Top Pot Doughnuts, Seattle, WA

Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle, WA boasts a short, but lively history. Established in February of 2002, the owners had purchased an old neon sign from a Chinese restaurant that read "Topspot".  But the "s" fell out of the sign, leaving "Top Pot" to shine as the beacon for doughnut lovers downtown.

Now, Top Pot has earned their reputation as creators of "hand-forged doughnuts".  And forged they are.

When my wife and I visited there in July of 2011 we were quickly embraced by the ambiance of the vaulted walls lined with books and bric-a-brac, and the blended aromas of fresh-brewed coffee and pastry urges one to step into the long line of humanity to place an order.  The line, by the way, was nearly beyond the front door . . . which should say something about the lengths some of us will go to enjoy a doughnut (note the old-fashioned spelling).

Seattle residents and visitors should be giving thanks to have Top Pot nearby, and anyone visiting the Space Needle need only walk south a few blocks to warm up or mellow out at a Top Pot table.

Goodnight, Seattle!  (Wait, someone else used to say that.)

Just remember . . . all things in moderation.  Even doughnuts!