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This Top Pot location was right around the corner from my hotel so I walked over one morning. Make sure you sign up with their app because it will give you 5 free mini donuts. With so many flavorful options, it was tough to choose. The apple fritter was a standout, as were those with the maple frosting. These really hit the spot and with an easy to navigate location, friendly staff, and good selection, I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.
The old fashioned line of donuts are fantastic. They have several flavors. I had the maple one which was excellent, my wife and I shared a sea salt, caramel one, and then I got her a double chocolate regular doughnut. I also had a latte which was excellent. Quick service. Cool bookstore interior.
There's an artisanal doughnut movement brewing in Seattle, a city of neighborhoods, and this establishment is leading the way. Named from a sign that the founders rescued from an old, boarded-up Chinese restaurant, but the "s" fell off during the restoration process. Voilà, Top Pot was born. My partner, his family, our friends, and I stumbled upon it here last Saturday, located on 5th Avenue, a block from our hotel bordering the Central Business District and Belltown during our visit. Upon arrival as first-timers, huge shelves containing encyclopedia volumes lined the walls with a library vibe, while a glorious window spanned the entire entrance on two levels of seating. They are all about the doughnuts; approx. forty varieties are made from scratch on site. The pastries looked amazing & overwhelmingly decadent. We had ordered a variety of assorted doughnuts, including Valley Girl Lemon and Apple Fritter. The doughnut's texture wasn't particularly light, but it had a pleasing chew that we found very satisfying that put a big smile on everyone's face. The staff was welcoming, the ambiance warm and inviting. Overall a great experience and would recommend for locals and visitors.
We love Top Pot Doughnuts and visit when we're in Seattle. There's a vast selection (more than 40 daily) and the staff is always patient while we try to decide what to have. I like that they usually have more than one type of cinnamon donut (my favorite). What kind of donuts do they have? Fritters, raised, crullers, long johns, monthly specials. We visited on the first of June, so I got to try one of the June specials, the raspberry lemonade cruller--yum! And, they have coffees to go with your donuts. The line, if there is one, goes quickly. Take your selections upstairs like we do and enjoy your treats with a view of the street and patrons entering and exiting. We'll be back for more on our next trip to the Emerald City.
The donuts were dry and hard. The service was great, but it was a terrible experience because the donuts were just very, very old or that's just how they make them. We got a creuller and a cake doughnut and a regular doughnut and all three of them weren't that good at all. They have a very nice little restaurant and the coffee was just OK too so I wouldn't choose to go here again.
The space welcomes you to take your beverage and pastry of choice and sit a while. You are also invited to take a book off the numerous floor to ceiling book shelves to escape in the pages of discovery. The service was fast, but grab your patience as the baristas are a little slow especially with an influx of people. I ordered the pershing which is like a cinnamon bun and hot chocolate. Since I decided to dine in, I would have expected that my pershing would have been served warm; unfortunately, it was not. In fact, it was cold, very cold, but it tasted pretty good so I would have to caution that of you are not a fan of cold doughnuts then you may want to bypass this place. Overall, it is a quaint coffee shop that is local and that creates a recommendation for you to at least give it a try.
Top Pot Donuts is definitely a favorite! We went here on our first trip to Seattle and had to come back again. The aesthetics inside are so great, and there's plenty of seating. Their coffee and drink selection, along with all the donuts, is sure to please anyone. It's always a fun place to sit down, relax, charge up your phone, enjoy a donut and drink, and just take in the aesthetics of the place. Such a fun stop when visiting Seattle!
Top Pot is a very cool and cozy doughnut shop in the Denny Triangle area of Downtown Seattle. Top Pot is serving up more traditional-style donuts (doughnuts? Why does each place spell it differently?) I loved the library vibes and large space here. I ended up just grabbing a traditional old-fashioned on the cashier's recommendation. It was great. I liked that Top Pot just felt simple, and the donut was good without any fancy frills. Compared to some other bakeries and donut shops I visited in Seattle, Top Pot offered that lowkey, 2000's nostalgia vibe that is unbeatable. Nothing to it. Thanks, Top Pot!
