Used to come here all the time. But since they elderly owner lady retired, the place is not the same anymore. Can definitely tell that the food is not prepared with skills or attention like it used to be by the elderly lady owner. The younger workers are not as friendly and they hurried each customer out. Not the best service or relationship building, especially for long-time clients like myself. Don't see myself coming here unless I'm in the area or super craving for a donut. There are far better shops out there. read more

Staff was very kind and accommodating , very easy to talk to. Food was delicious the glazed donut and Jalepeno cheese and ham croissant were delicious , looking to forward to making this shop a stop along my way to work. read more

very fair price for coffee and donuts!!! would come again! i felt welcomed and they where patient with me. store was small but surprisingly had seating. it was quiet but could use some music :) read more

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Best donut shop in the world!! Always fresh!! Always clean!! Great customer service !!! Tons of selection. Coffee Tea Orange juice!! Smoothies!! read more

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The donuts were fresh and tasty. Not totally over-the-top amazing, but definitely good and satisfying. We got two chocolate bars, plus two sugar twist and a crumb donut. That said, the customer service was a little... meh. Nothing terrible, just not super welcoming. We stopped in around 3pm, and the selection was pretty limited by then, which might've added to the overall vibe. We'll have to give it another try earlier in the day to see if the selection and maybe the service are better. Everyone can have an off day, right? Hoping for a better experience next time! read more

A gem in our neighborhood. We have been coming here for 26 years. Consistently great donuts. I like to walk here, but there is olenty of parking, easy access. Give this family business your support read more

Donut Star - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Custom donuts . Cereal donuts read more

Donut Star - Custom Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Apple fritter review #16 Glaze: Light, in a good way. Four stars. Outside: Lightly crispy, I dig it. Four stars. Inside: So soft and fluffy! Five stars. Filling: Where is it? Seriously there's barely any. I mean it tastes good overall but there should be more filling, two stars. Huge fritter! Tastes good despite lack of filling. Four stars. read more

Drove by one time and it was closed although the signs and online said it was to be opened. That is business I guess. Then tried another time and typical soft donuts. Nice service. Not sugary but had the flavor without doing too much read more

DONUT STAR IS MAKING THEIR DONUTS GREAT AGAIN! I know recently the changed staff had to overcome a learning curve recently, but I visit numerous times lately since I work nearby and can see a huge improvement which is the same DONUT STAR we love about this community. Great Job! Your donuts are the best! *Well stocked *Made correctly *Authentic Classic flavor Excellent work, I cant wait to get a dozen of these for my next gathering with friends! read more

I've been here 3x for my daughter, here's how it went.... Old Hispanic lady has a bad attitude problem and overlooks customers next in line, staff doesn't wash hands nor wear gloves/hair nets, smells dingy indoors and not like fresh baked donuts (indicates old donuts for sale), croissant tasted like dry dense Wonder Bread, "fresh juice" tasted like sugary store-bought juice, unsanitary tables and floors (indicative of nasty habits behind the glass), out of Boba bubbles, lattes don't come with espresso ($1.00 extra charge for one shot), .35 cent charge for orders under $5 paid by card, homeless people surround the entrance, sugar donut was dense and dry (2 days old??), hot/humid indoors, and just all around a flat dismissive customer service from all staff. Sacramento has plenty of other donut shops to spend your time/money and treat your families. This place needs to do better in every way. I could've dealt with day old donuts - but the nasty old lady and poor customer service ended it for me (I'm Hispanic, too). read more

I came in one day and ordered the turkey and cheese croissant. It had a weird aftertaste, and the does seemed like it was not cooked all the way or something. It was very gooey, and it had to off taste to it. I've had their donuts which are delicious . Customer service is pretty good. The Mexican lady in the front sometimes gets my order wrong but it's probably just the language barrier. read more

Where you can find fresh donuts late afternoon, Donut Star is my choice. They are open until 7 pm and has fresh donut all day long. You don't see too many donut shops in a stand-alone buildings anymore. Donut Star is one of them. They've been in the exact location for many years when donut shops are everywhere. Most of the donut shops that opened at the same time are long gone. They are still there serving their customers even when we are in the pandemic. Their donuts are not overly sweet. Perfect taste for me. Not too oily too! I know! I know! Donuts are bad for me! But at least I feel better when I'm eating a donut with less sugar and less oil! Lol! read more

