Harrits Donuts is a delightful haven for doughnut enthusiasts looking for the finer things in life. They originate from Japan, and pride themselves on crafting fluffy doughnuts, with each of their confections a masterpiece in its own right. They offer a range of unique fillings that elevate the doughnut experience to a whole new level.
At Harrits Donuts, they infuse creativity into every doughnut they create. Whether you’re a fan of the exotic or prefer the classics, there’s something for everyone. Their sesame-filled doughnuts provide a delightful crunch with a hint of nutty richness, while the salted egg yolk filling offers a savory twist, yet for those with a sweet tooth, their purple sweet potato doughnuts are a blissful indulgence worth noting.
Harrits Donuts isn’t just a doughnut shop – it’s a destination for those seeking a memorable treat in a peaceful part of the city. They’ve carved a niche in the doughnut scene of both Taipei and Taichung, that’s sure to leave a lasting impression on doughnut aficionados throughout the city.
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Harrits Donuts have a branch in Taipei and also in Taichung. In Taipei, you’ll find it not far from Exit 5 of the Nanjing Fuxing MRT station in the Songshan District of the city. In Taichung, you’ll find it just south of the Park Lane Shopping Mall & Civic Park. Both places are peaceful back alley locations that feels completely by design. Lots of dark wood and a very open plan space makes both branches feel welcoming and comfortable.
Each day there’s a daily special. On the day that we went we stumbled into the Sesame and Honey special doughnut, with the daily special drink being cocoa or soy milk.
If you can’t make it in store for any reason, they are also on Uber eats and Oddle, too.
Harrits on Uber Eats
Harrits on Oddle
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Inside the Taipei store
Inside you'll be greeted by friendly staff who will be happy to introduce what doughnuts are remaining each day. Some days are busier than others, and their volume is limited. So don't be surprised to go expecting one doughnut and it either being sold out or unavailable.
One thing that strikes me each time I walk in here is the Japanese feel inside. There's lots of wood, lots of calming tones of white or beige, and everything just feels comfortable.
Each offerings comes with a little 3D representation, which is a nice little touch. It doesn't really show the food in a particularly different way at all, but it's a nice touch. You'll find that each doughnut is also presented on a plate so that you see exactly what you're getting. The price is also there, with prices ranging between around $35-$65 each. If you're comparing this to somewhere like Krispy Kreme, their original glazed doughnuts start from $40, with their more special/seasonal offerings coming in around $60 each.
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The Menu at Harrits Donuts
From top left to bottom right, the menu reads like this:
- Original
- 原味 yuán wèi
- Orange
- 柑橘 gān jú
- Cranberry (red)
- 小紅莓 xiǎo hóng méi
- Coffee
- 咖啡 kā fēi
- Cinnamon and Raisin
- 肉桂葡萄乾 ròu guì pú táo gān
- Hojicha
- 烘焙茶 hōng bèi chá
- Earl Grey
- 伯爵茶 bó jué chá
- Chocolate
- 巧克力 qiǎo kè lì
- Sesame and soy bean powder
- 芝麻黃豆粉 zhī ma huáng dòu fěn
- Matcha
- 抹茶 mǒ chá
- Pineapple & Cheese
- 鳳梨起司 fèng lí qǐ sī
- Cream cheese
- 奶油起司 nǎi yóu qǐ sī
- Matcha and red bean
- 抹茶紅豆 mǒ chá hóng dòu
- Sesame with red bean
- 胡麻紅豆 hú má hóng dòu
- Peanut
- 花生 huā shēng
- Salted egg yolk
- 鹹蛋黃 xián dàn huáng
- Raspberry and chocolate
- 覆盆子巧克力 fù pén zi qiǎo kè lì
- Matcha and white chocolate
- 抹茶白巧克力 mǒ chá bái qiǎo kè lì
From around 16 doughnuts on the menu, the day that we went there were 10 possible ones to choose from. The perennial original flavour is continuously available, and good enough to come here for just by itself. The fluffy texture with the light dusting of powdered sugar over the top pairs excellently with a coffee. In fact, go check out some of the cafes nearby to pair these with, if you're looking to get something on the go.
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Also available on the day that we went were the orange, chocolate, Hojicha (Japanese roasted tea), cinnamon and raisin, sesame and matcha, cream cheese, and the daily special of that day - sesame honey.
Cream Cheese
Fluffy is in the title, and fluffy their doughnuts are. They are not greasy in any way whatsoever, and dare I say - this means that after eating 2-3 I don't feel guilty at all...
We went for the cream cheese one first, and the car immediately filled with the smell of the doughnuts as soon as we sat down inside. Cutting into it makes it look a little sad, but this was more to give you a look inside. There's just enough filling without it becoming too rich, balancing it nicely with the dough. Not too sweet, not savoury, but perfectly balanced creamy cheesiness. I highly recommend this.
(Daily Special) Sesame and Honey
So this hasn't pictured well at all. Honestly, it looks extremely disappointing based on this picture. But, bear with me here guys, it's worth hanging around for. If you like sesame and you like honey, then this is the one for you. The earthy nuttiness of the sesame comes through in great quantities, with a sweet undertone of honey humming through your mouth and leaving you feeling refreshed. The doughnut is beautifully fluffy and soft, and again - no grease in sight here! This was a quality daily special that I would come back for.
The bottom line
Is it worth it? Whenever I am in the area (honestly, it's mostly for Pasta & Co. or Chia Te pineapple cakes) I will come by Harrits Donuts to buy a couple to take home. They're so light that they go down just right with a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon.
What is the best dish? I've yet to have a bad snack from here, but based on this visit alone, I would say the cream cheese took it. The sesame and honey was still excellent, but I think I just preferred the cream cheese for the balance and lightness of it all.
Are there other places like this? There are plenty of desserts and pastries around Taipei, but not many dedicated doughnut stores.