The Donut Man on Route 66

[robertpaulsen]

On Route 66 in Los Angeles County as it cuts through the town of Glendora, California, there is a shop that’s definitely worth stopping for if you’re feeling hungry. That would be The Donut Man, which has been serving donuts for over 40 years!

[czarjak]

1. Been there, done that. Worth the effort.

[robertpaulsen]

2. Excellent! Those strawberries are to die for!

Have you tried the peach donuts yet? I haven't and I'm real curious!

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Boy, Do Those Look Good!

And I'm more a plain cake donut guy.
BTW: i live 2 blocks off the old Route 66 about 60 mikes south of Chicago
It's now Illinois Rt 53

[robertpaulsen]

8. I've been on Route 66 in other states, but not Illinois.

I would really love to do a trip along the entirety of Route 66 some year. My wife and I have traveled along there in Arizona; lots of cool towns there, many which looked like the inspiration for Radiator City in Cars. I've seen one end of Route 66 in Santa Monica, I hope to do Chicago too!

[NBachers]

4. I'd love to stop in there right now!

[robertpaulsen]

9. It's worth it!

Definitely satisfies the sweet tooth.

[CottonBear]

13. I love that Simpsons episode!

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Homer sells his soul to the devil for a doughnut. Marge bargains with the devil and gets Homer's soul back. However, Homer's been turned into a doughnut head. He's picking doughnut crumbs off of his head in his kitchen while getting ready to go to work. The next scene shows the local police force waiting in the Simpsons' front yard with coffee cups in hand!

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[LeftInTX]

5. Man, I live about 1,300 miles away

I want it now!!!!!

Yum!! Yum!! Yum!!

[robertpaulsen]

10. Wow, that would be quite a drive!

I will say those strawberry donuts were the sweetest. If you're ever out in California, they are a must!

[SunSeeker]

6. Reminds of an old Huell Howser episode.

[robertpaulsen]

11. Well, I consider that a huge compliment!

My wife and I have seen so many episodes of Huell Howser, we really loved and miss him. He always chose such unique and fascinating places to showcase. We always try to keep his sense of wonder in our own videos, even if we don't have his folksy southern twang!

[SunSeeker]

12. It has that same innocent joy in reveling in the wonders in our own back yard.

[AllaN01Bear]

7. i used to live in glendora ca. from 1957 to 1884. :)

good memories ..
lived 3 blocks from alosta (route 66) . it is now called route 66.
and those donughts ,,,, ohm myyyyyyy!

[A HERETIC I AM]

14. Did you have a time machine in your basement?

[AllaN01Bear]

16. sorry, no delorian here .

[bleedinglib]

15. My Favorite

We lived in Glendora about a mile from the DN man & during the 70's it was our go to place when my kids wanted donuts !! My fav's were the french cullers !!

Seeing this post brought back so many great memories !! The building looks the same !!! Thanks RobertPaulsen for posting this !!

Now I'm craving donuts !!

We're flying to LA next month & now I'm going to Glendora & get some delicious Donuts

[robertpaulsen]

17. You're welcome!

It really is a wonderful place. We will definitely go back to try the peach donuts when they're in season. And thanks for the advice, we'll try to give the french cullers a try!