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Original House of Donuts Tacoma
766 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
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Original House of Donuts Tacoma
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AJ
Review №1

Overall, a nice establishment. The doughnuts they offer were quite delicious. The coffee was not bad either. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and there was a decent amount of seating space.The only issues I had were that the price of the doughnuts seemed a little higher than most other places, but not incredibly overpriced (10-20 cents more). Additionally, there is only street parking.

Da
Review №2

Good donuts but more expensive than I like to pay for donuts.Got there a little after noon and wasn’t a huge selection. Everything looked tasty, especially the maple bacon bar. Service was friendly. It was very nice inside the shop. I had the French Crueller.I am torn being someone who likes quality and someone who views donuts as an inexpensive dessert snack as to whether or not I would be back but it is definitely worth a try!

Ar
Review №3

OMG They have THE BEST cake doughnuts. My favorite is a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting doughnut. Their prices are INSANELY AMAZING. I think it’s like, around $1.50 per doughnut. Best prices and doughnuts in Washington.

Bi
Review №4

Tacomas original classic donut shop... doin what they do best long before Top Pot or Legendary Doughnuts!!

Ky
Review №5

Delicious donuts and coffee. Love this place.

Ki
Review №6

We have been donut taste testing since our trip to Portland two years ago. We found this place in Tacoma, and it is my favorite of the places we have been over the course of the past two years. First of all, the box is awesome. It is a strong cardboard shoe box like box with a pop up top. Perfect! The donuts are all delicious, the crumb on the cake donuts is delicate and perfect amount of moist. The glazes are not overly sweet compliment the donut part. I really enjoyed the orange drizzle donut and the chocolate cake with the vanilla glaze, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Definitely worth the trip to the donut shop.

Te
Review №7

A nice pleasant, relaxing & clean atmosphere. Have stopped there numerous times with family, usually on our way to the farmers market in Tacoma. It is now a regular stop each and every time we are downtown. Great coffee and Goodies 🍩🍰☕

Ro
Review №8

Uncomplicated traditional donuts types with tasty cruellers and cake varieties. Seasonal and holiday special varieties appear from time to time, also available coffee, milk, juice and Lemonades.. Prices are very reasonable in comparison to other specialty donut shops!

M
Review №9

Love these donuts. Staff are pretty cool too

An
Review №10

Oh man do I love this place! And Im super excited that they opened this new location in downtown Tacoma.Ive been going to House of Donuts for as long as I can remember. Im not really a donut person, per se, but House of Donuts is no joke.If you ask me, House of Donuts makes some of the best donuts in the Puget Sound area, and I would happily pit their donuts against any other donut shops.The selection is always top notch. While they always carry the regular flavors, they do a good job and introducing new seasonal donuts too.I make a point of stopping by House of Donuts at least twice a month - usually more - and since theyve opened the location here in downtown, I can swing by while I wait for my bus. Thats a mixed blessing for my waistline, but Im happy nonetheless.Update:This House of Donuts changed their hours!They now close at 4:00 which means I can no longer stop by on my way home.Im sure it was a business decision, but that means Ill be able to visit only once or twice a month instead of a few times a week since I work outside the city and dont return until after 4.Sad day.

Ka
Review №11

Very good donuts, they are large, a nice variety. They are pricey, but worth it. Get there early for the best selection. Once they are sold out. Thats all.

Da
Review №12

Best pumpkin donut Ive ever had. Fiancé said the same about her (giant) maple bar. Staff was friendly and chatty even at 6am. A little bit pricey for donuts but honestly, you can taste the difference. Definitely going back. ;)

Sh
Review №13

Donuts and cappuccino were fine and the lady was friendly enough, but theres so drinking water available besides bottled water to buy and restrooms were out of order.

Na
Review №14

One of the best donut shops in Washington. Just as good at the downtown location as they are in Lakewood. Cute shop, good prices. Best maple bars Ive ever eaten.

