I have been eating donuts my entire life, and I am not a young man. Dockside Donuts ranks right at the top for taste, texture and appearance, hands down. Even the simple glazed donut is light and fluffy, full of flavor (perfect for dunking). This donut shop is well worse going out of your way to get their delicious donuts. read more

This place is Semi-24/7!!! Ignore The Online Hours!!! Just buying some donuts for my favorite dialysis center. Love this place. Glad they have a drive thru. read more

Dockside Donuts - Menu: 05-01-2027 (2/2) - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Older woman (I believe she is an owner) that works there is HORRIBLY RUDE. That's it. There isn't any donuts that are good enough to have to have any encounter with her. Doesn't work to try and ignore it and be nice to her. She should not be behind the counter working. The other ppl that work there are nice. read more

Great classic donut shop. Have been looking for a shop that wasn't Legendary and opened earlier than Top Pot in the Federal Way area. While not immediately in FW it was only a 15 min drive and well worth it. Classic donuts ready at 5am. All the donuts were good and just as I envisioned. Large parking lot and a decent size interior if you want to eat there. They also have a drive thru. read more

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I went for a morning donut run and decided to try out this family-run donut shop I found on Google Maps. The reviews were mostly positive, so I thought I'd give it a shot. It was before 10 a.m. on a Monday morning, with just one car in the drive-thru and me in the shop. I ordered their "$25.00" dozen selection, and it blew my mind how impatient, rude, and smart-mouthed the elder lady was while I was deciding on my choices. Keep in mind, I was the only customer in the shop at the time. Two other customers came in a few minutes later, but they didn't seem in a hurry. The way the employee acted, you'd think there was a line of 15 people behind me! I'm wasn't familiar with the names of all the donuts, and only three were labeled (I wish I'd taken pictures), so I was guessing and pointing at the ones I wanted. I'm telling you, the way she stared at me like I was stupid and wasting her time was so embarrassing--I could feel my face heating up. I'm not sure if I caught her on a bad morning, but I definitely won't be going back. That was my first and last experience there. I've worked in retail and have a thick skin when it comes to rude people, but having my morning ruined like that really threw me off. I didn't want to stoop to her level, so I didn't respond back by matching her energy. Being raised to "respect" your elders can be a pain sometimes. I didn't even make a fuss about the fact that the advertised "$25 dozen donuts" ended up costing me nearly $40 sum, because I understand times are getting hard and inflation is a thing. I was having a great morning and wanted to support a local business, but she made it uncomfortable. I rarely write negative reviews (I've written only two in my life), but she earned the third one. The donuts were fine, but honestly, you can get donuts like that anywhere for cheaper. The shop itself was quaint, with tables lined against the walls, all with window views. It was quiet and had a bit of a nostalgic vibe. It's disappointing I couldn't make it one of my go-to spots, but maybe you should try it yourself. If you do, I'd recommend going through the drive-thru to avoid the awkwardness and feeling rushed in front of other people. She might have ruined my day with her customer service, but based on the majority of reviews, maybe I just caught her on a bad morning. I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes, so it's safe to say I won't be going back. Cussing out an older lady over donuts and bad service won't be added to my 2025 karma list nuh uh no thank you. Rating: 2 stars -- only because, although she was rude to me, the older male employee serving the next customer beside me was friendly and patient with them while I was being rung up. Happy donut hunting ya'll. read more

This is a nice little family-run donut hole on the way to Fife, on Puyallup Avenue. They have a huge selection of fat pills, and I've tried several that were very good. My favorite is their bacon covered maple bar. That little hunk of sin is to die for, it's so tasty. The nicest thing is, unlike most maple bars, Dockside's are just as light and fluffy as the rest of the donuts. read more

Cute place near industrial work areas. En route from Seattle to Portland, craved a donut, needed the restroom. Little outdated, bathroom dimly lit, but the donuts were good and the service was great. read more

This little spot is a drive thru only Donut haven. We got 5 different donuts and each of them were delicious! We highly recommend: Maple Bacon (obviously) Bavarian Round Maple Classic read more

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Growing up, some of the people on my swim team talked about Dockside Donuts and its coconut angel bars during swim team practice. They could not decide to whether to go or not because they had heard it was in a neighborhood like something out of the movie "8 Mile". It was not like that when I visited yesterday, Wednesday 24 November 2022. Yes, it is in an industrial part of Tacoma near the water, with trains and cop cars running past, fence topped with barbed wire lining the parking lot, and the occasional homeless person walking past, but... that does not make Tacoma like Detroit. I pulled up around 2 p.m. and went through the drive-thru, it looked like the main eating area was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lady at the window was friendly and helpful in placing and filling my order. I ordered one maple and one chocolate angel bar. I am not a big fan of coconut, so when I learned they only had two types of angel bars left, I was like, perfect! One of each! An angel bar donut is a bar donut with something like whipped cream filling a donut sliced lengthwise. I do not eat whipped cream very often, but I remember it being thicker, so the filling might not be whipped cream exactly. It was light, fluffy, creamy, and not too heavy or rich. The donuts were airy and not too greasy. And the frosting was a light coating, making it possible to taste all of the components of the donut at once. Absolutely amazing, ate both donuts in one go and they tasted just as good when I finished eating them as when I started. read more

