Hands down the best donuts in the Seattle area!! The owners are extremely nice and friendly. We ordered 3 1/2 dozen donuts for a 5 year old's birthday party (her request) and they turned out great! Highly recommend!! read more

Go early! I stopped by finally and this place is as awesome as everyone says. Some of the best donuts I've ever tried. So fluffy and delicious. The man helping me for my first visit was so nice and gave me a sample too! Parking is easy and free just past the hotel and in the same lot as the 7-Eleven. The store is take out with coffee and donuts available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Store is bright with a beautiful large donut display case.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Donuts sell out quickly! I came in the AM and still didn't have many options left to choose from but still some great yummy donuts regardless. I'm definitely not a big donut person but these right here are some of the best. Customer service here is awesome too with free parking. Come check out Family Donut Shop in Northgate already! read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best donuts I've found in the area!! The fritter is one of the best I've had, crunchy on the outside soft and doughy on the inside read more

Family Donut Shop - Bearclaw, croissant donut, apple fritter, maple bar with bacon - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A true gem in North Seattle. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's something so satisfying about stumbling upon a great hole-in-the-wall spot, and this old-school donut shop is exactly that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tucked into a strip mall in Northgate, it's one of the last of its kind in Seattle. No frills, just good donuts. Word is they usually sell out by midmorning, but when I got there around that time, there was still a decent selection left. I tried two: Apple Fritter ($2.99): This one caught me off guard -- in a good way. It was flatter and denser than your usual fritter, with a satisfying crisp on the outside. Not overly sweet, just rich and flavorful. Maple Cronut ($2.99): The maple was a little on the sweet side, but the cronut was spot on. Light and airy inside with a slightly chewy, golden exterior. I would get this again but a different topping. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a grab-and-go spot, no indoor seating, no fancy setup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just fresh donuts and friendly service. They take credit cards, and there's a small parking lot right out front, which is convenient (though it can fill up fast). read more

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I'm not usually a donut fan, but their donuts changed my life. Everyone there is super patient and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is small but it's homey and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every time I'm in Seattle I stop and get some donuts from here. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love supporting not only local owned, but Cambodian owned businesses. They are the sweetest family and show so much kindness and welcome us all the time. The wife loves to always give us free samples and donut holes. I cannot go there and just get a few donuts. We have to get a whole dozen just for my husband and I. They make the best mochi donuts ever. I've had mochi donuts in Portland and in Seattle. These are hands down the best you will find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is small and quant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is available. read more

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Great donuts ! Great customer service !! So many options ! Come early when it's fresh ! We just wished they made plain croissants ! Coffee was decent too ! Thank you Family Donut shop ! read more

Yes, I have a favorite donut shop I've been going to for over 20 years, but it's just far enough to be too far for regular visits. I discovered this donut gem when reading "Seattle's top 10". It was the best discovery I've made in awhile! The donuts are amazing, with a large selection of the classics as well as exclusives, Always greeted when friendly smiles and great service, adding to the perfect morning. Highly recommend! read more

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I love absolutely love donuts, so Family Donut Shop has been on my to try list for some time now. While doing an early morning trip to downtown Seattle on a Saturday morning, I thought it would be a great idea to swing up to Northgate to get some early morning treats for waking up so early. I went to the shop around 7AM and there were a couple of other customers in also getting their early morning sugar fix. As other reviewers have mentioned, Family Donut Shop located in the same plaza as Gyro Sababa, Teriyaki Plus, and several other locally run businesses. Parking is shared among all the vendors (likely 10-15 spots), and I could see this place filling up during later hours in the day. Though at 7AM, there are plenty of parking spots to pick from. Inside the store, the donuts are all in clear display cases that you can easily view and select from. You pick your donuts, and you check out at the cash register at the back of the store. I got a good assortment of donuts, and they were indulgent and delicious! Each donut had a pleasing and airy texture. I think the most unique donut that I tried from this shop was the croissant donut - this donut has the slight crispiness that you would get from your usual croissant, and then combined with the decadence of frosting and cake-like texture of a donut! The donuts are also filled to the brim with the fillings of your choice as you can see from the lemon filled donut picture I have included. The filling itself is also not too sweet and has a good balance of the filling flavor, the texture is nice and smooth. Similar to most donut places, you'll probably be spending about $2-3 per donut here. I would say quality-wise, Family Donut Shop fit the personal profit of what I consider a good and tasty donut with their texture, size, and fillings. If I am ever in the Northgate area in the morning again, I would definitely like to revisit to try the numerous other options that this donut shop has to offer! read more

Donuts are delicious and light and warm. Amazing flavor. Lovely owner as well who was gracious and helpful and told us her favorites. read more

Family Donut Shop - Orange creme, Apple Fritter, Maple & Choc Bar, French Cruller - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Have driven by Family Donut Shop many times but finally stopped in to grab some donuts. It's run by a sweet Vietnamese couple. They're in a plaza that houses Gyro Sababa and Teriyaki Plus. We dropped in on a Monday morning (10:30am) and were greeted with donut hole samples. Donuts are in the $1.99 (regular/filled) to $2.99 USD (fancy) price range. They also had ham & cheese croissants ($6.15 USD) that are popular. - 7x Donuts - tried two mochi (cinnamon sugar and chocolate), apple fritter, vanilla French crueller, cronut, caramel old fashion and a blueberry cake donut. Mochis were plain, texture was okay. Cronut didn't have that flaky croissant consistency but was light. Everything else was great. My favourite was the apple fritter. Will be back for more FDS donuts next trip. read more

