(Tookout 05/07/23 SU @ 10:00am and one earlier visit): I went big and ordered several donuts, an apple fritter, and boba! I had no idea if Big Jim's Donuts' East Hollywood location was associated with the one in nearby Glendale, but I was surprised I didn't frequent it due to its proximity to my hipster 'hood crib. Plus, I've been to the other surrounding businesses (e.g. It's Boba Time, Que Ricos!, Yoshinoya) multiple times. Now that I've visited and reviewed it, would this be the big opportunity for me to grab donuts and more in the future!? PURCHASE 16floz Thai Iced Tea w/Boba Smoothie ($5.00): A meal in itself, the flavor wasn't overly sweet, the consistency was more on the thin side and flowed smoothly, there could've been more boba yet perfectly chewy but not gooey, and it was all topped with a dollop of flat whipped cream. Aside from the lack of boba, this was a relatively good deal. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=L2_p7hHhbPEp_PCx1j4vyg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw THE "APPLE FRITTER IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD TOUR" CONTINUED... Apple Fritter ($2.75): Not that I was an apple fritter snob - eff it...yes I was! - but there was a certain way I liked mine. 1st, the price was less than the going rate (how I longed for fritters less than $2.00). 2nd, it was round shaped, the thickness and density was exactly what I liked, and more the size of my hand rather than my face (an ode to the great Goldstar Donuts in Van Nuys). 3rd, there was a noticeable amount of apple bits. 4th, the overall dark brown color was nice with several burnt ends (I loved it burnt), and the medium glaze was just enough and didn't make for a messy cracking effect. There were several crunchy odd crannies, corners, and nooks which I liked to break off into small little morsels. 5th, it was still fresh based on its temperature and morning time with some hints of oil pockets and gooey apple juices that leaked into your mouth and dripped down your throat. Overall, it had complete value - 5.0 STARS. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4aVMwSvjEhFxRFVAdZrZZg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Glazed Buttermilk Bar ($2.00): A short and stout heavy-glazed creamy bar of goodness I had for breakfast the next day, twenty-five seconds in the microwave softened it up as it easily fell apart while it slightly burned my mouth. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1EPfogDFbTv9Whz65attgA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Blue Sprinkles Pink Frosting Cake Donut ($1.69): A sweet treat that always put a smile on my face, I enjoyed this for dessert, it was still fresh, thick, and sugary goodness. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zM28ZAqbymTO7REUW53trA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE Kindly greeted by a friendly woman, she quickly took my order after she finished with an earlier customer, took time to make my drink, and less than five minutes later my entire order was ready. All was good with no complaints - thank you! PARKING (FREE) They shared a relatively small lot within a little strip mall with four other restaurants, so finding a spot was difficult at times. Thankfully, I lucked out and pulled right in front. Otherwise, there was metered and timed parking along the main drag of Vermont Ave. and timed parking on all surrounding streets until 6pm daily. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A standard shop with multiple donut display cases, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=f8mW7-9jO5HSDY0Jm1RNNw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Lotto & Scratchers, easily legible drink and food menus/prices boards, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6sX0bd3M6AbX7hQTq6XZ0Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw a few tables and chairs to enjoy your food onsite, and a ton of visuals that covered the entire inside. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=lLvgCImaItMruVZ-lUZVGA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Plenty of natural lighting came through the large glass windows and doors while soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights covered the rest. There were no TVs nor any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL East Hollywood's Big Jim's Donuts location fulfilled all my needs and would definitely return. Everything tasted generally fine, the prices were very comparable, and the service was quick and easy. They also sold coffee/drinks/juices/tea, Lotto, sandwiches, various snacks, and more! Plus, it was always a pleasure to support a mom & pop small business. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $13.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more

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I have went to this place several times and there's one lady in particular who always have a nasty attitude, very nasty, no one else in there is like her but she can mess up business with her attitude! Other than that the breakfast sandwiches are really good! read more

Big Jim's donuts has quick service at 5am short lines but the donuts tend to be a little doughy in the center need to fry a little longer.

