This is their flagship store and I was drawn to this place today as they had the 22nd anniversary event with the founder Mark. I am writing this review based off of what would have costed if you purchased the items, as otherwise, the review will not be fair and technically not allowed to write a review for freebies. The event (not accounted for in the rating) - the event had free mugs and a raffle for either gift cards, a beanie, or a shirt, which is pretty nice. You get to say hi to the founder, who is very down to earth, and then get your free donuts and coffee. You get a choice of donut holes or specific donuts, so I opted for donut holes because of the variety. You also get a free cold brew made in house or their anniversary blend. The latter is hot and sounded more special, but I opted for the cold brew as I enjoy cold brews significantly more. It also seemed like most people go for the cold brew too for some reason, even though it was cold outside. Accounted for in the rating - the donut holes were a bit stale and reminds me of grocery store donuts. I guess with the pricing, they keep prices low so they remain competitive and benefit from a wider range of customers that can easily afford the donuts and coffee. I am basing it off of pickup pricing - a donut hole is a little less than $1, and slightly cheaper if you buy in bulk. They had a variety of donut holes like their limited Valentine's Day ones, maple, glazed, etc, to name a few. The donut holes were packed with sugar and I personally was not able to finish even 2 donut holes before tapping out. I have been to a fair share of donut places and can eat 1 regular donut in a sitting, so they probably might have added too much sugar here. The coffee I got was a cold brew and it was very solid. It definitely is super strong and I would recommend this as a wake-me-up. Overall, the donuts are very okay and I frankly don't see the appeal. It felt a bit too commercialized, but I would not write off this place since lots of corporations love to go here and get donuts, and I do admit I may take a small bite here and there whenever my company gets donuts here, so it is not that low quality, but I would not go out of the way to get a donut here. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Walking around Seattle there is always a new culinary treat around each corner it was later in the day around 6:15 pm and I was still drinking coffee and wanted a donut so i stopped in for a donut snack and I picked up a bag of beans I went with the Diplomat and a cookies and cream donut it was really delicious everyone was super friendly ever if it was almost closing time. I will definitely stop in again to try some more of the donut selection they all looked delicious. Cookies And Cream Donut - A Diplomat Coffee - read more

Doughnuts and books are great companions together :))) I love how this place was set up perfectly, downstairs had the doughnuts in display so beautifully. My mouth was salivating & that's also where you order your coffee. The shop had space downstairs & also a bunch up stairs :) there is also a bathroom located downstairs, which is nicely cleaned! The coffee I chose what caught my eyes was the Ovaltine coffee, which was my childhood in a cup and I paid for with a custard chocolate donut & I was NOT DISAPPOINTED! Delicious! I'd love to come back, just work here and get lost! The location is kind of away from the heart of Downtown Seattle so no craziness and just peacefulness:) I'll keep coming here when I visit:) read more

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Was expecting some too notch donuts but everything I tried was just ok. Nothing special. Chocolate old fashion, glazed and apple fritter were all very average. My daughter said the apple fritter from Safeway was better lol. Seating upstairs. read more

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If you come here for donuts, they have a solid maple bar! Their maple bar was fluffy and not oily at all which was appreciate. 100% all in for their donuts. Minus one star because I ordered their chai latte and it was the most flavorless drink ever. I don't recommend. But minus the drink, my husband and I enjoyed this spot. We came on a weekday so it wasn't too busy. Service was friendly and quick. Their cafe has an upstairs area with additional seating and their cafe decor is pretty cute with all of the books. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We tried the Vietnamese roast iced coffee. It was trash. Bf wanted to give them another chance and got the donut holes and a regular black coffee another day. It was okay. It's not bad just expensive donut holes. 5 for $4.25. That's wild. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Opal Vietnamese cold brew - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

it was ok, the donut was decent and service was ok. the vibes was where it was at, very comfy.

