This week Gary & Shannon welcome a new friend, Donut Friend! Not only do they have vegan donuts, they also have vegan ice and are open late.
After two decades shaping hits like Blink-182’s “Dude Ranch” and Jimmy Eat World’s “Bleed American,” Founder Mark Trombino dreamed of a different kind of masterpiece. One glazed, sprinkled, and consumed with gusto, not just listened to. Inspired by an idea too good to ignore, he embarked on a delicious mission to create a donut utopia, crafted by you. His vision? A shop where donuts weren’t pre-made pastries, but blank canvases for your wildest donut dreams. Donut Friend rose in Highland Park in 2013. Punny names like “Jimmy Eat Swirl” and “Bacon 182” danced alongside unique flavors and endless customization, and Angelenos (and the media) couldn’t resist. But Mark wasn’t done. In 2020, his sweet tooth craved a new challenge: plant-based ice cream. Thus, Creamo was born, a sister concept churning out scoops inspired by Donut Friend’s beloved flavors. Both shops, fueled by fresh ingredients and infectious smiles, became local legends.
Keep up with Donut Friend on Instagram, Website, Twitter and Facebook
#DONUTFUNDS Half the sales from our Compassion Fruit donut are donated to a different non-profit every month! PLANT-BASED Nothing we make uses animal products of any kind. Our menu is entirely vegan and cruelty free!
Donut Friend has three locations
5107 York Blvd in Highland Park – This is where it all began! • SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 10AM – 9PM 10AM – 10PM
543 South Broadway in DTLA • SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7AM – 9PM 10AM – 10PM
3534 Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake – Third location is where they focus on incredible house made ice cream to the front – but don’t worry, you can still find all of their most popular donuts here as well!
Special Orders – Whether you’re planning a Birthday, Wedding, Leap Year Day or Fundraiser they can meet your needs. CLICK HERE TO ORDER