03/08/2026
Some of the sweetest parts of the Cooper Do-nuts story begin with my grandparents.
My grandfather, Jack Evans, started the Cooper Do-nuts chain with a simple idea: serve good donuts, treat people kindly, and create a place where everyone felt welcome. What began as a small family operation grew into something that became part of Los Angeles history.
But Cooper Do-nuts was never just one person’s dream. My grandmother, Marge Evans, was right there beside him helping manage the shops, keeping everything running, and adding her own creativity to the brand. She’s also the one who came up with the signature half-bitten “C” donut in the Cooper Do-nuts logo — a small detail that became an unforgettable symbol of the shops.
Together they built more than a donut stand. They built something that people still remember decades later — a place of community, late-night coffee, laughter, and a little bit of sweetness in the middle of Los Angeles.
I’m grateful to be able to share and preserve their story. Their legacy lives on in every memory people share about Cooper Do-nuts. 🍩❤️
