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‘Blue Star's doughnuts also have gourmet leanings, with flavors like blueberry basil bourbon and dulce de leche—which might be why the shop's tagline is “Donuts for Grownups.”’
Condé Nast
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‘Choosing what flavor donut to eat at Blue Star Donuts is like choosing which child is your favorite.’
Forbes Magazine
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‘Picture-perfect brioche donuts...with unconventional combos like blueberry-bourbon-basil...’
Vogue Magazine
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‘Scratch doughnuts crafted from local ingredients, exhibited like Euro sports cars in bright, mod shops.’
Portland Monthly
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‘These babies are simply spectacular!’
Haute Living Magazine
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‘Awash in natural light and staffed by friendly folks, Blue Star was every bit as splendid as I had been told.’
Gastronomy Blog
June 2015 read article >
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CEO & owner Katie Poppe has co-founded and opened over 30 restaurants, including Little Big Burger and Boxer Ramen. She has been the recipient of many awards including Portland Business Journal’s 40 under 40, Oregon’s Most Admired Company, EO’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and regional finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.