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We have been going there for decades. It was our go-to donut shop. Donuts were great. But recently it has changed. The donuts are stale. Our last time there the shop didn't smell like donuts, as though they weren't made there. They even looked stale. After a few visits of donut duds, we're sad to say our Donut Star days are past. read more

I bought the cream filled chocolate glaze bar. Sorry not the same. Did ownership change? The ladies that usually work the counter were not working when I went Prices are higher and my donut was not light and fresh like before. Variety and selection was also not as good. Something has changed and not for the better. read more

Saturday may 4 2024 @ around 5:30pm. My sis and i came to this spot for some donuts. We have been here before but usually earlier in the A.M. now the donuts were good, however the service was horrible. The lady who worked there was very short and brief in a rude way when we asked about certain donuts. She never acknowledged us and gave us an attitude the whole time. I even asked to warm one up and she ignored it and slightly tossed our donuts on the counter to ring us up. I had to ask her again that id like my cream cheese croissant warmed. She was NOT helpful at all when i wanted a certain item that was not in the correct place she just said they didn't have it- and didn't even tell me what the item was that i pointed at - and again she was just rude to my sister and i which is why I'm being nice by giving the 3 stars.. when a gentleman came in right after us she was super friendly to him and than became cold again when my sister and i were paying for our item.. she picked and choosed who she wanted to be kind to.. horrible service.. when ive been here before earlier hours the other people are typically nicer however this was a bad experience. definitely needs to work on her customer service skills and not discriminate against people. read more

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Do(go)nuts! Had to stop and get some. Can't say no to donuts. Plenty to choose from and the 3 for one dollar donut ends with cream on top- ooh la la!! Shared with Juan. Bought half a dozen of mixed donuts... The donuts were yummy!! Still have 4 more to go :) Go here, after you get some street tacos from a food truck behind the shop. Fabulous Saturday it is!! read more

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My favorite donut shop in Sac! Donut Star has the freshest classic donuts in town - you can smell it right when you enter the store. Make sure you come early because a lot of donuts are really popular and the store gets busy around rush hour. I always get a glazed twist and an old fashioned, but their croissant sandwiches and donut holes are to die for! The dough is light and fluffy; you can telltale why were baked fresh with quality ingredients the day of, unlike some other donuts I've had that can be chewy. You get a lot of bang for your buck too - their cinnamon rolls and bear claws are HUGE - try spending 2$ at any other donut shop and see what you can get nowadays. This place has been in business for years and it's evident after a few donuts why this place is a west sac institution! read more

Donut Star - Glazed twist, donut hole, french cruller - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good service. Affordable. Quick. Hot chocolate and Vietnamese iced coffee are great quality.

The apple fritters used to be amazing. Now the fritters are smaller and DRY and the prices have risen. The ladies are wonderful, but, I won't be going there again. read more

Great donuts. Their bars are substantial and donuts are very high quality. They are open longer hours than most donut shops. I always get the dozen for coworkers. read more

Everything...been going here for seven years... always top notch their service is unmatched

Love this establishment even more now that there is a change of ownership. It is now Cambodian owned. They updated the menu! Serving boba and breakfast sandwiches now. The donut selections are the same and if not better. I believe it will continue to update. Always loved coming here while I am the shop. The previous owners were lovely Korean folks. Always happy and helpful. As for the new owners. They are even nicer. Very helpful. Was greeted and helped by a gorgeous woman named Sarai. The sandwich was I even came back the next day to get another lol. Highly recommend coming here for breakfast or your donut cravings. 10/10 ambiance. Right on the corner of howe and el camino avenue. Parking is 10/10. Service 10/10 read more

This place has a huge selection of great tasting donuts, delicious ham and cheese filled croissants, brownies, and more. They are also usually open well into the late afternoon.. read more

The apple fritters are to die for. The selections in general are very high quality and reasonably priced, but the friendly service is the icing on the cake. My elderly folks don't get out and about much but they called two days in advance to place an order and Donut Star was happy to accept that order without payment in advance and have it fresh and ready for them several days later. I thought that was just so thoughtful and such an example of good service. I stop be whenever I am in the area. Definitely recommend! read more

Donut Star, what happened? Where's the cinnamon? Where's the apple? Even the donut holes were missing something & had a 'next day' texture. Very disappointing. We'll always give it another chance since its been our favorite donuts for years. Please don't make us go back to Spudnuts read more

Donut Star - One cinnamon roll, one apple bear claw and some donut holes.. - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was really craving a donut but it was already after 4pm when pretty much majority of donut shops close for the day. So I yelped and found Donut Star. Not in the nicest looking area literally a hole in the wall type shop in the middle of a big parking lot. I didn't think the apple fritter and chocolate glazed donut I got were that good. It was just okay. Not terrible but wouldn't go out of my way for it again. Only pros are the store hours are until late I think like 9pm, theres a ton of parking, and the donuts are cheap. read more

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Been going here for years. Last two times I notice it was be ran by a younger group of people and asked if they bought the shop. The young lady at the counter said it was her aunt and she took it over. let me tell you it was a bad move. Donuts are like hockey pucks. Like a week old. I went one day and got donuts for work and was highly disappointed and boss went the next week and it was the same. Refuse to go back and spend money on old gross donuts. Wish the aunt can come taste the donuts cause it is a disaster. They will loose serious business if this continues. It is very disappointing i have to write this review cause I liked this place. read more

Absolutely the best donuts, croissants, and cinnamon rolls in town. Very fluffy glazed donuts and delicious cinnamon twists. A huge selection of baked goods! read more

The doughnuts here are pretty good... and if you're having a salt sweet craving they make bacon and maples The service is pretty good too didn't have to wait too long to get in and out. read more

It's a great classic donut spot! Serves tons of fresh donuts and your typical coffee drinks. Our little one loves coming here to pick out her favorites! My favorite is the maple bacon bar Don't kind our picture, we couldn't help ourselves before taking the pic :P read more

Donut Star - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California

HAVE AGAIN: Maple bar and apple fritter were both excellent! Lots of choices even at noon on a Wednesday.

Updating my review from 2 years ago. Donuts were good not the best but good. I like this place because it's one of the few places that is opened till later in evening that I can go to after work as most bakeries close at 2-3pm. I like that they have a great variety of donuts & their prices are reasonable. The employees which look like business owners are also friendly. The reason why I'm deducting a star is because they have big windows with blinds open in which the sun is directly hitting the donuts. Being summer it gets hot in Sacramento so those blinds should be kept closed the donuts that have frosting which most do where melted that doesn't look appetizing. Also there was a fly in there which disgusted me since it was flying around the donuts that should be taken care of easily with a fly swat though. Thank you. read more

This family has been serving up quality tasty treats for years. Once they had two locations where they met my daughters fathers family in East Sac. Here in North Sac on El Camino they recognized my daughter. Friendly loving service for over 30 years now. They work super hard to make the best donuts, coffees, and delicious other items! Only place we will get our treat. Stop by! Prices are still perfect!!! Typical donut shop feel with regulars sharing morning stories. Feels good! Enjoy! read more

Great local business! Decent variety with expected prices. The lady working the counter was genuine. Great quick donut stop!

Customer service was great, donuts were good, and we enjoyed the restaurant. Prices were good for the Sacramento area.

I go to many donut shops. This one is by far one of the best ones in Sacramento. Affordable, fresh, always has varieties in stock. Always has customers so I know they're fresh. And they're friendly which is rare lol I always make my way back to this one after trying over priced, crappy service or donut shops. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but Donut Star deserves one. These are the BEST pastries I've ever had in the US. You pay half the price you'd pay at Starbucks but it's 10 times better, and the people working there are super nice. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

They have the best apple fritters in town, and a great variety of donuts, as well as savory pastries! Always looking for excuses to go!

I really want to give this place a better review but I really can't after finding a dirty hair in my donut. The hair was halfway encased in the glaze so definitely cake from the shop. I think this place needs to implement hair nets because this is a food safety issue read more

Donut Star - Hair in my donut. It was halfway encased in the glaze. - Donuts Near Me - Sacramento, California