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Got the chocolate sprinkle doughnut and it was so delicious! There was a great variety of doughnuts to choose from and the person behind the counter was super friendly. read more

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I am ALWAYS so happy to walk into my absolute fave coffee shop in the whole world! That may seem like a bold statement, but they make a mean Oatmilk Ovalteen Latte plus the best old fashion doughnuts ever (come on peeps, who doesn't like a good old fashioned once in a while??) There isn't a lucky person that works here that isn't always super friendly, totally helpful, and just plain cool. Keep rockin' it guys! Screw Starbucks read more

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How I heard of this place: Nearly two decades ago, when I first moved to Seattle, Top Pot was introduced to me by a new friend. Years later, I worked at the Wedgewood location. Now, I pop in from time to time for a treat. Type of cuisine: Donuts and coffee. A selection of bottled beverages, sandwiches and pastries are also available. Ambiance: Most of the older locations seem to be decorated similarly - a floor to ceiling book shelf with books of all genres gracing the cubes. The seating area is large at this location, with plenty of space between tables/chairs . Customers walk up to the large bar at the back of the square-shaped room to place orders, making their way to the left to pay and farther along to pick up barista creations. Wooden and metallic floors, furnishings create the air of what I came to first see at Top Pot (when there were only two locations, a third one on it's way). What I ordered: A dozen doughnuts plus an Americano. What I loved: The new, seasonal raspberry lemonade old fashioned was a quick hit and favorite among those of us indulging in the doughnuts on this day. I wish I had thought to grab of a couple of those sweet and tart treats. Why I loved it: A staple in Seattle for excellent doughnuts - cake, raised, old fashioned, the chatty and interested, friendly staff an added bonus. Cost: Average to high read more

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Super friendly workers. Have coupon for free coffee. Ordered Vietnam coffee. No bad,have considered milk,I try drinking without sugar,but is not much sweeter,have good taste coffee. Update: come back and ordered chai latte,too many ice,taste just tea,workers forget add coffee. More bad chai not fresh just from plastic bottles,they just buy ready tea,not good. No recommend this place,overpriced and even didn't know how do coffee right. read more

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Trang N.

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Order led 18 donuts via DoorDash. Paid for fast delivery before my coworkers took their lunch breaks. They gave the dasher an incomplete order. The dasher had to come back and retrieve rest of order but everyone has left for lunch and we are stuck with over a dozen uneaten donuts. DoorDash has also been a nightmare. So don't order delivery from here. If you do, don't use DoorDash. read more

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Fred R.

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The staff was friendly and accommodating. Donuts pricey but fresh & tasty. 4 star only because they had no cinnamon cake donuts! read more

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I do not know why so many people hate on Top Pot. Sure there are donut spots that are more unique with wild offerings, but Top Pot is an excellent option for a simple, straightforward donut. Their raised donuts are fluffy and have great flavor. It's probably the best raised donut I have had in a while (aside from one of those boutique spots I've alluded to before) -- definitely the best plain raised donut. I also enjoyed the old fashioned, though I'm not that familiar with this donut style. My favorite was their cake donuts. They manage to be light and fluffy while still being very much a cake donut in style. As for flavors, I really enjoyed the pink frosting with sprinkles and the raspberry frosting. I appreciated the tart, fruity flavor of the raspberry and enjoyed how neither flavors were too sweet for my palette. I do think your mileage may vary based on which type of donut you get and what you like. I got a chocolate cake donut, and it was really dry. Not at all like the regular cake donut dough. :( I'd say don't knock this place until you've tried either a raised donut, an old fashioned, or a regular cake donut. Also, I would like to point out how there was no line when I went on a Saturday morning around 8:30 AM and all the donuts were fully stocked. Sometimes you just want a really solid, classic donut without the fuss. There's no shame in that. read more

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Jenny C.

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Lured by the $2 donut special...I made the mistake of coming here. We got a salted caramel and a pumpkin old fashioned. The salted caramel one was gross. The topping was not set and it was just melting off and a sticky mess. The pumpkin was marginally better. The texture of both donuts had no crispy edges and was just like dry cake. Both are going into the trash. I have had much better old fashioneds. I know why they need a deal to attract people now. read more

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Joel D.

