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Been multiple times now and it never disappoints! They always end up selling out by noon so you do have to line up early. Their menu rotates so every couple weeks the donuts are different. My fav was the sticky toffee one so far. They were all soft and airy so def worth it.
The donuts were amazing! I love that they rotate their flavors biweekly. I would recommend checking their Instagram before you go to know what the current flavors are. You should expect to wait in line, but it is worth it! The coffee is also amazing so don't forgot to add it to your order.
Yes there will be a line, yes it will be worth it. The donuts here are amazing. They change the flavors every two weeks and always have unique and incredibleeee flavors. Everyone that works there is incredible kind and their coffee is also top notch. It's a must try for anyone in town!
My catchphrase doesn't apply here, as this donut as no absent center......:) Malasadas are the king of donuts. Anyone who wants to say the kings of donuts are fritters and maple bars you can remove me from your friends list now. Thanks. :) 90 minute wait from moment of standing in line to food/drinks in hand. Arrived at 9am, an hour before opening. On a scale of 1-10 for worth the 90 minute wait? An 8. On a scale of 1-10 for quality? 12/10. The differences in technique, car, ingredients, time, are all acknowledged here. Observed, eaten, drank, enjoyed. Very, very happy with the products. BUT, you got to show up early, or risk waiting a lonnnnng time to get your order because of the lines. I wonder how many investors the owner has lined up waiting to help expand this nationwide. Just do it.
My friend introduced this cafe to me and knew we had to get there early for the line! Luckily it was a nice sunny day so we didn't mind waiting the hour or so in line and we event chatted with the people next to us. When we finally got to the front we already knew what we wanted. That weekend they had a sticky toffee cake that we were dying to try. And then we got a couple donuts to share between us. I loved the cake so much!! The donuts were also good and I liked the matcha flavored one. The texture was perfect and the outside was coated in sugar! They even offer gloves you can wear while eating the donuts! Very cute ambiance inside too, with cute seating areas and tables and plants. The walls are all glass so you can see right out and it lets in a lot of light.
We love flourbox donuts and have come to get them many times by now. Every time there's around a 1.5hr wait. Today, pregnant mama was craving cinnamon rolls so we planned all week to come and get them. Here's how the cinnamon rolls were: Fluffy and soft, inside and out. Tasteful amount of frosting. Light cinnamon sugar nestled between layers. Personally, I like my cinnamon rolls slightly undercooked and doughy in the middle. I also like have more cinnamon sugar, so that it kind of oozes. These are not that. They are cooked perfectly the whole way, no doughy center, but also no hard/dry exterior. The cinnamon sugar is light, not syrupy or drippy. The entire thing was sweet, but not too sweet. Were they good? Yes. Would I wait 1.5hrs next time? Probably not. The macrina cinnamon rolls are just fine without the wait in my opinion. The matcha latte paired well with the cinnamon roll, and the two complimented each other. Will come back for more donuts next time though!
The Flour Box is very well known, rightfully so. Lines always form before they open, but it's much better than waiting in line while they're open. Show up earlier and spend less of your day waiting. Seating is available, but expect it to be cold (outdoors with a cover). A bit overhyped (most things are) but delicious and worth a visit. High quality, rotating flavors, consistency, and limited stock draw the crowd. Gen-Matcha Latte - honestly pretty basic, very similar to coffee shop matcha. The overall drink was milkier than desired and the matcha isn't too potent, but it can satisfy the craving if there's no better options or there's a time crunch. With the rise of matcha specialty places, I'd consider matcha elsewhere. Roasted Banana - at $5.50 a donut, it's pricey, but worth trying at least once, maybe twice, three times, or more. Banana is a fairly powerful flavor and here it's also creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. I can imagine ripe bananas are used here meaning minimal added sugar, because the filling isn't that sweet. The brioche itself is a wonderful fluff and I feel like the sprinkled sugar on top is sweeter than the filling. Okinawa Sweet Potato - at $5.75 a donut, the 25 cent increase could be attributed with the tasty mochi sealing the filling. Joking, I'm sure the ingredients for this filling can be pricier plus the labor is a bit more effort. Sweet potato is a classic taste that ube and taro lovers will enjoy. The nutty potato flavors are roasted with a coconut flavor, there's a faint smokiness while not being overwhelmingly sweet.
