Bought a variety of donuts from Half and Half, couldn't wait to dig into the bismark so I ate it in the car before I even buckled my seat belt (shared a bite with Rudy and he approved). Ate a plain cake donut on the road home. Immediately evident that these are not your typical donut. I loved them, but I wanted a second opinion (Rudy doesn't count, he loves everything). Shared parts of 3-4 donuts with a well regarded expert on baked goods, she called them the best donuts ever. Again this style might not be for everyone, but for me they were a hit. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - First bite. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After eyeing this place for ages, I managed to convince a friend to pick up Half N Half before work. They were out of the mini-filled Marocchino Bombas, so they upgraded it to a Bismarck free of charge which was very sweet. Will definitely be back to try their pineapple fritter. The Georgette (3.25/5): I wanted this to be fluffier and moister on the inside. It ended up eating a bit dry and I'm normally a sucker for cinnamon sugar options. Bananas Foster Bismarck (4.25/5): Caramelized banana flavor comes through beautifully and cream is fluffy and soft. Not sure if it's quite as pillowy as The Flour Box, but I definitely prefer the flavor profiles here. Marocchino Bismarck (4.5/5): This one is a sleeper hit. Same comment on the dough as above, but the super luscious coffee cream and extremely light sugar glaze made this my favorite option. Vanilla Old Fashioned (4.25/5): This was surprisingly delicious! I usually do not love old fashioned, but this wasn't dry at all. Glaze had good vanilla flavor and probably as good as this gets. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Bananas Foster Bismarck - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've visited Half and Half Doughnut Co twice now and received stellar donuts on both visits. They're kind of on the pricier end of donut shops, even for Seattle, but I think the quality is worth it. I got four different old fashioned donuts on my most recent visit: Plain Chocolate, La Canela Cinnamon Maple, Red Velvet, Chocolate Glazed Vanilla ($5.55 each): I'm not going over each one individually. Instead, I'll say that as a whole, the base old fashioned is fantastic. It's fried until the exterior has a harder, almost crunchy fried layer, but the interior doesn't dry out and remains cakey in texture. I'd say it is a little on the drier side, but that's actually my preference. There is a density that the teeth sink into in a satisfying way. The donuts are not like 90% of donut shops that use commercial donut premix served with cloyingly sweet glazes. Instead, these have the perfect sweetness level for me when I want something sweeter than not-too-sweet, which is nowhere near how terribly sweet a typical donut shop is. I also got a half dozen cinnamon donut holes, which are also spectacular. In this case, they are mochi-based, giving a fantastic bouncy quality, covered with cinnamon and sugar. These are the best doughnuts I've had since moving to Seattle a couple of months ago. I'm guessing that a portion of people won't like these donuts because they aren't sweet enough and they hate having textural contrast. For everyone else, these are fantastic, at least for those who can stomach the price. read more

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Cute little shop with tasty donuts and biscuits! Came here with my husband on a Friday around 7:45am and we appreciate that they are open earlier than most other spots! We got the maple donut, mochi donut, cheddar biscuit, and a cream filled donut. All of them were tasty! read more

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Stopped here for coffee and doughnut. It's a nice walk from where we were staying. For coffee, my husband got the special- White Mocha Cinnamon. It wasn't anything to rave about. To eat we got the Maple Longjohn and cinnamon doughnut. Then an egg, cheese and tomato pesto egg sandwich. Our favorite doughnuts by far, would definitely go back. Really liked the egg sandwich, it came on a croissant bun which was very flavorful. Our tummy's left happy here! It was nice to sit outside to enjoy our breakfast. The barista was very friendly. He was busy but never seemed flustered or overwhelmed. read more

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I got got by Instagram unfortunately. I came across a video of their Boston cream bismark and I thought "I've gotta have that" and went the very next day to grab one. I was left extremely disappointed. First was the size. This thing was tiny, smaller than a slice of bologna. 2nd was the fact that it was dry, which in most cases you can microwave for a few seconds and it breathes new life into it but just walking out the door eating it, dry. 3rd was the price, this little guy was $5. IMO totally not worth it. And finally, biggest issue....i bought 2. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Boston Cream Bismark - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

