50 Best Donuts near Universal City

“Mmm donuts. Donuts here a tad sweet but still really delicious . Really dig all their shapes and designs on the donuts. They all looked and tasted good too Lots of eye candy and stuff to look at it while you’re waiting in line. We had the Maple bacon bar, voodoo doll, dirt doughnut, captain my captain, no name, chuckles, coffin bar, mango tango and Boston cream.“

“The donuts are as big as my head! Highly recommend a dozen. 🤣😂🤣“

“Holey Grail Donuts in LA is a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique donut experience. Their taro-based donuts, fried to order, are a refreshing departure from the usual offerings. The flavors are creative and inspired, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and there’s a good mix of both sweet and savory options. The donuts are light, crispy on the outside, and perfectly chewy on the inside. Plus, their eco-conscious approach, using sustainable ingredients and biodegradable packaging, is a bonus. It’s a bit pricier than your average donut spot, but worth it for the quality and originality.“

“Holey Grail Donuts is a stylish shop located on Main St in Santa Monica.
Having tried my fair share of donuts, I can say that Holey Grail Donuts is truly exceptional. Made with Hawaiian taro root and fried to order in coconut oil, their donuts are a flavor explosion. With creative and seasonal fillings, this shop is a must-visit for donut lovers. The unique flavor combinations are particularly impressive.
I tried the Taro Donuts and was instantly hooked. If you're tired of the same old donuts, Holey Grail Donuts is a game-changer that you need to try!“

“I randomly searched for a new donut place to try and stumbled across Donut Star and I’m glad I did! The couple running the business were so friendly and welcoming. I got a bacon egg and cheese croissant sandwich (w/ optional jalapeños) and it was really delicious. I also found some extra donut holes in my bag which is always appreciated ?“

“First time having vegan donuts and Andres was super patience and welcoming. I recommend the rites of sprinkles, the jelly sound, and the promise ring. They were all delicious. I also had a cold brew with oat milk that was refreshing.“

“would definitely go here again!!! doughnuts were so delecious!!!“

“The selection is off the charts! 📊 open 24 seven and the #21 is to absolutely die for! 😈 can’t wait to try the rest of their stuff!!!!!! Thanks“

“I'm not from here but this morning I had a really yummy omelet and the donuts are so good the people that work there are very hospitable and friendly thank you“

“Somehow I had never tried this place until about a month ago through Uber eats when I was craving an Apple fritter. Have ordered a few times since and think I’ve found my favorite donut/breakfast sandwich place in LA. Everything is always super fresh even if I order at 3 in the afternoon. The fritter is huge and might be the best I’ve ever had. Bagel breakfast sandwiches are perfect as are the other donuts I’ve had. So happy places like this still exist!!!“

“Great Doughnuts! I would definitely recommend 10/10 👍🏽“

“I got the huge cinnamon roll. To my surprise it was only $5. That wasn’t even the best part the lady that was cashier on Monday (September 30) was so nice and provided amazing customer service. Will be going back to taste more options.“

“Their donuts are freaking amazing. I bought it at 11am on Sunday morning (No Doubt or Maroon 5?), kept it in the box until Monday morning, in which we ate it at 7:30am. It was still so yummy as if we just bought it. The Old Fashion was still crispy. The glazed donut wasn't as glazey but still yummy. Chocolate frosting was definitely chocolatey.

Get your donuts here guys. I drove from Tarzana to Glendale for these donuts. Worth it.“

“?So delicious! First visit. Referred by a friend who saw a TikTok. Tried the Crème Brûlée this morning. Cracked the thin sugar shell to reveal the soft crème filling encased in fluffy mildly sweet cake -- almost like angel food or funnel cake apparently made with rice flour. If I skip lunch...another donut?“

“很美味的甜品，美食虽好可不要贪多呀“

“First time having vegan donuts and Andres was super patience and welcoming. I recommend the rites of sprinkles, the jelly sound, and the promise ring. They were all delicious. I also had a cold brew with oat milk that was refreshing.“

“I’m in LOVE with these donuts!!! Not to mention how sweet they are in there!!! So nice, incredible donuts that are BETTER than the “other” big donut place out here.... Sorry Cali, Crafted is the place!!!!“

“These were literally the best donuts and coffee I’ve ever put in my mouth. In addition, the Cambodian employee was beyond friendly and helpful; he even threw in a free donut :). I would recommend 100%. For reference: this is the first review I’ve ever given; it was THAT good.“

“A simple, family-run donut shop that I have been coming to for my entire life. The staff treats you like family, and the donuts are the best in Los Angeles. The Maple Bar, Apple Fritter, and cinnamon roll are stand outs.

