Evergreen Donuts — Restaurant in Lynnwood

I have eaten at small doughnut shops across the USA. I have tried the famous shops that make their money on image rather than substance. Evergreen is the opposite. They are nothing but substance. This small shop is literally the only reason living in Seattle is manageable, even if it's a long long drive from where I am.

First, all their doughnuts are cooked to the exact time that the dough becomes fully cooked. This sounds simple, but apparently not something other shops can do - at least not to Evergreen's expertise. Thus, all the standard styles are ULTRA soft and fluffy. You don't know what fluffy means until you try these things from fresh out of the pot to about 1.5 days old of sitting in your kitchen.

To top it off, I have a long history of hating French crullers. Evergreen made me realize that not only was I wronged by every doughnut place I've ever eaten at, but that crullers are contenders for the most delicious style of doughnut imaginable.

These people make the world better and I can't help but imagine really put a lot of effort into their doughnuts. If you haven't eaten here you haven't eaten doughnut perfection.

The hours are very limited, as is usual with most smaller doughnut shops. I'd say the best time to come is a bit later, around forenoon, if you want crullers. Earlier if you just want standard glazed/filled.

TL;DR The fluffiest of fluffy doughnuts and hands down best French cruller I've had across the USA. Only reason I can stand living in Seattle during the winter and it's...

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