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Doughnuts are perfection. The service is out of this world, very friendly and clearly they take pride in their jobs. Parking is available in the garage on the street. Very clean and welcoming environment in the store. read more

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Julie S.

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Never better. Ordered two Belgian biggies. Was offered and declined coffee. Quick, attentive service. Good humored, conversational, informative. I was only there for all of three maybe four minutes, but it was enough. And the Belgian I was going to save, then only eat maybe half of, was eventually devoured long before I returned to the office. The second was saved for someone at home who ooooh'd and aaaaaah'd over it like it was the second coming. Thank you Top Pot. You never disappoint. read more

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Emily H.

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Not sure why so many negative reviews for this place! I love Top Pot and this location is definitely smaller than the downtown location... but no less yummy. I've only had nice experiences here. Good cold brew and same yummy donuts read more

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Emily H.

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Great place to grab an iced coffee on a hot day! Plenty of street parking around, ample seating inside the store, and free WiFi! They also have outside seating on the sidewalk if you prefer to soak up the sun, or be like me and work at the bar in front of the window and enjoy the AC! read more

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Willy M.

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Its pretty tempting when you go to Trader Joes next door and you walk by this place and see the doughnuts waving at you. So you stop and think, ok....Ill go in and see what they got, then you end up with half dozen. I've been here a few times during the weekend mornings and it's a nice place to grab a coffee & doughnut. A lot of space, good amount of tables, family friendly and a good amount of selections available. A few hit & misses on the apple fritter as one would have plenty of apples and super delicious and another time it would be a bit doughy with no apples. I've changed it up a bit and been sticking with the glazed old fashioned. Classic doughnut and perfect on a weekend morning to take home and drink your coffee while watching Dog the Bounty Hunter re-runs. I dont have any issues with the staff, pricing is a bit higher, nice location, good amount of parking and convienient for me. read more

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Jason O.

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Didn't try the coffee but it was one of the best donuts I've ever had. The staff is friendly and prompt staff. Industrial atmosphere that you see in a lot of coffee shops and it works well for the neighborhood it's in. Definitely a good choice to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more

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Stephanie C.

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Top Pot is my go to doughnut location in Ballard!! The workers at this location are always super nice and friendly. I love to stop by after doing some grocery shopping as Trader Joe's is next door. The prices are always super reasonable, especially in a time when most doughnut shops charge $5 or more for one doughnut read more

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Jackie E.

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Came here on a whim while in the area running an errand. No wait and customer service was on point - they made my coffee to perfection of how much cream I wanted in it and I really didnt care too much about exact, but I do appreciate the attention to detail there. We got a peppermint chocolate donut, a chocolate glazed iced ring donut and an 8oz drip coffee. The chocolate glazed was amazing! The peppermint one was whoa super intense flavor, but still tasty. It worked with the coffee. Overall paid ~$8 for all and wouldn't mind returning to try more donut flavors. read more

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Bryce W.

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After trying like 6 donut shops, finally found a decent one in the area! Donuts are legit and flavorful plus the price is what a donut should be not some absurdly expensive, flavorless thing like Mighty-O and the other shops in the area. Definitely worth it and will most certainly be going back!!! read more

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Binks P.

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I've loved Top Pot for ages. Their glazed old-fashioned donut/doughnut is still the best out there that I've ever had. The Ballard location does a great job of checking for vax cards, and even gives you a large Lego piece while eating inside as proof of vax. read more

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Ryan L.

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Doughnuts and fritters and baked goods Oh My! This is a great little place to stop on your way to work or for a break in your day to satisfy that craving we all have. That little voice in your head that says, feed me some doughnuts!! Top Pot is that place to go! They have a huge selection of doughnuts and baked goodies to choose from. Some of my favorites include: the Vanilla Fan Favorite (sprinkles, um yes!), the Glazed Old Fashion (if there's glaze, then count me in), and the Apple Fritter ('nuff said)! They also have many of the other doughnut stand-by's for all tastes - powdered sugars, jellies and filled, chocolates, plains, etc. Although I haven't had them yet, they do also have muffins, scones, and croissants...they look good too, but it's hard for me to pass up their doughnuts when I'm there, just a personal problem I have! :-) Top it off with a coffee drink of your choice and you'll be good to go. I've just had their drip coffee, and it's above average - not amazing, but not bad either. Next time I'm there I'll have one of their espresso based coffees and see what that's like. My only complaint is that they don't open until 7:00am. Feels late for a doughnut place and I'm usually at work by then anyways. Wish they opened at like 6:00 or 6:30...but alas. Great doughnuts can be had here at Top Pot! read more

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Tara H.

