Dockside Donuts
1112 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA
Crema's Take
“This family-run Tacoma institution serves some of the region's most sought-after donuts (their French crullers and bacon maple bars have devoted fans arriving early to catch them warm) alongside solid Dillanos espresso pulled into some of the most affordable lattes in the city. What you won't find here is curated playlists or Instagram-ready ambiance—instead you get authentic charm: the sound of the family working, customer conversations, and the genuine care that comes from owners who've clearly perfected their craft over years.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Dockside Donuts is family-run and their French crullers are to die for [if you rise early and get them before they're gone!] They serve Dillanos espresso in one of the last cost-effective lattes in Tacoma... what's more the owners are extremely kind and care about protecting…
There is no atmospheric music 🎶 playing overhead or lightly in the background like some places will do. Either silence, foreign language between the workers, or customer banter while you eat. The decoration seems outdated & unrevised since it's original opening. Having banana…
Read some reviews of donut shops. This was not a find by reviews, it was review by a writer who went to multiple donut shops around the South Sound area, chose same donuts at each location and then rated. Search this shop up! Off the beaten path, and highly unlikely you would…
Racist. Monday 9/17/25 1:15pm Older Asian lady refused to open drive thru window and just glared at me, I smiled and eventually she opened the window, she never spoke until I brought out my cash, then she said "Drop it" meaning the money, proceeded to hand me my order while…
If you like bacon maple bars their is the best. Period. Get here early, get them when they are still warm. You will never go anywhere else for one, I promise. The family that owns this place is super friendly and remembers their customers. I love swinging by here on my way to…
Crema Reviews
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