National Donut Day returns on Friday, June 6, and shops across Los Angeles and Orange County are rolling out free donuts, bonus rewards, and special-edition flavors.
First established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to honor volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I, the holiday has become a major celebration for donut lovers nationwide.
Here are the best National Donut Day deals in LA and OC, ranked by value, uniqueness, and exclusivity:
Krispy Kreme
- Get any donut free, no purchase required (limit 1 per guest)
- Buy any dozen, get a dozen Original Glazed for $2 (limit 2 in shop or 1 online with code BOGO2)
- Starting June 7, Krispy Kreme Rewards Members can get a dozen Original Glazed for $9.99 daily through June 20 (limit 1 per day)
Randy’s Donuts
- Free classic donut from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. at participating locations
- Shops in Inglewood, Santa Monica, Torrance, Downey, Pasadena, Costa Mesa
→ Simple freebie, early bird timing creates urgency
Duck Donuts (Irvine)
- Free cinnamon sugar donut, no purchase needed (in-store only)
- Half-dozen cinnamon sugar donuts for $6, available in-store or online
→ One of the few completely free in-store deals
California Donuts (Koreatown, LA)
- Earn 2x Toast Rewards points on all in-store purchases
- New signups get 25 bonus points
Dunkin’
- Free classic donut with any beverage purchase
- Launching collab merch with Stoney Clover Lane
Paris Baguette
- PB Rewards members get a free sugar mochi or small twisted donut with any purchase
- Valid at participating locations in LA and OC
- Non-members can sign up online or in app
→ Loyalty-driven freebie for regulars
7-Eleven, Speedway & Stripes
- Glazed donuts for 50¢ for 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® members
- After June 6, same donuts available for $1 through June 24
Helms Bakery x See’s Candies (Culver City)
- Introducing the Toffee-ette, a donut filled with toffee cream, topped with crushed See’s Candies toffee, and drizzled with chocolate and white chocolate
- Available June 6–8 only
- Limited-time collab celebrating both National Donut Day and See’s Toffee-ette legacy
Whether you’re into glazed classics or gourmet collabs, National Donut Day 2025 offers plenty to satisfy a sweet tooth in Los Angeles and Orange County. Go early — many of these offers are first come, first served or limited to specific hours.
BY YOONJAE JUNG [jung.yoonjae@koreadaily.com]
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