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Top Rated Bakery in Los Angeles
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Donut Friend - DTLA
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Bakery
Vegan
Bakery
DIY-style vegan donut shop opened 2019 in downtown across the arcade building. Offers options to create your own donut or choose from the ready made selection. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
62 Reviews
First Review by ryancthompson
Kimya369
Points +299
Fantistic Coconut and Lime Doughnut - Edit
Really delicious coconut/lime doughnut. They almost had too many options to choose from. If I lived in LA, I'd go back all the time. Very kind staff as well!
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burnsria
Points +899
Love this place - Edit
I first went here in 2019 when I was in LA for my birthday. The Donuts are amazing and Strawberry Lab donut was my favorite and was one of the best donuts I've had in my life. I do think that the highland park location has better quality though. When I went to this location this past August I did not enjoy the location as there was nowhere to sit and eat and no parks nearby either.
Read morePros: Fluffy Donuts, Creative Flavors, Cute names
Cons: Location
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ChrisJacobs7
Points +182
Vegan donuts - Edit
Great selection of vegan donuts. The strawberry lab was my favorite.
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24kgould
Points +133
Must try the ice cream! - Edit
We went for the donuts and ended up with ice cream (and donuts). I didn’t catch the name of the woman working, but she was so friendly and let us try what seemed like every flavor of ice cream. The ice cream uses a soy milk base and is the creamiest I’ve ever had! Every flavor I tried was incredible: mint chip, cookies and cream, orange creamsicle and banana.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-20
Pros: Soy based ice cream, Large variety , Samples of ice cream
Cons: Hard to choose what to get!
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DavidBrewster
Points +212
Heavenly Donuts - Edit
Great donuts. I can’t wait to come back for some more!
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FancyFoodie
Points +725
Delicious - Edit
A variety of donuts for everyone’s tastebuds. Crème brûlée and the strawberry shortcake are my favs. Parking isn’t the best because of it being downtown, but it’s worth it for me whenever I visit Los Angeles.
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hdr_
Points +1054
Donut heaven - Edit
Broad selection of donuts. The apple fritter was our highlight.
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AngelesZen
Points +113
GIMMIE MORE - Edit
Had already tried these donuts at Creamo and I had to get more! My brother said these are the best donuts he’s had in LA and he isn’t even vegan. I had the Give Up the Toast previously and it was sooo yummy I was scared to be disappointed, but I got the Apple Fritter and it was actual perfection. I triple checked the website to make sure they are plant-based. Seriously so good, please go here. 😋
Read morePros: All vegan, So many options, Taro Ice Cream
Cons: I don’t live in LA 😢
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HMilton87
Points +144
This place is amazing - Edit
The doughnuts here are out of this world. I stayed nearby and literally had breakfast here every morning, absolutely amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-30
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Kylee_Hanae
Points +28
AMAZING - Edit
So many options and every one of them are incredible! Got three different types of donuts and tried all the ice cream and even my non vegan friend was impressed! The woman working was so welcoming and happy to let us try different flavors
Read morePros: So many different options , Fair prices , Friendly staff
Cons: Not in the best neighborhood
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Easyybella
Points +366
The variety is insane - Edit
We have chosen ice cream and donuts! Everything was unbelievable delicious! Highly recommended! Paradise for vegans! Very good price-quality ratio!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-16
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +2890
5 Stars - Edit
Will only let me give 4 stars but it was a 5 star experience. Donuts were out of this world. Tried the strawberrylab because it’s their most popular and now I understand. The x-ray speculoos was also delicious. Also ordered the caramel on parade and the Fritter Seems Forever. Everything is delicious!
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SarahS88
Points +1505
Vegan apple fritter - Edit
Was amazing and delicious coffee! Kind staff and easy to order in advance and pick up😄
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Went back and had another amazing donut
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RobinGood_eating
Points +414
Nice selection - Edit
They have a nice selection and friendly staff. But I think if you specialize in donuts you could a bit better and deliver more creativity
Read morePros: Lots of options , Friendly staff
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LouJimenez
Points +157
Always a pleasure - Edit
Its hard to find Donuts that are vegan in my area so anytime im in LA I have to stop by and get my fix.
