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Unfortunately, Lucky's failed me not once, not twice, but thrice. I thought they were amazing when they first opened (about 10 years ago). Their donuts were always fresh and they even had beignets! But I came here three times in the last two years and all three times were underwhelming. I came in yesterday and picked up a few donuts. They're not fresh as before and so were the last two times. Their donuts are not cheap so when you pay $5 for one donut, it should taste good or at least fresh. Also, their coffee is not the best either. It is hard to find good donuts in Vancouver. With similar pricing, I will stick to Mello for now, at least they're consistent.
I finally get to try the donuts from Lucky. I have heard lots about it but somehow our paths never crossed till recently. I bought the apple bacon fritter because bacon. Who can resist bacon? I also got the peanut butter jelly donut to go. The apple bacon fritter was more like a bread texture. I liked the chewy texture and the bacon was delicious. I barely tasted any apple in my fritter though. But the bacon and maple glaze more than made up for the tiny amount of apple bits in my fritter. The glaze did make it a sticky mess to eat. I had the peanut butter jelly the next day. It was definitely a bit harder than if you had it on the same day. I took a bite before storing in a Tupperware, so that I could tell the difference. The donut was square shaped and it was chockfull of berry jelly inside. Some sections were oozing jelly when you bit into it. Be careful not to smear your face. At $4.50 each, I think the price is fair during this time when everything is expensive. But it is not that cheap you can have it everyday. Location is shared with 49th Parallel Coffee. It is a spacious coffee shop with patio seating. Parking is available on the streets around it.
The donuts at Lucky's are decent overall, but not exceptional. I remember them being a bit better, but there's so many better options these days for the $4-5/donut price range in Vancouver. The only reason this gets as high a rating is that the location is a great one for studying/working, the coffee from 49th Parallel is always a good pairing, and the French Cruller is potentially the best cruller I've ever had anywhere. Must try if you haven't -- it's wonderfully moist.
I was visiting Vancouver and was told this café was a must stop to grab some donuts. I swung by on a Saturday afternoon and found a line wrapped around the corner. Aside from the chilly weather, luckily there was no rain or anything like that so my friends and I waited roughly 10 minutes to get inside and wait there. Some donuts we ordered were Cinnamon Sugar Old Fashioned, Glazed Ring, Berry Berliner, Long John, Pistachio Ring, and Chocolate Old Fashioned. My top two favorite were Long John and Chocolate Old Fashioned - especially when it's warm (microwaved prior eating). Overall the donuts were moist and flavorful, and still good the eat the next morning - highly recommend!!
First time trying Lucky's donuts. We intended to go to Cartem's, but unfortunately their till was down. Unfortunately, Lucky's donuts can't compare with Cartem's. We tried the following donuts: 1) Vanilla - flavour was as expected but the donut itself was quite hard or dry. 2) Peanut butter and jelly - this was my favourite and probably the biggest donut on the menu. This classic combination worked well together, and the centre was bursting with jelly. 3) Tiramisu - the top of the donut was tasty -strong espresso flavour- but I wish the centre was more Tiramisu flavour and not just white cream. 4) Maple donut? - this is likely my fault for not reading the name correctly. I was unpleasantly surprised to find bacon bits inside the donut dough. Really just wanted a fluffy maple donut, but this one was also dry/hard. Maybe I'm just bitter because I couldn't get my London Fog donut from Cartem's..
For sure a step up from Timmy's If you like chewy donuts then this is for you. I won't mention my preferred donut as they ain't paying my tush donut!
The gluten friendly chocolate sprinkle donuts-yum! These are one of my favourite gluten friendly donuts in Vancouver. They're a bit on the heavier side since gluten free items are usually a bit denser, but they are so good! They're on the pricier side but almost equivalent cost to their non gluten friendly donuts. I'm glad that they started to offer a gluten friendly vanilla based cake donut, but I hope to see them offer a wider selection of gluten friendly donuts once they fully reopen from covid!
