Our Vision
The Donuttery has been producing the finest donuts in Huntington Beach, California since 1970. An industry-leading donut shop, we are known for elevating classic flavors into the artisanal realm—delivering complex, balanced, and consistently exceptional yeast-raised and cake donuts. From the beginning, our goal has been to create unique, recognizable donuts by perfecting techniques that enhance both flavor and texture. Every donut is handmade with passion and craftsmanship by Donuteurs with more than a century of combined baking experience. We remain committed to innovating on familiar flavors, creating donuts that are both nostalgic and unforgettable—true fried-dough perfection.
The Dough
The donut world is divided into two camps: the heavy, cakey, dry dunkers and the fluffy, chewy yeast lovers. One way or another, we’re all captivated by the donut’s sugary spell—the idea that eating one is a delicious act of naughtiness. Donuts inspire passion, irrational exuberance, and, at times, guilt-tinged disdain. Regardless, the consensus is clear: donuts are irresistible, undeniably delicious, and a phenomenal success, deeply embedded in our food culture. Dating back to the First World War, they have earned their stripes as a distinctly patriotic American snack.
Vegan
Our vegan journey began with requests from patrons and friends seeking thoughtful dietary alternatives. We embraced the challenge by reimagining the classic donuts we love in plant-based form, testing tirelessly until we achieved yeast-raised and cake textures nearly indistinguishable from their dairy counterparts. In baking, dairy and eggs contribute far more than flavor—they provide structure, moisture, and longevity. Removing them entirely often results in dense crumbs and diminished freshness.
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Our goal was to faithfully recreate the full donut experience. We set out to transcend the vegan donut status quo of dry, dense, and uninspired substitutes without relying on synthetic preservatives. Instead, we turned to hydration techniques inspired by artisan bread baking. The result is a lineup of plant-based donuts modeled after classic favorites—donuts we would proudly choose to eat ourselves.
To this day, we continue to chase the perfect vegan round: a signature golden hue, a crisp exterior, and a delicate, springy crumb—crafted with integrity and a commitment to principled, plant-based eating.
Gluten-free & Vegan Gluten-free
Growing demand for wheat-less and gluten-free pastries led us to develop donuts using ancient grain flours such as teff, buckwheat, millet, sprouted brown rice, amaranth, and quinoa in place of wheat. We spent years perfecting a recipe that blends these flours to produce cake donuts with a sturdy, satisfying structure—without sacrificing a soft, moist crumb. Our gluten-free donuts are made with organic flours, mixed in-house, and baked to perfection.
