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My husband has wanted to try this place for awhile so we went. Its a cute little place in an area with lots of other cafes and stores and they even have their own 45 min parking in the back. Its small inside, mostly to go but there was a table where you can chill and it wasnt busy so we tried the donuts right away. Im not gluten free but i did enjoy the ones i got - maple pancake and blueberry earl grey. I like that theyre baked and not fried which makes them less heavy and greasy. My husband wasnt too fond of them - he said they should be cooked a bit longer or something. The vanilla one was nothing amazing. The coffee one was very coffee flavored which is cool! I wish i had tried the double chocolate one. Strawberry was good - strong fruit strawberry flavor, not artificial - but churro was by far the best!! It melted in your mouth and had great cinnamon flavor. Cinnamon donuts have always been my fave. To me they were extremely sweet but in all fairness i dont eat many donuts anymore so maybe my tastes have changed. Service was great! Very helpful since it was our first time. Probably wont be back since it is far for us but if you are in the area and gluten free you should def check it out!
I don't have an issue with gluten, so wouldn't normally bother ordering a gluten free donut, but if I was going to, it would be donuts from Truman's. The donuts are Kosik and delicious and don't have any weird after taste. I still think a good regular donut is better, so I'm not giving them 5 stars, but for you gluten free people, look no further. This donut hits the spot.
I'm so glad I was told about this place. The donuts/fonuts are phenomenal. I came to drop off something to one of the staff (Nancy), only to find out this would be my favorite donut spot! They had 3-4 vegan options available. My favorite was the vanilla latte flavor. This donut was like nothing I've tried before. All I needed was a matcha to go along with it. I wish I would've gotten 2. I will definitely be back in to try more donuts/fonuts. They also sell fresh baked bread. This location is near the grove. Inside is very clean and the staff are very welcoming. I can't wait to bring my friends in to try it out.
If you're in the mood for something sweet this is a great donut spot to checkout. I wanted something sweet after brunch and tried their mini churro flavored donut. It was delicious! Ambiance is fast casual limited seating and service was great.
Day old donut and still delicious! I brought the Blueberry Earl Grey donut with me to work for lunch. The donut was still moist and felt fresh despite being a day old! Biting into the donut, it was so cakey and moist. It was sweet, but not too sweet. I loved the blueberry and hints of earl grey flavors. The glaze perfectly coated the donut and wasn't too sugary. The glaze also wasn't too thick and melted in my mouth. I was also impressed to see fresh chunks of blueberries baked into the donut. The blueberries were moist and delicious as well and provided a nice contrast to the cakey donut. They also weren't too tart. I can't believe something so delicious is on the healthier side as these donuts aren't fried, but baked. These donuts are all gluten free and they also have lots of dairy free and vegan options! Overall, this was a very delicious donut which I loved as I am a fan of cakey donuts. I'd love to visit this donut shop and order more of their donuts in the future.
It makes absolutely no sense to me that Truman's Bakery is not ranked higher. This bakery is an absolute delight. The staff member that helped my husband and I radiated so much genuine joy and kindness, which is very hard to come by these days. Everything here is gluten free, which is music to my ears. We ordered two vegan donuts (vanilla latte and churro), focaccia, and the banancy bread, which is also vegan. My husband and I told ourselves we were just going to take a few bites of the items and take the rest home, but we ended up absolutely devouring everything. We did not have one single complaint. We just kept turning to each other in awe and stating how good everything was. Our two favorite items were the vanilla latte donut and the focaccia. The rich taste of espresso with the speks of coffee grounds in the glaze was absolutely heavenly. I'm really kicking myself that I didn't get a cup of coffee because the pairing would be unreal. Across the board, the donuts here are fresh and moist and balanced with just the right amount of sweet. I am pretty sure my husband and I will be talking about the focaccia we got for the rest of our lives. It really is THAT good. The inside is airy and cloudy, and the outside of the bread contrasts perfectly with a golden crisp and flakes of sea salt. The olive oil that is used in this recipe also gives the bread a delectable buttery taste even though it is vegan. It is next level. I highly recommend Truman's Bakery. Even if you're not gluten free, I promise everything here is delectable and the service is amazing!
Stop what you are doing and go try this place! First of all the staff was so kind and welcoming. Secondly, the cinnamon rolls are to die for! The ooey gooey middle was so soft and full of cinnamony goodness! The strawberry donut was full of fresh strawberries. We haven't tried the churro or vanilla donut yet but will be taking them home for later. The coffee cake was actually very mildly flavored in comparison to the other items we tried. So if you get that, try it first since the other items are much sweeter. The iced oat milk lattes were also delicious. Will definitely be giving this place repeat business! Very impressed this place had such amazing gluten free options.
