they were all super duper sweet:) the donuts are ALSO very sweet.. a little too much for my taste but i still enjoyed it. the guy working there was so kind. it's a really nice shop, too. really homey read more

Exceptional donuts. There's a lot of competition out there, but few places in Seattle can compete with Top Pot. What makes these donuts special? First, texture. The donuts here have the perfect balance of density and sponginess. Second, flavor. Not overwhelmingly sweet or greasy tasting, these treats have a nice, yeasty flavor, and the toppings don't overpower the flavor of the donut itself. The feathered boa donuts, any of the frosted donuts, and the old fashioned donuts are all amazing. You will be hard-pressed to find a better donut anywhere. Top Pot also features a variety of exceptional Italian sodas. Try the peppermint Italian soda with the chocolate frosted donut---it's a great pairing. read more

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Picked up a dozen and half donuts for work. It was my first time here and I could not decide what to get. Fortunate they already have a dozen donuts packed in the morning with their most popular flavors. Then I got another half dozen of a bunch different ones. The Cake and Feather Boa donuts were standouts for me. Great place and friendly service. read more

While the pastry was delicious and the decor amusing. The service was horrible. One of the service associates at the register literally threw the doughnut on the counter, and after charging my card, he put down the receipt on the counter and walked way without saying a word. It felt as if he couldn't even look at me. I never received my copy, nor was asked if I wanted one. I had ordered a bottled soda and had to literally asked that second associate for a cup, at first was offered a coffee paper cup, until he got to realize that for a cold beverage maybe a plastic cup would be more appropriate. I sensed/ observed that the first associate was not fun of people of color since his demeanor and service changed drastically with the subsequent customers that came in.(non-colored) as a New Yorker I've never experienced that subtle racism until today. I guess thank you Top Top rude associate for giving a taste of condescending racism! Very sad! read more

The first time I went to Top Pot (Belltown location), their gourmet doughnuts impressed me. This time the piles of doughnuts (old fashioned, cake, specialty cake, filled, fritters, crullers, bars - glazed, powdered, iced (different flavors and colors), covered in sprinkles or coconut, powdered, coconut) still looked very appealing but disappointed. It was Sunday morning and the doughnuts weren't warm...they didn't even seem fresh. I wonder if they make the doughnuts here or just send them from another location? * Blueberry ring: a cake doughnut with blueberries, tiny blueberry bits, batter is purplish, nice flavor but dry in texture. The mild blueberry flavor wasn't too sweet. The doughnut had slightly crunchy edges. Love the décor, it's like a library (so many books) but with 80's music, coffee, doughnuts, and free wi-fi. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Blueberry cake donut w/ coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decent doughnuts and good coffee from disinterested emo staff. Great location and beautiful vintage sign. Solid 4 stars until they get more friendly staff. read more

Before I made my trip out to Seattle, I cast a line out on my Facebook status, fishing for foodie recs from friends. Top Pot was a source of contention and people argued on my wall whether it was worth visiting when Seattle has sooo much to offer. I love donuts, but decided to resist so I could make room for, like, everything else there is to eat in the city. But on the morning of the last day of my trip, I was at the incognito Starbucks on Roy and decided, what the hey, I'm just going to drive over to TP's to grab a donut. I'm a huge sucker for donuts, especially when I'm having coffee. I was immediately taken aback by just how absolutely adorable everything was! Something about the warm, red brick on the building's outside invites you to come in. And once you're inside, the super friendly staff and the wooden shelves filled with rows of quaint little books makes you want to stay and claim a table to yourself. It's definitely a great studying atmosphere--plenty of space, with all the patrons working quietly on their Macbooks. Holiday cheer and pumpkin season was just beginning and my eyes immediately zeroed in a old-fashioned pumpkin donut. Old-fashioned donuts are my absolute fav, I eat almost no other kind. After a bite, I almost cried tears of (pumpkin-flavored) joy. Chewy, sweet, and perfectly pumpkin-y. It wasn't until later that I realized what I ate was gluten-free. SERIOUSLY?! Can I come here every day?! Why doesn't California have a Top Pot?! read more

