Jesse M.

I took my daughter to Starlight Donut Labs for some vegan donuts (she has an egg allergy and finding donuts she can eat is a struggle). Her review: The wait to order was not very long and the person we talked to was very nice. The donuts were DELICIOUS and very fresh. The store was cute and cozy . My review: the store is a small hole-in-the-wall place with side-street parking. There isn't a lot of space inside and you can't eat there. But, the donuts are AMAZING! There are so many vegan options, which I love as a vegan! The lady working the register was the very best! She was friendly and helpful. She was excited to have us try as many vegan options as possible and was passionate about all the flavors. The donuts are a true win and we will be back!!

Virginia D.

VEGAN REVIEW Discovered this spot on Instagram Came around 9:30 on a Sunday morning. Line out the door, but all flavors still available Love that they have several vegan options. All the ones we tried were tasty! This is a popular spot in a neighborhood, parking can be a little tricky Friendly service Cute little shop! No where to sit- these donuts are to go (but I did go in a snowy winter day so maybe they have seats outside in better weather?) Check IG for flavors. Closed Mon-Wed

John B.

If God were to eat donuts, these would be the donuts that God would eat! Seriously that good. Vegan. Cinnamon rolls the size of single layer cake pans. Friendly service. Cute hole in the wall pumping goodness into the universe. Nice little trippy joint.

Adriana T.

This is my favorite donut shop in the whole country! Absolutely love the savory and always love the sweet! Between the vegan and the creative collaborations there is something for everyone. Not only are they great with donuts, but starlight really cares about its community and employees. It is continuously partnering with other local businesses and even in the month of May in 2026 they're donating part of a doughnut to a local charity. Whether you're a local to Cincinnati or one of the surrounding cities, this is worth a stop. There's a line every day they're open when they open. And It's worth the 20 minute wait. It's a grab and go kind of place with no seating. Parking is available on the street or in the parking lot across the street. They have some beverages for sale as well, including milk and coffee.

Elah N.

I saw the crab Rangoon review on TikTok and knew I had to bring it home to my husband to try!! The service was so friendly and just the sweetest. The donuts were fantastic! I tried other flavors including their tiramisu donut, creme brûlée, and cookie butter! Would recommend! & can't wait to come back!!

Shirley X.

My friend has previously brought me the everything bagel and hot pimento cheese flavors and those were memorable and delicious! Today I tried a couple of seasonal flavors (crab Rangoon and skyline chili) and the crab Rangoon was unique and perfect combination of flavors. The butter and salt is a staple and was a great mix of salty and sweet. The place has tight street parking so I had to park further down the street. There was a ~5-10 minute line when I went around 9:20 am on Saturday and I had to wait briefly outside. It is a small storefront with no seating but the service person was nice and chatted with many of the customers (who appear to be regulars from the neighborhood). I look forward to trying the new monthly flavors!

May A.

Generous size doughnuts [Norwood OH] We popped in one Sunday morning, a modest, unassuming white building... you won't be able to tell it's a donut shop. There were a couple of customers ahead of us so we were able to check out the different types of donuts offered before our turn at the counter. We thought it would be easy to just choose a donut but these are a variety of specialized sweet and savory creative doughnuts including new monthly flavors and staple options. Best customer service. Originally, we chose two flavors (okay, three)... we walked out with half a dozen ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Our haul: Churro w/ Dulche de Leche - raised brioche ring donut tossed in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with dulce de leche Chocolate Ring - raised brioche ring donut dunked in vegan chocolate glaze Vanilla Ring - raised brioche ring donut dunked in vegan vanilla glaze Butter & Salt - brioche ring donut dunked in a rich brown butter glaze and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt Coffee Cheesecake Creme Brûlée - brioche donut filled with a coffee cheesecake, topped with hard crack caramel Blueberry Pancake - maple blueberry cake doughnut dunked in maple glaze, drizzled with blueberry glaze 5-lbs later... (Spongebob with voice French narrator) Instagram: @starlightdoughnutlab Review #3883

Renae D.

Great customer service. So welcoming & enthusiastic. The donuts are decadent & on point in their flavor. The hearty donuts are so unique. My personal favorites today were the bruschetta donut & Dubai cookie butter. Be sure to heat them up if they're not warm when you get there. We will be back for the famous skyline chili. Thanks so much for your kind service & introduction to a new to us Cincy staple.

Shannon M.

I know what you're thinking, "ANOTHER 5 star review for Starlight?" Well, there's a reason. I've had their doughnuts before at events, but never visited their storefront until today and I was too excited I forgot to get pictures! The line was long, but well worth the wait and the service was fast and friendly. There's no seating, so don't expect to sit down and enjoy while you're there, but grab & go. They offer plenty of vegan options, but the staple Butter & Salt will always be my favorite!

Rachael H.

Starlight is always our favorite local donut spot. Their flavors are so creative and the dough is delicious! Our recent favorite was the chicken mole which gave Skyline vibes and we also love the hot honey pimento. Their savory donuts are the bomb! They also had a pickle dip donut that was delicious. Definitely recommend!

Anna O.

Super cute local donut shop! They had all different types including savory donuts. I got the everything and it was surprisingly good. The price was high but the donuts were all filled so makes sense. I would come back and try other flavors!

Alex F.

MORE ROLL THAN DOUGHNUT!! Stopped by on a weekend afternoon when it wasn't too busy, and they still had most of their doughnut selection available. I tried the Everything Bagel, Boston Cream, Crème Brûlée, and one other. The texture and taste leans more toward a soft, glazed roll than a traditional doughnut, which makes the savory options stand out. If you don't mind a doughnut that feels more like an elevated bread roll, this spot is worth a try!