See What Makes This Little California Doughnut Shop So Successful | TODAY

In this week’s Sunday Closer, NBC’s Harry Smith meets Jim Nakano, who opened Donut Man in Southern California nearly 50 years ago and has been drawing people in ever since.

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See What Makes This Little California Doughnut Shop So Successful | TODAY

[simplyangel]

when the guy took a bite and just laughed with joy liked that

[chrisyako]

Was a prisoner for the United States, finishes college serves in the Navy and then opens up Donut Man. This man really has no hatred.

[NaturalBeauty-qemk]

That chuckle when he bit into the Buttermilk bar.. Sold me for sure.

[RefugeetheDJ]

I love little standalone businesses like this, they put a lot of pride into their food which makes it better than the rest.

[deanna]

Jim seems like such a humble man. I would love to meet him. ♥️

[freddyrod]

Rumor has it that the reporter is still laughing with joy till this day.

[Antonin]

His family was imprisoned, but still served in the US Navy after, and opened a shop in the US

[meangreen]

They also have peach donuts. This place is really something. If you like doughnuts and around the area. This place will not let you down!

[kathyly]

America took everything from him when it wasn't his fault, yet he still served in the Navy and start up a business. Simply amazing and wholesome. What an angel!

[devong]

God Bless this man. Gave back to the country that took everything from him.

[VictoriaG]

The Donut Man is located at 915 E Rte 66, Glendora, CA 91740

[caraniehoff]

I have many fond memories of eating here. My dad’s job moved us to Georgia in the early 80s and when we would go back to visit my grandparents we would always have to get donuts from The Donut Man. One of my many fond memories of SoCal. I can definitely vouch that these donuts ARE hands down better than either a hot Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donut.

[wmst]

I just checked on Google that a non-stop drive from where I am in Washington state to Glendora would take 17 hours...I do have Monday off too...hhhmmm.

[JorisSatyadharma]

Was just there two weeks ago. The best donut I've ever tasted and I've tasted from several different countries.

[PureAloha]

Those donuts look better than Krispy Kreme and Dunkin donuts

[jeremywinston]

Great story!! The best donuts usually come from mom n pop bakery's. I luv how it's open 24/7.

[kubankhaos]

We imprisoned him first & now he has imprisoned us. This is the sweetest revenge I've seen!

[Chris_EOH]

Ive lived in Glendora my entire life and can honestly say that these are the best donuts I've had, never get tired of them definitely worth the trip if you have the chance!

[rialequay]

Omg that strawberry donut looks delicious!!

[Humco_ND]

Glendora resident here, these are some of the best donuts ever my favorite is the powdered sugar covered blueberry birthday cake Donuts.