The Donut Man

Lines form around the clock for this 24/7 doughnut shop that’s been beloved for decades for its consistently high-quality, ultra-fresh doughnuts. Founded by Jim and Miyoko Nakano in 1972, Glendora's Donut Man also maintains a smaller, much newer outpost inside Grand Central Market that brings L.A. County’s very best doughnuts just a little bit closer to all of us. In the spring and summer, opt for the glazed fruit doughnut stuffed with fresh strawberries or peaches doused in simple syrup; it’s one of the city’s finest desserts. Our favorite year-round offering is the Donut Man’s enormous cinnamon-braided tiger tail, and the winter offerings (usually pumpkin and apple spice) are no slouch either. You’ll also find standard yeast-raised varieties like chocolate and maple, options stuffed with jelly or custard and a handful of cake options.

Time Out tip: Buy more than one fruit doughnut—you’re going to wish you had an extra one of these tomorrow morning.