Bakery

Vegan donut wholesaler opened its first storefront here in 2016. Offers vegan baked goods, coffee, and tea. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.


31 Reviews

First Review by pjdesign

veganri

Points +566

Vegan
27 May 2017

My Favorite Vegan Donut So Far!

I've eaten a poop load of vegan donuts over the past couple of years! These are probably the best I've had anywhere! Do yourself a solid and get a Boston Cream!

Pros: Donuts!, Donuts!, Donuts!

Cons: They don't have a conveyor belt to my mouth!, They don't have a conveyor belt to my mouth!, They don't have a conveyor belt to my mouth!

Tonybananas

Points +104

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

So good!

Simply incredible, amazing doughnuts!

erypto

Points +46

Vegan
10 Dec 2023

donuts

if i feel like being a certified [censored] 🤣 i go here. the homer is my favorite, though they dont have it often.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-03

pnichols31

Points +105

Vegan
10 Jan 2023

Fantastic Donuts

The donut choices were great and we loved all the ones we picked. Wish there were more beverage choices. #Veganuary

Pros: Delicious raised donuts!!, Cake donuts were so flavorful!

Cons: Limited beverage options

woodlewis

Points +447

Vegan
19 Sep 2022

Amazing selection

WOW - from Boston cream to glazed with sprinkles, from coffee cake to apple fritters to cinnamon sugar (cake)! We got a dozen and those that made it 24 hours came to Vermont with us, to the delight of our son back home. So fun to choose among all the yummy options!

Pros: Reasonably priced for the work of making donuts!, Nice park nearby to eat in, Incredible selection - all vegan

Cons: Boston Creme needed a little more vanilla in cream

MightyMarly

Points +34

Vegan
04 Apr 2022

Best Donuts EVER!

After living in Princeton for 3 months, that was the first place that I found with vegan donuts and they were delicious. I would say they are the best donuts I've ever had. I tried the chocolate glazed one and the boston cream. They were not insanely sweet like all the other american desserts. The boston cream filling was super tasty. I loved all about it. I will definitely come back for some more :)

Pros: excellent food

naught

Points +244

Vegan
17 Mar 2022

Not the decadence I was looking for

We went in the afternoon, so maybe they were already out of anything "interesting" at that point, but the box of donuts we got was nothing special. Perhaps they are supposed to be healthier and not as loaded with sugar, but they were just okay. Boston cream I straight up disliked, but I've also never had one before or since, so maybe that kind of custard is just not my cup of tea.

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Taste was underwhelming

vegmia

Points +134

Vegan
21 Sep 2021

heaven for breakfast

an inside source told me that there’s no old lady named dottie making the donuts everyday. that’s my only complaint. otherwise their unique selection of flavors make dotties donuts and absolute treat. their pricing is high, for good reason, the process of making donuts more or less veganising them is labor intensive. worth every penny.

Pros: all vegan, wide variety of flavors

Cons: expensive

JayRenay

Points +22

Vegan
20 Sep 2021

Best donuts!!!

These donuts are AMAZING! I am vegan and my partner is omni. He picked up these donuts and was impressed that they were vegan. I had followed them for awhile on Instagram and can now see why they have long lines! Their donut selections are very unique. We had a raspberry donut with a small jelly filled pop tart on top, raspberry filled chocolate and raspberry hibiscus. The hibiscus donut was my favorite but they were all delicious! The donut was so soft it melts in your mouth. I will definitely go back!

Pros: Many unique flavors , Soft and delicious!

Shaggy

Points +192

Vegan
11 Apr 2021

The best!

I dont usually go to west philly, but I came here when they first opened and It blew my mind.
I have sacrificed my health and wallet to maintain a regular supply of these donuts.
I dont want help
Just give me another donut

Pros: Yes, they are donut pros

Cons: ...

bryanr0213

Points +88

Vegan
27 Sep 2020

Perfect donuts!

Delicious vegan donuts for the win! Super affordable and wide variety of donuts. Have had many vegan donuts but these tasted just like the real thing. Highly recommend to get there early so you can pick from the widest selection!

Pros: Affordable prices, Wide variety of donuts, Also have other desserts like brownies

Cons: Close early

AndreHaynesworth

Points +50

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

Love it

Looking for a sweet treat best place in university city to go so far. The only reason I don't give it 5 because I'm sure like most bakeries the pastries from the day before are probably still sold the next morning which is a texture I can taste. PRO TIP come after 12

majorChordz

Points +18

Vegan
05 Jun 2020

Great experience

This was my first time making my way down to dottie’s
Great customer service good vibes good coffee good donuts I highly recommend if you’re in the area to go check them out I’ll be back there soon!!

ASzmodis

Points +230

Vegan
05 Apr 2020

Satisfying

I wanted to love dotties donuts, but I purchased a box to bring to my family later in the day, because they are not fully encased in glaze, they were a bit stale and oily by the time we ate them, but still very satisfying! Just make sure you get them fresh!

J609

Points +61

Vegan
22 Dec 2019

Underwhelming at best.

I honestly cannot understand why some people claim these are the “best” donuts. This is objectively wrong. They’re just not that good. All I can think of is that there’s a misguided belief overinflated reviews of vegan places will increase popularity of the diet. The creme filled ones are actually bad. And I say this as a vegan and donut lover.

BriannaRose

Points +33

Vegan
10 Nov 2019

Always delicious

Dottie's is a small place, but don't mistake this shop for sub-par. Best donuts I've ever had...even my non-veg friends and family agree! Flavors range from simply classic to off the charts extravagant. Stop in for a dozen on your way to work or go with a friend for a coffee and a sweet treat.

Pros: All vegan!, A flavor for everyone, Comes in a pizza box

Cons: Pricey but worth it

glowin12

Points +70

Vegan
12 Oct 2019

Simply Amazing

Tried Dottie’s recently. The donuts were delicious, fluffy and filling... absolutely loved i.

Pros: Variety of Donuts

Cons: Pricey $15 plus dollars for 1/2 dozen donuts

770veg

Points +3351

Vegan
21 Nov 2018

Other worldly

Punk rock, skate art, and vegan donuts. Life at Dottie’s summed up in one sentence. Amazing donuts and great vibes in a nice older Philly neighborhood. Everyone should come and try these!

Pros: Delicious, Nice people

Mitchel

Points +292

Vegan
06 Jun 2018

Greatest donuts in Philly!

We stopped by here the last time we passed through town and were pleasantly surprised.

The donuts were AWESOME.

LocdVegan

Points +97

Vegan
11 May 2018

You better be quicker than that 🏃🏿‍♀️

Apparently I am not the only one who is aware of how tasty these donuts are because they literally sell out by noon.Make sure you get them before you decide to have a day in bed...lol Very nice atmosphere, food, and l like how they serve in pizza boxes.

MarissaD'Elia

Points +22

Vegetarian
24 Apr 2018

The best

Perfect donut in amazing flavors. For anyone who misses a classic flaky donut (no cake donuts here).

Pros: New deluxe flavors everyday , Elixir coffee and Thai tea lattes, Always in and out

Cons: Would love more seating

JoyHoward-Weaver

Points +18

Vegan
29 Aug 2017

Delicious

I absolutely love this place as soon as I get to Philadelphia I go straight there and get me some delicious vegan Donuts the people are always very nice and the donuts are absolutely delicious I even have my 87 year old mother in my 83 dad loving these Donuts!!!

12SaRaH73

Points +130

Vegan
13 Jul 2017

Donuts worth trying

I grew up with a family who owned a popular bakery and one of the things they were know for were their donuts. So of course when I went vegan I missed having my donuts. I am always looking for good vegan donuts. Dotties did not disappoint. Better than Dun-Well doughnuts in NYC.

Thepennsyltuckyvegan

Points +1015

Vegan
21 Jun 2017

first vegan donut- success!!!!!

I've been vegan for 1 1/2 years now, and this was the first 100% vegan donut place I've come across. The donuts were just as I remember nonvegan donuts.... delicious and with just the right amount of sugar! Add in a diverse array of choices and BAM! You have an amazing bakery. If you took a nonvegan here and didn't tell them what they were eating was vegan, I'm certain they wouldn't notice.

Pros: interesting flavors, good seating, AMAZING Boston Creme

ap123

Points +61

Vegan
06 May 2017

donut lover!!!

So glad I found this donut shop. Bought a dozen on my first visit. They have a variety of different flavors, all of them delish!

Ksugar6

Points +244

Vegan
27 Apr 2017

delicious splurge

Awesome donuts. We had a Boston creme, blueberry almond, and a chocolate glaze out of a selection of 8 or so types. These donuts are BIG and YUMMY. If you just want a snack they are definitely big enough to split (I managed to get a whole one down for breakfast though ;) also available, coffee and tea. No decaf coffee, though. The donuts range from $2.50-$3.50 i believe with a discount for quantity. Nice but small seating area to eat-in.

blinddogrescue

Points +48

Vegan
09 Apr 2017

Delicious!

Their doughnuts are fantastic. They also have vegan bagels and cream cheese. I haven't had anything here that wasn't great




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