About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the doorstep of Voodoo Doughnut—a small, handwritten note read: ‘If you eat three doughnuts today, close your eyes and make a wish.’ Curious, he tried it—and suddenly found himself humming an old folk tune from childhood. After that day, more notes appeared around town—each with different wishes or quirky requests. Soon enough, everyone in Portland was leaving their own mysterious messages. A regular even left a note asking for free doughnuts forever, but no one ever saw him again.
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Voodoo Doughnut and was startled by an eerie humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw doughnuts dancing in perfect synchrony, their glazes shimmering like stars. Suddenly, a giant chocolate sprinkle fell from above and landed on his head with a thud. Startled, the driver jumped back, only to see a smiling doughnut emerge from the door and wave goodbye. The next morning, everyone agreed it must’ve been just another late-night Voodoo Doughnut prank.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Voodoo Doughnut and was startled when he saw a mysterious box wrapped in old newspaper sitting next to the dumpster. Curious, he picked it up and noticed an odd note scribbled on top: ‘Open me if you dare!’ Inside was a handwritten sign reading, ‘Free doughnut for the bravest soul.’ The delivery driver laughed, took a bite, and promptly fell asleep behind the wheel. When his neighbor found him there the next morning, they shared a good laugh—and a free doughnut.
4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Voodoo Doughnut and wondered aloud: ‘Who left these mysterious boxes filled with glitter?’ Curious, he opened one box—inside was a doughnut covered in neon-green sparkles and a note reading: 'Happy Holidays from our sugar fairy!' A regular customer, passing by, laughed and said, 'Guess they found a new way to make their famous doughnuts.' The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, realizing that Voodoo Doughnut had just added another quirky touch to its already colorful world.