I actually haven't had Lucky's donuts in so long and I forgot how good they were. The donuts were SO FLUFFY and bouncy. The donuts are reasonably priced and are quite big as well. They have a wide variety of different flavours to choose from. Also since it's covid, they do have outdoor seating available. Pistachio Donut ($3.25): My personal favourite. If you love pistachio this is the donut for you! The donut is so fluffy and bouncy, but also not too sweet. The pistachio flavour really shines in the glaze and also there's some pistachio pieces on top that give it a nice crunch Glazed Ring ($3.25): This one was so delicious too. Again, very fluffy and bouncy. Not too sweet as well. My second favourite here. Sprinkled Ring ($3.25): My dad ate this one so I can't really give it a review but he did say it was tasty. Chocolate Old Fashioned ($3.25): My dad also ate this one He said it was really yummy too! So if you're a chocolate lover like my dad, you'll probably like this
An updated review: Two weeks ago, I ordered get the Baker's Dozen from Lucky's Doughnuts for a social distancing meetup with friends. Included in this box was Glazed Ring, Pistachio Ring, Vanilla Old Fashioned, Salted Caramel Old Fashioned, Chocolate Old Fashioned, French Crueller, and Lemon Meringue Bismarck. The clear favourites with the groupwere the Lemon Meringue Bismarck and Salted Caramel Old Fashioned doughnuts, but my favourites in this box was the Glazed Ring and Pistachio Ring. A huge bummer though was that one of the Lemon Meringue Bismarck doughnuts didn't have the Lemon Curd filling inside (see picture)! But other than that, all the doughnuts were delicious. Still one of my favourite doughnut spots in Vancouver.
The doughnuts here are good and they have a variety of flavours. They also have seasonal flavours too. I like the pistachio, earl grey and PBJ donut. They have a special of $5 for a donut and regular coffee which I like as I like their coffee. One thing that has changed here is that they turn off the wifi during the day in order for people not to sit there for hours on end. I can understand as it is to allow customers to actually come with some friends, have some coffee/tea & donut and chat for a bit. You have to remember it is a doughnut and coffee shop, not a library or study room and they don't have other food items so how many doughnuts could you possibly eat. The prices are higher but is comparable to other doughnut places like Cartems, Harmony and Honey's, etc. If you want regular doughnuts, then go to Tim Hortons, Duffins, etc.
Simply amazing! Moist and decadent. I love that it's not too sweet and so worth the price. It may be pricier than other doughnuts but is totally worth it.
My bf and I got the Pb & J donut and pistachio ring donut. We were one person away from getting the earl grey lavender donut! We'll get it for sure the next time! Funny story but I was doing my foodie thing and taking a photo of the PB&J donut when suddenly a seagull swept down and stole half of my donut! Then a flock of seagulls charged at me to fight over the donut. Tip: don't ever take foodie pics at Granville market (at least not outside by the pier)!!! The Pb & J donut was very heavy; filled to the rim! The donut itself was very soft and delicious. The peanut butter frosting was pretty sweet but the actually peanut pieces helped lessen the sweetness. The jelly was very sour and had bits of crunchy pieces of seeds from the jam. I liked it but it was heavy so share it with someone if you don't want a food coma!! The pistachio ring was way too sweet for me. It tasted like vanilla frosting with pieces of pistachio. It was a disappointment but the dough was soft and moist. I ended up eating only the parts without frosting lol Overall I prob would come back again just to try the earl grey lavender donut as I know the rest of the donuts are very sweet! The prices are affordable!
