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Voodoo Doughnut
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 9 am
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1764 reviews for Voodoo Doughnut
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1764 reviews in English
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Review from Alice H.
The first thing we did when we got to Portland (after checking in to our hotel) was venture out in the rain to Voodoo Doughnut. Sure, it's kitschy, but the decor was adorable and the doughnuts were pretty yummy.
After waiting about 30 minutes in the short-but-still-kinda-long-for-doughnuts line, we decided to make our time worthwhile and pick out a half dozen, 3 each.
I got:
- Old dirty bastard: peanut butter and Oreos! Delicious. It was almost too sweet, but I loved the crushed Oreos too much to stop eating it.
- Voodoo doll: cute little VD classic. I'm not a huge fan of jelly filled doughnuts, but the raspberry jam here is pretty good.
- Maple bacon bar: like a regular maple bar, but topped with a generous fatty slice of bacon! And we all know bacon makes everything better.
MM played it safe with:
- Maple bar: like mine but without the bacon. I thought it was kinda lame by comparison, but he liked it.
- Old fashioned: a simple glazed cruller
- Portland creme: I guess it's like a Boston Creme Pie, but Portland?
All in all, they were a bit pricey, but they come in flavors that you just won't find in any ol' doughnut shop! And these survived the torrential rain, DBP (death by puddle), and sitting through a movie before we finally got them back to our hotel. Not bad at all! -
Review from Bobby B.
Baltimore, MD
WARNING: Doughnut coma will ensue if you try to eat the memphis mafia!
We stopped at Voodoo Doughnut while in Portland to see what all the fuss was about. It was a fun place to visit, but the doughnuts were just ok (a little dry and didn't seem fresh).
My wife and I ordered 4 doughnuts to split (go big or go home!), and regretted it about an hour later. The doughnuts are filling and some of them are enormous!
We're glad we stopped at Voodoo, but it will remain on the 'been there, done that' list. -
Review from Erica A.
Chicago, IL
Voodoo Doughnuts has that pitch-perfect we-are-better-than-you-so-I-don't-have-to-provide- you-any-customer-service-or-even-smile-at-you specialty food vendor feeling where they make up for their general rudeness by having great (however specific) food.
I was in town for a meeting and had a very short time to get over to Voodoo. I happened to hit a good window of time where there wasn't a significant line, which added to the pressure of having to make choices based on the descriptions on the main pink board alone and make them very quickly because I was being stared down by the front desk donutista (I am going to work on that being an actual position- a take on "barista", if you will).
It was a risk, but both doughnuts (awkward spelling of donut that slows me down each time I type it) I selected were perfect. Sure, the front desk donutista had no personality (or an aggressive one, depending on how you look at it), however the doughnuts (going back to spelling it "donuts" now) are phenomenal. -
Review from Kevin T.
Get the Mango Tango. I was a bit skeptical about the combination of Mango Jelly and Tang sprinkles, but for some reason it worked...quite well actually.
I lucked out and had a box hand delivered to me tonight. After sampling one donut more than I probably should have I've made up my mind that if these bad boys can hold their own after an 8 hour car trip to CA, then they must be pretty kick ass fresh out of the oven.
One day I'll find an excuse to go to Portland... -
Review from Kristen N.
Denver, CO
I didn't want to believe the hype. I can enjoy a good donut and I am a big fan of humor and whimsy when it comes to food, but I have more often than not been dissapointed when trying an over-hyped place. SO NOT THE CASE AT VOODOO!
While visiting my cousin, in Portland from Denver, she did a great job showing me some of the awesome things that Portland is so loved for. Voodoo was one of those.
I had heard that the lines could sometimes be a nightmare, but on a Thursday night around 9, we walked right in and were back outside enjoying our chosen pastries on the picnic table in the nearby street, in a few minutes.
My cuz suggested we get a few different donuts so that we could sample a wider variety than just one each. Brilliant idea. We walked out with a maple bacon bar, a voodoo doll and a mafia something or other (can't remember the exact name). All were amazing. The raspberry filling in the voodoo doll? yummy. But my favorite was the mafia. A banana fritter topped with chocolate and peanut butter? Yes, please. This one was so large that I actually ended up taking most of it home with me and eating it over the next few days. Still good.
