Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

You are probably reading this because you have a donut craving; just give in… to diabetes and obesity.
50% off a dozen during their last hour open (10−11pm weekdays, 11−12am weekends). During most visits the employees have been rude as hell. If I wasn’t on a sugar high from the donut, I’d smack your _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​. Seriously though, I really get the sense that they hate their customers almost as much as they hate their jobs.
But wait, don’t fat kids love cake (and donuts)? I do.

I just went here after the Seahawks game on Sunday evening. I’ve been here before and I like the coffee as much as the donuts. There was a line starting to form when I got there, which was expected.
Overall the food and drinks are delicious, moist, and fluffy. The most memorable experience of this visit was the rude insults by the donut server, Izetta. A couple in front of me in line were disrespected, in my opinion.
The lady ordered two donuts then the man changed the order to a variety dozen. One would think this would be a good thing, getting the up sale without even asking. Izetta complained about having to take the donuts out of the bag and putting them into a box. Then as the couple was picking their items the man asked if an item had custard in it. Izetta told them to read the labels and confirmed the custard but in a very insulting way.
I understand wanting to keep the line moving but we were not moving any faster because of the bottleneck at the cashiers. Out of all the times I’ve been to Krispy Kreme and all the locations I’ve been to, I did not experience the Donut Nazi attitude. And quite frankly, I am not a fan of being treated rudely for bringing my business to an establishment. Granted I only ordered two Krispy Kremes and a coffee and it’s hard to mess that up, I felt the service was less than acceptable at the donut serving station. The cashiers and coffee people were delightful and still had smiles although they just got slammed by the 12^th Man.
I would expect enthusiasm and delightfulness from the staff as the original Krispy Kremes are so delightful. I like to relax and savor the donut and coffee experience, especially on a cold rainy evening. I do not like negativity, confrontation, or insults to customers trying to have a delightful experience. When ordering 12 I really enjoy the whole experience of picking which ones and how many to get in order to maximize the flavorful impact to my senses.
I do not blame Izetta for destroying the vibes. I think Krispy Kreme needs better training or perhaps refresher courses. For now I’m sticking to Top Pot and bypassing Krispy Kreme after SoDo events.
I might visit the north location for comparison to see if Krispy Kreme has a new program or if it is just at the SoDo location that they insult customers.
2 stars because the originals and Apple fritters are freaking delicious when eaten warm.
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Changed to 1 star…
After reading reviews I see this has been the way for years. I will probably never go back to this location or ever go out of my way to visit any other location.

It’s a Krispy Kreme, which basically means it smells good, there’s a bunch of parking, it’s open late, and also, of course, there are doughy pillows of joy waiting to kick you in the health crotch. That’s okay though… ain’t no shame here…
The doughnuts are both seasonal (aka cute little pumpkins, snowmen, or hearts) and/​or classic (I suggest the cream filled ones)… And also created with consistency. I’ve always found the service to be friendly and fast at this particular location, as well, perfect for running in and out to grab dessert, some doughnut holes, diabetes, whatever you fancy… Oh well, yolo. Waistbands beware!

This is the nearest Krispy Kreme to me (still a drive though), so I’ve been here since I was a little girl. Today was very busy because of the bogo deal Krispey Kreme does once in a while. The service was still good and the speed of the checkout was quick. If anything the longest part was choosing the assortment dozen (a lot of choices today although the case was a little low).
We bought 2 dozen, one assortment and one glazed dozen. We were happy and satisfied with what we got. The glazed donuts were all warm when we touched it with our fingers. They all had enough taste and flavor. However there was a tragic event. The snowman donut didn’t have a face! I was so upset that I told my boyfriend to bring it back and get me a new one! Just kidding! We just ate it. I did wonder why they even decided to sell the deformed one though. Maybe they could’ve just sampled it to other customers or just give it away! That’s what I did when I worked at a bakery. It really made the customers happy! Anyways I’ll be back soon!

