Top Pot began in February 2002 and was started by brothers Mark and Michael Klebeck.

[4] In 2011, Top Pot became the official doughnut and coffee of the National Lacrosse League team Washington Stealth.

[5] Starting in 2011, Top Pot Doughnuts expanded their offerings to grocery stores in Washington, Oregon, and California, including regional chain QFC.

[6][7][8] The name "Top Pot" came from a vintage neon sign that was above a boarded-up Chinese restaurant called "Topspot".

[9] Top Pot Doughnuts roast their own coffee at the 5th Ave location in Seattle When U.S. president Barack Obama visited Seattle in October 2010, he and Senator Patty Murray stopped for doughnuts at the Top Pot on 5th Avenue in the Belltown/Denny Regrade neighborhood.