I've heard so much buzz about this place, but I'm wondering if my hour-long wait is really worth it. I STAND CORRECTED! It is definitely worth the wait! I've bought two of each kind of donuts. The maximum purchase is eight donuts per person. Flavor for the month were: HOKEY POKEY CARROT CHEESECAKE MATCHA CREAM YUZU CURD Even after three days in the fridge, they were still amazing! The specialty item that day was the STICKY TOFFEE CAKE. Again maximum was 2 per person. Now I totally why it's so popular! It's my absolute favorite! You can now add me to your fan base list!
The Flour Box is a delightfully cute bakery, but you should definitely be prepared for a bit of a wait. The lines here are notoriously long, and I genuinely wish they offered an option for pick-up orders to help bypass the crowd outside. That being said, once you finally get inside, the service is impressively quick. The ambiance is very charming and welcoming. I picked up a latte alongside a sea salt brownie and three donuts: honeycomb, yuzu, and matcha. The honeycomb donut was easily my favorite of the bunch. The absolute best part of the entire experience, though, is the actual dough of the donuts. The texture and flavor of the bread itself are phenomenal and truly set their pastries apart from other spots in Seattle. Overall, the baked goods are fantastic and well worth trying. If the ordering process was just a little more convenient, it would easily be five stars!
every 2 weeks the flavor change and recently there were Indian inspired doughnuts - Kheer, chocolate tahini, mango lassi, and carrot halwa all of them were chefs kiss! Our group could not stop talking about it! Really hope these flavors come back, or stay for longer!!
The Flour Box needs no introduction, and frankly probably doesn't even need this review. But the photos I took during my most recent visit are so pretty I figured I may as well put them up here! This round of flavors was their best one yet, the Yuzu was so fresh and sour while the Kimchi one was original and satisfying. My favorite was the Jasmine milk tea one, the tea accent in the cream was so beautiful. I waited 1 hour 45 minutes total this time, I usually come once every 2 or 3 months when I see a round of flavors i feel especially passionate about. I hope to see them continue to lean into making more original flavors, especially asian ones :)
There's a line. The wait is worth it. We got a variety of flavors but The Winter Cold Brew was my fave- the filling was light - but rich with coffee flavor rounded off with a a smooth orange flavor. The quality of the donuts is fantastic and soft and PACKED with the quality fillings. Can't go here every day but if you've got the time you should make it.
My friend follows The Flour Box on Instagram and saw their special donut offerings: Jasmine Milk Tea, Red Bean Cream, Yuzu Curd and Kimchi Everything! We went on a Friday morning and when we arrived there was already a line out the door. I've been here before when the line snaked around the block, so seeing the line only at the corner of the street made us feel lucky. When we got inside we saw the display of donuts. They looked amazing! I love their attention to detail to create a wonderful sight of each donut. My friend ordered one of each flavor and specific ones for her two friends. I ordered the Yuzu Curd and Jasmine Milk Tea donuts. We also ordered their special drinks; banana milk and orange vanilla latte. The Jasmine Milk Tea donut had a nice flavor. It didn't overwhelm me, but then I took a bite of the Yuzu Curd donut. I could taste the sweetness of the donut and the tangy tartness of the lemon curd! It tasted great! My friend ate her Kimchi Everything donut and loved it. She saved the other donuts for later. I saved the other halves of my donuts for my partner, but I wished I had gotten another Yuzu Curd donut for myself! If you like creative, beautiful donuts with interesting flavors, you must go to The Flour Box. They do an amazing job with the donuts, plus the presentation is top notch.
