Goldstar Donut Shop - Sarasota

I grew up in Bradenton and ate Gold Star and Turners. I've been moved to a city that has no local donuts. We went out this morning and got a box of every joint. Before I had eaten them next to each other, I would have recommended Turner's and behaved. Gold Star is hands down the superior donut. The base yeast is moist, zig and soft. Your chocolate glazing is sweet and buttery without being sweet in the teens. The raspberry filled was tart and sweet, but not crowded, each bite had the right amount of filling. Don't worry about getting a cake donut somewhere else. (Can you say I'm eating too many donuts? The best in the line, however, is their bear claw. Did I mention that all donuts are the size of your head? The best bang for your ass. It is located in the middle of a strip-mall that the Count seems to have forgotten, but his still family owned and beautiful. Take a trip.

The BEST donuts!!. The glazed donuts are just ridiculously good...huge, with the perfect combination of sweetness and chewiness. All the donuts are good, go for a dozen and mix it up. My kids absolutely love them!

Much better than it looks. Gold Star is not an impressive looking place from the outside, or the inside, but they make some impressive donuts. I stopped in this morning. The glazed donuts are large, light, and delicious. I had one, and also had a glazed jelly-filled donut. I have to agree with the other reviews, these were great donuts. The gentleman who helped me was friendly. I look forward to a return visit to try something different.

WORTH THE SNAKE LIKE JAW EXTENSION!. The donuts are huge, they are freaking amazing, they come in awesome varieties, and they are soft, moist and the perfect mixture between fluffy and chewy. Also, remarkably inexpensive. remember to bring cash.

The best donuts ever!. I love this donut shop. It's cute and cozy. It reminds you of an old fashion shop where you're always welcome. Looks maybe deceiving! The glazed donuts here are the best I've had. It has a good consistency, taste, and yummy! They also have a variety of other donuts as well including old fashion blueberry and strawberry, bear claws, bavarian cream filled donuts, twists, etc. I love everything here! The prices are good too. The owners are very friendly. They treat you like family. Order a dozen and take advantage of the discount to try all they have there.