This place looks good. It offers a lot of stuff you go in there. But literally the last three times I went in there. I didn't end up buying a doughnut because there were some type of grasshopper or fly or bug in the case. I pointed out to the ladies and no one even flinches. I'm not really sure what the conditions are in the back but in the front, they definitely have bugs on the donuts fruit flies all over the fruity croissant donuts and I just wouldn't trust eating anything out of there. I only get chocolate milk. read more

I stopped by to purchase our office pool Lottery tickets here and decided on getting some donuts too. The ladies working the counter are very nice and friendly and the donuts are very good and not over sweetened. read more

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They always have fresh donuts in the morning and the ham and cheese croissant is a must try. It has a different taste to other croissants. Good donut shop and they also sell scratchers. read more

First of all let me tell you the workers here are really really nice service is really good food it's good, the sandwiches are really good. The store it's really clean and everything looks so organized. Come get your donuts here! Really recommend this place. read more

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This is a terrible place to go eat the lady barely knew English she was really mad at me but tried to hide by not yelling at me not to be racist or anything but she was like Asian and a little old and I am saying this because I hope they fire her due to the lack of good services towards young people it seemed like she was only being kind to other older than me just by the way I dressed. Never coming here ever again and if I am it will be only to get a coffee and a donut. I only give it a 2 star because the smell of coffee seems good and also it was clean. I only went for a milk shake and a donut that day with my friend read more

Came when they were closing and they unlocked the door for me and gave me couple donut holes for free. Friendly people would definitely come back! read more

Don't buy lotto tickets here, the staff don't know what the hell they're doing, they cost me $6 worth of tickets that was lost they start talking BS explaining crap to my dad about that amount. I believe they should go back to adult school and properly pass the ESL classes there. Go buy scratchers buy if you win a prize, DO NOT exchange it there, go to the gas station near or another lotto location, donuts are sub par. Go somewhere else probably Michelle's donuts on Santa Monica blvd. There's a long line of people buying donuts and coffee here, mostly pedestrian that only had the nearest option for a donut shop, if you want to dine-in good luck with sharing a seat with a Latino/Latina scratching lottery scratchers all the live long day. Go at your own risk read more

I got 4 doughnuts & a bag of doughnut holes & a vanilla ice blended coffee, which were great but one of the employees were giving attitude & had no patience with me, when i was looking for exact change. I was being patient with HER cause I don't want to argue or anything with her rude tone she had towards me. I had a rough morning so having to put up with that encounter with the rude woman wasn't helping. read more

There always nice and clean :) Donuts are good. Not sure why bad reviews bad attitude read more

Great and fast customer service. Average price for a dozen donuts, twenty something for a mix of donuts. Their parking lot is tight but atleast there's free parking. read more

Staff are very nice, mango pineapple smoothie is very good also the sandwich!! Place is clean and quiet. read more

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I come here almost every morning and order a apple fritter and a medium coffee! Or, if I'm craving savory a jalapeño cheese and ham croissant. These ladies and gent sometimes, are up early to brew fresh coffee, fresh bakery, and they do it with such great smiles and attitudes! The bakery is fresh, smoothies are fresh and so good. It's inexpensive and, well, try it out. read more

I wandered in here with my kid to grab a donut while we waited for our order from BobaTime next door. Although I had seen Big Jim's years, I never thought of coming in. Whenever the need for a donut arose, I would go to California Donuts or Krispy Kreme. BOY HAVE I BEEN MISSING OUT. The matcha glaze with sesame seeds on top were PERFECTION. The dough was soft, the seagreen glaze wasn't too sweet (unlike most donut shops, it wasn't diabetes inducing), and the sesame seed flavor actually came through. It was, dare I say, a marvelous donut! Even my husband, who wouldn't touch anything matcha flavored, was clearly impressed. My kid got the chocolate glaze but he'll praise anything with chocolate. He did however say, it was delicious well after he had inhaled it. I'll be back! So don't touch the green sesame donuts! LOL read more

There was a fly in the donut case and they charge 85 cents to use a credit card. The workers are not very friendly and it's noisy.

after experiencing a very unpleasant visit to another shop.. i found big jims! better service better donuts and location still great! i will be doing all my donut biz here on out! read more