All gluten free and half of the offerings were vegan. We got the vanilla latte, churro and black and white fonuts. Super fluffy, moist, and a really good sweet treat! I will definitely return for more! (Note: We had a difficult time finding parking due to lunch time traffic but the girl working there let us know that there is parking in the back). If you plan to stop by go early or pre order by phone or online as they can sell out.
tl;dr the expensive baked "fonuts" are a dry, disappointing take on LA's favorite fried dessert In Los Angeles proper, specialty donuteries are progressively displacing the classic mom-and-pop donut joints. Each such shop of the former has its own niche, and fonuts is no exception. Sporting "faux" in the name, fonuts is readily open about their desserts being gluten-free and baked rather than fried. The brand also offers a large selection of entirely plant-based options. Outside, the electric-yellow, all-lower case serif font pops against the slate grey awning and walls. Enter inside to the chic yet homey room. Accent lighting strategically lights up the wooden finishes. Houseplants and merch are organized around the retro white oven-turned-coffee station. A wooden, L-shaped bar counter occupies most of the large, mostly vacant space. The white-washed wall to the right feels out of place, decorated sparingly with square donut-themed acrylics. Straight back, the multi-tiered donut display sits behind a glass panel. Eclectic acoustic tunes echoed around the room. My partner and I visited on a weekday afternoon, and fonuts still hosted a steady trickle of regulars. Immediately, we were shocked by the minimal selection of fonuts (all of the other guests seemed equally surprised, as each questioned or commented out loud). Service was friendly, and the staff member happily directed us toward his favorite (remaining) options. We opted for the top-selling Churro fonut, as well as the "Mini" versions of the Black and White and the Pumpkin. Across each, the texture was closer to a crumbly bundt cake than a donut, and it was paradoxically buttery yet dry. The signature Churro was heavily cinnamon-forward, but reminded me of a churro only in title. Meanwhile, the single-bite mini donuts were eyebrow-raisingly small, barely larger than Hostess donettes. The Black and White was equal parts fine (i.e., the chocolate) and plain (i.e., the vanilla), and at no point did it measure up to its namesake dessert. Lastly, the Pumpkin was essentially dry pumpkin bread molded into a donut ring shape and then drizzled meagerly with vaguely cinnamony icing. My few bites of underwhelming bread cost me nearly $10. The fonuts were decidedly different from any donut I've eaten, and, for us, they were far from a hit. Above anything else, I was most disappointed by the texture of these baked "donuts". The skin lacked the moderate crisp or the inherently rich flavor that differentiates a cake donut from cake. If you do visit, be sure to go early to maximize your selection -- but, if you are itching for a real donut, then you probably will be underwhelmed regardless.
Reviews are generally positive. Many praise the fresh, flavorful baked goods and friendly staff, as well as the clean, casual atmosphere and wide gluten-free and vegan selection.
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2 months ago
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Thanks Janet! We’re so glad you had an excellent experience with your…
Fonuts truly lives up to their name of being faux doughnuts - all the fun without the yuck. Evolved and enlightened donuts, and we like them! I've been a few times and I actually am a bit obsessed with their Chocolate Chip cookie. I have to get the cookie here every time I'm in! I mention this as an important reminder to all, they have more than just donuts here. However if you are channeling your inner Homer Simpson, DOH-nuts here are equally delicious. The strawberry is probably the best on the docket with flavor that hits you like WHOA. I'm not normally into strawberry but this one is simple amazing. My friend and I also love the pancakes and maple syrup a lot - it's not as wild as it sounds. For some reason I am not obsessed with the chocolate though, but do still enjoy it when I have a hankering. Honestly you can't go wrong with nearly anything, but the strawberry donut and chocolate chip cookie are my two MUST gets. Overall, fōnuts has become a favorite of mine to pop into for a weekend treat without the guilt! So happy to have found them! read more
1 year ago
My husband has wanted to try this place for awhile so we went. Its a cute little place in an area with lots of other cafes and stores and they even have their own 45 min parking in the back. Its small inside, mostly to go but there was a table where you can chill and it wasnt busy so we tried the donuts right away. Im not gluten free but i did enjoy the ones i got - maple pancake and blueberry earl grey. I like that theyre baked and not fried which makes them less heavy and greasy. My husband wasnt too fond of them - he said they should be cooked a bit longer or something. The vanilla one was nothing amazing. The coffee one was very coffee flavored which is cool! I wish i had tried the double chocolate one. Strawberry was good - strong fruit strawberry flavor, not artificial - but churro was by far the best!! It melted in your mouth and had great cinnamon flavor. Cinnamon donuts have always been my fave. To me they were extremely sweet but in all fairness i dont eat many donuts anymore so maybe my tastes have changed. Service was great! Very helpful since it was our first time. Probably wont be back since it is far for us but if you are in the area and gluten free you should def check it out! read more
I don't have an issue with gluten, so wouldn't normally bother ordering a gluten free donut, but if I was going to, it would be donuts from Truman's. The donuts are Kosik and delicious and don't have any weird after taste. I still think a good regular donut is better, so I'm not giving them 5 stars, but for you gluten free people, look no further. This donut hits the spot. read more
11 days ago
I'm so glad I was told about this place. The donuts/fonuts are phenomenal. I came to drop off something to one of the staff (Nancy), only to find out this would be my favorite donut spot! They had 3-4 vegan options available. My favorite was the vanilla latte flavor. This donut was like nothing I've tried before. All I needed was a matcha to go along with it. I wish I would've gotten 2. I will definitely be back in to try more donuts/fonuts. They also sell fresh baked bread. This location is near the grove. Inside is very clean and the staff are very welcoming. I can't wait to bring my friends in to try it out. read more
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Thom F.
