With so many food options at the Farmers Market by The Grove, I'm glad I saved room for Bob's Doughnuts! As a donut lover, I had to stop and grab my go to, a simple glazed donut. All the fancy toppings are nice, but sometimes a classic is exactly what you need! Their donuts are on the denser side, but somehow still fluffy, soft, and sweet. A little more substance to each bite, which I enjoyed. The glazed donut definitely satisfied my sweet tooth! The glaze deserves some love, too. It wasn't overly thick or piled on. It coated the donut just right, giving each bite that sweetness without taking away from the donut itself. Sometimes simple is all you need, and this was one of those times! The market has so many options that choosing what to eat can be a task on its own. Thankfully, there's plenty of seating around, so you can take a break and enjoy whatever you picked up. Bob's was a great way to end my trip. A good donut and a chance to sit down after exploring the market? I'll take it! read more

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Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts was not a bad place to grab some donuts! I got the the following: Blueberry Donut Glazed It's on the sweeter side but the donuts were fresh and priced based on color. read more

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Even though their menu says brewed decaf, they don't have brewed Decaf coffee. The cashier didn't appreciate me calling out that the menu clearly said that they had brewed decaf. I think they changed their recipe for their donuts, the consistency seemed different. It was not as good as it was in the past. read more

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First time here! There are hits and misses. 10% off for box of 6! Blueberry Cake ($3.45) This is sooooo soft, not too sweet, and I can taste the blueberries! This has a more cake-like texture, but it still so soft! Would get this again and would recommend! 5/5 Apple Fritter ($5.95) This one is also super soft and HUGE, sweet but not overly sweet. There are apple pieces and it's glazed on top. The dough has just a tiny bit of chewy texture to it. Would also get this again! 5/5 Strawberry Cheesecake ($5.95) This one caught my eye first and also recommended by the staff member there. This one is quite sweet and also huge! There are cream cheese and crumbs on top. The strawberry filling is the sweetest part of the donut. It wasn't filled very evenly inside, but there is still a decent amount in there. I just wish it was less sweet. I might get this again, but would only eat half at a time. 4/5 Sugar Raised ($3.45) The classic sugar donut is usually my go-to donut, but the one they have don't have enough sugar on top. It was a bit sparse. Also the dough wasn't as soft and fluffy as the other ones I tried. Disappointed in this one. Would not recommend and would not get this again. 2/5 The staff member who helped me was very friendly. It's is a bit pricey here, but I may come back for some of the donuts if I'm in the are read more

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Stopped here while I was visiting the farmers market at the grove. The farmers market is always insanely packed on the weekends, so of course there was a huge line for this place. Nonetheless, the service was good and they helped up out pretty fast. We got a couple sprinkle and glazed donuts, the sprinkle ones definitely looked like the viral dot cakes that are tending at the moment. That was probably my favorite donut as well, the glazed was just very standard. Overall, I would definitely only stop here if I was in the area. read more

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Bob's is inside The Original Farmer's Market in LA. Their stall is very cute and I love that there is plenty of everything: yeast, cake, old-fashioned, and fritters. The doughnuts are fresh, great texture and flavor. The old-fashioned doughnuts (to me) almost taste a little bit like banana bread or cinnamon maybe? Either way, I love it. They have different coffee and tea drinks, lemonade, hot chocolate, etc. The service is very friendly and quick too. read more

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We really enjoyed the donuts here! They have a great selection so everyone can find a sweet treat they like. Perfect location inside the farmers market that has many food options! read more

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I visited the Farmers Market specifically to go to Bob's Donuts. Lemon old fashioned, delicious. Cinnamon, delicious. Coconut, delicious. Donuts have a nice texture and are fresh. Unfortunately, the apple fritter had a long hair in it. I returned for a refund. Otherwise, this place does have delicious donuts. read more

