General Porpoise

This may have been the best donut I’ve ever had. We got the custard donut and it was so so soft and delicious. It didn’t leave us with that heavy feeling most donuts do. We also got coffee, a cortado and latte. Both delicious. Lovely interior of the building as well!

Delish! Ordered the donut with chocolate & orange zest (seasonal) - sooo stuffed with the filling, light and fluffy. Enjoyed the mocha too. Cute little place with good amount of seating.

The doughnuts are raised and filled and they are amazing! The atmosphere is light, bright and airy. Big windows and friendly staff. LGBTQ+ friendly ❤️

$6.62 for one donut - what a rip-off! And honestly, it wasn’t even worth it. The cream wasn’t evenly spread, so it ended up tasting doughy and chewy. If you love cute coffee shops, this place might appeal to you, but I still don’t think the premium prices are justified for the quality.

I rarely come to Seattle since I started working remotely, but sometimes, you just crave the food you miss. And oh, how I miss General Porpoise! My all-time favorite is the Vanilla Custard—it’s pure nostalgia, bringing back wonderful memories of Seattle before the pandemic. Every bite takes me back. I’d gladly make the 50-minute drive just to satisfy my craving, and it’s always worth it!

General Porpoise serves an amazing batch of upscale donuts and delicious coffee to match. This cafe is one of my favorites to visit on a trip to Seattle as they have a rotating set of seasonal flavors to try so you’ll always run into something new. The donuts are the lighter side and fluffy made of a brioche dough I believe. The fillings are all sourced from high quality ingredients. I tried one of each flavor on this trip but my favorites were the berry jam and the pistachio this time. Coffee wise they have a solid cold brew and other craft options. The inside is well decorated and the staff at this location were super friendly. They have a few other spots around town so definitely check it out!

Beautiful fresh architecture, great service, perfect donuts - what's not to love? Macchiato coffee was artisanal, bold, and served with sparkling water. The donut was their usual paragon of flavor and texture.

As coffee freaks, my wife and I wholly endorse this place. I had the normal drip coffee and she had a cappuccino, which was expertly crafted by the barista. The coffee itself is of great quality (it's why I get drip to test the most basic thing), and the atmosphere is possibly the best in the city. The donuts are also as good as they look, and pair excellently with their drip coffee.

Very cute spot for a quick dessert bite. Staff was kind enough to give some recommendations and I ended up trying the vanilla custard. Pastries looked delicious and unfortunately I only got to try the vanilla custard. I'm from NY but whenever I visit Seattle again, I would come back and try other flavors. I would also recommend to anyone who is visiting Seattle as well.

What a great little spot to stop in for coffee. The brown sugar lattes were amazing! They are located inside a space that also has a shop, so don't let that stop you from coming in. Also, they did just run out of donuts when we arrived late afternoon, so bear that in mind. Just love this spot!

A delightful bakery and coffee shop in the middle of Pioneer Square. We had to wait about 20 minutes for Cowgirls down the street to open so we stopped in here and were delighted to see they also sold beer and wine. They were out of pastries as it was close to 2PM. I assured them that it's a good sign which means they're popular. I had a local canned beer while my wife had a mocha. The windows are very large and offer a spectacular view of the street and great for people watching. There is plenty of seating and even a separate dining room with sliding doors for privacy. As an added bonus, when we showed up there was a mini petting zoo in the lobby with bunnies and goats. There were several kids enjoying this treat. Overall, a fun experience. Glad to have found this location

Beautiful interior - reminiscent of a French cafe. Bright and airy with tasteful furniture. Water is available from a fountain in lovely glasses. Cool music in the background which is unobtrusive. I arrived 20 minutes before closing and didn't feel rushed by the staff to leave. A really pleasant experience. Service is always terrific. When trying to decide between lemon curd or tiramisu the sales person quickly commented that the latter was seasonal and not available after next week. Lemon is part of their usual rotation. Sold! These doughnuts are phenomenal. Always fresh, pillowy, and never that heavy, stodgy, greasy after flavor. More like a brioche. I purchased a plain (unfilled) sugar and the tiramisu which I ate on-site. They nailed the flavor. The brioche absorbed the coffee flavor and the crème interior was perfectly balanced whipped crème and marscarpone flavor, light sugar exterior and cocoa dusting. Never thought a hand held serving of tiramisu would be possible, but this was it. Go. Eat. Enjoy! I've visited a few of these locations but this is my favorite.

I really like this location! Beautiful fresh architecture with giant metal doors, great service, perfect donuts - what's not to love? Macchiato coffee was artisanal, bold, and served with sparkling water. The donut was their usual paragon of flavor and texture.

I walked by General Porpoise and decided to stop in and try a doughnut and coffee. It is a really nice place to hang out and enjoy a doughnut. It is well lit and very clean and modern. Good selection of flavors, I would return and enjoy a doughnut and coffee again! Recommended

I was nearby and looking for a coffee and dessert spot, so I decided to check this place out after loving the ambience in the photos. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst donuts I've ever had. The taste was strange, and it definitely wasn't fresh. The coffee was just okay. They didn't ask if I was dining in, and I would have preferred it in a mug rather than a travel cup. If I'm here for the ambience, I feel like I deserve a choice to have it in a proper cup or mug, especially when I'm paying $7 for a coffee.

I rarely come to Seattle since I started working remotely, but sometimes, you just crave the food you miss. And oh, how I miss General Porpoise! My all-time favorite is the Vanilla Custard--it's pure nostalgia, bringing back wonderful memories of Seattle before the pandemic. Every bite takes me back. I'd gladly make the 50-minute drive just to satisfy my craving, and it's always worth it!

Treat yourself to a fresh, non-standard donut here. Worry not about the sugar. You deserve it!

This donut place is right across our wedding venue. We needed some snacks and coffee before a tour of the venue. And we was hooked onto this place. We love their donuts and best service. The first time we got a lemon curd and berries donuts. This time we decided to do our engagement Photoshoot at this place. They allowed us to do it and we got amazing donuts and coffee as props but of course we ate them all! Haha That place doesn't much people so we get to have some personal space for photos and a quiet time to read or do your work.

At long last we have finally gotten our porps! This was our fourth attempt and third location we've tried to achieve General Porpoise in, and to be honest, this one had the best service of all three. I called ahead and the barista told me that they actually do list on their site what flavors they have each day - it just grays out when they're out of stock, which was super helpful and the honey and I ended up splitting a tiramisu and an unfilled. General Porpoise doughnuts are sort of a mix between an eclair and a dinner roll. They're more bready, but they don't truly feel like doughnuts to me (Crispy Creme and old fashioneds are sort of our gold standard). Overall, my personal fav was the tiramisu, but the honey ended up preferring the unfilled to go with his cup of their tasty coffee. The service was friendly and helpful and all in all we enjoyed our stop in.

Easily the best cappuccino I've ever had. (On my second one already) The donuts are amazing too! Visiting from out of state and I stumbled upon this lil place and the vibes are immaculate. Super cute and Instagram worthy forsure. Would recommend!

Cute cafe I stopped by at this morning. The doughnut was yummy and latte was foamy & so delicious. I'd like to come back and try their other doughnut flavors. Lovely baristas too! Lots of seating for large groups of people, would love to get coffee with friends here!

Holy cuteness overload! I saw this beautiful, historic building with "Schwabacher Hardware" above the arched entrance. The lobby also had a mosaic tile design unique to it. General Porpoise did a fabulous job repurposing the store with 'elephants on parade' lights, exposed brick walls and a private room available for party rentals (it was being set up for a baby shower on this day--cute!). Only I would have the bad luck to find somewhere to grab a coffee that serves what appear to be delicious donuts prior to brunch! I had to pass up on the donuts since I already had reservations nearby for brunch. Of course I did take a photo for my fellow Yelpers. My partner and I, however, did order lattes. They offered some fun seasonal lattes, too! I went with a Honey Lavender Oat Milk Latte. The barista made a gorgeous design but decided to still place the cover on the cup ruining it. Tsk tsk. The latte was lovely and fairly well-balanced with the lavender, but a bit too sweet with honey. The gal at the cash register was also not very outgoing or friendly. Her and the barista gave off a vibe like they despised each other. Even on this sunny Seattle day! Nonetheless, this shop is adorable and such a fun discovery in the heart of Pioneer Square.

Very cute location! Love the white brick and white tables inside. Went at noon on a Saturday and there was only 1 other party inside. In the back, there was a private Baby Shower going on - maybe 10-15 people so that's great to know it's available for events! The huckleberry cream was so delicious! Also had the blackberry jam and lemon curd. All winners! Coffee wasn't our favorite. The ice coffee was a little too bitter for my fiancé. There is a paid parking lot right next to it. It was like $11 for an hour though, ouch!

Dropped by for a quick donut and bathroom stop. It's a shared spot with another cute stuff store. I love the high ceilings and large bright windows! Their bathroom is also nice. And they use reusable utensils and plates with a dish drop! The donut was delicious

I live on Bainbridge Island but whenever I'm a morning drive-on to the ferry I swing by, park quickly on the street and pop in for a coffee and (if I'm not feeling too puffy) a sweet. Was expecting the donuts to be amazing (they are) but was really pleasantly surprised at the quality and craftsmanship of their coffee drinks.

Soft delicious brioche, creamy vanilla bean custard made with real vanilla beans! You can't go wrong. Yes the donut is expensive. At $5 a pop this is not an everyday type of snack. But you should definitely drop by to treat yourself for special occasions! The parking situation at this location is tough. It is pioneer square after all. Be prepared to pay for parallel parking or walk from a lot.

What a lovely space in Pioneer Square by the water! I'd love to study here--there's so much vertical space to foster creativity and hold all the big ideas. \\ lemon curd donut - wow they are not shy--the lemon zaps you with cheek-puckering tartness at first contact - the donut itself has a deeper fermented flavor - overall, the donut didn't taste too sweet! there could still be quite a bit of sugar in it though to balance out the tartness We also got an americano to share as we chilled and vibed and browsed their Pioneer Square brochure for places to explore before the Wing Luke Museum opened.

I've been a customer at this location for the last 6 years. And it was an amazing experience, for the days when they didn't run out of donuts of course. But today was the first time when barista came to me exactly at 3 pm and said if I don't leave right now, she will call security. I have to admit, I've never been threatened before to leave like this. I apologize if I overstayed for extra 30 seconds, I'm being exact here, that's what the clock said when I exited through their doors.

OMG these the best donuts I never had in my life. Yes, they are not expensive than a other donuts but these are totally worth it. They open up quite early at 7, and close at 3, but they kind of almost run out of donuts at around 2. They have about 3/4 everyday flavors and 2/3 seasonal flavors. Love their vanilla custard a lot. They had a seasonal tiramisu flavor once, which was amazing. I highly recommend this place, you won't be disappointed.

Pricey but aesthetically very cute. The filled donuts have a variety of flavors. I love the fruity nod. Also tried the unfilled donuts, 6 for $6 a pretty good deal. But definitely quite doughy. The quiche was not worth. at all.

Made a stop here on my way to T-Mobile Park for a stadium tour and the doughnuts didn't disappoint! My date and I tried the huckleberry, chocolate marshmallow cream, and vanilla. The vanilla was my favorite. I enjoyed the real speaks for vanilla bean in the cream. The huckleberry was my second favorite. The chocolate marshmallow wasn't bad at all, but the marshmallow flavor wasn't terribly pronounced. Just FYI, proof of vaccination is required for dining in.

The doughnuts at GP are tasty, but are they $5+ per-doughnut-tasty...? Meh. Not really, tbh. The base for all of the doughnuts is a brioche-style yeasted dough; it's a little on the salty side, but I like that. The fillings are rather skimpy; we tried both the classic vanilla custard and the butterscotch; both were underfilled, as you can see from the photo. Service was good. They do have a fruit fly infestation, which I noticed after we had already made our purchases, unfortunately...

I came here for the Lemon Curd donut because it was recommended everywhere this place came up. It isn't my usual taste- I expected a more sweeter donut but the tart taste is just perfect and it isn't overly sweet. Paired wonderfully with my cappuccino. The vibe and decor of this place is beautiful. White and light, with vibrancy of pink- it's a beautiful cafe to sit in, reading a book!

My son and I loved our doughnuts! They were the perfect sweetness and not overly sweet. The shop itself has a cool interior that is very clean (including the bathroom). Definitely recommend!

the coffee & donuts are unique & addictive. always a 10/10 experience. the space is adorable and perfect for settling in on a cozy day. the staff is so kind and welcoming, I'm always happy when i see that kelsey is working!

Stopped at the Pioneer Square location before yoga class to get a donut and a hot beverage. The girl at the counter said the blackberry jam was her favorite, so I opted for that donut (even though it had seeds and I don't really like seeds in my jam) and ordered a chai latte with oat milk. Unfortunately they ran out of enough oat milk for my drink, so they asked if it was okay to add in soy milk for the rest of it, which was fine. They checked my vax card since I wanted to eat my donut there. The donut is good, it's fluffy sugary donut goodness. The latte was just ok. The chai flavor wasn't that strong. Staff are really friendly and the cafe is really cute.

AHH! So cute, like stepping into a story book. Marble, and bright pink accented furnishings, this place was decorated and set up by a interior decorating MASTER. I came here for a creative session with my coworkers and instantly fell in love. The drinks were strong and super smooth, not bitter at all, and their doughnuts... don't get me started on the doughnuts. Salty, sweet, plush, and filled with the most finger licking good fillings (vanilla custard, plum, lemon curd) and rolled in sugar. I had to go back and grab a second doughnut. There is also a great working area, with a conference style table that can seat up to like 10 that is pretty segregated and great if you are looking to host a meeting. Service is prompt and they even go as far as to bring you water when they see you are in the zone working. All in all, come here. Eat doughnuts, be productive, and be inspired.

I'm a huge General Porpoise fan, so when I learned they opened a location in Pioneer Square, I was ecstatic! The Pioneer Square location is easy to get from downtown, and is walking distance from main bus lines and light rail, making those doughnuts all the more accessible! The space is beautiful, as with all of Sea Creatures' spaces. The Pioneer square location is just off of 1st in one of Pioneer Square's many historic buildings. Every time I visit this particular location, it's never too busy like at the Capitol Hill location. There's a good amount of seating inside, and even a back space for semi-privacy. It's also well-lit and bright from the large windows. In my most recent visit I ordered the seasonal strawberries & cream doughnut and an iced oat milk matcha latte. Both were fantastic, and like I said before, I'm a huge GP fan, mostly because of the pillow-y stuffed doughnuts! My all-time favorite one is the chocolate marshmallow, but you can't ever go wrong with any flavor. Glad to have a General Porpoise en route to work/close to downtown.

This is our third time coming to General Porpoise in Pioneer Square. It is the dreamiest location! Their doughnuts are spectacular, they always have their traditional flavors like chocolate marshmallow and seasonal specials. Today I had the Churro cream & an oat milk latte and everything was amazing. A must if you're ever in the area

Awesome little shop that's bright, clean and interesting. Came for the cream filled donuts and they were good. Not too dense/sweet. I got the last of the peaches/cream and tasted the cara cara orange. Both were yummy. I just wish there was more cream inside. They're pretty pricey at almost $4 for one but it's worth it. Service was really friendly and fast.

Place looks clean and modern but that comes with a price tag. We had two doughnuts and it was over $11, thankfully we had already gotten coffee somewhere else otherwise I'm guessing it would be nearly $30. The doughnuts were nice but nothing crazy good, just fresh. Done it once and that was enough, I can't recommend it unless you're looking to splurge or "impress" someone in a coffee date.

Finally got the chance to try a General Porpoise donut... Am I a true Seattle girl now?! This location is a bit obscure - I mean, they have a sign and everything but it shares a lobby with another business and there's a lot of construction going on right here so it's easy to walk right by if you aren't paying enough attention. The inside of this location is gorgeous. I love all the white/gray marble on the counters and tables, and the white brick walls are really pretty too. The tables are topped with simple white flowers which really ties the elegance all together. This place is pretty great for the 'Gram. They had a few different options of donuts to try - Rhubarb Rose, Coffee Cream, Chocolate Cream, and Vanilla Custard. I went safe and tried the Vanilla, because I've heard so many good things about them. I paired it with a decaf iced latte. The donut was SO GOOD. They're so light and fluffy, and the custard on the inside is sooo yummy. The texture of the custard is also light too - I like that the donut didn't leave me feeling sick even though a fair amount of sugar was consumed. The latte was yummy, too! Definitely recommend this place for working, meeting up with friends, or just stopping in for a sweet pick-me-up!

First: the space/interior is suuuuper cute and visually pleasing. I have been here 2 times so far. The employees have been friendly and helpful in answering my questions on both occasions. The first time I had the lemon curd, which I really enjoyed since I don't like things that are super sweet. This flavor definitely fit the bill! The next time I came in, I tried the seasonal peach blueberry jam flavor. Soo good. I like that they don't skimp on the amount of filling! The texture of the donut itself is really nice too - just the right amount of fluffiness. Honestly, I would come here WAY too much if it weren't for the price. I understand that these donuts are labor intensive (and rent probably isn't cheap) but these do seem a bit overpriced at $3.85 plus a mandatory 10 percent service charge. But... since they're so good I feel like it's worth it on a day when you want a special treat. I haven't had any coffee or drinks so I'm not able to comment on that aspect. Side note: it's not super obvious, but you're supposed to bus your own table. There are some drawers (somewhat hidden) on the end of the counter.

We got the Vanilla, Churro, and Chocolate Marshmallow donuts. Although the donuts were fluffy and soft, we didn't like how the donuts were salty. They were also all a bit underfilled to our liking. For $5+ a donut, had way better donuts before and wouldn't say this is a must try for someone visiting Seattle. The Vanilla and Churro filling tasted only like cream, not a strong Vanilla flavor nor tasted anything like a Churro. Chocolate Marshmallow was the best flavor out of the three. The interior is very nice and the bathrooms are clean. Do be mindful it is difficult to find parking. We got lucky with street parking right outside.

Finally made our way here after months of meaning to. We went to the Pioneer Square location on a Saturday morning around 10 and it was not too busy at all. Still plenty of doughnuts left. We had never been before, so we went classics and got the chocolate marshmallow and lemon curd. I also got a vanilla latte and my husband an americano. The doughnuts were delish and had the perfect amount of filling. Meaning the filling didn't run all over and overpower the doughnut itself. The only downfall is that it is definitely pricier than a normal doughnut date. Two coffee drinks (comparable to Starbucks prices) + 2 doughnuts = $20. This is the type of place I would love to hang out at all day. If I was still a student I would post up here to study.

Delicious! Always worth a stop. Lemon curd is my favorite & vanilla is my partners fav!

Delicious filled donuts! Everything is made fresh in house, so even the custard is homemade.

The workers here are so friendly and sweet!! 5/5 for service for sure. Even the guy who was there to fix the lights was so sweet too. They were all so bright and cheery. Love. The interior is so beautifully done. Very aesthetic and fancy. The prices are very fitting... it's a pricey doughnut shop for sure. If you buy multiple, the price adds up a LOT. The doughnuts are almost $4 each ($3.85), and they're not even the size of my palm. But basically you're paying for the aesthetics and the quality. This location doesn't seem to sell out as quickly as the original location, which is great. Call ahead to ask what doughnuts they have available (if any). I got the white peach jam doughnut and it was pretty good. I would give it 4/5. I prefer the vanilla or chocolate marshmallow. They only had the peach one, vanilla, and lemon curd when we went. The doughnut itself is really soft which is what makes it taste so good to me. Latte with oat milk ($4 for small): 4/5. The small is tiny. Pricey coffee. Also, I didn't ask for a receipt, so I'm not sure if they charge for non-dairy milk options. The oat milk was creamy and good. They don't have almond milk which is my go-to. They do have soy milk. Latte wasn't too strong.

Catching up with belated Yelp posts, visited this location of General Porpoise back on 3/24/18 with my son The Homie and his 10 year old cousin. Never been to the first site on Capitol Hill, but a big fan of Renee Erickson's The Whale Wins of her growing empire. Thank goodness for directions from fellow Yelper, Wendy K, since Pioneer Square was a road construction and parking challenge on that particular Saturday afternoon. General Porpoise shares the same main entrance with Henri and Flora, same bright airy aesthetic. Terrific counter folks. Tasty (but pricey with added service charge) doughnuts, as we each selected one item. I recently had doughnuts from Side Hustle, Tempesta, and Rodeo and they were comparable, innovative, but not quite that costly. Even local favorites, Top Pot and Mighty O, are easy on the wallet. But heck The Homie would gladly eat the dough at Krispy Kreme, Safeway or 7-11 too. I could easily get a bag of malassadas or zeppole elsewhere for this collective price. My willowy niece gobbled hers up nevertheless...where do these young folks stuff this after a chicken meal and cupcakes earlier? The interior and layout is simply beautiful though, with the lovely fresh flowers on each table adding a punch of color! This experience is to be savored, even though it was a high end doughnut each washed down with water. I could briefly pretend I was part of a interior design/home décor magazine photo shoot.

Pros: DELICIOUS donuts Cons: A bit pricey. especially when you want more than one! $5 a donut, believe price went up. My favorite is the chocolate marshmallow but all of them of great! Definitely worth trying!

First time at this establishment and it was great! The gentleman that helped me at the counter was friendly and welcoming. I ordered the the Vanilla Cream Doughnut and a cold brew coffee. Coffee it self was strong, and bold nothing else much to say I like my coffee strong so it was a win for me. The doughnut was tasty, it was covered in sugar rather than a glaze or powdered sugar. The cream center was smooth no grittiness to it all definitely had a good consistency with no artificial taste to it. The doughnut itself was also light and not greasy I'd definitely recommend this place honestly dare I say it over TopPot any day.

Pay all the money, these donuts are the best! If I am lucky enough to be in the city any where near a GP before they sell out I seriously happy dance. And I buy 2, because one for the road is always a good call. Forget sharing, it is okay to be selfish in this case. I am a Pioneer Square business lover, particularly because 3 of our most loved food businesses are within a few blocks from eachother. I have only tried a few flavors chocolate marshmallow and honey Asian pear jam because honestly I do not see myself ever ordering anything else. They are so good, if they bring out a strawberry basil, ube, or persimmon I would be game. The aesthetics are pretty amazing white brick, marble, and hot pink. I see many foodies and blogger get great photos here. I have shot here as well because it is a clean minimalistic decor which makes my eyes happy. And translates well to my fairly light and bright IG feed. People say pricey, I say investment, because you love yourself. One or five, no judgement here. oops forgot to add - donuts are light and airy and so is the fillings! so refreshing from a heavy punishing donut I have had other places. **I would like to add that they use The Shepherd's Grain flours and it is thoughtful farmed by families who practice Sustainable, No-Till Farming. Each grower is certified by Food Alliance™ for sustainability and complies with our strict standards for land improvement. I was absolutely excited to see General Porpoise on the list of Seattle companies who are part of the community of businesses who use The Shepherd's Grain **

Great coffee and donuts. A must stop in downtown Seattle! Always rotating flavors of donuts. They also offer some of the best coffee in the nation with Huckleberry Coffee Roasters as their beans.

Been wanting to try this doughnut shop every time I visit Seattle! The doughnuts are filled with different fillings, I tried the vanilla custard one and have no regrets. The custard was perfectly sweet with the donut and paired well with my iced vanilla latte. A pleasant breakfast/treat to start any day!

I came here while taking a site seeing break. The space is beautiful - very bright and fresh. The staff here is also friendly, and made great recommendations. I tried the chai soda and lemon curd donut, while my friend had the vanilla cream donut. Both were really delicious - the lemon curd was delightfully tart, and the vanilla cream reminded me of a delicious vanilla ice cream. The chai soda was also very refreshing. The space is very open, and there are a lot of tables and seats, so it seems like a good spot to grab a treat, or even do some work.

Well, if you want to try a ridiculously priced donut, that is the place for you. I've been toying with the idea of visiting this establishment for a while now and I'm glad I did but can't say their donuts are worth the price. They look pretty but they don't taste as pretty as they look in my opinion. They do have a nice area to enjoy your donut so I'll give them compliments for that but the sugary donut was just average to me and the cream filling I've heard so much about was not like the Bavarian cream filling I like. So for some folks, this might be worth the price, but for me it's one and done even though I'm in the area. They don't offer much selection like a traditional donut shops I'm fond of so don't expect to get anything other than the limited selection they offer.

Best filled donuts in Seattle!! And their coffee is delicious, too. I don't live in Seattle anymore, but any time I am downtown I stop by and pick up several of their bakery goods! The curd, custard, and cream-filled donuts are delightful. I also like the aesthetic of their shop. It is light, bright, and cheery, while also modern and very clean. Highly recommend them!