41 years of life, 22 years of military service, and over 25 countries later ā Iāve lived on the East Coast, spent time in Japan, and now reside in San Diego. Iāve had donuts from Aliquippa, PA, to San Antonio, New Orleans, LA, and Seattle. I've had Canadian donuts, East Asia donuts, I've had a French Cruller in Paris, the largest yeast donut in Germany the size of my head! Iāve even given the so-called āgiantsā like Dunkinā and Krispy Kreme a fair shot or the up and coming fresh to order Duck Donuts...but nothing, Absolutely NOTHING, comes close!
Donut Star is UNMATCHED! No gimmicks. No neon signs or overdone branding. Just pure, nostalgic, made-with-love, wake-up-early-and-pray-they-havenāt-sold-out-yet kind of donuts.
Itās more than just a shop ā itās where my love for donuts began. Iāve been a loyal customer since 1997, and now I get to share these same donuts with my kids every time we come into town. Thatās something special, something those big-name spots canāt touch.
Donut Star isnāt just my favorite donut shop ā itās the gold standard. Im talking Dubai Gold standard (yeah, ive been there too, still doesnt compare...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreWorst place to get doughnuts. Showed up at 9 am and they had no doughnuts left. Ask manger when they would have more and he told me they were not making any more. Ask why and he said we don't make them here we make all of them at home and when we run out that's it. Also told me I should have been there earlier than 9 am. This is the worst place to get doughnuts especially if they are making them at home and not following...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreBest donuts in town, great selection too just try to get there earlier because the favs sell out fast. There's a group of old men that hang out and give it the 'barber shop' vibe. Makes this place more inviting and kind of makes you take a step back in time with their grumpy old men comments and talks about the...
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