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Want a sweet smile, get this donut! Who doesn't like a giant hand-sized donut?! Lard Lads at Universal Studios has many flavors of donuts and we got the classic pink one which tastes like a regular donut with sweet icing. So good! Shareable and delectable =]
Came here to grab the classic pink donuts before the rumored shut down. There's a window to order and the cashier was very friendly. I ordered and she didn't even have to move she pulled out a box from the side and our order was ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's lots of seating on the side and there's also a condiment and utensils area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 1 donut came out to $10.25 with my annual pass discount which was very reasonable for a large donut. It fed me, my husband and 3 kids for breakfast. We shared it with coffee and milk. Great snack/breakfast spot.
We had to get a doughnut here after riding The Simpsons ride. The iconic big donuts are must get at Universal Studios! The Big Pink - This is probably one of the most worth it foods we got at Universal Studios. It was HUGE and only about $11. It could easily feed 4 people for dessert. The texture of the doughnut was great, and it wasn't too oily. The glaze on top was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband and friend loved it! Overall, this was a crowd favorite that we would definitely get again!
It's a huge, very good donut that can feed 3 people. Not bad for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Get one in the morning and sit down and enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
We make a stop here whenever we come to Universal Studios. The daughter's favorite "Big Pink Donut" is automatic and the whole family knows it. Me, I'll have the regular glaze. The donuts are fresh, made consistently throughout the day. The service is pretty fast though it's always a line. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located near the Simpson Ride, you get the vibe you are in Springfield with the surrounding shops and stores.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
Every time we visit Universal Studios Hollywood it's a must to stop by and pick up some Lard Lad Donuts. Today's visit surprisingly, the line wasn't long. There were only 5 people waiting in front of me at 6pm on a Friday. Lard Lad Donuts is usually packed with the line so long it wraps around the other side. As always, the chocolate flavored Lard Lad Donuts was delicious. Not too sweet and it was fresh, moist and just yummy. It's a good enough size for 3 to 5 people to share. Whenever at Universal Studios Hollywood, Lard Lad Donuts is a must visit and our place for take home yummy treats.
Omg Lard Lad has the biggest Donut ever! Service was ok. Donut was yummy! It was enough for 4 people:)
Was super surprised by how good this donut would be! Got the traditional pink one and the maple bacon one. Both delicious. Not dry at all and not overwhelmingly sweet either! Great flavor !
Mid visit at Universal Studios my Fiancee and I were very hungry. We were in Springfield area and decided to try this place. We both had not been to Universal in over 15 years, so all of this was new. Boy were we in for a surprise. We each got one. She got a chocolate with sprinkles, and got a maple with real bacon pieces. Each one was as big as our face almost. Neither of us could finish ours. We only ate a bout half of our own. If you in that section, then you have to try one of these donuts!!!
Lard Lad Donuts is located in Universal Studios Hollywood. My family and I were eating lunch of at Simpsons Land and this happened to be right next to Krusty Burger. Decided to step out here and grab a donut while we waited for our food to be called up. I think I lucked out on the line as there were only a few people in front of me and I was able to get a donut in less than 10 minutes. They have a handful of fun flavors available. I got The Big Pink which is a giant donut the size of your head with sweet, pink creamy frosting, and rainbow sprinkles just like in The Simpsons. It was big enough to share with my whole family. I know it was pretty gimmicky, but I loved the show growing up and I had to have it and try it, Lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It comes in a white cake box and seeing the big pink donut just made me smile and reminded me of my childhood[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (my mom used to bring me donuts after work, haha). The donut it self was soft, moist, and surprisingly pretty good. I wasn't expecting to be mind blown, but it tasted like your standard donut and I enjoyed it! For $11, I was happy and would recommend grabbing one to share.
I must be lucky- i read reviews where the donut was stale. My visit was AMAZING! I had this stop on my do list for the day. I LOVE donuts. But they have to meet a high standard. The donut has to be soft. My donut was that! Soft and dough-y and sooo good. I was thrilled. It was exactly what I hoped for especially given the price point at $11.
Giant donuts! Definitely a novelty item worth trying at least once. My fiancé always has to get one whenever we come to the park. We have tried a few flavors and our favorite one is the iconic pink donut with sprinkles. It's soft on the inside and sweet. Pretty enjoyable but don't expect a super fresh donut. **NOTE: Yelp hours are inaccurate. Says it closes at 6pm but they are open past that time.
A fairly well priced and decadent treat in wonderland! Although it's been a while since I've eaten these delicious treats, the donut here was extremely generously sized, sweet (but not overly) and textured well. I opted for the original given I'm not usually a fan of chocolate donuts. It was definitely worth the wait! It would almost require multiple people to finish the donut so don't forget to share!