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I went here to just grab a bite of something to hold me over until lunch time. I ordered the Old-Fashioned Glazed Donut and it was good. I also ordered a hot latte and their cold brew for my boyfriend. Both of the coffees were just okay. Basically, I would go back to get a donut if I was in the mood, but their coffee wasn't worth it to me. read more

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Eva C.

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It's just not a good donut. Bland. The dough is heavy and the Bavarian cream center tastes like plastic. Super expensive. A waste.

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Scott X.

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OK doughnuts, nothing special in my opinion...Very Overpriced...Often out of the most basic types...Coffee Meh... As you've probably inferred by now Not My Favorite Doughnut Shop... read more

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Chris H.

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The doughnuts are so yummy, but honestly, some of the folks who work here need to turn the ol' frown upside down. I can't even say the word "doughnut" without smiling, but the Ballard Top Pot has a few grumpy pusses at it! Come on now, folks... I'm glad they haven't taken the hipster tack of making all of their doughnuts have over-hyped junk all over them, like Froot Loops or bacon or whatever...I can come here and get a raspberry old fashioned, or better still a lemon-filled and end up with powdered sugar all over my face, heck yeah. read more

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Angela I.

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I love you, Seattle, but are people really getting on Top Pot about not offering more vegan and gluten-free options? This is an old-school bakery with old-fashioned doughnuts. Flour is king. Could they offer some type of vegan doughnut? Yeah, most likely, but I'm guessing they figure that they'll let a local competitor handle that market. This particular Top Pot is clean and friendly, although I think they could use some curtains to warm up the place because seeing the cloudy day all the time is honestly a little dreary. I like that the downtown store is a little more cozy and this one would do well to follow suit if they want to bring in more of the up-and-coming Ballard crowd. Knocking off two stars because HOLY JESUS why are they so expensive (pretty much at least $2 a pop after tax for the simplest of doughnuts) and why could I always expect to pay less for these guys at local cafés (RIP Bauhaus) than at the Top Pot locations themselves? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Adding back a star for the best maple frosting this side of the Mississippi and for apple fritters as big as your ten-year-old's face. Or your face, just not mine because I think my cheeks are really big compared to a normal person's. read more

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Fast free wifi in a big space with lots of seating (albeit they are hard wooden seats and not terribly comfortable). I recommend the salted caramel old fashioned doughnut. This location has easy-to-find street parking. I prefer Top Pot doughnuts to Mighty-O by far! read more

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Daniel D.

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I really like Top Pot - but this location is pretty sub-par. The last few times I've been there - they never have my favorite donuts - and I usually get there before lunch time. They just seem to have the same ones they sell at QFC. If I wanted donuts and coffee from QFC, I'd go to QFC. More raspberry rings.... Combine that with an interior that's a bit annoyingly loud. Get something to absorb sound in there. Skip this place and just get your fix in Bell Town. read more

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Amy E.

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Old fashioned maple and old fashioned lemon: SO GOOD!! Apple fritter: just okay, wouldn't recommend Coffee: good Staff: friendly! Interior: lots of good seating read more

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Chrissie B.

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We stopped by this morning for some doughnuts. Located in a plaza with trader joes and ross it was not hard to find. It was not too busy when we walked in. Lots of doughnuts to choose from. I had a chocolate frosted and a baked egg and bacon pie. Doughnuts are priced for $12.99 for 6. They also have a selection of hot teas and coffee. The doughnuts were tasty and fresh. Tea was good as well. The service was also good. Good place to grab a quick bite! read more

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Will S.

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Excellent yeast and cake donuts here! I walked in on a Wednesday to grab a raspberry glazed and a chocolate cake donut and did not walk out disappointed! The raspberry donut was super chewy and flavorful, and I barely made it 2 blocks before most of it was gone. The chocolate cake donut was dense and rich, and went excellently with a cup of coffee! read more

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Kate L.

