Not Randy's, Not The Donut Man: This 44-Year-Old Donut Shop Reigns Supreme In California
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Not Randy's, Not The Donut Man: This 44-Year-Old Donut Shop Reigns Supreme In California
California Donuts is a family-owned and operated donut shop on W 3rd Street in Koreatown, Los Angeles, open 24 hours a day since 1982. It is the only real California Donuts location despite other shops using the same name. The menu includes classic flavors such as Boston cream and glazed, plus specialty options like a pink frosted donut with rainbow sprinkles, panda and unicorn donuts, and themed donuts for events and holidays. It also offers croissants, including breakfast croissants stuffed with eggs, cheese, and meat, along with muffins and bagels. Hot and cold coffee drinks are available, including espresso-based drinks, plus iced drinks such as Thai iced tea, matcha lattes, and smoothies. Custom orders include letter-shaped donuts, 8x8 oversized donuts, custom designs, and pre-orders.
"Family-owned and operated since 1982, California Donuts is located on W 3rd Street in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, and it's open 24 hours a day. Two other donut shops use the same name but don't be fooled by the competitors, the real California Donuts has only one location. California Donuts makes classic flavors like Boston cream, glazed, and a Simpsons-esque pink frosted donut with rainbow sprinkles, but they also sell a wealth of specialty donuts."
"The long-standing donut shop is known for its adorable panda and unicorn donuts, as well as its many creative offerings for various occasions and holidays. From Los Angeles Dodgers victories to Star Wars-themed donuts for May the 4th, and Bad Bunny-themed offerings for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, California Donuts has won over locals' hearts and stomachs."
"California Donuts' menu also features a wide array of croissants, including breakfast croissants stuffed with eggs, cheese, and meat, as well as muffins and bagels. As any good classic donut shop should, California Donuts also has hot and cold coffee drinks, including espresso-based drinks, which many donut shops don't offer. In a reflection of Los Angeles itself, the shop also sells a plethora of iced drinks, from Thai iced teas to matcha lattes and blended drinks like smoothies."
"California Donuts also offers custom orders, like donuts made in the shape of letters to spell whatever you like, 8x8 donuts, which are essentially gigantic donuts, as well as custom designs and the ability to pre-order an ex"
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