From its humble beginnings on South Main Street to its widespread presence across Los Angeles, Cooper Do-nuts wasn’t just a place to grab coffee and a sweet treat—it was a network of safe, welcoming spaces that anchored communities across the city.

This interactive map highlights all the known Cooper Do-nuts locations—each one a piece of the larger story. These shops weren’t just retail spots; they were gathering places for the LGBTQ community, day laborers, veterans, artists, and anyone seeking a space where they wouldn’t be judged or turned away.

Some locations are well-documented through photos, permits, and newspaper ads. Others live on through family stories, community memories, and the legacy of inclusion that Cooper Do-nuts left behind.

As you explore the map, you’ll find:

• Iconic downtown branches like the original 213/215 S Main Street, the epicenter of the now-legendary 1959 resistance.
• Neighborhood favorites from Fairfax to Pico Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd.
• Lesser-known outposts—some with only an address or a passing newspaper mention to mark their existence.
• A few Northern California locations, whose details remain a mystery but remind us of the reach and ambition of the Evans family’s dream.

This map is part memory, part monument. It represents a living archive of resilience, hospitality, and quiet defiance in the face of exclusion.

If you or someone you know has a memory, a photo, or even a hint of a forgotten Cooper Do-nuts location, we invite you to share it. Together, we’re piecing history back together—one location at a time.