Dockside Donuts

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 find this if you just happened to go shopping in Tacoma. Ordered a dozen donuts. Buttermilk was flavorful. No heavy grease or oil taste. Raspberry twist had a hint of Raspberry flavoring with a touch of cream cheese mix in it. This was worth saying a prayer over!! And a good old cake donut: Best I've had in a long time. I have a blueberrymuffin awaiting so enjoy these donuts and go get ya some!

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 their customers from panhandlers. The port is a rough area but these glorious fluffy doughballs are worth the extra stop. Please, DO NOT be fooled by low star ratings from unhoused folks, keep doing you Dockside, and don't let them convert your dining area into their living room!

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 turning her back and walking away. Negroes do not spend your hard earned money here and those against racism in any form stay away. No doubt this lady was thinking I might rob her because of my lovely brown skin, textbook racial stereotype and profiling. Disgusting!

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 work.

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 The decoration seems outdated & unrevised since it's original opening.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 🍌 peel colored tile flooring with dark wood paneled, mixed with yellow walls that are primarily glass all around. There's the nice addition of a white modern style, stand alone fireplace that would be nice to warm up by with your coffee ☕. However if you do, the older male Staff member will be sure to come out from behind the counter to tell you "Move! You're blocking the heat!!" Staff isn't very friendly or appreciative of your business at all. Very cheap so be sure you ask for napkins cause they won't be offered or