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Donut Friend
Donut Shop and Coffee Shop$$$$
Highland Park, Los Angeles
The pastries at Donut Friend is a can't miss
"GG Almond, strawberry lab, mint town, and white berry stripes"(5 Tips)
"The coconut of conformity is a must try."(3 Tips)
"Thank you, Fudgegazi"(2 Tips)"I love the strawberry lab and gg almond."(4 Tips)
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Blake JohnstonSeptember 1, 2015Every time I'm in the LA area I make a pilgrimage here. I've tried nearly everything. Jets to Basil is still my favorite. However, X Ray Speculoos came closely to stealing that title!
Upvoted Mar 19
Donuts & old school emo/hardcore/punk bands. There has never been a better combination. You have to try the Caramel Assault and Chocolate from the Crypt.
CallyAugust 7, 2018Their best seller is the strawberry lab (whipped cream and fresh strawberries) for good reason- it's soft and delicious. I'd also strongly recommend making your own- the Bavarian cream is to die for.
Some of the best doughnuts I've had in my life! Not a hyperbole - these doughnuts are out of this world good!
The service was excellent and donuts delicious. If you're looking for birthday treats be sure to give a box of a dozen donuts a try. Just pick the ones you want and you are good to go.
DailyCandyFebruary 25, 2014No fair-weather fritters or twists here— each confection is made to order. Pick your donut, fill it up (w/ fruit, jam, Nutella, or even cheese), choose a glaze, and top it off (candy, nuts, bacon).
Rianna EngelOctober 23, 2015If you add butterscotch cream you have to add sea salt. The combination will be amazing!
Brett WHSeptember 17, 2014I don't really dig on donuts, but this place is great. Lots of savory options. Stop by Scoops on your way out if you're feeling gluttonous and looking for the perfect donut complement.
This... Is... So.... Good!! You can pick your donut and customize it. But their donuts are good as is.
JNETDecember 10, 2017Decadent! They customize your doughnut into a glorious creation. I loved their strawberry lab and coconut something.
- K JJune 15, 2015Such friendly service, cute shop and sooo many possibilities. I have the feeling the donut of my dreams will have to come to life here.
April HicksJune 26, 2014So I love jets to basil and that's what I should've stuck with. I tried the chocolate from the crypt and I don't taste any cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
Aja BrandmanNovember 13, 2017Went an hour and a half before closing and they were out of most flavors. Doughnuts were delicious but staff wasn’t too friendly and interior decor wasn’t great. Passion fruit glaze was my favorite
Chad LauterbachOctober 6, 2014I'm normally not a big sweets fan. And while you can definitely overdue it here too the quality of the product is epic and worth the occasional splurge.
Jinnie LMarch 29, 2015yummy donut sandwich place♡ its like subway for donuts (DIY) ;) i like their gorilla biscuit, bacon 182, walnut voodoo, n cro magnut♡
My favorite was the vanilla cake donut with rainbow sprinkles! Couldn't have more than a bite of the bacon donut. Way too decadent
GokceApril 27, 2018Best donut i have ever eaten! You can order individual donuts just how you like it.
- Isaac CruzJuly 10, 2015The coconut of conformity is a must try. An absolute favorite. Definitely for coconut enthusiasts
Nicholas BarraganNovember 18, 2013Best Donut in LA. Make sure to stay away from the Bacon Monstrosity they have...it makes you understand too much of a good thing :/
Thirsty JamesDecember 7, 2014Doing Fudgegazi - chocolate mousse in my chocolate glaze chocolate donut #chocoholic
X-ray speculoos and banana kill are amazing. S'morissey is good but a lil dry
DIY is the way to go. Make sure to try figs goat cheese with bacon balsamic and basil!
TV Food MapsJune 17, 2015Check out Donut Friend as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Daphne recommends the bacon maple donut. Read more
build your own donuts! amazing! I'm surprised it took this long to come up with a business like this.
- Jessica RoxasAugust 2, 2015I love the strawberry lab and gg almond. The mint town and white berry stripes are really good too.
Trinity AugustSeptember 30, 2013Good donuts. Kind of a wait because everyone is customized, but worth it!
Crazy line situation but worth the wait! Spanish bomb is excellent.
Val SmithAugust 20, 2016Most of the donuts are vegan, but somewhat expensive. I'm not into donuts, but these were fantastic!
Their drip coffee is on point. Somedays I just come in for that.
Didier DorgaJanuary 17, 2019Avoid the long evening hipster line and stop by in the morning or for lunch.
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(213) 995-6191
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