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Factory Donuts
12505 NE 144th St, Kirkland, WA 98034, United States
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St
Review №1

These donuts were awesome. Best apple fritter Ive had in a while and the giant donut is very aptly named.

Ei
Review №2

Great prices and absolutely DELICIOUS! We came in just to browse, then just wanted to grab a couple different things to try but ended up with 13 donuts/pastries!😂 Service is very efficient and honestly quite fantastic though some might find it brusque. We got apple turn over, blueberry fritter, apple fritter, a few jelly-filled, an old-fashioned, apple bear claw, blueberry scone, peanut butter and jelly and a chocolate croissant. We cut it all up and shared with 7 people. Honestly, ALL fantastic!

Am
Review №3

Factory Donuts is my go-to in Kirkland! I often do trainings and I’ll always come here for the donuts!Parking is super easy, as this shop is located at the end of a small strip mall.The interior is unassuming and pretty small but I’m not sure how many people plan to stay and dine their after buying something?I had a great experience with the woman a lot of people seem to complain about. Was she pretty quick between selections, by saying, “next”...? Yea sure, but I’m not sensitive and that didn’t bother me. Most recently I needed 4 dozen donuts and including fritters I ended up with 5 boxes. As I attempted to carry them all and get through the door she exclaimed “oh let me help you!” and proceeded to help me to my car!I’m not much of a donut expert, and out of the multiple different kids of donuts I bought most recently I only tried the buttermilk bar. WOW! delicious! Super soft on the inside and a bit more firm and crunchy on the outside with the most exceptional flavor.At all of my trainings most everyone asks where the donuts are from and exclaim, “these are SO good!”. The fritters, all 3 flavors, seem to be an exceptionally big hit.

Co
Review №4

This by far was the worst experience I have ever had when trying to support a local business. This morning my friend and I came in to purchase 2 1/2 dozen donut boxes for a brunch with friends. Upon entry the older associate was rude, short, and demanding. We were unable to see the donuts due to a large number of children in front of the case in the previous group. We asked to look at the donuts before making our selection. She was so disrespectful and confrontational in response that we chose to exit without purchasing. Save your time/money and support businesses that value their customers and promote courteous services. Will not go back/reccomend instead spending your money at Countryside Donut House (11613 124th Ave NE). They happily took our orders/money ♡♡♡

Op
Review №5

Best donuts on the Eastside. Their prices are surprisingly inexpensive. Staff are always pleasant and helpful, though sometimes they get pretty busy.One anecdote: a few years ago for our wedding we got 16 boxes of Factory Donuts and they were were a huge hit! The owner gave our order a lot of attention to detail as well, even swapping out some particular donuts the day-of during pickup because they didnt look as pretty as they would like.

Ti
Review №6

Wow!!! This hidden gem of a donut bakery is amazing! Every single flavor & variety is delicious! And, they make awesome special orders.

Al
Review №7

Best donuts in town. Better get before 11am or they will be none left.

Au
Review №8

Ive been going here for years now, the owner is incredibly nice and they have the best donuts in the area. If you like savory their bagel dogs always hit the spot.

Hu
Review №9

A good place to grab donuts and other pastries. They have a variety of selections to choose from. The price is very reasonable and the people are really nice. My favorite so far is their apple fritter and cinnamon twist. Will be back to try other food

T
Review №10

Pillows of deliciousness! Who doesnt love fresh donuts. Support a small business! Staff is friendly and service is excellent. What are you waiting for?... go get some donuts!

As
Review №11

This shop has the best Donuts in the area hands down. Ive never had one from this shop I didnt like! The apple fritter is my absolute favorite! I highly recommend going and checking them out. The owners are great and so appreciate the business!

Эр
Review №12

Great donuts, but dont expect good service. When I asked to change one of my donuts, the old lady became irritated and rolled her eyes so basically this the customer service you should expect here.

Sc
Review №13

The best quality donuts in town. The French crullers are my favorite.The hidden gem of this store however is their Croissant and ham and cheese Croissant. I swear someone there must have studied in France.

