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Excellent, aromatic coffee! The doughnuts are big and fresh. Three cups of coffee and a dozen doughnuts are just over $25! There are four cafes in Seattle and the others are located at convenient locations along the greater Puget Sound area. We came to this location in downtown Seattle. As soon as you step inside, you will think you've walked into an office or small library furniture display area at IKEA, with the entire left wall covered with books and shelving, contemporary designed small tables and chairs to your right and a stairwell that leads to a second level lounging area. The interior is very clean, spacious and modern. Sure, a feature on the Travel Channel has brought this already locally popular doughnut and coffee shop notoriety and made this particular location a tourist destination for some. (This is why my sister, a Washington resident, brought us here.) But the cafes remain a no-frills doughnuts and coffee shop that caters to its loyal customers as well as tourists alike. There are a wide variety of vintage, old fashioned style doughnuts. All the doughnuts are moist, so you know they are freshly baked. And I noticed the size of the doughnuts are slightly bigger than the ones I am accustomed to getting at other doughnut shops. Most importantly, the doughnuts were very tasty and they even kept a lot of its moisture and freshness the next morning when I finished off leftovers. Yes, the doughnuts are great but, in my opinion, a doughnut is a doughnut. I have tried most of the popular varieties and they all pretty much taste the same to me. The coffee here, however, was what made me a fan! I was beginning to wonder if I was going to experience a good cup of coffee while I was in Seattle. The cup I enjoyed here definitely met my expectations. I tried the Diplomat, which is their bold blend, a mixture of Latin American and Ethiopian coffee beans. I had mentioned it had a rich, bold flavor and was very aromatic. I usually prefer my cup of coffee with a little bit of cream and sugar to balance the bitterness. I thought their coffee was so fresh and of good quality, I was able to drink it with just a half a packet of Equal stirred in. I'll come back here, maybe for the doughnuts and, definitely for their fantastic coffee! read more

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Lincy H.

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Being lovers of cake donuts, my boyfriend and I made the mistake of purchasing not 1, not 2, but 3 cake donuts! I bit into each one and found them all to be disappointing. The flavors were okay, but the texture was just way too cakey. I like my cake donuts deep fried to perfection. Upon reading reviews, I think we should have ordered the old fashioned donuts instead. The cake donuts were definitely not worth the calories so my boyfriend finished the rest just so we don't waste food. They weren't cheap either... I paid around $7-8 for 3 cake donuts :( 3 stars because the shop is super cute and it seems like it would be a great place to study/work. read more

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Candler C.

4 years ago

Wow, you can't beat the aesthetic. Vintage building with a loft looking out towards the monorail? Chef's kiss. The donuts are a bit too cakey and over-frosted for my tastes, but the flavor, oh god the flavor, can't be beat. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Candace L.

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After Donut Paradise I HAD to check out Top Pot in Seattle. Sure, the grocery store near my house sells them in the bakery but I did not dare allow myself to try them in CA before having them here. I wandered in on a Friday morning to a very calm and quiet store. Awesome, inviting, relaxing space. To my surprise I saw a sign for Blueberry Fritters... Well hello! My fav donut of all time is a blueberry doughnut so I knew I HAD to order their blueberry creation. I also ordered the classic glazed old fashioned. Both were delish! My fav doughnuts ever...? No, probably not but worth stopping in more than once when in the area...? Most definitely!!! read more

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Elena N.

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3.5 STARS The roommate loves doughnuts. So any time we go anywhere, I look up a a doughnut place to check out. We had just finished a late lunch nearby and decided to walk to Top Pot. It was Tuesday, January 19th around 4:15pm on a rainy day. They had an assortment of doughnuts. I wish they had some custard filled ones as that is actually my favorite kind of doughnut. The roommate ended up getting the Chocolate frosted raised ring and I got the Valley girl lemon. I love powdered doughnuts so I enjoyed this. The doughnut wasn't too sweet and the lemon had a nice tartness. The doughnut was rather big, so I wasn't able to finish it. The roommate said his doughnut was pretty standard. Didn't think it was anything special. We both also got a beverage. The roommate, a Hot chocolate, and me, a Hot tea: peppermint. I really like the space of this shop. They have an upstairs loft area with tables. Good view of the street and just a nice atmosphere to chill and enjoy your food and drink. There are some tables along the wall with plugs if your electronics need a charge. We started at a table overlooking the entrance and then moved to a table along the wall when my phone started dying. Very cute place. I love the space, so I'm rounding up to 4 stars. read more

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Briana W.

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Please expect to have to wear your mask in this place. This place is also located on a one way street and you can park on either side easily. John was our cashier today and he was nice and helpful!! He suggested the best times to come to the shop are around 7am-12pm for the best selection. He also made coffee suggestions which was helpful, because I was craving iced coffee. Today we chose to get a mixed half dozen. We got regular glaze, cinnamon roll and sugar cinnamon cake doughnut. The first bite was the best!! Honestly getting these doughnuts fresh out of the fryer would be way better but even cold it was a darn good doughnut. Between my wife and I, we ate the whole half dozen. Ok...we shared one with a cousin. But I got to taste a little bit of all of them. My favorite was the glaze. The coffee was a bit too bitter for my liking. And I will not be getting coffee there again. However I will be back for doughnuts for sure!! Great place!! Happy Yelping. read more

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Diana I.

