Blue Star Donuts
(Now Closed)Donut Shop$$$$
Portland
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Taylor EJune 11, 2016After you try Voodoo, come to Blue Star for a fancy, refined donut. Both are great!
Tori MainJuly 19, 2013If you're a tourist, VooDoo will leave you feeling cheap, used and jaded. Go to Blue Star. Order the Valrhona Chocolate Crunch or the fritter or any other donut for that matter. Delicious!!
cami j.September 7, 2015the lemon poppy seed is the best donut I've had in my life. also loved the blueberry bourbon basil. so much better than voodoo. no contest.
Chanandler BingJanuary 12, 2017I had the Passion Fruit and Cocoa Nib donut and I have never been more surprised by a pastry in my life. It was tangy and sweet and spicy because of the cyan pepper but it was amazing!!
cocoMarch 31, 2015quite possibly the best donuts I have ever tasted- unique flavors, fresh, worth any sort of wait. definitely my favorite in portland. quality and flavor unmatched by other donut shops in the city.
Morgan SAugust 12, 2016Ordered the Raspberry Rosemary and the PB+J (the worker mentioned those were also his two favorites) and they were great! One donut is enough for one person as they are very rich.
KaitlinNovember 6, 2017The Cointreau crème brûlée donut is simply perfection. A crunchy caramelized outside, a pillowy inside with a lightly sweet, fluffy cream in the middle, and a pipette of orange liqueur to top it off.
Roniel TesslerSeptember 16, 2016Get the buttermilk donuts as they have the most interesting texture profile. Best donuts are still donut plant in nyc, but this will give you a satisfying bite or two. Lemon poppyseed was my favorite
AmateurConciergeAugust 27, 2015Obviously delicious donuts with crazy, experimental combos like blueberry, bourbon & basil, that change everyday. Warning for yeast donut lovers, all 3 we tried were cake donuts (albeit brioche cake)- The brioche dough alone is enough, but add that everything is fresh baked, organic and cooked in rice oil and you're on to a winner with just about anything from the rotating selection.
Maaham AzizJanuary 21, 2018We had the OG (horchata) and Raspberry Rosemary, which was a little thicker than I expected but still very tasty! Can’t have donuts without coffee :)
Soph AhmAugust 10, 2019These donuts are the cake type (thicker) and they had such a creative variety of flavors. Personally it was all too sweet for me but split one with two to four people will hit the spot
Greg EinfrankMay 3, 2019Best donuts hands down. Voodoo is good if you're looking for a sweet tooth craving but these donuts at blue star take the flavors to the next level and are unique and delicious
Thomas MurphyJanuary 3, 2015Creative flavors and brioche dough which produces great crunch and soft center. The fruit flavors are awesome, their chocolate ganache is superb. $3 a piece
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliApril 1, 2018Blueberry basil bourbon donut was the strangest pastry I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. I crammed 3 different donuts down and wish I could do a 4th.
No lines on weekdays if you show up before 8am; buy 12 get 1 free! Blueberry basil is my fav. Olive oil lemon is the least sweet, great for people not really into the sweet donuts.
H KSeptember 18, 2016Chocolate almond ganache donut was amazing. I preferred "Voodoo Doughnut" store a little more because their donuts looked more creative.
Unique thing about this donut shop is the grown-up flavors and the consistency of the donut–mix of cakey and yeasty. The donuts are expensive but big, so worth the extra cost. Often sell out by 5.
Eatosaurus RexFebruary 10, 2015Blue Star Donuts has by far the best donuts in Portland. If you try to compare it to the ridiculously overrated Voodoo Doughnuts I'll smack you. Right in the face. Get the Blueberry Bourbon Basil.
Justin McKissickMarch 19, 2018These two, the Creme brûlée and Valrhona Chocolate Crunch were the two best donuts I’ve ever had. Period. A must-visit for a Portland trip!
Mark HeyertOctober 7, 2016These types of donuts do not come in grades of goodness. Just follow your muse. However the jelly selections e.g. the PB&J are unique twists. Highly recommended.
GNTLMNFebruary 19, 2014Voodoo Donuts is a bit of an experience and available 24/7, but Blue Star is gourmet and keeps it classy. They only stay open until they sell out of donuts, which can be pretty early some days.
Annie MediciMarch 9, 2016You simply have to get the blueberry basil bourbon doughnut. The tiramisu doughnut was also The doughnut dreams are made of. ✨
Yas AbJune 29, 2016The apple cider fritter is the best donut I have ever had. It's huge so it'll last you all day for nibbles!
Chet ManciniApril 27, 2015The plain butter ones are great. Was less impressed with the more exotic flavors compared with other donut shops across country I've tasted.
Sahana KumarJanuary 3, 2015Loved the apple fritter. Had raisins in it, yum! Wish there were a few more apple chunks. It was crispy but also soft.
Bethany DufresneSeptember 12, 2016If you're going to do donuts in PDX, this is a must. Try their classic blueberry bourbon basil.
JayJanuary 6, 2019Delicious selection of donut flavors, clean place and friendly staff! Highly recommended! Much better than that one over-rated-Portland-donut-shop!
Starr StricklandJune 12, 2017Definitely worth the wait in queue. Enough variety of doughnuts that you can come back again and again
Zack SheppardNovember 15, 2015The bacon maple and the lemon poppyseed buttermilk ones were my favorite. Get 2 per person and share.
DavidFebruary 14, 2016The Mexican chocolate is my favorite! Make sure to try the olive oil too. If your lucky, they may throw in an extra donut ;)
Maram AlRashedJuly 11, 2016So rich with a hint of cayenne pepper! Also the varlhona choco one is amazing😋
Kate HaileyJanuary 20, 2015Try the Apple Fritter or the Meyer Lemon/Key Lime creme filled (get one with the creme!).
Al B.April 4, 2016Way better than than Voodoo Doughnuts. If you're here for quality, definitely come here and try the Creme Brûlée while you're at it.
Trisha D.August 7, 2014Loved the lemon poppy. Placed an order to pick up tomorrow. They'll set aside the ones you want so you don't have to wait in line at opening.
Adam K.September 3, 2016Passion fruit donut is amazing!! The dough is absolutely the best I've had ever.
Geoff ReinhardtAugust 24, 2014Skip the lines at Voodoo and come to Blue Star. Almond Ganache donut is great.
James BatesNovember 30, 2015Best donuts I've ever eaten in my life. Try the blueberry-bourbon and basil!
Matthew AndersonFebruary 5, 2019This is the donut place! That other donut place in Portland is also great, but this donut place is the one!
Maina KhojaJuly 18, 2015Don't go after 2 pm popular types tends to sell out early, doughnuts are on the dense side, upscale and gourmaish.
Amy ChinJune 13, 2016Absolutely the best donuts ever. The brioche dough is genius. Try any flavor - all brilliant and delicious.
Angela MayansMay 27, 2013Sweet cherry mousse is highly recommended. Light filling. Happiness inside. I am a certified donut specialist expert doctor magician of donuts.
TriciaDecember 9, 2012Excellent donuts! The blueberry bourbon basil flavor was fabulous. Donuts pricey at ~ $3 a pop - but large enough to only need one!
Carrie BevisJune 6, 2016Skip the kitchy VoodooDonuts, and opt for artisan donut bliss at Blue Star, with phenomenal and delicate flavors.- Sheryl ScottNovember 26, 2016Go here. I'm gluten intolerant and rate my food based on whether it's worth the explosive diarrhea or not. This is. Again, go here.
Nicole PApril 23, 2016Worth the hype. Worth the $$$. Known for blueberry basil bourbon, but try the passionfruit cacao nib.
EllenJuly 26, 2013The bacon maple donut and vahlrona chocolate crunch (custard filled) donut were exceptional. Would have loved to try more flavors!
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