Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

You’d think that at $5+ per donut you would be getting good fresh stuff but i guess in the afternoon you get old donuts from the morning which completely defeats the purpose of premium donuts. Fillings are still amazing but i just wish someone at the register would have said hey man these aren’t fresh… just FYI…

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

A Nice Sweet Stop in Shirlington
Astro Donuts and Fried Chicken is one of two locations in the chain started by 2 friends who loved food and hockey. It is located in Shirlington and is the kind of spot you might pass by without realizing that it is even there. It is tucked into a small storefront with limited seating inside. There is a counter to the left and a few mismatched seats to the right along with a door to the next establishment. The place was clean and had a very eclectic feel to it. The menu is on the back wall and touts breakfast items and fried chicken as well as the donut options. We were greeted as we entered and the staff was friendly and patient for newbies like us. We ordered plain donuts just to try them out. They tasted as if they were freshly cooked. They were delicious. The price may seem a little high but from my perspective for fresh cooked , delicious donuts they seem very reasonable. The store is not flashy, but the combination of friendly staff, fast preparation, and fresh, delicious donuts makes it worth a stop if you are hungry for a treat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Excellent food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Following a long bike ride, I stopped at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken for everything. Chicken sandwich was fresh and included the perfect mix of savory and spice with a special ingredient added at presentation (yummy surprise). The fresh baked s’mores cookie upon order was delicious too. I returned the following day for their PB&J doughnut. Guess my satisfaction… delicious but no picture.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Better than expected, good food and fresh, we had a very big group and they did not bring anyone in despite making reservations

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered through UberEats. Sandwiches were delicious, def go with the classic south and not the old bay all day.

Food: 4

A perfect mix of elegance and comfort.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ordered take out and went to pick up my food at promised time, yet my food is cold. This is a morning too.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

The donuts are incredibly

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

The donuts are terrific! The chicken is bad. We were disappointed in the taste and quality of the chicken fingers. The spicy sandwich was too soggy and also didn't taste good. La Comb coffee is served here, so the coffee is as expected.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

i got the breakfast melt sandwich and let me tell you, i am stuffed. it was so good and flavorful! i recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had ordered DoorDash from this place and they gave me a drumstick and thigh and is was as big as a cows leg. Whatever vendor they buy from is not authentic and I don’t recommend buying from this store if you are consuming meat it was so disgusting as soon as I seen it I threw it in the trash can.

We got the crème brûlée, pb&j, and chocolate cake donuts. They were AMAZING!! The pb&j might be one of my favorite donuts of all time. Its jelly filling is really fresh (not artificial) and the peanut butter glaze is super flavorful. The donut dough itself is fluffy and soft. As for the chocolate cake donut, that one really surprised me! I’m used to cake donuts being kinda dry or greasy but this one was super moist and not greasy at all. I’ll be back soon!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

May 15, 25. Had to try Astro while in Shirlington. It was my first time. At the suggestion of a regular customer in Astro I ordered a cheddar biscuit with chicken. It hit the spot. then couldn't leave without trying a key lime pie dougnut. Pretty darn good with some kind of cream filling. Spent about $30. Recommended. Will go again. About a 3.9 overall. Of course, staff was absolutely wonderful, and the gentleman sitting on the sofa in one of my photos was a helpful customer when it came to making choices. He was an experienced customer and it was my first time..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recently visited for an early afternoon sweet treat while walking through Shirlington. Easy to access with street parking and deck parking available. In the early afternoon on a Friday it wasn’t busy and I was quickly greeted by the team and able to order to order quickly. The interior space is quaint with comfortable lounge sofa seating and bar seating in the front window perfect for enjoying drinks and donuts. I ordered the bacon maple donut to go which was neatly packaged and a bottled water ($9 bill). The donut was a little cold but I’m not sure if you can ask for it to be warmed (I didn’t). It’s a good size donut that is very fluffy inside and not dense which I liked. The combination of sweetness of maple glaze and savory bacon was very well balanced. I actually didn’t like the brand of artesian bottled water. Would definitely return for to try another flavored donut or for breakfast bites.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5