We wandered past this place at night and decided that we should come back in the morning in order to try them fresh. I was fascinated by the idea of a Portland cream, kind of like a Boston cream but with maple on top. Then I saw the donut of the month... Banana pudding. I do love banana pudding. I had to get both. Portland cream was good, I enjoyed how the maple juxtaposed the traditional Boston cream style donut. If I had just had that donut, coupled with the friendly service, this place would probably be a four. However I tried there banana pudding donut and I was amazed. This is one of the best ones I've ever had. The banana cream filling was delicious, paired really well with the vanilla frosting on top. Vanilla wafer was just a bonus. The donuts were about three bucks each, which isn't bad for fancy donuts these days. Forget the other donut shops in town, give this place a try! read more

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I wandered in here from the farmer's market. They have a lot of inside seating. The bell rings when the door is opened. The donuts are pretty solid. The server told me that they are most famous for the raspberry cheesecake (or raspberry cream?, I forgot the name). It was basically a jelly-filled donut with something like frosting on top. It was heavenly. It goes really well with black coffee. I tried the sesame donut hole for fun (because their name is Sesame Donuts), but it was mid. The Sid's Special was like a blueberry-filled donut, which didn't taste as good as the raspberry one. The Portland Cream was a cream-filled donut, similar to the Boston Cream. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. I didn't see any available bathrooms. read more

Sesame Donuts - Sesame donut hole - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Some of the donuts we ordered (6) were pretty good like the Boston Cream and the old fashioned or the glazed. Some of them were not like the sesame donut (dry) , the salted caramel (weird after taste) or the rose city (waaayyyy sweet). There was a sweet young lady helping us but she constantly got corrected (needlessly) by the older lady also behind the counter. Very demeaning and really kind of embarrassing.... read more

Sesame Donuts - Rose city, glazed, sesame, Boston cream, salted caramel and an old fashioned (from top left going clockwise) - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was craving some donuts. While I was hoping for Voodoo or Blue Star, I was too tired to walk that far. This place was right around the corner from my hotel. There weren't any truly unique donuts, but the flavors were all on point. I enjoyed the chocolate cream -My favorite. I also enjoyed the maple cream and raspberry cream. The lemon was very tart, but it cut through the sweetness. read more

Sesame Donuts - From top maple cream, raspberry cream, chocolate cream, lemon cream, raspberry filled, and cinnamon toast crunch. - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped by Sesame Donuts on our recent trip to Portland. We grabbed some donuts to take back to our hotel room and a coffee. The service was very nice, the donuts were super tasty, and the coffee was really good, as well. Nice little inexpensive shop with lots of items. Definitely recommend. read more

Sesame Donuts - Grabbing some donuts for the morning. - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Order: Maple Boston Cream, Chocolate Glazed, & old fashion Pros: $6 and some change for 3 donuts is not bad! All these damn donuts are good you hear me?!I bit into that maple boston cream and melted! Even at 4:20pm the donuts taste fresh and moist!! I tasted all 3 donuts and they did not disappoint wooo. Service was great no issues. Cons: read more

Sesame Donuts - Chocolate Glazed Donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Finally had time to try them out from 2g2g. Nicely filled box w great variety to try. My go to is always a simple glaze and this one did not disappoint. It was just sweet enough, airy w a light chew. The berry filled donut was lightly dusted in sugar grans vs powdered so was nice change up. Tastebuds approved. Space was large w ample seating. Place was clean and staff was friendly. Would come back to try more specialty flavs :) read more

Sesame Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My donut was okay, but the smell of the cafe was overwhelming from cleaning agents. I had to go somewhere else for coffee. read more

Sesame Donuts - Raspberry creamcheese - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great donut place with nicely made donuts. One of the other reviews I had read said it's like dunkin donuts but created with better ingredients and more care, and I think that describes it pretty well! This isn't fancy-schmancy donuts, but it's great consistent and delicious donuts that are worth buying! Prices are reasonable, this would be a place I'd come to the most for donuts based on quality/price. I had a blueberry cake donut which was super yummy and a dark chocolate old fashioned type. The dark chocolate one was really good, it wasn't overly sweet and really had a chocolate punch to it. The glazed donuts were really good too. read more

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Sesame Donuts are one of Portland main establishment. Loved by both local and tourists. They are very no frills and casual, especially this location. I'm pretty familiar with the staffs and they're always friendly and nice. Got a great selection of donuts to choose from throughout the days, whether it be your classics favorites or fancier donuts they got you covered. Their stuffs always hit the spot. Great size, great price. They're super generous with their coffee too. This time we tried the Chocolate Cream that was HEAVY with the buttermilk cream (maybe a tad too much) but if you want a filling one this is the one for you. We also got the Cinnamon Twist which was also huge but the dough was nice and light, a tad stretchy. Completely covered with a sugar glaze. This one is perfect for dipping into your coffee. Plenty of seatings inside with a park view. Definitely go say hi! read more

Sesame Donuts - Chocolate Cream - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was very close to our hotel, and we love hitting local spots, so we went here rather than a more touristy spot. Not sure what my husband got, as he ate it on the way back to the room, he said his donut was "ok". I got the maple bar with chocolate drizzle. The maple was overly sweet, and not enough maple flavor. The coconut cream was terrible. The donut itself was stale and tasted like old grease. It was just terrible. My daughter said her strawberry donut was "pretty good". Hence the 2 stars. read more

Solid donuts with a huge selection. The glazed raised donut is really solid, I also tried the maple bar which was good but the donut could have been a little softer. read more

I was looking at dessert places to try while visiting portland and came across this place thru the TGTG app. This place has such a HUGE selection of donuts! I've never seen such variety in my life at a donut shop! It was fun to select from so many donuts but it also made it that much harder to choose! All of the donuts were super fresh and tasty and we loved them. My fav was the portland cream! It had a super tasty maple icing and it was filled with cream. It was fairly sweet and could not be eaten in a single sitting but, the maple flavor was delicious. Also really liked the blueberry fritter. The staff was super friendly as well and patient since we were a bit indecisive. If I'm ever back in portland, I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

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So delicious and so budget friendly. I went for a classic cinnamon cake donut, was super fresh and it totally delivered. The staff was also really patient while I was deciding :). I'll be back to this location for sure. read more

Dang, these donuts are *really* good and they aren't super expensive like other places. Eat here!! Mom and I got a half dozen. Two apple ciders, s'mores, salted caramel, apple crumble, and chocolate coconut. Absolute best donut was that apple crumble!! The donut's texture was light and airy with a hint of sweetness. I loved the apple filling inside coupled with the streusel like topping. Think Krispy Kreme donut but better and an apple pie all in one! My next favorite was the chocolate coconut! Generous amount of fresh coconut mixed with the chocolate donut paired so well together. Great overall texture as well. Also some light chocolate frosting resting on top with a big glob down the center hole, which, while very sweet, was also very yummy. Next favorite was the s'mores! Well this and the coconut one were both pretty dang good to be honest. Loved the marshmallow fluff they used. Graham cracker bits were a little soft but unless you buy one right when they get put out, that's to be expected. Really sweet but they nailed the flavor combination to really give it that s'mores taste. And again, great donut texture. The salted caramel was ok. Nothing bad about it, just nothing that really stood out either. It tasted like a maple bar to me. And the apple cider donuts weren't my cup of tea. The flavor was a bit subdued so I couldn't taste much apple cider flavor and I wasn't a fan of how those specific donuts are made with the denser texture. Too dense for me, I much prefer the light and airy donut texture they used in making the apple crumble! But overall I was extremely happy I stopped here! They have a huge selection so I'm sure you can find at least one donut that hits the spot. The staff was really nice to us the short time we were inside. The prices are affordable and you definitely get a good bang for your buck. I highly recommend buying the apple crumble! You won't regret it! read more