Amazing donuts!! The ambiance is great, it's a wonderful, peaceful place to study, meet friends, etc. The donuts are on another level. I tried the maple bar, and being from Canada, I had high expectations, and it did not disappoint. Best donut I've ever had. Not too sweet and very light yet chewy. There is only street parking, typically quite crowded. There is also free wifi in the shop! Service is fantastic, everyone is very warm and friendly. Pricing is also inexpensive, for the size and quality. Great donuts, definitely go here if you're in Seattle! read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - maple bar! too good!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Much thanks to Aaron C. for recommending this place to me. This place have been on my bookmark list for the longest time and thankfully, we were able to pay them a visit. Actually, I made it a priority to come here. I wasn't sure what to order because there were so many choices. After much deliberation, I opted for the Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Old Fashion (can it be any more chocolate-y?) since I don't know a lot of places that sells them. My boyfriend got the Maple Cake. My "doughnut" brought joy to my taste buds and my boyfriend's donut was as just as great. The donuts were soft and burst with flavor but not too sugary that we were bouncing off the walls. It was a great after-lunch-treat indeed. Extra points for the price; we got the most out of our bucks. Now if this place was in California, I'd be in trouble... =P read more

These delectable pastries are the epitome of why I pretend that all vacation meals are "calorie-free." Walking into the bakery we were immediately faced with an incredible dilemma - which doughnuts would we choose from the glass case?! There were just too many amazing frosted, sprinkled, and fruit glazed doughnuts. It was an overwhelming choice to make before 9:00 AM and pre-coffee. Eventually I decided to try a plain glazed ring that was absolutely enormous, as well as a "Feather Boa" which was topped with pink icing and fluffy coconut. CK picked out a raspberry glazed ring and a crinkly Old Fashioned. Paired with a cold glass of milk, I ended up on a sugar high for hours. Of course we went back again the next day. So I can highly recommend the Blueberry Cake doughnut to you now too. read more

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I used to live 1 1/2 blocks from Top Pot. I'm flying back tomorrow just to have a donut. Addictive and powerful, these donuts are strong medicine. When is a donut worth $179? When it works!! Seriously, best donuts EVER. I would (and just might) kill for a glazed cruller. Look out, Seattle. Here I come. read more

If you're looking for a fluffy and airy donut, this place might not be for you. Those who grew up on Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts might not like this place because they may not be used to more cake-light (dense cakes at that!) doughnuts. HOWEVER, as a kid who grew up on Dunkin Donuts (I love 'em light and fluffy sometimes too!), I must tell you that you have to come here with an open mind. Their sour cream doughnuts are a thing of beauty. They are beautiful in their simplicity. I like variety and different flavors and so forth so it's a bit surprising that their plain old fashioned doughnut is my favorite. They are like dense morsels of homemade cake and have an amazing tanginess to them which perfectly cuts their sweetness. For those looking for something more creative than just a plain donut, they have a lot of other offerings as well. They have all your standard doughnut place options and then some! I love their seasonal flavors. Besides the old fashioned, I also like their salted caramel one quite a bit. Also I have to send my praises to them about their coffee. Holy crap! I know people typically come here for the donuts but their coffee roast is so good that I've actually come here for an espresso drink alone! I have an espresso machine at home and the El Presidente, their medium roast espresso blend, is now my go-to after trying as many market options as I can find. For those who like their coffees less acidic and more nutty, this blend is perfect. Overall, a solid neighborhood cafe with great doughnuts and great coffee. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts - Chocolate glazed old fashioned donut - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my go-to donut shop, I've been several times now and their donuts are scrumptious. Maple and chocolate bars are my favorites, but I've never had a bad donut! Held off on giving a review because their coffee was always a hit or miss, but today the barista who made my usual did an excellent job. Anyone who has ever worked as a barista knows their coffee can make or break someone's day; suffice it to say my day was made. read more

