DONUT FRIEND SILVER LAKE

DONUT FRIEND SILVER LAKE

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviews praising the vegan donuts and ice cream as exceptionally delicious, often comparing them favorably to non-vegan options. Highlights include the light, non-greasy donuts, creative flavors like Angry Samoa and lavender, and creamy, flavorful ice cream. The friendly staff, clean environment, and unique offerings like punk rock-themed flavors are frequently mentioned. A few negative notes cite small ice cream portions or limited donut availability, but the majority rave about the quality, taste, and variety, calling it a must-visit for vegans and non-vegans alike.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

3534 W Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90026

Hours

Monday 10AM-10PM
Tuesday 10AM-10PM
Wednesday 10AM-10PM
Thursday 10AM-10PM
Friday 10AM-10PM
Saturday 10AM-10PM
Sunday 10AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

It?s vegan here. I tried their chocolate donut and their strawberry and cream donut. They were both good. I couldn?t believe they were vegan yet I could tell they were. If I enjoyed them so will you. Vegans will absolutely love them. The chocolate donut wasn?t as good as the strawberry one. The chocolate didn?t taste great but it was very acceptable. The donut itself is pretty decent. The strawberry donut was pretty incredible. It has real fresh strawberries inside. The cream is kind of weird in texture b

Had such a hard time picking!!!! So many delicious-looking options, and all vegan!! We ended up having a fritter, a rasperry-jam filled donut, and a cup of pistachio ice cream!! All were very good, I highly recommend!!

Some of the best donuts in LA. Must try the Angry Samoa (based off of a Samoa Girl Scout cookie. I didn?t even know this place was vegan ? they?re that good.

Taking Back Sundae / 1 scoop Rocky Roadolato, 1 scoop Butter 08, raised donut, banana, whipped cream, sprinkles, maraschino cherry - 5 ??! I love Donut Friend and was pleased to find Creamo in what I consider to be my local stomping grounds. I went in with a donut and a scoop of ice cream in mind, but then I saw a picture for Taking Back Sundae, and I just had to try it. It was incredible! It was indulgent and packed with flavors, textures, and felt like a very close cousin to a banana split. It was a sug

This is my girlfriend and I's favorite ice cream place. We LOVE ice cream and would eat it every day if we could. I used to be a loyal wanderlust patron until we tried the corn against here. It tastes like the delicious sugary milk left behind by corn flakes and is SO creamy. AND!! After coming here several times, we learned it's vegan too?! We're both lactose intolerant and usually take lactaid, but no need for it here. Plus, a lot of vegan ice creams trend to use coconut milk as a substitute which my gf d

The ice cream here isn?t too sweet, but it?s extremely creamy and very very fatty. The soy milk based ice creams are very fluffy. The cones are really good. There?s nowhere to sit inside so it?s more of a stop by and pick up ice cream spot.

The ice cream rocked my world! A scoop goes for a whopping $5 to $7 which I think is outrageous but the pistachio was crazy good! I also had a chocolate frosted donut from donut friend and it was $2.50. Donuts range from $2.50 to $5. All the ice cream is vague and. Good spot just to relax in silverlake. Update February 28, 2021, I just had one of the best donuts of my life, a peanut butter and jelly donut! This was pure heaven! This doughnut cost $3.75 and let me tell you it's worth every penny!

There is absolutely no reason that the scoop of icecream should be less than half of the cup?. Like what even is that?. The one in downtown fills it up To the top, i mean it literally wasn?t even half the cup?. And there was maybe 6 crusty donuts left and it wasnt even late. I was very disappointed not gonna lie. It was gone in like 3 or 4 spoonfuls

I came to try out their motion city sandwich. Essentially ice cream sandwich but with donuts. I picked the Paramoreo ice cream flavor. I came late so they ran out of all donut flavors except for Poppyghandi. The glaze is lemon flavor with poppy seeds. I added sprinkles and Oreos as toppings. It worked pretty well together. The lemon gives everything a nice hint of lemon to cut through the sweetness, which was just right and not too sweet. The toppings and poppy seeds of the donut gave a nice crunch. It was

Service is always great here! Perfect for a quick dessert ice cream or Donut or Both!! Strawberrysofar Polar berry club

Love the ice cream here, I get it often. This is my first milkshake. This one is their version of an oreo cookies and cream. They have gluten free waffle cones which is so great. My favorite ice cream spot right now!

