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Top Pot Doughnuts

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609 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

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(206) 323-7841
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Best

Best local doughnut shop in Washington. Always fresh tasting. I wish I could still find their donuts in my local Starbucks though!

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Top Pot serves up a darned decent donut, certainly much better than the Krispy Krap that everyone is completely obsessed with, but these are not the best donuts ever. The cruelle...

Best in Washington 1/27/2012

Best local doughnut shop in Washington. Always fresh tasting. I wish I could still find their donuts in my local Starbucks though! more
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Yum doughnuts! 9/19/2008

Best place ever if you're hankerin' for a doughnut (and who isn't?). They seem to have one of every possible variety and the staff is friendly and professional. Pros: Greasy goodness Cons: Waistlines more
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Best Apple Fritter in the World 8/16/2008

We had done some research before vacationing in Seattle and knew this was one place we could not miss. Our hotel was in the Queen Anne area, so we went to the new location. THE APPLE FRITTER IS HABIT INDUCING. We are now unable to get an apple fritter from anywhere else. It is that good. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. There are also pockets of delicious fresh diced apples throughout. I can only dream that one will be opened in Minneapolis. Not to discount the other donuts, all are fabulous. We pretty much made ourselves sick (fritter, chocolate covered peanut, glazed old fashion, plain old fashion), but we couldn't resist. The four donuts and coffee was about $10. Highly recommended. Pros: Apple Fritters and Donuts Cons: Not going more
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CHOCOLATE & SPRINKLES & CRUNCHY...... OH MY! 11/11/2006

We are becoming FAMOUS for using TOPPOT DOUGHNUTS as our THANK YOU / HOSTESS / CHEER YOU UP gift.... You want to see your gal pal light up?? Forget the flowers or candle..... Bring her a box of feather boa, chocolate cruller, maple bar, pink sprinkle, plain old fashioned and an apple fritter. Too bad we will never know if we are loved for ourselves or our ubiquitous box of TOPPOT..... who cares?? Pros: BIG BIG DOUGHNUTS & good coffee Cons: PRICEY -- buy by the dozen!! more
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sick! 8/24/2006

EWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THOSE DONUTS STINK, NO ARE GROSS, NO ARE JUST ROTTENLY, HORRIFINGLY, BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REALLY! Pros: none. Cons: everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more
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Never had a better donut - and I've had A LOT of donuts 7/7/2006

I am one of the biggest donut enthusiasts around. I limit myself, however, because I could easily blimp out indulging on the things. So when it's time to treat myself to a donut, it HAS to be a Top ___(this did say the full name of the store, but CitySearch apparently won't let you use the second word of this company in your reviews. lol). I don't have an official Top ___ store in my neighborhood, so I always get my fix at Starbucks. And while some might say $1.50 is a bit high for a donut, I would beg to differ. Yes, that might be high for a Krispy Kreme or a Safeway donut. But not for one of these pieces of perfection. I don't know what Top ___ is doing, but they have truly mastered the art of donut making. I used to get everything from a maple bar to a Boston Creme. But since I tried Top Pots, I've become a purist. I now go for the old fashioned glazed. Wonderfully crunchy on the outside, and richly wonderful on the inside. Did I mention I like these donuts? It's no wonder they are popping up in Starbucks all over the country now. I see big things for the future of this local company. Go Top ___, go! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more
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Good eats 6/2/2004

A great neighborhood place to hang out and people watch. I don't know what they did but the cake doughnuts are a lot less greasy than they were a couple months ago. The glazed old fashioned is my favorite. Pros: outside seating, friendly service, great coffee too more
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nice addition to the neighborhood 9/14/2003

I really like the selection and flavor of the donuts, although friends of mine comment that they are somewhat greesy. The espresso is tasty and reasonably priced. The main allure of this place is it's ambiance. It looks straight out of the 1950s or early 1960s, like a place beetniks probably frequented. Come early on the weekends because there will likely be a long line. It's a more unique experience than Starbucks and a great addition to the neighborhood. Top Pot is also in Pioneer Square under the name Zeitgeist. Pros: ambiance, tasty espresso, reasonably priced Cons: parking, greesy donuts, long lines more
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Beacon of Cruller Truth 2/21/2003

In a category dominated by appeals to Americana and the allure of a staple comfort food in this great land, Top Pot delivers something more: atmosphere. Somewhere along the line, it made sense for a coffee shop to appeal to the quasi-European habit of actually doing more at an eatery than just buying, eating and moving on. The art of lingering, whether with a book in hand or while holding hands, while taking in tasty calorific donuts hits a high water mark here. I can't wait until they open downtown... Pros: Comfortable, Unique, Delicious Cons: Location more
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Awesome Doughnuts! 1/22/2003

Awesome doughnuts (beaths Krispy Kreme hands down!) and good coffee. Best breakfast I can think of! more
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great donuts, but a bit overhyped 1/15/2003

The Top Pot is a great neighborhood destination, but I think it gets a little too much hype, probably from people who want an alternative from the corporate Krispy Kreme. I must say that it's a wonderful place to hang out, have some coffee and a donut, especially if you live in the neighborhood. The donuts are special. Their specialties are the crullers and other cake-style donuts. They pull a good espresso drink, and the ambience is pretty damn great. Seating is limited though. They also have outdoor seating, which rules. That all said, I have to admit that, like Krispy Kreme, the TP donuts are still just donuts. The difference between KK and TP is a matter of taste and what you want to do. Nothing beats a KK raised/glazed straight out of the oven, nor does nothing beat a warm. Pros: Great hangout, yummy donuts, outdoor seating Cons: annoying when crowded more
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Way Mass Jammin' Donuts 11/27/2002

Yep, you can skip the KK donuts and the hype. These almost unknown donuts are the cream of Seattle donuts. Pros: Tasty, Tasty, Tasty more
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Donut Heaven 11/8/2002

Top Pot donuts are the best donuts I have EVER eaten. Skip KK and make a beeline for the Pot. more
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By far the best -- Krispy what? 10/15/2002

Definitely the best donuts in Seattle, and you don't need to schleep out to Issaquah and wait in line with 100 other Seattllites that decide to bring donuts to work that day! more
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best donuts by far 10/11/2002

All I have to say is try one - usually a line out the door on Sunday mornings. While the donuts are stellar, you can't beat the atmosphere. more
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Fun but Greasy 8/29/2002

Top Pot cake donuts taste pretty good and are delightful to look at. Their sprinkles are the best - the big chunky ones with square cut edges, not bitty broken bits. And, they're served in a pleasant setting. But, they are greasy. It varies. Sometimes the grease pools out and sometimes it just makes a tasty crust on the outside of the donut. Unfortunately, the raised donuts are inedible and a knock-off to boot. Where else have you seen filled powdered big ones? Look around. Pros: tasty cake, feels like a sin, comfy Cons: greasy more
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hella cool 8/15/2002

I used to be a donut snob...I guess I still am. I thought the first time I had one of Krispy Kreme's I'd died and gone to heaven; then I had the finest donuts in my life! I'm on a strict no fat diet (cholesterol, you know) but I can totally 'relapse' when I get around 'Top Pot', it's like they're calling me from far away! Plus, if you've ever laid eyes on the owner...I have one word for him: 'Woof'! Seriously, fine people, fine donuts! Pros: , good price Cons: , terrible parking more
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Books, coffee and donuts=Nirvana 8/13/2002

It's my neighborhood cafe, so I'm biased. But, I can't think of another cafe of the same size in this city with a look and feel that's comparable. And the donuts!! Have a cruller and you'll silently thank me and the owners. more
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Seattle doesn't know donuts . . . 8/5/2002

Top Pot serves up a darned decent donut, certainly much better than the Krispy Krap that everyone is completely obsessed with, but these are not the best donuts ever. The cruellers taste exactly like the cake donuts, the server didn't understand my spouse's request for old-fashioned donuts even though they were listed the menu, and the raised donuts are too plain. Sorry, but you can do better . . . well, maybe not in this city . . . Cons: crowded more
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donuttiest 7/24/2002

you don't get grease belches for the next 3 hours like with many donuts. funky coffehouse vibe. Pros: great donuts, wait staff attitudes Cons: no parking more
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  • The Scene
    Custom bookshelves line walls, and retro skylights punch light into the small space designed and built by the owners of Zeitgeist in Pioneer Square. The room is modern and a...

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  • Hours: 6a.m.-11p.m. Monday-Friday, from 7a.m.-11p.m. Saturday-Sunday
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Broadway
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