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    Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai

    4.7 (3.3k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Lela G.

    I want to thank Pip's for their very generous birthday offer. Growing up with a summer birthday was never easy. Watching, what felt like, every kid get to celebrate their birthday with classmates and having fun school year birthdays was always so hard because my birthday was in the summer. I went to Pip's today to get my birthday gift and stayed to eat in. It felt like childhood to be able to look around at so many other people celebrating. We were all wishing each other a happy birthday. While it was a room filled with strangers, for a moment, we all felt like friends.

    iced caramel apple cider, hot chai, and donuts!
    Allison H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute self-service coffee shop with some indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. We ordered the caramel apple cider (sweet and iced), the smokey mountain chai (hot), and a variety of their donuts. The drinks were good and my favorite donut was the raw honey & sea salt flavor. The person who took my order was very kind and friendly. Overall, it's a tad pricey but worth the visit!

    Hot Doughnuts (8) - They ended giving us an extra one!
    Roz E.

    Who doesn't like hot and fresh doughnuts! Especially mini ones! These were so good! Love mini ones, cuz you can sample more than one flavor! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a popular place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plus, on your actual birthday, you get a dozen free! Wow, that is generous! Definite must try if you are in the area!

    Hot Doughnuts (8)
    Joriene M.

    8 Doughnuts ($10.95) - I loved how perfectly fried and fluffy these doughnuts were. All of the flavors were amazing but my favorites were Strawberry Rhubarb, Pancake, and Cinnamon Sugar.

    Bennette I.

    Pips never disappoints, especially on your birthday. I cannot express my appreciation for this tradition. Thank you Pips for making a girl feel special on her birthday and the donuts are 10 outta 10 too!

    Every flavor is incredible
    Stephen D.

    Lived up to the hype. Every donut was delicious and I love that they make them to order so you don't get anything stale. My recommendation for first timers is to try every flavor. There was just the two of us and we got 12 donuts. Enough for both to enjoy as they are sized big enough for two bites. The chai was really good as well but I would come here again for the donuts.

    Karen C.

    My friends recommended this spot for mini donuts since we're in Portland, so we decided to check it out. We arrived about half an hour before closing and ordered a set of six mini donuts. The staff was incredibly kind and even threw in an extra cinnamon sugar donut for us. Their current flavors include cinnamon sugar, coconut cream, raw honey and sea salt, brownie batter, mango jam, and bacon maple jam. Everything is made fresh to order, which makes a big difference. My favorite was the coconut cream, with the bacon maple jam coming in a close second. Overall, the donuts were excellent. They also offer a free dozen if it's your birthday. Definitely worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

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    Dana K.

    Pip's is a great place! I got free donuts for my birthday and they were delicious. Not too sweet and very interesting range of flavors! The workers are kind. We also ordered a selection of their teas which were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed how cozy the shop is as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pineapple Lime, Coconut Cream, Maple Bacon
    Shelby E.

    Pips has brought joy for many years! Yesterday was my wife's birthday, so we made the birthday-dozen-trip! [[HIGHLIGHT]]As always, the space is warm and welcoming (and it smelled amazing), the staff were incredible, and the donuts NEVER MISS.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are so perfect. Coconut Cream and Pineapple Lime were AMAZING. KEEP IN MIND: the birthday dozen is only for the actual day of the birthday. This year was special because we were able to make it! BE KIND! Consider trying any of their delicious drinks, and tip their amazing staff. The birthday dozen is a generous gift, receive it with kindness.

    Bijana K.

    Pips is always a win! I love their ethos and I love their donuts. Here's a hot tip as well - you can get less than a dozen! I know, I know, why would you? Well, so you can go more often of course! I love the Reggie Lee - forever my favorite donut! And I'm always so grateful for their bday program.

    Making donuts!
    Connie C.

    I don't know why I haven't reviewed this place yet. I've been coming since it first opened and still have an old Pip's Army loyalty card to prove it! Oh my... one of the best places in Portland and I bring all my out of town guests here. Parking is a bit rough as it's all street parking but if you're patient you can eventually find something. I still mourn the Beaverton location, but at least the original is still around. Firstly, everyone you meet here is amazing... from the owner that literally still comes in and washes dishes, to the counter staff and the cooks. Secondly,their donuts are really more like mini pastries....a slight crisp on the outside and inside is a denser almost cake inside. Fresh out of the fryer and you have to eat them hot! Ask for the Reggie Lee (Dirty Wu), which is salt, Nutella and cinnamon from their secret menu. Thirdly, their Chai is amazing and my favorite is Japanese garden (Chai and lavender and matcha). Fourth, the free Birthday dozen is one of the most generous gifts in Portland! Please support this amazing business! It is only good on their actual birthday! One of the businesses that make Portland great! Please patronize this place!