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My kids love top pot so we go once in awhile to get their doughnuts and hand pies. The last time we went my son found a piece of plastic in the hand pie. I emailed corporate to let them know about what happened. I thought I would have received a response saying thank you for the email but nothing. Apparently they don't care a customer found a piece of plastic in their food. Glad my son noticed it before taking another bite. read more

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Amaroney T.

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I don't mind Top Pot Doughnuts. It's a bit average compared to others I have been to and tasted. It's a step above Dunkin' Doughnuts and below Frost Doughnuts in Mill Creek, WA. When I went with a friend, the doughnut selection was a bit poor. I expected a bit more. I ordered the raspberry chocolate doughnut. I tasted the fruity raspberry glaze and the chocolate doughnut. It was divine and I did want another one. read more

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Ray H.

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Yeah, I mean what isn't to like? Except the fact that their soulless corporate aspect sucks the local business owners up like so many dust balls in a vacuum along with every other capitalist corporate chain of excess. read more

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Jason C.

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Left coasters don't know how good they have it in the doughnut department. Reasonably priced gourmet quality donuts without the pretentiousness of wannabe-Brooklynites. Friendly staff, big open space, lots of seating. Great spot for a coffee date. Check out Edith Macefield's house just down the block. read more

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Toma C.

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The donuts were all good, I like the chocolate custard filled. The chocolate glazed was really yummy yum yum. The glazed twist and apple fritter was okay but I think the raise donuts were better than the cake ones. I didn't try all of them but most of them. I'll have the pumpkins old fashion tonight. read more

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Suie C.

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Top pot is still my favorite donut place in Seattle. Most of the variety are "classic" ie. maple bars, ring, glazed, cake, etc. Maple bacon bars are a daily donut but can sell out quick. Some favorites include the cake donut, pumpkin (seasonal), and simple chocolate glazed. The donuts have good texture and are always satisfying. Service has always been great here and their french roast coffee makes a great cold brew. read more

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David P.

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This particular Top Pot has a large seating area and is never too busy when I visit. There's street parking around for your convenience. I enjoy the old fashion lemon glazed doughnut. Top Pot in general seems to specialize in more cake-y doughnuts but I do wish they had a few more "airy" options to mix up the textures. A warm doughnut option would be great too. read more

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Amy K.

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Underwhelming at 2 in the afternoon with a small selection of (old-looking) donuts, only one vegan and gluten-free option that I could see, and the shop smelled like burnt coffee. The GF jam biscuit is the same pastry that several coffeeshops around town serve. I would love to see more creativity, especially from a top-of-the-line donut business (please?)! I really wanted to be happy with my visit, but was left wanting. Guess it pays to be an early bird here. read more

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Laura L.

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Larger than life doughnuts, and great customer service. I'm a fan of Top Pot. They aren't healthy, they aren't vegan, and they're huge. Seriously, you should probably share one with someone else. Their coffee is also pretty darn tasty. People will moan about the price, but seriously - when was the last time you had such a delicious and huge doughnut? Also, the staff is pretty great. This is an awkward location, because it's not in the walkable part of Ballard. However, this is nicely situated next to Gymboree, which means I can feed my kid, grab a coffee, and then hit Trader Joe's in one convenient stop. I've been here enough times to finally clear a coffee punch card. I'll definitely be here for more. The baristas are pretty great here, so even if you're not wanting a doughnut, definitely stop in for a coffee. read more

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Big Mama's M.

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Visitng my sister in Seattle and we stopped to waste some time at Top Pot Doughnuts. She knows I love a good donut and she told me that they were a destination in Seattle. The shop itself was large, warm, clean and decorated in a cool, hip, laidback kind of way. The young girls that helped us the day we were there were equally as cool, friendly and laidback. The donuts themselves are just okay. Well made but expensive as hell and although my frosted pumpkin donut was yummy....waaay too much money to spend on a dozen donuts....where's the nearest Yum Yum? read more

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1416 NW 46th St
Seattle, WA 98107
Ballard
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(206) 454-3767
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http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com

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What time does Top Pot Doughnuts open?

Top Pot Doughnuts opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Top Pot Doughnuts close?

