donut with baked, never-fried rings that are entirely gluten-free and heavy on vegan options. Creative flavors like Blueberry Earl Grey, Maple Bacon, and Banana Cinnamon draw a steady mix of locals and destination diners looking for a lighter take on indulgent sweets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry Earl Grey Fonut, Maple Bacon Fonut, Banana Cinnamon Fonut
What Makes it Special: Baked, gluten-free donuts with inventive flavors and many vegan options.
8.2
Hawaiian-inspired taro donuts fried to order in coconut oil bring a dense, cake-like texture with tropical glazes that rotate weekly. The made-to-order approach means each donut arrives hot, though the smaller size and premium price point may surprise first-timers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Taro Donut, Hail Mary, Chaga Chai
What Makes it Special: Hawaii's taro donut tradition brought to Santa Monica with made-to-order preparation
#23
Pico Donuts
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Sweet Treats Escapes
Serving Pico-Union since the early-morning hours, Pico Donuts balances a deep donut case with croissant and sandwich options that keep regulars coming back. Reviews consistently praise the fresh custard-filled and maple bar donuts, plus hearty breakfast and lunch sandwiches at sub-$15 pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custard Cream Filled Donut, Maple Bar, Ham & Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood stalwart offering big variety and all-day donuts and sandwiches.
#24
Randy's Donuts
8.2
This iconic LA chain brings its famous oversized donuts and classic recipes to Santa Monica with consistent quality and generous portions. The glazed raised donuts are fluffy perfection, while specialty items like Randy's Rounds offer playful twists on traditional favorites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Glazed Raised, Apple Fritter, Maple Bar
What Makes it Special: Legendary LA donut brand with oversized portions.
#25
A & B Donuts
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
Sweet Treats Escapes
Long-running Gage Avenue shop (around since the mid-1980s) that layers a deep donut case with croissants, sandwiches, and coffee drinks. It functions as an all-hours stop where regulars know they can grab fresh classics or build a fuller meal without leaving the donut counter setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maple Bar Donut, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Bacon Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Decades-old donut shop with 24-hour-style hours and a big menu of donuts and hot food.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sweet Treats Escapes
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Quick Bites Champions
The Hollywood Boulevard outpost of California Donuts leans into fun, candy-topped rings and cereal-covered creations that photograph as well as they taste. It’s a go-to for themed boxes, late-day sugar cravings, and quick coffee-and-donut stops near the studio stretch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Reese’s Donut, Maple Bar, Fruity Pebbles Cereal Donut
What Makes it Special: Colorful, candy-loaded donuts and birthday boxes right on Hollywood Boulevard.
#27
Classic Donut
8.1
Family-owned donut bakery operated by the same couple for approximately 20 years, specializing in soft, non-greasy donuts and exceptional croissant sandwiches. Staff remembers regular customers by order, creating a genuine neighborhood feel with jalapeño-cheese croissants and Thai iced tea smoothies as local favorites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant, Jalapeño Ham & Cheese Croissant, Glazed Donut
What Makes it Special: Same family ownership for 20 years with remarkable customer recognition
#28
Good Day Donuts
8.1
A local favourite open 24‑hours offering classic American donuts and coffee in a convenient Mid‑City location, ideal for both late‑night cravings and early breakfasts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed dozen, Boston crème filled, Jelly‑filled classic
What Makes it Special: Round‑the‑clock donut access in a neighbourhood spot.
#29
K&K Donuts
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
Family-run donut shop since 2008 serving fresh-made donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and exceptional fresh-squeezed juices alongside boba tea. Owner Serena creates a welcoming atmosphere with wide donut selection, generous sandwich portions, and convenient parking lot access on bustling Sunset Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taro Boba, Tuna Croissant Sandwich, Fresh Orange Juice
What Makes it Special: Exceptional taro boba and fresh-squeezed OJ complement quality donuts
8.1
Super Donut House is a family-run Sunset Boulevard shop known for classic glazed and old-fashioned donuts alongside breakfast sandwiches and coffee. It draws a steady mix of commuters and neighborhood regulars who appreciate friendly service and fresh trays that hold up through the late morning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Glazed Donut, Chocolate Glazed Old Fashioned, Breakfast Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Family-run donut shop turning out classic styles plus hearty breakfast sandwiches near the Sunset action.
#31
Wendy's Donuts
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Sweet Treats Escapes
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Wendy's Donots is a 24-hour neighborhood donut counter on Lincoln serving classic raised, cake, and specialty donuts alongside breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Locals lean on it for reliable apple fritters, cronuts, and ham-and-cheese croissants at true budget prices, especially early mornings and late nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Cronut, Ham & Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: 24-hour donut counter known for big fritters, cronuts, and breakfast sandwiches at low prices.
