Over the years I've heard of Blue Star Donuts' grown up, less sweet flavors as the foil to Voodoo Doughnuts' fun and sweet flavors. I finally had a chance to try Blue Star at PDX before my flight back to CA. The employee who was working at the register was very nice and knowledgeable about the different flavors. At her recommendation, I got the crème brûlée donut. It cost $6, which is $1.50 more than the Hide & Go Peep donut I got the evening before at Voodoo Doughnuts in SW Portland. Can't say I was *too* surprised because airport food is expensive, lol. I liked the cream filling but the donut had a weird aftertaste. When I arrived around 4 pm, they only had about 6-7 flavors. The employee said they normally sell 13-14 flavors every day, The verdict: 1) am I glad I tried it? Yes 2) would I rush back to try them? That depends I don't think I'd purchase them at the airport but maybe I'd try a different flavor at one of their non-airport locations. read more

I'm not gonna start the age old argument of who has the better donut but this lemon poppyseed donut was phenomenal. Was excited to see a blue star in the airport. Definitely have been in many of arguments with who's better. But I will say to me it's not necessarily even about the product. It's about the staffing service that serve it to you in the staff that they had this morning. We're fantastic. Place was extremely clean and well kept. Was happy to go and would definitely be happy to go back read more

Blue Star Donuts - Lemon poppyseed donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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After a flight cancellation, we unexpectedly ended up in PDX for a layover but the ONE silver lining was learning that there is Blue Star in the airport! It's been about 10 years and at that time they didn't have an airport location, so man were were stoked. It was about 6pm on a Tuesday and it was donut happy hour - buy one get one 50% off! Still, 4 donuts and a black coffee cost about $24 total. There was no wait. * Apple Fritter - 4.5 stars. Love the apple chunks. * Orange Blossom n Berry ($6) - 4 stars. Berry was quite tart. * Brown Butter Espresso Brulée ($6) - 4 stars. Filling was less creamy than I expected. * The OG ($4.95) - 4 stars. Kids enjoyed this! read more

Blue Star Donuts - The options, Tue 2025-12-23. I enjoyed the Apple Fritter the most (4.5 stars). Orange Blossom, Brown Butter Espresso, OG - all 4 stars. - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very cool to see these donuts in the airport now! A great option if you want to take some Portland treats for wherever you're traveling without having to wrangle them through security. The staff was attentive and kind and when we went at about 4pm on a Tuesday, they had what looked to be all varieties available (I'd guess 12-14 flavors), which I appreciated! We got the OG, which was really good, the glaze had lots of cool flavor notes, spices, tang, which made it more interesting than the average glazed donut. These are pricey, $4.75-6ish, which is a slight drawback, but delicious and worth it for a special treat in my opinion. read more

Service was fast enough but not nice or unkind either way. Ambiance was good and clean. The donuts looks delicious but were deceiving. Very greasy. Extremely overpriced. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone or go again. Regrettable experience all around. read more

Well, their mission statement reads they "wish for all our cares to melt away." What actually melted away was this greasy donut when placed in my carry-on bag. Thank goodness I noticed the grease soaked paper bag before slipping it in. I happened to have a small ziploc with me, which saved the contents of my bag. When I brought the donut out in mid-flight, the paper bag had completely soaked through, creating a puddle of oil in the bottom of the ziploc. I kid you not. Completely inedible. I'm attaching a photo of my partner's donut, also grease soaked. Notice the corona of oil deep into the cake. The mouth feel of that donut was indescribable and just to be clear, not in a good way. Though the lowly grocery store donuts do not have the interesting flavor combinations offered at Blue Star, they have one important advantage. They're edible. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Raspberry rosemary donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Overrated. $5 per donut isn't worth it when it's no different from what you get at a Krispy Kreme or Dunkin. We tried two - the maple and OG. I think I tasted the horchata flavor in just one bite, and even that was overpowered by the sweetness. Meh. read more

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Ordered the buttermilk old fashioned. Worst donut I have ever had in my life. It was a total grease bomb! Rather than being soft and cake like, this thing had a crunch of fried bread the first 1/2 inch on each side. It was dripping in grease. Not sure what happened- but it was absolutely disgusting. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Greasy and nasty. - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A Portland staple, I'm so glad they had a location at the airport! There wasn't much of a line Sunday morning when we went and everyone working was nice. I also loved the bright, neon colored sign! I decided to try the toasted s'mores old fashioned doughnut. It was great, everything I wanted and needed from a doughnut! Definitely check out Blue Star doughnuts while visiting Portland! read more

