Guru Donuts

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Guru Donuts

Bakery · Boise

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928 W Main St #100, Boise, ID 83702

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"A popular morning stop known for donuts with lightly crisp exteriors and pillowy centers, including gluten-free varieties made with Idaho potato flour." - Amanda Gabriele

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J. Champagne

Google
My sister and I stopped in while visiting Boise for a couple of days. The donuts were fabulous - such great choices! The staff were all helpful and friendly and the space itself is fun and a great place to just hang around. I loved the pistachio and my sister loved her bananas foster donut.

Brooklyn Atack

Google
Absolutely delicious!! The gluten free donuts were so light and fluffy it almost makes you concerned they mixed them up with regular donuts! Cute shop and nice workers. The service was very slow and I had to wait in line for over 20 minutes but very tasty! They don’t change gloves or anything though so there is lots of cross contamination.

Dani Stephens

Google
It has been forever since I have had a donut from Guru. I don't think I have been in since the remodel. Guru was a hit at my wedding! Instead of cake I had a variety of donuts. Everyone couldn't get enough of them. It was later in the afternoon when I stopped in. I was in the area. I wanted a sweet treat so it was only common sense to come in. Since it was later in the afternoon, there were still a couple donut options available but not a lot. A couple sprinkled donuts, chocolate glazed rounds, chocolate bars and some coconut ones. Honestly, they all still looked hella good. I snagged a small chocolate glazed donut. It had fun sprinkles on top. The shop was getting ready to close in about 30. I sat at the window and smashed out my donut. I'm sure it was made this morning but it was still soft. It tasted so good! I probably could have had a couple more but I only needed one. I don't remember the donuts being as small as they are. This donut was pretty small but the ones I've had in the past seemed bigger. It has been a while since I have been in so I could be wrong. Eating that donut today brought me back to my wedding day. I can vividly remember how excited everyone was grabbing a donut from the "cake" table. It's amazing how something as simple as a donut could make someone relive some of their best memories. I'm happy I stopped in today. It was a great way to add a little happiness to my day.

Kate Erickson

Google
Overall this place is great! Great service and lots of seating. Only giving it 4/5 stars though because I didn’t love the chocolate donut that I ordered (a little too dark chocolate-y for me but maybe someone else will like it).

Tanya Gelli

Google
Ordered the classic cinnamon sugar potato donut. Heard it’s very unique to this place. It is made out of potato flour instead of regular flour. Didn’t like it that much. The other donut made out of potato flour is sea salt chocolate. Would recommend you try that instead if you’re keen on trying the potato donut, like I was. The texture of the donut was a little different as well.

Linda J Vecchiarelli

Google
Just loved hanging out on a cold January morning. I had a delicious avocado toast and a large mocha which was out of this world! The two gals that worked here were friendly and welcoming. And avocado toast was extraordinary. Would definitely come back here again. They have a large space and it’s conducive to kids too. Highly recommend this establishment. The donuts looked exceptional and they’re all specialty. There are gluten-free options with potato donuts, which I love.

Chasity Tucker

Google
OMG! This pace may have over done themselves! Gluten free and not just one flavor which is extraordinary for me!!! They are cake fried doughnuts and oh so moist! The only flaw is they are a hopping spot so you may need to wait a sec in line but so worth it! Sorry I didn’t snag a pic of my gluten free healthy doughnut or my sea salt chocolate doughnut gluten free… they did separate the regular doughnuts from the rest! It did not disappoint!

Brianna

Google
Finally got the try out Guru Donuts and they did not disappoint. Ordered their pistachio crunch and hipsterberry donuts but they offer plenty of unique GF options. The hipsterberry was light and airy and the pistachio crunch was perfectly sweet and nutty.
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Dani S.

Yelp
It has been forever since I have had a donut from Guru. I don't think I have been in since the remodel. Guru was a hit at my wedding! Instead of cake I had a variety of donuts. Everyone couldn't get enough of them. It was later in the afternoon when I stopped in. I was in the area. I wanted a sweet treat so it was only common sense to come in. Since it was later in the afternoon, there were still a couple donut options available but not a lot. A couple sprinkled donuts, chocolate glazed rounds, chocolate bars and some coconut ones. Honestly, they all still looked hella good. I snagged a small chocolate glazed donut. It had fun sprinkles on top. The shop was getting ready to close in about 30. I sat at the window and smashed out my donut. I'm sure it was made this morning but it was still soft. It tasted so good! I probably could have had a couple more but I only needed one. I don't remember the donuts being as small as they are. This donut was pretty small but the ones I've had in the past seemed bigger. It has been a while since I have been in so I could be wrong. Eating that donut today brought me back to my wedding day. I can vividly remember how excited everyone was grabbing a donut from the "cake" table. It's amazing how something as simple as a donut could make someone relive some of their best memories. I'm happy I stopped in today. It was a great way to add a little happiness to my day.
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Jeannie N.

Yelp
Yum! