Earlier this month, my sister and I visited the city of Portland in Oregon for their Tulip festival at Woodburn. Of the trips that we’ve went throughout the years, I think I’ve gained the most weight on this trip. Why wouldn’t I when the food in Portland is amazing! On this post, I will be focusing on doughnuts or donuts! Three days in Portland, three days of donuts.
Day 1: Voodoo Doughnuts
After we got our rental car, we drove straight to Voodoo Doughnuts for to-go breakfast on our way to Woodburn for the Tulip festival. Ever since Anthony Bourdain featured this doughnut place, Voodoo Doughnuts became a famous tourist destination with long lines. There are two Portland locations and we went to the NE Davis location.
We ordered a snickerdoodle, Portland cream, butterfinger and a raspberry with chocolate sprinkles. For the four donuts in a pink box, the total came down to $8.70. Cash only please! The verdict… it’s like Crispy Crème with unusual combinations as toppings or fillings.
Day 2: Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai

For the doughnuts, they have 6 flavors at that time with 1 flavor which is seasonal. You can order 4, 6, 8 or 12 with a maximum of 4 dozen. You might think that’s too much but it’s bite size doughnut so you won’t feel guilty ordering more. Since we were visiting, we decided to order 12 to taste all 6 flavors each. The verdict… the banana custard was ok, the cinnamon sugar was just fine, the Dirty Wu was different but good, Nutella with cinnamon sugar and sea salt was ok, the honey and sea salt was forgettable and the maple bacon was the best!
Day 3: Blue Star Donuts

You can buy Blue Star donuts at the airport but the choices might be limited due to smaller storage area. One good thing about PDX airport, prices downtown and prices at the airport are the same!
So if you’re in Portland, do try all three doughnut places and let me know which one you like the best! Makes me want to make my own doughnut.