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Blue Star Donuts was on my list of places to visit while in Portland. I was happy I didn't have to go far since it was located in the airport after I got off of my plane. It also happened to be donut happy hour so we got a discount! Staff was super friendly in recommended me two different flavors! I liked the blueberry basil one better but my hubby liked the chocolate. Both had unique flavor profiles! read more

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In the Delta (D section) of the Portland airport sits this fantastic donut stand. Having some wait time and spying no customers in line, I determined it was a sign from above that I ought to get donuts and coffee. The smiling young woman at the counter took my order for two donuts (Cherry Berry Cheesecake and Buttermilk Old Fashioned) and an iced mocha. The donuts were quickly boxed and she finished my mocha in a couple minutes. The mocha was strong, chocolately and gave me borderline jitters. The Cherry Berry Cheesecake donut had a cherry and raspberry cream cheese filling and a cherry brandy glaze. It also had some fruit crispies and white chocolate pearls on top, neither of which added flavor but made it visually appealing. The filling was okay...kind of weird actually...I think I liked it? The donut itself was quite good. The Buttermilk Old Fashioned was fantastic. I could eat one every day. It was made with horchata, cinnamon, and vanilla with a buttermilk cake. It had a vivid horchata flavor. Superb! Some reviews mention their donuts were oily but mine definitely were not. Both of my donuts were fresh and satisfying. Excellent treats to enjoy before my flight. read more

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Came here during an unexpected layover in Portland. Can I just say that with the renovations the Portland airport looks amazing? Following the renovations, it seems like the donuts are made on site -- which adds much freshness to the donuts. Was recommended to get the old fashioned donuts from here by friends/family who passed through this area frequently. They were out of the regular ones, but I got the raspberry and chocolate to bring home (to the family member who made the initial recommendation). I got a matcha crunch donut for myself as well as a matcha. The donut was wonderfully flavored: the matcha frosting on top packs the matcha flavor in without being overwhelming, the almonds add a nice crunch, and the underlying donut is the perfect cake donut texture. The matcha I got without any sweetener, and I thought it was pretty decent! Not the best matcha I've had, but certainly better than I would expect from a donut shop! Service was very nice and friendly! Definitely stopping by again if I ever pass through the Portland airport or Portland area read more

Blue Star Donuts - Matcha and matcha crunch donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sometime mid-afternoon at PDX and just before heading to my gate, a Blue Star donut and coffee sounded good. It was a dense chocolate combo whose name now escapes me. With some black coffee, this calorie bomb and blood sugar enhancement sure tasted good. And filling, as I didn't eat anything else until I arrived home, an hour after landing in Reno. read more

The new airport mesmerized me so much that I had to get some donuts to calm myself down . I picked a classic Boston cream and it didn't disappoint. Sugary soft goodness-just what Bluestar is known for. Good service and exorbitant price...ahh good times ! read more

Blue Star Donuts - Creme brulee - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got 6 different donuts from Blue Star at the Portland airport, and they were all delicious. Each one had the same soft, fluffy texture and fun, unique flavors. Even though the flavors were different, they all tasted great and felt consistent. We were recommended to try the buttermilk one--and when they packed it for us, I heard they only had two left. Definitely a popular pick! It's in Concourse D. I recommend going early--some flavors were already sold out when we got there. read more

Looks enticing after TSA but too sweet and oily. Split a raspberry rosemary donut with my partner but it was soooo sweet. The dough was overcooked and it definitely retained a lot of oil. Lavender latte had a good lavender taste but it was also soo sweet. Definitely drank a lot of water before our flight boarded. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

French tasting donuts! I like the unique flavors. We tried a blueberry bourbon basil, which tasted more like a blueberry lemon flavor. We also had a chocolate bergamot old fashioned; the bergamot was not very prevalent but it tasted like a tamed down chocolate flavor. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Blueberry bourbon and a chocolate bergamot old fashioned - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yummy, yummy, yummy! What a great treat for the airport passer byers. Donuts for Adults Fast and friendly service. read more

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Perfect spot to grab some donuts as souvenirs before you head out, or as gifts to your dog sitter while you were away! Some of the more popular flavors were sold out by the time we went, but it was still tastier than some of the more nationally known donut spots. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Located in the PDX and on our way to Gate 6! Lucky us. Picked up 5 to go. Original glazed Buttermilk Old Fashioned , Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Chocolate Peppermint Old Fashioned, Blueberry Bourbon Basil, and the Party OG. We tried the Buttermilk Old Fashioned. It was fresh and delicious. Much, much better than the old kiosk that sold previously frozen Blue Star donut holes! Service was fast and friendly here. Ambiance: clean and a roped line, which is standard for airport vendors. Food: 4/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Ambiance: 3/5 stars read more