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3 months ago
$11 for the big pink donut $7 for the cotton candy Snacks were fresh and tasty! You should show the staff your annual pass for a discount. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's some outdoor seats on the right of the shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
5 months ago
Stopped by on Saturday, 01/10/26 and ordered: - 1 large pink sprinkle donut = $10.99 TAX = $1.07 OVERALL TOTAL = $12.06 The donut is nothing special other than the humongous size and how pink it is. read more
4 days ago
Want a sweet smile, get this donut! Who doesn't like a giant hand-sized donut?! Lard Lads at Universal Studios has many flavors of donuts and we got the classic pink one which tastes like a regular donut with sweet icing. So good! Shareable and delectable =] read more
Came here to grab the classic pink donuts before the rumored shut down. There's a window to order and the cashier was very friendly. I ordered and she didn't even have to move she pulled out a box from the side and our order was ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's lots of seating on the side and there's also a condiment and utensils area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 1 donut came out to $10.25 with my annual pass discount which was very reasonable for a large donut. It fed me, my husband and 3 kids for breakfast. We shared it with coffee and milk. Great snack/breakfast spot. read more
7 months ago
We had to get a doughnut here after riding The Simpsons ride. The iconic big donuts are must get at Universal Studios! The Big Pink - This is probably one of the most worth it foods we got at Universal Studios. It was HUGE and only about $11. It could easily feed 4 people for dessert. The texture of the doughnut was great, and it wasn't too oily. The glaze on top was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband and friend loved it! Overall, this was a crowd favorite that we would definitely get again! read more
10 months ago
It's a huge, very good donut that can feed 3 people. Not bad for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Get one in the morning and sit down and enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
We make a stop here whenever we come to Universal Studios. The daughter's favorite "Big Pink Donut" is automatic and the whole family knows it. Me, I'll have the regular glaze. The donuts are fresh, made consistently throughout the day. The service is pretty fast though it's always a line. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located near the Simpson Ride, you get the vibe you are in Springfield with the surrounding shops and stores.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
Every time we visit Universal Studios Hollywood it's a must to stop by and pick up some Lard Lad Donuts. Today's visit surprisingly, the line wasn't long. There were only 5 people waiting in front of me at 6pm on a Friday. Lard Lad Donuts is usually packed with the line so long it wraps around the other side. As always, the chocolate flavored Lard Lad Donuts was delicious. Not too sweet and it was fresh, moist and just yummy. It's a good enough size for 3 to 5 people to share. Whenever at Universal Studios Hollywood, Lard Lad Donuts is a must visit and our place for take home yummy treats. read more
7 months ago
Was super surprised by how good this donut would be! Got the traditional pink one and the maple bacon one. Both delicious. Not dry at all and not overwhelmingly sweet either! Great flavor ! read more
Mid visit at Universal Studios my Fiancee and I were very hungry. We were in Springfield area and decided to try this place. We both had not been to Universal in over 15 years, so all of this was new. Boy were we in for a surprise. We each got one. She got a chocolate with sprinkles, and got a maple with real bacon pieces. Each one was as big as our face almost. Neither of us could finish ours. We only ate a bout half of our own. If you in that section, then you have to try one of these donuts!!! read more
Lard Lad Donuts is located in Universal Studios Hollywood. My family and I were eating lunch of at Simpsons Land and this happened to be right next to Krusty Burger. Decided to step out here and grab a donut while we waited for our food to be called up. I think I lucked out on the line as there were only a few people in front of me and I was able to get a donut in less than 10 minutes. They have a handful of fun flavors available. I got The Big Pink which is a giant donut the size of your head with sweet, pink creamy frosting, and rainbow sprinkles just like in The Simpsons. It was big enough to share with my whole family. I know it was pretty gimmicky, but I loved the show growing up and I had to have it and try it, Lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It comes in a white cake box and seeing the big pink donut just made me smile and reminded me of my childhood[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (my mom used to bring me donuts after work, haha). The donut it self was soft, moist, and surprisingly pretty good. I wasn't expecting to be mind blown, but it tasted like your standard donut and I enjoyed it! For $11, I was happy and would recommend grabbing one to share. read more
I must be lucky- i read reviews where the donut was stale. My visit was AMAZING! I had this stop on my do list for the day. I LOVE donuts. But they have to meet a high standard. The donut has to be soft. My donut was that! Soft and dough-y and sooo good. I was thrilled. It was exactly what I hoped for especially given the price point at $11. read more
Giant donuts! Definitely a novelty item worth trying at least once. My fiancé always has to get one whenever we come to the park. We have tried a few flavors and our favorite one is the iconic pink donut with sprinkles. It's soft on the inside and sweet. Pretty enjoyable but don't expect a super fresh donut. **NOTE: Yelp hours are inaccurate. Says it closes at 6pm but they are open past that time. read more
A fairly well priced and decadent treat in wonderland! Although it's been a while since I've eaten these delicious treats, the donut here was extremely generously sized, sweet (but not overly) and textured well. I opted for the original given I'm not usually a fan of chocolate donuts. It was definitely worth the wait! It would almost require multiple people to finish the donut so don't forget to share! read more
Largest donut I have ever seen, but also the best donut I have ever had. That being said, I don't want to have another donut for at least a year! At 3000 calories per donut, this thing would feel 4-6 people, but my husband and I happily finished it. Don't forget the get milk! We had the cookies and cream on and it was delicious and light. Our friends had the pink donut but were sad to report that it was NOT strawberry flavor. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Surprisingly pretty good! The chocolate glazed was too sweet for me but my husband, kids & relatives said it was just the right amount of sweet. It took awhile to get our order from the mobile app. Although they sell these donuts at the Simpson store & a couple of stands. Definitely worth getting to share with people when you're at universal studios! read more
Lard Lad Donuts are a fun thing to grab while you're in Simpsons Land at Universal Studios. They have giant versions of donuts (like the size of a pizza, but a donut!), and some small donuts that you can get as a single or four pack. However, that's really the only thing they have on offer, so it's worth a quick stop if you want a giant donut, but not much else (just Duff Beer and coffee/soda that you can get anywhere in the rest of Universal) I feel like some of the other restaurants and shops in Simpsons Land have more theming going on compared to this. So I recommend getting the giant donut for the comedy of it, or the smaller donut/s if you're really just feeling like a donut treat. But just be aware this is a counter shop with not much theming like most of the rest of Simpsons Land. read more
2 years ago
Super long lines for doughnuts that aren't even fresh. They are iconic and they are filling at $10 each! Probably one of the lower priced food options here in the park. They now have this chocolate doughnut with chocolate sprinkles that's new. The iconic pink one is still there and the most popular. 3 stars for super sugary old tasting doughnuts. read more
1 year ago
We love the donut here! It was perfectly made, which surprised us given the size of it. Perfect to share! read more
I've tried many a times to try to love the donuts here but it's literally a hit or miss no matter what time of day it is you can either wish for a fresh donut or get a dense soggy donut made probably the day before . I think I remember once picking up the donut only to find runny chocolate syrup underneath.... Definitely not fresh ! Hate it when a donut leaves a chalky pasty feeling or frosting in your mouth just gross . Needless to say the best time to grab a donut is around 11 scarf it down and then get on the rides... generally around that time there is no line at Lardlad ... however often times there is only one employee so again hit or miss on service. It's definitely a touristy thing to do , I'd say go for it and try it out just my honest opinion I eat it almost every time I visit Universal sometimes it's good and sometimes it's just not . read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
BIG shareable donuts with flavors such as Oreo , chocolate glazed, maple bacon, and of course "the big pink" with frosting rainbow sprinkles. They also sell fountain drinks, souvenir refillable cups, milk & coffee. Stop by here for a sugary sweet treat, or take one home to give as a souvenir from Springfield! Don't forget to show your annual pass for a discount! read more
Honestly it's completely a gimmick and it is just the novelty of it, not sure why there are such high reviews. The donuts are dry and cold and basically just the sheer size of it is anything interesting (probably 4 donuts in 1). read more
3 years ago
What can you say. The best big donut ever! Light, fluffy, sweet glaze and perfect to share. #spicemeister approved. read more
2 years ago
[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is really cool! It's a great way to be a part of The Simpsons world.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chocolate donut is absolutely delicious--fresh, airy, and perfectly sweet. It tastes just like a great chocolate glazed donut from Winchell's. Plus, it's a fun and totally shareable treat. read more
3 years ago
They definitely need to improve the pick up mobile service. It can get chaotic if everyone is picking up at the same time. Yell out your number if you need to lol Otherwise, the donuts are good! read more
There wasn't anything special about the doughnut other than it was big. I think it's big enough to share with 3-4 people. It tastes like a regular doughnut. The pink one is what everyone buys but they do offer different kinds. I thought the frosting is a lot thicker than what's on a regular doughnut read more
I never expected for an amusement park donut to be so good, but the chocolate donut was out of this world! When I walked by Lard Lad Donuts and saw the monster-sized donuts, I knew I had to get it. The girls and I agreed on the chocolate donut to share and after splitting it up we ate it and it was ON POINT! We loved the sweet and creamy high quality chocolate icing and the sprinkles were awesome. The donut was a little crisp on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. This was the perfect tasting donut. I want one again ASAP! read more
Great little spot. Comfortable, pretty quiet all things considering, and coffee that is relatively well priced compared to other spots in here. Window service, and wow, the donuts are fluffy due to some kind of sorcery. The coffee is your normal epic diner coffee... worth it when your feet are killing you and the sun goes down so you're getting chilly. One of my favorite spots so far! read more
2 years ago
Lard Lad Donuts is in the BART Simpson show. We tried the Oreo Donut with White Frosting. It was moist and super sweet. It was just okay for me. I'm sure Hubby will have no problem eating the rest by himself.. read more
1 year ago
This is a great place to stop while at Universal Studios! We ordered 'The Big Pink' donut inspired by The Simpsons. It was huge! We were able to split it into 4 large pieces to share with our fam. And only $9.99. Which sounds expensive for a donut but the size and quality justify it. Also much cheaper that other treats in the park for the size you get. read more
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Do they sell the Simpson donut at city walk?
The Simpson Donut (Big Pink Donut) is sold at Lard Lad Donut inside Universal Studios Hollywood near the Simpson Ride
Anyone knows if these donuts contain lard?
There is no lard. On the ingredients, they list shortening.
Do they sell the Simpson donuts at city walk?
Yes it's called lard lad donuts and you can get one for $8
Do they actually have lard in them?
I don't think so, the name is based on the donut shop name in the Simpsons tv show.
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