Best Donuts in Renton

"One of three new Cap Hill spots (the others are a steakhouse and an oyster bar) from the women behind The Walrus & The Carpenter, The Whale Wins, etc., GP is turning out donuts made with fresh eggs from La Ferme des Anes and filled with handmade jams, jellies, custards, creams in classic flavors, all of which were inspired by the owner's trip to famed London restaurant St. John."

"There are a couple of donut spots the city is famous for, but the only one you need to know about is General Porpoise. They have a hot pink espresso machine, delicious homemade filled donuts (get the vanilla custard), and actual iced coffee instead of cold brews and iced Americanos."

"Location: Amazon Spheres, Capitol Hill, Laurelhurst, Pioneer Square. Photo credit – Seattle Met. Serving ooey-gooey fried bites of doughy heaven, General Porpoise has dominated the donut game in Seattle."

"Top Pot Doughnuts at 2124 Fifth Ave. (between Lenora and Blanchard streets) is the chain’s flagship cafe, with Yelpers giving the downtown spot four stars out of 1,526 reviews. With more than two dozen locations, Top Pot says it was inspired to create a place where “patrons could slow down and savor the nostalgia and taste of a secret 1920s doughnut recipe,” per its website. On the menu, look for classics like the old-fashioned cake doughnuts, glazed rings and apple fritters."

"With over 40 varieties of irresistible donuts to choose from and high-quality coffee to pair them all with, Top Pot Doughnuts truly excels at crafting a delectable experience from start to finish. They started out as a coffee store, so the tasty, hot coffee is certainly taken care of. All you have to do is decide which of their donuts you’re going to try first."

"Top Pot has been at it a long time and is a local fave of many. They have over 40 different kinds of tasty baked goods and we can guarantee there’s something for everyone. In our books, it might even be as iconic as Starbucks (but better obviously)."

"All day long inside a tiny stall in the heart of the always-teeming Pike Place Market miniature rings of dough are plucked from a bath of hot oil by an aging Donut Robot (Mark II!) and served almost immediately, still hot and deliciously greasy. Sure, they only come in four flavors -- plain, tossed in sugar or cinnamon, and chocolate-sprinkled -- but they are so good you'll want at least..."

"On the topic of Top Pot, we have to talk about cofounder Michael Klebeck’s newer Cap Hill spot. Half and Half bakes its donuts using organic Pacific Northwest ingredients. Plus they have some seriously amazing rotating and limited-run flavors like market spice, Bimba caramelized pineapple, and more."

"There is bound to be a long queue of customers waiting to taste these small, freshly baked donuts. I tried the cinnamon and the maple, with the former be..."

"A newcomer to Seattle's doughnut scene, this plant-based doughnut truck opened in the Ballard neighborhood last month and sold out from pre-orders on its very first day. The queer-owned food truck serves up exciting vegan flavors like a maple-glazed "Faconator" doughnut topped with smoky coconut bacon and a tajin-sprinkled mango glazed doughnut. "Our goal with Dough Joy is to bring something new, exciting, and delicious to the Seattle community," wrote Co-owner Sean Willis."

"A newcomer to Seattle's doughnut scene, this plant-based doughnut truck opened in the Ballard neighborhood in April and sold out from preorders on its very first day. The queer-owned food truck serves up exciting vegan flavors like a maple-glazed "Faconator" doughnut topped with smoky coconut bacon and a tajin-sprinkled mango glazed doughnut. "Our goal with Dough Joy is to bring something new, exciting, and delicious to the Seattle community," wrote Co-owner Sean Willis."

"Erik Jackson’s White Center shop is a morning trifecta of classic doughnuts, coffee, and ice cream. Sugar and spice dominates but savory options abound, like boiled “p-nuts,” french bread pizza, and a three-egg and cheese breakfast sandwich."

"It is no secret that Portland holds the crown for the top donut city. However, that doesn’t mean you have to drive three hours south to get your donut fix. Although you can find a Top Pot Donuts in nearly every neighborhood, the Donut Factory in U-District stands out to me."

"For the most Instagrammable donuts in Seattle, you’ll want to head to the Donut Factory. They serve an array of delectable donuts. But, it’s their famous Cookie Dough-nut Sandwich that’s got everybody buzzing."

