Top Pot Doughnuts — Restaurant in Seattle

Disappointing Experience at Top Pot

I had high hopes for Top Pot and was genuinely excited to grab breakfast here before catching the ferry. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations.

The donuts, which I anticipated would be a highlight, were underwhelming—more reminiscent of supermarket quality than a specialty shop. The chocolate glaze tasted off, and the dough was heavy and lacked the soft, chewy texture I was hoping for.

To add to the disappointment, I asked the staff if they had donuts with chocolate filling, as I’d seen something that looked promising in the display. I was told they only offered three flavors for filled donuts: Bavarian cream, lemon, and raspberry. However, as I was leaving the store, I noticed donuts labeled with chocolate filling still sitting on the shelf!

The miscommunication and lackluster quality left me unimpressed. Unfortunately, this was not the indulgent treat I’d hoped for. Ps: They don’t have a recycling bin, which is surprising considering how important recycling is in today’s world. It’s especially unexpected in a city like Seattle, where recycling is widely practiced and...

My ferry arrives during weekdays around same time they open (6 am) and they are on my way to the bus so I decided to try them today.

I felt a little awkward putting the order in online immediately as they opened 😅 but the person who was working was completing my order when I arrived and they were so nice!! My order was done earlier than expected, the latte with caramel added was delicious, and the assorted donut holes were really good too.

The location is great and their building area is very pretty and well maintained. Plus, I really appreciated the signs leading up to their area (2nd floor). Super helpful.

What's not to love? Will pass...

Discovered this regional chain on a recent visit to Seattle, where we visited a branch every day and still failed to work through their epic selection of donut based treats including both seasonal and regional offerings (including St. Patrick's Day and Ovaltine cream filled options). We didn't get round to trying the bacon maple, but everything we did try was delicious (salted caramel ring donuts and the chocolate cake were among my personal favourites) as were their hot drinks. Best visited before 2/3pm, when the selection of donuts starts to dwindle in...