It was nice to show up at around 5pm on a Monday and still have a variety of donuts to choose from! The menu board is a little all over the place, loved how it was all written but wish all the drinks were in one spot. Such a cute aesthetic with lots of seating upstairs and some spots on the main floor in front of the counter. Friendly guy at the register, patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. The chai is delicious!! Ordered an iced dirty chai and it was so good. The donuts were good too, not overly sweet and I am sure they are even better at the beginning of the day! read more

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First time coming here. Long line so has to wait patiently. Got their cookies and cream donut and it was good and tasty. Also got their pink and white donut and it was quite sweet probably a bit too sweet for me. Also got their coffee to go and enjoyed our donuts in the car. Indoor ambiance was nice and clean. Will be back here soon. read more

Haven't been to the actual store, but our company had their donuts catered for breakfast twice now. Both times they had this pretty donut shaped holder for us to see the variety and choose our sweet treat. One thing I do wish they had was a "key" for us to know what the flavors of each donut was. For the non-obvious flavors, we just had to try our luck and guess haha, which is fun but also I didn't wanna waste a whole donut if I wasn't a fan of the flavor. With that said, I think for catering, it might be a good idea to have some pre-cut so that people can try various flavors instead of having to commit to a whole donut! Overall a yummy treat though and I would go to their actual store if I had a chance! read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Today was pretty chill,so decided come this place for tea. Serving was slow,ignoring me. And tea for 4.47 with tax,just bag tea,common guys..... is too expensive. And tea was just tea nothing special. I am not recommending this place read more

How I heard of this place: Upon moving to Seattle nearly two decades ago, a friend introduced me to his favorite donut shop and cafe in which to work/study. It quickly became a favorite of mine, too. And we have slowly made our way around many of the locations throughout the Seattle area. Type of cuisine: Donuts, coffee, a small selection of pastries and sandwiches, as well as bottled/canned beverages. Ambiance: This particular location is large and spacious, with tall ceilings, an upstairs loft space with additional seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto 5th Avenue. The nooks of books also traverse the walls, reaching from the floor up to the top, at the ceiling, as well. A huge kitchen area is found behind the doughnut display case, espresso bar and cashier counter, where all of the magic happens - baking and barista training. What I ordered: On this occasion, a blended mocha for me, and a pink rainbow sprinkles cake doughnut for my little dining companion. What I loved: A quick and easy visit to perk you up between downtown exploration and adventuring. Why I loved it: Top Pot has great, consistent doughnuts, and good locations for sitting to enjoy a a treat while working, studying, or people-watching. Cost: Average read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Blended mocha, and more importantly BLM! Rainbow sprinkle donut - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The price was high and the quality didn't meet my expectations. I have had donuts that I liked better.

This spot had a number of donuts to choose from with a few unique ones including specials. The ordering process was smooth, and the staff was helpful. Four donuts ($2.50 each?) were eaten. All donuts were of good size and quality. Cookies and Cream - This was a chocolate donut with Oreo pieces and vanilla icing. This was tasty. The chocolate donut was cakey and went well with the Oreo pieces and icing. Raspberry Lemonade - This was different. I thought it would be too sweet, but it was not at all. It tasted exactly like what one would expect from a donut with this name. This was also a cake donut. Raspberry Bismarck - This was a raspberry jelly donut with sugar on top. This was my favorite donut tried here. The jelly was thick and appetizing. The sugar enhanced the flavor too. Glazed - This was a standard donut with an ideal amount of glaze, but a light feel to it. I enjoyed it. Will I go back? Indeed. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Raspberry Lemonade, Raspberry Bismarck, Cookies & Cream, Glazed - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best doughnuts in Seattle. Always have a great selection to choose from including limited time specials. Even the president of our country loves these doughnuts! Sorry no pictures of our doughnuts because we gobbled them up too fast. read more

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In search of the greatest donut shop in Seattle, I came across Top Pot Doughnuts. The shop was huge and had a lot of space for seating. They had a variety of donuts and drinks on their menu, and the person behind the register was kind and patient in explaining each one to us. To say the least, my life changed after the first bite. My girlfriend and I got their Maple Bar, Bavarian Cream, and Glazed Donut. Their Maple Bar was the best maple bar I ever had. Their donuts were very soft and pillowy, and I kept finding myself going for another bite. In fact, I came back right before my flight home for another Maple Bar. If you're in the Seattle area, do yourself a favor and try out Top Pot Doughnuts! read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Bavarian Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is the flagship location of Top Pot Doughnuts and it's the coolest donut shop I've ever been to! It's got two floors and huge floor to ceiling windows that allow for plenty of natural light to come in. There are bookshelves all around and it kind of made me feel like I had walked into the library that was given to Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast!  Service was good. The man who helped us was very friendly and energetic. He was very good about offering recommendations and answering any questions that we had. On the table:  Cherry Blossom drink Chai Pershing Cookies n Cream We all "Perferred" the Pershing over the Cookies n Cream. Cookies n Cream was delicious; however, a bit too rich and filling for our tastes. The Pershing was kind of like a cross between a doughnut and a cinnamon roll. We love doughnuts and we love cinnamon rolls so what's not to love about the two of them being brought together into one?! Service: Excellent Parking: Paid parking on the street Location: 2124 5th Ave., Seattle read more

