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Best Donuts in LA Arts District

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Café Dulce “Dulce Dos” 8.2
Downtown LA
A specialty coffee bar inside ROW DTLA that also turns out some of the area’s most distinctive donuts, especially their green tea and cereal-topped styles. It’s a polished, airy stop that pairs thoughtfully brewed coffee with dessert-leaning donuts made for lingering.
Must-Try Dishes: Green tea (matcha) donut, Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut, Vietnamese iced coffee + donut pairing
Scores:
Value: 6.4 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.1 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 8.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Coffee-and-donut culture with standout matcha-driven pastries.
Who should go: Coffee nerds, shoppers, and dessert-first brunch crews.
When to visit: Weekend late morning for coffee plus donut downtime.
What to order: Matcha donut, Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut, Vietnamese iced coffee.
Insider tip: Grab donuts early, then enjoy them in the ROW courtyard.

Hours

Monday8am - 4pm
Tuesday8am - 4pm
Wednesday8am - 4pm
Thursday8am - 4pm
Friday8am - 4pm
Saturday10am - 4pm
Sunday10am - 4pm