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Full disclosure - as a Philadelphian, I can't help but compare this place to Federal donuts. And in my humble opinion, Federal donuts win. The venue is very cute and has multiple selves with books so you feel like you are in a study and not a restaurant. The donut options were not very original but the donuts were yummy. Staff was very friendly. read more

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Ok, so I've been back a handful of times since my last review, and in all fairness, I'm becoming a bigger fan of Top Pot after each visit. BUT, I still would strongly recommend NOT getting the cake doughnuts. The old fashioned doughnuts are definitely the way to go. Any flavor, really. Super moist, super tasty, super awesome. I've had a chance to try some of their coffee too, and it makes for a perfect doughnut companion. In other words, it's good. read more

I know donuts are, like, a things these days, so I really wanted to see what Seattle had to offer while I was visiting from California for the weekend. My husband asked a couple of people for recommendations (and I checked Yelp), so we landed at Top Pot. When we entered the store there was only one clerk and the donuts looked sad. Unfortunately, our visit was around 3:00 p.m. on a Monday afternoon. I know most donuts are at their best early in the morning, so I decided not to judge the donuts by their outward appearance. The clerk, however, was on the phone and did NOT acknowledge for nearly three minutes. The call sounded important--he was talking to someone about ingredients in the donuts, blah, blah, blah. I guess the thing that kind of irked me was that he didn't look up at us one time! Not a index figure indictating he'd be with us in a moment, no raised eyebrow, no smile---nada. We stood there like idiots. The line behind us grew, and after several minutes our Top Pot Doughnut dude got off the phone. Our donut selections were as follows: chocolate/chocolae apple fritter raspberry filled pink donut (I forgot the name) Top Pot Doughnuts. What can I say? They're good, but not THAT good. I felt a little disheartened. I'm not sure if it's because we paid $10 for four donuts, or....what! My husband LOVES apple fritters, but he wasn't too excited about his fritter. I did like that the doughnuts had a cake like texture, but other than that? Not much to write home about! read more

Let me say first that I'm not a huge coffee drinker. I know, I don't belong in Seattle. That said, the mochas here are equivalent to most other mochas I try, but those tend to be difficult to get wrong. In terms of the doughnuts and pastries, everything is really good. You can't go wrong. In fact, it's worth warning in case you have parents like mine - when they came to visit, we went to Top Pot, and they seriously had to try three things each. Those with a sweet tooth, beware. But if you want a small treat, I recommend the Blueberry Oat Bars. Originally recommended by a friend, they are now my #1 favorite. read more

I guess "hand-forged" means exceptionally delicious. Top Pot is THE doughnut of Seattle, and it's locally Seattle. When moving to Seattle and apartment hunting all over Cap Hill and First Hill in the chilly, wet Fall weather a few years back, Top Pot on Summit was the perfect refuge for refueling. Something about the decor and ambiance inside says you're in Seattle. It's not a fancy coffee house or a place you'd want to plan to be at for a remote work day (yes, it does in a pinch), and that's okay. I go for the donuts and usually grab a coffee too. My favorite is the apple fritter. Do yourself a favor and order one. And while you're at it, try the old-fashioned glaze too (my other favorite). If you're new to Top Pot, you have to do both - you came for a good doughnut, right?! Unlike its mass-produced chain competitors (in Seattle or others on the East Coast), the grease doesn't give me crazy burps or regret for the rest of the day. They're solid too - not gone in a puff. Luckily this place is not around the corner or I'd be rolling down Cap Hill by now because I wouldn't be able to stop myself from grabbing a doughnut if regularly passing by. read more

Came here since it was popping up all over Yelp to try. Didn't realize it's more of a coffee shop then a donut shop. The ambience is quiet and far and reminded me of buying donuts in a library. Luckily even on a Sunday afternoon they still had a big selection of donuts for sale. Since I was bringing this to a family event, I bought a dozen of donuts. The donuts are very dense and sweet. It was nothing exceptional and for the price I was expecting more. read more

