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Helen's Donuts & Ice Cream

Known for: Family-run East Tacoma doughnut-and-ice-cream shop open long hours; the maple bacon bar is the customer favorite, and chocolate doughnuts are a Wednesday-only special.

5601 Portland Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98404

(253) 472-6491

Monday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Family-operated; run by Steve Pothan per SouthSoundTalk (2016).

Last checked 9/25/2026

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