To me, this is benchmark I compare all in the city to, and when compared to Miss Donuts, pretty much all fall short. Don't sleep on this hidden gem.“

“best doughnuts in my life“

“Best glazed donut in town. Best bagel sammie. Best service by a family who truly cares about their customers and the quality of food! It’s in the valley so of course it’s in a tiny strip mall but there’s parking! The Vietnamese iced coffee is amazing!“

“This is my favorite donut shop in LA. So far I've been to Donut Man, Yum Yum, Olympic, Kinley, Echo Park, Winchell's, and Donut Friend. The maple buttermilk bar and maple bar are both to die for - very fresh with delicious frosting. The cake crumb was also very good. Inexpensive donuts. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“They have all I always want
The taste of new drink Matcha. Einspanner I tried will be my favorite drink from now on yeh~~
Also their tteok bokki suprisingly it is very delicious. I bought in small just fillup my hunger but definitely will get large next time.“

“Almost too hip of an atmosphere. Looks futuristic and like a hipster puked all over it but it’s still cute. I miss the old schnackenbergs! This place looks odd in old cute charming uptown Hoboken. It’s very Portland-esque. Good salad tho.“

“Great little place service is unbeatable very sweet lady here and the blueberry fritter is amazing. Never had one or season one until here and let me tell you is it delicious I couldn’t get enough of it. Coffee is pretty good too. If you haven’t been here you need to“

“I visited this place right after trying the Old Ferry Donut. I really enjoyed both. This place is more of your classic donut place, but it’s done really well! No old oil flavor, the bread is light and fluffy, and those bear claws…boy oh boy they’re the best I’ve ever had! Like I said, the bread is light but that bear claw had some heft! They weren’t afraid to really stuff those things.

Highly recommend if you’re passing by.“

“a late night beacon , fosters donuts is an oasis . i decided to go for a drive , nevermind it was 11 pm . up the 2 til it ended is where i ended up not sure how its just as it was . with out any other cars on the road it was easy to decide to take a look around this lil highway end town . glad i did because it was the lights i spotted first , lit up and sparkling , fosters donuts . i saw a few groups of people in the window which is always a good sign , a trusted establishment. once inside i immediately noticed that the cases were relatively bare except for say the random cinnamon roll or a few twists . luckily i noticed the racks in the back , full of fresh donuts ! i asked for one of the nearest ones , a cake donut . divine ! crispy outside soft warm inside , pleasantly spongy and very cakey . ive been to three weddings this summer and none of the cakes were as good as this . one of the best $1.80s ive spent this week . as LA slumbers fosters makes magic . i will be back very soon !“

“I tried their donuts for my first time. Their mochi donuts are a nice change of pace from standard ordinary donuts. I had their green tea, ube, and churro. All were great but I didn't taste any ube flavor from their ube donut. They have lots of other flavors to choose from so I'll be back.“

“We love Donut & Sandwich Station. The staff is awesome and they always have the best fresh sandwiches. Another great thing they sell are papusas and the cortido and salsa that comes with the papusas is deeeee-licious! I love their croissant sandwiches. They're so fresh and the sandwiches come with pickles, jalapenos, lettuce and tomatoes. I usually get no tomatoes because I'm allergic to tomatoes. Definitely a great place to come and grab a bite to eat!

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“Thank you Fantastic Donuts & Croissants for our wonderful treat you sent our school, San Pedro Street Elementary!!! The donuts were exquisite! My colleagues were so moved by your sweet gesture! We thank you for your kindness and making us feel special! We will never forget it! ❤️🍎💪🏻❤️🥰“

“Just went for the first time ever and got doughnut balls for only 2.50$ the quality and quantity were insanely great the man and woman behind the counter were so nice and the place was very clean if you want some tasty treats this is the place you need.“

“I stopped by this Donut shop last night to get a quick snack. I parked on the street right next to this donut stand since they didn't have any guest here. They also have a small private parking lot here as well. I tooked a look at what they had first on display but didn't see a plain glazed donut so I asked the lady working if she has any. She said she does and I went with just that. They do charge a credit card fee here so if you have cash, I say pay with cash and the donut isn't that expensive. I ate my glazed donut outside, they have some seats and table for you to sit down and eat your donut there if you want to. I thought my glazed donut was fresh and soft so it was good to me.

Vegetarian options: I didn't see any vegetarian donut but you can always ask them.