I got the x-rays and mint, I?m happy with the flavor combination! The mint gives the balance, Not too sweet. Now this is vegan but tasty just like a regular ice cream ??

Vegan doughnut and ice cream spot in Silver Lake. Came here post-brunch on a Sunday around noon for some dessert with a friend. Street parking. Credit cards accepted. Outdoor seating available. You order at the counter and pay prior to receiving your order. You have the option to get doughnuts, ice cream, or a shake, and they?re all vegan. Ice cream pints are also available. The doughnuts are from donut friend and creamo is a related restaurant. We did get to try samples of the ice cream which was nice. Th

Came here to try out their motion city sandwich. They have many flavors to choose from. I got the paramoreo (blue one) and topped it with Oreos and sprinkles. They didn't have other donuts to choose from so I ended up getting the poppyGhandi which has a lemon taste to it. This place is street parking so if you do come make sure you anticipate the parking situation. I came around 9pm it wasn't busy. I will be coming back in the day time to try out other donut and other ice cream flavors. They have outdoor se

Vegan donuts that taste much better than the non-vegan donuts! Trust me, I am a donut junkie and these are addicting. They are light, not greasy and sweet. The maple are my favorite but there are many tasty options.

Love coming back here from the U.K.! Excellent, delicious vegan doughnuts. Helpful staff, excellent location. Please bring back the T-shirts!

Love their donuts ..they are truly the best ..I do wish they would have the matcha flavor all throughout the year.

We came in for some late ice cream and had a lovely experience. Unique flavors and SUPER friendly staff. They were sold out of donuts for the day (they must be good) so we got their ice cream and loved it. I got their corn flakes flavor. Great topping options too.

Donuts and ice cream here is fire! And it?s all vegan! There?s street parking and tons of sweet options here. I?d highly recommend coming to this donut shop! Support local mom and pop shops!

One party can enter the store at a time to be COVID safe. They have a selection of donuts and fun ice cream flavors. The shake consistency was thicc ?? but still easy enough to sip up especially with the wide holed straw they give you. I went for the paraoreo shake and asked them to add pavemint (peppermint candy) ice cream and it was the best minty oreo shake ever my partner had the Java based ice cream and wow, that coffee hits strong but it is good! Overall nice thick and creamy vegan ice cream. Went wit

Mega. Drool. What a delicious spot! Lots of great ice cream and donut flavors. Of course for a first visit here I opted for the Motion City Sandwich with Paramoreo ice cream (blue cookies & cream ice cream sandwiched between a glazed donut). Worth every delicious calorie! Currently there is limited outside seating as the patio area is blocked off but they have 2 tables set up on the sidewalk. Only one party is allowed inside at a time. They so have a bathroom inside. You can also buy pints to go (I'm regret

OMGoodness! Awwwwmazzzzing plant based, no egg, no milk donuts that are to die for! The Bavarian cream filled chocolate covered donut is so unbelievable, the vegan cream cheese danish is extremely delicious and the Carmel drizzled old fashioned cake donut is interesting due to also having a crunch. With or without vegan ice cream! Highly recommended!!!

This place is too good. An absolute must if you?re vegan and miss a classic donut. I tried the taro ice cream and I?m hooked. Sinfully addictive! ?? and they said being vegan is hard ??