I've had more than my share of Pan Dulce and Donuts and this was top notch! first off it surely isn't lacking in apples https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/big-jims-donuts-los-angeles-3?select=N_fzOAS89HYNo2z2A1HEqg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg while most other places fall short. Apple Fritter ($1.75) When the lady handed me the bag right away I noticed it felt like a brick it was so heavy, when I broke it in half https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/big-jims-donuts-los-angeles-3?select=IASjgjvurI0v77ip9Vy5fQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg just look at that color, full of apples, cinnamon and spice it was hands down best apple fritter I've had in years! read more

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Be careful. My roommates and I came here a few times this week and paid with card. We were double charged each time after I discovered the extra charges when looking at my bank statement later that day. Went back to see if it was a mistake or misunderstanding, and the workers were insanely rude and pushed us out of the store. Some neighbors I spoke to had the same experience. If you go, pay with cash! read more

This shop has been double charging my credit card!! I just discovered this place around a month ago, and after looking at my bank statements, I see that every single time I have gone there that they double charged me!!! I am currently disputing bank statements, but be careful.... Someone else said the same thing too not sure what to do read more

Bad costumer service bad attitude they can't even smaile they don't understand if no costumer no business and over charging read more

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Went in at a busy time around 8:15am and service was super quick. I ordered 3 dozen donuts to go and they were all fresh and they had enough! So that was nice! Donuts were good and had a good assortment of all the basic ones everyone likes! So YUM Looks like the breakfast sandwiches look amazing as well(all made to order), so I will need to go back and try. read more

The food is great, affordable and the service is quick. The place is nice and clean too.

Really good donuts. Simple, fluffy and about $1 each. This place is a dying breed of we got a little bit of everything for ya and not for a lot of money either. They charge you .85 cents for a credit card but ya know, who uses paper money any more!?!?!? Stop by for a good ok' fashioned doughnut. Jelly, chocolate, blue (it's not a flavor just fun dye...so I don't know the default flavor but Id guess vanilla?) Also why is it called Big Jim's? No Jim but the donuts were kinda big. read more

Went in there looking for Big Jim. Wasn't there. Told the cashier to tell Big Jim that Marshall Dillon was here looking for him. Great Donuts though. read more

Great quick service. Friendly staff. Parking lot in a strip mall. Can't complain. Their ham and cheese croissants are delicious and their donuts are fresh. You can also pick up some lotto tickets while you're there :) read more

I came for the coffee... NOT CASH ONLY!!! A different review said that. Not accurate. They charge a $1 fee for any credit purchases made under $10. Which the lady told me up front before she took my card. It's not cash only, but if you're ordering under $10, bring cash or use the ATM. Coffee was ok. They had 4 options, regular, decaf, vanilla and cinnamon hazelnut. Standard creamer options, a grocery store bought creamer. Half and half and a gallon of milk. Unfortunately NO HONEY I drink my coffee and tea with honey, so that's sometimes a deal breaker for me. I had to use white sugar (GASP!) A large coffee cost me $2, even. I thought it was fair value for the size and quality. Served in a nondescript styrofoam cup, which I love. Nice, warm and fresh. Taste was comparable to 7-11 and McDonalds, maybe a little better than those guys. Seating was mediocre. Bar stools, probably about 16 at 4 tables. Wasn't really the cozy coffee shop atmosphere I like when I want to sit and read my Bible. But it works when it's not too busy. Most people seem to order it to-go. They also had a soft drink cooler. I bought my brother a cold, 12oz RedBull for $3.75. A little pricy, but nice for the convenience. They had parking out front, which was awesome! Somewhat limited parking, but I could have just parked at McDonalds and walked across the street. There seems like there's free street parking nearby, anyway. No honey, limited seating and parking drop it down for me. Otherwise nice place to grab a quick cup. I might go back later this week to try a dognut. That might cause me to up their review if it tastes good. read more

I don't really eat donuts but the egg and cheese croissant is good. Also the gas station across the street doesn't have orange crush. I think I'm the only one who ever buys the orange crush from here because they're never out of it and the rack is always full. Sometimes i wish they took card but then the good thing about cash only businesses is that the government isn't able to track you and see what you're buying. It's none of their damn business anyway. read more

