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Sesame Donuts
1503 SW Park Ave suite B, Portland, OR 97201, United States
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Gl
Review №1

Amazing variety and delicious donuts and no long lines like other donut shops! Coffee is also delicious. Free WiFi! Clean tables outside and plenty of places to eat outside. Friendly staff and fast.

An
Review №2

Adorable little donut shop! Friendly staff! Delicious food and a little library to chill and read.

Da
Review №3

Great doughnuts, friendly staff! Just wish they had a couple options that were both vegan AND gluten-free instead of one or the other.

Li
Review №4

It was so good, after we got two we went back in and got four more! They were still good the next day, too.I always look for a place that does crullers right, which I think is a mark of a good donut place, and these were great (not too moist, not too dry, the right level of sweetness, and that very slight crust on the outside).They also had interesting flavors like lemon poppyseed, which was nice and light. Its not flashy like Voodoo, nothing too wild, but I would definitely recommend this place regardless.

Ma
Review №5

I usually dont leave reviews, but the amount of service I was given here was so amazing! So me and my girlfriends were in town visiting and stopped in to get some donuts; we were not disappointed! Thomas, the young man who works there with piercing emerald eyes was so kind and thoughtful helping us out. (Which helps because I usually take FOREVER to decide what I want.) I had their organic cold brew, which was a bit pricey but totally worth it! For donuts, I had a their Devils Glaze and Rose Water Donut! Both were extremely yummy and delicious! If you are in the Portland Downtown Area, please stop by!

El
Review №6

Got chocolate donut balls and a few different assorted ones! So far the chocolates balls are awesome!!! Definitely worth a visit!!

Lu
Review №7

Awesome donut shop! Quaint and cozy atmosphere. Good place to read a book or hang out with friends.

Ma
Review №8

Thomas, one of the new hires, is such a handsome & k young man. He helped me & my husband sort out a bunch of their yummy options. The Portland cream was to die for, and the Devils Glaze was really yummy too! Will go back again!

Ma
Review №9

Super friendly ladies! Awesome selection! Love the coconut mango donut!!!!

Ma
Review №10

Great traditional donut shop with good selection and friendly staff. Rarely have to wait and selection is good even late in the day.

Va
Review №11

Went for a traditional plain doughnut - it was delicious. Coffee was good and staff was friendly. They do have a great selection of fun flavored doughnuts, might have to stop by again to try some of those. Prices are fair.

Al
Review №12

This is my go to spot for coffee in the morning before work as well as breakfast!!! They have everything you could want in delicious food and drinks in the morning. Gwen and Liz are amazing, quick service and just so pleasant to get to know when you come in.

Mi
Review №13

Very tasty donuts with great variety. The girl at the counter was very nice. Their chai tea is reasonably priced. Overall the experience was great. definitely stopping by again.

Mr
Review №14

Bagel with cream cheese after 25 years, it really tasted so good and a large cup of ☕ on top of that. Enjoyed my breakfast.

To
Review №15

The most amazing donuts! My new favorite is the cake donut with sesame seeds on it!! Its got to be healthy for you.😁 I also love the Vanilla Cream donut. Its like heaven in your mouth. The bonus was the handsome muscley man behind the counter. 😉 Definitely a place to visit if youre a donut connoisseur.

Ra
Review №16

The most friendliest staff EVER! I asked if she had any suggestions and she said yes, we offer the Portland Doughnut so i followed her advice and...omg may i say mouth orgasm? That doughnut was Amazzzing!!

De
Review №17

I have lived 4 blocks from here for 4 years. The donuts are delicious , the place is always clean. I have never met an employee who wasnt pleasent, curious, and they always make you feel warm and seem happy to see and serve you. If I could give them more stars I would. Going there next week on my birthday is my treat to myself.

Dh
Review №18

We had a great first time experience, the guy working there explained to us the variety of donuts they have and they seemed little bit different from the other stores options. I really liked their apple donut and the custard chocolate one as well. Their prices were fair and you will get more than what you pay for in some other places. I like the location and i wish they had a bigger store sign to make the store easier to find.

Ty
Review №19

Came on doughnut day and got a free doughnut!!