12 years ago
I'd been looking forward to trying Lucky's Doughnuts for quite some time. I like the idea of gourmet doughnuts and I'm certainly willing to pay extra for a premium product. The establishment was very busy - a good sign. The people in line ahead and behind me were very excited and raving about their favourites. The doughnuts looked great. The flavour combinations were enticing. I ordered 2 PB&J, 2 Salted Caramel, 2 Chocolate Old Fashioned, 2 Apple Bacon Fritter, 2 Cinnamon Sugar Old Fashioned and 2 Blueberry Cake. First bite: Blueberry Cake. First Impression: Kinda bland. Oily. Odd aftertaste. Hmm... Maybe this is just a swing and a miss. Second Bit: Chocolate Old Fashioned. Impression: Also bland. Ever more oily. Stronger odd aftertaste. This is one of their regulars. No way it stays on the menu for this long if it's not good. What's going on here? Third Bite: Salted Caramel. Can't go wrong with that, right? Impression: Very bland. Weird texture. Unbearably oily. The weird taste is overwhelming. You can see the pattern here. The rest of the doughnuts were every bit as bad, with the exception of the Apple Bacon Fritter - It was absolutely disgusting. How can this be? How can this place get such great reviews and be packed with smiling faces while serving such inedible garbage? Here's what I think went wrong: The fry oil was old, dirty and burnt. It must have been a bad batch. I threw nearly $35 "worth" of doughnuts in garbage, so, needless to say, I won't be returning. I hope for Lucky's sake and for the sake of their customers that they were just having a bad day. read more
14 years ago
I was wondering if there was going to be a Cartem's versus Lucky's doughnut war in this small Vancouver town. Well, it appears that this town is big enough for the growing belly of BC and they are as different as Coke versus Pepsi. You can taste the difference despite being both fancey and pricey doughnuts. Cartem's is your basic cake batter. Dense. Easily crumbles and a touch on the dry side. Lucky's is your sponge cake batter. Light and airy, but still very much filling. Pick your poison. After having patronized Cartem's as part of my weekend belly-expanding routine, I've grown to like and avoid a few of their doughnuts which turn out dry at times. This time I'm feeling lucky. Lucky's, that is. I like the sponge variety. It almost always turns out moist even after a day or two. Microwave them if you want to maintain the soft texture. Or toast for a crispy outer experience. Lucky's is a few cents cheaper. The store is rustic. Like your SoHo shops. The packaging drives the point home that these are not your typical doughnuts. The flavour isn't overpowering. The taste is in fact delicate. Not those sweet variety with sugar and artificial flavours. This is my new weekend hangout. My belly and I are best friends once again. Mwa ha ha ha! (Insert thunder and lightning effects here...) read more
13 years ago
About a month or two ago I had their peanut butter and jelly doughnut and thought it was the most amazing doughnut I've ever had...until today. FIG DOUGHNUT!! I love figs and I was beyond ecstatic when I saw this amongst their amazing doughnut selection. There's some sort of fig purée jelly inside with some kind of cream. I have no idea what it is exactly but it tasted like heaven. Some might find it a bit too sweet but...my taste buds approved. That's all that matters. read more
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Vince P.
It was a chevre pastry cream. Done for the year now: no more figs.…
7 years ago
This donut shop is masquerading as a coffee shop. Or it's a coffee shop with a donut shop complex. Or it's a two great elements in one tight interior design package. Kind of like peanuts butter cups. Speaking of peanuts butter, have you tried their pb&j donuts? If you have not, you may wish to do so. It was really good. Like Picasso good, or Andy Warhol good. Or Iron Chef Chinese, Chen Kinichi good. The Peanut Butter and Jelly donut is the perfect combo of salty sweet but not too sweet goodness. lovely. g read more
My go to place when I'm in the mood for good coffee and donuts since it is within walking distance from home. This donut-coffee shop is my kryptonite. They have yeast and cake donuts. I prefer yeast donuts and find that the ones here are always light and fluffy. And the beignets are delicious. They are made to order and are served with three housemade sauces: chocolate, crème anglaise, and cherry compote. Last order for beignets is at 7pm. The only problem is finding a seat to enjoy your donut and coffee as this place is always packed. The coffee always hits the spot - it's serious coffee, not that *bucks dirty water stuff full of whip, candy, etc. read more