I can't wait to get back to Portland-loved it! And I'll be hitting up Voodoo when I return!Listed in: My Yelp 100 in 2012 List
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Review from Kathleen Y.
Portland, OR
Must go here at least once when you're in Portland! I visited twice with a friend visiting and we ordered the voodoo doll which is chocolate with raspberry jelly filling, no name which is chocolate with rice cripsies and peanut butter and something like a raised donut with oreos and peanut butter.
Lines tend to be long, but they move quickly. The donuts itself were fluffy and fresh. The filled donuts seem to have A LOT of filling which may overpower the donut a bit, but overall if you squeeze some of the filling out it tastes pretty good.
They also have vegan donuts as well, which I think is cool too. -
Review from Angela C.
Even though I'm not a huge doughnut fan, a friend recommended I stop by and I'm glad I did. Voodoo is a tiny little shop with crazy doughnuts of all kinds. I succumbed to line pressure and picked the first doughnut that caught by eye while it was spinning around in the little display case: maple frosting on a bavarian cream. It was good- huge and more than I really needed, but hey, when in Portland, right? Loved the funky atmosphere- like someone was on a sugar (or something) high when they decorated. Fun!
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Review from Nancy P.
Austin, TX
I was so excited to hit this place up on our second vacation to Portland because the first time we went here it was pretty good! If only I knew how this trip would turn out...
First off, this place has absolutely no understanding of the words Customer Service whatsoever, so don't expect anyone to be nice to you.
My husband liked his maple donut (inhaled it, in fact which is why I even put the second star) but I couldn't get over the fact that every single fruit loop on my donut was beyond stale. I wasted however much money to wait in line, be bombarded by homeless people, have the person behind the counter be a huge jerk, and then throw away almost the whole donut because the topping tasted like cardboard. Awesome.
It's a cool place for people that don't really care what they are eating and are going for more of a tourist-y whatever trip. Next time we visit Portland it will not be on my must-do list anymore. -
Review from Melinda D.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Found easy parking on a Friday morning right in front, and experience was great except for the rude guy who parked next to us and practically ran down my daughter to get in the shop first. We did basic donuts: chocolate with chocolate icing, maple bar, and a plain glazed, and they were absolutely fresh and delicious. The pink bakery box, even for 3 donuts, was gorgeous. I'm craving them already and I'm not a donut freak. Definitely one of the best donuts I've ever tasted, but recommend eating them fresh, not hours later as they loose the freshness by then.
I see another poster was upset by the neighborhood in Chinatown. Yes there are homeless people, but it wasn't shady. -
Review from Donna N.
Lacey, WA
I didn't get a chance to go, but my husband brought a variety home and they were delicious. We tried ODB, voodoo doll, cock and balls, and the maple blunt. The cock and balls were under cooked, THIS DOUGHNUT IS HUGE! The chocolate glaze (frosting) is awesome. Some say it's more hype than great doughnuts, but so what! Get in on some of that action:)
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Review from Martha J.
San Diego, CA
I dont care that there was a line, cash only, shady neighborhood or the crappy counter service. I care that the doughnut was dissapointing and gross. It has a wierd, fake sugary flavor to it. Stale. Not a fan, decent tourist experience though. Mega cheap, wouldnt go back.
(Portland cream OK, voodoo OK, powdered INEDIBLE, Glazed GROSS, Capn Crunch GROSS, Oreo OK)
We ended up giving them away to the bums in Chinatown (no joke) they loved it! -
Review from Amy C.
Decatur, GA
In my two day visit to Portland, OR, I was told this place was an absolute must try...my hotel was located just a couple of blocks from here, so I meandered over to see what the hype was all about....this place is lined with pink walls and lots of Kenny Rogers pictures etc. I got the Memphis doughnut (a doughnut with chocolate, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanuts)...it was HUGE!!!! I tried to finish the whole thing in one sitting but was only successful in finishing half of it....I also got their maple sugar doughnut (sans bacon) and it just melted in my mouth. This place is truly unique to Portland, and it is a much try!!! if you ever get the chance to visit :D
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Review from Brian C.