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This was the first stop on a walking donut tour of Portland. We had samples of different donuts and they were all good because they were the first donuts of the day, and they were donuts... duh! I think we sampled 4 or 5 different donuts and they actually do have a sesame donut which was pretty good. It wasn't as sweet as a normal donut and probably would have been a great donut to end with after all of the other sweet donuts. Very good, classic style donuts. We also got coffee here to carry around on the tour. The coffee was fresh and good. I'd go back for the Sesame Donut alone. It was different. read more

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I ordered 15 dozen of donuts without calling in advance and I didn't feel like a burden or an inconvenience. That's great customer service there. I ordered the half classic donuts and half dozen donuts. A friend recommended this spot and I highly recommend. read more

Sesame Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The place was magical. They had stuffed donuts of every kind. Super friendly service. We've already gone back twice. Best doughnuts I've ever had. Glad I live 80 miles away from them. :) read more

Apple Fritter 3.6/5 overall. Crispness 1/5. Flavor blend 5/5. Dough 4/5. Fruit volume 4/5. Size and Value 4/5. Blueberry Fritter 3/5 overall. Crispness 2/5. Flavor blend 4/5. Dough 3/5. Fruit volume 3/5. Size and Value 3/5. Glazed Old Fashioned 4/5 overall. Icing/Topping 3/5. Dough 4/5. Size and Value 5/5. Glazed Twist 4.3/5 overall. Icing/Topping 4/5. Dough 4/5. Size and Value 5/5. Maple Bar 5/5 overall. Icing/Topping 5/5. Dough 5/5. Size and Value 5/5. Fruity Pebbles 5/5 overall. Icing/Topping 5/5. Dough 5/5. Size and Value 5/5. Definitely one of the best all around donut shops in downtown Portland! read more

Sesame Donuts - Fruity Pebbles, Apple Fritter, Blueberry Fritter, Glazed Old Fashioned, Glazed Twist, Maple Bar - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Both regular and gluten free donuts are good. Blended coffee was also very good. Very kind and friendly. read more

I love a good donut and Sesame serves them up. I selected two donuts butternut and vanilla frosting with sprinkles. The cake was nice and soft, fresh. I enjoyed the flavor of the vanilla cake the butternut not as much as it just didn't have a butternut flavor. I would most definitely prefer from here again. Combo 2 donuts and milk $4.50 which was well worth it. read more

Hooked for life! So I picked up an order for someone else.... and I was greeted with a friendly and super happy face! I told him I was picking up an order and that it smelt Amazing in here! He smiled and ask if I wanted a donut for the road!!! I thought to myself what a saint he was. I responded with Yes please and Thank you! I had him pick the donut as I definitely trusted him instantly. So he comes back with a Raspberry Cheesecake one! What how did he know I liked cheesecake lol. Total coincidence but I was very excited and impressed at the same time! I did the happy dance all the way to the car. I didn't catch his name but he was a gem! Thank you so much kind soul for the sample donut! I did return the following morning for a half dozen! Great donuts, Happy Employees and Clean! What else do you need? read more

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Sesame Donuts has such a good reputation that I had to visit. As soon as I walked in I received a friendly greeting and asked what I wanted. I went with my two favorites... chocolate cake donut and an apple fritter. The chocolate cake donut was perfect. A little crunchy on the outside with a soft moist center. The flavor was delicious. I didn't love the apple fritter as much. It was doughy in the center and had only a tiny bit of apple pieces. read more

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This might be my new favorite donut shop in Portland. I've had 3 of the big chains so far and this is my favorite. They even shaped their donuts into hearts for February! Every donut was incredibly soft and wasn't too overpowering with sweetness, cream, frosting, or toppings. The cinnamon sugar donut literally melted in my mouth and I had regretted not ordering more of that flavor. The Apple fritter was not as great but the mini heart shaped donuts made up for it big time. Give 'em a try! read more