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Tried multiple times. Always closed at like 9am . Very frustrating. Need to update their hours

Nothing sets this donut place apart from all the others. Donuts are dense, there's more dough than icing, and the toppings are light. I had to try it to indulge in a new joint, but it wasn't worth it. Cinnamon sugar and glazed twists were very much more bread than a good combo of both Icing and glaze/sugar ratio. Bummer, but happy I tried this place. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Whoever posted that this place offered vegan donuts was WRONG! I walked over after searching for vegan places in the area and this place popping up. I looked forward to hopefully a few vegan donut options! I asked and they replied, SORRY NO VEGAN! Anyway, I grabbed a dozen for my team, even though I could not have any. Colleagues said they were good (star) and they were nice (star). Tip... offer plant based options, it is 2024! Better for the body and planet! read more

Saw this place listed on "Yelps Top 100" donuts list. Turns out is was literally right next to our hotel! Had to check it out right? The name actually fits pretty well, seemed like a mom and pop donut shop. Opens early, closes at 2pm or when the donuts are gone! My wife and I each got 2 donuts so I tried four. My favorite was the cake type donut. It was super moist and tasty. The other 3 were very good, but having a "top 100" rating I expected them All to blown me away.... I would say everything was good, but I don't know what makes this a Yelp rated Top 100. So yes, enjoy some great donuts here, But now I question Yelps "Top" lists going forward! read more

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I adventured to Family Donut Shop in the Haller Lake/Northgate area this morning, Wednesday 3 May 2023, to try a couple of their donuts. The parking lot is shared and I got the last spot on the end nearest the donut shop. As I walked up to the door one customer left and a duo joined me on entering the store. The line was short and the workers quick and friendly. I went with a mochi ring donut and an apple fritter. The total came to just under six dollars. It was my first time having a mochi donut and I found the texture to be a little chewier than a plain yeast raised donut. The glaze and chocolate drizzle/crumbles I could taste and paired well with the donut flavor. The apple fritter was a flatter fritter and was slightly crispy. A texturally unique apple fritter in my experience. Thoroughly enjoyed both donuts and my shopping/eating experience. read more

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These donuts are AMAZING! Had the glazed mochi donut (it didn't make it to picture time) and it was so much better than those chain mochi donut places. Oh! The family that runs the donut shop are really great too! read more

Family Donut Shop - Delicious donuts - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My colleague insisted that FDS is the best and I wanted to believe her. They have so many tasty LOOKING donuts but would they be as pretty on the inside? Oh yes. These donuts are legitimately GREAT and the flavors are all there. Mochi? Sure. Class apple fritter? You got it. They cover the bases and have great customer service to boot. What nice folks and deliciousness! read more

I finally stopped by after lunch today! Wanted to try this donut place for awhile. I work just a couple blocks from there. Unfortunately by lunchtime they sold out of donuts. There were only 2 maple bars left. I took both of it!! It was super good! Fresh and soft. Next time I will try to go early for better selections. Service was great! Counter lady was very nice and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is cozy family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will be back again!!! read more

I have stopped in here a few times for some donuts for myself, and once to pick up a dozen for my coworkers when we had an early start. These donuts are fabulous! I love their cake donuts; they're so soft on the inside yet crispy on the outside from being fried. Absolute perfection for a donut! Their pricing is great for being a mom-and-pop shop, and if you pick up a dozen, you get an even better deal. I'm a quick 5 minute drive away from this business, so it's definitely my new donut shop. read more

One of the best donut shops in the North Seattle area. What I love the most about his place is that their donuts are not too sweet. I don't feel like I'm just chowing down on straight up sugar when I eat their donuts and the prices are very fair. Owners are also nice and very welcoming. read more

Just perfect in every way. Family owned, friendly service. Traditional, classic donuts that even taste good the next day. Get there early before they sell out! read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm going to start by stating blasphemy: I don't like donuts. They're usually caked in sugar or some sort of thick glaze that makes me feel so lethargic and heavy for the rest of the day. With that out of the way, Family Donut Shop serves up some pretty great donuts, even with my donut-avoidant standards. The donuts glisten that looks so tantalizing; yet, they're light and delicious, and they're not very sweet in the best way possible. On top of that, this mom-and-pop donut establishment has great service all around. I'm always greeted with a smile despite the sleepy and grumpy morning hours. I would suggest going early, as this place runs out of donuts fast (and rightfully and understandably so). You can't go wrong with any selection here. Let the wafts of fresh donuts drive your decision on what to get. And no matter what you choose, you won't be disappointed, and it'll be a great start to your day. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is such a cute little donut shop. They are definitely a popular establishment and have many types of donuts. The donuts are a perfect mix of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and the frostings complement the donuts well. The workers are also super friendly. The apple fritter was definitely our favorite. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best donuts in town. Not too sweet, flavorful icing. I love the fritters! Make sure to get there early, as they sell out quickly and sometimes close as early as 10am. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The owners are so nice and I've never had a bad donut here. They have a wide variety to choose from, even flavors like ube and matcha. Mighty O's and Top Pot are nothing special imo, and sometimes you want a REAL donut instead of a vegan one. This place has it! Its a tiny shop tucked in a strip mall on a busy street. read more

