Capitol Hill · Est. 1997

Doughnuts
Done Right

Hand-dipped, batch-made, and glazed to order — every doughnut at Top Pot carries the spirit of Seattle craftsmanship.

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Our Story

Born on a
Seattle Morning

Top Pot Doughnuts started with a simple conviction: a doughnut should be an event, not an afterthought. In 1997, our founders opened the first shop in Capitol Hill with a single glaze pot and a stubborn refusal to cut corners.

Today, every batch is still hand-dipped, every glaze is mixed fresh, and every doughnut leaves the kitchen with that signature Top Pot cross — a ritual our customers have come to expect, and deserve.

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Handmade Daily
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The Craft

How We Make
Every Doughnut

1

Mix & Rest

Our buttermilk dough is mixed slowly and rested overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor development.

2

Cut & Fry

Each doughnut is hand-cut and fried in small batches at the perfect temperature — golden, never greasy.

3

Glaze & Cross

The signature Top Pot cross — a double-dip technique that creates our iconic crisscross glaze pattern.

4

Serve Fresh

From the pot to your hand in minutes. That's the Top Pot way — warm, fresh, and unforgettable.

Visit Us

Come Say
Hello

Our Capitol Hill shop is open six days a week, serving fresh doughnuts from the moment we open until we sell out — which, on weekends, is earlier than you'd think.

Address
609 Summit Ave E, Seattle 98102-4821
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Get in Touch

Catering &
Private Events

Planning a gathering? We cater doughnuts for events of all sizes — from office meetings to weddings. Drop us a line.

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