The Gluten-Free Sweet Life: 10 Best L.A. Bakeries with Gluten-Free Treats

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Fonuts

Item: Fonuts
Author: Wendy O'Dea

10Best Says

What happens when a gluten-intolerant donut lover and her pastry chef pal start brainstorming? Fonuts happens. A riff on "faux-nuts" given that they're baked and not fried, this mid-city shop bakes more flavors on any given day than most traditional donut shops, from chocolate hazelnut to coconut passion fruit to pumpkin. Don't worry, there's also a more traditional gluten free chocolate donut with sprinkles. There's an equal number of traditional wheat-based "fonuts" for your gluten-loving friends and family. My favorite fonut? The gluten free vanilla latte. It's like having my coffee and donut in one bite. Now that's multi tasking.

Address:

8104 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Phone:

323/592-3075

Website:

fonuts.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Wendy O'Dea
Los Angeles Local Expert

Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "There are a few parking spaces behind the building which is a blessing given the traffic congestion near Third Street and Crescent Heights."

Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: In a great location near The Grove, Fonuts is a one treat shop. And by one treat I mean baked donuts!

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Fried Wonton
  
  Potato blended with Thai spices in a crispy wonton wrap. ($5.95)
  
  Tofu Delight
  
  Fried tofu served with a sweet and sour sauce. ($5.95)
  
  Egg Rolls
  
  Stuffed with vegetables. ($5.95)
  
  Chicken Satay
  
  Grilled chicken on skewers, marinated in Thai spices and served with peanut sauce. ($7.95)
  
  Veggie Dumplings
  
  Cabbage and ginger, in a wonton skin with a dipping sauce. ($6.95)
  
  Golden Fried Shrimp
  
  Combination of shrimp and vegetable tempura, served with sweet and sour sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Shrimp In The Trap
  
  Shrimp wrapped in wonton skins and deep fried. ($7.95)
- Salads
  
  Egg Salad*
  
  Fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and hard boiled eggs served with a peanut dressing. ($6.95)
  
  Chicken Salad*
  
  Fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and chicken served with a peanut sauce. ($7.95)
  
  Shrimp Salad*
  
  Fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and shrimp served with a peanut sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Thai Beef Salad*
  
  Grilled beef, cucumber, and tomato mixed with a spicy lime juice. ($8.95)
  
  Yum Yai Salad*
  
  Shrimp, chicken, eggs, and vegetables mixed with a spicy lime dressing. ($8.95)
  
  Yum Woon-Sen
  
  Glass noodles with chicken and shrimp in a spicy lime juice. ($8.95)
  
  T-House Salad*
  
  Chicken, shrimp, and eggs on a bed of lettuce, served with a peanut sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Squid Salad
  
  Seasoned with lime, chili, mint, lettuce, and tomato. ($8.95)
  
  Yum Ta-Lay
  
  A combination of shrimp, squid, fish and mussels served with a spicy lime juice. ($10.95)
  
  Grilled Shrimp Salad*
  
  Grilled and seasoned with lime and mint over lettuce. ($8.95)
  
  Larb Chicken
  
  Ground chicken with red onions, mint and cilantro in a spicy lime juice. ($8.95)
- Soups
  Tom Yum Koong
  Shrimp and mushrooms in a spicy, hot, and sour soup.
  
  Small: $5.95
  
  Large: $9.95
  Tom Yum Kai
  Chicken and mushrooms in a spicy, hot and sour soup.
  
  Small: $4.95
  
  Large: $8.95
  Tom Kah Koong*
  Shrimp and mushrooms cooked in coconut milk with Thai spices.
  
  Small: $6.95
  
  Large: $10.95
  Tom Kah Kai
  Chicken and mushrooms cooked in coconut milk with Thai spices.
  
  Small: $5.95
  
  Large: $9.95
  Wonton Soup
  Small: $4.95
  
  Large: $8.95
  Vegetable Soup
  A variety of fresh vegetables in a tasty clear broth.
  
  Small: $3.95
  
  Large: $6.95
  Tofu Soup
  Soft tofu with chicken, celery, and green onions.
  
  Small: $4.95
  
  Large: $7.95
  Seafood Soup
  Small: $7.95
  
  Large: $11.95
- Curries
  
  Panang Curry
  
  Panang curry, coconut milk, green peas, and sliced bell pepper. ($8.95)
  
  Panang Salmom
  
  Panang curry, coconut milk, green peas, and sliced bell pepper. ($10.95)
  
  Red Curry
  
  Spicy red curry, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and squash. ($8.95)
  
  Green Curry
  
  Spicy green curry, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, squash, and green beans. ($8.95)
  
  Yellow Curry
  
  Spicy yellow curry, coconut milk, potato, onions, and carrots. ($8.95)
  
  Eggplant Curry
  
  Green curry, coconut milk, eggplant, bell pepper, and basil. ($8.95)
  
  Mussaman Curry
  
  Green curry, coconut milk, eggplant, bell pepper, and basil. ($8.95)
  
  Prik Khing
  
  Fresh green beans in spicy chili paste. ($8.95)
  
