Best Brunch Bliss Spots Donuts Restaurants in Downtown LA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Duchess
Chef-driven fried chicken and artisanal donuts under one roof since 2016.
Notable Picks
#1
Duchess
8.8
Originally opened as Birdies in 2016, this South Park staple still turns out small-batch, chef-driven donuts and serious fried chicken sandwiches late into the night. Expect inventive flavors like pistachio-lemon thyme alongside hearty breakfast burritos that draw both office workers and post-game crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio Lemon Thyme Donut, Candied Maple Bacon Donut, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven fried chicken and artisanal donuts under one roof since 2016.
#2
Virtu Coffee
8.4
Across from the Pico station in South Park, Virtu is a design-forward coffee bar that pairs specialty drinks with a small but thoughtful lineup of pastries and donuts. Local art, hip-hop touches, and a relaxed work-friendly vibe make it a popular stop before games and concerts nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ham & Gruyère Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Iced Mocha Latte
What Makes it Special: Art-forward South Park café with specialty coffee and refined pastries.
8.2
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
What Makes it Special: Coffee-and-donut culture with standout matcha-driven pastries.