Why is Randy’s donuts so famous?

Randy’s Donuts is an unquestionable icon of 1950s Los Angeles for obvious reasons: it is a typical mid-century drive-up restaurant with a giant donut on its roof. Not just a giant donut—Randy’s has THE giant donut, the most famous donut in America and maybe even the world.

What is the most popular donut at Randy’s?

Randy’s Donuts: Butter Crumb Raised Their best seller is the Butter Crumb Raised, a raised doughnut topped with a crumble mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.

What do you order at Randy’s donuts?

Must-try flavors include the classic Glazed Raised donut, the Maple Raised donut, the Pink Sprinkles Iced Cake, the Chocolate Long John and Fruity Pebbles Raised donut just to start.

What is Randy’s donut made of?

Designed by architect Henry Goodwin and structural engineer Richard Bradshaw, the rooftop doughnut is constructed out of rolled steel bars covered with gunite.

What was Elvis’s favorite donut?

Elvis Presley, was known to hang out at his favorite donut emporium. . .Bruce Jones’ Southern Maid Donuts out on Shreveport’s Greenwood Rd. And to this day, the only commercial endorsement Elvis ever did was for his favorite donut. . . Southern Maid Donuts.

How much are Randys Donuts?

You can go for classic flavors (P95/piece) like the Glazed Raised, Devil’s Food Cake, or Powdered Sugar Cake; or deluxe flavors (P95/piece) like the Pink Raised with Sprinkles, Glazed buttermilk, or Blueberry Cake Icing. These classic and deluxe flavors can also be had in boxes of six (P550) and 12 (P1,045).