I love Flour Box and I definitely think it's worth trying IF you're dedicated enough to try. Their donuts are undoubtably delicious and pretty, but their line most days are LONG. They release weekly flavors and have yet to put out a flavor I didn't love. Though, don't sleep on their other baked goods or drinks either. If you wanted to enjoy your donuts right away, they have a really cute outdoor seating area as well. The line is no joke though. They're only open Thursday-Sunday until sold out, which they do every day. Make sure you check their Instagram to stay updated on the line status and whether you're still able to join it or not. Their line is especially long when they have savory flavors. On these days, I'd recommend going before opening and waiting rather than coming after. Sometimes it's already too late by then. The staff are all amazing and do their best to serve you as quickly as possible, but it will still require quite a bit of waiting. Highly recommend Flour Box if you want to but come early and be prepared to wait. read more
Swung by Flour Box again this time on a Friday around 11AM and the wait was a breezy 25 mins to get to the front. There were still plenty of donuts for everyone in line at the time, but they also keep their status updated on their Instagram so you can swing later in the day if you're local. The flavors at Flour Box rotate so there are 4 options at a time and there's usually at least one that'll resonate, but the consistent through line is the dough is always pillowy soft and uber fluffy. I was a big fan of the genmaicha and pineapple flavors, but as a coconut hater, pleasantly surprised by that one as well. Definitely recommend just sampling at least one of each if you're lining up anyways, but you can skip the line if you place a mass bulk order. They also had zucchini bread with whipped butter and it had a satisfying, sugary crunch on the top. The bread was still warm, super moist and the fattiness of the whipped butter was the perfect extra richness. read more
2 months ago
Been multiple times now and it never disappoints! They always end up selling out by noon so you do have to line up early. Their menu rotates so every couple weeks the donuts are different. My fav was the sticky toffee one so far. They were all soft and airy so def worth it. read more
The donuts were amazing! I love that they rotate their flavors biweekly. I would recommend checking their Instagram before you go to know what the current flavors are. You should expect to wait in line, but it is worth it! The coffee is also amazing so don't forgot to add it to your order. read more
5 days ago
Yes there will be a line, yes it will be worth it. The donuts here are amazing. They change the flavors every two weeks and always have unique and incredibleeee flavors. Everyone that works there is incredible kind and their coffee is also top notch. It's a must try for anyone in town! read more
My catchphrase doesn't apply here, as this donut as no absent center......:) Malasadas are the king of donuts. Anyone who wants to say the kings of donuts are fritters and maple bars you can remove me from your friends list now. Thanks. :) 90 minute wait from moment of standing in line to food/drinks in hand. Arrived at 9am, an hour before opening. On a scale of 1-10 for worth the 90 minute wait? An 8. On a scale of 1-10 for quality? 12/10. The differences in technique, car, ingredients, time, are all acknowledged here. Observed, eaten, drank, enjoyed. Very, very happy with the products. BUT, you got to show up early, or risk waiting a lonnnnng time to get your order because of the lines. I wonder how many investors the owner has lined up waiting to help expand this nationwide. Just do it. read more
4 months ago
My friend introduced this cafe to me and knew we had to get there early for the line! Luckily it was a nice sunny day so we didn't mind waiting the hour or so in line and we event chatted with the people next to us. When we finally got to the front we already knew what we wanted. That weekend they had a sticky toffee cake that we were dying to try. And then we got a couple donuts to share between us. I loved the cake so much!! The donuts were also good and I liked the matcha flavored one. The texture was perfect and the outside was coated in sugar! They even offer gloves you can wear while eating the donuts! Very cute ambiance inside too, with cute seating areas and tables and plants. The walls are all glass so you can see right out and it lets in a lot of light. read more
We love flourbox donuts and have come to get them many times by now. Every time there's around a 1.5hr wait. Today, pregnant mama was craving cinnamon rolls so we planned all week to come and get them. Here's how the cinnamon rolls were: Fluffy and soft, inside and out. Tasteful amount of frosting. Light cinnamon sugar nestled between layers. Personally, I like my cinnamon rolls slightly undercooked and doughy in the middle. I also like have more cinnamon sugar, so that it kind of oozes. These are not that. They are cooked perfectly the whole way, no doughy center, but also no hard/dry exterior. The cinnamon sugar is light, not syrupy or drippy. The entire thing was sweet, but not too sweet. Were they good? Yes. Would I wait 1.5hrs next time? Probably not. The macrina cinnamon rolls are just fine without the wait in my opinion. The matcha latte paired well with the cinnamon roll, and the two complimented each other. Will come back for more donuts next time though! read more
