Stardust Donut Shop

This place is open during the oddest hours. Something like 10:30 — 3:00 and only on weekdays. I’ve lived near IB my entire life and drive past this place every morning on the way to work. Today, I happened to be off and was finally able to catch this place open. I decided to try the cinnamon roll donut which was just okay. Their German Chocolate one, though, I’d go back for!

Its that time of the month for my wife and she begged me to stop and get her a donut from ol dickhead. 11:10 am on a friday, closed sings are up but window is open. Shocker.

Not sure why these donuts are so overrated. It is a donut. Good? Yes. Priced right? Indeed. Worth walking on eggshells with fussy owner, and hit and miss hours? Maybe…
They were fresh and delicious… And it is good to support local business. But I tire quickly of sighs, glares, and attitude… To each, his or her own… We were here last summer when I took my kids to IB, where I grew up.

Been going here since the 70’s, although haven’t been in a couple years but when I first began to frequent the shop after surfing or before school and the brothers knew me by name, several yrs. ago I started to pass by and see lines that were 20+ deep with patrons, there is a reason, back then they had the best donuts I have ever had and from what I hear from friends that are still in IB they haven’t changed with the exception of one of the brothers is gone RIP, they used to live in an RV outside the shop and I would knock on their RV door sometimes when I was Jonesing for a fix of their one and only Cinnamon Buns and a glazed to wash it down, WOW, I was just checking to see if they are still open and I am going to go soon, I must have one more before they are no longer there, I LOVE donuts and have had them from many places and always compare to Stardust and am always disappointed because they spoiled donuts for me because they are the best!

Have not been there in years, was surprised they are still in business.

Everything about this place is nostalgic.
The old school Vegas style sign, the handmade bakery style donuts I remember my dad bringing home on Sunday mornings along with the newspapers, and the grouchy dude that runs it.
You want donuts? Being small bills, or you might get yelled at.
That’s how it is. I can deal with it.
Don’t ask for any fancy coffee, either. Ok.
Now you know.
The cinnamon rolls are righteous.

Been going here since high school 1998. Back then it was 2 brothers and both were pretty rude but had awesome donuts so it was worth it. Prices have gone up and I think 1 of the brothers kicked the bucket so now it’s just the 1 who looks like willy wonka. The cinnamon rolls are still as good as ever and so are the other creations they have. My wife just brought home some donuts from Donut Bar and although they are creative with their flavors they can’t hold stardusts jockey strap. Only reason I’m not giving Stardust 5 stars is because of their crappy attitude.

Finally made it here. Got some pecan rolls and chocolate glaze. Good. And priced right. Yeah the guy’s a little straight down to it. Get’em in get’em out. But people keep comin for a reason. I’m sure I’ll be back again.

After reading all the reviews I just had to go and give Stardust Donut shop a try. I’m not going to lie, I was a little nervous after reading about how rude the owner is. I made sure to leave at around 10:30 hoping the shop would be open and I also made sure to have cash under $ 20 :) When I got there at 10:40 the shop was open. I walked up to the window and was greeted by the owner. I ordered two cinnamon rolls, and three German Chocolate bars. I paid with a $ 10 bill and he gave me my change. He even said thank you. The donuts were absolutely amazing! The German Chocolate bars are a MUST try. My son said it was the best thing he’s ever had in his life :)

I don’t get the hype at all. I completely agree with another reviewer that said it stays open due to «urban legend of something special.» I seriously don’t think I’ve had a worse donut. Store bought have a better flavor. 9 people in the house all agreed, much better money spent at a Krispy Kreme or something. The cinnamon rolls were nothing special, cinnamon was way too strong. The glazed had a funny taste, too much oil? Can’t put my finger on it. Just not good and it leaves an aftertaste, not a good one. Don’t believe me and still want to go? Be sure to bring cash, cash only, and like everyone knows be prepared for awful customer service, which would be excusable and humorous if the product was amazing and not overpriced.

The location makes me feel as though I am standing on the edge of the world.
The shop sells very, very good old-​fashioned donuts. They’ve got a crisp exterior, a light interior, and the perfect size. I can buy two without feeling embarrassed. Unlike other donut spots, which feature obscenely-​sized confections, these donuts are human-​sized. I really like that I can hold them in the palm of my hand.
Perhaps the cinnamon roll donuts weren’t piping-​hot-​fresh when I tried them but I thought they were just ok. Good and homemade but not as phenomenal as the other reviews led me to believe.
The old-​fashioned donuts, on the other hand…
I will be back!

The donuts are NOT like other donuts! They are hand crafted & nothing about them is out of a box or can. These babies are homemade & are a smaller, very light (airy) & have a unique sugary taste. Do not compare them to Dunkin’ or even Donut Bar; different categories!
Bring cash!!! Come early. The owner’s attitude changes as the day wears on. Give him a break: it’s a 1-​man shop, labor intensive, he arrives 5hrs before they open & he stands in a «sweat box!» Show some love.

This place is great. The Donuts are phenomenal. This shop is legend in IB, & the customers who don’t bring proper change lose. (& we win cuz we get to eat epic donuts while reading piss vinegar reviews on Unilocal from those who didn’t get any donuts from the donut nazi.)
This place has 3 simple rules,
1. don’t expect them to be open on a set schedule
2. don’t expect them to kiss your ass
3. don’t expect them to have proper change because you don’t.
I :HEART: STARDUST DONUTS!

Completely overrated. Donuts here are just ‘blah’, it stays alive based on urban myth of them having something special.
A friend of mine heard about the myth so I brought him one day then this happens…
I pick out $ 7 worth of donuts, go to pay with cash, he refuses to sell $ 7 worth of donuts to me because he doesn’t bother stocking change, and he doesn’t take cards!
WTF?!!
Then when I ask why he says «I’M NOT THE F’IN BANK!»
Lucky for him, he caught me on a good day. I kept my cool and walked way.
Word of advice, bring exact change or else.

Stardust donuts are awesome! My boys love the peanut butter & jelly donuts && my daughter loves the German chocolate! As for myself the apple fritter is my choice!

All i can say is that I just had the best donut of my life.
the selection was small with only 3 – 5 varietals.
i went with «the original» and it was spectacular!
i think the owner puts maple syrup in the donut batter (?).
the donut-​czar lived up to his billing as a borderline-​friendly curmudgeon but i found it all charming.
great local spot with tremendous donuts.
ill be back!!!

Best donut shop in the world! I don’t even like donuts, but Goddamn! The owner is a little crazy, but that might just be the magic behind these amazing donuts. Hours are a mess so don’t even bother. If you happen to see it open, please stop and grab a few. You don’t wanna miss the opportunity…

I love reading the one Star reviews that say they were the best donuts they’ve ever had but customer service was bad that’s why it gets one Star boo hoo whining people it’s a donut shop your there only for some pastries so bring cash be polite get your donuts and leave I hope they owner stays and nothing changes its a staple in ib they are the best donuts around.

The old guy that works here is insane… I asked if he takes cards and he flipped!!! There were no signs up and I was going to get a couple dozen. when I asked, he responded «does it look like I take cards?» I thought he was joking, so I laughed… he didn’t like that and he made that quote obvious, as he screamed «IM NOT JOKING!»
Terrible experience and completely lost my business.

In the end, it is just a freaking donut. You come here for the mystique, the history and maybe you just like being treated poorly. The donuts are good. But so are other donuts. And you know the hours that Krispy Kremes is open and person behind the counter smiles at you. And they often hand out warm fresh-​out-​of-​oil donuts. For free.
Here, the donuts are not cheap. They are small. The guy hates to break a $ 20 bill (what is this. the 50’s?).
To sum up. Good donuts. But not crack.