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Duffin’s Donuts – East Van’s 24 Hour Legend

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Duffin’s Donuts, located on the corner of Knight and East 41st, it is as much of an anchor of East Van as Ken Lum’s famous cross. It offers everything from Mexican tortas and tamales to “fritou” fried chicken and a rainbow assortment of donuts (the eclairs are our faves). Everything is cheap and tasty, plus the service is always quick and they’re one of the pitifully few independent restaurants in Vancouver open 24 hours. Never been? Go.

Duffin’s Donuts | 1391 E 41st Ave | Vancouver, BC | 604-325-5544 | No website

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