8
A kosher Persian-influenced bakery-café that balances savory staples with a strong pastry counter. Think practical neighborhood breakfasts, warm breads, and sweets that skew comforting over fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Borekas, Rugelach, Fresh baked challah
What Makes it Special: Kosher bakery-café blending Persian comfort with daily bakes.
#33
Donut Factory
8
A no-frills Cypress Park/Glassell Park corridor stop with a big, old-school case—classic yeast and cake donuts plus a few playful flavors—made for quick drives or grab-and-go mornings. Freshness and volume are the draw here, with solid execution across staples. It’s a practical neighborhood workhorse that keeps people coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed twist, Chocolate old-fashioned, Maple bar
What Makes it Special: Wide classic selection with strong freshness for early runs.
8
A Hawaii-transplant donut shop built around a single technique — taro dough steamed and pounded like poi, then fried to order — that produces a dense, chewy texture you won't find at conventional donut spots. The menu leans tropical with passionfruit-guava and pandan flavors alongside island-style chocolate drinks, making it a deliberate detour rather than a grab-and-go stop. Street parking on Larchmont is the only option and gets competitive on weekends, so weekday mornings are the move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taro Donut, POG (Passionfruit, Orange, Guava), Pandan Paradise
What Makes it Special: Hawaii-born shop making the world's original taro donut — plant-based dough steamed and pounded like poi, then fried fresh to order.
#35
Holly Donut Shop
8
Neighborhood staple serving traditional raised and cake donuts alongside breakfast sandwiches and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Operating for over 20 years with loyal regulars who appreciate consistent quality, outdoor patio seating, and straightforward classic donut execution without frills.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant, Chocolate Old Fashioned, Maple Buttermilk Bar
What Makes it Special: Over two decades of consistent quality with outdoor patio dining
#36
Olympic Donuts
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Sweet Treats Escapes
Compact counter-service shop on Gage known for friendly service, consistent donut quality, and low-key prices. Locals praise the fresh donut holes, simple coffee, and breakfast sandwiches that make it an easy stop on the way into work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sugar-Crusted Donut Holes, Chocolate Bar Donut, Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood donut counter with especially good donut holes and sandwiches.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Operating at the Original Farmers Market for decades, Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts serves old-fashioned cake and yeast donuts alongside simple drip coffee. Regulars swear by the apple fritter and oversized Texas glazed donut, grabbing boxes before or after browsing the surrounding stalls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple fritter, Texas-sized glazed donut, Cinnamon roll
What Makes it Special: Classic Farmers Market donut counter with decades of loyal regulars.
#38
Crafted Donuts
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Sweet Treats Escapes
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Neighborhood counter focused on classic raised and cake donuts made fresh through the morning. Friendly service and straightforward pricing make it an easy grab-and-go stop off Lincoln.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed Old-Fashioned, Maple Bar, Apple Fritter
What Makes it Special: Fresh, classic styles with no-frills pricing and early hours.
7.9
Tucked into a Fashion District mini-mall, DK Delicioso feels like a classic LA counter where workers grab strong coffee, fresh donuts, and breakfast sandwiches before heading to the garment showrooms. The selection leans old-school, with fritters, maple bars, and croissant sandwiches at very friendly prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Maple Bacon Bliss Donut, Breakfast Croissant Sandwich
What Makes it Special: No-frills Fashion District shop serving generous, classic donuts for cheap.
#40
Don Us Company
7.9
A newer arrival on Hollywood Boulevard, Don Us Company brings a Latin American donut chain’s signature style to the Walk of Fame with filled rings, elaborate boxes, and ice cream donut creations. The shop skews more modern café than classic bakery, with grab-and-go packs and delivery-friendly formats.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Donuts Mix (Buy 6 Pay 5), Half Dozen Filled Donuts, Ice Cream Donut Sandwich
What Makes it Special: International donut brand serving over-the-top boxes and ice cream donuts.
