Mama's Donuts in Los Angeles, CA
Mama's Donuts in Los Angeles, CA
Mama's Donuts in Los Angeles, CA
Boston cream doughnuts in display case, November 2007 — illustrative photo

Mama's Donuts

Donut shop in Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA 91406: opening hours, location and what to order.

Donut shop Hours listed
Get directions (818) 997-1654 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

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Monday4 AM – 2 AM
Tuesday4 AM – 2 AM
Wednesday4 AM – 2 AM
Thursday4 AM – 2 AM
Friday4 AM – 2 AM
Saturday5 AM – 2 AM
Sunday5 AM – 2 AM

152 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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16844 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA 91406

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Address16844 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA 91406
NeighborhoodLake Balboa
Phone(818) 997-1654
StyleDonut shop
CountyLos Angeles County
Time zonePacific Time
From city center15 mi northwest

About Mama's Donuts

Mama's Donuts is a donut shop at 16844 Sherman Way, 15 mi northwest of the Los Angeles city center in the Lake Balboa area.

It is one of 942 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Los Angeles, roughly one for every 4,118 residents. If you want to compare, Yummy Donuts sits 0.5 mi from here.

Doors open from 4 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 2 AM, for about 152 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a donut shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Yeast-raised

  • Chocolate long johnOblong raised donut topped with chocolate icing; a Midwest counter favorite with a bready bite and plenty of frosting per mouthful.
  • Glazed ringLight, airy yeast donut fried golden and dipped in a thin vanilla glaze that sets into a sheer, crackly sugar shell.
  • Chocolate iced ringClassic yeast ring with a smooth layer of chocolate frosting on top; pillowy dough with a fudgy, cocoa-forward finish.
  • Maple barLong rectangular raised donut spread with maple-flavored icing; soft, chewy dough and a sweet, faintly woody topping popular on the West Coast.

Cake donuts

  • Chocolate cake donutDeep cocoa cake donut, plain or glazed, with a fine, tight crumb and a flavor somewhere between brownie and devil's food cake.
  • Powdered sugar cakePlain cake donut rolled in a thick coat of powdered sugar; soft, simple and guaranteed to leave a dusting behind.
  • Cinnamon crumbVanilla cake donut topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and a drizzle of icing, adding crumbly texture to the tender base.
  • Red velvet cake donutCrimson cake donut with mild cocoa flavor and tangy cream cheese icing, often finished with a sprinkle of red cake crumbs.

Filled donuts

  • Apple-filledFried yeast pocket filled with chunky spiced apple and rolled in sugar; soft and warm-tasting, a little like a hand pie.
  • PB&J donutYeast donut filled with grape jelly, topped with peanut butter icing and chopped peanuts for a sweet-salty lunchbox nod.
  • Boston creamRound yeast shell piped full of vanilla custard and topped with glossy chocolate frosting, echoing the classic Boston cream pie.
  • Jelly-filledSugar-dusted pillow of fried dough filled with raspberry or strawberry jelly that tends to escape with the first bite.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Boston cream doughnuts in display case, November 2007 — illustrative photo
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Questions about Mama's Donuts

What are Mama's Donuts's hours?
Mama's Donuts's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 4 AM – 2 AM; Sat–Sun: 5 AM – 2 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Mama's Donuts open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 5 AM – 2 AM.
What time does Mama's Donuts open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 4 AM on Monday.
Where is Mama's Donuts located?
Mama's Donuts is at 16844 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA 91406, in the Lake Balboa neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Mama's Donuts?
The listed phone number is (818) 997-1654.
What should I order at Mama's Donuts?
As a donut shop, typical picks include Chocolate long john, Glazed ring, Chocolate cake donut, and Powdered sugar cake. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Mama's Donuts?
Nearby options include Yummy Donuts (0.5 mi), Red Carpet Cookies (0.7 mi), and Cake Bash Studio (0.7 mi).

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