Great news, Portlanders!
The world’s first-ever doughnut and chai shop, Pips Doughnuts & Chai, is located in Northeast Portland. Pip’s is a family-owned business that was opened in 2013 and focuses on two things (and two things only): doughnuts and chai.
Known for its small-batch, made-to-order donuts and artisanal chai tea, this charming establishment has gained a loyal following and become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Guess what? We have even better news.
Pip’s Doughnuts and Chai will give you a FREE dozen mini doughnuts on your birthday (or up to 7 days after).
So, how does it work?
It’s incredibly simple, actually! On your birthday (or up to 7 days after), go in to Pip’s and show them your state-issued ID card that shows your birthday listed on there. That’s it! You’ll be given your choice of any flavors of their popular dozen mini doughnut boxes. No other purchases are required to redeem your free dozen, but trust us: you’re going to want to order one of their famous cups of chai to dip those mini doughnuts into!
What Mini Doughnut Flavors Does Pip’s Have?
As of July 2023, here are the flavors that Pip’s Doughnuts serves:
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Raw Honey & Sea Salt
- Nutella & Sea Salt
- Candied Bacon Maple
- The Reggie Lee (Cinnamon Sugar + Nutella and Honey)
They also have a secret doughnut menu that changes according to every new seasonal flavor
What Chai Flavors Does Pip’s Have?
As of July 2023, here are the flavors that Pip’s Doughnuts serves:
- Heart of Gold: toasted coconut, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, sencha green tea, assam black team
- King and I: cardamom, ginger, anise, clove, thai pandan-spiced black tea
- Emmylou: calming lavender, chamomile, chrystanthemum, fennel, raw honey (caffeine free!)
- Smokey Robinson: cocoa, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, smoked lapsang souchong assam
- Ginger Rogers: ginger, nutmeg, clove, molasses, sun-dried thai chili with assam
The PNW Report Tip
Whole Milk, Almond Milk, and Oat Milk are all the same price! Yahoo!
So, there you have it! You now have a way to get a dozen free mini doughnuts on your birthday in Portland. You’re welcome 🙂
The PNW Report Tip
There’s always a very long line outside, so plan accordingly – especially if your birthday is in a colder or rainier month! It’s not uncommon to see people waiting in line with umbrellas, even though, you know, we don’t DO umbrella in the PNW.
📍Pip’s Doughnuts & Chai | 4759 NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97213