Top Pot Doughnuts has announced that its Queen Anne location will close during the last weekend of April. Over its 17-year tenure, the café became a beloved spot for residents. While this location is closing, other Top Pot cafés remain open for patrons to enjoy.
Highlights
- Top Pot Doughnuts at Galer Street in Queen Anne will permanently close on April 27, 2025.
- The outlet announced the closure via an Instagram post and urged the customers to visit before the closure.
- After serving for the last time on Sunday, the outlet will bid farewell at the end of the day, with its future plans remaining uncertain.
Queen Anne Has to Bid Farewell to a Local Favorite
Top Pot Doughnuts is a famous cafe that serves doughnuts and coffee in its various outlets across Seattle and other locations. Brothers Mark and Michael Klebeck founded the popular doughnut shop chain in 2002 in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The business expanded over time. The cafe experienced more growth and made it to the headlines in October 2010. Then, President Barack Obama graced the 5th Avenue location in Seattle with his presence.
The Top Pot Doughnuts took to their Instagram to announce the closure of their Queen Anne outlet. The outlet at 325 West Galer Street, Seattle, became a go-to spot for locals and visitors. April 27 will be the last serving day, and the cafe will close at the end of the day.
After serving the community for 17 years, the outlet is closing due to the expiration of its lease. The cafe expressed gratitude for all the love they received and urged the customers to visit for the last time.
Impact of Closure on the Community
In their Instagram announcement, the owners of Top Pot Doughnuts reflected on how the café has been a place of cherished memories for many. Over the years, it became a part of the daily routine of its customers.
They expressed how the support and loyalty of the community contributed to the legacy of the cafe. Customers of Top Pot Doughnuts expressed their sadness over the news. The comment section of the announcement post is full of people sharing their emotions.
As the Queen Anne location will close on the upcoming Sunday, the owner has not answered the future plans for Top Pot Doughnuts for Queen Anne. Amid this uncertainty, people can still enjoy their coffee and handcrafted doughnuts at other Seattle cafes. Ballard, South Lake Union, and 5th Avenue are some of the locations suggested in the Instagram post.
