Worth the hype but a little pricey. We lucked out with a short wait time. We couldn't decide which doughnuts to get so we got the variety box. It's was fun tasting all the different flavors. I don't recall not liking any. I would definitely visit again.
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Jennifer S.
Fantastic doughnuts!!!
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Joe H.
Great doughnuts. Try the maple bacon bar at 2:00 am when you are intoxicated!
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David R.
Tourist trap. They are no better than Safeway doughnuts and you have to wait in line in a sketch part of town to get them. Nothing special about this place except it's famous for some reason.
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Yekta A.
Voodoo is pretty good, I mean for the hype. Not that I'd ever go back here or anything, I really wouldn't because it wasn't spectacular. I was seriously expecting more! Whatever. the line is ridiculous for what you get, I mean standing in line for almost 45 minutes to an hour for a donut is overboard. The donuts have been sitting out all day and they don't even taste heavenly.
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Adele H.
Delicious, but I like Blue Star better.
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Stephanie P.
Everyone said "go to voodoo doughnuts in Portland! It's the best doughnut ever!" We got a dozen doughnuts and let the staff pick them. We were there at 5am there was no line yet. We were the first ones. We took out voodoo dozen back to the hotel and sampled each and every one. We could old take one bite out of each. The were the most dry doughnuts I had ever had. Put some stale cereal on top and its even worse. I don't understand the hype and really can't understand why people stand in line for hours for the crappiest doughnut. Seriously go to the grocery store, buy a glazed doughnut, put it in the microwave for a few seconds, sprinkle fresh cereal on top and I guarantee it will be 100 times better than voodoo.
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Ben L.
What do I need to say. The peanut butter fritter is my favorite! ! Knock over a couple people to get in line and go now!!
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James E.
Ummmm...with so many excellent and reasonably priced doughnut shops in Portland, why would you get in this line? Get a $0.50 pink box at Fred Meyer and just write Voodoo on it, if that's the draw.
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Alyssa B.
Great doughnuts, bad customer service and wait times.
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Rolly U.
Finally Finally Finally got to try this place out. I always wondered what was all the hype about and today I finally got to try it myself. After reading yelp, I was so not looking forward in waiting in a long line but when my family and I got there, we lucked out cause they didn't have a line at all. I had the chocolate coo coo puff donut and it was so delicious! I enjoyed every bit. Atmosphere was great. Customer service was on point. This is the reason why I didn't give them 4 stars. -The voodoo donut looked pretty cool but tasted like a normal doubt, nothing was special about it. They don't have a menu and so much pressure to order quick cause the line was long and without an menu, it's kinda hard. Price is okay., nothing too crazy.
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LandJ S.
Overrated, especially if you are from a city that is larger than Portland. Yes, there are "clever" donuts that are a touch irreverent, but there's also absolutely nothing special about the taste. The dough was tough, dense, and tasted as if it had been fried 7 hours ago. This is probably because when you're standing in the line 40 minutes deep, you actually stand next to the vents where you can see the donuts waiting to be covered in various toppings. That in and of itself isn't a problem, but when the vents open to the sidewalk, which smells like urine, then it begins to all make sense. Perhaps that is why Voodoo needs to lather on toppings: to mask the essence of Portland.
Crazy named and flavored donuts- tons of varieties. Pretty fun place decorated in pink and neon green. There's usually a line out the door stretching around the block, so come early.
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Eric D.
Basic Greasy donuts, I do not understand why Portland celebrates this business.
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Jeffery S.
Don't understand the hype. Yes, they're donuts are not in conventional "donuts" shape and size so that's somewhat interesting but not $3-more-than-any-other-donut-that-tastes-same interesting. Staff didn't seem too enthused to work there. The block is SURROUNDED by vagrants aggressively asking for money and getting upset if you don't hand them something for free.
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Frank B.
I visited here 5 years ago (2010) and never made a review of it. They serve good donuts, heavy and filling. You really only need ONE but feel compelled to buy 12 because the line is so long. It's hyped, donuts in a pink box which the local homeless will request instead of money if they see you walking with that pink box. I say try it once and pass all other times. The city has many donut spots to offer. There are always people carrying them home on flights to LA and its like "Really? We have funky donuts in LA too". This spot may have been one of the early pioneers of unique, innovated donuts but now every city has their own variation of Voodoo
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Marcia K.
Delicious donuts! That's all that really needs to be said. I will be so sad when I go back home and can't eat these donuts anymore. . But I have a couple more days to try more flavors. This place is great!
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Tina L.
First time visiting Portland, I got to hit up the hyped voodoo donuts as a must try donut shop. When we arrive, sure enough, there was a long line waiting on the outside (really popular place). The pink sign was very bright and visible, stands out from other shop around the area. The donut shop is located at downtown Portland, area around the shop looks very sketchy, dirty street and many pan handlers wondering around the shop, I am not sure how safe is the area. We waited about 25 minutes to get inside the shop to order, got a dozen donuts including cock n balls, captain my captain, old dirty bastard, bacon maple bar, aren't that a peach, voodoo doll, tex-ass, all the special naming donuts that you can get on their menu...etc Packed in huge pink box with voodoo donut logo. Open the magic voodoo box, and the donuts were huge! Especially the balls on the cock n ball donut, Lol! The decorative donut designs were so interesting, I had to push myself on taking a bite. What I taste in most of the donuts is SUGAR OVERLOAD, they are extremely sweet, sweet oozing out from the inside (jam filling donuts), sweet frosting cover on the outside with extra sweet sprinkles and drizzles. I think I was going on a sugar high after a few bite, and down them with water. I enjoy the peach filling donut, old dirty bastard and maple bacon bar. The dough were soft, and sweetness melts with it. If yelp has 0.50 rating increments, I gave this place a 3.5. The hype magic was there for a short time, then it disappears. The attraction is for the shape and design of the donuts, and for its naming logistics. The donuts tasted good, but way to sweet for me.
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Monique B.
The doughnuts are glorious. People always complain about a crazy long wait but when I went there was maybe 10 people ahead of me, which is not crazy. The old dirty bastered is the best in my opinion. When ordering just be ready to have a very sweet but yummy treat.
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Gloria C.
ITINERARY: SUNDAY late night (since Voodoo is open 24 hours!) Why do people flock to Voodoo Doughnuts? Must be whatever voodoo they sprinkle on their stuff. Although it's a cute place with crazy looking donuts and a long line, the bottom line for me was that the donuts were not good. Period. It's a tourist attraction most definitely. Maybe pass by, buy a donut or two or take some photos but it baffles me why anybody would want to buy boxes and boxes of this stuff and take it home. The dough was rubbery and dry and the toppings like the chocolate and cream tasted old and overly sweet.
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Theresa B.
There's a REASON for the line. Best doughnut place, EVER!!!! How did they manage to make the line move so quickly and yet make me feel like I was the ONLY person in the place? MUST BE MAGIC! Most efficient, PATIENT (so much deliciousness to choose from -OH MY!), pleasant & helpful staff I have ever encountered - for such a busy place. What a fun spot in an interesting area. Of note, cash ONLY - there is an ATM, if you forget. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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Beverly A.
Sorry to say, but this place really is overrated! I think the 'cock and balls' is what makes them ever-so-popular! Nevertheless, if you're in the area and there isn't a line - sure, try it! But would I make a trek out and battle parking for this establishment? No thanks! The donuts are cute and creative, but average.
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Brandon A.
I'm still trying figure out what the big fuss is all about with this place. I don't see how dumping a box of cereal or crushed cookies on a doughnut makes this place special. The doughnuts themselves weren't bad, aside from feeling that I was about to go into a diabetic coma. Lastly, they keep the freshly made doughnuts near a gated door. Not a big deal, but when you have a hundred some odd customers lined up next to it, toking cigarets, one is liable to believe that some of the smoke and flys somehow make their way to the doughnuts. The juice is not worth the squeeze here.
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Kosmo K.
Highly mediocre and over rated. I waited in a huge line for a basic doughnut. I can't understand why this type of thing is so popular in Portland. They can have it! I'd rather get a Krispy cream
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Michael L.
I was visiting Portland and never really intended to try Voodoo Doughnut due to the reviews. However, someone had shared a dozen doughnuts so I gave it a try. It was just OK, as many previous reviewers had stated. There was a large line almost every time I passed this place. I wouldn't be willing to wait very long for these doughnuts. The only time I would buy them is if there wasn't a wait. There is another place in the area that is much better.
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Mer F.
I must admit, I am a second-hand user. My partner purchased a Coco Puff and a Froot Loops, carefully tucked them in his carry-on, and flew across the country to Ohio so that I could experience what I had only seen on television. I read most of the reviews after consuming the Coco Puff doughnut, and I laughed hysterically. Ok, dig. You're ordering a doughtnut. That is glazed. Then frosted. Then maniacally covered in some kind of sugary cereal and/or candy and/or cookie because that, my friends, is the Voodoo gig. And then you're going to take to the internet and sob that it's too sugary, and that it's just a basic doughnut with weird toppings. For me, that is EXACTLY what the point of a Voodoo doughnut was supposed to be: a ridiculous sugar bomb covered in a maniacal, ridiculous combination of sugar and toppings that bordered on death and possible need for resurrection HENCE "Voodoo." You can call it a gimmick, but if it works, it works. AND it tastes good, so Voodoo wins. In fact, I have a storage unit to unpack today, so I washed down the Fruit Loops with a Diet Mountain Dew. Natch. For those who say the cereal is stale, I invoke the name of science. When you apply crispy cereal to wet frosting, the crispy cereal will absorb some of that moisture and become less than crispy. Sorry. I'm going full stars on this, because my Voodoo spent an entire day in a duffel bag, then overnight in a refrigerator, and I STILL got what the hype was about the next day.
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Meredith K.
Can everyone please just calm down about Voodoo? I get it. They have a doughnut shaped like a dick. It's funny. They put wild things on their doughnuts, are open 24/7, and can perform legal weddings in the shop. Let's take off the cock-n-balls colored glasses- Voodoo just isn't that special. Taste wise, it's on par with any average doughnut shop, including a Safeway or Albertsons Bakery. The neighborhood isn't the best, so I wouldn't walk their alone and they don't take card, so bring your cash. Does anyone who is actually from Portland still go here?
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Katie E.
Most overrated doughnut in the entire universe. People take boxes of these to California on the plane. Out of towners practically move here to eat them. It's totally ridiculous. They aren't good. I will give them props for innovative flavors, and to be the first people to do it, but...... the doughnuts are the same doughnuts you can get anywhere. Literally.
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Lin C.
Soooo Amazing !!! There was a line but it moved fast. All the doughnuts I bought were soft and delish!!
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Cindy P.
if you dont like it here something is wrong with you! amazing place
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Mohammad A.
It was amazing dount, they have the freshest custard dount i will pay them visit soon
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Sean C.
I had someone I work with bring in voodoo doughnuts as a treat for everyone as she commuted from Oregon to LAX to Ventura. These doughnuts had gone a very long distance in one day, was it worth it? Yes! I was only able to get a couple of pieces of some of the doughnuts before they were devoured. I had a bit of a lemon filled jelly doughnut, a chocolate doughnut with chocolate and purple icing and a vanilla doughnut with m&m minis on it. They were all great. They were a big hit at the office and a very kind gesture for someone to do. Definitely give this place a try! Some of the best doughnuts I have ever had. You should open a store in the Ventura area! Everyone loves doughnuts and they are very popular here!
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Jacer B.
Tasted like regular donuts , don't know what the hype about this place is? The line was pretty long and there was a homeless dude singing and whistling about donuts outside and some very nice people gave him a donut. Being from the bay, some locals talked trash about us "tourists" while we were waiting in line. I don't think I'd try this place out again. The downtown location was kinda gloomy and it wasn't worth the wait and they only took cash. Overall, the employees were very nice and patient with everyone. Good experience to try once.
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Pani S.
Long line , good donut. Most of the other reviews are pretty spot on. The different donuts were visually pleasing. The experience is worth it but probably won't be back.
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Nathaniel C.
Good donuts. Obviously people like them. Mostly pretentious staff. Come on now! Donuts should make you smile!
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Chris E.
Voodoo doughnuts is a fun Portland staple that people travel from all corners of the world to see! Granted, the doughnuts aren't typically gourmet, they are really good! Fried with vegan oil, despite the gluten, they can satisfy most doughnut cravings with a single bite. The staff works really hard and is made up of people from all walks of life. The grave manager, Victor is really sweet and super handsome ;)
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O. F. D.
You can go for the crazy toppings, but the raised glazed is actually in the top five ever. It is soft and pillowy, not too oily, and the glaze crackles around your mouth in sweet delight. Do yourself a favor and get one or three. Decent old-fashioned/buttermilk with good frosting, though it is a bit more oily compared to Blue Star. The French cruller is standard. We also had the Arnold Palmer, which was surprisingly decent too. Do not wait in line on the West side; go to the East side outpost.
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Matthew L.
I would highly recommend going around 4 or 5AM. Not just because there wont be any lines, but the zombie like trance music playing with random people roaming the streets at that hour really adds to the whole experience. Probably mostly hype, but they have vegan doughnuts and they were good. Couldn't really tell that they were vegan which is usually the sign they are very good. Hardest part is figuring out which doughnuts to choose from.
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cindy r.
Love it here! Super creative donuts and Emily is super helpful!
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Chandra A.
its okay. the Memphis mafia is yummy and of course the classic bacon maple. but the goddamn lines...ugh. id rather get blue star, pips or sesame donuts!
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Jenn K.
You wait in line, excited for donuts while simultaneously freaking out about the fact that the brick wall outside the place is shiny and covered in glitter. You slowly approach and look into the pepto bismal colored place with names on the board such as 'Miami vice'. You try to think about what you might order but are too distracted by the names of the donuts and the cases of spinning donuts inside - can you say visual stimuli?! When you finally enter you're bamboozled by the pink walls, loud punk rock music playing, men with beard nets at the front and the kooky designs everywhere. So when you get to the front you freeze and you shout to the guy with the Beard net that you and your friend just want like a dozen of their most popular donuts. Little did we know a dozen donuts is really like 2 dozen donuts since these are no ordinary donuts but huge mega donuts half the size of your face with cereal and cookie crumbs onto of them! You get the donuts and quickly leave to escape the pink and punk music. We sat outside and both ate one and a half donuts. They were delicious!! However, we didn't prepare for the donut-coma to come next. You eat the donuts then you need like a solid 30 mins before doing anything else cause these things will knock you out and make you feel like a full sleepy baby. We tried really hard to finish the donuts the next few days but had to share them with friends because it was too much. Overall, I probs wouldn't be back. It was great to check it out as someone who was visiting Portland for the first time. If you're visiting it seems like it's something you have to check out, just if you do go don't get bamboozled like I did and order a dozen...
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Mallory S.
Sorry bro, I don't care how good your donuts are. When you make fun of me to your coworker and act like a pretentious ass while rapping along to Big Sean, I'm not gonna care about anything else from my trip to your shop. Customer service comes before any food. Piss off.
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Rachel P.
Been a few times since we moved to Portland, as hubby likes doughnuts and is keen to try other flavors. Good variety of flavors that's for sure! :) The doughnuts aren't as fresh and fluffy as I would like though. Good work on the marketing and popularity of this iconic Portland spot! Cash only.
Mediocre tasting, albeit incredibly creative, donuts. Not responsibly sourced ingredients, generally rude employees.
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Christine G.
Just ridiculous donuts. Be prepared for a diabetic shock. worth the wait.
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Angela T.
I love this place. The combinations of the donut ingredients are zanny and the decor and vibe is fun. You will pay less for donuts at the supermarket or another bakery - but where else do you find a bacon and maple donut, one with fruit loop topping, or orange crush?
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Amber N.
Theres a lot of line, a lot of tourists, a lot of sugar. Sugar rush extraordinaire. If that's your thing, cool. Check this place out. Me? I'll pass. Came here with some out of town visitors who had to check this off the bucket list. I had already visited the one in Eugene and got some mediocre vegan doughnuts with another out of town visitor. They have a seating area in the alley next to the shop which is nice, but that's always full.
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y b.
It's really expensive here but they have donuts!It definately is the go spot. There are never any long lines at voodoo here. This is a family destination during the day. It's open at night!
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Mike M.
Wow. I don't even like donuts and was dragged here by my girlfriend and ohh buddy, these things are the bomb. Thanks for starting my day off in Portland right! Yum city.
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Tracy F.
Rude service, mediocre donut. Overhyped
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Suhasini J.
A true Portland donut shop which I'm super proud of! The variety is endless and flavors are super yum! Voodoo all the way ( never going to a Dunkin' donuts or Krispy Kreme again).
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Bryan B.
I'm not much of a donut person but these donuts are pretty delicious. What a great way to start your day. This bakery is so creative with their donuts they have bacon and cereal topping. There display case even rotates. The line was pretty fast it was worth the wait.
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Jennifer R.
The donuts are super sweet, if you have a sweet tooth this is the place to be to fulfill your fix. The lines are super long but it is worth the wait! Plan on getting a variety of flavors trying just one and waiting in line isn't worth it!
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Vanessa F.
Stopped by here because it's a "must" in Portland. We came by on a Sunday morning around 9 am and lucked out. No line. Ordered a few donuts to take back home, and enjoyed one outside with a hot cup of coffee. The actual donut, the actual bread of the donut is pretty darned good. But some of the donuts just had too much frosting. The donuts are okay. There's better places around without the huge line.
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Ania S.
Tradition. Is it the best, most amazing donut ever? Well it's pretty darn tasty, fluffy and moist. I had the "Portland" crème which is like a Boston Crème. Delicious! The others were tasty and good. It's a flavor profile that you have to enjoy. There is no way you can try all of them. For us Midwesterners, it's similar to Dunkin. Definitely a worthy stop while in Portland! You need that pink box! Also, you can bring this as a carryon item at the airport. Lines can be long... so be aware!
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Chris B.
These guys must have people under a voodoo spell because I can walk into Safeway and eat the same type of doughnuts without waiting in line. Now they might not be dick doughnut I'm shoving in my mouth but who cares there just as good. If you enjoy shoving dick doughnuts in your mouth and don't mind paying for it go to voodoo. Over rated in my opinion but probably a great experience it's also a great way to practice for a real life experience in.....
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Forrest H.
Definitely a popular place that you can tell by the long line of people in front. A cool place and they have some unique donuts but that's about it. Although they have a great presentation the donuts themselves taste below average. They must have been sitting on the shelf for a while because the donuts were stale and same goes for the cereal on top. Total bummer.
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Curtis C.
I'm sad to have to agree with the majority of reviews here...Voodoo didn't live up to the hype. We have better donuts here in Lehi, Utah. Sure, they throw a lot of sugar, cereal, oreos, what ever on top, and they might even be the ones that made doing so popular, but others have run with it and improved it vastly. I think my main issue was the core underlying donut just not being that great. The one thing I noticed was that everyone in line seemed to be a tourist. I don't think any of the locals actually come here...makes me wonder if they know of a better place. Sad visit, still worth a shot, you might like it more than I did.
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Juliet S.
My flight leaving Portland was at 4pm. At 1pm I looked at my phone and made the hardest decision of my life -- make sure I get to the airport on time and miss out on the famous Voodoo doughnuts, or wait in the long line wrapping around the building at Voodoo and MAYBE be late for my flight. Obviously I chose the doughnuts and got the Rapper's Delight (Eminem, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and the Maple Blazer Blunt) and a Captain My Captain. Oh my god. First off, I for some reason thought that the Rapper's Delight was ONE doughnut, not three. I ended up gorging myself on delicious doughnuts and boarding my plane (yes, I made it on time) in a delirious sugar high. Like most famous "you've got to try it" places in big cities, I thought this place was a bit overrated. I've had better donuts at other places, maybe not with the same creative recipes and names, but still. Of all the donuts, I liked the Captain Crunch one the best. The maple donut was very plain, and the other two were far too sweet for me. I'm glad I was able to check it out, but I probably won't be back.
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Denise A.
Creativity is wonderful, flavor is ok
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Lacey E.
Long line but it moved quickly. Yummy donuts with a huge interesting selection. I'd eat here again but I don't understand the long lines.
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William O.
Best doughnuts in Portland. Been craving these since our last visit. Great service and friendly people. I totally recommend it.
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Kathy R.
Love the doughnuts, hate the wait.
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Krista S.
Pretty much what it's cracked up to be. Amazing donut creations, deliciousness, and Portland craze and love for this place. Hint - to avoid a line, go mid-day (about 1pm) on a Friday - we didn't wait at all! Also, they have great Vegan donuts. You're NOT missing out on the wonderfullness of Voodoo by going vegan. I just wish that when we were there they had more vegan selection, they only cook the vegan ones once a day so when they're gone, they're gone! Guess I'll have to come back to try some more!
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Lee A.
I would say these are worth the wait. They donuts are inexpensive and taste amazing. I got the maple bar. It was so good. We went back the next day but the line was much longer than the day before and the weather was rotten. I was really sad that I didn't get to have another. Best bet would have been to order a lot so that you have more than one to eat! I'm not a fan of doughnuts at all so I really didn't think I would be impressed but I'm sad now that I didn't get a second!
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Devin M.
Voodoo Doughnut rose to the top with gimmicky doughnuts (Pepto-Bismol doughnuts, Robitussin doughnuts, Nyquil doughnuts) until the FDA said they could not sell them anymore. They stayed at the top by appearing on popular shows on the Food Network and now they are a Portland icon. The doughnuts here are not bad but neither are the doughnuts at Safeway, Fred Meyer or Albertsons. Don't be fooled by the lines wrapping around the block, they are all tourists too. Yes, the doughnuts have funny, clever names. Yes, the bacon maple bar is good, almost as good as going to the grocery store, buying a couple maple bars and some bacon and making them yourself (yes, we've done this.) If you want a truly amazing doughnut go to one of the many fantastic doughnut shops in town; Annie's, Blue Star, Pips Original to name a few. Voodoo Doughnut is a must if: a) You want a picture in front of the sign to show your friends back home. b) You want to get married in a doughnut shop (yeah, for real.) c) You're craving a good fritter. To their credit they do make some pretty good fritters but be prepared to pay for it, they are not cheap by doughnut standards. One more thing, if you get some doughnuts to go make sure you eat the ones with the kiddy cereal on top right away because that cereal will be stale by tomorrow morning. Oh, and if you happen to be driving by on your way to some late night after party you can stop here (when it's way late) and often get a 5 gallon bucket full of day old doughnuts for about $5, the only real deal at Voodoo.
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Bill B.
Way over-rated. The donuts with cereal on them always have STALE cereal. Nothing here is worth waiting in the always present line.
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Patricia S.
The moment I mentioned to friends I was going to Portland I was told I must, must stop by Voodoo Doughnuts. When I got to the shop the line was out the door, but it was moving quickly so I didn't mind. Especially since it came so highly recommended. The store has a very quirky look including but not limited to a giant donut hanging from the ceiling. It's a cash only spot and their prices are on the relatively cheap side for novelty doughnuts. We bought half a dozen doughnuts for a little less than $10. The reason for the 3 star rating? The staff was so rude, I don't know if it's different in the morning or if this was just a one-time occurrence. (Doesn't seem like it.) Like I said we were waiting in line in the freezing cold, it was getting a little packed inside but it's to be expected when it's 30℉. Two of the cashiers kept yelling at people telling them to wait outside because it was getting crazy in there; it wasn't, people were just chit chatting and waiting patiently. I don't mind squeezing in so folks can stay warm. One of the soon to be customers said something, I'm not quite sure what but one of the male cashiers said well you can wait outside or just leave in the most snarky tone I've heard in a while, instead of being empathetic and still conveying your message. Overall the doughnuts were alright nothing out of the ordinary. The service wasn't very nice. Would I go back? Ehh, probably not, not worth the wait or attitudes. The best part was the decor to be quite honest. Edit: Changed their star rating to a two. Three stars was to generous.
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Juan S.
Good donuts and enjoyed the different flavors. Similar donut shop as The Doughtnutman in Glendora CA.
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Laura S.
I love Voodoo Donuts, they're some of the best doughnuts I've had and it's always fun to try the crazy flavors. The only reason they're not getting five stars is because of the wait. It's pretty worth it though, especially if you've been bar hopping in downtown and need a carb fix to soak it all up.
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Aditya S.
Must the doughnuts are damn good (a bit too sweet though) and really inexpensive. Service is quick and prompt with place having a unique theme to this. Try the cream filled doughnuts. The place is a bit trashy and the location isn't the best. Go as a group to feel safer at night.
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Marie D.
Not to be a voodoo downer, but I have to be honest. I don't get it. You go and stand in a long line in the hot sun on a grungy street, wind your way through roped off disney-esque lines once inside, try to guess what the hell the menu is trying to tell you, and then pay for a harried server to hand you a box of donuts that you could've got at just about any donut place in the country. Admittedly, the logo is cute.
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Alyssa P.
Not worth the hype. I ordered the voodoo dozen where they choose for you. The woman behind the counter was friendly and gave us a good variety of doughnuts including a few cereal ones. Unfortunately all the cereal was stale. I was expecting a lot more.
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A W.
The first time I had ever gone here was with my sisters near midnight. The wait was like 20 minutes. Since I had heard a lot about how good the doughnuts were I was really expecting some out of the world donuts, but they were just ok. There wasn't anything that was that special about them. They are just donuts formed into many different shapes with what seems like unusual toppings. I would not wait in the long line that everyone does during the day for these donuts as they were nothing special, just overhyped.
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Nette S.
We're on a road trip and while going through Portland thought we should make a stop and try the famous VooDoo Doughnuts. The line was long but we heard it's worth it. Thirty minutes later we placed our order. (There are so many possible choices it took that long to decide what we each wanted. Maple bacon? Triple chocolate? Captain Crunch? Cock and Balls? [yep, that's one option and when you see it, you'll agree that it's aptly named.] For the purists, they also have simple classic donuts as well: old fashioned, glazed, etc.) Everything we tasted was delicious but I was disappointed to realize, after half an hour of deciding which flavor I wanted to try, the guy who took our order made a mistake and gave me a different donut instead. We were already in the car when I realized it and didn't have time to go back. Darn...
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Cristy M.
5000 reviews can't go wrong. We traveled to portland from new york on july 4th weekend. We got off the plane at 11pm, and checked in at the hotel then drove to voodoo at 2am, line wasn't bad, like 20 minutes wait. We got the bacon one, voodoo, lemon cream and blueberry, I couldn't stop eating the bacon with maple glaze. Oh my god. We are stilling talking about their donuts even when we are back to ny!! Amazing is not the word to describe it. We've never tasted something this good! Ughh I want it now!
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Mr K.
Average doughnuts, but I give them an extra star for creativity. We went fairly early on a Saturday morning so we got good parking and there really wasn't a line. Visiting from LA, we had to at least check it out, but it's definitely not a repeat destination if you have search for parking and wait in a long line.
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Marshall D.
The donuts are very special and very different no doubt about it. As far as taste I'd say they're what you might expect with the goodies that come atop of them. I do like they're donuts for some whacky and special but they wouldn't be my first choice for a solid, well mastered donut. No doubt an experience and place every foodie HAS to check out though!
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Christina P.
While in Portland for a one-day excursion I felt compelled to come here. I had certainly seen Voodoo Doughnuts on every food and travel channel in existence so it was hard to pass up the opportunity. The line moves incredibly fast. That is great because there are a few, shall we say, altered mental status types who take advantage of the captive audience to spout off rabble about such and such. Just ignore it and take pictures. Cash only. I like this because it helps get people their doughnuts and out of the door. Nice selection. Where else can you get a "gay bar" or "cock and balls" for dessert? mmmhmmm nowhere. Very sweet and indulgent though, so I would suggest not getting 5 doughnuts to share between two people. Overall, very awesome atmosphere, nice people working behind the counter, but location is a bit off. They do a great job of Keeping Portland Weird though. Kudos.
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R E.
The doughnuts were tasty...but so are the others I tasted at other doughnut establishments. Went here to see for myself what the hype was all about but came out neutral. There were 20 or more people in line when I arrived and the place was surrounded by a lot of homeless (or looked homeless) people. They pretty much minded their own business so don't let that stop you from trying it out. Staff here was nice but you would think they are doughnut makers in the morning and rock/grunge band performers at night (as they dressed the part). Would probably go back if I was in the area but would not seek it out if not.
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Nicole H.
Coolest doughnut place! Their was a long line at 12am, which says a lot about their yummy delights. This joint has funky doughnut names and has a lot of character.
I got the bacon maple doughnut and it was amazing. line was long and you wait in the sun but if you go early it's short. Cute shop too.
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Laura J.
Take some real mediocre donuts and put stale cereal or candy on top, wait for a half hour in a sketchy line, and that's Voodoo Donuts in a nutshell. After waiting in line forever, and coming from a city with a strong donut scene... I left very disappointed. It's clear that Voodoo was probably once a great place but with the extremely high volume of traffic they deal with 24/7 and the general demographic, it's a total tourist trap, plain and simple. The two stars here are for the AMAZING staff who process an insane line around the clock with a great attitude (and also excellent taste in blaring music). But the donuts are okay at best and have boring to stale toppings. TLDR; great staff, it's an institution, but core product line needs a lot of work.
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Peter P.
If you're a tourist and have never been here, GO. Donut quality is ok but it's the strange voodoo vibe and the fact that there isn't a single place like this on Earth (may be stretching, please confirm). Definitely a Portland thing but don't let that sway you; I got me a box of donuts and t-shirt to take home and I even brought that s*** on the airplane to eat. TOURIST TIP: FORGET WEEKENDS, GO AFTER MIDNIGHT ON A WEEKDAY.
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Karen D.
over hyped, but pretty ok if you can catch them with a short line. Good selection for vegans. pro tip: carry the pink box with you wherever you go all day to indicate to friends and strangers that even though you just moved here you are still cool enough to hang. no really guys! why are you laughing. gawww
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Fat 1.
Turn up your nose at VooDoo and go on and on about Blue Star you hipster bastards! They're still the classic.
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Kristen B.
Pretty cool place to go to when visiting Portland- I guess it's a must to try. The doughnuts were good, but pricey. We didn't wait in line for very long because we went mid morning during the week. I was pretty annoyed that they ONLY take cash and my bill came to $17.05 and the girl behind the register told me "we don't take pennies" I didn't have a nickel. Ugh so you're too good to take my pennies??!!
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Sara O.
It was ehhhh ok, I would not stand in line again. The maple bacon and grape ape were good. Double Bubble, dirty old bastard, Marshall Mathers, and vanilla sprinkle were nothing to write home about. If you want some good people watching and in the area go for it. Don't make a special trip.
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Renu G.
I personally do not like the donuts here. Donuts are cold and more dense. I rather go to Donut plus, sesame donuts or Blue star.
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Laurrena D.
On our last day in Portland, my friends and I decided to try out these famous doughnuts. The line wasn't too bad. We waited maybe 20 minutes before being served. The guy that took my order seemed really angry and annoyed. He was kicking boxes and cursing while he was putting together my box of doughnuts. That was weird. What I also found weird was being harassed by drunks while us tourists waited in line. People would walk by and say "that place sucks" and "their doughnuts aren't even that good" and "enjoy your f***ing doughnuts". But, I guess they were kind of right because the doughnuts we got were pretty basic in taste. How they were decorated was really fun and unique, but the taste was just ok. It was an interesting experience overall, and if I'm ever in Portland again, I will probably never come back to this doughnut shop.
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Ira W.
Holy long lines Batman! It was hot as balls on the Friday we were there at 2pm and the works were banging on the windows to ensure we didn't die of heat stroke, but instead by a heart attack. They still had a shit ton of donuts that weren't licked by any entitled anti-American pop stars so that in itself was a plus. Great variety. In honor of the SCOTUS decision that day my wife and I shared a gay bar while my friend and his wife devoured the c*ck n' balls. When in Rome..
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Paris F.
Plain good donuts. Nice and soft, sweet like as donuts should be. I just think it's fun to get in the long line and see all sorts of different donuts and different people waiting to eat voodoo. It's like being a kid at the candy store. I give 3 stars because I don't eat enough donuts to say what is the best and worst taste of donuts.
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Amy Y.
Waaaayy overhyped... total tourist attraction with stale donuts. Go for the novelty, not for good donuts.
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Teddy O.
Tourist donut shop often with a line of out of town-ers looking for famous Portland donuts. You would be better of and one of the other better tasting donut shops in Portland. II have been more than once due to it being close to me but otherwise avoid.
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Tori H.
The doughnuts weren't amazing, but they weren't terrible. I can see why the place is such an attraction because of all the different types of doughnuts they offer, but not sure if it's worth the wait over your other typical doughnut shops.
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Noah U.
This is getting crazy. The lines are starting to be so long at this Voodoo Doughnuts that there will soon be fist fights like on Black Friday. Their donuts are great here at their downtown location, but you could much more easily purchase a donut at their location on the other side of the river. Flavors are plentiful as usual, while they continue to have a large beverage selection. I walked in a little after 6AM, the time that Robert recalled that I should go in before. It was hellishly slow. There was only one person at the counter and almost every person before me got a dozen or more donuts. It took at least twenty minutes. Voodoo is great, but not worth the line, for which they insufficiently staffed. Now they have barricades as if it were a popular concert. The donut which I had was the Double Bubble bubblegum donut. I ate it quickly right outside and it was outstanding, but I will only go to the Voodoo Doughnuts Too near the Lloyd Center from now on. Voodoo still has my enthusiastic business, just not downtown. However, there is a sense of honor in going through the ritual at least once. Try drinking some water at one of the many nearby Skidmore Fountains in order to save some money. Voodoo Doughnuts downtown has a line which is slower than the world's slowest snail.
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Amy E.
Seriously some of the best doughnuts I've ever put in my mouth. Creative toppings and flavors. Creative *ahem* shapes. A fun stop in Portland, but do be mindful that there will likely be a line. Not much seating, but they're doughnuts... take them to go.
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Lynn C.
What a disappointment. I absolutely love doughnuts. Surprisingly, this place was more sugary than Krispy creme and psycho doughnuts. I didn't like it at all. I felt like my teeth were instantly rotting and my blood pressure spiked up. This place is super hyped. Also, there's a ton of homeless people that literally get in your face asking for money.
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Tiffany D.
Voo doo Doughnuts were ok. They weren't bad but nothing special. I do give credit where credit is due. The actual voo doo doughnut was amazing. It was a doughnut in the shape of a voo doo doll . The outside was covered in chocolate and the inside was filled with raspberry filling. My husband and I came here on a visit to Portland. He found out about VDD by looking up places on yelp. Like most places popular in a city, there was a long line that we had to stand in. Once we finally got to the front to order we decided to get the following four doughnut flavors : Voo Doo Doll, Oreo (Dirty Doughnut), Captain Crunch (Captain my captain ; something like that), and M&M . The Oreo wasn't bad and was my 2nd fav after the voo doo doll. My least favorite was the M&M doughnut. It just didn't seem right to have M&Ms on a doughnut. I personably didn't like it. It was just a little to much for me. Overall it was good to be able to come for the experience.
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Jeff C.
5000+ reviews? Why even bother. LOL. I'm not jaded but I don't see the big deal here. I've tried 7 or 8 different doughnuts from the VooDoo Dozen and they are more or less made from two or three base doughnut recipes with different toppings. All things considered, only a very small portion of their menu is that creative and unique tasting. Otherwise it's just a different flavored icing (and the flavor isn't that strong) with some different types of sprinkles. So I'd recommend avoiding the tempatation to get the $9.95 Basic Dozen or $13 VooDoo dozen and choose your doughnuts individually and carefully. You'll have plenty of time to decide standing in the ridiculously long line for a half hour or up to an hour depending on day and time. I honestly don't think they surpass a freshly cooked Krispy Kreme or Top Pot but I get the cult following thing. Not worth standing in line for more than 15 minutes in my opinion unless you're a tourist and REALLY into doughnuts, or just want to say you've gone there - just don't let your expectations get too high. My hat goes off though to the business and how well they've hyped their brand but otherwise any level headed person I think would agree this place is overrated. Doughnuts get a 4 star (I've had better), customer service, mainly the long wait in line gets 2 stars, prices get 3.5 stars = 3 star average.
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Vanessa D.
We had to make this last stop in Portland before catching our train up to Seattle. Worth the hype?... um YEAH. Their donuts were freaking DELICIOUS. It was an uncharacteristically sunny day in Portland the day we went to Voodoo. We grabbed a seat at one of the outside tables in the charming alley/corridor next to the shop (think: pretty string lights, exposed brick and indie shops). After offloading all our backpacking gear, we went in one by one for the full experience. It wasn't crowded at all when I pushed through the front doors and everyone behind the counter was super friendly (i.e. no sign of irritation at first time tourists and cracking jokes with me). Pink Voodoo boxes were stacked sky high and rows upon rows of colorful, creative donuts rotated in glass cases. :::mouth waters:::: Ahem... I'll take one of everything? I had one of their traditional voodoo man donuts (raised chocolate frosted with raspberry jelly inside) and classic glazed. Ugh. Yes. Exactly what I needed. On point. I am deducting a star for the "cash only" policy. C'mon! I'm trying to get fat over here on your delicious donuts!
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J. J.
Eh. It was a fun experience, I guess. The long wait built anticipation, and the display was interesting and colorful. But the doughnuts themselves weren't the best I've ever had. They were a little dry, honestly. The place seems, in my opinion, to be riding on its tourist-attraction reputation and colorful toppings. But it was fun to go there and check it out in person, and the prices were surprisingly excellent. So, two stars for the good prices! One star for the quality.
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Kari W.
Yum yum yum! I heard of VooDoo many years ago on The Food Network and I've always wanted to try it. I finally got the chance and it was every bit as wonderful as I dreamt it to be. We went late in the day for dessert, around 7pm and we only waited about 10-15 minutes. The line that forms outside is deceiving and you think it's like hours long but it moves quickly. There are so many choices that it was a little overwhelming to make a decision so we took a chance and ordered the VooDoo Dozen which means the employees pick the doughnuts for you. (We told them heavy on the chocolate) My favorite was the raised yeast doughnut with chocolate frosting. Oh heaven in my mouth! I want to go back and order a dozen of those!!
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Alastair R.
Over-rated. Long line, pressure to choose, limited descriptions unless you go online to select. Donuts were interesting, but the flavors were not all there. You have to visit, just because it is an institution, but temper expectations
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Andrew T.
Honestly, not good. They don't make their own doughnuts and pile globs of junk on top.
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Foodlover B.
I don't even like doughnuts and we loved this place. We arrived on a (hot) Saturday early afternoon and our wait from the time we got in line until we left was 35 minutes. After waiting so long we decided to order another doughnut that was advertised, The Pothole (covered in Oreo cookies with a white frosting line down the middle) in addition to the Bacon Maple Bar. They both were great. As I ate the maple bacon one in the charming alley along side Voodoo, many people stopped and asked me "is that BACON on your doughnut???!!" I think half the fun was all the nice people in line we met, chatting it up, and there was a singer entertaining us that had a pretty decent voice and sang songs we liked. The people working here were friendly and patient. We came back the next morning, on a Sunday at 8ish and it took over 20 minutes because there was just one clerk. We bought the apple fritter this time.
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Howard L.
I tried 5 doughnuts and liked only 2 of them. So I guess I'll give this place 2 out of 5 stars. The maple bacon and plain glazed are the only ones I would recommend. The maple bacon has a great balance of sweet and salty, and the plain glazed had a delicate flavor of a buttered croissant. The others I tried were overly sweet. Specifically, the voodoo doughnut was too sweet where there was no jelly, but too tart where jelly was. I went at 10pm and there was a line of about 40 people. There were also panhandlers outside the shop, but I'm not going to factor these into the star rating. This place is definitely overhyped, but it won't break the bank to try this place if you're very curious.
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Anna L.
Delicious doughnuts here! It is definitely a tourist spot so be prepared for a 45 minute line. PLEASE know what you want to order BEFORE you get to the front of the line. Also it is CASH ONLY, so be prepared. My favorite doughnuts I got were the Maple Bacon Doughnut and the Cock and Balls Doughnut. The cock and Balls doughnut is way too much doughnut for one person- so bring friends to share it with. The bathroom here also smells horrible and had no toilet paper- so be sure to use the bathroom before coming here. Overall GREAT doughnuts!
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Shon K.
A mediocre bunch of doughnuts mainly known for the unique and odd flavors. Want fruit loop coveted doughnuts? Check. Doughnuts in the shape of make genitalia? Check. A giant Jerome Kersey doughnut created the day after his passing? Check - though I'm sure this last one mentioned wasn't intended as a cash in and was more of a tribute. The lines at both of the store front locations are ridiculous as well as perplexing. Perplexing because you can find far better doughnut places within a mile or two of both store front locations. The food cart at Cartlandia has not had a line anytime I have been to Cartlandia but the one time I tried to get a couple of doughnuts for the kids, they were out of stock of the few I was interested in. The novelty of voodoo doughnuts is great and fun for the out-of-towners, but the locals have other tasty options to consider.
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n c.
Great novelty place to stop by and get your sugar fix. There can be a long wait but we scored when we went after dinner at about 7:00PM. We had front row parking, had we not we would have kept on driving. There was still a line but went pretty fast and we only had to wait maybe 15 mins. The area itself is not the nicest, there are many homeless people in the area or waiting right by the front of the line which was sad. It is next door to an adult theater. The selection of doughnuts were fun and varied. There are a large assortment of t shirts, mugs, sunglasses, stickers etc that you can purchase in addition to your doughnuts. The doughnuts themselves are good, not the best an if you get the variety of flavor really sweet. We're still glad we stopped by and tried them and if we lived in town would probably still pick them up for a party... Who doesn't like sugar! We ordered, the pot hole, cruel las, old fashion, Texas, cocks n balls, dirty old bastard, the fruit loop one, the coffee one, Reese's one, sorry forgot all the names! A must try at least once for the experience!
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Ho B.
I had to come and check it out because of all the buzz around this place. Honestly. Its overrated for donuts that had dough like Yum Yums or Winchells. I got the original glaze to compare with other places...I was not impressed. The best part of it was the decorations and different flavors or cereals they put on the donuts. If you love donuts, you gotta try it.. but once is enough.
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Andy M.
Very good but not great donuts. Perhaps too much hype created false expectations or they had an off night. Blue Star is the better choice for donuts unless you simply want to check-the-box and say you've had Voodoo.
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Calley C.
Donuts are very fresh and definitely unique. I'm giving 2 stars because of the service :( I went around 11pm and maybe because it was late and she's been working all day but the girl was very rude!! Her name was Chelsea. She asked me what I wanted and since I've never been there I asked her "what's popular?" "What's voodoo dozen?" The girl have me short answers "yea" "no" and said smart remarks such as "why don't you look at the pictures?" I don't think I'll come back to this location. Just rude..!
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Chris T.
Fucking joke! We heard everyone talking about this place, so figured we'd give it a shot. Managed to find a time when there was pretty much no line, so we jumped in with anticipation. We get inside the building, and my wife walks around the edge of the line to see if she can eye the donuts, and the hipster "donut bouncer" basically screams at her that she needs to get back in line. We should have just left then, but persisted since we were already there. Got a few donuts including the bacon topped one, and will just say they were quite underwhelming. Top pot in Seattle is way superior , and isn't stocked with assholes. Avoid the line, it's not worth your time.
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Jene G.
Yes, it's a novelty, yes, it's likely overrated, but it takes a lot for me to dislike a doughnut, and the shop, itself, is fun to visit. I went on Friday and got a Kelly's Jelly doughnut, which was fabulous, but could have used a little more jelly. Took the kids over, this morning, for a variety pack. The Lemon Powdered Sugar was awesome, the Portland Cream was much enjoyed, plain glazed and apple fritter we're good, but my 6yo couldn't finish more than half of his Oreo doughnut, said it was too sweet (probably for the best). I know what I'm finishing after he goes to bed!
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Jennifer D.
Totally worth the wait. Not only were the donuts delicious, they were unique and fun. The ambiance of the place is upbeat and fun and we totally understood why it is a top place to stop in portland.
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Diana T.
Overhyped. Overrated. That is all I have to say. Came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. Remember, buy donuts that look like they will taste good. Do Not buy donuts that look so dressed up because you will die from diabetes!! Foodies definitely buy food that look cool and will look amazing in a picture but that is all you will get, a cool looking picture with a toothache. I bought a variety of donuts that look super crazy such as the captain crunch but oh man, once you take a bite into it, you will not want it. The majority of the donuts that was purchased was just okay. The plain ones are a lot better such as your glazed and chocolate donuts. I hear Blue Star is way better but it was closed by the time we got there so we settled on the touristy spot for donuts. Never coming back here.
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Tony G.
So my wife and I hear about this place a couple of weeks ahead of our current vacation. We hear about the different types of doughnuts and their unusual names (Cock and Balls, Voodoo Doll, Triple Chocolate Penetration, etc.). So we decide to go. A few things immediately jump out at me. 1) It's in Downtown Portland- lots and lots of transients, beggars, methheads, and scary looking dikey girls all tatted up looking like they wanted to kick some balls in just because you're a guy. Whatever. 2) It's in Downtown Portland- parking is a lot like Downtown L.A. Money Money Money- MONNNEHHH. We were there for about 30 minutes and were pretty much raped for $8 in the parking lot. Granted, it was close to the doughnut shop, still, $8 is a bit steep for 30 minutes. In fact, it felt a lot like Downtown L.A. Now for the doughnuts- My wife did order the Cock and Balls and hasn't eaten it yet. I ordered the Triple Chocolate Penetration, the Voodoo Doll, and the Diablos Rex (chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, red sprinkles, chocolate chips and a vanilla pentagram). We also ordered the Portland Cream, Dirt Doughnut (glazed, vanilla frosting, and crushed Oreos on top), McMinnville Cream, a Miami Vice Berry, and a Voodoo Bubble doughnut. My wife said that she really liked the McMinnville Cream one and the Diablos Rex I had was awesome!!! This is a cash only joint, but there is an ATM available. They also sell T-shirts and sweatshirts. Yes, the doughnuts we have are yummy, and we are stopping by on our way back from Seattle!!!
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Jeff L.
This place is unique. They specialize in weird donut concoctions with stuff like cereal and candy bars sprinkled on top. Get ready to wait in a line, this place is always busy
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Donna B.
I am a donut freak with Pa Dutch blood/ raised in Philly-- so, I know a good donut. VooDoo is not that good. Too greasy. Not a place worth waiting in line for as far as I am concerned. Sorry. The apple fritters are good but greasy and heavy. I am not opposed to different kinds of donuts-- but they have to taste good. Can someone out here please make a cream donut? NOT custard-- cream. White fluffy delicious cream-filled donuts. I digress. Voo Doo is fun and funky looking but that doesn't help me when I want a donut fix. Go to Blue Star if you want to buy an expensive donut. At least they taste good.
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James K.
Nothing special about the actual donuts. I knew this coming in but b/c I am from out of town, it was something I had to at least once. The wait was about 25 minutes and it was still fairly early in the morning (around 930ish) so the piping sun was not out full throttle yet (4th of July weekend 2015) was so hot! I had the ODB (Ol dirty bastard); much love to Wu Tang on a side note. It was decent but the dough obviously didn't taste that fresh. It's over hyped and I doubt I will come back unless there is no line. But b/c there will always a line, hence I probably won't be back!
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Jeanne M.
Quite well known, this is yet another must-do in Portland. I have gone here several times, there is normally a line winding out the door. No one seems to mind the wait because the product is worth the wait. Served in a beautiful pink box these donuts are one of a kind. The donut artists are quite imaginative as they decorate each donut. It is so much fun to take home a dozen donuts, they will all be different, sit around the table and cut each donut in enough pieces so everyone can get a taste of each. Next try to decide the best donut, kinda hard to do cause they are just that good. Enjoy when you visit, I always do,!
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Brenda Z.
Fruit Loops & Maple Bacon are my Favorite!!
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Priya A.
Don't know what the fuss was all about.. the donuts are just OK. Maybe the concept and the different flavors/shapes available is unique and i give points for that.. But after waiting in the line for almost 30min and ordering 3 donuts, I was not too impressed with them.. The voodoo doll donut was cute and unique concept and loved the idea behind it.. but all donuts were dry. it could be that they were not fresh as I went there in evening, but you would think with all the crowds, the turnover would be pretty good.. Anywhoo, just checked off one more 'must-do' thing from Portland list. :)
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Tom H.
The doughnuts were outstanding and the selection cant be beat. That said they are not so good that it is worth a trip out of your way. The building is intersting with lots of different things on the wall to look at and read. I was not prepared however for the aggressiveness of the homeless that surround the shop and in general fill this area; demanding doughnuts and screaming at people if they doid not give them any. I am glad I went during my visit but the this one issue alone will probably keep me from going back.
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Mark S.
Okay the long lines suck. However, the prices are reasonable and frankly the donuts are damn good--albeit a tad on the sweet side. Second time here and still love it.
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Raindogg C.
Horrible!!!! My daughter had the Oreo Cookie Doughnut and she was throwing up for the next two hours. I don't thing they wash their hands at all. Disgusting!!! Stay Away.
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C W.
Disappointing.. Long line and the donuts weren't any better than dunkin donuts or other chains. They make for a good picture and the price was super reasonable.
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Ashleigh M.
I really wasn't that impressed with the taste, but you go for the experience. I will say their creativity was refreshing although the area was mighty dirty and the line was almost an hour long. Glad I did it, but I wouldn't do it again.
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Gerry D.
What hype. I have no idea what the rage is about? Cereal on donuts? Woooo! Anyways, the line is almost always huge, the donuts are just donuts. Save yourself some time and skip it.
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Kourtney H.
I can't wait to visit Portland again just for a Voodoo Doughnut! This is one of the 2 places I miss about living in Portland! I just wish they would come down to San Antonio!
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Jewel C.
Finally got around to trying this place. We went to the one on Davis and was pleasantly surprised that it was not at all crowded. NO waiting!! I personally thot it was just OK. Very sweet doughnuts and wow the flavors on some are really intense like a purple one hubby got. He liked it. I did not. The grandkids enjoyed theirs a lot but hey they are kids. Fun shapes and sizes. Prices are surprisingly cheap. I will not go back unless my hubby wants to. I think it is a lot of hype from the media.
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Sandy N.
While Voodoo has done a great job marketing itself for tourists their product isn't the greatest. Yes they're fun and gimmicky but they don't make up for the long line and mediocre donut you end up with.
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Scott L.
If you're in Portland for any extended period of time chances are you might find a large box of Voodoo donuts, sometimes with the donuts sliced so you can sample some caloric tasteless mushy sugar cake. I had a couple of opportunities to do this while in Portland, Portlandiers can be so 1950's sugary polite - kinda like these large flashy dessert snacks. I'd argue that the denizens have more substance. The large pink box with the VooDoo donut logo on it is so attractive. I'd probably give them 2 stars for art work, design and marketing, and one star for stealing the recipe from Dunkin' Donuts. Don't wait in line too long just wait for your serendipitous encounter with a gratis offering from the donut Gods. I didn't really think these donuts were all that, but I enjoy the sugar adrenaline junky rush even their mere image induces. There is a food truck in pioneer square - which usually doesn't have a line. Flavors It doesn't - matter they pretty much all taste the same.
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Athena L.
Overrated donuts. If you want good donuts, go to Blue Star. Voodoo donuts is a place where tourists go just so they can say they went and get a picture with that pink box. The donuts are huge and look funky, which is probably why there's so much hype. There's a blunt donut, a penis donut, a ghost... All Instagram worthy I'm sure. But I honestly can't tell the diff between these donuts and the ones you can buy at 7/11 lol. Oh and don't be intimidated by the line that wraps around outside, it goes by pretty quickly. Ps. It's CASH only.
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Lisa C.
Maple Bacon Doughnut. Best doughnut I have ever had. Go get one. Wait in line but worth the wait.
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Just Ask J.
You have to go and see for yourself! They are amazing donuts!
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Vity K.
Ehh, nothing special here. I really don't get what all the hype is about! I'd rather go to Blue Star Donuts any day.
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Ben M.
It's a punk donut spot. I loved it. I split a maple bacon bar with a homeless addict, we enjoyed it.
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Jen P.
solid donuts but not worth the wait. just show up at odd times when there is no line and dig in:)
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Adam P.
Best donuts hands down. Everything from the regular maple bar to the cock n balls. Always a line, just deal with it bc its worth it. Awesome donuts! Voodoo Parvisoo
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Teiki K.
A Portland classic that we refused to miss on our first trip to the city despite the huge line. The doughnuts are pretty good, but the vibe is obviously what people come for and I can't blame them. Hilarious menu, fun staff and good doughnuts.
(5)
Rebecca S.
Let's be honest... There is absolutely nothing special about the "amazing" voodoo donuts. I've heard lots about this place, good and bad. I've been by a couple times and couldn't imagine waiting it such a long line. Today I actually stopped by when the line was just a couple groups outside the door. I first saw them on a food network show and was assuming I was missing out. There are two factors to this business, as any business. The product and the service. Both lacked in everything. The donuts- decent, not worth 1.50-3.50 a piece though. They remind me exactly like top food donuts. There is NO special anything to the recipe. The cool toppings actually add a gross taste to the donuts. Toppings don't taste fresh. They are heavy and not fluffy at all. I could try and agree with other people who review it's what you'd expect from a donut but that'd be a lie. I've had some AMAZING donuts. Like, .50 , light, sweet, delicious. The voodoo donut is cool that's about it. Service - okay, I was expecting to come into some rad, live, good feeling donut shop but that vibe is not there. They literally have everything's labeled on the window where to stand, where to go, blah blah. VERY dull atmosphere. The workers honestly suck. They don't help you with suggestions and they don't add any human touch to the whole experience. The case isn't labeled so you look at this huge board like damn, which one is which. They looked bored, I got bored. So disappointing. I wouldn't go back. Over priced, unfriendly staff and nothing special donuts. Enough said.
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Kaelin B.
Always a good choice. Great donuts that never disappoint. Don't forget to bring some cash as they are a cash only business. Tons of options to choose from. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The location on the eastside of Portland on Davis is not nearly as long of a wait as the downtown location.
(5)
Jim P.
On February 14, 2015 my wife and I renewed our vows here. Even though our anniversary is in October, we had to experience this. And what an experience it was. Coolest people. Fun atmosphere. It was something I'll never forget. The Voodoo gods gave us their blessings in front of the Isaac Hayes painting. And everyone on line witnessed this too. Oh. And the doughnuts were delicious.
(5)
Jonelle T.
In town, so we sucked it up and stood in line to get a taste of voodoo. The neighborhood is a bit dicey and it was awesome getting harassed while we waited in line. Also, we kept getting alternating wafts of delicious sweet doughnut smells and trash. Great start. I get it, voodoo sells quirky weird donuts. That's their thing. Are they the best doughnuts I've ever had? No, but after a 30min wait, the maple bacon bar was pretty tasty. Keep Portland weird, ya'll!
(3)
Jennifer R.
Oh my god, Becky, look at those doughnuts. Seriously though, how perfect is this place? I was on vacation in my boyfriend's hometown and he of course made a stop so I could get to experience the pink box. I was pleasantly surprised to see no line when we arrived and awe struck at the beautiful containers of doughnuts when we walked inside. I went for a bubble gum and the fruit loop while the boy grabbed a variety- all damn amazing. I know this place has a lot of hype around it but as a semi pro doughnut eater I can agree with the hype. Kudos, Voodoo! I'll be back when I'm in the neighborhood again.
(5)
Jo L.
Not t just the everyday donut! Definitely lives up to keeping Portland weird! If you don't mind pan handlers right at the door while you wait in line. Oh and expect to wait! Fabulous donuts!! Cashier was nice...ink, nose ring and all!
(5)
Sandy H.
Doughnuts are not that great. It's all about the unusual looking pastry.
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Don F.
Sugar, white flour and grease. How much more unhealthy can you get? Oh, did I mention these doughnuts taste amazing awesome.
(4)
Marvin C.
They got some funky looking donuts here with a bunch of homeless people asking for donuts instead of money. My friend ate a donut here and started to hallucinate. He swears he saw sharks dancing next to Katy Perry. Anyways, I prefer Blue Star donuts over this place.
(3)
Nunya B.
Not as amazing as I hoped for all the hype. Blue star and tonalli's are both better in my opinion. Service was pretty decent. I'm sure it is probably somewhat annoying to deal with masses of tourists all day. I feel for them there...
(3)
Jessika L.
Great donuts for sweet tooth people but a very long wait
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Sarah P.
This is a must Portland experience
(5)
Nancy G.
Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say. Best Bavarian cream filled doughnut I've ever had. Worth the visit and wait!
(5)
Enrique C.
Yes, the doughnuts are good and definitely different. But not waiting up to 30 min for a doughnut!
(4)
Brittini S.
The voodoo donut was gross haha but i expected it to be and so was the maple bacon bar. Next time I will go for something a little less experimental. Def worth the trip since it is one of Portlands signature spot. CASH ONLY!
(3)
Jacob M.
If you're gonna be lame and order something basic like a maple bar than don't waste your time here. But if you're gonna be adventurous and try something pretzel-impaled or cereal-topped then you've come to the right place. Voodoo Doughnuts. Just the name conjures up that neon-glowing little voodoo man, "Keep Portland Weird" bumper stickers, and herds of adolescents gripping large pink doughnut-filled boxes while strutting down SW 3rd avenue. Let's get to the point. Haters be hatin' on Voodoo for a few reasons. There is always a huge line of out-of-state folks lining up on the sidewalk because they saw this place on TV. The doughnuts are just that...doughnuts. People expect that because there is a huge line, these donuts possess some god-like doughnut quality... Well guess what; they don't. People think these bundles of fried flour and water are imbued with a mystical quality. They want to have some transcendental experience when they go here because there is a super long line. They also get mad because they fallaciously assume because it's super popular, it's delicious. But guess what? The popular taste isn't always geared towards quality. In this case it's geared towards novelty. But novelty can still satisfy drunken urges at 1:30 in the morning... People tend to get mad at Voodoo because their donuts are not the freshest or tastiest. But I don't think that's what they're going for. They're going for weirdness, and succeeding on all fronts. How many donut shops can you think of that are open 24 hours? I had a voodoo donut at 1 am the other day because I was craving something chewy and loaded with fat and sugar. Voodoo delivered the goods. It was a mess of insanely sweet raspberry jelly, rich chocolaty frosting, and soft chewy goodness. There were only three people in the line and I tore through that doughnut. I was in and out in less than a minute. The experience you have at Voodoo is inextricably contingent upon the assumptions you bring to the door.
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Amanda B.
Some donuts are very good, some are meh. Sometimes you will get a stale donut or two. I really love the creative aspect and the staff are generally really nice! The only annoying thing is that you have to pay in cash only.
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Cheryl T.
This place is great. At first I thought what is all the hype about a doughnut shop? Well, it does live up to the hype. From the decor to the type of doughnuts offered, it was well worth stopping and getting a dozen or so to take home. There are so many to choose from and I am a fan. Will be back on my next trip to try something new.
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Linda T.
Oh Voo Doo Doughnuts, how I love your doughnuts. The line can be long on the weekends even in the rain, but on weekdays it isn't so bad. They paint the walls a happy shade of pink and the menu seems to go on for a million years with sweet and tasty treats. They have a display case inside the doughnut shop with a variety of doughnut selection that will make your mouth water. You can order a box of doughnuts with 6 or 12 doughnuts, or buy individually. Usually we come and get 12 doughnuts and tell them to create the assortment for us, and they do a good job putting 12 different kinds in. 12 doughnuts can be a lot for 1 or 2 people to finish, so I recommend grabbing a dozen if you are bringing them to a party or to share with co-workers. The maple bacon probably the most popular one. When they are being made, you can smell the bacon and maple from 5 blocks away. But if you see it available, you better buy it while you can, because they go fast. My personal favorite is the fruit loops doughnut. Have your cash ready, they do not take credit cards. The secret to shorter lines is visiting Voo Doo Doughnut Too.
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Selina S.
It's 24hrs! That's the main thing I like about it. The donuts aren't delicious but you'll go there because its trendy. The only one I like is the Portland Cream which I have no idea why its a "Portland" cream, I guess because there's a mustache on it?! They are marketed as unique flavors...which...I guess...if you think putting breakfast cereal on top of a donut is novel then, yeah. Knock yourself out! You'll go there at least once because you feel like you just have to and then you'll be over it. Another thing...its a cash only establishment which I can't stand. It's one thing if you're a fledgling cart, but after you have several spots and "Merch" on their online store...c'mon being cash only is not only ridiculous but also annoying.
(2)
David G.
Voodoo doughnut is like visiting the Disneyland of fried sweet pastries. Yep it is smack dab in the middle of a really hood type vibe. Cops busting people, Strip clubs, and whacked out homeless people...but it sure made the Doughnuts taste that much better. The selection is great, varied and WEIRD....in a good way. Their peanut butter cookie crumble doughnut was great, the voodoo doughnut with cherry filling was great too, the custard filled was actually really good ( the filling wasn't some synthetic tasting crap but real homemade vanilla custard). The butterfingers crumble doughnut was nice and dense with my fav candy (OMG). I loved this place so much I went twice....and I really think this place lives up to the hype. The decor is plain LSD, meets New Orleans, meets Tchotchke nirvana. and yes it was love at first sight/bite.
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Dorothy G.
Had to check out what all the hype was about! And because, you know. Doughnuts. Love all the unique flavors, and the fact that there are gluten-free options available. Wish I could've tried more flavors! I ordered the Portland cream, and it was pretty good. I was also surprised to see that they offered Stumptown coffee! We were actually planning on going to Stumptown afterwards, but we ended up just ordering some of the Stumptown coffee at Voodoo to save time. Good idea, but I would still suggest going down to Stumptown for their coffee - they only have the pot coffee available. We were also caught in a long line, but don't worry - it moves fast. Bottom line: flavors are great! Try them all! Get a box! But the coffee is okay, maybe try walking down the street instead.
(4)
Vince K.
Right in front of a bunch of dirty, filthy homeless people. The best place in Downtown Portland to be stabbed to death. Is a cock-shaped doughnut worth getting stabbed for? Of course it isn't!
(1)
MaryJane O.
I was lucky when I hit this place up and found that there was NO line. seriously no one in line. interesting.... Thank goodness though. Had there been a line, I would've been super upset that I waited for these. Voodoo doughnuts are super overrated. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS THINKING!? Who can SERIOUSLY tell me they love these doughnuts? I had way higher expectations because of all the good reviews and from what I've heard via Word of Mouth, but I definitely wouldn't come back for these wayyyy too sweet, almost stale tasting doughnuts. yuck. Staff was friendly though. :/ That's where they get the extra star. But realistically it was more like a 1.5 star experience in my books.
(2)
Christopher J.
Perfect for tourists, drunks, and masochists
(1)
Jesy B.
I swear to Holy Hades, one thing that consistently makes me want to scream when I see it is the line the crawls out of the doors. It's a tourist trap*! Fleeeeeeeeeee for your lives!! Basically, when it comes to brass tacks, these are all schlocky silliness and just not that good. I mean, they teamed up with Rogue (also no longer good or creative for beer) to make donut-flavoured beer. And with the no credit cards thing (hi, welcome to 2015 - stop being so $#*& cheap Voodoo owners) and surly attitudes (thanks for deignign to notice your massive line of customers) it's a NOPE. You're better off getting donuts from - Blue Star - Tonallii's - Fred Meyers - Krispy Kreme - yeah, I said it - just deciding to not eat a donut Blech. *Caveat, I generally enjoy tourist traps.
(1)
angie s.
I'm not standing in that redic line ever for this. Just go the one on Sandy if your from here and let the tourist wait an hour
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Rose H.
Everyone should try it once. Love the bumperstickers, they make me giggle everytime. Not a fan of long lines or sweets in general, but I've had better donuts.
(3)
Annie C.
What blew my mind was the fact that their donuts were so incredibly affordable. I thought because they have such unique designs and flavor, it would be quite pricey, but we about a 6 donuts and a coffee for under $12. Remember that it is open 24/7 so try to find a time where you won't be waiting in line for hours. We went on a Monday night around 8pm. There wasn't a huge line, but later into the night more people trickled in. Keep in mind, when you do go late, they may have run out of some flavors, but they still have a lot available late at night. We had the maple bacon donut- YOU MUST GET THIS. It was sooooooo delicious and it is so worth the hype. The bacon was nice and crispy on top of a moist maple glazed donut. I enjoyed every bite. It is CASH ONLY!!!
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Wendy H.
I'm not a huge fan of donuts so my review may be bias but this place was more of an attraction/hype to me. We were recommended by locals to check this place out so we had to. We came here late at night after a night on the town and there was still a line out the door! It moves quickly though. Ordered a bunch of different kinds of donuts to try and they were all just mediocre to me. Definitely go check it out for yourself though. At least we got that checked off our list of things to try in Portland.
(3)
Titus P.
The place felt dirty. The girl who served my doughnuts had arm pit hair that seriously could've used hairnets. It was quite disgusting. The environment felt unclean and dirty. I've had better doughnuts, and especially in cleaner places. I did not eat my doughnuts after seeing the girls arm pit hair. It was disgusting. The employees were nice to a degree, but with a flat like personality; like decarbonated soda. You can see part of the kitchen at the back and it does not look like they are very clean. I'm surprised that OSHA and the Health Dept. have not audited this place much better.
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Gigi K.
The donuts here are really good. I don't think it's just a tourist trap. They are legitimately tasty. The service though is not so great. The last time we went, the guy at the counter was speaking loudly about how hungover he was, dropped one of our donuts on the counter, picked it up, wiped it off and tried to sell it to us. Umm gross. They have delicious crullers though and their maple bars are pretty darn good too.
(3)
Chelsea C.
It was fine, but I think the variety of donuts and the novelty are really why this place is so popular. The donuts themselves were good, but maybe not good enough to deserve the cultish following this place has.
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Kelsi S.
Not worth the line! If you're a tourist go take a pic out front just to say that you've been there. Or just cut to the front of the line and take a peak at the donuts spinning around in the display case. Make sure you take a picture of the maple bar with the slice of bacon on it. That's what all the hype is about. Doesn't taste good. If you want good donuts I heard you should go to blue star.
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Maria A.
This place is usually a stop while visiting Portland. Their donuts are awesome. My favorite is the Old Dirty Bastard.
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Sarah H.
The atmosphere is fun but the quality of doughnuts isnt the best. I'd bring non-portlanders or non-eugene people here but not my go-to doughnut shop.
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Kai C.
The line for this place can be quite long. It is a Portland classic and a tourist destination so plan accordingly. Still, I am not a particular fan of their donuts. We tried a dozen different donuts and none of them blew my mind. They were good but for me at least, they were not worth waiting twenty minutes for.
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Alana E.
I tried this place from all of the hype. The donuts were very mediocre & I disliked the long line and then rushed ordering. it was more of a hassle than a treat.
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Christina G.
OMG---that is all I can say. LOL---seriously. A recent trip to the area and of course I had to have Voodoo after hearing about it from the locals. Do you want a traditional donut? You can get it here. But why? LOL---let your imagination run wild and then see they already got there before you :)
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Ashley B.
Come here for the experience (long lines, flashy signs, colorful sprinkles and cereal on deep fried dough with outlandish names). Gotta hand it to them for making a name for themselves and attracting hundreds and thousands of people over funky, but gross stale donuts. That's all there is to this place. An attraction. Nothing more to it. At least I can say I checked this off our Portland list.
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Christina M.
After seeing them on the Food Network I thought it might be a tourist trap by now. Holy smokes the Grape Ape Donut alone was worth the wait!!!
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Valerie B.
The bacon maple bar is to die for...the rest of the doughnuts are a little pricey for what they are but the appeal to Voodoo Doughnuts to me personally is the novelty of it all. They have a large variety of cleverly named and decorated doughnuts, the staff is nice and they are open 24 hours! They also do weddings and vow renewals, which are actually really fun. I renewed my vows the last time I visited and it was magical. I recommend it for couples who like silliness and fun!
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Brian C.
Prior to moving to Portland, I often heard "you must try VooDoo." In one word, VooDoo Doughnuts is alright. Very creative doughnut names and flavors, yet they lack a "delicious aspect"; that is unless you've had a late night at the clubs, then they're truly magical. Pro-tip: skip the line and head over to VooDoo Too on Sandy and 16th in Northeast where there is never a line. They're doughnuts for crying out loud...you shouldn't wait in a line of 100 people.
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Selina K.
HAD to try this place: yes because of Anthony Bourdain, yes because of the funky looking doughnuts. OH SO disappointed. I've tried many doughnuts all over the country, mostly they're just regular, but I've had some really great doughnuts too. These are really just plain - tasting. I really don't want to knock this place because the actual store is soo cool looking, the idea of Voodoo and doughnuts, the wild pink color of their store and their boxes, the neon sign outside, but in reality these doughnuts are below par. The only reason I would recommend you to go is so can say that you've been to a world famous doughnut shop-if that's what you're into, because to me, that's all they were, cool to look at. But just like some world famous places, I left asking myself why it ever gained that reputation.
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Storm B.
Stale doughnuts and obnoxious employees. If you want to wait in line for forty five minutes to get doughnuts that have been sitting out all day, then stop by.
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Seth C.
Had the infamous VooDoo Donuts. It was a Tuesday night around 8pm waited 45 minutes in line. My wife wanted to get a couple dozen to take to her work and a dozen for our family. We noticed they messed up the order, when we got out to our car. Went back and they took care of it. Donuts were good.
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Tasteful G.
if you want to get your picture taken at a tourist spot that is not a chain, go ahead and go to Voodoo donuts. However, the reason their donuts are popular is due to the unconventional toppings and the name. Do you really want Tang powder on your donut? or Captain Crunch with Pixie stick dust? methinks not! When people have brought a box of Voodoo donuts to an event, there is literally nothing in the box that looks appetizing...except maybe the maple glazed bacon one. and i hear that's the only thing people order when they are ordering for themselves. So if you are the type of trendy person who likes to think they are being original, out-there, "weird" and unique, even though literally thousands of people and tourists are lining up right behind you, then go ahead and go to Voodoo donuts. It reminds me of the Monty Python movie Life of Brian when everyone in the crowd is shouting "We're all individuals!" and one guy says "I'm not!" That guy heads to Krispy Creme.
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Matthew S.
ODB! Ol' Dirty Bastard...best doughnut in house. If you are visiting Portland I recommend the wait. It is a tourist must. Flashy artwork and hipster staff make it a Portland signature. The "Voodoo Dozen" will set you up with a perfect box of sugary goodness... to take back home with you. ..."The Magic is in the Whole"!
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Laura C.
Best apple fritters in USA. Every time I come to Portland to see my family that is the first place I want to go. I have never had an apple fritter like that in my life. Voodoo is the best.
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Zachariah d.
It's. Just. A. Doughnut. If you come to Portland, you have to get one-- it's not an option. However, don't be surprised if, after waiting in line for an hour, you receive a doughnut that tastes a lot like a doughnut. But, whatever-- it's quirky and fun and should be taken as such. Tip: Did captain crunch shred your palate as a kid? You can experience that two-fold when it's on top of a doughnut. Pro-tip: Go to the one on Sandy blvd. instead, to avoid waiting outside for an hour.
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Lily T.
2.5 stars for interesting decor an. Concept but donuts did not meet standards. Tried the maple bacon bar that was popular per our cashier. Bacon was good, crispy, an. Thick! They do not buy cheap bacon let me tell you that! Dough of the donut was slightly hard and wasn't too buttery as how a do night should be. Since we came at 8:30PM, I didn't expect these prized jewels to be pipping HOT but at least edible. I am a donut lover and even grocery store bought donuts taste better. I also got a glazed one because you can judge a doughnut shop by eating it's glazed dough! If a doughnut shop fails on it's glazed donuts then it cannot be more than mediocre. Oh how it failed me :( not only was it pretty dry with slightly melted glaze as though it's been sitting out all day, but the dough tasted like white pre-package store bought sandwich wonder bread. I came. I tasted. VooDoo failed.
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Adam B. J.
Believe the hype. I may be a fat dude, but Doughnuts have never really been my thing. If I lived in Portland, I'd be even fatter. We got 5 doughnuts with the bacon maple as a well it was on food network choice. IT WAS AMAZING!!! These doughnuts are legendary for a reason! Long line at all hours, but worth the wait. If you are vegan, this may change your life...
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Ashley C.
Love Voodoo Doughnuts. The Grape Ape, Miami Vice Berry, Voodoo Bubble, and Buttermilk bar are my favorites. Staff is always nice and helpful, and it's even better when the line is short! (The line is rarely short)
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Jen P.
Portland is full of food you must try, and everyone says that about VooDoo Doughnuts because its true! There was a short line when we went, it was about lunch time on a weekday, but it already smelled so good from the outside. We couldn't decide what we wanted to get, and wanted to try everything amongst a group of us, so we got the Voodoo dozen that we we got to sample a bunch of them. All were excellent! The one with the rice crispies and peanut butter and the grape soda one were very good!
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Monique C.
They have the best apple fritters I have had that were not homemade, and they're open for those late night cravings.
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Matthew S.
I love this place! Anytime I venture into Portland I make it a rule to get something at VooDoo! Can't go wrong with any of the selections: VooDoo Maple Bacon Gay Bar Cock and Balls You name it, it's good.
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Joe T.
Pretty neat flavors. I tried the maple bacon and the flavor/consistency was decent. I did like how it had strips of real bacon, but not sure if ALL the hype is warranted. Cash only as well.
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Greg R.
I only go here when bringing guests through Portland. It's so touristy and overrated, just not worth the long lines and poor service when you want a good doughnut. I far prefer Pip's on Fremont.
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Haley Y.
I love voodoo donuts. I mean I love donuts but voodoo takes it to the next level. I don't think I can choose a favorite. Their presentation is phenomenal and I can eat them in the morning with a cup of coffee or at 2am in the morning.
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Disco T.
as novel as this place might seem, they do offer quality baked goods. and it would help that they're open 24 hours a day. bacon maple doughnuts & apple or peach fritters would be my recommendation.
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Adam M.
If you dont mind waiting in line for a hour its a great place to go.
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eric u.
'nuff said....they rock!
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Iris Z.
Yup, that maple bar with bacon is awesome!
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Inessa V.
when voodo first opened and it was a little hole in the wall just off w. burnside, i loved the doughnuts, especially the bacon maple bar. then it slowly became some sort of portlandia thing, before portlandia the show ever existed. then anthony bourdain featured them in an episode and it has been all downhill from there. even the east side store. doughnuts are mass produced, often taste stale, the bacon isn't worth eating (yes, i just said that) and most of the folks behind the counter are impatient and have too many dreadlocks to be serving food. i USE TO LOVE them, but now i avoid them. but, if you are a TOURIST, then you better go pick up your pink box. and, don't worry you can get them in the airport.
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Amazon Q. C.
It's all about the customized cock n ball cream filleds for me,
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Marisa K.
Theyre dirty old bastard doughnut is my favorite, good for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. They line is long so expect to wait. Good place to go if you've never been. Not the best doughnuts ever but you go more for the experience than anything else.
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Logan H.
It is more about the experience than the actual donuts. Sure, they're delicious, but it is more about waiting in the long line and laughing about the crazy decor.
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Bryan W.
Bacon Maple Bar! Delicious!!!!
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Sharon R.
A little like Krispy Kreme---the hipe has fizzled...although, they are both good
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Sam T.
Believe the hype, this place is good! ordered a few donuts. The environment is awesome, went after a concert at around 2 in the morning and they were still going strong with the donuts. I enjoyed it a lot and will definitely go back!
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Katelyn P.
Went there at 3:30am before I caught my flight home and the donuts were a hit!!! Definitely a must try!!! The triple chocolate penetration was the favorite!!! If you ever find yourself in Portland, get those donuts!!!
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A G.
Had to visit since I've heard so much about the place. The line wasnt long when we got there which was nice. Don't expect this though - I'm sure it's crazy long in the morning. I love the donut options and the store itself was pretty cool! I had the 'No-Name Donut' (with the rice krispies and peanut butter drizzle) which was yummy! I would have given a slightly higher rating, BUT, as we were taking pictures of the store, the girl at the register rudely said, "Don't take my picture..." Ummmm noooo, we aren't trying to take your picture, we are trying to take a picture of the donuts - you just happen to be IN the way!! I also used their restroom and it was filthy - smelled like an outside public bathroom rather than an inside one. They also only take cash - this bugs me, as I'm not one to carry cash on me often. Aside from all that, still check this place out, even if it's just to get pics of the brightly-colored location.
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John J.
Great doughnut, very different but good, would go back for sure, i hear they are expanding, soo now can choose many locations ...
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Steve A.
Get there early - there was a small line around 10AM - we came back later around 3PM and the line was triple the size. The short line went really fast. Not that expensive. We tried 8 different doughnuts and what I like about these is they have a really good assortment and they actually taste great. What I find interesting is many of the doughnuts have been updated with some of your other favorite breakfast items (Bacon, Tang, Cereal, etc), so you can have your doughnut and eat it too. I had the Bacon Maple Bar - which looked better than it tasted - I'm a big fan of the Maple Bar, but the bacon was a little hard and didn't bring out the taste against the maple very much. I also had the Voodoo Doll - really cute - no two look the same - nice Raspberry Jelly inside - it was a classic. The fruit loop was covered in Fruit Loop cereals on a very tasty doughnut - I could only handle so much sugar in one sitting. The real prize for me was the Fritter with Peaches...oh yeah...it's huge and covered in cream cheese frosting...oh yeah...that's probably going to get me to Type 2 Diabetes faster than I would want...oh yeah - orgasm on a fritter...but oh what a way to go. Pace yourself, we did 2 one day and 2 the next and they were still fresh on day two. Since we climbed all the way up Multnomah Falls, I think I may have worked it off...
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Chris B.
Tourist trap with long lines, but surprisingly good anyway. My favourite is the Memphis Mafia; bananas and peanut butter and chocolate, oh my! I'd say way better than the average doughnut and indisputably weirder. No coincidence that it is right across from a large "Keep Portland Weird" sign. PG-13 names and shapes in some, so the prudish beware. Worth the stop, but be prepared for the wait.
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Aaron M.
This is a great iconic place for the Portlandia clique. My favorite is the popular option of being the Bacon Maple Bar.
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Darrin A.
I'm not sure what the hype of waiting in line for 30 minutes is all about for donuts that are just ok. They're funny, yes. Tasty, not so much.
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Ronald E.
but since i am local i will not wait in line :)
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Clinton B.
Context for rating: Passing pedestrian like most of us all. Day or night the smell is heavenly from the seemingly well prepared confections awaiting for you inside. There is obviously activity and a buzz surrounding this place, and it sits amongst the Neon jazzy glow at night of nearby nightclubs and singles bars. This establishment is most certainly a local Portland favorite judging from the activity inside. I'm just not into junk food anymore, but I would make an exception and may wander in someday! Remember what Actor, and formal Presidential nutritional activist Arnold Schwarzenegger said "Think banana, not doughnut" Then he became a Governor for the sixth largest economy on earth, California!
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Jason S.
Great visit for the ambiance.... not so great doughnuts. It's a long wait if you want to get in to take a few pictures and say you've been there but most likely you will be disappointed by the doughnuts. Also if you decide to get any of the ones with cereal topping, the cereal gets soggy and stale overnight, so eat them on the day you bought them. The maple/bacon bar was probably my favorite one and its no different than if you went to safeway, bought a maple bar and added a couple of strips of bacon on it, really. My advice, go once, take a few pictures, buy a couple of doughnuts, tell your friends about it, then don't go back.
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Shrek S.
Overrated as hell. Safeway makes the same quality of donuts, but for a lot less $$$. Of course, the storefront is overrun by tourist and hipster dipshits who think its so "kewl" and "zany" and "keep portland weird maaaaan" (ugh). The donuts are hardly anything special and are extremely overpriced for what you get. Seriously, Krispy Kreme tastes just as good, but for a whole lot less (and you get your donuts a lot quicker). But voodoo is a great representation of Portland itself-overrated, rude, expensive and extremely pretentious.
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Jessica T.
Go here just for the novelty.
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Tina K.
So I wanted to see the hype of this place. The best doughnut was thr maple bacon. But other than that they are just doughnuts with some creativity. The cocopuffs doughnuts were stale...... not good.
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Kyara E.
If you're in Portland, you need to stop here. It's just a staple. I feel like they over-do it on a lot of their donuts, but get one of the Kreuller's and they are absolutely perfect. Or if you want to enter a sugar coma, get one of the Voodoo donuts or ones with cereal sprinkles. I'd go in the afternoon or evening to avoid standing in line forever.
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Shane G.
Love the different and unique variety of doughnuts. The names are priceless. My favorite is the maple bacon.
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I am H.
Ick.. Artsy donuts, but ick... Too much for me. I'll take a basic cake donut over some art project any day.
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Ra S.
It seems people love or hate this place. I say as long as it's not the Denver, CO location, I usually love it. This particular location is by far the best though from what I've personally experienced. I come for the vegan donuts, and they always have way more in stock here than anywhere else. Sure, there's been a few times I received a dry donut or 2, but it's usually not the norm. They usually taste pretty fresh, but like most places there may be a best hour &/or day to go or to avoid, not really sure, but generally I'll get a bad donut 1/10 purchases here. If I can give any advice, I'd say to avoid the cereal laden donuts because they seem to have the highest chance of that happening. I don't like the cereal donuts anyway, so many better flavors I feel. Still the best vegan donuts I've had with the most flavor options, so until something better comes along I'm not going to complain. I am quite happy they exist. Prices I think are mostly fair as well, if not competitive.
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Essie E.
nothing about this place is worth that wait. your donuts are too sugary and your staff is too aloof.
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Cecilia B.
Came here to see what the craze was all about. Love the different and unique variety of doughnuts. The names are priceless. Definitely would enjoy a lot better if I were high too. There's def a big sugar high from these doughnuts. We went in the early morning-- uno wait time. It's cash only & no pennies accepted. The girl recommended the Portland creme doughnut. Pretty ordinary. Voodoo person was pretty hilarious. The pretzel seemed a bit stale. There's jam in the inside.. "Blood" haha. There's a blazer blunt kind of doughnut we got a good laugh out of. Maple bacon bar doughnut was good. Definitely helped that it had that salty element to cut the sugar. The dough was dense. Nothing too exciting about the doughnuts except the names and shapes of them.
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Blazer P.
Been to Voodoo a few times as I work dt Portland. The quality of doughnut is on the better side of average. The price is about average. The wait stupid. And I only got hit up for money about a dozen times within a few blocks. It's far better than any standard grocery store but I have had much better quality of doughnut at some ma & pa places.
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Mike C.
tourist trap, too spendy and kinda gross.
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Anne M.
Long line, extremely horribly rude service, the donut wasnt anything special or better than a Super market donut. The only plus side is How many vegan donuts they offer, otherwise there is no reason to bother with it. Glad I tried it, because of all the hype, but I won't bother waiting 20 min in a line for a donut here ever again.
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Michelle H.
The obligatory Voodoo visit for all Portland tourists: of course it's hype! But the portions definitely are not. The donuts, while leaning on the pricy side, can be ginormous! Bacon maple: good bacon, sweeeeeet maple, and lots of it. Not the best bacon maple I've had, but not the worst and it was pretty tasty. Memphis mafia: described as "fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top", it was tasty! But also waaaay too big! I tried. I really did. I managed to finish half of it without the help of my bf, but the rest went to the trash :( All in all, a good place to stop by to say you've, well, stopped by. You just won't find me back here again, given the numerous other donut spots scattered around Portland.
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C R.
I give it a 4 simply because of the hype factor. I hadn't been to voodoo in a long long time and wasn't impressed the first time around so I figured why not check it out. Fact is EVERYONE seems to be all about voodoo doughnuts. I was with my family, 3 small children my SO and myself and my SO just had to go and check it out and buy a doughnut. Well we got a doughnut each, I got a lemon filled doughnut, my kids got the most sugary eye catching ones they could find and my SO got 2 one bacon something and one I can't remember. I am not a sweets person as it is so when I do get a doughnut it's usually one of three types for me le.on, Apple fritter, or a twist, and mostly my choice depends on how much sweet I think I can handle at the moment. This day it was a lemon filled and it was ok. Not the best I'd ever had but acceptable as far as lemon filled doughnuts go. Would I run all the way downtown fighting ridiculous traffic and paying to park in some lot or on the street for it? NO. My daughter got a bubblegum doughnut because well it was pink AND had a piece of pink bubblegum plopped in the center. I tried to talk he out of it knowing color and a piece of what resembled the kind of gum you get from a pinãta don't necessarily mean a yummy doughnut but trying to reason with a 4yr old isn't exactly an easy feat when gum and the favorite color are involved. She barely ate half and threw the rest at a pigeon saying it was to sweet and yucky. My other 2 LO's got cake doughnuts one cereal and one with sprinkles and neither made it through the doughnuts both saying it's to sweet mom. (man those pigeons are Good that day) My SO ate half of each of his and saved the rest for later. All in all Id say the place is over priced and doughnuts are just ok knowing from what I saw there I could get for half their price, or less, at any doughnut place. Not good enough to win my business or make me think all the effort is worth it.
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R H.
Not bad, not amazing. Get the maple bacon bar and the captain crunch donut. They've marketed themselves well and it worth the trip as a tourist, but I wouldn't say it's as great as a lot of other donut places I've had.
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Stacy C.
minus stars
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CommonSense G.
700-800 calories per donut??!!! It's just a donut people with Capt'n Crunch on it. Stop living a lie, get a life, stop standing in line for 30 minutes, and stop giving into the fad. There are many donut places that serve much better ones - Blue Star, and Sesame.
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Chamara P.
Old Dirty Bastard and a Blunt topped off with chocolate milk...um how could I not love this place? It was of course my first time and I was from out of town... but woman behind the counter was just as excited as we were. I doubt I would eat here often, but after a night of dancing and drinking it was tons of fun.
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Benjamin K.
I love the designs of the Voodoo Donut line up but as a Portlander I know the truth is their are much better donut shops in town. Also the experience of waiting in line for a long time just for a donut is a turn off for anyone but the tourist seeking their first Cock and Balls donut. Add in the poor location where drug addicts and transients circle trying to exploit tourists and its just not worth the trip.
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Peter W.
There IS evil present in the name of this "mediocre donut shop", as well as in the seating area outside. Don't "miss" the filthy, run-down PORN THEATRE RIGHT NEXT DOOR (hardly a "must"). Don't understand why seemingly "nice, middle-class people" are now navigating towards this "mundane store", in a bad area (near the weekend Farmer's Market, which attracts a "motley crew of various types" - not for families, trust me). The Sign also "implies" 'evil present' - but, of course, it's all presented as camp. The sign outside, with a "stake through a cartoon donut man's heart", indicates that part. I walked in once - Bigger Donuts, and quite a line out the door. And that was about it. But, so what ? This neighborhood has 'evil' in it, in ways that most people cannot see. There's "Dante's Nightclub", just up at the corner, featuring groups with "evil one-type names" (continuously), next door to a 365/24 an-hour "Lap Dance Strip Club", and so forth. More filthy "silouettes" of a nearly naked woman "just waiting to visit with you" (no matter day or night) in pink. How tasteful ! NOT A GOOD AREA TO BECOME "trendy" - or to be "see and be seen in". Unless you're into "worshipping the 'evil one' and consorting in some of his 'evil-influenced stores". VOO-DOO is an 'evil one ritual', as you know - and that "confers" evil upon whoever uses the name in their business. It is practiced in Haiti by people who seriously want "money & 'things' from the 'evil one' . . . and willingly "sacrifice people" to get what they want. Hence, the 'evil' present in the very name of "Voodoo ". But, again, most people won't get it. Find a nice Grandma's Donut Shop in a far better neighborhood - say, way out in the "quieter", more normal suburbs. You're not safe, religiously or otherwise, in this one. (P.S. Just linked to their website, via YELP, and found out still MORE FILTH being sold there (I won't mention the FILTHY NAMES they are using to sell their donuts). That alone should tell you something about this DISGUSTING STORE ! Who "enjoys" such a place ? Again, not for families, unless you're perverted !
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Shelly H.
If you want the true VooDoo experience, go late on a Saturday night during the summer. You'll wait in line for at least a half an hour, all the while the line is moving and you will make tons of new friends. Don't go looking for customer service, go looking for doughnuts! There will be people everywhere. The food trucks across the street will be open, playing loud music. It will be fabulous.
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Paul C.
If you love donuts especially unusual ones Voodoo is the place to be!!! I frequent voodoo2!!! on Sandy. Best place to be
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Joshua H.
The line was the 1st turn off. Cash only was the 2nd. The ridiculous price for a mediocre fried gut bomb was the final.
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Noel A.
only for tourists
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Justin L.
Its ok, the lines are ridiculous! Save yourself the wait and go for the winner (BlueStar Doughnuts) I've only been to the one on Hawthorn but WOW! Best doughnut I have ever had!
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Josh G.
Been here a couple of times but never reviewed. Voodoo Doughnuts is the original quirky doughnut and seems to be very emblematic of Portland weirdness. We bought two voodoo dozens ($13/dozen) which were a good assortment with not one type repeated. The cereal does go stale pretty quick so eat those first. Minus 1 star for the wait... we did put in 40 minutes for these two dozen. After the fact, I was told by a few people that the other Portland location is much better about this. If this were ten years ago and there were no other gourmet/unusual doughnut spot, I'd accept the wait, but Voodoo is not alone anymore. tldr; really good doughnuts + interesting flavors but account for a chunk of your day to go towards pickup.
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Yasmeen M.
As I stood in line for two hours I kept thinks to myself, "this better be worth it." Two hour drive and two hours standing my pregnant self in line it was so worth it! I got the froot loop doughnut and it was a bit on the sweet side, but very delicious. My husband got the maple bacon bar and he enjoyed that. Definitely bringing our little girl here when she's old enough for sweets.
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Kamela K.
I love Voodoo Doughnuts! They have a great variety and a special atmosphere.
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james r.
Absolutely horrible. Much too sweet. Better doughnuts are served at 7-11. A new cart called Donut Byte Labs serves immeasurably better donuts and is located across the street from voodoo.
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Diana M.
When visiting family from out of state, they ALWAYS ask for me to bring them a box of this stuff. FYI: if you do not like attention, don't bring this box on an airplane. People will gawk and make really obnoxious comments to try and get a donut from a complete stranger. I personally prefer Heavenly Donuts to Voodoo. Voodoo is definitely more novelty than food.
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Dan O.
No real review needed, this place is awesome.
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Matthew M.
Not sure how this place isn't reviewed higher. I've been here a handful of times and every time I'm not disappointed. The pentagram donut is really good. Also, the triple chocolate penetration is excellent as well. They have many vegan versions of the donuts which are also really good, and it's really cool that they offer that option. The old dirty bastard is another awesome one. I mean, there really isn't a bad donut I've had here. The autographed photo of Billy Barty they have on the wall puts this place on the next level.
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Vivian K.
Honestly, the donuts are just okay to me, but of course being a visitor I had to drop by. This place is all HYPE but I still support it as a quintessential piece of Portland. I would gladly drop by again just to take pictures and be apart of the experience but I wouldn't necessarily order a donut - maybe just one.
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Miya A.
too touristy.
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Carrina M.
"[My] Next Review Awaits," eh? Yelp invites me to contribute to the community's understanding of Voodoo Doughnut, undoubtedly because it figures there's like a 90% chance I've been there. Well... YES. That bait, I'll take it. Ok, whatever. If you're going to go to Voodoo then you already know that you're going to go there because it's on your travel itinerary or whatever. And if you like Voodoo, then you've already convinced yourself that you like it, and I'll acknowledge that quirkiness/attitude/whatever it is that Voodoo has to offer has some kind of value. Just don't get confused and think that you're going there to experience a doughnut product that tastes in any way special/better than Safeway. (Also, when I bake a bunch of cookies and I package them in adorable COMPLETELY STANDARD PINK BAKERY BOXES that I got at The Decorette Shop, don't say, "Oh, you got Voodoo??!!?" No. Voodoo does not own the rights to the pink box. Please.) If you would like to try a doughnut that has the weird ingredient combos down (minus the occasional phallic inspiration) and is also a well-made doughnut, try Blue Star. It's expensive, for doughnuts. If you would like to experience the ultimate doughnut without getting crazy (particularly the doughnut holes, OH MY THE HOLES), head out to Tulip Pastry Shop in St. Johns. Doughnuts are supposed to have an ultrathin exterior of crisp caramelization, remember? If you don't remember and can't be bothered to go out to Tulip, then that's on you, but don't complain about how Voodoo was supposed to be the best and failed you, because no. That is wrong. You've been warned. I'd like to send my readers off with an anecdote. This dialogue comes from an interaction fellow would-be customers and I had with the good people at Voodoo Too, circa 2009: *** Customers: [patiently gathering at counter, politely staring at rotating display, don't want to impose] Voodoo person in back: [indistinguishable bellowing to Voodoo person in front] Voodoo person in front: JUST A SECOND! I GOTTA DEAL WITH SOME PEOPLE OUT HERE! ***
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Maximus C.
First things first. Voodoo Doughnut is a tourist trap. Expect to wait in a line of gawking idiots before ordering. Second, the doughnuts are not that good. Maybe you should just go to Safeway. I've heard they use Dunkin Donuts mix and that doesn't explain why Dunkin Donuts are a superior product. The good doughnuts are found at Blue Star, Tonallis, Hellen Bernhards and other smaller producers.
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Martin J.
Pretty darn good. line out the door at 6pm but it moves fast. Our donuts were light and delicious and the customer service was good.
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Geoffrey K.
Best variety and fun doughnuts! Always fresh and unique. Fun family experience. Took my Son and his family and they were blown away with the selection and types of doughnuts.
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Joe K.
Bacon Maple Bar is delicious if they don't burn the bacon. Classic Portlandia style staff and plaid-drenched line outside the door. Donuts are donuts, and other than some very creative donut deliveries, I wouldn't make a habit of visiting this place too often. I remain to be "WOWed" by anything I've tried here, but the donuts are good enough. If you want a donut and there's no line, give it a go.
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K A.
Bacon maple bar. Enough said.
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Cole H.
Awesome as always. We went to Voodoo II for the first time and they were really nice and donuts were great, as always. We love the Maple Bacon Bar, the fruit loop and the voodoo doll donut!
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Cory P.
It's an institution.
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Al-Wehsh 1.
Immensely overhyped. Staff aren't particularly rude but they are disinterested and aloof. It's basically a tourist trap.
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Jet R.
Everyone recommended Voodoo on our trip to Portland. We certainly thought it was over rated. I appreciate the selection and creativity of flavors and designs but the flavors were just not there. We ended up getting the blue raspberry donut, bubble gum donut and the voodoo. The bubble gum and blue raspberry were just vanilla(?) Glaze with flavored sugar it seemed like. You had tp really search for the flavor. I like my donuts light and airy and these were dry and dense. we went after dinner and didnt have to wait in line. It's not worth the wait.
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Sonja S.
I enjoy the creativity at VooDoo the Portlandia atmosphere. Bacon Maple Bar is my favorite.
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M M.
The people working there are awesome (at all locations) and obviously their 'nuts are good too!!
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Pam J.
It is definitely an experience, but not worth a wait in an extremely long line. We stopped one evening after dinner and there wasn't a line so we decided to try.
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Jeanette L.
I ordered the Maple bacon, it was delicious! The bacon was crunchy and there was tons of maple! It's definitely a tourist attraction though, something to try once. The lady who helped me out wasn't friendly at all so the experience wasn't that great. But the place was pretty cool looking and they do have a large selection for everyone.
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Kelly R.
Meh, I had high hopes because holy hell is there a lot of hype around this joint. It must've been every person I told I was going to visit portland who said I "HAD TO GO TO VOODOO DOUGHNUTS". My husband and I got 4 donuts to go because we needed to make a proper assessment of the inventory, you know, for research, and, and science! Typically my favorite donut on the planet is a maple bacon. Really, how can you possibly go wrong? Burnt, dry bacon is how, I guess. It made me so sad to see such a thing of beauty be so flawed. I think my husband liked his ODB best. I was more impressed with the name than the chocolate icing, Oreo crumbles (& I'm a woman who is borderline obsessive over her Oreos), and peanut butter spooge. Despite the aesthetically impressive display, my favorites were the old fashioned and the apple fritter. Who'da thought in such a creative space, the old tried and true would be the ones to make the positive impression.
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David C.
Awesome place!! Great donuts! Waited about 20 minutes in line. I've heard people wait longer but this place is cool! Definitely worth stopping by!
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Tom P.
Beyond the cult-like following there's really not much here to recommend. Long lines for average tasting, but clever, doughnuts
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David G.
It's all a buinch of hype
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Mary L.
I know THE thing to do with out-of-towners is to take them to Voodoo, and I frankly dread when we have visitors in who ask to go here because the sad fact is that the doughnuts themselves are not that great. I already roll my eyes at the places here in Portland where you have to wait in a line just to cross through the threshhold, and it's especially annoying to have to do it for Voodoo. The dough is mediocre at best, and the doughnuts without fail are stale within a few hours. Yes it's fun that they put cereal and bacon on their doughnuts, but if you want an actual good doughnut for the sake of having one, then other places do it better.
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Melissa M.
They closed the store and didn't give a heads up! I came from out of state to try them only to find the place was all dark! I tried calling, no answer, checked their Facebook page no answer. 3 hours after I posted on Facebook asking why they are closed( it's supposedly a 24 joint) they did post an update saying they were closed to fix their floors. Thanks for the heads up, by then I had already flown home! I guess I just expected better customer service
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Jasmine P.
Wasn't impressed. Stopped in on our way home and grabbed an assorted dozen. I had heard so much about this place that I couldn't believe we were finally there. Decided to save the doughnuts until we got home...so we could relax and enjoy them after our long road trip. After trying several of the doughnuts we determined that while they looked cool, we could get better at the local doughnut shop. The names of the doughnuts were amusing and the toppings inventive but the quality of the actually doughnuts and their ingredients were just so so. I'm glad I went but wouldn't go out of my way to return.
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D. S.
During our visit to Portland, we were told we HAD to go to Voodoo Doughnut. After seeing a line 50 yards long, we were told "that's not bad, the line is usually longer". We thought ok, must be good. After 20 minutes in line, we enter the tiny, sugary smelling (not in a good way) bakery. While our ears are being abused by the way too loud Death Metal, we start reading the Doughnut menu. We quickly see that the descriptions are "R" rated. My mom-in-law then escorted our 13 year old to the t-shirt store across the alley. We place our order and, because there is no seating, take our doughnuts outside. They are huge. They have unusual ingredients, but they are nothing special. Save time and money by going to your local doughnut shop, order their biggest maple covered doughnut, put a piece of bacon on top, sit in your car and eat it while listining to very loud rock music in front of a tattoo parlor. Same effect.
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Jason A.
The queue was around the block, but they lay on entertainment. This place is located at one end of the CBD, just past the famous Portland Grill. It is a relatively seedy area, but I like that. Reminded me a bit of the unfortunately no more inner lanes of Christhchurch, New Zealand. I picked up 3 cakes. French cruller (meh ... almost euuw). A Voodoo doll, had to really; and an almost plain by comparison to its peers lemon item. They were not half bad. :)
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Darlene B.
Donuts are donuts no matter where you go, well most of the time. But when you go to Portland, you go to Voodoo, it's just a must! There is always a line out the door, no question. The first time I went, we picked up a mixed dozen...they lasted for days because there were so many and they were so sweet. They pick a random 12 too, so it's difficult to get what you want. We had to take the rest of the box back to San Diego, lol. This time around I decided I was just going to get one donut. I waited in line, took a lot longer. The register girl was sneezing and helping people...uhh gross. There was a picture of the actual voodoo donut next to a particular type of donut, can't remember the name. I ordered that particular type and then she came with it and I was mistaken...and i said Oh i thought that was the voodoo...and she was pissed cause she had to do it over. Well THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. Whatever, it's just a donut. I ate the top of the voodoo, and i enjoyed it until i realized it was jelly filled. Watch out for a gooey insides that may spill!
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Nicole F.
While some of Voodoo's doughtnuts are obviously more for novelty than others, the majority of the doughnuts actually are delicious! Great variety and awesome employees.
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Mark A.
Hype is one thing. Unjustified hype is something else entirely. My parents live in Portland, and so when I went to visit them, I was told to go try Voodoo Donuts. I have to admit, I'd actually heard of the place from random people saying how great it was and all that. So I went, and while the shop itself was very eclectic-looking and had a nice hipster vibe, the donuts were just whatever. My gf and I got some donut with cereal flakes and stuff on it. Not good at all. The cereal part seemed a little stale and the donuts themselves were oversweet. I thought maybe I just caught them on a bad day, but when a friend of mine went months later and had the same experience, I knew it wasn't just me. I don't even know if I'd go so far as to call the donuts even 'good'. Granted, I'm not much of a sweets fan in the first place, but I do enjoy a good donut from time to time, but I'm sure any mom & pop donut shop on any corner in America could probably serve you up a better donut than the ones you get at Voodoo. Sure, Voodoo's got some weird flavor combinations and stuff, but who gives a crap if none of them taste any good?
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Ben J.
Voodoo is all about image. The doughnuts themselves are just okay, or are actually just bad. Cereal on a doughnut? Prepare for stale yuckiness. The only doughnuts worth eating are the ones that are more "normal" -- but then, what's the point? There are definitely better "normal" doughnuts to be had elsewhere.
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Alyssa S.
Always good service, always good doughnuts :)
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S C.
It's not about the doughnuts, it's the novelty. So, try everything weird, then don't bother waiting in line again.
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Mondi L.
The donuts were sweet, but the shop itself is sweeter. Definitely paying for the experience by waiting in line and visiting the chandelier-ed highly decorated place, then receiving a special Voodoo donut pouty pink box with oddly, shaped fluffy sprinkled dough. Needless to say, the fruit loop and ol' dirty bastard was good!
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Katie S.
I will start by saying I am not a donut person, but whenever you hear about Portland you hear about Voodoo Donuts. So we made a point to stop here. We got the "dirty old bastard" and the "bacon maple bar" the first is a donut with chocolate glaze Oreos and peanut butter, the other is exactly what it is called. We thought we would like the dirty old bastard best, but the bacon maple bar was our favorite, just like it is most everyone's favorite including Anthony Bordaine it is a must do while you are in the city.
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Nathan G.
Doughnuts here are just OK, no better than your run-of-the-mill grocery store bakery doughnut. The length of that line is not worth it. You're better off going to Blue Star or Pip's for a good doughnut.
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Robert Z.
There is a line 90% of the time, but it's worth the wait. Not much to really do in Portland that you can't do at home and this is az Must for anyone visiting. Great donut combinations from a creative donut team
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Richard B.
long line of tourists,waiting for donuts, every single day, all day. This place is a money machine. good job Tres. waiting in a line for a donut is really stupid.
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Becky H.
The obvious choice for doughnuts in Portland. A line out the door on Friday afternoons (probably most other days too?) but for such a funny-creative-drool-inducing selection. Insanely cheap (like a dollar or less per donut?!). Had a classic jelly donut and a chocolate old fashioned with vanilla frosting, strawberry powder, and marshmallows and both just melted in my mouth. A supa special treat--can't wait to go again.
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Mary Ann M.
The donuts are just so-so. I'd rather go to Heavenly Donuts or just about anywhere else. Having to pay cash only and wait in a long line of tourists is a pain. I did used to regularly pick up a bucket (yes, a bucket) of their day olds from the Sandy location for about $10 to feed my whole office, that was kind of fun. It's just a tourist trap, and if you read any articles about what goes on behind the scenes it's a complete turn off.
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Gina H.
The line was already out the door when I got to Voodoo, but that was already expected. The line was long, but it went by fairly quickly so don't turn around just yet! There are is a huge selection of creative, gourmet donuts. I was kind overwhelmed by all the different fatty concoctions and knew I wasn't going to be able to eat more than one donut. I don't remember the name of the donut because I just pointed at whatever donut looked yummy haha. It was chocolate glazed with oreo bits and peanut butter drizzle. I enjoyed my first two bites and after that...I think I had a hard time finishing it. It was just a little too much for me. I think the price for these donuts are solid. The donut itself was just alright. I had higher expectations for this place but I wanted to try it out because I was in Portland. I think next time I am back, I probably don't need to come back for Voodoo though. This place has a glittery brick wall. Take a picture with the brick wall as the background. Instragram!!
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Matt L.
VDDAILY: DAY TEN Captain's log, stardate... what is this, Thursday? Familiarity breeds contempt, and you've basically dispensed with any semblance of dignity. Yvon and his temporary boyfriend are grinning bemusedly as you waggle back and forth, not exactly dancing like there's no one watching, but dancing like you're waiting in line for your tenth consecutive bacon maple bar that month. You're a little sweaty, more from the bike ride than the dancing; you figured that the great calorific balance must be respected, and your street bike is the yang to Voodoo's yin. Yvon sneered at your 'body as a temple' dogma, and grabbed a car2go to get... what was his name again? Austin? Aaron? Anyway, they beat you there, but that worked out 'cause they saved you a spot in line. Are they getting the cock-n-balls? You carefully keep your poker face as they order. Yvon is only in town for another few days, so he's going to have to make the most of it, obviously. It took you all of an hour or so to remember how much you missed having him around, and you're already feeling a little sick with anticipation of how much you're going to miss him when you drop him off at the airport this Saturday. You don't have anyone else in your life who'd be willing to get into a drunken shouting match with you over 'Portland' the real city versus 'Portlandia' the lampooned hipster paradise, that ended in a mutual dare to eat Voodoo every day for the rest of his time there. Of course, being a local you're smart enough to get there when the doughnuts are freshest - first thing in the morning, 7AM. "They're open 24-hours, they're baking them all day," Yvon protested when you dragged him up off the couch on the first morning, but he's not really a local, he only lived here for a few years, so he doesn't know what he's talking about. You believe in the tenets of the morning-fresh-doughnut and cup of coffee. That first bite is delicious. Salty, sweet, squishy, flaky... sip of coffee, a few more contemplative chews, that satisfying swallow... Yvon and whatshisname are giggling together over their phallic fried dough. You smile to yourself. You're pretty sure he'll be back someday to stay.
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Mitchell Z.
This is a Portland oddity. Bubblegum wall bricks and then your there. My favorite... to many to count. get there early..... otherwise prepare for a long line.. Weird Portland landmark's... Must see.. Cheers!!
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Emily S.
I love the bacon maple bar. I've tried other stuff and a lot of time they are stale and I don't like that they are cash only and kind of over priced
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Charlie P.
Tucci Restaurant in Lake Oswego: decor was pretty okay. The greeter was in a shirt that was bursting buttons at the bottom. His tummy was not the first thing we wanted to see. He had never seen us before so he sat us facing a wall. How lovely. Grudgingly and with a face he moved to another table when we said no thanks for the wall staring us in the face. Greeter did not offer to take our coats but when 'regulars' came in and were seated beside us he was happy to offer to take theirs. The so-called chef was less than mediocre! Plus when were seated and my wife noticed him staring at her, she smiled a greeting to him & all he could do was look away, but, he sure had time to chat with the hired help. His food was not close to authentic Italian food. It was just plain lousy. The only bright spot of an evening when the two of wasted over a $100 at Tucci was our server, David. Friendly, efficient, welcomed us to Lake Oswego & who treated us to a birthday piece of very good ( I doubt made by the cooking staff) cheese cake, candle & all. So sorry, David, but we won't be back
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Michelle S.
Interesting decoration, quirky atmosphere, worth a visit. Just once, though. Know your order before you get to the counter. Cash only.
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Rian A.
The donuts are Safeway Select with a little personality.
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Roger M.
