Who doesn't like doughnuts? Flavor choices are interesting and taste great. Located in a lovely building with great ambience. I will be back. Great discovery! read more

The overall mood was cool very mellow not too busy and clean. They had very few selection of donuts, but I do like the unique flavors. I ordered the lemon curd and chocolate marshmallows two things that I love. The flavor of the lemon curd filling was amazing. The doughnut was one of the best ones that I had however, I do not like that They put granulated sugar over it in the south. I'm used to a glaze, but that's the only negative that I have about the food itself. 4/5 The second flavor I had was a chocolate marshmallow. Aside from the previous mentioned sugarcoating I was very excited about this flavor. I wanted to experience s'more inside of a doughnut. that wasn't the case. The donut itself was average. it had a lot more potential, but 3/5. The biggest complaint that I had was that these were six dollars apiece. In my opinion, it was not worth the price, but I pay for experience. read more

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Really cute coffee and donut shop we stumbled upon situated in such an amazing old world building in Pioneer Square. The service was great as was the coffee and the entire vibe and decor of the place made you want to sit and enjoy your coffee and conversation while the day slowly goes by. Would recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

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Had to seek out General Porpoise before I left and was not disappointed. These brioche doughnuts were a delight and reminded me of my favorite ones from London. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a must when walking downtown in the AM. Our group favored the vanilla custard and maple options most - and they have delicious iced and hot beverages! The kind staff gave us great recommendations that morning. Plenty of seating for a group our size during a slower morning before a World Cup match! read more

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I haven't been to a GP for years, last time I went was when they had a shop in Cap Hill. Anyways, I was working nearby the Pioneer Square location, so I decided to stop by. Came by mid-day, wasn't busy, not too many donut selections left so I just grabbed a couple they still had. I got the Vanilla Custard and a Chocolate Marshmallow one. Both were pretty good but I preferred the vanilla one better. The chocolate was more dark chocolate, didn't really taste marshmallow though. Sugar donut with a good amount of filling inside. I also got a Chai latte, that was pretty good, nice spice and flavorful. Glad to have stopped by again, still pretty darn good. Staff was friendly and quick to get your order up, more on the pricier side for donuts. Nice looking location next to a boutique in Pioneer Square. read more

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Stopped by after i watched a TikTok & read the reviews (which all seem great!). The interior is beautiful with high ceilings, bright lighting and marble tables... however, I definitely feel like you are just paying for the aesthetic and vibes here because I honestly did not find the donuts or coffee to be that good! We got the iced latte (vanilla added with a charge) + the seasonal iced peppermint mocha as well as lemon tiramisu and chocolate marshmallow donut. Unfortunately, the coffee was just .... Not good at all! They both tasted like straight up milk & I couldn't taste any coffee or vanilla. Whatever coffee you could taste is just so bitter. My partner said he felt his coffee was strong though, so that's a positive. The peppermint mocha just tastes like crushed peppermint in water. The donuts are $6 each, and while they are pretty fluffy and do taste pretty good, there's hardly any filling in them, besides a little pocket in the middle. I don't necessarily think they're mind boggling or crazy. Honestly, I feel like the price is just not worth it imo, but def recommend you come here yourself to try! read more

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The cafe is designed to enjoy the surroundings because it's a beautiful spot. Lots of space, pretty interior and decor. Although there weren't many donuts selections. The taste of the donuts were alright. And because there weren't many donuts to choose from, the cafe felt empty and the service felt cold. Didn't try its coffees but will try them next time. read more

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Such a charming little spot! I ordered a soy latte which was great. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes a big difference. The shop itself is also adorable with a cute and relaxing vibe that's perfect for a coffee break or catch-up with friends. I'd say it's one of my favorite stops in the area, and the only downside is that parking could be challenging. read more

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The vanilla bean custard donut is incredible. 10/10 no notes. Rich vanilla flavor and smooth custard. The dough was fresh and the sugar on top went well with bread and filling. The strawberry rhubarb was very flavorful. A little too strong for me but I can see the appeal, especially if you love rhubarb. read more