Ga
Review №15

I am a donut fiend so this place was like heaven to me. Very clean and bright, staffed by smiling faces. The donuts leave nothing to be desired. The cream filled variety are not my favorite, but I tried one at the recommendation of the woman behind the counter. I was not disappointed. The cream filled maple might be my new favorite over the ol maple bar. If you have a sweet tooth or a love of fried dough, this place is a no brainer.

Ri
Review №16

Pretty good donuts and very fresh. The dinning area has a clean hip feel to it. The service is friendly and helpful.They have a nice variety that will keep you coming back for more.

So
Review №17

Delicious, cheap, and incredibly friendly! Love it and highly recommend.

Br
Review №18

These donuts are delicous. Hands down better then competition out there. Fresh, filling and oh so good. All the kids love the variety they have. Why have we not stopped by here before. Now that we have, we will be back again. And the service is very, very friendly!!!

Si
Review №19

The best donuts Ive ever had! Every single one is made with quality results. Must eat more!!!

Ra
Review №20

Yummmmmmm! Some of my favorite donuts in the area! Blueberry old fashioned to die for

No
Review №21

Good doughnuts, this location is usually not as busy as the Lakewood one. Most servers are nice, some will tell you they cant give you a cup of water though... They arent cheap doughnuts so thats kind of frustrating to not be able to get a cup of water without paying for it...

Ch
Review №22

Love bringing my kids here. Good selection, fresh coffee. Good time.

Me
Review №23

I love the maple bars at this place! The one at Lakewood never disappionts!! I went to the Tacoma one because it is closer to my house. Apparently they arent open on sundays? It was 9am and the hours even state on the building say saturday and sunday hours at 8 to 12. I dont know of they are on winter hours or what, but dont show up here expecting anything other than a locked door!

Ch
Review №24

The best donuts Ive ever had! We made a pit stop on our way home after reading other reviews. It took us a while to decide but the lady working behind the counter was friendly and very patient lol. Thankyou! We had half a dozen in total. Omg. Ive never had donuts so perfectly cooked. Ive had a lot of donuts in my lifetime and this was the best Ive had. My favorite was the apple fritter. My second was their version of red velvet. We shared more and all was consistently good. Not super sweet like others and super fluffy on the inside. Ill definitely make this my go to place when Im in Tacoma!

Ap
Review №25

The donuts here are amazing. I went with a friend and we had two donuts and two coffees and our total was under $8 -- an awesome deal! The service is nice, too.

Lu
Review №26

Nice folks. Tasty treats and coffee.Will definitely return when I am in Tacoma.

Da
Review №27

Good donuts, open early, easy parking in front, friendly helpful staff.

Fe
Review №28

Consistently the best donuts Ive ever had. Especially love the red velvet cake donut. Id rate these donuts higher than Top Pot donuts in Seattle.

So
Review №29

So gooooood, although the maple doughnuts are a little sweet but still bomb😛

Ty
Review №30

I just came in this morning to grab one maple donut. The lady who rung me up treated me with little respect. Asked me twice what I wanted when I first came in and asked for one maple bar. She then Snatched my card and just had a rude attitude. Work on giving better customer service .. this is to the lady with the colorful hair smh

Wo
Review №31

Good service good donuts clean place l. My only complaint is that it smells a bit funny and that is slightly unpleasant otherwise its great

Sc
Review №32

Great location easy to walk to. The Donuts are amazing! Even the coffee was good. Our kids loved it.

Na
Review №33

I love Original House of Donuts so much. They cant be beat by Krispy Kreme once youve had them - theres simply no comparison. The donuts are fresh and tasty and they switch up the variety frequently. The maple bacon bars are excellent. Not crazy expensive for the quality of donuts either. Convenient location downtown too. Theres tables and a bar here, with outlets - good for a study session.

De
Review №34

Parking can be a bit tough around this spot. The staff was fast. The doughnuts were good and there was a solid selection. The venue was also very clean.

Ja
Review №35

Great donuts and a decent selection. One of the better donut shops in Tacoma.

