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Original House of Donuts
9638 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, United States
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El
Review №1

Omg! These are the best donuts and coffee Ive ever had! Isabelle and the rest of the girls are super nice and especially helpful. They were very patient while my husband and I made the tough decision of which yummy donuts to get! We are from Buffalo NY and will be back the next time we are in town.

As
Review №2

This place is always amazing and fresh. These donuts are so good and very large foe your average 🍩 Donut! Give them a try you wont be disappointed.

Te
Review №3

The Doughnuts here are Huge!I had a taste for doughnuts and this place came through and delivered!Great doughnuts, prices, and service makes this place A1!!

De
Review №4

Always a family favorite! Great selection and great prices. Love the fact that you can also drive through.

ly
Review №5

I love this place. It has been doing business here forever. The donuts are so good that we get them for birthdays instead of a cake. We had them for a donut wall at a wedding. No matter what we order or the amount, they have come through! I always order ahead because they are so popular and we like certain kinds. The people are wonderful and very friendly. Oh, and the scones are great for breakfast.

To
Review №6

Great donuts, and I but a over $20 à dozen, a bit pricey.

wi
Review №7

Great donuts amazing really. Did I already say great cause they are good. No for real though they are some pretty good donuts

Sh
Review №8

Great local place to grab some donuts. You can order via the drive thru or inside (occupancy inside is limited to two people right now).

Pi
Review №9

Lakewood House of Donuts been serving it up since 1959 and never fail to please. Even their coffee is good so you can get your java and treat without even getting out of the car.Besides their tremendous assortment of hand crafted delicacies they even make special donut treats for our four legged fur babies!Theres two drive up windows besides walking in so their customer service is quick and friendly. my favorite snack is their apple fritter or cherry fritter. but what I like to order mostly is one item of everything glazed in Maple. thats usually a fairly big box of treats considering the variety of items that they make. best signature dish their is the bacon sprinkled maple bar! this thing is so big it feeds two people!

Ru
Review №10

Great place to get your co workers some good donuts and good service. Always polite and great at helping you figure out what I want if you cant choose.

Vi
Review №11

First time visiting here the donuts are AWESOME! DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT! I love that they had Maple Bavarian donuts which are my favorites 💜

F.
Review №12

Donuts are great 👍🏼 this review is not to question the donuts but I do whats to know why do you guys not accept $2 bills. Yesterday I had stopped by and gotten 2 dozens after work and as part of my payment I had 3 $2 bills and I was told they are not accept but not given a reason why they would take the rest of my money but not those. I had to borrow money from the other person with me. $2 bills are still as good a $1, $5 $10.

Ti
Review №13

Excellent service...donuts were dry. $16 plus per dozen. Ive been there in the past when the donuts were much fresher

Mo
Review №14

They have a friendly staff. I dont really enjoy the taste of their donuts, nothing sets them apart imo. I go there every Friday to give the kids a special treat and numerous times they ran out of the donuts the kids want..usually the sprinkled ones. I will still go there every Friday though because the kids do like it and get excited about it. Its become part of our Friday Funday routine.

Th
Review №15

Nothing but grease and sugar. The donuts were cooked in old oil complete with that after taste of it. So sugar topped that they were inedible. We just tossed them and noted to never return. Hope your encounter goes better.

To
Review №16

I absolutely love the variety of donuts here it was my first time coming here it was a success I cant wait to come back for more customer service was good love the location.

Ka
Review №17

So good! We just moved to Tacoma a few weeks ago and have been here at least 10 times. Love the blueberry cake donut!

JE
Review №18

Its the legendary Dount house. It seems like I am paying for the brand. Its like 20 bucks a dozen, so dont waist them on people who wont know the difference from grocery store donuts. Awesome variety, cool display box, above average friendly staff.

To
Review №19

The only place to buy donuts in Tacoma. They are the best. Easy Drive-Up as well.