Dockside Donuts - Chocolate angel bar, left, and maple angel bar, right. - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great donuts & coffee! Thank you for being open Early for a quick bite before work. A few of us would meet here at 5:30am for coffee & treat before work. read more

Dockside Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Donuts were amazing but the cashier was a Grade A+ CUNT. Will mean mug you for no reason. We did nothing to her expect merely exist in her presence. Gave her time to finish what she was doing before she took our order. Started mean mugging us when we asked to get donuts. She needs an attitude check before working with the public. Won't be going back if she's working there. She's the young one. read more

We went there yesterday Great customer service, friendly, and fast. The donuts were perfect. ~

My first time at this place the donuts are amazing it was fresh hot. the cashier is very friendly. Will plan to come back.

This place is not really good. The service was bad. The lady at the drive thru windows wasn't helpful during my visit. When she handed me the clipboard to write total and tip. She handed me the clipboard with no pen and before I can tell her there's no pen to write she ran off. I used my own pen in my car. Then when she came back she asked for the clipboard back. She asked for the pen. I clearly told her she never gave me a pen and took off. Instead of apologizing she just said "you're the first person to tell me this." Then the coffee was bad. Don't go there. read more

Went there today for the first time. The lady at the drive thru was very rude and not helpful at all when I asked her questions. The donuts were very old, stale, and had an aftertaste. I was very disappointed with the whole experience. read more

Dockside donuts has some of the best donuts I've had, the donuts are always fresh, and the customer service is very good

I could talk about donuts all night long but let's talk about the family that owns this business... Since this location opened I've been there watching this family work hard in a location that has pretty extreme customer ups and downs. Even with the experiences that they've had dealing with the local customers they managed to keep their drive-thru open after midnight almost every single night in a town that has no 24-hour businesses except for Walgreens which stopped being open 24 hours. Anyway... Absolutely great product but the love and the hard work that's behind it makes it all worthwhile. You do know coming here that your donuts are made by folks your mama would even like!!! 5 stars because I go in my car...their focus is on customer service and their donuts... Don't tell my doctor lol I just ended my review but y'all wants me to download their app so I guess this review isn't going to be added to Yelp online I refuse to bow to internet gurus because I am old school and I should be able to leave my review online without downloading another app to my phone just my opinion please go get their donuts love them like I love them!!! read more

Beat donuts ever. They're so fresh and delicious. Drive thru is added convenience and the customer services is always amazing. My go to is the chocolate bar and chocolate angel bar (its a chocolate bar with whipped cream in the middle) I use to come here weekly until it started to show in my mid section hahah Love this place. read more

Dockside Donuts - Love their detailed menu. Makes picking in the drive thru easy! - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I got the donut twists (glazed, cinnamon sugar) and they were delicious!! Customer service was good too! The only concern is that upon arriving at the drive thru window, I got a strong whiff of something fishy...idk, the coffee was okay. I couldn't help but think that the smell might've gotten into my coffee lol Also be careful when you are walking around the area bc unfortunately there are a lot homeless people that will come up to you read more

Do not go to this place. I've Been here two times and each time was Terrible service. the older lady specifically is super rude. Food was mediocre. read more

Mannnn what can I say about these BOMB DONUTS!! The coconut bar with whip cream is on point!!! Ahh I want another one right now lol. The lady in the window is always nice and friendly. We go once a week for an assorted dozen. Great place! read more

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Purchased two Bavarian creme bars.. excellent. Strangely, it's drive-up only (at least when I went) I was hoping to go inside.. that's part of the deal to me, but no... probably because the Democrats have turned America into a crime playground... but the brave people who run this place get two thumbs up for their donuts and effort.... read more

The donuts are ok, but the muffins are horrible. I ordered one today that was made in 1982. It is so stale and chewy (and not in a good way chewy). Listen, I get it is a mom and pop business, and they don't want to waste food. But at a certain point, you have to respect your customers' teeth and know when to say when. read more

I can't believe I haven't put a review here yet. Been coming for years. definitely one of my favourite donut places! in simple, good food good service good atmosphere. my favourite is the chocolate bar. the chocolate isn't wet and sticky. read more

I've been coming here periodically for 8-years! The best donuts in the area... Fluffy, fresh, tasty, sweet-but not excessively sugary! Delicious donut shop and one of my favorite weekend breakfast stops when I travel. read more

Dockside Donuts - Apple Fritter and Bowtie - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The best donuts in Washington. The owners are great people. Their donuts are priced right.