Love top pot! My favorite doughnut shop in Seattle. The service is good, and the vibes inside are good for a doughnut shop :) would definitely come back to work/sit here. Tried the Easter donut this time - was very good!
Lovely space with plenty of seats. Tried the cinnamon sugar raised donut and the lemon glazed old fashioned. The raised donut was on the dense side and very tasty. The lemon old fashioned was also good. I would love to visit here again.
I have been waiting to come back to Top Pot doughnuts since 2018. I can confirm it didn't disappoint! We had a banana foster fritter that was so flavorful and filling and a chocolate bar. My favorite thing about this location are the glass windows and all the books. It's such a calming place to start your morning before a full day out. Staff had great coffee recs and I can't wait to come back again!
Solid donuts in Seattle. Friendly staff and lots of different options. Lemon glazed old fashioned was perfect. Raised donut was nice and fluffy. Will come again
I've been a fan of Top Pot for years. I haven't been here for more than 5 years though since I stopped working downtown. I had a Sugared Raspberry Donut. It's so light. I love how the raspberry jam counters the sweetness of the donut. It's very light. It's perfect with a hot cup of coffee. Love this cafe on 5th Avenue. It's very airy, with a nice loft. Love the look of the floor to ceiling shelves filled with books. Music is nice, not too loud. Service is friendly.
3 years ago
This place came highly recommend from some friends, so we couldn't wait to rush over and try them out on our visit to Seattle. Although the atmosphere was chic and the donuts were phenomenal, the customer service was far from good. An I mean ZERO friendliness from the women up front. As the donuts were great, I would recommend maybe visiting a different location - where customer service is offered. read more
We overheard a food tour that said this place is one of Seattle's BEST donuts. To be completely honest with this Yelp community, donuts are not my favorite snack item. That said, this was a dang good old fashioned. The atmosphere is on point, the upstairs seating area is fabulous - overall it was a great place to spend some time, enjoy some donuts and coffee, and watch the world go by. read more
4 years ago
Cool atmosphere, very instagrammable. Solid Coffee menu. But of course, you'd come here for the donuts. They're very well-known as a must-go foodie tourist stop. Donuts had a good selection of flavors and they tasted great. Old fashioned style donuts get harder and harder to find but seems to be a staple here. read more
3 years ago
I stopped at Top Pot today while waiting on the ferry. I ordered a coconut milk matcha with vanilla and it was delightful. I also ordered a vegan breakfast sandwich and it was wonderful- super tasty and warm. Staff was super kind and helpful. I love a cute- fun coffee shop with good vibes!! read more
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Love to work from here some mornings: free WiFi, friendly staff, great ambience--my favorite place to hang is the window seating. Coffee and donuts are solid, biscuits are kinda dry. So great to have this spot on my block and would recommend stopping in if you are in the area! read more
4 years ago
My wife and I came here twice during a recent vacation to Seattle, both times at this location even though there are others in the city. We definitely recommend it. I consider myself a bit of a donut aficionado as I like trying new donut places but I have high standards when it comes to donuts and don't always leave places satisfied so this is high praise from me. Easy to find on a main street headed towards the Space Needle, which is why we selected this spot, this location has a striking interior bookshelf when you walk in with tables inside, out front and some up a small flight of stairs which is where we sat both times. Donuts you get immediately and coffee you have to wait a minute at a typical coffee bar stand. Between the two of us we had multiple donuts and I would suggest going for their more adventurous flavors you would have a harder time finding at other shops. The original glazed and sugar topped donuts were just alright while the apple fritter and maple bar were highlights. I am not typically a fan of "old fashioned" but a friendly local in our line said they were great and it was my favorite one we tried. As far as drinks the Ovaltine Mocha was the best hot coffee I had on my trip to Seattle and I had it both times we went. It tastes like it's name suggests spot on. It's probably too sweet for black coffee lovers but I enjoyed it. My wife went with an iced coffee our first trip to enjoy on our walk to the Needle and a hot coffee our second time. She enjoyed both, I finished her iced coffee when she was done and enjoyed it but I needed some more sugar or flavor for my particular tastes. I would safely recommend this place to any coffee or donut fan. Take a chance with your drink and food and order things special to this restaurant like the Ovaltine Mocha or Cookies and Cream donut. If I lived in the city this would be my breakfast spot. read more
