Original House of Donuts
9638 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
Crema's Take
“This Lakewood institution has been a neighborhood fixture since the 1970s, beloved for its generous, made-fresh donuts that come in impressive variety—from classic whole donuts to specialty flavors like bright orange-glazed and apple fritte that keep regulars coming back. The small shop punches way above its weight with a welcoming, family-friendly vibe and friendly staff who make even early morning visits feel special, making it the kind of place where you can grab a quick coffee and pastry or settle in for a slower moment with neighbors and friends.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I have been coming here since the 1970s and the donuts have always been so good until now. I’m not sure what happened but it’s been a few years now that the donuts are not delicious. The apple fritters are greasy and over fried. The raised donuts are dense and they just don’t taste that good. So sad. I wish they were using the original recipes in the way that they had been used for the last 40 years. Why are the donuts so bad now? How did this happen? I don’t ever plan on coming back. They are not worth the calories!
What can i really say about this place you wouldn't expect from a donut shop?! It's small but it packs a huge punch in donut varieties - in whole donuts, dount holes, and variety specialties. We love their bavarian, maple bars, and oreo donuts the most. But all of them are great. Customer service is always fast and friendly too!
We arrived just after 6 am. There were a lot of donuts to choose from. The donuts are giant and delicious. The employees were nice and friendly. I would recommend this donut shop. Update. As soon as you step out of your car, you are greeted with the sweet smell of donuts. Once again the employees were great! Yummy donuts!
this is a true gem in lakewood! this classic donut shop has been serving up fresh, delicious donuts for years, and they never disappoint. the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked treats. i was pleasantly surprised by the size of their glazed donuts. it was so sweet and delicious, and for an affordable price too.
I can't get enough of the 'Original House of Donuts' –My favorite has to be the orange flavored donut – it's a burst of citrusy goodness that never fails to delight my taste buds. The texture is perfect, and the sweetness is just right but also their incredible cookies & cream creation. The blend of flavors in the cookies & cream donut is simply heavenly. What's even more amusing is that my cat has a favorite too – the blueberry donut. One day, she literally stole it from my boyfriend's hand! The combination of unique flavors and unexpected moments like these make every visit to this donut haven truly memorable. Plus, the $10 dozen deal after 5pm is a sweet bonus that keeps me coming back for more! It's a sweet deal that adds to the overall great experience. If you're a fan of unique and delicious donuts, this place is a must-try!
Crema Reviews
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