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Blue Star donuts is always a solid choice. This location in the airport after security is a dangerous location because I will always now want a donut before I fly. Clean and simple shop but it sells donuts and drinks. Staff are friendly and efficient. The blueberry bourbon basil is always a hit. I also recommend the honey lavender if you like a floral taste and the raspberry rosemary. Honestly you can't go wrong with any flavor so get your sugar kick before your flight! read more

I tried the matcha, the raspberry, and the Lavender. Matcha was a winner for me. The service was fast even though the line was huge. Brough them to LA and everyone loved them. read more

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I tried the airport location in the Delta terminal on my way out of Portland and had the chocolate donut and blueberry. The chocolate was very good. It's pretty rich so I ate half and saved the rest for when I got home. The blueberry was surprisingly tasty. I bought that one because it was highly suggested. My daughters got the honey lavender donut and both said it was really good. Airport staff was kind and helpful. read more

During our trip in Portland, we sampled a handful of donuts. Hands down the best were from Blue Star Donuts. We bought several flavors to bring home and share with our kiddos. Each donut is individually wrapped and placed in a sturdy box, carrying them on the flight was easy. The old fashioned was the BEST, the creamy buttermilk coated with sweet glaze is perfect. The brioche style bourbon blueberry had a hint of bourbon and blueberry, super moist, sweet and decadent. The lemon-poppy was a perfect combo of lemon, sweet, and creamy buttermilk. They were a hit with the family. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Blueberry bourbon, glazed, lemon poppy, and raspberry - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped in here on a flight out of Portland. Fun alcohol/adult twist on donuts. I had the Tangerine Tequila Tarragon and it was very good. You don't taste the alcohol at all, at least not in this one. Would've liked to have tried more, because the menu looked awesome, but I got there later in the day and they had a smaller supply. read more

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My friend loves these donuts so much that they considered flying to Portland to pick up donuts at the airport for their wedding in New Mexico. They realized that they should probably make sure that they arrive at their own wedding on time and not take the risk of flight delays. So I had to wait to move to Portland before I got to try them. We got six kinds to try: Maple Glazed: the brioche dough was a delightfully unique flavor (just a hint, more sweet than a normal doughnut, but not too sweet in my opinion). I loved the soft fluffy texture of the donut and the glaze was like a soft silk robe: luxurious. The O.G. (Orxata Glaze): simply perfect. See Maple Glazed. Honey Lavender: I really loved it. Just a little extra tang. See Maple glazed. Orange Olive Oil Cake: even more perfect. It had a nice dense donut that wasn't too greasy or too dry and the light orange flavor had a delightful aftertaste that kept the joy going. Lemon & Lime Curd: good, but although the curd was yummy tasting and super citrus flavored, it was pretty runny and the consistency kind of turned me off. Lemon Poppy Old Fashioned: I was disappointed that it was just too greasy. I'll definitely try them again and if I get six again, I'll get a maple glazed, whatever olive oil flavor they have, and four more I've never tried. read more

Fabulous stop before boarding a plane! The apple fritter was ultra sweet, but very good if you like super sweet stuff! Employees were kind and quick. Enjoy!! read more

Blue Star Donuts - Apple Fritter was yummy, but too sweet for me! (I'm pretty sure this kid loved it though!!) - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very crispy donuts with good flavor and crunch to the frosting and the inside is filled with good texture and the right taste. The apple fritter doesn't specialize in the same flavor or texture and had better at home though. read more

It's cool, doesn't make the mark on the hype side. They have a variety of fancy donuts, but I wish they had some regular originals. I got an old fashioned glaze donut but it had a twist of lemon and some other ingredients that threw it off some. The donut was $5! I've had better at a mom and pop shop. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Got so sick after eating a powdered doughnut last night. It was horrible. I'm thinking the oil they fry their doughnuts in was not fresh last night. I should have known better when I realized how much oil the box soaked up. Threw the rest away, never again. read more

I preordered ahead of time at the PDX location, but when we got there, the order wasn't processed and everything was out of stock. We're visiting from out of state, and my kid was really upset -- what should have been a fun treat ended up disappointing. The store couldn't confirm a refund, so now I have to follow up with the bank and Toast. Hoping this can get sorted so it doesn't happen to other travelers. read more

Blue Star Donuts - My order - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was so excited to try these donuts. I know the airport experience is different so I will try another location and update my review if needed. When I walked up I was greeted right away and placed my order and paid, unfortunately I noticed an abrupt change in attitude when I failed to leave a tip. So much so that I felt compelled to mention because I was so thrown back. The donuts were very greasy and chewy. The flavor was fantastic, not too sweet, just the grease was a little congealed and made the donut chewy. The storefront was modern and the store was very clean and organized. I'm glad I did not pay $39.95 to ship 4 donuts to my house in CA. The $10 I paid for 2k at the shop was a better way to sample. I'll try them again next time, everyone has a bad day. read more

