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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.
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!
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!
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.
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!!
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.
3 months ago
1 year ago
Everything on the menu at Flour Box is so good! If you don't want to wait in line, you can go late, and try their cakes! Their basque cheesecake is so velvety soft and melts in your mouth. Would also recommend their limited time milk & honey cake. I would wait for some of their interesting flavors, the best one I have tried was their Honeycrisp Apple. read more
I was truly impressed by how good quality these donuts were! The packaging, design of the store, and the customer service were all amazing as well! During the month of December, they had holiday-themed flavors: Egg Nog, Sticky Toffee, Peppermint Cookies & Cream, and Gingerbread Cream. Among them, I personally enjoyed the Sticky Toffee the most! Very light and airy cream inside. Fluffy texture of the dough... It was the ideal donut! Definitely would love to come here again. On a Friday at 11 am, the line took us about 40 minutes! Not bad and we were able to still choose up to 12 donuts per person. The staff here are very efficient and friendly. There were constant updates of how many donuts were left! Very appreciated, especially since it was raining while we were in line. read more
2 years ago
I've heard so much about this spot from social media and I love donuts so I was super excited to try this cute donut shop in Columbia City! We arrived on a Friday morning about 15 minutes before opening and there was already a line by the time we got there. I've been told that they always run out before their actual closing time, so if you're serious about getting your donuts you'll have to get there early! Once they opened we were able to get in pretty quickly. They also have a small parking lot available but it usually gets filled fast. I ended up having to park towards the neighborhood which wasn't too far away from the shop! When you walk in you'll notice that it's a cute rustic feel to the shop. It's definitely small with practically no seating available, but they do have a covered outdoor area with tables and couches available! The service is super fast and helpful. You can order by the box based on their rotating flavors! I ended up getting the salted pistachio, winter cold brew, and creme brulee. These donuts did NOT disappoint!! They were sooo delicious and I love how each one had its own unique filling inside. The donuts were also not too sweet and the fluff around it was amazing. Overalll, I highly recommend checking out The Flour Box! It's worth the wait! read more
The Flour Box deserves all the accolades and praise, with owner and baker Pamela Vuong at the helm as a 2022 James Beard award finalist. Every two weeks, there are four rotating and seasonal flavors, which are posted on Instagram and their website (for those of you who are like me and mostly try to stay off social media). They're only opened during limited hours from Thursday to Sunday because they spend the rest of the week prepping and constantly experimenting with new flavors. This bakery is an exemplary model of quality over quantity, and the quality and creativity is high here. Donuts are light, fluffy and, flavorful with just the right amount of filling. I've never had a bad flavor here (tried London Fog and Yuzu Custard). Don't sleep on their brownies. They are to die for - so creamy and fudgy. I'm not a brownie person at all, and I think about them often. Their coffee and Thai tea are also pretty good and worth enjoying with your donuts. The staff is also super friendly and tries to move the line fast. Really, I'm amazed at how positive and upbeat they are in the morning considering how crazy these lines get. As for the lines...so I have been here twice. I went on a nice sunny Friday at 10:50 AM, waited maybe 10 minutes and all the flavors were still available. I've also gotten here on a drizzly Saturday at 8:30 AM (1.5 hour before opening) and was one of the first 5 people. The lines started wrapping around the block by 9 AM. They usually sell out by noon and will post live updates of how much stuff is available if you want to check before heading over. They have a lovely and spacious seating area too. I think it's great they are in South Seattle, as we need more businesses like this in the neighborhood to build community and create more spaces for gathering. The owner also grew up in South Seattle (according to Eater) and often collaborates with other local businesses on donut flavors and drinks, so you know they are using the best ingredients and are definitely worth supporting. read more
2 years ago