Holt, MI
Great doughnuts and a surprisingly friendly staff. It's probably a good thing that the line can be insanely long--I'd be here way too much otherwise.
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Review from Rachel M.
My boyfriend and I came here every day of our three days in Portland, and it was pretty much the highlight of my trip to Portland.
The menu is vast (pro tip - check it out on the website before because the in-store menu doesn't tell you what is on each doughnut, it just tells you the names, which isn't always helpful), and the doughnuts are huge and delicious. I think each time we went we ordered four - we were big fatties this trip. And though I didn't get the famous maple bacon one, I can recommend the oreo covered one.
Don't be intimidated by the line - it's worth it, and we never waited more than 20 minutes. Also, CASH ONLY. -
Review from Food C.
Clovis, CA
BEST DONUT SHOP IN THE WORLD! They have a bunch of crazy, different flavor, different sized donuts that will make you drool!!
Customer service is okay, I even had a lady wearing a tank top with hairy armpits who served me! Yeah, in Portland this is okay because there are a bunch of weirdos up there, but the cool kind! -
Review from Alyssa K.
I came here knowing what I wanted to order.
"I'd like a cock-n-balls, please!" I would proudly proclaim. I even envisioned the dirty pics I would take with said doughnut and then immediately upload to Facebook.
But as I stood in line outside shivering, I peered in and saw the rotating display of doughnuts by the cash register. I was mesmerized... and then, there it was. You couldn't mistake it. The cock-n-balls in all its glistening glory, easily dwarfing all of the other doughnuts in that display case.
It was this giant mass of chocolatey, creamy goodness that terrified me. It was about the size of three regular-sized doughnuts, filled with Bavarian cream. I knew I wouldn't be able to handle it. No, not that day.
So when it was finally my turn at the register, I backed down and ordered the Captain My Captain and the Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Cap'n Crunch Berries is my favorite cereal, so it was a no-brainer that I would order this. It's a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and, of course, Cap'n Crunch Berries. It's definitely one of their less creative doughnuts, but it sure did the job in giving me a sugar fix.
I had to save the Ol' Dirty Bastard doughnut for the following morning. The sight of it made my teeth hurt, but chocolate frosting, Oreos, and peanut butter?? How could I resist! I was the girl in college still dunking Oreos in whole milk, and I still eat spoonfuls of peanut butter out of the jar. The flavors all work together perfectly in this doughnut, but it was definitely a lot sweeter than the Captain My Captain. It might be difficult to finish if you don't have a major sweet tooth.
My goal is to try every single doughnut they have here by late April, when my job is scheduled to end. And Voodoo better have a cock-n-balls with my name on it because I WILL devour it whole one day. -
Review from Heather H.
Seattle, WA
Doughnuts that come with attitude.
I had to pay a visit to the infamous shop on a recent trip. I'm surprised it hasn't made its appearance on Portlandia yet because it would make for a great plug.
The experience here sparked my memory of the Seinfeld soup nazi episode. Where theres a huge line outside the door, everyone shifts in slowly, and you better know your freaking order right up front. Pulling time off from the front cashier will only get you dirty looks from both sides. When I had asked for our small order of doughnuts to be put into their infamous pink box, the cashier guy replied to me with "geeeeezzzz".
I'm sure it was hard just walking those 5 steps and putting 3 doughnuts in your box. I'm sure thats why he's only a cashier there.
Go there once, be enamored and order up all the crazy doughnuts, and then get out.Listed in: Portland: Who knew you could…
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Review from Cheryl D.
I have been to Voodoo about 5 times now and I am always scared for my life being in that Neighborhood. Sketchy as Hell, and barely worth it.
The donuts are ok, they do have some crazy combinations as other Yelpers have mentioned. As far as the donuts themselves go, they are OK, nothing fabulous, I think that quality wise Krispy Kreme donuts are just as good and a whole lot easier to access.
There is normally a line no matter what time you go, is it worth the trip and time waiting to order from some freaky looking person who could give a crap about you taking your order, I think not, at least for me. -
Review from Ken D.