Ji
Review №14

Ordered donuts through Grub hub and order was cancelled because business did not accept order. When I called to ask why my order was not received the lady blamed Grub hub password that she was given. Then said it was for the dozen donuts umm no I only ordered 8 donuts. She kept trying to put blame on grub hub when the blame was her own issues. She could have been a lot nicer as well wont be ever ordering from here

Br
Review №15

First time at the donut shop, the customer service was awful. I wasnt greeted upon entry, they rushed my every move, and they didnt even thank me! They even asked if I wanted to leave a tip...--I might have left one if you didnt ask! On a good note, the prices were great compared to other shops in the area and they have a huge variety! The donuts tasted yummy and the iced coffee was amazing! Ill go back for the food, but hope next time the service is a little better.

Ce
Review №16

Amazing selection! Fresh and tasty!!!

K
Review №17

Great donuts with fresh tastes! :) Came here to get the donuts for the office & everyone loved them! Will be back again.

Mi
Review №18

Our favorite. Great choices and great donuts

Er
Review №19

I love the people that work here! They are so sweet but are also incredibly dependant on the income of their business and remember the locals. Even give out a free donut on your birthday!

Ka
Review №20

Super quick service. these ladies know how to sling donuts. incredibly delicious and a huge range of fresh donuts daily!!

Ry
Review №21

This is certainly the best place to get donuts in the area. It beats any local grocery store and other shops by far for quality. The staff are also some of the most friendly I have met. The first time I went there, they gave me a donut for free, and since then my family and I have been going there often. This place is so great!

Ry
Review №22

Rude service, asked me rudely to get a coffee, not my job lady

Am
Review №23

Best donuts on the Eastside come on

Jo
Review №24

Great doughnuts. Apparently my wifes grandfather has been coming here for a long time. still good after all these years.

Se
Review №25

Specifically asked for assorted donuts including the ones on the right side, but the lady just put the same cheap ones (from the left side) in all 3 boxes. Shouldnt have spent $50 for this, frustrated!

Jo
Review №26

It is such great service

Al
Review №27

Probably the best donuts in the area

Dw
Review №28

Good donuts at a reasonable cost.

Il
Review №29

Amazing family business! Very friendly service and delicious doughnuts and apple fritters! A teue local jem. Strongly recommend!

Ca
Review №30

We love this place. Definitely not fancy or big (there are a few booths) but the donuts are soooo yummy. Great selection and variety. Really fun donut holes, they have 6 flavor options. One is covered in sprinkles and the kids love them! I really like the toasted coconut ones. Yummy yummy yum!

Ka
Review №31

Any time of day but especially early in the morning, these donuts literally melt in your mouth! Very many innovative toppings, very very hard to resist. Service considerably more pleasant than it was some time ago, even above & beyond now. Prices have surely crept up to where you know youre paying premium, but youre also getting premium.

Mi
Review №32

My favorites are crulers I dont know if I spelled it correctly but like any small doughnut shop theyre great and run out fast huge selection of doughnuts

Ma
Review №33

The service is fine, and the donuts are really good. Good enough that I keep coming back!They have had a good selection the times I have visited. Ive tried yeast, cake, buttermilk, old fashioned and they have all be really good. Their morning fresh glazed yeast is especially tasty.This place is bordering on perfection. If there were friendlier faces behind the counter, that would tip the scale. But honestly, place is pretty popular from what Ive seen so they probably dont have much incentive to change.

To
Review №34

Best doughnuts in Kirkland. Staff can be a little curt, but just speak loudly and clearly, and know what youre going to get, and you will be fine.

Su
Review №35

Factory Donuts has a large selection of gorgeous, yummy donuts and other pastries! Theyre conveniently located in the Kingsgate neighborhood in Kirkland. Easy access from I-405, very little traffic and ample parking. The prices are super reasonable, not inflated like some overrated donut shops, and the staff is quite friendly/customer service is very good. This store supports local non-profits/their local communities too. Well continue to patron Factory Donuts!

na
Review №36

Thank you you made my daughter birthday special your supprise decoration was so cute 🙏🙏

Mi
Review №37

Extremely great light and fluffy yeasted donuts. they have cake ones but i didnt get any. The only minus is that I dont like the shortening-based fluffy frosting they put in the chocolate cream ones instead of the dense, eggy custardy pastry creme I am used to. If youre a chocolate and cream donut fan I dont think theyll wow you. However I would go out of my way for all the other ones though even just dusted in sugar. Sky high fluffyness and good sweetness level. Superb.

