We stopped by Mello last Friday afternoon for more sweets and desserts. We got two special brioche donuts to share (CA$5.50 each) and they were so tasty! The EVERYTHING BAGEL DONUT was definitely my favorite because it tasted like a sweet version of the actual bagel with chive cream cheese. The whipped cream was mostly savory with some sweetness, plus the donut was sweet and filled with everything seasoning. Very unique, for sure. I also enjoyed the TIRAMISU donut because I am a huge coffee fan. Overall, the brioche donut was fluffy and the seasonings on top of both donuts made it a bit crispier. Cream on both were good. I would recommend and come back! Also, no seating in here from what I remembered but there are some high top long tables by the window. read more

Mello - Tiramisu Special Brioche Donut - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Go to for donuts when I am in Vancouver. Moist, airy, light and not too sweet. This time had the following in Dec 2024- * Jolly Hazelnut * Orange Blissmas * Donukie * Teddy Grey * Matcha Strawberry * Matcha read more

Located in Chinatown area. Street parking can be hard to find. Service was ok. Order the old fashion matcha since it was u unique but ended up being dry. Thought the match spread would be more harder but soft so slightly messy to eat since the frosting ended up on you hands read more

Went to the store to grab a few doughnuts to go. There was another group in front of me, I prayed hard they don't pick the one I wanted the most, the Everything Bagel. They didn't get it, so I got the last one. I also got Strawberries & Cream and Cereal Milk Cream. The flavour I wanted the most, Everything Bagel disappointed me, the filling which supposed to be cream cheese was sweet. Zero taste of cheese, no tartness, no saltiness. The Everything seasoning was lacking in texture and depth. I would skip this next time, "Did not Meet Expectations". Strawberries & Cream was good as usual. Cereal Milk Cream always the great, best texture and flavour. read more

Mello - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Still dreaming about these donuts five months later.. we visited Vancouver from Seattle and decided to check out mello for a quick snack one afternoon. The strawberry donut was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Filling was not overly sweet and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect sweet treat and we regret not getting more. Please visit!! read more

Mello - Strawberry donut - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great service with a beautiful and aesthetic interior! We got the old-fashioned matcha dipped donut and a donukie (donut/cookie combo) which were both just decent, but overall just okay. The matcha donut was pretty sweet and the bread was tougher than expected. The donukie was soooo much sugar (which I guess is our fault because we should've known) and we ended up not finishing it. It's possible we didn't order the right things, though. My friend I came with mentioned he preferred Lee's donuts instead because they are much softer there. Update: Another friend who we saved the donukie for had the time of his life eating it. He has a major sweet tooth and said it was right up his alley. So much so that he told his girlfriend they need to visit the shop ASAP. The washroom was tidy and clean!! read more

Mello - Donukie and Matcha Old Fashioned Donut - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Unsuspecting donut shop in Chinatown - but truly the LIGHTEST & fluffiest classic sugar coated donut I've had. Imagine biting into a cloud filled with light whipped cream & fresh strawberries. Simple but brilliant, would love to try their lemon curd next time and their bottled milk tea drinks. read more

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Mello Chinatown is nondescript from the outside, just a simple pale yellow corner storefront with large windows. Inside is large and spacious with a few tables, but no seating. I'm not a big fan of donuts, but I do love brioche so I wanted to give Mello a try. I stopped by on a Thursday early afternoon and there was a short line ahead of me. The brioche was very good, light and fluffy. Donuts had a generous amount of filling. The vanilla custard cream filling was light with a hint of sweetness and vanilla flavoring was noticeable. The tiramisu mascarpone filling had the right amount of coffee flavor (not too light, not too strong), but this filling was a little heavier/richer than the custard cream. I love how brioche dough gives Mello a different, non-traditional take on donuts. Service at this location was quick, not friendly but not rude. Depending how picky you are with fillings, visit their website beforehand to see which flavors are cream based vs mascarpone based. The website says the donuts can be stored at room temperature, and recommend consuming same day. read more

