Annie's Donut Shop

The first time I ate at Annie's Donuts was in 1999. Willy Vlautin of the band Richmond Fontaine asked me to meet him there. It was his favorite donut shop. His band was releasing their new album "Lost Son" and we were meeting to discuss a new publicity campaign. I had lived on the east side of Portland for a few years but I had never been to Annie's Donuts. Willy wanted to meet in the late afternoon because he knew that was when they put out the fresh donuts for the cops and late shift workers. We got there and the donuts were still warm.

Not much has changed at Annie's Donuts since then. The lady behind the counter is still very sweet and helpful and the donuts are still delicious. The building has a great old diner atmosphere with yellow molded benches and a glass counter full of fresh donuts. They also have a cold case full of milk and juice and they serve good basic hot coffee that is a nice balance to the sugary sweetness of the donuts.

It is still my spot to go on a Saturday morning!

Annie's serves: Apple Fritters, Applesauce Cake Donuts, Bismarcks, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Bars, Assorted Twists, Buttermilk Bars, Maple Bars, Raised Glazed and Old Fashioned Cake Donuts. No vegan options.

The donuts range from sixty - ninety cents each and a cup of coffee is $1.

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Annie's Donut Shop, 3449 NE 72nd, 503-284-2752