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Top Rated Bakery in Los Angeles
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Donut Friend - Highland Park
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BakeryVegan
Bakery
DIY-style vegan donut shop offering options to create your own donut or choose from the ready made selection. Est. 2013. Reported fully vegan June 2023. Open Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm. May close earlier if sold out.
80 Reviews
First Review by ParkerPixie
HailCarbs666
Points +294
Punny names, delicious flavors. - Edit
The Compassion Fruit and Strawberry Lab are the best ones I’ve tried. First time getting the hot cocoa, so good! If you’re craving sweets, this place won’t disappoint. They do sell out so, beware of that!
Read moreEdit: The Hot Rosewater Music donut is the best one. I love rose flavored foods and this one is one of my favs!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-06
Pros: All vegan, Delicious and fresh, Many options
Cons: They do sell out, No parking , Can get busy
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Notstevie
Points +1262
Yes please! - Edit
Stoked to finally get to hit up donut friend! Great donuts, can’t wait to come back. Just wish I lived closer 😭😭
Read morePros: Everything
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OperationChowhound
Points +4850
Donut Friend Request - Edit
There were so many enticing options, but I chose Pumpkin Piebald, which is a pumpkin cake donut topped with a pumpkin glaze and cinnamon sugar crumble. I liked the strong pumpkin flavor and that it wasn't overly sweet.
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: disposable plates
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hypercubes
Points +520
Amazing vegan donuts - Edit
We got the crème brûlée as well as a glazed old-fashioned donut. Both delicious!
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gsteiner
Points +372
Outstanding! - Edit
They have a very large selection of vegan donuts. All look terrific. We had the apple fritter and have cinnamon rolls on deck.
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seal
Points +108
best vegan donuts - Edit
The best vegan donuts I've had, and I've tried many!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-04-24
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sophiefrenchfry
Points +1333
Amazing shake - Edit
We got donuts and awesome shakes with whipped cream and a cherry on top. I couldn’t be happier!
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vagovegano
Points +4440
Likely the best vegan donuts… - Edit
I live more than 20 miles away from this shop and I never regret the trip through LA traffic to get here. The donuts are some of the best. My favorites are the Strawberrylab and the X-ray Speculoss, but you can’t really go wrong with any of the choices here. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Great selection of donuts
Cons: Parking can be tough
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AnnaUgast
Points +124
Yummm - Edit
Great selection of donuts. I loved all the ones I tried. I’m glad they have the classics as well as speciality donuts.
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DeliaDanaeRawdon
Points +130
Best treats in town! - Edit
Stopped by while walking around Eagle Rock. So many great treats that I wish I could give it a 10 star review. I had the Saves the Danish and it was literally the best treat that I have had in years. Donut Friend is a must stop location!
Read morePros: So many options , Fair price , Cool side of town
Cons: None
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SarahMarieRawdon
Points +108
Ahhhhhmazing!!! - Edit
Exceeded all my expectations!!! I purchased a dozen, and I eat a Strawberry Lab before I left. It was a glazed with strawberries and cream in the middle. It was the best doughnut that I have ever had. Don’t wait, go throw your money at this place and thank me later.
Read morePros: All the donuts are vegan , They are fresh and delicious , Friendly staff
Cons: Not , A single, One!
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tim_doubleday
Points +276
Vegan donut heaven - Edit
These are so amazing. Such a cool little location too.
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ColetteBartel
Points +58
Best vegan donuts ever - Edit
Finding this place was a dream come true for a donut lover. They are so dank (in the best way) and have so many amazing flavors. My non vegan friends agree they are some of the best donuts they’ve had. I started working at the DTLA location for a few months after finding it and everyone there was great too (:
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Stapes81
Points +20
Amazing!!!!! - Edit
I'm not really a donut person and I couldn't stop eating these. My husband is a donut person he also couldn't stop eating them.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Lots of options , Delicious
Cons: Too close to my house🤣, So many choices
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Torso
Points +223
The best vegan donuts there are. - Edit
The best vegan donuts there are. And, as a bonus everything in the shop is vegan so you don’t have to second guess your choice, or keep asking “is this vegan? Is that vegan?”
Read moreIt’s on the same stretch as Scoops (vegan ice cream options) and Town Pizza (vegan pizza options by the slice. But, check out my Town Pizza review).
Good stuff.