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I think I was expecting something AMAZING based on the 4.5 star rating out of hundreds of reviews. But honestly, I just thought the donuts were okay. But maybe it's because I'm not a fan of old fashioned donuts which is what they do well here. My friends and I shared a plain old fashioned donut, glazed old fashioned chocolate donut, cinnamon sugar blueberry, and a maple bar. Out of all of those, the maple bar was definitely my fave! We didn't finish most of the rest. But what I DO love about this place is their coffee! I normally don't like black coffee because it's too bitter or strong, but there is something absolutely wonderful about their drip here! I didn't add a single bit of sugar or cream but it was perfect! Definitely not sweet, but it was rich, flavorful and not too bitter. The ambience is also fantastic here! Perfect for studying! There's 2 floors, it's very spacious, lots of tables, and there's tall shelves of books everywhere! Makes you feel like you're back in your university's library or in Beauty & the Beast. I would study here all the time if I lived in Seattle! read more

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Randi B.

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My friend had seen this place on some TV special and she asked that I stop by here on my trip and try it. We each got a different doughnut, chocolate for me, some sort of sprinkle kind of my niece, and a chocolate bar for the BF. They were good. Were they better than the hole in the wall doughnut stores that I can find anywhere near my house? No. These were not some super amazing fluffy doughnuts like Krispy Kreme. Maybe because we came in the afternoon and they weren't fresh anymore...perhaps they are awesome first thing in the morning. Either way, it was a cool place to stop in and sit for a bit and get our sugar on. Best doughnuts ever though? Not really. read more

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Brett N.

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Why 4 stars? Because this donut was large, and delicious. --- --- --- I'm weird when it comes to donuts, I almost exclusively like plain-glazed. Too much action on a donut over-stimulates me, in a bad way. So I went with my standard order and walked away happy. This place is really neat, but I would caution tourists, don't think it's going to be some life-changing donut. It's good... but it's not something I would recommend travelers to Seattle "MUST do." I don't want that to make my experience sound negative. The donut was great, the coffee was solid, the people were friendly, and the venue is really neat. Solid spot, Seattle. read more

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Katie M.

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Super cute inside! We stopped by on our way out of town for a hike. We were drawn in by the cool neon sign outside the cafe. The interior feels relaxed and effortlessly cool. We ordered a chocolate frosted doughnut and a cinnamon sugar doughnut. The cinnamon one was much better than the chocolate. The dough felt lighter on this one and it wasn't too sweet. The chocolate doughnut is what brought the rating down from a 5. It felt a little too oily, as if it had been fried too long and the frosting was way too sweet. Now this doughnut wasn't bad, we just prefer lighter/more airy dough in a doughnut. read more

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Kiki C.

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6 years ago

If you are a donut lover, DONUT MISS OUT! Lol, bad pun;) But seriously though, I was lucky to get to visit Seattle in the Fall time and try their Caramel Apple donut, Pumpkin spice cake donut, and Raspberry filled donut! And wow, not only were they out of this world amazing, the store itself is a cool hangout spot. Unfortunately due to Covid we couldn't linger and grabbed our bag Togo, but I do highly recommend, if you are in the area to give this place a try! You won't be sorry! read more

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Lisa M.

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Located right next to orange theory gave me the perfect way to balance exercise with a sweet treat. The donut was pretty good- went with the powdered sugar cake donut. I would say probably over priced for an average donut but cool experience & fun to check out a local donut shop. They do have some other cool donuts that some "typical" donut places do not offer like Oreo and lemon. Overall, average experience and enjoyed the donut. read more

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Maria C.

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Donuts for dinner... Yup, that's what we had! Unfortunately, we were down to slim pickings and managed to order several donuts to include the lemon filled, raspberry bulls-eye and sprinkles. We also ordered a couple of Jasmine teas. These donuts are HUGE!!!!!!!!!!! I was seriously done after a couple bites. I failed to ask the employees if they were able to nuke it as I love fresh and soft donuts. Surprisingly the lemon filled stole the visit. Although I rarely enjoy tart flavors, the lemon was my fave of our donuts selection. The tea on the other hand was disappointing. It was SOOO bitter strong! I barely had 3 sips and had to throw it out. I should have just stuck with the regular green tea. read more

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Rosemary A.

5 years ago

The donuts are a great deal for $2 each (plus tax). I ordered the chocolate old fashioned glazed donut. The texture was very good. There did seem to be a lot of glaze on the donut. The donut did not have a strong chocolate flavor either. read more

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Rene C.

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It's literally been years since my last donut. Lets put it this way, not a single donut was consumed by me during the last decade and the beginning of this decade was the same story. I love donuts, so why must I torture myself? Much like fast food and soda pop, I have made cuts in my life to help avoid getting "larger". But last month, I made up with my long lost round friend. Looking for a dessert item to accompany my bottle of wine. I heard great things about Top Pot, and even had made purchases from them for some of my customers. I sucked in my gut and walked in and without hesitation ordered a single devils food with chocolate frosting. It was succulent, every bite better than the first. It was one of the most perfect chocolate items I have ever tasted. It may be a while till my next donut, but if I do ever make another exception Top Pot will always be Top of my donut list. read more

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Shiloh B.

5 years ago

Cute little spot to grab some coffee before the game! The Ovaltine latte was very good as well as my Boston cream donut(very large). Send them love! read more

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PandS G.

2 years ago

I've been coming here for about 6 months and I always get the Bavarian Creme - best damn doughtnut I have ever had! This time I decided to try something new and went for the Maple bar. Like the Bavarian Creme the doughnut itself is delightfully chewy with lots of "corpo" as the Italians say. No airy fluff here. This is one hefty doughnut made to be taken with a hot cup of coffee (which also was excellent). The Maple bar won't replace my all time fav but it is a good second choice. The staff also a very nice. Enjoy. read more

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Nick T.