Thanks so much for the awesome review Shai! We're so glad you…
If you're in the mood for something sweet this is a great donut spot to checkout. I wanted something sweet after brunch and tried their mini churro flavored donut. It was delicious! Ambiance is fast casual limited seating and service was great. read more
Day old donut and still delicious! I brought the Blueberry Earl Grey donut with me to work for lunch. The donut was still moist and felt fresh despite being a day old! Biting into the donut, it was so cakey and moist. It was sweet, but not too sweet. I loved the blueberry and hints of earl grey flavors. The glaze perfectly coated the donut and wasn't too sugary. The glaze also wasn't too thick and melted in my mouth. I was also impressed to see fresh chunks of blueberries baked into the donut. The blueberries were moist and delicious as well and provided a nice contrast to the cakey donut. They also weren't too tart. I can't believe something so delicious is on the healthier side as these donuts aren't fried, but baked. These donuts are all gluten free and they also have lots of dairy free and vegan options! Overall, this was a very delicious donut which I loved as I am a fan of cakey donuts. I'd love to visit this donut shop and order more of their donuts in the future. read more
It makes absolutely no sense to me that Truman's Bakery is not ranked higher. This bakery is an absolute delight. The staff member that helped my husband and I radiated so much genuine joy and kindness, which is very hard to come by these days. Everything here is gluten free, which is music to my ears. We ordered two vegan donuts (vanilla latte and churro), focaccia, and the banancy bread, which is also vegan. My husband and I told ourselves we were just going to take a few bites of the items and take the rest home, but we ended up absolutely devouring everything. We did not have one single complaint. We just kept turning to each other in awe and stating how good everything was. Our two favorite items were the vanilla latte donut and the focaccia. The rich taste of espresso with the speks of coffee grounds in the glaze was absolutely heavenly. I'm really kicking myself that I didn't get a cup of coffee because the pairing would be unreal. Across the board, the donuts here are fresh and moist and balanced with just the right amount of sweet. I am pretty sure my husband and I will be talking about the focaccia we got for the rest of our lives. It really is THAT good. The inside is airy and cloudy, and the outside of the bread contrasts perfectly with a golden crisp and flakes of sea salt. The olive oil that is used in this recipe also gives the bread a delectable buttery taste even though it is vegan. It is next level. I highly recommend Truman's Bakery. Even if you're not gluten free, I promise everything here is delectable and the service is amazing! read more
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Thanks for such an incredible review Tara! We really appreciate your…
7 months ago
Stop what you are doing and go try this place! First of all the staff was so kind and welcoming. Secondly, the cinnamon rolls are to die for! The ooey gooey middle was so soft and full of cinnamony goodness! The strawberry donut was full of fresh strawberries. We haven't tried the churro or vanilla donut yet but will be taking them home for later. The coffee cake was actually very mildly flavored in comparison to the other items we tried. So if you get that, try it first since the other items are much sweeter. The iced oat milk lattes were also delicious. Will definitely be giving this place repeat business! Very impressed this place had such amazing gluten free options. read more
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Thanks for such a sweet review Tonya, and especially for your…
9 months ago
All gluten free and half of the offerings were vegan. We got the vanilla latte, churro and black and white fonuts. Super fluffy, moist, and a really good sweet treat! I will definitely return for more! (Note: We had a difficult time finding parking due to lunch time traffic but the girl working there let us know that there is parking in the back). If you plan to stop by go early or pre order by phone or online as they can sell out. read more
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Thanks for the sweet review Sunny! We hope to see you again soon!