All the hype ... bazaar and wacky flavors ... long lines ... got a sweet tooth ... don't mind massive calories ... how about a little insulin shock ... love is sweeter with a box of Voodoo doughnuts for your sweetheart on Valentines Day ... consume too many doughnuts and watch your Valentine grow! Fat Love My Valentine sweetheart, My toasty cinnamon pop up tart, My sugar plum pie, If love be counted in calories, Ours far exceeds ten times more, More than any Voodoo doughnut, a Bacon Maple Bar, Portland Cream, Diablos Rex, Mango Tango, Grape Ape, Maple Blazer, Memphis Mafia, Dirt, Old Dirty Bastard, Rapper's Delight, Cinnamon sugar, Tex-Ass Challenge or "da" Voodoo Doll doughnut, Fat love, more than ten times the calories, If our love was calories counted like that, Our love would be really really fat!!!!!!!!!! Voodoo doughnuts come in many shapes and sizes. Inside lots of tasty surprises. In the long line outside, down the street and around the corner, you'll bump into many PDX'ers -- and folk around the country and world -- all hyped-up over a small fried cake of sweetened dough in the shape of a ball, ring or doll! I do not know if Voodoo ingredients are GMO free. The only organic ingredient they use is Zulka Morena Sugar in their vegan cake doughnuts. Voodoo Doughnut's cups, lids, straws, paper items, and doughnut boxes are all compostable -- impressive! They also support good causes, i.e. Street Roots and more! You like doughnuts? No doubt, you love Voodoo! Me, I am not a doughnut junkie. I admit, I am chocolate crazy! I'll spend my calories on organic dark chocolate (many known healthful benefits too). OK! I cannot live in PDX without "One Old Fashion Glaze." Dough-nothing special!
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Lori S.
The peach fritter with cream cheese frosting is heaven on a plate. Size of your hand so easily serves two. YUM.
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Christine L.
I think this place is just okay (but let's keep in mind that I'm not a donut fan and I don't really care for it). Way too overhyped and I would not wait in the ridiculous long lines for it. The only reason why I got to even try it was because we were out drinking late at night and decided to stop by since there was no line. PERFECT OPPORTUNITY especially since they're open 24 hours!!! I got the captain crunch which was recommended to me by a staff member. He was nice and actually had a lot to recommend me but was quite indecisive himself..lol. Even though it tasted good to me at the time (probably because I was not really coherent), I thought it tasted like a regular donut with captain crunch cereal on it. Now thinking back about it, Voodoo donuts isn't something that I would have a craving over. I probably only wanted to try it cuz I wanted to say at least I had voodoo donuts while in Portland when I was there. I think their donuts are cool, interesting, and unique in terms of look but did not win me over in terms of taste. I had a couple bites of my donut and left the rest in my hotel with the intent that I would finish it the next morning but I never did.. oops :X P.S. Cash only :((( and I probably wouldn't have been able to try it if one of my co-workers didn't spot me!
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Courtney L.
Doughnuts are my 3rd favorite food (1. Sushi, 2. Guacamole, 3. Doughnuts)... so to say I was slightly disappointed in Voodoo really hurts my soul. For as long as I can remember, Voodoo has been the esteemed doughnut that all other doughnuts strive to be. I also am not exaggerating when I say we planned this trip to Portland to 1. eat doughtnuts and 2. drink beer. And we did a lot of both. The trick to eating at Voodoo is apparently to come in the morning... you know.. breakfast time.. when most people eat doughnuts. There was barely a line. When we walked past later around 3pm and again at 8pm, the line was wrapped outside. Yikes! Now.. don't get me wrong. Voodoo was good. The doughnuts were very solid, fresh-tasting, and the chocolate frosting was fantastic. My favorite was the maple bacon bar, followed by the traditional voodoo doughnut with jelly. We also got a peanut butter with oreo topping, and a Portland Cream. However, there wasn't anything GREAT or unique about them. They were just... good doughnuts? And I've had good doughnuts from a lot of gas stations too. Did we order wrong? We covered what seemed to be their go-to orders? Anyway, for all the hype that we had heard, the end result was a bit disappointing. They tasted great, but I'll never in my life utter the words "You know what I'm CRAVING right now? Voodoo Doughnut".. because they just don't offer something that I can't get somewhere else.
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Grace B.
Very unique and delicious donuts. It's the next level of donuts with a Portland twist. Prepare for a sugar overload.... Gatta Love it.
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Mike G.
Really Awesome and a fantastic menu! excellent communication and very friendly customer service! Their donuts are the concoction you wish you came up with, deliciousness!
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Dylan S.
If you like donuts, there's no place better. If not, Voodoo most likely won't change your mind.
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Adam R.
Unique donuts. Ok service. Sometimes they can seem stale.
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Stace K.
A little overrated, but pretty damn good. The creativity with the donuts they make sets them apart. However, some things they put on the donuts don't necessarily make them taste better.
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Justine W.
The Keep Portland Weird sign is located across the street on the brick building from this location. I guess they expect long lines because all the bar railing were up and ready for the crowd. Stop by in the morning, before 9am (I arrived at 8:45am) and maybe less than a handful of people will be in front of you. I got a chocolate, glazed and sprinkle donut. I think it was 95 cents per donut. Personally I only think they're alright and slightly dry. There is room for improvement. So I don't understand the rage for this place. UNLESS you Portlanders never had a taste of Krispy Kreme or Donut Time (in San Francisco) which can explain this hype. (:
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Sonya L.
I feel bad but...I don't get the hype. Other than the fact that the donuts are beautiful, colorful, and huge....there isn't that much to like about them. I tried 4 different donuts during my visit and all of them were terribly dry. The Old Dirty Bastard and Butterfingering had great, delicious toppings...but the cake was just plain dry and/or bland. The only one I tried that was relatively moist was a cherry fritter....which is not one of my favorite flavors. Luckily, we didn't have to wait in much of a line so that doesn't really have an effect on my rating. I'd be willing to try Voodoo again next time I'm in Portland, but I certainly wouldn't wait 30-60 minutes for what I think are subpar donuts.
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Victoria H.
Voodoo doughnuts...its the line that kills me. I can't justify standing in line for a Krispy Kreme donut with Kool-Aid sprinkled on it.
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Jonathan N.
more of an experience than an actually amazing donut.... go here once or twice to say you tried it, that's about it
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Shand S.
I had eaten Voodoo Donuts people had brought to events before and enjoyed them. Mainly because I was fascinated at how crunch berries would work as a donut topping, but who am I to judge? However a friend was in from out of town and wanted to go so we did. Sometime after I drove by the store to see an excessive line winding out the door to wait for donuts. A line for donuts. I digress, when we went on a weekday evening there was no line, so I through cool, we'll peruse the donuts and have some. I ended up getting the gay bar (donut bar with cream filling and fruit loop toppings in a rainbow line.) and my friend Kelly got the donut they're known for - the maple bacon. Which I was skeptical of. But damn, if those weren't some great donuts!! I actually periodically have craves to go get another maple bacon but the thought of hitting it at the wrong time and seeing that long line of tourists and hungover hipsters, usually has be driving pass. Until I figure out the secret time to go when no one is there. Then it's on.
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Sue B.
loved the colors on doughnuts but really loved playing pinball while smelling doughnuts
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Alyson C.
I have heard about this place being raved about all the way from Southern California. Maybe I just had a rare experience, but my doughnut had definitely been sitting out all day in the display and it was kinda soggy but the flavors were pretty decent. I'll give it another shot since it's so close to where I work.
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Brian H.
Have I stood in that stupid long line before, yes. I get the tourist hype but not sure why a local would ever intentionally stand in that line more than once. The donuts are "meh" at best and the frosted donuts are so sickeningly sweet that even as a sugar fiend I can only eat one without regret. Blue Star is a good alternative and no line or rude hipsters working there.
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Darth J. S.
I live in Seattle and people where I work occasionally bring donuts from Voodoo when they go to Portland. All I have to say about that is: Oreo cookie crumbles, chocolate and peanut butter on a donut is GENIUS!!! BLARG! GENIUS!!! My only complaint is that Voodoo will not ship their famous coffin full of donuts! That is NOT GENIUS, but the opposite of genius, whatever that may be . . .
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Max B.
A Portland staple they said, easily worth the wait they said. Portland's "world famous" donut shop has turned from a quirky doughnutery, to an underwhelming gimmick. No one who lives in Portland ever eats here, but who cares? Tourists flock to this place to fulfill their food network/travel magazine fantasies. I could get mad at the big VD for feeding this madness, but who can blame them? Why make cheap, delicious donuts, readily available for locals, when you could make buku bucks off of snaking lines of tourists? VooDoo I'm not exactly mad, I understand why you do it, I am just disappointed. You feel like Redbull to me. Their drink tastes horrible, but they are widely popular due to their marketing. You are not buying a canned energy drink, you are buying a piece of their global brand. Voodoo has grown to the point where most everyone will go bonkers over anything that is in one of their pink boxes, and I believe that is a dangerous notion. I fear that other Portland staples (we're looking at you Pok Pok!) will follow the Voodoo Model of selling out, growing complacent and catering to the first time tourists who are so excited to instagram their food that they can only taste the hype, not the actual flavors. Voodoo, if one night stands with droves of tourists with poor pallets is what will put your kids to college, I begrudgingly will allow you to carry on. Just know that a truly Portland establishment would value food quality, service and fair treatment of their employees over witty item names and poor quality doughnuts.
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Meg K.
too much stuff on top not enough inside.
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Kelli S.
My friend and I went to Voodoo Doughnuts (VD) on my second night in Portland, and going to this famous doughnut shop was one of the top things on my to-do list because I always heard such great things about it. Apparently the location we went to was the iconic, more popular one, but we were lucky for two reasons -- one, the line was only 15-20 minutes (definitely not as long as it could be), and two, we found parking RIGHT in front of the doughnut shop. While we were waiting, I was able to take multiple pictures of the "Voodoo Doughnuts" sign and see the doughnuts being made and decorated in the back window. For those who don't know, VD is famous because of their extensive doughnut menu, and for the fact that they're open 24/7. So, if you get a doughnut hankering at 3 a.m., you know where to go. This location, however, is also notorious for having long, winding lines. I was grateful that we didn't have to deal with any of that on a typical Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. Because I perused the VD menu before coming to the shop, I had a general idea of what I wanted. The only improvement I would suggest is actually having the contents of the different doughnuts somewhere on the menu. There are just SO many flavors to choose from that only the different doughnut names are on the menu ... but you don't really know what's in them, unless you know what you're looking for. The revolving doughnut display cases are aesthetically pleasing, but you also don't know/can't see the names of the doughnuts in there. Having actual descriptions of the doughnuts somewhere may help speed up the ordering process for VD first-timers. But our cashier was more than helpful in answering our questions and helping me to solidify my decisions. My friend and I ordered a few doughnuts for ourselves, as well as for some of our other friends. Here's what we ended up including in our stash: "Old Dirty Bastard": The ODB was the doughnut that I was absolutely waiting to get, as it features my favorite combo -- peanut butter and chocolate. This raised yeast doughnut came topped with chocolate frosting, OREOs and peanut butter. It was just as glorious as I imagined it to be. The creamy peanut butter drizzle was delicious and paired nicely with the chocolate frosting (though I am never opposed to having more peanut butter),and the doughnut itself was completely covered in the crushed OREO cookies. This treat was love at first bite and was one of my favorite doughnuts from the variety we ordered. "Miami Vice Berry": We ordered this doughnut for another friend who usually opts for fruitier flavors. It featured a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting, blue raspberry powder and pink sprinkles. The friend we ordered this doughnut for said that it reminded him of a birthday cake--in appearance, not flavor--and that it tasted a little more dense than the "Dirt Doughnut" with OREOs. He still really enjoyed it and said he would order it for himself again. "Dirt Doughnut": This was one of the "plainer" doughnuts that we ordered, as it featured a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Oreos. We brought this one back for another friend who REALLY loves OREOS and prefers vanilla frosting over chocolate. He said the doughnut was light and the vanilla frosting paired really well with the generous chunks of OREOS on top ... almost like the perfect cookies 'n cream doughnut. "Marshall Matters": I ordered this doughnut (one of several) for myself and I was pleased to see that it was generously coated with M&Ms. It just featured a plain cake doughnut topped with vanilla frosting and mini M&Ms. I probably would have liked the doughnut better if it were coated in chocolate, but I liked the sweet lightness of the vanilla frosting, coupled with hearty crunch of the candies in every bite. "Memphis Mafia": I didn't get this doughnut because the cashier told me that it definitely sported a strong banana taste (it consists of fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon sugar covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top). However, the featured doughnut of the day was very similar -- it was a molasses doughnut in the same fritter shape, covered with a cinnamon glaze and chocolate chips. I did decide to order one of these, and I'm so glad I did, as it turned out to be one of my favorite doughnuts from our stash. It was heavier than some of the other doughnuts and it was definitely larger (and more expensive) because of the apple fritter-like shape. There also seemed to be more frosting on this doughnut, but I have an extreme sweet tooth and didn't mind the added sweetness from the heavier frosting and the chocolate chips. If this doughnut is ever featured again, I would order it in a heartbeat.
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Laura W.
Total fun, but the donuts are not actually that good. It is more of a great experience- even waiting in line is fun.
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Jacob H.
Guys: The donuts aren't that great. The waning aura of hipster unicorn magic has been trampled by the lines of drunk frat bros and bridge n' tunnel bachlorette harpies wrapping around the block. Plus they are shitty to their employees. Go to Pip's or Blue Star. If you're in SF, go to Bob's; that's what a fresh, hot donut should taste like.
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Jennifer Arlem M.
I've been to Portland more times than I can remember and the only reason I stopped by Voodoo for the first time was solely for the hype. It's one of those things that everyone says you must do when you visit a city. The reality is that you can find better doughnuts somewhere else in the city or your own for that matter. Now, don't get me wrong. They are tasty and "creative" but not worth the long wait. You can avoid the lines by going late at night. Or, a lot of hotels near by such as Embassy Suites have deal with them and you can get them deliver to you room as part of your hotel experience.
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Alexander M.
Long line to get in and order. Cloyingly sweet doughnuts with little nuance. The claim to fame is the toppings (ranging from breakfast cereal to Tang) and the irreverent sense of humor applied in the making and naming of the doughnuts. It has a rightful place in Portland and can be fun to visit with out-of-towners but there are plenty of other local doughnut shops that offer a better tasting product and much less of a wait.
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Sara M.
You can smell the aroma of doughnuts from down the street. Donuts are good but you need to be ready! The lines move fast and there is no time to waste. I had the triple chocolate penetration (chocolate donut with chocolate glaze and coco puffs on top) which was good although some of the puffs tasted a bit stale. The winner was the Memphis Mafia, a banana fritter with chocolate and peanut butter, huge and tasty! Worth a try if you are in town! Cash only!
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Alisha D.
Please come to DC. Please please please. These were the most amazing donuts I've ever tasted and I've been craving them ever since I've left Oregon. I love you guys. Don't stop being amazing!
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Adam H.
The best part is the people watching and the nice workers.. the doughnuts are not that great really.. below average but it's worth checking out this strange cultural phenomena
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Tony T.
I've lived in the Portland, OR area all my life. Voodoo Doughnut (singular, not plural) in downtown Portland is a fun place for the tourists to visit. Colorful and quirky inside with some really strange doughnut creations. That said, the doughnuts themselves are okay, but nothing to write home to grandma about. It's more about the ambiance and unique pastries than the deliciousness of the doughnuts. They only take cash so be prepared and, more often than not, you will find a long line out the door on any given morning. Bring a friend to talk to or your phone to play on while you're in line. Fun place. Just don't expect doughnuts that are going to rock your world. The novelty is everything.
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Tracy D.
Most overrated donuts on earth. Stale crappy quality donuts that all the tourists fawn over because they have cereal on top or a slice of nasty, old bacon.
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Delthia H.
I was worried about all of the hype, but their doughnuts are very good. Not overly sweet but a great mix of sweet and doughnut - makes you want to eat more than one!
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Michelle M.
Mehhh.. It's fun to take my out-of-town friends here, just to experience the weirdness that is Voodoo, but I seriously get so disappointed everytime I go there. Their ideas and concoctions are cool, but their delivery is poor. On the outside, it's so creative and fun! Totally a Portland thing. But on the inside, the dough is SUPER dry!! And I mean, DRY. Like, I just bit into week old doughnuts. Not a Portland thing. Wish they could take more time in baking the right dough, because their toppings are unique and yummy!
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John R.
Doughnuts are OK, Both Portland locations are always busy, we heard about them from a TV show a few years ago.
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Kim G.
Fun for the experience. Good donuts and awesome selection. Flavor-wise, I still like Krispy Kreme better.
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JR B.
I'll just be blunt. These donuts are no more tasty than almost any other donut I've had in Portland. Heck, even some of Krispy Kreme's donuts are higher in quality. The only reason this place remains popular is because of their unique flavors and the emergence of modern social media. While most won't admit it, going to Voodoo focuses on taking pictures and spreading them on social media, rather than judging the quality and flavor of the donuts. This place is very nearly the equivalent of an edible museum. Have you ever wondered what the Mona Lisa painting tasted like? No, and you shouldn't, because that's weird. Some of their flavors are unique, and maybe one out of 30 actually tastes good. But to compare their basic flavors to other places, I'm underwhelmed. Don't be fooled by the fad. Eat the donuts for what they are, and judge accordingly. Once you've done so, I think you'll agree that this place is overrated. In all honesty, this place is average, and probably deserves a 3-star rating. But to compensate for the influx of misleading high reviews, I'm obliged to give a 1-star rating. On a side note, I wouldn't consider this place family friendly. Some of their creations can be dark and sexual in nature. Just a heads up.
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Rho L.
On our last day in Portland I got myself up early, despite the looming hangover so I could finally grab some voodoo doughnuts. The line wasn't long but it definitely took a while. Way too many options so eyes get hungrier than the belly. Note this joint is cash only. donuts are in the $2-$5 range Got a dozen of mixed items, all of which I was excited to try. We made the seemingly long trek back to the hotel (it wasn't even a mile) , entered our room and started nibbling on each one. Unfortunately, they weren't anything of intrigue. No not even the bacon one. In fact, DK donuts back home is much less crowded and pricey--for a better donut. That aside, voodoo what a must see and I'm glad I saw (and ate)
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Beth T.
I personally didn't like this place. All I heard was "go check them out" so I did. Not impressed with them. Especially after a 1.5 hour wait. I get the idea that it's more about the experience and they have creative ideas but taste wasn't there for me.
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Mike D.
A must for tourists, but the whole affair is much ado about little. Donuts are average, prices are high and the wait is usually significant.
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Mariessa L.
I used to love voodoo doughnuts when I was 18-19, lived downtown and couldn't go to many places that were open after midnight. This was more of a love out of necessity than quality though. Honestly, the doughnuts aren't bad, they're decent, but that's about it. Now, I only go here when family from California visits, because they saw it on the food network and are DYING to check it out. Every time I have to go I am forced to wait in a long line for mediocre donuts, which has really made my love for voodoo go downhill. Also, can you just get a credit card machine now? Cash only for a restaurant as famous and popular as yours seems silly.
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Brian C.
I bought into the hype of what is Voodoo Doughnut, and it left me disappointed. The place itself is very alluring -- you have a long line of people (usually a good sign) waiting to place their orders, there's neon everywhere and you're just like "whoa, neon," and then you see all of the available doughnuts spinning in the display case and you wonder which one is the "Cock and Balls." I finally made my way to the front counter and ordered like six or seven doughnuts. One was a bacon maple bar for me to try, and the rest (an assortment of their most popular items) were to bring home to my girlfriend in NYC. Voodoo Doughnuts come in a huge pink box which you can't miss because it's large, pink, and has "VOODOO DOUGHNUT" written all over it. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE (my client, my cab drivers, strangers on the street, TSA agents, flight attendants, the passengers on the plane next to me, etc.) took notice of my box of doughnuts and couldn't help but spark up a conversation about it. At this point, I had already tried the bacon maple bar, and I found it unimpressive. I mean unimpressive like I ate half of it and ended up tossing away the other half. I've had bacon doughnuts before, and I just didn't think the one from Voodoo Doughnut was good. As for the box I had brought home, the doughnuts in there weren't impressive either. I'd have to say that I found the offerings here more gimmicky than actually good, which overall was just a huge disappointment to me. So, the doughnuts were just OK -- no more, no less.
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Cookie M.
Touristy trap for sure. Donuts are good and creative but the fact that the place does not take credit cards is a turn down for sure. Also I was surprised how stale the donuts were. Overall blue star has much better donuts. Was in town for a few days for business and tried both vodoo and blue star. No questions blue star takes the prize for better donut.
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Steven H.
Weird, and the lines are way too long, but still some tasty concoctions.
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Rio H.
Waste of money. All the junk they pile on top of them doesn't change the fact that they're just stale, overpriced ordinary donuts. I'd rather have a fresh donut for a fair price.
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Magdalena B.
When I first came here, I really love the donuts. But, at finally realized that this donuts is too sweet :( However, I still think that this place is one of the best place in portland. Reccomendation: Maple Bacon!
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Amanda I.
Great place to go if you have family in town. Their donuts are always delicious and the prices are so great for what you're getting. I personally prefer the one on the east side, just because the lines are way better, but the atmosphere is great at either one.
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Ray M.
Way more interesting and tasty than any doughnut place out there! We have Psycho Doughnuts in San Jose which everyone raves about but this is 5x the experience. I had the classic voodoo, ODB, and the bacon maple. Doughnut overload but each one was distinct and highly recommended! Must stop here while visiting Portland.
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Jamie K.
overrated and not really worth the wait. This place is good to try maybe one donut to tell people that you have gone there while in portland. I would not buy a dozen and try to bring it back b/c the donuts are pretty sweet and don't really last all that well on the plain. 1) Maple Bacon Donut which was more expensive $3 which was probably my favorite 2) Blueberry donut was okay but i have better! 3) Cereal Donut was okay but SUPER sweet and the cereal was bland! 4) Rice Krispie with peanut butter was okay but again too sweet Remember, it's CASH only so make sure you bring some dinero!
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Alexandra M.
best donuts in town but the wait is ridiculous
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Meg R.
Voodoo Doughnuts is quirky, vibrant, and a fun place to take out-of-towners.... but if there is a line (which there almost always is), forget it. We went to Voodoo early morning on a weekday and there wasn't a line to our surprise. The decor and menu is funky and the staff is very friendly. The donuts are good, but nothing to write home about. We tried the bacon maple bar, which literally was a donut with a slab of bacon on it. My sister likes the Voodoo donut, which was decorated like a Voodoo Doll. Creative? Yes. Delicious? Meh. If you really want and mindblowingly good donut, I hear Bluestar and Pips are better choices (I still need to check them out for myself!)
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Kadin W.
Best doughnuts I've ever had. You have to go early in the morning to beat the lines. There are never lines early and the mango doughnut is the best.
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Chyle E.
Although a great novelty. They use the worst doughnut flour and is the worst tasting doughnuts.
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Kiwe W.
A fun, must do, you rest thing if you go to Portland. The building painted with gutter paint was worth the line. Donuts were good and fun but the people in line and the funny vagrant keeping us all entertained was worth the wait. I had the bubble gum and their special "play" donut. Both were good. The toping on the bubble gum donut was some sort of marshmallow not just normal glaze an it was tasty. We also got a Mexican hot chocolate that had spicy cinnamon that was delicious and then a maple bacon. Couldn't get myself to try the bacon one, but I was told it was very good.
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Manda W.
Donuts were pretty good, but overall just a regular donut with more creative toppings. I did love: - loop - maple blazer blunt - marshal mathers - maple bar but I could take or leave: - voodoo doll - portland cream - captain my captain - triple chocolate penetration - diablos rex - dirt doughnut - old dirty bastard - neapolitan Also, I ordered their $20 box and got no old fashioned, crullers or anything with sprinkles (which make EVERYTHING better)... disappointing. In the end, I did eat 7 donuts in 3 days, so I really can't say anything bad.
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Candace C.
It is a tourist trap in my opinion. Go to blue star!
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Suzanne S.
I take my kids all the time to voodoo doughnuts. It is fun and they love the doughnuts, specially the ones filled with jelly. If you are visiting Portland , this is one place you must go. My family lives in California and everytime they visit, we must go to Voodoo doughnuts. Check it out !!!
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Vee E.
Mmmmmm doughnuttttt... Even better Hommer! It's Vodoo doughnut!
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Jamie C.
If you like waiting long lines for overrated, overhyped donuts, go for it. If you want some mindblowing ones, go to bluestar. That being said, this place is well featured (on tv, yelp, online, etc.) it makes sense. Anyone who ever visits Portland will be told to go check out Voodoo. They been in business for a while, so they're doing something right. I just feel that Blue star is lightyears better. Every non-native should try it once though. Good luck, have fun.
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Alotta V.
Fruit Loops on a doughnut...get it.
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Racquel D.
My friend took me here, and we ordered a dozen random donuts. They're good, but damn are they sweet. We came here kinda late at night, and we still had to stand in a line. Also, there were some bums there. They didn't bother us or anything, but I just wanted to let that be known. When I come back to Portland, I don't know that I'd feel the need to come back. It's the sort of place that you don't really need to revisit once you've been. But still... if you're a first time visitor, I'd recommend hitting it up. Fun fact... it sits next to a movie theater that plays hentai.
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Valerie S.
it was ok. i understand the vodoo doughnut - stabbing it with a pretzel and red berry filling oozing out. but it was just not a great doughnut. points for the great novelty, minuses for the not very good product. been there, done that, not going there again. enjoy!
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Jennifer G.
Overrated doughnuts. Go for the experience and to check it off of your list. If you want a better doughnut try Roth's grocery store or Blue Star. Just whatever you do...don't stand in line for 2 hours for a doughnut. That is rediculous.
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Debbie L.
Certainly not the best doughnuts in town but everyone visiting Portland has to go. They taste good and this is such a fun place cause it freaked my mom out to the point that she decided to wait in the car instead of in line with us once. We were at the 3rd St. location on line with family and friends and surrounded by hipsters, families with little kids and older people and yeah, some scary folks standing around too but that is what makes this place interesting. Always take your visitors to Voodoo, they need to go at least once. Include it on your "doughnut tour" of Portland! We did this last summer and went to several doughnut shops all over town and had a great time! I usually just beg off bites from everyone in my party but hubby loves the Old Dirty Bastard... wonder why?!!! Enjoy!
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M K.
Just an average donut shop. Actually, I think they are overrated. The last time I went there I ordered a raspberry filled donut and it was only full of air, unfortunately! I prefer Krispy Kreme after 9 at night, when you can get a really good deal on a dozen.
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Ralf B.
love love love the grape ape and mango tango
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Ai T.
This place isn't what I expected it to be - I guess there's a lot of variety that's the bright side of it but besides that I find the donuts too sweet and the dough not as fluffy. The maple bacon bar was their signature donut and I guess the salty and the sweet combo makes it bearable - good but not to die for or to wait for - not worth the experience
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Themighty T.
Ashamed to say that we stood in line for over an hour here, just to be able to say we did it. Since we were walking around the Saturday market, we thought "why not?" So..we were sheep, but I still refuse to buy an i-phone or do the black Friday nonsense.
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Justin K.
Saw this place on Anthony Bourdain's show, been wanting to visit for years. Finally had the opportunity this morning. Got there, found a long ass line and not much convenient parking. However, once we got into line, it moved quickly and people weren't rude. Fair warning, this place is CASH ONLY. Once inside, the staff was efficient and polite, and the place smelled heavenly. We ordered 4 donuts, but the guy misheard us so he grabbed a wrong one and we ended up with a freebie. The donuts are epic novelties, but beyond that they are SO DAMN GOOD. The bacon maple bar alone was worth fighting Portland's crappy street system. We also picked up a couple of pins and a sticker, to commemorate the visit. Pricing was surprising; we got 4(5) donuts, 2 pins, and a sticker for just over $10. Definitely money well spent in my opinion.
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April F.
This doughnut place is just okay. They have a lot of interesting flavors, but the product isn't stellar. Ours were kinda stale, and just underwhelming, but our son really enjoyed his.
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Nicole F.
We took our Portland friend who happens to be 92 and had seen the lines going out the door for years but wasn't sure what it was all about. He wasn't too impressed but he doesn't eat a lot of sugar...probably why he's still alive. And he absolutely would have none of my maple bacon doughnut....another reason he's probably still tickin' away at almost a century. I liked my doughnut but preferred the bite of the signature Portland that is filled with crème and topped with chocolate. Would have preferred the bacon be chopped up on top of the maple to disguise the big strip of fat. Oh I know I'm deluding myself...it's still bacon....so how can you go wrong? Great selection...I'd be tempted to go back if I lived in Portland. Plus, the doughnuts were still solid fresh at 2pm on a weekday.
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Kristina C.
I've been told it's not that great, and it's more of an attraction than a must-eat spot in Portland, and it's true. We came on a Monday night so there was no one there. We ordered an assortment of donuts and they're basically all the same but with different weird toppings. Nothing special at all. And they certainly don't care about the aesthetics of the donuts (I guess that's part of their schtick) because boy, are these donuts ugly. Try it once to say you've tried it, then go get your donut fix at Blue Star.
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Hannah W.
We visited Voodoo at 2 in the morning (about the only decent time of a day without a line). Donuts were delicious -- but not abnormally out of this world. Not sure what all the hype is?
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Adam B.
Unsanitary.
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Lisa W.
It's for tourists
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NYSD G.
we said we wouldn't but we did since there wasn't a line. plus it was walking distance from stumptown. the donut was okay, but their apple fritter was the da bomb especially with coffee.
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M J.
The donuts are more fun than tasty. It's really the experience you go for.
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Sophia T.
oh how i wanted to avoid this place but lo, i went. i waited on line, late at night. like a cow, like everyone else. buuuuuuuut, the vegan donuts were good. yep, they were. a novelty. i'm a donut addict so i have to avoid these joints anyway.
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Donna S.
Overrated and the lines are way too long. Nice place to get a picture doing something crazy like waiting an hour for a donut, otherwise, go to a local bakery.
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diana r.
As we were diving to Portland my brother said the following "no matter where you look Voodoo Donuts is one of the top 10 attractions, so... I guess we are going." With that said, we had to put a trip to Voodoo Donuts on the "things to do in Portland" list. Sunday morning around 9:30am we took a walk down to Voodoo Donuts. There was a line maybe 50 people long, but it moved pretty fast. The place is pretty small, very vibrant and of course an amazing smell came from the bakery. The donuts were not disappointing at all. Baked and topped or filled to perfection. Think about any kind of donut that you would want; maple and bacon, chocolate cream filled, donuts with all kinds of topping, literally... anything. I had a basic chocolate bar. It was pretty good. Fluffy and chocolat-ie, not soggy at all. Oh and they give you nice pink boxes. Fun place to go, I would say its a "must see."
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Shauna M.
I know, I know... How could I possibly give Voodoo Doughnuts 2 stars, but really... I don't find their doughnuts all that. Yeah, yeah... the populatiry, long lines, big pink boxes, originality of offerings... they are just not the most tasty doughnuts I have ever had, in fact, I have had stale ones before which really killed it for me. Plus, having to only pay cash is a pain for me and I just don't think they are worth standing in lines, even when you have a buzz going. They are great if you are visiting Portland and want to do a touristy thing, otherwise, I will pass.
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Lezlie M.
Yummy donuts with a ton of choices and unique offerings. Want a donut stuffed with mango jelly or how about with maple bacon on top? You've got it! You wont be able to leave with just one. Go early to avoid the lines and cash only! Brought some home for the family in Cali and they loved it wish we had it here!
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Cheryl V.
My favorite and "go-to" doughnut at Voodoo is the Fruit Loop Doughnut. It is smothered in sugary white icing and topped with fresh Fruit Loops. I've been getting it religiously for years and still love it.
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Sarah T.
Meh, Donuts are ok, the wait around the block is absurd. I'd rather spend my time elsewhere.
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Tim M.
Enjoyed the experience. It is definitely something to check out if you're visiting or new to the area. It is SO Portlandia! Donuts were good, unique, funky and something to experience but I can't see myself going back. Definitely check it out.
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Matthew W.
Pure gimmick for tourists. Visit Blue Star instead.
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Cathy H.
Donuts are creative, good.......went there for the experience ~ fun. But wouldnt wait in line again just to get donuts
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Nathan B.
No competition. Just go! Nuff said...
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Garrett V.
[spoiler alert] there's captain crunch on the donut.
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Sherry J.
Ok, so the line is long but who can resist this experience! and the donuts - well, just make sure you try the maple bacon bar. yummy! (be still my cholesterol)
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Desta S.
the hype is crazy around this place...they're just donuts...damn fine delicious donuts in a pretty pretty box. Yay marketing!
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Brandon B.
How about we don't wait in line for cereal on top of a dough nut? idiots... tourist... republicans... those are the only people that go to VooDoo Doughnuts... #bluestardoughnuts for me
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Dan H.
Came down from Seattle for a little weekend trip and wanted to give this place a shot finally. They certainly delivered. I had the doughnut with Oreo crumbles all over a doughnut that had some vanilla frosting. FREAKING incredible. My fiance had a doughnut that had rice Kristie over the top which was average, I wouldn't order that one. of course we got the mandatory voodoo doughnut and that was awesome. As long as your a fan of jelly filled doughnuts, it could get messy quick.
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Tamara H.
Voodoo is ok. If you are from out of town or have never been there before, it's definitely worth the experience. However, as a Portland-er there is no way I'm waiting in that line for a donut.
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Dan D.
Visiting Portland, Oregon - of course our hosts said "we have to go to Voodoo donuts!" and yes, I agree. It's an experience, a "thing to do" - I mean, people actually ask "did you go to Voodoo donuts" if you visit. For me, the strangest part was as I was on the Trimet light rail headed into town from the airport, a man sat across from me clutching a pink box. Yes, a dozen Voodoo donuts. He was with his young daughter, but he seemed to be protecting the box. They left a couple stops later, but that stuck with me. SO - when we get to downtown and have dinner - we're told "time to visit Voodoo donuts!" - Luckily it is late, so the line is ONLY about 20 minutes wait time. We get to the front of the line - what do we want? Too many choices, and actually the donuts don't look that fresh. We get a "dozen" - so suddenly we have our own precious pink box. We eat them over the next two days - and they are "ok". If I had a favorite, it was the peanut butter and jelly donut. But overall - hey - they're donuts.
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Codey U.
The two stars is for wverything else besides the service. The doughnuts are okay. Like any other. When you first walk up you have to literally walk through homeless people who stop you for money before you even get inside. The enployees seem like they dont want to be there vut have to be. They still have half smiles on their faces. Its kinda grungy. Very Portland like though growing up here I never came here.
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Matt M.
Totally lives up to the hype. The lines are sometimes ridiculous and it is touristy to a T, but why is that a bad thing? Just adds to the excitement when you make it up to the counter and feast your eyes on the delectable mix of colorful treats aka DONUTS. Maple bacon is a classic, as are the cream-filled zombie looking ones. Where else are the zombies cute and delicious? Nowhere, that's where. YUM. You will not be disappointed. p.s. All the locals will tell you Blue Star is better...but don't believe them. Those donuts are "fancier" and lighter. These are sinfully delish. You won't be disappointed.
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Dan Dan C.
Touristy spot, interesting theme. Donuts quality are similar to Tim Horton . Worth the experience.
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Greg G.
If you're in Portland you need to check out Voodoo! Yes there's always a line, but hey you gotta go for the experience! They have the most interesting donuts here, captain crunch donut, bacon maple donuts, pixie candy donuts, bubble gum donuts, This place is very hipster too, it screams PORTLAND. So if you're trying to see what Portland is all about when visiting, come check this place out.
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T-ann C.
Took my kids down to VooDoo for the 1st time on their last day of Spring break. Tried to find parking kinda close by but, ended up having to walk about 5 blocks from where I ended up parking. Only to stand in line but, it did move quickly. Once we got in the actual shop they loved it all. It was hard for them to decide which donuts they wanted but, so worth it. Good thing we narrowed down the choices. Being that they are CASH ONLY caught me off guard. Thank God I had enough on hand. Something to keep in mind for next time.
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Kate G.
it's neat to be able to say i've had a "real voodoo doughnut experience". but yeah. that's all i need, just one. the doughnuts are quirky in ingredients and names alike, and i have to admit it was funny to say "cock and balls" with a semi-straight face (that's the name of a doughnut, people. IM NOT THAT RANDOM. haha) but they are not the best doughnut i've ever had. not a "wait in line for 30 minutes", that's for sure. do it to say you did, then move on with yourself.
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Paul G.
Its a love or hate thing...you cant judge until you try it. I am not a big fan of donuts but i tried for its hype and i liked it..especially with all delicious coffee they sell around the area.
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Samuel W.
We waited for 20 minutes in the rain for this place, and it was totally worth it. Just know there is always a line and to bring cash.
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Monika N.
Voodoo Doughnut was a must-visit on a recent trip to Portland - it's quite the tourist attraction. And while I'm glad we tried it, I would not return if I find myself in Portland again. If you ask me, the doughnuts themselves weren't very good. Both the taste and texture of the yeast doughnuts were unimpressive. The only thing I really liked about this sweet treat were the unique toppings. My favorite was the 'Oh Captain My Captain' - a regular yeast doughnut with icing and captain crunch cereal on top. If I could combine the delicious toppings of Voodoo Doughnuts with the to-die-for yeast doughnut of my favorite Cincinnati bakery - Holtman's - I'd be in heaven (and fat!)
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Gisselle G.
I visited Portland for the first time last week and had to see what the fuss was about. I tried the Captain Crunch, Old Fashioned, and a purple sprinkled doughnut. They were good but not the best doughnut Ive tried. I would choose Blue Star over Voodoo anyday.
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Linda T.
I've been here twice and I have to say both experiences was nothing special. I think a local donut shop may offer you a better doughnut. Long lines, dry and overly sweet = totally not worth it. I felt as if this place is a tourist trap.
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Avieta K.
I honestly don't think that voodoo doughnuts are even that great, I guess its cool that it's one of Portlands iconic places, but those dough need some work
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Sonia S.
I mean, you have to go here if you're visiting Portland. However, the only time I ever go here is if I am giving someone a tour of Portland. The line is way too horrid, and while the donuts are delicious, a good deal, and fun, there are pretty much no conditions where I'd wait that long just for myself. Oh yeah, make sure you have CASH!
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Mary M.
Tasty treats - strange place with odd employees - totally fun - a must see!
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Dave C.
this 5 star review is for the boston cream - i am afraid to try others for fear i wont leave!
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Nicole R.
The doughnuts are delicious. There was a line but it went very quick. It is a small location and they take cash only. There were lots of choices and although unique names all the donuts we have tried have been scrumptious.
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Melissa K.
I love that this place has a "cock and balls" doughnut. I just bought one for a friend for her 40th birthday, and I think it made her day. I bought one for myself, and it was delicious. It's a like a huge McMinnville cream donut (chocolate frosting on the top and cream filling on the inside). I remember moving to Portland 12 years ago and seeing a more Caucasian-looking "cock and balls" doughnut (more of a nude colored frosting), and I heard that this is an Octoberfest special.
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Amanda S.
Shit coffee. Not drinkable. Apparently Stumptown went downhill or Voodoo blows chunks. I'd rather drink 7-11 coffee. Cafe Vita is next door... Go there instead. We also paid and waited to use the restroom but nothing was done when whoever was in there for a long time would not emerge. Donuts are ok, but with everything else, NOT worth the wait.
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Michael F.
Always a Portland fav!
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Food D.
I do not understand why this place is famous. You wait in line for overpriced donuts and the workers just yell at you if you don't follow their confusing line directions. The donuts are good but the wait and customer service weren't worth it.
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Rowan T.
Voodoo is a Portland staple, hope your doughnuts are fresh otherwise stale cereal will kill the experience. Line can be horrible pending location. But if your lucky with a fast line, fresh doughnuts and service with a smile, you'll understand why they are so loved.
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Dubya J.
As a Portland local, I kind of hate this place. It used to be a nice little spot for getting sugary donuts at 2AM after clubbing or drinking, but it's become bombarded by tourists who don't know any better. I would never wait in line for over 30 minutes for mediocre donuts that I can get at the gas station. This place is just plain OVERRATED.
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Kelsi S.
Voodoo doughnuts is good for what it is--a Portland icon. It has been around forever and is a perfect reflection of Portland's quirky, irreverent, naughty character. So if you've never been to Portland, yes, try it out. BUT, know that you are not going for an amazing doughnut. You are going for its bachelorette-party creations and its historical status. If you are looking for a delicious, artisan doughnut, go to Blue Star (downtown or on Hawthorne) or Pip's Doughnuts on Fremont. Those will change your life. Voodoo is simply for the experience--or when you've been out until at 4am and just really need some cock-n-balls.
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Cool J.
Tourist trap? Yes. Just OK donuts? I'd say so. Just came back from Portland and finally tried the world famous Voodoo Donuts. Surprisingly, there was pretty much no line at 9p on a Friday. Maybe everyone is too busy at this time prepping to party, but I'm not complaining. Got in and out of there in 15 minutes with a few donuts. Since I was stuffed from eating dinner, I opted to get one and eat one the next day. We got a few donuts including the berry crunch, voodoo doll, maple bacon and neopolitian. My girlfriend and I ate them all and we came to the conclusion that they were just alright. There's nothing extremely special about them, although we cannot say they were bad donuts. They were just.... OK. The pricing isn't cheap, so be prepared to drop 2 to 3 bucks on a donut. Go once to check it out but that's all you really need I'd say. You know someone is going to ask you if you went anyways after you come back from Portland. Don't be that asshole who didn't go cause you "wanted to live like a local" LOL.
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Spanky K.
If you like your fried sugar bombs with a side of Satanism than this is the place for you. Very loud, heavy metal music, vulgar anatomical doughnuts, employees were cranky & the day we visited was sporting an upside down pentagram on his shirt. Refused to give us a plastic knife or to cut our doughnut in half. The doughnut itself was ok, but the atmosphere, not so much. Not going back.
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Todd S.
Loved Voodoo Doughnut...took a box back to Vegas on a recent trip, surprisingly held up well ( TSA guy at airport security gate, jokingly said he would have to confiscate my doughnuts...I'm sure they see these pink boxes all day long). Awesomely weird doughnut varieties for every taste...bacon maple, why yes...maybe one topped with your favorite cereal? An apple fritter the size of a baby's head? Thank you, delicious. My wife and I were there right before lunch, and there was maybe twenty people in front of us...By the time we walked out with our order, the line was around the block! They must be doing something right... If you're in Portland, craving something sweet and doughy...and have some time to spare, give it a go.
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A. B.
The best vegan donuts around!!! I have had about 5 or 6 different varieties and my favorite by far is the cock n' balls (it's like 2-3 donuts in one and cream filled) and the ol' dirty bastard. I recommend this to anyone, but especially my veggie friends who can't always get donuts just anywhere.
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Segundo R.
Awesome donuts, totally worth their price!!
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Hitler, A.
I only had to wait an hour and a half in line. After I got through the crowd of people I promptly received what could only be described as "a doughnut." What a fantastic investment of time!
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Lauri B.
Yummy , a bit spendy but so worth it!
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Armain A.
Great novelty items / tour attraction. But Blue Star is where it's at.
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JG H.
This is a solid doughnut shop don't get me wrong but if you're not from out of town why go and wait in line. I've gravitated to Sesame Donuts and I've been very happy with that choice. I'll definitely bring out of town guests to this iconic shop but other than that I'm not doing it.
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Katlyn M.
Its good but is it worth waiting that long for a doughnut?
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chris m.
this place has kitch and fame. it also has a line around the block, and donuts that aside from "interesting" are handily beaten by a number of other donut shops (blue star, tonalli's) in town for "best taste".
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Sarah G.
My best friend and I go there maybe twice a month to get a couple donuts and I must say - worth the wait in line! Only disappointment is that they don't sell the delicious lemon filled donut anymore.
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Susan W.
love this eclectic, truly Keep Portland Weird donuts! My fav stop before the Rose Festival parade
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Cathy M.
I can't eat their donuts due to a food allergy, but that doesn't keep me from taking out of town visitors to Voodoo simply for the experience. It is a must stop place when my adult kids come home for a visit. Always a great time and fantastic people watching, And, apparently the donuts are divine.
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Keith K.
What can you say about Portland's dirty little not so underground doughnut secret, that hasn't been said before by a couple thousand other reviewers. Yeah, they got maple bacon doughnuts, they got Texas sized doughnuts, they got doughnuts covered in your favourite breakfast cereal, and they're all served up by only the hippest and trendiest muthas you'd ever wanna meet. Even now with their newly renovated shop (basically on the corner of the same block they started on), you still have to wait in line, a velvet rope no less. Yeah, Voodoo Doughnuts seems like it has out lived its coolness, but they still put out some pretty darn good doughnuts (or "donuts" if your into the whole brevity thing). Is it really worth making the trek to the crappy part of downtown Portland to watch the employees roll their eyes at the tourist customers trying to decide which donut they want from the revolving glass doughnut case? Hell yeah, cuz it's really all about the Donut and Voodoo still got the magic right! So slip on your best Coldplay knit hat and pull your pants down off your butt and make sure to mumble your order while complimenting the employees new piercing, because the irony is never lost on the donut.
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Matheas M.
I mean, it's a donut. Don't buy the hype.
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Jennifer R.
Cute and yummy donuts but might be over-hyped. We had better donuts at Coco Donuts.
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Casey M.
It's a must for all outsiders and first timers. The maple bacon bar is fantastic and the other donuts are average at best. A fun atmosphere and quite a experience waiting in line for the donuts.
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Mike R.
I hate when places sport style over substance. When I went to Voodoo, I thought that is what I would find, a bunch of weird donuts that just taste ok. However, I LOVE their donuts. I am an apple fritter, raised with chocolate kind of guy, and neither disappointed. The chocolate frosting they use is unbelievable. Also, though not usually a crueler guy, their lemon crueler is awesome. My favorite though is the voodoo doll. Basically a jelly filled raised donut with chocolate icing. YUM!! Bring lots of cash because they are not cheap, and the don't take credit or debit cards. (Though they do have an ATM)
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Jizet I.
Nothing special about their donuts. I don't know why they are famous! We stood in the line for 20 mins and was not worth it AT ALL!
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Tiffany M.
I can't actually review this because I didn't eat here. The line wrapped around the building and was probably an hour long. Not worth it for a donut, honestly.
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Yo M.
When in Portland, the rule is you MUST try Voodoo Donut, right? I've been three now and I have yet to be blown away. They win for creativity and shock value ("Yes, I like a Cock and Balls please) but taste-wise, it's really nothing special. My favorite so far is the ODB. Give it a shot but be prepared to wait in line for 30 minutes and have cash on hand.
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Summer D.
I gave Voodoo Donut's a 3 star because the line was super long. The wait wasn't that bad, only because i had company. We bought the random dozen, which i think you should not do because we didn't get what we wanted. & in the random dozen there were a lot of cereal donuts, which the cereal was stale (was it supposed to be like that). It is a really cool place to visit, but it is really overrated. & they only except cash. The staff was nice. They guys helping us said that we were his longest customer, i think he was getting irritated with us, we did buy 4 shirts & 2 dozen donuts & a post card. Hey, we are supporting you.. But, if i'm ever in Portland again I don't think i will be coming back. SORRY!!
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Snatchy B.
Surely there are better donuts in town, but vegan donuts are hard to find. Meh.
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James C.
Lots of vegan choices. Usually a huge line. Be prepared to wait awhile, but its a fun time. Unusual delicious pairings for those wishing for a sugar coma. A must for tourists and locals alike (locals bring their tourist friends there as an excuse to go). Be prepared for the Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton shrines.
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Katherine C.
went with the kids on a rainy afternoon- not quite sure what all of the fuss is about. Interesting, yes, ecclectic-yes. Worthy of all the notoriety? Meh.
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Amarillo G.
overpriced racist tourist trap. everything that is shitty about portland deep fried and sugar coated. Pass
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Ryan B.
I want to love them but just can't. Love the creativity, the vibe and the passion of the place. But, the donuts just are way too sweet, the flavors try way too hard and my stomach is always in knots well after.
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Jo-jo H.
I kind of already knew this was going to be just another tourist trap. To be honest I'm not really sure what's so weird about Portland to begin with. I've seen and experienced more weird S#!% here in San Diego so I guess coming here was so similar that I didn't get all the "keep it weird" comments. Now to get to the supposedly weird concoctions of this establishment..hmmmm..maybe it's cuz the whole weird concoction thing has been played out here in San Diego that I didn't get it either. Maple bacon doughnut? Yup we've got that here in San Diego too at a place called Donut bar, which attracts just as much patrons as VooDoo. Well anyways I guess every city has to have their one tourist trap and if you want to go just to say you went, then I guess by all means, but I would definitely try a different establishment. Oh and to actually review their doughnuts. My boyfriend had some fritter-peanut butter thing which he liked but he likes anything with peanut butter. He could only eat a quarter of it because he said it was too sweet. My son had a peanut butter-oreo-chocolate glazed raised donut concoction and he said it was way too sweet as well. My daughter had the classic powdered sugar cake donuts and she said it didn't taste nothing special and would go to Krispy Kreme instead. Haha I think that place is overrated as well. I had a voodoo donut. Not very tasty, could eat only the arms and head and couldn't get to the body as it was way too sweet as well. I like my donuts slightly warm too and these donuts are made so far in advance I think due to the amount of customers that they did not taste fresh at all. One good thing though is that my bf got a sticker from there that read "I got VD in Portland." The young probably don't understand but its a good one. Oh and the line wasn't too bad. Took about 10-15 min tops to get to the front.
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Kelly L.
always a fun place to take people who are in from out of town. It reminds me of Seinfelds soup nazi. it's a fast pace line and you should know what you want by the time you get up to order :-) it's cash only - so remember that going in. it is open 24/7 so that's fun too. the donuts have a bunch of fun and interesting flavors (ones with capt crunch, butterfinger, oreos, etc). I like their crueller's - the lemon chiffon was very light and flavorful. and a reasonable size. some of their donuts are enormous, so pay attention to that when you order a bunch to take with you :-) fun music and staff. and they do have shirts, panties, etc. that are branded if you want a souvenir to take home.
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Karl K.
A place to take out-of-towners, would rather go elsewhere for doughnuts. Up side is they're 24h, so they're open when the others are closed.
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Laura H.
Trick is to go in the morning if you are from out of town. No line at 9:00 am on a Sunday. Got a voodoo dozen. Plus 2, Maple bar with bacon and the classic voodoo donut. The donuts where tasty, If I come back to Portland I will be making another stop. This location is seeder then I thought it would be, Next to a adult Theater.
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Frankie D.
There is a lot of hype about voodoo doughnut! The hype is much about the consistent great doughnut you get every time ! The crowds this place attracts is sometimes BANNANNAAAAS! But the wait is well worth it ! My Favorite doughnut would have to be any of the fritters ! They are quite killer! They have one with Peanut butter and chocolate chips ! NOTE! This doughnut is HUGE! ! I would recommend sharing this ! Also try to go at there off times so you dont get caught waiting ! Waiting for Sweets is the WORST ! All in all i love this place !
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Stella M.
A little overhyped in my opinion. If you're visiting from out of town you have to visit just because it's one of the places on your list. But definitely not a place I would go back if I'm ever in Portland again. Luckily when my friends and I came here it was like a 10 min wait but I can't imagine waiting over an hour for this and I will wait for good food. We got their Voodoo donut. vegan voodoo donut. Bacon maple. And fruit loops donut. All of them were good but personally there wasn't anything too special about them. The donuts aren't as greasy as other donut places but that's about it. Honestly sorry but it's overhyped.
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Jennifer S.
I think it's a 5 stars for tourists and a 2 or 3 star for locals. Blue Star and Coco have much better donuts, but everyone has to try it out. I work a few blocks away and it's easy to run in (at the right time) and grab some for the office. On the weekends I prefer the less murder stab location of Voodoo Too.
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Karmic K.
My super cool wifie brought us back some treats from her last work trip trip in Portland. We were spared the ridiculous wrap around waiting lines. She however, went at 230am to get us nearly a half dozen of their notoriously delicious goods. Having nearly been mugged at the airport for her little pink box she almost had to bribe the pilot of the plane with an old dirty bastard. These creative little savory nuggets of sweet goodness were quickly devoured this morning. My oldest son exclaiming- Dad this one has a pretzel stuck in it! As I explained to him what a voodoo doll is... Then hearing how it works he used that pretzel stake nearly 20 times on his fluffy doughy raspberry deliciousness. If only I videoed it! Thanks voodoo for breaking the traditional doughnut mold and giving my kids an education in witchcraft/Santeria. Lol
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Lori E.
Overrated. I just don't understand the fuss. Has nothing on Blue Star.
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Debra B.
The line, as expected, was a little long but well worth the wait. Great customer service and great doughnuts. If you are coming from out of town, this place should be on your must see places in Portland.
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martin j.
OMG........................the staff is wonderful, particularly the head manager tony. The individual customer attention and service given by him is beyond words. There aren't many restaurants you can visit where the manager actually comes around to each and every table to make sure everything is to the customers liking. DEFINITELY will come back again and again. Thanks again to Tony and his entire staff for a fantastic experience !!!!!
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Christine D.
I'm usually not one to get excited over doughnuts and SF doesn't have tons of doughnut places people go nuts for....but when visiting Portland and making lists of popular food to try I was intrigued with the amount of reviews and suggestions to try Voodoo doughnut. We arrived and there was no line which surprised me because it was a Saturday night. We decided to try the Voodoo doll which is covered in chocolate and filled with rasperry filling. Once you bit the doughnut the rasperry makes it look like the Voodoo doll was bleeding to death....hehe...so cute. We also tried the Old Dirty Bastard Doughnut with Chocolate Frosting, Oreos, and Peanut Butter. Both doughnuts were really soft and yummy. They were so tasty we wanted to come back, but we didn't have enough time. We didn't have coffee at the time we visited since it was so late, but it would've went great with the doughnuts. I would definitely return and maybe bring some home for friends and family to try.
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Liam C.
I'm sad to give this location 3 stars, but it is simply because I just don't think that it's worth it. As a first time visitor to Portland, everyone told me that I absolutely MUST check out the original Voodoo Doughnuts location and that the other locations just do not compare. So having heard that, my boyfriend and I went to check it out. When we got there (around 10/11am) the line was absolutely insane. The interior of the store was full of people, followed by a long line that looped a few times outside. Being that I was only here for a day, I definitely was not about to spend hours of it in line for a doughnut that I could buy at another location from the same company (Voodoo has other locations outside of Downtown!) And so that's exactly what we did. We stopped by Voodoo Too later that day and it was a world of a difference when it came to waiting time. There was still a line, but nothing compared to the one at this original location downtown. My recommendation is that you should definitely come and check out this location because of the cool architecture downtown and the "Keep Portland Weird" sign across the street, but don't expect it to be easy to buy your favorite doughnuts here quickly!
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Alyce l.
Okay....waiting in line in the cold for 30 min is so not worth these donuts! Yes, the names & shapes of these donuts are different....I like the Peanut Butter and Jelly the most and the Powder lemon filling. But the rest is just...donuts! PB is spread on top and jelly was the filling. That was delicious. Maple bacon had no filling....just alright. the voodoo doll had I think rasberry filling just in the middle...not enough filling! Waiting in line for that amount of time would be a one time deal. If there's no line then I would get something from here.
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Sherry C.
Worst doughnut I have ever had! Dry and tasted like grease. I'll stick with Krispy Cream.
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Amery C.
Decent donut but not worth waiting in line for. Typical Portland, it's more about being seen with your pink box than whats inside.
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Malcolm H.
Waited in line in 30 degree weather for 4 donuts...them mugs was worth the wait! We had the apple fritter, the orange something (wayyy too sweet), blueberry, & two others. Took 2 days to eat em, and worth experiencing!
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Heather C.
Overrated - the experience is cool and the donuts are clever, but I don't think they are the best tasting.
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Courtney T.
It was an exciting experience! I went later into the evening (after 10 pm) and I had my box of donuts in 10 minutes flat. The donuts were really delicious however, I don't have the biggest sweet tooth and they were a little too much on the sweet side. But what can I say? Donuts are sweet!
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David T.
Good but not great. Obviously tons of hype from being featured on network television but the donuts are pretty average- I've had better in my hometown for way less price-wise. Fun names and provocative shapes for the donuts adds to the fun but really don't think it's worth the 1 hour wait in the morning to get a donut here.
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Shari S.
Fun place to buy a donut. Lines are typically long.
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Audra S.
I love the interior of this place. With so many great doughnut places out there though, the line is always the biggest turnoff to me. I do enjoy the Portland Creme, the voodoo, and the Elvis fritter thingy. It's always a treat when someone is visiting town. Don't forget cash!
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Miranda K.
This place is awesome, let's face it! The most cleverly named and tasty doughnuts for your belly. Just be ready to wait in line.
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Nadia P.
Let the dark magic of the hole consume you. Once, twice. Repeatedly. That is all.
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Justin A.
I think Voodoo Doughnuts is a victim of it's own popularity in my case. The doughnuts themselves were as creative as advertised but ultimately they weren't much better than the other doughnuts I've experienced in my life. Certainly not worth the wait and the price unless you are looking to add something else to your list of famous culinary conquests.
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Kiana D.
Not the best donuts I've had but definitely worth some of the hype it conjures. The line is always crazy long; don't expect to wait any less than 45 min. Once you make it past the outside line and inside though the shop is vibrant and fast paced. If it's your first time definitely get the Voodoo Dozen. It's a box comprised of 12 assorted donuts that the staff choose. It gives you a good variety of their classic and funky donuts. Their maple bars are my personal favorite.
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Sheri C.
Are you kidding? This place doesn't need a review. They kick ass, take names, and then do it all over again EVERY. DAMN. DAY. I'm very glad there isn't one in Corvallis because I'd find a way for them to be my 4 food groups. Seriously.
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Jana B.
Best donuts on the planet.
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Megan S.
The line was crazy long. Donuts are average dough and toppings are crazy sweet. Ive definitely had better donuts. But they were pretty. And building and staff was good at creating at experience.
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J S.
Long waits for overpriced donuts. Don't be fooled. They are 24 hours, though, you can say that. The SE location is better than the one downtown.
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Mark G.
Bacon on Donuts!? genius
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Chelsea E.
I know that voodoo is a Portland thing , but it's so very kitschy. I like sesame waaaay better honestly. It's just an over glorified sugary doughnut.
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O W.
It's dooooughnuts. It's alright. Coming from a local. The line is definitely not worth the wait and we do have some other underrated bakeries in the NW that are great! The shapes and names of the doughnuts are what makes this place. Like everyone said, it's not the kind of doughnut you can keep on eating. You'll get burnt out. But all in all if you haven't gone everyone should go at least once for the experience!
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Jason C.
Love voodoo ! Wish they had more locations . Maybe one in Vancouver . But sometimes its worth the drive .
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Boom N.
standard donuts with maybe extra creativity. Most of them are so sweet and I can barely eat more than one at a time. Not a frequent go-to place for me.
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Vivi L.
Long queue. Donuts are okay, nothing mind blowing. Jerk behind the counter was terribly rude. I could do without your eye rolls, impatient sighs, and overall condescending attitude. Not coming back.
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Ben B.
we had voodoo at our wedding instead of cake, it was awesome and everyone loved the change up. these donuts are no longer the only (or best) option in town, but they stay consistent with their goofy donut ideas, and their gormet donut taste. definitely a top spot in PDX for tourists and locals alike.
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Evgenia W.
Delicious way to spend your calories! They work 24/7 too.
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Susan W.
The ambiance at Voodoo Doughnut is amusing--a voodoo theme and loud music. They have a variety of vegan doughnuts, and I've always found something I like. It's a good local place to take out-of-town visitors.
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Victoria B.
Voodoo Doughnut is a Portland institution and has featured on countless TV shows so naturally it's one of the must-do things when visiting Portland. I like donuts but I don't go crazy for them but there are all sorts of interesting flavours with quirky names. I definitely recommend the maple bacon donut as the winner but also got the 'dirty old bastard' and a couple of others. Line was long but went down quickly.
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Hussain N.
The oreo donuts are amazing! Only knock is the line, but its worth it!
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lee j.
Favorite location is in Eugene. Lines are absurd in Portland. I mean, they are great donuts, but standing in line for a half hour for donuts? Arent Amerikans fat enough yet?
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Nancy M.
as good as the doughnuts are i really hate the idea of cash only. That said it is a great place to take people that are visiting Portland
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Maya G.
Okay, guys, let's be clear. THEY'RE DONUTS. It's fried dough. It can only be so good or so bad. Locals don't come here for damn good reason: they know they can get donuts where there's not wrap-around lines and surly, stressed-out cashiers. (I found this article particularly illuminating: wweek.com/portland/artic… ) People come here for the name and for the gimmicks. If you're into penis-shaped donuts with cream fillings, by all means mosey on over. That being said, the donuts are fine. Because, like I said, you can only mess up a donut so much. I wouldn't recommend getting the fritter--in my experience, it's 90% congealed oil. Not pleasant.
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Joe S.
love the doughnuts hate the wait :) but worth it :)
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Liz H.
Very amazing tasting and fun landmark to visit. Love they have Vegan options too!
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caretia F.
It's a great way to get your sugar in, go to voodoo too if you want a shorter wait and don't forget to bring cash! NO CREDIT CARDS. The fritter is so good.
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D C.
Oh My Lord these little nuggets rock! My favorite is the Portland cream, but my buddy digs the Dirty Old Bastard. Good stuff and the line always moves pretty fast and there's usually some entertaining street things going on. Good to take visiting friends/family to after the Saturday market.
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Sick R.
Love their maple bacon, not a fan of the rest though!
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Sharolyn K.
Every donut is SUUUUPER sweet so prepare to fall into a diabetic coma after a couple of bits. Their options are very creative and, most of the time, delicious, too. I ordered a variety box and they put the most popular dozen donuts in a box. It's a great option of a group that isn't familiar with the selection or feels like being adventurous. You can't exchange any in the dozen, though. You get what they give you and that's that. I went to the one in NE PDX and didn't wait in line. They aren't nearly as busy as the one downtown.
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Amanda M.
The doughnuts are good here but their customer service could get kicked up a notch. I didn't drive 3 hours to get a dick server trying to get me in and out. I want to know what I'm buying, what's inside, how much it is and what discounts apply. Lmao.
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Michael B.
My girlfriend was ranting and raving about how awesome Voodoo donuts was while we were still in San Francisco, way before we even got on the plane to head to Portland. She said it was just something we had to try while we were on vacation. Overall, I'm glad we went. The best thing about this place is the fact that it is open 24/7. A lot of complaints I read are about the massive lines and long waits, which is to be expected honestly since Voodoo donuts seems more like a novelty place for locals and a tourist trap. Being those things aren't bad, but of course you should expect a long line and wait. There are ways to get around that though, we decided to go at night around 9-10pm. When we arrived there were only 4 people ahead of us, but by the time we were leaving the line had somehow managed to extend out of the door. The ambiance of Voodoo donuts is amazing, it's a cute little donut shop and has very attractive decorations. It's a clean place, with many treats to choose from. We got a bunch. My favourites were the Peach fritter with cream cheese frosting on top, the tang covered donut, the butterfinger covered one, and the Marshall Mathers. All of the donuts there are extremely sweet and choc-filled with candy toppings, frostings, and just a ton of sugar. So be aware. The staff are really helpful and always willing to recommend some favourites it seems. The price also isn't too bad. The only thing I didn't like about Voodoo donuts and why it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that they are cash only. It's 2015, a lot of people like myself just don't always have cash on them. Though for those without cash, they have an atm inside of the donut shop where you can get cash. Unfortunately I'd rather not pay fees just to withdraw money. If they ever accept debit or credit, 5 stars. Overall, great donuts and a nice place to visit if you're a tourist and want to experience one of Portland's novelties.
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Brian L.
I've gone to Voodoo Doughnuts twice. They have some unique creations and weird and dirty (I mean dirty, unsanitary) locations, other than that, nothing really special unless you're a hipster. Have had as good and better tasting doughnuts numerous times elsewhere.
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Charles C.
Bacon...Maple...dounuts. 'Nuff said.
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Louis M.
Dick shaped donuts made me laugh. 10/10 would buy again.
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Kelly E.
Line was crazy long and the donuts are just ok. Doughboys in Reno Nevada make these seem juvenile in comparison, taste wise. However, the employees are super cool, the ambience is hilarious, and the experience was worth the time we waited. It is a great experience although the donuts are really not any better tasting than any other ma and pa place anywhere in the USA.
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Deanna D.
Voodoo Doughnuts are amazing! They have very unique doughnuts that you wont find anywhere else. My favorite is the fruit loops doughnut. I also really enjoy the arnold palmer and the no name. The biggest con is the long wait. It tends to be worse at the main location, which is why when I go, I visit the voodoo too location. The two other issues I have with voodoo doughnuts is 1) they are cash only (ATM available), 2) you get what they have in stock. I have gone a few times and they have not had what I was wanting.
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Stan Y.
Before my visit to Portland, I've heard conflicting comments about Voodoo doughnut. Some say it's a must-visit landmark store in Portland, while others say their donuts are just so so and the place is a tourist trap. Since it's been on quite a few food and travel TV programs, and just one block from my hotel, I definitely want to give it a try. However, I hate to wait in long line at winter days. So my plan was, if there is a long line, forget about it. Otherwise it worth a try. Man did I get lucky. First night in Portland, just as I stepped into my hotel, I saw the long line in front of Voodoo doughnut. No way I will get into that line. Then I pretty much didn't pay attention to it for the rest days of my stay in Portland. The day before I left Portland, I took dinner at Mama Mia, which by the way, have an extraordinary eggplant parmesan. On my way walked back to hotel, I noticed something about Voodoo cross the street. No line and lights were still on. Apparently not much people there at Monday night. Boy did I get lucky! There were only four people in front of me in the store. I love their decoration. The big neon sign, colored glass windows, pink/yellow/green colored walls...It feels like in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. And so many unique flavors of donuts in the rotating glass display. Pretty neat. We got their signature donuts, maple and bacon, voodoo, fruit loop...they're all very good with soft and puffy texture. I really like that they used big slice of bacon instead of small pieces in some other donut stores. The chunky texture of bacon goes really great with the soft donut. The voodoo donut and other flavors are great too, but the maple and bacon one is the best. Now, the main questions. How does Voodoo donuts compare with other stores? Is it a tourist trap or something real? In my opinion, it's a really nice store with unique decoration and nicely flavored donuts. It definitely worth a visit or two. However, no matter how good the donuts are, they do not worth 40 mins waiting line. So, it you visit Portland, I'd suggest to arrive Voodoo late to avoid long line, and you can get a box of very tasty donuts in 5 mins.
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Michaela A.
So I didn't go to this store but my friend gave 2 Voodoo donuts to try, the one with the M&Mns and the twirl donuts with chocolate topping. They were just ..."really? People wanna wait in line for these?!" My friend was saying she had to wait in line for 30mins, wth?? But my friend was a tourist so it makes sense for first timer. But I know people have been going here many times. I was pretty surprised how ppl can wait for these donuts, it was kinda hard, too thick, it isn't that yummy. I have another friend who are friends with a Portland local, she didn't even recommend Voodoo. I think the name was intriguing so ppl always wanna buy them. I wouldn't bother to go to this Voodoo. It is not great or okay donut . it is less than okay. So go figure.
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Sue C.
Many many options... one of the famous ones is the bacon, maple bar.
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Jack A.
Absolutely Portland Weird but very good donuts, good vibes and good place to pick up chicks in weird clothes.
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Eli R.
Voodoo is pretty much the definition of 'overhyped'. The line at the downtown location is almost always 30-40 minutes, and the one in SE often only takes 20. However, let that sink in for a moment. You are spending the better part of an hour waiting for a DONUT. A donut. But okay. Great things take a wait, right? The lines would be fine if these were the best donuts in Portland. However, the donuts really are mediocre. They are overly sweet, overly greasy donuts piled high with cereal and bright-colored frosting. The donuts aren't 'bad,' but compared to the hype surrounding this place, I'm giving it three stars.
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Ryan T.
Nothing special The taste is that of a regular donut at double and triple the price. If you are fascinated by shapes, you are better off buying dolls.
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Miles P.
If you dont mind waiting in line for, well, awhile, this is the place to be! bomb ass doughnuts
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Thor M.
Mmmmm...Grape. So grape.
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Roy K.
They certainly have some unusual donuts, and it is a great Portland thing. Sometimes I prefer Krispy Kreme, but it is fun to get Voodoo Donuts when I'm in town.
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Yvonne D.
I gotta say I don't give two stars very often, but the service here is unbelievably bad! Being a tourist to the place I thought I'd check the place out, the donuts are ok, gotta say not the best. However the service! oh my god I've never experience such bad service, the people are just plain RUDE! The lady keep screaming at people at the doors, huddling people close together in line, and the guy who helped me at the cashier didn't even want to listen to my order! Was a request for separate boxes too much when you saw there was TWO of us ordering??? He did not even wants to listen to anything we say or help us with anything. I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone! and would NEVER come back!
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Tony G.
Long lines and doughnuts really not worth the hype. As the star of the order, I went with the maple bacon long john and it didn't taste very fresh (the bacon certainly wasn't). I can walk into any number of other, local doughnut shops that have the same or better. (If anyone hits Lancaster, PA, I had a maple bacon long john at the Central Market that blew away Voodoo's.)
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LC L.
go to Blue Star ....
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Alison W.
Awesome doughnut for the price.... Maybe not always worth the wait, but if there isn't much of a line totally worth it. Triple chocolate penetration is my jam.
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Stephanie S.
Love this place! A must stop on the way into and out of town!
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Hannah S.
Gross, overrated, over-priced, unhealthy! If you are hitting Portland and you think visiting this place will make your tour complete, then you are mistaken and wasting your time. As someone who grew up here, I feel it is disgraceful to see that this hole-in-the-wall represents anything about our town to people passing through other than a good way to waste 5$ and consume 500 calories in dirty grease and sugar.
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Trenton M.
This is not the place you go for doughnuts. This is just a gimicky place for out of town tourists.
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Debra P.
The donuts were good. There was no line on this Sunday morning (9 a.m.) Only 3 stars because the customer service was Horrible. He acted like it was an inconvenience to serve us. It would have been nice to have a donut menu.
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Kate N.
Humn...I don't think their donuts taste that much different from other donut places. Great service and nice decoration! The store somewhat gives you a very unique experience with music and stories of the owners. I am still wondering what is the Voodoo magic that was mentioned as part of the ingredients :)
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Mr And Mrs J.
Pretty good selection of unusual donut combinations! Not cheap, we waited about 25-30 minuted in line but it went pretty fast! The kids loved it as a pit stop to Multnomah Falls and my husband had a peach fritter but the frosting was a bit much :)
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P A.
I was really excited to try this place after hearing so much about it, but now, having tried it... I'm kind of disappointed. Voodoo donuts has an excellent marketing scheme with its whole darkly magical, fantastical theme and its 24/7 convenience so that you can satisfy your fried sugary goodness cravings any time you heart (or your stomach!) wishes. Having said that however, it just wasn't worth the hype, atleast when I went. The donuts themselves were a let down for the most part. The classical four donuts we got were recommended by the guy behind the counter as some of the most popular: chocolate coconut, neopolitan, butterfingering and raspberry romeo. With the exception of raspberry romeo, they all had a dry, thick cakey texture with stale, cracked glaze/frosting. It has a huge let down and nobody ended up finishing them. The raspberry romeo was somewhat soft and chewy and was the best out of the classical four. We also got Maple Bacon Donut and the Memphis Mafia Donut which are larger and more atypical. The Maple Donut was my favorite donut for the delicious combination of textures (real bacon on a maple syrup glazed donut) and flavors. The Mephis Mafia Donut was more of a fritter than a donut and was also good but being covered in chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips, it was a little too much for me. Overall, I think you should definitely try Voodoo Donuts but if you buy into the buzz surrounding it, you're setting yourself up for a little disappointment. THREE POINT FIVE STARS.
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Erika S.
Yeah, this place lives up to all the buzz surrounding it. It is all of what they say and more. The line is long but the wait is worth it!!! We got a variety but my favorite is the glazed and the grape. OMG. The dough they use to create these pillows of heaven in your mouth is out of this world. The servers were so delightful and friendly. I love this place. Why can't California have places like these???? Business idea - California people... Get a voodoo donut in Cali stat!!
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Carolina S.
There's always a line, but it goes pretty fast. It's cash only and they have an ATM machine inside in case you don't remember to bring some with you while inside. Once inside, they have a great selection of doughnuts to choose from as well as merchandise. I loved their January special and their peanut butter and oreo cookie doughnut. You might as well get a dozen to go, as their boxes are big enough to handle 2 layers of doughnuts. Again, their taste is much better than what the doughnuts look on the outside. Honestly I can't handle anything that remotely resembles the taste of children's medicine (i.e. anything cheery or grape flavored), but my husband swears by the grape and cherry flavored ones.
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Jon J.
Their brand is definitely the coolest part of this place. The doughnuts are made of corn syrup and GMO flour, standard yeast, definitely not the Portland ethos. That being said: Kids love it despite the irony of 7-year old girls wearing tiny pink "the magic is in the hole" t-shirts. Parents! Stop buying your girls pedophile enticements. Lines are long, variety of doughnut is awesome, despite quality and ambiance is definitely unique. Worth a trip if you're in the area.
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L D.
These donuts are hyped up, not because they are good per se, but because they look ridiculous and have crazy flavor combos. We ordered a half dozen to sample over the course of our stay because if I'm going to stand in line that long it makes no sense to only order one donut. They were way too sweet, which is saying a lot coming from someone with a sweet tooth. Not the freshest, and I for some unknown reason felt these donuts were erm, unhygienic while eating them. We stood in line for an hour or so in the hot August sun, which is normal by San Francisco standards. Some angry old man with a walker decided to plow over my husband and call him a "f-ing Jap" while we stood in line with others who were -partially- blocking the sidewalk. He's not even Japanese, ok?! Not the best experience. So basically, "meh" donuts while being subjected to angry/smelly hobos who yell racial slurs at you, but HEY the glittery wall was cool!
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Julie H.
Yummi goodness!
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Priya S.
I would have attributed a solid 4 stars to Voodoo had I not have tried Blue Star Donuts the day before! However, (un)fortunately I didn't feel like waiting in line for ~1 hr the previous day and decided to give Blue Star a try (no wait!). Here are the pros of Voodoo: 1. Creative concoctions with fun medleys of different flavors. Great variety of donuts as well 2. Fun names! And I'm quite a sucker for fun names 3. Overall quality of the donuts are better than the average donut shop with strong and delicious flavors (we ordered a dozen donuts so we can safely judge away!) Here are the cons of Voodoo: 1. Although the overall quality of donuts is great, no particular donut had a wowza factor. The texture was meh and not the kind of melt-in-your-mouth-ness that one would anticipate after an hour long wait. I literally cannot remember one particular donut that I loved out of the 12 different donuts that we ordered 2. I had tried the Bacon Maple donut at Blue Star the previous day and was left SO disappointed after trying Voodoo's version of that. Voodoo's version was soggier, overly-sweetened and literally had an entire piece of overly salty bacon in the donut. I'm not talking about little chunks of bacon - I'm talking about a massive slab of breakfast-style bacon. It was a bit much and the flavor was completely lacking 3. The line. Thankfully, we didn't have to endure the notorious wait because we went at 7pm on Christmas Eve. However, I've heard that the wait can be quite arduous Thus, if you're craving some delicious gourmet donuts and are trying to decide between Blue Star and Voodoo, I would highly recommend the former over the latter. Blue Star has less variety and less fun names but significantly better quality and more meticulously made donuts.
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Mondo F.
Come for the hype. Stand in the long lines if you must. Tell all of your friends that you went to Voodoo! But...don't expect good donuts or friendly service. There are other places in Portland that have better donuts, hipper hipsters, and shorter lines.
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Alan W.
One of the so called major attractions to do and see in Portland is Voodoo Doughnut. I got a dozen doughnuts to bring to a party we were going to. The doughnuts are extremely tasty and reasonably priced. The biggest negative is this Voodoo Doughnuts is so busy that it is almost not worth going. My daughter and I got there and the line was about 50-60 people deep. I left my daughter on line and went to get car that was about 3/4 of a mile away. By the time I got back and parked it was about 30 minutes later and she was just coming up to the door. Once we got into the store it took like 15 minutes to get to the counter. Doughnuts are extremely delicious and unusual. I would of given it 4 stars if I did not have too wait so long to get a doughnut?????
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Richard B.
24 hours is its number one sell in my book, plus the awesome variety of whacky doughnuts. I kept it simple with a bacon maple bar which was fantastic.
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Nicole B.
go to Blue Star.
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Naga N.
Their donuts taste like the underside of an emaciated donkey's scrotum. Go with Delicious Donuts instead: deliciousdonutspdx.com
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Danielle C.
soooo yummy my guilty pleasure!!! 24 hours too!!!
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Loren B.
A must stop for those living here and for those passing through. Delicious, funky, and quirky. Bacon Maple Bar is fantastic as is the Oreo with Peanut Butter. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself and your family/friends to this PDX institution.
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Toni Rose D.
Definitely a 'must try' in Portland; however, it wasn't anything spectacular. My partner and I actually love trying out donuts, and this place is sadly in the bottom of our list. We went there on a Friday night and surprisingly, the line wasn't long at all. The excitement of being there and carrying a pink box were the only cool parts about it. We bought a dozen of donuts and shared it with my family. We all agreed that the donuts were too sweet and not that great. The donuts with the cereal on top weren't impressive; they just looked it. The place is open 24/7 which is pretty cool. The inside also looks pretty cool. We're definitely glad to say that we at least tried it once, but we won't go back again.
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Younique B.
very yummy love it there..
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Ali K.
I mean, what can I say? Donuts are donuts. The unique names, flavors and vegan options are what set this spot apart from others. Most definitely worth the wait in line, especially if you're in town visiting. My only complaint (and it's a minor one): no gluten free options.
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Killa K.
The donuts are good. But they are way, way over priced. And depeding on which Voodoo store you visit in the Portland area, you may end up standing in line for donuts that are too expensive, and taste average.
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Kam D.
Tasty (3-star) donuts (had a glazed and chocolate donut--$1.90-CASH ONLY). The whole experience, and the convenience gets it an extra-star. 24-hour donuts rock! My donuts were fresh, tasty---thank goodness. Long wait on a Sunday afternoon on Dec. 21st (about 35 minutes, with at least 25 minutes on sidewalk in line). I saw donuts with fruit loops on top and oreo bits too, cake donuts and other treats.... PARENTAL WARNING: Parents (especially with children under 12), keep in mind that the menu has vulgar named donuts, i.e Cock-n-Balls, Old Dirty Bastard, Tex-Ass...etc. Employees were lovely, a few looked like they could work part-time in a tattoo shop too --- they looked mad cool and fun:).
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Diane K.
The place does not seem very clean. The people who take care of you are wearing cut off t-shirts, no gloves, long hair not covered. I was really turned off
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Mar S.
A tourist stop if you are looking for something unique to Portland. But if you are looking for flavor, find another donut shop. This place is hyped up for it's fun donut shapes and unique mash-ups. Cereal, cookies, peanut butter, m&m's and more all topping these donuts. It's fun but too much and too heavy. The donut themselves are not that great either. Don't waste your time waiting in line if you're goal is to get a great donut. If you're here for a gimmicky donut, then this is the place for you.
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Cait C.
fun place to bring out of towners.
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Todd S.
I'm extremely impressed with the young African American man, Justin, who works here. He is ALWAYS so friendly and goes out of his way to make sure his customer service is top notch!! He is cordial, colorful and full of positive energy. Oh, yeah, great donuts too!
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Vivian C.
Came by because it was one of those "must try" things in Portland. First time we came by, the line was so long we gave up. Came back again on a weekday around 1pm and the line was pretty short (30 minutes long) probably because it was raining. Once we got in, we ordered a dozen donuts to split. We let the employee choose for us. Service wasn't particularly nice, just kind of grab and go feeling but I understand that it's busy. The donuts were not good at all. They weren't particularly fluffy or special in any way. I know the flavors are supposed to be "wacky" but honestly they weren't that out there. The cereal donuts just tasted like normal donuts with stale cereal on top. Most of the other ones were just too sweet. On top of that, I'm a bit upset that the employee didn't give us a single one of their voodoo donuts. I know it's "their choice" but honestly you'd think they'd include the specialty...
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Vicki C.
Over rated, snobby counter help, too much sugar atop so so donuts.
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Alex P.
Been here a bunch of times, the best bet is to get a dozen donuts and have them pick them out, because I can never decide and they're all good. Try the bacon one at least once! Its good! All this said, when they have their famous around the block line, I always throw it a hard pass.
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Elliott D.
It would've been a disservice to the fine city of Portland to pay a visit without coming to Voodoo Doughnut. And so we fulfilled our civic duty. ***BACON MAPLE BAR - Raised yeast doughnut with maple frosting and bacon on top Stunningly average, just your standard maple bar with a strip of bacon on top. And not that crispy oily "I could bite the you into a million pieces" type, but a dull, flat, thick, & chewy variety. As if they gave each other high fives for barely fulfilling the quota to "Keep Portland Weird". ***PORTLAND CREAM - Raised yeast doughnut filled with Bavarian cream with chocolate on the top and two eyeballs Allegedly the official doughnut of Portland, I couldn't have been more bored. This was just about the most nondescript doughnut ever, pedestrian dough, a bit of standard chocolate glaze on top, and filled with an odd, almost clear, water-soluble solution that cried "Contains no actual milk solids". ***MEMPHIS MAFIA - Fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon sugar covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top This was the closest thing to approachable that we tried--I could taste a bit of banana essence in the dough, and the chocolate and peanut butter combo on top had potential, but in the end the heaviness of this beast became the millstone around its neck. ***OLD DIRTY BASTARD - Raised yeast doughnut with chocolate frosting, Oreos, and peanut butter Basically the same as the above, but with no banana flavor, and Oreo chunks on top. ALL IN ALL: The very best experiences I've had with doughnuts have involved eating them fresh out of the oven--this seems to magnify the deliciousness of even the most average doughnut. Unfortunately this isn't the rule of law around Voodoo Doughnuts, where doughnuts are served slightly chilled. And as the prime marker of a doughnut is its unhealthiness, it becomes incumbent upon the chef to disguise her creations with a light fluffiness--this is where Voodoo fails, for the meatiness of half of one of its doughnuts could choke a cow. It's not something where you could gobble three or four down and feel guilty about it--two bites in and you're in the depths of hell, longing for a raw carrot and an enema.
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Teddy K.
If you're not from Portland you may not have heard about Voodoo. They're a staple in Portland and you MUST go here at least once if you're in Portland! Everything is delicious! Make sure you plan ahead of time to wait. They are typically so busy the have a line down the block.
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Neely W.
After crossing the Burnside Bridge and heading into downtown, from the corner of your eye on 3rd Street, I'll guarantee that you'll see a huge line that almost touches the corner. And that, my friend, is the line that leads to Voodoo Doughnuts. But don't be discouraged by that line! That line surprisingly goes by pretty quick, and the doughnuts that you get afterwards is totally worth it. It may be a little pricey, but every single doughnut has a unique taste that you savor in every bite.
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James D.
The experience of Voodoo is cool. But each time I go I'm a little less satisfied. Takeaway the hype and the lines and it's just an a-ok doughnut that looks better than most. If you've never been I recommend going and getting an assorted dozen. If you've been before maybe check out Blue Star Donuts.
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Gloria C.
Great selection of donuts. They are always in stock and the line is always long. I like how they have a doughnut truck that goes out to the community when requested. Prices are good. I don't like that the location on Sandy only accepts cash..
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Sienna M.
This is a Doughnut shop. I feel like that's all you need to say. It's hugely popular as a tourist attraction, but aside from the fun shapes and bacon, it's still just a doughnut shop.
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Cindy B.
Let's be honest: If your visiting Portland, it's worth a visit. But there are better donuts in portland.
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Woody S.
If you want donuts with a lot of stuff thrown on them, knock yourself out. Its a cultural experience I guess.
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Tony F.
We walked by on a Sunday afternoon - 4:30ish. It was a serpentine nightmare; line down the block. We kept walking. We returned the next day, 10:30 a.m.ish (you know, morning. Doughnut time) expecting the same or worse. No, we were in and out in about 4 minutes. That's the nutty world of voodoo doughnut. We parked on the benches out front, and ate our sweet temptations in the sun. Super groovy!
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Ev K.
Ok..what is the big deal about this place? I'm not from Portland and I was told I HAVE to go here. Essentially it's a novelty shop that sells doughnuts. Are they good? Yes.. Are they "different"? Yes (in look and naming) but remember, you're just getting a doughnut. No need to stand in a 30+ min line (even 15mins is too much) for this. Its a good place to go as a tourist if you have extra time to waste, but do not go out of your way to eat this. Remember....its a bedazzled doughnut at the end of the day.
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Shullina E.
Not sure what the hype is about this place but was disappointed when I bite into one. Donut taste like a pack of sugar was dumped on top, that I feel like I can make a better one.
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Roxanne S.
Very loud. Not kid friendly. Staff was very nice! Tastey doughnuts. Avoid going in the evening if you have children.
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Dana N.
Yeah, you wait a long time in line for these donuts, but that is just part of the experience. The donuts were delicious, and the atmosphere is just so fun that I can't wait to go back and wait in line again to try more.
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Priya C.
Unbelievably overhyped. The 25 minute wait in line is definitely not worth these tasteless and dry doughnuts. Sure, the quirky shapes and addition of cereal might be fun, but does that really make a good donut? No. It comes down to the flavor and texture, and that is certainly lacking at Voodoo.
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Catsidy M.
Besides the fact that these are world famous they also have my dream type of donut, raspberry jelly filled with chocolate frosting, which is also their main Voodoo Doll donut. I brought a box of these to my friends and they all found one they fell in love with! Although the line is long, the donuts are great and the people are very friendly. Would go again!
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Shane B.
The novelty of the shop is better than the quality of the donuts, but it's worth a one time stop. The line was really long, but the wait was not bad at all; maybe 25 minutes. We tried nearly all of the donuts on the menu. Some of the best were The Loop, the chocolate French Crueller, and the Raspberry Romeo. They accept cash only, so stop by the ATM first. There's one nearby but the service fee is $3.00.
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Lea M.
If you love doughnuts then obviously my review isn't gonna tickle your fancy. I'm, personally, not very fond of them but my husband insisted on getting VD doughnuts. He was bewitched by their turning displays of donuts that he ordered a large box full of every donut which was a mistake cause he's struggling to eat the last five (on him for ordering too much for one person). But I just can't get over the whole donuts with poulds of sugur, layered with additional sugar to have even MORE toppings placed on TOP of the donuts. Meh... cash only, limited street parking, and potential for standing in line.
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Marijane R.
Definitely worth the wait. Overwhelming for a first timer like me as their are so many donut flavors to choose from. I stuck with the original voodoo donut. Chocolate glazed donut and jelly filled. My husband got the lemon filled powdered donut, and our kids got the cookies and cream topped donut. All of which are larger than your standard donut. We enjoyed every bite of it. My recommendation is to visit the website and see what flavors interest you and be prepared as the line does move quick. They have 2 deli cases that show off the donuts but no signs, so it's difficult to know what is what. Great tourist spot if you are in Portland.
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Tori K.
I was visiting Portland from North Dakota... you can't stay in Portland without checking out VooDoo doughnut! We went to Voodoo mid-morning on a weekday and were able to walk right in and order. They had a great selection of delicious looking doughnuts (they all looked so good I didn't know which ones to have!). I finally chose the famous Voodoo doll doughnut and a blueberry doughnut. I thought they both were delicious. They have many types of doughnuts so you won't get bored going back there again and again... needless to say, I can't wait to go back!
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Shashank S.
To my mind and tongue of course , dunkin donuts was better than this. I didn't see what the hype was all about. Maybe back then it was amazing I guess. No card , long lines , crazy picture on the wall make it bit of an event. Other than that there is really nothing much to it. It's always fun to experience the hype and mark it as done in the bucket list.
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Stacy G.
I love voodoo, initially I thought it was overrated however once I tried the Portland Cream I became a fan. I never would wait more than 5 minutes though so certain days and times are sometimes a hassle.
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Jonathan L.
Absolutely terrible doughnuts. Stale day old doughnuts serving Portland's burgeoning hipster tourists. If you are native Portlander you should be ashamed to support this place. Annie's, Sesame, and Rocking Frog are all ten times better and cheaper.
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Jacob M.
I am from Indiana. Growing up, my hometown had a little place called DUNKIN DONUTS in the shady part of town. These donuts are better than that place.
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Elisa F.
The outside is painted pink, glitter everywhere. It's right around the corner from the Kit Kat strip club. They only take cash. But for that late night donut, that "I'm drunk and need to eat," donut, that absolute sugar rush of a donut, this is your place. If you're going here, go big or go home. This is the time to order that donut with cereal on top. Or the one that looks like a voodoo doll. Or the enormous dick donut (which may or may not say "TASTY" across the shaft). My favorite is the Dirty Old Bastard, topped with peanut butter and oreos. Sweet, sticky, and bound to go everywhere in your friend's car (you're not driving when you're that drunk, right?), but it will be so worth it. For the allergy/ food restricted, there are no GF options, but there are vegan donuts. Voodoo has a food cart which shows up to weddings, events and sci-fi conventions on occasion, too.
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Charlie M.
They give you as many coins as possible for change instead of one dollar bills. Wouldn't go back.
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Angela H.
I was so excited to have a doughnut from VooDoo Doughnut. I had seen people with their to-go boxes throughout Portland. I'll blame it on the overrated hype but I was not impressed at all. In fact, I threw some of mine away. I thought Krispy Kreme has had VooDoo beat on their worst day, in fact I think I might even prefer Dunkin Donuts.
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Millie S.
My experience with the infamous Voodoo doughnuts was pretty similar to how I felt about trying the ramen burger back when that was still trending, and can be best summed up with 'lol'. Not as in they were so terrible that they were a joke, but as in "Well...I guess that's another buzz food to check off the list. Ha ha." Voodoo makes very solidly average doughnuts in terms of taste, but its personality and sense of humor are awesome. The doughnuts themselves aren't very special - too heavy and sticky and cloying for my tastes; I'll take Shipley's any day - and it's definitely the eye-catching novelty of their decorations that do the legwork. I mean, where else do you find doughnuts topped off with Fruit Loops and chocolate-drizzled Oreo chunks? Once you get past the initial giddiness most of them are actually kind of disappointing though. The Voodoo Doll, for instance, while cutely decorated, is really just a normal raspberry jam doughnut underneath. The Diablos Rex, under the guise of such a badass name, is just a chocolate doughnut with red and white icing/sprinkles piped around in a gimmicky pattern. The pretty purple doughnut, upon further inspection, is a plain doughnut with purple glaze and purple sprinkles. The supposed lavender and grape flavors weren't very strong. The one doughnut I did really like was the bacon maple. Because BACON MAPLE. Maybe I just had the wrong expectations coming in or was unlucky enough to choose all 'boring' doughnuts, but I thought the doughnuts would just be more interesting. Like what if the Diablos Rex were made of Mexican dark chocolate, or the purple doughnut were actually lavender flavored? Now that would be cool. tl;dr: YOUR MOMMA WAS RIGHT, LOOKS ARE DECEIVING. Average tasting doughnuts that don't have much substance under all the flashy deco. You still walk away vaguely happy with their sense of humor though.
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Kelly S.
The kitsch is the thing here. The donuts are pretty good but really you're there because the place is hiiiiilarious. It's easy to see why it inspires such slavish devotion -- cream filled suggestively shaped donuts, devil-may-care clerks and bright pink boxes? It's a cool club and you're now totally in it. We came here on our way home from the bars -- also known as the perfect time to stuff your face with something full of sugar, fat and baked love. I think next time I'd like to try them superfresh. And apparently, since they're opening a shop in Austin, I'll have that opportunity.
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Kelly B.
Great donuts! Fun atmosphere! If you are visiting Portland you have to stop by.
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Albert R.
Three words: bacon maple bar.. Shut the duck up and get it... I don't curse in reviews... Sadly Only a expletive can describe how great this place really is.
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Sara P.
Sugary, sweet fatness. These people make the best PMS remedy! Or if your hubby is in trouble and he needs to apologize, he walks in with The Pink Box and all is forgiven.
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Aaron M.
Fantastic doughnuts! The toppings can be a little overkill to the sugar sensitive due to the generosity of them, but I can't complain. I enjoyed the experience of the original, but Too is a little more laid back and has actual parking on site.
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J R.
Fun looking place. Donuts are not any better than fresh donuts from any bakery that makes them fresh. They have some unique donuts with sour candy powder or sugared cereal if that's what you want. They are known for their Maple Bacon donut, but I've had way better elsewhere.
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Brittany B.
We knew we wanted to try all doughnut offerings of The City of Roses, and Voodoo was our first stop. The kiddies were delighted by the flavors, and I have to say, my inner kiddie was jumping up and down at the sheer breadth of choices. I ended up with a Miami Vice doughnut (vanilla frosting, blue raspberry powder and pink sprinkles), kiddie #1 had a Voodoo Doll, kiddie #2 had The Loop, and hubby had a Bacon Maple. The doughnuts are very, very sweet. Classically sweet. This is definitely a place to visit for treats, not so much breakfast. But I gobbled most of mine, and what I couldn't finish the kiddies cleaned up. As for logistics, the line was not very long when we arrived at 12:30, but it got really long soon after. Tables outside fill up, but we were able to grab one, and weather made the experience pleasant. Neighborhood has quirks, but we kinda like them--if this is the worst Portland has to offer, I'm moving in. I'd visit again.
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Anna W.
The donuts here are the most creative! It is hard to pick what you want because there are so many choices. The "no name" is my go-to when I can't decide to try something new.
Blue Star is much better. Doughnuts with stale cereal on top and a maple bar with a piece of bacon on top, how creative.
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Larisa V.
Really disappointed. This place is insanely overhyped. The wait is out the door, but the donuts are really average. Yes, the toppings and concept is awesome, but the toppings sit on a less than stellar base. We got 3 doughnuts to share: banana chocolate (I think it was called mafia?) fritter, bacon maple bar, and the rocky road. I had a bite of each and had enough. For sure a place to visit to see and try once, but not a go back for me.
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Naomi C.
The hype is hype. Rude employees, okay tasting doughnuts, long line, grungy store. Let's start with the line: wrapped around the outside of the building on the sidewalk, builds expectations for something good and worth waiting for. The store: grungy and unclean, flies IN the display case, and most of the doughnuts were sitting uncovered in racks anyway. The store is dusty and dirty and I know they are trying to build an atmosphere, but come on, the GROUND and walls don't need piles of dirt and grime. I know this store makes bank, but they obviously aren't investing it back into the upkeep of the store. Finally make it up to the counter, the employee was super impatient, while I struggled to identify which doughnuts matched in the display case to the menu board (the display case is unlabeled). After ringing me up with an air of distain, he went and THREW my doughnuts down in the box! Like, slammed them in!!! I kinda just looked at him like 'really'? And asked him if he had had a long night. He answered "no more like long life". And I took my doughnuts and left in satisfied with the service. Now. To the taste. First doughnut was the Butterfingers. Dry. Pretty oily and tasteless. Gross. The peanutbutter drizzled Oreo was pretty good, as was the maple bacon. I like the variety and creativity of the doughnuts so that, and the taste of those two doughnuts are why this has place earns 2 stars.
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Kalpesh J.
3stars for being open at 3am while I was jet lagged. So ask what's fresh and eat that. The chocolate raised doughnut at 3am was good. The other stuff was ok. Really just ok. The voodoo doll doughnut was clever but taste was alright, dough wasn't great. Luckily there's no line at 3am. Just post-bar crowd, some homeless peeps and other sketchy characters but it was safe enough. Some of the other doughnut shops are better - do Blue Star, insane!
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Monica H.
I had a hard time finding this place because I was on foot and a bit put off by the surrounding neighbourhood. But I'm from Stockton so I can hang...anyway we finally stumble upon Voodoo and there is NO LINE. We went right in and purchased a few glazed, an apple fritter and a Gay Bar. My son wouldn't share the glazed (I'll remember that when he wants something later teehee) but the apple fritter and Gay Bar were yummy. Definitely worth checking out and we will definitely be back next time we are in Portland.
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Molivann P.
This was our last stop in our adventure/first night out in Portland. After getting dinner at the Mediterranean food cart, we walked down here to get the famous Voodoo Doughnut. The line from the outside was ridiculous as it went out the door and hugged the side of the building. This doughnut shop is located in a very active and electric part of downtown where people are out and about, friends hanging out and families/tourists are grabbing doughnuts for the night. We got in line and waited for about 20 minutes or so. Once at the cash register, we ordered a box of doughnuts. I kept my eyes on the blueberry cake doughnut (although I should have just went with the old fashioned cake doughnut now that I think about it). I like blueberries though and I've had blueberry doughnuts so I thought this would be good too. The doughnuts were cheap. Good prices. Service was okay. The donut shop is quite eclectic in decor and "in-your-face" with doughnuts. Some were decorated with cereal (I don't care for) and others were plain like chocolate frosting or sprinkles. There was a really large doughnut too. I didn't get to eat my doughnut until the morning because we were just all too tired once we got to the place we were staying. Then next day, I tried my doughnut. It was alright. The other blueberry doughnut I've had at another place did it better in terms of flavor. I mean keeping it in it's box couldn't have changed the flavor much, right? It was cake-y, soft in the middle and had a blueberry flavor. Tasted really artificial though. Unfortunately it was the only doughnut I tried from Voodoo but at the point I wasn't really craving doughnuts or really sweet things anymore. Con: CASH ONLY. D'OH! Make sure you know this before stepping in that long line. Have cash ready because they did not accept card when we went. It's a hassle really.
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Casey K.
Donuts for drunk people is what I think of voodoos donuts. The donuts are very sweet but the folks that work there seem to work very long shifts. I would take out of town friends there only if they really requested it.
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Juliea B.
I get a stomach ache every time I eat there. Plus the smell is terrible. The last time I had a good donut there was 8 years ago before it really became the tourist trap it is today.
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Mel C.
Great variety of donuts, from your typical to something crazy! It's hard to choose just one with so many options. I was expecting a long wait, and even though the line was out the door the wait wasn't very long. I tried the Captain my captain donut and the Oreo donut. Both donuts were very delicious! My friend got the blueberry donut and it was amazing (duh we are in Oregon!)
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Stacey C.
What I'm about to say may shock you, but I stand by it: Voodoo is BETTER than Blue Star. That's right, hipsters. BETTER. Let me explain. I've been in Portland for a week now and have tried several of Blue Star's flavors. I appreciate their concept...but really, only one of their flavors was really tasty to me. The others were throwaways (and I actually DID throw two away). To those reviews stating that Voodoo Donuts are "too sweet"...it's a DONUT, not a hoagie. Get over it. That the cereal on top is "stale"...I don't doubt this, but that's why I don't get the flavors with cereal on them. Everyone knows that cereals like Froot Loops and Cocoa Puffs go stale about 6.3 minutes after being left out. And to anyone that has mentioned the calories, I humbly request that you fuck off and get thee to the nearest vegan food cart. Clearly you don't "get" what donuts are about. I appreciate that Blue Star is trying to elevate the humble donut into the gourmet stratosphere, but look, when I want a DONUT, I want a classic donut. I don't need an organic-lemon-with-poppyseeds-picked-by-blind-ÂHimalayan-sherpas artisanal donut. Enter Voodoo. Yes, they are over the top. Yes, they're in a shit-ass neighborhood teeming with derelicts. The cash only thing sucks. HOWEVER, the donuts are exactly what I want in a donut...overindulgent, sweet, cakey, perfect. My favorites? Diablos Rex (I want as much chocolate as I can possibly ingest in one sitting), Marshall Mathers (mini M&Ms over regular M&Ms ALL DAY) and the Ol' Dirty Bastard (plain raised donut smothered in chocolate frosting and Oreos,?drizzled with peanut butter...total heaven. ODB would be proud. He'd probably take his donut with a side of cocaine, but I digress.) In conclusion...Voodoo is old-school Portland. Weird, wild, funky, fun. Blue Star is new Portland: hipster, artisanal, put-a-bird-on-it, tasty. Both are good, but if you really want a classic donut, Voodoo wins every time.
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Katherine M.
Donut places that dont take cards means a good donut shop usually. I still think Do-Rite and Dat Donut in Chicago are the best but I did love the donuts I had here when visiting a friend in Portland. I did really like the best the Tang donut. I had a cruller type of donut and a buttery cake donut and both were decent. Good stuff. Many annoying people hassling you on the street however.
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Carolina K.
Ordered the plain glazed and it was very fluffy and light. Wish they had the descriptions of the rest of the donuts available so it would be more efficient to order.
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Audrey M.
We ordered a dozen random doughnuts and by that I mean we let a staff member choose 12 doughnuts and surprise us. The doughnuts were fine. Pretty average. The crazy factor was really just putting random stuff on top of each doughnut (kids cereal, weird color frosting, M&Ms, etc) This place is really more of a fun attraction than anything else. The original location is cash only and parking is definitely limited out front. Also be aware if you go late at night, there are a lot of panhandlers around outside who will come up to you and ask for money if you sit outside to eat.
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Nandini A.
This was our first time here and we were prepared for a long line, but it wasn't that long actually! We only waited around 10-15 minutes. We got the Voodoo Dozen so they picked for us. I few that I liked were The Loop Doughnut, Butterfingering doughnut, and Buttermilk bar doughnut. The decor was really great and there was plenty of seating outside. I would go again :)
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Christina K.
Nahh, just naaaaaaaah. I know, I know. I, too, got sucked into the hype and HAD to make this a destination when we visited Portland last year. Surprisingly, there was no one in the store (it must have been a weekday) when we stopped by so we didn't wait long. I can't even remember what we got - probably something with raspberry jelly and some chocolate one, I think. Anyway, besides having fun names and some interesting toppings, this is nothing to write home about. It's your typical, saccharine donut. Nothing super creative or gourmet about it. Last weekend I walked by to see a HUGE line that went out the door, did an S, and went down the block. They're so popular they have to use pink barriers to herd the line. All I could think was, "suckers."
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J.C. F.
We waited in line for about 10 minutes- they only accept cash but have an Atm located inside. The fee for using it is $2.50 so not bad at all. The Donuts were great but if you do not know what to get u do feel rushed to hurry it up.
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Lucas C.
Just bad donuts here. Good to have for novelty or if they are free or something. But not worth it to wait in any sort of line for these very dry donuts
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Jermey E.
This place is a magical must go place. The doughnuts are not your standard doughnuts and that is what makes it so amazing. If you ever drive through Portland or are visiting be sure to make time for Voodoo. A lot of time there is a giant line but it is definitely worth the wait.
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Danielle E.
It's OK, had two donuts and I definitely had better! Really not amazing!
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Trevor H.
Bomb donuts! You must get multiple kinds because they are all amazing! Even the simple chocolate covered donuts are to die for!
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Shareen K.
I really like this place! Every time I am in Portland I have to give them a couple of visits. My favorite doughnut is the triple chocolate penetration hands down it is the best if you are a chocolate lover. I also like the classic chocolate bar. I like the names they use, and the shapes they use they are pretty fun. But just know they only take CASH, which I learned the hard way the first time I visited them. It will not be the best doughnut ever, there is no such thing with doughnuts I believe, but it is a good one for sure.
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Emma F.
The longest lines! But worth it - the donuts are really neat looking - they're interesting to say the least. It may not be a place where you would frequent - but definitely a place to go once in your life - or with out of town guests.
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Elizabeth M.
Vegan apple fritters, HELL YES! They have a wonderful selection of donuts but the fact that they also have a vegan option makes it just that much better!
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Diego A.
I would say that Voodoo is overrated. Don't get wrong, the shop and the environment is cool looking, but with taste it was okay. The doughnuts looked really cool but I thought the cream and jelly could have been better. It's a nice spot to say you have been. I also bought a cool mug.
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Liz N.
You really come here for the looks/hype. It is not fresh and taste is subpar. You're better off going to Blue Star Donuts.
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Jason R.
Since I was in Portland, I had to make a stop here. I would recommend getting there early in the morning since it looked like the line was quite long later in the day. They have a nice selection of Vegan doughnuts. Which is kind of a rare thing for me to see.
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Joyce N.
I just tried out this place for the first time this weekend. I thought the doughnuts were good and the guy that served was charming.
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Jennifer T.
I think I ordered a triple chocolate penetration (a chocolate donut, with chocolate frosting and coco puffs)... was it worth the 40 minute wait? Definitely not. Not sure if it was because I left the donut out overnight, but I felt that I could easily buy a chocolate donut from any donut shop and just put coco puffs on top. I really wish they had a menu outside or something, because I felt so rushed when we got to the front that I just chose anything with CHOCOLATE in the name. Yes, their donuts do look pretty darn cool but if you don't know what you're ordering you could end up with just a plain regular looking donut...
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Liz K.
Really enjoyed this place! Donuts are interesting and good. Line moved fast. It's worth a visit if you've never been. We had the voodoo, the ODB and the pothole. Really good and very filling. I am probably good on donuts for a while!
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Deannie O.
They're good. I've had better, but always fun to wait in line for Captain Crunch covered dough.
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Kawa R.
Obligatory was in Portland and dropped into Voodoo Donuts at 1 AM post. Ordered the Pothole and the No-Name Doughnut. Both donuts were just average if not sub-par to the average donuts I have received from any random doughnut shop since the dawn of time. I do not understand the hype on this one at all. I prefer fresh donuts from any random no-name doughnut place hands down.
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Thom N.
I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Voodoo is a Portland icon, and for good reason. This was my first visit to the fabled shop, and while there was a bit of a line, I was eager to see what the fuss was about. The most pleasant surprise was how friendly the staff was considering the volume they're working in. The doughnuts themselves are pretty great, and there is enough variety to fill anyone's niche cravings.
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C B.
Meh. It's nice that they have vegan options but the taste fails to live up to the hype. Save your time and calories for something else. The staff is kind, though.
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Teisha S.
Line is entirely too long but its a huge buzz about going here. I will say the line moves very fast. The variety was not as great as i thought and the associates are cool but impatient. Its a "Been there done that and ill pass next time." Not impressed and wouldnt return.
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April H.
My east coast fam wanted in on the whole VD craze (no, not THAT VD..oh, be mature will you!?)...so I joined the masses winding outside the door. This location is CASH only and the ATM service is at best, spotty. Have someone save your spot in line in case you need to make a mad dash. The C&B donut is loaded with Bavarian Cream and is HEAVY enough that you might need two hands to tote that pink box. Just a head's up. Also, prepare for the awkward tête-à -tête that ensues when publicly standing in line. Various (albeit harmless) chatty types (from frat boys to gentle tramps) traipse these parts hawking out prey for choppy and awkward conversations...(So, where ya from? [insert hometown here], eh?...I've been there!/Ain't never heard of it!...Say,what's the big deal about these donuts anyway? etc.) I ordered the uh..."C&B" (yup, I'm a prude and can't write it out) donut on a lark as a gag gift for my Dad (#fathersday) and was surprised at its...er, size. Man, that thing's got some heft! It's large enough to split and makes for a wonderful bachelor(ette) dinner party gift. (Oh, did I mention fragile? Considering the C&B donut's shape, and if you're traveling, its likely to muss' if you aren't careful. I had to negotiate PDX cobblestones & MAX rail beams with my pink box in one hand and towing my suitcase in the other.) So...ummm, yeah! I get to the counter and I'm like, "Oh no, I didn't realize it was that large..." and immediately winced when I realized the various innuendos that might follow. Yup, sure enough there was a bunch of apropos tongue-in-cheek references and giggling (eventually I lightened up) with the surprisingly friendly cashier/donut clerk. IME, touristy joints tend to offer the worst customer service (Could be the byproduct of having to face reams of patrons making mundanely predictable inquiries repeatedly?) He didn't get short when I approached his register, 1/2 talking to myself like: "Ummmm, what should I get them? Well, I can't get anything with nuts, cuz so-and-so's got that allergy...") Oh, did I mention I probably could have figured this out when i was people-watching/avoiding eye contact standing on line a few moments back (#whoopsie) IOW, the staff all seem to be having fun, no one struck me as impatient, or as if they had reached their saturation point 2 custies ago. Hats off to the counter team. Y'all got that "patience is a virtue" thing down pat.
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Bethany S.