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5 years ago

Dropped by for a lite breakfast on my recent visit to Seattle. This spot has a nice selection of freshly baked donuts made on site. Maybe the best cappuccino I've had in Seattle. read more

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T V.

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3 years ago

Not the Best customer service , hated our coffees and the guys in front were just talking to each other before even acknowledging us we had to say hello excuse me to even get their attention ! Nice place to eat and drink.coffee but for $35! For coffee and donuts was a bit much and the coffee sucks !!! Should've went to another place !! read more

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Juan F.

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High rating + lots of reviews = awesome place right? That's what I thought but this wasn't the case. My GF and I came here before catching the Light Rail to the airport and we got 4 donuts - Glazed Old Fashioned, Raspberry Old Fashioned, Salted Caramel Old Fashioned and the Bavarian Cream. We also got a Latte and Hot Chocolate. The donuts were pretty fluffy and cake-like which was nice. But they were overly sweet and I wasn't sure what made them so special. I liked the service and the atmosphere for the place though! read more

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Cindy S.

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To conclude our trip to Seattle my boyfriend and I decided to try this place per recommendation for their doughnuts and have our last coffee. Mmm! Mmm! My boyfriend had a blueberry cinnamon doughnut and I the raspberry glazed with an Americano. I loved that the doughnut was huge and the glaze was true to it's flavor. After having an iced coffee at Seattle's best earlier that day and trying many other places during our trip this place came in second for coffee on my list. The roast had a stronger burnt flavor. I know that there are many doughnut places back home that make donuts similar to those at Top Pot but it seems they charge twice as much because they have established themselves as being "gourmet." After having a taste of the official doughnut and coffee of the Seattle Seahawks for only $5.00 I realized there is really no reason for places in Sacramento to charge twice as much for something smaller with the same flavor. read more

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Daisha N.

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Yep I just walked all over the city for a maple bar donut. it was JUST how I remember. I just flew in last night and this is ALL I could think about. its all I kept writing down on my "bucket list" for when I come home..... The coffee was a HUGE mug and I swore it was made perfect for ME. I can't believe NYC doesn't have something to compare with. please let me know when you will be opening one here. I also have to say its NOT overpriced. Its 200 bucks for a maple bar. Its 4.80 for almost every donut in NYC (dough, doughnut in long island, and many more). I'm kind of addicted to donuts and I have to say .99 for the Seahawks donut. Ill be back. Its sooo good. I also had a big of the apple fritter delicious light and fluffy and of coarse my friend dug into the chocolate bar and finished that without breathing. Its so perfect with a cup of coffee. Need an excuse to get a donut at top pot.... Go on a road trips heading to a friends and NOT sure what to bring want to get your co-workers off track from making them notice your NOT wearing blue on seahawk blue day.....bring some seahawks donuts to the office.... great for carrying on the plane and eating while waiting to leave great for relaxing and reading a good book: harper lee, holly Madison, Danial Silva, jack and suzy welch "the real life MBA", or maybe you haven't read the divergent book. I mean if anything you are in Seattle and macklemore said you should read "the alchemist" read more

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Teri T.

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Having just moved to the area, I wanted to try this local favorite. This location off of 5th street (I believe the original location) has wonderful open space to sit and relax in a bookstore style environment/decor. I loved the second story seating area with an open loft style overlooking the main entry area. Loving apple fritters, this was the first think I wanted to try. On first bite I was surprised that it wasn't as sweet as other apple fritter's I have tried, but of a sweet bread style. I also tried a piece of their old fashion with a cherry/strawberry glaze which I found also on a less sweet style; most of the sweetened coming from the glaze. Prices are very reasonable (1-3 dollars per doughnut) and your coffee is crafted with a careful hand. With a nice space, I would come back here every once in a while for a sweeter snack or a place to sit and work with a nice cup of coffee. read more

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Paige G.

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I've heard great things about this donut shop and was excited to stop in during my trip to Seattle. There are plenty of locations spread throughout the city which made it easy to stop during our walk. I opted to stop at the original location after lunch and was disappointed they didn't have any filled donuts. I opted for the glazed old fashioned cruller and the chocolate oreo cake donut that the worker recommended. The old fashioned was delicious, moist and had the perfectly balanced icing. I hope to make another trip back and try some of their filled donuts! read more

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Cathy C.

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From my hotel, I walked 15 minutes to get here. I was so excited to be the first customer of the day and avoid standing in line but because it was a holiday they opened an hour later. So, I decided to walk around until I ended up in Pioneer Square. I came back hours later and this place was paaaaaaacked. It was my last day in Seattle so, I had to be patient and stand in line. The staff were awesome and had a very positive attitude. They were smiling, laughing and dancing - it made the wait bearable. The place is neat with a high ceiling, mostly glass panels, oak furniture and shelves with interesting books. I got a dozen of their best-sellers and an Ovaltine latte (soooo good). I'm glad I came back because this is the best doughnuts I've ever had. Soft, fluffy and fresh doughnuts. Even after 2 days, they were still yummy. The apple fritter has real apple chunks, the Raspberry Bismark was sweet and tangy and the Bavarian Creme Bismark wasn't too sweet. I marched to Sea-Tac with my box of Top Pot doughnuts and I could hear people say "ooooh, Top Pot" and "those are the doughnuts I was telling you about". TSA wanted to confiscate my doughnuts (as a joke)! read more