Read moreMy favorite is the custard front Drive
Pros: All vegan , Delicious , Friendly staff
Cons: Limited parking
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happy-mole
Points +142
So many tasty donuts 🍩 - Edit
We loved this place. Surely you can spend a lot of money as they have many different ones to try😉but about 4 $ per donut is worth it.
Read moreIf you want, you can also get the dough of the holes, 1 for 0.50 cents or a dozen for 3.45 $.
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
Perfectly old fashioned fancy donuts - Edit
What did I love? All vegan but such a choice, old fashioned and fashionable, completely tasty and not a bad price. Super staff - friendly place! I loved it and will occasionally pass by in a dream.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Such a choice , Tasty, traditional donuts
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DanFKennedy
Points +227
Absolutely amazing donuts - Edit
It is pretty much a ritual to bring back a bakers dozen after every trip. These are the best donuts I've ever had
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peachenthusiast
Points +136
Don’t read this review. Just go. - Edit
Such a variety of creative options!! Each donut is gorgeous but obviously crafted with taste in mind too. Before I was vegan I felt like every novelty donut was made for Instagram and not consumption… and as a vegan I’m lucky to get a plain cake donut as an option. Neither is the case here! Omni friend said they were the best donuts he’s had in his life.
Read moreAlso! They ARE 100% vegan, despite the fact that this is not apparent at all from going to the store… definitely freaked me out the first time I went haha
Cons: Price :,) but it’s worth it
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LisaSpykers
Points +6483
Donuts, shakes, and ice cream! - Edit
Lots to choose from at Donut Friend! Their raised donuts are excellent and I like to range of flavored toppings too. Friendly staff also.
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Peanut4
Points +246
The best - Edit
I got a box to share but I ended up eating them all! So good. Friendly staff too.
Read morePros: Donuts, Vegan, YUMMY
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klaparo
Points +163
Best donuts I've ever had - Edit
Donuts have reached their ultimate form at this place. The store is gorgeous, just rows and rows of heavenly, fluffy, beautiful donuts. They also have ice cream and shakes. I'm from Philly, where most places run out of donuts by noon, so I was shocked that this heavenly spot is open until 8pm - until EIGHT PM!! When my lazy self sauntered in at 12:30pm, they still had every single donut available, each more beautiful than the next. I was overwhelmed by choice, but luckily the friendly staff person was there to take me through the must-eat options. All their recs were stellar. They serve both yeast and cake donuts, so everyone will be happy. Everything was fantastic, but I'd say the yeast donuts are the winners here. The Strawberry lab blew my mind - I have never been this close to crying while eating a donut. It's pillowy soft, perfectly glazed and absolutely stuffed with whipped cream and strawberries. Just unbelievably good. My partner preferred the creme brulee one - also delicious. It felt like a place where you can't order wrong. I will be going back. And also fantasizing about this place for a long, long time. Please come to Philly, you absolute wizards of dough.
Read morePros: Best donuts I've ever tasted, All vegan, everything, Friendly staff
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CoreyS
Points +452
Heaven - Edit
Vegan donut shop with tons of incredible options!!!
Read morePros: Vegan donuts, Tons of options, Delicious
Cons: Not cheap
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DonicaMcArthur
Points +32
This Place is Amazing!!! - Edit
First time to this donut heaven and will come back as much as possible!!
Read morePros: The Donuts taste like the real deal! , The cream from the Bavarian donut is spot on!!, I love the variety!
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CarissaClough
Points +356
this should be a national chain - Edit
incredible vegan donuts!!! they even have donut holes! my friend tried their vegan ice cream and loved it. if you're vegan, you gotta make a trip here.
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boallen
Points +107
Delicious - Edit
Amazing milkshakes and donuts
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Elex.verdulera
Points +1971
Awesome!! - Edit
I bought 12 donuts all of the delicious! Very friendly staff
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