Delicious doughnuts! The secret is out and the line seems to grow longer every weekend. The doughnut display case was smaller than I expected, but it was filled with a good variety of high-end doughnuts ... pistachio orange and the salted caramel were certainly winners. The doughnuts are not the greasy type, but instead fresh and flavorful without tasting like they were slathered in oil. Toppings are generous and add to the texture. The caramel is surprisingly chewy and caught me off guard, but it made for a whole new doughnut experience! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
We were just coming for doughnuts but found it's a nice cafe and we ordered French curlers and pecan maple and coffee. It's busy on weekend morning. We did enjoy and impressed by the French cruller!! The inside dough tastes soft and not that sweet, love! read more
8 years ago
I have mixed feelings on these donuts! Some are amazing (crueller & lemon meringue) and some are just okay (sour cream glazed - WAY too much glaze and way too sweet). At this price point, every single variety should hit it out of the park! Interior of the main street location is nice and homey, but very dark - good spot for a date but maybe not for work or studying. I'm sure I will be back since I live nearby and love donuts, but I'll have to be careful what I order. read more
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Thanks for your comments Lindsay. Appreciate your visit and thought.…
The gym is shaking its head at me. Hey that's why I go, so I can eat at wonderful places like here! I love doughnuts with a passion :D I've tried quite a range here, but I keep coming back to the coffee cake doughnut - has a glaze, a crumble on top, soooo good (not sure I can actually taste any coffee in it, more cinnamon), but that is not a complaint! The chocolate doughnut is not as sweet as you'd expect, so for those wanting to give their sugary taste buds a little rest, try that :) Combine with a coffee, and you're good to go! Can I put in a request for a strawberry iced doughnut, pleeeease? :D read more
5 years ago
14 years ago
I've got five words for you: peanut butter and jelly donut. I've visited this Main Street gem a couple of times and every time, I've enjoyed it. It has an industrial feel with the metal chairs and wooden tables, but provides a great vibe. There is plenty of seating, which makes it a great place to meet a friend (or five) over a smooth cup of coffee. If you have a sweet tooth or like a classic style donut, this place has something for everyone. I'm a fan and will be back again :) read more
8 years ago
I must say Lucky's has to be my favourite donut spot in Van. I've tried other spots, but Lucky's does it RIGHT. They're super fresh, creative, have a lot of selection, and they just do donuts right. PS: Their coffee pairs perfectly with their donuts, mmm!! I ordered the salted caramel cake donut, which was super crunchy on the outside with a nice sweet outer layer and a slight salty tast. Then the second one was a seasonal donut: pumpkin cheesecake. O. M. G. So fluffy, creamy, pumpkin-y. I truly wish this was available all year round! read more
I made it to the still relatively new Lucky's Doughnuts window inside its shared Mount Pleasant space at 49th Parallel for some caffeinated beverages and premium doughnuts. I sampled a bunch of different offerings. I thought the coffee cake was quite good and moist with a tasty consistency (although on the small side). The iced coffee was a tad sour, but otherwise had a good, refreshing flavour. The old fashioned chocolate doughnut was like eating a triple chocolate cake. I liked it, but it was quite rich and decadent. The best part about the bacon apple fritter was the bacon. Otherwise, I thought it was pretty standard and decent as far as fritters go. The strawberry and apple iced tea seemed refreshing enough. I really enjoyed the salted caramel glazed old fashioned doughnut. It was a tasty, sticky treat and not too sweet. I enjoy their varieties for coffee of the day. Also, the peanut butter and jelly doughnut eats like an actual sandwich itself with a gooey PB&J goodness. There's an eclectic selection of baked goods and treats here. It makes for a good cafe experience with a vibrant space to relax. The doughnuts proved quite decadent and the coffee flavourful. read more
5 years ago
This is my go-to donut place with plenty of delicious seasonal donuts and nice ambiance. Their yeast donuts are the star of the show and are a hefty portion! Always soft and fluffy. However, they do sell out very fast so sometimes there is nothing left. The coffee here is over priced and too acidic. read more
13 years ago
Peanut butter & Jelly doughnut is AMAZING!! Chocolate was good but not as chocolatey delicious as i was expecting by looking at it. Cruller light & delicious, loved the texture of slightly crispy on outside & creamy light in center. The cashier was super friendly & they have free WIFI, woo hoo! Surprised how hard it was to find free WIFI with a decent connection while i was in Vancouver. read more
