I had high hopes for Top Pot and was genuinely excited to grab breakfast here before catching the ferry. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations.
The donuts, which I anticipated would be a highlight, were underwhelming—more reminiscent of supermarket quality than a specialty shop. The chocolate glaze tasted off, and the dough was heavy and lacked the soft, chewy texture I was hoping for.
To add to the disappointment, I asked the staff if they had donuts with chocolate filling, as I’d seen something that looked promising in the display. I was told they only offered three flavors for filled donuts: Bavarian cream, lemon, and raspberry. However, as I was leaving the store, I noticed donuts labeled with chocolate filling still sitting on the shelf!
The miscommunication and lackluster quality left me unimpressed. Unfortunately, this was not the indulgent treat I’d hoped for. Ps: They don’t have a recycling bin, which is surprising considering how important recycling is in today’s world. It’s especially unexpected in a city like Seattle, where recycling is widely practiced and encouraged everywhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steve Schmidt
Great donuts, great music, been twice now 15 years apart, only issue is Bismarck is still misspelled. Everyone misses the "c". Otto von Bismarck German battleship Bismarck Capitol City of North Dakota: Bismarck I'll be back again next time and see if it spelled right. Still delicious, I had the raspberry filled one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Kvenvolden
Normal businesses accept cash. It's not crazy to not, but it is kinda crazy to insist on not accepting cash when the system is down. Seems to me it'd be worth accepting cash for an hour or so, so you can have sales... at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Chris Saw
Surprisingly, Seattle known as the coffee city has very limited options on a Sunday morning at 7:30 beside the ferry terminal and train station.
This was the only place open and appeared to have some amazing donuts however with one person working and most people ordering drinks from the bar, I didn’t have the time to wait.
The coffee was flavourful and robust, I just felt for the poor lady working solo at the counter
Mike McMurray
Excellent donuts which are made with good ingredients, not chemicals
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen
David Stough
Never a bad anything. So if you have look inside 😉.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Doughnut
Anisa Alamia
Glazed donut was incredibly dense and even felt very heavy holding it. It was too much like bread that had been soaked in a glaze. If that's your jam, these are for you.
Wheelchair accessibility: There's an elevator, it's upstairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
S. Paddy
Grumpy staff, cold unwelcoming store
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee
Tucker Cholvin
Stopped in for an evening cup of tea in their last hour - the staff were so kind and courteous, and made me feel right at home even though they were closing up! I love the atmosphere and the big windows.
Donuts at this place were amazing. Lots of variety and everything is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend as a coffee / breakfast spot.
Christina Hannan
Very disappointed. Stopped in for a London Fog on my way to the ferry and it’s just hot water. Barely any tea scent much less flavor (or color) and just the foam of some steamed milk no vanilla flavor at all. I make stronger tea when I’m sick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jaxon Miller
The staff is always so nice here and they treat me and my dog tofu so well! Me and my pug tofu always love coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian McIntyre
Great cinnamon sugar old fashioned doughnut and a nice cup 'o joe. Thanks!
Amazing cappuccino, good foam texture, nice roast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing Experience at Top Pot
I had high hopes for Top Pot and was genuinely excited to grab breakfast here before catching the ferry. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations.
The donuts, which I anticipated would be a highlight, were underwhelming—more reminiscent of supermarket quality than a specialty shop. The chocolate glaze tasted off, and the dough was heavy and lacked the soft, chewy texture I was hoping for.
To add to the disappointment, I asked the staff if they had donuts with chocolate filling, as I’d seen something that looked promising in the display. I was told they only offered three flavors for filled donuts: Bavarian cream, lemon, and raspberry. However, as I was leaving the store, I noticed donuts labeled with chocolate filling still sitting on the shelf!
The miscommunication and lackluster quality left me unimpressed. Unfortunately, this was not the indulgent treat I’d hoped for.
Ps: They don’t have a recycling bin, which is surprising considering how important recycling is in today’s world. It’s especially unexpected in a city like Seattle, where recycling is widely practiced and encouraged everywhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great donuts, great music, been twice now 15 years apart, only issue is Bismarck is still misspelled. Everyone misses the "c".
Otto von Bismarck
German battleship Bismarck
Capitol City of North Dakota: Bismarck
I'll be back again next time and see if it spelled right. Still delicious, I had the raspberry filled one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Normal businesses accept cash. It's not crazy to not, but it is kinda crazy to insist on not accepting cash when the system is down. Seems to me it'd be worth accepting cash for an hour or so, so you can have sales... at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Surprisingly, Seattle known as the coffee city has very limited options on a Sunday morning at 7:30 beside the ferry terminal and train station.
This was the only place open and appeared to have some amazing donuts however with one person working and most people ordering drinks from the bar, I didn’t have the time to wait.
The coffee was flavourful and robust, I just felt for the poor lady working solo at the counter
Excellent donuts which are made with good ingredients, not chemicals
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen
Never a bad anything. So if you have look inside 😉.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee, Doughnut
Glazed donut was incredibly dense and even felt very heavy holding it. It was too much like bread that had been soaked in a glaze. If that's your jam, these are for you.
Wheelchair accessibility: There's an elevator, it's upstairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Grumpy staff, cold unwelcoming store
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee
Stopped in for an evening cup of tea in their last hour - the staff were so kind and courteous, and made me feel right at home even though they were closing up! I love the atmosphere and the big windows.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice selection of doughnuts. Good choice of tea.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Donuts at this place were amazing. Lots of variety and everything is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend as a coffee / breakfast spot.
Very disappointed. Stopped in for a London Fog on my way to the ferry and it’s just hot water. Barely any tea scent much less flavor (or color) and just the foam of some steamed milk no vanilla flavor at all. I make stronger tea when I’m sick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The staff is always so nice here and they treat me and my dog tofu so well! Me and my pug tofu always love coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cinnamon sugar old fashioned doughnut and a nice cup 'o joe. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Donuts and Coffee
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