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While getting lunch at the Original Farmer's Market, we saw Bob's. The display case was absolutely full of delicious looking baked goods. Our plan wasn't to get any sweets, but we changed our minds. Two of our favorites were the glazed old fashioned donut and the apple fritter. I am a huge Apple fritter fan and this was one of the best that I've ever had. If you find yourself at the market, I would suggest making a stop here. read more

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I'm honestly amazed by how much I love these donuts! This is what a donut is supposed to be, simple straight forward, chewy crispy top layer with a light inside. So addictive!!! read more

I love this place. Nestled in the Farmer's Market, they have a great donut variety and they're always fresh. I tend to always lean towards the sugar, glazed or anything with coconut, however, I've yet to meet a donut I didn't like! Staff is always nice and friendly as well. read more

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These aren't the best donuts in America (that title belonged to Stan's near UCLA). These are decent, but didn't donuts used to be $.89 and not $3.89? Each. Go here when you stroll through one of the best locations for a tourist family in LA. After or before the tacos, burgers, and fancy mall attached. read more

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We visited Farmers Market today to check out the different dining options and to see if there was anything new. It's been years since we last visited. We had already eaten a late lunch so we thought to try Bob's Donuts. My wife had the glazed and I opted for two raised with chocolate and pink frostings. Both were okay but seemed perhaps a little stale as if they were sitting in the case all day. I guess for the only donut shop in the market, they have no competition and that's okay. read more

I purchased donuts here on a Friday night after walking around the farmer's market. They have an awesome happy hour deal. During the last hour of business they sell what's left at a significant discount. I gave in and ordered half a dozen for $6. Despite it being the end of the night, the donuts were still pretty fresh and the quality was good. What wasn't good was the rancid old overused oil taste, which was so disappointing because these probably would have been awesome otherwise. Service was friendly, fast, and they validate, but I probably wouldn't bother getting anything from here again. read more

L.A. is saturated with doughnut shops. I believe many of them are owned by Cambodian immigrants. (I read an article about that once.) I try to limit myself to 3-4 doughnuts a year. Stan's in Westwood was my favorite, but sadly it closed some years ago, along with the theater across the street and the doughnut shop that briefly replaced it. Like Stan's used to, Bob's makes some serious doughnuts. Located in the Farmers Market since 1947, Bob's is the right place to indulge. It is pricey as I remember; I think it's $4.50 for something basic and more for anything fancy or large, but this is perhaps your Lamborghini of doughnuts. read more

My wife and I were walking through the Original Farmers Market and decided to stop by Bob's for a sweet tooth fix. We went towards the end of the day, and they had a discount for end of day for what donuts were left, which was really cool of them! I went for their chocolate glazed and she tried the classic glazed. Both were excellent, and tasted fresh and homemade, with the perfect balance of sweetness. I appreciate that everything still tasted great, even at the tail end of the evening. Great, easygoing service, and a fun vibe! read more

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I absolutely love their donuts! I will travel just to have one. My favorite has to been the Big Texan! And it's BIG! We like to share it with a cup of coffee and enjoy people watching on a nice day out. Staff is always ready and willing to help. As it's at the grove the atmosphere can change from visit to visit. But it's just an over must have if you're in the area. read more

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We came here to get validation for parking. Can't tell how it's different from Dunkin's, though, except for the steep price. read more

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The doughnuts are very tasty and the server was really nice. It was worth the wait in line. read more

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Just bought donuts at the farmers market. I love a good donut. What a disappointment. Truly awful. Old fashioned plain donut was old. Tasteless. Dry. Quit after one bite. Apple fritters which I love must have been made last week. Hard as a rock, no apples. Thick and oily and doughy struggled to break off pieces. . I'm going to leave them at the counter when I leave. Don't waste your money like I did. The cinnamon roll was passable. 17 bucks down the drain. When I left the donuts back on the counter she asked me If I'd like others instead. Um, no thanks No excuse for such shitty donuts at this food Mecca. read more

Chris has amazing customer service! The doughnuts are so yummy!!! Not too sweet. Just right. read more

