Universal Doughnut Shop in Washington DC

The employees were kind, however I asked and paid to have bacon added to my bagel but when I got back home to eat it there wasn't any.

Not a donut shop. Sold Krispy Creme from down the street on a mark up.

Should be called "Universal Sandwishes" Donuts are delicious but clearly from anoyher place. But, the freah made breakfast sandwich was EVERYTHING!! Glad it was across from our hotel.

This place is incredible, a relic of an older time. If you are in DC and want an amazing breakfast, come to Universal Doughnut. 10/10

Located in the shadow of the Washington DC Hilton, this place has great food at great prices.

Owners are very friendly and their sandwiches are great. I still have yet to get a doughnut, though...

Donuts are very tasty

Simple sandwich shop. They have a good drink selection and a decent snack selection. I haven't had a doughnut, but they're here

What a lovely spot for a quick bite, treats, coffee and donuts. Also the owners are rock Stars and have seen everything in DC. They are just so kind but their food is also just right. So glad a colleague have told me about this cool spot for snacks, beverages and quick bits for breakfast and for lunch. Mom and pop's shop rule as in the old charm.

GREAT breakfast sandwiches for great affordable price. Better coffee too

A quaint little sandwich shop run by two friendly asian ladies. Good food, reasonable price. Definitely feels like getting a lunch from your mom. If you talk to them, they will remember you.

This is my ultimate go-to place if I need donuts or anything to feed my sweet tooth. They have avery wide variety to choose from, so there’s never a shortage of variants. And their staff are always well-informed and friendly.

This has been my breakfast place every morning for quite some time now. A great place for a cup of hot coffee and some bagels or doughnuts before heading to work. And they're not that expensive.

Didn’t actually taste their food but to call this a doughnut shop is an affront to doughnuts. It’s like a gas station grocer that carries “donuts” or “bagels” both which look like they taste like bread. My apologies to the owners but I was annoyed when I walked about 2 miles one day to find that... thankfully someone has since posted picks.

This little place has become my breakfast spot. Big selection of quality sandwiches at a decent price for DC. They'll remember your usual if you're nice and talk to them

I see where people post that this place is “quaint” I think “funky” is a better term to use. The owners / workers clearly enjoy what they do because they are quite playful (in a good way) when communicating with their customers. I didn’t order any prepared food, so look elsewhere for those reviews, but their prices for convenience store items are fantastic for the area. I do agree that the name of the place is kind of a misnomer. The doughnuts don’t look all that great and their selection is limited.

Great shop, nice owners

Visiting from NY.... saw positive reviews of this place, across from where i was staying, at the Washington Hilton. Well prepared breakfast sandwich -- ham, egg, cheese, on wheat bread. Can't ask for more... no frills, but good stuff. Hit the spot. Folks, keep in mind for a perfect hangover cure, too.

Great people. Great grab and go place. Could be cleaner. Breakfast is perfect for me!

Wish we had found this earlier in our visit instead of on the last day!! Great subs!!! Great prices!!

Don't go here for their doughnuts as they're literally just Krispy Kreme doughnuts still in their original packaging. However, upon arriving and finding myself quite disappointed that I had walked past a Krispy Kreme to get here, I ordered a fresh-made breakfast sandwich that turned out to be great. Go here, just not for the doughnuts

I make an annual trip each year to DC and visit every time I am there. Good food, great service, and an outstanding price.

Did not wear gloves while preparing food. When I asked why they weren't wearing gloves they said they washed their hands. I walked out.

The true American dream story. Family making a small space into a great place to buy a quick freshly made reasonably priced sandwich. Knows all the locals but also remembers there traveling guests. If you are staying at the washington hilton and don't want to spend a fortune on breakfast lunch or lite dinner this place is for you. Closes 5:30 PM

Great breakfast sandwich

Great for cheap, fast, good breakfast!

A nice little sandwich and breakfast shop. The owners are nice and it has a calmer, slower pace within the city

Friendly, fast, cheap, and good variety of hot, made-to order diner-style sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. The kind of basic, not hyper-expensive family-run corner store/deli that seems almost impossible to find in DC! Not gourmet in any way, but exactly what it promises and should be!

Cozy little place, homemade breakfast and other sandwiches at reasonable prices. Owners are very friendly. Reminds me of a similar corner store I liked that used to be near my office. This one is right next to the Hilton.

Very tasty!

Good breakfast sandwiches, a little overpriced, and definitely not a doughnut shop! They just had Krispy Kremes last time I was there..... and there's an actual Krispy Kreme down the street.

Should not be called a doughnut shop. The people were friendly but the donuts were stale day-olds.