My dad LOVES the donuts from The Flour Box, which surprises me because he has a sweet tooth and I love The Flour Box because I think the donuts aren't too sweet. Nonetheless, my sister and I came the Sunday morning of Father's Day to pick up eight donuts (two of each flavor). We got there about 9AM and they open at 10AM. The line wasn't that long in front of us, but it quickly got longer as we approached opening time. I believe if the weather is good out, the line will be longer since it isn't as cold and rainy as much as fall, winter, and spring. We always experience great customer service every time we visit The Flour Box. It is always well organized and pretty transparent about what goes on within their business, such as issues with the donuts, etc. read more
2 years ago
This is easily one of the best doughnut spots in Seattle! Inventive flavors, fluffy dough, and a perfect ratio of filling to doughnut are a guarantee here. On our week, we tried the savory jalapeño cheddar with everything seasoning which felt like a fluffy version of a bagel. The coffee Oreo flavor was the standout and was perfectly sweet with a toasty coffee flavor! Be prepared to brave a long line. They sold out of most flavors within an two hours of opening, so definitely get there early! read more
I love it here! The donuts were nice and soft and made fresh! There is a line but it's not too bad and goes by alright. We went on a Friday 20 minutes before opening. The drinks were really good as well. We got the Black Sesame milk and the orange Vanilla Latte. The black sesame milk was sweeter than I would have expected but it was still very enjoyable and is different. For the donuts, we got all the flavors. My personal favorite was the Okinawa Sweet Potato. It wasn't too sweet and is the perfect flavor to get if you like taro or ube. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
#TheFlourBox @TheFlourBox Milk & Honey Cake Ten layers of soft honey cake w/ burnt honey cream $12.00 Fudge Brownie Rich fudgy brownie made w/ dark chocolate and flakey Maldon sea salt $4.00 #5star #Review @yelp read more
3 years ago
I've seen the hype, I've seen the lines, and figured this place had to be worth Unfortunately some things don't live up to the hype We waited at 9:00am and was still 5th in line for their opening at 10. They were really nice though bringing water out to people knowing they were waiting Finally the line started to move and they looked like filled malasadas that I was used to, but unfortunately the aesthetic was the only real positive The strawberry and blueberry donuts looked nice but it tasted mostly of cream, and wasn't getting any real fruit flavor from either? The special strawberry milk was also a little watery and had as much flavor as the donut Maybe their specialty like the smoked salmon might be worth it? But so far it's not worth the line, the hype, and your time and money is better off spent on something worth read more
1 year ago
Visiting Seattle and not having any where in particular I needed to be, I gladly waited in line for these filled donuts. They have limited days and sell out fast, so you have to monitor their Instagram to know if they'll be open. In the past I visited around the holidays and they were often taking breaks. Luckily this time they were opened (after a medical leave) and I got there about 10 minutes before they were to open and the line already stretched into the neighborhood. It took me about 1.5 hours before I got inside to order. But the servers are nice and friendly and they package your donuts really nice, especially if you're taking them away. They have four flavors that changes every two weeks. The donut itself is nice and soft but still firm enough to hold up against the filled cream. The cream filling were matched the flavors as advertised. For example, I got the cold brew and it had a strong coffee flavor, and the yuzu was really tart. But it really felt like you were drinking coffee or biting into a yuzu fruit. Very authentic. I liked that they had a nice outdoor space and I also tried their special drinks, the cutely named "Shy Bear Fog" that was oolong tea with oat milk and honey. I had it hot and it was a nice compliment to the donuts. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Got here on Friday at 8:50am and was lucky enough to snag a parking spot out in front! A few people were already waiting in line for the store to open when I got there. Picked up a few donuts (strawberry cream, salted pistachio, and tiramisu), as well as a slice of their basque cheesecake and milk & honey cake. The strawberry cream was our favorite out of the donuts. Tiramisu was yummy (pretty strong coffee flavor), but the salted pistachio bordered on being too savory for us. The cake slices were also very yummy; would definitely recommend if you like sweets. read more
2 years ago
So this place actually lived up to the hype! I'm not a big donut gal, but if you live anywhere near Seattle, you know what The Flour Box is. My husband and I decided to take advantage of a sunny Saturday morning to brave the notoriously long line and indulge in some delicious brioche morsels of our own. Let me tell you: DELICIOUS. THEY. WERE. We ordered one of each of their rotating flavors, a brownie, and the burnt honey cake. We're saving the cake for later, but suffice to say that we inhaled the donuts on-site. They have plenty of cozy seating and the vibes throughout the place were very welcoming. The bathroom was clean and well-stocked, and the line moved relatively quickly. The fillings of each donut were divine, with the brioche offering a nice bite without being too sweet. The brownie is an unsung hero; we saved it for after dinner, and it is quite possibly the best brownie I've had. Overall, I would brave the line again! read more