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tl;dr the slightly above-average doughnut at least comes with worthwhile parking validation In Los Angeles, an independent doughnut-ery can be found on seemingly every block. But no best-of-LA list would be complete without mentioning Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts. This doughnut stalwart has called the Original Farmers Market home since 1947, and it was most "recently" updated by the namesake Bob Tusquellas in 1970. So it should come as no surprise that Bob's focuses on traditional doughnut varieties (the most "adventurous" of which are decorated to look vaguely like little kitties or dinosaurs) paired with an uncharacteristically modern coffee and tea lineup. As mentioned, Bob's is a longtime member of the Original Farmers Market. In short, the Fairfax District Market nowadays is an al fresco complex of specialty grocers and multiethnic restaurant stalls. The original clock tower and a historic neon sign stick out above the campus. Countless colored stalls are built into the whitewashed metal-and-wood structure. Many weather-resistant circular tables and lime green folding chairs are set up along the concrete between vendors. Bob's is located within the East Patio, on the Grove side of the Market. The ruby all-caps lettering pops against the narrow stall's coin-gray faux-shingled facade. The bright red signage and distinct aroma of fried dough stick out among Bob's more austere neighboring stands. Within the stand, the walls are lined with trays upon trays of doughnuts. My partner and I arrived mid-morning on a weekday. We faced a minimal queue, and the frill-free service was appropriately quick. I opted for Bob's famous oversized Cinnamon Roll. The large, fluffy pastry was well-iced outside, but the interior had only a modest cinnamon schmear -- the complete product was a rung higher than average, but nothing particularly memorable. The cinnamon roll set me back $3.50 -- a price that would feel excessive, except that the bill came with parking validation. As such, Bob's offered us a free (if not forgettable) bite of history during a window-shopping date around the Original Farmers Market and the Grove. read more

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I ordered a hot plain latte. It was pretty good and the service was ok. Thought of getting a beignet but maybe next time. read more

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Great!! I got an apple fritter and a beignet. The service was awesome, the place has a great old school vibe, and everything tasted just like you'd expect it to! Think state fair vibes. On point!! read more

Apple fritter was scrumptious! Your old school donut stand with all the stand bys. Located at the farmers market with some tables you can eat at or grab it to go! read more

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Came here on the recommendation of some Reddit posts. Most were good reviews on their doughnut! To baseline, my favourite doughnut is a sour cream glazed doughnut. I like the sweet glaze on the outside, slight crunch from a good fry, nice fluffy moist dense interior. Original glazed raised doughnuts - This one unfortunately felt a bit old/not fresh. The inside was dry but fluffy and the exterior was not crunchy. The glaze was really good as it was slightly caramelized giving it a slight bitter note. Apple fritter - Another Reddit recommends. This one hit the spot! Nice crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Apple gIves a pleasant fruitiness as well. The fritter felt like a was doubled fried, fried a second time with the glaze on to give it a nice slight burnt flavour. Would highly recommend! read more

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Continuously have been going down hill... So sad. Not sure if the owner changed but their donuts aren't the same anymore. The apple fritters used to be the best but not it taste blend and doughy. Less apples and even the texture changed. The maple & chocolate bar is half the size it used to be but the prices keep going up. They don't have any cake donut holes anymore. Just overall it's been disappointing every visit. Another historic LA spot going off the grid. read more

The person at the cash register was very unfriendly and not helpful and we bought like six boxes of donuts. I will think twice before I go there again. read more

You can tell it's new owners. Donuts not the same. Low inventory at opening. Rude, ethnocentric staff. I've been a customer for over 40 years, no more read more

Just got scammed. Asked if lemonade was fresh before we ordered and the lady said yes. Turns out lemonade NOT fresh. Girl said it was but it was all powder and mostly syrup (you can even see the powder next to it). After I confronted the girl she rudely said "what do you want then? A refund? I don't make it, my manager does". Then why did you lie and tell me it is if you're not sure ??! Dishonest workers. Shame on you. Won't be coming back read more

Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts - NOT fresh. Got scammed - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

And we finally tried the beignets! They taste amazing! A bit different from what we tasted in NOLA, but they have character and crisp and powdered sugar a plenty! We love you Bob's beignets! The service is the same as always! Clean, efficient and nice! We look forward to our next visit read more

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Institutional coffee and bakery with tons of iconic donuts. The lattes are overwhelmingly sweet, so I wouldn't get them again, but everything else is good. The ambiance is loud and buzzing, while the service is fast. read more

I used to love Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts -- for over 50 years!! They are still ok. However, something's happened to the quality recently. Perhaps new owners? There was a remodel of their space at Farmers Market in November 2025, including new display case, new baking equipment, and apparently new employees. Unfortunately, now the donuts do not look or taste the same -- especially the traditional "crumb-cake" donuts that my family has purchased for decades. It seems to be a different recipe now, or a lower grade of ingredients. I can't tell exactly what's going on, but it's not good. And the prices have increased by more than 10%. Please, Bob's, bring back the original "crumb-cake" donuts and all will be forgiven! read more

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Good donuts but $4.34 for a plain cake donut? Yeah...prices are up everywhere but I don't think I could spend that again on a little plain donut. And I don't understand why a plain cake donut isn't priced like the $3.50 donuts which are a little cheaper. read more

Excellent Americana! Clean! They were scrubbing when we were there. The service is froendly and fast. Excellent taste for the coffee and apple fritter. read more

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Came here again after watching online about how good. Made the mistake of not getting the original glaze. Got a cake donut with white frosting. Tasted ok. The frosting was too sugary. The dough was good. Little pricey but that's expected for this kind of place. read more

Here is a text book example of how an incredible business with the best donuts in town is sliding downward. First, they eliminated the coffee carafes. They made some of the best donuts seasonal-ok. The coffee quality is still good and they now accept cards. But the worst is that the quality of the product is not even as good as Winchell's or Randy's. The apple fritters were always on the small side but they were crisp and so so good. Now they are much bigger with no substance , or apple bits, or crispy edges. The bear claws and long John's are all fluff. The chocolate chocolate donuts are considered seasonal and the help is terrible. They know nothing of the legacy that was Bobs donuts. Everything was amazing here for decades. Why change a winning formula? No doubt they'll get tourists who will buy donuts with no regard for the quality, but for those of us who know what Bobs was, it's a huge disappointment. I hope you reconsider your cost saving measures and recapture the quality you sacrificed in the process. read more

These might be the worst donuts that we have ever had. They were dry and had no flavor at all. Aside from the poor quality, they are very expensive at close to $4 for a basic donut (other varieties are even more expensive). read more

When going to the Farmer's Market, Bob's has to be your first stop. Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts is a Los Angeles STAPLE! Treat yo'self and experience a piece of LA history! Bob's doughnuts feels like a hug. Just that warm, welcoming, familiar feeling when you visit there. Their donuts always look amazing and they keep churning them out so you are sure to get a fresh one. The bright red, happy exterior draws you in...not to mention the smell! When ordering at the counter, you can see their selection of donuts as they are easily visible and labeled. I'm fond of the kitty and dinosaur donuts because *of course*, but you really can't go wrong with any. The cake donuts are thick, but not dense. Perfectly soft and moist. Coffee is straightforward drip coffee that always hits the spot. Great place to go with friends, sit outside, and people watch. Bring your dog, your kids, or your favorite board game and enjoy a Bob's donut. Park in the Farmer's Market parking lot, it's free with validation from anywhere in the market! read more

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Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts was established in 1947. It's one of the OG vendors at the Original Farmers Market. You can't go wrong with any of the variations of the doughnuts sold here. They have Dinosaurs, Kitties, New Orleans Beignets, Raised Glazed etc. We ordered an Apple Fritter and a Raised Glazed. They were really delicious doughnuts. We'll be back! I definitely want to try other doughnuts here especially the New Orlean Beignet. read more

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