# Gourmet Donut Shops Blue Star Donuts Offers a Myriad of Artisanal and Guilt-Free Recipes By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-star-donuts References: [bluestardonuts](http://www.bluestardonuts.com/) Based in Portland, Oregon, [Blue Star Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider) is a gourmet donut shop that carries an array of artisanal and guilt-free treats. In addition to favorites like its [chocolate ganache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misdo-meets-pierre-marcolini) and butter milk old fashioned flavors, the patisserie also carries handcrafted creations like its [vegan pistachio cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-rock-n-roll-donut) with berry hibiscus. Whether you're looking to indulge in a healthy treat or to break your diet with something that's truly worth the wait, give Blue Star Donuts a try. With a slogan like "quality over quantity," it's no surprise that the bakery's dough-making process take up to 18 hours. Made from scratch, Blue Star Donuts' treats are based on a brioche recipe that originated in France and are infused with organic and locally sourced ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Donut Shops:** The trend of artisanal and guilt-free donut shops that use organic and locally sourced ingredients to create unique, handmade treats. - **Healthy Indulgence:** The trend of offering healthier alternatives to classic donut recipes by using organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients. - **Slow Dough-making Process:** The trend of using a slow and meticulous process to make donuts from scratch, resulting in high-quality and artisanal products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry to innovate by offering unique and high-quality donuts made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunities for bakeries to offer healthier alternatives to classic donut recipes by using organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients to attract health-conscious consumers. - **Agriculture Industry:** Opportunities for the agriculture industry to supply locally sourced ingredients to gourmet donut shops and bakeries that prioritize using sustainable and organic ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Better-for-You Blueberry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-witch-donut.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Donut-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider.md) - [Munchies-Satisfying Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-420-treats.md) - [Handcrafted Summertime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-haze-half-dozen.md) - [Low-Sugar Refrigerated Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-donut.md) - [Gluten-Free Convenience-Focused Donut Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glonuts.md) - [Customizable Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourowndonut-menu.md)