i love THIS PLACE SO MUCH. We got there at 9 AM on a saturday and the line was already around the corner. it was so worth the wait! my favorite was the scallion cream cheese. i though i wouldn't like it as much but man, this was like the perfect balance of sweet, salty and creamy. the dough is so light and the ratio between the filling and the donut was perfect. if you like cream cheese bagels, you would love this. my second favorite was the cookies and cream. super creamy but not overly sweet. they were just so good. the matcha was good as well, but i didn't like the thai tea one as much. the thai tea one is more like a custard than cream filling. for drinks, i got the deja moo less sweet and iced. it was great but i think i couldve gotten full sweetness. my partner got the cabin fever which had a light honey taste to it service was also great! read more
2 years ago
I'm not understanding the hype at all! I'll be straight up and say these donuts were trash! Maybe it's just me but The dough itself had a funky taste that I do not like. Tasted the strawberry cream, salted pistachio, chocolate orange and Tiramisu...all trash! The cream on the insides were not good and tasted extremely processed in all the donuts. Maybe they aren't but shoot I couldn't tell! The tea was good tho I'll give them that. Their homemade syrups are alright And yeah the strawberry milk was actually really good not too sweet at all! Very surprising considering the strawberry doughnut tasted like they put strawberry nesquik powder in it. For me it was the worst one in the batch that I got! Chocolate orange maybe I just don't like this combo but it just wasn't good very thick cream inside like they tried to melt it then it solidified again. Tiramisu tasted like straight up coffee filling and Pistachio was alright but could have used more pistachio flavor that was the best one I tired. For sure not worth the wait. I may come back to see a new round of flavors but the dough it self was gross so idk if that will make much of a difference. But that's my two cents. Service was fine just long wait and what others have said they need a better system if they know they will sell out before noon! Seems like a nice spot as far as atmosphere goes but not worth an hour wait and $5+ for a damn donut and some coffee. Oh and the brownie was alright. Kinda salty for me but still ain't worth the wait. read more
2 years ago
DELICIOUS FILLED DONUTS! you can tell the bakers put so much consideration into the flavors they create. every other week they release new sets of flavors and i look forward to them all the time! the not-too-sweet fillings and unique flavors keep me coming back :) their drinks are also super refreshing and asian inspired as well! for those dining in, they have a cute seating area mimicking that of a greenhouse too! read more
8 months ago
Fully worth the hype. Strawberry cream and cannoli are my favorite so far but be aware that the menu changes every two weeks (find it on their Instagram). My friends and I got in line around 8:45 and had donuts by 10:15/10:30 or so. I believe they cut off the line (on weekends) usually before they open. Very few places I would wait in a line that long but this is 100% worth it. The brioche is incredibly well textured and each filling is thick but not overly sweet. So excited for the next round of flavors and will definitely be back read more
*Seasonal Donuts* Was intrigued by the Insta craze/hype so wanted to give it a try. NOTE: BEWARE of wait time. We reached at 9:30 am and our turn came up around 11 am We ordered "Tiramisu" and "Chocolate Haleznut". Tiramisu was more delicious than chocolate. Was it the worth of hype and the wait time. I don't think so. Will I go again, probably not. Unless the wait time is 10 mins or less. read more
I'm personally addicted to Flour Box donuts. They're so good and the perfect amount of sweetness. The catch? Expect to wait an hour in line and if you're not early enough, you're out of luck. The exception is the durian donuts, which operates on a pre-order basis only. You can come right after pickup time ends and maaaybe you can collect some donuts people forgot to get then. It's best to follow their IG because they'll let you know what the flavors are for the week and if they're sold out for the day or not. read more
3 years ago
I've heard of flour box since it opened but never got a chance to make the trek until today. The donuts are decent- the filling is not too sweet, the actual donut is soft and tastes very fresh! However, I don't think I completely understand the hype. I got in line at 9:30 am today (it opens at 10) and there was already a very long line. I finally got my donuts at 10:50 am! I'm all for waiting in long lines if the food is out of this world but unfortunately I don't think it was worth the wait! Maybe I'll come back on a different day with different flavors and test it out again! Today I tried matcha, thai milk tea, cookies n cream and garlic & scallion everything. I liked the matcha best! read more