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Aniseed
Points +4913
Amazing Vegan Donuts! - Edit
f you visit LA, this cute vegan donut shop is a must. It's a chain with a few locations and I highly recommended getting yourself to one of them.
Read moreWe tried the Jelly Sound and it's the best jelly donut I've ever had! The Strawberry Lab Donut also can't be missed
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Bbunny
Points +247
Gosh I wish I lived closer - Edit
Holy [censored] unbelievable. Better than any non-vegan donut I’ve ever had. I didn’t really think of myself as a big donut person but these are no regular donuts. A ton of options and super high-quality. I wish I lived closer lol.
Read moreI’m happy to see they are still being very covid safe. This is a huge relief for me.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-02
Pros: Lots of options, Super high-quality, Incredibly tasty
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Kirsses
Points +642
Holy Grail Donuts - Edit
I don’t know how they do it, but Donut Friend is hands down the best vegan donut shop around. I’ve tried multiple other donut shops and nothing compares. Their boston cream, salted caramel, and apple fritters are top tier. Even their donut holes are worth the drive. I wish they had a location in San Diego!
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2417
So good! - Edit
Brought two non-vegan friends with me and their words were “best donuts I’ve ever had, would have never known they were vegan”. I couldn’t agree more. They’re so good. Highly recommend. Parking can be tough but worth it.
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A-Cheer-e-ako
Points +311
Great vegan donuts - Edit
For several years, before I ventured vegan, I went here and bought their yummy donuts not knowing they were vegan. I loved them then and love then now.
Read moreI have so many favorites. Go in and try then all.
The shakes are amazing.
Pros: Full vegan, Options galore
Cons: Expensive like any other vegan place
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MilesVeganEats
Points +466
Best vegan donuts ever! - Edit
I love the traditional chocolate, maple, and Boston Cream. I do try out different flavor when I see some interesting flavors. But most of the time those special and unique flavors are not to my liking.
Read moreDonut Friend offers up so many creative flavors so I decided to get a dozen with two chocolate and a Bavarian Cream. Wow! The Strawberry Lab and Compassion Fruit are Uber delicious. They are now added to my favorites but only from Donut Friend.
I am looking forward to visit downtown location to have some more of their donuts and some ice cream soon.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-18
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Banangela97
Points +2366
Great options:) - Edit
I like this place! Varying prices for their donuts. All vegan which is
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Audge
Points +42
Best vegan donuts - Edit
I absolutely love these donuts, and did before I was vegan, too! Donuts is definitely something I’ve missed going vegan and this place has been the best I’ve tried. Speculoos is my favorite.
Read morePros: Flavor variety, Fluffy texture, Best taste
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Coldbringer
Points +105
Great donuts clever names. - Edit
Wide variety of flavors with great names.
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Shannondso
Points +23
100% The Best Donuts - Edit
First of all, I don't know any other place out there where you can custom make your own donuts. Like Gandhi says, "There are as many religions as there are people." I say there are as many donut flavors as there are people.
Read moreMy top favorite signature donuts though are the Strawberry Lab (the most refreshing donut, perfect for summer. Imagine a light and fluffy strawberry shortcake), The Custard Front Drive (the best Bavarian cream filled donut out there. If I was a kid, I would smash my face in this donut and go to town), and the Angry Samoa (although the name of the donut sounds a little shady, it's 100 times better than the girl scout cookie. Oh so decadent with chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut)
I do wish the vibe and staff was a bit more friendly. Everytime I walk in there, they seem like they're forced donut slaves or something. Regardless, the donuts are bomb and my carnivorous family absolutely loves these donuts too!
Pros: All vegan, They cater and custom make
Cons: Too Expensive, Not the warmest vibe or staff, Long lines but it moves pretty quickly
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Riley17
Points +60
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! - Edit
I love love donut friend! If I lived closer, I would come here everyday! The donuts are so good and they have so many options!
Read morePros: A lot of variety , The employees are there to help you, Very tasty
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The Gay Vegans
Points +321
We LOVE Donut Friend! - Edit
I can't believe I haven't written a review for these friends yet. We went here on our second day of living here five years ago and return frequently. The donuts are amazing, plentiful with so many choices. If they don't have the one you are salivating for they will do their best to make one for you.
Read moreAnd they are philanthropic. Buy a couple of the compassion donuts, which are delish, and half of the price goes to some amazing and local nonprofit.
Pros: Donuts, Awesome staff, They support local nonprofits
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