The place was buzzin' when I came by around 2pm on a rainy Tuesday. I bought four doughnuts to go; Orange Honey Pistachio, Lemon Poppyseed, Tiramisu, and Plain Glazed so I only had half the experience ;) Both the Lemon Poppyseed and Orange Honey Pistachio have the same light cake-y texture, it was quite nice - I preferred the denser cake-y doughnuts over the yeast bready ones but I still thought the doughnuts were a little underwhelming (maybe my amped up expectations affected my judgement). I liked the tartness of the Lemon Poppyseed, there was a distinct lemon flavor and the poppyseed added a dimension to the cake. The Orange Honey Pistachio had a generous topping of pistachio that gave the doughnut a nutty earthy texture over the glazed cake. I especially liked the flavors and lightness of these two, I'd get them again! The Tiramisu and plain glazed had a chewier, airier texture like your average yeast doughnut except maybe more gourmet in this case. I really wanted the plain glazed to sweep me off my feet cause in my opinion, the plain basic doughnut should be the staple but sadly the plain glazed didn't have much of a wow factor. The doughnut itself was really plain but I liked how it wasn't overly sweet and all it's sweetness came from the glaze. I enjoyed the Tiramisu more, it was like a jelly-filled doughnut but with a tiramisu filling, glazed and topped with hazelnuts and cocoa powder. Overall, Lucky's Doughnuts were a nice treat as it wasn't too greasy or overly sweet. They have a good solid range of creative flavors but are priced higher than average. read more
Dat dough, doe. Not too sweet. Not too heavy. Just right. Maybe too right. Verging on a "problematic dependency" in my "personal life." The old fashioneds... buttery, cakey and rich. Don't miss the lemon poppyseed. The crullers... moist, airy, and eggy. The cold brew coffee flavor is unreal. Skip the coffee, just get this. The yeast doughnuts... fragrant, fluffy, and chewy. The filled bismarcks are the creme de la dough. Top picks: double matcha custard, blueberry-glazed lemon curd, and chevre-topped blackberry jam. Consuming this trifecta is a life changer. For better or worse, I can't say. All I know is that these are the holiest hole-less doughnuts of all time. read more
14 years ago
Good but not great. I've tried the doughnuts here three times and not once has the doughnut been fresh, they've always been tough. Alas, my timing must be off. I tried the Apple Bacon Fritter twice and the Salted Caramel once. The doughnuts are tasty but quite expensive. I lost the apple completely in the fritter due to the bacon and the maple glaze. As well, the salted caramel was far too salty that it made the caramel glaze taste off. The doughnuts are also quite expensive considering they are a doughnut. Good but not great (so far). read more
Lucky's Doughnuts could possibly be my favorite doughnut place of all time. Literally. All time. We stopped here twice for doughnuts before our days of exploration around Vancouver. Made fresh in house, with great flavors and ingredients, you'll be Lucky at Lucky's. The doughnuts we had were: Apple Maple Bacon Fritter, French Crueller, Salted Caramel, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Classic Glazed, and a Peach Bismark with Basil Creme on top. Wow. Absolutely wow. Paired with a latte or coffee from 49th Parallel, you have a killer start to your day! read more
First time here, so I'm on the neutral side of things. Also came here for the hot chocolate event. My boyfriend got the classic hot chocolate and doughnut special, he got the apple bacon fritter. He loves bacon so he was automatically sold on that alone. Compared to the cookies I got, with my hot chocolate, the apple bacon fritter was delicious. I'm also assuming these pastries are sitting in the display all day, it didn't taste or seem dried out and disgusting like old pastries. As far as doughnuts go, I'm going to always be loyal to Cartems, and willing to go down the road for some. I got the Saturday nut fever, it was suppose to be a milk chocolate with hazelnut. I'm lactose in tolerant so I substituted the milk with almond milk. I only tasted the milk chocolate and barely any hints of hazelnut. When I read the description I was hoping it would taste similar to Nutella. If I'm ever in the area, I'll go back for the coffee and try some of their other pastries. read more
