LA's 8 Must-Try Gourmet Doughnuts

Simmzy's drool-worthy apple fritter doughnut

Any way you fry it, or, sure, bake it, doughnuts are the stuff dreams are made of. We constantly hear from out-of-towners that they're shocked at how many doughnut shops we have around LA - one on almost every corner. We can't help it; we love doughnuts. Like pizza, our favorite food group, even bad doughnuts are pretty much good. But why waste the calories on sub-par maple bars, old-fashioneds or holes when there are so many really, really fantastic ones to eat. Here, then, a list of some of the best high-end frosted, cream-filled and often made-to-order sugared treats to find around town. Have a favorite? Drop it in the comments.