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.


85 Reviews

First Review by ParkerPixie

Wogeel

Points +53

Vegan
04 Dec 2024

Superb

Had half a dozen donuts, couldn’t pick a favorite - each one was fantastic.
Great service

seal

Points +880

Vegan
29 Sep 2024

best donuts

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

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-27

VegDeb10

Points +935

Vegan
18 Aug 2024

Unbelievably good

What can I say? Best donuts I’ve ever had. Not best vegan donuts, but best donuts. Period. Do yourself a favor and indulge!!!

PritamBanerjee

Points +2051

Vegan
13 Aug 2024

Best Donuts

These are the best donuts I ever had. Most people don’t even know that everything here is plant based and this place is all vegan. Even my nonvegan friends loved the donuts.

Pros: Vegan, Lot of options , Delicious

happycowkiki

Points +274

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

Coolest flavors

Delicious variety of flavors—all vegan! You can DIY too!

Pros: DIY, Flavors, Taste

moretofuplease

Points +517

Vegan
13 Jul 2024

Jimmy Eat Swirl

That's what they called the cinnamon roll. Fluffy, delicious, and of course I had that vegan paranoia, it seemed way too good to be true. I'll go back today and make sure. If I ate one different one every day, it might take a year.

Pros: All vegan , So many choices , Wonderful flavor

HailCarbs666

Points +335

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 +1583

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 +7615

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 +578

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Amazing vegan donuts

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

gsteiner

Points +380

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.

sophiefrenchfry

Points +1411

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 +5407

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 +148

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 +118

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 +231

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 +5253

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 +248

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 +832

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 +2632

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 +502

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 +2682

Vegan
27 Jul 2021

Great options:)

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




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