Chef
Waylynn Lucas

Los Angeles

About Waylynn Lucas

Waylynn Lucas is the Pastry Chef/Owner of (fōnuts). A self-described perfectionist, takes joy in marrying the nostalgia of classic sweets with modern and exciting flavor profiles. Laced throughout the fabric of her eclectic background, from young gastronome to fashion ingénue to pastry wunderkind, her culinary style maintains a fresh philosophy of desserts that are delicate, refined and well-balanced.

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My Venues

fōnuts
8104 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA

Accolades

Four Stars (The Bazaar)
Los Angeles Times
Four Stars (Patina)
Los Angeles Times

13 Best Pastries in LA (Fonuts)
Serious Sweets

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Where I Go Out

Clams, chorizo, & tomato

The Tasting Kitchen

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Venice

"This is one of my favorite Westside restaurants with great cocktails, atmosphere, and food. This dish is a comforting bowl of goodness. It's simple, hearty, and flavorful."

$$, Mexican, Tacos, Hollywood

"The mole sauce here is unreal. Smother tortilla chips with it, add a fried egg, and you have a winning combination."

The Bazaar by José Andrés

$$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Tapas, Spanish, Hotel Bar, Beverly Grove

"This two-bite modern version of a Philly cheesesteak is unforgettable. Filled with warm cheese and topped with wagyu beef, it has a light crunch that will keep you coming back."

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Waylynn Lucas

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Shaved mushroom pizza

Stella Barra

$$, Pizza, Ocean Park

"This restaurant is a gem: relaxed, comfortable, simple, good, and consistent. The pizza crust is amazing, thin, and crispy, yet with a surprisingly soft chewiness that is unreal. I add the organic Italian sausage to the mushroom pizza, and the flavors from the mushrooms and sausage are so earthy and so good. Completely satisfying."

$$, Pizza, Italian, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park

"If you like bone marrow, the simple way they execute this is amazing. It's the only bone marrow I continually crave."

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Waylynn Lucas

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Lunch special bento box

Robata JINYA

$$, Japanese, Beverly Grove

"I’m convinced this is the best deal in town. It comes with so much: skewers, sushi, miso soup, salad, and proteins. A little bit of everything keeps it exciting. Plus, it's cheap and there's plenty of food. The ramen here is also to die for."

Chef

Waylynn Lucas

fōnuts