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We came across General Porpoise while walking home one day and decided to stop in. It's a very elegant little corner coffee and donut shop. They've got a nice little cafe, servers with smiles, some local roasted bags of coffee to choose from, as well as their delightful donuts. The donuts have a slight crisp to them, almost like a croissant, and the filling was so smooth, but not overly sweet. I don't think I've ever had a donut quite like it in my life, but it was for sure one of the better donuts I've had. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

General Porpoise - Lemon Custard Donut - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fast pick up for the wife's bday. In and out less then 5 mins so I am happy Hard to get parking though since its located on the corner main street road. read more

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Very cute spot for a quick dessert bite. Staff was kind enough to give some recommendations and I ended up trying the vanilla custard. Pastries looked delicious and unfortunately I only got to try the vanilla custard. I'm from NY but whenever I visit Seattle again, I would come back and try other flavors. I would also recommend to anyone who is visiting Seattle as well. read more

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This was recommended by a friend who lives out here. The iced coffee, lattes, and americano were all incredible. Super delicious. The donuts quite unique and incredibly delicious. A little on the pricey side; but well worth it. read more

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This is a very cute coffee spot. Coffee was good. Staff was nice. Was visiting the area and wanted to try the donuts and yum! That and the coffee was excellent. Wish I had found it sooner so I could have gone everyday read more

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What a great little spot to stop in for coffee. The brown sugar lattes were amazing! They are located inside a space that also has a shop, so don't let that stop you from coming in. Also, they did just run out of donuts when we arrived late afternoon, so bear that in mind. Just love this spot! read more

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We came here early in the morning so there was no wait. I ordered a matcha latte and it was delicious. The service was great in making sure to ask questions about the sweetness of syrups in the drink to make it right. It was quiet due to it being so early. I also got a pistachio pastry that was nice and fluffy. The filling was delicious and was not too sweet. Only down side is it is pretty pricey but that is normal pricing in the area. read more

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Excellent donut place with fresh fillings ! Great taste and size for the price .. recommend! read more

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The General Porpoise made me so happy! The restaurant is bright and beautiful. Staff were so friendly, even brining me out ingredients to check for my dye allergy. The donuts and matcha were delicious! Great location near the ferries as well as Pikes Place and the aquarium. read more

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General Porpoise is a mixed bag when I think about my experience every time I go. I got tempted when I saw their IG post about their strawberries & cream doughnut! The ambiance of the shop is really cute and Instagram-able, no doubt. Service is quick and easy, with no line going in at 9 AM in the morning. On to the doughnuts~ Let's start with the positive: these yeast-raised doughnuts are FLUFFY. It's what carries this rating. So pillowy with a satisfying chew. Definitely best texture for a doughnut! However... that's probably where the positivity ends unfortunately. You could tell from all the doughnuts from first glance the inconsistencies in quality. Even in my pic, the doughnuts are uneven. Glaze looks melted and doesn't cover the doughnuts evenly. And the amount of filling in these are a little sad... All that to say, didn't stop me from eating these. The best I ate was the maple bar! You get to enjoy the pillowy texture and the maple glaze complements it well. I honestly can't say this shop is among the best doughnuts Seattle has to offer. While the dough texture is stellar, there are some improvements that could be made... maybe my mind can be changed. read more

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A delightful bakery and coffee shop in the middle of Pioneer Square. We had to wait about 20 minutes for Cowgirls down the street to open so we stopped in here and were delighted to see they also sold beer and wine. They were out of pastries as it was close to 2PM. I assured them that it's a good sign which means they're popular. I had a local canned beer while my wife had a mocha. The windows are very large and offer a spectacular view of the street and great for people watching. There is plenty of seating and even a separate dining room with sliding doors for privacy. As an added bonus, when we showed up there was a mini petting zoo in the lobby with bunnies and goats. There were several kids enjoying this treat. Overall, a fun experience. Glad to have found this location read more

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This was the best espresso I had in Seattle. They had a single origin washed ethiopia, and the barista with the green glasses pulled it perfectly and knew what a one & one is. It was nice inside and had plenty of seating. read more