Top Pot Doughnuts closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Top Pot Doughnuts take credit cards?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts takes credit cards.

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Does Top Pot Doughnuts have catering options?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts does have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Top Pot Doughnuts have bike parking?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts has bike parking.

Does Top Pot Doughnuts have outdoor seating?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts has outdoor seating options.

Does Top Pot Doughnuts have parking?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Top Pot Doughnuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts is wheelchair accessible.

Does Top Pot Doughnuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts has free WiFi.

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Matcha strawberry cruffin

Sea Wolf Bakers

I've been to Sea Wolf several times and have had a very inconsistent experience with the pastries;…read moreeven with the same item, I've had a fantastic version and one that left a lot to be desired. I will note that I haven't tried the breads, but as a non-morning individual, I do appreciate that they do tend to still have many items available even later in the afternoon (~1-3PM time frame). You will have to find street parking, but I've never had too much trouble in this neighborhood even on the weekend. Butter Croissant (3.75/5): I'll admit I'm insanely picky with my croissants and I think Sea Wolf's is just okay. I want a stronger crisp on the outside, something that almost shatters and makes a mess when you bite in, but the inside has a nice chew. Kouign Amann (3.75/5): I had a really fantastic time with this my first time picking it up, they have almost a crunchy sugar caramel crust on the outside with super buttery pastry inside. Unfortunately, my second time picking this up ended up being a miss, just stale and much to dry. Cinnamon Roll (1/5): The raisins are a nice touch, but this was awfully dry. Even the caramelized crus on the outside couldn't save this and charging extra for cream cheese frosting on top of a dry dough is criminal.

Stopped by on Friday morning around 10am for a little snack. Got a plain croissant and a kouign…read moreamann. The croissant was alright, could have been a bit flakier. I really enjoyed the kouign amann, as the bottom crust was nicely caramelized with flecks of vanilla bean. Both felt slightly on the smaller side, but maybe my appetite is on the bigger side. They also had savory selections (seasonal flavors). Overall, a cult favorite, easily accessible, with consistent quality across pastries. Friendly staff, and plenty of outdoor seating.

Apricot, ginger, lemon glaze sweet scone

Cheddar jalapeño biscuit

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Kouign Amann

Baiten

4.5

(239 reviews)

4.0 mi

We came here mid-week after dinner for dessert…read more This is a small window with a few tables outside. They make amazing soft serve. They also have these adorable, beautiful fruit sandwiches on display. I also saw they have savoury bento items on the menu. We tried the hojicha soft serve ($6) and it was amazing. It's really just vanilla soft serve with a syrup of a flavor of your choosing - sesame, matcha, hojicha, etc. We were way too full to get the full sundae but we definitely want to get that next. You can have mochi topping too.

Baiten offers creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream with your choice of syrup. The key word here is…read moresyrup, the ice cream itself is vanilla flavored, and the additional flavors come from the syrup options. They currently offer Matcha, Hoji-Tea, Kuro-Goma (black sesame), and Yuzu (Japanese citrus). The shop itself is very small since it's basically a window shop, either renting space from or connected to Tamari Bar. It's more like a little dessert stand located on the restaurant's patio area, with only a few outdoor tables available. The soft serve was okay, but not as creamy as I was hoping for, and it melted pretty quickly. If you decide to add a syrup flavor, I'd recommend asking for only a small amount. Mine came absolutely drowning in syrup, and honestly, the flavor tasted pretty artificial and overpowering.

Black sesame, hojicha, matcha soft serve

Black sesame

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Black sesame soft serve

Dahlia Bakery

Cinnamon rolls…read more That's all you really need to know - get them, warm them up until they are buttery ooey gooey and eat. Return for seconds, bring some home. They also have mochi donuts and other pastries but I fell in love with the cinnamon rolls. Inside has plenty of seating and the staff is friendly. Prices are standard. Wish I lived closer!

I don't see what all the fuss is about but my husband liked the food…read more The coconut cream pie is so bland and we both agreed on that. I had two cookies that were hard as a rock and the everything was inedible (I gave it to a homeless man outside) We had the quiche which was ok, the pancetta was so overpowering that's all I tasted. We also got a breakfast sandwich which was ok. Nothing special. Staff was super nice and the place was clean so I can say that.

