"Unfortunately, at Donut Star, the dough, regardless of the type, lacks distinctiveness and tastes like standard fried dough. I was particularly excited to try their Red Velvet Donut, thinking it would be delicious. While it did have the perfect red hue, the flavor was rather vague. Topped with a very sweet frosting and chocolate drizzle, it mostly tasted of fryer oil and sugar. I had hoped for a richer chocolate taste and a cream cheese frosting that would be more reminiscent of a traditional Red Velvet cake.
That said, I must commend the texture of the donuts, especially the cake ones; they are wonderfully light and fluffy with a great crumb. Many times, donuts can be excessively dense. The highlight of my visit, however, were the fritters. Seriously, they are gigantic—about the size of my face! They come in strawberry and apple flavors, both of which are incredibly delicious. The fritters are moist on the inside, crisp on the outside, and lightly glazed. If you're ever in doubt, just go for the massive fritter.
A dozen donuts costs about $21, which I think is pretty reasonable. I’ve always enjoyed Donut Star, but with so many donut shops available now, each one has to elevate their offerings to stand out. If a donut is merely decent, people will likely seek out better options. Next time, I’m definitely getting more fritters, and I plan to try some of their Cronuts, bagels, and Danishes too."