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Food is good. Ambiance good, food is a five star. Jelly donut, Bavarian cream, apple fritter.... read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Apple donut, Bavarian cream - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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You know, one of the worst things about going to a large foodie city... finding the unaltered, just do it right, workingman's food.. Do you ever notice that all of a sudden a cheeseburger from a food cart cost $18 Did you ever notice that a cuppa black coffee goes for 4$ Did you ever notice that I donut is all of a sudden for $5? So I am always gonna be a fan of when I find the perfect smash burger for a normal price for that perfect slice of pizza for two bucks and here beautifully done doughnut for doughnut price! I am sorry to rant, but these places are going away so fast and it means that so many people don't ever get to enjoy this... Because I know personally when I see a donut and a case for five dollars and I see some beautiful French desert next to it for a dollar more I never get the donut!! Here that was not the case you could going to get these massive raise donuts at a beautifully low price, and I will say they were absolutely amazing and perfect and the reviews in the lines out the door showed that... Super bummed they were out of apple fritters, my fault for coming in later than normal... I knew it would be, but the raspberry frosting had me inhaling this... Whereas the kids preferred the chocolate dip and the cinnamon spiral so really and truly, everyone was happy even my gluten-free dairy free girlfriend that loved the muffin they had for her that was chocolate chocolate... The line is long, but it goes quick read more

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Delicious donuts! We had a very short trip to Seattle and this was our first and last stop because we couldn't get enough. Our hotel was right across the street too which made it oh so convenient to pick up a donut or two or dozen. Upon entering, I was immediately in awe of the giant bookcases! There were plenty of tables on the first and second floor which is perfect for a quick bite, study session, or date. The donuts were fresh and delicious with quite a good variety of flavors and types to choose from. Prices are reasonable for the size of the donuts as well. I loved the raspberry glazed old fashioned donut as the texture was perfect and the flavor was tasty. They sell coffee as well and we saw quite a couple other customers ordering it but we did not order coffee. We did however order almost every donut they had available during our stay with a dozen to take home with us. Cool thing to note is Obama came by for donuts here once! read more

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Got six donuts for about $17. Good price and nice assortment of different flavors. They had to reset their credit card machine and while I was waiting they offered me a free coffee which was super nice. Service was excellent. Will be back. read more

It's hard finding a good donut! Is it doughnut or donut? I guess donut is the simple form of donughtnut. I don't frequent donuts but while in town, I definitely needed to pay Top Pot Doughnuts a visit since it's been on every food type channel on TV. Love the space and layout of this donut shop. High ceilings and storefront with bookcases reaching up to the 2nd story ceiling. There's a mezzanine with tables and chairs overlooking the lower area. Anyways, back to the donuts. The donuts at Top Pot are classic American type donuts. Nothing too fancy or creative unlike the So Cal ones. I tried an old fashioned donut with maple glaze. Pretty solid and good. Presentation here is different. Donuts stacked more like a bake shop stacked on top instead laid flat individually. This is a good place to visit. Nothing fancy, just good classic donuts. read more

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Definitely one of the top ranked donuts! The dough was fresh! We picked up 6 pieces and it was still fresh the second day. And this is just my opinion, I am not a person with a sweet tooth, so the chocolate and cream was a bit too sweet for me. However, the doughnut was just perfect. Suggestion- If you don't have a sweet tooth, I would recommend to go with classic or glazed donuts read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - 1/2 Dozen of our Best Sellers * - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good donuts and good cappuccino. Solid spot but f that Barry satoro they have. Solid place to get you donuts and cappuccino read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Raspberry Filled Bismark - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great spot for donuts! The shop is super cool with two levels and the huge bookcase. There were many donuts to choose from (and they all look great) so it was hard to decide haha. I got a glazed donut with raspberry center. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was! The donut had a perfect chewy texture and the right amount of sweetness. It was a good value for the price too since it was huge. If you're in the mood for donuts I would recommend this spot! I'll be back to try more :) read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A trip to Seattle is not complete without a pilgrimage stop to the original Top Pot Doughnuts. We selected high quality donuts including salted caramel old fashioned, a classic raspberry jelly donut dusted with powdered sugar, a maple and regular glazed donut, a Bavarian cream stuffed donut and an apple fritter. Everything was fresh, fast and satisfying. read more

