Mello

Wide variety of donuts and drinks! We tried several flavours, favourites would probably be matcha and strawberries and cream. The cream filling is very generous, light and airy. The donuts themselves are pillowy and not too sweet. We wish that the donuts weren’t coated with sugar or used powdered sugar instead, because it was a bit messy to eat and already sweet enough without the sugar coating. Overall though, the donuts were great!

Hands down to the best donut in Vancouver. Simply the best donut texture: chewy, best donut filling: not too sweet. Fave flavours: matcha (bomb) and lemon custard. Their earl grey milk tea is really good. Too bad they closed down their Arbutus place where it has a serene and beautiful surroundings with seatings. Meanwhile their Chinatown location doesn’t have any seating area

I ordered a Giant Chocolate Strawberries & Cream Donut for my wife’s birthday, but when I got home I realized I had received a Giant Strawberries & Cream Donut instead. I know I should have double-checked the order at pickup, but I hope the staff can pay more attention to ensuring customers receive the correct items. The mix-up was disappointing, especially for a special occasion.

Love this place! I tried them back in 2020 and haven't been back since, even though I've dreamed of the strawberries and cream. I finally treated myself today and was worried it wouldn't be worth my own hype....but it was haha. Still so delicious, fresh and light. My partner got the Nutella option and also quite loved this. Service is quick and easy, nice recyclable cardboard boxes for the donuts, and served with friendliness. I also had to take an extra home for tomorrow hehe love it, don't change a thing!

I used to really like the cakes here, but today I bought a box of six and was very surprised and disappointed — in every cake I ate, even after eating more than half of it, there was still no matcha filling like before. Only near the very bottom did I find a tiny bit of matcha. This was the worst quality I’ve ever experienced.

After hearing all the raves about this place, I finally made it here. The donuts are fresh and moist. The fillings are not overly sweet, but they sprinkle a lot of sugar on top. It's a bit too much for my preference. The place itself can use a little more decoration and better so-called tables for people to eat. There are no chairs, but the tables are very low. The two beside the windows are about to fall over. If it's just for takeout, then probably better not to put tables that can be a hazard. There seems to be a faucet for people to their hands, but there isn't a sink below the faucet.

I would call these my favourite bombolones ! We have tried a few flavours, the filling is generous (except for the one in Tiramisu). Overall they are pillowy soft. We tried - Tiramisu, Strawberry and cream, Nutella and Dark chocolate. Priced well.

I have regularly visited this donuts place for 5 years. Absolutely the best donut shop! I used to hate donuts, and Mello completely changed my mind! I am obsessed with their donut dough (the bread part). It is fabulously soft, and a little salty and sweet, so it tastes not as sweet and cloying like other donuts. For the flavors, I love the Vanilla and matcha custard filling! The sweetness is just perfect! Other flavors are whipped cream filling except for Nutella. I wish they could have more custard filling options.

I am always on the hunt for a good donut -- like a quality, tasty, "I'll be thinking about this later" kind of donut . I found Mello Donuts on DoorDash while overnighting in Vancouver, and listen... I am in love. Their website says "brioche donuts -- made fresh from scratch daily" and when I tell you, that first bite made me a believer! Your teeth just sink right into this soft, fluffy, cloud-like goodness -- it's giving pillow of happiness, truly These aren't your regular donuts either -- they're brioche donuts with a little hole on top where they pipe in the creamy filling. And the flavors? Unreal. Tiramisu, Nutella, Strawberries & Cream, Lemon Curd, Chocolate pudding, Peanut Butter & Jelly plus more; and some savory Matcha, and Everything Bagel donut -- how do you even pick one?! I ended up going with the Vanilla, which has a Madagascar vanilla bean custard filling -- light, creamy, not too sweet, just perfect. And the Salted Caramel? Omg. Filled with silky salted caramel that hits just right. Yummy yummy yummy. And if you feel like moderating your intake (or pretending to ), they also serve them in the minis -- little bite-sized puffs of joy that will probably disappear faster than your self-control Oh, and the cute little present box my two donuts were packaged in? Just icing on the cake-- I mean, donut Loved the whole presentation. It's actually wild that I'm contemplating another Vancouver layover just to get these donuts okay maybe not doing the layover for the donuts... but definitely doing the donuts on my next layover!

Quaint Korean run coffee shop in Chinatown. Parking is available on the street, but watch out for the junkies on the sidewalk. The place is modern but plain. Strangely enough, there are no seats. Just standing room. Knock 1 star off. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The tiramisu doughnut I had was pretty good. Not too sweet, and generous amount of filling. The coffee was decent but nothing special. Worth checking out if one is in the area, but there are also several other coffee shops in the vicinity.

The donuts will be hit or miss depending on your taste buds. I absolutely did not enjoy the mango mochi donut - too sweet, the mango flavor tasted artifical and the mochi pieces were small but plentiful. The cereal milk donut, however, was a hit! Right amount of sweetness and the cereal flakes added a nice crunch The cookie had a soft and chewy texture! Lots of chocolate chips with each bite and I enjoyed the sprinkle of salt over top

The cereal milk donut was amazing! There's cereal pieces on the side so it was crunchy. The filling was nice. Also tried the donukie which was a chocolate chip cookie on top of a donut? That one was way too sweet for me. Will go back for the cereal milk donut. They also told me the strawberry cream one was also a popular choice but I didn't get to try it.

I wish they were smaller so that I can try all the flavors. Or have them cut! No seating available, just standing. Hard to find parking. Strawberry matcha was good! Strawberries on the food were fresh!

Go to for donuts when I am in Vancouver. Moist, airy, light and not too sweet. This time had the following in Dec 2024- * Jolly Hazelnut * Orange Blissmas * Donukie * Teddy Grey * Matcha Strawberry * Matcha

Great staff, but no seating to destroy all the good donuts they have. The Nutella and Lemon Curd were fantastic. Get some chairs.

The Cereal Milk donut was honestly soooo delicious!!! One of the best donuts I've had. I loved the flavor and the fact that it wasn't super sweet. All the donuts looked so yummy I wanted to try them all! There are so many different flavors of fillings to choose from. The ladies behind the counter were also very nice and patient. Will definitely try to return next time I'm in Vancouver.

When I told someone I know that I was heading to Chinatown in Vancouver, she said I had to get doughnuts at Mello. She was right. I got three doughnuts that were filled, and I have never had so much filling to doughnut before. The filling in the chocolate pudding doughnut was so rich and complemented the soft, fresh dough perfectly. I can't wait to get into the other two. Service was friendly - my only complaint was that the washroom was a bit of a wet mess and there wasn't any seating where one could eat their doughnut with a cup of coffee (which the place also serves). That said, I would come back here in a heartbeat to try some more sweet goodness.

delicious filled brioche donuts that aren't too sweet! we got the strawberries & cream and cereal milk cream. i gravitated more toward the latter even though i prefer fruit. might be because there was textural contrast from the exterior cereal coating? definitely a grab-and-go place as of feb '25. with the rise of transients in the area, there isn't any seating, but makes me wonder why they left the giant table which gets in the way of the line, or maybe it's left on purpose to manage the line. would suggest coming early as some flavours were already sold out.

One of the best donut places in Vancouver for sure! The storefront isn't too big but it can get lively and the line moves quickly. The staff are kind and patient. We tried some of the lunar new year flavours - the taro was really good and I always recommend the lemon custard - definitely my favourite!

Still dreaming about these donuts five months later.. we visited Vancouver from Seattle and decided to check out mello for a quick snack one afternoon. The strawberry donut was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Filling was not overly sweet and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect sweet treat and we regret not getting more. Please visit!!

Located in Chinatown area. Street parking can be hard to find. Service was ok. Order the old fashion matcha since it was u unique but ended up being dry. Thought the match spread would be more harder but soft so slightly messy to eat since the frosting ended up on you hands

Good brioche-style donuts with unique flavors that stand out. We tried the lemon custard donut and the chocolate chip cookie donut. The lemon custard donut was the highlight--tart, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, making it a great choice. The chocolate chip cookie donut, however, was a bit disappointing. The top was too hard, and it didn't pair well with the soft, bread-like texture of the bottom.

Yum yum yum. Donut lovers need to try this. Haven't had a single bad flavour. Everything is delicious and baked fresh. Parking is a bit of a PITA as it's only busy street parking in old Chinatown Vancouver. Just sad I only had an appetite for 6 but could have ate a dozen to myself if challenged. Great place to grab a coffee as well.

Fantastic ratio of donut to cream filling. The everything donut was also good but I'm just not a big fan of everything seasoning.

Haven't been back in this area forever. Decided to drop in on the "best" voted donut shop in GVRD. Ordered 3, red bean, lemon meringue and donukie. Were all stellar. Much better than the last time here. Though price have increased 25-30% Service was better. Some folks actually spoke English this time. Still I'd refrain becoming a sugar addict.

Coffee and matcha donut! I always love the texture of the brioche donut and I think Mello does it so well - soft and pillowy with flavourful filling inside. I'm really picky with matcha so the matcha one was not strong enough for me. I really liked the flavour of the coffee one however and thought that it was really flavourful!

I love coming here whenever I'm in town. Yes, the filled donuts are soft and not too sweet and wonderfully light, but really we need to be shouting out the unsung hero of the donut shop- the savory financier. It's soft and cheesy and a little sweet, a perfect balance for the large filled donut. There's never a line when I go (usually on a weekday after the morning rush) and I'm in and out pretty quickly.

Went to the store to grab a few doughnuts to go. There was another group in front of me, I prayed hard they don't pick the one I wanted the most, the Everything Bagel. They didn't get it, so I got the last one. I also got Strawberries & Cream and Cereal Milk Cream. The flavour I wanted the most, Everything Bagel disappointed me, the filling which supposed to be cream cheese was sweet. Zero taste of cheese, no tartness, no saltiness. The Everything seasoning was lacking in texture and depth. I would skip this next time, "Did not Meet Expectations". Strawberries & Cream was good as usual. Cereal Milk Cream always the great, best texture and flavour.

We stopped by Mello last Friday afternoon for more sweets and desserts. We got two special brioche donuts to share (CA$5.50 each) and they were so tasty! The EVERYTHING BAGEL DONUT was definitely my favorite because it tasted like a sweet version of the actual bagel with chive cream cheese. The whipped cream was mostly savory with some sweetness, plus the donut was sweet and filled with everything seasoning. Very unique, for sure. I also enjoyed the TIRAMISU donut because I am a huge coffee fan. Overall, the brioche donut was fluffy and the seasonings on top of both donuts made it a bit crispier. Cream on both were good. I would recommend and come back! Also, no seating in here from what I remembered but there are some high top long tables by the window.

Great service with a beautiful and aesthetic interior! We got the old-fashioned matcha dipped donut and a donukie (donut/cookie combo) which were both just decent, but overall just okay. The matcha donut was pretty sweet and the bread was tougher than expected. The donukie was soooo much sugar (which I guess is our fault because we should've known) and we ended up not finishing it. It's possible we didn't order the right things, though. My friend I came with mentioned he preferred Lee's donuts instead because they are much softer there. Update: Another friend who we saved the donukie for had the time of his life eating it. He has a major sweet tooth and said it was right up his alley. So much so that he told his girlfriend they need to visit the shop ASAP. The washroom was tidy and clean!!

Unsuspecting donut shop in Chinatown - but truly the LIGHTEST & fluffiest classic sugar coated donut I've had. Imagine biting into a cloud filled with light whipped cream & fresh strawberries. Simple but brilliant, would love to try their lemon curd next time and their bottled milk tea drinks.

Mello Chinatown is nondescript from the outside, just a simple pale yellow corner storefront with large windows. Inside is large and spacious with a few tables, but no seating. I'm not a big fan of donuts, but I do love brioche so I wanted to give Mello a try. I stopped by on a Thursday early afternoon and there was a short line ahead of me. The brioche was very good, light and fluffy. Donuts had a generous amount of filling. The vanilla custard cream filling was light with a hint of sweetness and vanilla flavoring was noticeable. The tiramisu mascarpone filling had the right amount of coffee flavor (not too light, not too strong), but this filling was a little heavier/richer than the custard cream. I love how brioche dough gives Mello a different, non-traditional take on donuts. Service at this location was quick, not friendly but not rude. Depending how picky you are with fillings, visit their website beforehand to see which flavors are cream based vs mascarpone based. The website says the donuts can be stored at room temperature, and recommend consuming same day.

In the middle of Chinatown, you can find this gem of a donut shop! There were so many different flavors to try it was difficult to decide. I went with tiramisu and PB&J. I really liked the PB& J donut because the PB was very light and airy, not too rich. These donuts were just fun to eat and the shop itself it bright and inviting. Can't wait to go back to try the other flavors. They were out of the Everything Bagel donut and heard it's a must try!

When I tell you that the cereal milk donut from Mello is the best donut I've ever had, I'm not kidding. I stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon and got the cereal milk cream donut, though was also very tempted by the tirimisu and matcha donuts. They have a good variety to choose from without it being too overwhelming. I actually refrigerated my donut and had it the nice morning (not heated up either) during a hike. Even though I didn't it eat while it was fresh, it was still amazing. The dough was so soft, it was creamy but not overly sweet, and I'm so sad I haven't found anything similar to this back in Toronto. I was tempted to go back to Mello afterwards but stopped myself since I also had two donuts from Lee's on this trip (but I would go back to Vancouver just for these donuts). The space itself was a bit small with limited seating, but very aesthetic and service was quick and friendly! Their donuts range between $4.25 to $5.75 for the specialty donuts (this cereal milk cream was $5.50).

YUM YUM YUM~!! I love a good donut shop, and well I wasn't planning to stumble across here, but I did anyways. I walked by the store and I was like OH this is the MELLO everyone is talking about. I entered and ordered some of my favourite donuts by them. I've had them before at a party and they were EXTREMELY delicious. I totally wasn't the goblin in the corner enjoying them donuts. LOL Anyways, I ordered the following donuts: Matcha Cereal Milk cream Tiramisu Nutella Salted Caramel I loved each and every single one of these donuts. OMG, that Matcha oozing right out of the donut just make me so happy. And that cereal milk cream was so delicious, I love how milky and fluffy it was. Granted they are supposed to be like a cafe thing, but they took away all the chairs and the seating within the area. They are treating it more like a take away place now instead of offering customers to sit and eat the donuts. Regardless, their donuts speak for themselves anyways, so order some of them, and take them away to eat at home!

My first time trying brioche donuts and they are to die for! They're light, fluffy, and not too sweet. I got the strawberries & cream, matcha, and cereal milk cream. It's hard to choose which one I liked most, because they're all so good. There isn't much seating here, but I grabbed these to go. I would recommend eating these on the same day because the donuts could get a little hardened the next day.

My favourite go to dessert for the most fluffiest donuts! I always get the strawberry, matcha and everything bagel donuts. The service is always 10/10 and the store interior is spacious and adorable.

mello, a cozy donut and coffee shop located in chinatown at 223 east pender street, features a warm aesthetic, minimalist yet stylish decor, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. the shop's menu, displayed on the wall, lists various coffee options like espresso, americano, macchiato, and different types of lattes and teas. below the menu, a display case is filled with an array of mouth watering looking donuts labeled with different flavours, including special varieties like matcha, tiramisu, and old-fashioned. there's also a section for different-sized boxes of donuts: small (2-3 donuts), medium (4-6 donuts), and large (7-10 donuts), offering a discount for larger purchases. the counter also displays a few baked goods and beverages, including bottled water and specialty drinks like cold brew. these gourmet donuts are handmade fresh daily over a two-day process. i picked up three donuts: strawberry and cream, lemon curd, and cereal milk. they were all equally tasty, soft, tender, and slightly chewy with a touch of sweetness. they were golden brown on the outside and dusted with sugar. overall, mello is a charming spot to pick up a sweet treat and a cup of coffee, though seating is very limited.

My friend had sent me an Instagram post of these donuts when I was visiting Vancouver. We happened to be in Chinatown, which is where Mello is located, so we stopped in on a Tuesday just before 1. There are so many flavors to choose from! They make brioche donuts with some unique fillings. I was torn between matcha and the lemon curd but in the end, I chose lemon curd. It was nice - not too sweet, and the brioche was fresh. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Saw that this was one of the most popular donuts out in Vancouver so decided to give it a try. Parking was a bit difficult as it was all street parking and the drive to the area was interesting as there was a lot of homeless encampments everywhere. The aesthetics of this place is very modern. The donuts are filled with different flavored creams so we gave a few a try. Eating them while fresh is the key! Donuts had a good texture while the filling wasn't too sweet. Make sure to get a mixed box to try alil bit of everything! Note: They also sell coffee and matcha which are perfect to wash down the donuts.

Got their dark chocolate donut and it was quite good. Even though we came late in the day the donut still seemed fresh.

I didn't intend to come to Mello again because I was pretty let down the last time but my friend really wanted to come here...I got a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt and the cereal milk cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was dense, had a good chew but was pretty bland. The cereal milk cookie at first was not it- but then the flavor grew on me, buttery. Reminded me of those butterfly sugar palmer cookies. The middle had me saying meh, the edges were crispy. This cookie was very 50/50 for me. Service was ok.

Spacious interior, quick and easy service. Overall, wished the flavors were executed in a more creative way. The dough was soft, pillowy, and enjoyable. Matcha donut - bold matcha flavor, fluffy filling, exactly as you would expect from a matcha donut PB&J donut - really thick peanut butter filling which felt like I was just eating a mouthful of peanut butter. Jelly was not dispersed super well, wish there was more for better balance. Nutella donut - was hoping there would be something unique about the Nutella but it was just straight Nutella in a donut. Not bad, just not special Cereal milk donut - I liked the crunch on the exterior, filling was fluffy and not too sweet. I enjoyed this one the most. Vanilla donut - this just tasted like the cereal milk donut but with no crunchy exterior

Came by here as I was visiting Chinatown in Vancouver. There were so many flavours and I wanted to get every single one! I ended up choosing the cherry merlot. Oh em gee, this has got to be one of the best donuts I've ever had in my life. The filling wasn't so sweet, it was just right and so fluffy and creamy. The dough was perfection. I also got an Americano because it's a local brand(gotta support local!) it was such a yummy snack. I'm definitely coming back for the matcha one!

It is summertime and Mello has added mango to their lovely lineup of yummy melt in your mouth brioche sugar frosted donuts! This was one of the reasons we drove from Seattle was to indulge on this and their signature strawberries and cream and cereal milk cream crunch that are oh so deelish. We've had the other choices including lemon curd, matcha and vanilla and you can't go wrong with any of the choices. The staff are excellent and greet you with a smile. The interior is pretty basic and while there aren't any seating or chairs you can enjoys your donuts by the large front door window. Definitely a delectable donut!

Mello donuts are a fan fav, located in Chinatown. The cereal milk donut is not too sweet, has the perfect texture and the cream is so fresh and light. It's a one of a kind donut that keeps you wanting more. They got a variety of donuts and some other pastry items like cookies and cakes. We also tried the mango mochi donuts which was okay (little mochi pieces in the cream) It's a small shop with no seating but the yellow interior is bright and welcoming.

the interior is very minimal with the store painted in one color of paint. there is a cute drawing of the type of donuts they offer which you can look at while you're waiting in line. we opted to get a medium box to fit our five donuts. it was hard to choose between everything, but we were helped quickly. Ordered: Matcha donut: matcha creme filled donut, super nice matcha flavor that wasn't too bitter Nutella: filled with nutella, super overbearing because you're eating a donut full of nutella lol Strawberry & cream: love this combo! fluffy cream and strawberry chunks throughout Tiramisu: coffee flavored creme filling dusted with cocoa Donukie: Mello's take on the viral crookie (croissant+cookie) with cookie dough on the inside and on top. Super sweet but if you've got a crazy sweet tooth then go for it Matcha latte: don't know what cup I expected for $4.75 but it wasn't this lol. Funny surprise and decent taste to curb my matcha craving

Definitely get the cereal milk donut. The crunchy bits on the outside make it unique. I would honestly buy a whole box of cereal milk. Service is very helpful. there wasn't any seating tho and it seems like they're still decorating.

Donuts are really good but expensive. I really liked the salted caramel. Unique brioche donut.

Mello is raved about by so many people- and I appreciate the hype. The donuts were perfect - airy and light. The cream was so fresh for each donut and not overwhelming sweet. My family got one of each flavor and each one did not miss. My favorite was the tiramisu. We also did try the everything bagel donut. Not going to lie, it was off putting, but done very well and tastefully. It was an interesting culinary experience. The cafe interior was cozy, chic, and cute. We didn't sit in but I would next time!

Yummy breakfast delicacy or perfect for dessert. I loved the atmosphere, workers and the food but I hope the surrounding neighborhood gets cleaned up a little more.

I grew up eating Leonard's malasadas in Honolulu. Mello's donuts immediately reminded me of the sugary malasadas I had during my childhood. We had to stop by and get some during one of our recent trips to Vancouver. After finding parking on the street, we walked into their cute store. Their displays were well lit and their interior was clean, simple, and refined. Thankfully, there was no one standing in line so we walked straight up to the displays to check out their colorful donuts. There were many varieties of flavors but they seem to be based on a sugary malasada donut with their own creative flavors infused into it. I think the combination works both aesthetically and culinarily. Every time we are in Vancouver, we are trying to eat, eat, and eat. So, we were in between meals when we stopped by. Our only option was to take them to go and we could not eat the donuts until the next day. Even after a day, the donuts were great. We will have to come back when we can eat right away!

Tasty treat! Nice fluffy doughnuts with the brioche buns and yummy filling. Matcha and salted caramel were nice with runny fillings. Tiramisu was more like a whipped cream.

I only get to go to this place once in a while because parking is just so horrible in chinatown. Whenever I pass by there on bus I make sure to go to Mello for a treat. I love their strawberry cream. The whipping cream is thick and just the right sweetness. There are several cubed pieces of strawberries on top and only like 2-3 pieces inside. I would prefer it to have more strawberries. I really like the donut part. It is pillowy soft. My husband really liked the vanilla cream one. Its more like a custard cream.

We ordered the matcha donut, and it was delightful! The place is very clean and has plenty of tables, but no chairs for sitting, making it more of an order-and-go spot. Despite that, we really enjoyed the matcha donut and would definitely recommend trying it if you're in the area.

Tried the Matcha and Nutella donuts. More than flavor, it was the donut bun that stood out. Pretty glad to discover this place. Pretty clean place and ideal for takeaways. Matcha coffee has probably more authentic flavors.

I found Mello's Halloween-themed donuts on Instagram, and their adorable designs instantly captivated me. Without hesitation, I placed a pre-order. Mello's is renowned for their popular brioche donuts. Beyond donuts, they offer cheesecakes, cupcakes, and various other baked goods. What I got : brioche cookie and cream Halloween donut brioche matcha cream Halloween donut **These two treats were quite similar except for the filling cream. The filling cream was rather light, though I personally prefer cookies and cream. The decoration on top, featuring ghost-shaped meringue and chocolate tombstones, was absolutely delightful. Red velvet cake Halloween cupcake **The bottom red velvet sponge was solid. The cream cheese icing stole the highlight for me, adding a delightful flavor contrast. And, of course, the charming decorations on top--a ghost-shaped meringue and chocolate tombstone--were an absolute favorite. Cereal cookie **Every visit to Mello , it's simply irresistible. The soft cookie paired with crunchy cereal creates a deliciously perfect combination that I absolutely love. Cereal milk donut **Absolutely, it seems like one of the most popular items. The donut covered in cereal with that milky-flavored cream all around is simply divine. It's no wonder it's a fan favorite--it's just that good! I'm looking forward to trying more of Mello's themed donuts and baked goods. They never disappoint us!!