I'm so glad dough joy is in the Ballard. truly have the best and the most fun environment. Sad cap hill closed. Here we have more indoor seating. Same great service, fun vibes, delicious doughnuts. Oh and let's not forget all the coffees too! My favorites are the fritters (apple or blueberry) & strawberry icing. read more

Dough Joy - Strawberry Sprinkle& blueberry fritter! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

1. This is our go to donut shop in Seattle. They have a good mix of classic flavors and fun creative flavors. The cinnamon sugar and twist are great versions of these classics. At the holidays the raspberry filled sufganiyot is our favorite. 2. The staff is always friendly and after just a few visits recognized us. And it's a fun light filled shop. 3. All their donuts are vegan but what's great is that you'd never know that. I'm pretty sure many people visit and never know. That's how good these donuts are. read more

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Amazing service, and great donuts. Easily the best around. I won't hesitate the make the walk over here the moment I feel a craving for something sweet. read more

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW At first glance, these donuts don't catch your eye; but MAN were they delicious! the display flavors are in a shared case, but the actual donuts are prepped in a safe space and kept separate in the back until ordered. The staff seem SUPER knowledgeable and I did not get sick! we got the macchiato chocolate chip and the flavor / moistness was great! read more

Dough Joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped here after the Ballard farmer's market for something sweet and tea. The donuts are super soft and not too sweet. For the friends that got the French toast, he didn't see the difference from a maple donut. The glazed with sea salt one was a great combo of sweet and salty. The last got an apple fritter and he said it was perfectly sweet. The service was awesome and felt like a friend was helping us. The ambiance is so cute with the neon signs and cute merchandise. Parking was rough because of the market so be patient. read more

Dough Joy - Cinnamon donut holes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really love the vibe and interior design of this place!! Staff were very nice and friendly to answer all our questions. Really like their icing because it was very dense, full of flavor, and delicious! But some of the dough was not chewy-like donut, it was more like a hardened bread that was overcooked or the dough got harden overnight type of texture. We really like the lemon-flavored cream filling inside the donut. Will definitely go back to try again with other types of donuts! read more

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Had NO IDEA this place was vegan. Just stopped in because we were craving donuts and they were honestly quite good! It you're vegan, definitely give this place a try. The woman working there was kind and gave us recommendations. Donuts were about $3-4 each. GET the blueberry fritter! It was like an apple fritter in texture but BETTER. Wonderful blueberry swirls of flavor throughout the dough and the glaze over the top was just perfect too. We weren't as a fan of the pop tart donut mainly because the strawberry jelly was a bit thick and artificial looking, but the dough itself was springy and light. They also have a variety of coffee and espresso options available. I will say the inside felt quite industrial, very concrete and plain feeling, and was also cold inside because the doors were purposely propped wide open on a cold winter day, so we ate our donuts quickly and left. All that to say this is NOT a place with ambiance that says come meet up with a friend here and hang out. It really feels like a place to stop in and grab a donut, but they are yummy! read more

Dough Joy - Blueberry fritter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been to Dough Joy a few times now and have always been impressed! They have excellent customer service, the place is super cute, and the donuts are delicious. I've also ordered from them via Too Good To Go, and it's a great deal for some still great donuts! read more

As I walked through Ballard I literally stopped in my tracks and went int Dough Joy. It's so cute and colorful, I couldn't resist. They not only have doughnuts but they have seasonal drinks like PSL. Very friendly service. Lots of space to sit and chill. read more

I visited Dough Joy back in August 2025. The cashier and barista were friendly. The shop was small but nicely decorated. I got pride donut and a cherry coconut lemonade. I loved the lemonade. It was refreshing and sweet. The donut was a delicious glazed donut and loved the rainbow coloring. Overall, I had a great experience here and will return someday. read more

I love Dough Joy! I went here with my hubs the first weekend they opened and have been back another three times. We've tried more of their donuts and they've been great. My favorite so far is the cinnamon sugar raised donut. It's just perfect. My hubs doesn't have a fave yet but he had the raised French Toast recently and really enjoyed it. Service has always been friendly and the vibe here is happy and light. There's a lot of joy to be found at Dough Joy!!! read more

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Fun atmosphere, really good coffee and donuts, awesome, friendly and helpful staff. The attention to detail in the food coffee and atmosphere pays off. Well done! read more

Impeccable, warm service. Beautiful and equally delicious doughnuts where you wouldn't even know they were vegan!? 10/10 Space is beautiful and clean and cozy. Will definitely be back. read more

Dough Joy - Apple Apple Cinny Fritter, Strawberry Chocolate Sprinkle, Bavarian Cream, Basic B, and a Powdered Sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is fricken awesome. I highly recommend dough joy for your donut needs if you're in this area! I loved the vibe, ambiance, customer service, workers, and the donuts. I absolutely love the bags they use for individual donuts. It's cute, eye catching, and good quality! I'm a huge fan of blueberry donuts so k had a blueberry glazed and a blueberry fritter! Both were soo good. I love the glaze on the fritter and the blueberry glaze was thicker than your average donut shop! I'm definitely coming back here. read more

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Drove 35 minutes to Ballard early Saturday morning for vegan donuts, and they didn't disappoint. The donuts look beautiful, and the employee was friendly and patient while I decided on donuts. 6 large donuts fit in the box. The Bavarian cream donuts were a hit with my kids. I enjoyed a strawberry (milkshake?) iced donut. It was light and fluffy, great texture. The shop is bright and cheerful. I would gladly had sat and ate my donut, but kids were waiting at home for donuts! read more

First time experiencing Dough Joy before heading to the Ballard Farmer's market. Friendly service, good iced coffee and donuts were tasty and fresh! read more

Been a couple times and donuts have just been ok. Service is always friendly and welcoming a nice space that always has people working or meeting up. I had high hopes as I'd heard of dough joy as a Seattle staple. Tried both a cake and original glaze but felt that both had an over fried flavor to them. Not terrible, just not worth the calories in my opinion. read more

Probably one of the best doughnuts in town and you would never know they're vegan. I was bummed when their Ballard food truck disappeared, and then excited to see a store front from them a year or two later! It's a big store front with a handful of seating. Lots of variety of flavors. We got their Poptart and Matcha Strawberry. The Poptart didn't really taste like a Poptart, tasted like a regular vanilla doughnut with a strawberry filling. The Matcha Strawberry was great, the matcha was subtle but noted, and the freeze dried strawberry was a nice tart flavor. read more

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This vegan donut shop has a nice variety of options, with both classic and creative flavors. There's definitely something for most tastes. We decided to go with the donuts that seemed the most popular--the ones with the least left on display--and they were solid choices. The coffee cake donut stood out for me. It wasn't overly sweet, had a nice hint of coffee, and worked well as a cake-style donut. The pop tart donut was another good pick. It was filled with strawberry jam from end to end and it delivered on flavor. No skimping on the jam, this donut was heavy. It's a good spot for donuts even if the idea of "vegan donuts" deterred you. If no one told us it was vegan we wouldn't have known. Worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Best donuts this side of the Mississippi! Must stop by! Friendly staff and owners. Will def be back!!

I've been twice now and will happily continue to support this LGBTQ owned donut shop and their delicious vegan creations. Super welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. I'm a cake donut gal and really liked their Vanilla Biscoff and their Coffee Cake donuts. I've tried some of their other creations (Churro, Strawberry Milkshake, Cookies & Cream) and haven't found a bad one in the bunch. They also have a small selection of GF donuts which my friend appreciated. Vanilla oat latte was the perfect subtle sweetness to accompany a sugary donut. Fun mural and neon signage inside add inviting pops of color and photo-ops. Love it! read more

Adorable little coffee and donut shop, staff was super friendly too. All around good vibes read more

Dough Joy - Strawberry milkshake donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great donut shop . Got the maple and chocolate sprinkle, one of those rare vegan places and the donuts are amazing read more

Dough Joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I nearly cried. As someone with a dairy allergy I haven't had a true raised donut in about 7 years. I've been searching for a good dairy free donut since my allergy took a bad turn in 2018 and it wasn't until today that I found it. I cannot stress enough how incredible these vegan donuts are and how amazing it felt to look at a case of donuts and be able to pick any of them (and with no concerns)! They aren't "good for a vegan donut" they're just straight up amazing. The place is also so cute and the staff were pleasant to work with! Allergy or not - you're missing out if you don't try dough joy! My husband with no allergies also absolutely loved their donuts. Such a gem in Seattle! read more

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First time there and was welcomed by the friendly staff, they even gave me a free doughnut hole with my coffee. read more

Dough Joy - White chocolate cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Dough Joy serves vegan donuts. They have a great selection of gluten free donuts. Many gluten free donut places do not fry their donuts. This is one of the few places that does! The owner ensured me that they have a separate dedicated gluten free kitchen for their donuts. The staff has always been friendly when I visit. Their gluten free donuts are the best I have had I highly recommend the maple! The store front itself is small with a few seats available. read more

