Best Donut Shops in Seattle
Seattle runs on coffee, and it pairs it with some of the most creative donuts in the country, from hot minis at Pike Place Market to vegan shops in Ballard. Here are the donut shops worth a stop, grouped by neighborhood so you can plan your day.
By the Underground Donut Tour team · Updated November 2026
18 shops, in no particular order, grouped by neighborhood. We checked that every one is open as of November 2026, but hours change, so check before you go.
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BELLTOWN
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Top Pot Doughnuts
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A Seattle original, with a flagship cafe under the Monorail tracks. Maple bars, glazed old fashioneds and seasonal fritters. The very first Top Pot is on Capitol Hill at 609 Summit Ave E.
Donut Tour Recommends: Maple Bar
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● Latino-owned ● Women-owned
Doce Donut Co
Brioche donuts with Latin American flavors like tres leches, guava and passion fruit crème brûlée. Closed Monday and Tuesday. A second shop is on Stone Way in Wallingford. Latino-owned and women-owned, from Damian Castillo and Claudia Monroy.
Donut Tour Recommends: Tres Leches
PIKE PLACE MARKET
Pike Place Bakery
Glazed Texas donuts and apple fritters bigger than your head. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Donut Tour Recommends: Apple Fritter
CENTRAL DISTRICT
● Women-owned
Raised Doughnuts and Cakes
Light, fluffy raised doughnuts with creative monthly flavors, plus a classic maple bar. Owned by baker Mi Kim.
Donut Tour Recommends: Raspberry Holes
BALLARD
● LGBTQ+ owned
Dough Joy
Fluffy yeast-raised donuts that happen to be vegan. Coffee drinks come with a donut hole on top. LGBTQ+ owned by founders Christopher Ballard and Sean Willis.
Donut Tour Recommends: The "Basic B" Glazed
COLUMBIA CITY
● Women-owned
The Flour Box
Filled brioche donuts in rotating flavors, worth the line. Open Thursday through Sunday mornings only. Baked by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Pamela Vuong, and famous for hours-long lines.
Donut Tour Recommends: Crème Brûlée Donut
BEACON HILL
Despi Delite Bakery
A Filipino bakery with a famous maple bacon donut and ube treats. Closed Sundays. A family bakery serving Beacon Hill for more than 20 years, now led by the next generation, Brittany Despi. Don't miss the Filipino pastries up front.
Donut Tour Recommends: Maple Bacon Donut
SODO
● Asian-owned ● Women-owned
Dona Queen Donuts & Deli
Fluffy yeast donuts and generously filled donuts from 4 AM, plus kolaches and Korean food.
Donut Tour Recommends: Cream-Filled Donut
WHITE CENTER
Fluffy Donut Cafe
Light, airy raised donuts, mochi donuts and croissant breakfast sandwiches.
Donut Tour Recommends: Sea Salt Raised Donut
NORTHGATE
Family Donut Shop
A friendly family-run shop with a cult-favorite apple fritter and a great cronut. Get there early.
Donut Tour Recommends: Apple Fritter
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Seattle Donut FAQ
Are these donut shops ranked?
No. Every shop here is one we would happily send a friend to, so we list them by neighborhood instead of ranking them.
Where can I find vegan donuts in Seattle?
Dough Joy and Mighty-O Donuts are entirely vegan, and Doce Donut Co makes vegan brioche donuts.
Can I try several of these on one tour?
Yes. Our Downtown tour visits Top Pot, Doce Donut Co, Dahlia Bakery and Daily Dozen, with Marination's malasadas on Mondays and Tuesdays. Lineups can vary by day and season.
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