Delicious breads and donuts, variety to consume on site or to take home
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
G B
My first time in. We flew into Seattle instead of the Vancouver airport so I wanted to stop here. Loved the location and walkability/easy parking, and the atmosphere of this place. We were greeted by a super friendly staff member who apologized for the lack of variety this morning -- we arrived at 10:40 (Friday morning) and he said it had been an unusually busy morning. I still thought there was a great selection; I didn't even realize they were low so I'm just imagining what it's like at full capacity.
When we first walked in, I knew to expect a cool book vibe (I have a doughnut cookbook from this company so they talk about it in the intro) but it was even cooler than I expected. Very warm, retro, and cozy. It doesn't feel like one of several locations; it feels like a chill neighborhood single-location shop. I definitely wanted to hang out and look at the books (which you can pull off the shelf to read) but we had to hit the road for Vancouver, so we just did take-out.
The guy who served us was so dang friendly and helped suggest what we should try by taking us through the doughnut hole selection (which I just realized are called "pot holes" - ha! clever).
We got the basics since I was super curious what I should be expecting when I use the cookbook again. The doughnuts were room temp by this time of day (expected) but there was still a nice crunch on the exterior and soft interior. My favourites were the old fashioned, powdered sugar, and cinnamon sugar. Least fave was the chocolate with chocolate glaze (but I've actually never had a chocolate doughnut I've loved even though I'm otherwise a strictly-chocolate dessert fan). The orange and chocolate was really good but a little too sweet for me, although the flavor of the orange really hit and the texture was great. It wasn't achingly sweet, but I preferred the old fashioned's level of just-sweet-enough.
They do also have filled doughnuts (like Bavarian cream) as well as bars (like maple doughnut bars), and coffee etc.
I'd like to come back mid-week early morning to see the full display of doughnuts!
Parking: We pulled right up in front at 10:40am on Friday, not sure how it is at other times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Donuts, Coffees and Cake Doughnut
Ludovicus de Soncoeur
The soft pink glow, illuminating the sweetest of dreams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Richard Sauvé (Rico)
top pot makes fantastic donuts. Some decorative and fun and modern but most importantly reliable old-fashioned cake donuts! The staff is very kind and the coffee is also good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stefano Cagnato
Hands down the best neighborhood coffee shop in Seattle because of the staff. I feel lucky that I get to come here any day of the week.
Evan R.
I go for donuts at 11 am, no donuts, sad day.
Nadia Gamboa
Their donuts are very delicious I got pot hole for the first with three different flavors surprising I loved them all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Custom Dozen Doughnuts
Brad Stevenson
Good donuts, decent coffee and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Willow B
Cute little place, lovely spot to sit around in during the early morning hours. Service is always reliably fast and friendly.
Cake doughnuts and other specialty things are sadly sort of mediocre but the yeast doughnuts are on point, the coffee isn't bad and is priced fairly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
North - Bryan North
The staff is the absolute best! Very cool people and a unique atmosphere inside as well. And of course amazing donuts!
The staff is the absolute best! Very cool people and a unique atmosphere inside as well. And of course amazing donuts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Sisavath
Ready for a 5 star review?
I have been to a few Top Pots and the donuts are always a hit due to consistency BUT the beverages are not. This place though, makes the best matcha latte! I am looking at the pic and reminiscing the taste LOL. The service was great especially since l showed up 30 mins before closing and I just hate being that person!
The drive to Seattle sucks but I would do it again.
Service: 5
Max
Great doughnuts, welcoming environment.
Brendan Buhler
A Seattle staple - the service was incredibly friendly as well. Gave us some extra donut holes too ;)
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Borders
Every donut I tried at this place was a "Best in Show" for me. It was not usual and customary as it was really good. I get donuts shoved my way several times a week and I can say, "NO" (lie detected), but I walked to get these from my vacation rental with vigor. Staff was fun to watch with their obviously regular customers and great with product knowledge and barista skills.
Delicious breads and donuts, variety to consume on site or to take home
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My first time in. We flew into Seattle instead of the Vancouver airport so I wanted to stop here. Loved the location and walkability/easy parking, and the atmosphere of this place. We were greeted by a super friendly staff member who apologized for the lack of variety this morning -- we arrived at 10:40 (Friday morning) and he said it had been an unusually busy morning. I still thought there was a great selection; I didn't even realize they were low so I'm just imagining what it's like at full capacity.
When we first walked in, I knew to expect a cool book vibe (I have a doughnut cookbook from this company so they talk about it in the intro) but it was even cooler than I expected. Very warm, retro, and cozy. It doesn't feel like one of several locations; it feels like a chill neighborhood single-location shop. I definitely wanted to hang out and look at the books (which you can pull off the shelf to read) but we had to hit the road for Vancouver, so we just did take-out.
The guy who served us was so dang friendly and helped suggest what we should try by taking us through the doughnut hole selection (which I just realized are called "pot holes" - ha! clever).
We got the basics since I was super curious what I should be expecting when I use the cookbook again. The doughnuts were room temp by this time of day (expected) but there was still a nice crunch on the exterior and soft interior. My favourites were the old fashioned, powdered sugar, and cinnamon sugar. Least fave was the chocolate with chocolate glaze (but I've actually never had a chocolate doughnut I've loved even though I'm otherwise a strictly-chocolate dessert fan). The orange and chocolate was really good but a little too sweet for me, although the flavor of the orange really hit and the texture was great. It wasn't achingly sweet, but I preferred the old fashioned's level of just-sweet-enough.
They do also have filled doughnuts (like Bavarian cream) as well as bars (like maple doughnut bars), and coffee etc.
I'd like to come back mid-week early morning to see the full display of doughnuts!
Parking: We pulled right up in front at 10:40am on Friday, not sure how it is at other times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Donuts, Coffees and Cake Doughnut
The soft pink glow, illuminating the sweetest of dreams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
top pot makes fantastic donuts. Some decorative and fun and modern but most importantly reliable old-fashioned cake donuts! The staff is very kind and the coffee is also good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best neighborhood coffee shop in Seattle because of the staff. I feel lucky that I get to come here any day of the week.
I go for donuts at 11 am, no donuts, sad day.
Their donuts are very delicious I got pot hole for the first with three different flavors surprising I loved them all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Custom Dozen Doughnuts
Good donuts, decent coffee and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cute little place, lovely spot to sit around in during the early morning hours. Service is always reliably fast and friendly.
Cake doughnuts and other specialty things are sadly sort of mediocre but the yeast doughnuts are on point, the coffee isn't bad and is priced fairly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The staff is the absolute best! Very cool people and a unique atmosphere inside as well. And of course amazing donuts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff is the absolute best! Very cool people and a unique atmosphere inside as well. And of course amazing donuts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ready for a 5 star review?
I have been to a few Top Pots and the donuts are always a hit due to consistency BUT the beverages are not. This place though, makes the best matcha latte! I am looking at the pic and reminiscing the taste LOL. The service was great especially since l showed up 30 mins before closing and I just hate being that person!
The drive to Seattle sucks but I would do it again.
Service: 5
Great doughnuts, welcoming environment.
A Seattle staple - the service was incredibly friendly as well. Gave us some extra donut holes too ;)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every donut I tried at this place was a "Best in Show" for me. It was not usual and customary as it was really good. I get donuts shoved my way several times a week and I can say, "NO" (lie detected), but I walked to get these from my vacation rental with vigor. Staff was fun to watch with their obviously regular customers and great with product knowledge and barista skills.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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