Donut Star is a small donut shop on Washington in Hillcrest area. With spaces for probably 3 cars in the lot for limited free parking. This shop is not new, not fancy and has no modernness to it but does offer classic donuts made daily. I've been here a few times and the staff were always nice and helpful. Limited indoor seating. The first time I came here was to try their taro glazed donut and the blueberry old fashion...I like the later best. In fact, even though I like looking at all the colorful, fancy decorative donuts, I prefer the simple, less sugary ones, like the blueberry old fashion which has a the hint of butter milk. This shop is NOT open 24 hours. Opens daily at 5am for us early birds who are on East Coast time zone. And if you come here super early you can special request a donut created just for your liking...no sugary glaze for me on any donuts of my choice, and in my book, that service is a star, Donut Star. Recommend

Great find while driving close to Hillcrest and craving a bit of sugar This place doesn't disappoint donuts are fresh and they have a great selection to choose from. Glazed and sugar were excellent. Friendly service and good prices.big parking area also great since everything around here is pay parking and not cheap.

Tried the vanilla sprinkle and chocolate coconut donuts. Good taste and soft cake. I love that they have everything from normal/basic donuts to fun ones, like s'mores. Staff wasn't friendly. They weren't rude, but seemed in a rush despite no line or other customers needing help. They didn't seem very happy to answer a question about their most popular donuts. Minimal eye contact surprisingly. Might come back. Depends on if I find a better spot.

Donut Star is a cherished gem that perfectly encapsulates the essence of a childhood favorite donut shop. Every bite of their classic doughnuts is like a delicious time machine, transporting me back to fond memories of simpler times. The flavors are timeless, and every doughnut has a distinct, nostalgic charm that brings back happy memories. They offer orange, Ube, Pumpkin (seasonal) and all the other classic flavors. They offer a wide selection of traditional favorites. From glazed to chocolate-covered, from jelly-filled to maple bars, every option is a testament to the classic donut shop experience. The variety ensures that there's something for everyone. The prices are reasonable, offering great value for high-quality doughnuts. The texture is crispy on the outside and a soft fluffy moist cake on the inside and the raised doughnuts are perfectly pillowy on the inside. The affordability makes it easy to indulge in these delicious treats regularly, which is a big part of their charm. It's a cornerstone of sweet, nostalgic joy. They have two locations and both are out of the way for me and both are worth the drive as this is my number one favorite spot for classic doughnuts in San Diego. Boutique donut shops are great to splurge at once in a while but Donut star is where my childhood memories are in each bite. For anyone seeking the timeless pleasure of classic doughnuts, Donut Star is the perfect destination. It's a place where every bite brings back the magic of childhood, making it a beloved favorite for generations. It's a classic hole in the wall donut shop that is 5 stars with every bite. They also offer seasonal donuts. One of my favorites is the pumpkin donut during the fall! I love love their glazed, orange, white chocolate with sprinkles, and the cinnamon crumb doughnuts!

4/29/24. DS provided a fantastic first impression! The donuts I've had were incredible. 4/25/24. Taro Donut and Maple Bar: these were soft and melted in my mouth. Medium sweetness, but the buttermilk is the standout, 5/5 stars! I've noticed that they were already out of the s'mores donut at about 10 a.m.; therefore, I will have to try that next time. I'm looking forward to many future visits here and is a must for dessert after having Bronx Pizza.

When asking my kiddo what do you want for your birthday breakfast? They answer, DONUT STAR!!! I can't disagree on that breakfast of champions! We go here often because the employees are so kind and the donuts are fresh and yummy. We often get a regular glazed twist, maple bar and croissant oh and a chocolate milk to enjoy before going fishing or just to enjoy on a Sunday morning. I am sure my kiddo will have great memories of this place as an adult like I did for my donut runs with my parents. Today they did a kind gesture for my kiddo's classroom which is very much appreciated. I hope you visit Donut Star soon so stop by and say HI and enjoy some delicious donuts! We are glad to have Donut Star in our neighborhood! Oh btw - we checked out Donut Bar downtown and the donuts were so expensive and dry, we were filled with regret and cursed ourselves for being unfaithful.

Donuts, fruit juices, breakfast sandwiches, wide variety of drinks... all this and more is what Donut Star has to offer. We wanted to deliver some donuts to a fabulous medical team nearby, but once we arrived we realized that they also had breakfast sandwiches made to order, they were so good and tasted fresh. We had the croissant breakfast sandwich. As for the donuts, so many options. I enjoyed a raspberry filled one and it was perfectly balanced in sweetness. The ladies were so friendly and fast to make our breakfast sandwiches.

One of my favorite, donut shops! I will drive 30 minutes just to have the donuts here. They're always freshly baked. There are a variety of flavors to choose from. I personally love the peanut butter and jelly. They're a little bit expensive but it's a nice treat to have. They have a little parking lot you can park in or there's street parking right in the front. I found Street parking right in the front on a Sunday morning. There was already a few people inside, sitting down having their donut and coffee. I walked in ordered at the counter paid, and left very easy, definitely will come back.