I appreciate getting to live a famous experience and I am glad I did it and would do it again once per lifetime just so I could say I did. Also the glitter bricks were cool. But it's in a sort of sketchy part of town and the donuts are only normally good, not pants shaking lay good, so I donut need to go again.
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Jone V.
Short but to the point: you cannot (should not, must not) visit Portland without tasting the bacon maple donut, it is my absolutely favorite!!
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Josh S.
Fun place with interesting, creative and tasty donuts
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Tomas L.
Some of the best ice cram ever. Ophera Winfield's favorite and mine too. Get used to the line, in my home we consider lines lucky even more lucky if a magic man / hobo does trick while waiting. Also be on the lookout for Star Trek character balancing on wheel playing his horn! Very downtown Portland and the good people want you to stay fit and happy
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Briana S.
I made a stop at this epic Portland landmark after Rock n Roll Portland (because, you know, after running 13.1 miles, it makes total sense to eat a doughnut!) ;) There was a line at 10:30 in the morning, but the neighborhood, the shop and the patrons made the time pass quickly. The interior is as quirky as you might expect. I wish there was a board saying what was available, but you can just walk up to one of the displays (which rotate, so it's not quite so organized like a traditional doughnut shop, but nothing about this spot is traditional!) I ended up with a limited edition doughnut: Pink Princess Power, which is a special for the Portland Rose Festival and only available in two locations. I couldn't imagine passing on an opportunity to eat a pink tiara doughnut filled with strawberries and cream. It was delish. Was it the most amazing doughnut I've ever had? No, but it was good and the overall experience is one you won't find elsewhere. And yeah, cash only. Just go... you know you wanna ;)
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Tara M.
It's great for a tourist visit but the actually quality is average.
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Lynn L.
Good cake donuts for $1,but you have to wait in line which is in the sun. No parking in the local vacinity and the person that helped us didn't seem like he wanted to be at work, but if your in the area stop by.
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Lynne B.
Wow never knew donuts could be so much fun and so celebrated but in Portland they take their donuts seriously dude and they are well worth waiting for when we went twice by the way
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Victoria C.
The donuts were so good. We had the maple bacon and the Portland cream. Be prepared to wait in line though which at times can wrap around the building. Lots of homeless around so be careful...
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Sara R.
A tourist trap. Wait an hour for a donut doused in captain crunch, too boot, that tastes stale... Just don't. I beg you, please just don't.
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Christina P.
This place is way too hyped up. I came here b/c it's apparently what you do when you're in Portland. Luckily, it was early enough in the morning that the line was short and I barely waited 5 min. Downside is that it is still so super busy and the rush made it hard to choose a doughnut. Went with the Portland cream or something but it really wasn't special. Taste was Dunkin Donut equivalent w/ fun shapes. Pretty disappointing for meee but at least I didn't have to wait!
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Jess L.
I was looking forward to trying Voodoo donuts, but I was disappointed by the choices they had available and the actual donut that I ordered. I eventually settled on a chocolate covered custard filled donut, because I didn't want cereals on my donuts, I don't like jelly, and I don't like bacon on my donuts. Then my donut tasted (particularly the texture) like what I would get at a grocery store, which isn't terrible, but I wouldn't have to wait in line for a grocery store donut. So in conclusion, come here to check out the interesting shop and their decor, but head over to Blue Star Donuts for great tasting donuts.
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Aeron Z.
Upside: The doughnuts are super good and the long lines are worth the wait. I am not a doughnut fan, but I waited in line for 20 minutes. Downside: Its in Portland
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Josh S.
Came here around 8 pm on a Friday night, line was quick, maybe 10 minutes or so. We ordered 4 Doughnuts, of which one was called Old Dirty Bastard... HAHA.. Loved the name.-;) Customer service was great with Aaron who rang our order up, and I am sure for the 1 million time had to explain what they all were. However he was FUN and super good looking.. -;) Do you all have a Doughnut named "Eye Candy" ? So all in all in and out in less then 15 minutes with 4 doughnuts and then ate them on Saturday night cold.. My best Favorite one was the Chocolate Vegan one!!
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Kate S.
Voodoo Doughnut is an iconic Portland location, and I wish I could love it more than I don't, but I'm not exactly smitten. I love the Diablo Rex, a double chocolate Satanic donut, but for its awesome decorative look, chewing and swallowing feels like an obligation instead of something I enjoy. Even when fresh, the density and taste reminds me too much of Dunkin Donuts, which is everything you're trying to avoid when shopping local. The place is tiny for how long the line can get and I don't know how they still don't take credit cards, when most other small businesses in Portland have a Square. Even more aggravating are how many panhandlers and drug addicts surround the store's tiny entrance, leaving traffic direction up to the patrons. Maybe I'm just getting older and veering more towards healthier options, or maybe the bizarre cereal toppings don't turn me on anymore, but in an age when you can do so much with pastries, I don't know why a Voodoo Donut of all things should be so limited. To the store's credit, prices are extremely reasonable for the area, vegan options are available, and of the limited 24 hour places in the city, it's a reliable place to stop in for a late night snack, but sometimes it's better just to go home.
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Autumn S.
Good donut, but don't see all the fuss and definitely wouldn't wait in a long line to get one of these. It's more of a novelty snack than anything else. They have a spot at Cartlandia and there's hardly ever a line, way better option than going directly to the store.
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Abby C.
Overrated, doughnuts did not taste fresh at all and the guy taking care of us was very impatient and rude
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Albert K.
Quite honestly, I'm not sure why people wait in line for 30 minutes for the donuts. I just picked up a dozen today, and was not that impressed. They throw on unique toppings like M&Ms, oreos, etc. but that doesn't make them exceptional. Note that they are cash only also, which could be annoying for those who have credit. I think that they have so much volume that they try to cycle people through quickly. They try to rush your order through to move the line, which is understandable, but not a great experience. I'd pass next time I'm in town, but am glad that I got to stop by and experience the hype.
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Ruth F.
Attention all Portland visitors Voodoo Donuts is a must. The lines are long so bring plenty of water. You won't be disappointed.
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Bonny L.
Overrated! Got the Voodoo doll. Expected the jam to ooze out when I stabbed him with the pretzel stick but it did nothing! Jam only found in the belly and super sweet. I recommend sticking to Blue Star Donuts!
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Evan H.
Voodoo donuts is a place everyone is told they must visit when they at in Portland. I dropped by voodoo in the evening, though not late night when I'd have to wait forever. The place is 24/7 and cash only. The donut selection is pretty extensive and has many of your standard types alone with interesting options. I went with and old fashioned and blueberry cake. Old fashioned donuts should be solid at a good donut shop. The verdict? Decent donut for the price but If I'd have waited a while for it I'd be disappointed. Blue star is more expensive but blows this place out of the water.
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Joan-Carrol B.
No. I've been dragged there three times at different times of the day/evening, on three different years by my hipster kids. I haven't been there this year, but past experiences have been so bad that the memories still linger. Service is rude/indifferent, the wait is ridiculous, the donuts are stale. I have never seen a packed box of them that don't look pretty wrecked by the process. Even the cereal coatings on the donuts are stale. When I open a fresh box of cereal at home it takes at least a week for that to happen. The place seems a little dirty over all. Oh wait, that's just "funkiness." Whatever you do, don't choose the "cashier's choice" because that's their chance to unload their worst crap on you. There seems to be no quality control. Or maybe they just want to discourage unhipster middle-aged customers like me, but food this bad can make anybody paranoid. On the plus side, it's "funky," it has unusual offerings, an unusual business name and one hell of a viral advertising campaign. Can you spell T-O-U-R-I-S-T T-R-A-P? To be fair, when these donuts have shown up at special occasions like weddings or birthdays, there seems to be a little more effort made, so they can possibly rise to the level of "average", but why not just go to Fred's for some fresh chocolate ones to roll in a nice fresh box of Capn' Crunch or Froot Loops? Fry up some fresh bacon and stick it on a generic maple bar. Done. That's what I did for the last birthday request for Voodoo Donuts. You know what the teenagers said? "Wow, they made a really good batch this time!" Go Youdoo.
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B N.
They had good flavors, great pricing, quick service despite it being a friday night, and the donuts were overall pretty good. Would definitely go back!
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Tamara S.
Wow! What a fun experience just walking into this joint. So fun! Everything is eye candy! A novelty in itself. I got the triple chocolate penetration - chocolate donut with chocolate frosting and cocoa puffs. Not bad! I liked it! Not as chocolatey as I thought it should be given its name but still good. Unlike my husbands chocolate glazed donut. It was good the first bite but soon became overwhelmingly sweet! Overall, this place is definitely worth a trip, they have a donut for everyone!
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Brian F.
Tasty & imaginative flavors and toppings. Our box was flown to us by a local pilot. They were devoured by the tower controllers in a matter of hours. They are comparable to Psycho donuts in Cupertino. A must have in Portland.
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Nick N.
Total tourist spot to go. They are well prepared for long lines. When you step in, you are amazed of the list of donuts that they have. You can see the donuts displayed and you want to try them all. I got the voodoo's choice, where they pick the dozen for you. You get a good variety and cheaper than choosing your own dozen. The guys there aren't the friendliest, by if I were open 24/7 and serving donuts all day, I might not be that cheerful.
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Mira M.
I had to see what these donuts were all about. It's pretty small inside once you get in but there's 4 registers going if I recall correctly. Hard to decide until you got closer to see what was available if you are a newbie.
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Allison P.
Voodoo is more about the experience and the crazy creations than about a good quality donut. If someone asked me for suggestions for a really good donut, I wouldn't steer them here. But I do recommend it to anyone who is looking for something touristy to do in Portland. It's a long wait for an okay product.
It was good, but a little too much going on for me,,, If I have a visitor from out of town, I may take them to Voodoo just for fun experience, but if I would like to eat something 'delicious', I choose somewhere else.
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Bruce W.
The experience may be five stars, for the revolving doughnut display and interesting neighborhood. The doughnuts are a disappointment, I bought three and ate only half of each,
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Daniel C.
Very good selection of donuts The iced coffee is really good ! Would recommend if your not from the area Definitely a place to go to :-)
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M M.
Overrated. The fritter was a joke. Tourist hipster trap. CASH ONLY BTW.
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Robyn S.
5 stars for the experience. This place has been all over the food channels so we had to make a pit stop to check it out. The line was past the rope and wrapped around the building but we only waited about 30 minutes to get in the door and place our order. Get a dozen!! (At least). The donuts are huge but worth it. However, they aren't great the next day. We went a little overboard but couldn't eat it all. The next day the cereal was soggy and the donuts were a little hard. $18 bucks for a dozen.. not bad. A few people have told me that the "other" Portland location has a shorter line. CASH ONLY.
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June L.
Sweet. Kids loved it. Had the Marshall Mathers, Princess Power, Old Dirty Bastard, and Maple Blunt. Entertaining names. Been there. Done that.
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Kristin C.
Another late review, but as the old saying goes "Better late than never". Came here while visiting a friend, we waited in line for 45min, I was excited to try this place. Ordered 3 donuts a voodoo man (pretty good) a Mexican chocolate donut (yuck) and a vegan glaze (yum). It was a good experience, I'm glad I was able to do it. If you are a first timer in Portland I do recommend you try it at least once.
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John V.
It has been a long time since I went but the customer service was quick and respectful. The donuts were very delicious and worth the stop. Taking my daughter there in a couple of weeks!
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Dom M.
Totally overrated, dry & over the top donuts. If you're going to queue, queue at Blue Star and at least get something fresh. Novelty factor only.
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Desi C.
Line was out the door when I went there around midnight to 1am. I ordered two boxes worth of donuts, the cashier was patient and cheery which made waiting in the line worth it. A little pricey but the donut choices are plenty. If you're craving donuts after a night of drinking, they are open 24 hours 7 days a week, with the exception of some holidays.
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Kyle S.
Had to try this since it was on the food Chanel. I went late at night and it had a long line. It's a very eclectic place with a large selection of treats. I had the apple fritter the size of a plate and a bacon maple donut. Just be prepared to pay cash. No credit cards accepted.
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Jimmie R.
Did the tourist thing and stood in line at Voodoo. Now we can say we did and we don't have to again. It's a funky little shop, as expected. Very well-run; they keep the lines moving. Service was fine, if a little rushed. The donuts were interesting and were okay. But we had Blue Star the day before and Blue Star was so much better.
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Nisha A.
After spending 45 mins in line to get the donuts i wasn't disappointed, as the donuts were pretty good but not worth standing that long in a line for. They are inexpensive, big and yummy but only go when there is no line.
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Alexis H.
I've waited for years to come here, and I finally made it. Let me just say that it did NOT disappoint. I got way too many doughnuts and was completely satisfied with every single one. The unique flavor combinations were incredible. The line was a bit long but it was well worth it. I would definitely recommend.
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Tova H.
Way worth the drive down from Tacoma, WA! They are so unique and delicious! :)
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Amit T.
Wasn't planning on going to Voodoo donuts but the long line standing outside drew my curiosity and ended up getting the bacon maple dog. It was good but not great. Just shows how good marketing and hype can make a good product great.
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Suzanne M.
No line, and you had all kinds of vegan donuts! And they were delicious. What more could we ask for?
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Angik S.
This is a tourist trap. I came at 1 am on Monday and there was a 5 min line! Some of their flavors are good. However, for good doughnuts try blue star
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Kathleen C.
Oh so delicious and the variety is unusual and creative. Friendly staff and the long lines move quickly.
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Megh R.
Really delicious doughnuts, though not as good as Beiler's in Reading Terminal Market, Philly. Fun atmosphere, and the line was well out the door, but moved quickly. Great variety of flavors and types. Will go back definitely.
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Linh M.
Came here on a trip to Portland and the line was out of control. I was not a fan of waiting an hour for anything. Their donuts are fun, colorful, and you will have a sugar high eating it. It's a fun place to try different toppings on donut but it was too sweet for me. Got the voodoo, captain crunch, and fruit loop donut.
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Sam F.
Always worth the wait, even at 2am when you're drunk and don't want a taco stand.
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Serena Q.
Amazing! I love donuts and these are far better then anything I have ever tasted! There was not a huge line, only about three or four people in front of me and it went by fast. It was hard to choose a donut so I recommend going with a friend and splitting them so that you can try multiple. My best friend and I just visited Portland and tried the bacon and peanut butter Oreo donuts. The donuts are delicious, and they have a delightful taste and consistency. There are no words, they are just WOW.
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Kelly L.
As I was standing in line, I could see from a distance that the menu only listed 3 vegan options. So, imagine my surprise when I get closer to the counter and see that the whole bottom display shelf was filled with so many amazing vegan options! There must have been at least 15 different flavors :-P I went with the classic, vegan voodoo doll donut. Pro tip: don't eat the pretzel stick right away. Instead think of someone who has it coming to them, stab the doll, and see the raspberry jam pour out of it's body. Or, you know, get the sprinkled donut...that's good too :) p.s. the line moves fast, so don't let that scare you.
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Kathy V.
I'm in love. This place lives up to the hype!!! Best employees too, all very kind and entertaining while waiting in line.
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Zak W.
Ok so of course this is a tourist trap. If you're in Portland and would really like to try this place, make sure you come in the middle of the day on a weekday. Don't ever come on the weekend or a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night because you will be in line for a long time and they will rush you. There are a ton of different donuts to choose from and they also have gluten free. This is a touristy place but when you're a tourist, you're supposed to try the touristy places. This place is good and very unique.
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David P.
A classic, but long lines and slow service are a momentum killer. The product is excellent and I'm sure its not an accident the ownership likes that the modernity is stuck in 1978, but it certainly tests your patience for the sweet sweet reward...
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Trent M.
That bacon maple donut is just insane. The sweetness of the frosting, mixed with the saltiness of the bacon is just unreal! My wife likes trying all the different doughnuts whenever we go. This past trip she got the rice Krispy donut that had chocolate, rice krispy, and peanut butter. Flavor explosion!
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Samuel R.
Fun crazy place with odd and delicious donuts. Don't miss it when in Portland. Warning- some of the donuts are sexually graphic so beware when bringing the kids. Love the coffin and the store of the staff too.
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Audrey M.
If you're visiting town you have to stop by just because its quickly become a trendy tourist attraction. But if quality doughnuts is what you're after, go somewhere else.
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Dennis H.
For out of towners especially if you are walking, go during the day lol ... that area is seedy!! Gosh Voodoo is soo much better than Blue Star - yeah I said it!! No idea what people are talking about when they say Blue Star is so good. Sure Voodoo is touristy but that's the charm. The donuts are clever, I got a homer simpson one, a chocolate cream one, and of course the bacon maple donut. If you are visiting Portland, you gotta go!
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Claudine M.
You can't visit Portland without going to Voodoo Doughnuts. I'm not sure what it is about the city but I've noticed that everyone seems be a huge donut fanatic in Portland. Sure enough the line was long enough to wrap around the shop three times. There was a bass player outside playing some sick tunes to keep us entertained at least. About 30-40 minutes later we finally get inside the store! Unfortunately there is still a line there. The store offers so many different kinds of donuts, it was overwhelming once it was my time to order. Now, I'm all for spending money on food experiences, but the sticker price for my dozen of donuts was a bit too expensive from what I had expected. Granted, Voodoo donuts are what you would call "designer" donuts, but I just didn't expect it to be so expensive. Definitely worth the hype, but I may not be willing to wait in line for so long again.
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Michael R.
Worth checking out once. I was not overly impressed. I mean, the doughnuts were neat, and they had a wide variety of variety, but these didn't satisfy any sort of doughnuty craving for me. They tasted like the fast and cheap doughnuts you get from a grocery store bakery. The 'novelty' of the doughnut was interesting, and they weren't bad doughnuts. The service was excellent. I guess after all the hype, I just walked away disappointed. This is definitely a 50/50 toss up for me. I want to give them a good review, because they're running a tight ship, and it is INTERESTING, but the doughnuts were just like eating a mountain of sugar fluff on a crisco pastry. Definitely worth seeing, but you'll probably be more than happy with just one. Maybe I'm just a doughnut snob, or my home town doughnut shop puts crack in the doughnuts, I don't know. 5 star service, 4 star orginality, 2 star doughnuts.
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Nessa H.
the lines are ridiculously insane, did not stand in line and boy am I glad I didn't ! I really did want to try voodoo before leaving Portland. Was getting bummed that as my vacation was ending I had yet to go there. While on a walking tour of Portland we stopped @ voodoo and our tour guide surprised us with a box of donuts. Donuts were mediocre , don't understand why the line is hours long. I had the peanut butter chocolate donut, Was good but not worth waiting for hours. Try blue star donuts not too far from there !
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Eggland B.
Over-rated. More zany than tasty.
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Bob S.
First visit to this funky little place. I suppose the attraction is variety which is good. It's OK but not sure what the fuss is? I would drop by if in the neighborhood but wouldn't go out of my way.
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Sarah P.
The best donuts I have had hands down! I got the coco puff donut and it was so tasty. I like there donuts because they are not to messy, cheap and yummy. The only thing I did not like was the fact they dont take card. The guy said it is faster to do cash.. I think card is faster:p But if you are in town this is the place to go
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Angel H.
Took a quick walk to VooDoo after dining at the PCG. It's only a 5 minute walk so it's worth it to go grab a chocolate donut and get my VooDoo fix. The walk entitles me to be able to smell that sweet donut baking aroma in the air, which gets stronger as I get closer to VooDoo. The place has changed a little bit since my last visit; I miss the old, beat up ATM machine and all of the crazy stuff on the wall. But I do like this new set-up; the line moves way faster and it's easier to see what's available. CASH ONLY!! Don't forget that or else you won't get a donut. :)
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Naveen S.
Heard great things about this place, and was not disappointed! Very few places have mastered the art of the "cold donut" but I think Voodoo has done it. Huge menu to fit anyone's sweet tooth. Tasty, fresh, and super sweet. Outdoor seating is a nice touch.
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Elaine T.
This is a fun place but I think overrated but we had to try it as it is one of the tourist things to do in Portland, I had a lemonade doughnut- others had tried various unusual ones. I enjoyed my doughnut but it was the icing that made it good the doughy part was just like any other doughnut. We liked the decor of Voodoo Doughnut and how people lined up to go inside to make their selection. Frankly after the experience I would pass on Voodoo Doughnut if in the vicinity. But like being a tourist you have to experience it once.
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Kyle P.
Man oh man, do I want to love you Voodoo Doughnuts. The good: lines move fast( Unless it's the weekend). Tons o' vegan selections (if that's your thing.) Memphis Mafia - you are worth every calorie and I think about you all the time. Don't ever change. The not so good: Cash only, so be prepared. Triple Choco Penetration, Portland Cream were just okay. Love the coco-puffs, but I felt the doughnut was more kitsch than substance. In the end, I was left kinda wanting. Don't get me wrong, I'll go back - but more for the fritters - the Apple, Peach and Memphis Mafia - a rather un-hol(e)y trinity.
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K L.
dirty and rude. I have NO IDEA why this place is popular...only with tourist I guess? Never see local people standing in line
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Kay B.
Friendly service, tasty product, loud music. Love the lemon frosted French cruller and the Voodoo donut. If you stay at the Hotel Monaco, they actually serve Voodoo donuts gratis during 5-6pm cocktail hour for guests, or at least did the night we stayed. If you don't, swing by the store for a sweet treat. The Voodoo donut has tasty chocolate frosting, and was filled with raspberry jelly. The cruller had lemon zest white frosting, with small marshmallows on top. I enjoyed the cruller more as they're my favorite, but enjoyed the Voodoo equally since chocolate frosting is my second fave. I didn't like that the music was blaring when we visited the shop, but loved how friendly and understanding the staff was. Understanding of what??? Perusing and choosing THE donut. CASH ONLY by the way.
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Patel V.
Awesome! I was like a kid in a candy store! Picked up a few to eat later. Donut prices were reasonable! Cash only!
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Cris A.
The Maple Bacon doughnut is by far the best thing I ever eaten! I am not from the area, so I decided to take a dozen home. I was surprised at the amount of attention the Voodoo pink box received while I walked through the airport. I love the concept and the creative choices. A must try!!
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Candace B.
nothing to write home about - tourist hype as usual. nothing bad to say ... nothing good to say either... its a donut
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Elena C.
It's a tourist must go. The donuts are good - better than other donut shops. The line is always very long no matter when you go. Avoid the weekends as much as possible, unless you want to wait 15-20minutes. They have a good selection of donuts and lots of vegan options. My favorite is the Voodoo Doll and the Cock n ball, but honestly they are all pretty good! Cash only!
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Jordan T.
Fun experience, but totally lackluster doughnuts, as far as taste is concerned. You can find a better tasting doughnut at practically any other shop in town, and this place has become pretty much strictly reserved for tourists. Never been much of a fan of pink boxes anyways....
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Chucky P.
Apple Fritter - 5/5. excellent. chunks of apple were readily visible. nice crisp to it. Old Fashioned with Chocolate - 5/5. excellent, cooked and frosted to perfection Triple Chocolate Penetration - 5/5. girlfriend loved this one. Eat it quick before the coco puffs go stale! Orangatang - 4/5. Surprisingly good. Love the orange. It's a nice change from the typical flavors. Grape Ape - 3/5. Not my thing Old Dirty Bastard - 4/5 decadent! If you're looking to have a donut punch you in the face, then look now further than this guy.
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Dorothy C.
I don't understand the hype. Line was way too long for a donut. We tried 3 different kinds and all the toppings were stale (especially the fruit loops one). The donut itself isn't that great. tasted kind of dry to me. This made me miss Timmie's Honey Dipped and Strawberry filled. I would bring a friend here to take pictures, but not line up for their donuts.
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Olivia L.
When in portland...eat voodoo donuts! Had to try it at least once....so we bought a box of 9 donuts for 4 people. Luckily, we picked up a box friday morning around 8am and there was no line! No line at all! We passed by on sunday looking for coffee and the line was wrapped along the building like Disneyland. Standouts: Nepal donut, not so sweet, delicious creme filling, my favorite! Voodoo doughnut, good! i like the jelly cream too. Bluebeery, or grape?? with sprinkles. Everything else...way too sweet. Too much frosting..shouldn't have gotten so much donuts! Also, eat the cereal ones right away cause a couple days later it's super stale. Same with the bacon.
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Coralie S.
We went to Voodoo on a Tuesday morning around 9 and there was no line!! We had looked at the menu online before, which is probably a good idea as they have a lot of choices and it might be overwhelming. We got the apple fritter (delicious), Memphis mafia (huge, good to share between 2-3 people, but really good), Old Dirty Bastard (really good), Portland cream (boyfriend's favorite), raspberry Romeo (nothing exceptional) and an original glaze (good). I am glad we tried the Memphis mafia and Old Dirty Bastard as those feel like the most original and interesting. All the donuts were big and good but I am glad we didn't wait in line.
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Kruti S.
My friends and I had low expectations before trying Voo Doo, but we all agreed it was way better than we had originally thought it would be! The donuts tasted fresh, and they had tons of unique flavors to choose from. We ordered 5 donuts to share. Blueberry donut: Yum! Not too sweet, tasted like a blueberry muffin, with cake-like texture. Neapolitan: Winner! Chocolate cake like donut, moist, topped with a vanilla frosting & strawberry dust. I was surprised that the "dust" was actually quite flavorful & hinted the taste of strawberries Vegan triple chocolate penetration: Meh. Didn't care for the cereal topped on & there wasn't much of a wow factor to this one. Oreo topped with PB: Yes yes yes! This was one of my favorites. I love Oreos & PB! Great combination & the donut itself was soft. Simple cream filled donut: This was good! The cream wasn't too overly sweet! Overall a definite place to go, it's just something you have to try! Lines are about 40-50 minutes, which isn't too bad & it goes by quick!
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Mel M.
When in PDX you will see lots of people toting around pink boxes of Voo Doo Doughnuts. Its novelty doughnuts and you get to check this off your list of been there and my friends have not. Sugar on sugar. It's just doughnuts with funky fun pairings of cereals and snacks with occasional fillings and given quirky cool names. It's become synonymous with Portland. Portland - Voo Doo Doughnuts! I got super rock star parking soon as I turned the corner a parking space opened up yards away from the entrance. There was a line of about 25 people deep. Not too bad. I heard the line can get crazy long like an hour or two long. Some toppings are Capt'n Crunch, Bacon, Marshmallows and Coco Puffs. The prices are reasonable. $1-$3
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Seher K.
Had some really high expectations for this place. Unfortunately it wasnt anything near as amazing as I thought it was going to be and the service was terrible. Definitely disappointed.
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Richard K.
Lived up the hype...the best doughnuts in Portland. We ordered 10 doughnuts and so far only had he cap'n crunch doughnut. The combination of the buttery doughnut and the flavor and creaminess of the icing along with the cereal crunch on top made it amazing!
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Blake E.
It is as good as they say. A popular place in Portland is naturally going to be disliked by some in portlandia.
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Mona Lisa O.
Eh. I mean it was a must-see spot in Portland, so it gets three stars (well, 2.5) for a fun, one-time experience. The line was about half an hour on Sunday afternoon. The donuts themselves aren't that noteworthy. Suuuuper sweet. Buy 2 milk cartons per person.
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Mark M.
Stood in line for 30 minutes in a light Portland mist. Portland cream doughnut. Would do it again every day if possible. Jesus Christ is this an amazing doughnut.
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TJ D.
Very average donut
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Brian C.
Would have liked to hold a pink box and it smelled good but the line was 75 people deep. I have better things to do then to wait an hour for a donut. I will say the donut smell what they were cooking....smelled incredible. Wish I could have had one
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Justin A.
My wife and I have been here multiple times and consider it a MUST in order to fully appreciate the Portland experience! Although a little pricey, the doughnuts are always warm and delightful with many varieties to choose from to include all the vegan choices you would expect to see in the area. I would highly recommend eating here!
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Eric L.
This is a complete tourist spot. It is a bit overhyped and the donuts aren't amazing. It is always crowded because they have great marketing. I have had better donuts at my local donut spots. Come here once for the tourist experience, but don't expect out of this world donuts.
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Tammy K.
grape ape is highly recommended! The frosting is amazing voodoo doll Double chocolate Some peanut butter thing Apple fritter Mango tango (which they forgot to give it to us!) All were pretty good. The frosting is where it's at! Otherwise the inside of the donut is pretty plain and ordinary. We came at 11pm and sure enough there was a line. I would say it's def a stop for Portland tourists to go to. Creative designs and frostings there's something for everyone (vegans too!) My favorite grape ape all the way!!
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Taylor M.
I always make it a point to come take a quick stop by here to get a very unique donut experience. The chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed oreo donut is amazing. Its a fun place to go to.
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Jen M.
So we had heard that Blue Star Donuts was better than Voodoo, so we were going to try them both. We got our donuts at Voodoo first. And then went back to Voodoo later than same day to get more. Never made it to Blue Star :) So, the Voodoo Doughnuts store is quirky, bright, and fun. The doughnuts are the same. We tried several kinds, and they were all delicious. Our favorite though was the Tangtastic (cake donut with vanilla frosting, Tang dust, and marshmallows). We got one, and fought over it because it was so good. That's why we went back later, to get more of that one :) We will probably go back before we head home to Utah and get a few for our kids (hopefully they keep well through a 12 hour drive). Voodoo Doughnuts lives up to the hype for sure!
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kelly s.
Order the shirt on ebay, tell everyone you went, then take your ten dollars and 2 hours to (fill in the blank), get yourself a better donut, and then use the other hour and 45 minutes to do something that won't leave you with the feelings: "why is this such a big deal" and "I wish the roof of my mouth wasn't first cut by cereal, and then burned with tang". Not my fave to say the least... I will say this though, better than Blue Star.
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Fumunda C.
Surreal atmosphere, cool staff. We renewed our vows here, came to Portland for the donuts, stayed for the atmosphere! Thank you for making two kooks happy on their 20th!
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J R.
It's a donut shop, not a doughnut shoppe. Just kidding--spell it how you want to. And some of the donuts are excellent. We were lucky to come in mid-afternoon on a weekday and only face a short line--just before a group of about 100 (no exaggeration) middle school kids came storming down the alley and into a queue to get in. Great timing on our part! Some quick decisions resulted in the following, the remains of which were still fresh & tasty a couple days later: Apple fritter--I'm a bit of an apple fritter connoisseur, and Voodoo's was no disappointment. Big, crunchy on the outside, tender & slightly moist on the inside, with chunks of juicy apple. 5 stars for this one. Lemon chiffon crueller--it was good, but maybe not great. Marshmallows? Old dirty bastard--can't go too wrong with chocolate, peanut butter, and Oreos.
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Phil L.
After hearing all the hoopla about this place my expectations were super high. I waited for 30 minutes in line to get my box of a dozen and was it really worth it at the end of the day? I'm not totally sure. I think if I didn't have to wait I would have happily given Voodoo 4 stars but I say it's worth a try but not worth waiting in line for regularly. The cool thing about the doughnuts here is they aren't absurdly over priced like you would expect, if you let them pick a dozen for you it's only $13.00. The doughnuts are good and they get bonus points for having inventive toppings. Their cake doughnuts are fantastic and I think they're better than the yeast versions (I felt the dough was pretty standard and unremarkable). Pro tip: Tip your cashier!
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Smaly K.
Second time being here, and found out they were 24 hours; now that's a plus. I like to take day trips to Portland, so it's nice to know I can now get Voodoo Doughnuts late at night when I'm heading back up north to Seattle, in case we need a little fuel to keep us going. I'm not a big fan of donuts, but I do like the texture of their donuts and all the interesting flavors they have. I'm also not a big fan of frosting, which most of their donuts have frosting and some lots of it, but if I was, I'm sure I would totally love their donuts. So far, the No Name is my favorite. I'm pretty sure this place will always be one of our stops on our Portland trips.
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Andie C.
Delicious....but not worth the hype. There are so many other local/smaller joints to try. So, come here to say that you did...then ask the locals where to really go! The coconut cake donut was pretty tasty.
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Naomi Y.
Was so excited to have multiple vegan options to choose from (cake and raised alike). I had a chocolate glazed raised and a peanut butter oreo vegan raised donut. While I've heard (and read) several comments that this place is a just a tourist stop, these are probably the best vegan donuts I've stumbled across. I don't think a non-veg patron would be able to tell the difference. Also worth calling out - if you go during the week or early in the morning, the line is significantly shorter (if there is one at all).
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Sheila S.
When I felt bad and we had just moved to Portland, my daughter bought me some of these. I ate them all day. Awesome!
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Craig S.
Yea, it's a doughnut, but it's Voodoo! Maybe you can find a better baked doughnut, maybe not, it's not about that. It's about the Voodoo Experience. On top of that they're good people. Clearly treat others well, are part of the community, help and promote and treat employees with respect. That makes this shop great and that is the 5 stars alone. Take all that away, and the fact if you get some fresh from the oven, they're just great! Reasonably priced and tasty! Remember bring cash, no CC allowed. Good shoes may help, sometimes you need to stand a while.
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Jesselah M.
as a local- I think I'm kinda over it....not worth the line.
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Nolan D.
These are just doughnuts! Maybe it's so popular because people want to relive their church days of coffee and rolls after Mass? Hmm. I don't remember the after church doughnuts having a near constant huge line on cement that reeks of urine. I don't remember the after church doughnuts being next to an anime porn theater (Okay, that is a plus for Voodoo). The doughnuts are perfectly fine and yes the maple bacon is pretty dang good. But unless if you're in the mood for a treat to go with your X-Rated anime, perhaps this block really isn't worth the visit. I've tried five or so different doughnuts from there and am always left wondering, is that it? The Fruit Loops one was especially not good. It's not Voodoo's fault they're so popular, but do keep in mind that it's just a doughnut. Enjoy your film!
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Carly B.
With over 5,000 reviews already I'm not sure what more I can add. I was there 5/18 around 9am. There wasn't a long line when we were there maybe 5-7 people. Did see a long line there on Sunday afternoon. More time for me to plan my donut buying strategy. I'm thinking soup Nazi from Seinfeld from previous reviewers experience. I got 3 vegan and 3 regular doughnuts -Old Dirty Bastard, Maple bar, Toasted coconut, Chocolate peanut. They were super delicious. Everything you could expect from a donut. Pleasantly surprised that the staff was very friendly and patient and even gave me an extra donut to make up for a tiny one. Overall a fun experience.
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Debra Z.
Sadly, very disappointing. The doughnuts were not very fresh. They tasted as tired as they looked in the display case. Not impressed.
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Michèle S.
The line is crazy during the day but 10pm is a good time to go. I tried the vegan double chocolate one which was very "cakey" which I liked but it didn't remind me of donuts. I had a bite from the oreo vanilla one, it was crazy good. Although I am not a donut lover I would definitely go back again and try a none vegan one. They only take cash, so make sure you have some ready.
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Jonathan Z.
On any given Portland trip, a trip to Voodoo Doughnuts is a must. The donuts themselves are not the greatest things I've eaten, but they are the most interesting looking doughnuts I've had. I normally go for the gay bar or the maple bacon. Notes: any time during the day the line could be long, so just come back later for a shorter line.
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Andrew W.
Cool toppings on crappy doughnuts. Super over-rated.
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Josh H.
Iconic donut spot in Portland, worth the wait! We've been a few times, and even when the line is 50+ we still are in and out within 5-10 minutes. Wide selection of fairly priced donuts. Tons of interestingly designed donuts! The staff is never friendly, which is the reason for a 4 rather than a 5. Overall a super cool, eccentric donut joint that is a must see when you're in downtown Portland!
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Efrain V.
Best creativity when it comes to coming up with doughnuts keep Portland weird for sure
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HK J.
So far so-so. Maybe next time I won't get a doughnut just because it has a pentagram on it.
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Lila W.
I mean, it's Voodoo, what is there bad to say? Nothing. That's what. We drove from Everett, WA to get their famous doughnuts and did not leave dissapointed! Bought a box full to bring home and they where gone very quickly. So excited to live so much closer! Will be back!
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Sashimi M.
Great location but outside seating at original storefront is occupied by street people hustling or gleaning. It's a hassle
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Jessica B.
To be honest, they are completely over hyped. Pretty disappointing. While they do look cool, they are not worth the prices.
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Vicky K.
This place is always packed. They have such cool creations for donuts. It's a tradition for us to stop here when we are in town.
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Nicolas B.
I don't know pinot noir from film noir. But as a verified carbo connoisseur, I can tell you undoubtedly that Voodoo is among the best donuts you're ever going to have. Period. But nonetheless, here's a couple of things to keep in mind: -You have to order properly by ordering something special. You know what, just make sure you have plenty room in your stomach, and go for the maple bacon bar the fist time around. -Keep in mind that this isn't high-minded "cuisine". It's not low brow dishes executed with the Michelin star culinary technique. It's good, old fashioned, guilt inducing comfort food. If that's what you're looking for, go to Blue Star Donuts. -Don't go to the Old Town (3rd Ave) location unless you're looking for the "seedy side of Portland" experience. Now, the seedy side of Portland is like Disneyland compared to the seedy sides of LA or NY, but it's a grimy part of town with bums and bars. Instead, go to the east side location, Voodoo Too yelp.com/biz/voodoo-doug… .
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Christine T.
It is a meh baked good. The cake donut is flat out not good and their raised yeast is ok. They legit just deep fried cake... Yeast donuts are so big they were almost under cooked. Not anything special except for the novelty. And the really really long line. Plus side the staff aren't a bunch of douchebags, they are hipsters. I'm more into the store kitsch and merch. Great branding.
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Christy K.
Cool donut shop, I give it props for the creative flavors and snazzy decor. However, I was surprised to find a line outside the door on a Saturday night around 10pm. We waited about 15 minutes, and although the line went by pretty fast, I could feel the pressure at the register. The cashier was pretty snappy and not pleased to answer my questions about donut flavors. When I asked what the blue and pink donut on display was, she said it was called Miami Vice and tasted just like the drink. I told her I didn't know what the drink tasted like, and she gave me a 'wtf' look and described as 'artificial berry'. Not sold. I ended ordering the famous voodoo donut and a blueberry cake donut. They were both good, but not any better than the donuts from local convenience stores in California. I think going to Voodoo was a good experience, but I would not come back solely for the donuts. It's also in a sketchy neighborhood surrounded by lots of bars and rowdy people at night. PS: CASH ONLY. ATM was broken on day of our visit.
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Nathan B.
I had many people recommend this place to me while in Portland so I went on a weekday early afternoon. The line was short and service was excellent, though I could see the line being much longer on weekends. I tried 3 different types of doughnuts and enjoyed all of them though I'm partial to chocolate so would recommend those flavors. There are so many varieties I didnt even know where to start, but thankfully the two displays help. I can't say these are the best doughnuts ever but definitely memorable and I will be back to try other varieties.
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Julie T.
Before arriving to Portland, I did a little research on the MUST DOS and Voodoo Doughnuts were one of the suggestions. Coming from Chicago, I was willing to give anything a chance and waiting in long lines isn't anything new to me. When we came to Voodoo Doughnuts around noon, there was already a line but nothing too extreme because the line was moving fast. When it was our turn, the lady who was helping us was really rude and to me, customer service is everything. She seemed really impatient when I didn't even take long to pick me donuts. Captain, My Captain - The dough was nothing out of the ordinary. I picked this one because I thought it was going to be good with captain crunch but to my disappointment, it was extremely sweet with the cream that held the captain crunch to the doughnuts. Also, the captain crunch was stale!! Voodoo Doll - This was definitely better than Captain, My Captain. I really enjoy the jelly inside. Although the cream on top was still a bit sweet. The creation of the character is pretty cute. Like most places, it's overhyped for an average doughnut and I'm glad I checked it out to know, not to come back.
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Denise W.
My sister bought donuts back for me. And it wasn't like super fresh because she said she bought it at around midnight and driving back to Vancouver BC is like 6 hours. So I am not sure what it would taste like if I got it there. Anyways she bought a dozen back for me. I found them a bit overly sweet. But they are cute to look at. I don't think these things are any healthy with so many sweetness. For the price regardless if I liked it or not, I ended up eating the whole thing. And yes I had it everyday for lunch for a week and at home as well as snacks. After one week these things melt on its own.
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Melanie T.
Yum! Came in about 9am on a friday, line was quick (it was a weekday) and efficient. CASH ONLY FOLKS. Maple bacon was good, not any different from others I've had before though. The dirty doughnut was oh so dirty delicious!! And for the other sweet tooth candy bar crack junkies, the butterfingering was taste-y!
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Brittany K.
Best donuts ever!! Get there early to avoid long lines. We chose the voodoo dozen where they choose 12 of their most popular donuts at a decent price. Cash only! Will definitely come back when we're in Portland again.
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Cyril F.
unconventional yet totally underwhelming. i tried a couple of different donuts but found them to be totally average. definitely not worth the hype.
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A B.
Very much below my expectations. They get one star for their creativity and well-established brand name or maybe because Yelp won't allow 0 stars. Their doughnuts are mediocre at best. You do get a variety of funny shapes, but that's all. Service is by far the worse part of it. These guys are literally on "island time". I would even suggest that the whole scheme is based on making people wait. I tend to skip anything with a long waiting line, but the line was very short when I got there, so I decided to go for it. With only 6 people ahead of me, I still had to wait 20+ minutes. By the time I had my doughnuts the line was already going around the building. Overall, I think this is a tourist trap, many locals recommended Blue Star Donuts instead.
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Michael W.
People who hate on Voodoo Doughnuts are most likely contrarians, because other than the ridiculous lines sometimes, there isn't really much of a reason to dislike this place. My rule with Voodoo Doughnuts is if there isn't a line, I'm going to stop in for a Blazer Blunt (cinnamon sugar donut with red sprinkles to look like a burning blunt.) They have a ton of interesting and tasty donuts with varying levels of awesomeness. My other favorites are the Grape Ape and the Eminem/M&M. The staff is always friendly and I've only seen this place closed once (it was the morning after Christmas and they opening at 8AM so it wasn't that big of a deal.) I haven't been to the one on the east side yet, but I've been to the Eugene one and new Denver one - quality is consistent with this location. I've had tourists ask me if it is worth the wait and I tell them what I said above - if it isn't going to eat up 15+ minutes of my day I'll stop in when I'm in the area.
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Dorine S.
This place is ridiculously tasty!! Everyone whom knew I was visiting Portland last weekend insisted that I head to Voodoo Donuts. Definitely worth the hike but a bit of a culture shock upon entering near Chinatown. If this place wasn't über recommended, I may not have gone as it is located right across from the Chinatown gate entrances and it's a sketchy location.... Lots of crazies, drug junkies & in-and-outs walking around this corner donutery & it doesn't call for the most pleasant experience ... But maybe that's why Voodoo donuts are priced so in expensively?! I was literally shocked at the cheap pricing menu. Maybe I just got used to expensive pastries living in NYC, but this was the other extreme. This is a cash only place so perhaps that's how they keep prices down too. Even for the simplest donut on the menu - and might I add, still just as tasty - you get a happy tummy for $0.95. Less than a whole $1! And they actually give you your change back :) I sort of regret this now as I type this out for not ordering their well-known donut combos, but we weren't feeling super adventurous that day to order 'Dirty Bastard' donuts, etc. - so we stuck to the classics & got 2 raised donuts: a classic glazed & chocolate glazed. Both were so fresh & melted in your mouth. Did not give me heart burn afterwards so I knew it was fresh! Line is ridic long - waited about 20 min or so - big def worth the experience when in Portland.
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Rigo.Diana R.
This is a place for tourists, doughnuts are good but nothing out of the ordinary, and the time that you have to wait in line sometimes is just not worthed, since other local places have much better doughnuts than here, plus sometimes when you're in line you have to deal with homeless people asking for money, very bad smells, cold or hot weather, etc. Another bad thing is that they only accept cash, what kind of business doesn't accept credit cards this days, but the worst part are the employees, they rush you to order your doughnuts and don't even give you time to see what you want to order, and after being in line for a very long time doesn't look fair. We'll be back but only if we don't have to be in line for a long time, cause the doughnuts are not bad, they're just not amazing, they're just regular doughnuts, but we think is probably a good place for tourists to visit.
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Maddison B.
Really great donuts, and the uniqueness is awesome! I'm not a local and I notice a lot of people saying that it's a tourist thing, but I'm definitely coming in for more next time I'm here, so whatever works. My only knock on this particular store was the service. We ordered a few donuts and he went to get them (he seemed slightly put out but it was understandable, it was packed) and when he came back, we decided we wanted another one. He looked extremely annoyed at this point that we were making him go back and get another. He wasn't very friendly, but still a nice place.
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Pete O.
A novelty only. Stand in line for an hour and you get to say you've been there and you get to try the strange concoctions like a bacon maple doughnut or the voodoo doll. Oddities aside, the doughnuts themselves are only mediocre.
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Asina G.
The Maple Bar with Bacon was DELISH! It was soft, warm, sweet and salty -- a perfect combination. The balance of salty and sweet was perfect. Definitely going back when I go back to Portland.
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Richard S.
This place is a lot of fun. I dig the creativity. The voodoo donut tasted best. The peanut butter Oreo was interesting, but did not taste good. The Grape Ape and Miami Vice tasted good. The prices were reasonable. Overall, a good value, but I recommend Blue Star Donuts if you don't mind paying double for a much better tasting donut. Expect long line. We got the night before to avoid the long wait in the morning. The place is open 24 hours and a consistent line ensures fresh donuts.
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Nicholas P.
Tried this place out with my buddy visiting from out of town. Their donuts are creative, but I've had better doughnuts. The doughnut recipe needs improvement, slightly on the tangy side. This seems more of a novelty then a place to go for a quality doughnut.
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Yi-Lay Z.
Review in one word: Overrated. I'm not sure how this place ever became such a staple in the city of Portland, but these doughnuts are average at best. The creativity boarders "lame" as they take normal doughnuts (that aren't even that good) and dip them in chocolate before sprinkling cereal (Captain Crunch, Coco Puffs, Fruit Loops, etc) on to them. Why is there always a (deceptively long) line? Because their store is tiny. They also only accept cash, which draws tons of Portland's homeless to linger outside because they KNOW you have cash if you just came out of there. Let's also talk about the prices... $3.00 for a bacon maple bar with bacon that looks like it came from an airplane breakfast? Pass. On a positive note, the staff was nice and cheerful. Unfortunately, the final verdict is that it's a waste of time and money. Note: I've been informed that Voodoo was one of the first doughnut places to start doing creative toppings on doughnuts, is a shame that there are now places that do it better. Props though, for the original creativity.
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Servando S.
Overrated-- really only for tourists. Portland natives don't eat donuts from Voodoo because they aren't good, they're gimmicky. Most fresh donuts in town will be at least as good if not better, they just might not be shaped like a cock or Texas. Typically, all Voodoo donuts is good for is walking past the lines of tourists, standing in the rain-- and laughing at them for waiting on mediocre donuts.
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Andrew S.
ehhhh....living in Portland for all of my life. All the reviews that give it 4+ stars are either 1. New to Oregon 2. Visiting 3. Havent tried anywhere else. I enjoy the doughnuts, but majority of the time, it s a long wait for semi stale doughnuts. Yea, its got some unique concepts, but other then that? Not much to be desired. I would recommend one time only, other then that...? Not much to fall in love with.
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James P.
Is Voodoo overrated? Probably, but you still need to make the pilgrimage when you are in town. Also we did not have a long wait, so that also helped with my rating. These really are not breakfast doughnuts. Do yourself a favor and plan on going to Voodoo for a late night dessert. The line will be smaller and you probably do not need to have an Old Dirty Bastard doughnut with peanut butter and oreos first thing in the morning anyway.
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Jad R.
Visiting Portland so this had to be on my list to do. The vibe of the place didn't feel as great as I thought, perhaps the charm got lost after it got too famous. There's a lot on their menu, which is a double edge sword. Lots to choose with amazing flavors but it's also confusing what to get. The cashier didn't seem too happy how me and my friend asked questions and being a tad indecisive (it's our first time, what do you expect?) However despite that, the donuts are good and fun to eat. The line wasn't long when we were there, however when we went back during Saturday Market it was crazy.
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Teresa S.
So this place is all the Rage with everyone that visits Portland. It is a Portland must see and do. Whilst we were visiting the beautiful downtown Portland, I saw it! There it was. WE MUST STOP HERE. They said the wait was about 35 min. I am doing it. The line went fairly quickly, maybe about 30 min. There was a nice 3 piece band that was playing and singing for some extra cash, that was very entertaining. Then when they took a break there was another guy that came along and started reciting poetry. You have to love these side shows. When it was finally my turn, I got a lovely girl at the counter. She gave me a very patient and quick synopsis of how it all works. I bought 6 doughnuts. Yes, there was only 2 of us, but you never know! They were so beautiful and the pretty pink interior made me happy. Of course I got us both a Voo doo Doll Doughnut along with the bacon and maple one. AWESOME and I loved it all. Plus the beautiful Pink box, was lovely. Hey they are open 24 hours a day as well, can you believe that! By the way cash only, Thank you Jesus I had some cash on me.
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Diana K.
Super cool doughnut shop! They have the craziest doughnut choices and it's just down right awesome. I'm a big doughnut lover and these are some of the best. The maple bacon long john is the best. I also had some of an old dirty bastard and while it was good it was so rich that I couldn't finish it. There also wasn't a line when we went which was a pleasant surprise!
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Rustie D.
I've had better. You can taste the lard after one bite. I think the hype is more than the taste or worth the cost. Definitely not standing in line for 45 minutes for a donut. I'll try some of the other places.
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Naoko T.
Honestly, just awful donuts... Worse than the typical donut... I would give it one star, but I understand the appeal of the cute voodoo shapes and funny names... But I would just go to enjoy those and not actually purchase a donut for consuming. I got the voodoo doll donut and the jelly inside was absolutely disgusting. I got another donut too, but my two friends and I ate 1/4 of each donut and threw the rest away... not worth. At all.
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Bernadette D.
6:00 am. Wandering around the streets. Near Chinatown is a big neon sign. You have been hexed. Donuts. Funky decor and menu so high it overwhelms you. Portland Donut -Cream filled with chocolate on top. Pink box. Results - Sweet but I've had better donuts. At the same time, I wouldn't mind coming back if I'm in Portland.
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Virginia C.
great doughnuts!!!
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David K.
Long wait... you'll see people bringing these donuts back to share with others. But, they arent worth the hype.
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Linnette R.
So, I decided to visit Portland during my spring break and I decided to go to Voodoo's doughnut since it's on the list of places to visit. The line wasn't that long at all. My friends and I were in line for about 15 minutes or less. Once I was inside I was able to look at the interior designs and I liked it! It is different and the guys working there were chill. I got two doughnuts and I enjoyed it. They were pretty good. I will definitely be going there again since I have to bring some doughnuts home.
(4)
Patrick L.
I grew up in Georgia so Krispy Kreme is still my preferred donut but this place is fun and has some creative donut's. Don't recommend getting more than one for a sitting. They are huge!
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Abbey O.
Eh, a good place to trap the tourist who come to visit Portland.
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Scott L.
This place has huge hype. I'm not terribly big on sweets, and as doughnuts go... these are okay... just okay though. The creativity that goes into making some of the combinations is awesome, I loved the fruit loops on the one I had, and the piece of actual bacon on the other one. But the doughnut itself, minus the toppings, are pretty average. I'd say its cool to go, to say you've gone... but don't expect the doughnut to really blow your mind.... the combinations and creativity though are top notch.
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Louise H.
donuts are 5 stars....staff 1, maybe 2 stars. They need to get over themselves and learn some customer service skills.
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Willard J.
I know this is will come off as anti-Portland, but Voodoo is not that great. I get it, they have really off doughnuts. However, they're not that good. The batter isn't anything to write home about and I don't want a doughnut covered in fruit loops. I will say, the Bacon Maple Bar is okay. I guess check it out if you're not from Portland.... but don't be shocked when it's not the most amazing doughnut of your life.
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K L.
Overrated, overrated, and overrated. Doughnuts are just doughnuts. They look colorful and unique but there's nothing special when it comes to flavor. One star is for their ghetto cashier. She was playing a game with her smartphone while we're paying.
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Patrick B.
It's a lot of hype considering their spots on the travel channel and food network. After all at the end of the day, it's just a doughnut shop. Their creations are pretty imaginative and some doughnuts there are big enough to have as a meal. They are open 24 hours a day and I've been there at 10am and 10pm, there is always a line. The doughnuts at 10pm tasted much more fresh than the ones at 10am did though. My suggestion, try the raspberry filled.
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Jessica D.
The little doll is my favoriate!
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J G.
I'll preface this review with one statement: I am not a fan of doughnuts, I'll take side streets just to avoid doughnut shops. Ok those are two statements, meh I'm not perfect. So many people told me to come here that I acquiesced. So why 4 stars? For max creativity and taste. The doughnut wasn't terrible, which to a doughnut lover should solicit a much better response lol. I tried their Miami Vice, do it, I dare you. Thanks Voodoo doughnuts you certainly put a hex on my taste buds.
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Mr R.
After watching travel channel, food network channel on this Voodoo doughnuts place it had to go and it's worth it. Tried the maple and bacon and voodoo donut fill with raspberry filling. Your my week visit with family we visited 3 times. First when we got there at noon which got thru pretty fast and than at 11:00 at night and the line was long but that street performers which help.
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Charlotte M.
The donuts were very unique. Crazy topping.Super sugar rush. The donut we had was good but not great.
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Elise L.
delicious, memorable, gigantic donuts and great prices. there's a reason they're famous. the line is horrendous; do wall sits to start burning off all you're going to eat.
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David W.
You go here for the weird factor, uninterested counter staff and notoriety, you don't go here for the donuts. They are basically grocery store quality with odd food items stuck to them.
(1)
April M.
Mmmm. Love the box, interesting and funny flavors, would prefer if the donuts were warm or something but they were still good. Got a discount on my donut because they were closing.
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My N.
This place i must say it's all about the hype. Nothing really special about this donut here. Just the names of the donuts and the shapes.. lol. The reason why I gave this place a 3 stars is because of their bacon maple donuts. Must try it! They make this perfectly! I wish they have more delicious donuts..
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A J.
The vegan doughnuts are better than many of the regular ones, there's pinball on location, and I like that it's cash only because it means I can only stop in when I have cash on me, which is rare. If they took cards, I'd be there constantly and my teeth would crumble.
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Joe G.
Ive been to/had vodo many times and its fine but i just dont see why people would go out of thier way to go here. Theres so many better places to get a doughnut in portland that have less attitude, no wait and accept debit/credit.
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Trevor L.
This is the best place for doughnuts, but you should come here early if you want a dozen before the crowd comes. I love their doughnuts!
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Yuri G.
I had some vegan donuts, it was late and they didn't have what I originally wanted. The donuts, well they're just donuts, nothing special or amazing, meh..
(2)
Monica D.
Great donuts, terrible service. Visited the old town location and the guy who got our donuts acted like a jerk. Oh well there are lots of other donut shops that would like my money.
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Rodrigo H.
As far as donuts go, they were good! The Maple Bacon was excellent. The line wasn't as bad as everyone says. All in all it was a pleasant experience !!
(5)
Josh B.
Great if you are a tourist.
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Ash A.
I lived in Portland for many years. There are better donuts there. This place is way over hyped. If you're going anyway, get the Old Dirty Bastard and the Memphis Mafia.
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Chantelle V.
True to the theme of "Keep Portland Weird!" We walked there after having dinner in downtown. A small line went really quick. Fun to look at all the crazy, quirky decor. Cash registers were down, so no receipt. Just went along with the whole experience. We took home an assortment of donuts. Some with such crazy names, they are not kid appropriate...to which the guy working was very respectful of our boys. *Cash ONLY!
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Heather M.
We went to this place late at night and cannot believe they were still open. They had a case of dough nuts on display and had baking racks behind them with diff. varieties of doughnuts. They had a great and "interesting" variety. Of course I got the voodoo doughnut and it wasn't bad. They all had good flavor but sorry to say not rememberal. Almost taste like any other doughnut. The only difference was what was on top of the doughnut. If I go back to Portland, I will try them earlier in the day and see if there was a difference.
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C S.
We were visiting Portland and had heard this is super touristy, but since we're tourists we figured we should go. There was a line outside, but it moved pretty quickly for its length. We got a maple bacon bar, old dirty bastard, pothole, and Memphis Mafia. The Memphis Mafia was my favorite of the four, followed by the old dirty bastard. I didn't find the maple bacon bar (their best seller) to be particularly special. The taste was overall okay, so I think you go more for the experience than anything. It's hard to mess up donuts and they don't, but it's not amazing either. Cash only!
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Sumpter S.
Nothing impressive about the donuts here. It's just another donut shop that happens to have a lot of hype around it (and long lines). The donuts look pretty and good but they are just Mehh in taste and texture. No desire to go back.
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Jan L.
I admit I'm one of the fools that lined up for donuts on a rainy Sunday morning. First star deducted for the ridiculous line, second star deducted for the donut I got (maple bacon too sweet!)...keep the third and fourth star for the ambience/decor, very tasty lemon crueller and fifth was for the friendly people that work here. Once is enough just to say we visited this very popular Portland bakery...unless family really want to visit (likelihood is high) so I'll be waiting down the street at Sumptons (yum!).
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Jessica H.
I love Voodoo Donut.
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Kitty T.
yuk
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Rosie D.
Pretty good donuts here, but a looooong line and it's cash only so come prepared. I really liked the Grape Ape, Maple Bacon Bar and Maple Blazer Blunt.
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Kelli S.
Good but overrated. There's always a line and half the time the donuts are cold.
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Maureen L.
Giant cream-filled cock-and-balls donut? What more could you ask for? This place is probably as Portland-esque as it gets. Nestled nicely downtown near the Burnside Bridge and Chinatown, as well as right across the street from the "Keep Portland Weird" sign and the infamous neon "Portland, Oregon - Old Town" deer sign, Voodoo Donuts offers a whole host of eclectically-named donuts packaged neatly in the signature pink box. From iced donuts adorned with Cap'n Crunch or Fruit Loops to the Marshall Mathers (glazed donuts covered in M&Ms) or the original and always imitated Maple Bacon Bar, they have just about every donut concoction you could want along with friendly service and merchandise to boot. It's a must if you're a first-timer to Portland :)
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Gretchen N.
Yuck! Highly over-rated "dough nuts" that have a doughy consistancy. Love the box though, and see so many of them at PDX.
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Mark L.
When I started planning my trip to Portland, all I heard was Voodoo Donut, you gotta go! Well I think this has just become a big hype thing, like visiting the walk of fame in Hollywood. You get there and realize, ok not that big of a deal. Lots of beggars outside, kind of seedy looking area, and the only thing special about the donuts is what else can they think of to put on a donut? Bacon? Check. Froot loops? Check. Call a donut "cock and balls?" Check. Just an odd little place but hey, I can say I went!
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Victoria C.
Too sweet and not much quality. My friends were from out of town and were so excited about this place that they bought 24 donuts after lining up and they only took 2 bites and left all the donuts at my place.
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Kevin B.
Who doesnt love Voodoo?
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Michelle N.
The line is too long. Nothing really unique about the donuts to out weight the waiting factor.
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Angela N.
Not the best doughnuts I've had, but original. And great at 2 am!
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Yoana G.
Just a fun place to visit. Not a big deal. It was fun to actually eat a voodoo doughnut. Service was great. Very helpful with recommendations. We were lucky to wait less than 10 mins to order. Every time we walked by, the line was outside the store and around the corner. Maybe the best time to visit is after 9 p.m. when we were there.
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Bubba Y.
Oooooh - good publicity doesn't make up for the fact that this place is nothing more than a donut shop that makes pretty donuts. Skip the lines of selfie-taking tourists at the downtown location, head over to their Eastside location (Voodoo Too). No lines there!
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C K.
Yummy, but why would I wait in line for a doughnut? Cash only? Boo.
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Bear R.
What's the big deal? Just another donut.
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Lily V.
Personally, I don't have a sweet tooth anymore. I think all my sweet tooth learned their lessons at the age of ten, after visiting the dentist every month for cavities issues! :,( However, once and awhile, a donut can't harm anyone, especially ones as good as these! I love their creative ideas, but I am a stickler for plain crullers! I LOVE CRULLERS out of all the variety of donuts! They are so airy and luscious. I think I found my favorite one here! Their glazed cruller, vanilla cruller, and strawberry cruller are to die for! Sadly....I don't live in Portland....so I cannot have them whenever I want. I'm kind of glad, cause I won't get any more cavities nor gain weight, I guess. LOL
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Alexis H.
When I lined up 5 feet behind the door amongst a string of onlookers, I expected nothing more than a novelty experience. Voodoo doughnuts dazzled me impressed. I may have had a lucky experience, but these doughnuts were fresh, soft, doughy, delectable, deliciously deep fried, sugary, fatty goodness. I'm not a doughnut person. I'd rather have a cupcake. These doughnuts, however, were the best doughnuts I've ever had in my life, and it goes beyond the captain crunch and bubble gum frosting. Speaking of toppings, Voodoo delivers the quirky, eclectic experience it promises. The sexual references, double entendres and pop cultural references will impress those with an affinity for wordplay. The unique innovation and creative craftmanship will satisfy the starving artist. There's bacon doughnuts for the carnivores, candy and sugar cereal encrusted doughnuts for the kiddos, risque and obscene doughnuts for the adults, blunt doughnuts for the stoners, and gaybar doughnuts for the activist in us all. If you're conservative, your standard favorites are by your side. This is a place for everyone. You can even bring your vegan friends! Not every doughnut will suit your palate. I'm not a fan of the cereal doughnuts, but that's not the point. Part of the fun is the experimentation. You're not meant to enjoy these doughnuts. You're meant to savor a unique experience. If you hate your grape dusted or M&M coated pastry, at least you can say you've tried. My personal favorite is the Voodoo doughnut. As a toy and food product, it's the ultimate two-in-one. Every Voodoo doll doughnut is a box of chocolate; with a unique design each time it's frosted, you never know what you're gonna get. The fact my Voodoo doughnut came with a vagina made it even better. This was better than I expected. Frenetic insanity that doesn't skimp on taste. Such a unique creation could be excused with a crappy product, but the flavor makes this place even more worth the while. If you're too impatient to wait for your chance to open the gates to hell, this is not the place for you. If 20 minutes of stalling is no big deal, you've found your heaven. The only downfall is Voodoo is unique to Portland, but that's what makes Portland Portland.
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Jennifer R.
We waited in line for 30 minutes and the donuts were just okay. It was an experience, but I wouldn't do it again.
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Valarie H.
Every time I come to voodoo donut the atm machine doesn't work, which means I have to wait in line to find out I have to go someplace else for cash. Not a big fan of that. Voodoo donut is a quirky and fun place with a lot of cool people. I like the creative donuts. They have something for everyone there. The donuts have a lot of sugar, so one it enough to last me for a long time. Cool place, good donuts.
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Andre E.
Just decorated "weird" or "fun" but the actual donut itself is NOT that great
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Rick F.
This place is so overhyped! The donuts are meh at best yet I give it credit for knowing how to build a buzz, even when there's no substance behind it. I'd be embarrassed being seen carrying a box of these anywhere. If you want awesome donuts served to you by people who aren't pierced and tattooed on every part of their body, in a setting that is clean and genuine, go to Tonallis over on NE 28th and Alberta. There you can enjoy strolling through the Alberta Arts District and getting non-overpriced ice cream and donuts at Tonallis, a family run business that makes out of this world donuts!
(1)
Sarah M.
The Captain Crunch Doughnut was delicious. I loved the frosting that tasted like milk. We will be taking all of our friends and family to Voodoo Doughnuts.
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Kaelin T.
This place is rad. Cool vibe, employees are nice. The donuts are so good. I recommend the voodoo doll donut. I will go out of my way to get donuts here whenever I am in Portland.
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Rodolfo C.
The donuts are interesting and they satisfy most cravings. It is MUST-GO in Portland. However, there are better flavors and cakes out there. It is so embedded in the culture that is worth trying. Personally, I prefer better more exotic flavors where the work on the bread- frosting is notoriously/surprisingly good. One way, or another, Voodoo can feed the imagination into new flavors, and better techniques that can be used to bring doughnuts into a culinary realm. I would come here instead of CrispyCreme.
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Katherine C.
I don't understand the hype. I came here when I first moved to Portland and after waiting in a ridiculously long line, my donut was so dry and stale that I couldn't even finish it. Neither could my roommate who loves chocolate. I took my parents here the second time as part of their PDX tour and again, the donuts were just not good. I always describe Voodoo's donuts as putting a ton of random stuff on a donut and then selling it for the novelty. With many other great donut and bakeries in Portland, skip the lines at Voodoo and try Blue Star or Tonalli's instead!
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Susan B.
Visited here three times. First time was fun to see the creativity. The eye appeal and art is here, for sure. Ordered a dozen and thought the experience unique but not impressive flavor wise. Second time took a friend both of us felt this is overrated. Third time brought guests again. The lemon filled was so skimpy that one member of our party brought to the attention of the shop. (She felt after the long wait in line and considering the price and the great reputation the "wanting donut" needed to be mentioned. She only showed the scant filling and said nothing else.) The young man behind the counter acted extremely "put out" and worked to make the guest awkward. He dramatically tossed the donut away and reluctantly replaced with the same (skimpy filled lemon). Everyone in the third party agreed that there was nothing worth the rave here. Won't be a fourth visit. Not when Every Day Is A Donut Day, in Hillsboro generously fills their donuts, has a variety of flavors, goes out of the way to make an experience positive, is priced so the experience is worth talking about. Voodoo who do you think you are? I now look at people carrying their pink box with empathy.
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Gaol S.
Great assortment of donuts, but after going once I doubt I'll be going back anytime soon.
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Jimin K.
Donuts are very unique looking. But tasted like any other donut shop. I will not coming back here.
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Beatriz W.
The doughnuts are sooo good! Line to buy is out of the door, but worth the wait if you want a doughnut and be entertained by the various voodoo related items they have.
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Matt C.
Absolutely amazing....nothing more to say!
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B ..
Overrated and oversugared donuts. Try Blue Star Donuts instead!
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Marie M.
This place is fun to go to with out-of-towners, who may enjoy photo ops and catching up while waiting in the line that wraps around the corner. The doughnuts are mediocre tasting and overpriced, but the creative names and combinations--Bacon Maple Bar, Voodoo Doll doughnut, and Loop doughnut, to name a few--add greatly to the hype. Worth going to at least once for the experience.
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Christine S.
The donuts themselves are not bad. They are by no means amazing however. The thing that gives this such a low rating is the ridiculous wait. Rain or shine, every day of the week there is a line around the block and the service is not even that great. Over-rated.
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Derek H.
Honestly don't know why this place is so popular. The donuts have suggestive names and they put on unusual toppings that don't taste that great. There's always a line but it moves pretty fast. I heard the other location had a faster line and is nicer overall. Save yourself the time. Skip Voodoo and go to a Blue Star Donuts!
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Taylor M.
They are good dougnuts. Nothing special, I get it they are penis shaped and little death men shaped but they are just dounughts. Oh just an FYI i live in portland so the allure of the VOODOO doughnut doesnt work on me. if you want them go get them, it is a fun expirience for first timers but there are better doughnuts in portland.
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jack b.
I don't know a single native Portlander that understands why tourists stand in line for maple bars with M&Ms. It doesn't make sense.
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Margaretha Q.
Creative, and although people less willing to give it more stars, I'm still liking it as it's before! Three favorites are: maple bacon, the oreo, and the voodoo doll. If you have less than 30 min and you see the line goes until the end of the pink queue border, don't bother to try - you won't make it.
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Brooks M.
personal feelings on voodoo... they do the originals well. but in the bigger picture i'm not going to wait in line for an hour for an okay doughnut with a bunch of sugary crap on it. they are doughnuts for tourists. if it's off hours i'm happy anytime to stop and grab some from their smaller east side location so that would be my only recommendation. if you're in town sure it's fun and cute to take home a box of pink on the plane. go for it. but know that portland has FAR better things to offer! go explore :)
(2)
Jaimie M.
Average donut place. Don't really understand the hype except for the colorful toppings the taste is like any other decent donut joint!
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Posy P.
Well. If donuts to you are all about funny names and funky toppings then this is the place for you. If you're actually interested in eating donuts that taste good, then you may want to search elsewhere. Donuts were oddly chewy and super sweet...maybe fresh from the freezer? At least we were there early in the morning and didn't have to wait in a long line.
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Shea L.
Their donoughts are good, but there's better doughnuts, but they certainly get full points on creativity. Also, ask about their day old bucket of doughnuts. Keeps me coming back :) And the banana fritter is my favorite.
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Jesse C.
Voodoo Doughnut is one of those places with a cult following. So make it there early or wait in a long line just to get in. That being said, I made it there early enough to get in pretty fast, but I noticed a lengthy line later that afternoon while passing by. Voodoo has so many doughnut options that it's hard to choose what to take. Their options are extensive and have playful names; some even sexual in nature. My girlfriend and I just stopped by to get two each, just so we can say we tried them. Ended up choosing the Raspberry Romeo with peanut butter glaze, a Maple Blazer Blunt, Lemon Chiffon Cruelter, and a Grape Ape. All in all, good doughnuts but nothing to go crazy about. Voodoo is definitely worth a stop if you're not from around the area. Just make sure to get there early and take cash because they don't take credit card.
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Concetta M.
Possibly the most overrated stop in Portland. Donuts are NOT fresh. Overly sweet. Strong, not always complimentary toppings. Do your research, Portland has far better bakeries to offer. Ahem. Blue star.
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Rachel E.
Great vegan options! We got the vegan Oreo one and the vegan cream filled. They were on point! I was sad that they didn't have the chocolate one but its okay!
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Allee L.
Call me crazy, but I am not a fan. I would much rather consume the absurd amount of delicious calories from Krispy Kreme. I have given them a few shots but the line during any "donut feasting" hour is ridiculous. I once ordered a jelly filled donut, and was close to depressed biting into my donut which had no filling. What a let down!
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Mary L.
Great tasting doughnuts! Fun to surprise out of town guests with them. Don't care for the line; does anyone need a doughnut so bad they will wait 30+ minutes for them? There are many other great doughnut places in Portland were you do not have to line up for a bite.
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Jessica F.
Voodoo is great for a kitschy and unique factor that keeps people visiting, and the donuts are great. Yet... they are still just donuts. That being said... the peach fritter is my favorite thing on the menu. It's a little heavy on the frosting, but it is as big as my head and full of delicious peachy bits that have led me to order it more than once. The voodoo man is fair, for novelty's sake, and the grape ape is interesting enough to make it worth a try.
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George V.
Crap. Crap. Did I mention crap. OVERRATED. Not worth the time or money... nor the line. I understand it's a Tourist Trap... but how many more people WARNING people not to go here... does it take. I'm embarrassed to have this be a Portland Institution! The doughnuts are always dry and stale. With the amount of business you'd think they'd be fresh. Instead, they taste like they make them once a week and keep them around, uncovered for days. One of my least favorites places in Portland.
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Kim D.
Meh. This place is extremely crowded and whenever I have family come over, they always want to visit VooDoo Donuts since it has become such a tourist attraction. The donuts aren't very good. I have had them numerous of times and there are much better donut places around Portland. The donuts somehow always taste a little stale to me.
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Hannah H.
It's a cute little shop, I would say more of a tourist attraction than a foodie attraction. We lined up for almost an hour with our friends - I can see what the hype is when you see tons of other suckers lining up but I didn't think it was worth it. The donuts are cute to look at and have fun designs and are definitely artistic but again nothing out of this world in terms of taste or quality. The people were nice and friendly, cute little seating area out back where you can enjoy your donuts. Probably wouldn't visit again now that we've tried it once.
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Cynthia M.
Wish I could say I loved the doughnuts here, but they just weren't really my favorite. I actually prefer Dunkin Donuts to this, but that could just be my preference. I tried four different types of doughnuts here and all of them were quite heavy, dense and too sweet. Also the filled doughnuts were lacking in filling (noticed on the Portland Cream, Voodoo Doll and Raspberry Filled). The line moves quick enough though and we only waited about a half hour on a Sunday evening. Prices are reasonable and though I am glad I tried this iconic shop once, I don't think I need to go back again.
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Heather F.
4393 reviews? I'll let 4394 be my 999th. Voodoo Doughnut doesn't give a shit about doughnuts. They do not. This is why they have the world famous 'cock and balls' doughnut shaped like (a tricycle? unicorn? keep guessing). It is covered in chocolate and filled with cream. They have doughnuts covered in maple bacon. They have doughnuts covered in Fruit Loop cereal. They only accept cash. They put your doughnuts in a big, pink box with the word 'Voodoo' scrawled on top. These are not the doughnuts you buy to take to Sunday school class at church on Sunday morning. Are they out of this world tasty? No. Can you buy better tasting doughnuts at your local grocery store? Yes. But remember, Voodoo Doughnut doesn't give a shit about doughnuts. They don't have to. They are a local brand, and local tourist (trap) destination. They are open 24/7 and sometimes lines form. You come here to gawk at their weird decorations, and tell people you came and ate a Voodoo doughnut in Portland. What You Should Do: A night of Karaoke From Hell at Dante's across the street then come to Voodoo as there won't be a line.
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Emily C.
If you haven't been, it's worth checking out because it's one of those staple things every visitor or newbe must try. BUT... once you've been, try any of the other much better places.
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Taryn J.
Not a fan. Donuts are WAY too sweet, not worth standing in line for.
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Tracey L.
I really want to rate Voodoo higher than this but I really just was not impressed. I think I'm even being a little charitable with three stars. I felt obligated to visit and withstand the long line out the door because I live so close to Portland, but it definitely was not worth the hassle. I got the "Portland Cream" (apparently portland's official donut), the bacon maple, and peach fritter. The dough tasted typical for all the donuts- not bad, just not special. The cream in the Portland cream tastes like jello vanilla instant pudding and the peach fritter was a big disappointment as it had a thick pink frosting on it and little peach. The bacon maple was alright if you're into that kind of taste. Sorry Voodoo, I get why you're a hype but you're just not my type. Basically, Voodoo donuts is a tourist trap and a generic donut shop hidden behind a silly reputation.
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Jaben C.
This place is a tourist trap. I find their actual donuts ok, but not great. Their designs are great, but when you add crap ingredients (like the toppings), the result is crap. If they could stick to quality ingredients I would be much happier, but then they couldn't have the cereal toppings and the like. The line is actually enjoyable as you can see all the visitors so excited to try something that is going to be blah. I find the employees lacking in common courtesy and it sometimes seems like I should be honored to give them my money. I go when someone from out of town insists, but other than that, I stay away.
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Ally E.
Voodoo is a place that has so much hype in portland. And although the style and ambiance is cool, their donuts leave you feeling stuffed and sick. They certainly aren't the best donuts in portland. More of an experience than quality food.
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Eatosaurus R.
I have never experienced a more overrated place than Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon. The wait during peak times can be in the hours. And for what? If they were the most amazing donuts I'd ever had then I'd forgive the wait. If they were even mildly great I could make an argument. But no. The donuts are barely average. Yes, they have original toppings (is maple and bacon even original anymore?), but the donuts themselves are average. Maybe even below average. They're not fluffy, they're too sweet, and worst of all they're stale. With their volume, each batch should be hot and fresh, but instead they feel like the leftovers from yesterday. The best donut we tried was the Captain Crunch, and that's simply because adding Captain Crunch makes desserts taste better. Don't believe me? Throw some on your frozen yogurt next time and I'll accept your apology via Twitter or Instagram. The only redeeming quality about Voodoo Doughnut is that it's right next to Stumptown Coffee, so you can grab a coffee or three during your marathon wait session. I'm clearly not the only person with this brilliant idea, since every other person in line also had a cup in their hand.
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Robert L.
Good donuts and a great atmosphere. The general taste of the donut is just normal, but the variety of toppings and fillings make them special. And very tasty. We always pick some up when we are near.
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Brad J.
Not sure why I even need to review. Great, dense donuts with flavors that will both rot your teeth and keep you awake all day- like a sugar-loaded fat person treat should! You go, because you like to sin.
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Adam P.
Maple bacon bar was delicious. Bacon was cooked perfect for putting on the doughnut. Not too crunchy or chewy. The maple frosting was awesome. The doughnut itself was good as well. Also had the Portland cream doughnut and it was good. The chocolate frosting and cream filling were both good as was the doughnut.
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Caren G.
Love! Bacon-Maple Bars are my favorite, but sometimes that chocolate-covered jelly-filled doll just hits the spot! Devoured 2 this week and may have more this weekend!
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Bryant T.
This place is gimmicky for those who want average quality donuts topped with cereal or a happy face. If you're not much of a donut conneissuer, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're a serious donut eater, be warned.
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Richie T.
Only in a city where everyone thinks it awesome to be "weird" could you make a dollar. I bought a Walmart donut today, for 58 cents. It was pretty good. A box of cereal can be had there for $2.00, name brand. You seem to think that putting flour and sugar into a bowl, kind of cooking it, and then putting smarties or some crap on top that you can charge $4.00, and pretend to be unique and edgy while selling it? Grow up, you're not in 9th grade, and just close your doors.
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Matthew K.
You wait in line forever because everyone say "you like haaaaave to go to Voodoo Doughnut derp da derp derp derp." I had the maple bacon doughnut with old tiny bacon, artificial flavoring, overly rich sugaration. It's a doughnut so it's supposed to be sweet...I get it. This was overkill. Some of the other selections included such choice ingredients as cartoon breakfast cereals from the 80's thrown on top, so mine was rather high-brow in comparison. Here's the thing: it wasn't fresh, it was way too sugary, and all in all it was just a crappy doughnut.
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B C.
They have doughnuts. They are hip and cool. There are definitely better doughnuts in town, and you don't have to stand in line waiting to be seen by all the other hip, cool people standing in line.
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Kimmy W.
Absolutely nothing to complain about.... My husband and I saw the lines... we didn't care to wait there for hours when we only had 72hrs in Portland so we passed by there a few different times of day and I'm sorry to say there was always a line... Always. The place is 24hrs so that's kinda amazing that there's always a line but that also means the product is always fresh which I looooove. I let dear husband sleep in and went alone Sunday morning to check out the portland rock n roll race as well as exercise my patience in line for our highly anticipated voodoo breakfast. The line was zigged & zagged 2-3x over - probably 30 people in front of me, but it went pretty quickly since the order process is really not too complicated. The best part about the line was when the side door to the kitchen bust open and out came a voodoo-crazed cook with a banana/chocolate/peanut butter concoction - a one off - just an experiment they wanted some feedback on. Obviously I love free, I love sweets and I loooove giving my feedback so I was all over that! So nice of them to know the lines annoying but show their gratefulness for your presence by handing out free creations! Once I was full from that hot deliciousness, I ordered a voodoo man (the hubs looooves jelly-filled) and the Oreo cookie topped one - I forget what it's called but it was magical. They know what they're doing and they deserve the hype!
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Amic T.
I think the actual waiting in line is 60% of the experience.
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Rhoda G.
I came to Voodoo only because my boyfriend has never been to Portland and I think you should at least try it once. After dinner, we decided to come here around 10 pm and no line at all. If the line was out the door, I would have said no, we will come back next time. I ordered the Portland Cream and my boyfriend got a donut covered with Nerds candy. I actually liked my donut and my boyfriend enjoyed his also. The best in Portland? No, I will pass the torch to Blue Star, but I give props to Voodoo for starting the crazy flavor donut movement.
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KeshiaSkye S.
Unfortunately for us, VooDoo is in walking distance of our church.... nothing beats a doughnut like first thing in the morning :) VooDoo is a great Portland doughnut staple. My husband and I prefer the Sandy Blvd location as the line goes pretty fast and there are lots of tables and parking. No matter what day of the week or time of day, I'm always impressed by the selection. Husband and I have our favorites, like the ODB and Memphis Mafia... but they do the originals well also, like the buttermilk bars and old fashioned. VooDoo is a great place to not only enjoy a great treat, but also takes kids and out-of-towners.
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River S.
My daughters and I love to get VD together and I've taken many friends visiting from out of town to get VD too! Always a deliciously good time! xoxoox
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Josh B.
This definitely is a tourist attraction and I'm sure they'd probably not like to be called that but it is what it is. We paid for the 90 min parking because you obviously need it since there is obviously a line that you can normally see from the street. Suprisingly it's not chaotic standing in line. You don't have to scrunch over to the side to let passersby squeeze by. It almost seems like no one uses the sidewalk down there maybe because they know several silly gooses are waiting out on the street to get a taste of the voodoo. There is live entertainment while you wait from the hoards of wayward, homeless, or vagrant "residents" of the downtown area. We were treated to the unsmooth sounds of a couple covering the latest hits of the 80's, 90's, and today. Rather unpleasant, but people gotta do what they gotta do to make a dollar. God bless 'em. What I did find nice is that they have a small laminated menu that you can pass around the line so that people have an idea as to what they might want to order before they get inside the doors. I kind of makes you feel like you have to be ready when you get inside the door or feel the wrath of a "Soup Nazi" type experience. "No doughnut for you!" as they snatch the doughy confection from your ever-waiting hands. Only kidding. There is also a person that works for Voodoo outside who keeps you informed about the doughnuts and tells you interesting things about the selections. He also said the menu is online which helped since the menu didn't seem to make it to us before we were almost next in line. The menu can be found on your smartphone or "dumbphone" prior to entering the building at voodoodonuts.com . Cash only as many people have said. The doughnuts are really inexpensive though, so scrape some change off the floor of your car and got get a doughnut. Now the doughnuts themselves I didn't find anything spectacular about them but they were good and not dry by any means. It's more of an experience then a go-to place to eat because obviously you could get a doughnut elsewhere with less of a wait and the same quality for the same price. Just being honest. Mad props to the people that work there though for standing at a register on rotating shifts 24 hours a day 7 days a week exchanging doughnuts for cash. The frowny faces are free with purchase.
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Karen K.
Not bad! I guess I was expecting worse seeing the amount of "this place is overrated" reviews/ The neighborhood it's located is a little run-down with packed street parking. We had to park right in front of a "lap dances on the 3rd floor!" Signs and homeless people which made me uneasy. There was no line considering it was a weekday afternoon and service was very quick.It annoyed me a little that there were no signs next to the doughnuts and only had a picture right as u got to the cashier so must research online the different fillings and flavors before going. Overall, taste wasn't bad. Someone compared it to Dunkin donuts but I thought I tasted much better than that! It was a great touristy thing to eat and would come back here if the lines were as short as they were. If it's as long as other people have said I wouldn't waste time unless it's your first time in Portland!
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Josh F.
The line is way too long... I feel like... And being 24/7 = tourist trap all day ever day...
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Lori F.
Whenever you mention Portland, OR, people bring up this place, so we had to see what all the hype was about. We came here on a Saturday early evening, & there were only about 10 people in line. I felt a little embarrased, but got the courage to order the "cock n balls." Wouldn't you know, they had just run out of em...go figure. Instead, we tried the maple/bacon, lemon cruller & blueberry cake donuts. All good, except the maple bacon was a bit too sweet & rich for me. Service was good. They get people in & out in no time. A man was trying to sell bottled water to people waiting in line outside the bakery. Another person setting up to play music for tips. At the same time I saw one of many "Keep Portland weird" signs. Interesting area...
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Melissah L.
Alright. I visited a friend in Portland and obviously have to do all the tourist things. I draaaaaagged my friend and her boyfriend here to wait in line (her boyfriend was really skeptical of the wait), and it actually moved surprisingly fast! We had our donuts in less than 20 minutes. Obviously, the donuts were amazing. I tried the Grape Ape since it's kind of a must-try- it was a little weird to have koolaid grape flavor on my donut to be honest, but I ate the whole thing! My favorite was the voodoo donut and the maple bacon one. God but you really can't go wrong, so delish!
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James L.
What else can you say about sugary crack in a pink box.... They're donuts... I do prefer fresher bacon on my Bacon Maple bars though... Hard and crisp bacon, not so much. The Dirty Ol bastard though put me into Diabetic Ketoacidosis only half way through... A stoners delight, which it happened to be the green festival when we happened to be down there for a day trip... Probably be back
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Kanika H.
Voodoo Doughnut is sweet...literally! I was taking a few photos of the "Keep Portland Weird" mural when I felt my blood sugar drop...right across the street is Voodoo Doughnut. I typically avoid tourist traps, but when hanger knocks, you must answer. The shop itself is like old school punk meets 50s bakery...there are glass displays of every doughnut concoction available- including some covered in Froot Loops and Cocoa Puffs...and a decadent pastry covered in crunched up Oreos and peanut butter. That particular doughnut is called the "Old Dirty Bastard", named after the late great rapper. I ordered the ODB along with the "Raspberry Romeo", which is similar to a Krispy Kreme jelly donut (glazed on the outside). I equalized my blood sugar with the Raspberry Romeo, which was nice...lots of real raspberry jam in the middle, and the donut itself is very moist. I saved the ODB for the flight back home. The ODB is one of those things that need to be eaten in two sittings because the Oreos and PB makes the pastry profoundly HEAVY and DENSE! That said, it was incredibly delicious and filling. I wish I had gotten a dozen of those. The service is a bit brusque, but not such that I wouldn't come back. When I come back to PDX, I'll make a return visit...and yes, on a weekday afternoon, as the lines aren't as crazy then.
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Derrick Z.
i love donuts! i've been to portland multiple of times but this was my first visit to voodoo donuts. i really wanted to order a variety of donuts but i'm in running shape so i limited myself to one m & m cake donut. it was very underwhelming. i know i should have tried other donuts too. maybe on another trip. i guess i missed out on the "cok and balls" donut. i went on a monday morning and there was a 5 minute wait. oh they take cash only.
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Suzanne Z.
Holy cow was this a good doughnut!! On a Saturday afternoon we waited a half hour (seems to be a common wait time here). There's a guy monitoring the line to keep everyone in check. He will educate you on the doughnuts (including how some are more of exhibitionists and don't mind being naked by the window) and deals going on. *Log on to their website to pick out your doughnut ahead of time, they definitely work to keep themselves efficient. *Bring CASH!! CASH ONLY The whole building was a trip- the outside brick is covered in glitter, and the street in front of it was hosting ping pong (??!??). Inside had a giant doughnut on the ceiling and artfully arranged display cases. I opted for maple bacon- the frosting was a little bit sweet over mapley, but with the crunch of the bacon, it was a good balance. My friend had the dirt doughnut- a raised doughnut with vanilla frosting and crumbled Oreo. Both were enjoyed in under 5 minutes. Definitely worth the wait and hype.
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Kristie F.
Voodoo Doughnut is a recommended must eat and it's been featured on several Food Network shows! Some say it's overrated, but I think Voodoo is sooo Portland - weird and unique! The donut itself is not exceptionally better, but the toppings and idea behind the donut is just fun and amusing. I bought half a dozen to bring back home and my total came to under $13. Tid bits: - Cash only! They have ATMs in the store - Wait time can vary of course, and a weekend morning wait for me was under 30 minutes! - The Voodoo Doughnut comes with a pretzel on it. For those who aren't aware, you can take your pretzel... and stab your voodoo doughnut (jelly flavored donut, how appropriate)
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Rebekah G.
As a native of the Portland area I've found these doughnuts to be more hype for visitors to PDX than of quality. Yes, there are some good doughnuts and I've received decent service, but I've had better doughnuts elsewhere. If you do visit though, make sure to bring cash instead of using your card.
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Brianna B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Quick service, nice people, great selection!
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Jasper H.
Awesome place! The line was out the door (as usual), but the wait wasn't too bad. The doughnuts were def worth it! Though bring a friend or two since these doughnuts are pretty big and sugary.
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Stacie M.
It was well worth the 35 minute wait in line. It gave me a chance to look at the menu on my phone while I waited. It is cash only.
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Leslie A.
Too sugary for me, I like Bluestar Donuts much better
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Michael T.
To me, voodoo doughnuts is a novelty store. Once the "weird" factor gets used to, their doughnuts are only mediocre at best. Their marketing is what makes this store, but if you are into taste and not the "Weird" factor, then go someplace else. Plus most of the time, their store on the east side of the river doesn't have a working ATM, so be sure to bring cash because for whatever reason these guys want to stay in the dark ages and not take debit cards.
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Wen-Chi Y.
When we moved to PDX 6 yrs ago, we tried it a couple times... in 2 of their locations. And yes, we do bring visiting friends & family to here per their request. HOWEVER, we dislike their doughnuts very much. It's overly sweet, sugary, and stale. Their doughnuts are definitely showy & colorful, if you like that kind of things. But personally, I would rather NOT have doughnuts than have them from Voodoo
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Jake S.
Creative doughnuts, somewhat tasteless. Employes are arrogant and my main reason for not rating higher.
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MartÃn Y.
Shitty Customer service but great doughnuts! A classic place to stop by if you love them round things.
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Vincent D.
They're good, but don't live up to the massive hype everyone gives them. They're just unique, not the world's best doughnuts.
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Amy K.
For all the hype Voodoo gets, the donuts are average at best. I've had way better in other places where I didn't have to wait in line for an hour or deal with impatient and unfriendly staff.
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Happy C.
How is this what my city is famous for? Is it that impossible in other cities to find a mediocre doughnut with a bunch of shit stuck to it? Can't anyone dump a box of coco puffs or a wad of bacon on a completely average doughnut? For anyone who isn't already aware, the doughnuts are in all those disguises to hide the fact that they taste like shit! There are such better doughnuts out there and you don't even have to wait in line for them. Voodoo grew an amazing reputation thanks to all the super trashed folks looking for midnight snacks and has been coasting ever since without having to produce anything that actually tastes good. Good for Voodoo, but as a local I would never go back there.
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Rainy R.
What do you have to do to get a doughnut ! ......couldnt see the end of the queue ! So go on a day early in week before or after lunch definate not weekend unless you like queing
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Yum Y.
Why anyone would wait an hour for a doughnut is ridiculous! This place will survive on tourism alone. Costco has better doughnuts.
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Heather E.
Voodoo is a fun place to visit once or twice for the experience. Also the maple bacon bar won't leave you in a sugar coma and is my go to if we visit with family or friends. Voodoo is more about appealing to the quirkiness of Portland rather than the quality of the donut. I've never been able to stomach the excessive sweetness of the multiple combinations of cereal, candy, frosting and jellies however it is worth trying as a novel experience.
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Jay L.
Been there, done that. Now that you've completed this tourist trapped donut heaven, go check out other local hole in the wall places!
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Janet T.
Not the freshest donuts. Stale Captain Crunch. But props for the glittered wall and eccentric donut creations. The jam in the voodoo doll donut is good. Doesn't taste like the artificial stuff.
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Andrew C.
:-)
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Jeanne S.
It's a scene. Blue Star has better quality doughnuts but if you want the scene, have a doughnut at Voodoo.
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Cara H.
I frankly don't know what all the fuss is about. We were there in the afternoon when there was just a few customers about. The donuts are just doughnuts, priced quite a bit higher than what you will find elsewhere, with a few creative twists thrown in. We could tell that earlier there had been a massive crowd, rope line area lengthy and littered with paper coffee cups and napkins, pretty much a mess. If you need a doughnut and don't mind a little squaller, you can check it out and at least be able to say you've been there.
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Jackie W.
eh... too much hype around the donuts. they are pretty dry, at least the ones i've tried. they are creative, i'll give 'em that.
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Stephanie K.
We always love visiting both Voodoo locations!
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Charlie K.
Nom nom! Yes it is a touristy place.... and yes I was a tourist. It was about a 30 minute wait. But I hear thats on the low side. We each got 2 donuts. Yes it's a touristy place, but the doughnuts were not only creative but very tasty. We each ordered the little voodoo guy as our second donut and saved it for the next day when we were on the coast. It was delicious even a day later!
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Fred J.
BACON MAPLE BAR!!! Don't listen to any bad reviews in most case they come from whiny people about nonsense. If you want amazing fresh original doughnuts this is the place.
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Taylor S.
The donuts are alright. I mostly go there to stare at all the crazy Portlanders.
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Stacy A.
VooDoo is a fun place to visit...once. It is usually very crowded and I have often received doughnuts that aren't all that fresh. It can be hit or miss. Sometimes, they are great. At other times? Meh. There are plenty of interesting flavors, but do doughnuts really need cereal and frosting on them? Great novelty place, I suppose. The staff there always seems tired and a little annoyed, if you ask me.
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Prinice S.
This place was alright. I stopped here because it was featured on a foodie show and we were just moving to the area so why not? The atmosphere has the Portland groove that we can all appreciate, the place is really cool and eclectic, but the donuts were just alright. They have jazzy names and interesting ideas (Cap'n Crunch donut anyone?), but I just wasn't too thrilled. Maybe because I hyped myself up for the experience, I don't know. I just expected more from a place that was widely televised and praised for thinking outside of the box. I say if you're a tourist go ahead and check it off your bucket list, but don't come if you're expecting melt in your mouth delicious donuts.
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Cory M.
It's good for some novel fun.
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Sophy M.
Excellent dounuts pick whatever takes your fancy, don't mind the glittery wall - it's kind of entertaining when you line up.. Be patient and you will get that burst of amazing donut Ness! Enjoy
On my homepage yelp suggested I write a review for Voodoo doughnut, so a review I will write. In a word? Ugh. If you want a stale donut with some cereal on it, by all means wait in line for 2 hours. Voodoo Doughnut is not the end all be all of Portland kitsch, and this city is more than just a doughnut (I swear all the guidebooks suggest Voodoo and I don't get it). If you want a good doughnut, go to Blue Star and get the blueberry bourbon basil doughnut. You will think you died and went to heaven.
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andrew b.
Fun place! Total Portland. A must visit for any out of towner! My kids love all the crazy different donuts. The maple bacon bar is a must have.
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Karthik R.
Wrong person to ask about donuts. Whatever I had was good. I guess worth the wait for 20 mins.
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A G.
Super long line...it seems, always. Quite a lot of strange donut choices. A bit expensive.
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Tammie C.
It's not about the donut here. It's about waiting in line because of the hype, seeing all the crazy decor in the shop...and telling everyone that yes, you went to voodoo doughnuts on your trip to portland. Becaaaauuse, the actually donuts are not that good. Expect interesting flavors and combinations, funny and kitchy names, unenthused cashiers and a line out the door. Lemon chiffon crueller- dry and blah Dirty old bastard- HUGE chocolate peanut butter concoction with oreos all over. Yup, it's calorie laden but when in Rome.... The dough is dry and the oreos on top are a little stale. This is definitely more of a quantity over quality place. So here's the tip- not worth the calories or the time. Just skip it and make your way over to Blue Star donuts instead. I will say, there are a couple of pros: (1) stumptown coffee and (2) they don't overcharge for the donuts-- prices are still cheap at $1.50 for the crueller and some of the more plain ones at less than $1.
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Robin W.
fun to look at! Not as much fun to eat! Love the east location.
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Dr R.
Voodoo donuts is a PDX 'thing' that has become a tourist attraction. The natives basically wait for the summer/holiday's to end and then partake in the unique flavor combinations. Look folks, you eat Voodoo donuts because of their novelty (been accosted a few times by TSA when carrying the pink box with maple bacon bars through PDX or SEA security). I have had Stan's Donuts (Westwood, CA), Randy's (off 405 Fwy, LA), Blue Star (PDX), as well as other's but none come close to the novelty combinations of Voodoo donuts. They are all unique and everyone is unique (shape, flavor, combinations). So a Voodoo donut is what you get when you want a real sugar fix and meet some 'interesting' folks . . . So if you are waiting in line for a Voodoo donut, you also probably also waited in line for an ice cream from Salt & Straw . .. need I say more. Native's go the SE Davis location to avoid the long lines on SW 3rd (now I am in trouble).
A Portland must. At least once. I do belive their are better donuoughts in the Rose city, but Voodoo is a quirky staple to every hipsters diet. Delicous all around.
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WILLIAM P.
I love the doughnuts, but refused to wait 1 hour plus so we went to Voodoo Too the next day with no wait.
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Gay L.
Best apple fritter I have ever tasted. I would go to the Voodoo at 1505 NE Davis St rather than standing in line on SW 3rd. Although you meet some great and interesting people standing in line.
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Stan L.
The infamous Voodoo Donut shop was the last stop on my last trip to Portland. The friends I visited say it is a must stop destination for foodies. So I decided to skip dessert after dinner to line up at Voodoo. Line was long but not too bad, a 20 minute wait. It wasn't too pleasant because, well, the side of the building and side entrance wasn't exactly all that clean. Once you get in, you're going to be taken back with the over the top decor of lights, souvenirs and yes, the coffin which you can stuff donuts in. This over the top representation could be seen in the taste of its donuts. I was a bit full so decided to just share the popular bacon maple bar with my sister. Love at first bite? Not exactly. Imagine a girl that have too much makeup and exaggerated long lashes etc. It was too much! Too sweet. The bacon was fine. But the maple donut itself was just overwhelming sweet. I felt I was just downing sugar with some dough as the background. My arteries were probably clogging up by the third bite. Had to throw it away even though it was shared. Sorry Voodoo. I like balance of texture and flavors, not just a ton of sweetness thrown at me.
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Tamara M.
The doughnuts aren't special. The owners were creative enough to come up with the multimillion dollar name and theme. Sheer genius as far as the original creativity goes. But the doughnuts are doughy, very sweet, and not worth the hype. A good doughnut dough is refrigerated overnight before made into doughnuts for yeast flavor development. Their cooked doughnut is one dimensional in flavor. The fillings in the filled doughnuts taste like the premade stuff from the Sysco, Cash & Carry, or the Decorette Shop. The Cocoa Puffs on that doughnut were stale. Tourist trap extraordinaire. And it works. Kudos for that.
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Ashley R.
I get it; not everyone loves VooDoo but they had me at Vegan. I'm not from the area and I'm sure I could find different and/or better donuts if I cared that much. I don't eat donuts everyday and I certainly don't get to come to Portland all the time so, VooDoo was my choice and I'm standing by it! It's fun to visit and the donuts are good! Isn't that all that matters?
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Sebastian B.
Yes in a tourist, but I am also a super foodie! I am also a TV Food Follower and this place was on Man vs Food and food paradise. I went in for the novelty but when you see the donuts in the cases and on the racks you will be drawn to their peculiarity colorful and appetizing appearance and you will go nuts like I did. There's a fruit loop and a cap'n crunch which has a nice vanilla glaze that is cereal glue. The cake of the doughnut was outstanding. I also got a Mango Tango mango filled donut and the chocolate peanut butter Oreo doughnut. I only ate the cap'n crunch, one is more than enough but I can say you have to try a bunch. I plan to eat the other two during my long drive tomorrow. The place is in a funky part of town surrounded by cool bars and night clubs. There is a dirty feel to this neighborhood especially at night but have no fear doughnuts are the pastry of peace. FoodDude, I need to go on a diet!
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Brenda C.
Very much an awesome, fun, & delicious place. Can have long lines but worth It. Some events are so crazy!!
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Marina S.
Great toppings, sup-par cake.
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Lavantae C.
Voodoo! Is amazing i love the location and what they have to offer. I would like the cashiers to be a little nicer. but I can image what its like to work there day after day. its great place!
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Bryan S.
They're donuts. Touristy oddities. They're fine. Whatever. Why in the living hell someone would wait in a line longer than three people to get one escapes me. I get it. Cock-n-balls. Good one. It's dirty. And surly service. Hah... rock and roll! Yes. Rock. And. Roll. Bottom line: if you want a donut, they have them here. If you want the experience of ordering them in a sort of meth hangover vibe, you can get that too. If someone from out of town insists that they have to have that fucking maple bacon thing... just drop them off and pick them up in an hour.
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Madison P.
Voodoo is consistently delicious and the people working there are always friendly. Good prices and great donuts! I don't mind the tourists.
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Ryan E.
Its a fun place to go and experience the interesting doughnut creations, but they aren't the highest quality tasting doughnuts.
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Angela W.
Love their quirky and yummy donuts! These are a great treat.
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Paige V.
Stale cereal isn't worth the novelty. Blue Star is way better---much cleaner, and not near the wait.
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Ellen C.
Tourist trap, with donuts that taste like stale cigarette smoke. Go to Blue Star or CoCo instead.
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Jack O.
As a doughnut shop it's so-so. As case study for professional marketing it's a MUST. As others have mentioned, I'm not sure how fairly average doughnut shop has managed to become associated with the very fabric of Portland's being just by throwing some glitter on the wall and selling over-sized boxes. They have one infamous cream doughnut that looks like a dong, but I think they missed the boat for that being shocking by a good 15-20 years. I'm pretty sure there are erotic bakeries in Chelsea (Manhattan in New York City for the West-Coast lifers) that have reached the point of willing to depict full hardcore pornography on an apple strudel if that's what you want... Speaking of hard numbers: I waited 40 minutes in line to spend 28 dollars on 13 doughnuts. As I typed that sentence I gradually became more and more disappointed with my life. And yet there were suckers who didn't beat rush-hour and had to wait way longer than I did. Spoiler Alert: it's not worth it. Are the doughnuts bad? I wouldn't go that far. If you gave VDD one star for quality I'd love to read your reviews of a Dunkin Donuts. On the other hand, were they great? Not really. Definitely not good enough to go there regularly and deal with the winding line of tourists / adult-onset diabetes. I do applaud them for being one of the only truly 24-hour businesses in PDX (maybe you can actually avoid the line at 2am?), but at the same time I boo at them for running a cash-only business. Seriously? You're crumbling up an Oreo onto a doughnut (God Bless America) for a 250% markup and I can't earn some frequent flier miles by swiping the plastic? You could say it would make the line worse, but no, what makes the line worse is people fumbling at the ATM who can't believe VDD has the same payment requirements as Lucky Devil Lounge. I guess to be fair, both are similar in that you'd be ashamed for your significant other to see the withdrawl statement if you'd gone without them... At the end of the day though, the most shocking thing about VDD is the blandness. There's nothing magical, nothing that defines Portland, just OK doughnuts sprinkled with an amazing amount of hype and marketing. See what I did there with the sprinkled reference? That was for you.
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Julie E.
The line is always ridiculous, but the wait is worth it. I can't go anywhere near this place or I will end up gaining 500 pounds.
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Sara T.
This is a one-time stop for when guests are in town. Wait in line for 30 minutes to order punny-named donuts. These are not gourmet donuts. These are not even better tasting donuts than Safeway (imo). But go ride the ride and then you never have to come back again.
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David C.
Doughnuts taste like heaven, but that is because you're either blacked out or stoned. For a place that boasts near 5K reviews and with a perpetual three hour wait, I was significantly underwhelmed when I finally got my hands on their bacon maple doughnut. Of course that sounds like a good idea when you're drunk. For gourmet I'd much rather recommend Pip's. PROTIP: They are cash only.
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Lea B.
Good, but not the best as far as doughnuts go in this city. More for tourists than anything else. Still a great stop to make if you are sight seeing.
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Joe V.
It's cool and all, but I really don't see what the big deal is I mean, we've got donut places in Las Vegas, and many of them are just as good. It's pretty clear, though, that they do a really good job of creating a unique experience, which I enjoyed. So, it's A-OK in my book!
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Emily S.
You can't go on a trip to Portland and not get these doughnuts. I'm not a huge doughnut person (or expert), but these were definitely good, and fun! The key is to go late at night, we never waited more than ten minutes. My favorite doughnut was the Memphis Mafia. It's massive but SO GOOD. I also tried: VooDoo Doll doughnut- alright, the design was fun, you can't not get one. Bacon Maple Bar Doughnut- yummy! We saved it for later and I think it would have been better fresh. Triple Chocolate Penetration - alright, nothing to write home about Diablos Rex Doughnut- I had high hopes for this one, but it's tiny and not that great. McMinnville Cream Doughnut- Love the maple frosting! Old Dirty Bastard- My second favorite! The peanut butter and oreo is a great combo No Name Doughnut- I thought there would be more peanut butter, you couldn't taste it enough. The rice krispies gave good texture but made the doughnut more bland.
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Veronica C.
Cool doughnuts, definitely a must-try on your first trip to Portland. But, honestly other than cool designs I don't think the doughnut itself is enough to bring you back.
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Aaron P.
Tourist spot with a long line. Some of the donuts are amazing, like the Old Dirty Bastard. Worth checking out if there's a short enough line. Fun experience. Don't forget to check out the underwear on the wall.
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Julie S.
Donut quality is the worst. It is overrated. I feel like if this is one of the things that makes Oregon unique, well then we are in trouble. I understand people mostly go there for the experience, but when an employee sexually harasses a customer, I don't think that should be a unique experience. So if sexual harassment is ok, and being rude to a customer is considered expressive, excuse me I think not. It just shows to me the distance a person is willing to go to show their ignorance.
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Sara C.
I'm normally good at weeding out tourist traps but respected sources said I'd like it. Nope. Short line (5 man strong). Ordered two. Took a bite. Threw it out. Took a bite. Threw it out. Excessive? Mean? No, I'm being honest. It was dry, hard and dense and not worth another bite. I'm somewhat self-conscious saying this because I'm sure there are slew of people ready to fight me on this. After all, on my way out of the city I saw about 20 people carrying pink boxes. Voodoo and their trademark box and what's inside is like buying a jar of maple syrup at the airport when visiting Canada. Don't do it. Ever.
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Maria L.
I went to Voodoo doughnuts in the evening and maybe the donuts were stale? It was a nice thing to do and see since it's a novelty in Portland but a donut is a donut. I had the maple sugar bacon donut which was tasty but I only enjoyed half of it since it's a lot of sugar and salt in one pastry.
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Scott D.
So this ended up being a bit of a mistake, but a delicious mistake and one I would make again farther from meal time. I don't think we each needed a whole doughnut as they were pretty dense (and pretty sizeable). We had one maple bar and one bacon maple bar and you could easily split one between two people (unless you're going for an all doughnut meal). They weren't greasy even with bacon on top and the dough had a great fluffy-yet-dense texture. There were a ton of great sounding flavors and I'm sure I'll be back whenever I'm in Portland again. I'm not a huge doughnut fan, but this place definitely equals or betters the famous Donut Bar in San Diego and at a much better price.
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Daniel P.
Great atmosphere, fun concept and creation. My one complaint is that the donuts are amazing, but the toppings are so sugary you don't get to appreciate it as much.
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Tim J.
I would have loved to eaten some doh!nuts here....but spouse put the kabash on that when she pointed out how dirty the display cases where the food is kept. So creative here tho.
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Chris S.
No, thank you. They're edible, but I grew up in Kentucky tainted by the delicious creation known as Krispy Kreme. I realize that's comparing a corporation to a local business... but they're a national chain for a reason: consistency and quality, two things I have often found lacking at Voodoo. DO (pro): sugar, many options, inevitable hipster kitsche factor NUT (con): everything else, I really don't understand the craze.
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Sam M.
The donuts are kind of a gimmick here and I haven't ever really had a good donut. I have had donuts with bacon on them and donuts with childrens cereal on them... Lots of different gimmicks... but not very good donuts imo
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Sabrina L.
They are decent, but I think they are a little overrated. It's a decent doughnut place, but not great. I like their maple bacon doughnut, though!
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Cornelious N.
Overrated trash served out of a tourist stuffed cubbyhole. Nothing but trite dull designed and dick jokes here. Stank willows through the air as several dozens of sweaty tourists, stale stagnating half eaten doughnuts, and some of the gnarliest hobos of the waterfront all mix into one endless black pit of sorrow.
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S V.
Totally overrated; lots of variety but all the donuts are stale! BLUR STAR has a wayyyyy better donut base
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Jess A.
Disclaimer I'm not a big sweets esp donuts person but had to try it. I really enjoyed my Portland Cream - aka Boston Cream. I am not from here so I tried a bite of a few others over a few days and the other donuts were just "meh" especially for the 30-40 minute wait time. It's cute and kitchy though, it's a tourist trap but I see why you have to do it. I'd suggest it once to get it over with. The staff was fun.
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Nitra C.
Got there early, had to wait in line...had high expectations....BUT I come from a city where we have quite a few great doughnut shops.... The donuts here were cold, and i felt like I was paying for the name and the quirky concept...I felt that the taste is masked by all of the gimmicky toppings, not necessarily a great doughnut though....and the staff was to busy trying to be cool vs just give great service...I think Portland needs more doughnut competition if this is considered the best....BUT I did buy a great T-shirt because of the name sake....BUT eh the simple apple fritter I had was cold, and unimpressive.... My husband had a more exotic kind and he LOVES most donuts but was also just not that impressed....Felt again I was paying for the concept not the real quality...... AND had to pay like $2.00 in parking just to run in and get the donuts.... I wouldn't go back...BUT if your visiting Portland it's worth going to just for the namesake and seeing the quirky look.... But they were cold and kinda stale in my opinion.