10 months ago
tl;dr the expensive baked "fonuts" are a dry, disappointing take on LA's favorite fried dessert In Los Angeles proper, specialty donuteries are progressively displacing the classic mom-and-pop donut joints. Each such shop of the former has its own niche, and fonuts is no exception. Sporting "faux" in the name, fonuts is readily open about their desserts being gluten-free and baked rather than fried. The brand also offers a large selection of entirely plant-based options. Outside, the electric-yellow, all-lower case serif font pops against the slate grey awning and walls. Enter inside to the chic yet homey room. Accent lighting strategically lights up the wooden finishes. Houseplants and merch are organized around the retro white oven-turned-coffee station. A wooden, L-shaped bar counter occupies most of the large, mostly vacant space. The white-washed wall to the right feels out of place, decorated sparingly with square donut-themed acrylics. Straight back, the multi-tiered donut display sits behind a glass panel. Eclectic acoustic tunes echoed around the room. My partner and I visited on a weekday afternoon, and fonuts still hosted a steady trickle of regulars. Immediately, we were shocked by the minimal selection of fonuts (all of the other guests seemed equally surprised, as each questioned or commented out loud). Service was friendly, and the staff member happily directed us toward his favorite (remaining) options. We opted for the top-selling Churro fonut, as well as the "Mini" versions of the Black and White and the Pumpkin. Across each, the texture was closer to a crumbly bundt cake than a donut, and it was paradoxically buttery yet dry. The signature Churro was heavily cinnamon-forward, but reminded me of a churro only in title. Meanwhile, the single-bite mini donuts were eyebrow-raisingly small, barely larger than Hostess donettes. The Black and White was equal parts fine (i.e., the chocolate) and plain (i.e., the vanilla), and at no point did it measure up to its namesake dessert. Lastly, the Pumpkin was essentially dry pumpkin bread molded into a donut ring shape and then drizzled meagerly with vaguely cinnamony icing. My few bites of underwhelming bread cost me nearly $10. The fonuts were decidedly different from any donut I've eaten, and, for us, they were far from a hit. Above anything else, I was most disappointed by the texture of these baked "donuts". The skin lacked the moderate crisp or the inherently rich flavor that differentiates a cake donut from cake. If you do visit, be sure to go early to maximize your selection -- but, if you are itching for a real donut, then you probably will be underwhelmed regardless. read more
5 months ago
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Thom F.
Thank you for the sweet review Katya! We hope to see you again soon!
6 months ago
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Thom F.
Thanks for your feedback M.O.! We're so glad you enjoyed our baked…
5 months ago
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Thank you for your sweet review Aaron!
1 year ago
as a person with celiac, you don't find many places with GLUTEN FREE DONUTS! LOVED these donuts so much, every time im in town i have to get a whole batch. I will say...since they are gluten free they do tend to be on the heavier side compared to a normal donut...but I don't mind! They tasted amazing and the bakery was clean and wonderful staff. read more
7 months ago
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Thom F.
Thanks for your sweet review Hannah!
4 months ago
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We're so happy you found us and loved your lemon teacake! We hope to…
I fu€king LOVE their Gf donuts. This is way out of my way, parking is crap and i have to go to LA traffic..... Just for these donuts. They are very light and actually taste like a donut and not a donut shaped cake. Make sure to order a cup of milk with ice. It's a game changer. It is pricey though. Lol as all good gluten free items are. read more
I was impressed. Really good vegan donuts and great service. Drink prices pretty reasonable but that dozen of fonuts will be a bit more pricy. I'd go here again for sure. Maybe tomorrow. Heheh. read more
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Thank you Lou for your review. We appreciate your support.