The shop is so cute! You just have to take a photo to share with friends because of how cute the interior is and the packaging. The staff were so friendly. I ordered the apple cider donut and it was so delicious! Wish I could've ordered more to try more of the fall seasonal donuts. read more

Dough Joy - Apple cider old fashioned donut with an iced coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'll keep this simple--these donuts are the best in Seattle. Fluffy, delicious, and traditional and creative toppings. They're vegan but you wouldn't know it (and I am a dairy fiend). The staff are also incredibly friendly. Oh, and the boxes are adorable and always make me smile. read more

Incredible experience at DJ Super nice team, delicious and very fun doughnuts. Highly recommend this cool spot. read more

The donut was a basic donut! Not too crazy sweet only because I got the classic one. It was fluffy on the inside. The only thing is that the tongs to grab the donut was a little bit dirty, which you can see in the video. But they were super nice when I told them about it they gave me another. read more

I love trying different bakeries and donut shops. This past weekend, I decided to venture into Seattle. While Seattle isn't my favorite place to visit because of the parking and traffic--yikes!--I'm glad I went. Out of our five stops, Dough Joy was my favorite. I tried the French Toast and Strawberry Pop Tart donuts, and they were delicious--really delicious! When I got home, I looked up their other locations and was pleased to see they have a W Seattle location. I would definitely recommend this place if you're a donut fan. read more

Dough Joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been chasing the high of a vanilla cardamom latte that I once got on vacation in Vermont for years to no avail... until Dough Joy! They had cardamom syrup for my oat milk latte and made it VERY well. Their donuts are a little more on the trendy side for me, but still yummy and in a cute atmosphere. Plus, the employees are super nice and gave me a free donut hole with my latte! Great spot to catch up with a friend or pop in for a quick morning snack. read more

Have been searching for a good peanut/nut free dessert place for my daughter. Stumbled across this place. Was skeptical because vegan donuts are just not my thing. But OMG you could tell me these were regular donuts and I wouldn't think twice. They are delicious! Highly recommend checking this place out esp if you have dairy/egg/nut allergies, or are just in search of a delicious donut. read more

These donuts were amazing. Light, fluffy, great taste very fresh! Will order again soon.

Always wanted to try out Dough Joy and finally passed by a location!! I think they recently opened this location in Ballard because I haven't seen it before. I was passing by and was shocked to see a Dough Joy location so I knew I had to try it! It was about 3pm on a Sunday and they were out of most of their selection. They told me since they were new they had a limited selection, it's also a smaller shop. The shop had a lot of seats and was relatively busy especially for the time of day. It had a pretty cute vibe to, and the workers were super kind. The thing that intrigued me about this place were all the donuts being vegan. That being said my whole family couldn't taste the difference, it's even pretty hard to believe that they were vegan. The donuts here were decent, but for vegan donuts they were exceptional. The hours aren't stated on Yelp but on Friday and Saturday they stay open pretty late. So hopefully in the future they will have a wider selection of donuts later in the day. Overall I definitely recommend trying Dough Joy's donuts especially if your vegan!! read more

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Their doughnuts are a bit spendy but so delicious!! The staff are super nice. I really enjoy going there!! Fun vibe!!!

i have been thinking about the donut i ate here since i ate it like two weeks ago. i'm obsessed with it. i had the poptart donut but i want to try the others now too... obsessed... donuts plaguing my mind... what do they do to these donuts man... also the vibe is cool read more

Great doughnuts super friendly people Maple bar was great and a strawberry was also goof read more

Super excited that Dough Joy now has a brick and mortar store in Ballard! If you didn't know, they're a vegan donut shop but as a non vegan, I can't tell the difference. My favorites are the yeast donuts, specifically the pride and maple bars. It's a little pricey coming in at ~4.50$ a donut but there's a discount if you buy a dozen AND they frequently have special deals if you sign up for text offers (buy 2 get 2 free, happy hour, etc). The biggest downside is that they get pretty busy on weekends but you can beat the rush if you come in before 10 am. They took over the space from Cupcake Royale and the layout is identical as before with lots of seating. read more

Excellent service, impeccable vibes and delicious donuts. The classics are well executed (the strawberry iced donut actually tasted like strawberries not just "pink") and well you'll just have to try the everything but the bagel donut for yourself! read more