Tampa, FL
they need to make an adjoining museum for this art and art form.
how much shit can you put on a fuckin doughnut? all of it! just dont go when youre drunk or stoned,then youre guarenteed to get sick cause youll eat it all! :d love! -
Review from Rina K.
Boise, ID
Old Dirty Bastard!
You're welcome.
(That's the name of perhaps the best doughnut on the menu, I'd say. Please don't be offended).
This is: the only place I'll eat a doughnut. More like, the only place I'll eat fried food. No joke, it just doesn't appeal to me. EXCEPT THIS.
Vegan doughnuts are delicious. Delicious delicious delicious. Can't even recall all of the doughnuts I've had/tried/otherwise consumed here, but I have never had one I didn't like. Though I'm not a Huge fan of the candy-y ones (with, like, Tang on them), you just really can't go wrong.
Even if you're not hungry in the slightest, strategy says to go wait in line, Now. You'll be hungry by the time you get to the door. (Or, if you refuse! to wait, a trip at like 6:30 AM is no problem at all.) -
Review from Kimberly A.
Seattle, WA
It's as good as the hype says. It's staffed by a pretty hipster staff in already-hipster Portland, but we had great customer service, despite a 40-minute wait outside. The donuts are totally delicious - bacon maple bar, voodoo man, and every other cereal-chocolate-heaven-covered donut we ordered was just perfect. Don't miss it, it's worth the wait.
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Review from Ron F.
Portland, OR
Uber-trendy shop serving substandard donuts. Crappy service. Meh. Glad there wasn't any line to speak of. First time visit will be my last. If I want a donut with a pretzel penis, I can do it at home. And get better service.
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Review from Uyen N.
Elk Grove, CA
Came to Portland on a whim with some friends to check out some spots featured in the tv series Porlandia and to be token tourists in general. our first stop after a LONG 10 hour all night drive was Voodoo around 9am. Place was decently crowded when we first got there but after placing our orders, it was filled with people. I ordered 4 donuts:
1. voodoo doll/man with rasberry filling: not my favorite to say the least. the donut itself was fluffy but the filling killed it for me. & it didnt even come with a pretzel stick.
2. grape donut that had white glaze with purple sprinkles, i decided to order it because it looked interesting & unique, something i hadnt seen at any other donut shops. IT WAS DISGUSTING. i thought itd be like, some exotic portland organic berry flavor,... it was grape & tasted like regurgetated grape flavored cough medicine.
3. cruellers were delicious but i have yet to have a bad creuller... ever.
4. bacon maple donut: AMAZING. bacon was crunchy, not greasy. the donut itself? light, fluffy, with a heavy maple glazing. this solely made up for the atrocity of that purple donut & pushed me to a 4 vs. 3 star rating. -
Review from Jennifer B.
Ashland, OR
Seriously, Portlandia!!!! Get real. You are so hard up to be weird and novel that you forsake making even the lowly donut palatable!!!! By Seattle standards these donuts are barely mediocre, particularly the simple, old fashion. What's the attraction? Boredom? I could get better donuts from a sack in a dumpster.
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Review from Matthew C.
Reno, NV
They have an amazingly diverse menu, with choices for vegans as well as us meat eaters. We got a dozen of various dougnuts, and even the vegan options are great (I tried a vegan devils food, and it was awesome). The original location is crazy busy, but there is more than one, so drive around and go to the one with the shortest line. A must-visit if you're in town.
Bring cash! -
Review from Nicole W.
CASH ONLY
Definitely a good donut - is it worth an hour wait... um... no...
We were visiting and chatting and didn't realize how long it was taking.
Staff is very friendly and there are a ton of option - toppings
The cake donuts - are just ok - but i'm a dunkin donuts addict.
Raised donuts - ooooh, mmmm, nice and soft and gooey
Definitely fun to see and view, but maybe go to voodoo too to skip the line!
There is an ATM inside - but cash only! -
Review from john W.
Would I wait an hour for one? No.
Did I once? Yes.
They make all kinds of tasty donuts. The Maple Bacon bar... well it's got bacon so yeah, it's awesome.
Apparently there's another location that is never as busy. I hear the trick is drive by this one, if there's a line, move on.
