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House of Donuts of Lakewood

9638 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98499-1516
(253) 588-2647
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Ranked #18 of 394 restaurants in Tacoma
Cuisines: Donuts
Most recent review
- 1 Feb 2013
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Tacoma, Washington
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59 reviews 59 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

News Flash!!! House of Donuts closed for about a month for the transition to a new owner. He updated a few things, but retained the most important aspect of this Lakewood landmark: The Outstanding Donuts! The same recipes are in play every day, and the quality hasn't slipped even a fraction. I picked up two dozen assorted pieces of awesome... More

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Tacoma, Washington
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59 reviews 59 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Okay, I'm a retired cop, and one of the deals 25 years ago when I worked out of the local precinct was if you were late to roll call for dayshift, you had to by a box of donuts for your squad at House of Donuts. Big, yeasty, warm glazed pillows of awesome, which filled the place with an almost-erotic... More

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Tacoma, Washington
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Go for the maple bars and the scones. This place is known for the best donuts around and that is not far fetched at all.

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portland, OR
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70 reviews 70 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
216 helpful votes 216 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

If you like a sweet, sugary treat, you cannot go wrong here. I had the maple covered fried cake; Mom had lemon. Both of us were saying these are the best donuts ever, and we're sugar-holics with donut experience on both coasts. BEST EVER!

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Tacoma, Washington
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32 reviews 32 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

This place is not quite off the beaten path but don't be alarmed when you pull up to the small A frame building. I've lived near by for years but only finally tried about two years ago. Such a nice treat on a Sunday morning. If you are in the area you HAVE to stop buy. Hands down, the best... More

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Vilseck, Germany
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15 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

My dad brought us here since we were kids. It still has great donuts and get there in the early morning to get the best variety of freash donuts. They still make a great donut much better than Krispy Kreme.

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Washington State
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

I love House of Donuts! Cute eclectic building with hand-made donut equipment. All donuts are made from scratch. I love their maple bars and the twists. Nom!

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Puyallup, Washington
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44 reviews 44 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

I love, love, love this place! I remember going there when I was a child. Whomever the owner was then always gave me a free donut for being a "good girl". One of my favorite memories. Fast forward many years, I don't think they give free donuts away anymore, but everytime I go there they are busy. The actual shop... More

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Destin,FL
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

This is a local favorite! Easy to tell this by the fact that they have a ton of flavors, all sold out by noon most days, earlier on weekends and sunny days!

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Yelm, WA
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130 reviews 130 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

A Lakewood institution....fantastic apple fritters, and the cake donuts with white and chocolate frosting are the best ever. I'm not a big maple bar guy, but my wife loves them. Great place.

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