7 months ago
The Flour Box is very well known, rightfully so. Lines always form before they open, but it's much better than waiting in line while they're open. Show up earlier and spend less of your day waiting. Seating is available, but expect it to be cold (outdoors with a cover). A bit overhyped (most things are) but delicious and worth a visit. High quality, rotating flavors, consistency, and limited stock draw the crowd. Gen-Matcha Latte - honestly pretty basic, very similar to coffee shop matcha. The overall drink was milkier than desired and the matcha isn't too potent, but it can satisfy the craving if there's no better options or there's a time crunch. With the rise of matcha specialty places, I'd consider matcha elsewhere. Roasted Banana - at $5.50 a donut, it's pricey, but worth trying at least once, maybe twice, three times, or more. Banana is a fairly powerful flavor and here it's also creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. I can imagine ripe bananas are used here meaning minimal added sugar, because the filling isn't that sweet. The brioche itself is a wonderful fluff and I feel like the sprinkled sugar on top is sweeter than the filling. Okinawa Sweet Potato - at $5.75 a donut, the 25 cent increase could be attributed with the tasty mochi sealing the filling. Joking, I'm sure the ingredients for this filling can be pricier plus the labor is a bit more effort. Sweet potato is a classic taste that ube and taro lovers will enjoy. The nutty potato flavors are roasted with a coconut flavor, there's a faint smokiness while not being overwhelmingly sweet. read more
I've heard so much buzz about this place, but I'm wondering if my hour-long wait is really worth it. I STAND CORRECTED! It is definitely worth the wait! I've bought two of each kind of donuts. The maximum purchase is eight donuts per person. Flavor for the month were: HOKEY POKEY CARROT CHEESECAKE MATCHA CREAM YUZU CURD Even after three days in the fridge, they were still amazing! The specialty item that day was the STICKY TOFFEE CAKE. Again maximum was 2 per person. Now I totally why it's so popular! It's my absolute favorite! You can now add me to your fan base list! read more
The Flour Box is a delightfully cute bakery, but you should definitely be prepared for a bit of a wait. The lines here are notoriously long, and I genuinely wish they offered an option for pick-up orders to help bypass the crowd outside. That being said, once you finally get inside, the service is impressively quick. The ambiance is very charming and welcoming. I picked up a latte alongside a sea salt brownie and three donuts: honeycomb, yuzu, and matcha. The honeycomb donut was easily my favorite of the bunch. The absolute best part of the entire experience, though, is the actual dough of the donuts. The texture and flavor of the bread itself are phenomenal and truly set their pastries apart from other spots in Seattle. Overall, the baked goods are fantastic and well worth trying. If the ordering process was just a little more convenient, it would easily be five stars! read more
every 2 weeks the flavor change and recently there were Indian inspired doughnuts - Kheer, chocolate tahini, mango lassi, and carrot halwa all of them were chefs kiss! Our group could not stop talking about it! Really hope these flavors come back, or stay for longer!! read more
The Flour Box needs no introduction, and frankly probably doesn't even need this review. But the photos I took during my most recent visit are so pretty I figured I may as well put them up here! This round of flavors was their best one yet, the Yuzu was so fresh and sour while the Kimchi one was original and satisfying. My favorite was the Jasmine milk tea one, the tea accent in the cream was so beautiful. I waited 1 hour 45 minutes total this time, I usually come once every 2 or 3 months when I see a round of flavors i feel especially passionate about. I hope to see them continue to lean into making more original flavors, especially asian ones :) read more
There's a line. The wait is worth it. We got a variety of flavors but The Winter Cold Brew was my fave- the filling was light - but rich with coffee flavor rounded off with a a smooth orange flavor. The quality of the donuts is fantastic and soft and PACKED with the quality fillings. Can't go here every day but if you've got the time you should make it. read more
