I like this place mostly for the unique architecture and history building. The donuts themselves were good. And reasonably priced, especially for the size. But they did not wow me. I had the cinnamon roll and my wife had the apple fritter, both on the large size, but my wife was disappointed with the lack at apple chunks and I found the cinnamon roll too be just acreage. I would definitely go out if my way to see this place still. If only for the uniqueness if the experience read more

I was craving a doughnut at 5:00am. After searching on Yelp, I knew I had to check out this spot because of the drive-thru. I had the best cronut (croissant doughnut) of my life. It was warm and chewy and literally made my Saturday morning extra special. Got simple croissants for the family and they were pretty large in size. Remember cash only. read more

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This place is a staple when in La Puente. If you ever want a fluffy soft donut that tastes fresh always... come here. And yo add to the experience you'll drive through a huge donut where to one side, you'll see them making the donuts and to your left you can see the showcase and order. Come to the donut hole. You won't regret it. read more

The Donut Hole - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

CASH ONLY!!! But so incredibly DELICIOUS!! Super fresh and soft donuts. It's a fun experience to drive through the literal donut hole. Prices range from $1.50 for a basic donut to $4 for a gourmet. 10/10 customer service and donuts! Would def recommend read more

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This is the COOLEST Donut Shop in Southern California! Located in La Puente, Ca! Look for the GIANT DONUT stand alone building; and DRIVE THRU. You can't miss it, lol! A donut-shaped building to order and pick up your treats from your car. Nicest owner, good selection of donuts, DELICIOUS, and inexpensive! Brought the kids here and they were happy! Cash Only. Cash Only. Cash Only. $25 for a mix dozen. The best phat pills (donuts) in the area! read more

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Overpriced donuts!! Not even good US donuts way better!! And cheaper. For there small sprinkle donuts and a dozen donuts holes 6$ smh

CASH ONLY. Truly a landmark of the area and finally after an entire lifetime of living here, I spontaneously went into the Donut Hole to visit! We drove through the Donut Hole on a Sunday morning to grab some donuts on the go and we were the only ones in the drive thru. There is a menu on the driver side and you can take a look at what donuts they have freshly made there. As a passenger, you may have to duck a bit to see the menu itself. We got the $3/1 dozen glazed donut holes and an Oreo donut. Loved the donut holes. Nice glaze, not too oily and not too dry or airy for the actual dough. As expected, the Oreo donut was pretty sweet and is more of a dessert (would have gone great with milk). Wouldn't mind stopping by again one day to try out their other donuts. read more

The donuts here tastes okay this is an iconic donut place go there just to go through the huge donut hole that's been featured on many things go for the Nostalgia read more

Such a classic. I love coming here with the kids, the novelty of driving through here excites them and getting a donut afterwards is a treat. Quick and friendly service. Donuts are fluffy. The area is on a Main Street with easy in and out access. read more

tl;dr apart from the quirky architecture, everything else about these expensive, lackluster donuts is a total dud Even among Southern California's saturated donut scene, The Donut Hole stands out from the crowd -- literally, as two towering fiberglass facades dwarf any nearby structures. A simple yet striking example of Programmatic architecture, the Donut Hole's La Puente location is the only one to incorporate the donut motif and, unsurprisingly, the last remaining location dating back to the 1960s. The two enormous brown donuts flank a wood-and-stucco shack, with a drive-through that looks more like a car wash than a fast food establishment. Pass by racks of mostly traditional donut varieties as you creep toward the ordering window at the far end of the drive-through. The adjacent road verges are decorated with well-manicured grass and flower patches. As with countless other Angelenos, I could barely wait to drive through larger-than-life donuts to purchase one of my favorite treats. However, my first visit was middling at best. The cash-only purchase felt cold and transactional, and the eyebrow-raising premiums appeared to reflect the unique experience rather than the only-serviceable donuts. The tea plate-sized apple fritter was undercooked with a flavor most akin to grocery store apple pie, while the soggy, mostly tasteless tiger tail felt flat. The croissant donut was heavily glazed but too dense, yet it was the only variety I thought warranted a second chance. My first visit was on a weekend afternoon, so I returned on a weekday morning in hopes of finding the freshest possible donut -- and the quality was, frankly, worse. My croissant donut was rock-hard and lifeless, while the chocolate bar was filled only a third of the way down the donut. I faced a minimal queue during both visits, which probably attests to The Donut Hole's diminishing quality. I was disappointed to find that, nowadays, The Donut Hole relies more on legacy than commitment to its craft, and it's unlikely that I will ever find myself back. read more