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When I tell you that the cereal milk donut from Mello is the best donut I've ever had, I'm not kidding. I stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon and got the cereal milk cream donut, though was also very tempted by the tirimisu and matcha donuts. They have a good variety to choose from without it being too overwhelming. I actually refrigerated my donut and had it the nice morning (not heated up either) during a hike. Even though I didn't it eat while it was fresh, it was still amazing. The dough was so soft, it was creamy but not overly sweet, and I'm so sad I haven't found anything similar to this back in Toronto. I was tempted to go back to Mello afterwards but stopped myself since I also had two donuts from Lee's on this trip (but I would go back to Vancouver just for these donuts). The space itself was a bit small with limited seating, but very aesthetic and service was quick and friendly! Their donuts range between $4.25 to $5.75 for the specialty donuts (this cereal milk cream was $5.50). read more

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My first time trying brioche donuts and they are to die for! They're light, fluffy, and not too sweet. I got the strawberries & cream, matcha, and cereal milk cream. It's hard to choose which one I liked most, because they're all so good. There isn't much seating here, but I grabbed these to go. I would recommend eating these on the same day because the donuts could get a little hardened the next day. read more

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I didn't intend to come to Mello again because I was pretty let down the last time but my friend really wanted to come here...I got a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt and the cereal milk cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was dense, had a good chew but was pretty bland. The cereal milk cookie at first was not it- but then the flavor grew on me, buttery. Reminded me of those butterfly sugar palmer cookies. The middle had me saying meh, the edges were crispy. This cookie was very 50/50 for me. Service was ok. read more

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I love the everything bagel donut but they don't regularly have this flavor year round (apparently less likely in the winter).

Spacious interior, quick and easy service. Overall, wished the flavors were executed in a more creative way. The dough was soft, pillowy, and enjoyable. Matcha donut - bold matcha flavor, fluffy filling, exactly as you would expect from a matcha donut PB&J donut - really thick peanut butter filling which felt like I was just eating a mouthful of peanut butter. Jelly was not dispersed super well, wish there was more for better balance. Nutella donut - was hoping there would be something unique about the Nutella but it was just straight Nutella in a donut. Not bad, just not special Cereal milk donut - I liked the crunch on the exterior, filling was fluffy and not too sweet. I enjoyed this one the most. Vanilla donut - this just tasted like the cereal milk donut but with no crunchy exterior read more

Mello - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

In the middle of Chinatown, you can find this gem of a donut shop! There were so many different flavors to try it was difficult to decide. I went with tiramisu and PB&J. I really liked the PB& J donut because the PB was very light and airy, not too rich. These donuts were just fun to eat and the shop itself it bright and inviting. Can't wait to go back to try the other flavors. They were out of the Everything Bagel donut and heard it's a must try! read more

Mello is raved about by so many people- and I appreciate the hype. The donuts were perfect - airy and light. The cream was so fresh for each donut and not overwhelming sweet. My family got one of each flavor and each one did not miss. My favorite was the tiramisu. We also did try the everything bagel donut. Not going to lie, it was off putting, but done very well and tastefully. It was an interesting culinary experience. The cafe interior was cozy, chic, and cute. We didn't sit in but I would next time! read more

Mello - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I grew up eating Leonard's malasadas in Honolulu. Mello's donuts immediately reminded me of the sugary malasadas I had during my childhood. We had to stop by and get some during one of our recent trips to Vancouver. After finding parking on the street, we walked into their cute store. Their displays were well lit and their interior was clean, simple, and refined. Thankfully, there was no one standing in line so we walked straight up to the displays to check out their colorful donuts. There were many varieties of flavors but they seem to be based on a sugary malasada donut with their own creative flavors infused into it. I think the combination works both aesthetically and culinarily. Every time we are in Vancouver, we are trying to eat, eat, and eat. So, we were in between meals when we stopped by. Our only option was to take them to go and we could not eat the donuts until the next day. Even after a day, the donuts were great. We will have to come back when we can eat right away! read more

