Known for: Brioche-style 'donuts for grownups' with flavors like blueberry bourbon basil, orange olive oil and lemon poppy seed, made in a central Portland kitchen.
Founded in 2012 by Katie Poppe and Micah Camden, Blue Star grew to 10-plus shops in Portland, Los Angeles and Tokyo, went through Chapter 11 in 2020, closed its LA store in 2024 and two more Oregon shops in January 2025, leaving four Portland locations.
Open since 2012
Founded by Katie Poppe and Micah Camden; current ownership after the 2020 bankruptcy not verified.
Locations
Ratings are per location — one shop of a small group is often better than another.
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