- hmmmmmm cronut! - I came here at 2:35pm on Friday, and the blinds were down and they were ready to close. The owner was busy talking to his employee, so he didn't greet me. The store was overall quite dark at that time, you can tell they are all ready to go home. Though the store didn't seem so welcoming, the donuts I got here were all delicious, especially the cronut that has a good combination of flakiness (bread part) and creaminess (cream part). I'd definitely be back to try other pastries here! read more

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The donuts were amazing and I would definitely go back for those. The biscuit with butter and jam was also huge and delicious. My partner didn't really think much of his HnH sandwich given the price ($16) and wished he'd gotten a biscuit. Very friendly service and more of a to go ambiance. They appear to be dog friendly for pick up and outdoor seating. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - HnH Breakfast Sandwich & The Georgette Cinnamon Twist - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Half and Half was awesome! I am so glad that I found this donut shop! I had the black and white flavor old fashioned donut as well as the La Canela flavor old fashioned donut. Both flavors were delicious. I am usually not a fan of an old fashioned donut, but these were different, and I am a fan! The donuts were fresh and had a delicious taste and were moist. It is a small shop with a very hipster type of vibe and my wife and I loved it. I definitely recommend half & half for delicious donuts! read more

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Excellent coffee but probably the best doughnuts I've ever had. Made It perfection. Highly recommend you swing by and try for yourself. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Black and White Chocolate Old Fashioned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nestled in the heart of Capitol Hill, Half and Half is a small shop that astonishingly manages to sell below-average doughnuts at exorbitant prices. I've had several opportunities to try a variety of them, and came away disappointed each time. The latest pack I got included: Plain Old Fashioned (2/5) - Just fried, and sadly dry, dough with no topping at all. I thought this might be good in a purist sort of way, but... it's not. Don't bother. Pineapple Fritter (1.5/5) - Somehow actually had a decent amount of pineapple, but managed not to taste like pineapple at all. Or taste like anything besides sugar, for that matter. And the dough was pretty tough. Triple Dark Chocolate (4/5) - By far the best one, due to it being coated in a pretty decent chocolate coating. Glazed Donut (1/5) - One of the worst doughnuts I've ever had. I sometimes hear doughnuts described as "light and fluffy" -- well, this is the complete opposite. It felt like eating a loaf of white bread with some glaze on top. These 4 are around $17 total. Based on the premium pricing, you might be expecting premium quality in return, but don't be fooled. Instead, I'd recommend going to any nearby grocery store's bakery for better doughnuts at a fraction of the price. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Plain Old Fashioned. Pineapple Fritter. Triple Chocolate Old Fashioned. Glazed Donut. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The place was all right. The donuts were a little too doughy for me. The service was really good though! read more

Amazing doughnuts and fresh made to order breakfast sandwiches and drinks. I ordered way to many doughnuts but I had to try them all! They were all delicious but my favorite was the classic old fashioned. The banana fosters doughnut was also a close second! My two toddler boys, husband, and I devoured our doughnuts before we started exploring the city. It was the perfect start to our day! Happy Eating! read more

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My wife had a pineapple cronut and I had a pineapple fritter. Both were great, and the cronut had a chocolate nonpariel surprise at the bottom. Place is small, having a cozy feeling with bar seating at the window, or tables outside on the sidewalk. The staff were friendly and made the visit a pleasurable experience. Thank you. read more

im not usually a fan of old fashioned donuts but these are a must try. so crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. my favorite is their cheese biscuits. i reheat them in the airfryer and its soo delicious! theyre always very sweet and its a cute bakery in cap hill i love stopping by when shopping in the area. read more

Great espresso, filled donuts and baristas! I bought a dozen bombas for my coworkers and they all asked where they were from because they wanted more! read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Marocchino Filled Bomba Bananas Foster Filled Bomba Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Bomba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing doughnut shop with a variety of different types of doughnuts and creative flavors! None of the donuts are too sweet and I love how many of the flavors have complexity. The flavors are not just sweet, they're either sweet and bitter, sweet and sour, or sweet and savory. My favorite items here are definitely the bombas. The size is perfect, not as big of a commitment as a regular filled donut but just enough to be satisfying. The donut is fluffy and tender and there is the perfect ratio of bread to filling. The best filling flavor is the bananas foster, amazing banana flavor complemented by the slightly bitter caramel notes. I also really enjoy the fritters here. They're fluffy and tender like the bombas but have a bit more chew and breadiness. I thought the pineapple fritter was super interesting because I've never seen a pineapple fritter before. The maple pecan fritter was sweet and had a light maple flavor which went really well with the nutty and slightly savory pecans. Overall, everything is pretty good here and I haven't tried anything I didn't like. read more

