The Donut Hole
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- La Puente
The Donut Hole in La Puente turns its product into architecture, with giant fiberglass doughnuts framing a drive-through passage.
Built in 1968, the shop is a memorable example of Southern California’s programmatic roadside design, where the shape of a building advertises its purpose.
This remains a working business, so view the architecture from permitted areas and keep the driveway clear for customers. Confirm current service arrangements directly if planning a food stop. The photograph shows one doughnut-shaped entrance rather than a freestanding sculpture or a public pedestrian tunnel.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: George Cummings / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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