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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 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.
Got a doughnut and an iced golden latte after work since I was craving a sweet treat. 10/10. Love the inside. Service was good- one person stepped out to take care of somethng else so took about 10 minutes and there were only 2 people in front of me. Regardless, I'd come again. The only thing was there was a person outside asking for money but he seemed pretty friendly when I said not at this time, but he was sitting right next to the door pretty close. Ambiance- many people inside working and having conversations
Great huge doughnuts. Loved every bite. The mood is quiet coffee shop vibes with books lining the walls. Would definitely come by again. Service was fast and friendly.
6 months ago
My friend visiting seattle requested to stop at Top Pot. I ordered a maple bat, it was good. It was not dry but not as fresh like the old day. They baked them somewhere else and delivered them now. We still enjoyed our donuts and our time inside the shop. Two stores, many small tables and seats. Parking was good since it was Sunday, many spots on the street. Service was good, he was by himself, but didn't wait too long. read more
2 years ago
Kept hearing about this place so stopped by impromptu around noon. Maybe it was too late for fresh donuts? Because they were a bit dry and hard and not very fresh, although I've had end of the day donuts sitting at home from other places that aren't as hard as this. Got the glazed twist and it had a bit of cinnamon flavor which I wasn't a fan of. It was a bit dry and not fluffy. Got the strawberry fritter and flavor was really good but dang was that thing hard, dense, and chewy... read more
5 months ago
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Lauren W.
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Happy 22nd anniversary! We were excited to meet Top Pot's CEO, Mark, at the original SLU location with free donuts, coffee (a glimpse of their new opal Vietnamese cold brew coming soon!), and free mugs! There is also a raffle for gift cards, tshirts, and beanies. The staff hosting the event were very friendly and helpful. Every flavor of donut I tried was delicious and I loved the cute Valentine's Day themed one with heart sprinkles. I like that almost every flavor of donut was recreated in donut hole form because it means I can try more flavors! :) This location is a great spot for your everyday coffee and donut, or a chill spot to work and study. For a donut shop, they also offer a decent selection of fun speciality drinks on their menu. The stairs lounge has ample seating, outlets, and free wifi. The shop is well stocked with a self serve water fountain, perfect for your extended cafe stay. read more
1 year ago
This is such a cool place looks like an old-fashioned library The offerings are abundant and delicious. I got a chocolate old-fashioned today. The service is really good and the atmosphere is calming and relaxing. Definitely come back and try something else. read more
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
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
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
1 year ago
Cute place. Two levels so seating is not an issue. Staff was knowledgeable and in good spirits. I had a donut stick and wife had a jelly donut. We were both happy with our selections. Coffee was on point and we sat for a while enjoying the ambiance. Never felt rushed and can't think of any negatives. read more
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
1 year ago
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4 months ago
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
9 months ago
Hello all, please go say hi to Maddie and get your coffee here! Pick up donuts for the office and your family from here! Customer service was amazing, Maddie was a joy and we will be back... Seattle! read more
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
Food is good. Ambiance good, food is a five star. Jelly donut, Bavarian cream, apple fritter.... read more
5 months ago
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1 year ago
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
4 years ago
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
6 months ago
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
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
8 months ago
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
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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2124 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Denny Triangle
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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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