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I stopped in with my mom early morning on a Thursday after a gym class (it's all about balance) and they had plenty of selection with a line out the door! I'm not a huge donut person (usually opt for a scone or croissant instead), but OMG THESE WERE SO YUMMY!! We got a mounds old fashioned, la canela old fashioned, and a bananas foster bombas. The next day, we came back for an apple butter old fashioned and a bombas of every flavor for the plane! The donuts are such high quality, so fresh, and such delicious flavors (not artificial tasting at all)! The baker was so friendly and gave us some recommendations both times, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! If your cup of coffee is looking for a sweet buddy, look no further! read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Case selection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Half and Half Doughnut Co. is a good place to stop for some good, albeit overtly sweet, doughnuts and coffee. I thought it was a welcoming shop overall, just a little plain; but for a place like this, it kind of adds to the charm, you know? No frills, just fuel. The barista was friendly enough and made a very delicious mocha. I'm not sure if this is a place I'd seek out again, but I sure as hell wouldn't say no. That means something in my book! read more

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I still maintain these are the best doughnuts In Seattle. Far superior to Top Pot which everyone seems to clamor for even though their doughnuts are mediocre. The problem is you never know what their hours are going to be. They will just be randomly closed on any given day, most of the time with no notice. I understand they may be experiencing staffing issues. But I am so frustrated with this place. Just today I stopped by and they were "Closed for the holiday weekend." So closed on a Saturday, closed on Sunday (they've been closed the past several Sundays, and then closed Monday and Tuesday.) Their posted hours are never accurate. Even the hours here on Yelp are not correct. I won't continue going out of my way to visit a place that may or may not be open. It just seems this place is being mismanaged into eh ground and it's a shame. read more

Half and half has the best old fashioned donuts. Their fritters are also massive. Their mochi donut is so soft and chewy. There's not really seating but in the summer they put tables outside. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Mochi donut Glazed Vanilla Old Fashioned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I been back a couple more times now and it's all been pretty good so I'm updating my review. Originally, one of my critique was the high price but now everything is pricy so this is actually standard. It's around $4-5 a donut. This time around, I tried Regular old fashioned and the canela old fashioned - both hit the mark in terms of texture. It has a slight crunch on the outside that is nostalgic. The canela flavor could be stronger as you have to really scrutinize between the two to tell a difference. Chocolate hazelnut bombolini - really soft and airy and the cream is also very light and fluffy. Feels like you're eating a tiramisu Pineapple fritter - this one was interesting. My husband didn't like it because the texture was off to him. I really enjoyed it because there's pineapple chunks in it and it tastes great. Because there's so much pineapple, you get a subtle crunch of the fritter. Overall, it's a pretty good place read more

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I am the biggest old fashioned donut fan and it is basically the only type of donut I will eat so I was stoked to try Half and Half while I was in Seattle! We came around noon on a Sunday and they still had a good selection. We got the pineapple fritter (amazing yum and fresh chunks of pineapple!!), mexican hot chocolate (a little spicy which I love), and the chai (tasted just like a chai lol). These are literally the most fun and tasty old fashioned donuts I've ever had. I loved that they had a variety of flavors and they were pretty big so great to split! read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Mexican hot chocolate & chai old fashioned - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Five stars alone for the bananas foster donut bomb. That was simply put one of the best donuts I've ever had! And that says quite a lot coming from someone who does not like filled donuts! I also loved the chai old fashioned donut despite not usually loving cakey donuts. This place made me a believer! They unfortunately didn't have several of the doughnuts that we went there for and the Sunday special - pineapple candied bacon fritter - but we left with some good options. The pineapple fritter was certainly different, as was the blueberry one. I'm used to apple fritters so these were a welcomed change from the classic fritter. We also tried a biscuit with Jam and the half and hand breakfast sandwich that had bacon, egg, cheese, sun dried tomato pesto, and aioli. Definitely try the bombs here! Had I known the bananas foster one was going to be so good, I definitely would've gotten more and tried the chocolate hazelnut one. read more