My friend follows The Flour Box on Instagram and saw their special donut offerings: Jasmine Milk Tea, Red Bean Cream, Yuzu Curd and Kimchi Everything! We went on a Friday morning and when we arrived there was already a line out the door. I've been here before when the line snaked around the block, so seeing the line only at the corner of the street made us feel lucky. When we got inside we saw the display of donuts. They looked amazing! I love their attention to detail to create a wonderful sight of each donut. My friend ordered one of each flavor and specific ones for her two friends. I ordered the Yuzu Curd and Jasmine Milk Tea donuts. We also ordered their special drinks; banana milk and orange vanilla latte. The Jasmine Milk Tea donut had a nice flavor. It didn't overwhelm me, but then I took a bite of the Yuzu Curd donut. I could taste the sweetness of the donut and the tangy tartness of the lemon curd! It tasted great! My friend ate her Kimchi Everything donut and loved it. She saved the other donuts for later. I saved the other halves of my donuts for my partner, but I wished I had gotten another Yuzu Curd donut for myself! If you like creative, beautiful donuts with interesting flavors, you must go to The Flour Box. They do an amazing job with the donuts, plus the presentation is top notch. read more
1 month ago
The rotating doughnut flavors are always so interesting and well executed. This is one of my favorite places to bring people when they come visit me because it's just fun and you know that you're gonna end up eating something delicious in the end. The people that work there are always super nice and work quick for the amount of customers they get..I think they handle that really well. and the ambience is always fresh and clean. Also, the owner updating their Instagram profile with the weight line is super helpful. read more
I absolutely LOVE coming to Flour Box and trying their new biweekly flavors of brioche donuts. Although the line does get extremely long (and I do recommend coming at least 30 mins before opening to hop in line) they're worth the wait. It's also very cute inside the cafe area in and outside so I'd recommend stopping for a bit to enjoy your order. read more
The best donuts I have had yet! This place is a very popular one! I tend to steer clear of places with long lines because hype usually dies down but this is not the case for the flour box. They have a consistent line and wait every day that they are open but it is completely understandable why. Their rotating flavors make visiting this place fun and they usually space out repeating flavors. They also have great matching flavors for holiday occasions. My biggest piece of advise is to keep up with their line and their flavors on their social media. They will usually update their estimated wait time on their instagram story! I have visited this place close to 10 times and each time the wait has been longer than 25 minutes but I have never waited more than 1 hour. It is honestly a great weekend activity with company! Some of my favorite flavors include their caramel biscoff, cold brew, brownie, and so many more! The cream filling flavors are always spot on and just right. The donut itself also takes the cake when it comes to this style of donut! I recommend getting there early so flavors that you want don't run out and finding street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Do bring patience and good company and your morning will be set! read more
Food and drink: both the Evergreen State and the Gingerbread cream were delicious. Also, my boyfriend won't stop raving about the coffee, and I thought the hot chocolate was perfect. Everything was just sweet enough. Service: fast and friendly Ambiance: clean and cozy We arrived at 9:40am and the line was already nearing the corner. It was worth the wait. It's rare to get a five star review from me. The Flour Box earned it. read more
Absolutely love this gem - the best brioche donuts in Washington by far. Every flavor is well thought out and unique. You call tell they use all fresh ingredients. They have the best rotating menu for not just donuts, but also espresso/tea drinks, and occasional miscellaneous desserts. Highly recommend Shy Bear Fog (an oolong tea drink). The line out the door is intimidating but it usually goes a lot quicker than expected. I'm usually able to find an open seat in their lounge area whenever I visit close to opening. Keep an eye on their Instagram stories for real-time updates on their inventory. read more
6 months ago
I love these donuts and every time I go back I'm always wow-ed by the different flavors. I love that they rotate the flavors every few weeks. I like the more savory donuts better but they're all so tasty and consistent. Service is friendly and quick. There's plenty of space to sit and enjoy the donuts and drinks after purchasing, they have some merchandise and other items for purchase by the front. Worth the wait in line every time, get there a half hour to an hour before opening to secure the goods. read more