Da
Review №20

Delicious. Incredible variety

BE
Review №21

Love 🍎🍏 Apple Fritters,Cinnamon Rolls and 🫐Blueberry Cake Donuts.🤗🤗 Pairs great with my coffee no sugar needed ☕☕

Ja
Review №22

Very disappointed no maple bars no glazed ??? You are a dougnt shop this is 2 nd time I have had their doughnuts disappointed both times. Doughnuts very heavy and cake like not light at all. Had a red devil one with filling it was very bitter. Next time I will drive farther for better donuts

He
Review №23

They were simply Amazing and the Customer Service was Stellar! I used to only go to Legendary Doughnuts!Not any more! They have a customer for life!💯😋

Na
Review №24

Giving a 2 star rating is generous. Twice I have been here and both times the donuts were hard and empty. There were so many empty pockets and so hard I cant go back and spend more money on donuts that should have been fresh baked. So disappointed

St
Review №25

Best donuts in Washington. Been there for ever.

St
Review №26

So cute! I was sad they dont have old fashioned donuts... but then I learned the buttermilk bars are very similar! Which there was unglazed tho, hence 4 stars.

Lo
Review №27

Taste yummy 😋👍 highly recommend this place

Ju
Review №28

The donuts here are excellent! Employees who work here are friendly. We’ll be back!

L
Review №29

Mediocre donuts at best. Disappointing 😔

An
Review №30

Only place Ive favorited as my All-time favorite donut joint since I was a child. Im so happy to see theyre still around whenever I come to town to visit. Its one thing I hope Lakewood never changes. The prices went up a little in the last year but thats to be expected. Im glad they have online order as an option but the selection menu on there needs to expand DRAMATICALLY. Would be nice to see their entire menu available for custom orders - both pickup and delivery options like Uber Eats. The donuts here are still the best Ive ever had. The frosting options on the raised are to die for and the vanilla sprinkled cake donuts are delectable. Every donut no matter the topping is the perfect moistness and thats really what keeps me coming back. The dough is so thick it keeps out air for a couple days so they dont really get stale, and if they do, 10 seconds in the microwave perks it right back to new. Very pleased with this business.

Jo
Review №31

Amazing selection and the staff are understanding when you take a while to choose. I went during partial lockdown so at the time there were only 2 people allowed inside at a time. But the wait was worth it and they do have a drive thru. The boxes they use are strong! They send you home with a mini-menu as well.

Tr
Review №32

Excellent legendary donuts and service work the wait. They are hiring btw.

St
Review №33

The place was easy to find and had lots of room for parking. When walking up they have you follow covid precautions by only allowing 2 customers in at a time. The staff were friendly and took the time to focus on the customer instead of multitasking on the drive through and the counter. I got a apple fritter, blueberry fritter and a white frosting with sprinkles. For three donuts it was an amazing price. All 3 donuts were eaten an hour later and they were amazing. These are not your premade with preservatives sitting for day/s store donuts, these are freshly made amazing tasting donuts. I would recommend them for your donuts!

Vi
Review №34

They are always so friendly and nice. I really enjoy coming here and I cant wait to go back! Their donuts are absolutely delicious 😊

Ma
Review №35

Updated review. The last few times weve gotten donuts here Ive noticed these unfortunate commonalities: donuts are DENSE and very closed textured, stale, flavors are not always there. Some of these donuts are so dense I could get full from eating half of one. The flavors arent always there either. Some are good, but not the ones I like. They dont keep well, if sitting on the table after 1-2 hours theyre already hard and turning stale. Im going to assume they make the entire batch for the day at like 4 am and they sit there until closed so if you come in the afternoon youre getting an 8+ hr old donut. Thats what it tastes like anyway.Maybe Ill try going back and updating the review then but not for a while.Pros: the building itself is cute and the donuts are cute if thats all you care about.

Ma
Review №36

Donuts were better than average but still just normal good tasting donuts.

Th
Review №37

Drove across town for some excellent donuts. Always good best in puget sound.

Ky
Review №38

House of Donuts is Awesome! They went above and beyond helping me create a fun Elf on the Shelf adventure for my grandson. Apparently Chippy the elf decided to stop for donuts flying back from the North Pole, but sadly he doesnt carry cash so he and his sidekicks were stuck at HOD. They kindly notified me 😉 (so the tale was told) and before my grandson woke up, I brought his Christmas pals, a delicious selection of Christmas donut treats (with only a few elfin nibbles missing) and photographic evidence with the fun staff and even a personalized note on the box from the adorable-as-an-elf-herself Phia home to make his morning special.

