Best Late Night Donuts Restaurants in Los Angeles
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Duchess
Chef-driven fried chicken and artisanal donuts under one roof since 2016.
Notable Picks
#1
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.
8.6
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.
#3
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
#4
A & B Donuts
8.1
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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
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.