"Donut Star is my neighborhood donut shop and I've been there several times. Donuts are probably one of my all time favorite things to eat, and as I've gotten older I've become more discerning in what I look for in the perfect donut. I've learned that the real magic and skill is in the donut dough, or donut base. I think far too many places just place the focus on the toppings, the icing/frosting, over the top sprinkles, cereal, or cookie crumbles. I really appreciate when a donut is balanced and not overly sweet. With Donut Star the dough, regardless of the type of donut, just tastes like generic fried dough. I was so excited when I saw they had a Red Velvet Donut, I mean yum! While the donut itself was the perfect red color, it really didn't have a specific flavor. Then it was topped with a very sweet frosting and chocolate drizzle. It kind of just tasted like fryer oil and sugar. I was really hoping the donut would have a chocolatier flavor and a cream cheese frosting, closer to a proper Red Velvet cake. I will say though, the donuts, especially the cake donuts, have a really perfect texture. So light and fluffy, with a great crumb. So many times donuts can be too dense. The MVP for me on this visit were the fritters. Not joking, they're the size of my face! They have strawberry and apple fritters, and they are both equally delicious! So moist in the middle, more crisp around the edges, and lightly glazed. When in doubt just get the giant fritter. A dozen donuts is about 21, which I think is pretty average cost wise. I've always liked Donut Star, but there are so many donut shops now that each donut shop really has to step up their game. If a donut is just a decent average donut now people will just go looking for better options elsewhere. Next time I'm loading up on fritters, and will try some of their Cronuts, Bagels and Danishes."