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Another thing on my list to trip while in Seattle was... Donuts! Had to try to this since I seen it had 700+ reviews, so I had to be part of this big talk. Kept it basic on my selection.. Glaze Donut & Hot Chocolate... Glaze Donut: I can't say it was the best, but it was good and also pretty big in size.. call me crazy but I still rather have Krispy Kreme. Maybe I should of gone in the morning to had a better taste. I was there around 5pm. If I visit Seattle again.. def will try other that caught my eye. Hot Chocolate: This hot chocolate was way better in taste wise from the other place I went to for cupcakes... Cupcake Royale. I don't know if its a Seattle thing, but both places did a little design with the foam of the milk.. just wasn't used to that, being from Los Angeles. I wanted to try the ice cream (which I actually did, but a taste sample). But none of them really did it for me. Tried Maple Bar... taste wasn't my type of taste I was looking for.. taste like they just melted the donut and mixed with milk.. lol read more

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Mark D.

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This is a brief review of Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle (5th Avenue). http://tinyurl.com/lzzo87c My brother and I popped in for a quick doughnut. While maybe not overly friendly, the staff was polite and effective. The ambiance has a library meets coffee shop vibe. The walls are lined with very large book shelves. The space was clean & well-maintained. The large front windows make for a sunny space. http://tinyurl.com/k3e9lre I had the glazed twist. This is certainly not just a basic doughnut. It had a very delicate flavour. It wasn't simply a sugar rush. Honestly, while I wish I could, I can't quite place my finger on what exactly it was that brought the extra bit of yumminess. On the negative side, it isn't the largest twist in the world. http://tinyurl.com/k8nfp4d I also had a tangerine juice (Fresh Juice Works). I love tangerine juice and theirs did not disappoint. http://tinyurl.com/lagaghz My brother enjoyed his doughnut (and coffee).. Cost (two doughnuts and a coffee) - $9.34 (This did not include my tangerine juice.) Overall - If you want a very good doughnut in a clean hip environment, this is a great place for it. read more

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Emily W.

5 years ago

Tasty coffee and cute place! They had alternate milk options, which was nice. Very friendly service too. Super clean, saw them cleaning and sanitizing a lot while I was there. read more

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This came as a highly recommended doughnut shop, so we knew that we had to make a stop when visiting Seattle. It has one of the coolest vibes and spaces that I have ever been to, making you feel like you were in a combination of a library and a loft. The servers were friendly and super chill. The thing that catches your eye when you first walk in are the doughnuts in the display case! There were so many choices, it made it hard to choose from! I went with the maple and my boyfriend chose the apple fritter. I decided to try the Ovaltine latte, since who has ever heard of that?? It was different, but delicious! We were able to sit and enjoy the view of the street, while munching on some of the best doughnuts we have ever had! read more

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Such a good morning stop in Seattle! The line was long, but moved fairly quicky. They had a good selection of fresh donuts and a shockingly reasonable price. The coffee was good as well - and a perfect compliment to the delicious, sweet donuts. We got a half dozen and enjoyed trying all the flavors. Loved the Bavarian cream! read more

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6 years ago

Lovely little place. Little hole in the wall, which is always nice. Atmosphere is good, nice and laid back. I had myself a lovely maple glazed chocolate cake doughnut with a small cappuccino. The doughnut was good. Has a lovely chocolate flavor with a mild taste of maple, which is nice. Maple dosen't over power the chocolate, which can easily be done. Cappuccino was ok. Has a nice coffee taste, (less bitterness) which can be nice for some. The serves is alright when you first walk in. They mostly say hi and that's it. I was like ok (in my head) and I'm just looking inside the case and there just lookin at me, not even askin want I'm lookin for or what the recommended. Although this is my take. I'll still recommend this place to anyone that want to beat the rush of things. read more

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Daisy G.

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Giving this place 4 stars only because we felt the donuts were not as good as some of the other reviews said. Definitely have had better....but their coffee was amazing!!!! We drove up to Seattle from Southern California and had coffee at quite a few places on the way up here, and their cold brew coffee has definitely been my favorite compared to the coffee we had in California and Oregon. I had the cold brew coffee with creamer and it was super delicious! Going to have another before we leave Seattle read more

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2124 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
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What time does Top Pot Doughnuts open?

Top Pot Doughnuts opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Top Pot Doughnuts opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Top Pot Doughnuts close?

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

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat-Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Top Pot Doughnuts take credit cards?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Top Pot Doughnuts have catering options?

Yes, Top Pot Doughnuts does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Top Pot Doughnuts allow dogs?

No, Top Pot Doughnuts does not allow dogs.

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. Private Lot 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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Ask the Community - Top Pot Doughnuts

Any gf doughnuts?

their website says their donuts contain gluten. I have not seen a gluten free option at Top Pot.

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Any vegan options here?

Sadly seems not at least in terms of doughnuts. Of course you could get a latte with non dairy milk but avoid the mocha due to the dairy in its mix

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Any dairy free donuts?

How much is a maple bar?

Don't recall. Maybe 2.50. But whatever it is...was worth it!

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What donut should I get the next time I go to Top Pot in Seattle? I ask this because I am searching for the best donuts in America.

The flavors change often, they have standard glaze, and cake donuts. I had a sugar raised berry flavored donut, I forgot the name as it was a 'themed' option. All I recall was it was too sweet and not memorable.

