Big Jim's Donuts

Donut shop · Boyle Heights

Big Jim's Donuts

Donut shop · Boyle Heights

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2401 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023

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24hr donut shop with breakfast sandwiches, elote, and drinks  

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2401 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Get directions

$1–10

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2401 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Get directions

+1 323 261 9744

$1–10

Features

payment debit card
coffee
dessert
popular for solo dining
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
restroom

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Sep 7, 2025

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The 17 Best Doughnuts in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Big Jim’s Donuts developed regulars over the decades by making great traditional doughnuts while remaining open 24 hours a day. The shop sits on an iconic street corner, directly across the street from the LA staple Pioneer Chicken making the sweet and salty dining option wildly convenient. This classic East LA spot does so much more than a pink box of glazed or apple fritters, staff can prepare breakfast sandwiches, elote, and more." - Mona Holmes

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17 Delectable Doughnut Shops in Los Angeles

"Big Jim’s Donuts developed regulars over the decades by making great traditional doughnuts while remaining open 24 hours a day. The shop sits on an iconic street corner, directly across the street from LA staple Pioneer Chicken. This classic East LA spot does far more than glazed and apple fritters, staff also make breakfast sandwiches, elote, and more." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff

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California Dreamin'

Google
I don't usually eat doughnuts but i happen to be around there, so tried out this shop. Doughnut was really bad. Dried and taste like a few days old. It scratch my throat and old oil taste ruin my appetite. Sorry, Won't buy no more!

Celia Cervantes (CRVNTS)

Google
Donuts were fresh and fluffy. Will definitely come back

Zoey Keller

Google
Stayed nearby Big Jim's Donuts when i was in LA with my friend. We visited them a few times at night when we needed to satisfy our sweet tooth. Really nice uncle and aunty who ran the place of unique charm. The variety was great and the donuts were definitely nice. Will definitely visit them again when i'm back in LA.

Halfie

Google
Their donuts are great and located in a very convenient spot in the neighborhood. However, it's the only food store in the block that doesn't take any form of card payment and never has. The only option is to go to the ATM next door charging $3.75 for a withdrawal. I hope they see this review and get a card machine so I can get donuts every single week, the 3.75 fee isn't worth it so I just stopped getting donuts last year

C G

Google
This donut shop is near my son's school. We come here a few times a week. It's cash only so it can be inconvenient, but the quality of the donuts and egg & ham croissant and the service is worth it! The owner is really nice and friendly. Makes you feel welcomed. All the donuts are a dollar, the small coffee is a dollar, and the egg, ham & cheese croissant is $4. It's really good. I totally recommend this place. It's very small but there are a few tables and chairs if you want to eat there.

Benjamin Ng

Google
Affordable donuts and they taste really good too! They also have quite a wide variety of selection. Store owners are friendly as well. Bought these at 8:30pm and they are still fluffy on the inside.

Seth Schaffner

Google
Banana Muffin Had no banana or walnuts inside and had a bitter taste. Old fashioned donut was over cooked and did not seem fresh. Came 8 am on Thursday.

Allimarie Wallace

Google
The donuts were fresh and delicious but the B grade from the health department is concerning... I also saw cooked sandwiches just sitting out wrapped that should have definitely been refrigerated. I wouldn't eat anything but the donuts here.
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Lindsey N.

Yelp
Been coming here for years and I usually get almond cookies. It's clean and have never had a bad experience. Today I got a Taro smoothie, SO BOMB!! 11/10
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Amanda Y.

Yelp
Cute mom and pop shop in a small plaza. They've got a variety of your standard donuts, plus muffins and almond cookies. I stopped in here just to pick up some donuts for a friend. Half dozen donuts is $4.25 and a half dozen almond cookies were just $1! Crazy amazing prices here. The almond cookies were nice and buttery flaky with a light sweetness, yummy! My friend reported the donuts were good. The cashier, whom I assume is the owner was friendly, and we briefly bonded over our shared Cambodian-Chinese American heritage. Support your local businesses and shop small! (By the way, this place is cash only.)
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Atif J.

Yelp
Above avg, donuts. Light and flakey. $1 a donut bar. Should return. In a super cramped plaza. Hard to park and very steep parking lot

Ashley O.

Yelp
Accidentally took the wrong bus route and was delighted and relieved when I found this donut shop on the corner that I stopped at. The owner was kind and saw that I kept looking back to see if the bus was coming. He then said I'll watch it out for you as I was putting cream and sugar in my coffee. Needless to say everything was good I got on my bus headed to work delicious coffee and glaze donut. Thank you to the manager. This is long overdue.
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Nolan S.

Yelp
Best sodas, hot chocolate, bear claws, cake donuts, croissants, and maple bars in town. I love Big Jim's
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Cupcake C.

Yelp
I went in early on a weekday morning. They still had a variety of donuts they looked fresh they taste good I bought them for my team at work. Not a really sweet there glaze was nice you know how sometimes there's nasty glaze out there so it was a good glaze. Super basic nothing out of this world but I was happy and it took care of my munchies in the morning.
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Carlos G.

Yelp
I walked inside this this place morning I greeted the person (an Asian older guy) good morning can I get a rasin roll he said sure and started pulling it out as he was getting the rasin roll a Asian lady walked in and he immediately started taking her order quick and I'm left hanging there he charged her and everything and he quickly continued with my order he even dropped the raisin roll and tried to get another one as he was getting a second one I said in my mind forget about this discriminating dude and walked out I'll never go back to this place he should pu a sign that reads Asians only
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Justin C.