I love this donut shop! The donuts are always fresh and delicious, with a great variety of flavors to choose from. The staff is friendly and welcoming, providing excellent customer service. The shop itself is clean and inviting, I highly recommend this place to all donut lovers!"

Worst ice cream, over priced. Everythings named after emo bands for no reason

BEST vegan Donuts I have EVER had. Donut friend is a favorite.

I thought the ice cream had an amazing texture for vegan. I have had trouble finding vegan ice cream I like and this was the best texture I?ve found. I got the butter pecan. It didn?t really taste like butter pecan but I still enjoyed it. The donut was just fine. I?m not sure why everyone loves these donuts so much. To me it tasted like a very typical average tasting coffee shop donut (at least what I remember them tasting like yrs ago) I have definitely had better vegan donuts. Maybe I didn?t choose a good

I found out about the place from the series The Brother Sun. Knowing that most, if not all, the places in the series are real, so being a vegan who graves good vegan doughnuts, i had to check it out when i was in LA and the 2 doughnuts i has were the best vegan doughnuts i ever had. I also ordered one of their tasty shakes. Can't wait to share the place with my family the next time i am in the LA area. It's now one of my new destination spots.

Best donuts ive ever had. definitely get the lavender one.

Considered by most to be the best Doughnut scene in the United States, seemingly an independent mom ?n pop shop turning out glazed rings on every corner from Pasadena to Venice, Donut Friend plies its trade with old fashioned know-how and seasonal flavors that are entirely plant based. Created by producer Mark Trombino, the original Highland Park location visited in 2014 and DTLA more recently, Creamo by Donut Friend sees the all-Vegan shop continuing to expand on its mission with creative choices includin

This is the best vegan ice cream I?ve ever had and the price matches the portions. Please please expand this idea. This tops all vegan ice cream options including store bought options. Don?t even tell ya friends it?s vegan because it?ll prove they wouldn?t even be able to tell. If you?re more of donut person - it?s pretty good. I?m more of a chocolate glazed donut person and they either don?t have that option in general or I always miss it.

Super friendly. Very clean. Lots of options. Can't go wrong. Try anything!

So I tried their banana ice cream. The initial taste gave me Laffy taffy vibes. But then turned south. It had a bad aftertaste. Their donuts seem to be better than the ice cream. Has a cute little outside set up. I recommend going if you need a place to talk /chill.

I walked into the ice cream shop yesterday around 8:30 PM and was waiting for the rest of the group. I asked to use the bathroom and one of the attendants told me it was closed for cleaning. While waiting for the rest of the group I noticed that the bathroom was not being cleaned at that time, and I asked to use it again, as I was somewhat urgent. She denied me again, that is, the bathroom was closed, there was no place to wash your hands or anything, none of them were cleaning... other than that, the two a

Braved the outside world to try out Creamo, and man is it yummy! Everything is vegan, but I guarantee that its super delicious and tastes just like the real deal!!! If you?re in the Silverlake area, I would highly recommend it! They?re also following strict COVID protocol (and I ate the ice cream in my car), so I felt like I got my ice cream safely.

COVID EXPERIENCE: There were limiting the amount of people inside the store for orders and it's limited to per party. My experience with the store was nothing but positive and the staff was incredibly helpful in assisting me find the best donut available (spoiler: they are all good). I ordered a half a dozen and accidentally ordered an additional more (happy accidents). I also ordered the Ice Cream sandwich (I forgot the name of the order since all the names in their menu are puns of band names). Overall,

They make great donuts but they also make great ice cream. And it is all plant based but you won't know it. Cruelty free and delicious. The best way to help our planet and taste great taste!

My kids took me here for Mother?s Day and there were no donuts. Edit, they were far later then 10 mins but go off.

