Donut Star — Restaurant in San Diego

Donut Star is a cherished gem that perfectly encapsulates the essence of a childhood favorite donut shop. Every bite of their classic doughnuts is like a delicious time machine, transporting me back to fond memories of simpler times. The flavors are timeless, and every doughnut has a distinct, nostalgic charm that brings back happy memories. They offer orange, Ube, Pumpkin (seasonal) and all the other classic flavors.

They offer a wide selection of traditional favorites. From glazed to chocolate-covered, from jelly-filled to maple bars, every option is a testament to the classic donut shop experience. The variety ensures that there’s something for everyone.

The prices are reasonable, offering great value for high-quality doughnuts. The texture is crispy on the outside and a soft fluffy moist cake on the inside and the raised doughnuts are perfectly pillowy on the inside. The affordability makes it easy to indulge in these delicious treats regularly, which is a big part of their charm.

It's a cornerstone of sweet, nostalgic joy. They have two locations and both are out of the way for me and both are worth the drive as this is my number one favorite spot for classic doughnuts in San Diego. Boutique donut shops are great to splurge at once in a while but Donut star is where my childhood memories are in each bite.

For anyone seeking the timeless pleasure of classic doughnuts, Donut Star is the perfect destination. It’s a place where every bite brings back the magic of childhood, making it a beloved favorite for generations. It’s a classic hole in the wall donut shop that is 5 stars with every bite.

They also offer seasonal donuts. One of my favorites is the pumpkin donut during the fall! I love love their glazed, orange, white chocolate with sprinkles, and the cinnamon...

I was running through Mission Hills in need of lunch and craving a breakfast sandwhich. Donut Star's breakfast sandwiches are made to order, hot and filling. Paired with a cup of coffee or a soda, it's a solid running around meal on the go.

But this time, I ran in and the glass cases were so full and enticing. The sugar and sun glinted glazes called to me. I ended up getting an Assorted dozen. The range included, sugar glazed, sugar raised, frosted yeast donuts, old fashioned cake donuts, frosted chocolate cake donuts, blueberry, coffee crumble, jelly powdered and cream filled, even lil apple fitters. These donuts are light and fluffy and MEEEEELT into puddles of butter and sugar, when you bite into them. Cut that with a bitter cup of coffee. This is the weekday treat. The dozen so good that If you place this box on the counter, the donuts will call to you all day to keep breaking off another piece to "taste." I called a neighbor on my way home, and we ended up sharing the box around the block.

If you're debating on bringing donuts to the office. You should absolutely bring a box, and you should get them from Donut Star.

Staff is...

I hate to say I had a bad experience here because the donuts are at least average, some certainly above average, but the service was horrible and I will not return.

And the donuts are outrageously expensive!! While the menu says it's only 9.99 for a dozen, about half the donuts don't count for that deal. So I boldly decided to just order what I wanted..big mistake..

It was $34 for approximately 13 donuts and 3 cream horns. Can you believe that!???? $34!!

Plus, the young lady selling the donuts was in an incredibly bad mood. She was not helpful.. .when I asked her favorite shake, bc they have like 20 flavors, she said she didn't drink them and gave me the impression they weren't good. Terrible bedside manner and I felt unwanted and rushed. I also feel like she was trying to charge me as much as humanly possible for each and every donut. Honestly I think I was overcharged because how could 13 donuts and three cream horns be $34!!!

I just feel really bad leaving this place. all around I don't like the way I was treated and I feel ripped off. Nice donuts but nothing so spectacular to put up with...