#41
Donut King
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Family-run neighborhood spot behind Starbucks serves old-school donuts alongside breakfast sandwiches and boba drinks from early morning until evening. The unassuming strip mall location belies consistently fresh donuts at budget prices, with apple fritters earning particular devotion from regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Chocolate Chip Bar, Glazed Raised
What Makes it Special: Old-fashioned donuts at unbeatable prices in a no-frills neighborhood setting
7.9
A family-run donut shop that has held its corner of a Washington Blvd strip mall for three decades, drawing early-morning regulars with 4 AM openings and prices that feel frozen in time. The draw is straightforward—solid croissants, filled donuts, and soft-serve ice cream at a pace and price point that rewards showing up before the rest of Downtown wakes up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croissants, Chocolate-Filled Donut, Breakfast Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Family-run donut shop operating for 30 years with some of the most affordable prices in Downtown LA, opening as early as 4 AM
#43
Jolly Donuts
7.9
An old-school donut shop that quietly runs a full boba and Thai iced tea program alongside the pastry case, with prices that haven't caught up to the neighborhood's rising rents. The dual-format counter works for early-morning breakfast sandwich runs and afternoon boba stops alike, making it a repeatable pit stop rather than a destination. Best approached as a no-fuss, high-frequency habit spot where the value compounds over time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Boba, Bagel
What Makes it Special: Old-school donut shop doubling as a legit boba and Thai iced tea counter, all at prices that feel stuck in a previous decade
#44
Miss Donuts
7.9
A cash-only, 4 AM donut shop on Robertson that bakes everything in-house daily—apple fritters and glazed donuts move fast for a reason. The format is pure counter service with zero pretense, built for the early-morning crowd that wants warm, freshly made pastry without waiting or overpaying. Bring cash or use the ATM inside; the small back lot usually has a spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Glazed Donut, Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: Family-owned, cash-only donut shop open at 4 AM daily with everything baked fresh on-site.
7.9
A cash-only Sawtelle donut shop built on old-school execution—apple fritters with a crispy shell and soft center, savory croissants that pull morning regulars back daily, and an owner who tracks your usual order. It runs on neighborhood loyalty rather than visibility, delivering reliable pastry fundamentals at prices that make it an easy weekday habit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Maple Old Fashioned Donut
What Makes it Special: Cash-only, no-frills Sawtelle donut shop where the owner knows regulars by name and the apple fritters have a loyal following for their crispy-outside, soft-inside balance.
#46
Belwood Bakery
7.8
A from-scratch bakery-cafe that covers both the pastry case and the sandwich board, pivoting between almond croissants and Vietnamese banh mi without losing focus on either lane. It functions as a Brentwood morning routine anchor—early open, counter service, grab-and-go pacing—where the value sits in getting bakery-quality baked goods and composed sandwiches at neighborhood-casual prices. Expect a tight shopping-center lot and weekend crowds, so time your visit or commit to the weekday commuter window.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rosemary Chicken Sandwich, Almond Croissant, Blueberry Muffin
What Makes it Special: From-scratch Brentwood bakery-cafe that opens early for commuters, combining a full pastry case, gourmet sandwiches, and specialty coffee under one roof
#47
Creamo
7.8
Vegan ice cream shop from Donut Friend founder serving 16 handcrafted plant-based flavors with punk rock naming. Uses neutral soy milk base to create creamy textures alongside vegan donuts, with flavors inspired by band names and creative wordplay.
Must-Try Dishes:
Corn Against (Frosted Flake), X-Ray Speculoos Shake, Strawberry with Fresh Fruit
What Makes it Special: 100% vegan ice cream with punk rock vibe and creative flavor names
#48
Diamond Donuts
7.8
An old-school Del Rey donut shop where the oversized croissant breakfast sandwiches pull more weight than the donuts themselves, all at prices that barely register. It runs on early-morning regulars who know the counter routine and don't need a menu — the kind of neighborhood spot that survives on repeat visits and word of mouth, not signage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Glazed Donuts, Croissants
What Makes it Special: Old-school neighborhood donut shop known for oversized croissant breakfast sandwiches at rock-bottom prices
#49
Donut King
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Classic neighborhood donut shop serving fresh-made traditional varieties alongside breakfast sandwiches and croissants. The friendly family-run operation opens early and maintains quality throughout the day with solid execution on glazed, old-fashioned, and filled doughnuts. Strip mall location provides convenient parking and serves as a reliable morning stop for locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bavarian Cream Donut, Apple Fritter, Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches
What Makes it Special: Welcoming family atmosphere with fresh daily baking and affordable pricing
#50
Donuts USA
7.8
A family-run Mar Vista donut shop where the croissants are the real draw—buttery, made fresh, and priced at cash-only rates that keep the neighborhood coming back before the morning rush fades. It runs on strip-mall simplicity: park in the free lot, order at the counter, and walk out with a breakfast sandwich that costs less than a coffee elsewhere. The kind of place that earns repeat visits through no-frills reliability rather than reinvention.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Croissant, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Cinnamon Roll
What Makes it Special: Family-run Mar Vista donut shop known for its buttery, made-fresh croissants and old-school breakfast sandwiches at cash-only prices