Learn more about this business on Yelp.
“The worlds most iconic donut bakery!”
The Donut Hole is a bakery and landmark in La Puente, California. An example of programmatic architecture, the building is shaped like two giant donuts through which customers drive to place their orders. The first Donut Hole opened in 1963, in Covina, California. The shop in La Puente was the second to open, in 1968, and was followed by three others. The La Puente location, however, was the only one shaped like donuts, and dates of the building's original construction range from 1947 to 1958 to 1962. What is certain is that the donut chain went out of business in 1979. The Covina branch was completely remodeled and the others were demolished, and only the La Puente location remains today as a working bakery. It is a local tradition for newlyweds to drive through the donuts; some cite good luck as the reason, while others credit the sexual symbolism. The building has been struck by cars several times in its history, most recently in 2004 when an out-of-control car crashed through one of the donut facades.
Keep in mind, I visited The Donut Hole around 7pm on a Friday. With that said, not too surprised that the donuts we ordered were semi-stale by the time we got there. We got the Cronut Holes, Tiger... Read more
so DELICIOUS!!! everytime i go the donuts are fresh and delicious. they have such a homemade consistency. the service is great, the team here has always been so sweet. their variety of donuts... Read more
All doughnuts are amazing!! Especially love the Smore Doughnut!!! Also the ladies that work there are so kind and friendly! Read more
The Donut Hole
Hours
- Sun, Mon, Wed - Sat: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
-
Breakfast
-
Drive Through
-
Takeout
Parking, Dining
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The Ultimate Guide To Joshua Tree National Park
- 53 Places
- 11:44
- 408 mi
The top things to do on an I-40 road trip
- 35 Places
- 49:44
- 2,851 mi
The top things to do on an I-10 road trip
- 55 Places
- 56:13
- 3,026 mi