UPDATE: Top Pot Doughnuts announced on Twitter that the new Ballard location will open in three weeks.

In April, co-founder Mark Klebeck announced Top Pot would open a Ballard location next to Trader Joe's at the Ballard Blocks.

"Having a presence in Ballard is something we've always wanted," said Klebeck, a Ballard resident, at the time. "My kids will be very happy."

The 1,200 square foot retail cafe will offer patrons over 40 varieties of hand-forged doughnuts, fresh roasted coffee as well as locally-made pastries and sandwiches.

"The timing was just right," Klebeck said. "And Ballard is just a great up and coming neighborhood."

The Ballard Blocks is located at 1416 NW Ballard Way.
Learn more about Top Pot Doughnuts at http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com.