This place has been on my list for the longest time and I finally managed to head over to check out their fall flavors! I ordered the honeycrisp apple donut, a chocolate chip cookie, and the mulled apple cider (seasonal drink). Everything I got here was delicious! My favorite by far was definitely the honeycrisp apple donut, especially because the filling inside had apple pieces inside that were clearly freshly cut due to having a light and snappy bite to them. Loved the more subtle taste of the fresh apples too compared to the ones that you usually get in baked goods--it really made this stand out as a pastry! The donut itself was so so so soft and fluffy, maybe even slightly too soft as I like when my donuts have some crust to them and this one was just pillowy inside and out. I'm totally not complaining though. Everything here was definitely worth the wait! I got there significantly before opening (around 9:40am) and the line was already really long though, so definitely line up early. read more
Overall: I'm very glad that I waited in line for this place. I was skeptical of the line at first, but once I got to try all the food I can say it was worth the hype. Food: The donuts are super fluffy and the filling is really creamy. Each flavor comes out really well and pairs with the powdered donut texture. The cheesecake was also really good, not as popular as the donuts but I recommend you try it. The drinks tasted very fresh. Got a strawberry milk matcha and the strawberry part was so good. Service: You'll need to wait in line for this place for awhile. You also can't show up too late into the day or else they will run out of donuts. I got here about 30min before they opened and there was already a line around the corner of the street. Be prepared to make this a whole side quest. Ambiance: This is a lively sit-down place, the decorations and seating material are all geared towards a chill coffee shop vibe. Lots of natural lighting and decorations that fuel that chill vibe aesthetic they are going for. read more
1 year ago
I really liked: Horchata donut Blueberry Milk I liked: Roasted Banana This was ok: Honey Lavender Latte The Flour Box is a great spot for unique donuts and drinks in Seattle. The horchata donut was excellent. Fluffy, flavorful, and easily the standout. The roasted banana donut was also really good, with a generous amount of filling and just the right touch of cinnamon. The blueberry milk surprised me in the best way. It had a strong, natural blueberry flavor that reminded me a little of the themed Star Wars drinks. The honey lavender latte, though, was a miss for me. It did not taste much like lavender at all, more like a faintly flavored iced coffee. Even after asking for it to be remade, the flavor was still lacking, so I would not order it again. The courtyard seating is lovely and open, a nice place to enjoy your donuts. The only downside is parking. It is nearly impossible to find a spot nearby since the courtyard takes up about as much space as the lot itself. Service was very friendly. The staff were happy to box donuts however we wanted and even remade drinks when asked. read more
4 months ago
Food: This is literally the best donuts ever!!! It is so airy, creamy, not too sweet, and not too oily. I always love seeing on IG what their flavor of the week is and they always have different unique flavors. Donuts are around $5 ish a piece and it's worth every penny. Notable mention are their brownies. ITS SO GOOD. I tried both of their brownies and basque cheesecake and we always grab either one (or both!) whenever we do stop by Service/Line: I usually go at around 11:00 AM whenever I do go and usually wait around 40 minutes? The line moves pretty fast tbh. I also love how they would update the line and on their IG story on the # of donuts left. Once you get to the counter? You just pick out how many donuts and what flavors and they'll pack it neatly for you Ambiance: The sitting area is so cute and aesthetic. We always say how we'll grab a couple donuts and then go home, but majority of the time, we would just sit there and eat the donuts. Parking: Even though it's located in a fairly busy location, there is always parking around the neighborhood! I'm always able to find a spot easily Overall: I will always recommend this place to anyone and everyone! A must go to place when you're in Seattle or if you're craving a sweet treat that's not too heavy read more
It took me a couple of hours to finally get these donuts. The first time I went was a couple years ago and I thought I arrived early enough (30 minutes to opening) but alas I was wrong. Shortly after I got in line, they had put up a sign that said if you're past this point they couldn't guarantee donuts. So with a two hour wait time, I left. Fast forward to a couple weekends ago, we finally decided to try again and get ur wait in line was only about 20-25 minutes. Service was friendly enough. Minimal interaction as I just told them the number of donuts I wanted and which ones. We also ordered one brownie and one slice of basque cheesecake. If they had not been sold out of cinnamon rolls, I probably would have ordered one too but they were already sold out. There is plenty of seating if you get a beverage and want to enjoy your goodies on site. It's a cute, quaint vibe and pretty spacious. The donuts were extremely fresh and tasty. Do I think they are worth even an hour wait? No. I am not sure I would even wait 25 minutes for these again. I could easily go to General Porpoise and get good quality donuts with no wait time. However, the brownie and cheesecake were a 5/5 for me and I would probably wait the 25 minutes for those. That cheesecake was absolutely divine and I thoroughly enjoyed the brownie much more than I anticipated. I actually enjoyed the brownie and cheesecake more than the donuts. I'm glad I finally got to try the donuts here. I feel like I have checked off a Seattle foodie bucket list item. read more
