Legendary Doughnuts — Restaurant in Tacoma

A Delightful Dawn at Legendary Donuts Tacoma

The exhilarating aroma of fresh, hot donuts wafts through the air, even before the first rays of the sun grace the Tacoma skyline. Yes, you've guessed it right. We are talking about the perennial favorite and local icon - Legendary Donuts in Tacoma.

Opening bright and early at 6 AM, Legendary Donuts proves to be a blessing for early birds and morning commuters. It's a place where the freshness of the morning blends seamlessly with the goodness of lovingly crafted donuts. The remarkably friendly staff seems perpetually ready, donut magic at their fingertips, even at these early hours. They serve up delectable donuts with smiles as warm as the coffee they brew.

Speaking of the donuts, every bite is nothing short of heavenly. Each donut, so soft, airy, and fresh that it nearly melts in your mouth. Their enticing range of flavors is impressive, from classic glazes and chocolate to imaginative creations. Not to mention the legendary-sized donuts are an absolute must-try for any foodie!

Clean, comfortable, and imbued with a rustic charm, Legendary Donuts feels cozy, almost like a home away from home. The walls are adorned with fascinating bits of local history, and the windows open up to beautiful Tacoma mornings.

But there's something more to Legendary Donuts that keeps the locals and even tourists flocking in, and it's not just their remarkably delicious donuts or the delightful morning vibe. It's the sense of community and camaraderie. The early morning chatter, the friendly banter with the staff, the shared smiles over coffee – these create an ambience that is nothing short of magical.

In essence, Legendary Donuts is not just a donut shop. It's an experience, a Tacoma tradition, a sweet start to your day. Whether you're an early riser ready to take on the day or someone just seeking comfort in a deliciously warm donut, you'll find it here. Legendary Donuts is definitely a place where the day begins on a positive note, one delightful donut at a time.

So, here's to the mornings in Tacoma, made even more glorious by Legendary Donuts! Get there early; you're in...

I have never been so offended while buying donuts!! The girl behind the counter was a steady level of rude with each guest in her shop, and seemed thoroughly annoyed to be serving donuts. I would also like to note that this was my first time trying Legendary Doughnuts, and because of the awful experience that she provided, it will be my last.

Whenever I made the comment that I had never been before and that I was uncertain of what to order, she just scoffed and told me to get her when I am ready. She barely even explained the difference in "legendary doughnuts" and "amateur doughnuts". There was so greeting when we walked in, no suggestions made, or any real servicing at all for myself or surrounding guests. She made me feel like she didn't want bothered and that is the last thing any guest wants to feel like when they are trying to treat themselves. At this point, I just wanted a simple donut and to leave. So, I decided on a couple for myself and my husband. She hastily gathered them, proceeded to give me a horrible attitude, and didn't even thank me for coming in. The only reason I committed to paying $20 for 2 doughnuts and a coffee is because cravings are real and I didn't feel like dealing with her attitude if I changed my mind and left.

Adding to all of this, my husband and I decided to stay in and eat. We watched her have the same attitude towards other guests and watched one family just leave. The seating area was FILTHY and the stereo playing was anything but family friendly for the kids walking in on a Sunday after church... I am honestly so disgusted and annoyed by this experience.

The donuts were not...

When I first moved to Tacoma I actually went around and tried most of the doughnut shops in the area and today was visit 4 (which is three too many) for Legendary and it really lands firmly in the ok but not good or great category. Certainly not Legendary. It goes for the BIG impression while failing to make a noteworthy base product. There's nothing wrong with their dough but when you go for oversized the bite to fluff ratio is wrong. There also becomes a doughnut to frosting ratio problem that I don't think can be solved. Their solution is excessive doughnuts need excessive frosting and toppings but the result is an overwhelming amount of goop on an overwhelming piece of fried bread. This creates an unpleasant texture They also have the sweetest doughnuts of potentially any shop I visited to the point of being sickeningly sweet. Their vanilla frosting tasted like sugar and had no vanilla character to it. Vanilla is a delicate aromatic and I don't know if they are adding it too soon and cook it out or the sweetness of the frosting just drowns it out.

I also ordered a mocha from them and I'm not getting any chocolate in it, just low quality coffee. They also didn't actually steam the milk, they just dropped the wand in so no air was actually added so the mouthfeel wasn't there.

The shop has been empty all four times I've been in and the staff are ok but not that friendly. The space is an old craftsman style house that feels uncared for and comes off as cold and unwelcoming. Some updating, both inside and out might actually help...