General Porpoise

Closure Details

Closure date

June 19, 2025

Reason

Capitol Hill (E Union) doughnut shop location permanently ending as Sea Creatures restructures; space becomes a private dining room

Confidence

0%

Sources

3

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Status

Open, per Google

Last checked

May 26, 2026

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Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportJun 6, 2025

   Reported closed

   “The planned temporary closure on E Union will bring the end of the Capitol Hill General Porpoise, Erickson’s first in what had grown into a small chain. By this summer, only two will remain. The Capitol Hill shop neighboring Bateau and the bar will become a private dining room.”

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2. ²News ReportJun 6, 2025

   Reported closed

   “General Porpoise permanently shut down its Capitol Hill and Laurelhurst café locations.”

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3. ³News ReportJun 6, 2025

   Reported closed

   “General Porpoise permanently closing its Capitol Hill (6/19) and Laurelhurst (6/24) locations amid ownership shakeup; sibling Bateau/Boat Bar temporarily closing (excluded, not permanent).”