I love Donut Friend!!! Their Cannoli Donut is my (and my…read morefamily's) favorite donut ever. I was in the area and called ahead to see if they had any I could pre-order, but found out that the Cannoli Donut was a seasonal option and they didn't have the ingredients to make any. Donut Friend, if you're reading this, please bring the Cannoli Donut back! The helpful staff member speaking with me on the phone let me know about the Danish Donut which has a cream cheese filling which is what she thought would be most similar to the mascarpone filling. It was delicious, but Cannoli is still my favorite. I wasn't a fan of the Strawberry Mochi Donut- not sure why because I love strawberries and the texture of mochi & glutinous rice flour. Samoa & Cinnamon Toast were tasty! Thanks Donut Friend!!

I went with my bf recently and they were out of my favorite donut (the strawberry so far) and the…read moregirl working literally made it for me fresh like omfg an absolute goddess I got the compassion fruit and how is it possible to make a donut refreshing? Me + donut friend = together forever

I lead food tours downtown, and this is our last stop for a reason: it caps off the tour with the…read moreBest Experience Ever! I came up in the entertainment industry, which runs on coffee and donuts. These donuts bear the same relationship to your ordinary donut as a rusty skateboard does a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Also, I challenge you to distinguish their incredible vegan ice cream from standard ice cream. It doesn't hurt that their staff are wonderful as well.

My fave seasonal donut is back! So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. Course I gotta get 2…read moreof my fave bananaversary donuts and one of their other seasonal donuts that I've never tried. The bananaversery had a moist fluffy fried cake donut, sugary icing and plenty of crunchy walnuts on top. Not as much banana flavor as I remember tho. The caramel on parade also had a fried cake donut chocolatey icing gooey caramel drizzle and crunchy choco chips and pecans. Not as good as I remember so for me it's eh. Caramel on parade $4.45 Bananaversery $3.90

1. The strawberry donut was delicious and flavorful! It was not too sweet!…read more2. The spot has fun casual vibes since it is part of a market! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! It was ready in 5 mins! 4. There are a lot of tables nearby! 5. Street parking and garage is available! Note: There is a restroom area in the basement area! Stairs leading down are near the market's info desk! Photo: Fresh Strawberry Donut

The Donut Man exceeded my expectations! I had heard great things about it, but it was even better…read morethan I imagined. The famous strawberry-filled donut was absolutely amazing. I'm not usually a huge strawberry fan, but this donut completely changed my mind. The fresh strawberries paired with the sweet jelly filling made every bite worth it. It was so good that I ended up going back for more after trying it the first time. I also tried the Tiger Tail, lemon blueberry donut, and apple-filled donut, and they were all delicious. Honestly, I only ended up taking one photo because the donuts were THAT good I was too busy eating them! But it did get some before videos. There was a line when I arrived, but the wait wasn't bad at all. The staff were friendly, attentive, and constantly working to keep up with orders while making fresh donuts and other sweets. If you're visiting from out of town like I was, I highly recommend making a stop here. The strawberry filled donut alone is worth the trip. Great service, fresh products, and an overall fantastic experience. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area. Very clean, welcoming, small but a cozy vibe. I enjoyed being there even with a line, I was so amazed by looking at the donuts that I didn't mind the line.

I just realized Flour Fresh Cream Donut has another location on La Brea, but this spot has a very…read morecute exterior with pink walls. It's very inviting and I was curious what these donuts tasted like. The sweet potato donut was my favorite. It wasn't too sweet and had a great sweet potato filling. My second favorite was the cookies and cream, which features a great cookies and cream filling inside. I also tried the chocolatella, which had a mousse-like filling and was just okay. The last one I tried was the s'mores and it was my least favorite because it had no filling and tasted pretty mediocre. I'd like to come back and try some of their other fun flavors like the tiramisu.

A huuuuge plus: NO parking issues!!!…read more I got six donuts: crème brûlée/matcha tiramisu/smores/misagaru/strawberry/pistachio n all were greaaaaat. Like ppl say, great quality donuts that aren't overly sweet.

I've been coming to California Donuts since long before the kids took over and it became the fancy…read moreInstagram spot. Back then, it was just a great 24-hour donut shop in Koreatown, and the best compliment I can give is that it's still great now that it's famous. The thing I love is that you get to choose your era. Want the old-school stuff, a plain glazed, a proper old-fashioned, the classics done right? They've got you. Want the new-school showpieces, the cereal-topped ones, the panda, the over-the-top specialty donuts that built their following? Those are right there, too. A lot of places lose the plot when they get popular and chase the trends. This place added the flash without ever ditching the fundamentals. Everything's fresh, any hour of the day or night, which is the whole point of a 24-hour shop and something they actually deliver on. Family run, been at it since 1982, and it shows. Old school or new school, they nail both. Still one of my favorites. Highly recommend.

They have more than donuts You can have drinks, smoothies…read moreand plenty of sandwiches Open 24 hours Parking lot is small Security available Items are so fresh and generous too A bit pricy but items are a good size Some donuts are pricey due to the decorations All yummy

I swear I am addicted to this place :-) I found this place…read more10-12 years ago, when we lived in DTLA. We used to come here and buy salads, Sandwiches, Donuts all the time. About 5 years ago we moved to San Fernando Valley, but I am still visiting this place at least twice / 3 times a month. I wish I could come more. Their Mango Jicama salad is my favorite, and the donuts... oh my goodness... Do not miss this place if you are in the area.

