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Cartems Donuterie
Donut Shop and Bakery$$$$
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Earl Grey donuts are the best!"(7 Tips)
"Whiskey Bacon, I'll be back for more!"(4 Tips)
"Gluten free vegan donuts the bomb!"(3 Tips)
"Definitely the best donuts in Vancouver"(2 Tips)
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Kumiko IMarch 6, 2014Feeling overwhelmed by the donut selection? The Cinnamon Sugar is a reliable classic.. but if you're feeling adventurous, try the Whiskey Bacon. Heck, try 'em all.
Connie ChiuJune 29, 2018Earl grey donut is the best. Maple walnut was tasty too. Wish I got the milk and cereal donut...it looked real good. Hipster vibes and good amount of seating inside.
Cory ZerkeeOctober 28, 2013Awesome donuts. $3 seems pricey for a donut.....until you actually taste one. Hand made with quality ingredients. The Bacon Whiskey donut is flat out amazing. I will be going back again, and again.
Serious EatsDecember 9, 2013At Cartems Donuterie, it’s hard to choose just one donut, but consider the Maple Glaze, a yeast donut that’s not overly sweet, and buoyed by walnuts that are smoked and spiced on site.
Kevin KlosDecember 11, 2014Homer Simpson would love this place! Get the donut with bacon on it. Bacon makes everything better. Walked there at night-disagree w/ WSJ comment that the street is "seedy". I felt safe.
- Katie OlfertFebruary 18, 2015Tried the blackberry filled donut and the mole donut. TO DIE FOR. The blackberry donut /looked/ super sweet (not much of a sweets fan here), but it was perfect. I can't wait to go back for more!
minniemonSeptember 28, 2015maple walnut (studded with spicy walnuts smoked in-house), Earl Grey (with its sprinkling of rose petals), and bee sting (with Parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and honey glaze).
Anna JorgensenSeptember 23, 2017The gluten free Honey Parmesan melts in yo mouth. I'm not allergic to gluten but wanted to try it and it was fab! Pillowy soft.
A donut shop can be confusing when you have no sweet tooth. Fortunately, the honey Parmesan donut is just lightly sweet with a generous topping of cheese, just enough savouriness to balance it out.- If they have any kind of stuffie, stop asking questions and just get it- you will not regret it! Key lime, London fog, coconut cream, etc. Hands down best donuts in Vancouver.
Clau ArreguinMarch 25, 2017I simply love these donuts! You can't tell they're gluten free! Amazing! I really recommend this place!
Celine T.October 28, 2018Carterms was featured in You Gotta Eat Here Season 5 Episode 22. We had the Earl Grey Donuts (as shown in the episode) and Salted Caramel.
Linda JacksonJanuary 23, 2014I don't usually waste calories on donuts but someone from work brought a dozen of these in and well let's just say it wasn't a waste at all. So fresh and tasty. I'm hooked. Darn you Cartems!
ChooroccaApril 29, 2015Smokey Maple Glazed Donut was delish, coffee was terrible. A $3 of Weaksauce. Wondering if the girl who made it even drinks coffee. Make sure you ask them to make your pour over coffee strong.
Leo GonzalesMay 24, 2018Tried the pistachio mousse flavour—not bad. Though I would be much happier with the (all time favourite) London Fog.
Mark McLaughlinJanuary 28, 2014Multiple varieties of gluten free donuts are available, including vanilla and salted caramel. Expensive but a real treat.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014It's on the seediest block in Vancouver, but they have amazing flavors and crazy mixtures, like bourbon-bacon. Read more
Joe Murphy LibrarianJune 15, 2014Great vegan donuts available! Earl grey donut - Mexican mole ... Very impressive
- Billy TerrellNovember 18, 2018Excellent donuts and friendly service. Stop in during the morning before they sell out of the good stuff.
- Irina GushchinaNovember 8, 2013If you can't settle on your choice, go for earl grey or vegan earl grey.
everything is good here - my current faves are pink lemonade, chocolate pudding and sweet snow.
Bryan ClarkOctober 30, 2013All the donuts are awesome. Just ask for the flavour run down and get a box.
Eva GeorgeApril 22, 2017Second time here. Apple fritter is still amazing, but the others I've tried just haven't measured up.
Mike WalekeNovember 27, 2016The smoked walnut was amazing. Ask if something you are looking for isn't in the case.
ChristianOctober 10, 2017Try a Honey Parmesan donut. Because Parmesan, that's why. Plus it's quite tasty tbh.
Flavour HunterMarch 8, 2014The whiskey bacon, the early gray and the chocolate brownie were all fantastic!
Ada JuristovskiOctober 22, 20142 UBC Sauder grads started this little gem - innovative, fresh, and DAMN DELICIOUS donuts.
Go early in the day when the donuts are fresh and warm. And before they're all sold out!
The West Pender location is closed forever as of 27 Nov 2023. The 2190 Main St location remains open.
Eat LocalOctober 6, 2017Don’t trust the gluten free options. I have tried and got a bad reaction each time. They are good but way too sweet. The strawberry mint tea is good.
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Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(778) 708-0996
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