"There's a complete vibe at Donut Factory that should be all the rage. If you're expecting perky teens in aprons with painted on smiles, you..."

"West Seattle also has a thriving doughnut scene as well, and this takeout window and farmers market favorite is leading the way with hot, made-to order bites. With a rotating menu of weekly flavors, this shop makes living on that side of the bridge well worth it. Flavors available this week include coconut cream pie-inspired hole and an apple quince fritter with a honey glaze."

"location: West Seattle (get directions) | website | best for: fresh-made doughnuts with rotating seasonal flavors. This doughnut shop operates out of a commissary kitchen near some of the best restaurants in West Seattle. They announce their menu each week and you order ahead for Saturday morning pickup."

"Located up in Northgate, this nondescript strip mall donut shop is a mom-and-pop donut haven for crullers and fritters galore. Straight and simple, the donuts here are legit and the selection is vast. Family Donuts also has a location in Lynnwood, should you find yourself in that neck of the woods."

"The unassuming location of Family Donut Shop might throw you off at first. However, they sell some of the most amazing donuts in Seattle. While it’s a good idea to sample all of their scrumptious treats, we suggest starting with a bacon maple bar."

"Family Donut Shop, a bakery that also serves coffee and tea in Northgate, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 166 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2100 N. Northgate Way (near Meridian Avenue) to see for yourself."

"Located in Pike Place Market, Northwest Tribal Art is a gallery that features museum-quality artwork from Northwest native tribes, including the Makah, Tlingit, Salish and others. You’ll find prints, carvings, jewelry, masks and more. Bonus, you can also learn more about the native cultures from the area, too."

"For a great selection of art, jewelry, apparel, and decor from local Northwest artists, it’s hard to beat Twilight Gallery & Boutique. Their spacious West Seattle gallery/shop at the Alaska Junction carries leather goods, modern jewelry,..."

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"The quartet of local pizzerias has assembled a cook-at-home rib eye dinner kit that comes with a video tutorial (and suggested playlist!), salad, dessert, and Washington wine. A deluxe version adds cocktails and antipasti, and a single-serving version reinforces that everyone deserves, um, fancy meat on this day, regardless of their relationship status. Order online, or over the phone starting February 7, for weekend pickup February 12–14."

"The gist: London Plane co-owner Yasuako Saiton brought a few of his former employees back into the fold with this gorgeous new spot on Portage Bay. The eclectic mix of breakfast and lunch foods mixes Japanese sandwiches, German meats, and Scandanavian sweets.The food: The breakfast sandwich on melonpan shows off how simplicity makes for the best food, but the lunch sandwiches offer more variety, along with pastries and salads.The cost: Pastries run $3 - $6, the breakfast sandwich with cheese is $8, and the menu tops out at $11.How to order: Currently counter ordering only, with outdoor patio seating."

"This new Portage Bay bakery perched on the Jensen Marina — complete with a striking stained-glass window — has a wide variety of influences, from Scandinavian pastries to Japanese snacks, like okonomiyaki tortillas, alongside roasts from Australian coffee company Proud Mary. Meanwhile, the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on melonpan is already generating some buzz as a standout. Open for takeout and limited seating on the outdoor patio."

"Stained glass-lit Saint Bread is a shrine to carbs at Portage Bay. Though the bakery doesn’t serve a dedicated brunch, there’s certainly no rule against late-morning weekend gorging on smoked trout toast, okonomiyaki tortillas, and all manner of pastries: cardamom knots, chocolate croissants, and coffee cake — just a few of the standouts, not to mention the excellent steamed egg sandwich on melonpan. View this post on Instagram"

"Like true Italians, those at Seattle’s Café Torino take their coffee seriously. First, they use only Lavazza beans and make them into any version of coffee drink you can think of: cappuccinos, macchiato with cocoa called Torinese, Becerin with chocolate, coffee, and cream, and of course a standard drip coffee, light or dark roast. This modern, sleek cafe also serves Portland Steve Smith Tea for those who are not java addicts."

"Though Seattle hasn’t always been known for its bagel scene, Pinehurst’s Jewish deli and bakery represents a strong part of the renaissance. It has a weekly bagel club, which includes the option to add pantry items, a delightful chopped liver, and smoked meats galore. Zylberschtein’s also occasionally does full meal pop-ups, and its pints of matzoh ball soup are wonderful."