Let's face it. Sometimes you just want a donut for breakfast no matter regardless of your better judgement. Thankfully, there's no shortage of great donuts shops in Portland, here's a roundup of the top 5.
Less- Embrace SomeplacePip's Original Doughnuts & ChaiDonut ShopOpen8 AM – 4 PM
Pip's probably needs no introduction. This is arguably the most popular donut shop in Portland based on the inevitably long lines alone (don't worry, they move quickly!). These small made-to-order doughnuts are served hot and topped with delectable flavors. I highly suggest the raw honey and sea salt combo, but it's hard to go wrong with nutella either. Don't sleep on the creative seasonal flavors offered, it's hard to be disappointed at Pip's.
- Embrace SomeplaceDoe DonutsDonut ShopOpen8 AM – 4 PM
Doe Donuts sells vegan donuts exclusively, but you wouldn't even know it unless someone mentioned it. These artisanal delights are considered some of the best doughnuts in Portland and are known to sell out fast during weekends. Take comfort in knowing that everything is made from scratch using local ingredients. You can taste the difference in these cloud-like delights, especially in terms of quality fillings. Try the London Fog to see what all the fuss is about.
- Blue Star DonutsDonut ShopOpen7 AM – 5 PM
Blue Star is the holy grail of fancy donuts in Portland. Best known for serving fancy toppings topped with (even) fancier toppings, you'll be spoiled for choice at this beloved gem. The menu boasts long-loved classics (shout-out to the blueberry bourbon basil) alongside creative seasonal twists. Blue Star Donuts has slowly started to amass a reputation for being too popular, but the hype is worth it. These are some of the best donuts in Portland and you have to give credit where credit is due.
- Embrace SomeplaceSesame DonutsDonut ShopOpen5 AM – 7 PM
Sesame Donuts is the quintessential donut shop. Obnoxious colors, cheesy logo, catchy holiday promotions and a never-ending list of flavors - you can't help but love it. Opened in 1999, the shop is co-owned by two brothers (Haidar & Saaid Fakih) who have since spread to 8 locations in PDX. Suffice it to say, they sell some of the best donuts in Portland. The menu includes the usual suspects (classics that have been perfected over the years) sitting alongside creative seasonal delights.
- Delicious DonutsDonut ShopOpen5 AM – 1 PM
Started by a husband-and-wife duo in 2005, Delicious Donuts is the talk of the town. Typically sold out by noon, this is where locals go for the best donuts in Portland whenever cravings strike. The shop is bare-bones, but don't let that deceive you, the focus is on the yeasty perfections in the glass case (and rightfully so). The star of the show is the perfectly crispy apple fritter (the best in Portland), arrive early to get your hands on one.
