Blue Star Donuts

Nov 2025 I picked up 5 donuts on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The seasonal flavors are great (spiced sugar donut, apple butter, apple fritter, etc). Sadly, my classic glazed (old fashioned) and apple fritter were both dripping oil. I believe that often means the fryer oil wasn't quite hot enough. Both still great tasting but it is hard to get the texture of oil out of my mouth. Glaze were great- they held up well. The store lighting was great: very airy. If it weren't so wet, I'm sure it would be a neat space to catch-up with a friend or people watch. I took the Light Rail, the closest stop is about 1.5 blocks away. Super close by and easy to catch another back to downtown. I had visited previously in 2019. I'm glad to have tried more Blue Star donuts on this trip.

Blue Star Donuts is one of Portland’s premier donut shops, offering a unique twist on a classic favorite. Their donuts are known for their creative flavor combinations and high-quality ingredients. The first thing you'll notice when you walk into the shop is the inviting atmosphere. The sleek, modern design contrasts perfectly with the warmth of the donuts. I tried their famous Blueberry Bourbon Basil donut, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The sweetness of the blueberry jam was perfectly complemented by the subtle tang of bourbon and the fresh basil added a refreshing herbal kick. The texture of the donut was light and airy, not too greasy, which I really appreciated. What sets Blue Star apart from other donut shops in Portland is their commitment to using locally sourced ingred

Blue Star Donuts is a must when you’re in Portland. This weekend they had one of my favorite donuts available. The Passion Fruit Cocoa Nib🤤. It has the right combination of sweet, tart and spicy flavors and perfect texture. Deliciousness all around!

While in Portland, we wanted to try a local donut shop and decided on Blue Star, which seemed like a solid choice over the more famous Voodoo Doughnuts. We got up early, spent a few hours exploring the Gorge, and hit Blue Star late morning before heading to the Japanese Garden. We ordered: • Buttermilk Old Fashioned: My favorite of the bunch. Super moist with a great texture—would definitely get it again. • OG Glazed: A solid classic donut we really enjoyed. • Cointreau Crème Brûlée: A bit gimmicky with the Cointreau squeeze dropper, which got lost in the flavor. Still, the brittle top was a nice nod to the dessert it’s named after. Around 11 a.m., the place felt a bit messy—dirty tables, empty napkin holders, and a touch disorganized. Overall, I’d rate Blue Star a 3.5 based on the ex

I don't really eat donuts too much these days, however, in my return trip to Portland after almost 9 years I had to make a trip to Blue Star...in fact, I walked 30 min in the rain (willingly) to savor these little bad boys! So many great options to choose from! Service was quick and easy though I know it can get busy at times and they do sell out of some of their options if you wait to late to go in. Pretty chill inside and there is table and counter seating by the windows.