Voodoo Doughnut vs Blue Star Donuts

Voodoo's menu is enormous and outrageous: the Voodoo Doll (chocolate donut with pretzel stake and raspberry filling), Bacon Maple Bar, Mango Tango, Dirt, and dozens more. They change specials frequently and embrace absurdity.

Blue Star keeps a curated menu of about 15 varieties, all brioche-based. Flavors like Blueberry Bourbon Basil and Cointreau Crème Brûlée show sophistication over shock value. Seasonal rotations keep things fresh.

Voodoo donuts run $2.00–$4.50, which is reasonable given the portions and creativity. A dozen is around $30–$40. Accessible pricing for what you get.

Blue Star donuts are $3.50–$5.50 each — some of the priciest donuts in the country. A half-dozen easily tops $25. The quality justifies the price for many, but it's a premium experience.

Voodoo has about 12 locations across Portland, Eugene, Denver, Austin, and Orlando. They've expanded outside Oregon but remain a destination brand, not a convenience chain.

Blue Star has around 6 locations, all in the Portland area and LA. They've intentionally stayed small to maintain quality control. This is a destination you plan a trip around.

The Voodoo Doll is iconic — a chocolate donut with a pretzel stake sticking out of it, filled with raspberry. The Bacon Maple Bar put bacon donuts on the map. These are Instagram donuts that taste good too.

Blue Star's Blueberry Bourbon Basil is transcendent — buttery brioche dough with complex, layered flavors. The Cointreau Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Almond Ganache showcase pastry-chef-level craft. These are some of the best donuts in America.

Voodoo is a party — pink decor, velvet paintings, punk rock energy, and lines around the block. The original location on SW 3rd is a Portland pilgrimage. It's as much about the experience as the donut.

Blue Star stores are sleek and minimal — exposed brick, warm lighting, and a calm craft-bakery vibe. The focus is on the food, not the spectacle. Think coffee shop meets patisserie.