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Mediocre experience 1 star for being overcharged $9. We paid $33 without tip for two coffees and two donuts. Should I have said something at the time? Yes, but I was nervous, out of town, and she was cold and rushing me along. However, I did message them on Instagram (the only way I could find to contact them) and they never responded (it's been two days). 1 star for her being rude and cold and rushing us along even when no one was behind us. 1 star for a pretty mediocre blueberry fritter that was not chewy or particularly good. Boston cream was good. Cream was excellent. read more

What and adorable little place with amazing donuts! My sister and I found a couple of scooters and scooted our way from Pikes place to this place. We had the most delightful lattes and split a lemon donut. Let me tell you, the icing is where it is at! If we didn't make breakfast plans with our other sister, we absolutely would have tried more donuts. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Partner brought home the banana fosters bismark for me, I haven't been eating much sugar and I should have only eaten half, it was so sweeeeeet (If I hadn't been on my "limited" sugar I think it would have been totally fine). The dough had a nice chew and it wasn't too light/airy. The banana foster taste was strong! The whipped cream was light and they didn't scrimp on it! I especially enjoyed the glaze. All in all, it was a nice treat. Next time I would try the bombas! read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Bananas Fosters filled Bismark - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited Half n Half donuts while visiting Seattle and cannot recommend their old fashion donuts enough. Delicious, light and fresh, they are served up by a lovely lady who owns the shop. I noticed their connection to Hawaii as they make mochi bite donut holes among other Hawaiian/Japanese treats in addition to the more traditional ring and old fashioned cake donuts. Super warm and nice folks working there and can definitely recommend stopping in for a donut and coffee if you're in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Lovely spot. read more

This place is a must come to for the delicious fresh made in-house food and amazing coffee beverages. Never a feeling of being in a corporate environment, but a true local business that is part of the Pike Pine core. The staff acknowledge the customer with complete care and the attention to detail. I know I'll be back here many times over. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice find in Capital Hill. Local coffeehouse and donut shop. Fast service. We sat outside at the small tables. Leaves were turning red which made it special. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Old fashioned with pineapple glaze. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best donuts in Seattle, all challengers (I know of) get squashed. Don't even come in here with that General Porpoise nonsense. The Bismarck's are fluffy, and they've got everything covered taste wise from mild macchiato, to flavorful hazelnut, and the sweet goodness that is the bananas foster. Worth a visit. read more

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Ok, so to each his own, you know? Blessings to individual taste and all. That said, walking into this place feels like walking into a European cafe from another century. The decor, the energy, the minimalist beauty of the offerings themselves and the case they rest in, as well as the menus on the wall and other products and ingredients on their respective shelves. Me personally, I feel like I am in a little Parisian shop. Am I easy to please? I don't think so, but I love what I love. And I love the rustic and not-identical shapes of the baked goods. I think donut preferences are like bagel and pizza preferences. God bless us all. I adore the mouthfeel of the old fashioned donuts, every flavor I have yet tasted, but the vanilla glazed and triple chocolate are my top picks, if I have to. This morning my kid was late for her first period class at school nearby, so I took her here to get an iced coffee and a mini Boston cream (they have multiple flavors) that looked delicious. I got the last cherry chocolate scone to take home to my husband and the nibbles I stole in the car told me that it was the single best in taste and texture scone I have had in years. I also got a vanilla glazed old fashioned to go and ordered myself a sous-vide bacon and caramelized egg bite to eat there, which comes in an adorable egg carton-esque holder with a petite compostable wooden (bamboo?) fork. Their bags are a satisfyingly old-fashioned dark wax paper with her groovy logo on it. I also got a small americano with almond syrup and a splash of soy milk. I love the opportunities I get to take out from this place, but when I take the extra time to sit at the counter facing out the window onto Pike street and get to chat with the owner and staff about this and that, the whole experience makes me feel like I'm both on the Capitol Hill of my 80s youth, but also maybe someplace in Europe. This is a gem of a shop that offers something that is not replicated anywhere else. I don't want it to change or go away anytime soon. read more