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This is a chain that's only found in Seattle so my friend also took me here. Their apple fritter wasn't great, so I wished I got a doughnut instead. After bitting into my fritter it was okay, not bad, but not great.. then as you keep biting into it: it gets better and better. But it's definitely not the best. I think it was cute had the have pokemon go doughnuts though. read more

Top Pot Doughnuts are far and away the best donuts in Seattle. The raised donuts are perfectly soft and dense, not weightless and airy like competitions. The donuts don't taste of rancid oil, which is far too common with many donut makers. Pro tip, donuts are cheaper at QFC than in an official store, but are the same donuts. Experience in Top Pot locations is hit or miss due to lack of consistency with employees. I've visited a store that decided to close early and the employee inside ignored customers at the door. I've also visited a store with excellent service. Overall, donuts are great but you have to deal with lackluster employees and price variances. read more

Nom. Great, strong coffee. My friend recommended me the old fashion donut, and I'm glad she did. It was tasty. Good place to chill to kill some time. I prefer this location over the one they have in belltown because it stays open later. read more

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Always a fan since it opened and have visited the following sites in Seattle (Capitol Hill, Wedgwood, Queen Anne, 5th Ave w/ monorails above, Ballard) and Mill Creek. For me Frost edges out Top Pot, but had to mention that Top Pot has a spot in the University Book Store at the Mill Creek Town Center. Even stumbled upon a future Juanita/Kirkland location when I cut through a strip mall last week. Just glanced at their website and even more locations listed, even in Dallas TX??? Wow. Stopped in today for a mocha, but most importantly for the seasonal PUMPKIN OLD FASHIONED ($2.50). It was so good that the kiddo had to buy another one for himself in addition to the raised glazed he just finished. Glad we stopped by because towards the end of our visit, a smartly dressed businessman type bought like four dozen and cleaned out majority of the displayed doughnuts and it was only 1:30pm! Despite today's sea of Apple laptops, I love the interior décor, lively conversation and nostaglic 80s tunes. Remember Autumn = PUMPKIN OLD FASHIONED doughnuts! read more

So I'm not a "local" and I do tend to travel a lot but when someone mentioned something about a good donut shop then off we go to check it out! Its not hard to find but parking can be quite challenging. There were a few notable locations around Seattle but this seems to be the closest one to us. So off we went and grab a dozen of their highly recommended pastries. We tried every single one and we had good ones but nothing screams great or one of a kind. The summation I'll provide for this review is simple: its not about the pastry that creates the name for this Donut Shop but the ambience and the feel it brings into the community. Its no Krispy Kreme. It didn't create a special and unique Donut that's associated with its label. Its community based and I saw it every single time I come by to get a cup of joe. I'll continue to stop by and get what I need from there whenever I'm around but I won't be going out of my way to seek out this particular joint in the future. read more

As a tourist, I was a little skeptical of these "highly rated" donut shops you find in your internet searches. I had previously been disappointed with my experiences of this nature (Doughut Plant in NYC, for example). But Top Pot didn't disappoint. I walked here in a few minutes from the Pan Pacific Hotel--Im sure one could easily walk to the Space Needle or the heart of downtown from here as well as it's located beneath the tram line. The seating area was roomy and filled with people, local sports team memerobilia on the wall, but not overbearing. I ordered my favorite--the classic glazed yeast donut. It was the best donut Ive ever had. It was fresh with the perfect amout of chew and a very light glaze that didnt overpower the dough. Coffee was good as well. read more

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Long walk from downtown but had to try the infamous Top Pot while in Seattle. The location downtown is closed on the weekend. Arrived to a really cute spot with inside and outside seating. There was a bit of a line. Ordered the maple bar and the apple fritter as well as a iced vanilla latte. I have to be honest but they were all OK. Nothing overwhelmingly great about any of it. It was a Seattle tourist experience but wouldn't need to go back when in town again read more