I've visited Café Dulce in Little Tokyo before, and I usually enjoy stopping in, especially when…read moreI'm in the area with my two kids. The drinks and pastries have always made it an easy place for us to grab a treat, so I'm not writing this based on one random first impression. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing enough that I felt I needed to say something. When we came in, the trash cans were overflowing, and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in quite some time. I understand that cafés can get very busy, especially in Little Tokyo, and I never expect a place to look perfect every second of the day. However, the dining area felt noticeably neglected. With two children, cleanliness is something I pay closer attention to, and it was uncomfortable trying to find a clean area for us to stand and sit. The overall atmosphere also felt disorganized. We waited at the register for help, but it took a while before anyone acknowledged us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would have made a big difference. I have had better experiences here in the past, which is why this visit stood out so much. I'm hoping this was simply a bad day, because Café Dulce has always been a place I was happy to visit with my family. I'm sharing this because I would genuinely like to see the cleanliness and customer service return to the standard I remember. Private Feedback for Management I did not feel comfortable putting the full details of this experience in a public review, but I believe management needs to be aware of what happened. While I was standing at the register waiting to order, the male employee working there was engaged in a conversation with another person and appeared to be openly gloating about drinking while on the job. Based on what I heard and observed, he also appeared to be impaired or intoxicated. He continued the conversation while ignoring me, even though I was standing directly in front of the register waiting to place an order. The tone of the conversation was not subtle or professional. It created a much darker and more uncomfortable atmosphere than what I would ever expect from a family-friendly café. I was there with my two children, and hearing someone behind the register casually talking about drinking while working was deeply concerning. Someone who appears intoxicated while operating a register and handling customers' money creates a terrible narrative for the business. It raises concerns about judgment, accuracy with transactions, food-service safety, and the overall professionalism of the workplace. Even if the employee was exaggerating or joking, it was still completely inappropriate to have that conversation openly in front of customers. What bothered me most was not only the conversation, but the fact that I was being ignored while it continued. I was waiting to spend money at the business, yet the employee seemed more interested in talking about drinking than acknowledging a customer. As a mother standing there with two children, the situation felt uncomfortable, disrespectful, and honestly a little disturbing. This is not my first time visiting Café Dulce, and I have never felt compelled to complain before. I understand that employees are human and that businesses have difficult days. However, the combination of overflowing trash cans, a dirty floor, being ignored at the register, and an employee appearing impaired while discussing drinking on the job crossed a line for me. I am sharing this privately because I believe management should have the opportunity to address it directly. I hope the situation is taken seriously, not only for the reputation of the café, but for the safety and comfort of the customers and employees.

This is my new "thing"…read more Very hot. Super fresh and they have a crunch on the outside. These are not the dreaded "cake donuts" I was expecting. Loved the passion fruit and liked the rose. As long as they continue to uplift and source from the Hawaiian community of origin - I'll pay the $4-5 per. There's always more work to do and I'll be back.

Great gourmet specialty donuts…read more Amazing service - warm them up for you and made on the spot with the add ons. Cute vibe inside.

I was in the mood for a donut, and my donut place down the street was closed. I've driven my Flour…read moreFresh Cream Donut many times. It used to be Magee" Dontuts for many years. Flour Fresh Creme Donut has been around for three years now, so that says a lot about how much people like what they have to offer. I naively went in looking for a traditional ring donut. You won't find anything like that here. They primarily have the Korean-style fresh cream donuts. Again, I was looking for a traditional donut, and the closest thing I saw was the flour twist donut. It was nothing like a glazed twist donut; the only similarity was that it was twisted. It seemed to be baked, not fried. It was very good quality, but I really messed up by not getting a creme-filled donut instead. My friend had a pecan roll and loved it. The quality of the product here is top tier for sure. The prices are premium, but the quality matches the price. They also sell sandwiches as well as coffee and tea drinks. I will certainly go back and try one of the many creme-filled donuts.

**LIGHT AND FLUFFY DOUGHNUTS IN MID-CITY**…read more Doughnuts are one of my favorite dessert snacks, so I had to try this neighborhood spot. The space is aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly, the doughnuts actually deliver. Elevated flavors, light texture, and nothing overly sweet or heavy. PARKING Located in a small strip mall next to a liquor store with a handful of easy parking spots right in front. DOUGHNUTS TIRAMISU Soft, airy, and flavorful with a mascarpone-like cream and generous topping. Sweetness level was balanced perfectly. Rating: 5/5 PISTACHIO As a pistachio lover, this was one I was excited for. Light and fluffy with a gently sweet cream filling. I just wished the pistachio flavor came through a bit stronger. Rating: 4/5 STRAWBERRY Very subtle strawberry flavor with an airy doughnut texture. You taste more of the dough itself than the fruit. Not my personal favorite, but still solid. Rating: 4/5 BLUEBERRY Similar to the strawberry, the blueberry flavor is delicate and not overpowering. Good for anyone who prefers lighter berry flavors without excessive sweetness. Rating: 4/5 Chris, the owner's brother, was incredibly friendly and added to the welcoming local vibe. Prices range from about $4.50 to $8.50 depending on the flavor and ingredients. Love supporting local businesses, and this one will definitely stay in rotation. RECOMMEND.