Blue Star Donut Venice Los Angeles
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Blue Star Donuts

In the ultra competitive world of artisan donuts, only one superstar can brag about having been the face of Bon Appétit’s May issue. Put yourself in a donut’s shoes for a second: it is like being offered the cover of Vogue’s September Issue. And the buttered equivalent of Beyoncé or Kim K is Blue Star Donuts’ Blueberry Basil Bourbon donut. This little guy is no less a diva, with an 18-hour preparation required before seeing the light of day, with a French brioche recipe and REAL hand-twisted butter. Its iconic frosting is made with fresh blueberries, basil, powdered sugar and a splash of Bulleit bourbon. True fans will start lining up at dawn, and a large “Quality Over Quantity” sign is a polite answer to the few disappointed customers who can no longer find their favorite flavor. However, consolation prizes are very tempting: maple bacon, vegan raspberry pistachio, Cointreau crème brûlée with its miniature pipette… And as a proud Portlander, Blue Star Donuts serves Stumptown Coffee to pair with these small superstars. 

 

Style: Pastries

Addresses: 1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291 (Venice) / 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Manhattan Beach) / 3438 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Silverlake)

Hours: Monday-Sunday 7AM-9PM

Menu: bluestardonuts.com

Price: Donut $3.50

Reservations: No reservations