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Delicious donuts and the staff are always very friendly. The cronut is a beast but so so good

Absolutely love this place. Donuts are amazing and the owner/worker who takes orders has a great personality, like she is from an earlier vintage of Seattle. read more

This place is literally NEVER open! I work in the building right across the street. I've had their donuts before. They are delicious and well made. But they never open the place, so we've found another go-to donut shop for our office. read more

How I heard of this place: While we happened to pass by the shop often, giggling at the name, it took a review in the local paper to get us to stop inside the shop back on 23 December of 2018. It was touted for having the best plain chocolate cake donut in the entire city. Challenge accepted. Type of cuisine: Donuts and coffee. Ambiance: A small spot in a strip mall off of Northgate Way, at a busy intersection, one can pull off to get a smattering of donuts in the small, but adequate shop. That is, until they sell out! Get there early to enjoy the glass displays of daily baked donuts, then dine in at one of a couple of tables with chairs at the front of the store, or take your order to go. What I ordered: We ordered a dozen mixed donuts ($12.99), and chose a few but asked that the employee fill the rest of the box with the cake, filled and old fashioned varieties. What I loved: Each of the donuts were perfectly fried and glazed, but I'm always partial to the old fashioned, the apple fritters and the cream-filled ones. Why I loved it: A small and cozy family owned establishment that aims to please, serves a great donut and is enjoyed throughout the city. Cost: Low ($12.99 per dozen) read more

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Family owned and operated but some of the best donuts I've had. I decided to pick up a dozen donuts for my husbands birthday and got up early to do this here at Family Donut. These donuts were delicious! The staff working were so friendly and they even gave us some free donut holes for his birthday. They have so many flavors and options available and also have vegan donuts available. Cannot recommend this place enough. They're located right off the exit and in a small strip mall but there is parking out front which is convenient. read more

Family Donut Shop - dozen donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I come from Portland which claims to have good donuts. However the cronut here is something of legend. I got the cinnamon one. Walked out the door. Took a bite. Immediately walked back to get more. Crispy chewy and flaky all in One. Now the only challenge is how do I end up in this part of town again? read more

Family Donut Shop - I took the last cinnamon cronut - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I just love it here!... But please expect to be sold out or less flavor options if you get there by 10am! The place is clean! Nice service! Just love it! read more

Family Donut Shop - Mochinut/mochidonut - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food here is amazing, me and my friend were pulling an all nighter and were craving donuts where we found this place open at 5 AM. We decide to wait till 5 and we weren't even their first customers. The donuts were very tasty with lots of variety which are also at a price you don't see often. I'd highly recommend this place as it's a local business and they're very sweet. read more

This is my go-to spot for office donuts. No frills, just really fresh, perfectly made donuts that everyone loves. The classics are done right, the seasonal flavors are fun, and they always disappear fast. Quick service, and consistently excellent donuts make it an easy win every time. read more

This place is either really bad, or really good. Showed up about 90 minutes before close and they were just about sold out. They only had maple bars with bacon and that is not my donut. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Picture show an amazing selection, but this is a small store with limited space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman was kind, but said they had a busy morning, so unfortunately, I drove out of my way for nothing. read more

Only place I have had a cronut (it was yummy). They also open early for those work breakfast orders. Great service, can order ahead of time.

When your two-year old wakes up at 5am the first day of your vacation in Seattle, it's good to know there's a donut shop down the street that opens at the same time! I'm a sucker for a good donut - actually literally any donut... BUT I do know a good donut when I meet one! The Family Donut offers great donuts! When we walked into the shop, our 2-year-old in my arms, the man behind the counter smiled and immediately offered a donut hole in a stick to her. Very kind and big smiles were had! She loved her "donut pop." We picked out a few donuts along with more donut holes to take with us for the morning. All were very well cooked, just the right golden brown and the glaze was light, not seeping into the middle of the donut like some places. That's the sign of a good fry on the donut! I would definitely come back here next time in the city! read more

Best donut shop in town, and hands down the best apple fritter I've ever had. Staff is super friendly and donut prices are reasonable. Go early on weekends because they do run out. read more

I've been here twice and this place is solid. On my most recent visit, I picked up 4 things for a total of $9.40 1. Maple cronut--Lovely texture reminiscent of a croissant 2. Bacon maple--Loads of bacon but I like my yeasted donuts to have a bit more chew to them 3. French crueller--Light, airy texture. 4. Buttermilk--More dense and cake-like I remember not liking a few of the things on my first visit such as the strawberry glaze and the cinnamon roll so that's why I removed 1 star. I will definitely be back to try more though. read more

Family Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Seattle, Washington