Looking for donuts, and came across this place! These are brioche donuts and they are so good!…read more Definitely try them out!

I read an article about the must-try donut in Portland, so I gave them a shot, but I was totally…read morewrong. They are brioche-based donut with a thick, heavy dough instead of being airy and fluffy. Well, they are unique, but they are definitely not my favorite and they are quite expensive. They're known for creative flavors, but creative does not mean it tastes good. The famous Blueberry Bourbon Basil donut was so doughy and cakey (hard type), blueberry jam was too sweet and completely overpowered the subtle taste of bourbon and basil. The apple fritter was the same, just sweet, doughy, and nothing special. We also tried the Cointreau Crème Brûlée, it is a custard donut comes with an orange liqueur pipette. Because the blueberry donut completely lack of bourbon taste, we actually used that pipette to squeeze the liqueur into the blueberry donut. We had the coffee, they're just average, nothing special. Definitely a wrong choice I made.

Try: Bacon Maple Bar and Old Dirty Bastard!…read more Why: Even though I've had Voodoo's multiple times in other cities, I had to try their iconic donuts in Portland! It was a great way to start my morning with a delicious Bacon Maple Bar and Old Dirty Bastard. Lots of flavors and textures just like I remembered. Notes: This location was a block from my hotel so very convenient to walk to. Small shop with no seating but you can eat outside on their wooden bar ledge. I ended up walking to the park to enjoy. Worker was welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

The iconic Voodoo Doughnut! This famous doughnut location was a must visit for me when visiting…read morePortland. Do I recommend visiting it? Well... yes! First of all, you have to know it's in a sketchy part of town that doesn't feel very safe. I would recommend parking as close to Voodoo as you possible can. It's not easy as the location is in an area that doesn't feature much parking. Thankfully, Voodoo employs a security guard to monitor who goes into the doughnut shop, so I guess it adds a little feeling of safety. On our visit, only one party was allowed in at a time to the lobby area of the shop. Before going in you have to cue up in line outside. We went on a random weekday at around 8:30pm and had to wait about 20 minutes to get in. The interior of voodoo is very unique and interesting. When inside you can see all their doughnut offerings. The doughnuts are quite large and on the heavy/dense side. We ordered the Voodoo Dozen and it was a hefty box. To get a good sample of everything I think the Voodoo Dozen is a good way to go. It samples a number of famous donuts. I surprising found the grape donut to be one of my favorites. I suppose if you like grape flavored things this bought also be a doughnut for you! Overall the donuts are good, but I wouldn't call them top of the line. They are a bit over-sweet and they are not delicate. They are, however, very novel and a lot of fun. They make great conversation pieces and will definitely kill your hunger. I really enjoyed my visit to Voodoo and probably would go again!

It was a Friday and the first day of our family's Pacific-Northwest trip. The food park down the…read morestreet was not open yet so we decided to have dessert before lunch. These are artisanal, phenomenal, and vegan donuts. We had the Juneteenth special (cookie butter bacon), classic chocolate, and mango sticky rice. The flavors were outstanding and the texture was soft and fluffy. This was easily our most memorable donuts of the trip!

Is everything actually vegan here??? Had a breakfast donut and that meat did not feel vegan…read more Also had the cherry rhubarb cruller but that was not worth buying. I only tasted sweet and there was no real rhubarb flavor. The bits of dried cherry I got were very welcome though.

This establishment is women owned. These were lil cute donuts! My favorite was the passion fruit…read moredonut. The rest were good but a little too sweet for me. I like the concept of such small donuts so you can try different flavors. Atom you would have liked the Simpsons strawberry donut. These donuts do not taste fried more like a soft cake.

After seeing these cut little things on my tiktok many times, I decided that this is where I wanted…read moreto try for my birthday. So many options, I couldn't decide. Decided to go with the 25 piece box with a mix of them all. Super moist & flavorful cake donuts. There wasn't one that I didn't like. We had guests over, so we were able to share them, so we didn't eat all 25 ourselves. Go & give it a try next time you're in the area.

Happy we found a Blue Star on SE Division St. just half a mile from where we finished lunch at My…read moreVice. This location is easy to miss if you aren't looking for the signs, but inside space was bright with sun pouring in through the windows. The blue skies visible from inside were so welcoming. The plants were welcoming and thriving. Blue Star was closing in 15 minutes so we sped over and luckily that half a dozen donuts still remained. Coming from the East Coast, my niece had never tasted Blue Star. She decided on the OG. I choose between the Blueberry Bourbon and the Raspberry Rosemary Old-fashioned. A difficult choice. The Blueberry Bourbon was tart and sweet in a fragrant and delicious way. It was gone in two minutes. Lee was amazing. Incredibly helpful as we debated which donuts we should take. He was patient and understanding and sympathetic and honest and in the end he represented the best kind of Customer Service: the kind that makes you want to come back.

I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and they had a decent selection…read more We ordered one orxata glaze (brioche) and two Valrhona chocolate crunch donuts for +$16. The ingredients are upscale and the prices are steep. I am indifferent to the orxata glaze. The flavor is very subtle and I would not have known it was horchata if it weren't for the label with the description. My young daughters enjoyed the chocolate donuts, but honestly, they are happy with anything that has chocolate.

We visited Twisted Croissant to pick up some treats to tide us over on our drive back up to…read moreSeattle. Walking in less than an hour before closing, we were surprised to see most of the items still in stock! We ended up picking four things to try: Vanilla Bean Kouign Amann ($7) - This pasty has a sweet yet salty exterior that's complementary in flavor rather than clashing. It's accentuated with a crunchy glazed and caramelized sugar layer that's on the sweeter side. The interior is interesting. There's a cavernous gap right in the center that's filled with a sickly sweet melted sugar syrup. It's unpleasantly sweet and very cloying. The puffed and filled area is large enough that it compresses the other layers so the kouign amann is dense. I've never had a kouign amann quite this sweet before. (3/5) Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Thyme ($5.50) - This cake is so moist and rich, thick and dense, fatty and rich, that it feels like I"m eating a slab of butter. I'm sure it has just as many calories too! It's quite sweet, although not nearly to the level of the kouign amann. Overall, it's just a really rich and decadent cake. (4/5) Blueberry + Vanilla Cream Brioche Donut w/ Earl Grey ($6) - The top of the pastry is dressed with a cream that has an unmistakably strong bergomot earl grey taste. I wish there was way more cream - there's essentially only a dab on top! The rest of the donut is filled with a custardy light blueberry and vanilla jam. It's not too sweet and has an excellent high quality blueberry fragrance, creating an exceptionally strong blueberry taste. The jam is not too thick and is somewhat syrupy from sugar. The donut itself is really soft and extremely airy. It's the fluffiest donut I've eaten in a long time. (5/5) Raspberry Rose Cruffin ($8.50) - This pastry has some fun dehydrated raspberries sprinkled right on top of a light and fluffy cream that's not too sweet. The cruffin base is buttery in taste and great lamination even when filled with the custard and rose/raspberry cream. This is a heavy cruffin that's very filling. (5/5) Twisted Croissant certainly does some some really delectable treats. It's one of my favorite bakeries in Portland!

Why, oh why have I never been to Twisted Croissant before? Located in Irvington on Broadway, this…read morebakery produces some of the most delicious pastries I've had in a long time. Crispy, airy, buttery and oh, so delicate, my raspberry cruffin was the dessert dreams are made of! If you've never had a cruffin... what are you waiting for?! It's croissant dough baked into a muffin shape. And the particular version I ordered today was filled with sweet and creamy vanilla custard and raspberry jelly. My mouth is watering describing this now, a true sign I'll be returning to experience this delicacy time and time again. There are three locations of Twisted Croissant in Portland, and this is the only one I've visited. The interior has a classic Parisian bakery vibe, clad in white subway tile from floor to ceiling. The bakery case in front of the store is beautifully stocked with fresh pastries, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. However, be advised, there are only two tables in the back of their public space, so it's not particularly inviting space to sit and enjoy your breakfast. Given the location, I assume there is outdoor seating in the summer months, but don't quote me on that. Regardless, run here if you haven't been. These baked goods are worth the visit!

I'm a huge Voodoo fan and have been since day one!…read more This particular visit was so great. Pickles helped us and she was the sweetest! I prefer this location because the space is larger and there's a parking lot. The reason I took a star off was our fritters were over fried. I've never experienced that before so it was likely a fluke experience!

And this whole place is eye candy…read more Everything looks so good and I don't think there is plant based donut so watch the blood sugar. You can't miss the place or its other locations because the pink just stands out, even In dreary weather. The minute you step inside, the smell is just amazing. I like the idea of getting away from the traditional round shape or normal toppings. There are some crazy ideas out there but it doesn't surprise me since it's Oregon. There's a side door and window for pickup orders. And if you don't know what flavor or shape you want just have the worker pick. And remember it's all off the traditional path for flavors too. Overall four stars. Staff is funny, plenty of parking, and get a box for work. Pick the cream filled ax for your boss :p M

I stopped by Blue Star Donuts after I arrived at PDX at 8:00 a.m. to pick up a bite and there was…read morenobody in line. There were so many delicious sounding flavors available, but I ultimately ordered a single blueberry bourbon basil flavored donut on their signature brioche. The donut was light, fluffy, and not oily at all. The flavor was as described and very pronounced, and overall, the donut was not too sweet. The last time I had Blue Star Donuts was about ten years ago and I'm happy to report that quality has not gone down: it's still one of the best donuts I've ever had. The only downside is a donut is $5 a piece. You're certainly paying an airport premium for the donuts here. If you're looking for a quite bite before or after your flight, I would definitely recommend checking out Blue Star Donuts.

Donut for grownups, except I bought some for my kid sister…read more Last year I was severely letdown by the hype that is Voodoo. Blue Star definitely made up for it last year. Had a Blue Star shaped void in my heart until my recent visit. After surviving the TSA lines, my sisters wanted me to bring home some donuts back home to LA, and thankfully this is a prime location where everyone comes out from security. Staff were nice and understanding while I was waiting for a responses in the family groupchat. Got a couple, sampled them upon coming home, and they all enjoyed it. Yay!