| Half and Half Doughnut Co. | |
|---|---|
 The shop's exterior in 2023 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Street address | 516 East Pike Street |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 98122 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°36′51″N 122°19′29″W / 47.6142°N 122.3248°W |
Half and Half Doughnut Co. is a doughnut shop on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Top Pot Doughnuts co-founder Michael Klebeck and business partner Christine Cannon opened the shop on Pike Street in 2019. Half and Half has garnered a positive reception, especially for its pineapple fritter.
Description edit
Half and Half is a 1950s-inspired doughnut shop on Pike Street,[2] on Seattle's Capitol Hill. According to KING-TV, the business " combines traditional doughnut-making with modern flavor combinations".[3] Half and Half uses organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. In addition to various doughnut varieties with "extravagant"[4] flavors such as nocciolata (chocolate hazelnut) and peanut butter cup,[5] the menu also includes biscuits, breakfast sandwiches,[6] caramelized pineapple cronuts, almond joy old-fashioneds, and stuffed "bombas" inspired by desserts such as bananas foster and s'mores.[7] One sandwich has sun-dried tomato pesto, aioli, egg, and white cheddar cheese, with optional bacon. The restaurant has also served sous vide eggs with toppings like bacon and cheese, as well as coffee and espresso drinks, chai, and hot chocolate.[8]
History edit
Half and Half was established by Michael Klebeck, who previously co-founded Top Pot Doughnuts, and business partner Christine Cannon.[9] The shop opened on October 10, 2019, in the space previously occupied by Sun Liquor Distillery, which was also owned by Klebeck.[8][10][11]
Reception edit
In November 2019, shortly after Half and Half opened, The Seattle Times said the pineapple fritter was the highest selling offering to date.[12] In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eater Seattle included the business in an overview of "delightful" doughnuts available via take-out in the metropolitan area.[5] The Infatuation and The Stranger have recommended the pineapple fritter,[2][13] and the former included Half and Half in a 2023 overview of the city's best doughnuts.[14] Allecia Vermillion included Half and Half in Seattle Metropolitan's 2024 overview of the city's best doughnuts.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Seattle's Half and Half hits the sugar spot with gourmet doughnuts in a jewel-box atmosphere". The Seattle Times. 2020-01-22. Archived from the original on 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "Where to Get Takeout & Delivery For National Doughnut Day 2020 in Seattle". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Craving a doughnut? We've got a 'hole' lot of suggestions!". KING-TV. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Steinke, Kohlton (2019-12-10). "Open & Shut: This week in restaurant openings and closings". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b Streefkerk, Mark Van (2016-02-15). "Seattle Doughnuts You Should Know About". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Doughnuts to go". Axios Seattle. February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Behold, the Best Doughnuts in Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b Hill, Megan (2019-10-14). "Top Pot Cofounder's New Doughnut Shop Is Open on Capitol Hill". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Classic desserts are transformed into doughnuts at Seattle shop". KING-TV. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Top Pot Cofounder Spins Off a New Doughnut Shop on Capitol Hill". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ The Stranger:
- Bell, Julianne. "A New Hot Pot Spot and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: June 14, 2019 Edition". The Stranger. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- Bell, Julianne. "A New Spot in Fremont for Late-Night Thai Bites and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: September 27, 2019 Edition". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- Bell, Julianne. "A New Doughnut Shop on Capitol Hill and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: Oct 11, 2019 Edition". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "20 new restaurant openings around Seattle, including fried-chicken sammies and Peruvian and German-Turkish street food". The Seattle Times. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Half & Half Doughnut Co. Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2023-08-31. Archived from the original on 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "The 17 Best Donuts In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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