I wasn?t able to experience the whole concept since I arrived a little before 9 pm on a Saturday and all the donuts were gone with the exception of one. I purchased it along a scoop of Paramoreo Ice Cream (everything here is vegan), and they were delicious. I paid around $8 for both items. Parking is not available and you have to find a spot on the street or the surrounding streets. They have a restroom but has a sign that is not for public use. I assume that is for customers only but I did not have the nee

Have you ever seen ice cream explode? Cause this was so bomb ?? we did ! and If you're into donuts, donuts will be into you, that's how good they are. Come to CREAMO and try it for yourself!

Its all good! what a delicious spot! Lots of great ice cream and donut flavors.

This is a review for a group ice cream purchase made today, June 19th, 2022, at about 6 pm. I would have given this store 5 stars but I am giving it 4 because there of the actions of one employee. To be specific, one employee, a white woman with a buzz cut, made a big display of berating another employee of color in front of me and my group. One member of my group asked for napkins; the employee of color provided it. However, the white employee, on seeing this, LOUDLY chastised her and spoke to her as if s

Just got the chocolate scoop. Blown away, absolute balance in flavor sweetness. Not overbearing. Will definitely revisit. Quality is on point at this joint IMHO.

We tried the ?Take back Sundae? and it was very delicious; you can pick any two ice cream flavors

I think this is the he best ice cream I've ever had. And the price was pretty good $5 for a huge scoop. You gotta try it

So yum. Friendly. Clean. Also want minis

I'm completely addicted to this place. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors and they let you sample them! Best vegan treats in the city.

Best vegan ice cream! Very creamy and flavors are spot on. They are good with the portions

The food is very good and creative, I like how monochrome the place is and a lot of people went by this store. So worth it!

delicious ice cream- punk rock flavors and punk rock music. ice cream and donuts what more do you want ?? creamo

Tried this place for the first time today. Had the Jelly Sound donut. It was good. I am not vegan but will definitely be returning to this place.

Great service love the vegan sweets!

Nice Quick location for great "VEGAN DONUTS"

Tastes almost like the authentic donut store! Love it ??

Great vegan desserts

Always fresh and tasty airy doughnuts like snow that sticks really filling but so light and delicious, wonderful service like an aunt and uncle, good place to take the edge off and fill up for more of life's journeys.

it?s hard to find vegan doughnuts and these are really good and fun!

Best vegan ice cream EVER. Donut Friend's fritter is the best fritter in So cal too.

Ice cream not even filling up the cone? Out of doughnuts by 8 o?clock?? Vanilla ice cream that isn?t even vanilla flavored??? What a shame?

These donuts were amazing!!

Great experience, wonderful staff and delicious ice cream and donuts. Thanks ladies!! "My milkshake . . ."

The speculoos ice cream & strawberry donut was so good. The service was friendly too :)

Great vegan ice cream. Recent menu change/ price increase made expensive dessert even more expensive.

An amazing vegan ice cream experience, cannot wait to bring more people here and see their minds blown!

vegan donuts and ice cream. fun flavors very tasty

This is simply delicious, your food is always so satisfying ????

best vegan coffee ice cream i've had in my life

Tastes almost like the authentic donut store,love it??

Tastes just as good as non vegan ice cream.

Best ice cream I've ever had, couldn't even tell it was vegan

Thai tea and taro ice creams were awesome. Need more locations!

Delicious vegan donuts. Speculoos one is so good?!

Donuts! Fresh ice cream! Yum! Friendly service.

The best donuts I ever had! And the best part, VEGAN!!!

Delicious specialty vegan shakes ??. Love me the Rudimentary Peanut

Best donuts in all the land, maybe this whole town?????????????

Hella delicious vegan treats from your pals at Donut Friend.

Great tasing doughnuts and ice cream, my new fav in the neighborhood

Great atmosphere and tasty ice cream sandwicho.

Creamo will rule the LA vegan ice cream scene!

Best Vegan Donuts and Shakes!

The apple fritter is gooood!

The jelly donut (raspberry) was great

Can't say anything, just WOW!

The best ice cream in LA!

Vegan ice cream, bit pricy

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