Ma
Review №20

I love their doughnuts. The dough is perfect for me: good texture, chewyness, and weight. Not too sweet in general compared to other shops. They sometimes have a rotating New flavor, for a more adventurous experience. Coffee is also good - the perfect pair for the doughnuts. But, I understand this is my subjective, personal preference.

Az
Review №21

Delicious taste for the speciality sesame Donut and allother flavours.

L
Review №22

FINALLY a Great Donut place in Portland ❣️❣️🍩🍩🍩💋🙏🌠🌠🌠

pe
Review №23

They have Gluten-free and vegan doughnuts available

சர
Review №24

Decent donuts with unique flavors.. Great service..

Re
Review №25

Classic donuts well executed. I’m so glad they opened a spot downtown!

Je
Review №26

Made it an hour before closing with my girl and had to get some donut holes and yes a fruity pebbles donut and a carton of milk (yum). Awesome friendly girl working the shop was a blast to converse with. Thank you guys.

jo
Review №27

Fantastic donuts, the sesame is a tasty twist on the standard donut.I had some as an office treat for the workers and these are some of the best donuts Ive had. Would recommend to try for any pastry aficionado in the area.

Re
Review №28

Sesame are the best donuts in town! Several locations around the metro area, so no matter where you are in Portland you can probably find a Sesame donut near you. Always fresh, delicious and a great variety. They even have a great vegan selection. Servers are also helpful and friendly!

Qu
Review №29

Nice people who work there and tasty donuts, what more could you want?

Mi
Review №30

They make a good donut.

Du
Review №31

Love da donuts! Fresh!!!

Ya
Review №32

Best donuts ... Good variety...

Er
Review №33

Donuts = old, not fresh, mediocre at best.Staff = unknowledgeable.Will not be going back.

Ja
Review №34

The girl who was working around 1 on 3/10/21 was very nice, and I recommend this place to anyone who is a bit hungry or wants some food to cheer up

Mi
Review №35

Huge variety and selection, friendly staff, and quick service!

Jo
Review №36

Oh my goodness. Great donuts, central location. Try the double chocolate, oof. I ate so many.

Ge
Review №37

Best donuts hands down! Better than Krispy, voodoo, and whatever you think is the best.Maple cream fill one is sooo gooddd

Pe
Review №38

Fantastic donuts! No wait and they also serve coffee and hot teas.

Ka
Review №39

Yummy donuts, try the rose frosted and the sesame doughnut hole:)

Ke
Review №40

The doughnuts are great! The girls there are super sweet, kind, and friendly. Love visiting there after work and getting a couple doughnuts and talking to them!

ir
Review №41

Great donuts. Love the selection.

St
Review №42

Absolutely delicious. My favorite was the classic sesame.

Ma
Review №43

Friendly staff and amazing doughnuts!

Ca
Review №44

I’d pick here over tourist trap Voodoo any day

Ke
Review №45

Very good donuts.

er
Review №46

Service is consistently above par. Ambience reminds me of Colorado Springs area.

Ju
Review №47

Polite & always cheerful

Ka
Review №48

Great food with quality ingredients. the staff was very sociable and kind.

At
Review №49

Great donuts!

Ji
Review №50

Some nice folks paid it forward and bought my daughter a donut in honor of Joe Biden winning the US Presidency. #Americandecency

Ol
Review №51

Sweet people, rarely busy. The sesame donut holes are absolutely delicious, I am guilty of getting a whole bag on occasion. Open early but not terribly late, I think its one of those close when we sell out kind of places. Coffee is good too.

Bl
Review №52

This place is awesome! The donuts are great, the coffee is pretty good, The staff are all awesome especially the one dude who works at night on Saturdays. Homeboy has joy oozing out of his pores and it must get in my coffee or something.

ac
Review №53

Popped in here for breakfast on my very first day after moving to Portland. Absolutely amazing bagels with fun cream cheese flavors, creative fresh delicious donuts, calm pleasant music, good coffee - what else could you ask for? Really nice staff too!

Am
Review №54

Every thing and everyone in and about this place was a magical experience. The raspberry cheesecake donut was next level, and that and a coffee was only $3.50!!! But the Peace of mind and simple heart served with it made for such a great atmosphere, I almost asked for a job there. You dont want to skip this spot!

Ch
Review №55

You must get a donut from anyone of their locations.

De
Review №56

This shop is still relatively new to the park blocks. The staff have been friendly, courteous and helpful no matter what time of day or night I stopped in. They offer a good variety of delicious donuts & sweet rolls, including some wonderful seasonal selections. My only concerns are the lack of ADS access and the fact that we cant get apple cider donuts year round.

Mi
Review №57

This is the closest donut shop to my house, very close to PSUs playground. The donuts are very good! They have these donuts with sprinkles and iridescent icing that my kids adore. But the sesame donut holes... I love sesame and these donut holes are awesome. They are truly one of a kind. They are glazed balls of cake donut that are then coated in crunchy toasted sesame. If you like sesame, you need to try them!

E.
Review №58

Friendly service and delicious donuts! Reasonable price, to boot.

ch
Review №59

I have been there before a few times, but it was the first time so early in the morning and the chef was making some incredible things and announcing each as he finished. Samples of all of the freshly cooked items were available on the counter. I tasted what I think was the best bite of a donut I have ever eaten. Wow!!!

Di
Review №60

Amazing place,very nice service and super professional. Their doughnuts are made with love and care. I highly recommend. The owner and the son are super sweet.

gr
Review №61

The two that were working were really friendly and even gave me a discount on my order. Great donuts too especially the double chocolate and the chocolate cruller. 8/8 great donuts mate.

Mi
Review №62

Finally visited here for the first time to buy a dozen donuts for work. Reminded me of the classic Dunkin Donuts. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back.

V
Review №63

The seasonal Apple Cider donuts are great.

Le
Review №64

We had the best experience here! Decided not to make the hike over to Voodoo, and so glad we didnt! Great donuts and AMAZING service. The woman at the counter made our day! Highly recommend!

An
Review №65

No complaints. They make the donuts off site and bring the donuts in by van so the shop doesnt smell like a donut shop but it does still smell nice. It also doesnt make the neighborhood smell like donuts so you will have to use your eyes and/or other senses to find the shop. The donuts are great.

Da
Review №66

Stopped in for breakfast and coffee. All the previous reviews are 100% true, the owner is really really friendly and helpful. Amazing breakfast bagels and great coffee.

He
Review №67

A nice atmosphere, storefront facing the park with enthusiastic and friendly staff. Always with fresh and fluffy donuts, this spot is truely a sweet treat that I will always return to for more.

Ma
Review №68

Best donut shop . The owner is really nice .

li
Review №69

Yusef was very helpful and kind. The donuts were phenomenal and fresh! Will definitely be visiting every time Im in Portland!

Lu
Review №70

Delicious delicious donuts. Honest. Never greasy. Always fresh. Good selections. Had a Bavarian today and it was creamy and actually tasted like cream, not a slop of sugar.

Ki
Review №71

Excellent

Er
Review №72

So this location itself isnt terrible by any means. The staff is always really nice and patient. But my beef is with the actual donuts. When I first came here a few months ago they were really good; good amount of icing on top, and fillings inside. Then all of a sudden, hardly any of both. The chocolate cream, which is (was) my favorite, has almost no filling. There is more filling squirted on the outside of the donut than the inside. The raspberry cream cheese which is my second favorite, is the same. Hardly any cream cheese. Whats the point?? Im not sure I will come back anymore, which is a shame since I live a block away. Dont skimp on the fillings guys! Thats the whole point of a good donut in my opinion.

Ch
Review №73

Best donuts in Portland! Great service too

Da
Review №74

Got 6 donuts, sesame was good. Hard to give 5 starts with out tasting cake donuts hot. While we have never tried big fritter we got mini fritter. It was of the mark, hard to scale down and keep Apple to dough ratios, needed firmer crisp edges.Plain cake donut had a flavoring in it maybe citrus wasnt a huge fan.Chocolate cake was great, buttermilk stick was really good.Apricot filled with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut was really good, apricot is rarely seen in donuts.

Er
Review №75

I love this place. Its not as crazy as Voodoo, but their selection is great and they do a fantastic job with their donuts.

Ar
Review №76

The donuts: 10/10 quality. The service: the reason this place stands out from the other donut places. Donuts dont need to be fancy to be great. The manager, Yousef, is the coolest.

La
Review №77

Did t know that this was the supreme stop for donuts, but now I do. Found during May’s PoGo community day, I found that they had every favorite donut classic.... and beyond!! We ended up with sesame donut holes for the kids and a collection of never before heard of 1/2 dozen for the adults. What a hit!! And let’s not forget the everything bagels!! EVERYTHING!Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Definitely going back.

Qu
Review №78

Love sesame donuts. Nice employees. Greatest donuts in Portland area, tied with Voodoo. But no hype or long lines. Also has bagels and other stuff.

Ph
Review №79

I really like this donut shop, they have a wide variety of donuts and pastries. Cheap and tasty.

Jo
Review №80

Great donuts, super friendly service

Jo
Review №81

Delicious bagels. Have a bagel sandwich.

Ry
Review №82

These are the best donuts in downtown. No counter-culture gimmicks, no experimental recipes - Just really great donuts when youve got a sweet tooth.

Si
Review №83

Wonderful service! Very sweet lady helped us just before closing on Wednesday and the donuts are phenomenal

Ju
Review №84

Donuts were dry and had an offputting sesame oil flavor. None of the multiple flavors we tried were good, but the pumpkin spice donut was inedible, tasted like eating Potpourri.

Ja
Review №85

Service was great. Doughnuts were surprisingly good, I had the apple fritter my wife had the Boston cream.

Ma
Review №86

Great service. Yusef came out and helped us jump start our car in the rain. Plus the cider donuts are fantastic.

T
Review №87

The buttermilk bars pop

Da
Review №88

Love this place. The devils glaze are awesome!

Su
Review №89

I go to the Portland State location. People are very friendly. Donuts are good too. I buy them for work. Coworkers are happy to get them.

Er
Review №90

Good selection, super sweet staff. Difference between night and day with this location and the one on Scholls Ferry.

Ta
Review №91

I’m from Florida and used to a Dunkin Donuts on every corner. When I say this place is literally Dunkin Donuts, I’m not kidding. I love it. I’d rather go here than any of those tourist traps in town. 2 Donuts and coffee for $4? Yes please.

Ma
Review №92

This is an outstanding place to get some donuts and coffee from! Service was excellent, prices are low (even though donuts are smaller than average), no waiting time and there is seating inside. It‘s located right next to a park, in case it‘s hot and you want to enjoy your donuts in the shade.Fillings and icings are not too sweet and delicious.I personally prefer this shop over Voodo Donuts for exactly the above reasons. A regular donut here costs around 1,30$, you‘ll get a coffe for less than 2$.

Si
Review №93

Best in town. The staff is exceptional

Ma
Review №94

Always so kind. Donuts are fresh and tasty! Better than Coco donuts!!

Le
Review №95

If you have celiacs or a gluten allergy, DO NOT EAT THE GLUTEN FREE DONUTS!! They absolutely have gluten in them.

Ov
Review №96

A Beavertron classic makes its way to downtown. If you like classic flavors and quality ingredients, youll looove Sesame Donuts. If you are a classless rube, youll probably like Coco Donuts better. But Im not here to judge, only eat delicious donuts.

Fr
Review №97

The latest expansion of my favorite Donut place! Im walking distance from the office. Service and quality are fabulous as usual.

An
Review №98

The donuts have tasty, flavorful icing. Been here a couple times and satisfied with the service and donuts.

Li
Review №99

I love how close this place is to my job! Awesome costumer service and great doughnuts & bagels.

Mo
Review №100

A quick stop before going to class, great coffee and bagels.

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:1503 SW Park Ave suite B, Portland, OR 97201, United States
  • Site:https://www.ordersesamedonuts.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-208-2503
Categories
  • Bagel shop
  • Donut shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–7PM
  • Thursday:7AM–7PM
  • Friday:7AM–7PM
  • Saturday:7AM–7PM
  • Sunday:7AM–7PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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