These donuts are good. But I went with 4 people and the general consensus was... these are just donuts. Average: Raspberry Lemon Glazed Old Fashion Bavarian Creme Pumpkin Glazed Old Fashion Above Average: Double Trouble (Chocolate) Awesome: Cheese and Ham Biscuit.... strange right? All 4 of us think it was the best thing that we ate. Lots of location, good donuts, good coffee. My friend says to try Mighty O's for better donuts... so i'm going to try them. read more

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Was visiting Seattle, stayed in Capitol Hill. I saw so many great reviews and my love for donuts brought me to Top Pot! It's a nice and cozy place with cute decor! Got a raspberry glazed donut with a vanilla latte and they were both great ! The donut was light, fluffy and not too sweet. My friend had the raspberry chocolate cake donut which was really good too ! Definitely will come back here ! read more

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Since my last review I have learned the key words to avoid half a latte...."no foam latte." This phrase solves the problems that don't exist at vivace and starbucks. I love the people who work here more than the actual coffee and they are fine folks. Trying to keep my review legit and updating it as things change. read more

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I was craving for a doughnut. Yes, a doughnut. I was going through a weird phase of wanting something sweet and chocolate and I'm glad that my friend and I ran into this place. However, the doughnut that I chose was waaaay too sweet and too chocolately. I ended up getting full after eating half of it. Although, the other exciting thing did happen... I miss those small milk cartons that you get in elementary school. I went crazy when I saw that they had these--so exciting. They definitely helped with the sweetness of the doughnut but got nauseated after drinking it. So, pretty much. The doughnuts here were great. They also served coffee and the customer service was great. However, the tip I will give you is to limit what you will get. If you don't want anything too sweet, don't get the fudge chocolate doughnut. read more

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I don't eat a lot of donuts any more. A food has to be pretty amazing to be worth that many empty calories. But Top Pot donuts are delicious. And unlike some donuts, which leave behind kind of an icky aftertaste, these just leave an ordinary "just ate lots of sugar" aftertaste. So after I finished up a rather light brunch next door at Single Shot, I dropped in for a dessert. And as a bonus, they had a two for one sale going. Double the indulgence! The place is also an inviting place to relax. The books on the wall just make me want to hang out there and read something if I'm there on my own (as I was the other day), or have a nice quiet conversation if I'm there with others. read more

The doughnuts at this Top Pot are as good as it gets! I've had the pleasure of trying an assortment of donuts from this place from the chocolate glazed old fashion to their apple fritter. All of them taste delicious. The glazed donuts have that crystallized sugar texture crunch on the outside followed by the moist, chewy blast of flavor. These donuts are very dense, so there's a lot of flavor packed into each bite. If you're interest in the calorie content of each donut, they have nutrition facts up on their website. Top pot also sells coffee, which is a great complement to their donuts. They also have a variety of juices for those not into caffeine. This Top Pot location can definitely get crowded at points (think high traffic times like early Sunday morning), and the furniture contributes somewhat to the crowding. It's a small space and the furniture just makes the space even smaller. The place is dimly lit so this may be a negative for those who like bright light when studying. The surrounding location has a neighborhood charm that would make it pleasant to have a donut and a walk around the neighborhood on a nice Fall day. They have WiFi and outdoor seating. read more

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One of the first places I had when I got to Seattle. This was more of a yelp recommendation so I decided to give it a try. More of a coffeehouse but had about 10-12 different types when I got there. Loved the cookie n cream and maple stick donut, the old fashioned donuts were ok but nothing special to me. Great and helpful staff and a nice clean quiet shop. I would come here again, but in a place with a lot of sweet options, this is probably middle of the pack in Seattle. read more