Jo
Review №39

Awesome donuts here! Not overpriced like Legendary, either. Good variety, too! Love the red velvet w/ cream cheese frosting, Smores, Oreo and bacon maple bar.

sh
Review №40

We love The Original House of Donuts and go every Sat. For the Donuts, yes but especially for Monica who works at the Lakewood one. All the staff are good but shes our favorite. She always remembers our order and we love to visit briefly. Never hod up.the line.

Ra
Review №41

I wish I had ordered more. Theyre so good!

JA
Review №42

It was good that donuts were not sweet.It was delicious

Be
Review №43

Support Local busniess!! Absolutely dig this place; even has a drive thru! Reasonably priced, fun flavors and options. Loads of parking and easy to get to.

Za
Review №44

Good donuts. Drive-thru is quick and they have two windows. (Chocolate Bavarian is my favorite)

Cr
Review №45

Best doughnuts in the area! Always delicious, they are hand-made and bigger than those of the big chain store which will remain nameless (initials are KK ). Huge variety with occasional surprises available (e.g. non-apple fritters) from time to time.

Al
Review №46

A family favorite donut spot. This is worth the wait when the lines get long.

De
Review №47

Goid variety of donuts. We bought a dozen to take back to our hotel but the next day any glazed donuts were already stale. Did like the donuts with cherry and lemon filling on top. On a previous visit to the area we tried legendary donuts, they stayed fresh for days

Le
Review №48

Good donuts always busy.Their donuts are pretty good. Once you eat one you will see what they have been around for so long.

Sa
Review №49

Delicious donuts day in and day out!! Feed you crave right here. You wont be disappointed

St
Review №50

My raspberry jelly filled doughnut was over done. A bit dry. Everything else was okay.

A
Review №51

Good donuts,lots of different flavor, coffee can be better

Je
Review №52

Great service. Nice people. Full menu available when we came . great selection

Ca
Review №53

I didnt know... holy smokes. These are some of the best doughnuts Ive ever seen or eaten in my life.

Sr
Review №54

OMG, best donuts ever! So much variety, its hard to choose!

Le
Review №55

Im a huge donut fan and I love the aesthetic at OHOD. But I cant shake the fry taste after I eat a donut there. Its like old fair oil or the boiling point of the oil is to high. The cake donuts and cinnamon rolls are better than a yeast product.

et
Review №56

Extra large donuts here. Was very good and very filling

Ta
Review №57

My sister was in town from Texas and we had to get donuts because they are so superior here. 😃

Av
Review №58

Im not a big donut guy for health reasons. My daughter beef me to swing by there because she was craving for donuts that day. I like their donut better than voodoo dont in Oregon. Ill say Krispy creams donuts taste a little better but you get more for your money here. Clean place and great customer service.

An
Review №59

Best donuts in town! Short wait but the donuts are definitely worth it!

ke
Review №60

Big donuts. My problem is I want more than I can eat

An
Review №61

I feel like I have to love this place, it is practically in my backyard and its my go to for unit events. But, I find it inconsistently fried with a tough crust on the doughnuts sometimes. Any excuse and I am bringing a box and some coffee to work, and dont get between me and a maple bar. I dont care about your rank, mine!

Er
Review №62

Fast and friendly. Good donuts

T
Review №63

Love their donuts. My favorite is Old fashion bar. I have asked half dozen box only with it! They also have nice monthly special donuts.

Ch
Review №64

Their donuts are fantastic... Go early! They sell out.

Ka
Review №65

I highly recommend House of Donuts to everyone. The staff is amazing. Donuts are outstanding and theyre pretty cheap. For a dozen of your own pick its 14 bucks with taxes. Theres is drive thru if you didnt want to get out and go inside.

Am
Review №66

Great variety, amazing texture, visually appealing. Just tried this for the first time since moving here years ago and love it. Wish they had sit down options. Theyre so popular they could expand.

Pa
Review №67

Customer service is GREAT. Unlike other doughnut shops, anytime you go there they have a full selection. It doesnt looked picked over and youre stuck with whats left. Doughnuts are some of the best in Washington. Great selection, great people. Highly recommend.

As
Review №68

SO good!

Na
Review №69

The happy hour donuts! A dozen for half price!! Staff is always friendly.

Br
Review №70

For about $10 you can get a few donuts, a coffee, and leave a generous tip. Beats other donut places nearby for sure!

Ka
Review №71

Best doughnuts around. Creative monthly specials and super friendly staff. We love this place!!!!

