Yummy donuts and friendly service! Dottie's was a consistent "treat yo self" treat during the pandemic. Their donuts happen to be vegan, but they don't slack on quality and flavor. Their menu changes often so there is something new to try, but they also have some standard flavors always available. The only potential downside is falling in love with a special flavor and having to wait until they make it again! read more

Dottie's Donuts - 2 vanilla glazed, 1 cookie butter and 1 cherry - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super cute concept to have a shop that specializes in vegan donuts. I definitely recommend this place for vegans or anyone who would want to satisfy their sweet tooth. I came to Dottie's a very small dainty shop and I ordered a Boston crème and a matcha green tea donut. They had other varieties too such as strawberry buttercream, chocolate hazelnut and blueberry vanilla. Service was efficient and the lady at the register was very friendly, friendly enough for me to tell this short story, you want to hear it, here it goes.......so I got to my car and noticed I had an extra donut instead of the two I ordered, so I was thinking that she messed my order up and overcharged me, so me being a petty Betty, I went back to the shop to clear everything up and get my change back yup lol. The lady was super nice that she smiled and said she did that on purpose and it was an extra for my baby nephew awwe (heart emoji) and after reviewing my receipt she was right, she's the sweetest! So end of story Dottie's donuts are delicious, very light and fluffy, prices are reasonable and you get service with a smile. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So amazing! Get there early because the lines get long! The coffee is amazing and the donuts are amazing. The dunkaroo was my favorite followed by Oreo caramel cold brew! Such unique flavors! read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by Dottie's on National Donut Day to try out some of the cool flavors, since my cousin was extremely excited for vegan donuts. The space was super cute and the lady behind the counter was very helpful. She informed us that she had limited flavors available at the moment, but if we didn't mind waiting 10 minutes or so, she'd have 4 new ones. We grabbed a coffee and what we lovingly dubbed our appetizer donut (boston cream for my cousin and thai tea for me) and waited on the new donuts to come out of the fryer. Our 2nd round of donuts was rose pistachio for my cousin and blueberry almond for me. Our favorites in order: - Boston Cream Pie - everything you want from a boston cream pie donut - Blueberry Almond - basically a glazed donut, but topped with blueberry glaze and crushed almonds - Thai Tea - like thai tea, you had a nice level of spice to the glaze. - Rose Pistachio - very floral, almost perfumey. The prettiest to look at, but not the best flavorwise. I definitely recommend waiting until they get new donuts out of the fryer so they're nice and warm, because it makes a difference! read more

Dottie's Donuts - Thai tea donut - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Well I'd like to say the donut I had was very soft and a pleasant, sweet taste. I had the cannoli donut which would make you think of a Boston cream but it does still taste similar to the regular cannoli. Nice staff, greeted as I entered and I was waited on as I took a little time to make my decision on what I wanted. They have a good selection of assorted flavours and I think classic flavours start a little cheaper than filled flavours and specialties like the Apple Fritters which I have two. If your driving try to slow up if your near cause it's a little easy to miss if you don't pay attention cause it's kind of in the cut. They also serve beverages like I believe coffee to go with your sweet tooth. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cannoli Donut - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Unique and delicious donuts. I've been many times and they always have something new to try. Love that they're vegan and the inside of your mouth isn't left with a film of lard. read more

Yummy ! My daughter turned me onto this place and she's vegan! Too bad I have to cross the bridge to yum it up!

We stopped in just as they were closing! We snagged some coffee cake and the dunkaroo doughnut! So tasty and the service was excellent! read more

Dottie's Donuts - Coffee cake - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Took a trip to see what these donuts are all about. Found on street parking right off Springfield Ave. Walked in to find a simple setup with racks of fresh donuts to the left and a display of today's product on the counter. The woman working was pleasant and friendly. She took my order of a dozen donuts right away. $31 bucks total. The mix was apple fritters, Boston cream, cookies and cream, chocolate frosting, sugar, fruit sugar, hazelnut flavored chocolate frosted and regular chocolate frosted. Took them back to the office where we dissected these bad boys up. Fresh and slightly chewy, the frostings are very sweet, the Boston cream had a very pastry like bite to it and was heavy, the cream was thick and fresh. I really liked the fruity sugar donut it came off like it was dusted with fruity pebbles. Overall the donuts had decent weight to them, were well made, came off cake like and tasted according to their advertised flavor. The apple fritter was a big hit, cinnamon, frosting, sweet, heavy, thick with fruity flavor and well worth the money. For ordering mostly donuts without fillings I'd say they are a tad high price wise. Having said that these are great donuts and do not give me agita like a dunkin donut would so they get my vote. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Apple Fritters, chocolate frosted, sugar, fruit sugar, Boston cream, cookies n cream and hazelnut chocolate frosted - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gave it another try and the day I ordered previously was definitely an off day. First, their flavors are posted on their facebook every day. Check that before you order. I ordered when I saw their hot choccy donut pop up. A true gamechanger- one of the best filled donuts i've ever had. Also had a chocolate oreo, cherry smore's and the best of the bunch- Cookie Butter! Their cinnamon bun was great, but their coffee cake sucked. It was dry and had zero crunch to it. Definitely avoid that. Overall, they were really good. Not Beiler's quality, but close. Considering they are vegan, these are definitely the best vegan donuts i've had. Didn't know they could be this good. Will definitely be ordering again. I implore you, if you had a bad experience due to having flavors you hated, check their facebook and order again. read more