    Emileen Y.

    Came from out of town with two other friends and one of those friends was adamant that we come here for doughnuts. We stopped by on a rainy Sunday morning and found parking right across the street. There was a line but it luckily didn't go out the door so we were able to wait inside and out of the rain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the seating was taken when we arrived but we were able to grab a table when a group left while we were waiting to order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have 6 flavors of doughnuts at any given time and I believe two of them are rotating seasonal flavors that change from time to time. We ordered a set of 6 and a set of 12 for a total of 18 doughnuts so that each of us could try one of every flavor. We also ordered a hot chai. The cashier helping us was so friendly and asked us about our day. We told her we were going to Powell's and she told us they were having a sale just for that weekend which was so nice! After we ordered, we sat at our table to wait for our name to be called. There's a bit of a wait since they're made fresh and to order. The doughnuts are small and can be eaten in one bite. The flavors for the day were cinnamon sugar, honey & sea salt, nutella, bacon maple jam, key lime (seasonal) and passionfruit (seasonal). The doughnut itself is the same for all the flavors, the toppings are what's different, but the doughnuts are amazing. They remind me of a hot and fresh funnel cake. All the toppings were good but the honey & sea salt stood out the most. I would get a dozen of that flavor just for myself. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!

    Elaine H.

    Will always come back for their donuts on my birthday! I always enjoy the diff flavors they have and the crispiness of the donuts. My fav is the bacon and honey & sea salt ones. If you haven't tried it, I would highly recommend! Really nice mornings/afternoon spot to go to.

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    My kid has an egg allergy. Do they have a vegan/egg-free option daily or just sometimes?

    Sometimes the toppings on the donuts are vegan but the donuts have egg in the batter and there aren't any vegan options. they do serve vegan chai and other drinks along with homemade sweet granola bars.

    Is there a way to call in and pickup the order instead of waiting in line?

    They don't take call in orders. Walk in only.

    Is Pip's open on thanksgiving morning?

    Last year they were open on the 23rd and this year should be the same.

    Are there any allergy friendly donuts for kids with nut allergies?

    Their donuts change daily, you would either have to call or stop by and see which donuts they have.

    Highly recommend donuts?

    If you haven't had pips, you haven't had donut holes in Portland! It's a must have for sure! It's… 

    My niece is turning four next weekend. Can she get free bday donuts - even if she doesn't have an id yet?

    Kids get free birthday doughnuts too! They don't need to show an ID.

    I heard you can get free doughnuts if it's your birthday we just have to present ID. What about for a 7 year old?

    I think the free donuts are for 18 and older.

    Are they doing takeout Chai Flights yet?

    Yes

    Is there any way to petition to get the owners to do delivery? I live far away from pips and do to their limited hours and distance I often don't have time to go there while they are open. Delivery would be really awesome!

    Owners Nate and Jamie are always open to suggestions from customers, but given Pips remains really popular and there's a line out the door most of the time, I'm guessing they really don't have the capacity to expand production and accommodate the… 

    Is the free birthday dozen offered during Covid?

    Yes! But only on or 7 days after. Not before.

    Can we order chai flights to go?

    Yes, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Don't sleep on their ice cream, it's amazing.

    Are they open for donuts yet?

    I believe yes, to-go only, face masks required, and you can follow them on IG for further updates.

    What's the size of the donut? 2" diameter?

    That's about right

    When will you be open again?

    They are currently open from 8a-2p. There might be changes in festive days.

    Do they sell Bottled Orange Juice and if so how much before tax?

    On here it says there are vegan options, is this true? If so, do they have an actual vegan doughnut or is the "vegan option" just drinks?

    Yes, they actually have vegan doughnuts and they are so very good.

    Do you have gluten free/vegan options?

    Do you have gluten free doughnuts?

    How do you reheat the donuts?

    Not sure what's a good way to reheat the donuts. We broiled them in low for two minutes and gave them a crispy taste. They didn't taste as good as a box of fresh ones but it was better than microwaving them.

    Can you order for pick up in advance? If so, is there a pick up line?

    No, you cannot call in advance nor is there a pickup line. Donuts are made fresh to order, first come first serve. Lines are generally on the weekends

    Do they still do the free birthday donuts?

    ABSOLUTELY!! Eat in or take out. Choose your variety for the dozen and you're golden!

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