The Donut Hole - Croissant Donut - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

Yummy, quality of the donut is delicious. Service was quick, ordered on the left side of the end window. Got the donut filled with raspberry and a simple glazed donut. Delicious donut, nice and soft. read more

The Donut Hole - Entrance - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

Whenever we are in town we always stop bye for Donut from the Donut Hole. We love the Double Chocolate Chip Bar. It's the best especially when they just come out they are nice and warm and soft. Make sure that you have cash. All the Donuts there are so yummy. We will always keep on going. read more

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Very cute exterior and entryway. I really appreciate the drive-thru. They only accept cash but the donuts are amazing and all made fresh that morning. read more

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Very good donut place! I came here to try their glazed donut, it was really good! There's a small parking but you can also drive through and order. I opted to walk through and order. I also go donut holes $3 for a dozen and they were great as well! A must if you're in the area! read more

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The Donut Hole was established in 1968. According to LA Conservancy, The Donut Hole is "a wood-and-stucco one-story commercial building split into two halves with a driveway in the middle, bracketed at each end by an enormous fiberglass donut. The driveway allows customers to drive right through the center to place and pick up their orders." This location was the 2nd of five Donut Hole locations and the only one that utilized donuts as part of the architecture. This is the only Donut Hole location still in operation today. The Donut Hole attracts people from all over the world to marvel at this place of beauty. Where else in the world, can you drive through two large donuts to buy donuts?! If you have children, I highly recommend you taking a mini adventure to experience this place in person. The donuts are pretty good as well. They are very affordable compared to other donut shops in the area. What we ordered: -Apple Fritter -Rainbow Donut -Raised Glazed -Cinnamon Crumb -Donut Holes It came out to less than $15 for 4 donuts and a bunch of Donut Holes. There's lot's of value in getting donuts from this shop as the donuts are very affordable. Come here snap some photos and brag to your friends that your drove through two large donuts. read more

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Fun neighborhood donut shop that is in the shape of a large donut. I think the only way to buy donuts from this place is by drive through...and through the giant donut hole. It's not just a novel way to get food - they have a good selection of different donuts as well. It should be noted that I think it's cash only. The service and operation is very similar to a fast food drive through. I came here because I heard of this place through a coworker and just wanted to drive through and get some donuts. I got a maple bar and a chocolate chip bar. I thought they were good! I think freshness depends on the time of day you go, but I will say that I went after lunch and the donuts I had seemed to be fresh. Again, I think the only way to order is through the drive through. There is minimal parking, but it's usually not necessary unless you plan to park and eat your donuts there I guess. read more

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Great donuts, a lot of choices, drive thru or walk up. For 10 years worked across the street, so been many times.

This place is exactly as advertised. It's a drive through a donut hole. I'm telling you, as a grown adult, I had a lot of fun driving through this and ordering my sweets. Service was fast as expected. There is no sit down area, so you get the donuts to go and be off on your way. This place is a treasure. Had plenty of laughs with the family. read more

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Finally got to try out the donut hole, I had been eyeing it for a while...They have a variety to choose from. I had the s'mores one & thought it was great. Their donuts are Flavorful, fresh & tasty! read more

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I've been driving by this place for two years! Having moved from Pasadena, it is a very interesting novelty! I finally got brave enough to try it! Mostly because there was not line up of cars! Th sales person was very friendly and welcomed warmly when I told her my story! I tried my favorites, buttermilk, maple bar, and something special the fresh strawberry! They were all delicious and a real special treat! I loved the whole experience of driving thru the donut hole!!! read more

Really cool donut spot. They have a pretty cool selection of donuts and other food items they sell. They do take cash only luckily they are literally right next to a bank. The service was good and it was a pretty cool experience. You drive thru a donut to order donuts really cool concept. It was also clean on the inside and surrounding area. 5/5 read more

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Got the glazed donut fluffy and yummy. Classic donut no complaints. Ordering was quick and easy. You can see the donuts through the window. There's a couple of spaces for parking so you can park and eat your donut. Driving through the donut is so much fun. There was several reviews saying donuts weren't fresh but mine was, I got it on a Monday at 10 am. I highly recommend it if you're into history, quirky roadside attraction, and donuts. read more

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This is a delayed review from a July 3, 2025 visit, but I have been craving the best apple fritter I have ever had. It was here at this shop where "It's the quality" is a legit slogan, even if goofy. Not overcooked, no re-used oil flavor, just pure goodness. read more

The Donut Hole - We took some video driving through the donut...the experience is part of it! - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

*CASH ONLY* To be honest I only stopped in because I was driving by and saw this giant donut tunnel and I just HAD to go check it out. The driveway is narrow and I was scraping my tire driving thru (Toyota Sienna van) so be careful. They offer a good variety of donuts - bigger than other donut shops. They also have croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and fancy donuts like smores and this cute rainbow donut. I ordered a bunch of stuff and when I was ready to pay with Apple Pay they said that they only take cash. I didn't notice the sign inside. So I found $5 in the car (I don't carry cash often) and drove away with one buttermilk donut. It was good, not mind blowing, but standard donut shop taste. I would not hesitate to come back with cash to try more of their offerings! read more

We've been to this establishment a couple of times, it's been around a very long time continuous making donuts since the 1960s. Today we got a couple of old fashion donuts for dessert after a dinner in the SGV. The service is is courteous and friendly and Just so you know they only take cash.. They have a variety of donuts, croissant, sandwiches and a variety of beverages. The prices are in line with the rest of the donut shops in the area. The architect is unique structure, really famous. Lastly you need to watch out how you drive-in it is really narrow and you don't want to scrape your rims. read more

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Amazing donuts! My fiancé and I came here two weeks ago for the first time. I got a maple bar and he got a tiger tail. These donuts are the SOFTEST, best donuts I have ever had. The maple bar was super soft and not too sweet. It was the best maple bar I have ever had! The tiger tail was also super soft and tasted just like a cinnamon roll! Super happy with this place and their donuts. It's also a great photo op! We went back a second time with my little sister and got another maple, a strawberries and cream donut, and a s'mores donut. I honestly just wouldn't recommend the s'mores donut. The marshmallows tasted old and stale probably because they're burnt and then sitting out all day. But the other donuts are really freaking good so it still gets a 5 stars. read more

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Always has the best donuts in the area. The classics, the filled ones and then some delicious creations. Service is always great, they are always nice and patient. Make sure you have cash on hand. The best part is that its always fun driving through a giant donut! Makes me feel like a kid. read more

It's a donut shop. You drive thru the hole. This place is always on the "odd roadside stuff" lists I find when looking for something random to do with my family. It's fairly easy to find and drive in. Obviously they have more selection the earlier you go. Someone took our order at the first window which was odd because we hadn't even seen what was available yet. We paid and received order at second window. The workers were polite but not overly friendly. I was underwhelmed by their donuts, I've had much tastier. Their cronut holes were pretty good. I don't think I'll return but it's a fun experience for the kids. read more

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As always, the donuts were delicious. The Strawberry cream & s'mores & custard filled were absolutely perfect, the service was ok, understandably it is a busy donut shop. Will lurve the drive thru donut hole til the day I no longer can go. Wonderful ambiance! read more

The Donut Hole - The Donut Hole - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

My family was craving donuts on this rainy morning, so obviously the Donut Hole was our first stop. Love this spot because of its drive thru and great service. We got apple fritters, old fashions, vanilla sprinkle, and blueberry. We will definitely be coming back again! read more

The Donut Hole - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

What a fun surprise. I was starving and driving around in an unfamiliar town about to give up, roll the dice and turn into the next restaurant I found. Luckily right around the corner was an in n out and this place. Eureka! The Donut Hole is the best thing ever. Lots of delicious fresh donuts, super nice lady working there too. It's just an all-around win. The only thing I would say worth noting, and this is not a criticism, just a heads up. It's kind of narrow. The opening is plenty big enough but I was in a pretty small car, a Porsche 911, and I was worried my wheels would rub on the curb on either side. If I was in a large work truck or possibly even a large sedan I may not have risked it. Looking back though, that damn donut was so delicious it may have been worth it. read more

The Donut Hole - So cool! - Donuts Near Me - La Puente, California

Driving into a large donut, one feels as though they are about to enter a ride at Disneyland. Kinda cool. Donuts here are always fresh, affordable and employees though they don't always smile, are very friendly. read more

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I'm sure the donuts are great. But we were unable to buy any because they only take cash. I've never heard of a big company only take cash in 2025 read more

Iconic drive thru donut shop, offering fresh donuts to La Puente since 1968. The distinct building, which is shaped like a donut, is a prime example of mid century Programmatic architecture. The business was once a chain with multiple locations, but today, this is the only remaining shop. I felt like a kid again as my husband and I drove through the giant fiberglass donut. Inside, a large case offers an impressive selection of donuts. They have all the classic cake and raised donuts you could hope to find, plus colorful decorated and fancy filled choices. 6 donuts set us back less than $15. They accept cash only. My favorite, ironically, were their donut holes. The bite sized pieces were fried to perfection, and drizzled in a crisp icing that was not overly sweet. The classic raised/glazed and chocolate cake were solid, and I loved the adorable rainbow decorated donut. The strawberries and cream filled donut was full of real, ripe strawberries. I hope The Donut Hole lives forever. read more

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Pretty cool and unique place for some doughnuts. The drive-through itself is aesthetic and great for pictures. It's kind of something I'd expect to see in Disneyland or Universal studios. They have a bunch of different flavors of doughnuts, ranging from regular/standard flavors to unique flavors such as smores. I came here for the smores and lucky charm doughnut. The smores doughnut was pretty good, just the right amount of sweetness. The lucky charms doughnut could be better, the cereal itself was super stale and soft- meaning it's not fresh and it's been sitting out there for days. I have no idea when they make their doughnuts but itd probably be best to come right after the make it. Overall, the 2 doughnuts were $7 - not bad considering the uniqueness of the doughnuts. I would come back to try other flavors, but I'd want to figure out when they make their doughnuts - because I prefer the cereal to be crunchy and not soft and stale. read more

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im not big on donuts but I had been wanting to try this place for a while. we pulled into the big donut and the first thing we noticed was a cash only sign, luckily we were able to spend our only $3 on a dozen donut holes but it would be nice if there were other payment options. Other than that, it was fast n delicious. read more

This is my first time at the Donut Hole so many years I remember myself and a friend always go there for their fresh donuts and wide selection of donuts. The outside looks the same I cam remember the fun part is going thru the hole and seeing the donuts behind the window. The one thing my wife and I enjoy the most is the apple fritter I remember trying their apple fritter it was full of flavor that I remember. read more

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CASH ONLY $20 for 1dozen seems a bit over priced. The quality is just ok, nothing great. I also don't like that they squeeze 1dz donuts in a small box so by the time you get to your destination the flavors are mixed & smeared. read more

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The Donut Hole have some of the best donuts I have ever eaten. I am working my way through the donut menu and I must say these donuts are GREAT. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Donut Hole will now be my regular Go-to location for treats. read more

I happened to find myself in the town I grew up in recently: La Puente! I just couldn't let my husband pass without stopping. I was so excited. Everything about it is exactly as I remember as a child! You drive up through the huge donut hole to the order window. My dad obviously always ordered but somehow, the exact order that we used to get his kids, came out of my mouth and ended up with a dozen which included strawberry cruellers, chocolate cake, donuts with sprinkles, maple bars, chocolate bars and my favorite the jelly filled. We had just driven all the way from San Rafael on our way to see my dad so he was so excited that he got to get some donuts from the donut hole just like we used to every Sunday morning when we were kids back in the 70s. The service was really great and nice. The ambience was so retro and vintage and funky cool so that was awesome. You have to visit the donut hole you just have to. It's so nostalgic. It's a time warp! read more

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