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Eileen P.
My three go-to options are their buttermilk bar, the blueberry cake and their crunch berry. They have a ton of fun flavors and their fritters are all great. If you're sharing with friends (or having a bad day), I'd take my chances on the Voodoo Dozen. You'll end up with about half being staples that most people like and the other half being the fun flavors that are part of the Voodoo novelty.
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David A.
I love every voodoo doughnut. They're all so good. I don't think I could choose a favorite. All of the unique flavors are really good.
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Jason J.
Yes....its good donuts...but I think it's a bit of a hype.
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Jim D.
Always a fun stop in downtown Portland... as long as the line isn't crazy long. They're known for their crazy doughnuts; however, just their regular selection is very good. My kids love the Bubble Gum and Cookies N Cream doughnuts.
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Lori C.
I have been to the downtown Portland and the Eugene locations! Both places were friendly and fun! The employees are a crack up and the donuts rock!
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Sylvia L.
Unfortunately, I live on the West side of Portland and only get Voodoo donuts about 3x a year. They are the best! Everytime we have friends from out of town we head to Voodoo Donuts. Wish we had Voodoo in Beaverton... Luv them!
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Karen R.
I LOVE Voodoo, Just wish they took Visa/Debit. It is a must to have voodoo anytime you visit Portland
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John B.
It must be the Voodoo because it sure isn't the donuts here. I've had better from a grocery store, and the clones stand in line for up to an hour here to pay high prices for these dumb-idea donuts. This place proves once again the comment credited to PT Barnum - 'Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American (read Portland) public.' there are so many good bakeries in this town, why bother with the stupid, pink boxes!!
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D.J. L.
2 stars for creativity. And that's it. They are far from the best I have ever had. In fact I wouldn't say there any better than Albertsons doughnuts. Way over hyped. Just my two cents
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Patrick S.
Almost all gimmick, very little substance. The donuts are fine at best, stale-ish at worst. You probably will never hate anything you order, but you'll probably wish you had spent the calories elsewhere. The hours are pretty fantastic though, in a town where even the sidewalks shut down at 5 pm.
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Aimee T.
Voodoo is quite the tourist trap, we've had it a few times and I have found better donuts around the city.
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Troy V.
Never a dull moment, Voodoo is an icon and one of the few doughnut haunts to survive the health wave. Dunkin went out of business, KK is struggling but Voodoo owns the night. Dont miss it...
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Gina C.
Just visiting Portland so my friend and I had to visit. Cool place. The maple bacon donut was really good. Pairs well with coffee.
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jackie l.
Voodoo doughnuts is pretty popular in Portland. It has tons of selections and they get creative. My favorite is the maple bacon.
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Mike A.
Sorry. Overrated. Perhaps I'm being cynical - Old School Portlander.
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Anthony J.
The donuts a not that great. Certainly not worth the wait to get them.
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A E.
You know, I had to update my review because this place deserves another chance. The reason? I'm not vegan, but I believe that their vegan donuts are better than the rest, especially the cake donuts. They're lighter and fluffier than an average cake donut, and they just melt in your mouth. I recommend the vegan chocolate coconut and sprinkle donuts if you want something simple and familiar. If you want something crazier, get the Ol' Dirty Bastard, because Oreos. I'm glad I went back and expanded my donut choices - definitely worth it. If you can't decide, you can get a box of a dozen random donuts for about $15. And if the downtown location is too much trouble, they do have a second location that is less crowded.
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Gee L.
Get in line, folks, read neat historical facts on posters, watch the WINNERS come out the exit with their championship pink boxes!! Running through town are many winners just like you who braved the rain, fought off the homeless, and triumphed over numerous obstacles to PAY FOR DONUTS. They are good donuts, they are famous donuts, they are at times, weird donuts. Yet, they are donuts, you will eat them, they will be gone, and all you have left is a story about how you GOT THEM. It's an experience. A Portland must-do, unfortunately.
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Jackie W.
I do lile the maple bacon doughnuts, but I prefer the Blue Star doughnuts if I'm going to wait in line for some fried dough :)
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Tony H.
Amazing place with a large selection of donuts to choose from. Definitely will be back on my next trip to Portland. Cash only.
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Tim B.
Great and unique donuts make this place a portland staple. There might be a line but it is well worth the wait. Donuts for adults and kids. If you are staying in portland this is a must stop on one of your morning adventures. Just remember that the magic is in the hole and good things come in pink boxes.
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Christina R.
My Fiance and I might have just been huge tourists, but we LOVED Voodoo Doughnut. We wish they were in NYC! Voodoo Doughnut gets a lot of hype in Oregon. They have an amazing Voodoo mascot, cute Voodoo Doughnut t-shirts, and overall fun decor. People gather outside and wait in line to get fresh Voodoo Doughnuts and coffee in the morning. However, unlike many overhyped places in NYC (the line is not astronomically long), the doughnuts are actually special, and very reasonably priced. I don't normally eat or even like doughnuts all that much, but I did enjoy Voodoo Doughnuts. They have lots of flavors and different size doughnuts. I did not try the Texas sized doughnut, but if I did not eat for two days... maybe I could eat the whole thing. My Fiance loved the Voodoo doll jelly filled doughnut (it is the most popular). I enjoyed the blueberry doughnut and all of the sprinkle varieties. We had a Voodoo Doughnut everyday we were in Portland and even took some on the plane home with us (they can be taken on board). Highly recommend making a stop at Voodoo Doughnut if you are visiting Portland.
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Ellre V.
Voodoo doughnut is all about the quirky and controversial. With a business tagline of "The Magic is in the Hole," one can only expect to see donuts shaped to mimic a certain organ of a male's reproductive system. I usually go for the peanut butter & jelly vegan doughnut. This is the only jelly-filled doughnut I will ever eat since the amount of jelly is actual proportioned well to the amount of doughnut. I definitely recommend vegans and non-vegans alike to give it a try. A trip to Voodoo is a definite to-do when you're in the area. Especially since after, you can just cross the street and take a picture of the iconic Keep Portland Weird mural. With two standard tourist spots it's not unusual to see a line wrapped around the building's corner. Remember to bring cash! (There is an atm located inside if you do forget though.)
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Randy P.
The bacon maple bar is the ONLY and I mean ONLY doughnut worth buying, and even then, not worth standing in line for. The other doughnuts are really just mediocre.
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Michael C.
The lines are too long, they treat their employees like dirt, and their donuts are definitely not "heart-smart"
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Wayne O.
If you are looking for a place that really "Keeps Portland Weird" this is a place for you! Quirky, cramped and a long line most of the time, for the doughnut junkie in all of us, you have landed well!!
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Corbin W.
Donuts are Ok, however nothing to write home about
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RZ H.
omg yum!
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Brianna F.
Rude staff because they know that even if you don't buy anything someone else will. They only take cash because who has time for technology? Took my stepdaughter there when she visited from California, stood in line and everything just to get the full experience. Bought a couple meh doughnuts for ourselves and brought some home for extended family who doesn't have time to navigate downtown and wait outside in the rain. Dealt with the consequences later when everyone who ate a doughnut got sick and had to wait for the one bathroom in the house.
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Ed H.
Gross, overhyped, and they use SOY OIL for EVERYTHING. Blech!
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Sara K.
Not bad donuts, not good donuts. Just OK. If they made new dough recipe id be back.
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Kirsteen S.
More flash than flavour.
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Connie P.
love the uniqueness
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Jose G.
Not only is this a must see but it's also a must try. I made a check list of things I had t come see for myself and this was definitely one of them. Luckily enough to people don't want to stop and by donuts when it's cold outside! So I had to wait in line for like 2 minutes. At first it's kind of scary stopping by since the neighborhood is very uncared for. But once your inside all walked of life blend together to try one of the signature donuts. I looked up at the board and was confused with their selection , but when it was my turn to order I asked for their signature voodoo doll and two donuts that had peanut butter. The gentleman recommended a few , and seemed annoyed about it . That kind of bummed me out because it's a popular place and I was expecting the full service . I guess he gets asked the same questions often. As soon as I got my donuts I had to try them. They are good. Not the best but the catch is their designs . Just looking at them makes you happy . I only ordered four and are 1 and a half . Super sweet but good. I probably won't come back but if your a first time portland tourist , make sure to check it out .
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Gabe P.
Stopped by around 10pm and had to stay in line (just because we couldn't get there around 3am when I've heard that the line is shorter). But it's a nice place with a lot of stuff going on so the line is an experience in itself, don't try to avoid it. While in line you can check out their long list of fun-filled doughnuts and pick as many as you want to try, they are not expensive (try the "anatomically correct" doughnut with white filling, if you know what I'm saying). We got a bunch and tried maybe a bite of each, they are a lot of fun but regular doughnuts after all. There is no reason to binge on calories so we gave the rest of mostly entire doughnuts to some homeless guy (there are plenty of them around, they will enjoy them more than you will).
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Wavell M.
Great sense of humor in the selection and unique choices, great simple dounts as well, if you like that sort of thing...
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Corie L.
Well this place already has 4000+ reviews..why not one more. Although I'm not the biggest fan of donuts I wanted to bring some back for my family and friends to try. The line was long and I waited in it with my boyfriend. I enjoy the decoration inside and out. The workers are super nice but do keep in mind it's cash only! Since my boyfriend and I had NO idea what donuts to get we each order a dozen voodoo donuts and around 50% were our box the same. We both were given two big pink boxes of donuts which we both thought "how are we going to fit this in our bags?!" as we were to catching our plane that day. We shared a donut together before we left this place. There are outside seating areas and trashcans. Don't come here if you're not into a lot of sugar or like donuts much. The line will make you all ughhh about the experience. Depending on size of the donuts the prices varies. Giant ones are about $4 but most voodoo are around $2 ish. Go at it.
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Willie F.
Stopped by Portland on my way up to Seattle. A friend of mine really wanted to come and eat a donut from here cause she saw it on tv or something like that. PROS: - very interesting selection of donuts as you probably can see (c*ck and balls? LOL) - donuts have more goodies to add extra fat to your stomach - awesome staff - perfect easily accessible hangover food CONS: - 15 minute wait on a Sunday morning - line is outside.. Had to wait in the rain - the menu is not too descriptive of what's in it - parking here is so weird I had the bacon maple donut and the captain crunch berry donut. Both were pretty damn good. The one thing that kind of bugged me was that there wasn't descriptions of the donuts in the menu, or maybe I just didn't see it somewhere. I didn't want to ask our donut guy to tell me every ingredient to every donut.. So I chose the ones which were pretty obvious in what you were going to eat. Not to take away from their overall creativity, but this place is a little overrated. As much as it sounds good and looks good, I would rather have a fresh out of the oven original glazed Krispy Kreme donut. I would still recommend everyone to come at least once just to check out their spinning presentation of awesomeness when you're ordering.
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Sunday M.
I brought a family member here during their visit to the NW- as it is of course an 'iconic' Portland establishment. It was my first time trying Voodoo too. Let's just say that the donuts were so sweet we both found them nearly inedible. And, there was a nice little bug baked into the batter of my donut. If you are having a donut craving, there are much better donut shops in town. Try Blue Star donuts for starters.
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Susan D.
The donuts were good enough, especially the Maple Bacon (to-die-for yummy!), but the service was rude and the wait outside included an argument between someone trying to force people in line to buy flowers and the guy playing & singing (both badly) for quarters. This argument ended with the singer screaming obscenities for 5 minutes, long after the flower seller was gone. Sadly, there were children in line who were subjected to all this nonsense. Not much here that I'll stand in line for again.
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Rose E.
I've been to two locations in Portland, and have picked up voodoo donuts at a few other retailers. The donuts are OK, but you don't go there for the quality food, you go there for the uniqueness of the brand and the product, which they have down pat. The donuts are R rated, so I definitely wouldn't take someone under 13. The flavors are definitely creative. Full of lots of artificial colors and such. They aren't cheap either, but if you want a deal on them you can pick up a bucket of the day old ones for a real bargain.
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S L.
Props for continuing to be amazing in general and also for one of your employees who was proactive and came out to deal with a homeless person who was harassing customers.
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Justin A.
It's amazing, I can't say much more. Always worth it if you're in the neighborhood. Might as well go to the second one though. Same stuff, no line.
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Rachel L.
Since this place has a reputation of being a place to check out while in Portland, we made it. We passed by it numerous times and the line was always long. Our final attempt was on Sunday night around 10pm. We got so lucky because there wasn't a line at all! I ordered the maple bacon donut and to be honest, it was just ok. It's not something I would go out of my way to get in the future. On the upside, it's a cool little spot, the people who work there are pretty cool and they have a huge selection of donuts.
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Paul S.
Not impressed with the taste of their donuts. Dots Donuts in Vancouver and New Seasons have much better tasting donuts especially the Apple and Blueberry Fritters at New Seasons. OMG are they Gooooooooooood!!!!
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Kali O.
Does Voodoo Doughnut need any more reviews? It's delicious. It's quirky. Everyone knows it. Open all the time and they only take cash. As any place as famous as Voodoo Doughtnut, there are haters. Haters latch onto lauded icons of foodiness like flies on leftover cake. Delicious is Delicious. Is it gimmicky? Sure. Are the doughnuts well crafted and fried in clean oil? Always.
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Nina H.
Definitely come to this place when you are visiting portland! They have all kinds of donut with interesting name! Give it 4 stars cuz the donut is cold, not like Krispy Kreme Tip: long line, but they have a longer open hour, avoid coming their during rush hours And this place is CASH ONLY!
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Meriya M.
I don't understand all the hype! I do believe they are good but the prices are OUTLANDISH LIKE SERIOUSLY IT IS A joke some one is making way more money then they should be for a slightly above average DONUT and portlanders come running its sad!
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Jennifer L.
The location is packed with party go-ers, near Chinatown and the bars. Maybe it is a good spot to hit after a night out. We got the top 3 donuts and a couple others. Nothing special. I'm not sure how or why it got so popular, maybe the concept of cereal on donuts? If you are visiting from Orange County or SoCal, I suggest you skip this place. For a similar concept, but good, visit Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo, LA). Donuttery and DK's, both in OC taste better, in my opinion. The donuts just don't taste fresh at all. If you do try Voodoo, I suggest getting the oreo on top.
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Sally S.
Well - they certainly have their followers - and they are tasty - but honestly - seems just okay to me. I will say, I travel to Portland quite often for work - often morethan twice a month and i have NEVER been on a flight leaving there on a Friday night that at least one person is not carrying their signature pink box. And no overhead for these treasures - they always ride on the person's lap. Maybe I'm just not trying the right flavors?
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Shumai P.
Yup I ate two, one right after the other. They were delicious but bad move on my part, I barfed!!! I would do it again tho.
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Jen W.
Sometimes I don't get what all the hype is, however, I do enjoy a bacon maple bar every now and then.
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J N.
Their doughnuts are fun and delicious. Their locations are super hip and crazy looking. Fun to checkout. Definitely go here if you've never been. Bring cash and expect to wait!
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Henry S.
Fun experience and pretty good doughnuts.
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Elizabeth R.
This place has a shtick and it works! The doughnuts are also delicious. I can see why there could be out of control lines on the weekends and it was even pretty packed there during the afternoon on a week day. I got the marionjelly doughnut because I figured that was a pretty classic Portland, OR choice, my girlfriend go the oreo doughnut which was also good but a little stale. We got mini versions of lemon chiffon cruellar, rainbow sprinkle and blueberry cake. I wish they had more mini versions so I could try more and not feel too piggy, lol, but they were great and I think their marketing and branding is a hoot.
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Jennifer C.
Definitely a tourist must go since EVERYONE raves about it, celebrities and commoners alike. The place is on the corner of some random area and homeless people definitely are smart in roaming around this spot. I heard one man say, "Boy! I sure wish I could have a donut before I start my day!" Good job, bro. You keep workin' it. The place itself is kinda cool I guess. It's very hippy-ish. They have their donuts on display so you can gawk at the crazy heart-attack desserts you're about to devour. I think the donuts itself were just okay. I mean, I give it to them that they created some unique donuts and gave them cool names....but all in all, it's just a donut with hellllllla stuff on it. I probably won't come back again but hitting it up at least once was good. If you're craving a donut, sure...come back here. Voodoo, thanks for helping me doo doo. (Sorry, that was really childish)
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Jonathan Z.
Its tourist-ee, and a great spot to take visitors that are new to the Pacific Northwest. The staff may be happy, but they do not act like it. I don't think I have seen any of them smile or be (at least) pleased or happy to help someone...I've been there three times, always with guests. Lines do not justify the quality of the donuts...as it's a weird donut shop, in a weird part of town. Donuts are average, but edgy (a bacon maple bar..). They don't take credit cards, so have your CASH ready....WTF? Why no credit cards? Curious. I'm glad I'm not the only person that felt this way, judging by the numerous reviews posted.
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Taralee L.
Maple bacon bar is a must! It's absolutely fantastic. Also the blue berry doughnut was extremely tasty as well. There's always a long line because it's so popular. So be prepared to wait for a while. It's definitely A must in Portland.
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Dan E.
ODB ya you know me get yourself a maple bar thats all baconey!!!! Best doughnuts in ptown hands down!
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Brian A.
A lot of hype but unfortunately the donuts weren't very good. The novelty of having so many toppings on a donut was cool to see, but the actual dough was a little dry. I tried the Oreo and peanut butter donut which was pretty good but take away the Oreos, and it would be a very lackluster donut. The chocolate donut with cocoa puffs was a little better, but the same issue with the dough was present.
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Benjamin W.
the doughnuts are good but not wait in line forever good... more of a tourist trap
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Kelly H.
The doughnuts were really good! They were super yummy but unfortunately they do not offer any gluten-free options. I'd probably only return if they offered at least one gluten free donut. The line goes out the door so be prepared to wait. Also, they only take cash so come prepared.
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James S.
This place is just meh! its just a tourist spot...in regards to the doughnut, its not that great...its not fresh, and has been sitting on the trays all day...prices are cheap, but the taste is not good...its just a regular doughnut from the supermarket with fancy toppings. theres always a line here, but i'd skip. Dunkin donuts is wayyyyyy bettterrrr!!!!!!!
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Joseph P.
DO not go here! It's OVERRATED. Do NOT WAIT IN LINE. You are not a sheep. Trust me. This place stinks. I've been sucker once to many times to waste my time with this sad excuse of a donut place.
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C G.
Not a huge fan of the hype donuts, but their French cruller is pretty darn good.
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Weley L.
The donuts are creative and silly, but that's about it. They're really just normal-tasting donuts. In fact, I've had better donuts at 7-Eleven. I came here because I felt like I couldn't be in Portland and not at least give it a try. I walk in to a "cash only" sign, which to me is a huge turn-off. Not trying to come to conclusions, but most of the cash-only places I've been to do it because they don't want to pay the extra fee to the credit card companies, or they do it to speed up efficiency. Neither of which says to me "We value our relationship with our customers". But whatever, it's your business model. So I walk over to the ATM machine they have inside (at least there's that) to get cash, and get a Maple Cruller, a Portland Cream, and a Voodoo Doll. The only one that ended up entirely in my belly was the Maple Cruller. The other two, I took a few bites and thought "wow, this is very underwhelming..." so I didn't finish them. To be honest, for me, the candy and other zany toppings they put on the donuts just get in the way... Sorry Voodoo Doughnut, I wanted to enjoy you, I really did! If it's your first time in Portland, sure, come here for the novelty, but otherwise, you're not missing much.
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Elaine M.
Totally and utterly overrated. Maple bacon was flavorless and a true disappointment. Voodoo donut needed more jelly..... you shouldn't be able to eat half without a single bite with jelly. Same goes for the Portland creme. The blueberry had a distinct fake blueberry flavor. Only good part was that there was no line to speak of.... go at 9 in the morning! Lastly, the unenthusiastic "boo" at the end was the crappy flavored icing on the cake.
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Darcy L.
After an evening out on the town, we stopped at Voodoo Doughnut to complete our Portland experience. The wait wasn't bad at 1:45am, although we did wrap around the side of the building. Being on vacation, I wasn't feeling as impatient as I normally would... The shop is kitschy and decorated amusingly, and I was happy that there was a hefty selection of different donuts, even that late at night. Once we made it to the counter, the cashier who took our order introduced himself by saying, "Duuuude, one of my customers tonight tipped me with a joint..." Clearly. Here's how the conversation then played out: Me: "I'll take the Portland Cream donut and two small coffees, please." Stoned cashier: "Riiiiight. That'll be (I don't even remember how much because I was stunned he was high!)" ***pay the cashier with cash only - no credit cards*** ***stand there waiting...*** Me: "So I'm going to need my donut..." Stoned cashier:" Riiiiight, donuuuuuuuttt...." ***stand there waiting....*** Me: "So, I'm going to need my coffees..." Stoned cashier:" Oh, yaaaaaah, the coffee....." OMG. The donut was huge, greasy, overly sweet, and I've had better custard filled donuts at convenience stores. The coffee was diner-grade coffee. I am unimpressed, and the only thing that makes me smile is that I got a check-in and selfie at a place that somehow has become iconic in the food world and gives me a hilarious story to share about this pothead cashier. Not worth another trip though.
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Amber A.
So fun and so delicious! We waited maybe 20 minutes tops to get in and out with our delicious donuts. I got the Maple Bacon bar and a seasonal Pumpkin donut, then my hubby also got the Maple Bacon bar and a VooDoo Doll Donut. They were all spectacular. The bacon on the bar was cooked perfectly for donut consumption. I was afraid that it would fall apart or it would be difficult to chew and I'd end up not being able to bite off just one bit, but nope! It was perfect! My pumpkin donut was wonderful. It was a cake donut that was nice and dense :D The voodoo doll was adorable and the hubby let me have a bite. Also delicious! We can't wait to come back and try everything else!
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Marissa A.
Long wait (45 minute line wrapped around the building) for OK donuts, but I wouldn't say they were anything to rave about. We got a wide variety. Any of the donuts with cereal on top were not appetizing. The cereal was stale and gross. The voodoo donut was the best with this yummy raspberry filling. I also had this really chocolatey donut that was good and super rich (it's been awhile so I don't remember much about it besides at the time I really wished I had something to drink with it)
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Vincent V.
I don't even like donuts and while I wanna hate tourist friendly places in big cities I have to say they have some exciting donut options that are better for the taste buds than the belly. We stopped here twice on our visit to Portland and am looking at a third experience. Good stuff...
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Clayton G.
You got to admit, they have the best marketing strategy. I suppose they paid a lot of folks to stand in line for a few weeks to kick it off. Their doughnuts are O.K. but , without the junk on top, nothing to rave about. It reminds me of when the Union Pacific Railroad built Sun Valley Idaho. They paid movie stars full contract fee to just hang out at the lodge and pretty soon the "little people" started going there. Or, when the "Cabbage Patch Kids" boondoggle began with all the false reports of their scarcity. I give 'em an "A" for marketing. Cleaver bumper stickers and everything else very trendy and counter-culture. Voodoo doughnut ? Wait all that time and pay extra for someone to put breakfast ceral or some other commonly available topping on your pastry? Maybe it's just me but I can get as good or better at Safeway.
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John P.
The line for this place was like the bocca della verità . However the truth was not found. They had so many rave reviews that me and my girlfriend just had to try it. I think I would have preferred a cheap glucose covered doughnut from an SF chinese doughnut shop. There didn't seem to be too much skill or taste involved. The signature voodoo doll looking donut was just meh. The donut to get is old dirty bastard. However if I sprinkled crumbled oreos on a safeway donut it would probably be close to as good. Add Torani dark chocolate sauce and it would probably be just as good. If you have to go because friends told you so then prepare to deal with homeless middle-class hipsters.
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Chelsie P.
It's fun for tourists... Maybe? If you like waiting in line. Go to blue star or pips if you want the best donut portland has to offer.
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Alisia V.
Great place to go if you don't mind waiting in line for a doughnut. They are interesting to say the least but the doughnuts aren't light and airy like a doughnut should be (my opinion). They can be a little on the heavy side. Everyone who comes to PDX want to go there, i usually just ask people sitting on the outside patio if we can look at their doughnuts, it saves on standing in line.
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S R.
Being in Portland for the first time we knew we had to come here at least once! The line was long when we went, but not ridiculous, we waited for about 15 min. People are right when they say, "a donut is a donut" but I still thought voodoo was very tasty and I enjoyed the novelty over anything! TIP: don't get overly excited and buy too many donuts. If you are going to save the leftovers use an air tight bag/container. Also, this place is CASH ONLY.
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Phaleasha R.
Delicious!....... And that is all that needs to be said. But unfortunately yelp disagrees. I loved all the donuts, my favorite wad the blueberry.
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Grace S.
Love this place - abit too much!
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naiya c.
I want to give them another star. I really do... but... I... just... can't. They're fun. They're creative. The staff are sweet, smiling folks who seem to have a great time at work. People enjoy these oh, so zaaaany donuts, with the quirky name and cute Voo Doo Oooooh! image, but covering an average-tasting doughnut with way too much glaze and sugar, or Froot Loops®, or Cocoa Puffs, or making it in the shape of the male genitalia (or boobs, for that matter) doesn't make it good food: It just makes it a gimmick. They get a half-star each for the individual categories of: fun, hip, edgy, adorable. They get minus-three stars, however, for nothing-special flavor, just 'meh' texture, overuse of sugary glaze (there is such a thing as too much, even on a doughnut) when we're talking about "food." Donuts aren't car dashboard decorations (though these could do the job). They're still food. Dessert food. Why can't they be car dashboard decorations =AND= be over-the-top delicious? They are better than, say, the abomination of Krispy Kreme, or Dunkin', or even Annie's, but not nearly as good as, say, Blue Star or Pip's. I've heard Helen Bernhard is good, but I've not tried them yet. I would love to see Voo Doo "doo" more in the way of gourmet flavor and texture with their dough and toppings. But it probably isn't what they were going for. They're great for what they are. I'd rather look at them, or make a mobile out of them, than eat them. Not hating: just stating. Thanks for reading. :)
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Hart P.
World famous and fun. I did a VooDoo dozen to take some home to the family, 8 made it and everyone enjoyed. Your eyes will be bigger than your stomach. I also enjoyed getting my changed in dollar coins.
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Sonya P.
Lovely and fun assortment of doughnuts! I come here every time I'm in Portland. The staff is friendly and nice. There usually is a block long line but it never takes more than 15 to get to the front. I would recommend coming here at least once!
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Mad M.
This place is legendary although I unclear why. Long lines most hours of the day. We were staying across the street at Embassy Suites and our window overlooked their store. It was about 730AM and low and behold there was NO LINE so decided to stop on in to see what the fuss was about. Yes, the place has funky,/cute decor,the donuts have hip and catchy names and a few of them (like to voddo doll) are unique but it all ends there. At the end of the day these are run of the mill DOUGHNUTS and its all in the presentation. Not worth the time or effort to fall in line for. Certainly go if the opportunity arises when it is devoid of customers. Caution to the gentrified- this is close to the area where a lot of riff raff hang out.
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S P.
Good donuts, lots of selection. The lines are super long so I wouldn't go regularly, but if you are looking for some rare, crazy, specialty donut, look no further.
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Penelope J.
The people were nice. The store was interesting to look at. The doughnuts left more to be desired. Reminded me of Dunkin Doughnuts with extra frosting and crunchy things.
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Mellani L.
Your Portland visit is not complete without a visit to Voodoo Doughnut! I mean c'mon, when one thinks of Portland they automatically think Voodoo Doughnut, Amirite? I love that there's a ton of selection and the prices are reasonable! I ended up trying the Voodoo doughnut (duh!), blueberry cake, apple fritter, coco puffs one and the reese's one. Surprisingly enough, the blueberry cake was my fave with the voodoo doughnut second. I forgot to order the maple bacon bar but I feel like you could get that wherevs. The doughnuts here are delish! I don't personally think they're overhyped at all. The place and doughnuts provide an experience that I can't describe. It's super hipster, and cool and the coutcome is freakin' doughnuts! Who doesn't love that? Definitely a spot to visit if you haven't!
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Ms G.
Voodoo Doughnuts Rock The House!!
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Mr. N.
I've tried this 'hot spot a few times" Now the spell is broken. $2.50 for ONE small round over priced cereal /peanut butter laden donut? , I felt like all i was paying for is the Hype and the legend. Yeah, i used to be a believer, but last night i tried a mouthful of overly sugared, dried out HYPE. the tide is turning....lower your prices before the public catches onto this Voodoo FAD. Thank god, i think i broke the spell last night. Back to Sesame' donut in Raleigh Hills where the prices are fair and there is no half hour or hour and a half lines.....
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Micah D.
Who doesn't love a donut? Especially with bacon on it or cereal! Voodoo is good but so is Winchell's. Not trying to knock Voodoo, but sugar is sugar and I love donuts.
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Olive K.
As long as you don't mind waiting in line it's a MUST if you're visiting Portland as a tourist. My favorite donut that I get every time is the grape ape. It tastes like grape candy and its delicious. They have tons of vegan options and the staff are very friendly despite it being so busy all the time. Cheap prices too. Good vibes overall!
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Casey L.
If you go on a weekday afternoon, you won't have to wait in a crazy line! Amazing Doughnuts!
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Les W.
sooooooooooooo over rated! Leave this place for the tourists!!
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Rachel M.
This is one of the best doughnut shops I've been to. There's a location downtown that stays pretty busy, but there's also one I believe near the Lloyd Center that isn't as busy. I believe they are all open 24/7 and they only take cash. Also remember that in Portland there's no sales tax! I got the maple bacon bar. It was good.
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Bob J.
Donuts are a personal thing. I think they're great here. But eating here is also an experience -- part of the Portland experience. Line can be long, but it goes fast.
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Sarnz E.
Not all it's cracked up to be. The doughnuts have a variety of names, but NO DESCRIPTION, making it nearly impossible to order....and the girl at the register was NO HELP AT ALL AND VERY UNFRIENDLY. And the place was empty!!! Ended up having to try and describe to her what we wanted from the case. And when we finally got them...they were nothing special, and certainly not fresh. Skip it.
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Sandra M.
The line was long but quick. The vegan doughnuts... What can I say? Tears. So good, good variety and great names. Careful with the jelly filled ones because are REALLY filled. Like... Jelly bombs. The voodoo shaped ones are funny, but I rather the regular ones. The triple penetration is my favorite. The triple penetration doughnut it's my favorite too.
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Natali S.
Such creative toppings for doughnuts. The line was out the door and around the block when I went last summer. Even though the line was long it kept moving swiftly. I got the voodoo dozen and shared it with friends but it was still a lot of sugar to take in. Some toppings include rice krispies, bacon and we even got a doughnut with gum on top. They only take cash only so have some in hand!
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Jack C.
Fun. Different. Weird. Truth be told, the donuts, while unique and off the wall in appearance and presentation, aren't better tasting than other places around town. Go for the ambiance and the Portlandia vibe, but if you're looking for great tasting donuts, there are better choices.
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Jahmin L.
Voodoo Doughnut...I had high expectations! All I can say is, Eh... I heard this was the place to go when in Portland, so I decided to check it out. I did my research too--made sure to get cash (who carries cash nowadays??) and was prepared to stand in a ridiculously long line. After being accosted by several homeless people (probably because they knew you had to have cash on you to go to Voodoo), I arrived at the historic site. Luckily, there was barely a line and only had to wait a few minutes...inside (it was raining, so I was grateful for that). The variety can be overwhelming; I didn't know which one to choose. But as a sucker for anything with peanut butter, I opted for one with peanut butter drizzled on top. I was super excited as I sat down to eat outside the shop (again, approached by more homeless people). I have to say that the doughnut did not taste fresh or warm...it was hard to get down. I was expecting a melt-in-your-mouth moment, and it just wasn't there. Maybe it was just the day or my choice, but I wasn't impressed. I will give it kudos for having vegan options...it allowed my brother to partake in the experience. I heard that the locals go to a different doughnut shop, I just didn't catch the name. Maybe next time!
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Elle N.
It's an ESTABLISHMENT. Be prepared to wait in line and pay cash. The best donut is the VooDoo (see photo). It's a MUSTDOO in PDX! PS You will see the pink boxes all over the airport!
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Jin B.
Meh...I think this place is pretty overhyped. It is fun to take our out-of-town friends to so that they get the experience, but the donuts themselves really aren't all that great. Just because you crumble cereal or tang on top of a donut, does not mean that it is worth waiting hours in line for. This being said, their Maple Bacon bar is pretty delicious if you happen to stop in.
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D H.
Cool doughnuts but VERY overrated.
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Lisa C.
awesome doughnuts a long line to get in but well worth the wait
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Astrid Z.
Visited: September 2014 Nope, never again! First off, I am not a huge donut person. However, I know this place is a Portland must, so I came anyway. Line: I came early in the morning, the line was long, it wrapped around a street corner and it didn't move as fast as I thought it would. I've driven by here on several occasions as I visit Portland frequently on business. Morning and afternoons/weekend and weekdays, I feel like the line is always long. Donut: Mediocre. It's a donut, nothing special about it at all, except for all of the extra sugar tacked on (cereal, icing, etc.). I think a lot of their donuts are bizarre and the price for purchasing them isn't cheap at all. I understand they can do this because of the whole "unique" thing and because it's such a big tourist attraction. If you're a person that truly enjoys donuts, you won't be too happy with the donuts at Voodoo. As I mentioned I'm not a big donut eater, but my friends that are, didn't like the quality of the donut and only went here because it's a tourist attraction. Shop: It smells really bad inside, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the hundreds of people that go through here on a daily basis. There is a ton of foot traffic for sure, but this place smelled like really bad BO. I couldn't eat my donut, because I was imagining sweat particles on it. Overall: Not again, did it once, didn't enjoy it. That's all I have to say. If you're a tourist and you know you wont be visiting Portland again, try it so you don't regret it later, but just don't have high expectations for the quality of the donuts.
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Katherine G.
This place was overly hyped up and it wasn't worth the wait for the donuts. They tasted just like any other donut with a bag of sugar poured on top of it. While the designs and decorations were impressive, it was not as delicious as I expected it to be.
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Jerry B.
Simply a must if you've never been. Great vibe, tons of choices, staff very friendly. It's a place to say you've experienced. Cash only but I got a couple of their exotic options for under $4 so not too pricey. If you need a culinary experience go somewhere else, it's a donut shop, so for the negative comments about the sophistication of the baking process, that's not what this place is built on. So, shut up, eat a donut that that's a voodoo doll with jam for blood and always be able to say, "I've been to that place!"
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Grá L.
The worst of tourist traps. Terrible service, mediochre doughnuts.
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Karl C.
Best. Donuts. Ever. There is a donut here for everyone. Just pick a bunch and go to town! My favorite was the one oreo toppings, but all of them were so good!! A must get is their signature voodoo donut, quite fun to stab and rip apart :p
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Paul M.
Too much sugar. I prefer gluten-free, stevia dognuts.
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Ser Z.
I guess that if you are a tourist in Portland you may be required to visit this place. Don't get me wrong, the doughnuts are good but they're not exactly "voodoo" doughnuts, so, unless you are in the area you can skip the place, you won't miss out on anything. Like i said, the doughnuts are good but in the average - average+ range. They do have some crazy creations and designs if you are into that... but even those are regular tasting. If I may have a suggestion it is this: early in the morning, grab you doughnuts to go, walk south a block, grab a coffee from Stumptown roasters, then 2 more blocks to the south grab breakfast at Mother's Bistro and Bar. That right there should pretty much take care of eating for the day. :)
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Brittany B.
I find these doughnuts to be fun. If you are coming to Portland, go ahead and give them a try. However, every time I drive by, at whatever time of day/night, there is a ridiculous line that is not worth standing in. The donuts are extremely expensive, and every time I have had them (maybe 3/4 times) they have been dry and stale. I don't know what it is, but these are mediocre donuts disguised in pretty colors and toppings. Go once, but not worth returning.
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eve y.
Meh. I don't understand what all the hype is for. That being said, I'm no donut fanatic, so it tasted like any other donut. The location is bad with alot of transients hanging around. It's also next to an "adult" theater, which makes staring at the patrons as they come out entertaining.
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Charlie L.
"Overrated" doesn't even begin to cover it. Simply put, this place is a tourist trap. It's an average-at-best place that for someone reason has become part of a checklist of places that people think they need to see when they visit Portland. Just as Magnolia Bakery has dry, flavorless cupcakes in New York City, Voodoo Doughnut has dry, stale donuts in Portland. Are they bad? No -- they are still donuts, after all. But are they worth standing in a long line for or going out of your way to get? No. I would recommend going to Blue Star Donuts instead -- unique, inventive and fresh flavors, without the lines and without the gimmick of donuts that look like genitalia.
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Peter S.
Not worth the hype and sugar migraine that comes along with eating them. There are much better donuts in Portland, but I guess I am glad they exist to distract all of the tourists away from the real donuts. :)
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Marie A.
Very unique donuts... Like super bizarre. Lots of donuts with cereal on them. But we walked in and decided to get the voo doo dozen so we could try some. The guy at the counter was super fun and helpful. He told us about some of his favorite donuts. Like the tex-ass donuts that is huge and the cock-n-balls donuts that you can imagine the shape. My husband and I ate only one donut each so far. And they were both good. I recommend checking them out for a unique take on your average donut. :-)
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J O.
I'm not a donut aficionado. In fact, I'm not that crazy about them. But my wife loves them and we both agreed, Voodoo Donuts is ok, but nothing spectacular. I got the double chocolate cake donut. The flavor was mild without that oily aftertaste that most donuts have. Not bad but I've had much better. My wife got a mixture and not a single one made her say yum. The peach fritter was a standard Apple fritter with what tasted like canned peaches in a few spots. The maple bacon was large, but heavy and unfilled with standard maple frosting and some bacon on top. Overall, we were not impressed. We went more because it's an icon than anything else and that's why we won't go back.
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Aldo R.
I think the place is just overrated. I went over there because my co-workers recommended it. I tried the oreo something something donut and it was just ok. We also tried different donuts and I found nothing exciting about them. It is quite expensive and the employees look like a bunch of hippies working in a place that, again, is quite overrated. They act like big stars and maybe think that the rest of the mortals (the ones in line) do not deserve them. Maybe donuts is not my thing and I don't even know why I am wasting my time reviewing this place. Not planning to come back in the near future.
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Sun N.
Long lines. 15-20 minutes wait. Oddly shaped donuts are a hit people. The donuts were just good. Cash only
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Adrienne C.
I mean, it's fun sometimes, especially if you go with people from out of town to get the whole tourist experience. But, frankly, I prefer the doughnuts from the bakery section at Fred Meyer. Better yet, do yourself a favor and head over to Annie's Doughnuts - the best doughnuts in town! Unless, you like to wait in an incredibly long line to pay strictly with cash for a huge mess of a doughnut with a bajillion toppings that you'll most likely pick off most of in the end.
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Andy B.
Tip: No line at 2am. (Thumbs up!) Place smells like piss and vomit at 2am. (Thumbs down!) I'll throw in my 2 cents/stars that nobody but my friends will see in the sea of thousands of reviews of this place. Portland doesn't have any amusement parks, so instead we stand in long lines for food places downtown or for ice cream at cheese factories. I've had their donuts before when co-workers would bring in boxes. Not a fan at all. The way some people talk about this place you'd think the donuts were frosted with Ambrosia and sprinkled with the crushed wings of angels. I can pick up the same things at Krispy Kreme and smash some Cap'n Crunch or crumbled Oreos on top and there ya go. Except mine will still be fresh and crunchy and I got to buy them with a credit card without the long wait. The silver lining in all this is that every sucker that's standing in this line is one less potential person standing in line in front of me for something good. Food: 2 Service: 4 Ambiance: 1 Value: 2 TL;DR: I warned you.
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Laura B.
I FINALLY made it to Portland and my first stop was Voodoo donuts for breakfast. This place is a must for tourists because this place has been hyped up for its fun donuts. The donuts are fun but by that I mean that they are shaped like voodoo dolls, and penises, in addition to regular donut holes. Also some of them are topped with cereal, crushed cookies, filled with cream or topped with bacon. Yes the donuts are fun but to me, they are overly sweet (like quadruple dipped in sugar) and the dough is simply ok. I think I got diabetes after I finished mine, I definitely crashed from the sugar. The line at voodoo is long but it does go by fast and the donuts are pricey. It was about a 20-25 minute wait. If I were a local I wouldn't bother to come here because of the price point and the wait. I'd definitely bring my out of town friends here though. Cash only. Coffee is good.
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Carla S.
I don't regret going here ONCE for the cute doughnuts, hipster pink boxes and quintessential Portland experience. But after biting the doughnuts and tasting nothing but sugar, I've figured that once is enough. They'd hit it all if only the taste was as good as the concept.
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Michelle S.
Long line but went by fast. I got the voodoo doll doughnut so cute! The chocolate was so good and the doughnut was fresh and soft! Definitely a must and so worth it from coming from la!
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J.k. S.
The bacon-maple donut is very good. The others we tried were just so-so. Located near the Saturday Marketplace, which was cool. Located in a sketchy area, so just be aware of where you're wandering.
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Candee J.
How can you not love Voodoo Doughnuts! Well, okay, the lines are long at all hours every day, but you know what...there is a reason for that: The doughnuts! And the lines move fast because they have a system to get your through them. And if you don't have cash (Voodoo is a cash only business) there is a handy-dandy ATM machine inside. It is hard to get out of Voodoo with just one. We always take our out of town guests there and they are delighted. The doughnuts are crazy. Crazy names, crazy combined flavors, and crazy good prices. All in all, if you are in Portland and you miss Voodoo, you have really missed. Voodoo is only missing one thing...they do not have a bride and/or groom t-shirt for sale. Their bride/groom doughnuts are crazy good and crazy good looking! They need a t-shirt to match for keepsake! Why haven't you thought of this, Voodoo?
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Adam D.
I think most things about this place have already been said in other reviews....The line is going to be long (and while you are waiting I am sure you will be hassled by some bums for money). I spent most of my time in line scrolling through their menu on my phone...The donut selection was large and over-whelming but ultimately I settled for the Ol Dirty Bastard (donut covered in Oreos and Peanut Butter Swirls). In my opinion, the donuts here are too over-the-top but it's the reason this place is popular. They take cash only! Which would of been nice to know before I stepped up to order. Good thing there is an ATM right next to the order counter.
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Martin M.
A decent doughnut, with an amazing shop and backstory. Sadly with other shops popping up that offer a higher par of ingredients for the same price, they are either going to have to rely on being a "must-do" thing in portland, or start adding more than cereal and sprinkles to their doughnuts.
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Edward B.
The line was long but clearly worth the wait. Was told by Native Portlanders that a trip to Voodoo Doughnut''s was a must do. Cool Concept with great doughnuts. Nothing better than a Half Dozen glazed doughnuts at 1am.
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Scott N.
They're really nothing special honestly. A maple bar with a slab of bacon on top? I could just as well make that myself. The voodoo doll shaped donut is probably the best thing about this place simply because it's fun and quirky. Otherwise, the long lines are simply not worth it and makes me scratch my head wondering why all these other people think so.
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Ian R.
Went at midnight and the line was out the door with people soaking up booze from the area bars. My friends went for classic donuts thinking they'd be great. Don't do that. Go on their online menu and check out what stuff is. The more outlandish stuff was a bit too intimidating so I went for the Mexican Hot Chocolate and Orangutang. Yeast rise was amazing and cayenne and cinnamon just isnt a donut I can get elsewhere. If you come here, get something only they do.
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Ken W.
Meh is right. As a Portland native, I've been dragged here when friends are in town quite a few times. There are better Portland experiences, and there are way better, cheaper doughnuts. Even Safeway has better maple bars. Get drunk somewhere fun, go to Petite Provence in the morning, have a way better time. The Travel Channel/Food Network dickriding is insane for somewhere that's solidly mediocre.
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Frankie L.
OK doughnuts.. The maple bacon bar is awesome, but rappers delight fell short. Feels like a place you absolutely have to visit when going to Portland, but I don't think I'd have to return. Props to the really cool people who worked the counter though, very accommodating and helpful.
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Jeremy R.
Why why WHY would you go here instead of the location on the east side? You can literally walk over the Burnside Bridge to the east side location, get your donuts, eat them, and walk back before you would get through the line at this place.
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Dave C.
the bacon maple doughnut is very good, but this place is basically a tourist trap and not worth the hype.
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wess d.
Even with all their fancy donuts I still like the old fashioned.
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Maggie V.
They're donuts. They're not remarkable. But hey, they're unique and have an interesting schtick. But give me a good ol' fashioned raised donut from any Mom & Pop donut shop anytime. The BIG plus to Voodoo is they have a killer VEGAN selection that taste EXACTLY like non-vegan donuts.
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Martin S.
I understand that this place is an institution. I've been here a couple times and it's always been a letdown. I've had much better doughnuts for much less wait. I love doughnuts and if you do too, I'd advise you to pass on these unless you're going there simply because it's an authentic Portland thing to do.
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Vitri C.
I came here to visit Portland and heard about this from all source of media. We walked here from our hotel and got in line. I had a decent expectation, not to over hype but hold it to high standards. We got the dozen because we had no idea what to other. Here are my take aways Pros- nice deco, interesting donut shapes Cons- taste regular, cash only, long lines Overall, it's just fancy looking donuts. I tried blue star and it was much better if u care about taste.
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Just The G.
Before Oh Doughnuts opened in Winnipeg, I spent a -- shall we say -- "reasonable" amount of time craving real doughnuts minus dairy. So, naturally, Voodoo was on my radar as an example of what is out there in the world, and *could* be where I was, if only someone were so inclined to make such magic happen. This is all preamble to say that, despite my keen interest in the place, I had not made plans to visit when I finally visited Portland because my partner is allergic to wheat and they don't have gluten-free options. But while wandering through the city I spotted it from across the street and I knew it was meant to be. The line up was totally worth it!! At the recommendation of the person working the counter, I got the vegan Old Dirty Bastard. I haven't had anything that sweet in ages (it took me a couple of hours to eat it in small increments, actually), but I'm glad I got to try a little bit of vegan doughnut history from the place that makes the wildest and most memorable creations =-)
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Joshua S.
Great Donuts, however, always seems to be an employee every time I go that is having a bad day. It really does get a little boring, and yesterday, I took my parents down to Portland for their first time and added this place to the list, we got there and luckily NO line, but everyone there OBVIOUSLY did not want to work. We ordered the Voo-Doo dozen and then ordered one specific kind and PAID for it, and we did not get it. I went back in and met up with the same guy and ask where it was and he just said it was in the box. I told him I didn't see it and he raised his voice at me and said it was in the box. I went back out and checked the box and only counted 12 donuts. So basically we were robbed $1.40, NOT that I care, but NOW I know they cannot be trusted anymore. Sadly!
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Rose V.
they are delicious, though being a Native Oregonian/Portlander... I would never wait in line... I'll leave that to the tourists =D Lots of great donuts in Portland, not just VooDoo
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Ken G.
I had the following: -Blueberry -Buttermilk -Triple Chocolate Penetration -Portland Cream Pie Overall, I thought these were good...I don't think it's really worth the long line, but I do appreciate the creativity. My favorite one was the Portland Cream Pie and the Blueberry...unique and tasty.
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Sugey L.
Creative, fun, great shapes, unheard of flavors. Unique and a landmark. You have to visit them and try them, because it's a most. It's a tourist spot, it's a fun experience, it's cool. Will you call these the best doughnuts you've had in your life, no. But will you remember the experience and enjoy the flavors? Yes. Go!
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Clint R.
I don't know why everyone is up in arms about this place. The doughnuts are okay, i mean a doughnut is a doughnut.... If you want a good one, then go to Blue Star!
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Todd K.
Yep, first review update, and thankfully, on the positive side. I ventured here with a friend a few months ago, still having that damned Mango Tango craving, and he was paying, so I figured what the hell. There was a wait in line, but not a long wait, the woman at the cash register taking orders was friendly, and they had EVERY doughnut that I wanted in stock this time. Still cash only (get used to it, people who moan about it--card fees are becoming increasingly shocking, particularly for small businesses), and I thought I'd bring up something everyone seems to miss with this place, especially those that complain about the prices--these doughnuts are HUGE, almost like mini-cakes. Not the tiny bullshit you see at your local QFC, or air inflated like at Krispy Kreme. But hey! When I'm wrong, I'm wrong, and if a business changes positively, I'll amend bad reviews. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars? Something has to really blow my socks off to earn that, I think I've only got one of those!
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Rachel H.
I had some visitors in town from the east coast. So like most tourists they wanted to visit the famous Voodoo Donuts. The donuts per usual are fresh and tasty, but the employees aren't usually they friendly.
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Nick J.
Do you know what is better than a Voodoo donut? Literally every other donut on earth. Their cake donuts are the same quality as those packaged Hostess or Little Debbie donuts that have been sitting on the shelf of your local grocery store for god-knows-how-long. The raised donuts are nothing at all to write home about. Crazy toppings? Save yourself the time and hit your local 7-11, take some of their donuts home, and dump your kitchen cabinet on the donut. Don't believe the hype. The only time anyone could possibly enjoy this "experience" is if they are drunk, stoned, or just so bought into the fairy tale that they won't admit this place is bogus.
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Sonia S.
I mean, you have to go here if you're visiting Portland. However, the only time I ever go here is if I am giving someone a tour of Portland. The line is way too horrid, and while the donuts are delicious, a good deal, and fun, there are pretty much no conditions where I'd wait that long just for myself. Oh yeah, make sure you have CASH!
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Jonathan V.
Best vegan donuts on earth Be sure and come early or on a rainy day, if not be prepared to wait outside in line for 15-30 minutes. Also they only take cash.....
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Alec F.
First things first - I love Voodoo doughnuts. The actual doughnuts, that is. I think they're delicious and unique and definitely worth a try. That being said, this location has gotten craaaaazy and I'm not entirely sure it's worth it anymore, given that they've expanded. Located in downtown Portland, the line for this place is basically always wrapped around the block. The location itself is the original one - it's a super tiny corner of a building with not a lot of room. If you reeeeeally feel the need to do the touristy thing and buy doughnuts from this location, okay, go for it. If you're just craving a doughnut, there are plenty of equally good doughnut places around - OR I'd suggest hitting up Voodoo Too (they have their own building outside of downtown) or coming at some weird hour like 3am. Some people get weird about it and say that the original location has better doughnuts or what not - I don't really agree, as I think the other locations are just as good. And if I'm just hanging out in downtown and want a doughnut, I can't say I'd come here first. I really do love me a good Dirty Bastard, but man, the line is just not worth it anymore. I'm super stoked that it is doing so well, but with all the popularity, I think I'll stick to the other locations to get my Voodoo on. Visiting Portland? Definitely stop by and check it out at least, as the "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" sign is right across from it - but remember, cash only if you decide to brave the line.
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Tera S.
I am mainly giving it a 5 star rating for the creativity in the assortment of donuts to choose from. They tasted great as well. Came to Portland for a visit on a Saturday morning and was recommended here by a friend and the wait was not terrible (20 min tops), and the prices are not bad either. The donuts we got were definitely worth the wait, but it's not necessarily a place we will come every single time we visit Portland. But you should at least try this place once while you're here!
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G R.
Went here while on vacation, and was excited about the birthplace of the wacky donut. The line was long, and the donuts were good - not great. I'm not sure if Voodoo has lost its touch or if other places have caught up with the shop in creativity and surpassed it in quality. Over-hyped in my opinion.
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Mel E.
When you hear about Portland, Voodoo Doughnuts come up, so I had to make it a point to go there. From my understanding the locals are indifferent, so you'll mostly see tourists there. Having friends know about the food scene in Portland is such an advantage because we got to the place and there was no line, we went straight to the front and stared at the carousal of doughnuts. Getting there around 9:30 AM was perfect too because it smelled super fresh. Since we went with a group of friends we shared with each other. We got the Maple Bacon (the most popular), the Captain, My Captain, and the Dirt Doughnut. The Maple Bacon is one of those long donuts and cooked bacon on top of the maple, what a hit! The Captain, My Captain had Captain Crunch cereal on top, my boyfriend's favorite cereal, so he loved that one. The Dirt Doughnut had vanilla frosting with Oreo cookies on top, which are my favorites, good for those that may not be so daring to try new or different things but still delicious. If you're ever in Portland, check this place out, not just for the doughnuts, but as one of the images in the city.
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Samtana B.
Super fun atmosphere...crazy donuts. My fav is the grape vegetarian...raised donuts with white frosting and sour grape candy powder dusting the top. The donuts are standard stick to your gut with immediate regret though. All the ingredients seem to be the same stuff that they sell in 5 gallon buckets for any other grocery store.
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Mariko K.
I was disappointed, these are not good donuts--I'm really puzzled why these are so popular. They taste like grocery store donuts that have been jazzed up with extra toppings. It's definitely not worth the 30 minute wait. After trying several other PDX donut joints, I found Voodoo to be the worst. I won't be back.
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Tracy Joy K.
I get it, cute funky place with crazy donuts that have the tourists flocking to their glittery brick walls and loud decor... it was one of those must trys for Portland that people told me about. I just wish the donuts were half as good as the hype. Our donuts were imaginative yes - but dry and just not good at all. I'm really big on donuts and this just does not get my pink box award. It's a fun place for sure, but don't expect much in terms of taste.
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Derek C.
Unique spot with awesome named doughnuts. Open at all times of the day and they also taste good. Only downfall is that they'll have bums outside lingering because it's a cash only spot. Other than that - have fun
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Mitch D.
Waiting in line for doughnuts? You would think these would be really, really, REALLY good, right? They're okay at best...save your time and money and just say you ate one. Not worth it
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Albert H.
What a shame that I did not eat Voodoo when I was in Denver, but I got a chance to redeem myself in Portland for its glory. With such creativity and deliciousness, this donut joint is definitely worth it. We waited only 15 minutes before getting to order. DONUTS: We ordered the random dozen and chose another dozen. We got to sample everything from the traditional voodoo to maple cream filled to mango to Oreo. For eight people, two dozen is a LOT, but who doesn't love creative and fun donuts? The donuts come in such fun shapes, colors, and designs that it mixes play with food. I loved it. The one caveat that dinged it one star is the warmth of the donut. I love a warm freshly fried donut, but I understand that to meet the demand, the donuts can't be super warm. It's a tough place to be in for Voodoo. OTHER: The inside is quite fun. The decor is bright and colorful, with revolving plates of donuts. The service is great too. Voodoo donuts and Portland go together. So come on by, eat a donut, and feel happy on your sugar high!
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Annie O.
the donuts are awesome, the line is stupid and i hate waiting in line for ANYTHING. 30 minutes on a weekday in the afternoon standing in the sun or the rain waiting for a donut. i guess I don't like donuts enough...
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Makiko W.
My kids love them!!
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Brandon C.
Long wait during spring break but it was made bearable by the friendly, funny voodoo donut rep that was bantering with the customers. Worth a visit as the place is a portland icon, but the best part of your visit is saying the names of their crudely named donuts
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Jason K.
Not as big of a thrill as I expected. But I guess it would be tough to live up to the hype of this way over-hyped doughnut shop. Yeah, they do some wacky things to carb cakes. Adding cereal as a topping has almost become a genre with them. The doughnuts themselves are a-okay fine.
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Brie A.
Me & my husband are from California & we have never even heard of this place until we moved to Washington . We went to a basketball game at the Moda Center & on our way home we stopped my Voodoo Doughnuts for the first time the line wasn't too bad at all , everyone was in & out in a jiffy ! We ordered 2 captain crunch doughnuts , 1 cocoa puffs doughnut , a maple , a old fashioned doughnut , a regular chocolate doughnut , & an Oreo doughnut & let me just say AMAZING ! Even though after a couple bites half of one doughnut gave me a headache I do recommend trying this place at least once ! It was a great experience & apparently a pretty popular place . A must try :)
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Dennis W.
So I got there about 6:30 pm on a Friday night. There was a line out the door and it took about 10 minutes to get in; not too bad. I was in a mood for a vanilla cream donut but had to settle for custard since they don't have vanilla (or chocolate) fillings. The donut was good but not great. As someone used to the great Amish donuts available in mid Atlantic, I can tell you that these are just average. Creative yes (if you like to pay more to have a donut covered with fruit loops), but not worth the wait or the premium for the donut. Delicious Amish donuts back east, about $1, average but trendy Voodoo donut, generally about 2. Another thing, there was hardly any custard in the donut. If you gotta have it, go for it; it should hit the spot.
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Tessa R.
Every time I'm in Portland I have to stop at Voodoo. You can't find that sort of atmosphere anywhere else. From the glittered brick wall to the twisted chandelier to the doughnuts themselves, this place is sure worth the trip. Whether you're feeling something classic like a chocolate cake or feeling adventurous and go for a gay bar (cream filled of course), Voodoo has a bit of something for everyone. The line is long to get in, but if you go around dinner time you will rarely have to wait. Friendly staff, fun flavors, and a great overall experience. Recommend: the old dirty bastard and the voodoo doll
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Matthew B.
Oh please, enough already. One look at the dude behind the counter tells me I shouldn't be surprised to find a booger on my doughnut. Enjoy your pink box of booger doughnuts tourists
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Trisha L.
Decent doughnut, good price. A little too hyped up, and the staff attitude reflects that. Still, as a Portland tourist for a couple of days, a trip to Voodoo was necessary. Cash only, so be warned.
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Eric F.
Bacon Maple is the best.
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Cassandra D.
Average donuts, terrible lines.
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Kristen M.
I'm not a huge doughnut fan but when I have a doughnut, it's usually a Voodoo doughnut. It's fun for the kids to try Cap'n Crunch on their doughnut instead of sprinkles. My favorite is the vegan cake. I'm not vegan, they are just really tasty.
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Emily Z.
Sadly disappointed by Voodoo, but still worth a visit if you're coming from out of town just for the crazy colors and toppings that they have. As someone who doesn't have a major sweet tooth, I found all of the doughnuts from Voodoo to be overly sweet, and lacking any special flavors. We assumed the donuts were great due to all the people we saw leaving with filled boxes, but we soon realized that it was mostly because everything was so cheap (approx. $1.50-$2 each). To make your own Voodoo donut: buy a Krispy Kreme donut, sprinkle rice cripsies on top, and voila!
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Nimisha B.
A bit too gimmicky for me - Voodoo was full of judgmental teens and the service was grumpy, which I guess is their thing. I had their chocolate peanut butter rice krispies doughnut, which was good, but nothing outstanding. I can now say with confidence that Blue Star is superior to Voodoo.
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Pearl W.
Came here with my hubby... We were lucky because there was no line. I got the voodoo shaped doughnut. It was cute in a psycho way lol! It had a pretzel stick through it's heart and strawberry filling. My hubby had the grape doughnut. They were pretty tasty!
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Gus K.
I get it...if you're coming for a visit you have to go because you saw it on the food channel or Portlandia or whatever...that said their doughnuts are "Meh". The cereal ones are always stale, and everyone does the maple bacon ones anymore. If you do go here the Mango Tango and the Arnold Palmer (the cream filled one is ok too) are really the only ones worth getting in my opinion. My recommendation is to skip Voodoo altogether and hit Blue Star instead.
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Justin R.
Great novelty treats. If you're in for a strange shaped doughnut, then this place is for you. However, I do not believe that they have the best doughnuts for the best price.
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Michael C.
Fun environment, definitely worth a stop if you are visiting in from out of town. A great tourist spot with some fun and weird donuts. The voodoo doll is REALLY good. I gave this a three star rating only because if I was going for a good donut in Portland, I would go somewhere else. I have tried the old dirty bastard, voodoo doll, the one with fruit loops, and the one with captain crunch. Don't get me wrong. the donuts are good donuts, but they aren't Portland's best. Get ready for a line if you are showing up during the busy hours (Saturdays and Sundays)
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Michelle B.
Visited Portland for 4 days and stopped by a few times to grab some of the delicious doughnuts. While they are delicious that is not what earned them my three star review..the customer service is crap. The cashiers were extremely rude, rarely making eye contact with me while I was making and paying for my order, and yelling at customers for blocking the doorway. While I understand it is a fire hazard and you're not allowed to block the doorway there are no signs or any sort of communication from the employees to the customers unless they are screaming at them for holding open open the door or blocking the door (they have a crap setup). Also, the names and flavors are fairly overwhelming if you're visiting this place for the first time (be sure to check out the menu online so you know what to order and what is in each)...otherwise you're stuck staring at a rotating display of the doughnuts they offer having no clue what is in them...and the displays are at the register so inevitably it holds up the entire ordering process.
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Mage B.
About half of the staff that I've interacted with there is incredibly rude and unhelpful (the other half is incredibly sweet!), but that's really the only downside other than a long wait if you go on a weekend in the middle of the day. I've learned that I can't ask them to tell me what something in the case is named or what is in it, because they'll most likely give me a nasty or sarcastic response. Instead I just ask them to surprise me (select for me). I love doughnuts and often crave them late at night, so it's great to have that option. Since they have a variety of vegan doughnuts and are inexpensive, I tend to come here for my cheap, quick sugary snack needs. Not the very best doughnuts, but good enough that I crave them.
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Darren W.
Line can be way too long and they are just donuts, after all. But they are, admittedly, damn good donuts and at a completely normal price for such.
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Katie 2.
Its allllll about the Portland Creme if you like custard donuts. Thick chocolatey frosting and a delicious smooth vanilla cream/custard filling....SO GOOD! In my opinion, their custard donut trumps that of Blue Star. Also tried the captain crunch, apple fritter, oreo, and blueberry cake donut, but my favorite was the Portland Creme....Ate it too fast to even take a picture of it!
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Cindu M.
such fresh donuts~!
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Liz S.
Yeah, you have to stuff at least a couple Voodoo Doughnuts in your face sometime during your life, it's just necessary. Waiting in line for 30 minutes around noon on a Sunday was no big deal since it was sunny and warm out. It gave me some time to narrow my decision down to two lucky doughnuts. I ended up getting the Old Dirty Bastard (yeast doughnut with chocolate glaze, crumbled oreos and peanut butter drizzle). The flavors were good and the texture of the doughnut wasn't bad. I do love warm doughnuts but I see how a melty situation would occur with the glaze and all. This doughnut was decent size. The cock-n-balls (yeast doughnut with chocolate glaze and cream filling) was huggeee! Like really big. At first I though they forgot the filling but it made an appearance somewhere in there. The doughnut itself was kind of like a croissant, which I liked. I also got to try a bite of my boyfriend's chocolate doughnut with coconut flakes on top. It was alright, and on the smaller size compared to the others. His apple fritter tasted pretty good but was nothing special. I don't eat bacon so didn't take a bite of the maple bacon bar, but it disappeared within 10 minutes of digging into the box anyway.
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Sarah M.
Vegan doughnuts! I must be in heaven. Don't know why anyone would ever bother with butter and eggs when they taste so good without. Top Pot really needs to step up its vegan game, Voodoo Doughnuts is where its at!
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nikky d.
Love the donuts. Go get them. They are special. Great service. Very Portland. Very cool. That is my review ;)
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Nate K.
This place is a Portland staple and unfortunately this place is a Portland staple. You could wait in line for an hour or 5 minutes. If you're a tourist and it's not your last night in the city wait till the peak hours are over. However the interesting donuts they have there ensure you won't get them anywhere else. There are more than one location which most people don't know I think.
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Weir C.
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Andrew T.
Coming to Portland, it was no question that I had to make a stop at VooDoo Doughnuts! The lined wrapped twice and took about 20-25mins. Thankfully, it was a beautiful sunny day with awesome street music performers. I went with the classic VooDoo Doll donut, Old Dirty Bastard, and their limited edition Pothole. -VooDoo Doll: Fun, but disappointing! Pretzel stick stake to the heart, with raspberry blood filling. Unfortunately, the filling was only in a very small portion of the donut, making flavors disproportionate. -Old Dirty Bastard: damn! Can't go wrong with oreos, peanut butter and chocolate frosting. -The Pothole: this was my favorite! Raised bar donut with Bavarian cream filling, topped with chocolate frosting, oreos, and streak of vanilla. Wow! These donuts pack a punch and are filling and delicious. Worth the wait and experience, but not worth the price to come regularly.
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Ellie S.
Help! My husband brought back Voodoo donuts from a trip and I can't stop eating them. I'm in some kind of sugar trance. I have been taking bites out of Old fashioned maple, old fashioned chocolate, no name, old dirty bastard, dirt doughnut, bacon maple bar and ain't that a peach fritter with an emphasis on the salty and sweet I get out of the bacon maple bar and ain't that a peach fritter combined. I can't stop. Maybe I should move there to continue my sugar trance? Highly recommend. Awesome goodness!
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Holly L.
Very disappointing after all the hype. We didn't find Voodoo donuts to be any different than your garden variety Dunkin Donuts, other than the fact they have wackier flavors and are prettier. They're greasy and heavy and definitely not worth the wait. Go to Blue Star instead!
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Marc J.
I walked into the line thinking I'd just get a donut and keep moving. By the time I got to the front, I couldn't help but get two, as well as a sticker for the road. Brave the line - it's worth it!
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Jeff H.
Reasonably priced, creative, Tasty donuts. Friendly service. Parking, pink boxes. Cash only but there is a/an ATM
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Benjamin P.
Decent. It's more about the experience than the quality of the donuts themselves.
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Tony L.
This place is a joke, and if you're not in on it, you might as well not even come in. Stop taking this place so fucking seriously. If yr gonna get a donut with froot loops on it, quit expecting gold. Light 3 outta 5.
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Christina S.
Ah, yes. Voodoo Doughnut was the first thing on my family's list of things to try. We went there yesterday morning, and let me tell you, my mom was surprised at how long the lines are, but me on the other hand? Not so much. It's obviously got curious travelers and locals coming back for more. Just the outside of it already seems intriguing with their sparkly brick walls and signature logo sign. So we waited about 20 minutes till we got inside, and it looks crazy in there. Lots of extravagant colors and the next thing you know it we were at the front. It's a bit overwhelming as there are such a variety of doughnuts to choose from. We happened to get the 3 of the Voodoo Doll Doughnuts, 1 Mango Tango Doughnut, and 2 Blueberry Cake Doughnuts. Let me tell you, they were all amazing! The Voodoo Doll Doughnut was a must-try for obvious signature reasons. It was not overbearing in chocolate, and there was a plentiful amount of raspberry fill which was great. The Mango Tango was also fairly decent and flavorful. As for the Blueberry Cake, THIS IS A MUST HAVE. They were so amazing! The cake just crumbles in your mouth and it's not too sweet or under sweet which had a perfect balance. Just a very light glaze which made it even better. This is definitely one of the best doughnuts I have had in my life. In addition, the creative store and flavors makes the experience so much more worthwhile, and I'm probably going to sneak back there later today, because this is definitely a must-try in Portland, Oregon!
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Rick G.
These doughnuts are perfect for unsuspecting tourists! They look good, but they taste about the same as something you can get at Safeway or Fred Meyer. I'm not much of a doughnut expert, but I have had better. The plain glazed doughnut from KKD is a superior treat.
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Evan M.
meh i esperienced butter
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Stephanie B.
must see in portland super yummy
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Paolo V.
Stopped by in the morning on the way to a cafe. Nice: 720a--no lines. Nice: Bacon. Donuts. Cereal. Donuts. Oreos. Donuts. Donuts. Donuts. Watch out. Cash only.
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Some G.
This place is totally Bitchin'. Period.
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Maureen R.
The best donuts ever, bar none. The line was longish but moved quickly and the donuts made the wait worth it.
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Charlie D.
So brand new to Portland and here's my take.... Voodoo Donuts. Awesome, you get to watch weird people as you watch in line and yeah, its smells pretty damn good and its open 24/7. Overall if you want crazy creative Portland feel vibe with interesting donut concoctions that are probably a 3 out of 5 on the taste scale that kinda taste stale (not like 7/11 stale, but close....) I'd wait 5-10 minutes if i'm craving for a donut but I wouldnt wait more then 15. For better tasting, more classic, fresh donuts, I'd go to Blue Star which is about a 4.5 out of 5. Downfall with Blue star is their hours but...I've never had to wait more then 5 minutes...lol. So all and all, it really does depend on what kinda donuts you're looking for.
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Dan G.
Voodoo is great, if you want to wait in long lines for mediocre donuts.
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Mai K.
I came here because I'd heard this was a necessary stop when in Portland. The pastries are unique and fun, but I wasn't that impressed by the quality of the food, the service (my cashier didn't seem thrilled to be there at all, but the girl next to her was more peppy), or the cleanliness of the space. I enjoyed the donuts and the hot apple cider, but I wouldn't say you'd be missing much if you didn't go to Voodoo Doughnuts when you're in PDX.
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Marisa S.
I stopped in here on the recommendation of a friend who grew up in Portland. I didn't get anything fancy. Just two donuts: raised chocolate glazed and chocolate cake glazed. The raised one was delicious. Just like the donuts I remember getting as a kid, before all the chains drove the mom and pop stores out of business. The cake was also scrumptious: dense and moist and just the right amount of sweet. Childhood memories came floating back. I visited this location in the middle of the day and only waited 5 or 10 min to order. Staff was very friendly and patient with each customer. My next visit was to the location in the NE. Same delicious donuts. Same courteous staff. Now for a tip: just get the basic donuts. And if you can, get a small box of 6 to go the day you leave Portland. Mine traveled well on the plane and were enjoyed greatly by my 10 year old daughter. (I might've eaten one on the red eye home. Shh)
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Randy E.
Great donuts - get the fuity flavors.
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Alix S.
The doughnuts are decent. However, I don't understand the hype. Why would anyone stand in line for 45mins just for a doughnut?
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Jessica L.
I have tried voodoo both times I've been to Portland, there's always a long line but it moves pretty fast. Things are little crazy in there so both times I've asked for a dozen that they pick. The second time the girl at the counter was not friendly, I asked for an extra maple bacon, and she gave me one, then she have me about eight donuts that are essentially the same just with different stale cereal toppings. Stale sugar doughnuts with fruit loops, Oreos, fruity pebbles, sprinkles, all stale. They make a decent cake doughnut, try blueberry if that's your thing, and they have pretty good vegan doughnuts. Otter than that I don't think I'll be back.
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Nicole T.
They don't live up to the hype for sure, but they're consistent and their donuts are the best thing for parties and late-night food runs. I recommend trying them out at least once.
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Ted P.
Great vegan donut options. Yes, there is often a long line. Yes, it's very touristy. All that said, if you want vegan donuts, you can't do better than Voodoo. The vegan options are way better here than at Blue Star or any other PDX donutery I've seen. Of course they have non-vegan donuts, too.
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Tabitha S.
Yummy...and interesting flavors...a good "portland" experience...but I've had better donuts. :-)
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Amanda T.
So I know this place is a staple of Portland - but I really was not a super fan. After waiting in line for 10 - 15 minutes I chose a lemon lime donut with nerds sprinkled on top. Bad choice and it made me sick. It is a must to go if you are in Portland for the first time but I won't be back.
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Vanessa B.
I was lead to this lovely establishment by a co-worker who proclaims "If you didn't go to Voodoo, you didn't go to Portland." So, we waited in line. 25minutes. Rain drizzling on our heads while looking around at the cloudy mecca. Once inside, I suddenly felt like a child, getting into a theme park of some sort. There were quite a few options and random combinations. In New York, we have donut shops everywhere, but nothing like this. I can see why people flock here. I am unsure if the people in line actually live in Portland, as this would be an unnecessary line to wait in a city of this size. But, the experience was worth the wait, and the waiting in line, made me soak in the rain, people and experience Portland on a deeper level. When usually I would walk away from such a wait. Side note, I found out you can get married in this place. And people have done so, very interesting. If I lived in Portland and had visitors, I would take them here. Well done guys. You are unique. Just like Portland.
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Oscar G.
I've lived in Portland for many years and grew up just over the river in Vancouver, WA and I really love Voodoo despite many Portlanders saying "Blue Star is better". To be honest, they're completely different. Blue Star is awesome if you want mostly plain donuts, but if you're seeking something as weird as Portland is Voodoo is the place.
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Danielle B.
3.5 stars I honestly wasn't looking forward to going to Voodoo. In my head it was overhyped and had long lines (who likes lines?). But then I experienced Voodoo, and maybe it was because my expectations were low, but they made me a fan. Our donut man (do they have a name? donut barista? donut host?) was hilarious. He repeatedly tried to sell me cock and balls-- the donut, not his. And he mocked me for asking what it was filled with--admittedly I set myself up for that one. We took home a couple of the bacon maple, the gay bar, and the Portland cream. The gay bar and Portland cream were similar because they are both filled with Bavarian cream, but the Portland wins since it also has chocolate on top. Their bacon maple is a solid sweet and salty combo. I always worry about sugar overload when it comes to these crafty donuts, but everything we ordered faired okay and not ridic on the sweetness scale. I'm definitely willing to try more doughnuts the next time I'm in Portland. I do recommend scouting the donuts on their website's menu because there are pictures and descriptions to help you make your doughnut decisions!
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Angela H.
Portland best places Love it.
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Leelee P.
Got lucky and happened by when these wasn't a line. Good doughnuts. Crazily decorated and tasty. Be brave and let them pick out your dozen for just $13.
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Stephanie A.
Mango tango doughnuts are amazing! It's everything you'd expect in a PDX cult favorite. Minus for the lack of CC processing.
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Joy B.
I'm going back and forth between a 3 and 4. I mean, it's a doughnut...it was good BUT would i stand in line again to have it? No. If the line is short or non-existent and I'm walking by will I stop, sure, why not. The line was long, it was cash only. I was visiting and wanted to look at the display but was rushed to order and keep it moving..and the cashier didn't want to hear that I wanted a good recommendation because I was visiting. It was just OK. People were buying them by the dozens. I'm not a huge ---but gummy worms and crumbled oreos on top of already sweet bread type of person, so that kind of turned me off a little. Some of the doughnuts were super busy -- just a lot going on. If you add bacon to anything it's bound to be delicious, I'm sure....I've had better is all I can say. Better doughnuts and better service and I've stood in longer lines before, so it wasn't just the line that was the problem. I will wait and hour or more for good food, I don't mind. I'm a foodie, so it was worth the experience and being able to say that I've done it! :) Now that I'm done writing I think a 3 is more representative than a 4.
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Katrina W.
Not sure about the hype. Its a little too sweet in my opinion (tried the bacon and captain crunch). Would not highly recommend it. The place is located in a pretty ghetto area. Not good to go late at night, unless accompanied by friends.
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V F.
The jelly doughnut are the best I've ever had. They aren't sugary sweet and the donut is light and fluffy. About 1.25. I think I hat 3 at once. Great coffee too.
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Kaleb F.
Good donuts the whole family can enjoy.
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Lauren S.
Good doughnuts! But then again, how good can a doughnut really be? I do enjoy the spunky names and interesting shapes! Cash only, so prepare for that! Otherwise they have an ATM inside ($3-4 atm charge, and you will have to wait in line again) Long lines are pretty intense, but this makes for interesting people watching. If you haven't been here before, it's worth stopping by!
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April G.
Yummy different doughnuts and a good pric
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Alexandria M.
I mean.. they're donuts. With sillier toppings.
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Charles T.
I had an iced peach fritter. I thought I was going to have two doughnuts. I went in with $5 cash. Yeah, you'd think it would be enough for a fritter and a bacon maple bar. But it wasn't. Wow, really? Extremely high prices contribute a great deal to my 2-star rating of VD. The fritter was good, not excellent, just good. It reminded me of Winchell's donuts that used to have many locations around town. Nothing special. And I was really put off by the pagan motif and atmosphere. That doesn't really have anything to do with the quality of the doughnuts or my 2-star rating. That's just me. If you want to pay more than necessary for doughnuts that don't equal their price tag, if you don't mind terse service and long waits, then this just may be the nutmeg in your batter. For me, better doughnuts, better prices and better, friendlier service are abundant in this foodie paradise, Portland, Oregon--the town that I call my home.
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Nicole E.
It's a Portland staple, with some of the yummiest, most unique doughnuts I've ever seen! I take all my out of town guests here because it's an absolute must-see in this city!
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Angi F.
I've visited Voodoo Doughnuts a number of times - mostly with out of town guests so they can have the experience. I'm not a huge doughnut eater but the novelty factor is definitely there ... the place is pretty much always packed (at least when I've been there) and the service is OK - not overly great but not terrible either and completely understandable with the volume they are doing.
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E R.
If you are into healthy foods don't come here. Creativity and sugar are the main sales points. The actual donuts are just average, but if you have a sweets or donut craving the variety of unusual toppings and taste combos is outstanding. Bought a dozen for a group of 5 for the weekend. Could not eat it all, way too much sugar for one weekend! I agree with other comments on the lines and the pressure to make up your mind with so many choices. But that should tell you Voodoo Doughnuts has its fans. For me, it is fine for the occasional novelty treat.
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Trang T.
2.5 stars I am a true lover of donuts but I really think Voodoo Doughnuts is just okay. Outrageously decorated, overly sweet and interesting combos is probably what makes people so excited about Voodoo Doughnuts. We have something comparable to it back at home so I wasn't as excited. We came on a weekend night and the line wasnt as packed as we expected. We had the bacon donut, voodoo doll, grape and cinnamon sugar donut. Nothing really stood out or felt life changing. It was actually too sweet and slathered with way to much frosting. Their menu is overwhelming and the rotating donut shelves don't help. It's hard to know whats in the case so you kind of just have to point and hope that it'll taste good. I thought that they'd have amazing donuts and when trying the plain Cinnamon Sugar donut, it was actually dry and hard to eat. I'd likely pass on coming back next time if I ever come back to visiting Oregon again. (Bay Area folks, it's similar to Psycho Donuts so if you've already had that, Voodoo donuts is nothing special)
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Dinah C.
A must visit for anyone in Portland! I love the eclectic options that work with your palate. It is cash only and make sure you know what you want when you get to the register as others behind you and the cashier will so appreciate it. My personal favorite is the Voodoo donut and the awesome coffee mug :)
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Larry G.
If you can handle sugar overload, then Voodoo Doughnut is for you. Before you get in line, read the menu and look at the options. My fiance and I just got in line and waited for our turn. Man, we felt pressured by other people waiting behind us. We were like...."let's get this....no, this.....no, this one.....and that one....honey, I already got that one....oh, this one!" We got different kinds that included a Voodoo ghost donut, cock-and-balls donut, grape ape donut, mango-flavored donut, cereal topped donut, etc. Yes, I saw the bacon topped donuts. Dafuq?!?!?!? Anyways, expect people to ogle you as you carry a large pink box in your hand. Everyone knows that that box is. Whether you like donuts or not, you have to stop by this place! *This place is cash only!
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Nathan R.
Sugary goodness, great atmosphere and attitude, worth the hype. Not for donut snobs.
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W W.
Crazy toppings, but just normal donuts underneath. On the plus side, with so much turnover they always seem very fresh.
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Johnny B.
long wait, but bomb doughnuts
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Cathy R.
My review of this place is rather mixed. It's definitely worth coming here at least once to try out their donuts, but I found them too sweet for me. I'm not sure what flavor I bought, but my donut had white frosting and purple sprinkles on it. It tasted like a sweet tart candy or maybe a pack of nerds? On a more positive note, the variations of donuts that you can find here are pretty awesome and definitely unique from other donut places. They're also open 24 hours so they get credit for that!
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Lauren R.
There are WAYYY Better doughnut shops in Portland. I got a HUGE box of a multi variety (ranging from grape-ape to their fritter) One bite of each told me all that I was going to know; Subpar and OVERHYPED. Go to Lee Farms and get yourself an apple cider vinegar donut and a view or Annie's Donut Shop and experience way better. This place is a Voo-Don't.
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Laura K.
Super fun and best doughnuts ever!
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Wanderlust F.
I simply can not remember coming here but I guess I did because I checked in??? The donuts must not have been that memorable or just not worth reviewing. According to hubby, it was ayte. If it was ayte to him, then it must have been blah for me. All I remember is that their donut was way too soft just not what a donut is suppose to be
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Anjana A.
We visited as we wanted to do the Voodoo thing, like tourists. I don't like doughnuts much as they're usually much too sweet for me. I've tried doughnuts across the country and have never found one I liked except maybe those made at home with very little sugar and no dusting. But I wanted the experience of going Voodoo - if only for my teen who thought it would be 'crazy cool'. We drove by at 8 PM on a weekday, there was a CRAZY line outside so we decided to go wait and come back at 11:30. Major oops! The line was even longer! What! Still we parked for $12 for the night and went to Voodoo. There was a 200 person line in front of us with some street performance going on right in the middle. Most people were late teens or twenties and many were drunk. Didn't think I wanted to be in line with my kid, we had even brought our dog, so we sent the poor soul back to the car. My kid got a few cat calls as she was walking back and was upset but still determined to go in and try the doughnuts. We then had a few teenagers slam into us as they were being chased by cops for breaking into someone's car or store and then a few cops came running after. It was quite a commotion. A homeless dude then got up on a trash can, he seemed really high and started lecturing the general audience in the line. Another crowd of drunk people showed up and lit cigarettes. Most of the people who had kids or others who did not want to wait left at this point. We waited about 1.5 hours to get in. I had typed my order on my phone and handed it to the server who thanked me for that since I was buying a bunch of flavors. A lot of people were just staring at the board inside, lost as they seemed not to have a clue what they wanted, I think they were in the line just for fun. The place is cash only so some were scrambling to get money. The servers were friendly despite all this going on all the time. It's amazing that they sell so many doughnuts, all their racks were full and they were still making more! So the visit was an experience, that lasted 3 hours to buy a few doughnuts! But I don't think I would have seen more people and more interesting sights in the space of those 3 hours anywhere else! We got our legendary pink boxes and I tried a bite of each doughnut having got about 15-16 flavors. I wasn't very impressed, the only one I liked was the Buttermilk bar. I had not tasted one like that before and it was not overly sweet. The voodoo dolls were all different and fun to photograph but not to eat. Eventually, I ended up trashing most of the doughnuts. Out of the 24 we purchased we perhaps finished 4-5 over 2 days. And our dog helped too! Recommended as a place to hang out if you're into that sort of thing. Not worth going to just for doughnuts!
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Lauren C.
Grape Ape and Portland Cream are my fave. Service is hit or miss.
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Eric K.
So yes there is always a long line but....I think that is part of the whole experience. The Doughnuts have some crazy names, some that are inappropriate. I love going in and just reading through all of the names and the description. My favorite is the Oreo doughnut!!!! Definitely a great experience.
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Lauri E.
I love Voodoo doughnuts, the line around the building tells you how good they are.
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Sherry L.
Meh. Not that great. Granted there is a lot of variety and for donuts, they are blingy. But the quality of the donuts and the flavors - not overly inventive or refined. Worth going for the first time, but otherwise, it's just a pile of sugar for a 30 minute wait.
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Andrew J.
It's iconic, it's gimmicky, and whether you love it or love to hate it, Voodoo Doughnuts is a Portland success story. I believe this is the page for the downtown location, and while yeah, it has lost its original gritty charms (oh how I miss when it was still a hole in a wall. Memories!), the expansion has made it more tolerable to wait in line. The doughnuts are usually fresh when I go in during the late shift before/after Miss Kennedy's Cabaret, Kit Kat Club, Wanderlust Social, Ash Street Saloon, et al. The next time I go see my old coworkers or have a good friend's birthday, I'm getting them a heartfelt cock'n'balls.
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Luby H.
I knew when I wanted to come to Voodoo, it was solely for the hype, and yes I definitely wasn't expecting much since I had been fully warned by my dear friends. But really? I didn't know someone could possible make donuts worse than Dunkin Donuts. And how do you even mess up a jelly donut exactly? Came here around 11pm on a Saturday night just so I can be a tourist and take a picture with the Voodoo Donut sign but thought "I might as well just stand in line too because how many times will I really come here." The wait was roughly around 30 minutes (which is still insane!) and I ordered the infamous voodoo, a jelly donut in the shape of a voodoo doll covered with chocolate. The donut was extremely heavy and the dough was not airy or fluffy at all. On top of that, it was extremely sweet and just not very different from that jelly donut from your local donut shop (and honestly that one may even be better). Majorly disappointed and I am shocked that people still stand in line for an insane amount of time for this basic donut. #basic
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Adrian M.
Great donuts. Fun atmosphere. Definitely do not come here unless you can wait in line. Definitely understand why people wait. Donut flavors are awesome. Prices are good too. Will be back
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Not My Real N.
These donuts ain't good. Oh, sure, the shapes and names are cute, but the 'nuts themselves are below par. The fillings are loaded with cornstarch and have that overly carbed vibe. Nasty! The glazes are pure corn syrup with flavorings and gross color added. Basically, their donuts are low-end supermarket quality. I mean, below a suburban Cash'n'Carry. The best thing, I guess, about Voodoo Donuts is to watch the vacuous hordes thronging to buy these over-priced, sugary, verrrry unhealthy trendy treats. When my family and I were there, the two-block crowd was exclusively trend-wannabes, each glued to their personal electronic, mainly iPhones. Seriously? People should be told how absolutely uncool it is to be a sheep.
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Mona W.
Definitely iconic and fun, but overhyped and not very tasty. Imagine lining up with a bunch of drunk people at 2am under a flashing neon sign. Except instead of waiting to get into a club, you are waiting to buy donuts. The magic is in the hole.....but there was definitely not too much magic experienced by my tastebuds.
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Erin J.
I've hit them up thrice now, 1st time before moving to Portland, because well.. VOODOO! The other two times after moving here a few months ago. I think they are a good doughnut joint. The treats are tasty and creative. They aren't my favorite doughnuts in town, which is why I give them three stars. Good, creative, but a bit too sweet and overpriced compared to what I can get elsewhere. You're definitely paying for the experience with this one.
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Jane S.
Had the apple fritter and it was crunchy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside. Great glaze. I'm a fan.
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Shin M.
My hubby and I went late on a Friday night, around 11:30pm. There was still a line out the door but it only took like 5 minutes until it was our turn. I saw that there was a menu on the wall, describing the doughnuts. But then the actual doughnuts were on a turning display. There was no correlation between the physical doughnut and the description. So we had no idea what any of the rotating ones were. We ended up pointing at one. It ended up being some kind of peanut butter chocolate doughnut. It was pretty big (and of course pricey for a doughnut) but it was only ok. I would still prefer a Dunkin Donuts boston creme filled doughnut. But it was a good one time experience to see all the silly looking doughnuts.
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Kayla S.
love it..great service and great doughnuts
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Anthony W.
Maybe it's just me, but I wasn't too impressed with Voodoo doughnut. Their donuts are huge and to me it just looks like it is going to get me that closer to diabetes that much faster. They certainly are creative with some of their toppings but I think some of these can be shared by 3-4 people. I did see many people walking around with Voodoo donut boxes so maybe it's just me. There is a line that can form so be ready to stand in line.
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Thomas C.
It's nice having so many choices for vegan donuts. The line hardly makes it worth it. But then you're rewarded with donuts. And then you leave confused with a pink box and wondering when you will do it again.
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Spazz R.
Look, I love donuts. Who doesn't? That being said, no donut is worth waiting 2 hours in line for. I used to live in Portland and I've eaten here before, about half a decade ago, and remember just walking in and getting a donut. It was a good time had by all. Now, there is just a crazy line constantly around the corner and it makes it no fun. I mean, it's just a donut. It should be fast, easy, and delicious. 4 star donuts with a 1 star wait and so we've leveled out at the 2 star area. It's really too bad, because if this was my former self I would be giving it 4-5 stars.. but now.. the wait is just not worth it. It's really too bad.
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Chris H.
always had good luck with the donuts. The voodoo Man and the French crullers are my favorites, while my kids like the cereal and mm donuts. staff is always quick and even tempered even when the line is out of hand.
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Blake R.
Of course I couldn't leave Portland without making a stop at voodoo donuts... I was excited all the way to the checkout, until I opened my bag of donuts to find my voodoo doll upside down, face smeared on the inside of the bag... Overall, the donuts are average but very fun. The location itself is a little grimy but again, fun. I purchase three donuts: a voodoo doll, lemon chiffon, and the Mango Tango. I would go back to try a couple more... Probably not the same location though. Maybe I'll give Denver a shot
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V G.
Good stuff. Over hyped for sure. Always a great place to bring out of towners. Liked it but unless Im in the neighborhood (never am), I wouldn't make a special trip on my own.
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Oriana W.
Before moving to Portland, I had heard wonders about Voodoo. So I go... and... yeah, that is a line (but hey, Portland has lines at a lot of food venues). We waited around 40 minutes... which probably wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the summer heat, panhandlers going after us (as a captive audience), and being creeped out by creepy guys hanging around the anime porn theater next door. When we got in... so many options, hilarious names, and great prices. But....... (ducks) they weren't that good. It was an experience, and fun to say you've had one, but there's incredible bakeries just a few blocks away from Voodoo making much better donuts. They don't have glitter walls and punny names, but they have delicious donuts. I guess it comes down to whether you're looking for good pastries or a silly and memorable experience.
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Grace E.
3 stars because of the 40 min wait in line. The doughnuts are yummy so if the line isn't so massive, give it a try. I felt like it was a waste on my part though because of the long wait. We drove in from puyallup and we have a doughnut place that has the same type of doughnuts.
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Mark B.
Holy long line Batman!! It was a beautiful Sunday and the line was long. It went quite fast though, thanks to the hard working staff. I am a fan, totally dig the place... But people, they are just doughnuts. Don't get crazy. Who doesn't love fried dough & sugar prepared with a creative, humorous method?? Who? Maple bacon is my favorite but I love the Portland Cream and the rasberry bliss or lemon bliss. The large massive doughnuts are enought to put you in a sugar coma so get a traditional size doughnut. VOODOO! Oh they do have several locations in and around Portland & in Denver, but if you feel that you must go to this location and experience that hype, go for it. Oh and don't be a ding dong tourist. Tip the hard working people who put up with us crazy tourist on a daily basis. If you are going to stand in line, spend a chunk of change on a box of doughnuts (that you my not fully consume) while experiancing the glory and ambiance of the Original Voodoo Doughnuts, tip the hard working people who put up with us crazy tourist on a daily basis!
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Estefany B.
Two words: Tourist Trap. I passed in front of this place a bunch of times before deciding to come in. There was always a ridiculous line outside! Finally, on a sunday afternoon the line was almost gone and it seemed like the perfect time to partake in the ultimate tourist activity. The doughnuts are a-okay, nothing spectacular about them, and a wee-bit overpriced. I got a "voodoo dozen" which contained a bunch of signature doughnuts. After eating most of them I got a pretty fair idea of their taste, there were some better than others... but the general impression I had of the place is that they taste like your standard grocery store doughnut with a prettier design. Try it if you've never had them! but keep your expectations low
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T. M.
Sometimes the line is ridiculous, sometimes it's not. I recommend going with a friend and making it an experience rather than camping out by your lonesome while pan-handlers try to get your attention knowing that it's a CASH only place and that you DO have cash. Almost all of the doughnuts are dessert-decadent so have your coffee or tea on deck to wash down all that deliciousness. When I was eating "clean" it was really hard for me to enjoy my Voodoo, but I bought a bunch of different ones to bring to my buddies and everyone at the airport kept trying to be my friend as I carried my pink Voodoo box through security. ;P My personal preference of doughnuts is original glazed, glazed jelly-filled, and/or maple bars. With that said, I really enjoyed the Maple Bacon, the Gay Bar, and the (I forgot the name) Raspberry filled one. So far, no complaints. I've already came back once, and I will continue to make this a stop the next time I am in Portland.
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Aliy L.
I mean me and my girlfriend were visiting Portland, and every Tourist said its a must, ( locals say blue stars bette, and trust me it is lol), but when we arrived there was a line which hyped me up despite a heroin addict running in circles close to the line. LONG STORY SHORT we got a dozen the dirty bastard, was the best hands down but all of the donuts including the famous voodoo doll, were stale and average... maybe just get2 donuts and take a picture of the building... nothing special really.
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Joe P.
Despite the homeless people hanging around the store, I have always loved this place. They have never run out of anything when I've been there- even when it is late morning or early afternoon. Despite how busy they are, I have never had an issue getting the donut I want. All in all, I don't think their is anything special about their frosting or the way they make their donuts... It is all about the creativity. I tried this cinnamon scone thing... One of the best donuts I've ever had. And I love their cookies and cream one. OMG!!!
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Stacy M.
Being a native to Portland all my life I never would have ventured into this place had it not been for the long lines. Surely something this demanded had to be of good quality? Wrong. I've had better (and fresher) doughnuts from a grocery store bakery. The only reason for two stars is because they have made bacon maple bars revolutionary to other spots that I enjoy much better. If you're into waiting in line forever for the experience of being rushed out the door quickly by overwhelmed staff and novelty, then by all means, this is what you've been looking for. The only plus side of this place is the dozens of drunk tourists and gutter punks who like to give out free eats from day old 5 gallon buckets if you happen to be passing by at night and are hungry. In reality there's only two words that come to mind when I see this place- tourist trap.
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Brenda M.
Sweet tooth guilty!
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Shelley S.
For Tourists and Bridge & Tunnelers. The novelty has worn off for the rest of us.
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Nichole Y.
Eh, we did it and we don't regret it but I wouldn't go again. It's really the experience not the actual food we were going for so we weren't disappointed. Crazy profane names and even crazier flavors. I couldn't physically stomach the amount of sugar on a single donut but it seems like a stoners dream come true. If you're in the area I say why not but I wouldn't make it a daily routine.
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Uzo L.
The line is long, but moves by pretty fast! Second time here, I am not a big fan of donuts but I truly enjoy the experience that comes with visiting a voodoo donuts store!
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Sarah M.
I pretend I'm a tourist.
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Chris C.
If you are looking for novelty and are an out of towner that wants to tell your friends that you have been there, then OK. If you are looking for the best doughnuts in town, go to Blue Star.
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Audra E.
These doughnuts are not worth waiting for. They don't melt in your mouth, they taste stale and the staff is pretty annoyed by the time you get to the counter. It's a cool shop and obviously a Portland institution, but their doughnuts are not worth the calories nor the ridiculous wait in line.
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Darlyn S.
It's ordinary tasting doughnuts but presented in a very creative way. Flavors are good. They have fun names and how the doughnut looks like. The doughnuts are on the pricey side in terms of doughnut pricing. This place is very iconic here in Oregon, it's a must to try at least once. The doughnut shop is typical of Oregon which have fun bright colors, but need to be a bit neater/ cleaner. Can also get busy at night.
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Twombly P.
It's a fun, grungy place selling unhealthy delicious donuts in a fun, grungy city. Yeah, it's not an operating theatre and it's not located in the Louvre, but so what. You could probably do with a Voodoo after watching Anime porn next door anyway. Trust me, the high end patisseries of Paris and Europe in general don't taste much better. And if a panhandler asks for your change , stop moaning and consider yourself lucky.
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Claudia R.
Ugh. Voodoo doughnuts. I'm just going to chime in here, and some people will undoubtedly resent me for this. But... Voodoo Doughnuts is not good - rather, it's novel. There are worse doughnuts, it's true. These are quite stomachable. But the only reason to go there is for the novelty of the blunt, Voodoo man, cereal kitsch toppings, etc. But when it comes down to it, these doughnuts are too sugary, too heavy, and the cereal is always stale, even if you actually go and wait in the too-long line at Voodoo doughnuts (instead of getting them at any of the myriad places around town that receive a delivery every day).
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Heather B.
I've tried these doughnut twice now. The first time was in CA and they were brought in to my work by a coworker who had them brought in from Portland that evening. They were alright, I thought maybe because of the travel time. The second (and final) time my husband, friends and I visited on a Saturday morning around 8am. The line hadn't started yet, so that was nice. I figured being there still fairly early they would be fresh. Not so much. We ordered the Captain Crunch, maple bacon, massive banana bear claw and a simple chocolate frosted one. Overall they were all very mediocre and tasted a little stale. They are definitely not worth the price for what you get. This place is way overrated and in my opinion isn't even worth it for the experience. Oh and they only accept cash. meh.
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Grace W.
Honestly, I think this place is totally overrated. I had seen this shop featured on the Food Network and I was super intrigued. Bacon on a maple bar? Genius!! My friends and I decided to come here around 8 p.m. and this place was bustling. It was really hard to find parking in the nearby vicinity so we ended up paying $10 to park for about 30 minutes. Ridiculous. When we arrived at the store, the line wrapped around the corner. The line didn't take super long but I thought that it was kind of silly to wait in line of donuts. I picked out the maple bar with bacon and a jelly filled donut. Seriously, the donuts weren't all that spectacular, taste wise. It was okay... In fact, the inside of the store is kind of grungy and dirty looking. Perhaps this is because so many people frequent this store. I didn't think this donut store was all that special. However, the outside patio area was nice. It was well lit and there were picnic benches where you could plant yourself while enjoying your donut.
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Sabrina M.
Love this place it's always awesome and delicious everyone is so friendly every time,I come they're welcoming and even though the wait is long they still aren't pushy if you can't decide. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean and the doughnuts are outstanding wish they had one of these where I live! Yum!
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Randy D.
I felt Voodoo donut is a bit overhyped but the quality, selection, and ambiance are worth stopping by for. Come with a group of friends because it's in a shader side of town, especially if you walk around and get lost. It's a small shop and the line can wrap outside but the service is pretty quick. The menu selection had lots of interesting names and I think I got the voodoo man, a peanut butter one, and oreo cookies donut.
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Cathryn G.
So I visited my cousin in Astoria and we drove into Portland and the first place she took me to was Voodoo Doughnut. I'm so glad she did. We got a box of amazingness right away. The actual voodoo doughnut was sweet and delicious, but my personal favorite was the ODB. Definitely wish I had more time to try every single option they had. Amazingly fresh and unique doughnuts of all kinds. You're definitely not going to find another doughnut place quite like this anywhere else in the world. They have some interesting items to buy as well. I got a pretty cool mug that says the magic is in the hole. I would suggest going and getting a box to try while exploring downtown, it's quite an experience. Cons: It is a pretty small building and once you get inside it's a little cramped especially because it's so colorful and interesting you're going to want to look around while you're there. That and there's always a line wrapped around outside. Can't say I blame them though.
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Maxine Y.
I never heard of this place until i was headed to Portland, then all my friends freaked out about Voodoo Doughnuts. We waited in line for like 10 mins, got a maple, a cream filled, and a devils food with cocoa puffs. They are all awesome ideas, the donuts are eh, just like any other doughnut place. But it was a cool experience, they had a c*ck and ba!!s one that was huge and funny haha you cant really eat them out front without being harassed by a bum with doo doo stains.
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Felicia T.
Got the donuts as a gift- a whole box of them! They are definitely funky but as a donut purist, some of these flavors are a bit too much. I'm a fan of cereal with milk, but cereal coating my donut, not so much. Nevetheless, the donuts taste good, rich but not heavy. That said, one is a more than a snack and eat two of these, you can skip a meal.
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Stephannie Q.
Some people will say that anyone can throw cereal or bacon or any other wild ingredient on a donut and that in fact is very true but none will taste quite like Voodoo Doughnuts. The toppings are awesome but just the plain donuts are amazing as well. Of course there is a line out the door but anything worth having is worth waiting for and these doughnuts are definitely worth it. I had the Maple bacon doughnut and the bacon was cooked just right...not soggy, not too crispy. I also had the Old Dirty Bastard which was a doughnut with chocolate frosting, Oreo's with peanut butter drizzled on top and that was just as good as the maple bacon. The Oreo cookies were crunchy and the peanut butter atop sets that doughnut off. I snuck in a few bites of my bf's Captain my Crunch doughnut and again, another amazing concoction. Its a doughnut with a white glaze, covered in Captain Crunch Cereal. I had a plain maple doughnut as well which was made perfectly. I have only had a few doughnuts off their large menu and I have no complaints about any of them so I can only imagine how great the other's are. This location is a popular tourist attraction because of the fact that it has been on several different shows on the Food Network channel. If you are worked into the idea of going to the location seen on TV and don't mind waiting in a line, then this is the location for you. If you don't have a preference, there is a second location outside of downtown that only locals know about and there is a smaller line. Whatever you choose, you'll be happy with any doughnut selection.
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Giovanna M.
Firstly you must brave the location. Walking in here with 2 kids was oddly disgusting. You park in front of a strip joint with "XXX" and "Nude Girls Performing Sex Acts" written all over the place... Come on. I hear the other location is no better. So what's with that? We went in, waited in line. Did not know what the heck was what. You just point to what looks good on the spinning tray in a tall tube and say, "that one". They pack it up in their cutey little pink box with their logo, you pay, and you escape to the car... But not before being harassed by pimps who just want a donut. Yeah... Your grill alone could buy you the building, but you're panhandling for spare change, so you can get a donut? Sick and wrong. If you like GMOs. Eat here. I did splurge and get a fruit loop coated donut. The fruit loops were stale. The frosting was sickly sweet. And the donut was a pathetic excuse for a raised donut... and I only ate 1/4 of it. I am normally a donut fiend and can eat a dozen at a time if allowed. I can say I've been there... and I can say I will never return.
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Sarah M.
If you are a Portlander and have not been here, shame on you. If you are from out of town, go. Voodoo Doughnut is quintessentially delicious.
Holly G.
Worth the hype but a little pricey. We lucked out with a short wait time. We couldn't decide which doughnuts to get so we got the variety box. It's was fun tasting all the different flavors. I don't recall not liking any. I would definitely visit again.
(4)Jennifer S.
Fantastic doughnuts!!!
(5)Joe H.
Great doughnuts. Try the maple bacon bar at 2:00 am when you are intoxicated!
(5)David R.
Tourist trap. They are no better than Safeway doughnuts and you have to wait in line in a sketch part of town to get them. Nothing special about this place except it's famous for some reason.
(2)Yekta A.
Voodoo is pretty good, I mean for the hype. Not that I'd ever go back here or anything, I really wouldn't because it wasn't spectacular. I was seriously expecting more! Whatever. the line is ridiculous for what you get, I mean standing in line for almost 45 minutes to an hour for a donut is overboard. The donuts have been sitting out all day and they don't even taste heavenly.
(4)Adele H.
Delicious, but I like Blue Star better.
(4)Stephanie P.
Everyone said "go to voodoo doughnuts in Portland! It's the best doughnut ever!" We got a dozen doughnuts and let the staff pick them. We were there at 5am there was no line yet. We were the first ones. We took out voodoo dozen back to the hotel and sampled each and every one. We could old take one bite out of each. The were the most dry doughnuts I had ever had. Put some stale cereal on top and its even worse. I don't understand the hype and really can't understand why people stand in line for hours for the crappiest doughnut. Seriously go to the grocery store, buy a glazed doughnut, put it in the microwave for a few seconds, sprinkle fresh cereal on top and I guarantee it will be 100 times better than voodoo.
(1)Ben L.
What do I need to say. The peanut butter fritter is my favorite! ! Knock over a couple people to get in line and go now!!
(5)James E.
Ummmm...with so many excellent and reasonably priced doughnut shops in Portland, why would you get in this line? Get a $0.50 pink box at Fred Meyer and just write Voodoo on it, if that's the draw.
(1)Alyssa B.
Great doughnuts, bad customer service and wait times.
(3)Rolly U.
Finally Finally Finally got to try this place out. I always wondered what was all the hype about and today I finally got to try it myself. After reading yelp, I was so not looking forward in waiting in a long line but when my family and I got there, we lucked out cause they didn't have a line at all. I had the chocolate coo coo puff donut and it was so delicious! I enjoyed every bit. Atmosphere was great. Customer service was on point. This is the reason why I didn't give them 4 stars. -The voodoo donut looked pretty cool but tasted like a normal doubt, nothing was special about it. They don't have a menu and so much pressure to order quick cause the line was long and without an menu, it's kinda hard. Price is okay., nothing too crazy.
(4)LandJ S.
Overrated, especially if you are from a city that is larger than Portland. Yes, there are "clever" donuts that are a touch irreverent, but there's also absolutely nothing special about the taste. The dough was tough, dense, and tasted as if it had been fried 7 hours ago. This is probably because when you're standing in the line 40 minutes deep, you actually stand next to the vents where you can see the donuts waiting to be covered in various toppings. That in and of itself isn't a problem, but when the vents open to the sidewalk, which smells like urine, then it begins to all make sense. Perhaps that is why Voodoo needs to lather on toppings: to mask the essence of Portland.
(2)M Z.
An adolescent version of me would probably have enjoyed the humor and novelty of waiting in line for 20 minutes to purchase a phallic shaped donut named "Cock-N-Balls", and that seems to be the primary draw for Voodoo Doughnuts. I ordered the "Bacon Maple" and "No Name". I can only describe the texture and flavor of both as that sticky, gooey texture that most bake goods get when they've been sitting out for too long. The store itself has a really cool vibe, the décor is fun and the people who work their are cool. Go in expecting a long wait and fun experience to purchase fairly unremarkable, mediocre donuts.
(2)Janelle O.
Crazy named and flavored donuts- tons of varieties. Pretty fun place decorated in pink and neon green. There's usually a line out the door stretching around the block, so come early.
(3)Eric D.
Basic Greasy donuts, I do not understand why Portland celebrates this business.
(2)Jeffery S.
Don't understand the hype. Yes, they're donuts are not in conventional "donuts" shape and size so that's somewhat interesting but not $3-more-than-any-other-donut-that-tastes-same interesting. Staff didn't seem too enthused to work there. The block is SURROUNDED by vagrants aggressively asking for money and getting upset if you don't hand them something for free.
(3)Frank B.
I visited here 5 years ago (2010) and never made a review of it. They serve good donuts, heavy and filling. You really only need ONE but feel compelled to buy 12 because the line is so long. It's hyped, donuts in a pink box which the local homeless will request instead of money if they see you walking with that pink box. I say try it once and pass all other times. The city has many donut spots to offer. There are always people carrying them home on flights to LA and its like "Really? We have funky donuts in LA too". This spot may have been one of the early pioneers of unique, innovated donuts but now every city has their own variation of Voodoo
(3)Marcia K.
Delicious donuts! That's all that really needs to be said. I will be so sad when I go back home and can't eat these donuts anymore. . But I have a couple more days to try more flavors. This place is great!
(5)Tina L.
First time visiting Portland, I got to hit up the hyped voodoo donuts as a must try donut shop. When we arrive, sure enough, there was a long line waiting on the outside (really popular place). The pink sign was very bright and visible, stands out from other shop around the area. The donut shop is located at downtown Portland, area around the shop looks very sketchy, dirty street and many pan handlers wondering around the shop, I am not sure how safe is the area. We waited about 25 minutes to get inside the shop to order, got a dozen donuts including cock n balls, captain my captain, old dirty bastard, bacon maple bar, aren't that a peach, voodoo doll, tex-ass, all the special naming donuts that you can get on their menu...etc Packed in huge pink box with voodoo donut logo. Open the magic voodoo box, and the donuts were huge! Especially the balls on the cock n ball donut, Lol! The decorative donut designs were so interesting, I had to push myself on taking a bite. What I taste in most of the donuts is SUGAR OVERLOAD, they are extremely sweet, sweet oozing out from the inside (jam filling donuts), sweet frosting cover on the outside with extra sweet sprinkles and drizzles. I think I was going on a sugar high after a few bite, and down them with water. I enjoy the peach filling donut, old dirty bastard and maple bacon bar. The dough were soft, and sweetness melts with it. If yelp has 0.50 rating increments, I gave this place a 3.5. The hype magic was there for a short time, then it disappears. The attraction is for the shape and design of the donuts, and for its naming logistics. The donuts tasted good, but way to sweet for me.
(3)Monique B.
The doughnuts are glorious. People always complain about a crazy long wait but when I went there was maybe 10 people ahead of me, which is not crazy. The old dirty bastered is the best in my opinion. When ordering just be ready to have a very sweet but yummy treat.
(5)Gloria C.