Best vegan donuts in the area. Boston cream is delightful. Cute shop and great service.

Great donuts and unique selections. Everyday it's something new. Going here is really an adventure.These donuts are so good, it's hard to believe there vegan donuts. read more

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4 stars are dedicated to the friendly staff and cute scenery. i loved everything about this location. It was both simple and cutesy with the large donut displays on the walls above and the bright LOOK-OVER-HERE menu items, which were labeled HUNGRY and THIRSTY. As obvious as those titles are, they have both donuts/bagels and coffee/tea available. My order consisted of 4 deluxe flavored donuts which were: Lemon Poppy, Raspberry, Chocolate Pretzel, and Thai Tea. I took a bite of each donut before sharing with my siblings (LOL), and can say my favorite was the chocolate pretzel! The raspberry was a close second for its burst of sweet icing flavor, whereas the thai tea came third and the lemon poppy last. The tea was basic, nothing too special. Overall, a cute location for anyone looking for a bite. Deluxe donuts are a bit pricey. The store is also known for its Vegan-ness, so another plus! read more

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Every doughnut I've had from Dottie's is great. I didn't even realize that they are totally vegan! You would never guess if no one told you. They are so fluffy, light, and delicious. The perfect raised yeast doughnuts. They also have tons of great rotating specials, which are always really fun and tasty. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love Dottie's! Such a quaint little spot in Philly with freshly baked vegan donuts. Customer service is always super friendly too! These are cake donuts; the base has almost a cinnamon/apple spice-ish flavor to me, which I enjoy. They aren't too heavy and Dottie's is always coming up with creative flavors. I love logging onto Instagram in the morning and seeing what they have in store each day. I also appreciate that they post when certain donuts are sold out. My favorites are the almond joy, PB cookie and Strawberry Jam. My suggestion would be to add more stuffed donuts - we love them! read more

Dottie's Donuts - PB Cookie - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was in town for the weekend and Dottie's popped up in my Google maps search for vegan desserts. They had 4 flavors available on the day I was there so I ordered a half a dozen (2 cinnamon, 2 double chocolate, 2 butternut pumpkin). I had seen some negative reviews about the donuts not being that great but I'm glad I tried this place. I thought the donuts were fresh and definitely tasted like regular donuts. I recommend but do be ready for the sticker shock. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm not vegan but these donuts are definitely on my list of best donuts in the city! I love how they switch up their flavors daily so it's something new everyday. The dough is super soft, on the sweeter side, and very fluffy. Truly, I would never guess they were vegan. My personal favorite are the dunkaroo filled donuts. They have them a couple times a month and they definitely sell out. So if you're wanting to try these don't sleep on them! A second favorite -- albeit not a donut -- are their brownies. They taste like an elevated, gourmet, almost home made, super fishy cosmic brownie. My only con is that they are a more pricey treat. Obviously it must be justified since demand is high and they often sell out. read more

FINALLY made my way to Dottie's a few weeks ago, and have already been back. Even though I live around the corner, I never made my way to the store front before. During my first visit, I went for a classic - Chocolate Glazed. I ate it perched at the window, and when I was finished, had to stop myself from ordering another immediately. On my second visit, I went with a Cinnamon Sugar, which was also delicious. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Happy to chat about donuts, the weather, whatever. I'm so happy Dottie's exists. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Chocolate glazed - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I think even a carnivore could appreciate Dottie's! Small little business with minimal room but maximum donuts. I had a chocolate frosted and the Almond Joy; that Almond Joy was fantastic. The donuts themselves have a different consistency, a bit more chewy but still good; the icing on top was all that I could ask for and more, chocolate, nuts and coconut! It's a winner. Dottie's was a bit noisy and bustling, which is cool but don't expect this to be a coffee shop you can get work done in. I will definitely recommend if in the area and you want a little treat! read more

Dottie's Donuts - OMG! Almond Joy - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philly is home to so many amazing doughnuts, but Dottie's is home to the best. In my experience, not a single one of my friends or family members has been able to tell that these doughnuts are vegan. I have yet to find a flavor I don't like, but I think my favorite of all time has to be the Brown Sugar-Butter-Rosemary. It's the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and spiced. Other favorites include the filled Chocolate-Pretzel Caramel Buttercream, Chocolate Pistachio, and Blueberry Vanilla. Stop by Dottie's to try some delicious doughnuts, or look for them in your neighborhood coffee shop (Green Line, Joe, etc.) You won't regret it! read more

I was becoming discouraged by the donut scene in Philly (looking at you, Okie Dokie and Fed Nuts). The super dense, cakey donuts are not my scene and I prefer lighter, airier types. Welp, Dottie's has it down pat. Wow. These are the best donuts in Philly and some of the best I've ever had anywhere. I've tried quite a few (Triple Chocolate, Blackberry, Rosewater Pistachio, Dunkaroo, and Coconut Cream) and all of them have been incredible. The light donut with the spot-on fillings and glazes make for the perfect donut (or two). Great coffee as well. My only complaint is that the West Philly location is super out of the way and I would love to see them reopen their 6th St. location, if possible, instead. I'd be visiting a lot more if they did! read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Told my mom I was eating vegan donuts and though her initial reaction was negative, I was gleaming! My friend is trying to be vegan once a week to try new things and get into the mindset more often, and these treats were the perfect way to start the day. We got a sampling of 3 donuts (peanut chew, boston cream in the shape of a heart, cookie crumble) and also the pear muffin! As for the donuts, amazing. Donut texture with delicious frosting, especially the cookie one we got. It was covered in cookie dough and oreo crumbles and the chocolate frosting all made me feel like I was eating a high end, creamy, guilt-inducing dessert. The boston cream was the same frosting but with an interesting filling, which was almost exactly like a regular cream filling but slightly thinner. The peanut chew is for the PB lover, drizzled with maple or caramel and a really really sweet overall taste. The muffin was dense but so lightly sweet, it complemented the donuts we got perfectly. You could tell it was fresh by the pear legitimately in the muffin, and the crumble top was a perfect crunch at the top of every bite. Plus it was huge! And I topped it off with an almond milk hot coco which kept me warm and happy! Will be coming back to try the huge fritters. read more

Loved this place! Cute décor, cute friendly people, delicious donuts and beverages. We got Boston creme, elderberry frosted, and maple pecan. Hard to choose a favorite. The coffee and Thai iced tea were on point! read more

Dottie's Donuts - Good convo and cute décor - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wow. Bite into one of Dottie's donuts and everything else simply fades away. Dottie's donuts are not overly sweet: they have this enigmatic juxtapose of substance and fluffiness. To start, their dough is not an American or Hawaiian-bread sweetness, instead it has oomph! But, it's not dense. Then the toppings enhance and accentuate flavors: Dottie's has true flavors versus the usual donut that bribes your sweet tastebuds into hormonal releases. This donut will not leave you with a post-donut sugar slump! The shop has stool seating for 15 or so via 1 larger table and 1 long window counter but it's not a place to linger, the shop is more functional than linger worthy. But what's cool is that from the street, you can watch all the donuts being made! Also, they're inclusively vegan! And the staff is so nice and conversational! I even asked them for advice where to study and she gave me a full break down of the local shops! The one flaw is that I've had an amazing Dottie donut at 6pm and one that maybe is a little dry at 2pm, but maybe it was just the weather? When in doubt, you cannot go wrong with cinnamon sugar and glazed though!! Dottie's cinnamon sugar and glazed are now my favorite donuts... dare I say... ever? read more

My roommate LOVES donuts... no seriously LOVES them. So we're always trying out new places. I suggested we go to Dottie's knowing full well it was vegan, but didn't say anything to my roommate about it. It wasn't until she pointed out that there was no regular milk for the coffee that she even suspected anything. We got an apple fritter and hibiscus donut to share. I really liked both of then. The hibiscus has a natural tartness to it, which kept the icing from being too sweet. The fritter was good too, but I bet it would be even better warmed up a little bit. The donut and fritter both were a great texture that we both liked a lot. Not cake-y, which I was glad about. The coffee was good (Elixr beans!!!) and there was some seating available so we had our food there before heading out. I'd go back again, but would bring the fritter home to warm it up and have with my coffee.. read more

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Before I start this review I just want the reader to know that this coming from a true donuts lover. I've had a bout a million up to this point of every bake and glaze, and my tastebuds are less than forgiving. The Dottie's vegan donut is huge and delicious but unfortunately a little too soft for me. I found it difficult to handle and just wasn't blown by the famous vegan donut. That said Dottie's is a great place to hang around if your okay with supplying your own source of WiFi. They have Elixr coffee which has an option of endless refills if you drink in house. read more

Another successful vegan donut adventure. I got the maple frosted strawberry jelly filled and chocolate frosted pistachio. Both frostings were flavorful and not too sweet and the strawberry jelly was sweet and fruity. Thai tea was a nice unexpected surprise on the menu also. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love Dottie's. They absolutely saved me through my 2 years of veganhood. I still love their cinnamon rolls.

My boyfriend loves these donuts but I'm gluten free, please Dottie's try a gluten free option!!

3.5 Stars. I finally made the schlep out to Dottie's! I was so thrilled! Vegan junk food! Heck yeah! The entire ride over I was envisioning what I was about to sink my teeth into when I finally arrived! Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed.... I arrived later in the day and I'm wondering if that was the issue I had here. I wasn't completely overjoyed with the flavors they were offering and they most certainly weren't fresh out of the oven. I had a hard time choosing which ones I wanted and that wasn't because they all sounded and looked so good, it was because I wasn't that impressed with my choices. Nevertheless, I chose 1/2 dozen which was served in a to-go pizza box because 1. I was sharing with the fam 2. I made the journey out here, may as well. 3. you get 8% off when you buy 6. Apple Fritter, Cinnamon Bun, Chocolate Crumble, Almond Joy, Boston Cream and good ol' fashion Cinnamon Sugar. The good news is- -Hubs who is not vegan couldn't tell the difference of his Boston Cream and to this moment, I still don't think he knows they were vegan. He said it was just ok regardless. -The Fritter was incredible! We warmed it for 30 seconds and wowza! It was definitely my favorite of the 6 with the cinnamon bun coming in second which is very strange because I'm soooooo a chocolate gal! The amount of cinnamon was perfect and the sticky frosted exterior with the soft interior was awesome and balanced. So good! So, so good! -My little one gobbled the cinnamon sugar in few bites! Loved it! Not so good- -All of the other flavors were less than memorable. The Almond Joy which I thought would be my fav, the toppings and dried glaze just flaked off. The same with the chocolate crumble. Ugh. I soooo wanted a nice bite of chocolate! -The dough the actual donuts were made of were all a little too "doughy" and chewy for me. I like a lighter, more melty bite. All and all, I'm not rushing back but will return early in the morning next time in hopes that they will be fresher. Perhaps that chocolate pretzel or maple bacon which I really wanted to try will be available then as well. Big props to an all vegan donut joint! Way to dominate this niche, but I'm not sold. Well, not yet at least. Here's to hoping better for next time... **Ugh I hate leaving a less than stellar review for my "people" aka fellow vegan weirdos. 5 star for fritter. 5 for customer service. 3 for everything else. Whomp, whomp :( read more

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Decent donuts. Ordered half classic and half stuffed. Family ended up very disaapointed by same six of the same stuffed (some kind of butter finger candy thing). No variety!? Ugh. Just wanted traditional donuts but who ever picked these decided not to mix them up. Would've been fine with one of these candy-based donuts, but there was a reason I didn't select their deluxe donuts! They are good, but didn't help me with my donut fix. $40 later not happy read more

Dottie's Donuts - Half dozen stuffed. Zero variety. :( - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been here a few times and I'm always satisfied. Unique flavors that are very promising and it's hard to believe their donuts are 100% vegan! The donuts have a nice cakey texture but aren't overwhelming, not too sweet. Honestly "just right" for a nice treat. I've encountered friendly and welcoming staff each time. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Matcha coconut (back), Boston creme filled (right), and cheesecake w/ speculoos (described to me as a biscoff-like topping) - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So I am not vegan, so I can't say if these are good for vegan donuts. But as a donut, I wasn't that impressed. I got the apple fritter, which cost $4. Granted, it was quite large, but it was dry and not that good. Lots of cinnamon flavor, but it wasn't moist and the icing wasn't enough for me. read more