Tr
Review №38

Best donuts in the world, bar none.

Vi
Review №39

It was extremely difficult to understand the employee at the counter due to her thick accent, but I eventually managed to order an Iced Latte and two donuts. I was asked if I would like vanilla flavoring added to the Iced Latte, and I said sure.I was charged significantly higher than the listed menu price, with no explanation or receipt offered. After going to the nearby Subway, I went back to the outside of Factory Donuts to look at the menu to see if I could figure out where the extra charge came from.After a minute or so, the employee who I had ordered from and a second employee who had appeared gestured for me to go inside. Without my having said anything. they already knew that I was wondering about the charge, so this might be a common occurrence at this place. After talking to them, I understood that an extra $1.50 charge came from a tricky menu format where the flavor price ($.50) was meant to be a subsection of a line above it saying espresso ($1.50), and customers adding any flavor pay the $1.50 espresso charge in addition to the listed price for the individual flavor(s). (even for non-espresso drinks like the Iced Latte, apparently)The second employee seemed genuinely apologetic when I stated that this was a pretty dirty trick and refunded me the difference, despite the first employees protests. The first employee also yelled something at me (or maybe at the other employee) as I left the donut shop with a bad taste in my mouth.You probably wont run into the issues I had with this place if you dont order coffee, or at least dont add flavor to the coffee without being aware of the extra $1.50 charge in addition to the flavor charge.$1.50 isnt a lot of money to be tricked out of, but I wont be going back to this place out of principle. Which is kind of a shame, because the donuts are really good.

Je
Review №40

Awesome tasting donuts and a great value! We come to this location all the way from Bothell Mill Creek! We found it since it was close to Evergreen Hospital, when our son was being born!

Li
Review №41

Where do you go for the best donuts served by the sweetest lady in the world? FACTORY DONUT! Maple bar, bear claw, donot holes, this place is an institution!Only thing is they are too close to where I work so my waistline is starting to grow!

Er
Review №42

Delicious donuts and friendly service.

Rh
Review №43

Always fun coming here and getting something sweet. They make tasty fresh donuts and have a great selection at a good price. They also have other fun things to eat and have a solid drink selection. Good place to take the kids on a saturday morning errand run.

Do
Review №44

Yyyuuuummmmmyyyyyy😄These Ladies Are Awesome!! Really Great selection of donuts and other morning goodies!Outstanding price of their delicious donut holes( by the dozen!!). Fantastic attitudes and aervice all the time!

Rh
Review №45

Great donuts, melt in your mouth delicious. They will have you buying more than you want to. If on a budget, be careful 😄, yummy and The Big Donut sell out very quickly.

Li
Review №46

The doughnuts are delish and made fresh everyday! And can be delivered to you thru DoorDash!!

Ki
Review №47

Family owned. Woman behind the counter is not from Seattle. She is straight forward and well take none of your passive aggressive sass. Know what you want when she gets to you, tell her politely and pointedly. Pay her, smile and thank her. You dont irk her, you get a good experience and good food. (Love the macaroons too!)

Wi
Review №48

If youre looking for a good old style donut stop, Factory Donuts is the place for you. Its an unassuming place, with a great selection of classic favorites, as well as some giant versions, which are always fun for a treat. They also have a variety of pastries available.Although they do have limited seating available, this isnt so much of a place to sit and socialize, rather get your donuts and move on; perfect for quick in-and-out donut runs!Try the buttermilk donuts!

Ja
Review №49

Very simple and straight forward place, I like the straight forward customer service and was not bothered by accent. If anything the concise woman behind the counter i could see coming off a bit short with people but I didnt experience any feeling of disrespect or rudeness just very matter of fact. I enjoy the customer service and I enjoy their donuts. They tend to have donuts later than most places.

Ra
Review №50

These donuts are the best I have ever had. Everyone at work LOVES these donuts. We call them crack donuts... we run to get them when someone brings them in. THE BEST EVER!