Weird combinations make for delicious creations. Their Kimchi Donuts were incredible and so was everything else! The red bean donut and banana milk were great and the "trust me" drink hit different. I would wait an hour and a half again in line read more
3 years ago
I finally got to try this infamous Seattle spot today..! Don't get me wrong, the donuts were delicious, but I really didn't think they justified the wait time. We came at around 9:40 on a Sunday, and there obviously was already a huge line out the door. Once they opened at 10, we finally got to the front and were able to get our donuts at around 11:15. Their four flavors rotate every couple of weeks or so, and we tried a few - the thai iced tea, matcha, and cookies and cream. I though the thai iced tea was the best out of them all, but I'm also not a huge fan of milk or cheese which the others had a slight hint of. The matcha was ever so cheesy due to the mascarpone, and the cookies and cream had quite a strong milk flavor. The brioche dough of the doughnut is definitely what makes these spectacular though - not too greasy, super fluffy and chewy, and so so good. Worth the hype? They're definitely good donuts, but not sure I'd wait again for them. read more
8 months ago
**Review is for the Holiday flavors! Tldr: Very underwhelming! Glad I tried it once, but would not wait again anytime soon for a donut from here. I arrived around ~9:30AM and found street parking in the neighborhood by the store. There is a small lot next to it so if you come early you can snag a nice spot. The line was wrapped around the block despite it not even being open. The workers are very nice and work diligently. Very aesthetic interior! The donuts were also very nicely packaged and looked very good. However, the Holiday flavors were not that great. The Gingerbread flavor was the WORST one. I enjoy gingerbread flavor so it is not me it was the donut. It was too gingery and had some orange zesty flavor. The combo was not good. Not usually a fan of peppermint flavored things, but was pleasantly surprised by this one. Tasted like mint chocolate cream. The egg nog flavored donut was okay as well. The egg nog cream was more smooth/watery while the other 3 flavors had more of a whipped texture. The toffee flavored donut tasted mostly like caramel and was a little too sweet for me. The donut dough itself was pretty dense and honestly tasted like what an average powdered sugar donut would taste like. I also got the Gen Matcha Latte with Oat Milk. It was alright. A little on the sweeter side, but pretty good. Nothing special, but would drink it again. Don't get me wrong the donuts aren't bad, but not sure if they are worth the wait. Glad I tried it out and might come back if they have some flavors that intrigue me. read more
After seeing The Flour Box all over social media and reading through their reviews in anticipation of what to expect, I wouldn't necessarily recommend going out of your way to come here however if you so happen to be in Hillman City, then you shouldn't not wait in line however plan accordingly (they even caution this on their website). While they open at 10AM, they can sell out within an hour, thus passerbyers will see a line already wrapped around the parking lot in the morning. We ordered their: Strawberry Cream brioche donut Blueberry Cheesecake brioche donut Strawberry Milk with oat milk Because the line looks long, it only felt right for us to try their strawberry milk with the default milk being whole, and I can confirm it's worth getting because there were even achenes in it! I probably liked the drink more than the donuts. I'm a well seasoned wait-in-line type of person and the wait here is not bad at all, just have someone with you or bring something to help pass time! I would fair more towards trying their savory flavors in comparison to their fruit ones because those feel harder to come across (i.e. Kimchi Everything, Smoked Salmon Everything). read more
The Flourbox is a great (and busy) small business, local neighborhood donut shop. Their unique in their donut flavors, often with Asian inspired flavors, and flavors you wouldn't normally see in pastries. The donuts are light, fluffy, and have the perfect amount of filling, and all of their flavors are always spot on. One of my favorites is the creme brûlée or the smoked salmon everything donut. The one downside is there is always a line! It is worth waiting in line for though, especially if one of your favorite flavors is in the pastry case. They usually sell cookies, brownies, or cinnamon rolls in addition to donuts, and you can always order a drink as well. After picking up your donuts, there's a wonderful and aesthetic and nice place to sit and enjoy the donuts by yourself or with friends. Would definitely recommend if you're in Columbia City and don't mind waiting in line. read more
1 year ago