Yelp
Horrible customer service. Needs to be taught how to count. Needs to reevaluate the teachings of how to run a business. Without customers you have no business. Store needs cleaning. Donuts taste like they are from the day before.
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Jay M.

Yelp
These donuts are delicious. I am not a big donut guy but when I get that sudden crave I head on to Big Jims for their chocolate donuts. I honestly rather eat a donut here than krispy kream. I've been coming here for years and sometimes buy for events and they always seem to disappear. Price is good about .90 a donut. They are very friendly and I believe it's open 24hrs. Not only that but they are honest, today I went in and dropped $20 and I was already in my car leaving when the lady flagged me down. She came over with my $20.... there is no more honest people in this world. Thanks lady!
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Brett T.

Yelp
Reliable fritters and coffee; we often end up at this strip mall when in town. Excellent staff, reasonable pricing
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Angel H.

Yelp
This is not far from my house its really good.i always go their early on the morning before i go to school.The man is nice . I like the glaced donut the best.My mom likes the cookies with almond.She always makes me run over their to buy her some.in a cold day i go to.Hope its their for ever
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Yoly V.

Yelp
LOOOVE this place (wouldn't be duchess if i didn't - LOL) Grabbing coffee early in the morning is the best (mostly because it's being brewed and quite fresh) from the donut holes to the croissants everything is delish. Yes, there are the egg, ham and cheese sandwiches for about $4!! They're a very generous size and oooh so good. Their ice cream and iced drinks are just as good. Jimmy is awesome, he's like the Tazmanian devil - taking orders, chatting up the customers in Spanish, charging in what seems like one swoop. Once you become a regular *ahem* Jimmy will have what you want on the table just as soon as you walk in. This is one of my fave donut shops to go to for my morning coffee on the East side of town, make note that they are CASH ONLY
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Evelyn R.

Yelp
Mannnnn this shit is POPPING!! There donuts stay hella fresh and are soooooo delish! My fine ass goes in the morning before I drop off my cutie daughter at school! I always grab a glazed and she has a chocolate bar! Super soft bread.... Family owned business, quick to serve you! And $1.50 per donut! I highly recommend if your in East LA!!
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Alex S.

Yelp
I think the one thing that has perplexed me the most since moving to Los Angeles is the plethora of doughnut shops that seem to populate every street corner. I mean, how is one to choose?? While I don't have the answer to that question, I can assure you that Big Jim's Donuts will supply you with the satisfying insulin spike you are craving along with a few other hidden goodies. The first thing you'll notice when walking in is that the overhead menu seems a bit disorganized. While it's not impossible to figure things out, it was a slight annoyance that had to be noted. However, your attention will be immediately drawn to the vast array of doughy goodies. Most of the standards are present and as expected, they taste as good as they look. All the doughnuts I've tried were quite rich and decadent but to be fair, I don't think I've ever bitten into a doughnut and not been on the verge of tears. So on the doughnut side, we have no stars lost. However, there are two other Big Jim offerings that compelled me to give 4 stars instead of 3. The first is their croissant ham cheese and egg sandwich. Other than a very buttery, crisp croissant, I can't put my finger on what makes this sandwich so good but at 7 in the morning when your stomach is rumbling and you just need something to satisfy you, this is your savior. Everything just tastes so well together and they even offer it with jalapenos if you want a little kick. Just make sure you ask him to microwave it cause I had it cold once and suffice it to say, I died a little inside. The second is ice cream. It might not be kosher to eat ice cream in the morning but when they offer a large cup (and I mean pretty large, not those dinky "large" cups you get at ice cream chains) for $2.50, certain traditions and social laws must be broken. The ice cream itself is nothing really special (I think it might be dreyers or some general ice cream brand) but the fact that they give you so much for so little is a huge plus in my book. And when you rip up a doughnut and mix it in with the ice cream . . . forget about it. This is a nice family owned business that faithfully serves the Boyle Heights area and deserves a little love. Overall the staff are very friendly. They are attentive and make sure you're taken care of even when there are a lot of people around. Just be sure to bring cash because plastic will do you no good here.

John K.

Yelp
OK, not the finest donuts I've ever had, but they are really decent. That's all I ask. Decent, not crap. LA donuts are the best, and these are quality, even compared to the other Big Jim's. Overall, the donut situation in LA is OK. There used to be more shops, but there are still a lot, the old ones are hanging in there, adding sandwiches and stuff. Whittier is like a time capsule of old businesses. Eastside donuts are doing OK. SGV so-so. I hope they can withstand the waves of gentrification. We've already been through the Krispy Kreme nonsense, and I hear that Dunkin Donuts is moving in. We already have pretty awesome donuts, and don't need these lame chains to wipe out the little shops.
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Cynthia J.

Yelp
Family owned donut shop. Open 24 Hours. Really good Taro blended drinks.

Larry M.

Yelp
omg this lady is to much , she wants a dollar for a 3 inch cup of coffee, now if you put a creamer it's going to cost you a .10 cents for each lil cup of creamer. hell no!!!! when we all can get a tall cup of coffee at 7/11 for a dollar with flavored creamer included
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Mel C.

Yelp
big jims have an abundance selection of doughnuts and blended drinks! from Apple fitter to caramel blends. they also have breakfast croissantwiches. its open 24/7 everyday any time. the bad part about it is that its smacked right in the ghetto with bums and stuff.

Jeff C.

Yelp
These guys make the best donuts in town. Especially their blue berry donuts. They are amazing!