by donutstud on May 8, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
It’s that time again for another donut blog post! Today’s adventure takes us to Royal Donuts on Palms and Sepulveda in Los Angeles, it is across from a Trader Joe’s inside a little strip mall if you’re familiar with the area.
Royal Donuts Store Front
It is a little mom and pop operation that sells all types of goodies ranging from donuts to candy and even hard boild eggs. They have a good selection of donuts and croissants for those that are interested in croissants but why would you want that if you can have donuts!
Variety of donuts!
In order to vary up my palette, I settled on a cinnamon donut. The donut looked like a crumb donut from those Hostess donettes you get at the supermarket. The thing I noticed the most about the donut was its airy bread-like texture. It almost reminded me of sweet cinnamon bread as oppose to something fried. I was thinking this actually might be healthier for me. The cinnamon wasn’t overpowering but the donut still had a nice subtle sweetness. It was a good sized donut at a reasonable price of 75 cents.
Royal Donuts: Cinnamon Donut
They even sneaked in a free donut hole treat since my lady friend had ordered an egg and cheese croissant. I must reiterate that this mom and pop team are extremely nice and friendly which only added to my positive donut experience. They made me feel like a regular even though this was my first time there. I give this place 4 donuts out of 5.
by donutstud on May 5, 2009
Donut Doodle of the Day is an illustrated series of donuts by your truly, Donut Stud.
Una Fiesta with our friends from the south!
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a Donut enjoys the fiesta with his amigo, el taco.
by donutstud on May 2, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
Today’s donut blog takes us to Primo’s Donuts on Sawtelle in Los Angeles. Primo’s has been an West Los Angeles staple for over 53 years!
Primo's Donuts
I have heard wonderful stories about their buttermilk donuts from people who don’t even normally like donuts. I was thinking if they don’t even like donuts but will eat one at Primo’s then I’ll most likely love their donuts. My theory proved correct once I took my first bite from a freshly made buttermilk donut. The outside had a nice crunchy texture but the inside was still warm and soft. For a cheap price of 95 cents, it was like I was on a “sugary pillow cloud.” The buttermilk had a nice crusty glaze on the outside which you can tell this place puts a lot of love in each of their fresh donuts.
Primo'a Donuts Buttermilk Donut
The lady at the counter was super nice as well. I can tell this place has been an institution in Los Angeles because old folks would just hang out there despite the size of the donut shop and read the paper while enjoying their donuts and coffee. They have a cool website with all sorts of pictures too, and the best part is they have internet specials for you to print out to enjoy donuts at a discount! I give this place 4 and a half donuts out of 5.
by donutstud on April 30, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
Today’s donut blog post takes us to Doughnut House Co on Overland and Palms. I have heard good things about this place since they have a vast array of foods ranging from croissants to even boba. This place is located in a little plaza but it catches your eye because of the neon lights in the store.
Doughnut House
I made an evening donut run and when I got there the only thing open was a walk up window! I thought, “this is definitely a first.” For the cost of 1 dollar, I ordered a good sized old fashioned glazed donut. When I took my first bite, the thing I noticed most was the texture of the donut. When I think of old fashioned donuts, the most important thing is the nice crunchy texture on the outside but the inside cake needs to be nice and moist. This donut had all the qualities of a good old fashioned donut. I could only imagine how good the donut could have been if I went early in the morning when they were fresh. There was a nice amount of glaze on the donut and the right amount of sweetness. I didn’t get the nasty burps afterwards either that somtimes happens when old fashion donuts are fried in poor quality oil. Overall, I would recommend checking out Doughnut House Co if you are in the neighborhood. I give it 4 donuts out of 5.
Walk Thru Window
Old Fashion Glazed Donut
by donutstud on April 29, 2009
Donut Doodle of the Day is an illustrated series of donuts by yours truly, Donut Stud.
"Everybody into the pool!"
What better way for a donut to relax than a nice swim in the fryer…
by donutstud on April 27, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
In this Donut blog post, I just wanted you guys to know that Dunkin’ Donuts is having a contest to create Dunkin’s next donut. They aren’t taking anymore creations but you can vote for the final dozen, May 15th. You can see the beautiful gallery at Dunkin’ Donuts website here. My favorites are “Nut Lover Stick” and “Sweet n Fruity Guava Jelly.”
Dunkin' Donuts
by donutstud on April 27, 2009
Greetings Donuteers,
It is another night and time for another donut place. Tonight my adventure takes me to Donut Star. This place got one of the highest reviews on yelp for donuts in West Los Angeles, so I had to blog about it. At first, when you get to Donut Star from the outside the neon sign is only half lit up and the inside was nothing to boast about. It was kind of depressing which I always found kind of ironic since when i think of donuts as something to cheer me up.
donutstar
I decided to get a glazed twist donut and a maple frosting cake donut. Both donuts were pleasant surprises. The twist donut was light and airy. It did not taste too bready which can be the down fall of some raised donuts. The glaze was a nice complement to the donut as it didn’t overpower the donut. The maple frosting cake donut was light in texture as well and didn’t hit me in the back of the throat like some cake donuts can. The maple frosting was decent but lacked a “Canadian punch” that I like from a maple frosting.
maple donut and old fashioned twist
Donut Star proves why it gets decent reviews on yelp. If they could just improve the outer appearance of the store, I think it would definitely make it more inviting. I give it 4 donuts out of five.
by donutstud on April 25, 2009
Donut Doodle of the Day is an illustrated series of donuts by yours truly, Donut Stud.
Nom, Nom, Nom Fresh Humans!
What better way for a donut to start off the day with fresh humans and a warm cup of joe!
by donutstud on April 24, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
April 23, 2009 is Flickr’s We Demand Donuts: Day of the Donut. Now you have an excuse to eat a donut and take a picture to share your donut session with other donut lovers around the world. Just seeing all those pictures of donuts is making my mouth water. Where is everyone going for their donuts?
Flickr We Demand Donuts
by donutstud on April 19, 2009
Hello Donuteers,
Ever since I could remember, I equated donuts in California with Winchell’s. I consider Winchell’s the Dunkin’ Donuts of the west coast, because they seem to be at every corner. My escapade tonight led me to the Winchell’s on Santa Monica Blvd and Sepulveda. This has to be one of the most famous Winchell’s because if you’re familiar with California traffic, then you know that Santa Monica Blvd is always busy.
Winchell's Donut House
Tonight, I was in the mood for a frosted cake donut. The donut had a dense texture that made me feel I needed some milk to wash it down. I think they make their cake donuts for dunking. Winchell’s calls themselves, “Home of the warm and fresh.” However, at 10 pm on a Saturday night my donut wasn’t too warm nor fresh. (I have gotten donuts from here warm and fresh before at 3 am and I must say that was an experience that I will post in a future date) Despite its texture, the taste was pretty good because it wasn’t overly sweet. The frosting crusted nicely on top of the donut as well. I’m used to getting a glazed twist donut from Winchell’s since that is always what my mom got me growing up, and if I could have a donut re-do I would have gotten my usual twist from them. Winchell’s will always be nostalgic to me and you can usual expect a pretty good donut from location to location.
Frosted Cake Donut with a sprinkle hairdo!
The beauty of Winchell’s is that all the ones I have seen or been to have been 24 hours, so you can get your donut fix at anytime. I give it 3 and a half donuts.