GO EARLY! I like how they update the line with how many donuts are left, or if you arrived after a certain time, there probably won't be any available. The texture of the donuts really remind me of malasadas IYKYK. Really good. I enjoyed the matcha latte as well! Super cute seating area. I'd only go back again depending on the flavors. I really enjoy the savory ones. read more
Earlier this year I arrived at 9 AM on a Thursday and was the 15th person in line. I arrived at 9 AM this Sunday and I was probably the 30th person in line. A lot of people bring a folding chair or camping chair, and 10 minutes before open (when the Flour Box employee comes by to ask how many donuts you are ordering), people put their chairs back in their cars. From what I have heard, if you arrive before 10 AM open, you should essentially always get your donuts. if you are arriving after 10 AM, I recommended checking their Instagram stories because they usually post an update when they think they are close to running out of donuts. The essentially always sell out by 12 PM. They are only open four days a week (Thursday through Sunday), and they have four flavors at a time (I think they launch new flavors every two weeks, but they do sometimes bring back flavors for previous seasons - eg, repeating an autumnal flavor from the prior autumn). I would describe the flavors as "artisanal", so definitely check their Instagram account before waiting in line if you have a picky eater. This week they had eggnog, gingerbread, peppermint cookies'n'cream, and toffee. I liked the three that I tried, although I did not find any of them "mind blowing", I'm not a huge donut fan so I am pretty satisfied as-is :) As long as you do not mind this experience (of having to wait in line and various other rules - no more than 12 donuts per customer, no ordering in advance, etc) you will be happy! These are very good donuts! But if you do not like waiting online, you will unfortunately probably find that the donuts are not worth the wait. read more
This is my second experience with them. Line: On my first time, I came on a Sunday 20min before 10am and the line wrapped around the block. Took us 1hr30 to get to the door and get some heat. Second time, I came in a Friday and I arrived at 10:15am. The line was to the entrance of their parking lot and went faster than the first time I went here, way faster. Donut: I always order one of each flavor at least. They are great donuts for people who doesn't like overly sweet food like most donuts. The first time, the donuts really exceeded my expectations. Nicely filled with the flavorful filling. Totally worth the long wait in cold weather. On the second time, I am not sure what happened but I felt like the filling was less than last time and the flavor were not as strong as I hoped for, based on my previous experience. I think it really depends on the flavor of the donuts at this point. I guess the lesson I learned is to only come when the flavor really stands out to my desire. read more
Thanks to the most unique fillings found in the Emerald City, The Flour Box is ready to bring their flowers! Located in the Hillman City neighborhood in Seattle, The Flour Box's success is all due to the hard work and creative energy of owner Pamela Vuong, who as a self-taught baker managed to go from buzz-worthy pop-up to a permanent location thanks to a successful kickstarter campaign funded by a supportive fanbase. Now, she just might have the most popular business in all of South Seattle, the Hillman City neighborhood to be exact, replacing a previous business that was once known as Big Chickie. I have heard about this business thanks to their loyal followers posting about them on social media, as their decadent brioche-filled doughnuts look, in a word, gorgeous, so appealing and lovely are these doughnuts or malasadas as they are known as depending on where you live, and what ingredients are used. What finally brought me here was visiting family in the Seattle area one weekend, and it was suggested that we head on down to The Flour Box, which was not too far from where my family lived, and see how long the lines were on a given Friday when we went there. Turns out the lines were long, very long when we arrived at about 10 a.m. when they first opened, as my family member dropped me off to find nearby neighborhood parking. What makes The Flour Box so unique is that their team changes up their menu every three or so weeks to keep things fresh and on the day we went they had four flavors that were so intriguing that we had to order all four to bring back for our family at home. Today they had Pesto Everything, Tiramisu, Honey Lavender and Blueberry Basil. We ordered three orders of each of the four flavors for a total bill of $67.25, which is a lot, but well worth the price tag, once we got home to feast on our doughnuts. As we waited in line, and waited and waited, the minutes and hours would pass by really, which made for a stunning experience as the heat rose on this Friday morning in Seattle. As I was looking on their website on my smartphone, I realized that I could pre-order and pay for drinks on my phone and of their four limited time summer seasonal drinks on their beverage menu, their Oat-chata which featured