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Original House of Donuts

9638 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
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Original House of Donuts in Tacoma, specialty coffee cafe

gravel crunches under tires as you pull into the parking lot on gravelly lake drive, and somehow that sound already signals you're somewhere different. original house of donuts has earned its 4.5 stars from over 1,600 reviews not through flashy marketing but through the kind of consistency that makes people drive past three starbucks to get here. the coffee tastes like someone actually cares what's in your cup. not revolutionary, just done right. steam rises from ceramic mugs while conversations flow at mismatched tables. regulars know exactly what they want before walking through the door, but newcomers take their time studying the board. this isn't about instagram moments or complicated pour-over ceremonies. it's about that moment when you take the first sip and remember why independent coffee shops matter. lakewood locals get it.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 21 May 2026

nri score71
buzz0
local cred94%

phone

(253) 588-2647

website

www.originalhouseofdonuts.com/

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4.5

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