"Randy's Donuts, the iconic Los Angeles shop, is opening its first East Coast location in early December at 185 Bleecker Street, at MacDougal Street, in Greenwich Village. The expansion brings more than 70 years of West Coast doughnut culture to a corridor better known for shops like Mamoun's Falafel, post-hippie cafes, and hordes of students, than a home to a drive-in brand from California (unless, of course, you count the old McDonald's)."
"Founded in 1952, Randy's California flagship is marked by a giant rooftop doughnut that looms over Inglewood, a sight featured on TV, in film cameos, and across social media. Randy's began as part of an L.A. drive-in chain called Big Donut, created by a doughnut-machine salesman who leaned into spectacle. The Inglewood store was renamed in the 1970s. Attorney Mark Kelegian bought the business in 2015 and expanded it across Southern California, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and international markets."
"Randy's New York location will open with more than 30 doughnut varieties across "classic" glazed or chocolate raised, sugar raised, and sprinkles; "deluxe" old-fashioneds; "fancy" jelly-filled, cinnamon rolls, and apple fritters; and "premium" tiers with Texas glazed, s'mores raised, and Nutella. Also look for its doughnut holes called Randy's Rounds, and a full lineup of coffee drinks. Randy's entry lands amid an unusually competitive moment for New York pastry culture."
"Tokyo import I'm Donut? opened in Times Square, and draws lines for plush doughnuts and limited-run savory specials. Toronto's cult favorite Cops landed in the West Village with a rotating menu and seductive ads. Portland's Voodoo Doughnut is planning a Union Square debut. Beyond doughnuts, the bakery field keeps widening: Swedish-leaning Ferrane opened in Brooklyn Heights with cardamom buns and princess cakes, Papa d'Amour from Dominique Ansel arrived in Greenwich"
Randy's Donuts will open its first East Coast location in early December at 185 Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. Founded in 1952, the Randy's California flagship features a giant rooftop doughnut over Inglewood and originated as part of the Big Donut drive-in chain. Owner Mark Kelegian expanded the brand after buying it in 2015 into Southern California, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and international markets. The New York location will offer more than 30 varieties across classic, deluxe, fancy, and premium tiers, plus Randy's Rounds doughnut holes and a full coffee lineup. The opening arrives amid intensified New York pastry competition from newcomers and expanding bakeries.
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