7 years ago
Quite possibly just the world okay-EST doughnut. I dunno what the hype is?! Please, do not get me wrong...they weren't bad. I guess from all of the hype and talk I was just expecting something AMAZING. It's really just an okay doughnut. Service was friendly. I can bring my pup too. So that's an added bonus. read more
I was craving something sweet this morning so I decided to pop in to Top Pot for some doughnuts and a latte. I tried the chocolate old fashioned and a sprinkles. Both satisfied my sugar fix and hit the spot. The latte was pretty bold in flavor and went well with breakfast. There was no line when I got there and my latte came out quickly. read more
My fiance and I wanted to grab some breakfast and coffee before trekking to Pike's Market in the cold. Since our hotel was conveniently located a block away from Top Pot Doughnuts, we decided to check out the cafe and I loved the spaciousness and trendiness. We got a glazed ring and a raspberry bismark to try. Dough was soft, pillowy, and warm. The glazed ring donut was quite standard, but the raspberry bismark was definitely the highlight for me. Raspberry jam was tart so it did a good job balancing out the sweetness. Overall, I had no complaints because I got my coffee and donuts! Definitely a great way to start the day! read more
Good enough for President Obama? Good enough for Mom and I. Stepped out of our hotel and just a couple doors down found this place for a quick breakfast. Nice cafe and decor with some outdoor seating also. Good coffee/drinks and most important great, rich almost cake like donuts! Would totally stop here again while in Seattle. read more
Super cute inside. They have an upstairs area which is really neat. We tried a few donuts and they were all great. They are pretty dense and yeasty so if you like that in a donut, give them a try. They have lots of variety. The staff is super friendly. The counter girl helped with the decision making. The lemon filled was yummy, but I'd have liked it with more filling. The coconut was my favorite. It was a little lighter and the flavors are great. I didn't try the coffee so I can't speak to their offerings. read more
Just WOW - what an amazing experience for our first morning in Seattle! My wife and I each had an Ovaltine Latte and shared a 6-pack including: Plain Old Fashioned Raspberry Glazed Raised Ring Valley Girl Lemon Bavarian Cream Bismark Maple Bar Apple Fritter Everything was fantastic! As kids of the 70s & 80s, the Ovaltine Latte was a throwback to childhood with the joy of caffeine! The cake donut absolutely stole the show for me. My wife's favorite was the Bavarian Crème. All the filled donuts were filled to capacity! They did not scrimp on filleting (see pictures)! This place had a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. It was a joy to enjoy breakfast and people watch as Seattle woke up in this adorable coffee/donut shop. read more
2 years ago
The old fashioned donuts are sooooo good and come in a variety of flavors. The inside looks like a library. It's a really cool place. read more
On our last visit to Seattle, our tour guy recommended this donut place as the best in Seattle. We went there with our son and his wife and splurged on a dozen. We wanted to try them all. The glazed raspberry doughnut was everyone's favorite. It was soft with a good amount of glaze. I loved the old fashioned one. I call them sour cream but I think different regions call them different things. This is also a fun place to look at all of the books on the shelves. The fact that Obama ate here makes it even better! Weird I know read more
7 years ago
I love the interior of this store, and there's plenty of seating options if you decide to stay in. Mornings can be pretty busy, I've been in during the weekdays and the weekends, but the staff usually has the line moving swiftly. One thing I don't understand is why they don't ask for people's names for the drinks, specifically when the place is busy. We all end up at the pick up area playing a bad game of "is it yours? Are you John/Jane? Am I John/Jane?". The display case is a bit small, and when there's a line makes it hard to figure out what you want. Just remember that the different colors will indicate how much that doughnut is. Customer service is usually a hit or miss, and unfortunately the same goes for the coffee. The doughnuts are the real draw for me. Tips: -Hover as close to the pick up area as you can, baristas aren't consistently loud when calling out drinks/orders -Staff rarely wipes down the tables, so if you are opting to stay you may need to clean up after the person before you -There's a dish drop off area near the condiment area -Street parking is available. I wouldn't recommend parking at the motel nearby and walking over, as you may end up ticketed (or towed) read more
3 years ago
