Best Cheap Eats Donuts Restaurants in Downtown LA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
DK Delicioso Donuts
No-frills Fashion District shop serving generous, classic donuts for cheap.
Worthy Picks
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.
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
7.8
A family-run French bakery and café near Pershing Square that anchors downtown mornings with serious bread and pastry craft. Croissants, baguettes, and tarts are the headliners, but the savory side—tartines, soups, salads—makes it an easy lunch stop too. Reliable, unfussy, and built for daily repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond croissant, Jambon-beurre baguette, Savory tartine
What Makes it Special: Classic French boulangerie execution in a downtown grab-and-go format.