Ma
Review №36

Great donough spot. Taste great, good prices, visit far too often :)

Mo
Review №37

This location is clean, the employees are kind and helpful, and the donuts are delishes and at a great price! The only downside is on certain days they sell out really fast which means they close up early. However if you are wanting a tasty donut at a great price, I truly reccomend coming here!

Ra
Review №38

Very dissatisfied with the service and attitude of the Male store clerk. We came in a couple weeks ago and bought a dozen donuts for 9 dollars, not realizing that was there end of day specialFast forward to today. I asked what the price was and the gentleman behind the counter replied 19.00$ like always I said dang last time they were 9.00 he replied well obviously you came in the last hour we were open because they are 19.00 LIKE ALWAYS. I walked out for a minute to confer with the hubby.Went back in and said ok, ready to order, he rolled his eyes, I asked do you have any apple friters...he said...yeah right next to the sign that says apple fritters.Very rude. We will not be back.

Le
Review №39

Go here! Right now! Their donuts are delicious, and are priced fairly. I dont know if they were having a special, but when I went they had a dozen for $6. AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS.House of Donuts blows Krispy Kreme out of the water, and tops Top Pot. I love my donuts, and this place is a new favorite. Plus, its a well-established local business.

Ka
Review №40

I live next door from there. All my friends likes the place. I dont care for doughnuts.

Ve
Review №41

The cake doughnuts are thee best, but somedays its all about those cinnamon twists and Bavarian cream. Just the simple can be the most best thing you will ever taste. Whatever your taste buds are craving this place will not disappoint, and my friend is a fact!

Se
Review №42

Great location, doughnuts to travel for! These have been a local favorite for decades and their new location within an easy stroll of many of Tacomas attractions is not to be missed.

He
Review №43

Located downtown Tacoma across the street from the Pantages theater, this place sells donuts of all kinds. Coffee can also be purchased. There are some small tables so large groups would be difficult. There are restrooms, but you need to ask for the key. The place is clean, the staff friendly, and the donuts good.

Sh
Review №44

The quality is excellent and the prices are great! I would recommend Original House of Donuts to everyone!

Li
Review №45

Great little shop with monster size glazed doughnuts. The chocolate chocolate was delicious. Lots of coffee choices as well

Ma
Review №46

Good donuts and coffee. Employees are very engaged thoughtful and helpful

B.
Review №47

Great donuts! No weird sugar aftertaste. The blueberry vegan is unreal!

ER
Review №48

I love this place. They usually have a great selection and theyre almost always fresh in the morning.

Ro
Review №49

Retro decor. Very cute. Doughnuts not too shabby either.

Ro
Review №50

I like these guys better than Krispy Kreme.

Da
Review №51

Expensive and delicious but Im sure you will find a good doughnut!

La
Review №52

I think they have the best donuts out there. Ive tried all kinds of donuts from Dunkin Donuts, Tim Nortons to Holtmans Donuts (little hometown place) just to name a few. I just always want to eat at Original House of Donuts

Mi
Review №53

Great Real treat! Just like days gone by

Je
Review №54

Fast service and delicious 🍩 👌😋

As
Review №55

Every time I come on the weekend to get donuts they are always closed or they only have certain selections like today it’s only 10 o’clock and they are already closed and they’re supposed to be open till 12

No
Review №56

Its okay. Nothing special. A few frou frou donuts made with essence of lavender root or some such pretentious ingredients. Sigh. I guess donuts have to be glamorized in some way so that the high society people dont get their noses bent put of shape. Everytime I go in there, the place is like a tomb. I dont think they do much business, but who knows?

Vi
Review №57

Very friendly. Not much to choose from when we arrived. Fun place to stop at.

Al
Review №58

My favorite in Tacoma. Fluffy, sweet and pleasing. Downtown Tacoma store is clean and comfortable.

Ka
Review №59

Amazing donuts & amazing customer service.

Fi
Review №60

Absolutely delicious, I think I just found my new stop for sweets! It also helps that it doesnt break the bank . . .

da
Review №61

This place is awesome ! Work at the dome for shows and no matter how many dozens of doughnuts we seem to spring on them they are so nice and hook us up so fast ! Not to mention how addictive these little beauties are !

An
Review №62

Good Donuts! & People Who Work Here are Friendly! (:

Je
Review №63

The cake Donuts were light not heavy and thick. Definitely going back!

Ma
Review №64

Donuts are stale, not a good selection, and a bit pricey for stale not very good donuts.

da
Review №65

Good doughnuts. Kinda pricey taste just like any other deep fried edible

Da
Review №66

Fresh, delicious, creative. From maple bacon bars and oreo doughnuts, to the classic old fashioned and fritters, these arr the best doughnuts in town.

Mi
Review №67

Love this places donuts. Sooooo decadent. This is my number one donut place now

Ja
Review №68

What can I say ▫Friendly staff▫Clean business-Variety of selection▫Great for pick-up for the office before work▫

Jo
Review №69

Great donuts and coffee. Loved this place.

Ia
Review №70

Delicious arrangement of donuts to choose from and moderately priced! You wont be disappointed!

Ai
Review №71

I liked the doughnuts and the decorations inside and the seats had a nice view of downtown Tacoma.

Am
Review №72

I give it a 5 even though they werent well stocked but that was bc I was there around 4pm my mom was there earlier that morning n they were well stocked n the donut I did get was good

ch
Review №73

Better than Top Pot and voodoo. Great donuts that are close by.

Ro
Review №74

Yum. Diabetes never tasted so good.

Jo
Review №75

Excellent doughnuts. Very substantial. Decent price (not great but you get what you pay for), 12ish bucks a standard dozen. Parking can suck at different times of the day, and its metered. Easy to find, just go up 9th in downtown Tacoma and its on the right, hard to miss. Really the only things that could be improved(that matter to me) are the quantities that the bakery provides and the hours on the weekend.

Ma
Review №76

Great doughnuts, low prices, friendly service and free WiFi.

Je
Review №77

My all favorite donuts in Tacoma! I love old fashion donuts they are seriously the best!!!!

Ch
Review №78

Great donuts at a reasonable price. Coffee is a bit weak but Tulleys its next door

An
Review №79

The staff is very friendly and helpful I enjoy their plain cake Donuts make coconut cream cake Donuts

Sh
Review №80

Great taste clean place

Ry
Review №81

Fresh doughnuts, super nice staff, what more could you ask for!

HS
Review №82

Doughnuts are super tasty and not crazy greasy or overly sweet.

La
Review №83

Wonderful staff, food was good, and handicap friendly.

Je
Review №84

Tried to go during posted open hours at 11am on Sunday 11/10 . Closed up - fix your business

Cy
Review №85

Nothing like in the morning when the donuts are freshly made and still warm.

Ga
Review №86

Peanut butter cup donut is the best donut Ive ever had! Will be back.

Ch
Review №87

Fresh Donuts..And Friendly customer service.I love this place and the coffee

Ri
Review №88

Great donuts. Reasonable prices.

Ka
Review №89

Great donuts! Pricing matches quality so slightly spendy but not by much.

Ca
Review №90

Best donuts, display, and customer service in town!

Ra
Review №91

Yummy, staff alway fast and helpful, donuts nice and fresh

Al
Review №92

Donuts are some of the best in the area, better then legendary and voodoo!!!!

Sa
Review №93

BEST. DONUTS. EVER. Seriously, ask anyone in the area

J
Review №94

Best classic doughnut Ive ever had, hands down!

Al
Review №95

Good service just slow

Jo
Review №96

Good donut holes. Exceptional price.

Ma
Review №97

Friendly staff and good food

An
Review №98

Very yummy affordable doughnuts!

Ki
Review №99

Fat donuts, cool vibe.

Ca
Review №100

Worth the wait 😋

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  • Address:766 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
  • Site:http://originalhouseofdonuts.com/
  • Phone:+1 253-314-5702
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–4PM
  • Thursday:6AM–4PM
  • Friday:6AM–4PM
  • Saturday:8AM–12PM
  • Sunday:8AM–12PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
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