Oh and they only take cash (minus 2 stars). That's retarded, and lame, and the only reason is it makes it easy to report less sales than actual. So also shady. -
Review from Larena H.
Voodoo Doughnuts: the only reason I'll ever stop in Portland again.
Tip for out of towners driving through Portland or on a long layover:
1) Bring cash.
2) Head over to Voodoo Doughnuts.
3) Continue your journey.
That's right, you will have just hit the best of what Portland has to offer. There are a few other fine restaurants in the area, but Voodoo is the only thing that you couldn't find substitutes for in other cities.
My favorites are:
Grape Ape
Mango Tango
Voodoo doll
Lemon chiffon
Maple bacon bar
Portland cream
Make sure you try them all!
Ignore the homeless druggies hanging out around the corner. Do not make eye contact with them. They just want you for your donuts anyway. -
Review from Lily J.
Not waiting in line for it puts me in a way better mood!
So my coworker decided to be evil and buy a Voodoo dozen for the office.
I ended up cutting a peace of the Butterfingers one as well as my fave the Oreo!
I have to say that I don't think it's worth waiting in line for but if there isn't a line then totally go for it!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/19/2011
Seriously,
You are in the service industry, it's your job to be friendly.
This place is mostly hype,… Read more »
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8/19/2011
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Review from Julie S.
Luckily I tried Voodoo on a quiet night and was in and out in about 10 minutes. The people outside asking for change were amusing as well.
I have to say I wasn't as impressed with the actual donut as I wanted to be. I got the butterfinger. It's just a glazed cake donut dipped in butterfinger bits. Could we maybe have put the bits in the batter, or in the icing?
Anyway, I will go again, and I really want to try the Voodoo II where you can sit down and relax. -
Review from Angelina C.
Tacoma, WA
I used to live in P-Town and was missing these, a friend brought some back on a road trip and they were as good as I remember them!
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Review from Marie C.
Portland, OR
Voodoo doughnuts are a must try!
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Review from Faith C.
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA
Best doughnuts I have ever had in my life, bar none. Must get the voodoo doll!! What do they put in that chocolate? YUM! We also ordered the ODB and the maple with Bavarian cream. Great choices all around. Wish we had one in LA!
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Review from Leland S.
Irvine, CA
Came here as a tourist from Washington and my relatives raved about this place. The first time we went, the line was about an hour wait, but we came back maybe 2 hours later like 7pmish and the line shrunk. The line was still existent but extended within the store. I can't be harsh on the customer service, especially serving all those customers must be tedious. Now for the important stuff, the donuts. The donuts were delightful. They offer a wide range of donuts from small to big, vegan to meat (bacon), plain to creative. Get the voodoo dozen and they'll serve you a random eclectic dozen of donuts. Along with its unique history, this had by far been the best donuts I've EVER had.
PS-Called them and they said they're 24/7 -
Review from Dante W.
Daly City, CA
This my friends happens when food hype meets unfulfilled reality.
We were heading back home from a mini vacation but wanted to stop to taste what it seems Yelpers and the Food Network celebrities have said is one of the best doughnuts or as one person said comically the best thing she's put in her mouth. So armed with great expectations and a sweet tooth that make Yogi Bear proud my friend and I buy into it and wait in the long line. 20 minutes later we bought several doughnuts including voodoo, peach fritter, fruit loop, ODB, bacon maple, maple custard, and oreo so we could be fair that if there was one we didn't like there were other options. First, the counter service girl had the personality of a wall. Not friendly, no smile, no personality, and act like we should be honored to have her wait on us. This seems to happen a lot when employees work at a "tourist hot spot" and think they are rockstars and service never gets better since they know people will still show up. Second, the actual product... overrated. Voodoo filling was subpar, frosting had a weird flavor, and seemed too doughy. Bacon maple to me had a burnt piece of bacon which took away from the flavor although in concept it should have worked. This was probably my friends best doughnut out of the bunch since she said she likes more crispy bacon, which I countered no there is "creole" and there is burnt. Fruit loop was disgusting. Imagine leaving fruit loops out on the counter for 2 weeks then put on a doughnut with frosting and letting them get soggy. Peach fritter in my opinion had the most potential but had so much frosting it became gross to eat. You had to scrap off 90% just for it to be eatable but once you do it was probably the only doughnut that was decent to me. Maple custard was "ok" but not worth the hype. After eating just those doughnuts we had enough and tossed the rest in the trash.