ITINERARY: SUNDAY late night (since Voodoo is open 24 hours!) Why do people flock to Voodoo Doughnuts? Must be whatever voodoo they sprinkle on their stuff. Although it's a cute place with crazy looking donuts and a long line, the bottom line for me was that the donuts were not good. Period. It's a tourist attraction most definitely. Maybe pass by, buy a donut or two or take some photos but it baffles me why anybody would want to buy boxes and boxes of this stuff and take it home. The dough was rubbery and dry and the toppings like the chocolate and cream tasted old and overly sweet.
(1)Theresa B.
There's a REASON for the line. Best doughnut place, EVER!!!! How did they manage to make the line move so quickly and yet make me feel like I was the ONLY person in the place? MUST BE MAGIC! Most efficient, PATIENT (so much deliciousness to choose from -OH MY!), pleasant & helpful staff I have ever encountered - for such a busy place. What a fun spot in an interesting area. Of note, cash ONLY - there is an ATM, if you forget. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
(5)Beverly A.
Sorry to say, but this place really is overrated! I think the 'cock and balls' is what makes them ever-so-popular! Nevertheless, if you're in the area and there isn't a line - sure, try it! But would I make a trek out and battle parking for this establishment? No thanks! The donuts are cute and creative, but average.
(1)Brandon A.
I'm still trying figure out what the big fuss is all about with this place. I don't see how dumping a box of cereal or crushed cookies on a doughnut makes this place special. The doughnuts themselves weren't bad, aside from feeling that I was about to go into a diabetic coma. Lastly, they keep the freshly made doughnuts near a gated door. Not a big deal, but when you have a hundred some odd customers lined up next to it, toking cigarets, one is liable to believe that some of the smoke and flys somehow make their way to the doughnuts. The juice is not worth the squeeze here.
(2)Kosmo K.
Highly mediocre and over rated. I waited in a huge line for a basic doughnut. I can't understand why this type of thing is so popular in Portland. They can have it! I'd rather get a Krispy cream
(1)Michael L.
I was visiting Portland and never really intended to try Voodoo Doughnut due to the reviews. However, someone had shared a dozen doughnuts so I gave it a try. It was just OK, as many previous reviewers had stated. There was a large line almost every time I passed this place. I wouldn't be willing to wait very long for these doughnuts. The only time I would buy them is if there wasn't a wait. There is another place in the area that is much better.
(3)Mer F.
I must admit, I am a second-hand user. My partner purchased a Coco Puff and a Froot Loops, carefully tucked them in his carry-on, and flew across the country to Ohio so that I could experience what I had only seen on television. I read most of the reviews after consuming the Coco Puff doughnut, and I laughed hysterically. Ok, dig. You're ordering a doughtnut. That is glazed. Then frosted. Then maniacally covered in some kind of sugary cereal and/or candy and/or cookie because that, my friends, is the Voodoo gig. And then you're going to take to the internet and sob that it's too sugary, and that it's just a basic doughnut with weird toppings. For me, that is EXACTLY what the point of a Voodoo doughnut was supposed to be: a ridiculous sugar bomb covered in a maniacal, ridiculous combination of sugar and toppings that bordered on death and possible need for resurrection HENCE "Voodoo." You can call it a gimmick, but if it works, it works. AND it tastes good, so Voodoo wins. In fact, I have a storage unit to unpack today, so I washed down the Fruit Loops with a Diet Mountain Dew. Natch. For those who say the cereal is stale, I invoke the name of science. When you apply crispy cereal to wet frosting, the crispy cereal will absorb some of that moisture and become less than crispy. Sorry. I'm going full stars on this, because my Voodoo spent an entire day in a duffel bag, then overnight in a refrigerator, and I STILL got what the hype was about the next day.
(5)Meredith K.
Can everyone please just calm down about Voodoo? I get it. They have a doughnut shaped like a dick. It's funny. They put wild things on their doughnuts, are open 24/7, and can perform legal weddings in the shop. Let's take off the cock-n-balls colored glasses- Voodoo just isn't that special. Taste wise, it's on par with any average doughnut shop, including a Safeway or Albertsons Bakery. The neighborhood isn't the best, so I wouldn't walk their alone and they don't take card, so bring your cash. Does anyone who is actually from Portland still go here?
(3)Katie E.
Most overrated doughnut in the entire universe. People take boxes of these to California on the plane. Out of towners practically move here to eat them. It's totally ridiculous. They aren't good. I will give them props for innovative flavors, and to be the first people to do it, but...... the doughnuts are the same doughnuts you can get anywhere. Literally.
(2)Lin C.
Soooo Amazing !!! There was a line but it moved fast. All the doughnuts I bought were soft and delish!!
(5)Cindy P.
if you dont like it here something is wrong with you! amazing place
(5)Mohammad A.
It was amazing dount, they have the freshest custard dount i will pay them visit soon
(5)Sean C.
I had someone I work with bring in voodoo doughnuts as a treat for everyone as she commuted from Oregon to LAX to Ventura. These doughnuts had gone a very long distance in one day, was it worth it? Yes! I was only able to get a couple of pieces of some of the doughnuts before they were devoured. I had a bit of a lemon filled jelly doughnut, a chocolate doughnut with chocolate and purple icing and a vanilla doughnut with m&m minis on it. They were all great. They were a big hit at the office and a very kind gesture for someone to do. Definitely give this place a try! Some of the best doughnuts I have ever had. You should open a store in the Ventura area! Everyone loves doughnuts and they are very popular here!
(5)Jacer B.
Tasted like regular donuts , don't know what the hype about this place is? The line was pretty long and there was a homeless dude singing and whistling about donuts outside and some very nice people gave him a donut. Being from the bay, some locals talked trash about us "tourists" while we were waiting in line. I don't think I'd try this place out again. The downtown location was kinda gloomy and it wasn't worth the wait and they only took cash. Overall, the employees were very nice and patient with everyone. Good experience to try once.
(3)Pani S.
Long line , good donut. Most of the other reviews are pretty spot on. The different donuts were visually pleasing. The experience is worth it but probably won't be back.
(3)Nathaniel C.
Good donuts. Obviously people like them. Mostly pretentious staff. Come on now! Donuts should make you smile!
(3)Chris E.
Voodoo doughnuts is a fun Portland staple that people travel from all corners of the world to see! Granted, the doughnuts aren't typically gourmet, they are really good! Fried with vegan oil, despite the gluten, they can satisfy most doughnut cravings with a single bite. The staff works really hard and is made up of people from all walks of life. The grave manager, Victor is really sweet and super handsome ;)
(5)O. F. D.
You can go for the crazy toppings, but the raised glazed is actually in the top five ever. It is soft and pillowy, not too oily, and the glaze crackles around your mouth in sweet delight. Do yourself a favor and get one or three. Decent old-fashioned/buttermilk with good frosting, though it is a bit more oily compared to Blue Star. The French cruller is standard. We also had the Arnold Palmer, which was surprisingly decent too. Do not wait in line on the West side; go to the East side outpost.
(4)Matthew L.
I would highly recommend going around 4 or 5AM. Not just because there wont be any lines, but the zombie like trance music playing with random people roaming the streets at that hour really adds to the whole experience. Probably mostly hype, but they have vegan doughnuts and they were good. Couldn't really tell that they were vegan which is usually the sign they are very good. Hardest part is figuring out which doughnuts to choose from.
(4)cindy r.
Love it here! Super creative donuts and Emily is super helpful!
(5)Chandra A.
its okay. the Memphis mafia is yummy and of course the classic bacon maple. but the goddamn lines...ugh. id rather get blue star, pips or sesame donuts!
(3)Jenn K.
You wait in line, excited for donuts while simultaneously freaking out about the fact that the brick wall outside the place is shiny and covered in glitter. You slowly approach and look into the pepto bismal colored place with names on the board such as 'Miami vice'. You try to think about what you might order but are too distracted by the names of the donuts and the cases of spinning donuts inside - can you say visual stimuli?! When you finally enter you're bamboozled by the pink walls, loud punk rock music playing, men with beard nets at the front and the kooky designs everywhere. So when you get to the front you freeze and you shout to the guy with the Beard net that you and your friend just want like a dozen of their most popular donuts. Little did we know a dozen donuts is really like 2 dozen donuts since these are no ordinary donuts but huge mega donuts half the size of your face with cereal and cookie crumbs onto of them! You get the donuts and quickly leave to escape the pink and punk music. We sat outside and both ate one and a half donuts. They were delicious!! However, we didn't prepare for the donut-coma to come next. You eat the donuts then you need like a solid 30 mins before doing anything else cause these things will knock you out and make you feel like a full sleepy baby. We tried really hard to finish the donuts the next few days but had to share them with friends because it was too much. Overall, I probs wouldn't be back. It was great to check it out as someone who was visiting Portland for the first time. If you're visiting it seems like it's something you have to check out, just if you do go don't get bamboozled like I did and order a dozen...
(3)Mallory S.
Sorry bro, I don't care how good your donuts are. When you make fun of me to your coworker and act like a pretentious ass while rapping along to Big Sean, I'm not gonna care about anything else from my trip to your shop. Customer service comes before any food. Piss off.
(1)Rachel P.
Been a few times since we moved to Portland, as hubby likes doughnuts and is keen to try other flavors. Good variety of flavors that's for sure! :) The doughnuts aren't as fresh and fluffy as I would like though. Good work on the marketing and popularity of this iconic Portland spot! Cash only.
(3)Nancy J.
Bring cash. And bring more than you think you need. Planning the Portland portion of our road trip, I knew I wanted to try Voodoo. I was fully anticipating the long line and we weren't surprised when we spotted the line before seeing the sign. We had been driving up the coast since 4am, so we decided to grab brunch first. Also within walking distance was a used record store, Stumptown, and a place to get my septum pierced so we had a full schedule in the city. To our surprise, the line that was down the street had been reduced to 3 people by the time we were done with brunch, so we jumped in line. Maybe I should have prefaced this review by saying that my boyfriend and I were on a sugar-free, low carb diet 3.5 months prior to our trip. My pick was the caramel crunch. It really was some caramel-y, crunchy goodness. The boyfriend had a half dozen in mind. So in addition, we got the ODB, Portland cream, grape ape, mango, apple fritter (shellacked in sugar glaze) The yeast-raised doughnuts were soft and fluffy the first day, but lasted in the box a couple days during our road trip when we needed a quick fix. We also scored one of those sweet pink mugs with the hole in the middle for $13. I'm glad I tried Voodoo, but I don't feel the need to go back on my next trip to Portland. Besides, I'm eager to try the creme brûlée doughnut from Blue Star.
(4)Jaslyn C.
Mediocre tasting, albeit incredibly creative, donuts. Not responsibly sourced ingredients, generally rude employees.
(2)Christine G.
Just ridiculous donuts. Be prepared for a diabetic shock. worth the wait.
(4)Angela T.
I love this place. The combinations of the donut ingredients are zanny and the decor and vibe is fun. You will pay less for donuts at the supermarket or another bakery - but where else do you find a bacon and maple donut, one with fruit loop topping, or orange crush?
(4)Amber N.
Theres a lot of line, a lot of tourists, a lot of sugar. Sugar rush extraordinaire. If that's your thing, cool. Check this place out. Me? I'll pass. Came here with some out of town visitors who had to check this off the bucket list. I had already visited the one in Eugene and got some mediocre vegan doughnuts with another out of town visitor. They have a seating area in the alley next to the shop which is nice, but that's always full.
(2)y b.
It's really expensive here but they have donuts!It definately is the go spot. There are never any long lines at voodoo here. This is a family destination during the day. It's open at night!
(5)Mike M.
Wow. I don't even like donuts and was dragged here by my girlfriend and ohh buddy, these things are the bomb. Thanks for starting my day off in Portland right! Yum city.
(5)Tracy F.
Rude service, mediocre donut. Overhyped
(2)Suhasini J.
A true Portland donut shop which I'm super proud of! The variety is endless and flavors are super yum! Voodoo all the way ( never going to a Dunkin' donuts or Krispy Kreme again).
(5)Bryan B.
I'm not much of a donut person but these donuts are pretty delicious. What a great way to start your day. This bakery is so creative with their donuts they have bacon and cereal topping. There display case even rotates. The line was pretty fast it was worth the wait.
(5)Jennifer R.
The donuts are super sweet, if you have a sweet tooth this is the place to be to fulfill your fix. The lines are super long but it is worth the wait! Plan on getting a variety of flavors trying just one and waiting in line isn't worth it!
(4)Vanessa F.
Stopped by here because it's a "must" in Portland. We came by on a Sunday morning around 9 am and lucked out. No line. Ordered a few donuts to take back home, and enjoyed one outside with a hot cup of coffee. The actual donut, the actual bread of the donut is pretty darned good. But some of the donuts just had too much frosting. The donuts are okay. There's better places around without the huge line.
(3)Ania S.
Tradition. Is it the best, most amazing donut ever? Well it's pretty darn tasty, fluffy and moist. I had the "Portland" crème which is like a Boston Crème. Delicious! The others were tasty and good. It's a flavor profile that you have to enjoy. There is no way you can try all of them. For us Midwesterners, it's similar to Dunkin. Definitely a worthy stop while in Portland! You need that pink box! Also, you can bring this as a carryon item at the airport. Lines can be long... so be aware!
(4)Chris B.
These guys must have people under a voodoo spell because I can walk into Safeway and eat the same type of doughnuts without waiting in line. Now they might not be dick doughnut I'm shoving in my mouth but who cares there just as good. If you enjoy shoving dick doughnuts in your mouth and don't mind paying for it go to voodoo. Over rated in my opinion but probably a great experience it's also a great way to practice for a real life experience in.....
(2)Forrest H.
Definitely a popular place that you can tell by the long line of people in front. A cool place and they have some unique donuts but that's about it. Although they have a great presentation the donuts themselves taste below average. They must have been sitting on the shelf for a while because the donuts were stale and same goes for the cereal on top. Total bummer.
(2)Curtis C.
I'm sad to have to agree with the majority of reviews here...Voodoo didn't live up to the hype. We have better donuts here in Lehi, Utah. Sure, they throw a lot of sugar, cereal, oreos, what ever on top, and they might even be the ones that made doing so popular, but others have run with it and improved it vastly. I think my main issue was the core underlying donut just not being that great. The one thing I noticed was that everyone in line seemed to be a tourist. I don't think any of the locals actually come here...makes me wonder if they know of a better place. Sad visit, still worth a shot, you might like it more than I did.
(3)Juliet S.
My flight leaving Portland was at 4pm. At 1pm I looked at my phone and made the hardest decision of my life -- make sure I get to the airport on time and miss out on the famous Voodoo doughnuts, or wait in the long line wrapping around the building at Voodoo and MAYBE be late for my flight. Obviously I chose the doughnuts and got the Rapper's Delight (Eminem, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and the Maple Blazer Blunt) and a Captain My Captain. Oh my god. First off, I for some reason thought that the Rapper's Delight was ONE doughnut, not three. I ended up gorging myself on delicious doughnuts and boarding my plane (yes, I made it on time) in a delirious sugar high. Like most famous "you've got to try it" places in big cities, I thought this place was a bit overrated. I've had better donuts at other places, maybe not with the same creative recipes and names, but still. Of all the donuts, I liked the Captain Crunch one the best. The maple donut was very plain, and the other two were far too sweet for me. I'm glad I was able to check it out, but I probably won't be back.
(3)Denise A.
Creativity is wonderful, flavor is ok
(3)Lacey E.
Long line but it moved quickly. Yummy donuts with a huge interesting selection. I'd eat here again but I don't understand the long lines.
(4)William O.
Best doughnuts in Portland. Been craving these since our last visit. Great service and friendly people. I totally recommend it.
(5)Kathy R.
Love the doughnuts, hate the wait.
(4)Krista S.
Pretty much what it's cracked up to be. Amazing donut creations, deliciousness, and Portland craze and love for this place. Hint - to avoid a line, go mid-day (about 1pm) on a Friday - we didn't wait at all! Also, they have great Vegan donuts. You're NOT missing out on the wonderfullness of Voodoo by going vegan. I just wish that when we were there they had more vegan selection, they only cook the vegan ones once a day so when they're gone, they're gone! Guess I'll have to come back to try some more!
(4)Lee A.
I would say these are worth the wait. They donuts are inexpensive and taste amazing. I got the maple bar. It was so good. We went back the next day but the line was much longer than the day before and the weather was rotten. I was really sad that I didn't get to have another. Best bet would have been to order a lot so that you have more than one to eat! I'm not a fan of doughnuts at all so I really didn't think I would be impressed but I'm sad now that I didn't get a second!
(4)Devin M.
Voodoo Doughnut rose to the top with gimmicky doughnuts (Pepto-Bismol doughnuts, Robitussin doughnuts, Nyquil doughnuts) until the FDA said they could not sell them anymore. They stayed at the top by appearing on popular shows on the Food Network and now they are a Portland icon. The doughnuts here are not bad but neither are the doughnuts at Safeway, Fred Meyer or Albertsons. Don't be fooled by the lines wrapping around the block, they are all tourists too. Yes, the doughnuts have funny, clever names. Yes, the bacon maple bar is good, almost as good as going to the grocery store, buying a couple maple bars and some bacon and making them yourself (yes, we've done this.) If you want a truly amazing doughnut go to one of the many fantastic doughnut shops in town; Annie's, Blue Star, Pips Original to name a few. Voodoo Doughnut is a must if: a) You want a picture in front of the sign to show your friends back home. b) You want to get married in a doughnut shop (yeah, for real.) c) You're craving a good fritter. To their credit they do make some pretty good fritters but be prepared to pay for it, they are not cheap by doughnut standards. One more thing, if you get some doughnuts to go make sure you eat the ones with the kiddy cereal on top right away because that cereal will be stale by tomorrow morning. Oh, and if you happen to be driving by on your way to some late night after party you can stop here (when it's way late) and often get a 5 gallon bucket full of day old doughnuts for about $5, the only real deal at Voodoo.
(2)Bill B.
Way over-rated. The donuts with cereal on them always have STALE cereal. Nothing here is worth waiting in the always present line.
(2)Patricia S.
The moment I mentioned to friends I was going to Portland I was told I must, must stop by Voodoo Doughnuts. When I got to the shop the line was out the door, but it was moving quickly so I didn't mind. Especially since it came so highly recommended. The store has a very quirky look including but not limited to a giant donut hanging from the ceiling. It's a cash only spot and their prices are on the relatively cheap side for novelty doughnuts. We bought half a dozen doughnuts for a little less than $10. The reason for the 3 star rating? The staff was so rude, I don't know if it's different in the morning or if this was just a one-time occurrence. (Doesn't seem like it.) Like I said we were waiting in line in the freezing cold, it was getting a little packed inside but it's to be expected when it's 30℉. Two of the cashiers kept yelling at people telling them to wait outside because it was getting crazy in there; it wasn't, people were just chit chatting and waiting patiently. I don't mind squeezing in so folks can stay warm. One of the soon to be customers said something, I'm not quite sure what but one of the male cashiers said well you can wait outside or just leave in the most snarky tone I've heard in a while, instead of being empathetic and still conveying your message. Overall the doughnuts were alright nothing out of the ordinary. The service wasn't very nice. Would I go back? Ehh, probably not, not worth the wait or attitudes. The best part was the decor to be quite honest. Edit: Changed their star rating to a two. Three stars was to generous.
(2)Juan S.
Good donuts and enjoyed the different flavors. Similar donut shop as The Doughtnutman in Glendora CA.
(4)Laura S.
I love Voodoo Donuts, they're some of the best doughnuts I've had and it's always fun to try the crazy flavors. The only reason they're not getting five stars is because of the wait. It's pretty worth it though, especially if you've been bar hopping in downtown and need a carb fix to soak it all up.
(4)Aditya S.
Must the doughnuts are damn good (a bit too sweet though) and really inexpensive. Service is quick and prompt with place having a unique theme to this. Try the cream filled doughnuts. The place is a bit trashy and the location isn't the best. Go as a group to feel safer at night.
(4)Marie D.
Not to be a voodoo downer, but I have to be honest. I don't get it. You go and stand in a long line in the hot sun on a grungy street, wind your way through roped off disney-esque lines once inside, try to guess what the hell the menu is trying to tell you, and then pay for a harried server to hand you a box of donuts that you could've got at just about any donut place in the country. Admittedly, the logo is cute.
(2)Alyssa P.
Not worth the hype. I ordered the voodoo dozen where they choose for you. The woman behind the counter was friendly and gave us a good variety of doughnuts including a few cereal ones. Unfortunately all the cereal was stale. I was expecting a lot more.
(3)A W.
The first time I had ever gone here was with my sisters near midnight. The wait was like 20 minutes. Since I had heard a lot about how good the doughnuts were I was really expecting some out of the world donuts, but they were just ok. There wasn't anything that was that special about them. They are just donuts formed into many different shapes with what seems like unusual toppings. I would not wait in the long line that everyone does during the day for these donuts as they were nothing special, just overhyped.
(2)Nette S.
We're on a road trip and while going through Portland thought we should make a stop and try the famous VooDoo Doughnuts. The line was long but we heard it's worth it. Thirty minutes later we placed our order. (There are so many possible choices it took that long to decide what we each wanted. Maple bacon? Triple chocolate? Captain Crunch? Cock and Balls? [yep, that's one option and when you see it, you'll agree that it's aptly named.] For the purists, they also have simple classic donuts as well: old fashioned, glazed, etc.) Everything we tasted was delicious but I was disappointed to realize, after half an hour of deciding which flavor I wanted to try, the guy who took our order made a mistake and gave me a different donut instead. We were already in the car when I realized it and didn't have time to go back. Darn...
(4)Cristy M.
5000 reviews can't go wrong. We traveled to portland from new york on july 4th weekend. We got off the plane at 11pm, and checked in at the hotel then drove to voodoo at 2am, line wasn't bad, like 20 minutes wait. We got the bacon one, voodoo, lemon cream and blueberry, I couldn't stop eating the bacon with maple glaze. Oh my god. We are stilling talking about their donuts even when we are back to ny!! Amazing is not the word to describe it. We've never tasted something this good! Ughh I want it now!
(5)Mr K.
Average doughnuts, but I give them an extra star for creativity. We went fairly early on a Saturday morning so we got good parking and there really wasn't a line. Visiting from LA, we had to at least check it out, but it's definitely not a repeat destination if you have search for parking and wait in a long line.
(4)Marshall D.
The donuts are very special and very different no doubt about it. As far as taste I'd say they're what you might expect with the goodies that come atop of them. I do like they're donuts for some whacky and special but they wouldn't be my first choice for a solid, well mastered donut. No doubt an experience and place every foodie HAS to check out though!
(3)Christina P.
While in Portland for a one-day excursion I felt compelled to come here. I had certainly seen Voodoo Doughnuts on every food and travel channel in existence so it was hard to pass up the opportunity. The line moves incredibly fast. That is great because there are a few, shall we say, altered mental status types who take advantage of the captive audience to spout off rabble about such and such. Just ignore it and take pictures. Cash only. I like this because it helps get people their doughnuts and out of the door. Nice selection. Where else can you get a "gay bar" or "cock and balls" for dessert? mmmhmmm nowhere. Very sweet and indulgent though, so I would suggest not getting 5 doughnuts to share between two people. Overall, very awesome atmosphere, nice people working behind the counter, but location is a bit off. They do a great job of Keeping Portland Weird though. Kudos.
(4)R E.
The doughnuts were tasty...but so are the others I tasted at other doughnut establishments. Went here to see for myself what the hype was all about but came out neutral. There were 20 or more people in line when I arrived and the place was surrounded by a lot of homeless (or looked homeless) people. They pretty much minded their own business so don't let that stop you from trying it out. Staff here was nice but you would think they are doughnut makers in the morning and rock/grunge band performers at night (as they dressed the part). Would probably go back if I was in the area but would not seek it out if not.
(3)Nicole H.
Coolest doughnut place! Their was a long line at 12am, which says a lot about their yummy delights. This joint has funky doughnut names and has a lot of character.
(5)Iakona C.
In a word, OVERRATED. As a fat guy, I know donuts. After a great meal at Imperial, we spent the evening walking around downtown Portland and stumbled upon VooDoo. We weren't planning on visiting but kept running into people carrying pink boxes. So when in Rome... After waiting in a huge line that took 45 minutes to navigate, here's the rundown: Maple bacon bars: I'll pass on the two huge strips of bacon. The maple bar by itself was solid. Their donuts are dense and very filling. I've had maple bacon bars with the bacon crumbled on top. Glazed raised for junior. A classic donut. Very well done. Again a dense donut. But I've had just as good at other donut shops. Portland Cream. Official donut of Portland and they make a donation for each sold. Done deal. I like the Portland rose icing décor. Not a real fan of cream filled(or filled donuts for that matter). Nice donut with creamy center and chocolate icing to balance the filling. Sadly, I don't think I will return. I've had many a great donut here in the LA area at local Mom&Pop donut shops usually run by super nice Cambodian families.
(2)Ryan O.
I got the bacon maple doughnut and it was amazing. line was long and you wait in the sun but if you go early it's short. Cute shop too.
(5)Laura J.
Take some real mediocre donuts and put stale cereal or candy on top, wait for a half hour in a sketchy line, and that's Voodoo Donuts in a nutshell. After waiting in line forever, and coming from a city with a strong donut scene... I left very disappointed. It's clear that Voodoo was probably once a great place but with the extremely high volume of traffic they deal with 24/7 and the general demographic, it's a total tourist trap, plain and simple. The two stars here are for the AMAZING staff who process an insane line around the clock with a great attitude (and also excellent taste in blaring music). But the donuts are okay at best and have boring to stale toppings. TLDR; great staff, it's an institution, but core product line needs a lot of work.
(2)Peter P.
If you're a tourist and have never been here, GO. Donut quality is ok but it's the strange voodoo vibe and the fact that there isn't a single place like this on Earth (may be stretching, please confirm). Definitely a Portland thing but don't let that sway you; I got me a box of donuts and t-shirt to take home and I even brought that s*** on the airplane to eat. TOURIST TIP: FORGET WEEKENDS, GO AFTER MIDNIGHT ON A WEEKDAY.
(4)Karen D.
over hyped, but pretty ok if you can catch them with a short line. Good selection for vegans. pro tip: carry the pink box with you wherever you go all day to indicate to friends and strangers that even though you just moved here you are still cool enough to hang. no really guys! why are you laughing. gawww
(4)Fat 1.
Turn up your nose at VooDoo and go on and on about Blue Star you hipster bastards! They're still the classic.
(5)Kristen B.
Pretty cool place to go to when visiting Portland- I guess it's a must to try. The doughnuts were good, but pricey. We didn't wait in line for very long because we went mid morning during the week. I was pretty annoyed that they ONLY take cash and my bill came to $17.05 and the girl behind the register told me "we don't take pennies" I didn't have a nickel. Ugh so you're too good to take my pennies??!!
(3)Sara O.
It was ehhhh ok, I would not stand in line again. The maple bacon and grape ape were good. Double Bubble, dirty old bastard, Marshall Mathers, and vanilla sprinkle were nothing to write home about. If you want some good people watching and in the area go for it. Don't make a special trip.
(3)Renu G.
I personally do not like the donuts here. Donuts are cold and more dense. I rather go to Donut plus, sesame donuts or Blue star.
(2)Laurrena D.
On our last day in Portland, my friends and I decided to try out these famous doughnuts. The line wasn't too bad. We waited maybe 20 minutes before being served. The guy that took my order seemed really angry and annoyed. He was kicking boxes and cursing while he was putting together my box of doughnuts. That was weird. What I also found weird was being harassed by drunks while us tourists waited in line. People would walk by and say "that place sucks" and "their doughnuts aren't even that good" and "enjoy your f***ing doughnuts". But, I guess they were kind of right because the doughnuts we got were pretty basic in taste. How they were decorated was really fun and unique, but the taste was just ok. It was an interesting experience overall, and if I'm ever in Portland again, I will probably never come back to this doughnut shop.
(3)Ira W.
Holy long lines Batman! It was hot as balls on the Friday we were there at 2pm and the works were banging on the windows to ensure we didn't die of heat stroke, but instead by a heart attack. They still had a shit ton of donuts that weren't licked by any entitled anti-American pop stars so that in itself was a plus. Great variety. In honor of the SCOTUS decision that day my wife and I shared a gay bar while my friend and his wife devoured the c*ck n' balls. When in Rome..
(4)Paris F.
Plain good donuts. Nice and soft, sweet like as donuts should be. I just think it's fun to get in the long line and see all sorts of different donuts and different people waiting to eat voodoo. It's like being a kid at the candy store. I give 3 stars because I don't eat enough donuts to say what is the best and worst taste of donuts.
(3)Amy Y.
Waaaayy overhyped... total tourist attraction with stale donuts. Go for the novelty, not for good donuts.
(2)Teddy O.
Tourist donut shop often with a line of out of town-ers looking for famous Portland donuts. You would be better of and one of the other better tasting donut shops in Portland. II have been more than once due to it being close to me but otherwise avoid.
(3)Tori H.
The doughnuts weren't amazing, but they weren't terrible. I can see why the place is such an attraction because of all the different types of doughnuts they offer, but not sure if it's worth the wait over your other typical doughnut shops.
(3)Noah U.
This is getting crazy. The lines are starting to be so long at this Voodoo Doughnuts that there will soon be fist fights like on Black Friday. Their donuts are great here at their downtown location, but you could much more easily purchase a donut at their location on the other side of the river. Flavors are plentiful as usual, while they continue to have a large beverage selection. I walked in a little after 6AM, the time that Robert recalled that I should go in before. It was hellishly slow. There was only one person at the counter and almost every person before me got a dozen or more donuts. It took at least twenty minutes. Voodoo is great, but not worth the line, for which they insufficiently staffed. Now they have barricades as if it were a popular concert. The donut which I had was the Double Bubble bubblegum donut. I ate it quickly right outside and it was outstanding, but I will only go to the Voodoo Doughnuts Too near the Lloyd Center from now on. Voodoo still has my enthusiastic business, just not downtown. However, there is a sense of honor in going through the ritual at least once. Try drinking some water at one of the many nearby Skidmore Fountains in order to save some money. Voodoo Doughnuts downtown has a line which is slower than the world's slowest snail.
(2)Amy E.
Seriously some of the best doughnuts I've ever put in my mouth. Creative toppings and flavors. Creative *ahem* shapes. A fun stop in Portland, but do be mindful that there will likely be a line. Not much seating, but they're doughnuts... take them to go.
(4)Lynn C.
What a disappointment. I absolutely love doughnuts. Surprisingly, this place was more sugary than Krispy creme and psycho doughnuts. I didn't like it at all. I felt like my teeth were instantly rotting and my blood pressure spiked up. This place is super hyped. Also, there's a ton of homeless people that literally get in your face asking for money.
(1)Tiffany D.
Voo doo Doughnuts were ok. They weren't bad but nothing special. I do give credit where credit is due. The actual voo doo doughnut was amazing. It was a doughnut in the shape of a voo doo doll . The outside was covered in chocolate and the inside was filled with raspberry filling. My husband and I came here on a visit to Portland. He found out about VDD by looking up places on yelp. Like most places popular in a city, there was a long line that we had to stand in. Once we finally got to the front to order we decided to get the following four doughnut flavors : Voo Doo Doll, Oreo (Dirty Doughnut), Captain Crunch (Captain my captain ; something like that), and M&M . The Oreo wasn't bad and was my 2nd fav after the voo doo doll. My least favorite was the M&M doughnut. It just didn't seem right to have M&Ms on a doughnut. I personably didn't like it. It was just a little to much for me. Overall it was good to be able to come for the experience.
(3)Jeff C.
5000+ reviews? Why even bother. LOL. I'm not jaded but I don't see the big deal here. I've tried 7 or 8 different doughnuts from the VooDoo Dozen and they are more or less made from two or three base doughnut recipes with different toppings. All things considered, only a very small portion of their menu is that creative and unique tasting. Otherwise it's just a different flavored icing (and the flavor isn't that strong) with some different types of sprinkles. So I'd recommend avoiding the tempatation to get the $9.95 Basic Dozen or $13 VooDoo dozen and choose your doughnuts individually and carefully. You'll have plenty of time to decide standing in the ridiculously long line for a half hour or up to an hour depending on day and time. I honestly don't think they surpass a freshly cooked Krispy Kreme or Top Pot but I get the cult following thing. Not worth standing in line for more than 15 minutes in my opinion unless you're a tourist and REALLY into doughnuts, or just want to say you've gone there - just don't let your expectations get too high. My hat goes off though to the business and how well they've hyped their brand but otherwise any level headed person I think would agree this place is overrated. Doughnuts get a 4 star (I've had better), customer service, mainly the long wait in line gets 2 stars, prices get 3.5 stars = 3 star average.
(3)Vanessa D.
We had to make this last stop in Portland before catching our train up to Seattle. Worth the hype?... um YEAH. Their donuts were freaking DELICIOUS. It was an uncharacteristically sunny day in Portland the day we went to Voodoo. We grabbed a seat at one of the outside tables in the charming alley/corridor next to the shop (think: pretty string lights, exposed brick and indie shops). After offloading all our backpacking gear, we went in one by one for the full experience. It wasn't crowded at all when I pushed through the front doors and everyone behind the counter was super friendly (i.e. no sign of irritation at first time tourists and cracking jokes with me). Pink Voodoo boxes were stacked sky high and rows upon rows of colorful, creative donuts rotated in glass cases. :::mouth waters:::: Ahem... I'll take one of everything? I had one of their traditional voodoo man donuts (raised chocolate frosted with raspberry jelly inside) and classic glazed. Ugh. Yes. Exactly what I needed. On point. I am deducting a star for the "cash only" policy. C'mon! I'm trying to get fat over here on your delicious donuts!
(4)J. J.
Eh. It was a fun experience, I guess. The long wait built anticipation, and the display was interesting and colorful. But the doughnuts themselves weren't the best I've ever had. They were a little dry, honestly. The place seems, in my opinion, to be riding on its tourist-attraction reputation and colorful toppings. But it was fun to go there and check it out in person, and the prices were surprisingly excellent. So, two stars for the good prices! One star for the quality.
(2)Kari W.
Yum yum yum! I heard of VooDoo many years ago on The Food Network and I've always wanted to try it. I finally got the chance and it was every bit as wonderful as I dreamt it to be. We went late in the day for dessert, around 7pm and we only waited about 10-15 minutes. The line that forms outside is deceiving and you think it's like hours long but it moves quickly. There are so many choices that it was a little overwhelming to make a decision so we took a chance and ordered the VooDoo Dozen which means the employees pick the doughnuts for you. (We told them heavy on the chocolate) My favorite was the raised yeast doughnut with chocolate frosting. Oh heaven in my mouth! I want to go back and order a dozen of those!!
(5)Alastair R.
Over-rated. Long line, pressure to choose, limited descriptions unless you go online to select. Donuts were interesting, but the flavors were not all there. You have to visit, just because it is an institution, but temper expectations
(2)Andrew T.
Honestly, not good. They don't make their own doughnuts and pile globs of junk on top.
(2)Foodlover B.
I don't even like doughnuts and we loved this place. We arrived on a (hot) Saturday early afternoon and our wait from the time we got in line until we left was 35 minutes. After waiting so long we decided to order another doughnut that was advertised, The Pothole (covered in Oreo cookies with a white frosting line down the middle) in addition to the Bacon Maple Bar. They both were great. As I ate the maple bacon one in the charming alley along side Voodoo, many people stopped and asked me "is that BACON on your doughnut???!!" I think half the fun was all the nice people in line we met, chatting it up, and there was a singer entertaining us that had a pretty decent voice and sang songs we liked. The people working here were friendly and patient. We came back the next morning, on a Sunday at 8ish and it took over 20 minutes because there was just one clerk. We bought the apple fritter this time.
(5)Howard L.
I tried 5 doughnuts and liked only 2 of them. So I guess I'll give this place 2 out of 5 stars. The maple bacon and plain glazed are the only ones I would recommend. The maple bacon has a great balance of sweet and salty, and the plain glazed had a delicate flavor of a buttered croissant. The others I tried were overly sweet. Specifically, the voodoo doughnut was too sweet where there was no jelly, but too tart where jelly was. I went at 10pm and there was a line of about 40 people. There were also panhandlers outside the shop, but I'm not going to factor these into the star rating. This place is definitely overhyped, but it won't break the bank to try this place if you're very curious.
(2)Anna L.
Delicious doughnuts here! It is definitely a tourist spot so be prepared for a 45 minute line. PLEASE know what you want to order BEFORE you get to the front of the line. Also it is CASH ONLY, so be prepared. My favorite doughnuts I got were the Maple Bacon Doughnut and the Cock and Balls Doughnut. The cock and Balls doughnut is way too much doughnut for one person- so bring friends to share it with. The bathroom here also smells horrible and had no toilet paper- so be sure to use the bathroom before coming here. Overall GREAT doughnuts!
(5)Shon K.
A mediocre bunch of doughnuts mainly known for the unique and odd flavors. Want fruit loop coveted doughnuts? Check. Doughnuts in the shape of make genitalia? Check. A giant Jerome Kersey doughnut created the day after his passing? Check - though I'm sure this last one mentioned wasn't intended as a cash in and was more of a tribute. The lines at both of the store front locations are ridiculous as well as perplexing. Perplexing because you can find far better doughnut places within a mile or two of both store front locations. The food cart at Cartlandia has not had a line anytime I have been to Cartlandia but the one time I tried to get a couple of doughnuts for the kids, they were out of stock of the few I was interested in. The novelty of voodoo doughnuts is great and fun for the out-of-towners, but the locals have other tasty options to consider.
(3)n c.
Great novelty place to stop by and get your sugar fix. There can be a long wait but we scored when we went after dinner at about 7:00PM. We had front row parking, had we not we would have kept on driving. There was still a line but went pretty fast and we only had to wait maybe 15 mins. The area itself is not the nicest, there are many homeless people in the area or waiting right by the front of the line which was sad. It is next door to an adult theater. The selection of doughnuts were fun and varied. There are a large assortment of t shirts, mugs, sunglasses, stickers etc that you can purchase in addition to your doughnuts. The doughnuts themselves are good, not the best an if you get the variety of flavor really sweet. We're still glad we stopped by and tried them and if we lived in town would probably still pick them up for a party... Who doesn't like sugar! We ordered, the pot hole, cruel las, old fashion, Texas, cocks n balls, dirty old bastard, the fruit loop one, the coffee one, Reese's one, sorry forgot all the names! A must try at least once for the experience!
(3)Ho B.
I had to come and check it out because of all the buzz around this place. Honestly. Its overrated for donuts that had dough like Yum Yums or Winchells. I got the original glaze to compare with other places...I was not impressed. The best part of it was the decorations and different flavors or cereals they put on the donuts. If you love donuts, you gotta try it.. but once is enough.
(3)Andy M.
Very good but not great donuts. Perhaps too much hype created false expectations or they had an off night. Blue Star is the better choice for donuts unless you simply want to check-the-box and say you've had Voodoo.
(4)Calley C.
Donuts are very fresh and definitely unique. I'm giving 2 stars because of the service :( I went around 11pm and maybe because it was late and she's been working all day but the girl was very rude!! Her name was Chelsea. She asked me what I wanted and since I've never been there I asked her "what's popular?" "What's voodoo dozen?" The girl have me short answers "yea" "no" and said smart remarks such as "why don't you look at the pictures?" I don't think I'll come back to this location. Just rude..!
(2)Chris T.
Fucking joke! We heard everyone talking about this place, so figured we'd give it a shot. Managed to find a time when there was pretty much no line, so we jumped in with anticipation. We get inside the building, and my wife walks around the edge of the line to see if she can eye the donuts, and the hipster "donut bouncer" basically screams at her that she needs to get back in line. We should have just left then, but persisted since we were already there. Got a few donuts including the bacon topped one, and will just say they were quite underwhelming. Top pot in Seattle is way superior , and isn't stocked with assholes. Avoid the line, it's not worth your time.
(1)Jene G.
Yes, it's a novelty, yes, it's likely overrated, but it takes a lot for me to dislike a doughnut, and the shop, itself, is fun to visit. I went on Friday and got a Kelly's Jelly doughnut, which was fabulous, but could have used a little more jelly. Took the kids over, this morning, for a variety pack. The Lemon Powdered Sugar was awesome, the Portland Cream was much enjoyed, plain glazed and apple fritter we're good, but my 6yo couldn't finish more than half of his Oreo doughnut, said it was too sweet (probably for the best). I know what I'm finishing after he goes to bed!
(4)Jennifer D.
Totally worth the wait. Not only were the donuts delicious, they were unique and fun. The ambiance of the place is upbeat and fun and we totally understood why it is a top place to stop in portland.
(5)Diana T.
Overhyped. Overrated. That is all I have to say. Came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. Remember, buy donuts that look like they will taste good. Do Not buy donuts that look so dressed up because you will die from diabetes!! Foodies definitely buy food that look cool and will look amazing in a picture but that is all you will get, a cool looking picture with a toothache. I bought a variety of donuts that look super crazy such as the captain crunch but oh man, once you take a bite into it, you will not want it. The majority of the donuts that was purchased was just okay. The plain ones are a lot better such as your glazed and chocolate donuts. I hear Blue Star is way better but it was closed by the time we got there so we settled on the touristy spot for donuts. Never coming back here.
(1)Tony G.
So my wife and I hear about this place a couple of weeks ahead of our current vacation. We hear about the different types of doughnuts and their unusual names (Cock and Balls, Voodoo Doll, Triple Chocolate Penetration, etc.). So we decide to go. A few things immediately jump out at me. 1) It's in Downtown Portland- lots and lots of transients, beggars, methheads, and scary looking dikey girls all tatted up looking like they wanted to kick some balls in just because you're a guy. Whatever. 2) It's in Downtown Portland- parking is a lot like Downtown L.A. Money Money Money- MONNNEHHH. We were there for about 30 minutes and were pretty much raped for $8 in the parking lot. Granted, it was close to the doughnut shop, still, $8 is a bit steep for 30 minutes. In fact, it felt a lot like Downtown L.A. Now for the doughnuts- My wife did order the Cock and Balls and hasn't eaten it yet. I ordered the Triple Chocolate Penetration, the Voodoo Doll, and the Diablos Rex (chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, red sprinkles, chocolate chips and a vanilla pentagram). We also ordered the Portland Cream, Dirt Doughnut (glazed, vanilla frosting, and crushed Oreos on top), McMinnville Cream, a Miami Vice Berry, and a Voodoo Bubble doughnut. My wife said that she really liked the McMinnville Cream one and the Diablos Rex I had was awesome!!! This is a cash only joint, but there is an ATM available. They also sell T-shirts and sweatshirts. Yes, the doughnuts we have are yummy, and we are stopping by on our way back from Seattle!!!
(4)Jeff L.
This place is unique. They specialize in weird donut concoctions with stuff like cereal and candy bars sprinkled on top. Get ready to wait in a line, this place is always busy
(4)Donna B.
I am a donut freak with Pa Dutch blood/ raised in Philly-- so, I know a good donut. VooDoo is not that good. Too greasy. Not a place worth waiting in line for as far as I am concerned. Sorry. The apple fritters are good but greasy and heavy. I am not opposed to different kinds of donuts-- but they have to taste good. Can someone out here please make a cream donut? NOT custard-- cream. White fluffy delicious cream-filled donuts. I digress. Voo Doo is fun and funky looking but that doesn't help me when I want a donut fix. Go to Blue Star if you want to buy an expensive donut. At least they taste good.
(2)James K.
Nothing special about the actual donuts. I knew this coming in but b/c I am from out of town, it was something I had to at least once. The wait was about 25 minutes and it was still fairly early in the morning (around 930ish) so the piping sun was not out full throttle yet (4th of July weekend 2015) was so hot! I had the ODB (Ol dirty bastard); much love to Wu Tang on a side note. It was decent but the dough obviously didn't taste that fresh. It's over hyped and I doubt I will come back unless there is no line. But b/c there will always a line, hence I probably won't be back!
(3)Jeanne M.
Quite well known, this is yet another must-do in Portland. I have gone here several times, there is normally a line winding out the door. No one seems to mind the wait because the product is worth the wait. Served in a beautiful pink box these donuts are one of a kind. The donut artists are quite imaginative as they decorate each donut. It is so much fun to take home a dozen donuts, they will all be different, sit around the table and cut each donut in enough pieces so everyone can get a taste of each. Next try to decide the best donut, kinda hard to do cause they are just that good. Enjoy when you visit, I always do,!
(5)Brenda Z.
Fruit Loops & Maple Bacon are my Favorite!!
(5)Priya A.
Don't know what the fuss was all about.. the donuts are just OK. Maybe the concept and the different flavors/shapes available is unique and i give points for that.. But after waiting in the line for almost 30min and ordering 3 donuts, I was not too impressed with them.. The voodoo doll donut was cute and unique concept and loved the idea behind it.. but all donuts were dry. it could be that they were not fresh as I went there in evening, but you would think with all the crowds, the turnover would be pretty good.. Anywhoo, just checked off one more 'must-do' thing from Portland list. :)
(3)Tom H.
The doughnuts were outstanding and the selection cant be beat. That said they are not so good that it is worth a trip out of your way. The building is intersting with lots of different things on the wall to look at and read. I was not prepared however for the aggressiveness of the homeless that surround the shop and in general fill this area; demanding doughnuts and screaming at people if they doid not give them any. I am glad I went during my visit but the this one issue alone will probably keep me from going back.
(3)Mark S.
Okay the long lines suck. However, the prices are reasonable and frankly the donuts are damn good--albeit a tad on the sweet side. Second time here and still love it.
(4)Raindogg C.
Horrible!!!! My daughter had the Oreo Cookie Doughnut and she was throwing up for the next two hours. I don't thing they wash their hands at all. Disgusting!!! Stay Away.
(1)C W.
Disappointing.. Long line and the donuts weren't any better than dunkin donuts or other chains. They make for a good picture and the price was super reasonable.
(3)Ashleigh M.
I really wasn't that impressed with the taste, but you go for the experience. I will say their creativity was refreshing although the area was mighty dirty and the line was almost an hour long. Glad I did it, but I wouldn't do it again.
(3)Gerry D.
What hype. I have no idea what the rage is about? Cereal on donuts? Woooo! Anyways, the line is almost always huge, the donuts are just donuts. Save yourself some time and skip it.
(1)Kourtney H.
I can't wait to visit Portland again just for a Voodoo Doughnut! This is one of the 2 places I miss about living in Portland! I just wish they would come down to San Antonio!
(5)Jewel C.
Finally got around to trying this place. We went to the one on Davis and was pleasantly surprised that it was not at all crowded. NO waiting!! I personally thot it was just OK. Very sweet doughnuts and wow the flavors on some are really intense like a purple one hubby got. He liked it. I did not. The grandkids enjoyed theirs a lot but hey they are kids. Fun shapes and sizes. Prices are surprisingly cheap. I will not go back unless my hubby wants to. I think it is a lot of hype from the media.
(2)Sandy N.
While Voodoo has done a great job marketing itself for tourists their product isn't the greatest. Yes they're fun and gimmicky but they don't make up for the long line and mediocre donut you end up with.
(2)Scott L.
If you're in Portland for any extended period of time chances are you might find a large box of Voodoo donuts, sometimes with the donuts sliced so you can sample some caloric tasteless mushy sugar cake. I had a couple of opportunities to do this while in Portland, Portlandiers can be so 1950's sugary polite - kinda like these large flashy dessert snacks. I'd argue that the denizens have more substance. The large pink box with the VooDoo donut logo on it is so attractive. I'd probably give them 2 stars for art work, design and marketing, and one star for stealing the recipe from Dunkin' Donuts. Don't wait in line too long just wait for your serendipitous encounter with a gratis offering from the donut Gods. I didn't really think these donuts were all that, but I enjoy the sugar adrenaline junky rush even their mere image induces. There is a food truck in pioneer square - which usually doesn't have a line. Flavors It doesn't - matter they pretty much all taste the same.
(2)Athena L.
Overrated donuts. If you want good donuts, go to Blue Star. Voodoo donuts is a place where tourists go just so they can say they went and get a picture with that pink box. The donuts are huge and look funky, which is probably why there's so much hype. There's a blunt donut, a penis donut, a ghost... All Instagram worthy I'm sure. But I honestly can't tell the diff between these donuts and the ones you can buy at 7/11 lol. Oh and don't be intimidated by the line that wraps around outside, it goes by pretty quickly. Ps. It's CASH only.
(2)Lisa C.
Maple Bacon Doughnut. Best doughnut I have ever had. Go get one. Wait in line but worth the wait.
(4)Just Ask J.
You have to go and see for yourself! They are amazing donuts!
(5)Vity K.
Ehh, nothing special here. I really don't get what all the hype is about! I'd rather go to Blue Star Donuts any day.
(2)Ben M.
It's a punk donut spot. I loved it. I split a maple bacon bar with a homeless addict, we enjoyed it.
(5)Jen P.
solid donuts but not worth the wait. just show up at odd times when there is no line and dig in:)
(3)Adam P.
Best donuts hands down. Everything from the regular maple bar to the cock n balls. Always a line, just deal with it bc its worth it. Awesome donuts! Voodoo Parvisoo
(5)Teiki K.
A Portland classic that we refused to miss on our first trip to the city despite the huge line. The doughnuts are pretty good, but the vibe is obviously what people come for and I can't blame them. Hilarious menu, fun staff and good doughnuts.
(5)Rebecca S.
Let's be honest... There is absolutely nothing special about the "amazing" voodoo donuts. I've heard lots about this place, good and bad. I've been by a couple times and couldn't imagine waiting it such a long line. Today I actually stopped by when the line was just a couple groups outside the door. I first saw them on a food network show and was assuming I was missing out. There are two factors to this business, as any business. The product and the service. Both lacked in everything. The donuts- decent, not worth 1.50-3.50 a piece though. They remind me exactly like top food donuts. There is NO special anything to the recipe. The cool toppings actually add a gross taste to the donuts. Toppings don't taste fresh. They are heavy and not fluffy at all. I could try and agree with other people who review it's what you'd expect from a donut but that'd be a lie. I've had some AMAZING donuts. Like, .50 , light, sweet, delicious. The voodoo donut is cool that's about it. Service - okay, I was expecting to come into some rad, live, good feeling donut shop but that vibe is not there. They literally have everything's labeled on the window where to stand, where to go, blah blah. VERY dull atmosphere. The workers honestly suck. They don't help you with suggestions and they don't add any human touch to the whole experience. The case isn't labeled so you look at this huge board like damn, which one is which. They looked bored, I got bored. So disappointing. I wouldn't go back. Over priced, unfriendly staff and nothing special donuts. Enough said.
(1)Kaelin B.
Always a good choice. Great donuts that never disappoint. Don't forget to bring some cash as they are a cash only business. Tons of options to choose from. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The location on the eastside of Portland on Davis is not nearly as long of a wait as the downtown location.
(5)Jim P.
On February 14, 2015 my wife and I renewed our vows here. Even though our anniversary is in October, we had to experience this. And what an experience it was. Coolest people. Fun atmosphere. It was something I'll never forget. The Voodoo gods gave us their blessings in front of the Isaac Hayes painting. And everyone on line witnessed this too. Oh. And the doughnuts were delicious.
(5)Jonelle T.
In town, so we sucked it up and stood in line to get a taste of voodoo. The neighborhood is a bit dicey and it was awesome getting harassed while we waited in line. Also, we kept getting alternating wafts of delicious sweet doughnut smells and trash. Great start. I get it, voodoo sells quirky weird donuts. That's their thing. Are they the best doughnuts I've ever had? No, but after a 30min wait, the maple bacon bar was pretty tasty. Keep Portland weird, ya'll!
(3)Jennifer R.
Oh my god, Becky, look at those doughnuts. Seriously though, how perfect is this place? I was on vacation in my boyfriend's hometown and he of course made a stop so I could get to experience the pink box. I was pleasantly surprised to see no line when we arrived and awe struck at the beautiful containers of doughnuts when we walked inside. I went for a bubble gum and the fruit loop while the boy grabbed a variety- all damn amazing. I know this place has a lot of hype around it but as a semi pro doughnut eater I can agree with the hype. Kudos, Voodoo! I'll be back when I'm in the neighborhood again.
(5)Jo L.
Not t just the everyday donut! Definitely lives up to keeping Portland weird! If you don't mind pan handlers right at the door while you wait in line. Oh and expect to wait! Fabulous donuts!! Cashier was nice...ink, nose ring and all!
(5)Sandy H.
Doughnuts are not that great. It's all about the unusual looking pastry.
(2)Don F.
Sugar, white flour and grease. How much more unhealthy can you get? Oh, did I mention these doughnuts taste amazing awesome.
(4)Marvin C.
They got some funky looking donuts here with a bunch of homeless people asking for donuts instead of money. My friend ate a donut here and started to hallucinate. He swears he saw sharks dancing next to Katy Perry. Anyways, I prefer Blue Star donuts over this place.
(3)Nunya B.
Not as amazing as I hoped for all the hype. Blue star and tonalli's are both better in my opinion. Service was pretty decent. I'm sure it is probably somewhat annoying to deal with masses of tourists all day. I feel for them there...
(3)Jessika L.
Great donuts for sweet tooth people but a very long wait
(4)Sarah P.
This is a must Portland experience
(5)Nancy G.
Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say. Best Bavarian cream filled doughnut I've ever had. Worth the visit and wait!
(5)Enrique C.
Yes, the doughnuts are good and definitely different. But not waiting up to 30 min for a doughnut!
(4)Brittini S.
The voodoo donut was gross haha but i expected it to be and so was the maple bacon bar. Next time I will go for something a little less experimental. Def worth the trip since it is one of Portlands signature spot. CASH ONLY!
(3)Jacob M.
If you're gonna be lame and order something basic like a maple bar than don't waste your time here. But if you're gonna be adventurous and try something pretzel-impaled or cereal-topped then you've come to the right place. Voodoo Doughnuts. Just the name conjures up that neon-glowing little voodoo man, "Keep Portland Weird" bumper stickers, and herds of adolescents gripping large pink doughnut-filled boxes while strutting down SW 3rd avenue. Let's get to the point. Haters be hatin' on Voodoo for a few reasons. There is always a huge line of out-of-state folks lining up on the sidewalk because they saw this place on TV. The doughnuts are just that...doughnuts. People expect that because there is a huge line, these donuts possess some god-like doughnut quality... Well guess what; they don't. People think these bundles of fried flour and water are imbued with a mystical quality. They want to have some transcendental experience when they go here because there is a super long line. They also get mad because they fallaciously assume because it's super popular, it's delicious. But guess what? The popular taste isn't always geared towards quality. In this case it's geared towards novelty. But novelty can still satisfy drunken urges at 1:30 in the morning... People tend to get mad at Voodoo because their donuts are not the freshest or tastiest. But I don't think that's what they're going for. They're going for weirdness, and succeeding on all fronts. How many donut shops can you think of that are open 24 hours? I had a voodoo donut at 1 am the other day because I was craving something chewy and loaded with fat and sugar. Voodoo delivered the goods. It was a mess of insanely sweet raspberry jelly, rich chocolaty frosting, and soft chewy goodness. There were only three people in the line and I tore through that doughnut. I was in and out in less than a minute. The experience you have at Voodoo is inextricably contingent upon the assumptions you bring to the door.
(4)Amanda B.
Some donuts are very good, some are meh. Sometimes you will get a stale donut or two. I really love the creative aspect and the staff are generally really nice! The only annoying thing is that you have to pay in cash only.
(3)Cheryl T.
This place is great. At first I thought what is all the hype about a doughnut shop? Well, it does live up to the hype. From the decor to the type of doughnuts offered, it was well worth stopping and getting a dozen or so to take home. There are so many to choose from and I am a fan. Will be back on my next trip to try something new.
(4)Linda T.
Oh Voo Doo Doughnuts, how I love your doughnuts. The line can be long on the weekends even in the rain, but on weekdays it isn't so bad. They paint the walls a happy shade of pink and the menu seems to go on for a million years with sweet and tasty treats. They have a display case inside the doughnut shop with a variety of doughnut selection that will make your mouth water. You can order a box of doughnuts with 6 or 12 doughnuts, or buy individually. Usually we come and get 12 doughnuts and tell them to create the assortment for us, and they do a good job putting 12 different kinds in. 12 doughnuts can be a lot for 1 or 2 people to finish, so I recommend grabbing a dozen if you are bringing them to a party or to share with co-workers. The maple bacon probably the most popular one. When they are being made, you can smell the bacon and maple from 5 blocks away. But if you see it available, you better buy it while you can, because they go fast. My personal favorite is the fruit loops doughnut. Have your cash ready, they do not take credit cards. The secret to shorter lines is visiting Voo Doo Doughnut Too.
(4)Selina S.
It's 24hrs! That's the main thing I like about it. The donuts aren't delicious but you'll go there because its trendy. The only one I like is the Portland Cream which I have no idea why its a "Portland" cream, I guess because there's a mustache on it?! They are marketed as unique flavors...which...I guess...if you think putting breakfast cereal on top of a donut is novel then, yeah. Knock yourself out! You'll go there at least once because you feel like you just have to and then you'll be over it. Another thing...its a cash only establishment which I can't stand. It's one thing if you're a fledgling cart, but after you have several spots and "Merch" on their online store...c'mon being cash only is not only ridiculous but also annoying.
(2)David G.
Voodoo doughnut is like visiting the Disneyland of fried sweet pastries. Yep it is smack dab in the middle of a really hood type vibe. Cops busting people, Strip clubs, and whacked out homeless people...but it sure made the Doughnuts taste that much better. The selection is great, varied and WEIRD....in a good way. Their peanut butter cookie crumble doughnut was great, the voodoo doughnut with cherry filling was great too, the custard filled was actually really good ( the filling wasn't some synthetic tasting crap but real homemade vanilla custard). The butterfingers crumble doughnut was nice and dense with my fav candy (OMG). I loved this place so much I went twice....and I really think this place lives up to the hype. The decor is plain LSD, meets New Orleans, meets Tchotchke nirvana. and yes it was love at first sight/bite.
(4)Dorothy G.
Had to check out what all the hype was about! And because, you know. Doughnuts. Love all the unique flavors, and the fact that there are gluten-free options available. Wish I could've tried more flavors! I ordered the Portland cream, and it was pretty good. I was also surprised to see that they offered Stumptown coffee! We were actually planning on going to Stumptown afterwards, but we ended up just ordering some of the Stumptown coffee at Voodoo to save time. Good idea, but I would still suggest going down to Stumptown for their coffee - they only have the pot coffee available. We were also caught in a long line, but don't worry - it moves fast. Bottom line: flavors are great! Try them all! Get a box! But the coffee is okay, maybe try walking down the street instead.
(4)Vince K.
Right in front of a bunch of dirty, filthy homeless people. The best place in Downtown Portland to be stabbed to death. Is a cock-shaped doughnut worth getting stabbed for? Of course it isn't!
(1)MaryJane O.
I was lucky when I hit this place up and found that there was NO line. seriously no one in line. interesting.... Thank goodness though. Had there been a line, I would've been super upset that I waited for these. Voodoo doughnuts are super overrated. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS THINKING!? Who can SERIOUSLY tell me they love these doughnuts? I had way higher expectations because of all the good reviews and from what I've heard via Word of Mouth, but I definitely wouldn't come back for these wayyyy too sweet, almost stale tasting doughnuts. yuck. Staff was friendly though. :/ That's where they get the extra star. But realistically it was more like a 1.5 star experience in my books.
(2)Christopher J.
Perfect for tourists, drunks, and masochists
(1)Jesy B.
I swear to Holy Hades, one thing that consistently makes me want to scream when I see it is the line the crawls out of the doors. It's a tourist trap*! Fleeeeeeeeeee for your lives!! Basically, when it comes to brass tacks, these are all schlocky silliness and just not that good. I mean, they teamed up with Rogue (also no longer good or creative for beer) to make donut-flavoured beer. And with the no credit cards thing (hi, welcome to 2015 - stop being so $#*& cheap Voodoo owners) and surly attitudes (thanks for deignign to notice your massive line of customers) it's a NOPE. You're better off getting donuts from - Blue Star - Tonallii's - Fred Meyers - Krispy Kreme - yeah, I said it - just deciding to not eat a donut Blech. *Caveat, I generally enjoy tourist traps.
(1)angie s.
I'm not standing in that redic line ever for this. Just go the one on Sandy if your from here and let the tourist wait an hour
(3)Rose H.
Everyone should try it once. Love the bumperstickers, they make me giggle everytime. Not a fan of long lines or sweets in general, but I've had better donuts.
(3)Annie C.
What blew my mind was the fact that their donuts were so incredibly affordable. I thought because they have such unique designs and flavor, it would be quite pricey, but we about a 6 donuts and a coffee for under $12. Remember that it is open 24/7 so try to find a time where you won't be waiting in line for hours. We went on a Monday night around 8pm. There wasn't a huge line, but later into the night more people trickled in. Keep in mind, when you do go late, they may have run out of some flavors, but they still have a lot available late at night. We had the maple bacon donut- YOU MUST GET THIS. It was sooooooo delicious and it is so worth the hype. The bacon was nice and crispy on top of a moist maple glazed donut. I enjoyed every bite. It is CASH ONLY!!!
(5)Wendy H.
I'm not a huge fan of donuts so my review may be bias but this place was more of an attraction/hype to me. We were recommended by locals to check this place out so we had to. We came here late at night after a night on the town and there was still a line out the door! It moves quickly though. Ordered a bunch of different kinds of donuts to try and they were all just mediocre to me. Definitely go check it out for yourself though. At least we got that checked off our list of things to try in Portland.
(3)Titus P.
The place felt dirty. The girl who served my doughnuts had arm pit hair that seriously could've used hairnets. It was quite disgusting. The environment felt unclean and dirty. I've had better doughnuts, and especially in cleaner places. I did not eat my doughnuts after seeing the girls arm pit hair. It was disgusting. The employees were nice to a degree, but with a flat like personality; like decarbonated soda. You can see part of the kitchen at the back and it does not look like they are very clean. I'm surprised that OSHA and the Health Dept. have not audited this place much better.
(1)Gigi K.
The donuts here are really good. I don't think it's just a tourist trap. They are legitimately tasty. The service though is not so great. The last time we went, the guy at the counter was speaking loudly about how hungover he was, dropped one of our donuts on the counter, picked it up, wiped it off and tried to sell it to us. Umm gross. They have delicious crullers though and their maple bars are pretty darn good too.
(3)Chelsea C.
It was fine, but I think the variety of donuts and the novelty are really why this place is so popular. The donuts themselves were good, but maybe not good enough to deserve the cultish following this place has.
(3)Kelsi S.
Not worth the line! If you're a tourist go take a pic out front just to say that you've been there. Or just cut to the front of the line and take a peak at the donuts spinning around in the display case. Make sure you take a picture of the maple bar with the slice of bacon on it. That's what all the hype is about. Doesn't taste good. If you want good donuts I heard you should go to blue star.
(2)Maria A.
This place is usually a stop while visiting Portland. Their donuts are awesome. My favorite is the Old Dirty Bastard.
(4)Sarah H.
The atmosphere is fun but the quality of doughnuts isnt the best. I'd bring non-portlanders or non-eugene people here but not my go-to doughnut shop.
(3)Kai C.
The line for this place can be quite long. It is a Portland classic and a tourist destination so plan accordingly. Still, I am not a particular fan of their donuts. We tried a dozen different donuts and none of them blew my mind. They were good but for me at least, they were not worth waiting twenty minutes for.
(3)Alana E.
I tried this place from all of the hype. The donuts were very mediocre & I disliked the long line and then rushed ordering. it was more of a hassle than a treat.
(2)Christina G.
OMG---that is all I can say. LOL---seriously. A recent trip to the area and of course I had to have Voodoo after hearing about it from the locals. Do you want a traditional donut? You can get it here. But why? LOL---let your imagination run wild and then see they already got there before you :)
(4)Ashley B.
Come here for the experience (long lines, flashy signs, colorful sprinkles and cereal on deep fried dough with outlandish names). Gotta hand it to them for making a name for themselves and attracting hundreds and thousands of people over funky, but gross stale donuts. That's all there is to this place. An attraction. Nothing more to it. At least I can say I checked this off our Portland list.
(2)Christina M.
After seeing them on the Food Network I thought it might be a tourist trap by now. Holy smokes the Grape Ape Donut alone was worth the wait!!!
(5)Valerie B.
The bacon maple bar is to die for...the rest of the doughnuts are a little pricey for what they are but the appeal to Voodoo Doughnuts to me personally is the novelty of it all. They have a large variety of cleverly named and decorated doughnuts, the staff is nice and they are open 24 hours! They also do weddings and vow renewals, which are actually really fun. I renewed my vows the last time I visited and it was magical. I recommend it for couples who like silliness and fun!
(5)Brian C.
Prior to moving to Portland, I often heard "you must try VooDoo." In one word, VooDoo Doughnuts is alright. Very creative doughnut names and flavors, yet they lack a "delicious aspect"; that is unless you've had a late night at the clubs, then they're truly magical. Pro-tip: skip the line and head over to VooDoo Too on Sandy and 16th in Northeast where there is never a line. They're doughnuts for crying out loud...you shouldn't wait in a line of 100 people.
(2)Selina K.
HAD to try this place: yes because of Anthony Bourdain, yes because of the funky looking doughnuts. OH SO disappointed. I've tried many doughnuts all over the country, mostly they're just regular, but I've had some really great doughnuts too. These are really just plain - tasting. I really don't want to knock this place because the actual store is soo cool looking, the idea of Voodoo and doughnuts, the wild pink color of their store and their boxes, the neon sign outside, but in reality these doughnuts are below par. The only reason I would recommend you to go is so can say that you've been to a world famous doughnut shop-if that's what you're into, because to me, that's all they were, cool to look at. But just like some world famous places, I left asking myself why it ever gained that reputation.
(2)Storm B.
Stale doughnuts and obnoxious employees. If you want to wait in line for forty five minutes to get doughnuts that have been sitting out all day, then stop by.
(2)Seth C.
Had the infamous VooDoo Donuts. It was a Tuesday night around 8pm waited 45 minutes in line. My wife wanted to get a couple dozen to take to her work and a dozen for our family. We noticed they messed up the order, when we got out to our car. Went back and they took care of it. Donuts were good.
(3)Tasteful G.
if you want to get your picture taken at a tourist spot that is not a chain, go ahead and go to Voodoo donuts. However, the reason their donuts are popular is due to the unconventional toppings and the name. Do you really want Tang powder on your donut? or Captain Crunch with Pixie stick dust? methinks not! When people have brought a box of Voodoo donuts to an event, there is literally nothing in the box that looks appetizing...except maybe the maple glazed bacon one. and i hear that's the only thing people order when they are ordering for themselves. So if you are the type of trendy person who likes to think they are being original, out-there, "weird" and unique, even though literally thousands of people and tourists are lining up right behind you, then go ahead and go to Voodoo donuts. It reminds me of the Monty Python movie Life of Brian when everyone in the crowd is shouting "We're all individuals!" and one guy says "I'm not!" That guy heads to Krispy Creme.
(1)Matthew S.
ODB! Ol' Dirty Bastard...best doughnut in house. If you are visiting Portland I recommend the wait. It is a tourist must. Flashy artwork and hipster staff make it a Portland signature. The "Voodoo Dozen" will set you up with a perfect box of sugary goodness... to take back home with you. ..."The Magic is in the Whole"!
(3)Laura C.
Best apple fritters in USA. Every time I come to Portland to see my family that is the first place I want to go. I have never had an apple fritter like that in my life. Voodoo is the best.
(5)Zachariah d.
It's. Just. A. Doughnut. If you come to Portland, you have to get one-- it's not an option. However, don't be surprised if, after waiting in line for an hour, you receive a doughnut that tastes a lot like a doughnut. But, whatever-- it's quirky and fun and should be taken as such. Tip: Did captain crunch shred your palate as a kid? You can experience that two-fold when it's on top of a doughnut. Pro-tip: Go to the one on Sandy blvd. instead, to avoid waiting outside for an hour.
(3)Lily T.
2.5 stars for interesting decor an. Concept but donuts did not meet standards. Tried the maple bacon bar that was popular per our cashier. Bacon was good, crispy, an. Thick! They do not buy cheap bacon let me tell you that! Dough of the donut was slightly hard and wasn't too buttery as how a do night should be. Since we came at 8:30PM, I didn't expect these prized jewels to be pipping HOT but at least edible. I am a donut lover and even grocery store bought donuts taste better. I also got a glazed one because you can judge a doughnut shop by eating it's glazed dough! If a doughnut shop fails on it's glazed donuts then it cannot be more than mediocre. Oh how it failed me :( not only was it pretty dry with slightly melted glaze as though it's been sitting out all day, but the dough tasted like white pre-package store bought sandwich wonder bread. I came. I tasted. VooDoo failed.
(2)Adam B. J.
Believe the hype. I may be a fat dude, but Doughnuts have never really been my thing. If I lived in Portland, I'd be even fatter. We got 5 doughnuts with the bacon maple as a well it was on food network choice. IT WAS AMAZING!!! These doughnuts are legendary for a reason! Long line at all hours, but worth the wait. If you are vegan, this may change your life...
(5)Ashley C.
Love Voodoo Doughnuts. The Grape Ape, Miami Vice Berry, Voodoo Bubble, and Buttermilk bar are my favorites. Staff is always nice and helpful, and it's even better when the line is short! (The line is rarely short)
(4)Jen P.
Portland is full of food you must try, and everyone says that about VooDoo Doughnuts because its true! There was a short line when we went, it was about lunch time on a weekday, but it already smelled so good from the outside. We couldn't decide what we wanted to get, and wanted to try everything amongst a group of us, so we got the Voodoo dozen that we we got to sample a bunch of them. All were excellent! The one with the rice crispies and peanut butter and the grape soda one were very good!
(5)Monique C.
They have the best apple fritters I have had that were not homemade, and they're open for those late night cravings.
(4)Matthew S.
I love this place! Anytime I venture into Portland I make it a rule to get something at VooDoo! Can't go wrong with any of the selections: VooDoo Maple Bacon Gay Bar Cock and Balls You name it, it's good.
(5)Joe T.
Pretty neat flavors. I tried the maple bacon and the flavor/consistency was decent. I did like how it had strips of real bacon, but not sure if ALL the hype is warranted. Cash only as well.
(3)Greg R.
I only go here when bringing guests through Portland. It's so touristy and overrated, just not worth the long lines and poor service when you want a good doughnut. I far prefer Pip's on Fremont.
(2)Haley Y.
I love voodoo donuts. I mean I love donuts but voodoo takes it to the next level. I don't think I can choose a favorite. Their presentation is phenomenal and I can eat them in the morning with a cup of coffee or at 2am in the morning.
(4)Disco T.
as novel as this place might seem, they do offer quality baked goods. and it would help that they're open 24 hours a day. bacon maple doughnuts & apple or peach fritters would be my recommendation.
(4)Adam M.
If you dont mind waiting in line for a hour its a great place to go.
(5)eric u.
'nuff said....they rock!
(5)Iris Z.
Yup, that maple bar with bacon is awesome!
(5)Inessa V.
when voodo first opened and it was a little hole in the wall just off w. burnside, i loved the doughnuts, especially the bacon maple bar. then it slowly became some sort of portlandia thing, before portlandia the show ever existed. then anthony bourdain featured them in an episode and it has been all downhill from there. even the east side store. doughnuts are mass produced, often taste stale, the bacon isn't worth eating (yes, i just said that) and most of the folks behind the counter are impatient and have too many dreadlocks to be serving food. i USE TO LOVE them, but now i avoid them. but, if you are a TOURIST, then you better go pick up your pink box. and, don't worry you can get them in the airport.
(2)Amazon Q. C.
It's all about the customized cock n ball cream filleds for me,
(3)Marisa K.
Theyre dirty old bastard doughnut is my favorite, good for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. They line is long so expect to wait. Good place to go if you've never been. Not the best doughnuts ever but you go more for the experience than anything else.
(3)Logan H.
It is more about the experience than the actual donuts. Sure, they're delicious, but it is more about waiting in the long line and laughing about the crazy decor.
(4)Bryan W.
Bacon Maple Bar! Delicious!!!!
(5)Sharon R.
A little like Krispy Kreme---the hipe has fizzled...although, they are both good
(4)Sam T.
Believe the hype, this place is good! ordered a few donuts. The environment is awesome, went after a concert at around 2 in the morning and they were still going strong with the donuts. I enjoyed it a lot and will definitely go back!
(4)Katelyn P.
Went there at 3:30am before I caught my flight home and the donuts were a hit!!! Definitely a must try!!! The triple chocolate penetration was the favorite!!! If you ever find yourself in Portland, get those donuts!!!
(4)A G.
Had to visit since I've heard so much about the place. The line wasnt long when we got there which was nice. Don't expect this though - I'm sure it's crazy long in the morning. I love the donut options and the store itself was pretty cool! I had the 'No-Name Donut' (with the rice krispies and peanut butter drizzle) which was yummy! I would have given a slightly higher rating, BUT, as we were taking pictures of the store, the girl at the register rudely said, "Don't take my picture..." Ummmm noooo, we aren't trying to take your picture, we are trying to take a picture of the donuts - you just happen to be IN the way!! I also used their restroom and it was filthy - smelled like an outside public bathroom rather than an inside one. They also only take cash - this bugs me, as I'm not one to carry cash on me often. Aside from all that, still check this place out, even if it's just to get pics of the brightly-colored location.
(3)John J.
Great doughnut, very different but good, would go back for sure, i hear they are expanding, soo now can choose many locations ...
(3)Steve A.
Get there early - there was a small line around 10AM - we came back later around 3PM and the line was triple the size. The short line went really fast. Not that expensive. We tried 8 different doughnuts and what I like about these is they have a really good assortment and they actually taste great. What I find interesting is many of the doughnuts have been updated with some of your other favorite breakfast items (Bacon, Tang, Cereal, etc), so you can have your doughnut and eat it too. I had the Bacon Maple Bar - which looked better than it tasted - I'm a big fan of the Maple Bar, but the bacon was a little hard and didn't bring out the taste against the maple very much. I also had the Voodoo Doll - really cute - no two look the same - nice Raspberry Jelly inside - it was a classic. The fruit loop was covered in Fruit Loop cereals on a very tasty doughnut - I could only handle so much sugar in one sitting. The real prize for me was the Fritter with Peaches...oh yeah...it's huge and covered in cream cheese frosting...oh yeah...that's probably going to get me to Type 2 Diabetes faster than I would want...oh yeah - orgasm on a fritter...but oh what a way to go. Pace yourself, we did 2 one day and 2 the next and they were still fresh on day two. Since we climbed all the way up Multnomah Falls, I think I may have worked it off...
(4)Chris B.
Tourist trap with long lines, but surprisingly good anyway. My favourite is the Memphis Mafia; bananas and peanut butter and chocolate, oh my! I'd say way better than the average doughnut and indisputably weirder. No coincidence that it is right across from a large "Keep Portland Weird" sign. PG-13 names and shapes in some, so the prudish beware. Worth the stop, but be prepared for the wait.
(4)Aaron M.
This is a great iconic place for the Portlandia clique. My favorite is the popular option of being the Bacon Maple Bar.
(4)Darrin A.
I'm not sure what the hype of waiting in line for 30 minutes is all about for donuts that are just ok. They're funny, yes. Tasty, not so much.
(2)Ronald E.
but since i am local i will not wait in line :)
(4)Clinton B.
Context for rating: Passing pedestrian like most of us all. Day or night the smell is heavenly from the seemingly well prepared confections awaiting for you inside. There is obviously activity and a buzz surrounding this place, and it sits amongst the Neon jazzy glow at night of nearby nightclubs and singles bars. This establishment is most certainly a local Portland favorite judging from the activity inside. I'm just not into junk food anymore, but I would make an exception and may wander in someday! Remember what Actor, and formal Presidential nutritional activist Arnold Schwarzenegger said "Think banana, not doughnut" Then he became a Governor for the sixth largest economy on earth, California!
(4)Jason S.
Great visit for the ambiance.... not so great doughnuts. It's a long wait if you want to get in to take a few pictures and say you've been there but most likely you will be disappointed by the doughnuts. Also if you decide to get any of the ones with cereal topping, the cereal gets soggy and stale overnight, so eat them on the day you bought them. The maple/bacon bar was probably my favorite one and its no different than if you went to safeway, bought a maple bar and added a couple of strips of bacon on it, really. My advice, go once, take a few pictures, buy a couple of doughnuts, tell your friends about it, then don't go back.
(2)Shrek S.
Overrated as hell. Safeway makes the same quality of donuts, but for a lot less $$$. Of course, the storefront is overrun by tourist and hipster dipshits who think its so "kewl" and "zany" and "keep portland weird maaaaan" (ugh). The donuts are hardly anything special and are extremely overpriced for what you get. Seriously, Krispy Kreme tastes just as good, but for a whole lot less (and you get your donuts a lot quicker). But voodoo is a great representation of Portland itself-overrated, rude, expensive and extremely pretentious.
(1)Jessica T.
Go here just for the novelty.
(2)Tina K.
So I wanted to see the hype of this place. The best doughnut was thr maple bacon. But other than that they are just doughnuts with some creativity. The cocopuffs doughnuts were stale...... not good.
(3)Kyara E.
If you're in Portland, you need to stop here. It's just a staple. I feel like they over-do it on a lot of their donuts, but get one of the Kreuller's and they are absolutely perfect. Or if you want to enter a sugar coma, get one of the Voodoo donuts or ones with cereal sprinkles. I'd go in the afternoon or evening to avoid standing in line forever.
(4)Shane G.
Love the different and unique variety of doughnuts. The names are priceless. My favorite is the maple bacon.
(5)I am H.
Ick.. Artsy donuts, but ick... Too much for me. I'll take a basic cake donut over some art project any day.
(2)Ra S.
It seems people love or hate this place. I say as long as it's not the Denver, CO location, I usually love it. This particular location is by far the best though from what I've personally experienced. I come for the vegan donuts, and they always have way more in stock here than anywhere else. Sure, there's been a few times I received a dry donut or 2, but it's usually not the norm. They usually taste pretty fresh, but like most places there may be a best hour &/or day to go or to avoid, not really sure, but generally I'll get a bad donut 1/10 purchases here. If I can give any advice, I'd say to avoid the cereal laden donuts because they seem to have the highest chance of that happening. I don't like the cereal donuts anyway, so many better flavors I feel. Still the best vegan donuts I've had with the most flavor options, so until something better comes along I'm not going to complain. I am quite happy they exist. Prices I think are mostly fair as well, if not competitive.
(4)Essie E.
nothing about this place is worth that wait. your donuts are too sugary and your staff is too aloof.
(1)Cecilia B.
Came here to see what the craze was all about. Love the different and unique variety of doughnuts. The names are priceless. Definitely would enjoy a lot better if I were high too. There's def a big sugar high from these doughnuts. We went in the early morning-- uno wait time. It's cash only & no pennies accepted. The girl recommended the Portland creme doughnut. Pretty ordinary. Voodoo person was pretty hilarious. The pretzel seemed a bit stale. There's jam in the inside.. "Blood" haha. There's a blazer blunt kind of doughnut we got a good laugh out of. Maple bacon bar doughnut was good. Definitely helped that it had that salty element to cut the sugar. The dough was dense. Nothing too exciting about the doughnuts except the names and shapes of them.
(3)Blazer P.
Been to Voodoo a few times as I work dt Portland. The quality of doughnut is on the better side of average. The price is about average. The wait stupid. And I only got hit up for money about a dozen times within a few blocks. It's far better than any standard grocery store but I have had much better quality of doughnut at some ma & pa places.
(3)Mike C.
tourist trap, too spendy and kinda gross.
(1)Anne M.
Long line, extremely horribly rude service, the donut wasnt anything special or better than a Super market donut. The only plus side is How many vegan donuts they offer, otherwise there is no reason to bother with it. Glad I tried it, because of all the hype, but I won't bother waiting 20 min in a line for a donut here ever again.
(2)Michelle H.
The obligatory Voodoo visit for all Portland tourists: of course it's hype! But the portions definitely are not. The donuts, while leaning on the pricy side, can be ginormous! Bacon maple: good bacon, sweeeeeet maple, and lots of it. Not the best bacon maple I've had, but not the worst and it was pretty tasty. Memphis mafia: described as "fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top", it was tasty! But also waaaay too big! I tried. I really did. I managed to finish half of it without the help of my bf, but the rest went to the trash :( All in all, a good place to stop by to say you've, well, stopped by. You just won't find me back here again, given the numerous other donut spots scattered around Portland.
(3)C R.
I give it a 4 simply because of the hype factor. I hadn't been to voodoo in a long long time and wasn't impressed the first time around so I figured why not check it out. Fact is EVERYONE seems to be all about voodoo doughnuts. I was with my family, 3 small children my SO and myself and my SO just had to go and check it out and buy a doughnut. Well we got a doughnut each, I got a lemon filled doughnut, my kids got the most sugary eye catching ones they could find and my SO got 2 one bacon something and one I can't remember. I am not a sweets person as it is so when I do get a doughnut it's usually one of three types for me le.on, Apple fritter, or a twist, and mostly my choice depends on how much sweet I think I can handle at the moment. This day it was a lemon filled and it was ok. Not the best I'd ever had but acceptable as far as lemon filled doughnuts go. Would I run all the way downtown fighting ridiculous traffic and paying to park in some lot or on the street for it? NO. My daughter got a bubblegum doughnut because well it was pink AND had a piece of pink bubblegum plopped in the center. I tried to talk he out of it knowing color and a piece of what resembled the kind of gum you get from a pinãta don't necessarily mean a yummy doughnut but trying to reason with a 4yr old isn't exactly an easy feat when gum and the favorite color are involved. She barely ate half and threw the rest at a pigeon saying it was to sweet and yucky. My other 2 LO's got cake doughnuts one cereal and one with sprinkles and neither made it through the doughnuts both saying it's to sweet mom. (man those pigeons are Good that day) My SO ate half of each of his and saved the rest for later. All in all Id say the place is over priced and doughnuts are just ok knowing from what I saw there I could get for half their price, or less, at any doughnut place. Not good enough to win my business or make me think all the effort is worth it.
(3)R H.
Not bad, not amazing. Get the maple bacon bar and the captain crunch donut. They've marketed themselves well and it worth the trip as a tourist, but I wouldn't say it's as great as a lot of other donut places I've had.
(3)Stacy C.
minus stars
(1)CommonSense G.
700-800 calories per donut??!!! It's just a donut people with Capt'n Crunch on it. Stop living a lie, get a life, stop standing in line for 30 minutes, and stop giving into the fad. There are many donut places that serve much better ones - Blue Star, and Sesame.
(1)Chamara P.
Old Dirty Bastard and a Blunt topped off with chocolate milk...um how could I not love this place? It was of course my first time and I was from out of town... but woman behind the counter was just as excited as we were. I doubt I would eat here often, but after a night of dancing and drinking it was tons of fun.
(4)Benjamin K.
I love the designs of the Voodoo Donut line up but as a Portlander I know the truth is their are much better donut shops in town. Also the experience of waiting in line for a long time just for a donut is a turn off for anyone but the tourist seeking their first Cock and Balls donut. Add in the poor location where drug addicts and transients circle trying to exploit tourists and its just not worth the trip.
(2)Peter W.
There IS evil present in the name of this "mediocre donut shop", as well as in the seating area outside. Don't "miss" the filthy, run-down PORN THEATRE RIGHT NEXT DOOR (hardly a "must"). Don't understand why seemingly "nice, middle-class people" are now navigating towards this "mundane store", in a bad area (near the weekend Farmer's Market, which attracts a "motley crew of various types" - not for families, trust me). The Sign also "implies" 'evil present' - but, of course, it's all presented as camp. The sign outside, with a "stake through a cartoon donut man's heart", indicates that part. I walked in once - Bigger Donuts, and quite a line out the door. And that was about it. But, so what ? This neighborhood has 'evil' in it, in ways that most people cannot see. There's "Dante's Nightclub", just up at the corner, featuring groups with "evil one-type names" (continuously), next door to a 365/24 an-hour "Lap Dance Strip Club", and so forth. More filthy "silouettes" of a nearly naked woman "just waiting to visit with you" (no matter day or night) in pink. How tasteful ! NOT A GOOD AREA TO BECOME "trendy" - or to be "see and be seen in". Unless you're into "worshipping the 'evil one' and consorting in some of his 'evil-influenced stores". VOO-DOO is an 'evil one ritual', as you know - and that "confers" evil upon whoever uses the name in their business. It is practiced in Haiti by people who seriously want "money & 'things' from the 'evil one' . . . and willingly "sacrifice people" to get what they want. Hence, the 'evil' present in the very name of "Voodoo ". But, again, most people won't get it. Find a nice Grandma's Donut Shop in a far better neighborhood - say, way out in the "quieter", more normal suburbs. You're not safe, religiously or otherwise, in this one. (P.S. Just linked to their website, via YELP, and found out still MORE FILTH being sold there (I won't mention the FILTHY NAMES they are using to sell their donuts). That alone should tell you something about this DISGUSTING STORE ! Who "enjoys" such a place ? Again, not for families, unless you're perverted !
(1)Shelly H.
If you want the true VooDoo experience, go late on a Saturday night during the summer. You'll wait in line for at least a half an hour, all the while the line is moving and you will make tons of new friends. Don't go looking for customer service, go looking for doughnuts! There will be people everywhere. The food trucks across the street will be open, playing loud music. It will be fabulous.
(5)Paul C.
If you love donuts especially unusual ones Voodoo is the place to be!!! I frequent voodoo2!!! on Sandy. Best place to be
(5)Joshua H.
The line was the 1st turn off. Cash only was the 2nd. The ridiculous price for a mediocre fried gut bomb was the final.
(2)Noel A.
only for tourists
(1)Justin L.
Its ok, the lines are ridiculous! Save yourself the wait and go for the winner (BlueStar Doughnuts) I've only been to the one on Hawthorn but WOW! Best doughnut I have ever had!
(2)Josh G.
Been here a couple of times but never reviewed. Voodoo Doughnuts is the original quirky doughnut and seems to be very emblematic of Portland weirdness. We bought two voodoo dozens ($13/dozen) which were a good assortment with not one type repeated. The cereal does go stale pretty quick so eat those first. Minus 1 star for the wait... we did put in 40 minutes for these two dozen. After the fact, I was told by a few people that the other Portland location is much better about this. If this were ten years ago and there were no other gourmet/unusual doughnut spot, I'd accept the wait, but Voodoo is not alone anymore. tldr; really good doughnuts + interesting flavors but account for a chunk of your day to go towards pickup.
(4)Yasmeen M.
As I stood in line for two hours I kept thinks to myself, "this better be worth it." Two hour drive and two hours standing my pregnant self in line it was so worth it! I got the froot loop doughnut and it was a bit on the sweet side, but very delicious. My husband got the maple bacon bar and he enjoyed that. Definitely bringing our little girl here when she's old enough for sweets.
(4)Kamela K.
I love Voodoo Doughnuts! They have a great variety and a special atmosphere.
(4)james r.
Absolutely horrible. Much too sweet. Better doughnuts are served at 7-11. A new cart called Donut Byte Labs serves immeasurably better donuts and is located across the street from voodoo.
(1)Diana M.
When visiting family from out of state, they ALWAYS ask for me to bring them a box of this stuff. FYI: if you do not like attention, don't bring this box on an airplane. People will gawk and make really obnoxious comments to try and get a donut from a complete stranger. I personally prefer Heavenly Donuts to Voodoo. Voodoo is definitely more novelty than food.
(2)Dan O.
No real review needed, this place is awesome.
(5)Matthew M.
Not sure how this place isn't reviewed higher. I've been here a handful of times and every time I'm not disappointed. The pentagram donut is really good. Also, the triple chocolate penetration is excellent as well. They have many vegan versions of the donuts which are also really good, and it's really cool that they offer that option. The old dirty bastard is another awesome one. I mean, there really isn't a bad donut I've had here. The autographed photo of Billy Barty they have on the wall puts this place on the next level.
(4)Vivian K.
Honestly, the donuts are just okay to me, but of course being a visitor I had to drop by. This place is all HYPE but I still support it as a quintessential piece of Portland. I would gladly drop by again just to take pictures and be apart of the experience but I wouldn't necessarily order a donut - maybe just one.
(3)Miya A.
too touristy.
(3)Carrina M.
"[My] Next Review Awaits," eh? Yelp invites me to contribute to the community's understanding of Voodoo Doughnut, undoubtedly because it figures there's like a 90% chance I've been there. Well... YES. That bait, I'll take it. Ok, whatever. If you're going to go to Voodoo then you already know that you're going to go there because it's on your travel itinerary or whatever. And if you like Voodoo, then you've already convinced yourself that you like it, and I'll acknowledge that quirkiness/attitude/whatever it is that Voodoo has to offer has some kind of value. Just don't get confused and think that you're going there to experience a doughnut product that tastes in any way special/better than Safeway. (Also, when I bake a bunch of cookies and I package them in adorable COMPLETELY STANDARD PINK BAKERY BOXES that I got at The Decorette Shop, don't say, "Oh, you got Voodoo??!!?" No. Voodoo does not own the rights to the pink box. Please.) If you would like to try a doughnut that has the weird ingredient combos down (minus the occasional phallic inspiration) and is also a well-made doughnut, try Blue Star. It's expensive, for doughnuts. If you would like to experience the ultimate doughnut without getting crazy (particularly the doughnut holes, OH MY THE HOLES), head out to Tulip Pastry Shop in St. Johns. Doughnuts are supposed to have an ultrathin exterior of crisp caramelization, remember? If you don't remember and can't be bothered to go out to Tulip, then that's on you, but don't complain about how Voodoo was supposed to be the best and failed you, because no. That is wrong. You've been warned. I'd like to send my readers off with an anecdote. This dialogue comes from an interaction fellow would-be customers and I had with the good people at Voodoo Too, circa 2009: *** Customers: [patiently gathering at counter, politely staring at rotating display, don't want to impose] Voodoo person in back: [indistinguishable bellowing to Voodoo person in front] Voodoo person in front: JUST A SECOND! I GOTTA DEAL WITH SOME PEOPLE OUT HERE! ***
(2)Maximus C.
First things first. Voodoo Doughnut is a tourist trap. Expect to wait in a line of gawking idiots before ordering. Second, the doughnuts are not that good. Maybe you should just go to Safeway. I've heard they use Dunkin Donuts mix and that doesn't explain why Dunkin Donuts are a superior product. The good doughnuts are found at Blue Star, Tonallis, Hellen Bernhards and other smaller producers.
(1)Martin J.
Pretty darn good. line out the door at 6pm but it moves fast. Our donuts were light and delicious and the customer service was good.
(4)Geoffrey K.
Best variety and fun doughnuts! Always fresh and unique. Fun family experience. Took my Son and his family and they were blown away with the selection and types of doughnuts.
(5)Joe K.
Bacon Maple Bar is delicious if they don't burn the bacon. Classic Portlandia style staff and plaid-drenched line outside the door. Donuts are donuts, and other than some very creative donut deliveries, I wouldn't make a habit of visiting this place too often. I remain to be "WOWed" by anything I've tried here, but the donuts are good enough. If you want a donut and there's no line, give it a go.
(3)K A.
Bacon maple bar. Enough said.
(5)Cole H.
Awesome as always. We went to Voodoo II for the first time and they were really nice and donuts were great, as always. We love the Maple Bacon Bar, the fruit loop and the voodoo doll donut!
(5)Cory P.
It's an institution.
(4)Al-Wehsh 1.
Immensely overhyped. Staff aren't particularly rude but they are disinterested and aloof. It's basically a tourist trap.
(2)Jet R.
Everyone recommended Voodoo on our trip to Portland. We certainly thought it was over rated. I appreciate the selection and creativity of flavors and designs but the flavors were just not there. We ended up getting the blue raspberry donut, bubble gum donut and the voodoo. The bubble gum and blue raspberry were just vanilla(?) Glaze with flavored sugar it seemed like. You had tp really search for the flavor. I like my donuts light and airy and these were dry and dense. we went after dinner and didnt have to wait in line. It's not worth the wait.
(3)Sonja S.
I enjoy the creativity at VooDoo the Portlandia atmosphere. Bacon Maple Bar is my favorite.
(3)M M.
The people working there are awesome (at all locations) and obviously their 'nuts are good too!!
(5)Pam J.
It is definitely an experience, but not worth a wait in an extremely long line. We stopped one evening after dinner and there wasn't a line so we decided to try.
(3)Jeanette L.
I ordered the Maple bacon, it was delicious! The bacon was crunchy and there was tons of maple! It's definitely a tourist attraction though, something to try once. The lady who helped me out wasn't friendly at all so the experience wasn't that great. But the place was pretty cool looking and they do have a large selection for everyone.
(3)Kelly R.
Meh, I had high hopes because holy hell is there a lot of hype around this joint. It must've been every person I told I was going to visit portland who said I "HAD TO GO TO VOODOO DOUGHNUTS". My husband and I got 4 donuts to go because we needed to make a proper assessment of the inventory, you know, for research, and, and science! Typically my favorite donut on the planet is a maple bacon. Really, how can you possibly go wrong? Burnt, dry bacon is how, I guess. It made me so sad to see such a thing of beauty be so flawed. I think my husband liked his ODB best. I was more impressed with the name than the chocolate icing, Oreo crumbles (& I'm a woman who is borderline obsessive over her Oreos), and peanut butter spooge. Despite the aesthetically impressive display, my favorites were the old fashioned and the apple fritter. Who'da thought in such a creative space, the old tried and true would be the ones to make the positive impression.
(3)David C.
Awesome place!! Great donuts! Waited about 20 minutes in line. I've heard people wait longer but this place is cool! Definitely worth stopping by!
(5)Tom P.
Beyond the cult-like following there's really not much here to recommend. Long lines for average tasting, but clever, doughnuts
(2)David G.
It's all a buinch of hype
(2)Mary L.
I know THE thing to do with out-of-towners is to take them to Voodoo, and I frankly dread when we have visitors in who ask to go here because the sad fact is that the doughnuts themselves are not that great. I already roll my eyes at the places here in Portland where you have to wait in a line just to cross through the threshhold, and it's especially annoying to have to do it for Voodoo. The dough is mediocre at best, and the doughnuts without fail are stale within a few hours. Yes it's fun that they put cereal and bacon on their doughnuts, but if you want an actual good doughnut for the sake of having one, then other places do it better.
(2)Melissa M.
They closed the store and didn't give a heads up! I came from out of state to try them only to find the place was all dark! I tried calling, no answer, checked their Facebook page no answer. 3 hours after I posted on Facebook asking why they are closed( it's supposedly a 24 joint) they did post an update saying they were closed to fix their floors. Thanks for the heads up, by then I had already flown home! I guess I just expected better customer service
(1)Jasmine P.
Wasn't impressed. Stopped in on our way home and grabbed an assorted dozen. I had heard so much about this place that I couldn't believe we were finally there. Decided to save the doughnuts until we got home...so we could relax and enjoy them after our long road trip. After trying several of the doughnuts we determined that while they looked cool, we could get better at the local doughnut shop. The names of the doughnuts were amusing and the toppings inventive but the quality of the actually doughnuts and their ingredients were just so so. I'm glad I went but wouldn't go out of my way to return.
(3)D. S.
During our visit to Portland, we were told we HAD to go to Voodoo Doughnut. After seeing a line 50 yards long, we were told "that's not bad, the line is usually longer". We thought ok, must be good. After 20 minutes in line, we enter the tiny, sugary smelling (not in a good way) bakery. While our ears are being abused by the way too loud Death Metal, we start reading the Doughnut menu. We quickly see that the descriptions are "R" rated. My mom-in-law then escorted our 13 year old to the t-shirt store across the alley. We place our order and, because there is no seating, take our doughnuts outside. They are huge. They have unusual ingredients, but they are nothing special. Save time and money by going to your local doughnut shop, order their biggest maple covered doughnut, put a piece of bacon on top, sit in your car and eat it while listining to very loud rock music in front of a tattoo parlor. Same effect.
(1)Jason A.
The queue was around the block, but they lay on entertainment. This place is located at one end of the CBD, just past the famous Portland Grill. It is a relatively seedy area, but I like that. Reminded me a bit of the unfortunately no more inner lanes of Christhchurch, New Zealand. I picked up 3 cakes. French cruller (meh ... almost euuw). A Voodoo doll, had to really; and an almost plain by comparison to its peers lemon item. They were not half bad. :)
(3)Darlene B.
Donuts are donuts no matter where you go, well most of the time. But when you go to Portland, you go to Voodoo, it's just a must! There is always a line out the door, no question. The first time I went, we picked up a mixed dozen...they lasted for days because there were so many and they were so sweet. They pick a random 12 too, so it's difficult to get what you want. We had to take the rest of the box back to San Diego, lol. This time around I decided I was just going to get one donut. I waited in line, took a lot longer. The register girl was sneezing and helping people...uhh gross. There was a picture of the actual voodoo donut next to a particular type of donut, can't remember the name. I ordered that particular type and then she came with it and I was mistaken...and i said Oh i thought that was the voodoo...and she was pissed cause she had to do it over. Well THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. Whatever, it's just a donut. I ate the top of the voodoo, and i enjoyed it until i realized it was jelly filled. Watch out for a gooey insides that may spill!
(3)Nicole F.
While some of Voodoo's doughtnuts are obviously more for novelty than others, the majority of the doughnuts actually are delicious! Great variety and awesome employees.
(5)Mark A.
Hype is one thing. Unjustified hype is something else entirely. My parents live in Portland, and so when I went to visit them, I was told to go try Voodoo Donuts. I have to admit, I'd actually heard of the place from random people saying how great it was and all that. So I went, and while the shop itself was very eclectic-looking and had a nice hipster vibe, the donuts were just whatever. My gf and I got some donut with cereal flakes and stuff on it. Not good at all. The cereal part seemed a little stale and the donuts themselves were oversweet. I thought maybe I just caught them on a bad day, but when a friend of mine went months later and had the same experience, I knew it wasn't just me. I don't even know if I'd go so far as to call the donuts even 'good'. Granted, I'm not much of a sweets fan in the first place, but I do enjoy a good donut from time to time, but I'm sure any mom & pop donut shop on any corner in America could probably serve you up a better donut than the ones you get at Voodoo. Sure, Voodoo's got some weird flavor combinations and stuff, but who gives a crap if none of them taste any good?
(2)Ben J.
Voodoo is all about image. The doughnuts themselves are just okay, or are actually just bad. Cereal on a doughnut? Prepare for stale yuckiness. The only doughnuts worth eating are the ones that are more "normal" -- but then, what's the point? There are definitely better "normal" doughnuts to be had elsewhere.
(2)Alyssa S.
Always good service, always good doughnuts :)
(5)S C.
It's not about the doughnuts, it's the novelty. So, try everything weird, then don't bother waiting in line again.
(3)Mondi L.
The donuts were sweet, but the shop itself is sweeter. Definitely paying for the experience by waiting in line and visiting the chandelier-ed highly decorated place, then receiving a special Voodoo donut pouty pink box with oddly, shaped fluffy sprinkled dough. Needless to say, the fruit loop and ol' dirty bastard was good!
(4)Katie S.
I will start by saying I am not a donut person, but whenever you hear about Portland you hear about Voodoo Donuts. So we made a point to stop here. We got the "dirty old bastard" and the "bacon maple bar" the first is a donut with chocolate glaze Oreos and peanut butter, the other is exactly what it is called. We thought we would like the dirty old bastard best, but the bacon maple bar was our favorite, just like it is most everyone's favorite including Anthony Bordaine it is a must do while you are in the city.
(4)Nathan G.
Doughnuts here are just OK, no better than your run-of-the-mill grocery store bakery doughnut. The length of that line is not worth it. You're better off going to Blue Star or Pip's for a good doughnut.
(2)Robert Z.
There is a line 90% of the time, but it's worth the wait. Not much to really do in Portland that you can't do at home and this is az Must for anyone visiting. Great donut combinations from a creative donut team
(4)Richard B.
long line of tourists,waiting for donuts, every single day, all day. This place is a money machine. good job Tres. waiting in a line for a donut is really stupid.
(3)Becky H.
The obvious choice for doughnuts in Portland. A line out the door on Friday afternoons (probably most other days too?) but for such a funny-creative-drool-inducing selection. Insanely cheap (like a dollar or less per donut?!). Had a classic jelly donut and a chocolate old fashioned with vanilla frosting, strawberry powder, and marshmallows and both just melted in my mouth. A supa special treat--can't wait to go again.
(4)Mary Ann M.
The donuts are just so-so. I'd rather go to Heavenly Donuts or just about anywhere else. Having to pay cash only and wait in a long line of tourists is a pain. I did used to regularly pick up a bucket (yes, a bucket) of their day olds from the Sandy location for about $10 to feed my whole office, that was kind of fun. It's just a tourist trap, and if you read any articles about what goes on behind the scenes it's a complete turn off.
(3)Gina H.
The line was already out the door when I got to Voodoo, but that was already expected. The line was long, but it went by fairly quickly so don't turn around just yet! There are is a huge selection of creative, gourmet donuts. I was kind overwhelmed by all the different fatty concoctions and knew I wasn't going to be able to eat more than one donut. I don't remember the name of the donut because I just pointed at whatever donut looked yummy haha. It was chocolate glazed with oreo bits and peanut butter drizzle. I enjoyed my first two bites and after that...I think I had a hard time finishing it. It was just a little too much for me. I think the price for these donuts are solid. The donut itself was just alright. I had higher expectations for this place but I wanted to try it out because I was in Portland. I think next time I am back, I probably don't need to come back for Voodoo though. This place has a glittery brick wall. Take a picture with the brick wall as the background. Instragram!!
(2)Matt L.
VDDAILY: DAY TEN Captain's log, stardate... what is this, Thursday? Familiarity breeds contempt, and you've basically dispensed with any semblance of dignity. Yvon and his temporary boyfriend are grinning bemusedly as you waggle back and forth, not exactly dancing like there's no one watching, but dancing like you're waiting in line for your tenth consecutive bacon maple bar that month. You're a little sweaty, more from the bike ride than the dancing; you figured that the great calorific balance must be respected, and your street bike is the yang to Voodoo's yin. Yvon sneered at your 'body as a temple' dogma, and grabbed a car2go to get... what was his name again? Austin? Aaron? Anyway, they beat you there, but that worked out 'cause they saved you a spot in line. Are they getting the cock-n-balls? You carefully keep your poker face as they order. Yvon is only in town for another few days, so he's going to have to make the most of it, obviously. It took you all of an hour or so to remember how much you missed having him around, and you're already feeling a little sick with anticipation of how much you're going to miss him when you drop him off at the airport this Saturday. You don't have anyone else in your life who'd be willing to get into a drunken shouting match with you over 'Portland' the real city versus 'Portlandia' the lampooned hipster paradise, that ended in a mutual dare to eat Voodoo every day for the rest of his time there. Of course, being a local you're smart enough to get there when the doughnuts are freshest - first thing in the morning, 7AM. "They're open 24-hours, they're baking them all day," Yvon protested when you dragged him up off the couch on the first morning, but he's not really a local, he only lived here for a few years, so he doesn't know what he's talking about. You believe in the tenets of the morning-fresh-doughnut and cup of coffee. That first bite is delicious. Salty, sweet, squishy, flaky... sip of coffee, a few more contemplative chews, that satisfying swallow... Yvon and whatshisname are giggling together over their phallic fried dough. You smile to yourself. You're pretty sure he'll be back someday to stay.
(4)Mitchell Z.
This is a Portland oddity. Bubblegum wall bricks and then your there. My favorite... to many to count. get there early..... otherwise prepare for a long line.. Weird Portland landmark's... Must see.. Cheers!!
(3)Emily S.
I love the bacon maple bar. I've tried other stuff and a lot of time they are stale and I don't like that they are cash only and kind of over priced
(4)Charlie P.
Tucci Restaurant in Lake Oswego: decor was pretty okay. The greeter was in a shirt that was bursting buttons at the bottom. His tummy was not the first thing we wanted to see. He had never seen us before so he sat us facing a wall. How lovely. Grudgingly and with a face he moved to another table when we said no thanks for the wall staring us in the face. Greeter did not offer to take our coats but when 'regulars' came in and were seated beside us he was happy to offer to take theirs. The so-called chef was less than mediocre! Plus when were seated and my wife noticed him staring at her, she smiled a greeting to him & all he could do was look away, but, he sure had time to chat with the hired help. His food was not close to authentic Italian food. It was just plain lousy. The only bright spot of an evening when the two of wasted over a $100 at Tucci was our server, David. Friendly, efficient, welcomed us to Lake Oswego & who treated us to a birthday piece of very good ( I doubt made by the cooking staff) cheese cake, candle & all. So sorry, David, but we won't be back
(1)Michelle S.
Interesting decoration, quirky atmosphere, worth a visit. Just once, though. Know your order before you get to the counter. Cash only.
(4)Rian A.
The donuts are Safeway Select with a little personality.
(2)Roger M.
All the hype ... bazaar and wacky flavors ... long lines ... got a sweet tooth ... don't mind massive calories ... how about a little insulin shock ... love is sweeter with a box of Voodoo doughnuts for your sweetheart on Valentines Day ... consume too many doughnuts and watch your Valentine grow! Fat Love My Valentine sweetheart, My toasty cinnamon pop up tart, My sugar plum pie, If love be counted in calories, Ours far exceeds ten times more, More than any Voodoo doughnut, a Bacon Maple Bar, Portland Cream, Diablos Rex, Mango Tango, Grape Ape, Maple Blazer, Memphis Mafia, Dirt, Old Dirty Bastard, Rapper's Delight, Cinnamon sugar, Tex-Ass Challenge or "da" Voodoo Doll doughnut, Fat love, more than ten times the calories, If our love was calories counted like that, Our love would be really really fat!!!!!!!!!! Voodoo doughnuts come in many shapes and sizes. Inside lots of tasty surprises. In the long line outside, down the street and around the corner, you'll bump into many PDX'ers -- and folk around the country and world -- all hyped-up over a small fried cake of sweetened dough in the shape of a ball, ring or doll! I do not know if Voodoo ingredients are GMO free. The only organic ingredient they use is Zulka Morena Sugar in their vegan cake doughnuts. Voodoo Doughnut's cups, lids, straws, paper items, and doughnut boxes are all compostable -- impressive! They also support good causes, i.e. Street Roots and more! You like doughnuts? No doubt, you love Voodoo! Me, I am not a doughnut junkie. I admit, I am chocolate crazy! I'll spend my calories on organic dark chocolate (many known healthful benefits too). OK! I cannot live in PDX without "One Old Fashion Glaze." Dough-nothing special!
(3)Lori S.
The peach fritter with cream cheese frosting is heaven on a plate. Size of your hand so easily serves two. YUM.
(5)Christine L.
I think this place is just okay (but let's keep in mind that I'm not a donut fan and I don't really care for it). Way too overhyped and I would not wait in the ridiculous long lines for it. The only reason why I got to even try it was because we were out drinking late at night and decided to stop by since there was no line. PERFECT OPPORTUNITY especially since they're open 24 hours!!! I got the captain crunch which was recommended to me by a staff member. He was nice and actually had a lot to recommend me but was quite indecisive himself..lol. Even though it tasted good to me at the time (probably because I was not really coherent), I thought it tasted like a regular donut with captain crunch cereal on it. Now thinking back about it, Voodoo donuts isn't something that I would have a craving over. I probably only wanted to try it cuz I wanted to say at least I had voodoo donuts while in Portland when I was there. I think their donuts are cool, interesting, and unique in terms of look but did not win me over in terms of taste. I had a couple bites of my donut and left the rest in my hotel with the intent that I would finish it the next morning but I never did.. oops :X P.S. Cash only :((( and I probably wouldn't have been able to try it if one of my co-workers didn't spot me!
(2)Courtney L.
Doughnuts are my 3rd favorite food (1. Sushi, 2. Guacamole, 3. Doughnuts)... so to say I was slightly disappointed in Voodoo really hurts my soul. For as long as I can remember, Voodoo has been the esteemed doughnut that all other doughnuts strive to be. I also am not exaggerating when I say we planned this trip to Portland to 1. eat doughtnuts and 2. drink beer. And we did a lot of both. The trick to eating at Voodoo is apparently to come in the morning... you know.. breakfast time.. when most people eat doughnuts. There was barely a line. When we walked past later around 3pm and again at 8pm, the line was wrapped outside. Yikes! Now.. don't get me wrong. Voodoo was good. The doughnuts were very solid, fresh-tasting, and the chocolate frosting was fantastic. My favorite was the maple bacon bar, followed by the traditional voodoo doughnut with jelly. We also got a peanut butter with oreo topping, and a Portland Cream. However, there wasn't anything GREAT or unique about them. They were just... good doughnuts? And I've had good doughnuts from a lot of gas stations too. Did we order wrong? We covered what seemed to be their go-to orders? Anyway, for all the hype that we had heard, the end result was a bit disappointing. They tasted great, but I'll never in my life utter the words "You know what I'm CRAVING right now? Voodoo Doughnut".. because they just don't offer something that I can't get somewhere else.
(3)Grace B.
Very unique and delicious donuts. It's the next level of donuts with a Portland twist. Prepare for a sugar overload.... Gatta Love it.
(5)Mike G.
Really Awesome and a fantastic menu! excellent communication and very friendly customer service! Their donuts are the concoction you wish you came up with, deliciousness!
(5)Dylan S.
If you like donuts, there's no place better. If not, Voodoo most likely won't change your mind.
(5)Adam R.
Unique donuts. Ok service. Sometimes they can seem stale.
(4)Stace K.
A little overrated, but pretty damn good. The creativity with the donuts they make sets them apart. However, some things they put on the donuts don't necessarily make them taste better.
(4)Justine W.
The Keep Portland Weird sign is located across the street on the brick building from this location. I guess they expect long lines because all the bar railing were up and ready for the crowd. Stop by in the morning, before 9am (I arrived at 8:45am) and maybe less than a handful of people will be in front of you. I got a chocolate, glazed and sprinkle donut. I think it was 95 cents per donut. Personally I only think they're alright and slightly dry. There is room for improvement. So I don't understand the rage for this place. UNLESS you Portlanders never had a taste of Krispy Kreme or Donut Time (in San Francisco) which can explain this hype. (:
(3)Sonya L.
I feel bad but...I don't get the hype. Other than the fact that the donuts are beautiful, colorful, and huge....there isn't that much to like about them. I tried 4 different donuts during my visit and all of them were terribly dry. The Old Dirty Bastard and Butterfingering had great, delicious toppings...but the cake was just plain dry and/or bland. The only one I tried that was relatively moist was a cherry fritter....which is not one of my favorite flavors. Luckily, we didn't have to wait in much of a line so that doesn't really have an effect on my rating. I'd be willing to try Voodoo again next time I'm in Portland, but I certainly wouldn't wait 30-60 minutes for what I think are subpar donuts.
(3)Victoria H.
Voodoo doughnuts...its the line that kills me. I can't justify standing in line for a Krispy Kreme donut with Kool-Aid sprinkled on it.
(1)Jonathan N.
more of an experience than an actually amazing donut.... go here once or twice to say you tried it, that's about it
(3)Shand S.
I had eaten Voodoo Donuts people had brought to events before and enjoyed them. Mainly because I was fascinated at how crunch berries would work as a donut topping, but who am I to judge? However a friend was in from out of town and wanted to go so we did. Sometime after I drove by the store to see an excessive line winding out the door to wait for donuts. A line for donuts. I digress, when we went on a weekday evening there was no line, so I through cool, we'll peruse the donuts and have some. I ended up getting the gay bar (donut bar with cream filling and fruit loop toppings in a rainbow line.) and my friend Kelly got the donut they're known for - the maple bacon. Which I was skeptical of. But damn, if those weren't some great donuts!! I actually periodically have craves to go get another maple bacon but the thought of hitting it at the wrong time and seeing that long line of tourists and hungover hipsters, usually has be driving pass. Until I figure out the secret time to go when no one is there. Then it's on.
(4)Sue B.
loved the colors on doughnuts but really loved playing pinball while smelling doughnuts
(4)Alyson C.
I have heard about this place being raved about all the way from Southern California. Maybe I just had a rare experience, but my doughnut had definitely been sitting out all day in the display and it was kinda soggy but the flavors were pretty decent. I'll give it another shot since it's so close to where I work.
(2)Brian H.
Have I stood in that stupid long line before, yes. I get the tourist hype but not sure why a local would ever intentionally stand in that line more than once. The donuts are "meh" at best and the frosted donuts are so sickeningly sweet that even as a sugar fiend I can only eat one without regret. Blue Star is a good alternative and no line or rude hipsters working there.
(3)Darth J. S.
I live in Seattle and people where I work occasionally bring donuts from Voodoo when they go to Portland. All I have to say about that is: Oreo cookie crumbles, chocolate and peanut butter on a donut is GENIUS!!! BLARG! GENIUS!!! My only complaint is that Voodoo will not ship their famous coffin full of donuts! That is NOT GENIUS, but the opposite of genius, whatever that may be . . .
(5)Max B.
A Portland staple they said, easily worth the wait they said. Portland's "world famous" donut shop has turned from a quirky doughnutery, to an underwhelming gimmick. No one who lives in Portland ever eats here, but who cares? Tourists flock to this place to fulfill their food network/travel magazine fantasies. I could get mad at the big VD for feeding this madness, but who can blame them? Why make cheap, delicious donuts, readily available for locals, when you could make buku bucks off of snaking lines of tourists? VooDoo I'm not exactly mad, I understand why you do it, I am just disappointed. You feel like Redbull to me. Their drink tastes horrible, but they are widely popular due to their marketing. You are not buying a canned energy drink, you are buying a piece of their global brand. Voodoo has grown to the point where most everyone will go bonkers over anything that is in one of their pink boxes, and I believe that is a dangerous notion. I fear that other Portland staples (we're looking at you Pok Pok!) will follow the Voodoo Model of selling out, growing complacent and catering to the first time tourists who are so excited to instagram their food that they can only taste the hype, not the actual flavors. Voodoo, if one night stands with droves of tourists with poor pallets is what will put your kids to college, I begrudgingly will allow you to carry on. Just know that a truly Portland establishment would value food quality, service and fair treatment of their employees over witty item names and poor quality doughnuts.
(1)Meg K.
too much stuff on top not enough inside.
(2)Kelli S.
My friend and I went to Voodoo Doughnuts (VD) on my second night in Portland, and going to this famous doughnut shop was one of the top things on my to-do list because I always heard such great things about it. Apparently the location we went to was the iconic, more popular one, but we were lucky for two reasons -- one, the line was only 15-20 minutes (definitely not as long as it could be), and two, we found parking RIGHT in front of the doughnut shop. While we were waiting, I was able to take multiple pictures of the "Voodoo Doughnuts" sign and see the doughnuts being made and decorated in the back window. For those who don't know, VD is famous because of their extensive doughnut menu, and for the fact that they're open 24/7. So, if you get a doughnut hankering at 3 a.m., you know where to go. This location, however, is also notorious for having long, winding lines. I was grateful that we didn't have to deal with any of that on a typical Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. Because I perused the VD menu before coming to the shop, I had a general idea of what I wanted. The only improvement I would suggest is actually having the contents of the different doughnuts somewhere on the menu. There are just SO many flavors to choose from that only the different doughnut names are on the menu ... but you don't really know what's in them, unless you know what you're looking for. The revolving doughnut display cases are aesthetically pleasing, but you also don't know/can't see the names of the doughnuts in there. Having actual descriptions of the doughnuts somewhere may help speed up the ordering process for VD first-timers. But our cashier was more than helpful in answering our questions and helping me to solidify my decisions. My friend and I ordered a few doughnuts for ourselves, as well as for some of our other friends. Here's what we ended up including in our stash: "Old Dirty Bastard": The ODB was the doughnut that I was absolutely waiting to get, as it features my favorite combo -- peanut butter and chocolate. This raised yeast doughnut came topped with chocolate frosting, OREOs and peanut butter. It was just as glorious as I imagined it to be. The creamy peanut butter drizzle was delicious and paired nicely with the chocolate frosting (though I am never opposed to having more peanut butter),and the doughnut itself was completely covered in the crushed OREO cookies. This treat was love at first bite and was one of my favorite doughnuts from the variety we ordered. "Miami Vice Berry": We ordered this doughnut for another friend who usually opts for fruitier flavors. It featured a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting, blue raspberry powder and pink sprinkles. The friend we ordered this doughnut for said that it reminded him of a birthday cake--in appearance, not flavor--and that it tasted a little more dense than the "Dirt Doughnut" with OREOs. He still really enjoyed it and said he would order it for himself again. "Dirt Doughnut": This was one of the "plainer" doughnuts that we ordered, as it featured a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Oreos. We brought this one back for another friend who REALLY loves OREOS and prefers vanilla frosting over chocolate. He said the doughnut was light and the vanilla frosting paired really well with the generous chunks of OREOS on top ... almost like the perfect cookies 'n cream doughnut. "Marshall Matters": I ordered this doughnut (one of several) for myself and I was pleased to see that it was generously coated with M&Ms. It just featured a plain cake doughnut topped with vanilla frosting and mini M&Ms. I probably would have liked the doughnut better if it were coated in chocolate, but I liked the sweet lightness of the vanilla frosting, coupled with hearty crunch of the candies in every bite. "Memphis Mafia": I didn't get this doughnut because the cashier told me that it definitely sported a strong banana taste (it consists of fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon sugar covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top). However, the featured doughnut of the day was very similar -- it was a molasses doughnut in the same fritter shape, covered with a cinnamon glaze and chocolate chips. I did decide to order one of these, and I'm so glad I did, as it turned out to be one of my favorite doughnuts from our stash. It was heavier than some of the other doughnuts and it was definitely larger (and more expensive) because of the apple fritter-like shape. There also seemed to be more frosting on this doughnut, but I have an extreme sweet tooth and didn't mind the added sweetness from the heavier frosting and the chocolate chips. If this doughnut is ever featured again, I would order it in a heartbeat.
(4)Laura W.
Total fun, but the donuts are not actually that good. It is more of a great experience- even waiting in line is fun.
(3)Jacob H.
Guys: The donuts aren't that great. The waning aura of hipster unicorn magic has been trampled by the lines of drunk frat bros and bridge n' tunnel bachlorette harpies wrapping around the block. Plus they are shitty to their employees. Go to Pip's or Blue Star. If you're in SF, go to Bob's; that's what a fresh, hot donut should taste like.
(2)Jennifer Arlem M.
I've been to Portland more times than I can remember and the only reason I stopped by Voodoo for the first time was solely for the hype. It's one of those things that everyone says you must do when you visit a city. The reality is that you can find better doughnuts somewhere else in the city or your own for that matter. Now, don't get me wrong. They are tasty and "creative" but not worth the long wait. You can avoid the lines by going late at night. Or, a lot of hotels near by such as Embassy Suites have deal with them and you can get them deliver to you room as part of your hotel experience.
(2)Alexander M.
Long line to get in and order. Cloyingly sweet doughnuts with little nuance. The claim to fame is the toppings (ranging from breakfast cereal to Tang) and the irreverent sense of humor applied in the making and naming of the doughnuts. It has a rightful place in Portland and can be fun to visit with out-of-towners but there are plenty of other local doughnut shops that offer a better tasting product and much less of a wait.
(2)Sara M.
You can smell the aroma of doughnuts from down the street. Donuts are good but you need to be ready! The lines move fast and there is no time to waste. I had the triple chocolate penetration (chocolate donut with chocolate glaze and coco puffs on top) which was good although some of the puffs tasted a bit stale. The winner was the Memphis Mafia, a banana fritter with chocolate and peanut butter, huge and tasty! Worth a try if you are in town! Cash only!
(4)Alisha D.
Please come to DC. Please please please. These were the most amazing donuts I've ever tasted and I've been craving them ever since I've left Oregon. I love you guys. Don't stop being amazing!
(5)Adam H.
The best part is the people watching and the nice workers.. the doughnuts are not that great really.. below average but it's worth checking out this strange cultural phenomena
(3)Tony T.
I've lived in the Portland, OR area all my life. Voodoo Doughnut (singular, not plural) in downtown Portland is a fun place for the tourists to visit. Colorful and quirky inside with some really strange doughnut creations. That said, the doughnuts themselves are okay, but nothing to write home to grandma about. It's more about the ambiance and unique pastries than the deliciousness of the doughnuts. They only take cash so be prepared and, more often than not, you will find a long line out the door on any given morning. Bring a friend to talk to or your phone to play on while you're in line. Fun place. Just don't expect doughnuts that are going to rock your world. The novelty is everything.
(3)Tracy D.
Most overrated donuts on earth. Stale crappy quality donuts that all the tourists fawn over because they have cereal on top or a slice of nasty, old bacon.
(1)Delthia H.
I was worried about all of the hype, but their doughnuts are very good. Not overly sweet but a great mix of sweet and doughnut - makes you want to eat more than one!
(4)Michelle M.
Mehhh.. It's fun to take my out-of-town friends here, just to experience the weirdness that is Voodoo, but I seriously get so disappointed everytime I go there. Their ideas and concoctions are cool, but their delivery is poor. On the outside, it's so creative and fun! Totally a Portland thing. But on the inside, the dough is SUPER dry!! And I mean, DRY. Like, I just bit into week old doughnuts. Not a Portland thing. Wish they could take more time in baking the right dough, because their toppings are unique and yummy!
(2)John R.
Doughnuts are OK, Both Portland locations are always busy, we heard about them from a TV show a few years ago.
(3)Kim G.
Fun for the experience. Good donuts and awesome selection. Flavor-wise, I still like Krispy Kreme better.
(4)JR B.
I'll just be blunt. These donuts are no more tasty than almost any other donut I've had in Portland. Heck, even some of Krispy Kreme's donuts are higher in quality. The only reason this place remains popular is because of their unique flavors and the emergence of modern social media. While most won't admit it, going to Voodoo focuses on taking pictures and spreading them on social media, rather than judging the quality and flavor of the donuts. This place is very nearly the equivalent of an edible museum. Have you ever wondered what the Mona Lisa painting tasted like? No, and you shouldn't, because that's weird. Some of their flavors are unique, and maybe one out of 30 actually tastes good. But to compare their basic flavors to other places, I'm underwhelmed. Don't be fooled by the fad. Eat the donuts for what they are, and judge accordingly. Once you've done so, I think you'll agree that this place is overrated. In all honesty, this place is average, and probably deserves a 3-star rating. But to compensate for the influx of misleading high reviews, I'm obliged to give a 1-star rating. On a side note, I wouldn't consider this place family friendly. Some of their creations can be dark and sexual in nature. Just a heads up.
(1)Rho L.
On our last day in Portland I got myself up early, despite the looming hangover so I could finally grab some voodoo doughnuts. The line wasn't long but it definitely took a while. Way too many options so eyes get hungrier than the belly. Note this joint is cash only. donuts are in the $2-$5 range Got a dozen of mixed items, all of which I was excited to try. We made the seemingly long trek back to the hotel (it wasn't even a mile) , entered our room and started nibbling on each one. Unfortunately, they weren't anything of intrigue. No not even the bacon one. In fact, DK donuts back home is much less crowded and pricey--for a better donut. That aside, voodoo what a must see and I'm glad I saw (and ate)
(3)Beth T.
I personally didn't like this place. All I heard was "go check them out" so I did. Not impressed with them. Especially after a 1.5 hour wait. I get the idea that it's more about the experience and they have creative ideas but taste wasn't there for me.
(2)Mike D.
A must for tourists, but the whole affair is much ado about little. Donuts are average, prices are high and the wait is usually significant.
(2)Mariessa L.
I used to love voodoo doughnuts when I was 18-19, lived downtown and couldn't go to many places that were open after midnight. This was more of a love out of necessity than quality though. Honestly, the doughnuts aren't bad, they're decent, but that's about it. Now, I only go here when family from California visits, because they saw it on the food network and are DYING to check it out. Every time I have to go I am forced to wait in a long line for mediocre donuts, which has really made my love for voodoo go downhill. Also, can you just get a credit card machine now? Cash only for a restaurant as famous and popular as yours seems silly.
(2)Brian C.
I bought into the hype of what is Voodoo Doughnut, and it left me disappointed. The place itself is very alluring -- you have a long line of people (usually a good sign) waiting to place their orders, there's neon everywhere and you're just like "whoa, neon," and then you see all of the available doughnuts spinning in the display case and you wonder which one is the "Cock and Balls." I finally made my way to the front counter and ordered like six or seven doughnuts. One was a bacon maple bar for me to try, and the rest (an assortment of their most popular items) were to bring home to my girlfriend in NYC. Voodoo Doughnuts come in a huge pink box which you can't miss because it's large, pink, and has "VOODOO DOUGHNUT" written all over it. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE (my client, my cab drivers, strangers on the street, TSA agents, flight attendants, the passengers on the plane next to me, etc.) took notice of my box of doughnuts and couldn't help but spark up a conversation about it. At this point, I had already tried the bacon maple bar, and I found it unimpressive. I mean unimpressive like I ate half of it and ended up tossing away the other half. I've had bacon doughnuts before, and I just didn't think the one from Voodoo Doughnut was good. As for the box I had brought home, the doughnuts in there weren't impressive either. I'd have to say that I found the offerings here more gimmicky than actually good, which overall was just a huge disappointment to me. So, the doughnuts were just OK -- no more, no less.
(3)Cookie M.
Touristy trap for sure. Donuts are good and creative but the fact that the place does not take credit cards is a turn down for sure. Also I was surprised how stale the donuts were. Overall blue star has much better donuts. Was in town for a few days for business and tried both vodoo and blue star. No questions blue star takes the prize for better donut.
(3)Steven H.
Weird, and the lines are way too long, but still some tasty concoctions.
(4)Rio H.
Waste of money. All the junk they pile on top of them doesn't change the fact that they're just stale, overpriced ordinary donuts. I'd rather have a fresh donut for a fair price.
(1)Magdalena B.
When I first came here, I really love the donuts. But, at finally realized that this donuts is too sweet :( However, I still think that this place is one of the best place in portland. Reccomendation: Maple Bacon!
(3)Amanda I.
Great place to go if you have family in town. Their donuts are always delicious and the prices are so great for what you're getting. I personally prefer the one on the east side, just because the lines are way better, but the atmosphere is great at either one.
(5)Ray M.
Way more interesting and tasty than any doughnut place out there! We have Psycho Doughnuts in San Jose which everyone raves about but this is 5x the experience. I had the classic voodoo, ODB, and the bacon maple. Doughnut overload but each one was distinct and highly recommended! Must stop here while visiting Portland.
(5)Jamie K.
overrated and not really worth the wait. This place is good to try maybe one donut to tell people that you have gone there while in portland. I would not buy a dozen and try to bring it back b/c the donuts are pretty sweet and don't really last all that well on the plain. 1) Maple Bacon Donut which was more expensive $3 which was probably my favorite 2) Blueberry donut was okay but i have better! 3) Cereal Donut was okay but SUPER sweet and the cereal was bland! 4) Rice Krispie with peanut butter was okay but again too sweet Remember, it's CASH only so make sure you bring some dinero!
(3)Alexandra M.
best donuts in town but the wait is ridiculous
(3)Meg R.
Voodoo Doughnuts is quirky, vibrant, and a fun place to take out-of-towners.... but if there is a line (which there almost always is), forget it. We went to Voodoo early morning on a weekday and there wasn't a line to our surprise. The decor and menu is funky and the staff is very friendly. The donuts are good, but nothing to write home about. We tried the bacon maple bar, which literally was a donut with a slab of bacon on it. My sister likes the Voodoo donut, which was decorated like a Voodoo Doll. Creative? Yes. Delicious? Meh. If you really want and mindblowingly good donut, I hear Bluestar and Pips are better choices (I still need to check them out for myself!)
(3)Kadin W.
Best doughnuts I've ever had. You have to go early in the morning to beat the lines. There are never lines early and the mango doughnut is the best.
(5)Chyle E.
Although a great novelty. They use the worst doughnut flour and is the worst tasting doughnuts.
(1)Kiwe W.
A fun, must do, you rest thing if you go to Portland. The building painted with gutter paint was worth the line. Donuts were good and fun but the people in line and the funny vagrant keeping us all entertained was worth the wait. I had the bubble gum and their special "play" donut. Both were good. The toping on the bubble gum donut was some sort of marshmallow not just normal glaze an it was tasty. We also got a Mexican hot chocolate that had spicy cinnamon that was delicious and then a maple bacon. Couldn't get myself to try the bacon one, but I was told it was very good.
(4)Manda W.
Donuts were pretty good, but overall just a regular donut with more creative toppings. I did love: - loop - maple blazer blunt - marshal mathers - maple bar but I could take or leave: - voodoo doll - portland cream - captain my captain - triple chocolate penetration - diablos rex - dirt doughnut - old dirty bastard - neapolitan Also, I ordered their $20 box and got no old fashioned, crullers or anything with sprinkles (which make EVERYTHING better)... disappointing. In the end, I did eat 7 donuts in 3 days, so I really can't say anything bad.
(4)Candace C.
It is a tourist trap in my opinion. Go to blue star!
(2)Suzanne S.
I take my kids all the time to voodoo doughnuts. It is fun and they love the doughnuts, specially the ones filled with jelly. If you are visiting Portland , this is one place you must go. My family lives in California and everytime they visit, we must go to Voodoo doughnuts. Check it out !!!
(5)Vee E.
Mmmmmm doughnuttttt... Even better Hommer! It's Vodoo doughnut!
(5)Jamie C.
If you like waiting long lines for overrated, overhyped donuts, go for it. If you want some mindblowing ones, go to bluestar. That being said, this place is well featured (on tv, yelp, online, etc.) it makes sense. Anyone who ever visits Portland will be told to go check out Voodoo. They been in business for a while, so they're doing something right. I just feel that Blue star is lightyears better. Every non-native should try it once though. Good luck, have fun.
(2)Alotta V.
Fruit Loops on a doughnut...get it.
(5)Racquel D.
My friend took me here, and we ordered a dozen random donuts. They're good, but damn are they sweet. We came here kinda late at night, and we still had to stand in a line. Also, there were some bums there. They didn't bother us or anything, but I just wanted to let that be known. When I come back to Portland, I don't know that I'd feel the need to come back. It's the sort of place that you don't really need to revisit once you've been. But still... if you're a first time visitor, I'd recommend hitting it up. Fun fact... it sits next to a movie theater that plays hentai.
(4)Valerie S.
it was ok. i understand the vodoo doughnut - stabbing it with a pretzel and red berry filling oozing out. but it was just not a great doughnut. points for the great novelty, minuses for the not very good product. been there, done that, not going there again. enjoy!
(3)Jennifer G.
Overrated doughnuts. Go for the experience and to check it off of your list. If you want a better doughnut try Roth's grocery store or Blue Star. Just whatever you do...don't stand in line for 2 hours for a doughnut. That is rediculous.
(2)Debbie L.
Certainly not the best doughnuts in town but everyone visiting Portland has to go. They taste good and this is such a fun place cause it freaked my mom out to the point that she decided to wait in the car instead of in line with us once. We were at the 3rd St. location on line with family and friends and surrounded by hipsters, families with little kids and older people and yeah, some scary folks standing around too but that is what makes this place interesting. Always take your visitors to Voodoo, they need to go at least once. Include it on your "doughnut tour" of Portland! We did this last summer and went to several doughnut shops all over town and had a great time! I usually just beg off bites from everyone in my party but hubby loves the Old Dirty Bastard... wonder why?!!! Enjoy!
(3)M K.
Just an average donut shop. Actually, I think they are overrated. The last time I went there I ordered a raspberry filled donut and it was only full of air, unfortunately! I prefer Krispy Kreme after 9 at night, when you can get a really good deal on a dozen.
(3)Ralf B.
love love love the grape ape and mango tango
(5)Ai T.
This place isn't what I expected it to be - I guess there's a lot of variety that's the bright side of it but besides that I find the donuts too sweet and the dough not as fluffy. The maple bacon bar was their signature donut and I guess the salty and the sweet combo makes it bearable - good but not to die for or to wait for - not worth the experience
(3)Themighty T.
Ashamed to say that we stood in line for over an hour here, just to be able to say we did it. Since we were walking around the Saturday market, we thought "why not?" So..we were sheep, but I still refuse to buy an i-phone or do the black Friday nonsense.
(2)Justin K.
Saw this place on Anthony Bourdain's show, been wanting to visit for years. Finally had the opportunity this morning. Got there, found a long ass line and not much convenient parking. However, once we got into line, it moved quickly and people weren't rude. Fair warning, this place is CASH ONLY. Once inside, the staff was efficient and polite, and the place smelled heavenly. We ordered 4 donuts, but the guy misheard us so he grabbed a wrong one and we ended up with a freebie. The donuts are epic novelties, but beyond that they are SO DAMN GOOD. The bacon maple bar alone was worth fighting Portland's crappy street system. We also picked up a couple of pins and a sticker, to commemorate the visit. Pricing was surprising; we got 4(5) donuts, 2 pins, and a sticker for just over $10. Definitely money well spent in my opinion.
(5)April F.
This doughnut place is just okay. They have a lot of interesting flavors, but the product isn't stellar. Ours were kinda stale, and just underwhelming, but our son really enjoyed his.
(3)Nicole F.
We took our Portland friend who happens to be 92 and had seen the lines going out the door for years but wasn't sure what it was all about. He wasn't too impressed but he doesn't eat a lot of sugar...probably why he's still alive. And he absolutely would have none of my maple bacon doughnut....another reason he's probably still tickin' away at almost a century. I liked my doughnut but preferred the bite of the signature Portland that is filled with crème and topped with chocolate. Would have preferred the bacon be chopped up on top of the maple to disguise the big strip of fat. Oh I know I'm deluding myself...it's still bacon....so how can you go wrong? Great selection...I'd be tempted to go back if I lived in Portland. Plus, the doughnuts were still solid fresh at 2pm on a weekday.
(3)Kristina C.
I've been told it's not that great, and it's more of an attraction than a must-eat spot in Portland, and it's true. We came on a Monday night so there was no one there. We ordered an assortment of donuts and they're basically all the same but with different weird toppings. Nothing special at all. And they certainly don't care about the aesthetics of the donuts (I guess that's part of their schtick) because boy, are these donuts ugly. Try it once to say you've tried it, then go get your donut fix at Blue Star.
(2)Hannah W.
We visited Voodoo at 2 in the morning (about the only decent time of a day without a line). Donuts were delicious -- but not abnormally out of this world. Not sure what all the hype is?
(3)Adam B.
Unsanitary.
(1)Lisa W.
It's for tourists
(2)NYSD G.
we said we wouldn't but we did since there wasn't a line. plus it was walking distance from stumptown. the donut was okay, but their apple fritter was the da bomb especially with coffee.
(3)M J.
The donuts are more fun than tasty. It's really the experience you go for.
(3)Sophia T.
oh how i wanted to avoid this place but lo, i went. i waited on line, late at night. like a cow, like everyone else. buuuuuuuut, the vegan donuts were good. yep, they were. a novelty. i'm a donut addict so i have to avoid these joints anyway.
(3)Donna S.
Overrated and the lines are way too long. Nice place to get a picture doing something crazy like waiting an hour for a donut, otherwise, go to a local bakery.
(3)diana r.
As we were diving to Portland my brother said the following "no matter where you look Voodoo Donuts is one of the top 10 attractions, so... I guess we are going." With that said, we had to put a trip to Voodoo Donuts on the "things to do in Portland" list. Sunday morning around 9:30am we took a walk down to Voodoo Donuts. There was a line maybe 50 people long, but it moved pretty fast. The place is pretty small, very vibrant and of course an amazing smell came from the bakery. The donuts were not disappointing at all. Baked and topped or filled to perfection. Think about any kind of donut that you would want; maple and bacon, chocolate cream filled, donuts with all kinds of topping, literally... anything. I had a basic chocolate bar. It was pretty good. Fluffy and chocolat-ie, not soggy at all. Oh and they give you nice pink boxes. Fun place to go, I would say its a "must see."
(4)Shauna M.
I know, I know... How could I possibly give Voodoo Doughnuts 2 stars, but really... I don't find their doughnuts all that. Yeah, yeah... the populatiry, long lines, big pink boxes, originality of offerings... they are just not the most tasty doughnuts I have ever had, in fact, I have had stale ones before which really killed it for me. Plus, having to only pay cash is a pain for me and I just don't think they are worth standing in lines, even when you have a buzz going. They are great if you are visiting Portland and want to do a touristy thing, otherwise, I will pass.
(2)Lezlie M.
Yummy donuts with a ton of choices and unique offerings. Want a donut stuffed with mango jelly or how about with maple bacon on top? You've got it! You wont be able to leave with just one. Go early to avoid the lines and cash only! Brought some home for the family in Cali and they loved it wish we had it here!
(5)Cheryl V.
My favorite and "go-to" doughnut at Voodoo is the Fruit Loop Doughnut. It is smothered in sugary white icing and topped with fresh Fruit Loops. I've been getting it religiously for years and still love it.
(5)Sarah T.
Meh, Donuts are ok, the wait around the block is absurd. I'd rather spend my time elsewhere.
(2)Tim M.
Enjoyed the experience. It is definitely something to check out if you're visiting or new to the area. It is SO Portlandia! Donuts were good, unique, funky and something to experience but I can't see myself going back. Definitely check it out.
(3)Matthew W.
Pure gimmick for tourists. Visit Blue Star instead.
(1)Cathy H.
Donuts are creative, good.......went there for the experience ~ fun. But wouldnt wait in line again just to get donuts
(3)Nathan B.
No competition. Just go! Nuff said...
(5)Garrett V.
[spoiler alert] there's captain crunch on the donut.
(3)Sherry J.
Ok, so the line is long but who can resist this experience! and the donuts - well, just make sure you try the maple bacon bar. yummy! (be still my cholesterol)
(5)Desta S.
the hype is crazy around this place...they're just donuts...damn fine delicious donuts in a pretty pretty box. Yay marketing!
(4)Brandon B.
How about we don't wait in line for cereal on top of a dough nut? idiots... tourist... republicans... those are the only people that go to VooDoo Doughnuts... #bluestardoughnuts for me
(1)Dan H.
Came down from Seattle for a little weekend trip and wanted to give this place a shot finally. They certainly delivered. I had the doughnut with Oreo crumbles all over a doughnut that had some vanilla frosting. FREAKING incredible. My fiance had a doughnut that had rice Kristie over the top which was average, I wouldn't order that one. of course we got the mandatory voodoo doughnut and that was awesome. As long as your a fan of jelly filled doughnuts, it could get messy quick.
(4)Tamara H.
Voodoo is ok. If you are from out of town or have never been there before, it's definitely worth the experience. However, as a Portland-er there is no way I'm waiting in that line for a donut.
(3)Dan D.
Visiting Portland, Oregon - of course our hosts said "we have to go to Voodoo donuts!" and yes, I agree. It's an experience, a "thing to do" - I mean, people actually ask "did you go to Voodoo donuts" if you visit. For me, the strangest part was as I was on the Trimet light rail headed into town from the airport, a man sat across from me clutching a pink box. Yes, a dozen Voodoo donuts. He was with his young daughter, but he seemed to be protecting the box. They left a couple stops later, but that stuck with me. SO - when we get to downtown and have dinner - we're told "time to visit Voodoo donuts!" - Luckily it is late, so the line is ONLY about 20 minutes wait time. We get to the front of the line - what do we want? Too many choices, and actually the donuts don't look that fresh. We get a "dozen" - so suddenly we have our own precious pink box. We eat them over the next two days - and they are "ok". If I had a favorite, it was the peanut butter and jelly donut. But overall - hey - they're donuts.
(3)Codey U.
The two stars is for wverything else besides the service. The doughnuts are okay. Like any other. When you first walk up you have to literally walk through homeless people who stop you for money before you even get inside. The enployees seem like they dont want to be there vut have to be. They still have half smiles on their faces. Its kinda grungy. Very Portland like though growing up here I never came here.
(2)Matt M.
Totally lives up to the hype. The lines are sometimes ridiculous and it is touristy to a T, but why is that a bad thing? Just adds to the excitement when you make it up to the counter and feast your eyes on the delectable mix of colorful treats aka DONUTS. Maple bacon is a classic, as are the cream-filled zombie looking ones. Where else are the zombies cute and delicious? Nowhere, that's where. YUM. You will not be disappointed. p.s. All the locals will tell you Blue Star is better...but don't believe them. Those donuts are "fancier" and lighter. These are sinfully delish. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Dan Dan C.
Touristy spot, interesting theme. Donuts quality are similar to Tim Horton . Worth the experience.
(4)Greg G.
If you're in Portland you need to check out Voodoo! Yes there's always a line, but hey you gotta go for the experience! They have the most interesting donuts here, captain crunch donut, bacon maple donuts, pixie candy donuts, bubble gum donuts, This place is very hipster too, it screams PORTLAND. So if you're trying to see what Portland is all about when visiting, come check this place out.
(4)T-ann C.
Took my kids down to VooDoo for the 1st time on their last day of Spring break. Tried to find parking kinda close by but, ended up having to walk about 5 blocks from where I ended up parking. Only to stand in line but, it did move quickly. Once we got in the actual shop they loved it all. It was hard for them to decide which donuts they wanted but, so worth it. Good thing we narrowed down the choices. Being that they are CASH ONLY caught me off guard. Thank God I had enough on hand. Something to keep in mind for next time.
(4)Kate G.
it's neat to be able to say i've had a "real voodoo doughnut experience". but yeah. that's all i need, just one. the doughnuts are quirky in ingredients and names alike, and i have to admit it was funny to say "cock and balls" with a semi-straight face (that's the name of a doughnut, people. IM NOT THAT RANDOM. haha) but they are not the best doughnut i've ever had. not a "wait in line for 30 minutes", that's for sure. do it to say you did, then move on with yourself.
(3)Paul G.
Its a love or hate thing...you cant judge until you try it. I am not a big fan of donuts but i tried for its hype and i liked it..especially with all delicious coffee they sell around the area.
(4)Samuel W.
We waited for 20 minutes in the rain for this place, and it was totally worth it. Just know there is always a line and to bring cash.
(5)Monika N.
Voodoo Doughnut was a must-visit on a recent trip to Portland - it's quite the tourist attraction. And while I'm glad we tried it, I would not return if I find myself in Portland again. If you ask me, the doughnuts themselves weren't very good. Both the taste and texture of the yeast doughnuts were unimpressive. The only thing I really liked about this sweet treat were the unique toppings. My favorite was the 'Oh Captain My Captain' - a regular yeast doughnut with icing and captain crunch cereal on top. If I could combine the delicious toppings of Voodoo Doughnuts with the to-die-for yeast doughnut of my favorite Cincinnati bakery - Holtman's - I'd be in heaven (and fat!)
(3)Gisselle G.
I visited Portland for the first time last week and had to see what the fuss was about. I tried the Captain Crunch, Old Fashioned, and a purple sprinkled doughnut. They were good but not the best doughnut Ive tried. I would choose Blue Star over Voodoo anyday.
(2)Linda T.
I've been here twice and I have to say both experiences was nothing special. I think a local donut shop may offer you a better doughnut. Long lines, dry and overly sweet = totally not worth it. I felt as if this place is a tourist trap.
(2)Avieta K.
I honestly don't think that voodoo doughnuts are even that great, I guess its cool that it's one of Portlands iconic places, but those dough need some work
(2)Sonia S.
I mean, you have to go here if you're visiting Portland. However, the only time I ever go here is if I am giving someone a tour of Portland. The line is way too horrid, and while the donuts are delicious, a good deal, and fun, there are pretty much no conditions where I'd wait that long just for myself. Oh yeah, make sure you have CASH!
(4)Mary M.
Tasty treats - strange place with odd employees - totally fun - a must see!
(4)Dave C.
this 5 star review is for the boston cream - i am afraid to try others for fear i wont leave!
(5)Nicole R.
The doughnuts are delicious. There was a line but it went very quick. It is a small location and they take cash only. There were lots of choices and although unique names all the donuts we have tried have been scrumptious.
(5)Melissa K.
I love that this place has a "cock and balls" doughnut. I just bought one for a friend for her 40th birthday, and I think it made her day. I bought one for myself, and it was delicious. It's a like a huge McMinnville cream donut (chocolate frosting on the top and cream filling on the inside). I remember moving to Portland 12 years ago and seeing a more Caucasian-looking "cock and balls" doughnut (more of a nude colored frosting), and I heard that this is an Octoberfest special.
(4)Amanda S.
Shit coffee. Not drinkable. Apparently Stumptown went downhill or Voodoo blows chunks. I'd rather drink 7-11 coffee. Cafe Vita is next door... Go there instead. We also paid and waited to use the restroom but nothing was done when whoever was in there for a long time would not emerge. Donuts are ok, but with everything else, NOT worth the wait.
(1)Michael F.
Always a Portland fav!
(4)Food D.
I do not understand why this place is famous. You wait in line for overpriced donuts and the workers just yell at you if you don't follow their confusing line directions. The donuts are good but the wait and customer service weren't worth it.
(2)Rowan T.
Voodoo is a Portland staple, hope your doughnuts are fresh otherwise stale cereal will kill the experience. Line can be horrible pending location. But if your lucky with a fast line, fresh doughnuts and service with a smile, you'll understand why they are so loved.
(4)Dubya J.
As a Portland local, I kind of hate this place. It used to be a nice little spot for getting sugary donuts at 2AM after clubbing or drinking, but it's become bombarded by tourists who don't know any better. I would never wait in line for over 30 minutes for mediocre donuts that I can get at the gas station. This place is just plain OVERRATED.
(2)Kelsi S.
Voodoo doughnuts is good for what it is--a Portland icon. It has been around forever and is a perfect reflection of Portland's quirky, irreverent, naughty character. So if you've never been to Portland, yes, try it out. BUT, know that you are not going for an amazing doughnut. You are going for its bachelorette-party creations and its historical status. If you are looking for a delicious, artisan doughnut, go to Blue Star (downtown or on Hawthorne) or Pip's Doughnuts on Fremont. Those will change your life. Voodoo is simply for the experience--or when you've been out until at 4am and just really need some cock-n-balls.
(3)Cool J.
Tourist trap? Yes. Just OK donuts? I'd say so. Just came back from Portland and finally tried the world famous Voodoo Donuts. Surprisingly, there was pretty much no line at 9p on a Friday. Maybe everyone is too busy at this time prepping to party, but I'm not complaining. Got in and out of there in 15 minutes with a few donuts. Since I was stuffed from eating dinner, I opted to get one and eat one the next day. We got a few donuts including the berry crunch, voodoo doll, maple bacon and neopolitian. My girlfriend and I ate them all and we came to the conclusion that they were just alright. There's nothing extremely special about them, although we cannot say they were bad donuts. They were just.... OK. The pricing isn't cheap, so be prepared to drop 2 to 3 bucks on a donut. Go once to check it out but that's all you really need I'd say. You know someone is going to ask you if you went anyways after you come back from Portland. Don't be that asshole who didn't go cause you "wanted to live like a local" LOL.
(3)Spanky K.
If you like your fried sugar bombs with a side of Satanism than this is the place for you. Very loud, heavy metal music, vulgar anatomical doughnuts, employees were cranky & the day we visited was sporting an upside down pentagram on his shirt. Refused to give us a plastic knife or to cut our doughnut in half. The doughnut itself was ok, but the atmosphere, not so much. Not going back.
(1)Todd S.
Loved Voodoo Doughnut...took a box back to Vegas on a recent trip, surprisingly held up well ( TSA guy at airport security gate, jokingly said he would have to confiscate my doughnuts...I'm sure they see these pink boxes all day long). Awesomely weird doughnut varieties for every taste...bacon maple, why yes...maybe one topped with your favorite cereal? An apple fritter the size of a baby's head? Thank you, delicious. My wife and I were there right before lunch, and there was maybe twenty people in front of us...By the time we walked out with our order, the line was around the block! They must be doing something right... If you're in Portland, craving something sweet and doughy...and have some time to spare, give it a go.
(4)A. B.
The best vegan donuts around!!! I have had about 5 or 6 different varieties and my favorite by far is the cock n' balls (it's like 2-3 donuts in one and cream filled) and the ol' dirty bastard. I recommend this to anyone, but especially my veggie friends who can't always get donuts just anywhere.
(5)Segundo R.
Awesome donuts, totally worth their price!!
(4)Hitler, A.
I only had to wait an hour and a half in line. After I got through the crowd of people I promptly received what could only be described as "a doughnut." What a fantastic investment of time!
(5)Lauri B.
Yummy , a bit spendy but so worth it!
(5)Armain A.
Great novelty items / tour attraction. But Blue Star is where it's at.
(4)JG H.
This is a solid doughnut shop don't get me wrong but if you're not from out of town why go and wait in line. I've gravitated to Sesame Donuts and I've been very happy with that choice. I'll definitely bring out of town guests to this iconic shop but other than that I'm not doing it.
(4)Katlyn M.
Its good but is it worth waiting that long for a doughnut?
(3)chris m.
this place has kitch and fame. it also has a line around the block, and donuts that aside from "interesting" are handily beaten by a number of other donut shops (blue star, tonalli's) in town for "best taste".
(1)Sarah G.
My best friend and I go there maybe twice a month to get a couple donuts and I must say - worth the wait in line! Only disappointment is that they don't sell the delicious lemon filled donut anymore.
(4)Susan W.
love this eclectic, truly Keep Portland Weird donuts! My fav stop before the Rose Festival parade
(5)Cathy M.
I can't eat their donuts due to a food allergy, but that doesn't keep me from taking out of town visitors to Voodoo simply for the experience. It is a must stop place when my adult kids come home for a visit. Always a great time and fantastic people watching, And, apparently the donuts are divine.
(4)Keith K.
What can you say about Portland's dirty little not so underground doughnut secret, that hasn't been said before by a couple thousand other reviewers. Yeah, they got maple bacon doughnuts, they got Texas sized doughnuts, they got doughnuts covered in your favourite breakfast cereal, and they're all served up by only the hippest and trendiest muthas you'd ever wanna meet. Even now with their newly renovated shop (basically on the corner of the same block they started on), you still have to wait in line, a velvet rope no less. Yeah, Voodoo Doughnuts seems like it has out lived its coolness, but they still put out some pretty darn good doughnuts (or "donuts" if your into the whole brevity thing). Is it really worth making the trek to the crappy part of downtown Portland to watch the employees roll their eyes at the tourist customers trying to decide which donut they want from the revolving glass doughnut case? Hell yeah, cuz it's really all about the Donut and Voodoo still got the magic right! So slip on your best Coldplay knit hat and pull your pants down off your butt and make sure to mumble your order while complimenting the employees new piercing, because the irony is never lost on the donut.
(5)Matheas M.
I mean, it's a donut. Don't buy the hype.
(3)Jennifer R.
Cute and yummy donuts but might be over-hyped. We had better donuts at Coco Donuts.
(3)Casey M.
It's a must for all outsiders and first timers. The maple bacon bar is fantastic and the other donuts are average at best. A fun atmosphere and quite a experience waiting in line for the donuts.
(3)Mike R.
I hate when places sport style over substance. When I went to Voodoo, I thought that is what I would find, a bunch of weird donuts that just taste ok. However, I LOVE their donuts. I am an apple fritter, raised with chocolate kind of guy, and neither disappointed. The chocolate frosting they use is unbelievable. Also, though not usually a crueler guy, their lemon crueler is awesome. My favorite though is the voodoo doll. Basically a jelly filled raised donut with chocolate icing. YUM!! Bring lots of cash because they are not cheap, and the don't take credit or debit cards. (Though they do have an ATM)
(5)Jizet I.
Nothing special about their donuts. I don't know why they are famous! We stood in the line for 20 mins and was not worth it AT ALL!
(2)Tiffany M.
I can't actually review this because I didn't eat here. The line wrapped around the building and was probably an hour long. Not worth it for a donut, honestly.
(3)Yo M.
When in Portland, the rule is you MUST try Voodoo Donut, right? I've been three now and I have yet to be blown away. They win for creativity and shock value ("Yes, I like a Cock and Balls please) but taste-wise, it's really nothing special. My favorite so far is the ODB. Give it a shot but be prepared to wait in line for 30 minutes and have cash on hand.
(3)Summer D.
I gave Voodoo Donut's a 3 star because the line was super long. The wait wasn't that bad, only because i had company. We bought the random dozen, which i think you should not do because we didn't get what we wanted. & in the random dozen there were a lot of cereal donuts, which the cereal was stale (was it supposed to be like that). It is a really cool place to visit, but it is really overrated. & they only except cash. The staff was nice. They guys helping us said that we were his longest customer, i think he was getting irritated with us, we did buy 4 shirts & 2 dozen donuts & a post card. Hey, we are supporting you.. But, if i'm ever in Portland again I don't think i will be coming back. SORRY!!
(3)Snatchy B.
Surely there are better donuts in town, but vegan donuts are hard to find. Meh.
(2)James C.
Lots of vegan choices. Usually a huge line. Be prepared to wait awhile, but its a fun time. Unusual delicious pairings for those wishing for a sugar coma. A must for tourists and locals alike (locals bring their tourist friends there as an excuse to go). Be prepared for the Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton shrines.
(3)Katherine C.
went with the kids on a rainy afternoon- not quite sure what all of the fuss is about. Interesting, yes, ecclectic-yes. Worthy of all the notoriety? Meh.
(3)Amarillo G.
overpriced racist tourist trap. everything that is shitty about portland deep fried and sugar coated. Pass
(2)Ryan B.
I want to love them but just can't. Love the creativity, the vibe and the passion of the place. But, the donuts just are way too sweet, the flavors try way too hard and my stomach is always in knots well after.
(2)Jo-jo H.
I kind of already knew this was going to be just another tourist trap. To be honest I'm not really sure what's so weird about Portland to begin with. I've seen and experienced more weird S#!% here in San Diego so I guess coming here was so similar that I didn't get all the "keep it weird" comments. Now to get to the supposedly weird concoctions of this establishment..hmmmm..maybe it's cuz the whole weird concoction thing has been played out here in San Diego that I didn't get it either. Maple bacon doughnut? Yup we've got that here in San Diego too at a place called Donut bar, which attracts just as much patrons as VooDoo. Well anyways I guess every city has to have their one tourist trap and if you want to go just to say you went, then I guess by all means, but I would definitely try a different establishment. Oh and to actually review their doughnuts. My boyfriend had some fritter-peanut butter thing which he liked but he likes anything with peanut butter. He could only eat a quarter of it because he said it was too sweet. My son had a peanut butter-oreo-chocolate glazed raised donut concoction and he said it was way too sweet as well. My daughter had the classic powdered sugar cake donuts and she said it didn't taste nothing special and would go to Krispy Kreme instead. Haha I think that place is overrated as well. I had a voodoo donut. Not very tasty, could eat only the arms and head and couldn't get to the body as it was way too sweet as well. I like my donuts slightly warm too and these donuts are made so far in advance I think due to the amount of customers that they did not taste fresh at all. One good thing though is that my bf got a sticker from there that read "I got VD in Portland." The young probably don't understand but its a good one. Oh and the line wasn't too bad. Took about 10-15 min tops to get to the front.
(2)Kelly L.
always a fun place to take people who are in from out of town. It reminds me of Seinfelds soup nazi. it's a fast pace line and you should know what you want by the time you get up to order :-) it's cash only - so remember that going in. it is open 24/7 so that's fun too. the donuts have a bunch of fun and interesting flavors (ones with capt crunch, butterfinger, oreos, etc). I like their crueller's - the lemon chiffon was very light and flavorful. and a reasonable size. some of their donuts are enormous, so pay attention to that when you order a bunch to take with you :-) fun music and staff. and they do have shirts, panties, etc. that are branded if you want a souvenir to take home.
(4)Karl K.
A place to take out-of-towners, would rather go elsewhere for doughnuts. Up side is they're 24h, so they're open when the others are closed.
(2)Laura H.
Trick is to go in the morning if you are from out of town. No line at 9:00 am on a Sunday. Got a voodoo dozen. Plus 2, Maple bar with bacon and the classic voodoo donut. The donuts where tasty, If I come back to Portland I will be making another stop. This location is seeder then I thought it would be, Next to a adult Theater.
(5)Frankie D.
There is a lot of hype about voodoo doughnut! The hype is much about the consistent great doughnut you get every time ! The crowds this place attracts is sometimes BANNANNAAAAS! But the wait is well worth it ! My Favorite doughnut would have to be any of the fritters ! They are quite killer! They have one with Peanut butter and chocolate chips ! NOTE! This doughnut is HUGE! ! I would recommend sharing this ! Also try to go at there off times so you dont get caught waiting ! Waiting for Sweets is the WORST ! All in all i love this place !
(5)Stella M.
A little overhyped in my opinion. If you're visiting from out of town you have to visit just because it's one of the places on your list. But definitely not a place I would go back if I'm ever in Portland again. Luckily when my friends and I came here it was like a 10 min wait but I can't imagine waiting over an hour for this and I will wait for good food. We got their Voodoo donut. vegan voodoo donut. Bacon maple. And fruit loops donut. All of them were good but personally there wasn't anything too special about them. The donuts aren't as greasy as other donut places but that's about it. Honestly sorry but it's overhyped.
(3)Jennifer S.
I think it's a 5 stars for tourists and a 2 or 3 star for locals. Blue Star and Coco have much better donuts, but everyone has to try it out. I work a few blocks away and it's easy to run in (at the right time) and grab some for the office. On the weekends I prefer the less murder stab location of Voodoo Too.
(3)Karmic K.
My super cool wifie brought us back some treats from her last work trip trip in Portland. We were spared the ridiculous wrap around waiting lines. She however, went at 230am to get us nearly a half dozen of their notoriously delicious goods. Having nearly been mugged at the airport for her little pink box she almost had to bribe the pilot of the plane with an old dirty bastard. These creative little savory nuggets of sweet goodness were quickly devoured this morning. My oldest son exclaiming- Dad this one has a pretzel stuck in it! As I explained to him what a voodoo doll is... Then hearing how it works he used that pretzel stake nearly 20 times on his fluffy doughy raspberry deliciousness. If only I videoed it! Thanks voodoo for breaking the traditional doughnut mold and giving my kids an education in witchcraft/Santeria. Lol
(4)Lori E.
Overrated. I just don't understand the fuss. Has nothing on Blue Star.
(2)Debra B.
The line, as expected, was a little long but well worth the wait. Great customer service and great doughnuts. If you are coming from out of town, this place should be on your must see places in Portland.
(4)martin j.
OMG........................the staff is wonderful, particularly the head manager tony. The individual customer attention and service given by him is beyond words. There aren't many restaurants you can visit where the manager actually comes around to each and every table to make sure everything is to the customers liking. DEFINITELY will come back again and again. Thanks again to Tony and his entire staff for a fantastic experience !!!!!
(5)Christine D.
I'm usually not one to get excited over doughnuts and SF doesn't have tons of doughnut places people go nuts for....but when visiting Portland and making lists of popular food to try I was intrigued with the amount of reviews and suggestions to try Voodoo doughnut. We arrived and there was no line which surprised me because it was a Saturday night. We decided to try the Voodoo doll which is covered in chocolate and filled with rasperry filling. Once you bit the doughnut the rasperry makes it look like the Voodoo doll was bleeding to death....hehe...so cute. We also tried the Old Dirty Bastard Doughnut with Chocolate Frosting, Oreos, and Peanut Butter. Both doughnuts were really soft and yummy. They were so tasty we wanted to come back, but we didn't have enough time. We didn't have coffee at the time we visited since it was so late, but it would've went great with the doughnuts. I would definitely return and maybe bring some home for friends and family to try.
(4)Liam C.
I'm sad to give this location 3 stars, but it is simply because I just don't think that it's worth it. As a first time visitor to Portland, everyone told me that I absolutely MUST check out the original Voodoo Doughnuts location and that the other locations just do not compare. So having heard that, my boyfriend and I went to check it out. When we got there (around 10/11am) the line was absolutely insane. The interior of the store was full of people, followed by a long line that looped a few times outside. Being that I was only here for a day, I definitely was not about to spend hours of it in line for a doughnut that I could buy at another location from the same company (Voodoo has other locations outside of Downtown!) And so that's exactly what we did. We stopped by Voodoo Too later that day and it was a world of a difference when it came to waiting time. There was still a line, but nothing compared to the one at this original location downtown. My recommendation is that you should definitely come and check out this location because of the cool architecture downtown and the "Keep Portland Weird" sign across the street, but don't expect it to be easy to buy your favorite doughnuts here quickly!
(3)Alyce l.
Okay....waiting in line in the cold for 30 min is so not worth these donuts! Yes, the names & shapes of these donuts are different....I like the Peanut Butter and Jelly the most and the Powder lemon filling. But the rest is just...donuts! PB is spread on top and jelly was the filling. That was delicious. Maple bacon had no filling....just alright. the voodoo doll had I think rasberry filling just in the middle...not enough filling! Waiting in line for that amount of time would be a one time deal. If there's no line then I would get something from here.
(3)Sherry C.
Worst doughnut I have ever had! Dry and tasted like grease. I'll stick with Krispy Cream.
(1)Amery C.
Decent donut but not worth waiting in line for. Typical Portland, it's more about being seen with your pink box than whats inside.
(2)Malcolm H.
Waited in line in 30 degree weather for 4 donuts...them mugs was worth the wait! We had the apple fritter, the orange something (wayyy too sweet), blueberry, & two others. Took 2 days to eat em, and worth experiencing!
(4)Heather C.
Overrated - the experience is cool and the donuts are clever, but I don't think they are the best tasting.
(3)Courtney T.
It was an exciting experience! I went later into the evening (after 10 pm) and I had my box of donuts in 10 minutes flat. The donuts were really delicious however, I don't have the biggest sweet tooth and they were a little too much on the sweet side. But what can I say? Donuts are sweet!
(3)David T.
Good but not great. Obviously tons of hype from being featured on network television but the donuts are pretty average- I've had better in my hometown for way less price-wise. Fun names and provocative shapes for the donuts adds to the fun but really don't think it's worth the 1 hour wait in the morning to get a donut here.
(3)Shari S.
Fun place to buy a donut. Lines are typically long.
(4)Audra S.
I love the interior of this place. With so many great doughnut places out there though, the line is always the biggest turnoff to me. I do enjoy the Portland Creme, the voodoo, and the Elvis fritter thingy. It's always a treat when someone is visiting town. Don't forget cash!
(3)Miranda K.
This place is awesome, let's face it! The most cleverly named and tasty doughnuts for your belly. Just be ready to wait in line.
(5)Nadia P.
Let the dark magic of the hole consume you. Once, twice. Repeatedly. That is all.
(5)Justin A.
I think Voodoo Doughnuts is a victim of it's own popularity in my case. The doughnuts themselves were as creative as advertised but ultimately they weren't much better than the other doughnuts I've experienced in my life. Certainly not worth the wait and the price unless you are looking to add something else to your list of famous culinary conquests.
(3)Kiana D.
Not the best donuts I've had but definitely worth some of the hype it conjures. The line is always crazy long; don't expect to wait any less than 45 min. Once you make it past the outside line and inside though the shop is vibrant and fast paced. If it's your first time definitely get the Voodoo Dozen. It's a box comprised of 12 assorted donuts that the staff choose. It gives you a good variety of their classic and funky donuts. Their maple bars are my personal favorite.
(4)Sheri C.
Are you kidding? This place doesn't need a review. They kick ass, take names, and then do it all over again EVERY. DAMN. DAY. I'm very glad there isn't one in Corvallis because I'd find a way for them to be my 4 food groups. Seriously.
(5)Jana B.
Best donuts on the planet.
(5)Megan S.
The line was crazy long. Donuts are average dough and toppings are crazy sweet. Ive definitely had better donuts. But they were pretty. And building and staff was good at creating at experience.
(4)J S.
Long waits for overpriced donuts. Don't be fooled. They are 24 hours, though, you can say that. The SE location is better than the one downtown.
(1)Mark G.
Bacon on Donuts!? genius
(4)Chelsea E.
I know that voodoo is a Portland thing , but it's so very kitschy. I like sesame waaaay better honestly. It's just an over glorified sugary doughnut.
(2)O W.
It's dooooughnuts. It's alright. Coming from a local. The line is definitely not worth the wait and we do have some other underrated bakeries in the NW that are great! The shapes and names of the doughnuts are what makes this place. Like everyone said, it's not the kind of doughnut you can keep on eating. You'll get burnt out. But all in all if you haven't gone everyone should go at least once for the experience!
(3)Jason C.
Love voodoo ! Wish they had more locations . Maybe one in Vancouver . But sometimes its worth the drive .
(4)Boom N.
standard donuts with maybe extra creativity. Most of them are so sweet and I can barely eat more than one at a time. Not a frequent go-to place for me.
(3)Vivi L.
Long queue. Donuts are okay, nothing mind blowing. Jerk behind the counter was terribly rude. I could do without your eye rolls, impatient sighs, and overall condescending attitude. Not coming back.
(1)Ben B.
we had voodoo at our wedding instead of cake, it was awesome and everyone loved the change up. these donuts are no longer the only (or best) option in town, but they stay consistent with their goofy donut ideas, and their gormet donut taste. definitely a top spot in PDX for tourists and locals alike.
(4)Evgenia W.
Delicious way to spend your calories! They work 24/7 too.
(5)Susan W.
The ambiance at Voodoo Doughnut is amusing--a voodoo theme and loud music. They have a variety of vegan doughnuts, and I've always found something I like. It's a good local place to take out-of-town visitors.
(3)Victoria B.
Voodoo Doughnut is a Portland institution and has featured on countless TV shows so naturally it's one of the must-do things when visiting Portland. I like donuts but I don't go crazy for them but there are all sorts of interesting flavours with quirky names. I definitely recommend the maple bacon donut as the winner but also got the 'dirty old bastard' and a couple of others. Line was long but went down quickly.
(4)Hussain N.
The oreo donuts are amazing! Only knock is the line, but its worth it!
(4)lee j.
Favorite location is in Eugene. Lines are absurd in Portland. I mean, they are great donuts, but standing in line for a half hour for donuts? Arent Amerikans fat enough yet?
(5)Nancy M.
as good as the doughnuts are i really hate the idea of cash only. That said it is a great place to take people that are visiting Portland
(4)Maya G.
Okay, guys, let's be clear. THEY'RE DONUTS. It's fried dough. It can only be so good or so bad. Locals don't come here for damn good reason: they know they can get donuts where there's not wrap-around lines and surly, stressed-out cashiers. (I found this article particularly illuminating: wweek.com/portland/artic… ) People come here for the name and for the gimmicks. If you're into penis-shaped donuts with cream fillings, by all means mosey on over. That being said, the donuts are fine. Because, like I said, you can only mess up a donut so much. I wouldn't recommend getting the fritter--in my experience, it's 90% congealed oil. Not pleasant.
(3)Joe S.
love the doughnuts hate the wait :) but worth it :)
(5)Liz H.
Very amazing tasting and fun landmark to visit. Love they have Vegan options too!
(5)caretia F.
It's a great way to get your sugar in, go to voodoo too if you want a shorter wait and don't forget to bring cash! NO CREDIT CARDS. The fritter is so good.
(4)D C.
Oh My Lord these little nuggets rock! My favorite is the Portland cream, but my buddy digs the Dirty Old Bastard. Good stuff and the line always moves pretty fast and there's usually some entertaining street things going on. Good to take visiting friends/family to after the Saturday market.
(5)Sick R.
Love their maple bacon, not a fan of the rest though!
(4)Sharolyn K.
Every donut is SUUUUPER sweet so prepare to fall into a diabetic coma after a couple of bits. Their options are very creative and, most of the time, delicious, too. I ordered a variety box and they put the most popular dozen donuts in a box. It's a great option of a group that isn't familiar with the selection or feels like being adventurous. You can't exchange any in the dozen, though. You get what they give you and that's that. I went to the one in NE PDX and didn't wait in line. They aren't nearly as busy as the one downtown.
(4)Amanda M.
The doughnuts are good here but their customer service could get kicked up a notch. I didn't drive 3 hours to get a dick server trying to get me in and out. I want to know what I'm buying, what's inside, how much it is and what discounts apply. Lmao.
(3)Michael B.
My girlfriend was ranting and raving about how awesome Voodoo donuts was while we were still in San Francisco, way before we even got on the plane to head to Portland. She said it was just something we had to try while we were on vacation. Overall, I'm glad we went. The best thing about this place is the fact that it is open 24/7. A lot of complaints I read are about the massive lines and long waits, which is to be expected honestly since Voodoo donuts seems more like a novelty place for locals and a tourist trap. Being those things aren't bad, but of course you should expect a long line and wait. There are ways to get around that though, we decided to go at night around 9-10pm. When we arrived there were only 4 people ahead of us, but by the time we were leaving the line had somehow managed to extend out of the door. The ambiance of Voodoo donuts is amazing, it's a cute little donut shop and has very attractive decorations. It's a clean place, with many treats to choose from. We got a bunch. My favourites were the Peach fritter with cream cheese frosting on top, the tang covered donut, the butterfinger covered one, and the Marshall Mathers. All of the donuts there are extremely sweet and choc-filled with candy toppings, frostings, and just a ton of sugar. So be aware. The staff are really helpful and always willing to recommend some favourites it seems. The price also isn't too bad. The only thing I didn't like about Voodoo donuts and why it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that they are cash only. It's 2015, a lot of people like myself just don't always have cash on them. Though for those without cash, they have an atm inside of the donut shop where you can get cash. Unfortunately I'd rather not pay fees just to withdraw money. If they ever accept debit or credit, 5 stars. Overall, great donuts and a nice place to visit if you're a tourist and want to experience one of Portland's novelties.
(4)Brian L.
I've gone to Voodoo Doughnuts twice. They have some unique creations and weird and dirty (I mean dirty, unsanitary) locations, other than that, nothing really special unless you're a hipster. Have had as good and better tasting doughnuts numerous times elsewhere.
(2)Charles C.
Bacon...Maple...dounuts. 'Nuff said.
(5)Louis M.
Dick shaped donuts made me laugh. 10/10 would buy again.
(5)Kelly E.
Line was crazy long and the donuts are just ok. Doughboys in Reno Nevada make these seem juvenile in comparison, taste wise. However, the employees are super cool, the ambience is hilarious, and the experience was worth the time we waited. It is a great experience although the donuts are really not any better tasting than any other ma and pa place anywhere in the USA.
(2)Deanna D.
Voodoo Doughnuts are amazing! They have very unique doughnuts that you wont find anywhere else. My favorite is the fruit loops doughnut. I also really enjoy the arnold palmer and the no name. The biggest con is the long wait. It tends to be worse at the main location, which is why when I go, I visit the voodoo too location. The two other issues I have with voodoo doughnuts is 1) they are cash only (ATM available), 2) you get what they have in stock. I have gone a few times and they have not had what I was wanting.
(4)Stan Y.
Before my visit to Portland, I've heard conflicting comments about Voodoo doughnut. Some say it's a must-visit landmark store in Portland, while others say their donuts are just so so and the place is a tourist trap. Since it's been on quite a few food and travel TV programs, and just one block from my hotel, I definitely want to give it a try. However, I hate to wait in long line at winter days. So my plan was, if there is a long line, forget about it. Otherwise it worth a try. Man did I get lucky. First night in Portland, just as I stepped into my hotel, I saw the long line in front of Voodoo doughnut. No way I will get into that line. Then I pretty much didn't pay attention to it for the rest days of my stay in Portland. The day before I left Portland, I took dinner at Mama Mia, which by the way, have an extraordinary eggplant parmesan. On my way walked back to hotel, I noticed something about Voodoo cross the street. No line and lights were still on. Apparently not much people there at Monday night. Boy did I get lucky! There were only four people in front of me in the store. I love their decoration. The big neon sign, colored glass windows, pink/yellow/green colored walls...It feels like in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. And so many unique flavors of donuts in the rotating glass display. Pretty neat. We got their signature donuts, maple and bacon, voodoo, fruit loop...they're all very good with soft and puffy texture. I really like that they used big slice of bacon instead of small pieces in some other donut stores. The chunky texture of bacon goes really great with the soft donut. The voodoo donut and other flavors are great too, but the maple and bacon one is the best. Now, the main questions. How does Voodoo donuts compare with other stores? Is it a tourist trap or something real? In my opinion, it's a really nice store with unique decoration and nicely flavored donuts. It definitely worth a visit or two. However, no matter how good the donuts are, they do not worth 40 mins waiting line. So, it you visit Portland, I'd suggest to arrive Voodoo late to avoid long line, and you can get a box of very tasty donuts in 5 mins.
(4)Michaela A.
So I didn't go to this store but my friend gave 2 Voodoo donuts to try, the one with the M&Mns and the twirl donuts with chocolate topping. They were just ..."really? People wanna wait in line for these?!" My friend was saying she had to wait in line for 30mins, wth?? But my friend was a tourist so it makes sense for first timer. But I know people have been going here many times. I was pretty surprised how ppl can wait for these donuts, it was kinda hard, too thick, it isn't that yummy. I have another friend who are friends with a Portland local, she didn't even recommend Voodoo. I think the name was intriguing so ppl always wanna buy them. I wouldn't bother to go to this Voodoo. It is not great or okay donut . it is less than okay. So go figure.
(2)Sue C.
Many many options... one of the famous ones is the bacon, maple bar.
(4)Jack A.
Absolutely Portland Weird but very good donuts, good vibes and good place to pick up chicks in weird clothes.
(5)Eli R.
Voodoo is pretty much the definition of 'overhyped'. The line at the downtown location is almost always 30-40 minutes, and the one in SE often only takes 20. However, let that sink in for a moment. You are spending the better part of an hour waiting for a DONUT. A donut. But okay. Great things take a wait, right? The lines would be fine if these were the best donuts in Portland. However, the donuts really are mediocre. They are overly sweet, overly greasy donuts piled high with cereal and bright-colored frosting. The donuts aren't 'bad,' but compared to the hype surrounding this place, I'm giving it three stars.
(3)Ryan T.
Nothing special The taste is that of a regular donut at double and triple the price. If you are fascinated by shapes, you are better off buying dolls.
(2)Miles P.
If you dont mind waiting in line for, well, awhile, this is the place to be! bomb ass doughnuts
(5)Thor M.
Mmmmm...Grape. So grape.
(5)Roy K.
They certainly have some unusual donuts, and it is a great Portland thing. Sometimes I prefer Krispy Kreme, but it is fun to get Voodoo Donuts when I'm in town.
(5)Yvonne D.
I gotta say I don't give two stars very often, but the service here is unbelievably bad! Being a tourist to the place I thought I'd check the place out, the donuts are ok, gotta say not the best. However the service! oh my god I've never experience such bad service, the people are just plain RUDE! The lady keep screaming at people at the doors, huddling people close together in line, and the guy who helped me at the cashier didn't even want to listen to my order! Was a request for separate boxes too much when you saw there was TWO of us ordering??? He did not even wants to listen to anything we say or help us with anything. I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone! and would NEVER come back!
(2)Tony G.
Long lines and doughnuts really not worth the hype. As the star of the order, I went with the maple bacon long john and it didn't taste very fresh (the bacon certainly wasn't). I can walk into any number of other, local doughnut shops that have the same or better. (If anyone hits Lancaster, PA, I had a maple bacon long john at the Central Market that blew away Voodoo's.)
(3)LC L.
go to Blue Star ....
(2)Alison W.
Awesome doughnut for the price.... Maybe not always worth the wait, but if there isn't much of a line totally worth it. Triple chocolate penetration is my jam.
(5)Stephanie S.
Love this place! A must stop on the way into and out of town!
(5)Hannah S.
Gross, overrated, over-priced, unhealthy! If you are hitting Portland and you think visiting this place will make your tour complete, then you are mistaken and wasting your time. As someone who grew up here, I feel it is disgraceful to see that this hole-in-the-wall represents anything about our town to people passing through other than a good way to waste 5$ and consume 500 calories in dirty grease and sugar.
(1)Trenton M.
This is not the place you go for doughnuts. This is just a gimicky place for out of town tourists.
(2)Debra P.
The donuts were good. There was no line on this Sunday morning (9 a.m.) Only 3 stars because the customer service was Horrible. He acted like it was an inconvenience to serve us. It would have been nice to have a donut menu.
(3)Kate N.
Humn...I don't think their donuts taste that much different from other donut places. Great service and nice decoration! The store somewhat gives you a very unique experience with music and stories of the owners. I am still wondering what is the Voodoo magic that was mentioned as part of the ingredients :)
(4)Mr And Mrs J.
Pretty good selection of unusual donut combinations! Not cheap, we waited about 25-30 minuted in line but it went pretty fast! The kids loved it as a pit stop to Multnomah Falls and my husband had a peach fritter but the frosting was a bit much :)
(4)P A.
I was really excited to try this place after hearing so much about it, but now, having tried it... I'm kind of disappointed. Voodoo donuts has an excellent marketing scheme with its whole darkly magical, fantastical theme and its 24/7 convenience so that you can satisfy your fried sugary goodness cravings any time you heart (or your stomach!) wishes. Having said that however, it just wasn't worth the hype, atleast when I went. The donuts themselves were a let down for the most part. The classical four donuts we got were recommended by the guy behind the counter as some of the most popular: chocolate coconut, neopolitan, butterfingering and raspberry romeo. With the exception of raspberry romeo, they all had a dry, thick cakey texture with stale, cracked glaze/frosting. It has a huge let down and nobody ended up finishing them. The raspberry romeo was somewhat soft and chewy and was the best out of the classical four. We also got Maple Bacon Donut and the Memphis Mafia Donut which are larger and more atypical. The Maple Donut was my favorite donut for the delicious combination of textures (real bacon on a maple syrup glazed donut) and flavors. The Mephis Mafia Donut was more of a fritter than a donut and was also good but being covered in chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips, it was a little too much for me. Overall, I think you should definitely try Voodoo Donuts but if you buy into the buzz surrounding it, you're setting yourself up for a little disappointment. THREE POINT FIVE STARS.
(3)Erika S.
Yeah, this place lives up to all the buzz surrounding it. It is all of what they say and more. The line is long but the wait is worth it!!! We got a variety but my favorite is the glazed and the grape. OMG. The dough they use to create these pillows of heaven in your mouth is out of this world. The servers were so delightful and friendly. I love this place. Why can't California have places like these???? Business idea - California people... Get a voodoo donut in Cali stat!!
(5)Carolina S.
There's always a line, but it goes pretty fast. It's cash only and they have an ATM machine inside in case you don't remember to bring some with you while inside. Once inside, they have a great selection of doughnuts to choose from as well as merchandise. I loved their January special and their peanut butter and oreo cookie doughnut. You might as well get a dozen to go, as their boxes are big enough to handle 2 layers of doughnuts. Again, their taste is much better than what the doughnuts look on the outside. Honestly I can't handle anything that remotely resembles the taste of children's medicine (i.e. anything cheery or grape flavored), but my husband swears by the grape and cherry flavored ones.
(4)Jon J.
Their brand is definitely the coolest part of this place. The doughnuts are made of corn syrup and GMO flour, standard yeast, definitely not the Portland ethos. That being said: Kids love it despite the irony of 7-year old girls wearing tiny pink "the magic is in the hole" t-shirts. Parents! Stop buying your girls pedophile enticements. Lines are long, variety of doughnut is awesome, despite quality and ambiance is definitely unique. Worth a trip if you're in the area.
(3)L D.
These donuts are hyped up, not because they are good per se, but because they look ridiculous and have crazy flavor combos. We ordered a half dozen to sample over the course of our stay because if I'm going to stand in line that long it makes no sense to only order one donut. They were way too sweet, which is saying a lot coming from someone with a sweet tooth. Not the freshest, and I for some unknown reason felt these donuts were erm, unhygienic while eating them. We stood in line for an hour or so in the hot August sun, which is normal by San Francisco standards. Some angry old man with a walker decided to plow over my husband and call him a "f-ing Jap" while we stood in line with others who were -partially- blocking the sidewalk. He's not even Japanese, ok?! Not the best experience. So basically, "meh" donuts while being subjected to angry/smelly hobos who yell racial slurs at you, but HEY the glittery wall was cool!
(2)Julie H.
Yummi goodness!
(5)Priya S.
I would have attributed a solid 4 stars to Voodoo had I not have tried Blue Star Donuts the day before! However, (un)fortunately I didn't feel like waiting in line for ~1 hr the previous day and decided to give Blue Star a try (no wait!). Here are the pros of Voodoo: 1. Creative concoctions with fun medleys of different flavors. Great variety of donuts as well 2. Fun names! And I'm quite a sucker for fun names 3. Overall quality of the donuts are better than the average donut shop with strong and delicious flavors (we ordered a dozen donuts so we can safely judge away!) Here are the cons of Voodoo: 1. Although the overall quality of donuts is great, no particular donut had a wowza factor. The texture was meh and not the kind of melt-in-your-mouth-ness that one would anticipate after an hour long wait. I literally cannot remember one particular donut that I loved out of the 12 different donuts that we ordered 2. I had tried the Bacon Maple donut at Blue Star the previous day and was left SO disappointed after trying Voodoo's version of that. Voodoo's version was soggier, overly-sweetened and literally had an entire piece of overly salty bacon in the donut. I'm not talking about little chunks of bacon - I'm talking about a massive slab of breakfast-style bacon. It was a bit much and the flavor was completely lacking 3. The line. Thankfully, we didn't have to endure the notorious wait because we went at 7pm on Christmas Eve. However, I've heard that the wait can be quite arduous Thus, if you're craving some delicious gourmet donuts and are trying to decide between Blue Star and Voodoo, I would highly recommend the former over the latter. Blue Star has less variety and less fun names but significantly better quality and more meticulously made donuts.
(3)Mondo F.
Come for the hype. Stand in the long lines if you must. Tell all of your friends that you went to Voodoo! But...don't expect good donuts or friendly service. There are other places in Portland that have better donuts, hipper hipsters, and shorter lines.
(2)Alan W.
One of the so called major attractions to do and see in Portland is Voodoo Doughnut. I got a dozen doughnuts to bring to a party we were going to. The doughnuts are extremely tasty and reasonably priced. The biggest negative is this Voodoo Doughnuts is so busy that it is almost not worth going. My daughter and I got there and the line was about 50-60 people deep. I left my daughter on line and went to get car that was about 3/4 of a mile away. By the time I got back and parked it was about 30 minutes later and she was just coming up to the door. Once we got into the store it took like 15 minutes to get to the counter. Doughnuts are extremely delicious and unusual. I would of given it 4 stars if I did not have too wait so long to get a doughnut?????
(3)Richard B.
24 hours is its number one sell in my book, plus the awesome variety of whacky doughnuts. I kept it simple with a bacon maple bar which was fantastic.
(4)Nicole B.
go to Blue Star.
(1)Naga N.
Their donuts taste like the underside of an emaciated donkey's scrotum. Go with Delicious Donuts instead: deliciousdonutspdx.com
(1)Danielle C.
soooo yummy my guilty pleasure!!! 24 hours too!!!
(5)Loren B.
A must stop for those living here and for those passing through. Delicious, funky, and quirky. Bacon Maple Bar is fantastic as is the Oreo with Peanut Butter. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself and your family/friends to this PDX institution.
(4)Toni Rose D.
Definitely a 'must try' in Portland; however, it wasn't anything spectacular. My partner and I actually love trying out donuts, and this place is sadly in the bottom of our list. We went there on a Friday night and surprisingly, the line wasn't long at all. The excitement of being there and carrying a pink box were the only cool parts about it. We bought a dozen of donuts and shared it with my family. We all agreed that the donuts were too sweet and not that great. The donuts with the cereal on top weren't impressive; they just looked it. The place is open 24/7 which is pretty cool. The inside also looks pretty cool. We're definitely glad to say that we at least tried it once, but we won't go back again.
(2)Younique B.
very yummy love it there..
(3)Ali K.
I mean, what can I say? Donuts are donuts. The unique names, flavors and vegan options are what set this spot apart from others. Most definitely worth the wait in line, especially if you're in town visiting. My only complaint (and it's a minor one): no gluten free options.
(3)Killa K.
The donuts are good. But they are way, way over priced. And depeding on which Voodoo store you visit in the Portland area, you may end up standing in line for donuts that are too expensive, and taste average.
(2)Kam D.
Tasty (3-star) donuts (had a glazed and chocolate donut--$1.90-CASH ONLY). The whole experience, and the convenience gets it an extra-star. 24-hour donuts rock! My donuts were fresh, tasty---thank goodness. Long wait on a Sunday afternoon on Dec. 21st (about 35 minutes, with at least 25 minutes on sidewalk in line). I saw donuts with fruit loops on top and oreo bits too, cake donuts and other treats.... PARENTAL WARNING: Parents (especially with children under 12), keep in mind that the menu has vulgar named donuts, i.e Cock-n-Balls, Old Dirty Bastard, Tex-Ass...etc. Employees were lovely, a few looked like they could work part-time in a tattoo shop too --- they looked mad cool and fun:).
(4)Diane K.
The place does not seem very clean. The people who take care of you are wearing cut off t-shirts, no gloves, long hair not covered. I was really turned off
(1)Mar S.
A tourist stop if you are looking for something unique to Portland. But if you are looking for flavor, find another donut shop. This place is hyped up for it's fun donut shapes and unique mash-ups. Cereal, cookies, peanut butter, m&m's and more all topping these donuts. It's fun but too much and too heavy. The donut themselves are not that great either. Don't waste your time waiting in line if you're goal is to get a great donut. If you're here for a gimmicky donut, then this is the place for you.
(1)Cait C.
fun place to bring out of towners.
(4)Todd S.
I'm extremely impressed with the young African American man, Justin, who works here. He is ALWAYS so friendly and goes out of his way to make sure his customer service is top notch!! He is cordial, colorful and full of positive energy. Oh, yeah, great donuts too!
(5)Vivian C.
Came by because it was one of those "must try" things in Portland. First time we came by, the line was so long we gave up. Came back again on a weekday around 1pm and the line was pretty short (30 minutes long) probably because it was raining. Once we got in, we ordered a dozen donuts to split. We let the employee choose for us. Service wasn't particularly nice, just kind of grab and go feeling but I understand that it's busy. The donuts were not good at all. They weren't particularly fluffy or special in any way. I know the flavors are supposed to be "wacky" but honestly they weren't that out there. The cereal donuts just tasted like normal donuts with stale cereal on top. Most of the other ones were just too sweet. On top of that, I'm a bit upset that the employee didn't give us a single one of their voodoo donuts. I know it's "their choice" but honestly you'd think they'd include the specialty...
(1)Vicki C.
Over rated, snobby counter help, too much sugar atop so so donuts.
(1)Alex P.
Been here a bunch of times, the best bet is to get a dozen donuts and have them pick them out, because I can never decide and they're all good. Try the bacon one at least once! Its good! All this said, when they have their famous around the block line, I always throw it a hard pass.
(5)Elliott D.
It would've been a disservice to the fine city of Portland to pay a visit without coming to Voodoo Doughnut. And so we fulfilled our civic duty. ***BACON MAPLE BAR - Raised yeast doughnut with maple frosting and bacon on top Stunningly average, just your standard maple bar with a strip of bacon on top. And not that crispy oily "I could bite the you into a million pieces" type, but a dull, flat, thick, & chewy variety. As if they gave each other high fives for barely fulfilling the quota to "Keep Portland Weird". ***PORTLAND CREAM - Raised yeast doughnut filled with Bavarian cream with chocolate on the top and two eyeballs Allegedly the official doughnut of Portland, I couldn't have been more bored. This was just about the most nondescript doughnut ever, pedestrian dough, a bit of standard chocolate glaze on top, and filled with an odd, almost clear, water-soluble solution that cried "Contains no actual milk solids". ***MEMPHIS MAFIA - Fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon sugar covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top This was the closest thing to approachable that we tried--I could taste a bit of banana essence in the dough, and the chocolate and peanut butter combo on top had potential, but in the end the heaviness of this beast became the millstone around its neck. ***OLD DIRTY BASTARD - Raised yeast doughnut with chocolate frosting, Oreos, and peanut butter Basically the same as the above, but with no banana flavor, and Oreo chunks on top. ALL IN ALL: The very best experiences I've had with doughnuts have involved eating them fresh out of the oven--this seems to magnify the deliciousness of even the most average doughnut. Unfortunately this isn't the rule of law around Voodoo Doughnuts, where doughnuts are served slightly chilled. And as the prime marker of a doughnut is its unhealthiness, it becomes incumbent upon the chef to disguise her creations with a light fluffiness--this is where Voodoo fails, for the meatiness of half of one of its doughnuts could choke a cow. It's not something where you could gobble three or four down and feel guilty about it--two bites in and you're in the depths of hell, longing for a raw carrot and an enema.
(2)Teddy K.
If you're not from Portland you may not have heard about Voodoo. They're a staple in Portland and you MUST go here at least once if you're in Portland! Everything is delicious! Make sure you plan ahead of time to wait. They are typically so busy the have a line down the block.
(5)Neely W.
After crossing the Burnside Bridge and heading into downtown, from the corner of your eye on 3rd Street, I'll guarantee that you'll see a huge line that almost touches the corner. And that, my friend, is the line that leads to Voodoo Doughnuts. But don't be discouraged by that line! That line surprisingly goes by pretty quick, and the doughnuts that you get afterwards is totally worth it. It may be a little pricey, but every single doughnut has a unique taste that you savor in every bite.
(5)James D.
The experience of Voodoo is cool. But each time I go I'm a little less satisfied. Takeaway the hype and the lines and it's just an a-ok doughnut that looks better than most. If you've never been I recommend going and getting an assorted dozen. If you've been before maybe check out Blue Star Donuts.
(3)Gloria C.
Great selection of donuts. They are always in stock and the line is always long. I like how they have a doughnut truck that goes out to the community when requested. Prices are good. I don't like that the location on Sandy only accepts cash..
(5)Sienna M.
This is a Doughnut shop. I feel like that's all you need to say. It's hugely popular as a tourist attraction, but aside from the fun shapes and bacon, it's still just a doughnut shop.
(3)Cindy B.
Let's be honest: If your visiting Portland, it's worth a visit. But there are better donuts in portland.
(3)Woody S.
If you want donuts with a lot of stuff thrown on them, knock yourself out. Its a cultural experience I guess.
(2)Tony F.
We walked by on a Sunday afternoon - 4:30ish. It was a serpentine nightmare; line down the block. We kept walking. We returned the next day, 10:30 a.m.ish (you know, morning. Doughnut time) expecting the same or worse. No, we were in and out in about 4 minutes. That's the nutty world of voodoo doughnut. We parked on the benches out front, and ate our sweet temptations in the sun. Super groovy!
(4)Ev K.
Ok..what is the big deal about this place? I'm not from Portland and I was told I HAVE to go here. Essentially it's a novelty shop that sells doughnuts. Are they good? Yes.. Are they "different"? Yes (in look and naming) but remember, you're just getting a doughnut. No need to stand in a 30+ min line (even 15mins is too much) for this. Its a good place to go as a tourist if you have extra time to waste, but do not go out of your way to eat this. Remember....its a bedazzled doughnut at the end of the day.
(3)Shullina E.
Not sure what the hype is about this place but was disappointed when I bite into one. Donut taste like a pack of sugar was dumped on top, that I feel like I can make a better one.
(1)Roxanne S.
Very loud. Not kid friendly. Staff was very nice! Tastey doughnuts. Avoid going in the evening if you have children.
(4)Dana N.
Yeah, you wait a long time in line for these donuts, but that is just part of the experience. The donuts were delicious, and the atmosphere is just so fun that I can't wait to go back and wait in line again to try more.
(5)Priya C.
Unbelievably overhyped. The 25 minute wait in line is definitely not worth these tasteless and dry doughnuts. Sure, the quirky shapes and addition of cereal might be fun, but does that really make a good donut? No. It comes down to the flavor and texture, and that is certainly lacking at Voodoo.
(2)Catsidy M.
Besides the fact that these are world famous they also have my dream type of donut, raspberry jelly filled with chocolate frosting, which is also their main Voodoo Doll donut. I brought a box of these to my friends and they all found one they fell in love with! Although the line is long, the donuts are great and the people are very friendly. Would go again!
(5)Shane B.
The novelty of the shop is better than the quality of the donuts, but it's worth a one time stop. The line was really long, but the wait was not bad at all; maybe 25 minutes. We tried nearly all of the donuts on the menu. Some of the best were The Loop, the chocolate French Crueller, and the Raspberry Romeo. They accept cash only, so stop by the ATM first. There's one nearby but the service fee is $3.00.
(3)Lea M.
If you love doughnuts then obviously my review isn't gonna tickle your fancy. I'm, personally, not very fond of them but my husband insisted on getting VD doughnuts. He was bewitched by their turning displays of donuts that he ordered a large box full of every donut which was a mistake cause he's struggling to eat the last five (on him for ordering too much for one person). But I just can't get over the whole donuts with poulds of sugur, layered with additional sugar to have even MORE toppings placed on TOP of the donuts. Meh... cash only, limited street parking, and potential for standing in line.
(2)Marijane R.
Definitely worth the wait. Overwhelming for a first timer like me as their are so many donut flavors to choose from. I stuck with the original voodoo donut. Chocolate glazed donut and jelly filled. My husband got the lemon filled powdered donut, and our kids got the cookies and cream topped donut. All of which are larger than your standard donut. We enjoyed every bite of it. My recommendation is to visit the website and see what flavors interest you and be prepared as the line does move quick. They have 2 deli cases that show off the donuts but no signs, so it's difficult to know what is what. Great tourist spot if you are in Portland.
(4)Tori K.
I was visiting Portland from North Dakota... you can't stay in Portland without checking out VooDoo doughnut! We went to Voodoo mid-morning on a weekday and were able to walk right in and order. They had a great selection of delicious looking doughnuts (they all looked so good I didn't know which ones to have!). I finally chose the famous Voodoo doll doughnut and a blueberry doughnut. I thought they both were delicious. They have many types of doughnuts so you won't get bored going back there again and again... needless to say, I can't wait to go back!
(5)Shashank S.
To my mind and tongue of course , dunkin donuts was better than this. I didn't see what the hype was all about. Maybe back then it was amazing I guess. No card , long lines , crazy picture on the wall make it bit of an event. Other than that there is really nothing much to it. It's always fun to experience the hype and mark it as done in the bucket list.
(3)Stacy G.
I love voodoo, initially I thought it was overrated however once I tried the Portland Cream I became a fan. I never would wait more than 5 minutes though so certain days and times are sometimes a hassle.
(4)Jonathan L.
Absolutely terrible doughnuts. Stale day old doughnuts serving Portland's burgeoning hipster tourists. If you are native Portlander you should be ashamed to support this place. Annie's, Sesame, and Rocking Frog are all ten times better and cheaper.
(1)Jacob M.
I am from Indiana. Growing up, my hometown had a little place called DUNKIN DONUTS in the shady part of town. These donuts are better than that place.
(3)Elisa F.
The outside is painted pink, glitter everywhere. It's right around the corner from the Kit Kat strip club. They only take cash. But for that late night donut, that "I'm drunk and need to eat," donut, that absolute sugar rush of a donut, this is your place. If you're going here, go big or go home. This is the time to order that donut with cereal on top. Or the one that looks like a voodoo doll. Or the enormous dick donut (which may or may not say "TASTY" across the shaft). My favorite is the Dirty Old Bastard, topped with peanut butter and oreos. Sweet, sticky, and bound to go everywhere in your friend's car (you're not driving when you're that drunk, right?), but it will be so worth it. For the allergy/ food restricted, there are no GF options, but there are vegan donuts. Voodoo has a food cart which shows up to weddings, events and sci-fi conventions on occasion, too.
(4)Charlie M.
They give you as many coins as possible for change instead of one dollar bills. Wouldn't go back.
(1)Angela H.
I was so excited to have a doughnut from VooDoo Doughnut. I had seen people with their to-go boxes throughout Portland. I'll blame it on the overrated hype but I was not impressed at all. In fact, I threw some of mine away. I thought Krispy Kreme has had VooDoo beat on their worst day, in fact I think I might even prefer Dunkin Donuts.
(1)Millie S.
My experience with the infamous Voodoo doughnuts was pretty similar to how I felt about trying the ramen burger back when that was still trending, and can be best summed up with 'lol'. Not as in they were so terrible that they were a joke, but as in "Well...I guess that's another buzz food to check off the list. Ha ha." Voodoo makes very solidly average doughnuts in terms of taste, but its personality and sense of humor are awesome. The doughnuts themselves aren't very special - too heavy and sticky and cloying for my tastes; I'll take Shipley's any day - and it's definitely the eye-catching novelty of their decorations that do the legwork. I mean, where else do you find doughnuts topped off with Fruit Loops and chocolate-drizzled Oreo chunks? Once you get past the initial giddiness most of them are actually kind of disappointing though. The Voodoo Doll, for instance, while cutely decorated, is really just a normal raspberry jam doughnut underneath. The Diablos Rex, under the guise of such a badass name, is just a chocolate doughnut with red and white icing/sprinkles piped around in a gimmicky pattern. The pretty purple doughnut, upon further inspection, is a plain doughnut with purple glaze and purple sprinkles. The supposed lavender and grape flavors weren't very strong. The one doughnut I did really like was the bacon maple. Because BACON MAPLE. Maybe I just had the wrong expectations coming in or was unlucky enough to choose all 'boring' doughnuts, but I thought the doughnuts would just be more interesting. Like what if the Diablos Rex were made of Mexican dark chocolate, or the purple doughnut were actually lavender flavored? Now that would be cool. tl;dr: YOUR MOMMA WAS RIGHT, LOOKS ARE DECEIVING. Average tasting doughnuts that don't have much substance under all the flashy deco. You still walk away vaguely happy with their sense of humor though.
(3)Kelly S.
The kitsch is the thing here. The donuts are pretty good but really you're there because the place is hiiiiilarious. It's easy to see why it inspires such slavish devotion -- cream filled suggestively shaped donuts, devil-may-care clerks and bright pink boxes? It's a cool club and you're now totally in it. We came here on our way home from the bars -- also known as the perfect time to stuff your face with something full of sugar, fat and baked love. I think next time I'd like to try them superfresh. And apparently, since they're opening a shop in Austin, I'll have that opportunity.
(4)Kelly B.
Great donuts! Fun atmosphere! If you are visiting Portland you have to stop by.
(5)Albert R.
Three words: bacon maple bar.. Shut the duck up and get it... I don't curse in reviews... Sadly Only a expletive can describe how great this place really is.
(4)Sara P.
Sugary, sweet fatness. These people make the best PMS remedy! Or if your hubby is in trouble and he needs to apologize, he walks in with The Pink Box and all is forgiven.
(5)Aaron M.
Fantastic doughnuts! The toppings can be a little overkill to the sugar sensitive due to the generosity of them, but I can't complain. I enjoyed the experience of the original, but Too is a little more laid back and has actual parking on site.
(5)J R.
Fun looking place. Donuts are not any better than fresh donuts from any bakery that makes them fresh. They have some unique donuts with sour candy powder or sugared cereal if that's what you want. They are known for their Maple Bacon donut, but I've had way better elsewhere.
(3)Brittany B.
We knew we wanted to try all doughnut offerings of The City of Roses, and Voodoo was our first stop. The kiddies were delighted by the flavors, and I have to say, my inner kiddie was jumping up and down at the sheer breadth of choices. I ended up with a Miami Vice doughnut (vanilla frosting, blue raspberry powder and pink sprinkles), kiddie #1 had a Voodoo Doll, kiddie #2 had The Loop, and hubby had a Bacon Maple. The doughnuts are very, very sweet. Classically sweet. This is definitely a place to visit for treats, not so much breakfast. But I gobbled most of mine, and what I couldn't finish the kiddies cleaned up. As for logistics, the line was not very long when we arrived at 12:30, but it got really long soon after. Tables outside fill up, but we were able to grab one, and weather made the experience pleasant. Neighborhood has quirks, but we kinda like them--if this is the worst Portland has to offer, I'm moving in. I'd visit again.
(4)Anna W.
The donuts here are the most creative! It is hard to pick what you want because there are so many choices. The "no name" is my go-to when I can't decide to try something new.
(5)Ayumi S.
I've been going on a donut frenzy lately..I LOVE IT!! Arrived in Portland late Thursday night, and it was already 11:45 ish. Bf and I haven't eaten dinner yet, but he knew I wanted to go to Voodoo over the weekend and that it was open 24 hours..sooooooo...ON WE WENT! It was a good 20 minute walk from our hotel, and we were met with a ton of homeless people along the way. Just a warning. We made it, and the line wasn't too long at all. A good 5 minute wait? I already had on paper what I wanted to order..LOL. I got: Voodoo Doll doughnut © Raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake! (characteristics of Voodoo Dolls are all different) -Just to say I got it. It was good, but the jelly was too overwhelming. I didn't even finish this one..probably had like 2 bites and my brother ate the rest. It was cute, though! Bacon Maple Bar doughnut © Raised yeast doughnut with maple frosting and bacon on top! -Came with 2 slices of bacon, this one was delicious! It might be easier to eat if the bacon was actually chopped, but it was still enjoyable. Captain my Captain doughnut -Good..but not the greatest. Would suggest to eat this one asap..or don't leave it overnight. The cereal got stale and it was yucky to eat the next day lol. Memphis Mafia doughnut Fried dough with banana chunks and cinnamon covered in a glaze with chocolate frosting, peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate chips on top! -DELICIOUS. Though the chocolate chips were a little overwhelming, you're totally getting more bang for your buck! Bf and I enjoyed this one a lot. It's also the size of an apple fritter. Old Dirty Bastard doughnut Raised yeast doughnut with chocolate frosting, Oreo's™ and peanut butter! -This one was definitely my favorite donut out of all of them. Peanut butter and oreos are a perfect match. Mmmmm Butterfingering doughnut Chocolate cake doughnut with vanilla frosting and Butterfinger crumbles! -Overall, tasty. Probably wouldn't order it again. Apple Fritter doughnut Fried dough with apple chunks and cinnamon covered in a glaze! -Really good apple fritter. Crunchy, glaze-y, big and flavorful! The workers were friendly and accommodating, and it seems like all of them have that punk rocker look goin' on. It was cute! You can also see the bakers in the back busting their asses off. Currently craving an old dirty bastard right about now.
(4)Gwynne K.
Blue Star is much better. Doughnuts with stale cereal on top and a maple bar with a piece of bacon on top, how creative.
(2)Larisa V.
Really disappointed. This place is insanely overhyped. The wait is out the door, but the donuts are really average. Yes, the toppings and concept is awesome, but the toppings sit on a less than stellar base. We got 3 doughnuts to share: banana chocolate (I think it was called mafia?) fritter, bacon maple bar, and the rocky road. I had a bite of each and had enough. For sure a place to visit to see and try once, but not a go back for me.
(2)Naomi C.
The hype is hype. Rude employees, okay tasting doughnuts, long line, grungy store. Let's start with the line: wrapped around the outside of the building on the sidewalk, builds expectations for something good and worth waiting for. The store: grungy and unclean, flies IN the display case, and most of the doughnuts were sitting uncovered in racks anyway. The store is dusty and dirty and I know they are trying to build an atmosphere, but come on, the GROUND and walls don't need piles of dirt and grime. I know this store makes bank, but they obviously aren't investing it back into the upkeep of the store. Finally make it up to the counter, the employee was super impatient, while I struggled to identify which doughnuts matched in the display case to the menu board (the display case is unlabeled). After ringing me up with an air of distain, he went and THREW my doughnuts down in the box! Like, slammed them in!!! I kinda just looked at him like 'really'? And asked him if he had had a long night. He answered "no more like long life". And I took my doughnuts and left in satisfied with the service. Now. To the taste. First doughnut was the Butterfingers. Dry. Pretty oily and tasteless. Gross. The peanutbutter drizzled Oreo was pretty good, as was the maple bacon. I like the variety and creativity of the doughnuts so that, and the taste of those two doughnuts are why this has place earns 2 stars.
(2)Kalpesh J.
3stars for being open at 3am while I was jet lagged. So ask what's fresh and eat that. The chocolate raised doughnut at 3am was good. The other stuff was ok. Really just ok. The voodoo doll doughnut was clever but taste was alright, dough wasn't great. Luckily there's no line at 3am. Just post-bar crowd, some homeless peeps and other sketchy characters but it was safe enough. Some of the other doughnut shops are better - do Blue Star, insane!
(3)Monica H.
I had a hard time finding this place because I was on foot and a bit put off by the surrounding neighbourhood. But I'm from Stockton so I can hang...anyway we finally stumble upon Voodoo and there is NO LINE. We went right in and purchased a few glazed, an apple fritter and a Gay Bar. My son wouldn't share the glazed (I'll remember that when he wants something later teehee) but the apple fritter and Gay Bar were yummy. Definitely worth checking out and we will definitely be back next time we are in Portland.
(5)Molivann P.
This was our last stop in our adventure/first night out in Portland. After getting dinner at the Mediterranean food cart, we walked down here to get the famous Voodoo Doughnut. The line from the outside was ridiculous as it went out the door and hugged the side of the building. This doughnut shop is located in a very active and electric part of downtown where people are out and about, friends hanging out and families/tourists are grabbing doughnuts for the night. We got in line and waited for about 20 minutes or so. Once at the cash register, we ordered a box of doughnuts. I kept my eyes on the blueberry cake doughnut (although I should have just went with the old fashioned cake doughnut now that I think about it). I like blueberries though and I've had blueberry doughnuts so I thought this would be good too. The doughnuts were cheap. Good prices. Service was okay. The donut shop is quite eclectic in decor and "in-your-face" with doughnuts. Some were decorated with cereal (I don't care for) and others were plain like chocolate frosting or sprinkles. There was a really large doughnut too. I didn't get to eat my doughnut until the morning because we were just all too tired once we got to the place we were staying. Then next day, I tried my doughnut. It was alright. The other blueberry doughnut I've had at another place did it better in terms of flavor. I mean keeping it in it's box couldn't have changed the flavor much, right? It was cake-y, soft in the middle and had a blueberry flavor. Tasted really artificial though. Unfortunately it was the only doughnut I tried from Voodoo but at the point I wasn't really craving doughnuts or really sweet things anymore. Con: CASH ONLY. D'OH! Make sure you know this before stepping in that long line. Have cash ready because they did not accept card when we went. It's a hassle really.
(3)Casey K.
Donuts for drunk people is what I think of voodoos donuts. The donuts are very sweet but the folks that work there seem to work very long shifts. I would take out of town friends there only if they really requested it.
(2)Juliea B.
I get a stomach ache every time I eat there. Plus the smell is terrible. The last time I had a good donut there was 8 years ago before it really became the tourist trap it is today.
(1)Mel C.
Great variety of donuts, from your typical to something crazy! It's hard to choose just one with so many options. I was expecting a long wait, and even though the line was out the door the wait wasn't very long. I tried the Captain my captain donut and the Oreo donut. Both donuts were very delicious! My friend got the blueberry donut and it was amazing (duh we are in Oregon!)
(4)Stacey C.
What I'm about to say may shock you, but I stand by it: Voodoo is BETTER than Blue Star. That's right, hipsters. BETTER. Let me explain. I've been in Portland for a week now and have tried several of Blue Star's flavors. I appreciate their concept...but really, only one of their flavors was really tasty to me. The others were throwaways (and I actually DID throw two away). To those reviews stating that Voodoo Donuts are "too sweet"...it's a DONUT, not a hoagie. Get over it. That the cereal on top is "stale"...I don't doubt this, but that's why I don't get the flavors with cereal on them. Everyone knows that cereals like Froot Loops and Cocoa Puffs go stale about 6.3 minutes after being left out. And to anyone that has mentioned the calories, I humbly request that you fuck off and get thee to the nearest vegan food cart. Clearly you don't "get" what donuts are about. I appreciate that Blue Star is trying to elevate the humble donut into the gourmet stratosphere, but look, when I want a DONUT, I want a classic donut. I don't need an organic-lemon-with-poppyseeds-picked-by-blind-ÂHimalayan-sherpas artisanal donut. Enter Voodoo. Yes, they are over the top. Yes, they're in a shit-ass neighborhood teeming with derelicts. The cash only thing sucks. HOWEVER, the donuts are exactly what I want in a donut...overindulgent, sweet, cakey, perfect. My favorites? Diablos Rex (I want as much chocolate as I can possibly ingest in one sitting), Marshall Mathers (mini M&Ms over regular M&Ms ALL DAY) and the Ol' Dirty Bastard (plain raised donut smothered in chocolate frosting and Oreos,?drizzled with peanut butter...total heaven. ODB would be proud. He'd probably take his donut with a side of cocaine, but I digress.) In conclusion...Voodoo is old-school Portland. Weird, wild, funky, fun. Blue Star is new Portland: hipster, artisanal, put-a-bird-on-it, tasty. Both are good, but if you really want a classic donut, Voodoo wins every time.
(5)Katherine M.
Donut places that dont take cards means a good donut shop usually. I still think Do-Rite and Dat Donut in Chicago are the best but I did love the donuts I had here when visiting a friend in Portland. I did really like the best the Tang donut. I had a cruller type of donut and a buttery cake donut and both were decent. Good stuff. Many annoying people hassling you on the street however.
(5)Carolina K.
Ordered the plain glazed and it was very fluffy and light. Wish they had the descriptions of the rest of the donuts available so it would be more efficient to order.
(4)Audrey M.
We ordered a dozen random doughnuts and by that I mean we let a staff member choose 12 doughnuts and surprise us. The doughnuts were fine. Pretty average. The crazy factor was really just putting random stuff on top of each doughnut (kids cereal, weird color frosting, M&Ms, etc) This place is really more of a fun attraction than anything else. The original location is cash only and parking is definitely limited out front. Also be aware if you go late at night, there are a lot of panhandlers around outside who will come up to you and ask for money if you sit outside to eat.
(3)Nandini A.
This was our first time here and we were prepared for a long line, but it wasn't that long actually! We only waited around 10-15 minutes. We got the Voodoo Dozen so they picked for us. I few that I liked were The Loop Doughnut, Butterfingering doughnut, and Buttermilk bar doughnut. The decor was really great and there was plenty of seating outside. I would go again :)
(4)Christina K.
Nahh, just naaaaaaaah. I know, I know. I, too, got sucked into the hype and HAD to make this a destination when we visited Portland last year. Surprisingly, there was no one in the store (it must have been a weekday) when we stopped by so we didn't wait long. I can't even remember what we got - probably something with raspberry jelly and some chocolate one, I think. Anyway, besides having fun names and some interesting toppings, this is nothing to write home about. It's your typical, saccharine donut. Nothing super creative or gourmet about it. Last weekend I walked by to see a HUGE line that went out the door, did an S, and went down the block. They're so popular they have to use pink barriers to herd the line. All I could think was, "suckers."
(3)J.C. F.
We waited in line for about 10 minutes- they only accept cash but have an Atm located inside. The fee for using it is $2.50 so not bad at all. The Donuts were great but if you do not know what to get u do feel rushed to hurry it up.
(4)Lucas C.
Just bad donuts here. Good to have for novelty or if they are free or something. But not worth it to wait in any sort of line for these very dry donuts
(2)Jermey E.
This place is a magical must go place. The doughnuts are not your standard doughnuts and that is what makes it so amazing. If you ever drive through Portland or are visiting be sure to make time for Voodoo. A lot of time there is a giant line but it is definitely worth the wait.
(5)Danielle E.
It's OK, had two donuts and I definitely had better! Really not amazing!
(3)Trevor H.
Bomb donuts! You must get multiple kinds because they are all amazing! Even the simple chocolate covered donuts are to die for!
(5)Shareen K.
I really like this place! Every time I am in Portland I have to give them a couple of visits. My favorite doughnut is the triple chocolate penetration hands down it is the best if you are a chocolate lover. I also like the classic chocolate bar. I like the names they use, and the shapes they use they are pretty fun. But just know they only take CASH, which I learned the hard way the first time I visited them. It will not be the best doughnut ever, there is no such thing with doughnuts I believe, but it is a good one for sure.
(4)Emma F.
The longest lines! But worth it - the donuts are really neat looking - they're interesting to say the least. It may not be a place where you would frequent - but definitely a place to go once in your life - or with out of town guests.
(5)Elizabeth M.
Vegan apple fritters, HELL YES! They have a wonderful selection of donuts but the fact that they also have a vegan option makes it just that much better!
(5)Diego A.
I would say that Voodoo is overrated. Don't get wrong, the shop and the environment is cool looking, but with taste it was okay. The doughnuts looked really cool but I thought the cream and jelly could have been better. It's a nice spot to say you have been. I also bought a cool mug.
(3)Liz N.
You really come here for the looks/hype. It is not fresh and taste is subpar. You're better off going to Blue Star Donuts.
(2)Jason R.
Since I was in Portland, I had to make a stop here. I would recommend getting there early in the morning since it looked like the line was quite long later in the day. They have a nice selection of Vegan doughnuts. Which is kind of a rare thing for me to see.
(5)Joyce N.
I just tried out this place for the first time this weekend. I thought the doughnuts were good and the guy that served was charming.
(4)Jennifer T.
I think I ordered a triple chocolate penetration (a chocolate donut, with chocolate frosting and coco puffs)... was it worth the 40 minute wait? Definitely not. Not sure if it was because I left the donut out overnight, but I felt that I could easily buy a chocolate donut from any donut shop and just put coco puffs on top. I really wish they had a menu outside or something, because I felt so rushed when we got to the front that I just chose anything with CHOCOLATE in the name. Yes, their donuts do look pretty darn cool but if you don't know what you're ordering you could end up with just a plain regular looking donut...
(3)Liz K.
Really enjoyed this place! Donuts are interesting and good. Line moved fast. It's worth a visit if you've never been. We had the voodoo, the ODB and the pothole. Really good and very filling. I am probably good on donuts for a while!
(5)Deannie O.
They're good. I've had better, but always fun to wait in line for Captain Crunch covered dough.
(3)Kawa R.
Obligatory was in Portland and dropped into Voodoo Donuts at 1 AM post. Ordered the Pothole and the No-Name Doughnut. Both donuts were just average if not sub-par to the average donuts I have received from any random doughnut shop since the dawn of time. I do not understand the hype on this one at all. I prefer fresh donuts from any random no-name doughnut place hands down.
(2)Thom N.
I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Voodoo is a Portland icon, and for good reason. This was my first visit to the fabled shop, and while there was a bit of a line, I was eager to see what the fuss was about. The most pleasant surprise was how friendly the staff was considering the volume they're working in. The doughnuts themselves are pretty great, and there is enough variety to fill anyone's niche cravings.
(4)C B.
Meh. It's nice that they have vegan options but the taste fails to live up to the hype. Save your time and calories for something else. The staff is kind, though.
(3)Teisha S.
Line is entirely too long but its a huge buzz about going here. I will say the line moves very fast. The variety was not as great as i thought and the associates are cool but impatient. Its a "Been there done that and ill pass next time." Not impressed and wouldnt return.
(3)April H.
My east coast fam wanted in on the whole VD craze (no, not THAT VD..oh, be mature will you!?)...so I joined the masses winding outside the door. This location is CASH only and the ATM service is at best, spotty. Have someone save your spot in line in case you need to make a mad dash. The C&B donut is loaded with Bavarian Cream and is HEAVY enough that you might need two hands to tote that pink box. Just a head's up. Also, prepare for the awkward tête-à -tête that ensues when publicly standing in line. Various (albeit harmless) chatty types (from frat boys to gentle tramps) traipse these parts hawking out prey for choppy and awkward conversations...(So, where ya from? [insert hometown here], eh?...I've been there!/Ain't never heard of it!...Say,what's the big deal about these donuts anyway? etc.) I ordered the uh..."C&B" (yup, I'm a prude and can't write it out) donut on a lark as a gag gift for my Dad (#fathersday) and was surprised at its...er, size. Man, that thing's got some heft! It's large enough to split and makes for a wonderful bachelor(ette) dinner party gift. (Oh, did I mention fragile? Considering the C&B donut's shape, and if you're traveling, its likely to muss' if you aren't careful. I had to negotiate PDX cobblestones & MAX rail beams with my pink box in one hand and towing my suitcase in the other.) So...ummm, yeah! I get to the counter and I'm like, "Oh no, I didn't realize it was that large..." and immediately winced when I realized the various innuendos that might follow. Yup, sure enough there was a bunch of apropos tongue-in-cheek references and giggling (eventually I lightened up) with the surprisingly friendly cashier/donut clerk. IME, touristy joints tend to offer the worst customer service (Could be the byproduct of having to face reams of patrons making mundanely predictable inquiries repeatedly?) He didn't get short when I approached his register, 1/2 talking to myself like: "Ummmm, what should I get them? Well, I can't get anything with nuts, cuz so-and-so's got that allergy...") Oh, did I mention I probably could have figured this out when i was people-watching/avoiding eye contact standing on line a few moments back (#whoopsie) IOW, the staff all seem to be having fun, no one struck me as impatient, or as if they had reached their saturation point 2 custies ago. Hats off to the counter team. Y'all got that "patience is a virtue" thing down pat.
(4)Bethany S.
I appreciate getting to live a famous experience and I am glad I did it and would do it again once per lifetime just so I could say I did. Also the glitter bricks were cool. But it's in a sort of sketchy part of town and the donuts are only normally good, not pants shaking lay good, so I donut need to go again.
(3)Jone V.
Short but to the point: you cannot (should not, must not) visit Portland without tasting the bacon maple donut, it is my absolutely favorite!!
(4)Josh S.
Fun place with interesting, creative and tasty donuts
(4)Tomas L.
Some of the best ice cram ever. Ophera Winfield's favorite and mine too. Get used to the line, in my home we consider lines lucky even more lucky if a magic man / hobo does trick while waiting. Also be on the lookout for Star Trek character balancing on wheel playing his horn! Very downtown Portland and the good people want you to stay fit and happy
(4)Briana S.
I made a stop at this epic Portland landmark after Rock n Roll Portland (because, you know, after running 13.1 miles, it makes total sense to eat a doughnut!) ;) There was a line at 10:30 in the morning, but the neighborhood, the shop and the patrons made the time pass quickly. The interior is as quirky as you might expect. I wish there was a board saying what was available, but you can just walk up to one of the displays (which rotate, so it's not quite so organized like a traditional doughnut shop, but nothing about this spot is traditional!) I ended up with a limited edition doughnut: Pink Princess Power, which is a special for the Portland Rose Festival and only available in two locations. I couldn't imagine passing on an opportunity to eat a pink tiara doughnut filled with strawberries and cream. It was delish. Was it the most amazing doughnut I've ever had? No, but it was good and the overall experience is one you won't find elsewhere. And yeah, cash only. Just go... you know you wanna ;)
(4)Tara M.
It's great for a tourist visit but the actually quality is average.
(2)Lynn L.
Good cake donuts for $1,but you have to wait in line which is in the sun. No parking in the local vacinity and the person that helped us didn't seem like he wanted to be at work, but if your in the area stop by.
(4)Lynne B.
Wow never knew donuts could be so much fun and so celebrated but in Portland they take their donuts seriously dude and they are well worth waiting for when we went twice by the way
(5)Victoria C.
The donuts were so good. We had the maple bacon and the Portland cream. Be prepared to wait in line though which at times can wrap around the building. Lots of homeless around so be careful...
(5)Sara R.
A tourist trap. Wait an hour for a donut doused in captain crunch, too boot, that tastes stale... Just don't. I beg you, please just don't.
(1)Christina P.
This place is way too hyped up. I came here b/c it's apparently what you do when you're in Portland. Luckily, it was early enough in the morning that the line was short and I barely waited 5 min. Downside is that it is still so super busy and the rush made it hard to choose a doughnut. Went with the Portland cream or something but it really wasn't special. Taste was Dunkin Donut equivalent w/ fun shapes. Pretty disappointing for meee but at least I didn't have to wait!
(2)Jess L.
I was looking forward to trying Voodoo donuts, but I was disappointed by the choices they had available and the actual donut that I ordered. I eventually settled on a chocolate covered custard filled donut, because I didn't want cereals on my donuts, I don't like jelly, and I don't like bacon on my donuts. Then my donut tasted (particularly the texture) like what I would get at a grocery store, which isn't terrible, but I wouldn't have to wait in line for a grocery store donut. So in conclusion, come here to check out the interesting shop and their decor, but head over to Blue Star Donuts for great tasting donuts.
(2)Aeron Z.
Upside: The doughnuts are super good and the long lines are worth the wait. I am not a doughnut fan, but I waited in line for 20 minutes. Downside: Its in Portland
(5)Josh S.
Came here around 8 pm on a Friday night, line was quick, maybe 10 minutes or so. We ordered 4 Doughnuts, of which one was called Old Dirty Bastard... HAHA.. Loved the name.-;) Customer service was great with Aaron who rang our order up, and I am sure for the 1 million time had to explain what they all were. However he was FUN and super good looking.. -;) Do you all have a Doughnut named "Eye Candy" ? So all in all in and out in less then 15 minutes with 4 doughnuts and then ate them on Saturday night cold.. My best Favorite one was the Chocolate Vegan one!!
(3)Kate S.
Voodoo Doughnut is an iconic Portland location, and I wish I could love it more than I don't, but I'm not exactly smitten. I love the Diablo Rex, a double chocolate Satanic donut, but for its awesome decorative look, chewing and swallowing feels like an obligation instead of something I enjoy. Even when fresh, the density and taste reminds me too much of Dunkin Donuts, which is everything you're trying to avoid when shopping local. The place is tiny for how long the line can get and I don't know how they still don't take credit cards, when most other small businesses in Portland have a Square. Even more aggravating are how many panhandlers and drug addicts surround the store's tiny entrance, leaving traffic direction up to the patrons. Maybe I'm just getting older and veering more towards healthier options, or maybe the bizarre cereal toppings don't turn me on anymore, but in an age when you can do so much with pastries, I don't know why a Voodoo Donut of all things should be so limited. To the store's credit, prices are extremely reasonable for the area, vegan options are available, and of the limited 24 hour places in the city, it's a reliable place to stop in for a late night snack, but sometimes it's better just to go home.
(2)Autumn S.
Good donut, but don't see all the fuss and definitely wouldn't wait in a long line to get one of these. It's more of a novelty snack than anything else. They have a spot at Cartlandia and there's hardly ever a line, way better option than going directly to the store.
(3)Abby C.
Overrated, doughnuts did not taste fresh at all and the guy taking care of us was very impatient and rude
(2)Albert K.
Quite honestly, I'm not sure why people wait in line for 30 minutes for the donuts. I just picked up a dozen today, and was not that impressed. They throw on unique toppings like M&Ms, oreos, etc. but that doesn't make them exceptional. Note that they are cash only also, which could be annoying for those who have credit. I think that they have so much volume that they try to cycle people through quickly. They try to rush your order through to move the line, which is understandable, but not a great experience. I'd pass next time I'm in town, but am glad that I got to stop by and experience the hype.
(3)Ruth F.
Attention all Portland visitors Voodoo Donuts is a must. The lines are long so bring plenty of water. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Bonny L.
Overrated! Got the Voodoo doll. Expected the jam to ooze out when I stabbed him with the pretzel stick but it did nothing! Jam only found in the belly and super sweet. I recommend sticking to Blue Star Donuts!
(2)Evan H.
Voodoo donuts is a place everyone is told they must visit when they at in Portland. I dropped by voodoo in the evening, though not late night when I'd have to wait forever. The place is 24/7 and cash only. The donut selection is pretty extensive and has many of your standard types alone with interesting options. I went with and old fashioned and blueberry cake. Old fashioned donuts should be solid at a good donut shop. The verdict? Decent donut for the price but If I'd have waited a while for it I'd be disappointed. Blue star is more expensive but blows this place out of the water.
(3)Joan-Carrol B.
No. I've been dragged there three times at different times of the day/evening, on three different years by my hipster kids. I haven't been there this year, but past experiences have been so bad that the memories still linger. Service is rude/indifferent, the wait is ridiculous, the donuts are stale. I have never seen a packed box of them that don't look pretty wrecked by the process. Even the cereal coatings on the donuts are stale. When I open a fresh box of cereal at home it takes at least a week for that to happen. The place seems a little dirty over all. Oh wait, that's just "funkiness." Whatever you do, don't choose the "cashier's choice" because that's their chance to unload their worst crap on you. There seems to be no quality control. Or maybe they just want to discourage unhipster middle-aged customers like me, but food this bad can make anybody paranoid. On the plus side, it's "funky," it has unusual offerings, an unusual business name and one hell of a viral advertising campaign. Can you spell T-O-U-R-I-S-T T-R-A-P? To be fair, when these donuts have shown up at special occasions like weddings or birthdays, there seems to be a little more effort made, so they can possibly rise to the level of "average", but why not just go to Fred's for some fresh chocolate ones to roll in a nice fresh box of Capn' Crunch or Froot Loops? Fry up some fresh bacon and stick it on a generic maple bar. Done. That's what I did for the last birthday request for Voodoo Donuts. You know what the teenagers said? "Wow, they made a really good batch this time!" Go Youdoo.
(1)B N.
They had good flavors, great pricing, quick service despite it being a friday night, and the donuts were overall pretty good. Would definitely go back!
(4)Tamara S.
Wow! What a fun experience just walking into this joint. So fun! Everything is eye candy! A novelty in itself. I got the triple chocolate penetration - chocolate donut with chocolate frosting and cocoa puffs. Not bad! I liked it! Not as chocolatey as I thought it should be given its name but still good. Unlike my husbands chocolate glazed donut. It was good the first bite but soon became overwhelmingly sweet! Overall, this place is definitely worth a trip, they have a donut for everyone!
(4)Brian F.
Tasty & imaginative flavors and toppings. Our box was flown to us by a local pilot. They were devoured by the tower controllers in a matter of hours. They are comparable to Psycho donuts in Cupertino. A must have in Portland.
(4)Nick N.
Total tourist spot to go. They are well prepared for long lines. When you step in, you are amazed of the list of donuts that they have. You can see the donuts displayed and you want to try them all. I got the voodoo's choice, where they pick the dozen for you. You get a good variety and cheaper than choosing your own dozen. The guys there aren't the friendliest, by if I were open 24/7 and serving donuts all day, I might not be that cheerful.
(3)Mira M.
I had to see what these donuts were all about. It's pretty small inside once you get in but there's 4 registers going if I recall correctly. Hard to decide until you got closer to see what was available if you are a newbie.
(3)Allison P.
Voodoo is more about the experience and the crazy creations than about a good quality donut. If someone asked me for suggestions for a really good donut, I wouldn't steer them here. But I do recommend it to anyone who is looking for something touristy to do in Portland. It's a long wait for an okay product.
(3)Linda T.
Voodoo Doughnuts is known for their trendy, out of the norm, adult version donuts. It's a small donut shop decorated with voodoo décor, sexy chandelier, and lots of pink. It's a weird mixture. However, their line is always extremely long. Might need to go earlier in the day. I have tried almost every donut there. It's fun to try out their variety donuts that comes in pink boxes. In my honest opinion, I feel like their donuts are more on the way sweeter side for me. It's worth to try it at least once.
(3)Yuko M.
It was good, but a little too much going on for me,,, If I have a visitor from out of town, I may take them to Voodoo just for fun experience, but if I would like to eat something 'delicious', I choose somewhere else.
(3)Bruce W.
The experience may be five stars, for the revolving doughnut display and interesting neighborhood. The doughnuts are a disappointment, I bought three and ate only half of each,
(2)Daniel C.
Very good selection of donuts The iced coffee is really good ! Would recommend if your not from the area Definitely a place to go to :-)
(4)M M.
Overrated. The fritter was a joke. Tourist hipster trap. CASH ONLY BTW.
(2)Robyn S.
5 stars for the experience. This place has been all over the food channels so we had to make a pit stop to check it out. The line was past the rope and wrapped around the building but we only waited about 30 minutes to get in the door and place our order. Get a dozen!! (At least). The donuts are huge but worth it. However, they aren't great the next day. We went a little overboard but couldn't eat it all. The next day the cereal was soggy and the donuts were a little hard. $18 bucks for a dozen.. not bad. A few people have told me that the "other" Portland location has a shorter line. CASH ONLY.
(5)June L.
Sweet. Kids loved it. Had the Marshall Mathers, Princess Power, Old Dirty Bastard, and Maple Blunt. Entertaining names. Been there. Done that.
(3)Kristin C.
Another late review, but as the old saying goes "Better late than never". Came here while visiting a friend, we waited in line for 45min, I was excited to try this place. Ordered 3 donuts a voodoo man (pretty good) a Mexican chocolate donut (yuck) and a vegan glaze (yum). It was a good experience, I'm glad I was able to do it. If you are a first timer in Portland I do recommend you try it at least once.
(3)John V.
It has been a long time since I went but the customer service was quick and respectful. The donuts were very delicious and worth the stop. Taking my daughter there in a couple of weeks!
(5)Dom M.
Totally overrated, dry & over the top donuts. If you're going to queue, queue at Blue Star and at least get something fresh. Novelty factor only.
(2)Desi C.
Line was out the door when I went there around midnight to 1am. I ordered two boxes worth of donuts, the cashier was patient and cheery which made waiting in the line worth it. A little pricey but the donut choices are plenty. If you're craving donuts after a night of drinking, they are open 24 hours 7 days a week, with the exception of some holidays.
(4)Kyle S.
Had to try this since it was on the food Chanel. I went late at night and it had a long line. It's a very eclectic place with a large selection of treats. I had the apple fritter the size of a plate and a bacon maple donut. Just be prepared to pay cash. No credit cards accepted.
(4)Jimmie R.
Did the tourist thing and stood in line at Voodoo. Now we can say we did and we don't have to again. It's a funky little shop, as expected. Very well-run; they keep the lines moving. Service was fine, if a little rushed. The donuts were interesting and were okay. But we had Blue Star the day before and Blue Star was so much better.
(3)Nisha A.
After spending 45 mins in line to get the donuts i wasn't disappointed, as the donuts were pretty good but not worth standing that long in a line for. They are inexpensive, big and yummy but only go when there is no line.
(3)Alexis H.
I've waited for years to come here, and I finally made it. Let me just say that it did NOT disappoint. I got way too many doughnuts and was completely satisfied with every single one. The unique flavor combinations were incredible. The line was a bit long but it was well worth it. I would definitely recommend.
(5)Tova H.
Way worth the drive down from Tacoma, WA! They are so unique and delicious! :)
(5)Amit T.
Wasn't planning on going to Voodoo donuts but the long line standing outside drew my curiosity and ended up getting the bacon maple dog. It was good but not great. Just shows how good marketing and hype can make a good product great.
(4)Suzanne M.
No line, and you had all kinds of vegan donuts! And they were delicious. What more could we ask for?
(5)Angik S.
This is a tourist trap. I came at 1 am on Monday and there was a 5 min line! Some of their flavors are good. However, for good doughnuts try blue star
(3)Kathleen C.
Oh so delicious and the variety is unusual and creative. Friendly staff and the long lines move quickly.
(5)Megh R.
Really delicious doughnuts, though not as good as Beiler's in Reading Terminal Market, Philly. Fun atmosphere, and the line was well out the door, but moved quickly. Great variety of flavors and types. Will go back definitely.
(4)Linh M.
Came here on a trip to Portland and the line was out of control. I was not a fan of waiting an hour for anything. Their donuts are fun, colorful, and you will have a sugar high eating it. It's a fun place to try different toppings on donut but it was too sweet for me. Got the voodoo, captain crunch, and fruit loop donut.
(3)Sam F.
Always worth the wait, even at 2am when you're drunk and don't want a taco stand.
(5)Serena Q.
Amazing! I love donuts and these are far better then anything I have ever tasted! There was not a huge line, only about three or four people in front of me and it went by fast. It was hard to choose a donut so I recommend going with a friend and splitting them so that you can try multiple. My best friend and I just visited Portland and tried the bacon and peanut butter Oreo donuts. The donuts are delicious, and they have a delightful taste and consistency. There are no words, they are just WOW.
(5)Kelly L.
As I was standing in line, I could see from a distance that the menu only listed 3 vegan options. So, imagine my surprise when I get closer to the counter and see that the whole bottom display shelf was filled with so many amazing vegan options! There must have been at least 15 different flavors :-P I went with the classic, vegan voodoo doll donut. Pro tip: don't eat the pretzel stick right away. Instead think of someone who has it coming to them, stab the doll, and see the raspberry jam pour out of it's body. Or, you know, get the sprinkled donut...that's good too :) p.s. the line moves fast, so don't let that scare you.
(4)Kathy V.
I'm in love. This place lives up to the hype!!! Best employees too, all very kind and entertaining while waiting in line.
(5)Zak W.
Ok so of course this is a tourist trap. If you're in Portland and would really like to try this place, make sure you come in the middle of the day on a weekday. Don't ever come on the weekend or a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night because you will be in line for a long time and they will rush you. There are a ton of different donuts to choose from and they also have gluten free. This is a touristy place but when you're a tourist, you're supposed to try the touristy places. This place is good and very unique.
(3)David P.
A classic, but long lines and slow service are a momentum killer. The product is excellent and I'm sure its not an accident the ownership likes that the modernity is stuck in 1978, but it certainly tests your patience for the sweet sweet reward...
(4)Trent M.
That bacon maple donut is just insane. The sweetness of the frosting, mixed with the saltiness of the bacon is just unreal! My wife likes trying all the different doughnuts whenever we go. This past trip she got the rice Krispy donut that had chocolate, rice krispy, and peanut butter. Flavor explosion!
(5)Samuel R.
Fun crazy place with odd and delicious donuts. Don't miss it when in Portland. Warning- some of the donuts are sexually graphic so beware when bringing the kids. Love the coffin and the store of the staff too.
(4)Audrey M.
If you're visiting town you have to stop by just because its quickly become a trendy tourist attraction. But if quality doughnuts is what you're after, go somewhere else.
(2)Dennis H.
For out of towners especially if you are walking, go during the day lol ... that area is seedy!! Gosh Voodoo is soo much better than Blue Star - yeah I said it!! No idea what people are talking about when they say Blue Star is so good. Sure Voodoo is touristy but that's the charm. The donuts are clever, I got a homer simpson one, a chocolate cream one, and of course the bacon maple donut. If you are visiting Portland, you gotta go!
(4)Claudine M.
You can't visit Portland without going to Voodoo Doughnuts. I'm not sure what it is about the city but I've noticed that everyone seems be a huge donut fanatic in Portland. Sure enough the line was long enough to wrap around the shop three times. There was a bass player outside playing some sick tunes to keep us entertained at least. About 30-40 minutes later we finally get inside the store! Unfortunately there is still a line there. The store offers so many different kinds of donuts, it was overwhelming once it was my time to order. Now, I'm all for spending money on food experiences, but the sticker price for my dozen of donuts was a bit too expensive from what I had expected. Granted, Voodoo donuts are what you would call "designer" donuts, but I just didn't expect it to be so expensive. Definitely worth the hype, but I may not be willing to wait in line for so long again.
(4)Michael R.
Worth checking out once. I was not overly impressed. I mean, the doughnuts were neat, and they had a wide variety of variety, but these didn't satisfy any sort of doughnuty craving for me. They tasted like the fast and cheap doughnuts you get from a grocery store bakery. The 'novelty' of the doughnut was interesting, and they weren't bad doughnuts. The service was excellent. I guess after all the hype, I just walked away disappointed. This is definitely a 50/50 toss up for me. I want to give them a good review, because they're running a tight ship, and it is INTERESTING, but the doughnuts were just like eating a mountain of sugar fluff on a crisco pastry. Definitely worth seeing, but you'll probably be more than happy with just one. Maybe I'm just a doughnut snob, or my home town doughnut shop puts crack in the doughnuts, I don't know. 5 star service, 4 star orginality, 2 star doughnuts.
(3)Nessa H.
the lines are ridiculously insane, did not stand in line and boy am I glad I didn't ! I really did want to try voodoo before leaving Portland. Was getting bummed that as my vacation was ending I had yet to go there. While on a walking tour of Portland we stopped @ voodoo and our tour guide surprised us with a box of donuts. Donuts were mediocre , don't understand why the line is hours long. I had the peanut butter chocolate donut, Was good but not worth waiting for hours. Try blue star donuts not too far from there !
(2)Eggland B.
Over-rated. More zany than tasty.
(2)Bob S.
First visit to this funky little place. I suppose the attraction is variety which is good. It's OK but not sure what the fuss is? I would drop by if in the neighborhood but wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)Sarah P.
The best donuts I have had hands down! I got the coco puff donut and it was so tasty. I like there donuts because they are not to messy, cheap and yummy. The only thing I did not like was the fact they dont take card. The guy said it is faster to do cash.. I think card is faster:p But if you are in town this is the place to go
(4)Angel H.
Took a quick walk to VooDoo after dining at the PCG. It's only a 5 minute walk so it's worth it to go grab a chocolate donut and get my VooDoo fix. The walk entitles me to be able to smell that sweet donut baking aroma in the air, which gets stronger as I get closer to VooDoo. The place has changed a little bit since my last visit; I miss the old, beat up ATM machine and all of the crazy stuff on the wall. But I do like this new set-up; the line moves way faster and it's easier to see what's available. CASH ONLY!! Don't forget that or else you won't get a donut. :)
(4)Naveen S.
Heard great things about this place, and was not disappointed! Very few places have mastered the art of the "cold donut" but I think Voodoo has done it. Huge menu to fit anyone's sweet tooth. Tasty, fresh, and super sweet. Outdoor seating is a nice touch.
(5)Elaine T.
This is a fun place but I think overrated but we had to try it as it is one of the tourist things to do in Portland, I had a lemonade doughnut- others had tried various unusual ones. I enjoyed my doughnut but it was the icing that made it good the doughy part was just like any other doughnut. We liked the decor of Voodoo Doughnut and how people lined up to go inside to make their selection. Frankly after the experience I would pass on Voodoo Doughnut if in the vicinity. But like being a tourist you have to experience it once.
(3)Kyle P.
Man oh man, do I want to love you Voodoo Doughnuts. The good: lines move fast( Unless it's the weekend). Tons o' vegan selections (if that's your thing.) Memphis Mafia - you are worth every calorie and I think about you all the time. Don't ever change. The not so good: Cash only, so be prepared. Triple Choco Penetration, Portland Cream were just okay. Love the coco-puffs, but I felt the doughnut was more kitsch than substance. In the end, I was left kinda wanting. Don't get me wrong, I'll go back - but more for the fritters - the Apple, Peach and Memphis Mafia - a rather un-hol(e)y trinity.
(3)K L.
dirty and rude. I have NO IDEA why this place is popular...only with tourist I guess? Never see local people standing in line
(1)Kay B.
Friendly service, tasty product, loud music. Love the lemon frosted French cruller and the Voodoo donut. If you stay at the Hotel Monaco, they actually serve Voodoo donuts gratis during 5-6pm cocktail hour for guests, or at least did the night we stayed. If you don't, swing by the store for a sweet treat. The Voodoo donut has tasty chocolate frosting, and was filled with raspberry jelly. The cruller had lemon zest white frosting, with small marshmallows on top. I enjoyed the cruller more as they're my favorite, but enjoyed the Voodoo equally since chocolate frosting is my second fave. I didn't like that the music was blaring when we visited the shop, but loved how friendly and understanding the staff was. Understanding of what??? Perusing and choosing THE donut. CASH ONLY by the way.
(4)Patel V.
Awesome! I was like a kid in a candy store! Picked up a few to eat later. Donut prices were reasonable! Cash only!
(5)Cris A.
The Maple Bacon doughnut is by far the best thing I ever eaten! I am not from the area, so I decided to take a dozen home. I was surprised at the amount of attention the Voodoo pink box received while I walked through the airport. I love the concept and the creative choices. A must try!!
(5)Candace B.
nothing to write home about - tourist hype as usual. nothing bad to say ... nothing good to say either... its a donut
(3)Elena C.
It's a tourist must go. The donuts are good - better than other donut shops. The line is always very long no matter when you go. Avoid the weekends as much as possible, unless you want to wait 15-20minutes. They have a good selection of donuts and lots of vegan options. My favorite is the Voodoo Doll and the Cock n ball, but honestly they are all pretty good! Cash only!
(4)Jordan T.
Fun experience, but totally lackluster doughnuts, as far as taste is concerned. You can find a better tasting doughnut at practically any other shop in town, and this place has become pretty much strictly reserved for tourists. Never been much of a fan of pink boxes anyways....
(3)Chucky P.
Apple Fritter - 5/5. excellent. chunks of apple were readily visible. nice crisp to it. Old Fashioned with Chocolate - 5/5. excellent, cooked and frosted to perfection Triple Chocolate Penetration - 5/5. girlfriend loved this one. Eat it quick before the coco puffs go stale! Orangatang - 4/5. Surprisingly good. Love the orange. It's a nice change from the typical flavors. Grape Ape - 3/5. Not my thing Old Dirty Bastard - 4/5 decadent! If you're looking to have a donut punch you in the face, then look now further than this guy.
(4)Dorothy C.
I don't understand the hype. Line was way too long for a donut. We tried 3 different kinds and all the toppings were stale (especially the fruit loops one). The donut itself isn't that great. tasted kind of dry to me. This made me miss Timmie's Honey Dipped and Strawberry filled. I would bring a friend here to take pictures, but not line up for their donuts.
(2)Olivia L.
When in portland...eat voodoo donuts! Had to try it at least once....so we bought a box of 9 donuts for 4 people. Luckily, we picked up a box friday morning around 8am and there was no line! No line at all! We passed by on sunday looking for coffee and the line was wrapped along the building like Disneyland. Standouts: Nepal donut, not so sweet, delicious creme filling, my favorite! Voodoo doughnut, good! i like the jelly cream too. Bluebeery, or grape?? with sprinkles. Everything else...way too sweet. Too much frosting..shouldn't have gotten so much donuts! Also, eat the cereal ones right away cause a couple days later it's super stale. Same with the bacon.
(3)Coralie S.
We went to Voodoo on a Tuesday morning around 9 and there was no line!! We had looked at the menu online before, which is probably a good idea as they have a lot of choices and it might be overwhelming. We got the apple fritter (delicious), Memphis mafia (huge, good to share between 2-3 people, but really good), Old Dirty Bastard (really good), Portland cream (boyfriend's favorite), raspberry Romeo (nothing exceptional) and an original glaze (good). I am glad we tried the Memphis mafia and Old Dirty Bastard as those feel like the most original and interesting. All the donuts were big and good but I am glad we didn't wait in line.
(4)Kruti S.
My friends and I had low expectations before trying Voo Doo, but we all agreed it was way better than we had originally thought it would be! The donuts tasted fresh, and they had tons of unique flavors to choose from. We ordered 5 donuts to share. Blueberry donut: Yum! Not too sweet, tasted like a blueberry muffin, with cake-like texture. Neapolitan: Winner! Chocolate cake like donut, moist, topped with a vanilla frosting & strawberry dust. I was surprised that the "dust" was actually quite flavorful & hinted the taste of strawberries Vegan triple chocolate penetration: Meh. Didn't care for the cereal topped on & there wasn't much of a wow factor to this one. Oreo topped with PB: Yes yes yes! This was one of my favorites. I love Oreos & PB! Great combination & the donut itself was soft. Simple cream filled donut: This was good! The cream wasn't too overly sweet! Overall a definite place to go, it's just something you have to try! Lines are about 40-50 minutes, which isn't too bad & it goes by quick!
(4)Mel M.
When in PDX you will see lots of people toting around pink boxes of Voo Doo Doughnuts. Its novelty doughnuts and you get to check this off your list of been there and my friends have not. Sugar on sugar. It's just doughnuts with funky fun pairings of cereals and snacks with occasional fillings and given quirky cool names. It's become synonymous with Portland. Portland - Voo Doo Doughnuts! I got super rock star parking soon as I turned the corner a parking space opened up yards away from the entrance. There was a line of about 25 people deep. Not too bad. I heard the line can get crazy long like an hour or two long. Some toppings are Capt'n Crunch, Bacon, Marshmallows and Coco Puffs. The prices are reasonable. $1-$3
(4)Seher K.
Had some really high expectations for this place. Unfortunately it wasnt anything near as amazing as I thought it was going to be and the service was terrible. Definitely disappointed.
(2)Richard K.
Lived up the hype...the best doughnuts in Portland. We ordered 10 doughnuts and so far only had he cap'n crunch doughnut. The combination of the buttery doughnut and the flavor and creaminess of the icing along with the cereal crunch on top made it amazing!
(4)Blake E.
It is as good as they say. A popular place in Portland is naturally going to be disliked by some in portlandia.
(5)Mona Lisa O.
Eh. I mean it was a must-see spot in Portland, so it gets three stars (well, 2.5) for a fun, one-time experience. The line was about half an hour on Sunday afternoon. The donuts themselves aren't that noteworthy. Suuuuper sweet. Buy 2 milk cartons per person.
(3)Mark M.
Stood in line for 30 minutes in a light Portland mist. Portland cream doughnut. Would do it again every day if possible. Jesus Christ is this an amazing doughnut.
(5)TJ D.
Very average donut
(2)Brian C.
Would have liked to hold a pink box and it smelled good but the line was 75 people deep. I have better things to do then to wait an hour for a donut. I will say the donut smell what they were cooking....smelled incredible. Wish I could have had one
(3)Justin A.
My wife and I have been here multiple times and consider it a MUST in order to fully appreciate the Portland experience! Although a little pricey, the doughnuts are always warm and delightful with many varieties to choose from to include all the vegan choices you would expect to see in the area. I would highly recommend eating here!
(4)Eric L.
This is a complete tourist spot. It is a bit overhyped and the donuts aren't amazing. It is always crowded because they have great marketing. I have had better donuts at my local donut spots. Come here once for the tourist experience, but don't expect out of this world donuts.
(3)Tammy K.
grape ape is highly recommended! The frosting is amazing voodoo doll Double chocolate Some peanut butter thing Apple fritter Mango tango (which they forgot to give it to us!) All were pretty good. The frosting is where it's at! Otherwise the inside of the donut is pretty plain and ordinary. We came at 11pm and sure enough there was a line. I would say it's def a stop for Portland tourists to go to. Creative designs and frostings there's something for everyone (vegans too!) My favorite grape ape all the way!!
(4)Taylor M.
I always make it a point to come take a quick stop by here to get a very unique donut experience. The chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed oreo donut is amazing. Its a fun place to go to.
(5)Jen M.
So we had heard that Blue Star Donuts was better than Voodoo, so we were going to try them both. We got our donuts at Voodoo first. And then went back to Voodoo later than same day to get more. Never made it to Blue Star :) So, the Voodoo Doughnuts store is quirky, bright, and fun. The doughnuts are the same. We tried several kinds, and they were all delicious. Our favorite though was the Tangtastic (cake donut with vanilla frosting, Tang dust, and marshmallows). We got one, and fought over it because it was so good. That's why we went back later, to get more of that one :) We will probably go back before we head home to Utah and get a few for our kids (hopefully they keep well through a 12 hour drive). Voodoo Doughnuts lives up to the hype for sure!
(5)kelly s.
Order the shirt on ebay, tell everyone you went, then take your ten dollars and 2 hours to (fill in the blank), get yourself a better donut, and then use the other hour and 45 minutes to do something that won't leave you with the feelings: "why is this such a big deal" and "I wish the roof of my mouth wasn't first cut by cereal, and then burned with tang". Not my fave to say the least... I will say this though, better than Blue Star.
(2)Fumunda C.
Surreal atmosphere, cool staff. We renewed our vows here, came to Portland for the donuts, stayed for the atmosphere! Thank you for making two kooks happy on their 20th!
(5)J R.
It's a donut shop, not a doughnut shoppe. Just kidding--spell it how you want to. And some of the donuts are excellent. We were lucky to come in mid-afternoon on a weekday and only face a short line--just before a group of about 100 (no exaggeration) middle school kids came storming down the alley and into a queue to get in. Great timing on our part! Some quick decisions resulted in the following, the remains of which were still fresh & tasty a couple days later: Apple fritter--I'm a bit of an apple fritter connoisseur, and Voodoo's was no disappointment. Big, crunchy on the outside, tender & slightly moist on the inside, with chunks of juicy apple. 5 stars for this one. Lemon chiffon crueller--it was good, but maybe not great. Marshmallows? Old dirty bastard--can't go too wrong with chocolate, peanut butter, and Oreos.
(4)Phil L.
After hearing all the hoopla about this place my expectations were super high. I waited for 30 minutes in line to get my box of a dozen and was it really worth it at the end of the day? I'm not totally sure. I think if I didn't have to wait I would have happily given Voodoo 4 stars but I say it's worth a try but not worth waiting in line for regularly. The cool thing about the doughnuts here is they aren't absurdly over priced like you would expect, if you let them pick a dozen for you it's only $13.00. The doughnuts are good and they get bonus points for having inventive toppings. Their cake doughnuts are fantastic and I think they're better than the yeast versions (I felt the dough was pretty standard and unremarkable). Pro tip: Tip your cashier!
(3)Smaly K.
Second time being here, and found out they were 24 hours; now that's a plus. I like to take day trips to Portland, so it's nice to know I can now get Voodoo Doughnuts late at night when I'm heading back up north to Seattle, in case we need a little fuel to keep us going. I'm not a big fan of donuts, but I do like the texture of their donuts and all the interesting flavors they have. I'm also not a big fan of frosting, which most of their donuts have frosting and some lots of it, but if I was, I'm sure I would totally love their donuts. So far, the No Name is my favorite. I'm pretty sure this place will always be one of our stops on our Portland trips.
(4)Andie C.
Delicious....but not worth the hype. There are so many other local/smaller joints to try. So, come here to say that you did...then ask the locals where to really go! The coconut cake donut was pretty tasty.
(3)Naomi Y.
Was so excited to have multiple vegan options to choose from (cake and raised alike). I had a chocolate glazed raised and a peanut butter oreo vegan raised donut. While I've heard (and read) several comments that this place is a just a tourist stop, these are probably the best vegan donuts I've stumbled across. I don't think a non-veg patron would be able to tell the difference. Also worth calling out - if you go during the week or early in the morning, the line is significantly shorter (if there is one at all).
(5)Sheila S.
When I felt bad and we had just moved to Portland, my daughter bought me some of these. I ate them all day. Awesome!
(5)Craig S.
Yea, it's a doughnut, but it's Voodoo! Maybe you can find a better baked doughnut, maybe not, it's not about that. It's about the Voodoo Experience. On top of that they're good people. Clearly treat others well, are part of the community, help and promote and treat employees with respect. That makes this shop great and that is the 5 stars alone. Take all that away, and the fact if you get some fresh from the oven, they're just great! Reasonably priced and tasty! Remember bring cash, no CC allowed. Good shoes may help, sometimes you need to stand a while.
(5)Jesselah M.
as a local- I think I'm kinda over it....not worth the line.
(3)Nolan D.
These are just doughnuts! Maybe it's so popular because people want to relive their church days of coffee and rolls after Mass? Hmm. I don't remember the after church doughnuts having a near constant huge line on cement that reeks of urine. I don't remember the after church doughnuts being next to an anime porn theater (Okay, that is a plus for Voodoo). The doughnuts are perfectly fine and yes the maple bacon is pretty dang good. But unless if you're in the mood for a treat to go with your X-Rated anime, perhaps this block really isn't worth the visit. I've tried five or so different doughnuts from there and am always left wondering, is that it? The Fruit Loops one was especially not good. It's not Voodoo's fault they're so popular, but do keep in mind that it's just a doughnut. Enjoy your film!
(2)Carly B.
With over 5,000 reviews already I'm not sure what more I can add. I was there 5/18 around 9am. There wasn't a long line when we were there maybe 5-7 people. Did see a long line there on Sunday afternoon. More time for me to plan my donut buying strategy. I'm thinking soup Nazi from Seinfeld from previous reviewers experience. I got 3 vegan and 3 regular doughnuts -Old Dirty Bastard, Maple bar, Toasted coconut, Chocolate peanut. They were super delicious. Everything you could expect from a donut. Pleasantly surprised that the staff was very friendly and patient and even gave me an extra donut to make up for a tiny one. Overall a fun experience.
(5)Debra Z.
Sadly, very disappointing. The doughnuts were not very fresh. They tasted as tired as they looked in the display case. Not impressed.
(2)Michèle S.
The line is crazy during the day but 10pm is a good time to go. I tried the vegan double chocolate one which was very "cakey" which I liked but it didn't remind me of donuts. I had a bite from the oreo vanilla one, it was crazy good. Although I am not a donut lover I would definitely go back again and try a none vegan one. They only take cash, so make sure you have some ready.
(5)Jonathan Z.
On any given Portland trip, a trip to Voodoo Doughnuts is a must. The donuts themselves are not the greatest things I've eaten, but they are the most interesting looking doughnuts I've had. I normally go for the gay bar or the maple bacon. Notes: any time during the day the line could be long, so just come back later for a shorter line.
(4)Andrew W.
Cool toppings on crappy doughnuts. Super over-rated.
(1)Josh H.
Iconic donut spot in Portland, worth the wait! We've been a few times, and even when the line is 50+ we still are in and out within 5-10 minutes. Wide selection of fairly priced donuts. Tons of interestingly designed donuts! The staff is never friendly, which is the reason for a 4 rather than a 5. Overall a super cool, eccentric donut joint that is a must see when you're in downtown Portland!
(4)Efrain V.
Best creativity when it comes to coming up with doughnuts keep Portland weird for sure
(5)HK J.
So far so-so. Maybe next time I won't get a doughnut just because it has a pentagram on it.
(3)Lila W.
I mean, it's Voodoo, what is there bad to say? Nothing. That's what. We drove from Everett, WA to get their famous doughnuts and did not leave dissapointed! Bought a box full to bring home and they where gone very quickly. So excited to live so much closer! Will be back!
(5)Sashimi M.
Great location but outside seating at original storefront is occupied by street people hustling or gleaning. It's a hassle
(5)Jessica B.
To be honest, they are completely over hyped. Pretty disappointing. While they do look cool, they are not worth the prices.
(2)Vicky K.
This place is always packed. They have such cool creations for donuts. It's a tradition for us to stop here when we are in town.
(4)Nicolas B.
I don't know pinot noir from film noir. But as a verified carbo connoisseur, I can tell you undoubtedly that Voodoo is among the best donuts you're ever going to have. Period. But nonetheless, here's a couple of things to keep in mind: -You have to order properly by ordering something special. You know what, just make sure you have plenty room in your stomach, and go for the maple bacon bar the fist time around. -Keep in mind that this isn't high-minded "cuisine". It's not low brow dishes executed with the Michelin star culinary technique. It's good, old fashioned, guilt inducing comfort food. If that's what you're looking for, go to Blue Star Donuts. -Don't go to the Old Town (3rd Ave) location unless you're looking for the "seedy side of Portland" experience. Now, the seedy side of Portland is like Disneyland compared to the seedy sides of LA or NY, but it's a grimy part of town with bums and bars. Instead, go to the east side location, Voodoo Too yelp.com/biz/voodoo-doug… .
(5)Christine T.
It is a meh baked good. The cake donut is flat out not good and their raised yeast is ok. They legit just deep fried cake... Yeast donuts are so big they were almost under cooked. Not anything special except for the novelty. And the really really long line. Plus side the staff aren't a bunch of douchebags, they are hipsters. I'm more into the store kitsch and merch. Great branding.
(3)Christy K.
Cool donut shop, I give it props for the creative flavors and snazzy decor. However, I was surprised to find a line outside the door on a Saturday night around 10pm. We waited about 15 minutes, and although the line went by pretty fast, I could feel the pressure at the register. The cashier was pretty snappy and not pleased to answer my questions about donut flavors. When I asked what the blue and pink donut on display was, she said it was called Miami Vice and tasted just like the drink. I told her I didn't know what the drink tasted like, and she gave me a 'wtf' look and described as 'artificial berry'. Not sold. I ended ordering the famous voodoo donut and a blueberry cake donut. They were both good, but not any better than the donuts from local convenience stores in California. I think going to Voodoo was a good experience, but I would not come back solely for the donuts. It's also in a sketchy neighborhood surrounded by lots of bars and rowdy people at night. PS: CASH ONLY. ATM was broken on day of our visit.
(3)Nathan B.
I had many people recommend this place to me while in Portland so I went on a weekday early afternoon. The line was short and service was excellent, though I could see the line being much longer on weekends. I tried 3 different types of doughnuts and enjoyed all of them though I'm partial to chocolate so would recommend those flavors. There are so many varieties I didnt even know where to start, but thankfully the two displays help. I can't say these are the best doughnuts ever but definitely memorable and I will be back to try other varieties.
(4)Julie T.
Before arriving to Portland, I did a little research on the MUST DOS and Voodoo Doughnuts were one of the suggestions. Coming from Chicago, I was willing to give anything a chance and waiting in long lines isn't anything new to me. When we came to Voodoo Doughnuts around noon, there was already a line but nothing too extreme because the line was moving fast. When it was our turn, the lady who was helping us was really rude and to me, customer service is everything. She seemed really impatient when I didn't even take long to pick me donuts. Captain, My Captain - The dough was nothing out of the ordinary. I picked this one because I thought it was going to be good with captain crunch but to my disappointment, it was extremely sweet with the cream that held the captain crunch to the doughnuts. Also, the captain crunch was stale!! Voodoo Doll - This was definitely better than Captain, My Captain. I really enjoy the jelly inside. Although the cream on top was still a bit sweet. The creation of the character is pretty cute. Like most places, it's overhyped for an average doughnut and I'm glad I checked it out to know, not to come back.
(2)Denise W.
My sister bought donuts back for me. And it wasn't like super fresh because she said she bought it at around midnight and driving back to Vancouver BC is like 6 hours. So I am not sure what it would taste like if I got it there. Anyways she bought a dozen back for me. I found them a bit overly sweet. But they are cute to look at. I don't think these things are any healthy with so many sweetness. For the price regardless if I liked it or not, I ended up eating the whole thing. And yes I had it everyday for lunch for a week and at home as well as snacks. After one week these things melt on its own.
(3)Melanie T.
Yum! Came in about 9am on a friday, line was quick (it was a weekday) and efficient. CASH ONLY FOLKS. Maple bacon was good, not any different from others I've had before though. The dirty doughnut was oh so dirty delicious!! And for the other sweet tooth candy bar crack junkies, the butterfingering was taste-y!
(5)Brittany K.
Best donuts ever!! Get there early to avoid long lines. We chose the voodoo dozen where they choose 12 of their most popular donuts at a decent price. Cash only! Will definitely come back when we're in Portland again.
(5)Cyril F.
unconventional yet totally underwhelming. i tried a couple of different donuts but found them to be totally average. definitely not worth the hype.
(2)A B.
Very much below my expectations. They get one star for their creativity and well-established brand name or maybe because Yelp won't allow 0 stars. Their doughnuts are mediocre at best. You do get a variety of funny shapes, but that's all. Service is by far the worse part of it. These guys are literally on "island time". I would even suggest that the whole scheme is based on making people wait. I tend to skip anything with a long waiting line, but the line was very short when I got there, so I decided to go for it. With only 6 people ahead of me, I still had to wait 20+ minutes. By the time I had my doughnuts the line was already going around the building. Overall, I think this is a tourist trap, many locals recommended Blue Star Donuts instead.
(1)Michael W.
People who hate on Voodoo Doughnuts are most likely contrarians, because other than the ridiculous lines sometimes, there isn't really much of a reason to dislike this place. My rule with Voodoo Doughnuts is if there isn't a line, I'm going to stop in for a Blazer Blunt (cinnamon sugar donut with red sprinkles to look like a burning blunt.) They have a ton of interesting and tasty donuts with varying levels of awesomeness. My other favorites are the Grape Ape and the Eminem/M&M. The staff is always friendly and I've only seen this place closed once (it was the morning after Christmas and they opening at 8AM so it wasn't that big of a deal.) I haven't been to the one on the east side yet, but I've been to the Eugene one and new Denver one - quality is consistent with this location. I've had tourists ask me if it is worth the wait and I tell them what I said above - if it isn't going to eat up 15+ minutes of my day I'll stop in when I'm in the area.
(4)Dorine S.
This place is ridiculously tasty!! Everyone whom knew I was visiting Portland last weekend insisted that I head to Voodoo Donuts. Definitely worth the hike but a bit of a culture shock upon entering near Chinatown. If this place wasn't über recommended, I may not have gone as it is located right across from the Chinatown gate entrances and it's a sketchy location.... Lots of crazies, drug junkies & in-and-outs walking around this corner donutery & it doesn't call for the most pleasant experience ... But maybe that's why Voodoo donuts are priced so in expensively?! I was literally shocked at the cheap pricing menu. Maybe I just got used to expensive pastries living in NYC, but this was the other extreme. This is a cash only place so perhaps that's how they keep prices down too. Even for the simplest donut on the menu - and might I add, still just as tasty - you get a happy tummy for $0.95. Less than a whole $1! And they actually give you your change back :) I sort of regret this now as I type this out for not ordering their well-known donut combos, but we weren't feeling super adventurous that day to order 'Dirty Bastard' donuts, etc. - so we stuck to the classics & got 2 raised donuts: a classic glazed & chocolate glazed. Both were so fresh & melted in your mouth. Did not give me heart burn afterwards so I knew it was fresh! Line is ridic long - waited about 20 min or so - big def worth the experience when in Portland.
(4)Rigo.Diana R.
This is a place for tourists, doughnuts are good but nothing out of the ordinary, and the time that you have to wait in line sometimes is just not worthed, since other local places have much better doughnuts than here, plus sometimes when you're in line you have to deal with homeless people asking for money, very bad smells, cold or hot weather, etc. Another bad thing is that they only accept cash, what kind of business doesn't accept credit cards this days, but the worst part are the employees, they rush you to order your doughnuts and don't even give you time to see what you want to order, and after being in line for a very long time doesn't look fair. We'll be back but only if we don't have to be in line for a long time, cause the doughnuts are not bad, they're just not amazing, they're just regular doughnuts, but we think is probably a good place for tourists to visit.
(2)Maddison B.
Really great donuts, and the uniqueness is awesome! I'm not a local and I notice a lot of people saying that it's a tourist thing, but I'm definitely coming in for more next time I'm here, so whatever works. My only knock on this particular store was the service. We ordered a few donuts and he went to get them (he seemed slightly put out but it was understandable, it was packed) and when he came back, we decided we wanted another one. He looked extremely annoyed at this point that we were making him go back and get another. He wasn't very friendly, but still a nice place.
(4)Pete O.
A novelty only. Stand in line for an hour and you get to say you've been there and you get to try the strange concoctions like a bacon maple doughnut or the voodoo doll. Oddities aside, the doughnuts themselves are only mediocre.
(2)Asina G.
The Maple Bar with Bacon was DELISH! It was soft, warm, sweet and salty -- a perfect combination. The balance of salty and sweet was perfect. Definitely going back when I go back to Portland.
(5)Richard S.
This place is a lot of fun. I dig the creativity. The voodoo donut tasted best. The peanut butter Oreo was interesting, but did not taste good. The Grape Ape and Miami Vice tasted good. The prices were reasonable. Overall, a good value, but I recommend Blue Star Donuts if you don't mind paying double for a much better tasting donut. Expect long line. We got the night before to avoid the long wait in the morning. The place is open 24 hours and a consistent line ensures fresh donuts.
(4)Nicholas P.
Tried this place out with my buddy visiting from out of town. Their donuts are creative, but I've had better doughnuts. The doughnut recipe needs improvement, slightly on the tangy side. This seems more of a novelty then a place to go for a quality doughnut.
(2)Yi-Lay Z.
Review in one word: Overrated. I'm not sure how this place ever became such a staple in the city of Portland, but these doughnuts are average at best. The creativity boarders "lame" as they take normal doughnuts (that aren't even that good) and dip them in chocolate before sprinkling cereal (Captain Crunch, Coco Puffs, Fruit Loops, etc) on to them. Why is there always a (deceptively long) line? Because their store is tiny. They also only accept cash, which draws tons of Portland's homeless to linger outside because they KNOW you have cash if you just came out of there. Let's also talk about the prices... $3.00 for a bacon maple bar with bacon that looks like it came from an airplane breakfast? Pass. On a positive note, the staff was nice and cheerful. Unfortunately, the final verdict is that it's a waste of time and money. Note: I've been informed that Voodoo was one of the first doughnut places to start doing creative toppings on doughnuts, is a shame that there are now places that do it better. Props though, for the original creativity.
(2)Servando S.
Overrated-- really only for tourists. Portland natives don't eat donuts from Voodoo because they aren't good, they're gimmicky. Most fresh donuts in town will be at least as good if not better, they just might not be shaped like a cock or Texas. Typically, all Voodoo donuts is good for is walking past the lines of tourists, standing in the rain-- and laughing at them for waiting on mediocre donuts.
(2)Andrew S.
ehhhh....living in Portland for all of my life. All the reviews that give it 4+ stars are either 1. New to Oregon 2. Visiting 3. Havent tried anywhere else. I enjoy the doughnuts, but majority of the time, it s a long wait for semi stale doughnuts. Yea, its got some unique concepts, but other then that? Not much to be desired. I would recommend one time only, other then that...? Not much to fall in love with.
(2)James P.
Is Voodoo overrated? Probably, but you still need to make the pilgrimage when you are in town. Also we did not have a long wait, so that also helped with my rating. These really are not breakfast doughnuts. Do yourself a favor and plan on going to Voodoo for a late night dessert. The line will be smaller and you probably do not need to have an Old Dirty Bastard doughnut with peanut butter and oreos first thing in the morning anyway.
(4)Jad R.
Visiting Portland so this had to be on my list to do. The vibe of the place didn't feel as great as I thought, perhaps the charm got lost after it got too famous. There's a lot on their menu, which is a double edge sword. Lots to choose with amazing flavors but it's also confusing what to get. The cashier didn't seem too happy how me and my friend asked questions and being a tad indecisive (it's our first time, what do you expect?) However despite that, the donuts are good and fun to eat. The line wasn't long when we were there, however when we went back during Saturday Market it was crazy.
(3)Teresa S.
So this place is all the Rage with everyone that visits Portland. It is a Portland must see and do. Whilst we were visiting the beautiful downtown Portland, I saw it! There it was. WE MUST STOP HERE. They said the wait was about 35 min. I am doing it. The line went fairly quickly, maybe about 30 min. There was a nice 3 piece band that was playing and singing for some extra cash, that was very entertaining. Then when they took a break there was another guy that came along and started reciting poetry. You have to love these side shows. When it was finally my turn, I got a lovely girl at the counter. She gave me a very patient and quick synopsis of how it all works. I bought 6 doughnuts. Yes, there was only 2 of us, but you never know! They were so beautiful and the pretty pink interior made me happy. Of course I got us both a Voo doo Doll Doughnut along with the bacon and maple one. AWESOME and I loved it all. Plus the beautiful Pink box, was lovely. Hey they are open 24 hours a day as well, can you believe that! By the way cash only, Thank you Jesus I had some cash on me.
(4)Diana K.
Super cool doughnut shop! They have the craziest doughnut choices and it's just down right awesome. I'm a big doughnut lover and these are some of the best. The maple bacon long john is the best. I also had some of an old dirty bastard and while it was good it was so rich that I couldn't finish it. There also wasn't a line when we went which was a pleasant surprise!
(5)Rustie D.
I've had better. You can taste the lard after one bite. I think the hype is more than the taste or worth the cost. Definitely not standing in line for 45 minutes for a donut. I'll try some of the other places.
(1)Naoko T.
Honestly, just awful donuts... Worse than the typical donut... I would give it one star, but I understand the appeal of the cute voodoo shapes and funny names... But I would just go to enjoy those and not actually purchase a donut for consuming. I got the voodoo doll donut and the jelly inside was absolutely disgusting. I got another donut too, but my two friends and I ate 1/4 of each donut and threw the rest away... not worth. At all.
(2)Bernadette D.
6:00 am. Wandering around the streets. Near Chinatown is a big neon sign. You have been hexed. Donuts. Funky decor and menu so high it overwhelms you. Portland Donut -Cream filled with chocolate on top. Pink box. Results - Sweet but I've had better donuts. At the same time, I wouldn't mind coming back if I'm in Portland.
(3)Virginia C.
great doughnuts!!!
(5)David K.
Long wait... you'll see people bringing these donuts back to share with others. But, they arent worth the hype.
(2)Linnette R.
So, I decided to visit Portland during my spring break and I decided to go to Voodoo's doughnut since it's on the list of places to visit. The line wasn't that long at all. My friends and I were in line for about 15 minutes or less. Once I was inside I was able to look at the interior designs and I liked it! It is different and the guys working there were chill. I got two doughnuts and I enjoyed it. They were pretty good. I will definitely be going there again since I have to bring some doughnuts home.
(4)Patrick L.
I grew up in Georgia so Krispy Kreme is still my preferred donut but this place is fun and has some creative donut's. Don't recommend getting more than one for a sitting. They are huge!
(4)Abbey O.
Eh, a good place to trap the tourist who come to visit Portland.
(2)Scott L.
This place has huge hype. I'm not terribly big on sweets, and as doughnuts go... these are okay... just okay though. The creativity that goes into making some of the combinations is awesome, I loved the fruit loops on the one I had, and the piece of actual bacon on the other one. But the doughnut itself, minus the toppings, are pretty average. I'd say its cool to go, to say you've gone... but don't expect the doughnut to really blow your mind.... the combinations and creativity though are top notch.
(3)Louise H.
donuts are 5 stars....staff 1, maybe 2 stars. They need to get over themselves and learn some customer service skills.
(4)Willard J.
I know this is will come off as anti-Portland, but Voodoo is not that great. I get it, they have really off doughnuts. However, they're not that good. The batter isn't anything to write home about and I don't want a doughnut covered in fruit loops. I will say, the Bacon Maple Bar is okay. I guess check it out if you're not from Portland.... but don't be shocked when it's not the most amazing doughnut of your life.
(2)K L.
Overrated, overrated, and overrated. Doughnuts are just doughnuts. They look colorful and unique but there's nothing special when it comes to flavor. One star is for their ghetto cashier. She was playing a game with her smartphone while we're paying.
(1)Patrick B.
It's a lot of hype considering their spots on the travel channel and food network. After all at the end of the day, it's just a doughnut shop. Their creations are pretty imaginative and some doughnuts there are big enough to have as a meal. They are open 24 hours a day and I've been there at 10am and 10pm, there is always a line. The doughnuts at 10pm tasted much more fresh than the ones at 10am did though. My suggestion, try the raspberry filled.
(3)Jessica D.
The little doll is my favoriate!
(5)J G.
I'll preface this review with one statement: I am not a fan of doughnuts, I'll take side streets just to avoid doughnut shops. Ok those are two statements, meh I'm not perfect. So many people told me to come here that I acquiesced. So why 4 stars? For max creativity and taste. The doughnut wasn't terrible, which to a doughnut lover should solicit a much better response lol. I tried their Miami Vice, do it, I dare you. Thanks Voodoo doughnuts you certainly put a hex on my taste buds.
(4)Mr R.
After watching travel channel, food network channel on this Voodoo doughnuts place it had to go and it's worth it. Tried the maple and bacon and voodoo donut fill with raspberry filling. Your my week visit with family we visited 3 times. First when we got there at noon which got thru pretty fast and than at 11:00 at night and the line was long but that street performers which help.
(4)Charlotte M.
The donuts were very unique. Crazy topping.Super sugar rush. The donut we had was good but not great.
(3)Elise L.
delicious, memorable, gigantic donuts and great prices. there's a reason they're famous. the line is horrendous; do wall sits to start burning off all you're going to eat.
(4)David W.
You go here for the weird factor, uninterested counter staff and notoriety, you don't go here for the donuts. They are basically grocery store quality with odd food items stuck to them.
(1)April M.
Mmmm. Love the box, interesting and funny flavors, would prefer if the donuts were warm or something but they were still good. Got a discount on my donut because they were closing.
(5)My N.
This place i must say it's all about the hype. Nothing really special about this donut here. Just the names of the donuts and the shapes.. lol. The reason why I gave this place a 3 stars is because of their bacon maple donuts. Must try it! They make this perfectly! I wish they have more delicious donuts..
(3)A J.
The vegan doughnuts are better than many of the regular ones, there's pinball on location, and I like that it's cash only because it means I can only stop in when I have cash on me, which is rare. If they took cards, I'd be there constantly and my teeth would crumble.
(5)Joe G.
Ive been to/had vodo many times and its fine but i just dont see why people would go out of thier way to go here. Theres so many better places to get a doughnut in portland that have less attitude, no wait and accept debit/credit.
(3)Trevor L.
This is the best place for doughnuts, but you should come here early if you want a dozen before the crowd comes. I love their doughnuts!
(5)Yuri G.
I had some vegan donuts, it was late and they didn't have what I originally wanted. The donuts, well they're just donuts, nothing special or amazing, meh..
(2)Monica D.
Great donuts, terrible service. Visited the old town location and the guy who got our donuts acted like a jerk. Oh well there are lots of other donut shops that would like my money.
(3)Rodrigo H.
As far as donuts go, they were good! The Maple Bacon was excellent. The line wasn't as bad as everyone says. All in all it was a pleasant experience !!
(5)Josh B.
Great if you are a tourist.
(3)Ash A.
I lived in Portland for many years. There are better donuts there. This place is way over hyped. If you're going anyway, get the Old Dirty Bastard and the Memphis Mafia.
(2)Chantelle V.
True to the theme of "Keep Portland Weird!" We walked there after having dinner in downtown. A small line went really quick. Fun to look at all the crazy, quirky decor. Cash registers were down, so no receipt. Just went along with the whole experience. We took home an assortment of donuts. Some with such crazy names, they are not kid appropriate...to which the guy working was very respectful of our boys. *Cash ONLY!
(4)Heather M.
We went to this place late at night and cannot believe they were still open. They had a case of dough nuts on display and had baking racks behind them with diff. varieties of doughnuts. They had a great and "interesting" variety. Of course I got the voodoo doughnut and it wasn't bad. They all had good flavor but sorry to say not rememberal. Almost taste like any other doughnut. The only difference was what was on top of the doughnut. If I go back to Portland, I will try them earlier in the day and see if there was a difference.
(3)C S.
We were visiting Portland and had heard this is super touristy, but since we're tourists we figured we should go. There was a line outside, but it moved pretty quickly for its length. We got a maple bacon bar, old dirty bastard, pothole, and Memphis Mafia. The Memphis Mafia was my favorite of the four, followed by the old dirty bastard. I didn't find the maple bacon bar (their best seller) to be particularly special. The taste was overall okay, so I think you go more for the experience than anything. It's hard to mess up donuts and they don't, but it's not amazing either. Cash only!
(3)Sumpter S.
Nothing impressive about the donuts here. It's just another donut shop that happens to have a lot of hype around it (and long lines). The donuts look pretty and good but they are just Mehh in taste and texture. No desire to go back.
(2)Jan L.
I admit I'm one of the fools that lined up for donuts on a rainy Sunday morning. First star deducted for the ridiculous line, second star deducted for the donut I got (maple bacon too sweet!)...keep the third and fourth star for the ambience/decor, very tasty lemon crueller and fifth was for the friendly people that work here. Once is enough just to say we visited this very popular Portland bakery...unless family really want to visit (likelihood is high) so I'll be waiting down the street at Sumptons (yum!).
(3)Jessica H.
I love Voodoo Donut.
(4)Kitty T.
yuk
(1)Rosie D.
Pretty good donuts here, but a looooong line and it's cash only so come prepared. I really liked the Grape Ape, Maple Bacon Bar and Maple Blazer Blunt.
(3)Kelli S.
Good but overrated. There's always a line and half the time the donuts are cold.
(3)Maureen L.
Giant cream-filled cock-and-balls donut? What more could you ask for? This place is probably as Portland-esque as it gets. Nestled nicely downtown near the Burnside Bridge and Chinatown, as well as right across the street from the "Keep Portland Weird" sign and the infamous neon "Portland, Oregon - Old Town" deer sign, Voodoo Donuts offers a whole host of eclectically-named donuts packaged neatly in the signature pink box. From iced donuts adorned with Cap'n Crunch or Fruit Loops to the Marshall Mathers (glazed donuts covered in M&Ms) or the original and always imitated Maple Bacon Bar, they have just about every donut concoction you could want along with friendly service and merchandise to boot. It's a must if you're a first-timer to Portland :)
(4)Gretchen N.
Yuck! Highly over-rated "dough nuts" that have a doughy consistancy. Love the box though, and see so many of them at PDX.
(1)Mark L.
When I started planning my trip to Portland, all I heard was Voodoo Donut, you gotta go! Well I think this has just become a big hype thing, like visiting the walk of fame in Hollywood. You get there and realize, ok not that big of a deal. Lots of beggars outside, kind of seedy looking area, and the only thing special about the donuts is what else can they think of to put on a donut? Bacon? Check. Froot loops? Check. Call a donut "cock and balls?" Check. Just an odd little place but hey, I can say I went!
(2)Victoria C.
Too sweet and not much quality. My friends were from out of town and were so excited about this place that they bought 24 donuts after lining up and they only took 2 bites and left all the donuts at my place.
(1)Kevin B.
Who doesnt love Voodoo?
(4)Michelle N.
The line is too long. Nothing really unique about the donuts to out weight the waiting factor.
(2)Angela N.
Not the best doughnuts I've had, but original. And great at 2 am!
(3)Yoana G.
Just a fun place to visit. Not a big deal. It was fun to actually eat a voodoo doughnut. Service was great. Very helpful with recommendations. We were lucky to wait less than 10 mins to order. Every time we walked by, the line was outside the store and around the corner. Maybe the best time to visit is after 9 p.m. when we were there.
(3)Bubba Y.
Oooooh - good publicity doesn't make up for the fact that this place is nothing more than a donut shop that makes pretty donuts. Skip the lines of selfie-taking tourists at the downtown location, head over to their Eastside location (Voodoo Too). No lines there!
(2)C K.
Yummy, but why would I wait in line for a doughnut? Cash only? Boo.
(4)Bear R.
What's the big deal? Just another donut.
(3)Lily V.
Personally, I don't have a sweet tooth anymore. I think all my sweet tooth learned their lessons at the age of ten, after visiting the dentist every month for cavities issues! :,( However, once and awhile, a donut can't harm anyone, especially ones as good as these! I love their creative ideas, but I am a stickler for plain crullers! I LOVE CRULLERS out of all the variety of donuts! They are so airy and luscious. I think I found my favorite one here! Their glazed cruller, vanilla cruller, and strawberry cruller are to die for! Sadly....I don't live in Portland....so I cannot have them whenever I want. I'm kind of glad, cause I won't get any more cavities nor gain weight, I guess. LOL
(4)Alexis H.
When I lined up 5 feet behind the door amongst a string of onlookers, I expected nothing more than a novelty experience. Voodoo doughnuts dazzled me impressed. I may have had a lucky experience, but these doughnuts were fresh, soft, doughy, delectable, deliciously deep fried, sugary, fatty goodness. I'm not a doughnut person. I'd rather have a cupcake. These doughnuts, however, were the best doughnuts I've ever had in my life, and it goes beyond the captain crunch and bubble gum frosting. Speaking of toppings, Voodoo delivers the quirky, eclectic experience it promises. The sexual references, double entendres and pop cultural references will impress those with an affinity for wordplay. The unique innovation and creative craftmanship will satisfy the starving artist. There's bacon doughnuts for the carnivores, candy and sugar cereal encrusted doughnuts for the kiddos, risque and obscene doughnuts for the adults, blunt doughnuts for the stoners, and gaybar doughnuts for the activist in us all. If you're conservative, your standard favorites are by your side. This is a place for everyone. You can even bring your vegan friends! Not every doughnut will suit your palate. I'm not a fan of the cereal doughnuts, but that's not the point. Part of the fun is the experimentation. You're not meant to enjoy these doughnuts. You're meant to savor a unique experience. If you hate your grape dusted or M&M coated pastry, at least you can say you've tried. My personal favorite is the Voodoo doughnut. As a toy and food product, it's the ultimate two-in-one. Every Voodoo doll doughnut is a box of chocolate; with a unique design each time it's frosted, you never know what you're gonna get. The fact my Voodoo doughnut came with a vagina made it even better. This was better than I expected. Frenetic insanity that doesn't skimp on taste. Such a unique creation could be excused with a crappy product, but the flavor makes this place even more worth the while. If you're too impatient to wait for your chance to open the gates to hell, this is not the place for you. If 20 minutes of stalling is no big deal, you've found your heaven. The only downfall is Voodoo is unique to Portland, but that's what makes Portland Portland.
(5)Jennifer R.
We waited in line for 30 minutes and the donuts were just okay. It was an experience, but I wouldn't do it again.
(3)Valarie H.
Every time I come to voodoo donut the atm machine doesn't work, which means I have to wait in line to find out I have to go someplace else for cash. Not a big fan of that. Voodoo donut is a quirky and fun place with a lot of cool people. I like the creative donuts. They have something for everyone there. The donuts have a lot of sugar, so one it enough to last me for a long time. Cool place, good donuts.
(4)Andre E.
Just decorated "weird" or "fun" but the actual donut itself is NOT that great
(2)Rick F.
This place is so overhyped! The donuts are meh at best yet I give it credit for knowing how to build a buzz, even when there's no substance behind it. I'd be embarrassed being seen carrying a box of these anywhere. If you want awesome donuts served to you by people who aren't pierced and tattooed on every part of their body, in a setting that is clean and genuine, go to Tonallis over on NE 28th and Alberta. There you can enjoy strolling through the Alberta Arts District and getting non-overpriced ice cream and donuts at Tonallis, a family run business that makes out of this world donuts!
(1)Sarah M.
The Captain Crunch Doughnut was delicious. I loved the frosting that tasted like milk. We will be taking all of our friends and family to Voodoo Doughnuts.
(5)Kaelin T.
This place is rad. Cool vibe, employees are nice. The donuts are so good. I recommend the voodoo doll donut. I will go out of my way to get donuts here whenever I am in Portland.
(4)Rodolfo C.
The donuts are interesting and they satisfy most cravings. It is MUST-GO in Portland. However, there are better flavors and cakes out there. It is so embedded in the culture that is worth trying. Personally, I prefer better more exotic flavors where the work on the bread- frosting is notoriously/surprisingly good. One way, or another, Voodoo can feed the imagination into new flavors, and better techniques that can be used to bring doughnuts into a culinary realm. I would come here instead of CrispyCreme.
(4)Katherine C.
I don't understand the hype. I came here when I first moved to Portland and after waiting in a ridiculously long line, my donut was so dry and stale that I couldn't even finish it. Neither could my roommate who loves chocolate. I took my parents here the second time as part of their PDX tour and again, the donuts were just not good. I always describe Voodoo's donuts as putting a ton of random stuff on a donut and then selling it for the novelty. With many other great donut and bakeries in Portland, skip the lines at Voodoo and try Blue Star or Tonalli's instead!
(1)Susan B.
Visited here three times. First time was fun to see the creativity. The eye appeal and art is here, for sure. Ordered a dozen and thought the experience unique but not impressive flavor wise. Second time took a friend both of us felt this is overrated. Third time brought guests again. The lemon filled was so skimpy that one member of our party brought to the attention of the shop. (She felt after the long wait in line and considering the price and the great reputation the "wanting donut" needed to be mentioned. She only showed the scant filling and said nothing else.) The young man behind the counter acted extremely "put out" and worked to make the guest awkward. He dramatically tossed the donut away and reluctantly replaced with the same (skimpy filled lemon). Everyone in the third party agreed that there was nothing worth the rave here. Won't be a fourth visit. Not when Every Day Is A Donut Day, in Hillsboro generously fills their donuts, has a variety of flavors, goes out of the way to make an experience positive, is priced so the experience is worth talking about. Voodoo who do you think you are? I now look at people carrying their pink box with empathy.
(1)Gaol S.
Great assortment of donuts, but after going once I doubt I'll be going back anytime soon.
(3)Jimin K.
Donuts are very unique looking. But tasted like any other donut shop. I will not coming back here.
(3)Beatriz W.
The doughnuts are sooo good! Line to buy is out of the door, but worth the wait if you want a doughnut and be entertained by the various voodoo related items they have.
(4)Matt C.
Absolutely amazing....nothing more to say!
(5)B ..
Overrated and oversugared donuts. Try Blue Star Donuts instead!
(1)Marie M.
This place is fun to go to with out-of-towners, who may enjoy photo ops and catching up while waiting in the line that wraps around the corner. The doughnuts are mediocre tasting and overpriced, but the creative names and combinations--Bacon Maple Bar, Voodoo Doll doughnut, and Loop doughnut, to name a few--add greatly to the hype. Worth going to at least once for the experience.
(3)Christine S.
The donuts themselves are not bad. They are by no means amazing however. The thing that gives this such a low rating is the ridiculous wait. Rain or shine, every day of the week there is a line around the block and the service is not even that great. Over-rated.
(2)Derek H.
Honestly don't know why this place is so popular. The donuts have suggestive names and they put on unusual toppings that don't taste that great. There's always a line but it moves pretty fast. I heard the other location had a faster line and is nicer overall. Save yourself the time. Skip Voodoo and go to a Blue Star Donuts!
(2)Taylor M.
They are good dougnuts. Nothing special, I get it they are penis shaped and little death men shaped but they are just dounughts. Oh just an FYI i live in portland so the allure of the VOODOO doughnut doesnt work on me. if you want them go get them, it is a fun expirience for first timers but there are better doughnuts in portland.
(3)jack b.
I don't know a single native Portlander that understands why tourists stand in line for maple bars with M&Ms. It doesn't make sense.
(1)Margaretha Q.
Creative, and although people less willing to give it more stars, I'm still liking it as it's before! Three favorites are: maple bacon, the oreo, and the voodoo doll. If you have less than 30 min and you see the line goes until the end of the pink queue border, don't bother to try - you won't make it.
(5)Brooks M.
personal feelings on voodoo... they do the originals well. but in the bigger picture i'm not going to wait in line for an hour for an okay doughnut with a bunch of sugary crap on it. they are doughnuts for tourists. if it's off hours i'm happy anytime to stop and grab some from their smaller east side location so that would be my only recommendation. if you're in town sure it's fun and cute to take home a box of pink on the plane. go for it. but know that portland has FAR better things to offer! go explore :)
(2)Jaimie M.
Average donut place. Don't really understand the hype except for the colorful toppings the taste is like any other decent donut joint!
(2)Posy P.
Well. If donuts to you are all about funny names and funky toppings then this is the place for you. If you're actually interested in eating donuts that taste good, then you may want to search elsewhere. Donuts were oddly chewy and super sweet...maybe fresh from the freezer? At least we were there early in the morning and didn't have to wait in a long line.
(2)Shea L.
Their donoughts are good, but there's better doughnuts, but they certainly get full points on creativity. Also, ask about their day old bucket of doughnuts. Keeps me coming back :) And the banana fritter is my favorite.
(3)Jesse C.
Voodoo Doughnut is one of those places with a cult following. So make it there early or wait in a long line just to get in. That being said, I made it there early enough to get in pretty fast, but I noticed a lengthy line later that afternoon while passing by. Voodoo has so many doughnut options that it's hard to choose what to take. Their options are extensive and have playful names; some even sexual in nature. My girlfriend and I just stopped by to get two each, just so we can say we tried them. Ended up choosing the Raspberry Romeo with peanut butter glaze, a Maple Blazer Blunt, Lemon Chiffon Cruelter, and a Grape Ape. All in all, good doughnuts but nothing to go crazy about. Voodoo is definitely worth a stop if you're not from around the area. Just make sure to get there early and take cash because they don't take credit card.
(3)Concetta M.
Possibly the most overrated stop in Portland. Donuts are NOT fresh. Overly sweet. Strong, not always complimentary toppings. Do your research, Portland has far better bakeries to offer. Ahem. Blue star.
(2)Rachel E.
Great vegan options! We got the vegan Oreo one and the vegan cream filled. They were on point! I was sad that they didn't have the chocolate one but its okay!
(5)Allee L.
Call me crazy, but I am not a fan. I would much rather consume the absurd amount of delicious calories from Krispy Kreme. I have given them a few shots but the line during any "donut feasting" hour is ridiculous. I once ordered a jelly filled donut, and was close to depressed biting into my donut which had no filling. What a let down!
(2)Mary L.
Great tasting doughnuts! Fun to surprise out of town guests with them. Don't care for the line; does anyone need a doughnut so bad they will wait 30+ minutes for them? There are many other great doughnut places in Portland were you do not have to line up for a bite.
(3)Jessica F.
Voodoo is great for a kitschy and unique factor that keeps people visiting, and the donuts are great. Yet... they are still just donuts. That being said... the peach fritter is my favorite thing on the menu. It's a little heavy on the frosting, but it is as big as my head and full of delicious peachy bits that have led me to order it more than once. The voodoo man is fair, for novelty's sake, and the grape ape is interesting enough to make it worth a try.
(3)George V.
Crap. Crap. Did I mention crap. OVERRATED. Not worth the time or money... nor the line. I understand it's a Tourist Trap... but how many more people WARNING people not to go here... does it take. I'm embarrassed to have this be a Portland Institution! The doughnuts are always dry and stale. With the amount of business you'd think they'd be fresh. Instead, they taste like they make them once a week and keep them around, uncovered for days. One of my least favorites places in Portland.
(1)Kim D.
Meh. This place is extremely crowded and whenever I have family come over, they always want to visit VooDoo Donuts since it has become such a tourist attraction. The donuts aren't very good. I have had them numerous of times and there are much better donut places around Portland. The donuts somehow always taste a little stale to me.
(2)Hannah H.
It's a cute little shop, I would say more of a tourist attraction than a foodie attraction. We lined up for almost an hour with our friends - I can see what the hype is when you see tons of other suckers lining up but I didn't think it was worth it. The donuts are cute to look at and have fun designs and are definitely artistic but again nothing out of this world in terms of taste or quality. The people were nice and friendly, cute little seating area out back where you can enjoy your donuts. Probably wouldn't visit again now that we've tried it once.
(3)Cynthia M.
Wish I could say I loved the doughnuts here, but they just weren't really my favorite. I actually prefer Dunkin Donuts to this, but that could just be my preference. I tried four different types of doughnuts here and all of them were quite heavy, dense and too sweet. Also the filled doughnuts were lacking in filling (noticed on the Portland Cream, Voodoo Doll and Raspberry Filled). The line moves quick enough though and we only waited about a half hour on a Sunday evening. Prices are reasonable and though I am glad I tried this iconic shop once, I don't think I need to go back again.
(3)Heather F.
4393 reviews? I'll let 4394 be my 999th. Voodoo Doughnut doesn't give a shit about doughnuts. They do not. This is why they have the world famous 'cock and balls' doughnut shaped like (a tricycle? unicorn? keep guessing). It is covered in chocolate and filled with cream. They have doughnuts covered in maple bacon. They have doughnuts covered in Fruit Loop cereal. They only accept cash. They put your doughnuts in a big, pink box with the word 'Voodoo' scrawled on top. These are not the doughnuts you buy to take to Sunday school class at church on Sunday morning. Are they out of this world tasty? No. Can you buy better tasting doughnuts at your local grocery store? Yes. But remember, Voodoo Doughnut doesn't give a shit about doughnuts. They don't have to. They are a local brand, and local tourist (trap) destination. They are open 24/7 and sometimes lines form. You come here to gawk at their weird decorations, and tell people you came and ate a Voodoo doughnut in Portland. What You Should Do: A night of Karaoke From Hell at Dante's across the street then come to Voodoo as there won't be a line.
(4)Emily C.
If you haven't been, it's worth checking out because it's one of those staple things every visitor or newbe must try. BUT... once you've been, try any of the other much better places.
(2)Taryn J.
Not a fan. Donuts are WAY too sweet, not worth standing in line for.
(1)Tracey L.
I really want to rate Voodoo higher than this but I really just was not impressed. I think I'm even being a little charitable with three stars. I felt obligated to visit and withstand the long line out the door because I live so close to Portland, but it definitely was not worth the hassle. I got the "Portland Cream" (apparently portland's official donut), the bacon maple, and peach fritter. The dough tasted typical for all the donuts- not bad, just not special. The cream in the Portland cream tastes like jello vanilla instant pudding and the peach fritter was a big disappointment as it had a thick pink frosting on it and little peach. The bacon maple was alright if you're into that kind of taste. Sorry Voodoo, I get why you're a hype but you're just not my type. Basically, Voodoo donuts is a tourist trap and a generic donut shop hidden behind a silly reputation.
(3)Jaben C.
This place is a tourist trap. I find their actual donuts ok, but not great. Their designs are great, but when you add crap ingredients (like the toppings), the result is crap. If they could stick to quality ingredients I would be much happier, but then they couldn't have the cereal toppings and the like. The line is actually enjoyable as you can see all the visitors so excited to try something that is going to be blah. I find the employees lacking in common courtesy and it sometimes seems like I should be honored to give them my money. I go when someone from out of town insists, but other than that, I stay away.
(2)Ally E.
Voodoo is a place that has so much hype in portland. And although the style and ambiance is cool, their donuts leave you feeling stuffed and sick. They certainly aren't the best donuts in portland. More of an experience than quality food.
(2)Eatosaurus R.
I have never experienced a more overrated place than Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon. The wait during peak times can be in the hours. And for what? If they were the most amazing donuts I'd ever had then I'd forgive the wait. If they were even mildly great I could make an argument. But no. The donuts are barely average. Yes, they have original toppings (is maple and bacon even original anymore?), but the donuts themselves are average. Maybe even below average. They're not fluffy, they're too sweet, and worst of all they're stale. With their volume, each batch should be hot and fresh, but instead they feel like the leftovers from yesterday. The best donut we tried was the Captain Crunch, and that's simply because adding Captain Crunch makes desserts taste better. Don't believe me? Throw some on your frozen yogurt next time and I'll accept your apology via Twitter or Instagram. The only redeeming quality about Voodoo Doughnut is that it's right next to Stumptown Coffee, so you can grab a coffee or three during your marathon wait session. I'm clearly not the only person with this brilliant idea, since every other person in line also had a cup in their hand.
(2)Robert L.
Good donuts and a great atmosphere. The general taste of the donut is just normal, but the variety of toppings and fillings make them special. And very tasty. We always pick some up when we are near.
(4)Brad J.
Not sure why I even need to review. Great, dense donuts with flavors that will both rot your teeth and keep you awake all day- like a sugar-loaded fat person treat should! You go, because you like to sin.
(4)Adam P.
Maple bacon bar was delicious. Bacon was cooked perfect for putting on the doughnut. Not too crunchy or chewy. The maple frosting was awesome. The doughnut itself was good as well. Also had the Portland cream doughnut and it was good. The chocolate frosting and cream filling were both good as was the doughnut.
(5)Caren G.
Love! Bacon-Maple Bars are my favorite, but sometimes that chocolate-covered jelly-filled doll just hits the spot! Devoured 2 this week and may have more this weekend!
(4)Bryant T.
This place is gimmicky for those who want average quality donuts topped with cereal or a happy face. If you're not much of a donut conneissuer, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're a serious donut eater, be warned.
(3)Richie T.
Only in a city where everyone thinks it awesome to be "weird" could you make a dollar. I bought a Walmart donut today, for 58 cents. It was pretty good. A box of cereal can be had there for $2.00, name brand. You seem to think that putting flour and sugar into a bowl, kind of cooking it, and then putting smarties or some crap on top that you can charge $4.00, and pretend to be unique and edgy while selling it? Grow up, you're not in 9th grade, and just close your doors.
(1)Matthew K.
You wait in line forever because everyone say "you like haaaaave to go to Voodoo Doughnut derp da derp derp derp." I had the maple bacon doughnut with old tiny bacon, artificial flavoring, overly rich sugaration. It's a doughnut so it's supposed to be sweet...I get it. This was overkill. Some of the other selections included such choice ingredients as cartoon breakfast cereals from the 80's thrown on top, so mine was rather high-brow in comparison. Here's the thing: it wasn't fresh, it was way too sugary, and all in all it was just a crappy doughnut.
(2)B C.
They have doughnuts. They are hip and cool. There are definitely better doughnuts in town, and you don't have to stand in line waiting to be seen by all the other hip, cool people standing in line.
(2)Kimmy W.
Absolutely nothing to complain about.... My husband and I saw the lines... we didn't care to wait there for hours when we only had 72hrs in Portland so we passed by there a few different times of day and I'm sorry to say there was always a line... Always. The place is 24hrs so that's kinda amazing that there's always a line but that also means the product is always fresh which I looooove. I let dear husband sleep in and went alone Sunday morning to check out the portland rock n roll race as well as exercise my patience in line for our highly anticipated voodoo breakfast. The line was zigged & zagged 2-3x over - probably 30 people in front of me, but it went pretty quickly since the order process is really not too complicated. The best part about the line was when the side door to the kitchen bust open and out came a voodoo-crazed cook with a banana/chocolate/peanut butter concoction - a one off - just an experiment they wanted some feedback on. Obviously I love free, I love sweets and I loooove giving my feedback so I was all over that! So nice of them to know the lines annoying but show their gratefulness for your presence by handing out free creations! Once I was full from that hot deliciousness, I ordered a voodoo man (the hubs looooves jelly-filled) and the Oreo cookie topped one - I forget what it's called but it was magical. They know what they're doing and they deserve the hype!
(5)Amic T.
I think the actual waiting in line is 60% of the experience.
(4)Rhoda G.
I came to Voodoo only because my boyfriend has never been to Portland and I think you should at least try it once. After dinner, we decided to come here around 10 pm and no line at all. If the line was out the door, I would have said no, we will come back next time. I ordered the Portland Cream and my boyfriend got a donut covered with Nerds candy. I actually liked my donut and my boyfriend enjoyed his also. The best in Portland? No, I will pass the torch to Blue Star, but I give props to Voodoo for starting the crazy flavor donut movement.
(3)KeshiaSkye S.
Unfortunately for us, VooDoo is in walking distance of our church.... nothing beats a doughnut like first thing in the morning :) VooDoo is a great Portland doughnut staple. My husband and I prefer the Sandy Blvd location as the line goes pretty fast and there are lots of tables and parking. No matter what day of the week or time of day, I'm always impressed by the selection. Husband and I have our favorites, like the ODB and Memphis Mafia... but they do the originals well also, like the buttermilk bars and old fashioned. VooDoo is a great place to not only enjoy a great treat, but also takes kids and out-of-towners.
(4)River S.
My daughters and I love to get VD together and I've taken many friends visiting from out of town to get VD too! Always a deliciously good time! xoxoox
(5)Josh B.
This definitely is a tourist attraction and I'm sure they'd probably not like to be called that but it is what it is. We paid for the 90 min parking because you obviously need it since there is obviously a line that you can normally see from the street. Suprisingly it's not chaotic standing in line. You don't have to scrunch over to the side to let passersby squeeze by. It almost seems like no one uses the sidewalk down there maybe because they know several silly gooses are waiting out on the street to get a taste of the voodoo. There is live entertainment while you wait from the hoards of wayward, homeless, or vagrant "residents" of the downtown area. We were treated to the unsmooth sounds of a couple covering the latest hits of the 80's, 90's, and today. Rather unpleasant, but people gotta do what they gotta do to make a dollar. God bless 'em. What I did find nice is that they have a small laminated menu that you can pass around the line so that people have an idea as to what they might want to order before they get inside the doors. I kind of makes you feel like you have to be ready when you get inside the door or feel the wrath of a "Soup Nazi" type experience. "No doughnut for you!" as they snatch the doughy confection from your ever-waiting hands. Only kidding. There is also a person that works for Voodoo outside who keeps you informed about the doughnuts and tells you interesting things about the selections. He also said the menu is online which helped since the menu didn't seem to make it to us before we were almost next in line. The menu can be found on your smartphone or "dumbphone" prior to entering the building at voodoodonuts.com . Cash only as many people have said. The doughnuts are really inexpensive though, so scrape some change off the floor of your car and got get a doughnut. Now the doughnuts themselves I didn't find anything spectacular about them but they were good and not dry by any means. It's more of an experience then a go-to place to eat because obviously you could get a doughnut elsewhere with less of a wait and the same quality for the same price. Just being honest. Mad props to the people that work there though for standing at a register on rotating shifts 24 hours a day 7 days a week exchanging doughnuts for cash. The frowny faces are free with purchase.
(3)Karen K.
Not bad! I guess I was expecting worse seeing the amount of "this place is overrated" reviews/ The neighborhood it's located is a little run-down with packed street parking. We had to park right in front of a "lap dances on the 3rd floor!" Signs and homeless people which made me uneasy. There was no line considering it was a weekday afternoon and service was very quick.It annoyed me a little that there were no signs next to the doughnuts and only had a picture right as u got to the cashier so must research online the different fillings and flavors before going. Overall, taste wasn't bad. Someone compared it to Dunkin donuts but I thought I tasted much better than that! It was a great touristy thing to eat and would come back here if the lines were as short as they were. If it's as long as other people have said I wouldn't waste time unless it's your first time in Portland!
(3)Josh F.
The line is way too long... I feel like... And being 24/7 = tourist trap all day ever day...
(3)Lori F.
Whenever you mention Portland, OR, people bring up this place, so we had to see what all the hype was about. We came here on a Saturday early evening, & there were only about 10 people in line. I felt a little embarrased, but got the courage to order the "cock n balls." Wouldn't you know, they had just run out of em...go figure. Instead, we tried the maple/bacon, lemon cruller & blueberry cake donuts. All good, except the maple bacon was a bit too sweet & rich for me. Service was good. They get people in & out in no time. A man was trying to sell bottled water to people waiting in line outside the bakery. Another person setting up to play music for tips. At the same time I saw one of many "Keep Portland weird" signs. Interesting area...
(4)Melissah L.
Alright. I visited a friend in Portland and obviously have to do all the tourist things. I draaaaaagged my friend and her boyfriend here to wait in line (her boyfriend was really skeptical of the wait), and it actually moved surprisingly fast! We had our donuts in less than 20 minutes. Obviously, the donuts were amazing. I tried the Grape Ape since it's kind of a must-try- it was a little weird to have koolaid grape flavor on my donut to be honest, but I ate the whole thing! My favorite was the voodoo donut and the maple bacon one. God but you really can't go wrong, so delish!
(5)James L.
What else can you say about sugary crack in a pink box.... They're donuts... I do prefer fresher bacon on my Bacon Maple bars though... Hard and crisp bacon, not so much. The Dirty Ol bastard though put me into Diabetic Ketoacidosis only half way through... A stoners delight, which it happened to be the green festival when we happened to be down there for a day trip... Probably be back
(3)Kanika H.
Voodoo Doughnut is sweet...literally! I was taking a few photos of the "Keep Portland Weird" mural when I felt my blood sugar drop...right across the street is Voodoo Doughnut. I typically avoid tourist traps, but when hanger knocks, you must answer. The shop itself is like old school punk meets 50s bakery...there are glass displays of every doughnut concoction available- including some covered in Froot Loops and Cocoa Puffs...and a decadent pastry covered in crunched up Oreos and peanut butter. That particular doughnut is called the "Old Dirty Bastard", named after the late great rapper. I ordered the ODB along with the "Raspberry Romeo", which is similar to a Krispy Kreme jelly donut (glazed on the outside). I equalized my blood sugar with the Raspberry Romeo, which was nice...lots of real raspberry jam in the middle, and the donut itself is very moist. I saved the ODB for the flight back home. The ODB is one of those things that need to be eaten in two sittings because the Oreos and PB makes the pastry profoundly HEAVY and DENSE! That said, it was incredibly delicious and filling. I wish I had gotten a dozen of those. The service is a bit brusque, but not such that I wouldn't come back. When I come back to PDX, I'll make a return visit...and yes, on a weekday afternoon, as the lines aren't as crazy then.
(5)Derrick Z.
i love donuts! i've been to portland multiple of times but this was my first visit to voodoo donuts. i really wanted to order a variety of donuts but i'm in running shape so i limited myself to one m & m cake donut. it was very underwhelming. i know i should have tried other donuts too. maybe on another trip. i guess i missed out on the "cok and balls" donut. i went on a monday morning and there was a 5 minute wait. oh they take cash only.
(3)Suzanne Z.
Holy cow was this a good doughnut!! On a Saturday afternoon we waited a half hour (seems to be a common wait time here). There's a guy monitoring the line to keep everyone in check. He will educate you on the doughnuts (including how some are more of exhibitionists and don't mind being naked by the window) and deals going on. *Log on to their website to pick out your doughnut ahead of time, they definitely work to keep themselves efficient. *Bring CASH!! CASH ONLY The whole building was a trip- the outside brick is covered in glitter, and the street in front of it was hosting ping pong (??!??). Inside had a giant doughnut on the ceiling and artfully arranged display cases. I opted for maple bacon- the frosting was a little bit sweet over mapley, but with the crunch of the bacon, it was a good balance. My friend had the dirt doughnut- a raised doughnut with vanilla frosting and crumbled Oreo. Both were enjoyed in under 5 minutes. Definitely worth the wait and hype.
(4)Kristie F.
Voodoo Doughnut is a recommended must eat and it's been featured on several Food Network shows! Some say it's overrated, but I think Voodoo is sooo Portland - weird and unique! The donut itself is not exceptionally better, but the toppings and idea behind the donut is just fun and amusing. I bought half a dozen to bring back home and my total came to under $13. Tid bits: - Cash only! They have ATMs in the store - Wait time can vary of course, and a weekend morning wait for me was under 30 minutes! - The Voodoo Doughnut comes with a pretzel on it. For those who aren't aware, you can take your pretzel... and stab your voodoo doughnut (jelly flavored donut, how appropriate)
(4)Rebekah G.
As a native of the Portland area I've found these doughnuts to be more hype for visitors to PDX than of quality. Yes, there are some good doughnuts and I've received decent service, but I've had better doughnuts elsewhere. If you do visit though, make sure to bring cash instead of using your card.
(3)Brianna B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Quick service, nice people, great selection!
(5)Jasper H.
Awesome place! The line was out the door (as usual), but the wait wasn't too bad. The doughnuts were def worth it! Though bring a friend or two since these doughnuts are pretty big and sugary.
(4)Stacie M.
It was well worth the 35 minute wait in line. It gave me a chance to look at the menu on my phone while I waited. It is cash only.
(5)Leslie A.
Too sugary for me, I like Bluestar Donuts much better
(2)Michael T.
To me, voodoo doughnuts is a novelty store. Once the "weird" factor gets used to, their doughnuts are only mediocre at best. Their marketing is what makes this store, but if you are into taste and not the "Weird" factor, then go someplace else. Plus most of the time, their store on the east side of the river doesn't have a working ATM, so be sure to bring cash because for whatever reason these guys want to stay in the dark ages and not take debit cards.
(2)Wen-Chi Y.
When we moved to PDX 6 yrs ago, we tried it a couple times... in 2 of their locations. And yes, we do bring visiting friends & family to here per their request. HOWEVER, we dislike their doughnuts very much. It's overly sweet, sugary, and stale. Their doughnuts are definitely showy & colorful, if you like that kind of things. But personally, I would rather NOT have doughnuts than have them from Voodoo
(1)Jake S.
Creative doughnuts, somewhat tasteless. Employes are arrogant and my main reason for not rating higher.
(2)MartÃn Y.
Shitty Customer service but great doughnuts! A classic place to stop by if you love them round things.
(4)Vincent D.
They're good, but don't live up to the massive hype everyone gives them. They're just unique, not the world's best doughnuts.
(2)Amy K.
For all the hype Voodoo gets, the donuts are average at best. I've had way better in other places where I didn't have to wait in line for an hour or deal with impatient and unfriendly staff.
(2)Happy C.
How is this what my city is famous for? Is it that impossible in other cities to find a mediocre doughnut with a bunch of shit stuck to it? Can't anyone dump a box of coco puffs or a wad of bacon on a completely average doughnut? For anyone who isn't already aware, the doughnuts are in all those disguises to hide the fact that they taste like shit! There are such better doughnuts out there and you don't even have to wait in line for them. Voodoo grew an amazing reputation thanks to all the super trashed folks looking for midnight snacks and has been coasting ever since without having to produce anything that actually tastes good. Good for Voodoo, but as a local I would never go back there.
(1)Rainy R.
What do you have to do to get a doughnut ! ......couldnt see the end of the queue ! So go on a day early in week before or after lunch definate not weekend unless you like queing
(2)Yum Y.
Why anyone would wait an hour for a doughnut is ridiculous! This place will survive on tourism alone. Costco has better doughnuts.
(2)Heather E.
Voodoo is a fun place to visit once or twice for the experience. Also the maple bacon bar won't leave you in a sugar coma and is my go to if we visit with family or friends. Voodoo is more about appealing to the quirkiness of Portland rather than the quality of the donut. I've never been able to stomach the excessive sweetness of the multiple combinations of cereal, candy, frosting and jellies however it is worth trying as a novel experience.
(3)Jay L.
Been there, done that. Now that you've completed this tourist trapped donut heaven, go check out other local hole in the wall places!
(4)Janet T.
Not the freshest donuts. Stale Captain Crunch. But props for the glittered wall and eccentric donut creations. The jam in the voodoo doll donut is good. Doesn't taste like the artificial stuff.
(2)Andrew C.
:-)
(5)Jeanne S.
It's a scene. Blue Star has better quality doughnuts but if you want the scene, have a doughnut at Voodoo.
(3)Cara H.
I frankly don't know what all the fuss is about. We were there in the afternoon when there was just a few customers about. The donuts are just doughnuts, priced quite a bit higher than what you will find elsewhere, with a few creative twists thrown in. We could tell that earlier there had been a massive crowd, rope line area lengthy and littered with paper coffee cups and napkins, pretty much a mess. If you need a doughnut and don't mind a little squaller, you can check it out and at least be able to say you've been there.
(3)Jackie W.
eh... too much hype around the donuts. they are pretty dry, at least the ones i've tried. they are creative, i'll give 'em that.
(3)Stephanie K.
We always love visiting both Voodoo locations!
(5)Charlie K.
Nom nom! Yes it is a touristy place.... and yes I was a tourist. It was about a 30 minute wait. But I hear thats on the low side. We each got 2 donuts. Yes it's a touristy place, but the doughnuts were not only creative but very tasty. We each ordered the little voodoo guy as our second donut and saved it for the next day when we were on the coast. It was delicious even a day later!
(5)Fred J.
BACON MAPLE BAR!!! Don't listen to any bad reviews in most case they come from whiny people about nonsense. If you want amazing fresh original doughnuts this is the place.
(5)Taylor S.
The donuts are alright. I mostly go there to stare at all the crazy Portlanders.
(4)Stacy A.
VooDoo is a fun place to visit...once. It is usually very crowded and I have often received doughnuts that aren't all that fresh. It can be hit or miss. Sometimes, they are great. At other times? Meh. There are plenty of interesting flavors, but do doughnuts really need cereal and frosting on them? Great novelty place, I suppose. The staff there always seems tired and a little annoyed, if you ask me.
(3)Prinice S.
This place was alright. I stopped here because it was featured on a foodie show and we were just moving to the area so why not? The atmosphere has the Portland groove that we can all appreciate, the place is really cool and eclectic, but the donuts were just alright. They have jazzy names and interesting ideas (Cap'n Crunch donut anyone?), but I just wasn't too thrilled. Maybe because I hyped myself up for the experience, I don't know. I just expected more from a place that was widely televised and praised for thinking outside of the box. I say if you're a tourist go ahead and check it off your bucket list, but don't come if you're expecting melt in your mouth delicious donuts.
(3)Cory M.
It's good for some novel fun.
(4)Sophy M.
Excellent dounuts pick whatever takes your fancy, don't mind the glittery wall - it's kind of entertaining when you line up.. Be patient and you will get that burst of amazing donut Ness! Enjoy
(5)Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: A number of years ago, I began working at Top Pot Doughnuts. Once there, donuts became a new fascination; Top Pots were bigger, sweeter, more amazing than any I had ever tasted. And I was not a connoisseur by any means. One day, a colleague of mine returned from a weekend trip to Portland and could not stop raving - and laughing - at the novelty of Voodoo. The place was immediately added to my list. Type of cuisine: "Something fun, different, and one for the ages. After much searching under rocks, tequilas, and women's blouses, they found what they were looking for... doughnuts!! " Ambiance: Walking up to the end of the semi-short line, we began inspecting the glittered bricks, the entryway...and our tastebuds were immediately curious. Finally, inside, we had a few minutes to take in the scenery before it was time to prepare our orders. The artwork, the humongous doughnut, even the coffin share a story as you make your way through the line. What I ordered: We walked up to the brick building donning the Voodoo name and donut mascot anticipating an order of half-dozen to take for our friends, still sleeping at our weekend abode. My husband was "not about to wait in line for 20 minutes and get anything less than a dozen". So, a dozen ($11.25) it was, and one Bacon Maple Bar doughnut © ($3), a raised yeast doughnut with maple frosting and bacon on top! Our dozen included the Voodoo Doll doughnut ©, a raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake! (characteristics of Voodoo Dolls are all different), Portland Cream doughnut ©, a raised yeast doughnut filled with Bavarian cream, topped with chocolate and two eyeballs, representing the vision of our great city, The Loop doughnut, a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Fruit Loops!, Dirt doughnut doughnut, a raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Oreos!, Marshall Mathers doughnut, a plain cake doughnut with vanilla frosting and mini M & M's ™!, Orangatang doughnut, a raised yeast doughnut dipped in vanilla frosting, Tang with a side of orange sprinkles!, Old Fashioned doughnut, a cake doughnut with maple frosting! and the Blueberry cake doughnut, a blueberry dough with a glaze! and Cinnamon sugar doughnut, a plain cake doughnut with cinnamon sugar! which none of us touched. What I loved: The favorite of all four of us - having nearly devoured the entire bakers dozen - was the Dirt doughnut, the Oreos coming in strong! Why I loved it: It's more about the novelty and creativity than anything else, but the donuts are large, sweet and everything you would want in such a guilt-ridden dining experience. Cost: Average to high ($3 per donut; $11 - $15 per dozen)
(4)Drea V.
On my homepage yelp suggested I write a review for Voodoo doughnut, so a review I will write. In a word? Ugh. If you want a stale donut with some cereal on it, by all means wait in line for 2 hours. Voodoo Doughnut is not the end all be all of Portland kitsch, and this city is more than just a doughnut (I swear all the guidebooks suggest Voodoo and I don't get it). If you want a good doughnut, go to Blue Star and get the blueberry bourbon basil doughnut. You will think you died and went to heaven.
(1)andrew b.
Fun place! Total Portland. A must visit for any out of towner! My kids love all the crazy different donuts. The maple bacon bar is a must have.
(5)Karthik R.
Wrong person to ask about donuts. Whatever I had was good. I guess worth the wait for 20 mins.
(3)A G.
Super long line...it seems, always. Quite a lot of strange donut choices. A bit expensive.
(4)Tammie C.
It's not about the donut here. It's about waiting in line because of the hype, seeing all the crazy decor in the shop...and telling everyone that yes, you went to voodoo doughnuts on your trip to portland. Becaaaauuse, the actually donuts are not that good. Expect interesting flavors and combinations, funny and kitchy names, unenthused cashiers and a line out the door. Lemon chiffon crueller- dry and blah Dirty old bastard- HUGE chocolate peanut butter concoction with oreos all over. Yup, it's calorie laden but when in Rome.... The dough is dry and the oreos on top are a little stale. This is definitely more of a quantity over quality place. So here's the tip- not worth the calories or the time. Just skip it and make your way over to Blue Star donuts instead. I will say, there are a couple of pros: (1) stumptown coffee and (2) they don't overcharge for the donuts-- prices are still cheap at $1.50 for the crueller and some of the more plain ones at less than $1.
(2)Robin W.
fun to look at! Not as much fun to eat! Love the east location.
(3)Dr R.
Voodoo donuts is a PDX 'thing' that has become a tourist attraction. The natives basically wait for the summer/holiday's to end and then partake in the unique flavor combinations. Look folks, you eat Voodoo donuts because of their novelty (been accosted a few times by TSA when carrying the pink box with maple bacon bars through PDX or SEA security). I have had Stan's Donuts (Westwood, CA), Randy's (off 405 Fwy, LA), Blue Star (PDX), as well as other's but none come close to the novelty combinations of Voodoo donuts. They are all unique and everyone is unique (shape, flavor, combinations). So a Voodoo donut is what you get when you want a real sugar fix and meet some 'interesting' folks . . . So if you are waiting in line for a Voodoo donut, you also probably also waited in line for an ice cream from Salt & Straw . .. need I say more. Native's go the SE Davis location to avoid the long lines on SW 3rd (now I am in trouble).
(3)Timothy C.
They have a good variety but i have had better.
(2)Mark H.
its cliché, dirty and mediocre. Much better donuts elsewhere in Portland
(2)Sara C.
A Portland must. At least once. I do belive their are better donuoughts in the Rose city, but Voodoo is a quirky staple to every hipsters diet. Delicous all around.
(5)WILLIAM P.
I love the doughnuts, but refused to wait 1 hour plus so we went to Voodoo Too the next day with no wait.
(1)Gay L.
Best apple fritter I have ever tasted. I would go to the Voodoo at 1505 NE Davis St rather than standing in line on SW 3rd. Although you meet some great and interesting people standing in line.
(5)Stan L.
The infamous Voodoo Donut shop was the last stop on my last trip to Portland. The friends I visited say it is a must stop destination for foodies. So I decided to skip dessert after dinner to line up at Voodoo. Line was long but not too bad, a 20 minute wait. It wasn't too pleasant because, well, the side of the building and side entrance wasn't exactly all that clean. Once you get in, you're going to be taken back with the over the top decor of lights, souvenirs and yes, the coffin which you can stuff donuts in. This over the top representation could be seen in the taste of its donuts. I was a bit full so decided to just share the popular bacon maple bar with my sister. Love at first bite? Not exactly. Imagine a girl that have too much makeup and exaggerated long lashes etc. It was too much! Too sweet. The bacon was fine. But the maple donut itself was just overwhelming sweet. I felt I was just downing sugar with some dough as the background. My arteries were probably clogging up by the third bite. Had to throw it away even though it was shared. Sorry Voodoo. I like balance of texture and flavors, not just a ton of sweetness thrown at me.
(2)Tamara M.
The doughnuts aren't special. The owners were creative enough to come up with the multimillion dollar name and theme. Sheer genius as far as the original creativity goes. But the doughnuts are doughy, very sweet, and not worth the hype. A good doughnut dough is refrigerated overnight before made into doughnuts for yeast flavor development. Their cooked doughnut is one dimensional in flavor. The fillings in the filled doughnuts taste like the premade stuff from the Sysco, Cash & Carry, or the Decorette Shop. The Cocoa Puffs on that doughnut were stale. Tourist trap extraordinaire. And it works. Kudos for that.
(2)Ashley R.
I get it; not everyone loves VooDoo but they had me at Vegan. I'm not from the area and I'm sure I could find different and/or better donuts if I cared that much. I don't eat donuts everyday and I certainly don't get to come to Portland all the time so, VooDoo was my choice and I'm standing by it! It's fun to visit and the donuts are good! Isn't that all that matters?
(4)Sebastian B.
Yes in a tourist, but I am also a super foodie! I am also a TV Food Follower and this place was on Man vs Food and food paradise. I went in for the novelty but when you see the donuts in the cases and on the racks you will be drawn to their peculiarity colorful and appetizing appearance and you will go nuts like I did. There's a fruit loop and a cap'n crunch which has a nice vanilla glaze that is cereal glue. The cake of the doughnut was outstanding. I also got a Mango Tango mango filled donut and the chocolate peanut butter Oreo doughnut. I only ate the cap'n crunch, one is more than enough but I can say you have to try a bunch. I plan to eat the other two during my long drive tomorrow. The place is in a funky part of town surrounded by cool bars and night clubs. There is a dirty feel to this neighborhood especially at night but have no fear doughnuts are the pastry of peace. FoodDude, I need to go on a diet!
(4)Brenda C.
Very much an awesome, fun, & delicious place. Can have long lines but worth It. Some events are so crazy!!
(5)Marina S.
Great toppings, sup-par cake.
(2)Lavantae C.
Voodoo! Is amazing i love the location and what they have to offer. I would like the cashiers to be a little nicer. but I can image what its like to work there day after day. its great place!
(4)Bryan S.
They're donuts. Touristy oddities. They're fine. Whatever. Why in the living hell someone would wait in a line longer than three people to get one escapes me. I get it. Cock-n-balls. Good one. It's dirty. And surly service. Hah... rock and roll! Yes. Rock. And. Roll. Bottom line: if you want a donut, they have them here. If you want the experience of ordering them in a sort of meth hangover vibe, you can get that too. If someone from out of town insists that they have to have that fucking maple bacon thing... just drop them off and pick them up in an hour.
(2)Madison P.
Voodoo is consistently delicious and the people working there are always friendly. Good prices and great donuts! I don't mind the tourists.
(5)Ryan E.
Its a fun place to go and experience the interesting doughnut creations, but they aren't the highest quality tasting doughnuts.
(3)Angela W.
Love their quirky and yummy donuts! These are a great treat.
(5)Paige V.
Stale cereal isn't worth the novelty. Blue Star is way better---much cleaner, and not near the wait.
(1)Ellen C.
Tourist trap, with donuts that taste like stale cigarette smoke. Go to Blue Star or CoCo instead.
(2)Jack O.
As a doughnut shop it's so-so. As case study for professional marketing it's a MUST. As others have mentioned, I'm not sure how fairly average doughnut shop has managed to become associated with the very fabric of Portland's being just by throwing some glitter on the wall and selling over-sized boxes. They have one infamous cream doughnut that looks like a dong, but I think they missed the boat for that being shocking by a good 15-20 years. I'm pretty sure there are erotic bakeries in Chelsea (Manhattan in New York City for the West-Coast lifers) that have reached the point of willing to depict full hardcore pornography on an apple strudel if that's what you want... Speaking of hard numbers: I waited 40 minutes in line to spend 28 dollars on 13 doughnuts. As I typed that sentence I gradually became more and more disappointed with my life. And yet there were suckers who didn't beat rush-hour and had to wait way longer than I did. Spoiler Alert: it's not worth it. Are the doughnuts bad? I wouldn't go that far. If you gave VDD one star for quality I'd love to read your reviews of a Dunkin Donuts. On the other hand, were they great? Not really. Definitely not good enough to go there regularly and deal with the winding line of tourists / adult-onset diabetes. I do applaud them for being one of the only truly 24-hour businesses in PDX (maybe you can actually avoid the line at 2am?), but at the same time I boo at them for running a cash-only business. Seriously? You're crumbling up an Oreo onto a doughnut (God Bless America) for a 250% markup and I can't earn some frequent flier miles by swiping the plastic? You could say it would make the line worse, but no, what makes the line worse is people fumbling at the ATM who can't believe VDD has the same payment requirements as Lucky Devil Lounge. I guess to be fair, both are similar in that you'd be ashamed for your significant other to see the withdrawl statement if you'd gone without them... At the end of the day though, the most shocking thing about VDD is the blandness. There's nothing magical, nothing that defines Portland, just OK doughnuts sprinkled with an amazing amount of hype and marketing. See what I did there with the sprinkled reference? That was for you.
(3)Julie E.
The line is always ridiculous, but the wait is worth it. I can't go anywhere near this place or I will end up gaining 500 pounds.
(5)Sara T.
This is a one-time stop for when guests are in town. Wait in line for 30 minutes to order punny-named donuts. These are not gourmet donuts. These are not even better tasting donuts than Safeway (imo). But go ride the ride and then you never have to come back again.
(2)David C.
Doughnuts taste like heaven, but that is because you're either blacked out or stoned. For a place that boasts near 5K reviews and with a perpetual three hour wait, I was significantly underwhelmed when I finally got my hands on their bacon maple doughnut. Of course that sounds like a good idea when you're drunk. For gourmet I'd much rather recommend Pip's. PROTIP: They are cash only.
(3)Lea B.
Good, but not the best as far as doughnuts go in this city. More for tourists than anything else. Still a great stop to make if you are sight seeing.
(3)Joe V.
It's cool and all, but I really don't see what the big deal is I mean, we've got donut places in Las Vegas, and many of them are just as good. It's pretty clear, though, that they do a really good job of creating a unique experience, which I enjoyed. So, it's A-OK in my book!
(3)Emily S.
You can't go on a trip to Portland and not get these doughnuts. I'm not a huge doughnut person (or expert), but these were definitely good, and fun! The key is to go late at night, we never waited more than ten minutes. My favorite doughnut was the Memphis Mafia. It's massive but SO GOOD. I also tried: VooDoo Doll doughnut- alright, the design was fun, you can't not get one. Bacon Maple Bar Doughnut- yummy! We saved it for later and I think it would have been better fresh. Triple Chocolate Penetration - alright, nothing to write home about Diablos Rex Doughnut- I had high hopes for this one, but it's tiny and not that great. McMinnville Cream Doughnut- Love the maple frosting! Old Dirty Bastard- My second favorite! The peanut butter and oreo is a great combo No Name Doughnut- I thought there would be more peanut butter, you couldn't taste it enough. The rice krispies gave good texture but made the doughnut more bland.
(3)Veronica C.
Cool doughnuts, definitely a must-try on your first trip to Portland. But, honestly other than cool designs I don't think the doughnut itself is enough to bring you back.
(3)Aaron P.
Tourist spot with a long line. Some of the donuts are amazing, like the Old Dirty Bastard. Worth checking out if there's a short enough line. Fun experience. Don't forget to check out the underwear on the wall.
(4)Julie S.
Donut quality is the worst. It is overrated. I feel like if this is one of the things that makes Oregon unique, well then we are in trouble. I understand people mostly go there for the experience, but when an employee sexually harasses a customer, I don't think that should be a unique experience. So if sexual harassment is ok, and being rude to a customer is considered expressive, excuse me I think not. It just shows to me the distance a person is willing to go to show their ignorance.
(1)Sara C.
I'm normally good at weeding out tourist traps but respected sources said I'd like it. Nope. Short line (5 man strong). Ordered two. Took a bite. Threw it out. Took a bite. Threw it out. Excessive? Mean? No, I'm being honest. It was dry, hard and dense and not worth another bite. I'm somewhat self-conscious saying this because I'm sure there are slew of people ready to fight me on this. After all, on my way out of the city I saw about 20 people carrying pink boxes. Voodoo and their trademark box and what's inside is like buying a jar of maple syrup at the airport when visiting Canada. Don't do it. Ever.
(1)Maria L.
I went to Voodoo doughnuts in the evening and maybe the donuts were stale? It was a nice thing to do and see since it's a novelty in Portland but a donut is a donut. I had the maple sugar bacon donut which was tasty but I only enjoyed half of it since it's a lot of sugar and salt in one pastry.
(3)Scott D.
So this ended up being a bit of a mistake, but a delicious mistake and one I would make again farther from meal time. I don't think we each needed a whole doughnut as they were pretty dense (and pretty sizeable). We had one maple bar and one bacon maple bar and you could easily split one between two people (unless you're going for an all doughnut meal). They weren't greasy even with bacon on top and the dough had a great fluffy-yet-dense texture. There were a ton of great sounding flavors and I'm sure I'll be back whenever I'm in Portland again. I'm not a huge doughnut fan, but this place definitely equals or betters the famous Donut Bar in San Diego and at a much better price.
(5)Daniel P.
Great atmosphere, fun concept and creation. My one complaint is that the donuts are amazing, but the toppings are so sugary you don't get to appreciate it as much.
(4)Tim J.
I would have loved to eaten some doh!nuts here....but spouse put the kabash on that when she pointed out how dirty the display cases where the food is kept. So creative here tho.
(2)Chris S.
No, thank you. They're edible, but I grew up in Kentucky tainted by the delicious creation known as Krispy Kreme. I realize that's comparing a corporation to a local business... but they're a national chain for a reason: consistency and quality, two things I have often found lacking at Voodoo. DO (pro): sugar, many options, inevitable hipster kitsche factor NUT (con): everything else, I really don't understand the craze.
(2)Sam M.
The donuts are kind of a gimmick here and I haven't ever really had a good donut. I have had donuts with bacon on them and donuts with childrens cereal on them... Lots of different gimmicks... but not very good donuts imo
(2)Sabrina L.
They are decent, but I think they are a little overrated. It's a decent doughnut place, but not great. I like their maple bacon doughnut, though!
(3)Cornelious N.
Overrated trash served out of a tourist stuffed cubbyhole. Nothing but trite dull designed and dick jokes here. Stank willows through the air as several dozens of sweaty tourists, stale stagnating half eaten doughnuts, and some of the gnarliest hobos of the waterfront all mix into one endless black pit of sorrow.
(1)S V.
Totally overrated; lots of variety but all the donuts are stale! BLUR STAR has a wayyyyy better donut base
(2)Jess A.
Disclaimer I'm not a big sweets esp donuts person but had to try it. I really enjoyed my Portland Cream - aka Boston Cream. I am not from here so I tried a bite of a few others over a few days and the other donuts were just "meh" especially for the 30-40 minute wait time. It's cute and kitchy though, it's a tourist trap but I see why you have to do it. I'd suggest it once to get it over with. The staff was fun.
(4)Nitra C.
Got there early, had to wait in line...had high expectations....BUT I come from a city where we have quite a few great doughnut shops.... The donuts here were cold, and i felt like I was paying for the name and the quirky concept...I felt that the taste is masked by all of the gimmicky toppings, not necessarily a great doughnut though....and the staff was to busy trying to be cool vs just give great service...I think Portland needs more doughnut competition if this is considered the best....BUT I did buy a great T-shirt because of the name sake....BUT eh the simple apple fritter I had was cold, and unimpressive.... My husband had a more exotic kind and he LOVES most donuts but was also just not that impressed....Felt again I was paying for the concept not the real quality...... AND had to pay like $2.00 in parking just to run in and get the donuts.... I wouldn't go back...BUT if your visiting Portland it's worth going to just for the namesake and seeing the quirky look.... But they were cold and kinda stale in my opinion.
(2)Eileen P.
My three go-to options are their buttermilk bar, the blueberry cake and their crunch berry. They have a ton of fun flavors and their fritters are all great. If you're sharing with friends (or having a bad day), I'd take my chances on the Voodoo Dozen. You'll end up with about half being staples that most people like and the other half being the fun flavors that are part of the Voodoo novelty.
(4)David A.
I love every voodoo doughnut. They're all so good. I don't think I could choose a favorite. All of the unique flavors are really good.
(5)Jason J.
Yes....its good donuts...but I think it's a bit of a hype.
(3)Jim D.
Always a fun stop in downtown Portland... as long as the line isn't crazy long. They're known for their crazy doughnuts; however, just their regular selection is very good. My kids love the Bubble Gum and Cookies N Cream doughnuts.
(4)Lori C.
I have been to the downtown Portland and the Eugene locations! Both places were friendly and fun! The employees are a crack up and the donuts rock!
(5)Sylvia L.
Unfortunately, I live on the West side of Portland and only get Voodoo donuts about 3x a year. They are the best! Everytime we have friends from out of town we head to Voodoo Donuts. Wish we had Voodoo in Beaverton... Luv them!
(5)Karen R.
I LOVE Voodoo, Just wish they took Visa/Debit. It is a must to have voodoo anytime you visit Portland
(5)John B.
It must be the Voodoo because it sure isn't the donuts here. I've had better from a grocery store, and the clones stand in line for up to an hour here to pay high prices for these dumb-idea donuts. This place proves once again the comment credited to PT Barnum - 'Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American (read Portland) public.' there are so many good bakeries in this town, why bother with the stupid, pink boxes!!
(2)D.J. L.
2 stars for creativity. And that's it. They are far from the best I have ever had. In fact I wouldn't say there any better than Albertsons doughnuts. Way over hyped. Just my two cents
(2)Patrick S.
Almost all gimmick, very little substance. The donuts are fine at best, stale-ish at worst. You probably will never hate anything you order, but you'll probably wish you had spent the calories elsewhere. The hours are pretty fantastic though, in a town where even the sidewalks shut down at 5 pm.
(2)Aimee T.
Voodoo is quite the tourist trap, we've had it a few times and I have found better donuts around the city.
(2)Troy V.
Never a dull moment, Voodoo is an icon and one of the few doughnut haunts to survive the health wave. Dunkin went out of business, KK is struggling but Voodoo owns the night. Dont miss it...
(5)Gina C.
Just visiting Portland so my friend and I had to visit. Cool place. The maple bacon donut was really good. Pairs well with coffee.
(4)jackie l.
Voodoo doughnuts is pretty popular in Portland. It has tons of selections and they get creative. My favorite is the maple bacon.
(4)Mike A.
Sorry. Overrated. Perhaps I'm being cynical - Old School Portlander.
(3)Anthony J.
The donuts a not that great. Certainly not worth the wait to get them.
(2)A E.
You know, I had to update my review because this place deserves another chance. The reason? I'm not vegan, but I believe that their vegan donuts are better than the rest, especially the cake donuts. They're lighter and fluffier than an average cake donut, and they just melt in your mouth. I recommend the vegan chocolate coconut and sprinkle donuts if you want something simple and familiar. If you want something crazier, get the Ol' Dirty Bastard, because Oreos. I'm glad I went back and expanded my donut choices - definitely worth it. If you can't decide, you can get a box of a dozen random donuts for about $15. And if the downtown location is too much trouble, they do have a second location that is less crowded.
(4)Gee L.
Get in line, folks, read neat historical facts on posters, watch the WINNERS come out the exit with their championship pink boxes!! Running through town are many winners just like you who braved the rain, fought off the homeless, and triumphed over numerous obstacles to PAY FOR DONUTS. They are good donuts, they are famous donuts, they are at times, weird donuts. Yet, they are donuts, you will eat them, they will be gone, and all you have left is a story about how you GOT THEM. It's an experience. A Portland must-do, unfortunately.
(3)Jackie W.
I do lile the maple bacon doughnuts, but I prefer the Blue Star doughnuts if I'm going to wait in line for some fried dough :)
(2)Tony H.
Amazing place with a large selection of donuts to choose from. Definitely will be back on my next trip to Portland. Cash only.
(4)Tim B.
Great and unique donuts make this place a portland staple. There might be a line but it is well worth the wait. Donuts for adults and kids. If you are staying in portland this is a must stop on one of your morning adventures. Just remember that the magic is in the hole and good things come in pink boxes.
(5)Christina R.
My Fiance and I might have just been huge tourists, but we LOVED Voodoo Doughnut. We wish they were in NYC! Voodoo Doughnut gets a lot of hype in Oregon. They have an amazing Voodoo mascot, cute Voodoo Doughnut t-shirts, and overall fun decor. People gather outside and wait in line to get fresh Voodoo Doughnuts and coffee in the morning. However, unlike many overhyped places in NYC (the line is not astronomically long), the doughnuts are actually special, and very reasonably priced. I don't normally eat or even like doughnuts all that much, but I did enjoy Voodoo Doughnuts. They have lots of flavors and different size doughnuts. I did not try the Texas sized doughnut, but if I did not eat for two days... maybe I could eat the whole thing. My Fiance loved the Voodoo doll jelly filled doughnut (it is the most popular). I enjoyed the blueberry doughnut and all of the sprinkle varieties. We had a Voodoo Doughnut everyday we were in Portland and even took some on the plane home with us (they can be taken on board). Highly recommend making a stop at Voodoo Doughnut if you are visiting Portland.
(4)Ellre V.
Voodoo doughnut is all about the quirky and controversial. With a business tagline of "The Magic is in the Hole," one can only expect to see donuts shaped to mimic a certain organ of a male's reproductive system. I usually go for the peanut butter & jelly vegan doughnut. This is the only jelly-filled doughnut I will ever eat since the amount of jelly is actual proportioned well to the amount of doughnut. I definitely recommend vegans and non-vegans alike to give it a try. A trip to Voodoo is a definite to-do when you're in the area. Especially since after, you can just cross the street and take a picture of the iconic Keep Portland Weird mural. With two standard tourist spots it's not unusual to see a line wrapped around the building's corner. Remember to bring cash! (There is an atm located inside if you do forget though.)
(4)Randy P.
The bacon maple bar is the ONLY and I mean ONLY doughnut worth buying, and even then, not worth standing in line for. The other doughnuts are really just mediocre.
(2)Michael C.
The lines are too long, they treat their employees like dirt, and their donuts are definitely not "heart-smart"
(1)Wayne O.
If you are looking for a place that really "Keeps Portland Weird" this is a place for you! Quirky, cramped and a long line most of the time, for the doughnut junkie in all of us, you have landed well!!
(5)Corbin W.
Donuts are Ok, however nothing to write home about
(3)RZ H.
omg yum!
(5)Brianna F.
Rude staff because they know that even if you don't buy anything someone else will. They only take cash because who has time for technology? Took my stepdaughter there when she visited from California, stood in line and everything just to get the full experience. Bought a couple meh doughnuts for ourselves and brought some home for extended family who doesn't have time to navigate downtown and wait outside in the rain. Dealt with the consequences later when everyone who ate a doughnut got sick and had to wait for the one bathroom in the house.
(2)Ed H.
Gross, overhyped, and they use SOY OIL for EVERYTHING. Blech!
(1)Sara K.
Not bad donuts, not good donuts. Just OK. If they made new dough recipe id be back.
(3)Kirsteen S.
More flash than flavour.
(2)Connie P.
love the uniqueness
(4)Jose G.
Not only is this a must see but it's also a must try. I made a check list of things I had t come see for myself and this was definitely one of them. Luckily enough to people don't want to stop and by donuts when it's cold outside! So I had to wait in line for like 2 minutes. At first it's kind of scary stopping by since the neighborhood is very uncared for. But once your inside all walked of life blend together to try one of the signature donuts. I looked up at the board and was confused with their selection , but when it was my turn to order I asked for their signature voodoo doll and two donuts that had peanut butter. The gentleman recommended a few , and seemed annoyed about it . That kind of bummed me out because it's a popular place and I was expecting the full service . I guess he gets asked the same questions often. As soon as I got my donuts I had to try them. They are good. Not the best but the catch is their designs . Just looking at them makes you happy . I only ordered four and are 1 and a half . Super sweet but good. I probably won't come back but if your a first time portland tourist , make sure to check it out .
(3)Gabe P.
Stopped by around 10pm and had to stay in line (just because we couldn't get there around 3am when I've heard that the line is shorter). But it's a nice place with a lot of stuff going on so the line is an experience in itself, don't try to avoid it. While in line you can check out their long list of fun-filled doughnuts and pick as many as you want to try, they are not expensive (try the "anatomically correct" doughnut with white filling, if you know what I'm saying). We got a bunch and tried maybe a bite of each, they are a lot of fun but regular doughnuts after all. There is no reason to binge on calories so we gave the rest of mostly entire doughnuts to some homeless guy (there are plenty of them around, they will enjoy them more than you will).
(4)Wavell M.
Great sense of humor in the selection and unique choices, great simple dounts as well, if you like that sort of thing...
(4)Corie L.
Well this place already has 4000+ reviews..why not one more. Although I'm not the biggest fan of donuts I wanted to bring some back for my family and friends to try. The line was long and I waited in it with my boyfriend. I enjoy the decoration inside and out. The workers are super nice but do keep in mind it's cash only! Since my boyfriend and I had NO idea what donuts to get we each order a dozen voodoo donuts and around 50% were our box the same. We both were given two big pink boxes of donuts which we both thought "how are we going to fit this in our bags?!" as we were to catching our plane that day. We shared a donut together before we left this place. There are outside seating areas and trashcans. Don't come here if you're not into a lot of sugar or like donuts much. The line will make you all ughhh about the experience. Depending on size of the donuts the prices varies. Giant ones are about $4 but most voodoo are around $2 ish. Go at it.
(4)Willie F.
Stopped by Portland on my way up to Seattle. A friend of mine really wanted to come and eat a donut from here cause she saw it on tv or something like that. PROS: - very interesting selection of donuts as you probably can see (c*ck and balls? LOL) - donuts have more goodies to add extra fat to your stomach - awesome staff - perfect easily accessible hangover food CONS: - 15 minute wait on a Sunday morning - line is outside.. Had to wait in the rain - the menu is not too descriptive of what's in it - parking here is so weird I had the bacon maple donut and the captain crunch berry donut. Both were pretty damn good. The one thing that kind of bugged me was that there wasn't descriptions of the donuts in the menu, or maybe I just didn't see it somewhere. I didn't want to ask our donut guy to tell me every ingredient to every donut.. So I chose the ones which were pretty obvious in what you were going to eat. Not to take away from their overall creativity, but this place is a little overrated. As much as it sounds good and looks good, I would rather have a fresh out of the oven original glazed Krispy Kreme donut. I would still recommend everyone to come at least once just to check out their spinning presentation of awesomeness when you're ordering.
(3)Sunday M.
I brought a family member here during their visit to the NW- as it is of course an 'iconic' Portland establishment. It was my first time trying Voodoo too. Let's just say that the donuts were so sweet we both found them nearly inedible. And, there was a nice little bug baked into the batter of my donut. If you are having a donut craving, there are much better donut shops in town. Try Blue Star donuts for starters.
(1)Susan D.
The donuts were good enough, especially the Maple Bacon (to-die-for yummy!), but the service was rude and the wait outside included an argument between someone trying to force people in line to buy flowers and the guy playing & singing (both badly) for quarters. This argument ended with the singer screaming obscenities for 5 minutes, long after the flower seller was gone. Sadly, there were children in line who were subjected to all this nonsense. Not much here that I'll stand in line for again.
(3)Rose E.
I've been to two locations in Portland, and have picked up voodoo donuts at a few other retailers. The donuts are OK, but you don't go there for the quality food, you go there for the uniqueness of the brand and the product, which they have down pat. The donuts are R rated, so I definitely wouldn't take someone under 13. The flavors are definitely creative. Full of lots of artificial colors and such. They aren't cheap either, but if you want a deal on them you can pick up a bucket of the day old ones for a real bargain.
(3)S L.
Props for continuing to be amazing in general and also for one of your employees who was proactive and came out to deal with a homeless person who was harassing customers.
(5)Justin A.
It's amazing, I can't say much more. Always worth it if you're in the neighborhood. Might as well go to the second one though. Same stuff, no line.
(5)Rachel L.
Since this place has a reputation of being a place to check out while in Portland, we made it. We passed by it numerous times and the line was always long. Our final attempt was on Sunday night around 10pm. We got so lucky because there wasn't a line at all! I ordered the maple bacon donut and to be honest, it was just ok. It's not something I would go out of my way to get in the future. On the upside, it's a cool little spot, the people who work there are pretty cool and they have a huge selection of donuts.
(2)Paul S.
Not impressed with the taste of their donuts. Dots Donuts in Vancouver and New Seasons have much better tasting donuts especially the Apple and Blueberry Fritters at New Seasons. OMG are they Gooooooooooood!!!!
(1)Kali O.
Does Voodoo Doughnut need any more reviews? It's delicious. It's quirky. Everyone knows it. Open all the time and they only take cash. As any place as famous as Voodoo Doughtnut, there are haters. Haters latch onto lauded icons of foodiness like flies on leftover cake. Delicious is Delicious. Is it gimmicky? Sure. Are the doughnuts well crafted and fried in clean oil? Always.
(4)Nina H.
Definitely come to this place when you are visiting portland! They have all kinds of donut with interesting name! Give it 4 stars cuz the donut is cold, not like Krispy Kreme Tip: long line, but they have a longer open hour, avoid coming their during rush hours And this place is CASH ONLY!
(4)Meriya M.
I don't understand all the hype! I do believe they are good but the prices are OUTLANDISH LIKE SERIOUSLY IT IS A joke some one is making way more money then they should be for a slightly above average DONUT and portlanders come running its sad!
(3)Jennifer L.
The location is packed with party go-ers, near Chinatown and the bars. Maybe it is a good spot to hit after a night out. We got the top 3 donuts and a couple others. Nothing special. I'm not sure how or why it got so popular, maybe the concept of cereal on donuts? If you are visiting from Orange County or SoCal, I suggest you skip this place. For a similar concept, but good, visit Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo, LA). Donuttery and DK's, both in OC taste better, in my opinion. The donuts just don't taste fresh at all. If you do try Voodoo, I suggest getting the oreo on top.
(3)Sally S.
Well - they certainly have their followers - and they are tasty - but honestly - seems just okay to me. I will say, I travel to Portland quite often for work - often morethan twice a month and i have NEVER been on a flight leaving there on a Friday night that at least one person is not carrying their signature pink box. And no overhead for these treasures - they always ride on the person's lap. Maybe I'm just not trying the right flavors?
(3)Shumai P.
Yup I ate two, one right after the other. They were delicious but bad move on my part, I barfed!!! I would do it again tho.
(3)Jen W.
Sometimes I don't get what all the hype is, however, I do enjoy a bacon maple bar every now and then.
(3)J N.
Their doughnuts are fun and delicious. Their locations are super hip and crazy looking. Fun to checkout. Definitely go here if you've never been. Bring cash and expect to wait!
(4)Henry S.
Fun experience and pretty good doughnuts.
(4)Elizabeth R.
This place has a shtick and it works! The doughnuts are also delicious. I can see why there could be out of control lines on the weekends and it was even pretty packed there during the afternoon on a week day. I got the marionjelly doughnut because I figured that was a pretty classic Portland, OR choice, my girlfriend go the oreo doughnut which was also good but a little stale. We got mini versions of lemon chiffon cruellar, rainbow sprinkle and blueberry cake. I wish they had more mini versions so I could try more and not feel too piggy, lol, but they were great and I think their marketing and branding is a hoot.
(5)Jennifer C.
Definitely a tourist must go since EVERYONE raves about it, celebrities and commoners alike. The place is on the corner of some random area and homeless people definitely are smart in roaming around this spot. I heard one man say, "Boy! I sure wish I could have a donut before I start my day!" Good job, bro. You keep workin' it. The place itself is kinda cool I guess. It's very hippy-ish. They have their donuts on display so you can gawk at the crazy heart-attack desserts you're about to devour. I think the donuts itself were just okay. I mean, I give it to them that they created some unique donuts and gave them cool names....but all in all, it's just a donut with hellllllla stuff on it. I probably won't come back again but hitting it up at least once was good. If you're craving a donut, sure...come back here. Voodoo, thanks for helping me doo doo. (Sorry, that was really childish)
(3)Jonathan Z.
Its tourist-ee, and a great spot to take visitors that are new to the Pacific Northwest. The staff may be happy, but they do not act like it. I don't think I have seen any of them smile or be (at least) pleased or happy to help someone...I've been there three times, always with guests. Lines do not justify the quality of the donuts...as it's a weird donut shop, in a weird part of town. Donuts are average, but edgy (a bacon maple bar..). They don't take credit cards, so have your CASH ready....WTF? Why no credit cards? Curious. I'm glad I'm not the only person that felt this way, judging by the numerous reviews posted.
(2)Taralee L.
Maple bacon bar is a must! It's absolutely fantastic. Also the blue berry doughnut was extremely tasty as well. There's always a long line because it's so popular. So be prepared to wait for a while. It's definitely A must in Portland.
(4)Dan E.
ODB ya you know me get yourself a maple bar thats all baconey!!!! Best doughnuts in ptown hands down!
(5)Brian A.
A lot of hype but unfortunately the donuts weren't very good. The novelty of having so many toppings on a donut was cool to see, but the actual dough was a little dry. I tried the Oreo and peanut butter donut which was pretty good but take away the Oreos, and it would be a very lackluster donut. The chocolate donut with cocoa puffs was a little better, but the same issue with the dough was present.
(2)Benjamin W.
the doughnuts are good but not wait in line forever good... more of a tourist trap
(3)Kelly H.
The doughnuts were really good! They were super yummy but unfortunately they do not offer any gluten-free options. I'd probably only return if they offered at least one gluten free donut. The line goes out the door so be prepared to wait. Also, they only take cash so come prepared.
(4)James S.
This place is just meh! its just a tourist spot...in regards to the doughnut, its not that great...its not fresh, and has been sitting on the trays all day...prices are cheap, but the taste is not good...its just a regular doughnut from the supermarket with fancy toppings. theres always a line here, but i'd skip. Dunkin donuts is wayyyyyy bettterrrr!!!!!!!
(2)Joseph P.
DO not go here! It's OVERRATED. Do NOT WAIT IN LINE. You are not a sheep. Trust me. This place stinks. I've been sucker once to many times to waste my time with this sad excuse of a donut place.
(1)C G.
Not a huge fan of the hype donuts, but their French cruller is pretty darn good.
(3)Weley L.
The donuts are creative and silly, but that's about it. They're really just normal-tasting donuts. In fact, I've had better donuts at 7-Eleven. I came here because I felt like I couldn't be in Portland and not at least give it a try. I walk in to a "cash only" sign, which to me is a huge turn-off. Not trying to come to conclusions, but most of the cash-only places I've been to do it because they don't want to pay the extra fee to the credit card companies, or they do it to speed up efficiency. Neither of which says to me "We value our relationship with our customers". But whatever, it's your business model. So I walk over to the ATM machine they have inside (at least there's that) to get cash, and get a Maple Cruller, a Portland Cream, and a Voodoo Doll. The only one that ended up entirely in my belly was the Maple Cruller. The other two, I took a few bites and thought "wow, this is very underwhelming..." so I didn't finish them. To be honest, for me, the candy and other zany toppings they put on the donuts just get in the way... Sorry Voodoo Doughnut, I wanted to enjoy you, I really did! If it's your first time in Portland, sure, come here for the novelty, but otherwise, you're not missing much.
(2)Elaine M.
Totally and utterly overrated. Maple bacon was flavorless and a true disappointment. Voodoo donut needed more jelly..... you shouldn't be able to eat half without a single bite with jelly. Same goes for the Portland creme. The blueberry had a distinct fake blueberry flavor. Only good part was that there was no line to speak of.... go at 9 in the morning! Lastly, the unenthusiastic "boo" at the end was the crappy flavored icing on the cake.
(1)Darcy L.
After an evening out on the town, we stopped at Voodoo Doughnut to complete our Portland experience. The wait wasn't bad at 1:45am, although we did wrap around the side of the building. Being on vacation, I wasn't feeling as impatient as I normally would... The shop is kitschy and decorated amusingly, and I was happy that there was a hefty selection of different donuts, even that late at night. Once we made it to the counter, the cashier who took our order introduced himself by saying, "Duuuude, one of my customers tonight tipped me with a joint..." Clearly. Here's how the conversation then played out: Me: "I'll take the Portland Cream donut and two small coffees, please." Stoned cashier: "Riiiiight. That'll be (I don't even remember how much because I was stunned he was high!)" ***pay the cashier with cash only - no credit cards*** ***stand there waiting...*** Me: "So I'm going to need my donut..." Stoned cashier:" Riiiiight, donuuuuuuuttt...." ***stand there waiting....*** Me: "So, I'm going to need my coffees..." Stoned cashier:" Oh, yaaaaaah, the coffee....." OMG. The donut was huge, greasy, overly sweet, and I've had better custard filled donuts at convenience stores. The coffee was diner-grade coffee. I am unimpressed, and the only thing that makes me smile is that I got a check-in and selfie at a place that somehow has become iconic in the food world and gives me a hilarious story to share about this pothead cashier. Not worth another trip though.
(2)Amber A.
So fun and so delicious! We waited maybe 20 minutes tops to get in and out with our delicious donuts. I got the Maple Bacon bar and a seasonal Pumpkin donut, then my hubby also got the Maple Bacon bar and a VooDoo Doll Donut. They were all spectacular. The bacon on the bar was cooked perfectly for donut consumption. I was afraid that it would fall apart or it would be difficult to chew and I'd end up not being able to bite off just one bit, but nope! It was perfect! My pumpkin donut was wonderful. It was a cake donut that was nice and dense :D The voodoo doll was adorable and the hubby let me have a bite. Also delicious! We can't wait to come back and try everything else!
(5)Marissa A.
Long wait (45 minute line wrapped around the building) for OK donuts, but I wouldn't say they were anything to rave about. We got a wide variety. Any of the donuts with cereal on top were not appetizing. The cereal was stale and gross. The voodoo donut was the best with this yummy raspberry filling. I also had this really chocolatey donut that was good and super rich (it's been awhile so I don't remember much about it besides at the time I really wished I had something to drink with it)
(3)Vincent V.
I don't even like donuts and while I wanna hate tourist friendly places in big cities I have to say they have some exciting donut options that are better for the taste buds than the belly. We stopped here twice on our visit to Portland and am looking at a third experience. Good stuff...
(5)Clayton G.
You got to admit, they have the best marketing strategy. I suppose they paid a lot of folks to stand in line for a few weeks to kick it off. Their doughnuts are O.K. but , without the junk on top, nothing to rave about. It reminds me of when the Union Pacific Railroad built Sun Valley Idaho. They paid movie stars full contract fee to just hang out at the lodge and pretty soon the "little people" started going there. Or, when the "Cabbage Patch Kids" boondoggle began with all the false reports of their scarcity. I give 'em an "A" for marketing. Cleaver bumper stickers and everything else very trendy and counter-culture. Voodoo doughnut ? Wait all that time and pay extra for someone to put breakfast ceral or some other commonly available topping on your pastry? Maybe it's just me but I can get as good or better at Safeway.
(2)John P.
The line for this place was like the bocca della verità . However the truth was not found. They had so many rave reviews that me and my girlfriend just had to try it. I think I would have preferred a cheap glucose covered doughnut from an SF chinese doughnut shop. There didn't seem to be too much skill or taste involved. The signature voodoo doll looking donut was just meh. The donut to get is old dirty bastard. However if I sprinkled crumbled oreos on a safeway donut it would probably be close to as good. Add Torani dark chocolate sauce and it would probably be just as good. If you have to go because friends told you so then prepare to deal with homeless middle-class hipsters.
(3)Chelsie P.
It's fun for tourists... Maybe? If you like waiting in line. Go to blue star or pips if you want the best donut portland has to offer.
(2)Alisia V.
Great place to go if you don't mind waiting in line for a doughnut. They are interesting to say the least but the doughnuts aren't light and airy like a doughnut should be (my opinion). They can be a little on the heavy side. Everyone who comes to PDX want to go there, i usually just ask people sitting on the outside patio if we can look at their doughnuts, it saves on standing in line.
(2)S R.
Being in Portland for the first time we knew we had to come here at least once! The line was long when we went, but not ridiculous, we waited for about 15 min. People are right when they say, "a donut is a donut" but I still thought voodoo was very tasty and I enjoyed the novelty over anything! TIP: don't get overly excited and buy too many donuts. If you are going to save the leftovers use an air tight bag/container. Also, this place is CASH ONLY.
(5)Phaleasha R.
Delicious!....... And that is all that needs to be said. But unfortunately yelp disagrees. I loved all the donuts, my favorite wad the blueberry.
(5)Grace S.
Love this place - abit too much!
(5)naiya c.
I want to give them another star. I really do... but... I... just... can't. They're fun. They're creative. The staff are sweet, smiling folks who seem to have a great time at work. People enjoy these oh, so zaaaany donuts, with the quirky name and cute Voo Doo Oooooh! image, but covering an average-tasting doughnut with way too much glaze and sugar, or Froot Loops®, or Cocoa Puffs, or making it in the shape of the male genitalia (or boobs, for that matter) doesn't make it good food: It just makes it a gimmick. They get a half-star each for the individual categories of: fun, hip, edgy, adorable. They get minus-three stars, however, for nothing-special flavor, just 'meh' texture, overuse of sugary glaze (there is such a thing as too much, even on a doughnut) when we're talking about "food." Donuts aren't car dashboard decorations (though these could do the job). They're still food. Dessert food. Why can't they be car dashboard decorations =AND= be over-the-top delicious? They are better than, say, the abomination of Krispy Kreme, or Dunkin', or even Annie's, but not nearly as good as, say, Blue Star or Pip's. I've heard Helen Bernhard is good, but I've not tried them yet. I would love to see Voo Doo "doo" more in the way of gourmet flavor and texture with their dough and toppings. But it probably isn't what they were going for. They're great for what they are. I'd rather look at them, or make a mobile out of them, than eat them. Not hating: just stating. Thanks for reading. :)
(2)Hart P.
World famous and fun. I did a VooDoo dozen to take some home to the family, 8 made it and everyone enjoyed. Your eyes will be bigger than your stomach. I also enjoyed getting my changed in dollar coins.
(4)Sonya P.
Lovely and fun assortment of doughnuts! I come here every time I'm in Portland. The staff is friendly and nice. There usually is a block long line but it never takes more than 15 to get to the front. I would recommend coming here at least once!
(4)Mad M.
This place is legendary although I unclear why. Long lines most hours of the day. We were staying across the street at Embassy Suites and our window overlooked their store. It was about 730AM and low and behold there was NO LINE so decided to stop on in to see what the fuss was about. Yes, the place has funky,/cute decor,the donuts have hip and catchy names and a few of them (like to voddo doll) are unique but it all ends there. At the end of the day these are run of the mill DOUGHNUTS and its all in the presentation. Not worth the time or effort to fall in line for. Certainly go if the opportunity arises when it is devoid of customers. Caution to the gentrified- this is close to the area where a lot of riff raff hang out.
(3)S P.
Good donuts, lots of selection. The lines are super long so I wouldn't go regularly, but if you are looking for some rare, crazy, specialty donut, look no further.
(4)Penelope J.
The people were nice. The store was interesting to look at. The doughnuts left more to be desired. Reminded me of Dunkin Doughnuts with extra frosting and crunchy things.
(2)Mellani L.
Your Portland visit is not complete without a visit to Voodoo Doughnut! I mean c'mon, when one thinks of Portland they automatically think Voodoo Doughnut, Amirite? I love that there's a ton of selection and the prices are reasonable! I ended up trying the Voodoo doughnut (duh!), blueberry cake, apple fritter, coco puffs one and the reese's one. Surprisingly enough, the blueberry cake was my fave with the voodoo doughnut second. I forgot to order the maple bacon bar but I feel like you could get that wherevs. The doughnuts here are delish! I don't personally think they're overhyped at all. The place and doughnuts provide an experience that I can't describe. It's super hipster, and cool and the coutcome is freakin' doughnuts! Who doesn't love that? Definitely a spot to visit if you haven't!
(4)Ms G.
Voodoo Doughnuts Rock The House!!
(5)Mr. N.
I've tried this 'hot spot a few times" Now the spell is broken. $2.50 for ONE small round over priced cereal /peanut butter laden donut? , I felt like all i was paying for is the Hype and the legend. Yeah, i used to be a believer, but last night i tried a mouthful of overly sugared, dried out HYPE. the tide is turning....lower your prices before the public catches onto this Voodoo FAD. Thank god, i think i broke the spell last night. Back to Sesame' donut in Raleigh Hills where the prices are fair and there is no half hour or hour and a half lines.....
(3)Micah D.
Who doesn't love a donut? Especially with bacon on it or cereal! Voodoo is good but so is Winchell's. Not trying to knock Voodoo, but sugar is sugar and I love donuts.
(4)Olive K.
As long as you don't mind waiting in line it's a MUST if you're visiting Portland as a tourist. My favorite donut that I get every time is the grape ape. It tastes like grape candy and its delicious. They have tons of vegan options and the staff are very friendly despite it being so busy all the time. Cheap prices too. Good vibes overall!
(5)Casey L.
If you go on a weekday afternoon, you won't have to wait in a crazy line! Amazing Doughnuts!
(5)Les W.
sooooooooooooo over rated! Leave this place for the tourists!!
(2)Rachel M.
This is one of the best doughnut shops I've been to. There's a location downtown that stays pretty busy, but there's also one I believe near the Lloyd Center that isn't as busy. I believe they are all open 24/7 and they only take cash. Also remember that in Portland there's no sales tax! I got the maple bacon bar. It was good.
(4)Bob J.
Donuts are a personal thing. I think they're great here. But eating here is also an experience -- part of the Portland experience. Line can be long, but it goes fast.
(5)Sarnz E.
Not all it's cracked up to be. The doughnuts have a variety of names, but NO DESCRIPTION, making it nearly impossible to order....and the girl at the register was NO HELP AT ALL AND VERY UNFRIENDLY. And the place was empty!!! Ended up having to try and describe to her what we wanted from the case. And when we finally got them...they were nothing special, and certainly not fresh. Skip it.
(1)Sandra M.
The line was long but quick. The vegan doughnuts... What can I say? Tears. So good, good variety and great names. Careful with the jelly filled ones because are REALLY filled. Like... Jelly bombs. The voodoo shaped ones are funny, but I rather the regular ones. The triple penetration is my favorite. The triple penetration doughnut it's my favorite too.
(5)Natali S.
Such creative toppings for doughnuts. The line was out the door and around the block when I went last summer. Even though the line was long it kept moving swiftly. I got the voodoo dozen and shared it with friends but it was still a lot of sugar to take in. Some toppings include rice krispies, bacon and we even got a doughnut with gum on top. They only take cash only so have some in hand!
(4)Jack C.
Fun. Different. Weird. Truth be told, the donuts, while unique and off the wall in appearance and presentation, aren't better tasting than other places around town. Go for the ambiance and the Portlandia vibe, but if you're looking for great tasting donuts, there are better choices.
(3)Jahmin L.
Voodoo Doughnut...I had high expectations! All I can say is, Eh... I heard this was the place to go when in Portland, so I decided to check it out. I did my research too--made sure to get cash (who carries cash nowadays??) and was prepared to stand in a ridiculously long line. After being accosted by several homeless people (probably because they knew you had to have cash on you to go to Voodoo), I arrived at the historic site. Luckily, there was barely a line and only had to wait a few minutes...inside (it was raining, so I was grateful for that). The variety can be overwhelming; I didn't know which one to choose. But as a sucker for anything with peanut butter, I opted for one with peanut butter drizzled on top. I was super excited as I sat down to eat outside the shop (again, approached by more homeless people). I have to say that the doughnut did not taste fresh or warm...it was hard to get down. I was expecting a melt-in-your-mouth moment, and it just wasn't there. Maybe it was just the day or my choice, but I wasn't impressed. I will give it kudos for having vegan options...it allowed my brother to partake in the experience. I heard that the locals go to a different doughnut shop, I just didn't catch the name. Maybe next time!
(2)Elle N.
It's an ESTABLISHMENT. Be prepared to wait in line and pay cash. The best donut is the VooDoo (see photo). It's a MUSTDOO in PDX! PS You will see the pink boxes all over the airport!
(4)Jin B.
Meh...I think this place is pretty overhyped. It is fun to take our out-of-town friends to so that they get the experience, but the donuts themselves really aren't all that great. Just because you crumble cereal or tang on top of a donut, does not mean that it is worth waiting hours in line for. This being said, their Maple Bacon bar is pretty delicious if you happen to stop in.
(2)D H.
Cool doughnuts but VERY overrated.
(3)Lisa C.
awesome doughnuts a long line to get in but well worth the wait
(5)Astrid Z.
Visited: September 2014 Nope, never again! First off, I am not a huge donut person. However, I know this place is a Portland must, so I came anyway. Line: I came early in the morning, the line was long, it wrapped around a street corner and it didn't move as fast as I thought it would. I've driven by here on several occasions as I visit Portland frequently on business. Morning and afternoons/weekend and weekdays, I feel like the line is always long. Donut: Mediocre. It's a donut, nothing special about it at all, except for all of the extra sugar tacked on (cereal, icing, etc.). I think a lot of their donuts are bizarre and the price for purchasing them isn't cheap at all. I understand they can do this because of the whole "unique" thing and because it's such a big tourist attraction. If you're a person that truly enjoys donuts, you won't be too happy with the donuts at Voodoo. As I mentioned I'm not a big donut eater, but my friends that are, didn't like the quality of the donut and only went here because it's a tourist attraction. Shop: It smells really bad inside, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the hundreds of people that go through here on a daily basis. There is a ton of foot traffic for sure, but this place smelled like really bad BO. I couldn't eat my donut, because I was imagining sweat particles on it. Overall: Not again, did it once, didn't enjoy it. That's all I have to say. If you're a tourist and you know you wont be visiting Portland again, try it so you don't regret it later, but just don't have high expectations for the quality of the donuts.
(1)Katherine G.
This place was overly hyped up and it wasn't worth the wait for the donuts. They tasted just like any other donut with a bag of sugar poured on top of it. While the designs and decorations were impressive, it was not as delicious as I expected it to be.
(3)Jerry B.
Simply a must if you've never been. Great vibe, tons of choices, staff very friendly. It's a place to say you've experienced. Cash only but I got a couple of their exotic options for under $4 so not too pricey. If you need a culinary experience go somewhere else, it's a donut shop, so for the negative comments about the sophistication of the baking process, that's not what this place is built on. So, shut up, eat a donut that that's a voodoo doll with jam for blood and always be able to say, "I've been to that place!"
(4)Grá L.
The worst of tourist traps. Terrible service, mediochre doughnuts.
(1)Karl C.
Best. Donuts. Ever. There is a donut here for everyone. Just pick a bunch and go to town! My favorite was the one oreo toppings, but all of them were so good!! A must get is their signature voodoo donut, quite fun to stab and rip apart :p
(5)Paul M.
Too much sugar. I prefer gluten-free, stevia dognuts.
(1)Ser Z.
I guess that if you are a tourist in Portland you may be required to visit this place. Don't get me wrong, the doughnuts are good but they're not exactly "voodoo" doughnuts, so, unless you are in the area you can skip the place, you won't miss out on anything. Like i said, the doughnuts are good but in the average - average+ range. They do have some crazy creations and designs if you are into that... but even those are regular tasting. If I may have a suggestion it is this: early in the morning, grab you doughnuts to go, walk south a block, grab a coffee from Stumptown roasters, then 2 more blocks to the south grab breakfast at Mother's Bistro and Bar. That right there should pretty much take care of eating for the day. :)
(3)Brittany B.
I find these doughnuts to be fun. If you are coming to Portland, go ahead and give them a try. However, every time I drive by, at whatever time of day/night, there is a ridiculous line that is not worth standing in. The donuts are extremely expensive, and every time I have had them (maybe 3/4 times) they have been dry and stale. I don't know what it is, but these are mediocre donuts disguised in pretty colors and toppings. Go once, but not worth returning.
(2)eve y.
Meh. I don't understand what all the hype is for. That being said, I'm no donut fanatic, so it tasted like any other donut. The location is bad with alot of transients hanging around. It's also next to an "adult" theater, which makes staring at the patrons as they come out entertaining.
(2)Charlie L.
"Overrated" doesn't even begin to cover it. Simply put, this place is a tourist trap. It's an average-at-best place that for someone reason has become part of a checklist of places that people think they need to see when they visit Portland. Just as Magnolia Bakery has dry, flavorless cupcakes in New York City, Voodoo Doughnut has dry, stale donuts in Portland. Are they bad? No -- they are still donuts, after all. But are they worth standing in a long line for or going out of your way to get? No. I would recommend going to Blue Star Donuts instead -- unique, inventive and fresh flavors, without the lines and without the gimmick of donuts that look like genitalia.
(2)Peter S.
Not worth the hype and sugar migraine that comes along with eating them. There are much better donuts in Portland, but I guess I am glad they exist to distract all of the tourists away from the real donuts. :)
(2)Marie A.
Very unique donuts... Like super bizarre. Lots of donuts with cereal on them. But we walked in and decided to get the voo doo dozen so we could try some. The guy at the counter was super fun and helpful. He told us about some of his favorite donuts. Like the tex-ass donuts that is huge and the cock-n-balls donuts that you can imagine the shape. My husband and I ate only one donut each so far. And they were both good. I recommend checking them out for a unique take on your average donut. :-)
(4)J O.
I'm not a donut aficionado. In fact, I'm not that crazy about them. But my wife loves them and we both agreed, Voodoo Donuts is ok, but nothing spectacular. I got the double chocolate cake donut. The flavor was mild without that oily aftertaste that most donuts have. Not bad but I've had much better. My wife got a mixture and not a single one made her say yum. The peach fritter was a standard Apple fritter with what tasted like canned peaches in a few spots. The maple bacon was large, but heavy and unfilled with standard maple frosting and some bacon on top. Overall, we were not impressed. We went more because it's an icon than anything else and that's why we won't go back.
(3)Aldo R.
I think the place is just overrated. I went over there because my co-workers recommended it. I tried the oreo something something donut and it was just ok. We also tried different donuts and I found nothing exciting about them. It is quite expensive and the employees look like a bunch of hippies working in a place that, again, is quite overrated. They act like big stars and maybe think that the rest of the mortals (the ones in line) do not deserve them. Maybe donuts is not my thing and I don't even know why I am wasting my time reviewing this place. Not planning to come back in the near future.
(2)Sun N.
Long lines. 15-20 minutes wait. Oddly shaped donuts are a hit people. The donuts were just good. Cash only
(4)Adrienne C.
I mean, it's fun sometimes, especially if you go with people from out of town to get the whole tourist experience. But, frankly, I prefer the doughnuts from the bakery section at Fred Meyer. Better yet, do yourself a favor and head over to Annie's Doughnuts - the best doughnuts in town! Unless, you like to wait in an incredibly long line to pay strictly with cash for a huge mess of a doughnut with a bajillion toppings that you'll most likely pick off most of in the end.
(2)Andy B.
Tip: No line at 2am. (Thumbs up!) Place smells like piss and vomit at 2am. (Thumbs down!) I'll throw in my 2 cents/stars that nobody but my friends will see in the sea of thousands of reviews of this place. Portland doesn't have any amusement parks, so instead we stand in long lines for food places downtown or for ice cream at cheese factories. I've had their donuts before when co-workers would bring in boxes. Not a fan at all. The way some people talk about this place you'd think the donuts were frosted with Ambrosia and sprinkled with the crushed wings of angels. I can pick up the same things at Krispy Kreme and smash some Cap'n Crunch or crumbled Oreos on top and there ya go. Except mine will still be fresh and crunchy and I got to buy them with a credit card without the long wait. The silver lining in all this is that every sucker that's standing in this line is one less potential person standing in line in front of me for something good. Food: 2 Service: 4 Ambiance: 1 Value: 2 TL;DR: I warned you.
(2)Laura B.
I FINALLY made it to Portland and my first stop was Voodoo donuts for breakfast. This place is a must for tourists because this place has been hyped up for its fun donuts. The donuts are fun but by that I mean that they are shaped like voodoo dolls, and penises, in addition to regular donut holes. Also some of them are topped with cereal, crushed cookies, filled with cream or topped with bacon. Yes the donuts are fun but to me, they are overly sweet (like quadruple dipped in sugar) and the dough is simply ok. I think I got diabetes after I finished mine, I definitely crashed from the sugar. The line at voodoo is long but it does go by fast and the donuts are pricey. It was about a 20-25 minute wait. If I were a local I wouldn't bother to come here because of the price point and the wait. I'd definitely bring my out of town friends here though. Cash only. Coffee is good.
(3)Carla S.
I don't regret going here ONCE for the cute doughnuts, hipster pink boxes and quintessential Portland experience. But after biting the doughnuts and tasting nothing but sugar, I've figured that once is enough. They'd hit it all if only the taste was as good as the concept.
(3)Michelle S.
Long line but went by fast. I got the voodoo doll doughnut so cute! The chocolate was so good and the doughnut was fresh and soft! Definitely a must and so worth it from coming from la!
(5)J.k. S.
The bacon-maple donut is very good. The others we tried were just so-so. Located near the Saturday Marketplace, which was cool. Located in a sketchy area, so just be aware of where you're wandering.
(3)Candee J.
How can you not love Voodoo Doughnuts! Well, okay, the lines are long at all hours every day, but you know what...there is a reason for that: The doughnuts! And the lines move fast because they have a system to get your through them. And if you don't have cash (Voodoo is a cash only business) there is a handy-dandy ATM machine inside. It is hard to get out of Voodoo with just one. We always take our out of town guests there and they are delighted. The doughnuts are crazy. Crazy names, crazy combined flavors, and crazy good prices. All in all, if you are in Portland and you miss Voodoo, you have really missed. Voodoo is only missing one thing...they do not have a bride and/or groom t-shirt for sale. Their bride/groom doughnuts are crazy good and crazy good looking! They need a t-shirt to match for keepsake! Why haven't you thought of this, Voodoo?
(5)Adam D.
I think most things about this place have already been said in other reviews....The line is going to be long (and while you are waiting I am sure you will be hassled by some bums for money). I spent most of my time in line scrolling through their menu on my phone...The donut selection was large and over-whelming but ultimately I settled for the Ol Dirty Bastard (donut covered in Oreos and Peanut Butter Swirls). In my opinion, the donuts here are too over-the-top but it's the reason this place is popular. They take cash only! Which would of been nice to know before I stepped up to order. Good thing there is an ATM right next to the order counter.
(3)Martin M.
A decent doughnut, with an amazing shop and backstory. Sadly with other shops popping up that offer a higher par of ingredients for the same price, they are either going to have to rely on being a "must-do" thing in portland, or start adding more than cereal and sprinkles to their doughnuts.
(3)Edward B.
The line was long but clearly worth the wait. Was told by Native Portlanders that a trip to Voodoo Doughnut''s was a must do. Cool Concept with great doughnuts. Nothing better than a Half Dozen glazed doughnuts at 1am.
(5)Scott N.
They're really nothing special honestly. A maple bar with a slab of bacon on top? I could just as well make that myself. The voodoo doll shaped donut is probably the best thing about this place simply because it's fun and quirky. Otherwise, the long lines are simply not worth it and makes me scratch my head wondering why all these other people think so.
(3)Ian R.
Went at midnight and the line was out the door with people soaking up booze from the area bars. My friends went for classic donuts thinking they'd be great. Don't do that. Go on their online menu and check out what stuff is. The more outlandish stuff was a bit too intimidating so I went for the Mexican Hot Chocolate and Orangutang. Yeast rise was amazing and cayenne and cinnamon just isnt a donut I can get elsewhere. If you come here, get something only they do.
(4)Ken W.
Meh is right. As a Portland native, I've been dragged here when friends are in town quite a few times. There are better Portland experiences, and there are way better, cheaper doughnuts. Even Safeway has better maple bars. Get drunk somewhere fun, go to Petite Provence in the morning, have a way better time. The Travel Channel/Food Network dickriding is insane for somewhere that's solidly mediocre.
(2)Frankie L.
OK doughnuts.. The maple bacon bar is awesome, but rappers delight fell short. Feels like a place you absolutely have to visit when going to Portland, but I don't think I'd have to return. Props to the really cool people who worked the counter though, very accommodating and helpful.
(3)Jeremy R.
Why why WHY would you go here instead of the location on the east side? You can literally walk over the Burnside Bridge to the east side location, get your donuts, eat them, and walk back before you would get through the line at this place.
(1)Dave C.
the bacon maple doughnut is very good, but this place is basically a tourist trap and not worth the hype.
(3)wess d.
Even with all their fancy donuts I still like the old fashioned.
(4)Maggie V.
They're donuts. They're not remarkable. But hey, they're unique and have an interesting schtick. But give me a good ol' fashioned raised donut from any Mom & Pop donut shop anytime. The BIG plus to Voodoo is they have a killer VEGAN selection that taste EXACTLY like non-vegan donuts.
(3)Martin S.
I understand that this place is an institution. I've been here a couple times and it's always been a letdown. I've had much better doughnuts for much less wait. I love doughnuts and if you do too, I'd advise you to pass on these unless you're going there simply because it's an authentic Portland thing to do.
(3)Vitri C.
I came here to visit Portland and heard about this from all source of media. We walked here from our hotel and got in line. I had a decent expectation, not to over hype but hold it to high standards. We got the dozen because we had no idea what to other. Here are my take aways Pros- nice deco, interesting donut shapes Cons- taste regular, cash only, long lines Overall, it's just fancy looking donuts. I tried blue star and it was much better if u care about taste.
(3)Just The G.
Before Oh Doughnuts opened in Winnipeg, I spent a -- shall we say -- "reasonable" amount of time craving real doughnuts minus dairy. So, naturally, Voodoo was on my radar as an example of what is out there in the world, and *could* be where I was, if only someone were so inclined to make such magic happen. This is all preamble to say that, despite my keen interest in the place, I had not made plans to visit when I finally visited Portland because my partner is allergic to wheat and they don't have gluten-free options. But while wandering through the city I spotted it from across the street and I knew it was meant to be. The line up was totally worth it!! At the recommendation of the person working the counter, I got the vegan Old Dirty Bastard. I haven't had anything that sweet in ages (it took me a couple of hours to eat it in small increments, actually), but I'm glad I got to try a little bit of vegan doughnut history from the place that makes the wildest and most memorable creations =-)
(5)Joshua S.
Great Donuts, however, always seems to be an employee every time I go that is having a bad day. It really does get a little boring, and yesterday, I took my parents down to Portland for their first time and added this place to the list, we got there and luckily NO line, but everyone there OBVIOUSLY did not want to work. We ordered the Voo-Doo dozen and then ordered one specific kind and PAID for it, and we did not get it. I went back in and met up with the same guy and ask where it was and he just said it was in the box. I told him I didn't see it and he raised his voice at me and said it was in the box. I went back out and checked the box and only counted 12 donuts. So basically we were robbed $1.40, NOT that I care, but NOW I know they cannot be trusted anymore. Sadly!
(2)Rose V.
they are delicious, though being a Native Oregonian/Portlander... I would never wait in line... I'll leave that to the tourists =D Lots of great donuts in Portland, not just VooDoo
(3)Ken G.
I had the following: -Blueberry -Buttermilk -Triple Chocolate Penetration -Portland Cream Pie Overall, I thought these were good...I don't think it's really worth the long line, but I do appreciate the creativity. My favorite one was the Portland Cream Pie and the Blueberry...unique and tasty.
(3)Sugey L.
Creative, fun, great shapes, unheard of flavors. Unique and a landmark. You have to visit them and try them, because it's a most. It's a tourist spot, it's a fun experience, it's cool. Will you call these the best doughnuts you've had in your life, no. But will you remember the experience and enjoy the flavors? Yes. Go!
(3)Clint R.
I don't know why everyone is up in arms about this place. The doughnuts are okay, i mean a doughnut is a doughnut.... If you want a good one, then go to Blue Star!
(2)Todd K.
Yep, first review update, and thankfully, on the positive side. I ventured here with a friend a few months ago, still having that damned Mango Tango craving, and he was paying, so I figured what the hell. There was a wait in line, but not a long wait, the woman at the cash register taking orders was friendly, and they had EVERY doughnut that I wanted in stock this time. Still cash only (get used to it, people who moan about it--card fees are becoming increasingly shocking, particularly for small businesses), and I thought I'd bring up something everyone seems to miss with this place, especially those that complain about the prices--these doughnuts are HUGE, almost like mini-cakes. Not the tiny bullshit you see at your local QFC, or air inflated like at Krispy Kreme. But hey! When I'm wrong, I'm wrong, and if a business changes positively, I'll amend bad reviews. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars? Something has to really blow my socks off to earn that, I think I've only got one of those!
(4)Rachel H.
I had some visitors in town from the east coast. So like most tourists they wanted to visit the famous Voodoo Donuts. The donuts per usual are fresh and tasty, but the employees aren't usually they friendly.
(4)Nick J.
Do you know what is better than a Voodoo donut? Literally every other donut on earth. Their cake donuts are the same quality as those packaged Hostess or Little Debbie donuts that have been sitting on the shelf of your local grocery store for god-knows-how-long. The raised donuts are nothing at all to write home about. Crazy toppings? Save yourself the time and hit your local 7-11, take some of their donuts home, and dump your kitchen cabinet on the donut. Don't believe the hype. The only time anyone could possibly enjoy this "experience" is if they are drunk, stoned, or just so bought into the fairy tale that they won't admit this place is bogus.
(1)Sonia S.
I mean, you have to go here if you're visiting Portland. However, the only time I ever go here is if I am giving someone a tour of Portland. The line is way too horrid, and while the donuts are delicious, a good deal, and fun, there are pretty much no conditions where I'd wait that long just for myself. Oh yeah, make sure you have CASH!
(4)Jonathan V.
Best vegan donuts on earth Be sure and come early or on a rainy day, if not be prepared to wait outside in line for 15-30 minutes. Also they only take cash.....
(5)Alec F.
First things first - I love Voodoo doughnuts. The actual doughnuts, that is. I think they're delicious and unique and definitely worth a try. That being said, this location has gotten craaaaazy and I'm not entirely sure it's worth it anymore, given that they've expanded. Located in downtown Portland, the line for this place is basically always wrapped around the block. The location itself is the original one - it's a super tiny corner of a building with not a lot of room. If you reeeeeally feel the need to do the touristy thing and buy doughnuts from this location, okay, go for it. If you're just craving a doughnut, there are plenty of equally good doughnut places around - OR I'd suggest hitting up Voodoo Too (they have their own building outside of downtown) or coming at some weird hour like 3am. Some people get weird about it and say that the original location has better doughnuts or what not - I don't really agree, as I think the other locations are just as good. And if I'm just hanging out in downtown and want a doughnut, I can't say I'd come here first. I really do love me a good Dirty Bastard, but man, the line is just not worth it anymore. I'm super stoked that it is doing so well, but with all the popularity, I think I'll stick to the other locations to get my Voodoo on. Visiting Portland? Definitely stop by and check it out at least, as the "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" sign is right across from it - but remember, cash only if you decide to brave the line.
(3)Tera S.
I am mainly giving it a 5 star rating for the creativity in the assortment of donuts to choose from. They tasted great as well. Came to Portland for a visit on a Saturday morning and was recommended here by a friend and the wait was not terrible (20 min tops), and the prices are not bad either. The donuts we got were definitely worth the wait, but it's not necessarily a place we will come every single time we visit Portland. But you should at least try this place once while you're here!
(5)G R.
Went here while on vacation, and was excited about the birthplace of the wacky donut. The line was long, and the donuts were good - not great. I'm not sure if Voodoo has lost its touch or if other places have caught up with the shop in creativity and surpassed it in quality. Over-hyped in my opinion.
(3)Mel E.
When you hear about Portland, Voodoo Doughnuts come up, so I had to make it a point to go there. From my understanding the locals are indifferent, so you'll mostly see tourists there. Having friends know about the food scene in Portland is such an advantage because we got to the place and there was no line, we went straight to the front and stared at the carousal of doughnuts. Getting there around 9:30 AM was perfect too because it smelled super fresh. Since we went with a group of friends we shared with each other. We got the Maple Bacon (the most popular), the Captain, My Captain, and the Dirt Doughnut. The Maple Bacon is one of those long donuts and cooked bacon on top of the maple, what a hit! The Captain, My Captain had Captain Crunch cereal on top, my boyfriend's favorite cereal, so he loved that one. The Dirt Doughnut had vanilla frosting with Oreo cookies on top, which are my favorites, good for those that may not be so daring to try new or different things but still delicious. If you're ever in Portland, check this place out, not just for the doughnuts, but as one of the images in the city.
(3)Samtana B.
Super fun atmosphere...crazy donuts. My fav is the grape vegetarian...raised donuts with white frosting and sour grape candy powder dusting the top. The donuts are standard stick to your gut with immediate regret though. All the ingredients seem to be the same stuff that they sell in 5 gallon buckets for any other grocery store.
(3)Mariko K.
I was disappointed, these are not good donuts--I'm really puzzled why these are so popular. They taste like grocery store donuts that have been jazzed up with extra toppings. It's definitely not worth the 30 minute wait. After trying several other PDX donut joints, I found Voodoo to be the worst. I won't be back.
(2)Tracy Joy K.
I get it, cute funky place with crazy donuts that have the tourists flocking to their glittery brick walls and loud decor... it was one of those must trys for Portland that people told me about. I just wish the donuts were half as good as the hype. Our donuts were imaginative yes - but dry and just not good at all. I'm really big on donuts and this just does not get my pink box award. It's a fun place for sure, but don't expect much in terms of taste.
(2)Derek C.
Unique spot with awesome named doughnuts. Open at all times of the day and they also taste good. Only downfall is that they'll have bums outside lingering because it's a cash only spot. Other than that - have fun
(4)Mitch D.
Waiting in line for doughnuts? You would think these would be really, really, REALLY good, right? They're okay at best...save your time and money and just say you ate one. Not worth it
(2)Albert H.
What a shame that I did not eat Voodoo when I was in Denver, but I got a chance to redeem myself in Portland for its glory. With such creativity and deliciousness, this donut joint is definitely worth it. We waited only 15 minutes before getting to order. DONUTS: We ordered the random dozen and chose another dozen. We got to sample everything from the traditional voodoo to maple cream filled to mango to Oreo. For eight people, two dozen is a LOT, but who doesn't love creative and fun donuts? The donuts come in such fun shapes, colors, and designs that it mixes play with food. I loved it. The one caveat that dinged it one star is the warmth of the donut. I love a warm freshly fried donut, but I understand that to meet the demand, the donuts can't be super warm. It's a tough place to be in for Voodoo. OTHER: The inside is quite fun. The decor is bright and colorful, with revolving plates of donuts. The service is great too. Voodoo donuts and Portland go together. So come on by, eat a donut, and feel happy on your sugar high!
(4)Annie O.
the donuts are awesome, the line is stupid and i hate waiting in line for ANYTHING. 30 minutes on a weekday in the afternoon standing in the sun or the rain waiting for a donut. i guess I don't like donuts enough...
(3)Makiko W.
My kids love them!!
(5)Brandon C.
Long wait during spring break but it was made bearable by the friendly, funny voodoo donut rep that was bantering with the customers. Worth a visit as the place is a portland icon, but the best part of your visit is saying the names of their crudely named donuts
(4)Jason K.
Not as big of a thrill as I expected. But I guess it would be tough to live up to the hype of this way over-hyped doughnut shop. Yeah, they do some wacky things to carb cakes. Adding cereal as a topping has almost become a genre with them. The doughnuts themselves are a-okay fine.
(3)Brie A.
Me & my husband are from California & we have never even heard of this place until we moved to Washington . We went to a basketball game at the Moda Center & on our way home we stopped my Voodoo Doughnuts for the first time the line wasn't too bad at all , everyone was in & out in a jiffy ! We ordered 2 captain crunch doughnuts , 1 cocoa puffs doughnut , a maple , a old fashioned doughnut , a regular chocolate doughnut , & an Oreo doughnut & let me just say AMAZING ! Even though after a couple bites half of one doughnut gave me a headache I do recommend trying this place at least once ! It was a great experience & apparently a pretty popular place . A must try :)
(5)Dennis W.
So I got there about 6:30 pm on a Friday night. There was a line out the door and it took about 10 minutes to get in; not too bad. I was in a mood for a vanilla cream donut but had to settle for custard since they don't have vanilla (or chocolate) fillings. The donut was good but not great. As someone used to the great Amish donuts available in mid Atlantic, I can tell you that these are just average. Creative yes (if you like to pay more to have a donut covered with fruit loops), but not worth the wait or the premium for the donut. Delicious Amish donuts back east, about $1, average but trendy Voodoo donut, generally about 2. Another thing, there was hardly any custard in the donut. If you gotta have it, go for it; it should hit the spot.
(3)Tessa R.
Every time I'm in Portland I have to stop at Voodoo. You can't find that sort of atmosphere anywhere else. From the glittered brick wall to the twisted chandelier to the doughnuts themselves, this place is sure worth the trip. Whether you're feeling something classic like a chocolate cake or feeling adventurous and go for a gay bar (cream filled of course), Voodoo has a bit of something for everyone. The line is long to get in, but if you go around dinner time you will rarely have to wait. Friendly staff, fun flavors, and a great overall experience. Recommend: the old dirty bastard and the voodoo doll
(4)Matthew B.
Oh please, enough already. One look at the dude behind the counter tells me I shouldn't be surprised to find a booger on my doughnut. Enjoy your pink box of booger doughnuts tourists
(1)Trisha L.
Decent doughnut, good price. A little too hyped up, and the staff attitude reflects that. Still, as a Portland tourist for a couple of days, a trip to Voodoo was necessary. Cash only, so be warned.
(3)Eric F.
Bacon Maple is the best.
(5)Cassandra D.
Average donuts, terrible lines.
(2)Kristen M.
I'm not a huge doughnut fan but when I have a doughnut, it's usually a Voodoo doughnut. It's fun for the kids to try Cap'n Crunch on their doughnut instead of sprinkles. My favorite is the vegan cake. I'm not vegan, they are just really tasty.
(4)Emily Z.
Sadly disappointed by Voodoo, but still worth a visit if you're coming from out of town just for the crazy colors and toppings that they have. As someone who doesn't have a major sweet tooth, I found all of the doughnuts from Voodoo to be overly sweet, and lacking any special flavors. We assumed the donuts were great due to all the people we saw leaving with filled boxes, but we soon realized that it was mostly because everything was so cheap (approx. $1.50-$2 each). To make your own Voodoo donut: buy a Krispy Kreme donut, sprinkle rice cripsies on top, and voila!
(3)Nimisha B.
A bit too gimmicky for me - Voodoo was full of judgmental teens and the service was grumpy, which I guess is their thing. I had their chocolate peanut butter rice krispies doughnut, which was good, but nothing outstanding. I can now say with confidence that Blue Star is superior to Voodoo.
(3)Pearl W.
Came here with my hubby... We were lucky because there was no line. I got the voodoo shaped doughnut. It was cute in a psycho way lol! It had a pretzel stick through it's heart and strawberry filling. My hubby had the grape doughnut. They were pretty tasty!
(4)Gus K.
I get it...if you're coming for a visit you have to go because you saw it on the food channel or Portlandia or whatever...that said their doughnuts are "Meh". The cereal ones are always stale, and everyone does the maple bacon ones anymore. If you do go here the Mango Tango and the Arnold Palmer (the cream filled one is ok too) are really the only ones worth getting in my opinion. My recommendation is to skip Voodoo altogether and hit Blue Star instead.
(3)Justin R.
Great novelty treats. If you're in for a strange shaped doughnut, then this place is for you. However, I do not believe that they have the best doughnuts for the best price.
(4)Michael C.
Fun environment, definitely worth a stop if you are visiting in from out of town. A great tourist spot with some fun and weird donuts. The voodoo doll is REALLY good. I gave this a three star rating only because if I was going for a good donut in Portland, I would go somewhere else. I have tried the old dirty bastard, voodoo doll, the one with fruit loops, and the one with captain crunch. Don't get me wrong. the donuts are good donuts, but they aren't Portland's best. Get ready for a line if you are showing up during the busy hours (Saturdays and Sundays)
(3)Michelle B.
Visited Portland for 4 days and stopped by a few times to grab some of the delicious doughnuts. While they are delicious that is not what earned them my three star review..the customer service is crap. The cashiers were extremely rude, rarely making eye contact with me while I was making and paying for my order, and yelling at customers for blocking the doorway. While I understand it is a fire hazard and you're not allowed to block the doorway there are no signs or any sort of communication from the employees to the customers unless they are screaming at them for holding open open the door or blocking the door (they have a crap setup). Also, the names and flavors are fairly overwhelming if you're visiting this place for the first time (be sure to check out the menu online so you know what to order and what is in each)...otherwise you're stuck staring at a rotating display of the doughnuts they offer having no clue what is in them...and the displays are at the register so inevitably it holds up the entire ordering process.
(3)Mage B.
About half of the staff that I've interacted with there is incredibly rude and unhelpful (the other half is incredibly sweet!), but that's really the only downside other than a long wait if you go on a weekend in the middle of the day. I've learned that I can't ask them to tell me what something in the case is named or what is in it, because they'll most likely give me a nasty or sarcastic response. Instead I just ask them to surprise me (select for me). I love doughnuts and often crave them late at night, so it's great to have that option. Since they have a variety of vegan doughnuts and are inexpensive, I tend to come here for my cheap, quick sugary snack needs. Not the very best doughnuts, but good enough that I crave them.
(4)Darren W.
Line can be way too long and they are just donuts, after all. But they are, admittedly, damn good donuts and at a completely normal price for such.
(4)Katie 2.
Its allllll about the Portland Creme if you like custard donuts. Thick chocolatey frosting and a delicious smooth vanilla cream/custard filling....SO GOOD! In my opinion, their custard donut trumps that of Blue Star. Also tried the captain crunch, apple fritter, oreo, and blueberry cake donut, but my favorite was the Portland Creme....Ate it too fast to even take a picture of it!
(5)Cindu M.
such fresh donuts~!
(4)Liz S.
Yeah, you have to stuff at least a couple Voodoo Doughnuts in your face sometime during your life, it's just necessary. Waiting in line for 30 minutes around noon on a Sunday was no big deal since it was sunny and warm out. It gave me some time to narrow my decision down to two lucky doughnuts. I ended up getting the Old Dirty Bastard (yeast doughnut with chocolate glaze, crumbled oreos and peanut butter drizzle). The flavors were good and the texture of the doughnut wasn't bad. I do love warm doughnuts but I see how a melty situation would occur with the glaze and all. This doughnut was decent size. The cock-n-balls (yeast doughnut with chocolate glaze and cream filling) was huggeee! Like really big. At first I though they forgot the filling but it made an appearance somewhere in there. The doughnut itself was kind of like a croissant, which I liked. I also got to try a bite of my boyfriend's chocolate doughnut with coconut flakes on top. It was alright, and on the smaller size compared to the others. His apple fritter tasted pretty good but was nothing special. I don't eat bacon so didn't take a bite of the maple bacon bar, but it disappeared within 10 minutes of digging into the box anyway.
(4)Sarah M.
Vegan doughnuts! I must be in heaven. Don't know why anyone would ever bother with butter and eggs when they taste so good without. Top Pot really needs to step up its vegan game, Voodoo Doughnuts is where its at!
(5)nikky d.
Love the donuts. Go get them. They are special. Great service. Very Portland. Very cool. That is my review ;)
(5)Nate K.
This place is a Portland staple and unfortunately this place is a Portland staple. You could wait in line for an hour or 5 minutes. If you're a tourist and it's not your last night in the city wait till the peak hours are over. However the interesting donuts they have there ensure you won't get them anywhere else. There are more than one location which most people don't know I think.
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(5)Andrew T.
Coming to Portland, it was no question that I had to make a stop at VooDoo Doughnuts! The lined wrapped twice and took about 20-25mins. Thankfully, it was a beautiful sunny day with awesome street music performers. I went with the classic VooDoo Doll donut, Old Dirty Bastard, and their limited edition Pothole. -VooDoo Doll: Fun, but disappointing! Pretzel stick stake to the heart, with raspberry blood filling. Unfortunately, the filling was only in a very small portion of the donut, making flavors disproportionate. -Old Dirty Bastard: damn! Can't go wrong with oreos, peanut butter and chocolate frosting. -The Pothole: this was my favorite! Raised bar donut with Bavarian cream filling, topped with chocolate frosting, oreos, and streak of vanilla. Wow! These donuts pack a punch and are filling and delicious. Worth the wait and experience, but not worth the price to come regularly.
(4)Ellie S.
Help! My husband brought back Voodoo donuts from a trip and I can't stop eating them. I'm in some kind of sugar trance. I have been taking bites out of Old fashioned maple, old fashioned chocolate, no name, old dirty bastard, dirt doughnut, bacon maple bar and ain't that a peach fritter with an emphasis on the salty and sweet I get out of the bacon maple bar and ain't that a peach fritter combined. I can't stop. Maybe I should move there to continue my sugar trance? Highly recommend. Awesome goodness!
(5)Holly L.
Very disappointing after all the hype. We didn't find Voodoo donuts to be any different than your garden variety Dunkin Donuts, other than the fact they have wackier flavors and are prettier. They're greasy and heavy and definitely not worth the wait. Go to Blue Star instead!
(2)Marc J.
I walked into the line thinking I'd just get a donut and keep moving. By the time I got to the front, I couldn't help but get two, as well as a sticker for the road. Brave the line - it's worth it!
(5)Jeff H.
Reasonably priced, creative, Tasty donuts. Friendly service. Parking, pink boxes. Cash only but there is a/an ATM
(5)Benjamin P.
Decent. It's more about the experience than the quality of the donuts themselves.
(3)Tony L.
This place is a joke, and if you're not in on it, you might as well not even come in. Stop taking this place so fucking seriously. If yr gonna get a donut with froot loops on it, quit expecting gold. Light 3 outta 5.
(3)Christina S.
Ah, yes. Voodoo Doughnut was the first thing on my family's list of things to try. We went there yesterday morning, and let me tell you, my mom was surprised at how long the lines are, but me on the other hand? Not so much. It's obviously got curious travelers and locals coming back for more. Just the outside of it already seems intriguing with their sparkly brick walls and signature logo sign. So we waited about 20 minutes till we got inside, and it looks crazy in there. Lots of extravagant colors and the next thing you know it we were at the front. It's a bit overwhelming as there are such a variety of doughnuts to choose from. We happened to get the 3 of the Voodoo Doll Doughnuts, 1 Mango Tango Doughnut, and 2 Blueberry Cake Doughnuts. Let me tell you, they were all amazing! The Voodoo Doll Doughnut was a must-try for obvious signature reasons. It was not overbearing in chocolate, and there was a plentiful amount of raspberry fill which was great. The Mango Tango was also fairly decent and flavorful. As for the Blueberry Cake, THIS IS A MUST HAVE. They were so amazing! The cake just crumbles in your mouth and it's not too sweet or under sweet which had a perfect balance. Just a very light glaze which made it even better. This is definitely one of the best doughnuts I have had in my life. In addition, the creative store and flavors makes the experience so much more worthwhile, and I'm probably going to sneak back there later today, because this is definitely a must-try in Portland, Oregon!
(4)Rick G.
These doughnuts are perfect for unsuspecting tourists! They look good, but they taste about the same as something you can get at Safeway or Fred Meyer. I'm not much of a doughnut expert, but I have had better. The plain glazed doughnut from KKD is a superior treat.
(1)Evan M.
meh i esperienced butter
(2)Stephanie B.
must see in portland super yummy
(4)Paolo V.
Stopped by in the morning on the way to a cafe. Nice: 720a--no lines. Nice: Bacon. Donuts. Cereal. Donuts. Oreos. Donuts. Donuts. Donuts. Watch out. Cash only.
(4)Some G.
This place is totally Bitchin'. Period.
(5)Maureen R.
The best donuts ever, bar none. The line was longish but moved quickly and the donuts made the wait worth it.
(5)Charlie D.
So brand new to Portland and here's my take.... Voodoo Donuts. Awesome, you get to watch weird people as you watch in line and yeah, its smells pretty damn good and its open 24/7. Overall if you want crazy creative Portland feel vibe with interesting donut concoctions that are probably a 3 out of 5 on the taste scale that kinda taste stale (not like 7/11 stale, but close....) I'd wait 5-10 minutes if i'm craving for a donut but I wouldnt wait more then 15. For better tasting, more classic, fresh donuts, I'd go to Blue Star which is about a 4.5 out of 5. Downfall with Blue star is their hours but...I've never had to wait more then 5 minutes...lol. So all and all, it really does depend on what kinda donuts you're looking for.
(3)Dan G.
Voodoo is great, if you want to wait in long lines for mediocre donuts.
(2)Mai K.
I came here because I'd heard this was a necessary stop when in Portland. The pastries are unique and fun, but I wasn't that impressed by the quality of the food, the service (my cashier didn't seem thrilled to be there at all, but the girl next to her was more peppy), or the cleanliness of the space. I enjoyed the donuts and the hot apple cider, but I wouldn't say you'd be missing much if you didn't go to Voodoo Doughnuts when you're in PDX.
(3)Marisa S.
I stopped in here on the recommendation of a friend who grew up in Portland. I didn't get anything fancy. Just two donuts: raised chocolate glazed and chocolate cake glazed. The raised one was delicious. Just like the donuts I remember getting as a kid, before all the chains drove the mom and pop stores out of business. The cake was also scrumptious: dense and moist and just the right amount of sweet. Childhood memories came floating back. I visited this location in the middle of the day and only waited 5 or 10 min to order. Staff was very friendly and patient with each customer. My next visit was to the location in the NE. Same delicious donuts. Same courteous staff. Now for a tip: just get the basic donuts. And if you can, get a small box of 6 to go the day you leave Portland. Mine traveled well on the plane and were enjoyed greatly by my 10 year old daughter. (I might've eaten one on the red eye home. Shh)
(5)Randy E.
Great donuts - get the fuity flavors.
(5)Alix S.
The doughnuts are decent. However, I don't understand the hype. Why would anyone stand in line for 45mins just for a doughnut?
(3)Jessica L.
I have tried voodoo both times I've been to Portland, there's always a long line but it moves pretty fast. Things are little crazy in there so both times I've asked for a dozen that they pick. The second time the girl at the counter was not friendly, I asked for an extra maple bacon, and she gave me one, then she have me about eight donuts that are essentially the same just with different stale cereal toppings. Stale sugar doughnuts with fruit loops, Oreos, fruity pebbles, sprinkles, all stale. They make a decent cake doughnut, try blueberry if that's your thing, and they have pretty good vegan doughnuts. Otter than that I don't think I'll be back.
(2)Nicole T.
They don't live up to the hype for sure, but they're consistent and their donuts are the best thing for parties and late-night food runs. I recommend trying them out at least once.
(4)Ted P.
Great vegan donut options. Yes, there is often a long line. Yes, it's very touristy. All that said, if you want vegan donuts, you can't do better than Voodoo. The vegan options are way better here than at Blue Star or any other PDX donutery I've seen. Of course they have non-vegan donuts, too.
(4)Tabitha S.
Yummy...and interesting flavors...a good "portland" experience...but I've had better donuts. :-)
(4)Amanda T.
So I know this place is a staple of Portland - but I really was not a super fan. After waiting in line for 10 - 15 minutes I chose a lemon lime donut with nerds sprinkled on top. Bad choice and it made me sick. It is a must to go if you are in Portland for the first time but I won't be back.
(3)Vanessa B.
I was lead to this lovely establishment by a co-worker who proclaims "If you didn't go to Voodoo, you didn't go to Portland." So, we waited in line. 25minutes. Rain drizzling on our heads while looking around at the cloudy mecca. Once inside, I suddenly felt like a child, getting into a theme park of some sort. There were quite a few options and random combinations. In New York, we have donut shops everywhere, but nothing like this. I can see why people flock here. I am unsure if the people in line actually live in Portland, as this would be an unnecessary line to wait in a city of this size. But, the experience was worth the wait, and the waiting in line, made me soak in the rain, people and experience Portland on a deeper level. When usually I would walk away from such a wait. Side note, I found out you can get married in this place. And people have done so, very interesting. If I lived in Portland and had visitors, I would take them here. Well done guys. You are unique. Just like Portland.
(5)Oscar G.
I've lived in Portland for many years and grew up just over the river in Vancouver, WA and I really love Voodoo despite many Portlanders saying "Blue Star is better". To be honest, they're completely different. Blue Star is awesome if you want mostly plain donuts, but if you're seeking something as weird as Portland is Voodoo is the place.
(5)Danielle B.
3.5 stars I honestly wasn't looking forward to going to Voodoo. In my head it was overhyped and had long lines (who likes lines?). But then I experienced Voodoo, and maybe it was because my expectations were low, but they made me a fan. Our donut man (do they have a name? donut barista? donut host?) was hilarious. He repeatedly tried to sell me cock and balls-- the donut, not his. And he mocked me for asking what it was filled with--admittedly I set myself up for that one. We took home a couple of the bacon maple, the gay bar, and the Portland cream. The gay bar and Portland cream were similar because they are both filled with Bavarian cream, but the Portland wins since it also has chocolate on top. Their bacon maple is a solid sweet and salty combo. I always worry about sugar overload when it comes to these crafty donuts, but everything we ordered faired okay and not ridic on the sweetness scale. I'm definitely willing to try more doughnuts the next time I'm in Portland. I do recommend scouting the donuts on their website's menu because there are pictures and descriptions to help you make your doughnut decisions!
(4)Angela H.
Portland best places Love it.
(5)Leelee P.
Got lucky and happened by when these wasn't a line. Good doughnuts. Crazily decorated and tasty. Be brave and let them pick out your dozen for just $13.
(4)Stephanie A.
Mango tango doughnuts are amazing! It's everything you'd expect in a PDX cult favorite. Minus for the lack of CC processing.
(4)Joy B.
I'm going back and forth between a 3 and 4. I mean, it's a doughnut...it was good BUT would i stand in line again to have it? No. If the line is short or non-existent and I'm walking by will I stop, sure, why not. The line was long, it was cash only. I was visiting and wanted to look at the display but was rushed to order and keep it moving..and the cashier didn't want to hear that I wanted a good recommendation because I was visiting. It was just OK. People were buying them by the dozens. I'm not a huge ---but gummy worms and crumbled oreos on top of already sweet bread type of person, so that kind of turned me off a little. Some of the doughnuts were super busy -- just a lot going on. If you add bacon to anything it's bound to be delicious, I'm sure....I've had better is all I can say. Better doughnuts and better service and I've stood in longer lines before, so it wasn't just the line that was the problem. I will wait and hour or more for good food, I don't mind. I'm a foodie, so it was worth the experience and being able to say that I've done it! :) Now that I'm done writing I think a 3 is more representative than a 4.
(3)Katrina W.
Not sure about the hype. Its a little too sweet in my opinion (tried the bacon and captain crunch). Would not highly recommend it. The place is located in a pretty ghetto area. Not good to go late at night, unless accompanied by friends.
(2)V F.
The jelly doughnut are the best I've ever had. They aren't sugary sweet and the donut is light and fluffy. About 1.25. I think I hat 3 at once. Great coffee too.
(5)Kaleb F.
Good donuts the whole family can enjoy.
(3)Lauren S.
Good doughnuts! But then again, how good can a doughnut really be? I do enjoy the spunky names and interesting shapes! Cash only, so prepare for that! Otherwise they have an ATM inside ($3-4 atm charge, and you will have to wait in line again) Long lines are pretty intense, but this makes for interesting people watching. If you haven't been here before, it's worth stopping by!
(4)April G.
Yummy different doughnuts and a good pric
(5)Alexandria M.
I mean.. they're donuts. With sillier toppings.
(3)Charles T.
I had an iced peach fritter. I thought I was going to have two doughnuts. I went in with $5 cash. Yeah, you'd think it would be enough for a fritter and a bacon maple bar. But it wasn't. Wow, really? Extremely high prices contribute a great deal to my 2-star rating of VD. The fritter was good, not excellent, just good. It reminded me of Winchell's donuts that used to have many locations around town. Nothing special. And I was really put off by the pagan motif and atmosphere. That doesn't really have anything to do with the quality of the doughnuts or my 2-star rating. That's just me. If you want to pay more than necessary for doughnuts that don't equal their price tag, if you don't mind terse service and long waits, then this just may be the nutmeg in your batter. For me, better doughnuts, better prices and better, friendlier service are abundant in this foodie paradise, Portland, Oregon--the town that I call my home.
(2)Nicole E.
It's a Portland staple, with some of the yummiest, most unique doughnuts I've ever seen! I take all my out of town guests here because it's an absolute must-see in this city!
(5)Angi F.
I've visited Voodoo Doughnuts a number of times - mostly with out of town guests so they can have the experience. I'm not a huge doughnut eater but the novelty factor is definitely there ... the place is pretty much always packed (at least when I've been there) and the service is OK - not overly great but not terrible either and completely understandable with the volume they are doing.
(3)E R.
If you are into healthy foods don't come here. Creativity and sugar are the main sales points. The actual donuts are just average, but if you have a sweets or donut craving the variety of unusual toppings and taste combos is outstanding. Bought a dozen for a group of 5 for the weekend. Could not eat it all, way too much sugar for one weekend! I agree with other comments on the lines and the pressure to make up your mind with so many choices. But that should tell you Voodoo Doughnuts has its fans. For me, it is fine for the occasional novelty treat.
(3)Trang T.
2.5 stars I am a true lover of donuts but I really think Voodoo Doughnuts is just okay. Outrageously decorated, overly sweet and interesting combos is probably what makes people so excited about Voodoo Doughnuts. We have something comparable to it back at home so I wasn't as excited. We came on a weekend night and the line wasnt as packed as we expected. We had the bacon donut, voodoo doll, grape and cinnamon sugar donut. Nothing really stood out or felt life changing. It was actually too sweet and slathered with way to much frosting. Their menu is overwhelming and the rotating donut shelves don't help. It's hard to know whats in the case so you kind of just have to point and hope that it'll taste good. I thought that they'd have amazing donuts and when trying the plain Cinnamon Sugar donut, it was actually dry and hard to eat. I'd likely pass on coming back next time if I ever come back to visiting Oregon again. (Bay Area folks, it's similar to Psycho Donuts so if you've already had that, Voodoo donuts is nothing special)
(3)Dinah C.
A must visit for anyone in Portland! I love the eclectic options that work with your palate. It is cash only and make sure you know what you want when you get to the register as others behind you and the cashier will so appreciate it. My personal favorite is the Voodoo donut and the awesome coffee mug :)
(4)Larry G.
If you can handle sugar overload, then Voodoo Doughnut is for you. Before you get in line, read the menu and look at the options. My fiance and I just got in line and waited for our turn. Man, we felt pressured by other people waiting behind us. We were like...."let's get this....no, this.....no, this one.....and that one....honey, I already got that one....oh, this one!" We got different kinds that included a Voodoo ghost donut, cock-and-balls donut, grape ape donut, mango-flavored donut, cereal topped donut, etc. Yes, I saw the bacon topped donuts. Dafuq?!?!?!? Anyways, expect people to ogle you as you carry a large pink box in your hand. Everyone knows that that box is. Whether you like donuts or not, you have to stop by this place! *This place is cash only!
(5)Nathan R.
Sugary goodness, great atmosphere and attitude, worth the hype. Not for donut snobs.
(5)W W.
Crazy toppings, but just normal donuts underneath. On the plus side, with so much turnover they always seem very fresh.
(3)Johnny B.
long wait, but bomb doughnuts
(5)Cathy R.
My review of this place is rather mixed. It's definitely worth coming here at least once to try out their donuts, but I found them too sweet for me. I'm not sure what flavor I bought, but my donut had white frosting and purple sprinkles on it. It tasted like a sweet tart candy or maybe a pack of nerds? On a more positive note, the variations of donuts that you can find here are pretty awesome and definitely unique from other donut places. They're also open 24 hours so they get credit for that!
(3)Lauren R.
There are WAYYY Better doughnut shops in Portland. I got a HUGE box of a multi variety (ranging from grape-ape to their fritter) One bite of each told me all that I was going to know; Subpar and OVERHYPED. Go to Lee Farms and get yourself an apple cider vinegar donut and a view or Annie's Donut Shop and experience way better. This place is a Voo-Don't.
(2)Laura K.
Super fun and best doughnuts ever!
(5)Wanderlust F.
I simply can not remember coming here but I guess I did because I checked in??? The donuts must not have been that memorable or just not worth reviewing. According to hubby, it was ayte. If it was ayte to him, then it must have been blah for me. All I remember is that their donut was way too soft just not what a donut is suppose to be
(2)Anjana A.
We visited as we wanted to do the Voodoo thing, like tourists. I don't like doughnuts much as they're usually much too sweet for me. I've tried doughnuts across the country and have never found one I liked except maybe those made at home with very little sugar and no dusting. But I wanted the experience of going Voodoo - if only for my teen who thought it would be 'crazy cool'. We drove by at 8 PM on a weekday, there was a CRAZY line outside so we decided to go wait and come back at 11:30. Major oops! The line was even longer! What! Still we parked for $12 for the night and went to Voodoo. There was a 200 person line in front of us with some street performance going on right in the middle. Most people were late teens or twenties and many were drunk. Didn't think I wanted to be in line with my kid, we had even brought our dog, so we sent the poor soul back to the car. My kid got a few cat calls as she was walking back and was upset but still determined to go in and try the doughnuts. We then had a few teenagers slam into us as they were being chased by cops for breaking into someone's car or store and then a few cops came running after. It was quite a commotion. A homeless dude then got up on a trash can, he seemed really high and started lecturing the general audience in the line. Another crowd of drunk people showed up and lit cigarettes. Most of the people who had kids or others who did not want to wait left at this point. We waited about 1.5 hours to get in. I had typed my order on my phone and handed it to the server who thanked me for that since I was buying a bunch of flavors. A lot of people were just staring at the board inside, lost as they seemed not to have a clue what they wanted, I think they were in the line just for fun. The place is cash only so some were scrambling to get money. The servers were friendly despite all this going on all the time. It's amazing that they sell so many doughnuts, all their racks were full and they were still making more! So the visit was an experience, that lasted 3 hours to buy a few doughnuts! But I don't think I would have seen more people and more interesting sights in the space of those 3 hours anywhere else! We got our legendary pink boxes and I tried a bite of each doughnut having got about 15-16 flavors. I wasn't very impressed, the only one I liked was the Buttermilk bar. I had not tasted one like that before and it was not overly sweet. The voodoo dolls were all different and fun to photograph but not to eat. Eventually, I ended up trashing most of the doughnuts. Out of the 24 we purchased we perhaps finished 4-5 over 2 days. And our dog helped too! Recommended as a place to hang out if you're into that sort of thing. Not worth going to just for doughnuts!
(3)Lauren C.
Grape Ape and Portland Cream are my fave. Service is hit or miss.
(4)Eric K.
So yes there is always a long line but....I think that is part of the whole experience. The Doughnuts have some crazy names, some that are inappropriate. I love going in and just reading through all of the names and the description. My favorite is the Oreo doughnut!!!! Definitely a great experience.
(4)Lauri E.
I love Voodoo doughnuts, the line around the building tells you how good they are.
(5)Sherry L.
Meh. Not that great. Granted there is a lot of variety and for donuts, they are blingy. But the quality of the donuts and the flavors - not overly inventive or refined. Worth going for the first time, but otherwise, it's just a pile of sugar for a 30 minute wait.
(2)Andrew J.
It's iconic, it's gimmicky, and whether you love it or love to hate it, Voodoo Doughnuts is a Portland success story. I believe this is the page for the downtown location, and while yeah, it has lost its original gritty charms (oh how I miss when it was still a hole in a wall. Memories!), the expansion has made it more tolerable to wait in line. The doughnuts are usually fresh when I go in during the late shift before/after Miss Kennedy's Cabaret, Kit Kat Club, Wanderlust Social, Ash Street Saloon, et al. The next time I go see my old coworkers or have a good friend's birthday, I'm getting them a heartfelt cock'n'balls.
(4)Luby H.
I knew when I wanted to come to Voodoo, it was solely for the hype, and yes I definitely wasn't expecting much since I had been fully warned by my dear friends. But really? I didn't know someone could possible make donuts worse than Dunkin Donuts. And how do you even mess up a jelly donut exactly? Came here around 11pm on a Saturday night just so I can be a tourist and take a picture with the Voodoo Donut sign but thought "I might as well just stand in line too because how many times will I really come here." The wait was roughly around 30 minutes (which is still insane!) and I ordered the infamous voodoo, a jelly donut in the shape of a voodoo doll covered with chocolate. The donut was extremely heavy and the dough was not airy or fluffy at all. On top of that, it was extremely sweet and just not very different from that jelly donut from your local donut shop (and honestly that one may even be better). Majorly disappointed and I am shocked that people still stand in line for an insane amount of time for this basic donut. #basic
(1)Adrian M.
Great donuts. Fun atmosphere. Definitely do not come here unless you can wait in line. Definitely understand why people wait. Donut flavors are awesome. Prices are good too. Will be back
(5)Not My Real N.
These donuts ain't good. Oh, sure, the shapes and names are cute, but the 'nuts themselves are below par. The fillings are loaded with cornstarch and have that overly carbed vibe. Nasty! The glazes are pure corn syrup with flavorings and gross color added. Basically, their donuts are low-end supermarket quality. I mean, below a suburban Cash'n'Carry. The best thing, I guess, about Voodoo Donuts is to watch the vacuous hordes thronging to buy these over-priced, sugary, verrrry unhealthy trendy treats. When my family and I were there, the two-block crowd was exclusively trend-wannabes, each glued to their personal electronic, mainly iPhones. Seriously? People should be told how absolutely uncool it is to be a sheep.
(1)Mona W.
Definitely iconic and fun, but overhyped and not very tasty. Imagine lining up with a bunch of drunk people at 2am under a flashing neon sign. Except instead of waiting to get into a club, you are waiting to buy donuts. The magic is in the hole.....but there was definitely not too much magic experienced by my tastebuds.
(3)Erin J.
I've hit them up thrice now, 1st time before moving to Portland, because well.. VOODOO! The other two times after moving here a few months ago. I think they are a good doughnut joint. The treats are tasty and creative. They aren't my favorite doughnuts in town, which is why I give them three stars. Good, creative, but a bit too sweet and overpriced compared to what I can get elsewhere. You're definitely paying for the experience with this one.
(3)Jane S.
Had the apple fritter and it was crunchy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside. Great glaze. I'm a fan.
(4)Shin M.
My hubby and I went late on a Friday night, around 11:30pm. There was still a line out the door but it only took like 5 minutes until it was our turn. I saw that there was a menu on the wall, describing the doughnuts. But then the actual doughnuts were on a turning display. There was no correlation between the physical doughnut and the description. So we had no idea what any of the rotating ones were. We ended up pointing at one. It ended up being some kind of peanut butter chocolate doughnut. It was pretty big (and of course pricey for a doughnut) but it was only ok. I would still prefer a Dunkin Donuts boston creme filled doughnut. But it was a good one time experience to see all the silly looking doughnuts.
(2)Kayla S.
love it..great service and great doughnuts
(5)Anthony W.
Maybe it's just me, but I wasn't too impressed with Voodoo doughnut. Their donuts are huge and to me it just looks like it is going to get me that closer to diabetes that much faster. They certainly are creative with some of their toppings but I think some of these can be shared by 3-4 people. I did see many people walking around with Voodoo donut boxes so maybe it's just me. There is a line that can form so be ready to stand in line.
(3)Thomas C.
It's nice having so many choices for vegan donuts. The line hardly makes it worth it. But then you're rewarded with donuts. And then you leave confused with a pink box and wondering when you will do it again.
(3)Spazz R.
Look, I love donuts. Who doesn't? That being said, no donut is worth waiting 2 hours in line for. I used to live in Portland and I've eaten here before, about half a decade ago, and remember just walking in and getting a donut. It was a good time had by all. Now, there is just a crazy line constantly around the corner and it makes it no fun. I mean, it's just a donut. It should be fast, easy, and delicious. 4 star donuts with a 1 star wait and so we've leveled out at the 2 star area. It's really too bad, because if this was my former self I would be giving it 4-5 stars.. but now.. the wait is just not worth it. It's really too bad.
(2)Chris H.
always had good luck with the donuts. The voodoo Man and the French crullers are my favorites, while my kids like the cereal and mm donuts. staff is always quick and even tempered even when the line is out of hand.
(5)Blake R.
Of course I couldn't leave Portland without making a stop at voodoo donuts... I was excited all the way to the checkout, until I opened my bag of donuts to find my voodoo doll upside down, face smeared on the inside of the bag... Overall, the donuts are average but very fun. The location itself is a little grimy but again, fun. I purchase three donuts: a voodoo doll, lemon chiffon, and the Mango Tango. I would go back to try a couple more... Probably not the same location though. Maybe I'll give Denver a shot
(3)V G.
Good stuff. Over hyped for sure. Always a great place to bring out of towners. Liked it but unless Im in the neighborhood (never am), I wouldn't make a special trip on my own.
(3)Oriana W.
Before moving to Portland, I had heard wonders about Voodoo. So I go... and... yeah, that is a line (but hey, Portland has lines at a lot of food venues). We waited around 40 minutes... which probably wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the summer heat, panhandlers going after us (as a captive audience), and being creeped out by creepy guys hanging around the anime porn theater next door. When we got in... so many options, hilarious names, and great prices. But....... (ducks) they weren't that good. It was an experience, and fun to say you've had one, but there's incredible bakeries just a few blocks away from Voodoo making much better donuts. They don't have glitter walls and punny names, but they have delicious donuts. I guess it comes down to whether you're looking for good pastries or a silly and memorable experience.
(3)Grace E.
3 stars because of the 40 min wait in line. The doughnuts are yummy so if the line isn't so massive, give it a try. I felt like it was a waste on my part though because of the long wait. We drove in from puyallup and we have a doughnut place that has the same type of doughnuts.
(3)Mark B.
Holy long line Batman!! It was a beautiful Sunday and the line was long. It went quite fast though, thanks to the hard working staff. I am a fan, totally dig the place... But people, they are just doughnuts. Don't get crazy. Who doesn't love fried dough & sugar prepared with a creative, humorous method?? Who? Maple bacon is my favorite but I love the Portland Cream and the rasberry bliss or lemon bliss. The large massive doughnuts are enought to put you in a sugar coma so get a traditional size doughnut. VOODOO! Oh they do have several locations in and around Portland & in Denver, but if you feel that you must go to this location and experience that hype, go for it. Oh and don't be a ding dong tourist. Tip the hard working people who put up with us crazy tourist on a daily basis. If you are going to stand in line, spend a chunk of change on a box of doughnuts (that you my not fully consume) while experiancing the glory and ambiance of the Original Voodoo Doughnuts, tip the hard working people who put up with us crazy tourist on a daily basis!
(4)Estefany B.
Two words: Tourist Trap. I passed in front of this place a bunch of times before deciding to come in. There was always a ridiculous line outside! Finally, on a sunday afternoon the line was almost gone and it seemed like the perfect time to partake in the ultimate tourist activity. The doughnuts are a-okay, nothing spectacular about them, and a wee-bit overpriced. I got a "voodoo dozen" which contained a bunch of signature doughnuts. After eating most of them I got a pretty fair idea of their taste, there were some better than others... but the general impression I had of the place is that they taste like your standard grocery store doughnut with a prettier design. Try it if you've never had them! but keep your expectations low
(3)T. M.
Sometimes the line is ridiculous, sometimes it's not. I recommend going with a friend and making it an experience rather than camping out by your lonesome while pan-handlers try to get your attention knowing that it's a CASH only place and that you DO have cash. Almost all of the doughnuts are dessert-decadent so have your coffee or tea on deck to wash down all that deliciousness. When I was eating "clean" it was really hard for me to enjoy my Voodoo, but I bought a bunch of different ones to bring to my buddies and everyone at the airport kept trying to be my friend as I carried my pink Voodoo box through security. ;P My personal preference of doughnuts is original glazed, glazed jelly-filled, and/or maple bars. With that said, I really enjoyed the Maple Bacon, the Gay Bar, and the (I forgot the name) Raspberry filled one. So far, no complaints. I've already came back once, and I will continue to make this a stop the next time I am in Portland.
(4)Aliy L.
I mean me and my girlfriend were visiting Portland, and every Tourist said its a must, ( locals say blue stars bette, and trust me it is lol), but when we arrived there was a line which hyped me up despite a heroin addict running in circles close to the line. LONG STORY SHORT we got a dozen the dirty bastard, was the best hands down but all of the donuts including the famous voodoo doll, were stale and average... maybe just get2 donuts and take a picture of the building... nothing special really.
(3)Joe P.
Despite the homeless people hanging around the store, I have always loved this place. They have never run out of anything when I've been there- even when it is late morning or early afternoon. Despite how busy they are, I have never had an issue getting the donut I want. All in all, I don't think their is anything special about their frosting or the way they make their donuts... It is all about the creativity. I tried this cinnamon scone thing... One of the best donuts I've ever had. And I love their cookies and cream one. OMG!!!
(5)Stacy M.
Being a native to Portland all my life I never would have ventured into this place had it not been for the long lines. Surely something this demanded had to be of good quality? Wrong. I've had better (and fresher) doughnuts from a grocery store bakery. The only reason for two stars is because they have made bacon maple bars revolutionary to other spots that I enjoy much better. If you're into waiting in line forever for the experience of being rushed out the door quickly by overwhelmed staff and novelty, then by all means, this is what you've been looking for. The only plus side of this place is the dozens of drunk tourists and gutter punks who like to give out free eats from day old 5 gallon buckets if you happen to be passing by at night and are hungry. In reality there's only two words that come to mind when I see this place- tourist trap.
(2)Brenda M.
Sweet tooth guilty!
(4)Shelley S.
For Tourists and Bridge & Tunnelers. The novelty has worn off for the rest of us.
(1)Nichole Y.
Eh, we did it and we don't regret it but I wouldn't go again. It's really the experience not the actual food we were going for so we weren't disappointed. Crazy profane names and even crazier flavors. I couldn't physically stomach the amount of sugar on a single donut but it seems like a stoners dream come true. If you're in the area I say why not but I wouldn't make it a daily routine.
(3)Uzo L.
The line is long, but moves by pretty fast! Second time here, I am not a big fan of donuts but I truly enjoy the experience that comes with visiting a voodoo donuts store!
(4)Sarah M.
I pretend I'm a tourist.
(4)Chris C.
If you are looking for novelty and are an out of towner that wants to tell your friends that you have been there, then OK. If you are looking for the best doughnuts in town, go to Blue Star.
(2)Audra E.
These doughnuts are not worth waiting for. They don't melt in your mouth, they taste stale and the staff is pretty annoyed by the time you get to the counter. It's a cool shop and obviously a Portland institution, but their doughnuts are not worth the calories nor the ridiculous wait in line.
(1)Darlyn S.
It's ordinary tasting doughnuts but presented in a very creative way. Flavors are good. They have fun names and how the doughnut looks like. The doughnuts are on the pricey side in terms of doughnut pricing. This place is very iconic here in Oregon, it's a must to try at least once. The doughnut shop is typical of Oregon which have fun bright colors, but need to be a bit neater/ cleaner. Can also get busy at night.
(3)Twombly P.
It's a fun, grungy place selling unhealthy delicious donuts in a fun, grungy city. Yeah, it's not an operating theatre and it's not located in the Louvre, but so what. You could probably do with a Voodoo after watching Anime porn next door anyway. Trust me, the high end patisseries of Paris and Europe in general don't taste much better. And if a panhandler asks for your change , stop moaning and consider yourself lucky.
(4)Claudia R.
Ugh. Voodoo doughnuts. I'm just going to chime in here, and some people will undoubtedly resent me for this. But... Voodoo Doughnuts is not good - rather, it's novel. There are worse doughnuts, it's true. These are quite stomachable. But the only reason to go there is for the novelty of the blunt, Voodoo man, cereal kitsch toppings, etc. But when it comes down to it, these doughnuts are too sugary, too heavy, and the cereal is always stale, even if you actually go and wait in the too-long line at Voodoo doughnuts (instead of getting them at any of the myriad places around town that receive a delivery every day).
(2)Heather B.
I've tried these doughnut twice now. The first time was in CA and they were brought in to my work by a coworker who had them brought in from Portland that evening. They were alright, I thought maybe because of the travel time. The second (and final) time my husband, friends and I visited on a Saturday morning around 8am. The line hadn't started yet, so that was nice. I figured being there still fairly early they would be fresh. Not so much. We ordered the Captain Crunch, maple bacon, massive banana bear claw and a simple chocolate frosted one. Overall they were all very mediocre and tasted a little stale. They are definitely not worth the price for what you get. This place is way overrated and in my opinion isn't even worth it for the experience. Oh and they only accept cash. meh.
(2)Grace W.
Honestly, I think this place is totally overrated. I had seen this shop featured on the Food Network and I was super intrigued. Bacon on a maple bar? Genius!! My friends and I decided to come here around 8 p.m. and this place was bustling. It was really hard to find parking in the nearby vicinity so we ended up paying $10 to park for about 30 minutes. Ridiculous. When we arrived at the store, the line wrapped around the corner. The line didn't take super long but I thought that it was kind of silly to wait in line of donuts. I picked out the maple bar with bacon and a jelly filled donut. Seriously, the donuts weren't all that spectacular, taste wise. It was okay... In fact, the inside of the store is kind of grungy and dirty looking. Perhaps this is because so many people frequent this store. I didn't think this donut store was all that special. However, the outside patio area was nice. It was well lit and there were picnic benches where you could plant yourself while enjoying your donut.
(3)Sabrina M.
Love this place it's always awesome and delicious everyone is so friendly every time,I come they're welcoming and even though the wait is long they still aren't pushy if you can't decide. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean and the doughnuts are outstanding wish they had one of these where I live! Yum!
(5)Randy D.
I felt Voodoo donut is a bit overhyped but the quality, selection, and ambiance are worth stopping by for. Come with a group of friends because it's in a shader side of town, especially if you walk around and get lost. It's a small shop and the line can wrap outside but the service is pretty quick. The menu selection had lots of interesting names and I think I got the voodoo man, a peanut butter one, and oreo cookies donut.
(4)Cathryn G.
So I visited my cousin in Astoria and we drove into Portland and the first place she took me to was Voodoo Doughnut. I'm so glad she did. We got a box of amazingness right away. The actual voodoo doughnut was sweet and delicious, but my personal favorite was the ODB. Definitely wish I had more time to try every single option they had. Amazingly fresh and unique doughnuts of all kinds. You're definitely not going to find another doughnut place quite like this anywhere else in the world. They have some interesting items to buy as well. I got a pretty cool mug that says the magic is in the hole. I would suggest going and getting a box to try while exploring downtown, it's quite an experience. Cons: It is a pretty small building and once you get inside it's a little cramped especially because it's so colorful and interesting you're going to want to look around while you're there. That and there's always a line wrapped around outside. Can't say I blame them though.
(5)Maxine Y.
I never heard of this place until i was headed to Portland, then all my friends freaked out about Voodoo Doughnuts. We waited in line for like 10 mins, got a maple, a cream filled, and a devils food with cocoa puffs. They are all awesome ideas, the donuts are eh, just like any other doughnut place. But it was a cool experience, they had a c*ck and ba!!s one that was huge and funny haha you cant really eat them out front without being harassed by a bum with doo doo stains.
(3)Felicia T.
Got the donuts as a gift- a whole box of them! They are definitely funky but as a donut purist, some of these flavors are a bit too much. I'm a fan of cereal with milk, but cereal coating my donut, not so much. Nevetheless, the donuts taste good, rich but not heavy. That said, one is a more than a snack and eat two of these, you can skip a meal.
(4)Stephannie Q.
Some people will say that anyone can throw cereal or bacon or any other wild ingredient on a donut and that in fact is very true but none will taste quite like Voodoo Doughnuts. The toppings are awesome but just the plain donuts are amazing as well. Of course there is a line out the door but anything worth having is worth waiting for and these doughnuts are definitely worth it. I had the Maple bacon doughnut and the bacon was cooked just right...not soggy, not too crispy. I also had the Old Dirty Bastard which was a doughnut with chocolate frosting, Oreo's with peanut butter drizzled on top and that was just as good as the maple bacon. The Oreo cookies were crunchy and the peanut butter atop sets that doughnut off. I snuck in a few bites of my bf's Captain my Crunch doughnut and again, another amazing concoction. Its a doughnut with a white glaze, covered in Captain Crunch Cereal. I had a plain maple doughnut as well which was made perfectly. I have only had a few doughnuts off their large menu and I have no complaints about any of them so I can only imagine how great the other's are. This location is a popular tourist attraction because of the fact that it has been on several different shows on the Food Network channel. If you are worked into the idea of going to the location seen on TV and don't mind waiting in a line, then this is the location for you. If you don't have a preference, there is a second location outside of downtown that only locals know about and there is a smaller line. Whatever you choose, you'll be happy with any doughnut selection.
(5)Giovanna M.
Firstly you must brave the location. Walking in here with 2 kids was oddly disgusting. You park in front of a strip joint with "XXX" and "Nude Girls Performing Sex Acts" written all over the place... Come on. I hear the other location is no better. So what's with that? We went in, waited in line. Did not know what the heck was what. You just point to what looks good on the spinning tray in a tall tube and say, "that one". They pack it up in their cutey little pink box with their logo, you pay, and you escape to the car... But not before being harassed by pimps who just want a donut. Yeah... Your grill alone could buy you the building, but you're panhandling for spare change, so you can get a donut? Sick and wrong. If you like GMOs. Eat here. I did splurge and get a fruit loop coated donut. The fruit loops were stale. The frosting was sickly sweet. And the donut was a pathetic excuse for a raised donut... and I only ate 1/4 of it. I am normally a donut fiend and can eat a dozen at a time if allowed. I can say I've been there... and I can say I will never return.
(1)Sarah M.
If you are a Portlander and have not been here, shame on you. If you are from out of town, go. Voodoo Doughnut is quintessentially delicious.
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