5 spots for Seattle donuts in Seattle

Okay, Top Pot donuts aren’t exactly hidden in Seattle, but they are excellent. Their flagship store in Belltown is well worth a visit (President Obama has even visited) and has ample seating to linger over your sweet treat. Try the classic combination of a latte and a glazed old fashioned.

Vegans, and their companions, will be delighted with the wide variety of classic donut options at Mighty O’s. From simple standards like cinnamon & sugar or glazed to slightly more inventive combinations like ‘the grasshopper’.

Dough Joy represents the other side of the donut-wave, catering also to vegans, but to those with more experimental palates. Flavors like grapefruit cherry shortbread and rose cardamom will tempt your tastebuds while you likely wait in line on a weekend morning. The West Seattle location is attached to their charming plant area, ‘Botanic! at the Disco’.

King Donuts in Rainier Valley just moved to a new location, which is great for them but means you’ll miss out on the opportunity to do your laundry at the same time. (The business used to be at a location that housed a teriyaki shop and laundromat.) Never fear, you’ll be enjoying their buttermilk and raised donuts too much to miss the former quirks.

White Center isn’t technically in Seattle, it’s just south of West Seattle, but it’s worth a visit for many dining spots, especially Good Day Donuts. The special fritter on Friday is always a treat, though some may prefer the French Crullers on Saturday. They also offer several savory breakfast and lunch sandwiches, with at least one or two vegan options.