This pace is no joke. With limited hours and lines, it's important to get there well before opening if you hope to order from the selection of their weekly donut flavors! I waited about an 45 min-1hour before opening, and maybe got to the cashier around 30-45 after. While there was quite a wait, it was worth the excursion and meeting some fellow foodies! All four flavors were AMAZING, I can't wait to see what other flavors are released! read more
1 year ago
Their handmade filled brioche donuts are still the fluffiest filled donuts I've ever had. The fillings are super unique, and they're always switching it up in the best way. Yes, there's usually a long line, but honestly, I think it's worth it. My favorites are the genmaicha cream, kimchi everything, and honeycrisp apple, all so different and packed with flavor. They also have a very cute indoor and outdoor seating area, which makes it a nice spot to hang out once you've got your treats. If you're a donut lover, this place is a must! read more
I've been here a couple of times and the experience has mostly been the same every time. It's a super cute place with plenty of seating, and they turn on the heat when it's cold out which is nice. The donuts are definitely really good, but in my opinion it's only worth a long wait if they have a savory donut. I really wish they would have more of those! Their sweet donuts are still good, I just don't think it's anything special to be waiting so long for. The place is pretty out of my way, so the drive and the wait really deter me from going more often. It's also really expensive for donuts. I know everything is housemade, so I know you're paying for good quality, but it averages $20+ for four donuts. I like that they change up the flavors every two weeks, so it still gives you time if you can't go one week. However, I really wish that they would ask for more customer input. They have such a huge fan base already I think it would just be a really nice touch if they did instagram polling or even just ask for customer ideas every once in a while to make it more interactive and exciting. My favorite flavors so far have been their Salmon Everything & their Sour Cream and Onion! read more
I've been wanting to come here for years and finally came at a time with NO line! These lived up to the hype and were delicious. A little overfilled for my taste, but that is typical for me with filled doughnuts and my husband loved them just as they are! Cozy little spot that makes for a casual sweet breakfast. read more
Might be one of the best if not the best donuts Ive ever had. I came around 9-10am where there was already a long line to wait. The line took maybe an hour or so more Im not sure but the donuts were worth it. We got one of each donut that was available. Black sesame, matcha, taro, and pandan. They were all so well prepped and they tasted so balanced and delicious. Nothing was too sweet or overwhelming. You could tell all the flavors were coming from real fresh ingredients. The shop itself was very clean, modern and well organized with plenty of covered seating in the outside. Id highly recommend anyone coming here to try their donuts and even their additional items such as coffee and occasionally some passion projects like their sichuan chilly oil which I bought two of because they were so good. read more
1 year ago
First of all, I heard that the owner recently had a medical emergency, so the bakery is temporarily closed. I hope she has a speedy recovery! I visited on my Seattle trip about three weeks ago. I had heard that The Flour Box pretty much always has a long line. Their schedule was Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm or until sellout. We got there on a Friday shortly after 10am, and the line was all the way to the sidewalk and wrapped around their parking lot. So we went to get brunch first then came back around 11:30am. The line was still long, but manageable. They only sell 1,000 donuts a day, and by 11:30am there were only 250 donuts left! We waited about 20-25 minutes, got to the counter and there were only 10 donuts left, and only 2 of the 4 flavors were available. We got the Mango Lassi donut and Banana Caramel donuts. The donuts were covered in sugar with a piece of fruit covering where they inserted the filling. They were soft and fluffy with a chewy exterior and a creamy filling. The Mango Lassi filling had just the right amount of sweetness. Banana Caramel was a bit too sweet. My friend also got the Banana Muffin - it was dense but full of flavor. I also tried the Basque Cheesecake. I was so excited because I had wanted to try one for so long. Thank goodness it did not disappoint! The taste was like a regular cheesecake, but the texture was much lighter, creamy, and smooth. The edges were a bit more dense. I love that they don't use any preservatives, softeners, or stabilizers in their donuts. Because of that, they recommend eating them the same day. I saved half of my Mango Lassi donut in the fridge. The next day it still tasted good, but of course not as soft and fluffy as the day before. Tip: They have disposable kitchen gloves on the side counter where you can grab napkins and utensils. The gloves were a great idea so that you don't get all of the donut sugar and stickiness on your fingers. Definitely try this place but plan for the wait time. read more
