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The Flour Box

4.4 (618 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Matcha, 2 Yuzus, Honeycomb
Dee M.

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!

Donuts from a while back
Generous Y.

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.

Sour Cream and Onion Savory Donut
Gaby S.

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!

Kimchi Everything Donut
Neel K.

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 :)

The Winter Cold Brew. Every donut looks this perfect.
Ryan T.

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.

Red Bean Cream donut
Allie L.

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.

Jasmine milk tea, yuzu curd
Kathryn O.

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.

Dajone Z.

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.

Vy N.

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!

Evergreen State and Gingerbread Cream
Sherry T.

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.

Lea S.

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.

Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Elaine W.

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.

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Brian L.

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.

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Ask the Community - The Flour Box

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.

Do they have cinnamon rolls every day?

No, but they have different treats daily.

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… Read more

Are they open on Easter?

Yes they are

Is this place open on Thanksgiving Day?

They are not

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.

Are they open at 10AM or 11AM? Yelp says 11 but their website says 10. 🤷🏻‍♀️

10am!

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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Dough Joy

4.5(125 reviews)
4.6 miCapitol Hill
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The doughnuts here run more on the sweet side, although I'm sure they're great paired with black…read morecoffee! This place is great for people who have allergies or sensitivities since all donuts are egg free, dairy free, and nut free. They also have gluten-free donuts. Very inclusive shop! I got the Poptart - Poptart inspired doughnut with strawberry filling, vanilla icing, and streusel crumble. The strawberry filling has chunks of berries inside. I love how the doughnut is a chunky-looking rectangle very reminiscent of a poptart! Special- Raspberry filled- covered with a generous amount of powdered sugar on top and filled perfectly. And then a coffee doughnut which has coffee-flavored icing. The icing is very sweet and the sugar overpowers the coffee flavor. I think this shop is great for people who want the standard yeast doughnuts but without any allergens. It's not trying to be a fancy or high end doughnut shop with complex ingredients. Really shows how great vegan doughnuts can be!

My absolute favorite raised donut, coffee establishment!!…read more One thing I've always ended about California is there 24 hour vegan donut joints. It's nice to see dojo located in several locations in greater Seattle Capitol Hill in West Seattle will be one of them opened every day normal hours that go into the evening so if you're wanting donut for breakfast, doughnut for lunch or doughnut for dinner, they got you. Service is always incredibly friendly. There's barstool seating, fun vibrant colors inside a bathroom always clean & always inviting. They always have fun fresh new flavors for donuts and drink specials. I'm on their text messaging promos so I'm always informed about their deals and their closures for better or worse. Anyway, if you're in the area, West Seattle or Capitol Hill highly recommend at least trying one of their raised donuts!!

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Mighty-O Donuts - Welcome to Mighty-O Capitol Hill.

Mighty-O Donuts

4.2(266 reviews)
4.6 miCapitol Hill
$

Mighty-O Donuts seems to be one of the few vegan donut shops that actually tries to make yeast…read moredonuts - most places are cake only. We decided to drop by after eating lunch in the area for a sweet treat afterwards, then ended up picking up a whole dozen... Some notes for a couple that I tried: Maple Bar ($4.99) - Hmm.. Not that fluffy or light. Instead or being airy, it's more dense and has a kind of springy chew. The glaze is sweet and gives off a heavy maple fragrance, an indication they use real maple syrup in the glaze. Maple bars from other places are usually disgustingly sweet with basically no maple flavor - this one is sweet but more well balanced. I think the texture is definitely different from a typical yeast donut. I wonder if it's just because it more difficult to make vegan yeast donuts vs cake donuts? It's a different type of yeast donut, but still very good. (4/5) Chocolate Peanut Butter ($4.45) - Good peanut butter flavor in both the topping and glaze. I think the donut base is also peanut butter but it could be contamination from the glaze. The base isn't very sweet and is kind of almost savory in flavor. The donut is dense but not crumbly and instead very moist. Not really crusty, so not too much textural difference. I think it's baked rather than fried. Still very sweet. (4/5) Devils Playground ($4.45) - The donut base is dense with rich chocolate flavor, and coated with a chocolate ganache of just the right thickness. I hate it when donuts just have a smear of topping to make the donut look attractive, but does barely anything flavor wise. This one, on the other hand, is richly flavored. (4/5) Chocolate Raspberry ($3.65) - This is my favorite, same chocolate cake donut base as above but with bright berry notes and specks of seeds. The tangy berries do wonders to temper down some of the sweetness. (5/5) French Toast ($3.65) - My least favorite by far. Covered with peanuts (which is fine), but the cake donut base or perhaps the glaze tastes heavily earthy, like an overload of cinnamon and nutmeg. (2/5) People who expect the exact same texture as a non-vegan donut, both the cake and yeast types, will probably be disappointed. If I just think of these donuts as their own thing, they're actually quite good. There's another donut shop that I prefer down the street, but Mighty-O Donuts certainly isn't a bad choice for a sweet treat.