Me
Review №72

Great taste but is inconsistent in donut sizes for red velvet for example. It shouldnt be the same price as a huge donut for less cause it doesnt make logical sense.

Ge
Review №73

Great food 😋 and service evan gave my dog a dogy donut free he likes the place to

Pa
Review №74

Still my favorite doughnuts

La
Review №75

Awful donuts. I use to live in the area and this was my go to spot. But now I have tried this place on my last 2 visit and totally a disappointment. Won’t waste my money there again.

Ke
Review №76

Bought donuts Monday morning, 8 am. Tasted like Sunday donuts. Did not have any buttermilk donuts. I was told none were delivered. What donut shop does not have basic buttermilk donuts?!?!? What they call an apple fritter is a cinnamon roll with some apple, this is not an apple fritter. What they call a Northwest fritter resembles a apple fritter, except it’s the size of a lid to their coffee cups.I stopped coming here after previous owner left, I remember why, donuts are now mediocre at best.

Ma
Review №77

Didnt enjoy these at all, dry and lacking flavor. Best part was the building. Will not return!!Was the worst i have ever had so disappointed

Pa
Review №78

So tasty & much cheaper than the other over priced guys

Ez
Review №79

Absolutely fell in love with these donuts so big and soooooo delicious.

Ja
Review №80

Cant beat the friendly service and delicious donuts.

Ir
Review №81

Loved the esthetic, went early morning and had a wide variety. Donuts were very rich and tasty, customer service was good.

R.
Review №82

Worst donuts I have ever had anywhere in the world!! I have grown up on these donuts since 1968 and loved them, what happened? I bought a half dozen Maple bars and cinnamon twists and threw them out. They tasted burnt like they were left cooking forever but still used. They were also heavy as a brick. This was heartbreaking because I grew up on these and later I made the screens that proudly printed all your logos on apparel and boxes. I loved this place but now it will be a long time before I return.

D.
Review №83

So glad they open a new location in Lacey. Bringing those maple bacon donuts closer to home!!

Lu
Review №84

Didnt enjoy these at all, dry and lacking flavor. Best part was the building. Will not return!!

Ba
Review №85

Its the only place we go for donuts. Must go if you want the best

Ju
Review №86

Sweet place and sweet donuts. Fair variety.

Gi
Review №87

Very good donuts

Br
Review №88

Unfortunately we got there late they were all sold out of the Big Rays Donuts with the multiple dressings very disappointed though they had a lot of this and that and we bought about six of them its not often we get over this way Lakewood but if you do stop by original House of donuts. In recent years theyve blonde big time and kept the place nice and clean running it like a small business with lots of choices but prices a little bit on the top side no its worth it theyre big and theyre tasty dont forget if youre in Lakewood stop by the house of donuts if you live in Lakewood you know all about them Im always wondering why they dont develop a ride out here in East County cuz we sure dont have good Donuts okay good luck

Sc
Review №89

The donuts are to die for and the coffee aint bad either. Its a drive thru so you can grab donuts with ease, and the selection will fulfill your needs and more!

Su
Review №90

Since the owners have changed hands, the donuts arent as good. And you cant buy a half dozen. Not sure if I will be back.

an
Review №91

Fast friendly service doughnuts and coffee were awesome

Br
Review №92

Amazing doughnuts with great customer service

D
Review №93

Was just okay. I probably got there too late Ill try it again in the early morning.

Ja
Review №94

Alwayd friendly, donuts are good. Love the seasonal ones. One of my fave donut spots.

Ma
Review №95

Theres just something about these donuts...its not every day that I can drive down from Seattle, but when I get a chance (or have a good excuse) Ill make a pit stop. Cant go wrong with any of their raised rings

Ki
Review №96

Imo best doughnuts around always great staff

Tr
Review №97

The staff is niceTheir donuts as greatAnd if you have your dog with you the even give them a treat too

Jo
Review №98

Was great donuts

Jo
Review №99

Awesome donuts! Fluffy and moist, and they have a drive through!

Al
Review №100

First time amazing prices and wonderful selection. Taste fresh and yummies in my tummies

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  • Address:9638 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, United States
  • Site:http://originalhouseofdonuts.com/
  • Phone:+1 253-588-2647
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Donut shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–6PM
  • Thursday:6AM–6PM
  • Friday:6AM–6PM
  • Saturday:6AM–6PM
  • Sunday:6AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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