toasted jasmine rice oat milk with house made cinnamon spice syrup and a hint of Madagascar vanilla bean made for a nice ice-filled and creamy treat. And my friend ordered their Blueberry Yuzu Spritzer which had organic blueberries, cold-pressed Japanese Yuzu, dark brown sugar and sparkling Topo Chico. These two drinks would cost $14.73 with gratuity and tax added in, and would still be a few extra minutes after we completed our doughnut order and pick those up would our pre-made drink order be ready for its own pick up. That would probably be my main gripe with The Flour Box as everything seems to take too long. At their four-year mark, they've been game for too long for the ordering and pick up process to take this long. Their lines looked long from the street and remained long in our almost two hour stay in waiting to order, pick up and then leave. It's not to say that their doughnuts are delicious because they certainly are, as their Pesto Everything with its house-made basil pesto and cream cheese filling made with toasted pine nuts and Parmigiano Reggiano and topped with house-made everything seasoning and pine nuts were the perfect sweet and savory treat that resembled a combination of a bagel meets Alfredo pasta entrée. I also loved their Tiramisu. It was also a favorite, as it was filled with whipped mascarpone cream filled with locally roasted espresso from Anchorhead Coffee and Dutch cocoa, and it wasn't overly sweet and would have paired perfectly with a warm cup of coffee. Both the other two doughnut flavors had flavors that were a little bit overpowering with the honey custard with French lavender and a blueberry and basil jam filling were solid but not as memorable as the previous two. I am still so happy that I finally got to try The Flour Box, as they represent a success story that has come to life and should be an inspiration to us all. Here's to their continued success, which will only lead to extended hours beyond their four days a week that they are open until sold out, and potentially additional locations in Seattle, which will only allow for this success story to grow to a whole new level. read more
1 year ago
This place doesn't likely require a recommendation because it's so wildly popular but that's for good reason. First, logistics. Yes, get there early and there will be a line. Follow their Instagram for an update on line times and donut availability. Second, street parking and I'd recommend parking a block or two away. Finally, and most importantly, the food is insane. Between my friend and I we ordered chocolate, fruity pebble, lavender donuts and a brownie and it was worth every second standing in line. I'd have stood there longer and in the rain for those donuts. Plan on waiting and enjoy yourself, it's well worth it!! read more
Such a long line and in it's own area, so i don't think it's worth the drive- but it is worth visiting. The donuts are similar to malasadas, but more doughy and thicker. i like that their flavors rotate every week, but don't sleep on their other bakery items! I've been to flour box multiple times, but honestly my favorite item was the brownie (so rich, fudgey, and creamy!) and zucchini bread!! read more
Have heard about these donuts a lot and decided to stand in the long line to try them out. It took me a little more than an hour to get to the counter. They had 4 flavors yesterday - horchata, jalapeño cheddar, strawberry banana, and sweet lime curd. I got all except horchata. I wasn't a fan of any of these flavors in general and the donuts were decent but nothing so great that you need to wait for long. I have tried much better donuts around Seattle. The staff was very nice though, the place was cozy!! I probably won't be back here again but a decent donut place. read more
3 years ago
Such a cute store front and space! Had to come all the way here to check it out based on many recommendations from friends. Had the best time chatting and interacting with Frank & Pam, incredible customer service. Got the below flavors: Garlic Scallion Everything - LOVED Cookies & Cream Thai Milk Tea Matcha Cream Will absolutely come back in the future. read more
Wow! Probably the best donuts I've ever had! This place sells out fast and people start lining up really early to get their donuts. We waited in line for about an hour and a half but it was soooo worth it. They have someone coming outside and letting people know if they sold out of a certain donut or giving people a heads up if there may not be any more left by the time they get to the front of the line. The people serving the donuts are very nice and patient. The donut flavors change weekly, and these honey comb donuts were packed with flavor. The donut is so soft like a pillow and the filling is just the right amount of sweet. If you want to know their flavors of the week check out their Instagram page. They have a beautiful outdoor patio. So airy and spacious. Great to catch up with friends or family and enjoy a good donut with some coffee. Definitely a must try and make sure you get there early :) 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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