So of course the donuts are soooo good, Damn near addicting. The place is large with lots of parking and a drive thru. Its in a heavily traffic congested part of Seattle and the only location close and within reasonable driving to by downtown, SeaTac, Tukwila, South Center area.
The donuts here are what you’d come to expect. Which is good food wise. The lines arent that long during the mornings. However, they lose many points on customer service because frankly there isnt much of it. The biggest knock is at the drive through especially on Sundays.
The service at the drive thru is probably the most difficult to deal with. Maybe some of it has to deal with the speaker but when were in a car pool and different people order each time were here and they cant get our order right/​mix it up. Thats fine people make mistakes but there is one lady who has a really bad attitude when we let her know at the window thats not what we ordered.
Since the next closet Krispy is past North Seattle (25 mins away when traffic is not busy) or in Issaquah (across the 90 and several cities away) we put up with the bad service for the good donuts.

For those who aren’t a giant fan of sweets, this review is for you. This was my first visit to Krispy Kreme.
We got a half dozen, but I only tried two because I couldn’t handle the sweetness. I had the original and a bit of the brownie batter donut.
It was good but not spectacular. I actually think this brand of donuts is overrated and hyped up for disappointment. The original glaze was super sweet, it actually gave me a little ache in my mouth. It’d be great with coffee and awesome for kids and those who love sweet donuts. I really love fluffy donuts and this had no fluff. It felt flat and the glaze is really over powering. I would eat it again, if someone else bought it lol.
I’ve had better donuts (try Delite Bakery!) and the brownie batter was the same as the glaze just with fudge in the middle and chocolate on top, not super exciting either.
The service was really friendly and the place is super duper clean, which I enjoyed!

Only the original glazed doughnuts are worth getting. All the other cream-​filled, cake, sprinkles, etc. etc. doughnuts just don’t cut it. And if you’re lucky enough to come when the «Hot Now!» sign is on — you’ll be in for a treat.
This Krispy Kreme is particularly clean and well-​kept, the service is friendly, and the smells are mouth-​watering. The location is a little out of the way, but it’s well worth the drive out here for some Hot Now! original glazed doughnuts.

Found it by accident. but I‘m so glad I did! As European, I understand why Homer Simpson so loves doughnuts, it was amazing.
Just the environment wasn‘t so good since there were some dirty tables so maybe take away is better option but next time in USA. I‘ll definitely visit again. Can only recommend.

I accidentally stumbled upon this location when I parked my car nearby for a Mariners baseball game at Safeco field at the end of June. The shop didn’t look open when I walked by at 7pm, but it was lit up like a Christmas tree, jam packed with cars in the parking lot and had a line to the door immediately after the Saturday night game.
This was my first time to a Krispy Kreme store. When I lived on Oahu, people would fly to Maui and bring back boxes of plain glazed donuts by the dozen to sell for $ 10 as a fundraiser. It was a sure thing, and I was one of the many that would drive out of my way to buy a box from a stranger on the road. Consequently, I was thrilled to see so many donut varieties at this store location and was absolutely giddy at the prospect of trying them… ALL!
The young girl from Australia working here for the summer was pleasant and patient as I gawked at the large selection. She diligently picked an assorted half dozen of cream or fruit filled donuts and placed them in a big enough box so they wouldn’t fuse together into a massive ball of sugar mush.
I also ordered a soda and a bottle of milk to go. This was roadtrip food for my long drive back to Bellingham. Thankfully the donuts stayed fresh and delicious so I could enjoy them over the course of the following week. The donuts were delightfully fluffy, but held their shape without collapsing into a gooey mess when biting down. The cream and custard fillings were very light, and perfectly penetrated the inner cavity of the donut without overwhelming it or leaving it high and dry. The fruit fillings, like the peach flavor, had hints of spice and were not over-​the-​top, sickly sweet. Everything seemed to be perfectly balanced.
While I generally prefer to spend my dollars to support local mom and pop shops, I certainly wouldn’t turn away the opportunity to indulge my sweet tooth here again.

I was in the store in the SODO district on 6.2.2015, my 51^st Bday and was treat with disrespect.
The young lady who served me was rude and insensitive and the fact that she smashed my cream donut in the bag and refused to replace it without an argument in front of other costumers.
Bad costumer service. Then the manager said she was sorry and would send me a coupon for a free donut. Really? I drive 20 miles for a Krispy Kreme donut, it get’s smashed and I get treated rudely and all I get is a coupon for a replacement donut?
ok.never going there again, I stead went to TOP POT donuts at Alki, nicer people.
The donuts are good, the costumer service on this day wasn’t.

