Annie and Noah Kim plan to open Good Lazy Donuts in Grand Ridge Plaza in 2025.
Issaquah Highlands is about to get a delicious upgrade! Good Lazy Donuts, a beloved brioche donut shop, is set to open in Grand Ridge Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Co-owners Annie and Noah Kim first launched Good Lazy Donuts in Maple Valley. For two years, they sold their confections at local farmers markets before deciding it was time to expand. When searching for a location, the couple was drawn to Issaquah for its strong sense of community.
“We’re looking forward to meeting people and taking in the local scene,” Annie said. “Issaquah is a beautiful town, so as we grow our store’s presence, we would love to explore opportunities and participate more in the community.”
Good Lazy Donuts will be one of the few brioche donut shops located outside Seattle, offering a fresh and unique option to local donut enthusiasts. The donuts are designed to have a balanced sweetness, avoiding the overly sugary or greasy taste of traditional donuts.
As for fillings, the donut shop rotates between more than 70 flavors (and growing). Annie explained that many of the flavors are dependent on what’s in season. Strawberries and cream is typically a popular summer flavor, while they use candied yam, pumpkin cheesecake and matcha mascarpone in the fall. Eggnog is a seasonal favorite in the winter.
Their savory donuts also have a loyal following, such as one featuring whipped cream cheese and Everything bagel seasoning. Another popular variation combines roasted garlic and smoked salmon.
Annie said the filling process can be time consuming, with each donut usually taking about 2–3 days to make from start to finish. Additionally, they avoid using excess toppings or additions to their donuts to ensure they remain simple yet enjoyable.
“We appreciate that our customers seem to recognize and taste how much work goes into these filled brioche donuts, more than your typical baked good or pastry treat,” she said.
The brioche donuts are made fresh every morning so that customers can enjoy them at their best—warm, flavorful and delicious. As the menu evolves, Annie and Noah are excited to incorporate some of the flavors they cherished growing up as Korean children of immigrant parents.
Aside from donuts, customers can look forward to enjoying Boon Boona Coffee, a local roaster from Renton. The menu will also feature non-coffee-based lattes, such as matcha and azuki (red bean). In the future, they plan to experiment with other unique latte flavors that have similar umami flavor profiles.
Overall, the husband-and-wife duo is passionate about creating comforting, unique flavors and textures. They’re committed to discovering what the community loves and delivering those favorites consistently.
Annie said their favorite part of running Good Lazy Donuts is the connections they’ve made along the way. Over the years, they’ve built friendships through their craft and deeply value the gratitude and support from those who choose to spend their hard-earned money on their donuts.
“The donuts on their own are meaningless if there’s nobody to enjoy them,” Noah said.
Join us in welcoming Good Lazy Donuts to Issaquah Highlands! To stay in the loop on the store’s opening and daily flavor offerings, follow Good Lazy Donuts on Instagram (@good.lazy) and Facebook (@goodlazydonuts). You can also sign up for their newsletter at goodlazydonuts.com for the latest updates!