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mello, a cozy donut and coffee shop located in chinatown at 223 east pender street, features a warm aesthetic, minimalist yet stylish decor, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. the shop's menu, displayed on the wall, lists various coffee options like espresso, americano, macchiato, and different types of lattes and teas. below the menu, a display case is filled with an array of mouth watering looking donuts labeled with different flavours, including special varieties like matcha, tiramisu, and old-fashioned. there's also a section for different-sized boxes of donuts: small (2-3 donuts), medium (4-6 donuts), and large (7-10 donuts), offering a discount for larger purchases. the counter also displays a few baked goods and beverages, including bottled water and specialty drinks like cold brew. these gourmet donuts are handmade fresh daily over a two-day process. i picked up three donuts: strawberry and cream, lemon curd, and cereal milk. they were all equally tasty, soft, tender, and slightly chewy with a touch of sweetness. they were golden brown on the outside and dusted with sugar. overall, mello is a charming spot to pick up a sweet treat and a cup of coffee, though seating is very limited. read more

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My friend had sent me an Instagram post of these donuts when I was visiting Vancouver. We happened to be in Chinatown, which is where Mello is located, so we stopped in on a Tuesday just before 1. There are so many flavors to choose from! They make brioche donuts with some unique fillings. I was torn between matcha and the lemon curd but in the end, I chose lemon curd. It was nice - not too sweet, and the brioche was fresh. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

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3.5/5 Stopped by for some coffee and donuts. The interior does not have any seating and seemed like they're still finishing it up, so unfortunately ate our donuts inside while standing. Donuts: ~Strawberries and cream (3/5): Donut had good texture and whipped cream was good. The filling to donut ratio was a bit off, but was good ~Tiramisu (3/5): same as the strawberries and cream. Wanted a little more coffee/espresso flavor ~Lemon Curd (5/5): did not expect this one to be my favorite, but the lemon curd filling was so good. Perfectly tart and sweet. ~Cereal cookie (3/5): interesting cookie, the cereal unfortunately felt a little stale, but was okay ~Americano (4/5): great flavor and strength. The cups were cute but a little hard to hold. read more

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Saw that this was one of the most popular donuts out in Vancouver so decided to give it a try. Parking was a bit difficult as it was all street parking and the drive to the area was interesting as there was a lot of homeless encampments everywhere. The aesthetics of this place is very modern. The donuts are filled with different flavored creams so we gave a few a try. Eating them while fresh is the key! Donuts had a good texture while the filling wasn't too sweet. Make sure to get a mixed box to try alil bit of everything! Note: They also sell coffee and matcha which are perfect to wash down the donuts. read more

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It is summertime and Mello has added mango to their lovely lineup of yummy melt in your mouth brioche sugar frosted donuts! This was one of the reasons we drove from Seattle was to indulge on this and their signature strawberries and cream and cereal milk cream crunch that are oh so deelish. We've had the other choices including lemon curd, matcha and vanilla and you can't go wrong with any of the choices. The staff are excellent and greet you with a smile. The interior is pretty basic and while there aren't any seating or chairs you can enjoys your donuts by the large front door window. Definitely a delectable donut! read more

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I wish they were smaller so that I can try all the flavors. Or have them cut! No seating available, just standing. Hard to find parking. Strawberry matcha was good! Strawberries on the food were fresh! read more

Came by here as I was visiting Chinatown in Vancouver. There were so many flavours and I wanted to get every single one! I ended up choosing the cherry merlot. Oh em gee, this has got to be one of the best donuts I've ever had in my life. The filling wasn't so sweet, it was just right and so fluffy and creamy. The dough was perfection. I also got an Americano because it's a local brand(gotta support local!) it was such a yummy snack. I'm definitely coming back for the matcha one! read more

Mello - Americano is with cherry Merlot - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Mello donuts are a fan fav, located in Chinatown. The cereal milk donut is not too sweet, has the perfect texture and the cream is so fresh and light. It's a one of a kind donut that keeps you wanting more. They got a variety of donuts and some other pastry items like cookies and cakes. We also tried the mango mochi donuts which was okay (little mochi pieces in the cream) It's a small shop with no seating but the yellow interior is bright and welcoming. read more

Mello - Cereal milk and mango mochi donut - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

the interior is very minimal with the store painted in one color of paint. there is a cute drawing of the type of donuts they offer which you can look at while you're waiting in line. we opted to get a medium box to fit our five donuts. it was hard to choose between everything, but we were helped quickly. Ordered: Matcha donut: matcha creme filled donut, super nice matcha flavor that wasn't too bitter Nutella: filled with nutella, super overbearing because you're eating a donut full of nutella lol Strawberry & cream: love this combo! fluffy cream and strawberry chunks throughout Tiramisu: coffee flavored creme filling dusted with cocoa Donukie: Mello's take on the viral crookie (croissant+cookie) with cookie dough on the inside and on top. Super sweet but if you've got a crazy sweet tooth then go for it Matcha latte: don't know what cup I expected for $4.75 but it wasn't this lol. Funny surprise and decent taste to curb my matcha craving read more

