San Pedro’s The Donut is something of a legend. It’s got cult status in this sleepy seaside town, and still turns out daily classics to throngs of waiting customers. Read more.
From a quick start right out of the gate the company has maintained a steady stream of loyal Downtown fans, thanks to quality ingredients and a menu that also involves lots of fried Read more.
Portland-famous Voodoo Doughnut expanded a while ago into Universal CityWalk, and ever since the weekend lines have been growing. Read more.
Is there anything Danny Trejo can’t do? Longtime movie tough guy Trejo expanded last year into the taco and sit-down restaurant world, and now has a buzzy AM option along Santa Monica Boulevard. Read more.
California Donuts is the quiet local favorite that every city needs. Being open 24 hours a day in K-Town helps as customers tend to queue up after the bar for a last bit of carbs and sugar before bed. Read more.
Sycamore Kitchen knows how to mix dough and sugar together into something magical. The place does some of America’s best pecan sticky bun work, but don’t sleep on the simple doughnuts either. Read more.
Doughnuts from Birdies offers a selection of doughnuts like horchata twist with dulce de leche and blueberry lemon that are pretty as a picture. Read more.
Best go to Blinkies early as it closes up by noon every day. Those limited hours do mean diners get a fresher doughnut, though — just be sure to show up with cash. Read more.
This Portland transplant makes artisanal doughnuts right in the heart of Abbot Kinney. Doughnuts are fresher in the morning, but there is no bad time to order the blueberry bourbon basil fritter. Read more.
Bob’s is as old school as it gets, and plays to its timeless Original Farmers Market surroundings with classic flavors and a throwback design aesthetic. It all works. Read more.
Though the Fruity Pebble, bacon, and strawberry doughnuts at Cafe Dulce earn the most attention, the green tea and spirulina doughnuts are also delicious. Read more.
The plush pistachio raised doughnut or chocolate cake topped with rainbow sprinkles are the key at Cofax that is run by Nicole Rucker. Read more.
The chocolate twists, rainbow sprinkle cake doughnuts, and the long maple bacon bar are quite tasty at DK's Read more.
This bright, colorful shop gives eaters the option to either customize or pick from a pre-designed doughnut. Toppings are creative and unusual versus classic options and offer a great tang with a bite Read more.
Kettle Glazed has settled in to become one of Hollywood’s best doughnut options, thanks to its early Cronut knockoff success. Read more.
Primo’s has been run by the same couple for almost 60 years. Be sure to try the famous buttermilk doughnut, sweet, dense, and slightly crisped on the edges, then finished off with the rich glaze. Read more.
Don't make the iconic structure atop Randy's Donuts detract you from whats inside. The maple and chocolate bars are excellent, while the bear claws and apple fritters are worth the (calorie) splurge. Read more.
Sidecar makes its doughnuts fresh throughout the day, which means eaters are almost certain to get a warm fritter at any time. Be sure to check out the huckleberry and vanilla doughnuts. Read more.
SK gives all major doughnut trends their own spin, offering a multitude of unique cronut fillings such as peaches and cream, strawberry, apple pie, coconut and taro. Read more.
A Westwood classic, the cake doughnuts from Stan’s come in variety.Think of the chocolate peanut butter or strawberry cheese, though simple treats like the glazed twist are also very good. Read more.
Though the famed strawberry and peach doughnuts are only available seasonally and are essentially a sliced doughnut in half with fruit, they are fantastic to say the least. Read more.