The best cheat day breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. I could eat these doughnuts any time of the day haha. This location is easy to get to, has lots of parking and a drive-​thru option. It’s very convenient and clean. The staff has always been super nice and helpful.

It’s always nice to have options !! Krispy Kreme is a great «Donut-​Chain» Option to have. In the Great Northwest for some reason it seems to be limited to Top Pot and Mom & Pop shops. Krispy Kreme offers Great Coffee and a Damn Good Glazed Doughnut. There is nothing like a Hot Glazed Krispy Kreme right off the Cooling Rack and a cup of Coffee !! It literally melts in your mouth !! Fantastic.
Sure they have other choices, Maple Bars, Jelly filled, Seasonal treats… They are all pretty good too. Really cool being able to see the assembly line type process in making them. I don’t know of any other doughnut place that has that. This is a nice location and usually pretty busy. A short distance from the Ferries & the Stadiums. Usually very clean with locks on the bathrooms (probably due to local transients)
Always a Great Stop and if you can grab a box at night for your next morning at work I’m sure your fellow co-​workers in the morning would be very happy with a surprise like that.

First time here. They have the best donuts. I had a ice late but I wasn’t as good as I expected. Overall this place was pretty good.

Can’t go wrong with KK, esp if you go 1 hr prior to closing and doughnuts are half off.
I DO WISH THEY’D OFFER FREE SAMPLES!

Needed to satisfy my doughnut craving. Not going to lie, this was my first time going to a doughnut shop that’s not a dunkin donut. Been planning to come here for weeks now. Today was that day!
Walked in and found out that they were out of their original. Was told the wait was only going to be a 10 – 15 minute wait. So my girlfriend and I decided, why not. At this location you can see their doughnuts made right in front of you. See them go into the fryer and glazed on their conveyor. My girlfriend and I were the only ones waiting so as soon as they came out, we were the first to get the newest batch.
Let me tell you, when someone is craving doughnut, nothing beats a freshly fried doughnut straight from the oil. I drooled watching it go from the fryer on to the conveyor belt into my hands and into my stomach. Ended up buying two dozens because they had a double doughnut deal. Two dozens for 15.99.
On top of waiting which was voluntarily. My girlfriend and I received two fresh free doughnut on top of the two dozens we bought because we waited patiently. Very well treated by their staff. I am very pleased with this visit.
P. S. felt very guilty afterward. Was too good to eat only just one.

I stopped in at 6:15am yesterday to buy 4 dozen mixed donuts and 3 coffee boxes for my staff. The lady who waited on me was quick, efficient, and pleasant (how can she do that so early in the morning). The other lady who had to fill the coffee boxes was also very pleasant… even though she had to brew coffee and then pour it into the coffee boxes because they don’t fit into the brew machine.
While I waited, I grabbed napkins and thought about grabbing creamer/​sugar/​etc. but decided we had some at work and left Krispy Kreme’s stash alone. I also noticed how clean everything was, including the donut making assembly line which had a lovely «glaze-​fall» that was a bit mezmerizing.
Just before my 3^rd coffee box was ready, I took my donuts and one of the filled coffee boxes out to my car. When I returned, I saw the cashier filling a smaller box with sugars & splendas as well as stir sticks. Then she pulled a new ½ gallon of half & half out of the fridge. When the 3^rd coffee box was filled, the «coffee» lady smiled and wished me a good day as she handed it to me and the cashier walked with me to my car carrying the coffee accessories.
We focus on customer service where I work and had just done a training on how to create «WOW» moments for the customer by exceeding their expectations. These ladies definitely delivered a «WOW» moment :)
P. S. The donuts and coffee were both terrific and did not last the day :)

After a concert at the Showbox, (and a few drinks) I decided that I NEEDED to come here ASAP. Considering it was late at night, I was impressed that the glazed donuts were still nice and warm — and seemingly fresh. They seemed to have sold out of most but given that they were only open for another 15 minutes, I figured that was a good thing.
However, I was happy as a clam to find out these were only $ 0.99 each. I checked my bank card the day after to assess my damage from the concert. When I saw the $ 0.99 charge, I thought it was a service fee to use my card at Krispy Kreme. When I realized that that was the cost of the doughnut, I was even happier. Best. Day. Ever.

Unbeatable quality. Love these things. They are death in the form of a donut. If I could I would probably eat a dozen.
Anyways, went through the drive thru on a Thursday night at around 8pm. My mom being who she is, asked for a free donut. We had ordered a dozen donuts (got the free other dozen per their deal) as well as a maple bar and powdered donut. However, they didn’t give us a any free donuts and just gave us the powdered and maple for free. Super nice guys.

So, after many years, I finally walked into a Krispy Kreme location. Nothing against the chain, I was just never that excited about doughnuts to go in. Its been some time since the crazy hype for these places hit the northwest and I have had a few here and there, but this was the very first time I had the opportunity to sample one of their famous creations hot off the assembly line.
One thing I noticed right away was how sparkling clean every nook and cranny of the place was almost to the point where it kind of creeped me out just a little bit. Still, this was really nice considering the location in the heart of the SoDo district which is not exactly know for being upper class in any way.
The service was fast, friendly, and my order was filled in a very efficient manner. before I knew it, I was on my way with four doughnuts neatly tucked into a box for my eventual enjoyment. Of course, the first one didn’t last long as I needed to try one of the hot, fresh ones as this is when they are supposed to be at their best. I will say it was pretty tasty although there was no magical transformation that would have been cause for undue celebration, but yeah… no complaints.

Lyrics by Corinna K.
Look at this box, isn’t it neat?
Wouldn’t you think that my dozen’s complete?
Wouldn’t you think I’m the girl, the girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold.
How many doughnuts can one stomach hold?
Looking around here you think,
«Sure, she’s got everything».
I’ve got cakes and old fashioneds a-​plenty,
I’ve got fritters and sprinkles galore
You want cream filled? I’ve got twenty!
But who cares? No big deal.
I want more…
I wanna be where the doughnuts are,
I wanna lick, wanna lick the frosting.
Licking it off of those — what do you call ‘em?
Oh — bars!
Eating some fruit, you won’t get too far.
Treats are required for eating feelings.
Chasing away all those — what’s that word again?
Scars.
Eating a glazed, eating the holes,
Trying to reach all my deep-​fried goals.
Doughnut-​in’ free — wish I could eat
All of that world
What would I give if I could live only on doughnuts?
What would I pay to spend a day, eight in each hand?
Bet’cha that you can’t understand,
Bet you can’t eat that many crullers.
Bright young women, sick of slimmin’,
Time to expand.
And ready to part with my body’s needs.
Fuck all your protein, I want some bear claws.
What is a carrot and why should I — what’s the word?
Care?
No I won’t share.
Why would I share, or give up my torrid doughnut affair?
Please let me be
So I can eat
All of that world.

Oh, Krispy Kreme. I’m pretty sure it was thanks to them that donuts are now considered synonymous with food for me. That’s why it was acceptable for me to come in here for lunch. The only reason I was in the SODO area was that there was a game going on, but unfortunately there were no decent nearby restaurants to Unilocal!The convenience store across the street had run out of Vietnamese sandwiches, and all that was left was a Starbucks. So Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for lunch it was then, and they did not disappoint!
They had a double dozen deal going on where you can get two dozen normal glazed donuts for $ 12.99. I don’t know whether it’s something that’s always going on or seasonal. Either way, those donuts are a steal at that price, and I was more than happy to munch on them for lunch despite the ridiculous caloric intake I must have been getting. Way better than the generic donuts that are a lot more expensive at other stores!
As if that weren’t enough, I got a drink to go along with it. The banana shake seemed too tempting to pass up. It was $ 2.49, half the price of the regular shake at Baskin-​Robbins and the vanilla milkshake from Pulp Fiction! I saw real banana slices going into the blender, and it came topped with whipped cream, and it was really good. Krispy Kreme needs to stop being so appealing if I’m not to gain any weight!