On my trip to Seattle my BFF, a fan of sweets, wanted to try out Top Pot. I have to say I'm not a huge fan of Doughnuts, but was definitely interested in checking the place out. Beautiful store, large floor to ceiling front windows, with a look and feel of a library on the inside. Being a doughnut and coffee joint I had expected to be welcomed by the warm scent of either coffee or their doughnuts...I couldn't smell either :( Walking up to their counter we were warmly greeted and I perused their selection. I opted for The Iced Pumpkin (love the spiciness of pumpkin flavored treats!) and the Valley Girl Lemon ( I love me some lemon!) The pumpkin was a nice soft cake, not too sweet, but not very "pumpkiny" either. One of the things I love about pumpkin treats is the spiciness that is normally associated with them. This cake lacked that. Good, but not great. The Valley Girl Lemon was HUGE. I actually only ended up eating only half of it. Nice soft cake texture, powered sugar exterior and a light tangy lemon jellyesque filling. Beautiful store, friendly staff and good cakes! read more

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Wanted the Oreo, the guy in front of me got it. Wasn't acceptable to kick his ass and take it, so I got the salted caramel. I liked how it wasn't a thick caramel that would stick to the top of your mouth or between your team. Would recommend and I'd go back... to get the Oreo. read more

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Disappointing behavior. Normally the location is so busy that there really ain't time for the folks working to be engaging in conversation. just before 9 AM this morning it was very quiet, just a few customers sitting down and no line. The two behind the counter were having a conversation about a former employee named Kevin, who I gather from comments was more in the way than beneficial to the workflow. One of the two made the comment "You know how you have to treat some people like they have a disability, that's what we just need to do with him. Well he is never coming back so it doesn't matter" this was completely inappropriate to be discussing in front of customers let alone making comments regarding disabilities. This conversation made me very uncomfortable and made me feel regret for spending my money there today. Im not going to be visiting again. And Kevin, good luck out there. I hope you find a better fitting team to join. read more

Prior to having to remove tables as to Covid-19 safety precautions, Top Pot was a wonderful spot to have a fresh pastry, coffee and get some work done. The donuts, coffee, location, and ambiance of Top Pot are all stellar, but what really makes this location the absolute best is the staff. Every single staff member is amazing; I've been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and I'm grateful to have such a great spot full of fantastic people that care about Top Pot and the neighborhood. I hope businesses will be able to open back up for regular business soon, but in the meantime picking up a delicious donut and leaving a great tip for the hardworking staff is always a good idea! read more

The best donut spot in Seattle I would say and I have tried quite a few of different spots here!

I have gone to top pot on summit every morning for 12 years. They have a pull coffee espresso machine which is tastier and more difficult to make I love Julie, the best barista and all other helpful employees The shop has thrived under Dave's direction I look forward to my morning top pot coffee every night before I go to bed! I love read more

My favorite branch of the Top Pot lot: the smallest, the sweetest. Next door to its cousin, Sun Liquor....Why, I could exercise all my vices in very few steps! Nosh on old school donuts, sip an Ovaltine latte, laptop camp*.... The "Midnight in Paris" gambit...is the past really any better than the present? Well, I strike a happy medium by visiting this shop. It feels very old Seattle and reminds me of cafes my grandparents would take me to downtown. The Top Pot people pride themselves on the modern spaces they construct: this branch, like its progenitors Bauhaus and Zeitgeist, has the guise of a library...if the library were combined with an old department store. It's gorgeous and light and retro...the neighborhood loves it tenderly. (the best photo is not from me, but Liv U.: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/top-pot-doughnuts-seattle-2?select=P5Bh5C8duRdKGyH8aF9gEw#P5Bh5C8duRdKGyH8aF9gEw) Tiny, peaceful, worth a visit if you're into old school and a donut lover. * Shout out! Laptop Camping is a pastime I was introduced to by uber yelper, Lolia S., who has camped at this Top Pot (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/top-pot-doughnuts-seattle-2?select=Bk3EmKe8mb6sP-QMWaIP1g#eaB0dA3mnkGhFoM96v_L5A) and provides helpful information primarily in San Francisco. read more