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Beautiful interior - reminiscent of a French cafe. Bright and airy with tasteful furniture. Water is available from a fountain in lovely glasses. Cool music in the background which is unobtrusive. I arrived 20 minutes before closing and didn't feel rushed by the staff to leave. A really pleasant experience. Service is always terrific. When trying to decide between lemon curd or tiramisu the sales person quickly commented that the latter was seasonal and not available after next week. Lemon is part of their usual rotation. Sold! These doughnuts are phenomenal. Always fresh, pillowy, and never that heavy, stodgy, greasy after flavor. More like a brioche. I purchased a plain (unfilled) sugar and the tiramisu which I ate on-site. They nailed the flavor. The brioche absorbed the coffee flavor and the crème interior was perfectly balanced whipped crème and marscarpone flavor, light sugar exterior and cocoa dusting. Never thought a hand held serving of tiramisu would be possible, but this was it. Go. Eat. Enjoy! I've visited a few of these locations but this is my favorite. read more

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You can smell the butter and sugar the moment you walk into General Porpoise in Pioneer Square, and honestly, that's half the charm. This location feels a little quieter than Capitol Hill, with big windows, soft natural light, and just enough seating to enjoy a doughnut before heading back out into the neighborhood. I ordered the lemon curd doughnut, the seasonal jam, and a flat white. The lemon curd is still the star here -- bright, tart, and smooth with that signature GP doughnut texture that's airy on the inside and just slightly crisp on the outside. The seasonal jam (today's was raspberry) was generous without being overly sweet, and the doughnut itself was textbook-perfect. The flat white was solid and balanced, though not as bold as some of Seattle's other coffee spots. Prices are definitely on the higher side, and the limited seating means it's more of a grab-and-go shop for most people. But for a neighborhood pastry stop with consistently well-made filled doughnuts, General Porpoise still holds its place. This one officially got added to my Seattle Coffee & Sweets Crawl list. read more

Bought donuts for a client meeting and they were amazing! Not cheap!! $120 for a dozen so this is not your regular donut shop. But if you want a really great donut, this is a go-to read more

I really like this location! Beautiful fresh architecture with giant metal doors, great service, perfect donuts - what's not to love? Macchiato coffee was artisanal, bold, and served with sparkling water. The donut was their usual paragon of flavor and texture. read more

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I walked by General Porpoise and decided to stop in and try a doughnut and coffee. It is a really nice place to hang out and enjoy a doughnut. It is well lit and very clean and modern. Good selection of flavors, I would return and enjoy a doughnut and coffee again! Recommended read more

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Lemon tiramisu donut, absolutely fabulous! This was such a treat as we don't eat donuts often. The coffee was also amazing, though as our trip through the PNW continued I found it's hard to find a bad coffee. It was my first of the journey and held its own with every coffee after. I think I had my go to which is a lavender latte, and it was the best I'd had in a long time! read more

It was so nice to be back in Seattle for the week! We walked down 1st to Pioneer Square to try out General Porpoise. The staff was friendly but appeared slightly bored. We ordered a latte and some donuts which were all tasty. The place was not as clean as it could have been with two bored staff hanging around and a dearth of customers. The bus tray was full of dishes. One of the staff decided to blow her nose. In fact a full blown brain mining expedition was formed. So be it, but she failed to wash her hands. Maybe she applied sanitizer or some other remediation?? Didn't see that part. We had planned to order an additional donut for the road, but suddenly changed our plans after this observation. A simple training from Management will make everything right as rain, then we would give them top marks. read more

This donut place is right across our wedding venue. We needed some snacks and coffee before a tour of the venue. And we was hooked onto this place. We love their donuts and best service. The first time we got a lemon curd and berries donuts. This time we decided to do our engagement Photoshoot at this place. They allowed us to do it and we got amazing donuts and coffee as props but of course we ate them all! Haha That place doesn't much people so we get to have some personal space for photos and a quiet time to read or do your work. read more

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I was nearby and looking for a coffee and dessert spot, so I decided to check this place out after loving the ambience in the photos. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst donuts I've ever had. The taste was strange, and it definitely wasn't fresh. The coffee was just okay. They didn't ask if I was dining in, and I would have preferred it in a mug rather than a travel cup. If I'm here for the ambience, I feel like I deserve a choice to have it in a proper cup or mug, especially when I'm paying $7 for a coffee. read more