Went to this place on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The place was packed! There wasn't a free seat to be seen. It was definitely bumpin' in there. Just wanted to pick up a couple of donuts to try, so I didn't mind. But if you are looking for a quiet place to work, or have a conversation, I dunno if this is the place. If you are looking to be seen by some plaid wearing, glasses wearing hipsters in skinny jeans... you might be in luck though. Anyways, the donuts were pretty good! Not the best I've had, but definitely worth purchasing. We got the apple and bacon fritter, and the PB & J donut. It was really cute that the PB & J donut was shaped square, like a sandwich. It tasted like you would expect, though the peanut butter on the outside didn't travel well. I also wish it was more like a peanut butter glaze instead of straight tasting peanut butter tasting. The apple and bacon fritter though was really interesting. It radiated bacon flavour in every bite. It wasn't as if they just crumbled bacon on it, but was dipped and cooked in bacon fat. It also had an almost charred or smokey flavour. I didn't get any real apple going on from it. But it was just so interesting! I never had a donut that was so savoury. It is worth trying for sure. read more
8 years ago
Thank god, I don't live in Vancouver. Having this place, along with 49th Parallel under one roof, would put me six feet under quickly. What's better than some of Vancouver's best roast and a doughnut? An apple fritter topped with bacon!!!!! I'm a huge fan of apple fritters, but one thing with 95% of the ones I've had is that they soak up a little too much oil......often oil that's fried one too many doughnuts. The fritters here made from a yeast-based dough and are not the greasy type that'll make your stomach churn and make the toilet your best friend. During my single visit to Lucky's, I also tried an order of beignets, which consist of four hot fried pieces of dough and sprinkled with a dusting of powdered sugar. That's not all,however. The beignets are also accompanied with vanilla, chocolate, and cherry compote sauces. Price wise, the doughnuts are definitely on the higher end, but take advantage of the coffee and doughnut special for $4. Seriously, though......if they charged over $6 for the apple bacon fritter, I'd probably be one of the few suckers to buy one.....or two or three! read more
My friends and I stepped into a coffee place to have a chat, and what greeted us was a display of doughnuts! They didn't have much variety, as it was late in the day, but the chocolate one was all we needed! It was nice and bitter. More like a cake doughnut than a fluffy yeast one, but it wasn't too dry or hard. Yum. A bit on the expensive side, though. The seats and atmosphere looked nice, so I'll try to keep this in mind for a special studying location. read more
8 years ago
The environment and interior structure of the place is comfy. Definitely try out their donuts they're sweet and a good treat. read more
9 years ago
Very tastey donuts but i dont think they are very healthy. Interior is very nice and clean. Service is very nice fast and friendly as well. I wish they had healthier, vegan options and organic non-gmo. read more
7 years ago
Highly recommend Lucky's Doughnuts!! Amazing donuts, amazing coffee, friendly staff and great space to enjoy your morning. Came from out of town, enjoyed every minute. The ice latte and old fashion donut 10\10 read more
7 years ago
The seating area is a nice spot to catch up with friends over a nice cup of coffee & doughnut, the place does have a steady stream of customers. But the person behind the counter is always smiling & ready to take your order which helps move the line along quickly. I've only tried a couple of flavours here, but the honey dip is my favourite that I get each time I visit. They have a variety of doughnuts to choose from & are a lot larger in size than Tim Hortons. The doughnuts are sweet, I can never have more than 1 at a time. The doughnut is chewy which I really like, I always dig into it by the time I get back to the car! read more
8 years ago
Someone brought a selection over to my home for Thanksgiving dinner. We sampled on the different flavours. The quality is above the average grocery store donut. The donuts are best eaten fresh. I found the next day that the leftovers pieces did not taste as good. read more
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Vince P.
Thanks for the review. The doughnuts are not intended for use the day…
Oh. My. Goodness. How many spin classes do I need to do to eat a box of 6?! My all-time favourite flavour is the peanut butter and jelly (raspberry jelly to be exact). Make sure to eat the doughnuts fresh, they taste that much better! If you're an Evo member, word on the street is you can get 10% off when you show them your app/membership. read more
8 years ago
I recently had their raspberry matcha donut and it was amazing! The space here is really lofty and quite comfortable. Nice to have good coffee shops in mount pleasant, especially Lucky donuts they really suit the area. read more
7 years ago
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