Seating is open for dahlia until serious pie opens

Cheddar and chive scone

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Chocolate Truffle Cookie

Temple Pastries

Temple bakery was recommend to me and it didn't disappoint! I got the shallot Gruyère croissant and…read moreit was a solid good savory pastry. The staff was very helpful and friendly and gave me great suggestions. It seems that some of their signature pastries sold out earlier in the morning. This bakery shares common space with broadcast coffee and also sell coffee from the roaster. They also sell a variety of wine and merchandise. It has WiFi and spacious seating.

The orange blossom bostock is (chef's kiss)! Good mocha's…read moretoo! All the staff are fantastic!

Cortado's and egg and cheese breakfast sandwich

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Passionfruit cheese cake cruffin

Sugar Bakery

Locally owned & operated

My boyfriend and I were super excited to try a new place for breakfast and loved the variety of…read morepastries available at this bakery, especially since a lot of nearby cafes don't have a lot of great food options. I ordered a 16oz iced oat milk mocha and loved how perfectly the chocolate was incorporated into my drink! It tasted sweet and the coffee added the robust flavour I love in my mochas My boyfriend had never tried a Moroccan Fog before and he loved how sweet it was without him having to add sugar. He especially loved that it had just the right amount of mint flavoring without being toothpaste For breakfast, I ordered their fruit danish! I love that they had different options of fruit to pick from and I chose blueberry! The pastry was perfectly flaky and I loved how fresh the blueberry tasted. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate croissant because he was excited at the idea of the chocolate being piped through the croissant and also drizzled over the top, but it turns out the dark brown parts on top are just design and not more chocolate. Still, he was pleased with the amount of chocolate in the croissant and the bite I had was heavenly. The champagne cake caught my eye as I was ordering and I just had to try a bite, it was absolutely delicious and fresh. I loved how light the cake was and the layers of flavour through the whole dessert! I love how bright and airy the cafe is! My boyfriend and I were easily able to find seating by the windows and enjoyed the gorgeous view of the space needle and people watching as we shared breakfast. The staff here was also patient and welcoming. We'll definitely have to come back and try more of their pastries!!

I'm here for coffee. I did not try any pastry as I was having lunch much later…read more Coffee was good. For a single barista who also did all food orders, she was quick. Coffee is good but not a wow. Food like the croissants seems to be not fresh. They did not have the look of freshly baked considering it was around 9am. Not sure but did not have the glow or lopk when I see a pastry. Nice place though. Lots of tables and space. They were busy.

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Saint Bread

This spot gets so much attention I almost wanted to dislike it to be a contrarian. But no...it's so…read moregood. The breakfast sandwich is just delicious especially if you can get it on the sweet bread (can't remember the name), and they have hojicha lattes which can be hard to find/do well! I would recommend going on a weekday, as the line does get crazy on weekends. But yeah it's worth it

Great coffee, got an assortment of pastries (chocolate croissant, danish, cardamom bun) and tried…read morethe fried egg sandwich and okonomiyaki frittata. All delicious! Plenty of outdoor and patio seating. You get a view of the water. You can rent paddles for $25/hr next door and walk the campus. Really cute spot!

Sakura bun - there's jam inside

Merch (1/15/25)

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Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)

Phe

I came in expecting to be all about the coffee, but the Banana Pudding Matcha completely surprised…read moreme! I'm usually not a matcha fan, but this drink won me over. It was creamy, lightly sweet, and topped with the most satisfying crunchy goodness that added the perfect texture. Then came the Phê Mê--coffee with condensed milk and black sesame cream. This was the drink for me. Rich, smooth, nutty, and unlike anything I've had before. It's one of those drinks that makes you slow down because every sip is worth savoring. The coffee isn't just delicious--it's craftsmanship in a cup. The space is inviting and makes you want to linger longer with your friends sipping on these delicious beverages.

