JK Donut opened in Whittier, CA over 50 years ago. Despite a Dunkin Donuts opening a couple doors down, this local donut shop has the love and support from the community.
Nicholas Boscarino grew up a block away from JK Donut and remembers coming here with his brother and mom when he was a kid. 29 years later and he still comes for his favorite chocolate old fashion donuts
Melrose Vintage opened in Uptown Whittier in 1992. Providing the community with fairly priced vintage clothing, they have built a strong customer base and are even moving to a bigger location in 2025
Tina Bui has lived in Uptown Whittier her whole life. She buys most of her clothes at Melrose because she loves the vibe of the store and has built a relationship with the owner.
Jacks Restauarnt opened their doors in 1933. One of Whittiers oldest restaurants, they draw a crowd for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Benny Ramos has been working at Jacks Restaraunt for more than 40 years. He has regulars that come eat at the diner counter and talk to him through the window. Something I've never seen before.
Uptown 2000 has always drawn people in with its decorative exterior and novelty items. They first opened more than 30 years ago and has always been very punk rock.
Robert Fear grew up in Whittier but moved away a few years ago. He always comes to check out his favorite store every time he comes back home for holidays.
Norms Burgers (not to be confused with Norms Diner) opened in 1980 and has been serving delicious pastrami and burgers to the community ever since.
Robert May and his son, Junior, love eating at Norms together. Robert is the owner of Mays Flowers in Whittier and understands the importance of supporting fellow local businesses.
Whittiers oldest standing movie theater, opened in 1928. It has gone through different names, but after the Whittier earthquake in 1987, it has remained Whittier Village Cinemas and has been a center of community for years. Even surviving COVID.
Leo Corcoran moved to Whittier from La Mirada (the next city over) after he got married but has been coming to this theater ever since it reopened after the earthquake.