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General Porpoise

I could have eaten a dozen of these donuts!!! I am very particular about my donuts and these were…read moreoutstanding. They are light and fluffy and most are lightly dusted in sugar. I tried the lemon curd and the strawberry milkshake. The filling is well portioned so you don't get a ton that squirts out when you bite into it. The space is cute, like an old Parlour, and they also offer specialty coffees. I loved them so much, I may have to make this a Friday morning tradition!

OMG these the best donuts I never had in my life. Yes, they are not expensive than a other donuts…read morebut these are totally worth it. They open up quite early at 7, and close at 3, but they kind of almost run out of donuts at around 2. They have about 3/4 everyday flavors and 2/3 seasonal flavors. Love their vanilla custard a lot. They had a seasonal tiramisu flavor once, which was amazing. I highly recommend this place, you won't be disappointed.

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Dough Joy

Nut allergy friendly! Vegan and nut free on everything. Amazing. I had to try it…read more I saw this cute spot on inKind after walking by it during several Seattle visits and finally decided to stop in after reading another review that mentioned that they are nut-free. Spoiler: Absolutely no regrets, I wish I had visited earlier! I ordered a six pack with a variety of their donuts and shared them with four friends, having a bit of each. I'm glad we did it this way because I don't think I could have finished some of these donuts solo. I also had a seasonal rose latte at half sweetness which was decent, but very wholesomely came with a little donut hole that was pretty good. I will say, they nailed all the flavors. If you like the flavor, probably a 4/5 donut overall. They just weren't always my cup of tea. So the scores here are for personal enjoyment more than anything - like I said, they're solid donuts. Sour Watermelon (2/5): Holy smokes, this one felt like it was punching your taste buds. It's almost confusing on how this is in a donut form. It's more like a sour patch kid. It's intense. I don't think I could solo one. Mango Tajin (3/5): Similar to the sour Watermelon, it's perplexing how this is a donut. It was a bit spicy and tangy, just as the flavor implied. Cookies & Cream (3.5/5): Get ready to get messy. It's crumbly. It's sweet. It's more like a normal donut. Matcha Strawberry (4.5/5): My favorite of the weird flavors of donuts. They really aced the matcha flavor and it's well balanced for a donut. Blueberry Fritter (2.5/5): This was pretty hyped up, but honestly I felt like the blueberry flavor was overpowered just by the sheer amount of sugar. Texture was good, it just felt so sweet. Overall, I'd definitely recommend for a fun experience. Share some different flavors! Paid via inKind with no issues.

All Vegan and Gluten-Free options ALL DAY! A must in the…read moreVegan community dessert spot in Capital Hill. Service is awesome and ambiance is fun and spacious LGBTQIA friendly and full of Joy vibe. If hard to pick what you like, def try a variety or x6 donuts for just $19. Awesome deal! Must try!!

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Selection of doughnuts

Mighty-O Donuts

Mighty-O Donuts seems to be one of the few vegan donut shops that actually tries to make yeast…read moredonuts - most places are cake only. We decided to drop by after eating lunch in the area for a sweet treat afterwards, then ended up picking up a whole dozen... Some notes for a couple that I tried: Maple Bar ($4.99) - Hmm.. Not that fluffy or light. Instead or being airy, it's more dense and has a kind of springy chew. The glaze is sweet and gives off a heavy maple fragrance, an indication they use real maple syrup in the glaze. Maple bars from other places are usually disgustingly sweet with basically no maple flavor - this one is sweet but more well balanced. I think the texture is definitely different from a typical yeast donut. I wonder if it's just because it more difficult to make vegan yeast donuts vs cake donuts? It's a different type of yeast donut, but still very good. (4/5) Chocolate Peanut Butter ($4.45) - Good peanut butter flavor in both the topping and glaze. I think the donut base is also peanut butter but it could be contamination from the glaze. The base isn't very sweet and is kind of almost savory in flavor. The donut is dense but not crumbly and instead very moist. Not really crusty, so not too much textural difference. I think it's baked rather than fried. Still very sweet. (4/5) Devils Playground ($4.45) - The donut base is dense with rich chocolate flavor, and coated with a chocolate ganache of just the right thickness. I hate it when donuts just have a smear of topping to make the donut look attractive, but does barely anything flavor wise. This one, on the other hand, is richly flavored. (4/5) Chocolate Raspberry ($3.65) - This is my favorite, same chocolate cake donut base as above but with bright berry notes and specks of seeds. The tangy berries do wonders to temper down some of the sweetness. (5/5) French Toast ($3.65) - My least favorite by far. Covered with peanuts (which is fine), but the cake donut base or perhaps the glaze tastes heavily earthy, like an overload of cinnamon and nutmeg. (2/5) People who expect the exact same texture as a non-vegan donut, both the cake and yeast types, will probably be disappointed. If I just think of these donuts as their own thing, they're actually quite good. There's another donut shop that I prefer down the street, but Mighty-O Donuts certainly isn't a bad choice for a sweet treat.

I love cake donuts! And Mighty-O has the best cake donuts, ever. Period…read more I love a good fresh warm cake donut, not too dense. Fluffy with a perfect touch of sweetness. Raspberry Riot is our favorite. The perfect balance. Open until 4:00 pm but plus side also sold at PCC (until sold out). Plenty of indoor tables. Coffee & tea sold there too. Great friendly service from the tram. A must try!

Our popular French Toast.

