The Best Doughnut Shop Is the One That Is Always Open | Eater LA

"A decades-old Koreatown standby, this classic Cambodian-owned family doughnut shop—canonically known for its doughnut boxes—is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, slinging freshly fried puffy rounds topped with icing, sprinkles, and more; at 4 a.m., when the sugar cravings hit and even the late-night spots have dimmed their lights, the backlit pastry case beckons. Since 1982, it has served the city of Los Angeles with quality products and outstanding customer service 24 hours a day. The pleasantly greasy breakfast sandwich layers partially melted cheese with an omelet on a chewy croissant, but it’s only available until noon. A classic glazed, with a sheen of icing atop raised dough, is sweet without being too saccharine and a crowd-pleaser when you’re grabbing a dozen for a group, while the plain buttermilk is dense and tangy—tear off a hunk and dunk it into hot coffee. You’re looking for the shop on Third Street in Koreatown (there are a few with the California Donuts moniker), and keep an eye on its Instagram for limited-edition collaborations that sometimes bring free doughnuts. Best for picking up an office dozen that satisfies both classic glazed fans and those yearning for a panda-shaped doughnut pocked with Oreos, or for late-night sweet cravings after a night out in Koreatown." - Rebecca Roland