I love cake donuts! And Mighty-O has the best cake donuts, ever. Period…read more I love a good fresh warm cake donut, not too dense. Fluffy with a perfect touch of sweetness. Raspberry Riot is our favorite. The perfect balance. Open until 4:00 pm but plus side also sold at PCC (until sold out). Plenty of indoor tables. Coffee & tea sold there too. Great friendly service from the tram. A must try!

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Doce Donut Co - Tres leches donut , passion fruit crème brûlée , tiramisu and Mexican hot chocolate

Doce Donut Co

4.3(70 reviews)
5.4 miDenny Triangle

I only tried a single donut from Doce Donut Co, but if the rest were like the one I had, this…read more5-star review is certainly well deserved. I tried the passionfruit creme brulee donut, and though a bit pricey ($6), it was worth the money. The top of the donut had that perfect creme brulee torched top, and the passion fruit inside was perfectly tangy, which offset the fattiness from the donut itself. It wasn't very sweet, but I kinda liked that. The other flavors on the menu also looked great. I hear they rotate their menu often. There is nowhere to sit here, so be prepared to take your donuts to go. The shop does sell some beverages, like water or milk, to help you get in the donut mood. The service on my visit was fine. The gentleman working was nice enough, but nothing to write home about. Overall, a good donut shop if you're looking for speciality donuts and don't mind the higher price tag.

Decided to try Doce again. Their Tres Leche will always be my favorite! The whip cream is light but…read moresweet and I love the hardened chocolate at the bottom of the donut. The crème brûlée with passion-fruit inside was not good to me... There was a weird/bitter aftertaste which I did not enjoy. The tiramisu wasn't great as well. Very strong coffee flavor at the top. I forgot what the pink one was but it was pretty good! Sweet and definitely enjoyable. The ambiance is decent. The art on the walls are nice. The service was good. We had the donuts prepped quickly and our questions answered.

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Daily Dozen Doughnut

4.3(1.2k reviews)
4.9 miDowntown
$

Franks been coming here for at least 25 years for a bag of donuts made to order. Love the way this…read moreplace has not progressed over time. Sure they added the maple donut and maple / bacon donut but that's the only thing different. You have a the options of plain, powdered sugar or the chocolate with seasonal colored sprinkles. As for fresh well let FRANK TELL YOU how fresh they are. Your watching these babies roll off the production line right I front of you while you wait in line... Now you can mix or match a bag of 6 or dozen. Ok folks a dozen is 12 for you wondering cause I don't wanna have you get into a debate with your ordering host.... Now many years ago there use to me a colorful character who loaded up your bag. His colorful way is preparing the bag was an event. First he opened the bag where it exploded with a pop in grand style... Kicked his leg up like Elvis, flung that bag down and bang opened the bag. Quickly filled the bag with treats and handing them to ya. It was always worth giving him a tip... Somehow I always managed an extra one or two donuts. A most memorable experience of Pike Place lore! I wish he was still serving me donuts but good luck wherever you landed... Well, that's my experience of buying donuts at The Market. I hope you get the same experience as I have through my journey at THE DAILY DOZEN DOUGHNUT !

My friend craved donuts & this place delivered. There was a line, but it moved rather quickly. We…read moresplit a half dozen, which came out to be $7.50. The menu isn't the most expansive, but there are different flavors to choose from such as maple bacon, maple, powdered, plain, and cinnamon. They also offer coffee and teas. We got to watch them make fresh donuts as we waited. We ordered two maple bacon and one cinnamon apiece and enjoyed them by the water. They're minis, so they're super easy to eat. You could definitely just snack on them as you explore Pike Place. Our favorite was the maple bacon. They were perfectly sweet and salty, and the cinnamon-covered bacon bits at the bottom of the bag were like a little extra treat lol. We only wished they were warm. They weren't warm at all. Side note: The tip jar made me laugh because it caught me so off guard.

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