Delish! The texture is different than any other donut I tasted and I quite enjoyed that. It was very soft and the flavor I had, with its mix of peanut butter and oreo crumbs, was just perfect. I found these fluffy donuts to be larger than their Federal Donuts counterparts, and that was a definite plus considering they were about $3 a piece. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Peanut butter and Oreo donut - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm the area for some college visits and knew we had to stop and give Dotties a try. A fine decision! We got a dozen to go and barely made it to the car. The lemon strawberry donut... delicious. Glazed and chocolate frosted ... amazing. The donuts were fresh and the glaze was soft and the right amount of sweetness. Cute store w coffee etc. too. I hope my daughter goes to school here just so I can visit Dotties... I mean her:) read more

Dottie's Donuts - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Go nuts for donuts!! Yes! My prayers for vegan sweets have been answered! Philly's 1st vegan donut shop is here! Dotties donuts is a donut wholesale business. They have been selling their speciality vegan donuts in local cafe in Philly for a while, now they finally have their own store! Definitly came early! I was there around 11am on a Sat, and they were out of filled donuts because they ran out of filling :( But its okay, because I ended up getting the last almond joy :) Also, they package donuts in pizza boxes when you buy 1/2 dozen or more. Super deceiving haha because my friend thought it was really pizza then realized that donuts are better lol They have different flavors based on day/week, so be sure their check out their instagram @dottiedonuts. Honestly, i recommdend all the flavors haha they are soo good! You can't even tell its vegan! The dough is so fluffy, airy and chew. Perfection. Really love the matcha cocao flavor, it was still warm when I bite into it. The price comparable to Federal donuts, but I actually like dotties better because donuts size is bigger and flavors are more prominent. Will definitly come back to try the filled donuts! read more

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I was a little disappointed, but it's only one opinion amongst many so please don't let my opinion stop you from trying an wonderful independent business!! I tried the pistachio rosewater today, which really had great flavor for the icing. I really liked the nice aroma and touch of rose water, I found it really unique and worked really well for the icing. But the dough itself, or the donut I wasn't a huge fan of. I know it's vegan, but I guess the texture just isn't my cup of tea. It was really bready, though but I suppose I enjoy cake like textured donuts more. One donut will run you $2.70 I'll probably come back to try a filled one or something different for one more shot, but it might just not be my thing. Will update! read more

My #1 motivation for running the Broad Street Run was so that I was in Philly and I could go to Dottie's Donuts without making a 40 minute drive (FYI: 40 mins is totally worth it, though.) I heard about this place a few months ago from a friend and I have been trying to get here every since. Thankfully, I was able to achieve my dreams this past Sunday. I had to exercise incredible self restraint during my visit. After 10 miles of running in the cold and rain I probably could have eaten 1/2 doz donuts by myself, however I was able to beat temptation (this time) and keep it to trying just one. I picked out the rasberry-vanilla-almond because it was the most aesthically pleasing. Normally, I wouldn't fall victim to that and I'd pick based on flavor alone, but there was something about that beautiful pink icing that drew me in. I was not disappointed. As an amateur vegan baker myself, I know it's hard to get textures right, to make things taste good and to make non-vegans want to eat your desserts. But Dottie's does it all. Coupled with a cup of Elixr coffee, I was in a place of post-race zen at Dottie's Donuts. Now all I can think about is returning to Dottie's and trying another flavor (or two. Possibly three??). I don't normally write reviews based on one visit and one tasting of an establishments product...but geez. Dottie's. Heaven is in Philadelphia. I cannot recommend this place enough. It's cozy, they play good music and the donuts are beautiful (and delicious). Vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy their amazing creations. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Post-Broad Street Run reward! Raspberry-vanilla - almond :) - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I finally made a trip to Dottie's Donuts, but it wasn't as good as I expected after hearing all the hype about this place. I tried a matcha pistachio and a maca chocolate cacao donut, and I was not convinced. I appreciated that I could really taste the flavors from the glaze alone, but the donut dough was lacking compared to other donuts I'd tried. Each donut was also gigantic and expensive. I personally prefer smaller, cheaper, and better tasting donuts than Dottie's. I have considered going back and giving it a second chance, but since the problem is with the dough itself and not the flavors, I have concluded that Dottie's is just not for me. read more

Dottie's Donuts - Maca chocolate cacao and matcha pistachio - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

These donuts are AMAZING! I am vegan and my partner is omni. He picked up these donuts and was impressed that they were vegan. I had followed them for awhile on Instagram and can now see why they have long lines! Their donut selections are very unique. We had a raspberry donut with a small jelly filled pop tart on top, raspberry filled chocolate and raspberry hibiscus. The hibiscus donut was my favorite but they were all delicious! The donut was so soft it melts in your mouth. I will definitely go back! read more