BIZNOTES: More signs of change

Two more window signs of note:

TOP POT DOUGHNUTS: When we reported a month-plus ago that Top Pot Doughnuts was returning to West Seattle, we noted that sources had told us the location would be the ex-Wildflour/Flying Apron spot at 4709 California SW. Thanks to Anne for the tip that proof has appeared in the windows today:

Our photographer talked to Top Pot employees working in the space today and they said they’re hoping to be open “in a couple months.” A company spokesperson told us by email “summer.”

PEARLS: We noticed this sign, and empty windows otherwise, while passing Pearls (4800 Delridge Way SW), and stopped for a closer look:

No further info so far. We’ve added it to our watch list for future reopening.

walkerws May 30, 2024 (3:21 pm)

Top Pot <<<<<< Dough Joy, but whatever

Doughnuts May 30, 2024 (5:29 pm)

More Doughnuts>>>>>> less doughnuts
Mel May 30, 2024 (7:10 pm)

Top Pot >>>>>Dough Joy any day. But for my son who’s allergic to egg, we still frequent Dough Joy often.

Bradley May 30, 2024 (4:09 pm)

Top Pot >>>>>>Dough Joy. Way.

anonyme May 30, 2024 (4:15 pm)

Top Pot is great, but I’d love something to replace the beloved Lee’s. I read a while back that the former owners of Lee’s now owns Snappy Dragon – a fab restaurant, featuring homemade noodles – YUM. A second location in West Seattle would be ecstasy inducing, as I no longer have a fave lunch spot in the Junction.

Jennifer May 30, 2024 (5:56 pm)

That would be wonderful. Snappy Dragon is soooo yummy!
- Hungry Caterpiller May 30, 2024 (9:10 pm)
  
  Snappy Dragon is in Maple Leaf! That’s pretty far to go for take out on a Friday night
  - Jake from State Farm May 31, 2024 (7:45 pm)
    
    But well worth it. The home made noodles are the best!
Amy May 30, 2024 (6:24 pm)

Judy Fu owns Snappy Dragon, has since she opened it in 1993.
- Jay May 30, 2024 (7:50 pm)
  
  Until she sold it to the Lee family last year. It’s easily searchable.

Nicole May 30, 2024 (4:25 pm)

Yesssss! We have been missing a cake-donut shop in west Seattle – dough joy is great but not for those who aren’t into the raised type. Kids are gonna be happy!!!

Junction Dweller May 30, 2024 (5:03 pm)

I hope Top Pot brings their soft serve ice cream machine to this location.

Laura May 30, 2024 (6:50 pm)

Yesssss soft serve!!!

Gemini May 30, 2024 (5:59 pm)

Bring on Top Pot! Don’t like vegan anything so I’m happy to have this option

J May 30, 2024 (8:55 pm)

Have you even tried Dough Joy? They’re fantastic.
Walkerws May 31, 2024 (9:34 am)

Don’t like vegan anything? So you hate apples? Pasta? Sourdough bread? Peanut butter? Oreos? Wow
- buttercup May 31, 2024 (1:16 pm)
  
  Yep, no more Thin Mints, Fritos, Wheat Thins, Sunchips, or Skittles for them.

Donuts May 30, 2024 (6:42 pm)

Top Pot – YAY!!!!!!!

Deodara May 30, 2024 (7:43 pm)

Bill Lee of Lee’s is the new owner of Snappy Dragon. I ran in to him at The New Leaf (one of my favorite places) recently and he told me this great news.