I stopped by this morning for a latte and decided to also get an apple fritter. I haven't loved top pot in the past but thought I'd try it again. What a mistake. The latte was burnt tasting (but I guess maybe some people like that?) and the fritter was literally RAW in the middle. Didn't realize till I was eating it on my drive home but it was literally not edible. Why do people like this place? Total garbage. read more
4 years ago
One of the most popular donut spot at downtown Seattle. Lots of seating area outside and upstairs. The line was long but it went pretty fast. I had the Ovaltine latte (their signature drink) and chocolate sandcastle donut. The latte was yummy. The donut was very soft and yet holding its shape. read more
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Super spacious donut place! The servers were super friendly and the selection of donuts they had looked amazing! I asked what was a fan favorite and they suggested the old fashioned donuts so we went with the glazed old fashioned. I really really enjoyed it! The glaze was sweet and well glazed over the donut. What I liked best was that the glaze clung to the donut well without it completely deteriorating when bitten into. The donut itself was soft and fresh tasting. My only regret was that I didn't try more! read more
Totally worth the hype. I've heard a lot about this place and I happened to be in the area so I figured, why not? LOCATION // This place is HUGE and it is impossible to miss it. I was shocked at the amount of space inside - it's two stories with tables on both floors. FOOD & DRINK // I asked for a recommendation since it was my first time. I like a fluffier donut (vs. a cake donut) and was recommended the raspberry glazed donut. It was super light but PERFECTLY made. I had my iced latte with it and it was creamy and strong. I loved both of these. SERVICE // This is what stood out the most! I had the best service here. Everyone was so kind and friendly. I was here for 2 hours reading a book and, when I left, I had a bit of coffee left. I asked the folks working if they could hang on to my drink while I quickly went to the restroom. When I came out, I quickly realized there was miscommunication because when I came out, they threw my drink away. They apologized and gave me a coupon for a free drink next time. I thought that was super kind. OVERALL // 5 stars Love it here and I hope to be back! read more
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Okay TPD! You win! The donuts (excuse me, DOUGHNUTS) here are amazing. So fresh, so soft, and the variety of flavors are in abundance. We ended up going for a box, because 1 or 2 just wasn't cutting it. We tried a raspberry cake, old fashioned lemon, plain glazed, chocolate glazed, powdered raspberry, and cherry blossom cake doughnuts. All were delicious and worth every penny! Also they have a wonderful Iced Ovaltine Latte drink that was great. I mean, I haven't had Ovaltine chocolate in yearssss, so it was nice to taste a little bit of nostalgia. read more
After searching high and low for some good donuts in Seattle, we found the Top Pot location in SLU that was open on Labor Day. I know this is technically a coffee place but for us, their donuts were the main event. The location we visited had great decor inside, much better than your typical coffee/donut spot. Both opposing side walls were covered in massive bookcases that stretched two stories to the ceiling. The lofted second floor had a sizable dining area where you can sit and eat, read or write (in typical Seattle fashion). We got some (great!) coffee and a half dozen donuts that came in a box with wonderful branding. I love that this place has a wide variety of BOTH cake and Old Fashioned (sour cream) style donuts. We got an old fashioned lemon, old fashioned glazed, old fashioned chocolate glazed, blueberry fritter, cookies and cream, and a raspberry chocolate glazed. They were all really good but the fritter was the tea link. I would stick with the old fashioned varieties. I think these may be some of the best donuts in Seattle, at least they certainly have the biggest variety! read more
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2124 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Denny Triangle
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(206) 728-1966
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Any gf doughnuts?
their website says their donuts contain gluten. I have not seen a gluten free option at Top Pot.
Any vegan options here?
Sadly seems not at least in terms of doughnuts. Of course you could get a latte with non dairy milk but avoid the mocha due to the dairy in its mix
Any dairy free donuts?
How much is a maple bar?
Don't recall. Maybe 2.50. But whatever it is...was worth it!
What donut should I get the next time I go to Top Pot in Seattle? I ask this because I am searching for the best donuts in America.
The flavors change often, they have standard glaze, and cake donuts. I had a sugar raised berry flavored donut, I forgot the name as it was a 'themed' option. All I recall was it was too sweet and not memorable.
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