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Best of the Best
Donut Friend
Finalist: Donuts
Finalist
543 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 213-995-6191
Donut Friend, established in 2013 by music industry veteran Mark Trombino, is a Los Angeles-based purveyor of handcrafted, secretly vegan gourmet donuts and ice cream. Renowned for its innovative flavors and punny donut names, Donut Friend merges top-tier ingredients with old-fashioned techniques to craft elevated yet accessible delights, proving great taste can transcend dietary preferences. Donut Friend proudly serves their indulgent treats in Highland Park, DTLA and Silver Lake.