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    Sam's Donut

    3.9 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Open 5:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Chocolate coconut cake
    Kristen H.

    It's not bad but it's pricey for a donut shop. They didn't have chocolate coconut so I asked for one and she made one in two minutes flat. It was a sad concoction though. I appreciate her making it, though it literally took two minutes and looked like it, it was just all crunch. Sorry. Every time I'm here it's kinda a hostile vibe which I'm not looking for a ton of hospitality but dang. Some of the donuts are humongous I'll give them that. But taste wise there are plenty of better donut spots nearby. And I'm really unparticular about donuts, they usually just all taste good to me. Oh well. Plenty of regulars so they don't need me.

    Lis K.

    7:42am Sunday Cozy, it's a hustle to work hard here though right? Ppl don't take good care of their neighborhood and throw trash all over the parking lot but in here, Donuts are good, service is polite direct and efficient if not particularly friendly. Donuts are amazing.

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    Franklin M.

    I've been making my rounds stopping at all the independent donut shops all over this great place we call LA. I stopped by this hood spot and bought a glazed and an old fashioned donut. To keep the weight off I always share donuts with my coworkers by cutting them in fours and sharing them, everyone at work loved them.

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    22 days ago

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    11 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Been coming here for years! Very nice employees always super welcoming. The ham and cheese are my favorite.

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    7 years ago

    Love going here for the ham and cheese croissants, but the donuts are also delicious.

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    13 years ago

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    5 years ago

    This is the Best donut shop it has amazing mocha drinks and the donuts are fresh and fluffy I would highly recommend this place!

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    9 years ago

    I live near this donut shop and the people that work there know me very well the donuts are delicious as well the shacks and sandwiches

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    11 years ago

    Cheap prices. Very nice people. Best donuts around!! I prefer these donuts over winchell's!!

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    It's on the way to my work so I usually get their dozen donuts to share with my coworkers.

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    The donuts were pretty good! They weren't trying to emulate a traditional donut, but stood out on…read moretheir own as yummy. The interesting thing about vegan and vegetarian food is it's more diverse than any other in the U.S.-- on that, the variety was great! The service was very good! We were greeted quickly and given the rundown of what was on offer, the second visit it was less exuberant, but busy. The place is nice and clean, the sidewalk is a bit desolate. The street parking was close. Lots more to see around the neighborhood. DTLA has drastically improved since the shutdown. The unhoused seem to be housed now and general vagrancy is sparse, so that's nice to see. Lots of interesting shops and restaurants opening. Worth the trip!

    Unfortunately, my first experience at Donut Friend was pretty disappointing…read more They were supposed to open at 7:00 AM, but didn't open until 7:13 AM. I was parked outside waiting and was the first customer in. I greeted the employee when I walked in and didn't get a greeting back. I mentioned it was my first time visiting, and with so many flavors and options, I was hoping for some recommendations or guidance. Instead, the interaction felt unenthusiastic and I received very little help. I purchased 18 donuts for $85.07, so I definitely expected a better overall experience. To top it off, the box I was given had chocolate smeared on the outside, which made the presentation feel careless, especially for an order that size and price. The selection looks great, but between opening late, the lack of customer service, and receiving a dirty box, my first visit unfortunately wasn't a good one. Hopefully it was just an off morning.

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