Easily the best cappuccino I've ever had. (On my second one already) The donuts are amazing too! Visiting from out of state and I stumbled upon this lil place and the vibes are immaculate. Super cute and Instagram worthy forsure. Would recommend! read more

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Treat yourself to a fresh, non-standard donut here. Worry not about the sugar. You deserve it! read more

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I rarely come to Seattle since I started working remotely, but sometimes, you just crave the food you miss. And oh, how I miss General Porpoise! My all-time favorite is the Vanilla Custard--it's pure nostalgia, bringing back wonderful memories of Seattle before the pandemic. Every bite takes me back. I'd gladly make the 50-minute drive just to satisfy my craving, and it's always worth it! read more

General Porpoise - Doughnuts and ambiance - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

At long last we have finally gotten our porps! This was our fourth attempt and third location we've tried to achieve General Porpoise in, and to be honest, this one had the best service of all three. I called ahead and the barista told me that they actually do list on their site what flavors they have each day - it just grays out when they're out of stock, which was super helpful and the honey and I ended up splitting a tiramisu and an unfilled. General Porpoise doughnuts are sort of a mix between an eclair and a dinner roll. They're more bready, but they don't truly feel like doughnuts to me (Crispy Creme and old fashioneds are sort of our gold standard). Overall, my personal fav was the tiramisu, but the honey ended up preferring the unfilled to go with his cup of their tasty coffee. The service was friendly and helpful and all in all we enjoyed our stop in. read more

Holy cuteness overload! I saw this beautiful, historic building with "Schwabacher Hardware" above the arched entrance. The lobby also had a mosaic tile design unique to it. General Porpoise did a fabulous job repurposing the store with 'elephants on parade' lights, exposed brick walls and a private room available for party rentals (it was being set up for a baby shower on this day--cute!). Only I would have the bad luck to find somewhere to grab a coffee that serves what appear to be delicious donuts prior to brunch! I had to pass up on the donuts since I already had reservations nearby for brunch. Of course I did take a photo for my fellow Yelpers. My partner and I, however, did order lattes. They offered some fun seasonal lattes, too! I went with a Honey Lavender Oat Milk Latte. The barista made a gorgeous design but decided to still place the cover on the cup ruining it. Tsk tsk. The latte was lovely and fairly well-balanced with the lavender, but a bit too sweet with honey. The gal at the cash register was also not very outgoing or friendly. Her and the barista gave off a vibe like they despised each other. Even on this sunny Seattle day! Nonetheless, this shop is adorable and such a fun discovery in the heart of Pioneer Square. read more

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Very cute location! Love the white brick and white tables inside. Went at noon on a Saturday and there was only 1 other party inside. In the back, there was a private Baby Shower going on - maybe 10-15 people so that's great to know it's available for events! The huckleberry cream was so delicious! Also had the blackberry jam and lemon curd. All winners! Coffee wasn't our favorite. The ice coffee was a little too bitter for my fiancé. There is a paid parking lot right next to it. It was like $11 for an hour though, ouch! read more

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I came here for the Lemon Curd donut because it was recommended everywhere this place came up. It isn't my usual taste- I expected a more sweeter donut but the tart taste is just perfect and it isn't overly sweet. Paired wonderfully with my cappuccino. The vibe and decor of this place is beautiful. White and light, with vibrancy of pink- it's a beautiful cafe to sit in, reading a book! read more

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Soft delicious brioche, creamy vanilla bean custard made with real vanilla beans! You can't go wrong. Yes the donut is expensive. At $5 a pop this is not an everyday type of snack. But you should definitely drop by to treat yourself for special occasions! The parking situation at this location is tough. It is pioneer square after all. Be prepared to pay for parallel parking or walk from a lot. read more

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What a lovely space in Pioneer Square by the water! I'd love to study here--there's so much vertical space to foster creativity and hold all the big ideas. \\ lemon curd donut - wow they are not shy--the lemon zaps you with cheek-puckering tartness at first contact - the donut itself has a deeper fermented flavor - overall, the donut didn't taste too sweet! there could still be quite a bit of sugar in it though to balance out the tartness We also got an americano to share as we chilled and vibed and browsed their Pioneer Square brochure for places to explore before the Wing Luke Museum opened. read more

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