Annie's Donut Shop - Portland, OR

"At sixty cents apiece, a trio of old-fashioned donuts makes a fine under-$2 breakfast (plus $1 for a large coffee). Annie's have a wicked crunch to their gnarly skin and rich, cakey insides. Pictured here are glazed, maple, and chocolate."
Michael Stern






"Raspberry fritters are large and substantial with a naughty taste that is hard to resist. The raised, sugar-coated donut on the right is, by comparison, a featherweight."
Michael Stern



"Starbuck's, this place is not! It is an old-style urban donut shop with low-low prices and terrific made-fresh pastries."
Michael Stern



"The sign in the window is no idle boast. Portland is a major donut town, and any serious donut-eating tour must include Annie's."
Michael Stern



"We were skeptical when we ordered a cream puff. At all of 90 cents, we suspected the filling would be unbearably ersatz. While it may not be 40% butterfat Jersey cattle double cream, the white stuff in the tender pastry is fresh and utterly agreeable."
Michael Stern



"There is a counter inside facing the kitchen, but seats in Annie's booths afford a nice view of the parking lot through large glass windows."
Michael Stern