This place has been on my list for awhile. I used to swing by Tempesta on the way to work when I wanted to bring a treat for some of the admin staff sadly they closed during covid. I went around 6am on the way into work last Friday from a sleep study. Probably a little too earlier case the case didn't have any cronuts yet or minis. The peeps at work I gave the Bombs to gave them a big thumbs up. Funny thing I didn't have a doughnut that day I went with their breakfast sandwich per a friend's suggestion and I'm more of a savory person in the morning. I did have a Georgette Cinnamon Twist that I split with dad the next day. But to me doughnuts are always best on the day you get them. Know what that means? I have to make a return trip one day. Loved how the shop was decorate. Can't wait to try their old fashioneds and cronuts. I like that they offer mini options cause sometimes that's what you want instead of an entire doughnut. Or the chance yo try more flavors. The people at work really loved the bomb flavors and said the texture of the doughnut was nice. The Georgette held up well the next day definitely had lots of sugar cinnamon. The breakfast sammie was tasty I should've probably ate it there instead of waiting to eat it after my street car trek back to the office cause I know it would've been even better. The shop is so cute has a vintage feel to it, very warm a welcoming. Service was great the person at the counter was friendly and helpful. Oh and I also had a delicious almond milk latte! The cups are nice and think so I didn't have to worry about my fingers getting burned. read more

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No words do this place justice. To call it a donut shop is a misnomer. The lady that owns it deserves recognition far beyond just being a great donut shop owner. I once overheard her discussing how she traveled to the depths of India to acquire a special kind of tea just to create a new flavor of pastry. While I still am a Philistine and go for the obvious choice of the bananas foster bismarck, which by the way, is for the hater of banana flavored things, i've yet to try a pastry from this place that is not magical. If there is such a thing as culinary anointing, it is on this place. The folks at the front are exceptional baristas, give exceptional customer service, and if you're hungry for something savory, their sandwiches are to die for. If I ever end up on my 400 pound life, this place is why. Much love and respect to the lady that runs this place and to the employees under her leadership. read more

This place has THE BEST doughnuts!!!! Skip that "other" place, come here and get friendly people and yummy treats!

2.5 stars. I came in really early 7:30am and they didn't have many options. The twist was the best. Not super sugar but still sweet. I believe the dough balances it out. The old fashion was extremely dry :/ the Marciano was the worst... idk how to explain just couldn't do it.. my server was super sweet! The the shop is pretty small w a bout 4-6 seating against the window. The bill came out to $15 if I can recall correctly. I don't think I'll b back. Just didn't wow me. Legendary doughnuts tho... not that's a doughshop read more

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My favorite doughnut place!! It's been amazing to have this place open over the past year and it being so close (good and bad lol). Their doughnuts and coffee are both so good! If you like old fashion doughnuts, look no further! They have the perfect texture and SO many different flavors of old fashions! They also have other types of doughnuts but we've only tried these so far. The coffee is also great. My go-to anywhere I go is usually an iced latte, and the espresso flavor here is nice and strong which is not always the case with lattes. They also have dog treats thats also a hit with all the doggies! Will continue going here for coffee (and treating myself to their doughnuts!) read more

Banana Foster is my favorite and go-to every time!! The filling is sooooo yummy. It's large enough to share, jk, you won't want to :p other cream filled donuts are delicious too. The pineapple fritter is interesting, it's more acidic than apple fritter. I'm not the biggest fan of the old-fashioned donuts, they tend to be on the sweeter side. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Banana Foster (left) is the best! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They're overall okay - I like the mochi best. Amply filled - if filling is what you crave then you won't be disappointed. I would purchase again if I happen to be in the area but I wouldn't go out of way for them. There are just too many other doughnut spots that taste better IMO, and that are also way cheaper, way closer, and have parking. We took a bite of each and called it a day, which never usually happens as we're big doughnut fans. The only one we truly disliked was the spice ball. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Boston Creme, Pineapple/Cardamom, Jelly, Mochi Bite, Hazelnut, Pomegranate Glazed Old Fashioned, Some kind of spice ball. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by the other day and ordered a half dozen doughnuts. Really enjoyed the King Raised and their cream filled doughnuts. Their coffee was good and I had a great experience getting doughnuts. The doughnuts are quite sweet but it's a doughnut. Parking on Pike can be tough but if you come by early it's not much of an issue. Try it out, I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy. read more

Half and Half Doughnut Co. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington