Velvet Glaze

Glazed by hand since 2019

Donuts worth lingering over.

Slow-proofed brioche, real butter, and glazes made from scratch each morning. When they're gone, they're gone.

A stack of raspberry velvet glazed donuts topped with gold leaf and rose petals
A baker dipping a fresh donut into pink glaze at dawn

Our story

A tiny kitchen, an early alarm, and a lot of butter.

Velvet Glaze started as a weekend stall with one fryer and three flavors. Today we still make every batch by hand: brioche dough rested overnight, fried in small batches, and dipped while warm so the glaze sets like silk.

Dough proof
18 hr
First glaze
4:30 am
Day-old donuts
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Reviews

Sweet words from our regulars.

4.8

Based on 6 recent reviews

  • “The Rose Pistachio is the best donut I have ever eaten. The glaze shatters, the dough is pillowy, and it tastes like a garden in June.”
    Priya S.Regular since 2024
  • “Brought a box to our Monday meeting and it was gone in four minutes. People are now scheduling meetings around my Velvet Glaze runs.”
    Marcus L.Ordered a dozen for the office
  • “Worth the early alarm. We got there at 7:15 and the Dark Chocolate was still warm. Friendly staff, gorgeous little shop.”
    Elena R.Weekend visitor
  • “Honey Vanilla is quietly the star — balanced, not too sweet, with real vanilla bean. Lines get long on Saturdays, so plan ahead.”
    Jordan K.Local food writer
  • “They made a custom box for my daughter’s birthday and every single donut was perfect. The Red Velvet with cream cheese glaze won the party.”
    Hana T.Birthday order
  • “The brown butter seasonal special paired with their iced coffee is my new Sunday ritual. You can taste that the dough rests overnight.”
    Daniel O.Coffee + donut devotee

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Come early. Leave with a dozen.

Pre-order by 6pm and we'll have your box glazed and waiting the next morning.

Call to pre-order
412 Alder Street
Portland, OR 97205
  • Tue – Fri7am – 2pm
  • Sat – Sun8am – 3pm
  • MondayClosed