Ch
Review №51

The best little donut shop! I grew up in the neighborhood and spent my allowance here a number of times. Now that Im a dad, I get to share with my daughter the delicious varieties of fritters (apple, banana, blueberry, cherry), and all the other classics. There are no substitutes!

Jo
Review №52

THE BEST BY FAR. Lots of choices that are yummm and my favorite is her Apple Fritters!! Jenny owns this and she’s a very hard worker. My donuts 🍩 must stop

Bo
Review №53

AMAZING donuts!! Always very fresh and taste great. Staff is fun too.

Ro
Review №54

Fresh really good doughnuts. Very good service. Highly recommend

Ti
Review №55

Amazing donuts and super affordable too! Super sweet people.

Ta
Review №56

These are THE BEST DONUTS Ive tried in Washington state! They arent doughy in the center like 99% of all the other ones Ive tried. They cook them to perfection, centers of the donuts not raw or doughy. I like them even more than Krispy Kreme donuts! 🍩👌

Ji
Review №57

Best donuts ever! We go every Friday, and theres always a long line of customers picking up boxes and boxes. Donuts are made fresh everyday by 4am... owner gets to work at midnight. The owner lady is kind but no nonsense. She wont take crap from anyone or misbehaving kids. No splash or gimmicks, just great donuts. Apple fritters and bear claws are my favorites. Or try the bacon bars.

Sh
Review №58

Best donuts on the Eastside. Their donuts are not heavy or greasy. Their donut holes are awesome! I would highly recommend this place for not only donuts but they have bagel dogs and other pastries that are not sweet.

ja
Review №59

I live right around the corner and thought I’d try these guys out. I’m new to donut life so I had no idea what I was looking for. The minute I walked in I felt uncomfortable and I welcomed. They rushed me to order and continuously made rude faces my way. I thought I’d give them a second chance because the donuts were good but the second time was the exact same. So rude and disrespectful. Honestly just wanted some donuts not some shade.

De
Review №60

Evergreen Emergency Department loves you guys too❣️Thank you for your support!!!!

Em
Review №61

Never had a better glazed donut.

Ch
Review №62

They had a larger than typical variety of donuts and pastries and even bagel dogs. The women helping us took the time to let my 2 year old pick out donuts for us. The cake donuts we picked were tasty, fluffy, and not overly sweet.

J
Review №63

The donuts here are the best Ive found in the area. They also dont horribly overprice the things...

Lu
Review №64

We stopped by today and I cannot tell you how delighted I was with the service and the quality of their donuts. Dont forget to get some coffee, this was the best coffee I have drank, you got to pay them a visit.

Wo
Review №65

I was conflicted on how many stars to leave. I am leaving two stars for the actual donuts. They are not greasy or too sweet. The customer service is horrible! We did not feel welcomed at all. We felt more like we were in the way by walking into their. Both ladies rushed us with what we wanted. It was our first time in and our last time in. Customer service plays a huge part of where I shop. I wish them the best.

Lo
Review №66

Best little donut place around! Fast, friendly service! Super nice owners!

Ch
Review №67

Nice small little shop that feels like it could fit in downtown in big easy coast city. Its a bit cluttered and cramped but the donuts are good. Everything is fresh and they offer enough variety. It doesnt look like much but they put the quality where it counts-in the food.

je
Review №68

Donut get any better!

Ro
Review №69

This place has the best donuts around, and charges a reasonable price for them. Just be careful you dont come by late in the day, or they may have sold out already.

Ro
Review №70

The best doughnuts.😍

Ma
Review №71

Locally owned donut and pastry shop. Excellent service and delicious breakfast. Get there early for the best selection.

Ja
Review №72

I took my son and daughter there this morning. My 5 years old daughter was standing there trying to decide which donut she wanted. The selection was not that great. The short old looking lady owner was very rude because my daughter couldnt decide which one she wanted, the short old lady owner gave us a mean look even though we were there no more than 3 minutes trying to decide the very few and unique selection of donuts they have. Terrible customer service, we walked out with out getting any donut and WILL NEVER COME BACK AGAIN. All my friends and families will not visit this shop again. There are better donut shops around the area with much much better customer service.

Ch
Review №73

Great donuts! Speedy service! Have returned 3 times in the last week!