  Hawaiian Curry
  
  The secret of hawaiian style curry with shrimp and pineapple. ($9.95)
- Specialties
  
  Teriyaki Chicken
  
  Chicken marinated with Thai teriyaki sauce with vegetables. ($8.95)
  
  Orange Chicken
  
  White meat chicken dipped in flour and deep fried, topped with sweet orange sauce. ($9.95)
  
  Thai BBQ Chicken
  
  Marinated in Thai spices, grilled and served with sweet and sour sauce. ($9.95)
  
  Crying Tiger
  
  steak marinated in Thai spices, grilled and served with spicy sauce. ($11.95)
- A La Carte
  
  Chili with Mint Leaves
  
  Green chili, onion, bell pepper, and fresh basil. ($8.95)
  
  Pan Fried Garlic
  
  Marinated with garlic and ground pepper, and served with lettuce. ($8.95)
  
  Ginger and Mushrooms
  
  A touch of ginger, onions, mushrooms, and green onions. ($8.95)
  
  Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
  
  Fresh broccoli in a mild oyster sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Sweet and Sour
  
  A sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, bell pepper, cucumber and onions. ($8.95)
  
  Cashew Nut Chicken
  
  Sauteed chicken with cashew nuts, onions, carrots, and bell pepper. ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Mushroom
  
  Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and green chili. ($8.95)
  
  Mixed Vegetables*
  
  A variety of 8 fresh vegetables in a light sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Eggplant
  
  Stir fried eggplant with bell peppers, basil, and egg. ($8.95)
  
  Mongolian Stir Fried
  
  Bell pepper, onions, carrots, and water chestnuts. ($8.95)
- Seafood
  
  Garlic Shrimp
  
  Marinated shrimp in garlic sauce. ($9.95)
  
  T-House Shrimp
  
  Shrimp with magnificent sauce, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. ($9.95)
  
  Sweet and Sour Fish
  
  Filet of sole in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, onions, carrots, and bell pepper. ($9.95)
  
  Seafood Combination*
  
  A combination of fresh seafood in a spicy chili paste. ($11.95)
  
  Teriyaki Salmon*
  
  Fresh filet of salmon, sauteed and topped with teriyaki sauce and served with mixed vegetables. ($11.95)
- Rice Dishes
  
  Thai Fried Rice
  
  Fried rice with onions, tomato, spring onions, egg, and your choice of chicken or beef. ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Fried Rice
  
  fried rice chili with basil leaves, onions, and your choice of chicken or beef. ($8.95)
  
  Fried Rice Combination
  
  Combination of chicken, shrimp, and beef with onions, tomato, and egg. ($10.95)
  
  Hawaiian Fried Rice
  
  A combination of shrimp, chicken, pineapple, and curry. ($9.95)
  
  Shrimp Fried Rice
  
  Exotic fried rice with shrimp, onions, tomato, and egg. ($9.95)
  
  Crab Fried Rice
  
  Exotic fried rice with crab, onions, tomato, and egg. ($10.95)
  
  Side of Steamed Rice
  
  Per person. ($1.50)
  
  Side of Brown Rice
  
  Per person. ($2.00)
- Noodle Dishes
  
  Pad Thai
  
  Pan fried Thai noodles with chicken and shrimp, sliced tofu, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, green onions, and egg. ($8.95)
  
  Chicken Noodle
  
  Pan fried flat noodles with chicken and egg, served on a bed of lettuce. ($8.95)
  
  Lard Nar
  
  Flat noodles topped with your choice of chicken or beef, soy sauce gravy with broccoli. ($8.95)
  
  Pad See-Iw
  
  Pan fried flat noodles with your choice of chicken or beef cooked with egg and broccoli. ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Noodle
  
  Pan fried flat noodles with your choice of chicken or beef sauteed with basil, tomato, and chili paste. ($8.95)
  
  Chow Mein
  
  Pan fried egg noodles with your choice of chicken or beef with mix of vegetables. ($8.95)
  
  Pad Woon Sen
  
  Pan fried glass noodles with shrimp, chicken, celery, tomato, green onions, and egg. ($8.95)
- T-House Combo Dishes
  
  Mixed Vegetables with Tofu Combo
  
  A combination fresh vegetables and tofu stir fried in light sauce. ($7.95)
  
  Thai BBQ Chicken Combo
  
  Marinated with Thai spices and grilled. ($9.95)
  
  Chicken Satay Combo
  
  Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce and a sweet cucumber dip. ($9.95)
  
  Yellow Curry Chicken Combo
  
  Chicken, potato, and carrots cooked in mild yellow curry. ($8.95)
  
  Ginger Fish Combo
  
  Filet of sole sauteed with onions, mushrooms, and green onions mixed with a touch of ginger. ($9.95)
- Desserts
  
  Fried Banana
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Ice Cream
  
  ($3.00)
- Beverages
  Thai Iced Tea
  Small: $2.00
  
  Large: $4.00
  Thai Ices Coffee
  Small: $2.00
  
  Large: $4.00
  Apple Juice
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Lemonade
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Soft Drink
  
  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite. ($1.50)
  
  Lipton Iced Tea
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Hot Jasmine Tea
  
  ($1.50)

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