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Doce Donut Co

4.3

(70 reviews)

0.1 mi

I only tried a single donut from Doce Donut Co, but if the rest were like the one I had, this…read more5-star review is certainly well deserved. I tried the passionfruit creme brulee donut, and though a bit pricey ($6), it was worth the money. The top of the donut had that perfect creme brulee torched top, and the passion fruit inside was perfectly tangy, which offset the fattiness from the donut itself. It wasn't very sweet, but I kinda liked that. The other flavors on the menu also looked great. I hear they rotate their menu often. There is nowhere to sit here, so be prepared to take your donuts to go. The shop does sell some beverages, like water or milk, to help you get in the donut mood. The service on my visit was fine. The gentleman working was nice enough, but nothing to write home about. Overall, a good donut shop if you're looking for speciality donuts and don't mind the higher price tag.

Decided to try Doce again. Their Tres Leche will always be my favorite! The whip cream is light but…read moresweet and I love the hardened chocolate at the bottom of the donut. The crème brûlée with passion-fruit inside was not good to me... There was a weird/bitter aftertaste which I did not enjoy. The tiramisu wasn't great as well. Very strong coffee flavor at the top. I forgot what the pink one was but it was pretty good! Sweet and definitely enjoyable. The ambiance is decent. The art on the walls are nice. The service was good. We had the donuts prepped quickly and our questions answered.

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Voodoo Doughnut

I was heading out to a cruise and ended up staying a day before. I knew I had to go and try the…read morefamous Voodoo Doughnuts, and I'm happy because I was pleasantly surprised at how well they live up to the hype. I'd have to give the location a five out of five. Great staff were there making donuts when I was there. I'll start with the maple bar, which was packed full of flavor. I'll give it a four out of five: great texture, great flavor. The maple is really strong, stronger than my preference. I'll go to the buttermilk bar. The buttermilk bar was nice and dense, something great to dunk in a milk or a coffee. The Chocolate Ring, which is what they call it, I'd give it a five out of five: nice and pillowy soft in the middle, nice and had a crisp outside to it, and the chocolate was nice and rich and dark. Of course, you have the classic raised donut, which I had two of. Nice and fluffy in the middle, nice thin layer of glaze on the outside, pillowy soft, definitely a five out of five. When I came back from my cruise to Alaska, I went back to Voodoo Doughnut to get more of the classic raised donut and the Chocolate Ring. Definitely a great donut. If you haven't been, you should go; you have lots of unique choices. I went for some of the classics because I knew I couldn't go wrong with them, and I wasn't disappointed at all.

I remember the days when my hubs and I would wait in a long line to buy donuts from the original…read moreVoodoo in Portland. Back then, the donuts were tasty, fresh, and hilariously named and decorated. I thought some of that magic might be there at the Capitol Hill shop when we visited during Valentine's Day week last month, but alas, it was not. My vegan apple fritter was so oily and heavy that I could only eat one quarter of it before I stopped. It was one of the worst apple fritters I have ever tried. My hubs got the seasonal special which was a raised donut shaped like lips and frosted with a sour cherry glaze. It tasted like a Jolly Rancher candy and not in a good way. His donut was also greasy. I am giving two stars because the shop is cute and the server was nice. But sadly, the donuts are no good. What happened to you, Voodoo???? Since you franchised, donut quality has gone down the tubes. I am sad. We won't be back.

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Daily Dozen Doughnut

I'm pretty particular about my donuts, so much so that when I see a donut shop, I'm not immediately…read moretempted. But when I saw the line and took a peek at the freshly fried mini donuts.... And I just happen to have a delicious latte and in my hands already..... It was pretty clear what it was about to happen next. We got in line and we were maybe in line for five minutes, we ordered the assortment half dozen, unfortunately by the time we got to the cash register, the cinnamon and the chocolate glaze with sprinkles and original were all that were left. No powdered donuts for us :( which is really what I thought I was craving. We opted for three of the cinnamon and three of the chocolate glaze with sprinkles. Upon my first bite of the chocolate glaze with sprinkles, I knew I was in trouble. The donut was a cake fresh cloud of deliciousness, and the chocolate glaze was just the right amount to pair with the crunchy sprinkles. I have to say the winner in my eyes was a cinnamon, however. Served hot with that mild crunch at the exterior. WOW. It seems that they sell out of this powder really quickly. I'm gonna try to make it the second they open today.

Really good homemade, fresh donuts while you weight! These minis are delicious! My favorite was the…read morecinnamon and then regular! My husband liked the powdered sugar! Next time we will try maple bacon!

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Cinnaholic

It's a nice alternative of Cinnebon for vegetarians, the dough has a bit more crunch or chewyness…read morefrom not having eggs and other items. Service was good, for my plain cinnebun and Carmel late, I might be back. EDIT: I won't be back, who knew almond milk had all the creaminess of day old dishwater and gives you 18 hours of projectile diarrhea that is so strong SpaceX and Blue Origin started a bidding war over the formula.

I like the vegan concept, but I wasn't expecting amazing cinnamon rolls. It's hard to make vegan…read morebaked goods taste great. Unfortunately, these didn't really hit the mark for me. The texture was very doughy and chewy, and the cinnamon rolls themselves tasted fairly bland. I ordered the small bites, and they came in a bag, which I wasn't really expecting. I at least thought they would be served fresh, but they were cold and way too chewy. The frosting was also overly sweet. My family each ordered a roll, and they did not end up liking those either. The location itself also wasn't very clean. It seems better suited for takeout. I wouldn't recommend sitting down to eat there. The person working at the counter was polite, though not particularly friendly. Overall, we mostly wanted to try something new, and we're happy to cross this place off our list.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake & Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls.