Mello - Matcha, nutella, strawberry cream, tiramisu, donukie - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Tasty treat! Nice fluffy doughnuts with the brioche buns and yummy filling. Matcha and salted caramel were nice with runny fillings. Tiramisu was more like a whipped cream. read more

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I only get to go to this place once in a while because parking is just so horrible in chinatown. Whenever I pass by there on bus I make sure to go to Mello for a treat. I love their strawberry cream. The whipping cream is thick and just the right sweetness. There are several cubed pieces of strawberries on top and only like 2-3 pieces inside. I would prefer it to have more strawberries. I really like the donut part. It is pillowy soft. My husband really liked the vanilla cream one. Its more like a custard cream. read more

Shops with specialty donuts are a dime a dozen these days.  Everyone seems to have a specialty brioche donut.  Just within where I live, there's at least 3 that I know of.  So, why did I end up coming here?  Simple.  Cereal and milk. I love this particular flavor for anything.  Milkbar has this flavor for soft serve and milk shake (Unfortunately, they didn't even last a year, so I couldn't go here).  Thankfully, Mello has some donuts with this flavor.  I was curious.  Also, I watched a few vlogs and all of them had this one as their favorite.  The curiosity got to me, so I put it on my list.  Thank goodness! Even though I picked up some pastries at New Town bakery right before, I still had to get a few flavors.  While they didn't have Cookies and Cream, they did have not only the aforementioned Cereal and Milk, but also strawberry cream, lemon cream, and vanilla cream.  I wanted to try more, but I'm only one person here.  LOL! Let's start with that Cereal and Milk flavor (or is it Milk and Cereal? LOL).  This might be the best donut I have ever eaten.  Period.  Yes, it's THAT good!  If you are one of those people that likes donuts, but feels they can be sometimes "too sweet," then rest assured.  While there is cream in this donut, it's definitely not too sweet.  This helps, because the cereal coating might be a little sweet, but the sweetness will all be offset.  The other donuts I got were all delicious, as well, and also not cloyingly sweet.  The donut itself was pillow-y soft.  There is literally nothing negative I could say about these donuts.  Even if they were $20 each, I would say these were worth it!  If I had just one more day in Vancouver, I would have definitely came back. Service was great.  The ladies working the counter were super friendly and helpful.  Prices weren't absurd.  The only thing I wish is that they had tables and chairs to sit down.  They do have a restroom available, which is a definite plus for me since I was walking around Chinatown and there was no public restroom in sight (unless you sit down at a restaurant.  However, I was waiting for Phnom Penh to open). read more

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Tried the Matcha and Nutella donuts. More than flavor, it was the donut bun that stood out. Pretty glad to discover this place. Pretty clean place and ideal for takeaways. Matcha coffee has probably more authentic flavors. read more

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Brioche donut in Vancouver, yeah! Their donut is super soft & airy - tasted like I ate clouds! The cream had perfect sweetness. This donuts are dangerously tasty! Fortunately, it is pretty pricy so I got it sparingly as a treat. - Matcha: the matcha flavor was prominent and delicious - Nutella: it was always a good idea to ate the delicious hazelnuty chocolate. The filling was very creamy and luscious - Cereal milk: it had a corn flake taste but the flavor was very subtle. Not my favorite but the cream & donut were still good. The store is located in Chinatown and surrounded by seedy neighborhood. It's better to come during daylight & with friends. read more

Mello - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tried the Cereal Milk Donut ($4.24 USD) since I figured I couldn't find that back at home in CA! Loved the cereal on the outside of the donut because of the texture component. The cream inside had a slight milk flavor and it overall wasn't too sweet but after a few more bites I needed some water. I also saw they had mini donuts but if you want to order those, you have to pre order in advance. read more

