California Donuts
Donut shop · Koreatown
3540 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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Highlights
A 24/7 Koreatown spot serving fresh, fluffy donuts from classics to whimsical pandas, plus buttery croissants and bold coffee in a vibrant retro vibe.
A 24/7 Koreatown spot serving fresh, fluffy donuts from classics to whimsical pandas, plus buttery croissants and bold coffee in a vibrant retro vibe.
"LA has over 1,500 independent donut shops, and a good majority of them are owned by Cambodian Americans. (That’s a story in itself.) But if we had to pick just one, it's always going to be California Donuts. The 24-hour strip mall spot serves an incredible range of options, like fluffy lemonberry crumble, old fashioneds with sweet matcha glaze, and a donut decorated like a panda that’s arguably too adorable to ingest. Parking is a nightmare, but where else are you going to find a donut this good at 7pm on a Thursday night?" - carlo mantuano, team infatuation
"Known for its dense but fluffy old-fashioned doughnuts, California Donuts offers a variety of choices like buttermilk, glazed, matcha, and blueberry." - Eater Staff
"There are a few reasons why California Donuts is a fixture in Koreatown. The obvious one is that this Cambodian American-owned shop is open 24 hours, which means anyone itching for a boston cream at 4am will likely end up here. But the main reason we keep coming back (at any hour of the day) is the sheer range of options, from fluffy lemonberry crumble to old fashioneds with matcha glaze to panda donuts that are almost too cute to eat. Parking is a nightmare with its tiny lot and limited street options, but we’ll gladly endure on a late-night donut mission. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"LA's donut game is on point, so it's no surprise that Koreatown is home to one of the best; this little walk-up counter is a mid-century throwback that will have you feeling like a kid with an array of donuts as diverse as the K-town inhabitants who consume them. Once you get a look at their cereal-encrusted doughnuts — Froot Loops, Lucky Charms — and candy-topped ones including Snickers, Reese's Cups and M&M's, it's hard to go for a cronut (but they have that too if it's your thang). There are so many classics to choose from, and at 95 cents each, there's no need to hold back. Ideal if you need to spell something in letter-shaped donuts (they also do that) or give yourself adult-onset diabetes." - The HR Dept
"California Donuts in Koreatown offers a popular breakfast sandwich with an oversized buttery croissant bun, scrambled eggs, cheese, and bacon." - Eater Staff