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Bakery Nouveau

I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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Cupcake Royale

Cupcake Royale's cupcakes are extremely tasty without being too overly sweet. The lavender is my…read morepersonal favorite. I really enjoy the different options that they present, and I'm happy to have them in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Have been a follower of Cupcake Royale since they started…read more Seattle, Ballard, wherever you landed. With the variety of cupcakes in Seattle, and so much to choose from... even though your cupcakes were more, I was willing to pay. Fact is, $5.50+ tip(!) for cupcake is quite a bit. Still I thought they were worth it. I loved how if I was downtown late for an evening out, I would make it so I would go to Cupcake Royale within 10-25 minutes prior to closing. Not eating dessert at a fancy restaurant, but my favorite cupcakes- and they made it by 3 get 3 free at closing! OoI could share my delicious bounty with family and friends. In turn, they had done the same when they were downtown. No more. Last few times it was " maybe 5 minutes before we close", or recently " I have not heard of that. But I have only worked here three days." Please, for the sake of other patrons, get your sh*t together. Your " staff" appears ambivalent, tired, and although on their phones, not wanting to be there. Staff may have been your saving grace, but no. Not no, hell no. Get it together Cupcake Royale- do you, or don't you cater to the people who have kept you afloat? I purchased cupcakes a couple of times anyway, just to support your business as I always have, and to pass into others, hoping to keep you in business. Tough times for so many. At 6:50 pm, I bought full priced crunchy , sitting there all day cup cakes, full price. Had I known they would be bird food, I would not have. Yes. I tossed them to the birds. Expensive treat. You have taken my money, and given me an inferior product once again. Should have known from before. My bad. I don't know why I expected it to be any different from last experience. I guess it was my utmost faith in you, and your product. The thing was, at almost closing there were over 20 cupcakes. No more. You lost me. You lost my business. Sad. Trophy, here I come!

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Bober Tea & Mochi Dough

4.6

(134 reviews)

1.1 mi

Tasty boba and super tasty mochinuts. I got the Chizu Pink Pear Green Tea which was a little sweet…read morefor me but otherwise great. The dirty taro mochinut was amazing. Ordering is done by kiosk which was easy. The staff was super friendly welcoming me in and explaining their products. Inside feels cozy with cushy seating and warm vibes.

While walking around Seattle, we randomly came across Bober Tea and thought we should try it out…read more The decor is super cute, with a whole wall full of mochi donuts along with a neon sign. We were the only customers at the time, so we could really choose where we wanted to sit. We went to order and were redirected to the large screen to put our order through. I forgot to take pictures of our drinks, but we got a milk tea and black tea with 25% sugar. The drinks were fairly good and the boba was a bit chewy. It was also nice that ordering 6 mochi donuts came with a Thai iced tea, which I really liked! The mochi donuts were all good with a chewy and firm texture to them. None of them were too sweet, but some flavors were leaning more on subtle. Overall, it's a decent spot to check out if you're in the area!

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Phe

The matcha drinks here are soooo good. I did think they were expensive for the size but I…read moreunderstand because the quality of the drinks are crazy. The banana pudding matcha is straight up dessert- their banana pudding cream is heavenly, and I will be thinking about it for a while. I got the hojicha drink as well and it was also super yummy but I think the banana one takes the top spot here. The line is usually long but drinks come out fairly quickly! Tonsss of people here so finding a table or seat might be hard.

WOW Inside is huge, lots of room for seating and a line and…read moredoes get very busy! Well decorated, felt very much like a shop that would be in Vietnam. Service was good; kind, patient and quick. Drinks are good! The Phe Keo is VERY sweet but I love sweet drinks. Matcha Einspanner was just okay, the cream top had some weird mucus-y texture clumps. I'd come back just for the coffee tho.

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

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Salty’s at the SEA

It was OK nothing special nothing great but decent... The…read moreprices are definitely high for Airport prices that's for sure. Service was excellent Nicole our server was great. Food came out pretty quick. Pretty sweet view, Love the counter especially that faces towards the tarmac. Maybe a one done here at SeaTac.

I have to say, it was very refreshing coming into this spot in SeaTac. Nice, warm service and…read moreplenty of seating. Prices are typical for an airport. I had the crab on toast, and it felt like a proper last taste of Seattle--well done. It was a delight to eat. I'd suggest maybe adding a little zest with some jalapeño Tabasco. The drip coffee was fresh and strong. I could've used a better knife to cut through the crust, but the center was soft enough that it didn't matter much. Overall, I can simply say yum.

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Moment Coffee

4.2

(38 reviews)

2.4 mi

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.

My friends and I worked inside Moment Coffee on a Friday morning. It was a nice space, there's an…read moreupstairs and a downstairs. There was a weird glitch for the first hour where the music was cutting in and out which was pretty distracting. If you have more than three people it's going to be hard to find a table, especially in the morning. I got the Biscoff Latte which was fine. It looked pretty but the latte itself didn't taste too much like biscoff and it was soggy towards the end. I would not recommend getting it; next time I'd try the matcha.

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Lower seating

Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

We were looking for a great place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant. From the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. Our server, Jadyn C., was incredibly helpful with his food and drink recommendations, and his directions on what to order were spot on. Everything we tried was delicious! We truly want to appreciate him for making our celebration extra special with his attentive service and great suggestions. The atmosphere was amazing!!

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!

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Caesar R.

