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

Vegan
09 Dec 2023

Punny names, delicious flavors.

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!

Edit: 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

Notstevie

Points +1262

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Yes please!

Stoked to finally get to hit up donut friend! Great donuts, can’t wait to come back. Just wish I lived closer 😭😭

Pros: Everything

OperationChowhound

Points +4850

Vegan
14 Oct 2023

Donut Friend Request

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.

Pros: all vegan

Cons: disposable plates

hypercubes

Points +520

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Amazing vegan donuts

We got the crème brûlée as well as a glazed old-fashioned donut. Both delicious!

gsteiner

Points +372

Vegan
31 Aug 2023

Outstanding!

They have a very large selection of vegan donuts. All look terrific. We had the apple fritter and have cinnamon rolls on deck.

seal

Points +108

Vegan
27 Aug 2023

best vegan donuts

The best vegan donuts I've had, and I've tried many!

Updated from previous review on 2018-04-24

sophiefrenchfry

Points +1333

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Amazing shake

We got donuts and awesome shakes with whipped cream and a cherry on top. I couldn’t be happier!

vagovegano

Points +4440

Vegan
09 Jun 2023

Likely the best vegan donuts…

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.

Pros: Great selection of donuts

Cons: Parking can be tough

AnnaUgast

Points +124

Vegan
21 Apr 2023

Yummm

Great selection of donuts. I loved all the ones I tried. I’m glad they have the classics as well as speciality donuts.

DeliaDanaeRawdon

Points +130

Vegan
31 Oct 2022

Best treats in town!

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!

Pros: So many options , Fair price , Cool side of town

Cons: None

SarahMarieRawdon

Points +108

Vegan
31 Oct 2022

Ahhhhhmazing!!!

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.

Pros: All the donuts are vegan , They are fresh and delicious , Friendly staff

Cons: Not , A single, One!

tim_doubleday

Points +276

Vegan
16 Oct 2022

Vegan donut heaven

These are so amazing. Such a cool little location too.

ColetteBartel

Points +58

Vegan
19 Sep 2022

Best vegan donuts ever

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 (:

Stapes81

Points +20

Vegan
02 Aug 2022

Amazing!!!!!

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.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Lots of options , Delicious

Cons: Too close to my house🤣, So many choices

Torso

Points +223

Vegan
01 Aug 2022

The best vegan donuts there are.

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?”

It’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.

Aniseed

Points +4913

Vegan
29 Apr 2022

Amazing Vegan Donuts!

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.
We tried the Jelly Sound and it's the best jelly donut I've ever had! The Strawberry Lab Donut also can't be missed

Bbunny

Points +247

Vegan
25 Feb 2022

Gosh I wish I lived closer

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.

I’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

Kirsses

Points +642

Vegan
29 Jan 2022

Holy Grail Donuts

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!

Vegan_ACL

Points +2417

Vegan
23 Nov 2021

So good!

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.

A-Cheer-e-ako

Points +311

Vegan
18 Sep 2021

Great vegan donuts

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.
I 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

MilesVeganEats

Points +466

Vegan
18 Aug 2021

Best vegan donuts ever!

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.

Donut 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

Banangela97

Points +2366

Vegan
27 Jul 2021

Great options:)

I like this place! Varying prices for their donuts. All vegan which is

Audge

Points +42

Vegan
13 Jul 2021

Best vegan donuts

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.

Pros: Flavor variety, Fluffy texture, Best taste

Coldbringer

Points +105

Vegan
19 Mar 2021

Great donuts clever names.

Wide variety of flavors with great names.

Shannondso

Points +23

Mostly Veg
24 Dec 2020

100% The Best Donuts

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.
My 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

Riley17

Points +60

Vegan
10 Sep 2020

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

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!

Pros: A lot of variety , The employees are there to help you, Very tasty

The Gay Vegans

Points +321

Vegan
06 Aug 2020

We LOVE Donut Friend!

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.

And 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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