Blue Star Donuts - 2 Pack - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I'd say my favorite doughnut shop in Portland, and thankfully, there's one at PDX. Great service, love their choices and combinations, neatly made. Just a really good doughnut, good bake on them, flavors are unique and hits the palette nicely. A classic, elegant feel to it too. Some spots feel like a college-aged, 20-something doughnut, while this feels classy and what adults eat - a more mature doughnut that is all grown up and ready to get devoured. read more

I was super excited to finally try bluestar as I've heard good things. My boyfriend & I both got the buttermilk old fashion as that seemed like a good simple choice. I held it in the napkin as I took my first bite. Not only was it quite sweet, it was super greasy. It's like when you fry something before the oil is hot enough & it just absorbs all the oil. I took a few more bites then had to take a break. After drinking some water I picked it up again. The napkin at that point was covered in grease. Decided I just couldn't finish it as I was about to get on a plane & didn't want to risk my stomach being weird. Threw the rest away unfortunately. After reading several reviews, it seems I'm not the one that encountered this problem. read more

Grabbed the last 2 buttermilk donuts on an afternoon flight out. Brought them back to LA with me and they held up through the trip. My GF who doesn't like donuts said it was the best one she's ever had and fought me for some of mine. Really the best donuts I've had in years, way better than Voodoo and I've thought about them many times since, hoping for a trip to PDX in the near future. read more

Pricey for food provided. We got the OG and the apple fritter. Probably would not go again. No seating available. No high chairs available for children. Customer service however was phenomenal read more

Blue Star Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This shop at PDX was really cute, and the staff were very friendly and patient. However, the donuts were really not that great. They didn't taste fresh, and they were pretty stale instead of warm. They were sweet, but artificially so (which didn't taste very good). There's much better donut places, so this isn't one that I would go to again. read more

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What a bummer, we were so excited to have a chance to grab up a couple old fashioned donuts at the airport before our flight but ended with a couple grease bombs. I put the donut box in a tote with my newly purchased Bon Appetit magazine to enjoy on the plane before I knew how greasy they were. Unfortunately, the donuts were so greasy that they soaked through the box and onto everything in my bag, completely soaking through my magazine from front to back making it so I couldn't even hold it to read it on the flight. The donuts were inedible because of the amount of grease they were holding. At nearly $6 a donut (plus all the stuff they damaged) it was super disappointing. I thought maybe it was a one off but I see a lot of reviews for this location mentioning this. Odd that the management isn't working on fixing it, especially because I'm sure a lot of people put the box in a carryon bag for their flight and damage things with grease like I did . I'm so glad I didn't have any clothing items in that bag. I absolutely love Blue Star donuts when I have them at the other Portland locations. Hope this store can fix their process so visitors to Portland don't have the same bad experience I did. read more

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I had Blue Star Donuts bookmarked on Yelp but didn't have a chance to stop at a location when visiting the city. When I saw they had an airport shop, I knew what I was having for breakfast! It's more of a kitschy food truck than the full shop, and they only sell boxes of their donut bites (aka holes) in a few flavors. I wish they had some of their whole donuts for sale to try. They generally carry 6oz. and 12oz. selections, but at 11am, they were already out of their 6oz. boxes and only had the 12oz. boxes left. The boxes are nicely packaged to bring home as a souvenir treat for others to try. I was debating between the Maple Glazed and Chocolate Truffle donut bites, but decided to get the chocolate truffle donut bite box ($10.99) at the recommendation of one of the kiosk workers. Each bite is about 1oz., ours came with 12-13 pieces. I appreciate that the $10.99 price tag is the same as the shop price (per the website) and not inflated airport prices. It's a cake donut; the first bite was a bit dense and chewy, but I enjoyed the rich and smooth chocolate glaze. After a few bites, the consistency grew on me. I think the chewy donut would pair well with coffee (which they also sell). Pro tip if you're bringing the donuts home: Warm the donuts up in the microwave for a FEW seconds (think single digits). After trying Blue Star Donuts, I personally would not go out of my way for them, but it was nice to try and bring a bite (or 12) of Portland back home. read more

Blue Star Donuts - Chocolate Truffle Donut Bites (12oz. Box) - $10.99 - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Some of the best donuts I've ever had! I've been to some of their other locations but wasn't able to swing by them on this trip to Portland. So we stopped at the one in the airport, and it was worth it! Honestly 100x than Voodoo donuts. You really can't go wrong with any of their choices! read more