Arrived mid-afternoon on a weekday and there was a line out the door. Seems typical for a trendy…read moreplace in Seattle. We waited ~15 mins before ordering. We ordered the matcha banana pudding and hojicha ginger tofu pudding lattes. Service took ~10 mins. The matcha banana pudding was yummy. The matcha was of good quality and the banana pudding top was a smooth, cream top that tasted just like banana pudding, with a fun crunch in the topping. The hojicha ginger tofu was a bit more adventurous in flavor. The ginger and tofu messed with my brain and made it feel like I was drinking a savory asian sauce/soup, but the drink was still sweet. I kept sipping, but the strange savory/sweet limbo never really balanced correctly to truly enjoy the drink. On the plus side, the silken tofu was fun to sip through the straw and added some protein. There is seating indoors, but the tables can fill up quickly. Some people were wfh, but most were chatting. There is 1 hr complimentary WiFi. Typical Seattle street parking. Overall, the latte flavors were fun to try and it was an aesthetic cafe. But, the prices for the lattes make them more of a novel, hyped up purchase.

Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

Inside

Hojicha banana pudding

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Salty’s at the SEA

Today wasn't the travel day I had planned. While on a work trip, I received some difficult news and…read morehad to cut the trip short and head home. Before my flight, I decided to stop at Salty's for breakfast. I'm a sucker for crab, but I wasn't especially hungry, so I ordered a cup of the chowder with crab. It turned out to be one of the best cups of chowder I've ever had--rich, flavorful, and loaded with crab. I sat at the bar, where Joyce took great care of me. Her kindness, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made an otherwise difficult day a little easier. Great service can make a real difference, and she absolutely delivered. Salty's isn't the cheapest dining option at SEA, but between the quality of the food, the relaxed atmosphere, and the outstanding service, I think it's well worth it. If you're looking for a great meal before your flight, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

2.75/5 -- Came in with high expectations given the reputation and the prices, and left…read moreunderwhelmed. The good: the seafood chowder lives up to the hype. Rich, loaded with clams, easily the best thing on the table. Fries were also solid. The halibut fish & chips ($46 for three pieces) was the letdown. The fish was over-fried to the point that it fell apart as I ate it -- disappointing for a fish of that quality at that price. Halibut should hold together in firm, flaky pieces; this didn't. But the real issue was the service. What made it impossible to write off as a busy day was that my server was attentive to the table right next to me -- she asked the gentleman beside me how his meal was and refilled his water, while mine sat clearly empty and I was never checked on once. No introduction, no recommendations, no plates cleared. When I asked for something as simple as pepper, I got attitude, like I was putting her out. I typically tip 25%. I left 15% and honestly felt that was generous for what I received. At these prices, the food needs to be executed properly and the service needs to match. The chowder alone isn't enough to carry a $60+ meal. Would I come back? Maybe for a cup of chowder at the bar. Not for the full experience.

Ling cod piccata with white wine cream sauce over spaghetti *seasonal special menu*

Restaurant front

Crab toast

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Moment Coffee

4.2

(43 reviews)

1.4 mi

So glad my friend recommended this spot because Moment Coffee might be my new favorite cafe in…read moreSeattle! I ordered the Double Matcha Moment (matcha latte with a matcha cream top) and it was perfect! Silky, creamy, and perfectly balanced. I especially appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, allowing the pronounced floral notes of the matcha to come through beautifully. Hands down the best matcha I've had in Seattle! Drinks were made within 5 minutes of ordering and the cashier was very nice and patient. Free street parking is available and the interior has a modern and contemporary design. Lots of seats available as it has two stories as well. Free wifi so great place to study, too! Overall, loved the aesthetics of the establishment and the quality of their drinks! Would definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed the matcha at Moment Coffee! I was able to snag a seat upstairs and get work done…read morefor a few hours without feeling rushed. The service was very sweet, and it's a great spot whether you're looking to catch up with friends or settle in and be productive. The matcha tasted high quality and was nicely balanced. I asked for it less sweet, and it came out exactly how I hoped. As someone who drinks a lot of matcha, I appreciated that it still allowed the flavor of the tea to shine through. Another thing I appreciated was how clean and comfortable the space felt. The bathrooms were well maintained, the Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, and there were plenty of people working quietly around me. Overall, a great café for both getting work done and enjoying a quality drink.

Inside near front entrance

Inside showing both floors

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Lower seating

Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

Adé was our waiter and he was wonderful!! He was everywhere and he was just fantastic!!read more

Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!