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We were in Seattle for the weekend to watch the UW vs. Michigan game and took a stroll from our hotel to this unique spot to grab some doughnuts. One wall was covered from floor to ceiling with books and there was an upstairs area with more books and a great place to hang out and enjoy your donuts and coffee. The lemon filled as my favorite! If you're in the area you've gotta check out Top Pot Doughnuts! read more

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I got a blueberry and a lemon glaze blueberry donut. They were ok. I could taste a hint of blueberry. Not very sweet. The texture was interesting. It was thicker than I expected - kind of like a bagel. Went in the morning, but did not see some of the flavors I would've wanted to try. read more

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I love top pot doughnuts especially this location. I used to frequent this shop when I used to live in downtown since it's a walking distance from my place. This place is small and cozy and quiet at times. The price is more expensive than other places but then again everything in seattle is expensive. They are very customer service friendly folks. One thing to note is that parking might be a challenge. There's a paid parking spot next to key bank so I guess that's the only downside to it. read more

So many delicious flavors! And the cashier had great recommendations. The inside decor is also cute. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yep this place is definitely not worth our time or the overpriced shitty doughnuts or their unfriendly atmosphere Walk another block and find something better. read more

I will never be back. Walked in, we were the only customers in line, and the person working couldn't even bother to greet us. We did smile and greet her, and she just looked straight at us. Okay.... It took us about 3 minutes to decide and she grew impatient. Not sure why, considering there was still no other customers behind us, nor did we ask her a single question. We did tell her at the beginning it would take us a few minutes since my young daughter needed time to decide. When we gave her our order, the frustration of having to bag a simple doughnut was beyond silly and just juvenile. She threw the bag of doughnut holes on the counter and a couple rolled out. Didn't bother to give us new ones or say anything. I guess those are safe and clean to eat? Ordered a glazed doughnut, a bar, and a dozen doughnut holes. Came out to over $18 without tip. W.T.F. Their POS machine automatically gives several pre-selected tip % options. None of which are 0. You can select to enter a different amount which directs you to another screen, at which time you can enter whatever $ amount. Tipped her/Top Pot $2 as my last hoorah to that place. I've never been a fan of top pot doughnuts to begin with, but the mediocre doughnuts (the cake doughnuts are hard and bland; the yeast are chewier and lighter which are more enjoyable) along with awful service and obscene prices, ensured I never go back. I cannot believe the employee working. Lady, you get paid $18-20+ for putting a doughnut in a bag. Maybe chill out? read more

A good doughnut, nothing earth moving. It's just another shop. Service is what you expect from a trendy shop. read more

They had a lot of fun flavored donuts, but I was on a mission for an apple fritter. When I walked in a couple minutes after they opened (I'm an early riser), I saw the local construction workers and Dads picking up their usuals. My Apple Fritter was perfectly fluffy in the middle while having a nice fried hardness on the edges. The apple flavor wasn't artificial, but blended with the sweet dough. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - a hand holding a doughnut - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The apple fritter had great flavor, but did not have many Apples. The ham and cheese biscuit was delicious and would buy it again.

Airy, light, and very flavorful! Donuts stayed fresh for several days when stored airtight. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Glazed Old Fashioned, Maple Bar - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice clean location with lots of space, had the old fashioned maple on the recommendation of the staff. It was good. Not a coffee drinker. It was pretty expensive, but everything in Seattle seems to be that way read more

Wonderful experience! The pumpkin maple & pumpkin chocolate donuts were soooooo good! I enjoyed a hot chocolate with whipped cream too. The staff were beyond helpful. I appreciated the ambiance. I felt like I was in a tree house. Well done Top Pot Doughnuts! read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Pumpkin Maple Doughnut, Pumpkin Chocolate Doughnut, Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a self proclaimed, self certified donut aficionado, sommelier, connoisseur of course I had to stop at a donut shop while visiting Seattle. It was great to experience the same donuts that awesome President Barack Obama visited. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon and there weren't many people waiting. It's an interesting Decour with two levels and bookshelves like a library. There are decent selection of donuts so I chose four. Disappointing. The plain doughnut was dry and not very flavorful. The rest were just basic. Nothing special, nothing fun, nothing extraordinary just basic donuts. I was also surprised that they weren't kept in a rack or a warmer they were just piled in the display case and that's what they gave you. I didn't finish them after taking one bite of each because none of them were worth taking in the sugar and calories and they didn't make me smile. read more

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Just Eh. Def not worth the price. It did not live up to the hype. Coffee was pretty good tho.