Mello - Cereal Milk Donut - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Definitely get the cereal milk donut. The crunchy bits on the outside make it unique. I would honestly buy a whole box of cereal milk. Service is very helpful. there wasn't any seating tho and it seems like they're still decorating. read more

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Yummy breakfast delicacy or perfect for dessert. I loved the atmosphere, workers and the food but I hope the surrounding neighborhood gets cleaned up a little more. read more

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A hidden gem located in Chinatown. How can donuts be both fluffy, moist and crispy, well they found the secret ingredient, brioche, love & passion Personally, I prefer filled donuts and they have a great selection. Lemon curd, salted caramel, pbj, strawberry cream. Matcha, etc. Very generous on the filling If you've ever been to Hawaii. These brioche donuts are similar in texture and taste compared to Hawaiian malasadas Been to Lee's donuts at Granville Island and I'm never going back. read more

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O.M.G. These donuts are HEAVENLY! I think these might very well be the best donuts I've ever had. In less than a week, we've tried Lee's, Cartems and now Mello. Mello, by far, was our favorite! The donuts are so light and airy. I love the sugar crust which makes it a little crispy too. The filled donuts were bursting with delicious filling. So good! I kept making "mmmmmm" noises in between inhaling bites. The white chocolate matcha was very matcha-y. I enjoyed it, but the filled donuts are the way to go! We were warned it wasn't in the best neighborhood, and were going skip this one. Sure glad we didn't, but be aware of your surroundings. read more

Mello - Strawberries and cream (CAD $4.75) lemon and matcha dipped (CAD $3.75/ea) - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I will forever dream about these donuts. I stumbled across this place on Instagram and had to make a stop in. Mello is located in Vancouver's Chinatown. These donuts are very unique. They taste similar to malasadas with a crisp outer layer and tasty filling inside. They were all sooo good. We tried the matcha, chocolate and vanilla and also added a cookie too. I've honestly never had anything like these before and would travel back to Vancouver just for these!! read more

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Got their dark chocolate donut and it was quite good. Even though we came late in the day the donut still seemed fresh.

Three years later, still an absolute favourite for brioche doughnuts. If ever I'm nearby, I always make sure to make a stop here. Our three go to flavours are usually strawberry, matcha, and tiramisu. read more

Mello - Strawberry, tiramisu, matcha - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here after dinner on Monday night. There was no wait in my experience compared to other reviews but it was a pretty chilly night. Us and another pair were the only ones in the shop. They don't skimp on the cream. And the filling has a rich flavor but not light and airy. The donut dough itself is light and soft. I didn't feel 'heavy' in the stomach after eating two pieces which I usually do with other pastries. read more

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FEELING A LITTLE MELLO Didn't get a cake for my second birthday dinner so a friend got us some donuts from @mellovancouver as a substitute This is my second time trying Mello's brioche donuts and they taste the same as I remember. Brioche donuts are more fluffy and softer than your traditional dipped donuts. I believe the concept originated from Korea (correct me if I'm wrong). I would recommend these donuts to anyone who has a sweet/carb tooth. We picked these up from the Chinatown location which was small, but had a bright and cute vibe. They did recently open a new cafe location in Arbutus which is a lot bigger and has more seating for dine-in. The ordering process was super speedy, just tell the staff how many donuts you want, pay and then your box of donuts will be ready. These donuts were all super soft and fluffy. Their fun flavours were all on point and some were super nostalgic. *PB & J I love the PB and acidic jam combo *Tiramisu Strong espresso flavour *Strawberry & Cream Plain whipped cream filling *Nutella Delectably filled with Nutella *Cereal Milk Like a bowl of Frosted Flakes *Salted Caramel This one was a dream. New fav Fun story about my first time trying these donuts: I was stoned and a friend of a friend showed up with a box before we headed out to a club. I was so full from AYCE hotpot that I actually wrapped the Cereal Milk donut in a paper towel and stuffed it into my jacket pocket, and snuck it into the club. Pulled it out halfway into the rave and stuffed my face with it. Pretty sure a lot of people thought they were tripping out when they saw my donut 7.5/10 ‍10/10 $$ (aprox. $4.25/brioche donut) Mello | 223 E Pender St, Vancouver read more

Mello - Donuts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia