Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
Donut shop · Cully
4759 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213
Highlights
Portland’s beloved Pip’s serves fresh, fried mini doughnuts in inventive flavors paired with bold, house-made chai blends in a cozy, lively spot.
Portland’s beloved Pip’s serves fresh, fried mini doughnuts in inventive flavors paired with bold, house-made chai blends in a cozy, lively spot.
"Most Portlanders probably already know about Pip’s Original and its fresh-fried doughnuts. However, when it comes to kid-friendly treats, it may be one of the city’s easiest no-brainers. The doughnuts are truly kid-sized, so families can try a few flavors without inducing major tummy aches. Drinks include kid-friendly items like hot chocolate and apple juice. (The Beaverton location unfortunately closed in late 2024.)" - Rebecca Roland
"Yes, tourists love to talk about Voodoo Doughnut and its outlandish fried creations, but Pip’s is a local favorite for piping hot, freshly fried doughnuts, simply adorned with a drizzle of honey or a coating of cinnamon sugar. Paired with a cup of house chai, it’s extremely hard to beat — especially on your birthday, when a dozen mini-doughnuts are free." - Ben Coleman, Eater Staff
"At this Broadway Street mini doughnut emporium, the bite-sized treats are fried-to-order before getting dusted with sparkly cinnamon sugar, drizzled with Nutella, or dolloped with seasonal toppings like banana custard, mango ghost pepper jam, or brandied apple butter. Mix and match flavors and wash the doughnuts down with a cup of the shop’s house-made chai, made in small batches in flavors like Heart of Gold (toasted coconut, turmeric, sencha, assam) or the caffeine-free Emmylou (lavender, chamomile, chrysanthemum, fennel)." - Krista Garcia, Janey Wong, Eater Staff
"Neighborhood coffee and chai shop Pip’s Original — with locations in Northeast Portland and Beaverton — slings fresh-to-order mini doughnuts reminiscent of the state fair, developing a beautiful hazelnut brown exterior as it fries. The menu is small and mighty, with only a handful of toppings and coatings to choose from; it’s hard to go wrong, though the classic cinnamon sugar is a classic favorite. Seasonal flavors are often a strong choice here, with options like mango-ghost chile and sweet potato pie depending on the season. Pip’s also offers a lovely variety of house-made chais, using different blends of teas, spices, and herbs." - Rebecca Roland, Nick Townsend, Eater Staff
"I mean, is anyone in Portland surprised that Pip’s remains stellar? These miniature doughnuts, freshly fried to order, are faultless. My personal favorites were the candied maple bacon, which offered a perfect balance of salty and sweet, and the current seasonal flavor, Granny Smith apple. The jammy, cinnamon-kissed apples atop the warm doughnut felt like taking a bite of fall. The whole experience was bolstered by sips of Pip’s King and I chai, a genius spiced Thai tea flavored with cardamom, clove, anise, and ginger." - Eater Staff