8 months ago
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Thanks for your sweet review Bruce! We understand your struggle to…
3 years ago
Walked by many times, even today, but I stopped and turned on my heels and walked in and so pleased that I did. I was met by a lovely greeting, feeling most welcomed and the excitement of her fonuts displayed, felt it in her voice and saw it in her facial expressions. Didn't think to slow down and have a cup of coffee but will do soon. Excellent selections and something for everyone. A must for everyone. Good for most diet restrictions. read more
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Thanks for your glowing review Robert, and we're glad you finally…
9 months ago
Listennnnn, this place is fantastic if you're GF/wheat sensitive, etc. delicious, tasty, soft and moist donuts. Homer Simpson would be jealous. These freeze well (I was told) and also lasts a few days on the counter (tested it myself). Though, it's hard not to sit there and eat the whole thing in a sitting while binge watching tv, Lemmie tell ya. I recommend the strawberry donuts as they're my favorite, but the others are good, too read more
5 years ago
These donuts are so unique!! I personally am not a fan of donuts that are so greasy and these fonuts were a great alternative. Customer service was really great! We came on a rainy day and were helped right away. The worker answered our questions and we just happened to pick the most popular flavors. The inside of the shop has clear ingredients on what they put inside their fonuts. These fonuts are 10/10. The flavors are amazing. You taste REAL ingredients, especially in the blueberry. I had so many fresh blueberries in mine. These are not your typical donuts. If you like cakey donuts these are for you. Will gladly go back and try again. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
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Hi Karen! Thanks for your awesome review, and we're so happy you…
3 years ago
Vanilla latte donut is delicious! If you like coffee/espresso you will love it! Highly suggest! Accidentally pressed on my donut so not the best presentation but it was amazing! read more
This is a very quaint location. Came weekday morning and most already gone. That or the bakers were not catching up to morning yet. Granted there were several take out orders already piled up. We wiped a few of each category and yum is the word--soft and sweet. Black and white, lemon, raspberry, and the churros. Wow what a quick way to start a day..... bouncing off the street.... All foSomethin. It's next to coffee spot so you have a great breakfast spot set up already! read more
2 years ago
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Thanks for such a sweet review David! Especially coming from a donut…
Not many people know that the Dalai Lama likes donuts. At least I saw that on an episode of the Simpsons. In any event, this weekend I dropped by Fonuts for some gluten free delicious GF donuts. Below are the three: Blueberry Earl Grey; Apple Cider and Chocolate/Peanut Butter. Each one was tasty and distinctive. I particularly liked the blueberry Earl grey. read more
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Thanks for your long time support Ron, and your sweet review! We…
3 years ago
My favorite gluten-free donuts! I will go out of my way for these. So soft, not overly greasy, flavors are fun, and they're sweet enough to feel like a treat but not just a total sugar bomb. Also enjoy their drinks. I wish prices could be a little cheaper but understand this is LA real estate and gf flour is not as cheap. Glad they're doing well enough to have recently opened a new location and hope they can just keep expanding so that I can have their donuts more often! read more
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Thanks for your sweet review Kayla, and for understanding all of our…
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The earl grey blueberry fonut was my absolute favorite, I don't see it on the Truman's website, will this flavor ever be available? I tried most of the flavors and earl grey and strawberry buttermilk were the best.
You should try our new blueberry crumb cake! It's our current replacement for the blueberry earl grey fonut, full of fresh blueberries!. And you can still enjoy the strawberry shortcake donut!
R the donuts fried?
all fonuts are baked, instead of fried. That make them a little better for you, and super delicious!
The non-vegan Fonuts, do they have egg white in them?
non-vegan fonuts contain egg white and yolk.
How long do fonuts last after purchase?
Fresh baked fōnuts from the shops are best enjoyed the same day, but a few flavors are ok next day or two if kept in the box. The vegan flavors are not as good next day. The fōnuts baker kits are good for a year from purchase. Hope that helps!
Is raspberry coming back soon?
That's a good question! A lot of people have been enjoying the raspberry olive oil, but we never know what's coming next!
Can I know the calories in each donuts?
Hi Hannah, We currently do not have nutritional information for the fonuts, but we are working on that so please stay tuned to our social media or website for updates. In the…
Hi are these all made with almond flour? Keto Friendly? :)?
Yes, all fōnuts are made with almond flour. They are not specifically keto friendly since they use sugar, but many consider fōnuts a good keto cheat treat!
Are your fōnuts paleo friendly?
That depends on how you define "friendly". Some of our customers are less about their keto and paleo diets. But we do use cane sugar, rice flour in all flavors, soy milk in vegan flavors and dairy in non vegan. Hope that helps you decide!
Are your ingredients Celiac safe?
We have confirmed with our suppliers that all of our ingredients are gluten free. .We are not officially certified gf facility, but we are endorsed by the celiac foundation as celiac safe, and our celiac staff eat fōnuts with no problem.
Do fonuts contain soy?
The vegan/gf fōnuts contain soy milk, but none of the gf flavors contain any soy.
What sweetener do they use?
Hi Mandy, Thanks for asking! We use low-to-no cane sugar... Low amounts in all flavors, and no sugar…
I am traveling to LA this summer, but I have a vanilla allergy. Can anyone let me know if Fonuts has any gluten free flavors that also do not contain vanilla in the base doughnut and topping? Thank you!
All of the fōnut batters contain vanilla extract.
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