10 months ago
Even on a thursday at 11 am, there was a line for this place but it moved pretty quickly thanks to their organized system. I've heard the donut flavors change weekly, so they post the flavors at the front. This week's flavors were gingerbread cream, sticky toffee, evergreen state, and peppermint cookies & cream, so as you can tell, they're not your basic donut flavors! I got one of each to try, and our favorite was the sticky toffee. They all sounded very sweet, but the best part about this place is how well they control the sweetness -- the cream inside is just the perfect amount of sweetness contained in a fluffy airy dough. we also got lattes, but definitely the donuts are the star of the show!! I'd definitely come back to try new flavors they release! The interior is decorated very festive for the holidays, making it a cute hangout spot. There is a parking lot but depending on how busy it gets, it may be difficult to find a spot. read more
I just love love love their goodies! The donuts are honestly to die for, I know they'll have different flavors so personally for me I check out their website beforehand. There's gonna be a line so expect to wait a little bit but once it starts it'll definitely go by quickly and the service is really great! The place itself is pretty neat too so if you have a whole day to yourself where you aren't in a rush at all, I'd say line up for this in the morning and then go with the flow after that! read more
Popped by to get some donuts as we are nearby, family in town, and saw the instagram story indicating no lines. We got one of each donuts (except carrot cheesecake). I believe this was my second time having genmaicha cream and I just live the roasted taste from the genmaicha. The raspberry cream was great because it is different, sweet acidic and refreshing. Personally i would rank hokey pokey my least favorite out of the three, but it's still pretty good. The honeycomb piece at the top was quite good crunchy and airy. read more
I think it's safe to assume I like flourbox haha. Been here a few times now and although their donuts are sometimes hit and miss for me, the basque cheesecake, cinnamon rolls and brownie have been consistently delicious. I don't go here often because there's a long line and parking is not ideal, but once In a while, I would be venture here and it's been worth it. They have a very nice , relaxing area for you to sit and enjoy your treats and drink. So if you are not in a rush, definitely enjoy the stuff fresh onsite. read more
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5520 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Hillman City
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What's the parking situation like?
Very small parking lot. Fills up very fast. One handicap spot. Most likely you'll have to park on the street but typically plenty of parking easily within a block or two.
Does this place still have the very long lines or has it died down as of 10/20/24?
Apparently every day can be different. The best way to find out is to follow their IG. They just had a short hiatus, and the line seems to be longer than before since they reopened this Saturday.
What's the reason behind their current "wait in line until we sell out" model? I have been wanting to try them for a long time but I live a 30 min drive away and think it's a little wonky to drive there with no guarantee of getting an order filled.
They're very transparent about doughnuts possibly selling out while you're in line before it gets to your turn. Taking that risk is entirely up to you. There's never a 100% guarantee you'll go home with doughnuts, but I used to I lived 20 minutes…
What time does the line start forming?
I arrived on a beautiful sunny day in the summer around 9:15am and the line was halfway down the block. We got our donuts a little bit after 10:30am (they opened a bit early that day as well).
Is there a limit to the number of donuts we can buy per person? I'm seeing photos of the chalkboard showing that there is a 3 donut per person limit and another showing that you can buy a dozen donuts at a time.
They currently do not have any limits! They used to have limits a while back but those aren't in effect at this time.
Why are the hours so limited 3 hours 4 days a week?
Because that's all they can handle at this time. Having a business is not easy 🤦🏻♀️
When will it open in hillman city?
Hoping for a May 2020 opening! :) Likely late May. Stay updated on Instagram at @theflourboxseattle!
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