Ri
Review №74

They have the best selection and the best Donuts. Owners are number 1 in my book, always smiling and friendly!

Ca
Review №75

What can I say other than I always find great Donuts always fresh.

To
Review №76

My workplace loves these Donuts. I bring in a dozen or so once a month and theyre always raved about. Make sure you tip the lady big!

Ca
Review №77

The buttermilk bar here is hands down, the single best donut I have ever had.Update: A year later and the buttermilk bar is still my gold standard for donut comparisons.

Mi
Review №78

You go here for the fresh donuts. They make fresh donuts. They give you fresh donuts. What else do you want?

Mi
Review №79

Quaint family owned donut shop next to the Sno-King Ice Arena in Kingsgate. They serve donuts, fritters, croissants, soft drinks, milk, and coffee. There is plenty of parking. The store only has a small dining area. The owner reminds me in some ways to the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld but in a good way. The donuts are always fresh. They also serve these huge glazed donuts.

Sh
Review №80

*****Factory Doughnuts needs our help! Since Covid-19 & decreased traffic at SnowKing their business is way down! Please go in and get a dozen for you & a dozen to drop off at the Evergreen ER & ICU. Heck, even your neighbors would enjoy a half dozen. We can not let this pillar of our community go down!! Open 5am to 1 or 2pm daily. *****It take a lot of willpower to stay away. I dont care if they give me heartburn Ill eat a glazed buttermilk bar or a apple fritter any day. If its busy make sure you have your order ready or chef will move on to the next customer.

Ar
Review №81

Amazing donuts, even better customer service! They just gained a customer for life.I ate 5 donuts and each kind was perfect- light, airy raised rings; soft, pillowy cake donuts; buttery, dense old-fashioneds.BUT what happened next left me astonished:My wallet fell out of my purse in the parking lot and a customer returned it to the store. Gary (the owner?), tracked me down and left a note on my doorstep telling me it was safe and waiting for me a the shop... And I live 6 miles away.Their donut quality is superb, but their kindness is even more impressive.

Ca
Review №82

Best donuts! Moved north 3 years ago, but whenever Im in the area I stop and get myself a blueberry fritter and a buttermilk donut!

Sh
Review №83

The employees are very friendly and there donuts are excellent.

Er
Review №84

Best doughnuts in the area and a very friendly staff as well.

da
Review №85

Close to my house great fresh donuts

am
Review №86

Their fritters are amazing as well as their old fashions. I have been there about 20 times this year and they messed up my order only once. I think it was a miscommunication on my part because I was distracted with the person I was there with.

Ja
Review №87

Friendly ladies and oh so many donut choices, including donut holes.

Mi
Review №88

Excellent service, quality food every time

Am
Review №89

Best donuts!

Ma
Review №90

Great donuts near Woodinville. Try the glazed chocolate twist or chocolate cake - yum!

Ja
Review №91

Great donuts, great price, great service.

bu
Review №92

Adorable, homey, family run donut shop. Will definitely be coming back.

Sa
Review №93

Always a quick in and out option for donuts. Couldn’t ask for better pricing and freshness.

Ju
Review №94

Been getting products from here for as long as we can remember, the owner is very sweet, has her off days like anyone else but constantly puts out amazing pastries, hands down the best apple fritters around!

Ma
Review №95

Our go to donut store. Great selection and delicious donuts. Nothing super fancy, just good donuts.

Bi
Review №96

Love their donuts! The apple fritters and maple bars are my favorite.

Ro
Review №97

Extremely rude and business areas not that clean. She yells while youre trying to explain your choice. NEVER AGAIN!

Sc
Review №98

Stay away if you dont have amazing willpower.

Br
Review №99

Best donuts in entire Seattle area. Grumpy donut lady is fun to try to talk to :)

Da
Review №100

Best Doughnuts in Bothell

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  • Address:12505 NE 144th St, Kirkland, WA 98034, United States
  • Phone:+1 425-821-6140
Categories
  • Donut shop
  • Pastry shop
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:5AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:5AM–2PM
  • Thursday:5AM–2PM
  • Friday:5AM–2PM
  • Saturday:5AM–2PM
  • Sunday:5AM–2PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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