Parking: Street parking here but they also have a small private lot

Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheelchair accessible“

“We stopped here on our way from Hollywood to Glendora. We found it randomly with a Google search. The lovely lady who helped us was so friendly and kind! We took our donuts to go, and as soon as we bit into them, we were amazed by how very perfect they were!!! This is one of the best donut shops I’ve ever tried!!! Thank you!!“

“The prices are really cheap and fair. The environment feels good too. The aroma from the doughnuts and bread inside is so nice especially on a cold day were u just want a coffee or something warm to drink like hot chocolate with a doughnut. They give free doughnuts if you're consistent most of the time. The old people there are rlly nice I think they retired tho bc there are younger ppl working there now. Cool place to hangout before and after school or to meetup w friends to get sumn quick to eat before going somewhere.“

“Best donuts I ever had. I was in LA for three days. Went there the first day and it was so good we went back the second and the third day. My daughter and girlfriend also loved the donuts. I liked the sugarless donuts. Can really recommend this place. There is a parking lot in front.“

“There are KFC, Dunkin Donuts, and Taco Bell across the street, but when I was traveling and wanted to go to a place I couldn't eat in Korea, I came across this place that was clearly visible on Google Maps.
They are as friendly as usual and the bread is delicious.
The glaze is done properly.
The roast beef sandwich was a little too salty for my taste, but this is America!

It's very delicious.“

“My husband and I just bought a house in the neighborhood and were looking for a place to grab a quick sandwich and pastry before going to our closing meeting.

The two young women working inside were SO welcoming. Truly, you would think they knew we were soon to be neighbors to the store. The ambiance inside is clean and bright, with a well-stocked display case of fresh donuts near the counter and several coolers of various beverages (a good selection, too) across from it.

Our order was VERY freshly made and prepared quickly. We also ordered a freshly squeezed orange juice and a cup of drip coffee and took it to go. The sizes of the sandwiches are very generous (pics don’t do it justice, but I’m only holding HALF in the photo) and it was so tasty! Fresh, crisp, and flavorful.

This donut stop is a MUST. New to the area, so not sure if it’s the norm, but any New Yorkers should get bodega vibes from this stop. Will absolutely be making this a regular stop for my family.“

“I've never been here, but my husband goes all the time. He used to go to some other local places, but I can ALWAYS tell when he's gone to Uncle Joe's because their donuts stay soft and "fresh" ALL DAY somehow. I've only ever tried the glazed, but it's still our favorite donut place in the valley.“

“Great selection of delicious doughnuts, coffee, sandwiches and other goodies. These people are very friendly… even very early in the morning!!! ?? They even went out of their way to help jump my car battery! They first checked in their car, but forgot that they moved them into their outer car. So, they sent an employee to walk down the street to where their other car was parked to get another set of jumper cables. The. Pulled their car out of their only close parking spot, risking losing it and help jump my car. Thank you all for helping! I will always remember your location and your kindness! God bless!!! ?☺️“

“Good donuts and friendly staff, but they need to be better prepared according to the demand. I have been there around 9am and they had no donuts anymore. What kind of place runs out of donuts so early? And a bunch of people came in after me. They are loosing money.“

“fresh pressed juice make daily and kolache“

“Why despair when you can just donut?“

“I go there almost on the daily to buy a Black Milk tea with soy and boba, outstanding staff and service.“

“I’ve been here 4 days in a row now it’s that good!!! Everyone is so nice, it’s sensory friendly and the coffee is amazing. I tired their pumpkin spice latte and it is amazing! I’ll try their apple next!“

“It's been awhile since I've been here due to the pandemic. I've always stopped in after finishing my laundry in the little shopping plaza. Today was no exception, and man... it's as good as I remembered. Ordered my usual turkey & ham croissant (everything on it) with some OJ. This huge baked croissant filled with cheese, jalapeño and ham caught my eye, so I also got that to go. The sweet owner threw in a free donut as well! Took them home to enjoy. Fresh, comforting and delicious ♡.“

“It's 3AM and you want some donuts, a sandwich, or whatever kind of comfort.... this place has got you.

On our way home from some degeneracy and I got a jalapeno ham cheese croissant and some donuts. It was hot and fresh out the kitchen and straight into my mouth I could barely contain myself on the drive home.

Now it's nothing special and but given the context this was the best thing to end that night (morning?) with.

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Value: 9/10“

“Very fresh and great looking donuts!“

“Great donuts , coffee and bobas family owned super nice family ❤️🙏🏻“

“If you're looking for fantastic & delicious breakfast sandwiches in the LA valley area, look no further. I absolutely love this place. They have outstanding quality for the price in Los Angeles, and it's a wonderful way to support small up and coming businesses. The owners are really kind & generous people. The owner gave me a free donut on my first trip there! Never had a bad experience here, and the quality is TOP notch. I strongly suggest it for breakfast / lunch trips on the go. 10/10.“

“If youre looking for a great place to satisfy your cravings with a snack,drink,food this is a great place to dine in or take out. The people inside are very welcoming and kind to everyone. I recommend trying their mochi donuts, slushies, bobas,drinks, and sandwiches.“