891

947

15 years ago

Thank you Top Pot, you delicious anagram of donut shop! Forwards or backwards, it's still mighty fine first thing in the morning. Probably one of the most delicious cups of coffee, well lattes I have ever had. The service was super patient with my indecisiveness. How do you expect a fat kid to chose just one donut when there are a dozen plus kinds staring him right in the face. So luckily, I brought the wife along as well so I got to try hers as well. We ultimately got 4 donuts 2 to stay and 2 to go. We had the Boston cream and the maple old fashioned while enjoying our coffee. Then seriously, they actually made it to the next morning, I couldn't believe it either, we had the double trouble and the glazed ring. The double trouble was a chocolate cake donut covered in a dark chocolate. I was in heaven. Just heaven. Definitely worth stopping off at this place while in Seattle. Many times if you can. read more

Patrick K.

12 years ago

I wonder if the same rude woman that owns cupcake royale ( yea right ) owns this piece of s***doughnut shop...I have to be honest, this place would do better if they just slapped a Starbucks logo over the building b/c their doughnuts SUCK.... the hype is WAY OVERRATED. The employees act as if they are superior to the customers and that the last thing they want to do is ACTUALLY lift a finger and do anything resembling customer service in ANY aspect. Hey Top Pot, you should consider revamping your entire operation but PLEASE start with your poor excuses of employees as they are the face of your overhyped business that is over priced, lackluster and going downhill FAST!! I have had Pepsi backwash tastier than your doughnuts.... Fix your operation or just shut down, I and many other locals will NOT MISS you read more

Brandi L.

13 years ago

I went into the location on 3rd a few days ago and over heard the employees talking about doing drugs and going to raves At several locations There is always bugs flying around in their case and they get doughnuts at 5am and sell them after sitting in a case full of fruit flies ALL day long. This is disgusting! Not to mention the doughnuts are different sizes almost every day and they still sell the smaller ones full price, which are already expensive. Not to mention sometimes they look deformed and stale! I also hear complaints from employees about the company and about their bosses! Highly do not recommend going to top pot not as good as it is talked up! No wonder people bring in food and drinks from other businesses! read more

Krystal H.

15 years ago

First time going to top top was this morning. I got a maple bar, nothing fancy but it was fabulous. The top wasn't too sweet, and the doughnut itself was great, light but still solid. I got an americano to go with it. Not crazy about the roast at first, but by the bottom of my cup I wouldn't had minded some more. I'll be honest I have grown accustom to Starbucks roast, so maybe its a time for some change. Oh and service, fast and friendly. I didn't ask for much just went to the counter and knew what I wanted, but from observing other people asking questions and being a little more picky about their drink orders these guys know what they are doing read more

Vince I.

180

505

2 months ago

Top Pot is exactly the kind of morning-after-wedding stop you want: easy, comforting, and reliably good when everyone's running on coffee and leftover celebration energy. The donuts are classic and fresh, with standouts like the maple bar, raised donuts, and old-fashioned cakes, and the coffee is a solid bonus for a group that needs to come back to life fast. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with enough seating at some locations to gather the crew without feeling rushed, which makes it a great fit for post-wedding recovery mode. If you want something festive but low-key after the big night, Top Pot hits the sweet spot. read more

Yakov K.

111

17 years ago

I generally dont eat donuts but when I feel like splurging they definitely come to mind. There donuts are the best in Seattle, and possibly the best I have had. I remember one night I went in late and the guy gave me a free box, that was both a blessing and a burden as I ended up eating it within 24 hours.. 15 donuts in 24 hours is not a good idea. Also a tip, they often give away the donuts if they have leftovers before they close. At least thats what the guy working there told me when he gave me them. I did however tip him for my coffee so that may have been an opener :) read more

Mobi R.

9 years ago

Donuts are a bit on the pricier end but if you order half a dozen or more you can mix and match regardless of the price of the other donuts. Always cooked fresh and hot throughout the entire day. The coffee is reliably fresh and served with definite quality. The loose-leaf teas are ordered locally and brewed upon order. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and acknowledges loyal customers and new customers alike. Staff has great rapport building with their customers. Doughnut are perfectly dense and spongy and not too sweet nor greasy. read more

Jene A.

11 years ago

The doughnuts at Top Pot are some of the best I've ever had. Their selection is amazing, with three different categories: rings (yeast), cake, and old-fashioned. I had 4 different flavors over the course of 3 days: chocolate glazed old fashioned, glazed ring, cinnamon sugar ring, and applesauce glazed cake. My favorite was definitely the applesauce glazed cake, both because of the great consistency and unique flavor. I can see why this place is famous, and can't wait to go back for more (next time I'm in Seattle). read more

Cossette P.

Elite 18

171

377

1927

16 years ago

Have you ever seen a donut place that have wall to wall book cases full of books? Top Pot doughnut surpassed my expectation of a donut shop. The Hubby and I visited this place a year ago and was immediately impressed. The quality of the doughnuts were top notch. Some too sweet for my palate but not the husband's. The Raspberry chocolate doughnut was yummy. Starbucks all over the country serves their donuts...of course it isn't the same when you can enjoy them fresh at the store. read more

Missy P.

19 years ago

"Still Sucks! Went went to top pot today, thinking that their doughnuts might be a littler bit better than before, since they are suppose to be transfat free now. They tasted a little bit better, and didn't leave as much of a nasty film coating in your mouth and throat. But all in all, they aren't very good. I tried asking for the nutritional info and ingredient list, which they had to fumble around for. I'm still a little skeptical to if they are really 100% trans-fat free." read more

Sindu K.