Sweet craving? Head to one of these Seattle donut shops.
We rounded up the top must-try donut shops in Seattle! Some of their menus may surprise you. Seattle does donuts a little differently than other places. You’ll be able to find vegan donuts, brioche donuts filled with unexpected flavors, and even savory donuts.
And don’t forget: The first Friday of every June is National Donut Day! On this day we celebrate these sweet fried dough confections with free donuts, discounts, and more throughout the city. Save this post and come back to see the best offers for National Donut Day in June 2024.
Read on to see our picks for the top Seattle donut shops:
1. Doce Donut Co., Fremont
One of the newest Seattle donut shops is Doce Donut Co. in Fremont. This family-owned donut shop creates artisanal donuts with brioche dough and Latin American-inspired flavors. They have been selling out almost every day since they opened.
Where: 4106 Stone Way N.
2. Dough Joy, Capitol Hill and West Seattle
This popular vegan donut truck now has brick-and-mortar shops in West Seattle and Capitol Hill. They offer delicious and unique flavors like Everything But The Bagel, Pride, and Basic B.
Where: 1316 E Pike St
3. Daily Dozen Doughnuts, Pike Place Market
This iconic shop in Pike Place Market has been there for 30 years! Getting a mixed bag of their mini doughnuts and eating them while they’re still hot as you wander around the market is a timeless Seattle tradition.
Where: 93 Pike St #7, Seattle, WA
4. Family Donut Shop, Northgate
This tiny donut shop in Northgate doesn’t look like much but what it lacks in size and aesthetic it more than makes up for in flavor. Their apple fritter is especially popular among Seattleites. It also doesn’t hurt that their prices are affordable, which isn’t always the case with donuts in the city.
Where: 2100 N Northgate Way
5. Mighty-O Donuts, Capitol Hill and more locations
With several locations throughout the city, this vegan bakery is available to anyone with a donuts craving. The Mighty-O Donut sweet treats are made without any chemicals or animal products. You can choose from vanilla or chocolate cake donuts to specialty donuts, yeast-raised, or Mini O’s. And throughout the month of June, they have a special Pride donut!
Where: Greenlake, Ballard, Cap Hill, and Denny Triangle.
6. General Porpoise, Capitol Hill and more locations
They serve high-quality coffee in addition to fluffy donuts filled with seasonal jams, jellies, curds, custards, and creams. You can find their four locations in Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, Laurelhurst, and inside the Amazon Spheres.
Where: 1060 E Union St
7. Half and Half Doughnuts, Capitol Hill
This artisanal bakery in Capitol Hill prides itself on its organic, local ingredients. Their menu offers a wide range of sweet treats including fritters, mini cronuts, and savory eats as well.
Where: 516 E Pike St
8. Mochinut, SLU and University Village
Mochi Donuts are born from the happy union between the Japanese rice cake and the American-style donut. Their menu is colorful, fun, and delicious!
Where: 400 Fairview Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
9. Raised Doughnuts, Central District
This donut shop in Central District has something for everyone. They offer classic flavors, seasonal favorites, or unique combinations. These donuts are made fresh each morning and topped with high-quality glazes. They also make cake!
Where: 1101 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
10. The Flour Box, Beacon Hill
The Flour Box has garnered endless buzz since it first opened its doors in 2020. This James Beard-nominated bakery is known for its fluffy brioche donuts filled with a regular rotation of creative flavors such as durian (and is also known for its long lines—plan to get there before they open!).
Where: 5520 Rainier Ave S
11. Top Pot Doughnuts, Capitol Hill
A Capitol Hill staple since 2002, Top Pot now boasts 21 locations in the Seattle area. Go for the donuts, stay for the coffee and the old-timey vibe.
Where: 2124 5th Ave
12. Voodoo Doughnuts, Capitol Hill
Coming to Seattle by way of Portland, this viral donut shop is known for its hot pink exterior and creative donuts with over-the-top flavors and toppings that are made fresh daily. They have more than 10 vegan options as well. When they opened in Capitol Hill in December 2024 there was a line down the block. Read more about the long-awaited opening of Seattle’s Voodoo Doughnut.
Where: 1201 Pine St.