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Great variety of not expensive donuts. Love this place for my everyday croissant sandwiches. Ham is the best one. P.s. Drinks cheaper than 7 11 read more

Was visiting LA for a few days and found this little spot for breakfast. This place was perfect! Had their breakfast sandwiches, donuts and smoothies. Went two days in a row and so happy I did so! All was delicious! Fast and great customer service! read more

This donut shop has one of the best tuna sandwiches I eat, never had this way, it was delicious read more

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I really like this place. It's super cute little local LA spot. I got the sausage sandwich on a croissant. I thought it would be a traditional breakfast sausage, but it was a polish sausage. Such a nice surprise. Good coffee, donuts and breakfast at a great price. There's even little tables you can sit at. It's a community place where people know each other. #thingsIloveaboutEastHollywood read more

Big Jim's Donuts - Big Jim's Donuts is such a cute little spot. Just two ladies seeing sandwiches and donuts, coffee and cigarettes and other things. - Donuts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This little shop is right across from my school. I regularly stop here to get thai iced tea or their caramel coffee (which tastes like the Starbucks caramel macchiato)! I also indulge in a bagel; their bagels are the best. The workers are so sweet & always are kind to me. Must check out! read more

Never will I walk in here again the lady workers had a bad attitude very rude while I was standing there picking out the donuts I saw a cockroach crawling and told the lady and she just flicked to the floor and litterly stomps on it gross so I told her I don't want the donuts anymore just the tuna sandwich and as I watch her make the tuna sandwich she had microwave the premade tuna and put it on the bread so I just asked why she did that and she was piss off about it. I told her I'm not going to pay for something that's not fresh. read more

I went to this place and brought a mango smoothie for $3 get home check my bank account and they charged me $42 for a damn smoothie. They are a totally rid off and seems a little prejudice. I will get my money back if read more

Big Jim's Donuts Are Out of This World GOOD! I'm from Pennsylvania, and I was very surprised to see that LA has some kind of Love Affair with donuts, and Bakeries. There's either a Donut shop or Bakery on nearly every corner, in LA! I used to live in Long Beach, way back in the mid `70's - yeah, there were donut shops then, but not like now. My daughter and I stumbled upon Big Jim's Donuts, and are we ever so glad we did. I took one look at the cinnamon or cinnamon/nut donut and knew that I'd have to eat at least one of them! NO! Not those big puffy one's! The solid cake like donuts - YEAH! I also knew that I'd need to try an Old Fashioned donut too. Except, I like `em with powdered sugar on `em. When I asked for an Old Fashioned with the powdered sugar on it, the owner kinda looked at me sideways, as if no one had ever requested an Old Fashioned donut with powdered sugar before! But, he obliged me, post hast, with a smile! I actually ordered 2 Old Fashioned donuts that way, and got 2 of the cinnamon donuts too. My daughter got one of the "Puffy Donuts" with the chocolate icing on it. We went back to her house and entered into "Donut Heaven" Oh My God! So Friggin' Good! Thank You Donut Gods, for giving this man the Donut Secrets! The world is a much better place, because of it. I'm sure of that. P.S., I went back 4 or 5 days later, and at first "Mister Donut" didn't recognize me, until I ordered an Old Fashioned Donut with powdered sugar on it...there it was, that Big Smile, and a nod of recognition, the powdered sugar nod! read more

First time coming here to meet up for "business" arrange. I was seriously craving a donut but I have a big love for muffins and I had to buy me one! Not to mention they are big l, big enough for 2 people!! I tried there twisty and it's so good. The workers here are very nice and don't stare you down like other places I have been to. read more

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I ordered an egg and cheese bagel which is pretty decently made at this location. It's not over the top, but it gets the job done. I also decided to get some coffee considering there were a wide variety of coffee pots in front of me. I decided to grab some French vanilla roast and it was delish! The only issue I had with this place was that it's cash only. They do however have an ATM inside. read more

Realy nice doughnuts. Coffe a bit not to the strong side. Very good sandwiches for a breakfast.