I remember the olden days when my mom use to come home with a dozen donuts from Lee's and they were always so FRESH. I took my kids to Lee's to see how donuts were made and the supervising staff were welcoming and accommodating. Their cook, Alvin, is just a wonderful fellow with a big smile and he kindly displayed every step of donut-making with tremendous patience. I understand Alvin's been with Lee's for 25 years so they must be doing something right in terms of consistency through the years, albeit I suppose they have had "off" days according to the first 2 reviews.

I enjoy Lee's different from Krispy Kreme because they have more substance and bite when you want something more substantial. I can pop an awful lot of Krispy Kremes and get a toothache from the sugar before I get full.

I commend Lee's for making their donuts truly fresh from scratch every day. The outcome is a homemade tasting donut without the synthetic stamp of some chains. Plus, their ambiance is all about the small shop being located in the Public Market and having a large outside window so that onlookers can peer into their kitchen and be engulfed into the world of donuts.

Not everyone agrees with the first two reviews. Ive never gone there on Weekends, but ive never had a problem with the service or the doughnuts on the weekdays. All around, you get what you pay for, and its definately better than Tim Hortons, dry & chewy doughnuts. Were not going to even discuss Krispy Creme. The place over all seemed fine with me. I spotted the staff washing up before a customer ordered a crepe my last trip there. The crepes are made to order I might add... I was happy with that. Id say my favorite donut would be the Honeydip or the Jelly. The fritters are huge to, Ive never purchased one, but I will one day perhaps.
It does get busy from time to time so I understand the service cant be 100% ALL the time. I was never asked "What do You Want?" I cant see that happening there, not recently anyway.
I love the place and like the fact its in my neighbourhood....
From what I understand its been here for years.
ROCK ON!!! lees!

I have lived in False Creek for most of my life. As a child, I loved to hit Granville Island for snacks and desserts. Up until about four years ago, Lee's used to be a highlight of Granville Island. Their donuts used to reflect their family-run image.

The changes at Lee's began with their staff. Owner-operators were replaced with lazy, rude teenaged girls. Then, fewer varieties were appearing on the donut shelves. Thennn, the donuts themselves began to taste greasy and slightly burnt. THEN, I stopped patronising this establishment.

Vancouver's donut scene is dismal. I was recently in New York and found a life-altering donut shop: pistachio, mandarin and toffee glazes...fluffy dough...crispy, non-greasy exteriors. We need better donuts.

I used to be able to brag about Lee's, and now I only disavow it. Let Lee's know how disappointed you are!