Service was quick. Came in close to closing, so donuts were understandably in shorter supply. But definitely appreciate that these guys are open later than most for those cravings! Overall, a cute shop close to the university with good hours and great donuts, both quality and variety! read more

We are African American ** The employee was a teenager Indian male*** For further reference...on to my story I do hope their corporate reads my review --------------------- I was on my way to Kaiser Permanente for a medical appointment and my son asked if we could stop at the donut shop. I'm rarely in Beaverton, so I thought why not. We walked in and the guy continued to clean out a row of donuts as if we weren't there. He finally turned around and just looked at us. We looked at him. It was awkward, so I broke the silence with a hello. He said nothing. I then proceeded to place my order. He put the donuts in the bag charged me and walked away. I didn't get a receipt. Again, no conversation. A white female door dasher walked in and was instantly greeted with words and and kind hello. I'll never return or tell me friends to visit this location. Ever!!!! The donuts were a grade C at best. read more

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The raised glaze was good, nothing spectacular or new flavor wise but good. The salted caramel old fashioned was...not good. The donut was extremely dry and chewy, and the icing was weird, salty and sweet but not a good ratio of either. The staff was friendly and it's easy to find. read more

With so many donut shops in Portland, why Sesame? They have gluten-free donuts. Yes, you read that right. Gluten. Free. Donuts. This wa she only place I found with a menu that clearly featured gf donuts. They get their donuts from a supplier so I'm not sure on the details. The person working told methey are made with rice flour. They reminded me of a mix between a yeast and cake donut (from when I used to eat gluten) because of how buoyant they are. So solid gf donut. What about toppings? Good news: anything you see on their gluten-ful donuts can be added to your donut! Watch our for gluten-containing toppings like cereal. I tried the chocolate and lemon (on separate donuts) both were great. (See my picture) I love chocolate but the lemon frosting was better. Slightly sweet and tangy. This space does have gluten so folks with severe allergies or Celiac, this might not work for you. The server did say they run out of these but I was able to get two on a Sunday afternoon no problem.  Inside they have a few counter spaces and a cute nook area to sit in with a small library. Next time: I'll try the poppyseeds on the lemon. read more

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I was craving an egg in any style for breakfast and did not had any at home. So I'll looked for breakfast and delivery under 30 min. I found sesame do it with good reviews. So I ordered a bagel with bacon egg n cheese. With extra cheese. I also asked for onions but it seems they don't have any which is ok in a mostly donut shop :). But I was disappointed, first you can only choose bagel or croissant and they have four different bagels - but no choice so it ended up with a plain bagel. But that's a flaw I can easily overlook if everything else is right. But it wasn't as you can see in the picture there was ONE stripe of bacon for the whole bagel - I mean really? Also there was no extra cheese that I payed for on it as well. Or maybe they only do half a slice of cheese on the regular sandwich and I paid for the second half of that slice? Disappointing especially as the bacon and the egg was tasting great and it would be a really good breakfast sandwich if just more of the important part's I mean it's in the name BACON CHEESE and egg. I also ordered some fritters but they called me and told me there are sold out and if I want a refund or a replacement. I'll asked them for a replacement of there choice. This was great customer service! And maybe I should have known from the beginning when a place is called "donuts" in his name lol. I ordered three donut holes and they picked three different flavors - wow! And also did you ever had a jelly filled hole? Well here at sesames they do that. Even this tiny pieces of donut where fluffy and full of taste. Well done. When you order online you can't choose the donut flavor you only have the option between regular or fancy donuts. So I'll ordered a fancy one. The one I got was a maple one. I do not like maple very much. But they have been smart again to not overpower the flavor of maple they fill the donut with a regular custard and only to the topping with a maple sauce! Great even I could finish a maple donut that way! So if I'll only had ordered donut this might have been a five star review. But I didn't and the sandwich took away one star for being cheap at the beginning with only one stripe of bacon and a second star away for letting me pay for cheese that wasn't added. The delivery was done by DoorDash and Lance was an outstanding driver! Quick reliable! read more

