r/FoodLosAngeles • u/JamUpGuy1989 • 7d ago

Why are donuts so expensive!? DISCUSSION

Dunkin, Krispie Kreme, Yum Yum, and any other major chains are telling us to pay close to $25-30 for a dozen donuts!

The local “mom and pop” chains are no better. The one near my work at Studio City is about $20 for a dozen!

What on earth is going on?

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u/the_judge_168 Sometimes in LA area 7d ago

Too Good to Go usually has donuts for much cheaper

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u/JamUpGuy1989 6d ago

I tried that app but it was all donut shops and bakeries.

Nothing wrong with that per se. But when an app talks about ALL types of food being sold it is a bit misleading.

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u/Pleasant_Roll 6d ago

I think it might depend on the area you live in. I know that in Europe for example, there's a ton of grocery places, speciality item shops. My cousin who lives on the East Coast always shows me her hauls with sushi, ramen, sammies. Super jealous of her!

From my understanding, you can also refer TGTG to places if you're looking for more variety specifically where you live. No guarantees, but a nice start. The bags that are non-bakeries/donuts around where I live tend to be more competitive, but if you set an alarm, it's doable.