Id recommend anywhere else for donuts. Horrible location. Awful staff. And the donuts are gas station quality. Don't go there.

Great fresh donuts. Great deal for a dozen order :) I ordered Americano too. That was very weak :( So, I won't recommend coffee but for picking up fresh donuts, definitely recommend this place!!!! read more

I just love this place. It's basically the only thing open when my husband gets off work a 2-3am. I love their doughnut holes and crullers but they didn't have any left tonight. Instead he got me 2 wild blueberry and 2 apple fritters and they are wonderful! We're customers for life!! He got his maple old fashions and Blueberry cake doughnuts read more

Dockside Donuts - Blueberry fritters!!! Maple old fashioned and Blueberry cake doughnuts! - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I wasn't even aware this once Dairy Queen had become not just a doughnut shop, but a great doughnut shop and so close to me! Having coffee this morning a wild craving for a dose of doughnut overcame me and to my surprise Dockside popped up on Uber eats. What a treat. This will surely become my goto doughnut shop when my cravings overcome my sensibilities to keep my blood sugar down lol. read more

Dockside Donuts - The premium dozen ...yum! - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

do not go to this place! they are scammers and they added a tip the next day to my payment because i left it blank. never in any circumstance is it okay to add charge to someones card that is stealing and is not okay and i will not tolerate it read more

Great Variety of doughnuts. The doughnuts are very soft, light and airy. Not greasy at all like I've had at other places. My favorite to get is the Chocolate bar or twist or Cake doughnuts. worth trying. They're fairly priced. read more

We've been coming here for year's because everyone LOVES their Angel Bars, my personal favorite are the coconut and maple ones, but the gave chocolate too. Because the Angel Bars sell out each morning usually , I called in 2 separate orders. One order was for us and the other to deliver to grandkids. We when arrived at driveup they had put them all in one box. It was a cluster f$%k trying to explain to them that I had placed 2 separate orders and why. Long story short they charged us $2.00 for an empty small box! EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! read more

Terrible customer service. Will drive somewhere else to get donuts dirty building super rude lady

if I could give 0 stars I would, the lady was very unprofessional and said f you to me and got my order wrong. I am emotionally distraught over the treatment I received here, although the donuts are good the service is beyond awful. read more

The most underrated donut spot in Tacoma. I'm surprised by how few people know about Dockside Donuts. Most only know about Pao's or LeDonut, but I'd suggest breaking routine and giving dockside a try. What sets dockside above all the rest for me is the texture of their pastries. The crullers are light and silky, and their fritters have a nice crunch while remaining soft and pillowy on the inside. My favorites are the Maple Buttermilk Bar, Blueberry Fritter and Raspberry Bow tie. They also make a great bagel with Lox and cream cheese. Being open 24hrs a day, you can get a fresh donut at anytime! read more

Great donut place. A bit out there but definitely worth it if you wanna just sit down and relax by yourself or with a group. I like the inside of this place and the main thing; their donuts! They're soft and chewy. I'm glad that they have bacon maple bars as well. They are owned by a Chinese family I believe, and I think customers come back because they like these people. I saw a few come in who didn't even get anything but just came to interact with the older lady at the front. She is funny and straightforward, but still nice to all the people who come in. I can see why a lot of these worker type of guys in railroad, dock, and construction attire come in just to crack up at her sayings. People come in regularly but it's never packed here. Will def be back with a book and when I want to get away! And WiFi works fast for me here! Another plus. read more

Dockside Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

They seem to be out of business. After my first visit in December 2023 I was very eager to return. Some of the best Apple fritters I've ever had. But in July 2024 there were other customers circling the building but no staff present. read more

I never write reviews but the customer service i received this morning was so bad. Admittedly, I was stumbling on the intercom when ordering but I am shy and tend to be timid when interacting with strangers. The person on the other side of the intercom was very short with me and after I said I wanted drip coffee with cream she interrupted me with "coffee what kind!? we have different coffee" and I told her drip coffee again and she proceeded to yell at asking what flavor and speaking over me even though I continued to say regular drip small. She must have misunderstood me but the interaction was so terrible I almost drove away. I didn't because I didn't want her to waste the coffee she was probably already pouring and it's a small business. In terms of the donut and product it's ok. I'd recommend paos donuts or Connie's donuts. Way fluffier, more fresh, bigger in terms of size, and better treatment towards customers. This is the second time I visited this donut shop and I quickly remembered why I haven't visited since the first time . read more

ZERO STARS!! Worst service in the donut industry! Do not bother going there, they close earlier from what is stated and the worker (I assume is the owner) lacks courtesy and customer service skills! No sign or any notices of changes either. I have given this business multiple chances and every visit has been consistent!! Donut is good but they seem to be out of MANY items on the menu each time I have gone there!! read more