Sesame Donuts - A filled donut hole! Wow that's fun - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's refreshing to find a place that has solid old-school donuts in a land of haute couture varieties. Just tried the classic, and the Boston creme; the former was absolutely solid, though they latter was too sweet and creamy. read more

These are good donuts. Fresh and sure to have the traditional flavors you want. There are a few that cross over into "gourmet" world. (Like the lemon poppy seed that I tried.) It is good but not spectacular. When I want a donut this is the place; for experiences, I will go elsewhere. read more

Sesame Donuts - Lemon poppy seed and fresh glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

While others raved over other donut places, I found sesame donuts to be my hands down favorite. So much variety and a quality donut. This city takes donuts seriously. The sesame donut which is their invention was terrific. My other favorites were the Boston cream, and the powered with chocolate in the middle. When I was a kid those were my favorite but over the years I have found the center lacking in chocolate. Not so at sesame. Perfect ratio not overly filled or under filled. My mouth is watering just thinking about all of the varieties here. They even had ones hubby likes. He enjoyed Apple fritters and they had banana fritters as well. Delivery to Arizona? No? Probably a good thing as I would have a dozen every weekend. Worth the visit and certainly worth the price. read more

This place was part of our underground donut tour. Friendly staff Great donuts Family business Yes, they have a sesame topped honey donut read more

New day, new donut shop to try! Hubby ordered a maple bar, crumb, bear claw & the yum yum M&M donut. The sizes are a bit off in comparison. The bear claw and yum yum were light and fluffy, not too dense. The maple bar, lacked the fluffiness, and the icing lacked that distinct maple flavor. The crumb was an average crumb, nothing to write home about. Walking distance to our hotel, no line on a Sunday morning & friendly staff. Prices were reasonable! read more

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This gal this morning was like sunshine on this cloudy Sunday morning! Service is always warm and friendly no matter who is behind the counter. Large Apple Fritter. Always. read more

Sesame Donuts - Shall we end the year on a high note? - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Go visit Liz at Sesame Donuts! She was awesome! Fun, energetic, and helpful! Sesame Donuts has a great selection of donuts and coffee! Go check them out! read more

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Got a chance to try Sesame donuts and they are so yummy. I tried their Easter egg donut, maple bar (not pictured), chocolate bar donut (not pictured). They are so good, the donut isn't hard it's soft and fluffy. The donut is sweet but that's how donuts are. read more

Sesame Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

While VooDoo and Blue Star get all of the attention in this town, Sesame Donuts is THE REAL DEAL! All thumbs up for this sweet little donut shop! First - the service. Very kind, helpful and PATIENT as you try to decide which delectable pastries to select. We called on thanksgiving morning to confirm they were open, and a very friendly voice greeted me on the phone. They have a younger staff, who are ON IT - they have an excellent work ethic and are focused on customer service. REFRESHING! Second - the donuts...delish! Soooooo many varieties to choose from to satisfy your cravings. From cake to raised, from fritters to bear claws...frosted, glazed, plain, sprinkles - something for everyone. Third - don't miss the BAGEL SAMMIES! Try the sesame bagel, toasted of course, with egg, cheese, sausage and tomatoes. Simple, but fabulous! We had these 3 days in a row on our visit. Be sure to try this gem - and, to the owners - BRING YOUR SHOP TO BELLEVUE, WA...Top Pot has NOTHING ON YOU! read more

Sesame Donuts - Donuts galore! - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yep, these are still my favorite donuts in town! I had been craving a pumpkin donut & Sesame didn't disappoint! They are so fresh and not overly sweet. So glad they are open right now! read more

Sesame Donuts - Truth! - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Donuts were pretty good! They have a variety of fun flavors. Service was very friendly and welcoming. I expected the interior to be a little bit cuter for some reason but it was fine! A good grab and go sweet treat option if you're in the area. :) read more