Overall, this place is not going anywhere since its a tourist place and has some devoted fans but in my opinion this place calling card is more about being weird and a "i've been there" kind of place and not so much for quality of doughnuts. I would never come back since I've had better doughnuts without the hype or the weird combinations that with us at least failed on a massive scale. End result... we tossed about $20 worth of doughnuts in the trash and actually all agreed that there are several lesser hyped places heck even Krispy Kreme that make better quality doughnuts without having to be weird just to "keep portland weird". -
Review from Lisa S.
Voodoo is a fun, eclectic bakery and the donuts did not disappoint. The wait was relatively short, just about five minutes.
I tried the no name donut (peanut butter, chocolate and rice krispies) and the maple bacon donut (self explanatory and had actual strips of bacon on it).
The donuts had a great texture and consistency, soft and chewy.
It's a good thing I don't live in Portland because I would be eating these donuts a lot more often. -
Review from Kris C.
Out of the gate, I am not a huge fan of the donut. That said I absolutely had to give this place a whack, and a whack I did! Very good and unique donuts. I was afraid that the donuts would be "overly" unique taking away from the donut itself. Not the case. Truly they have just about everything you can imagine. My favorite was probably the maple bacon bar...but the voodoo donut was pretty darn good to. I did notice that some of the donuts were piled high with sugar; so if you are looking for a more traditional donut, I would probably skip those. All around you are going for the experience not that you are prepared to have the best donut of your life. Just a matter of opinion.
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Review from Anna S.
Every city has it: that tourist bakery where there's a huge line out the door and a product made famous by some TV show.
In New York, of course, it's Magnolia: oh God maybe if I rub the icing all over my face until I fall unconscious, I'll wake up and have a closet full of Manolos and Samantha will be my friend and we can talk about shoes and Mr. Big and BUHUHUH why isn't it 2003 anymore?
In DC, it's Georgetown Cupcake: hey, look at me, I'm waiting in a line I joined because others are waiting in this line and therefore the product must be something other than a dessert I could make with $.15 of Betty Crocker in a tub, right?? I'm cool, right?? Cable television!
And in Portland, it's Voodoo Doughnut, the kind of place native Matt Groening might have had in mind when he wrote the lyrics to the classic Simpsons song "Capital City." Relevant lyrics:
-"people stop and scream hello;"
-"it's the kind of place that makes a bum feel like a king, and it makes a king feel like some nutty, cuckoo, super king;"
-"you'll caper like a stupid clown;"
and finally:
-"once you get a whiff of it, you'll never want to roam."
In other words, it's grungy. There are hobos. There are penis donuts. Your cashier will be bedazzled with body piercings and, hilariously, licensed to perform marriages. Unless you're a jaded native or homophobic culture warrior, you'll love it.
As for the donuts, they're inconsistent but for the most part very good. My favorites include the staple cream-filled "voodoo doll" and maple bacon bar. The Fruit Loops donut has a lot of pretty colors on it but did nothing for me. The dough can be a little dry, so I would go as cream-filled as possible.
Bottom line: sure, it's a tourist stop, but I'd take a hobo-filled marriage parlor full of avant-garde goo over a vapid cupcakery any day.Listed in: Wonderfully Weird
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Review from Chris G.
I hate to be a downer but the place was better before all the National attention. I've been going here for several years and my first visit was exceptional. Bacon maple donuts! A little voodoo doll that bleeds jam! Cool, hip and great donuts; however, since the remodel (moving the entrance to the corner), the vibe is more tourist-like. The donuts are still great but the vibe is gone.
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Review from jin y.
I really wanted to try the triple chocolate penetration but they were out so I had the cock and balls instead. As I bit into the shaft, some cream oozed out. How fun! The taste was alright. Probably not the best TASTING donuts I've ever had, but definitely the most fun. The maple bacon was great, as I thought it would be, and the voodoo donut was filled with raspberry (or was it strawberry?) filling. Blood. I get it!!! HAHA. very fun.
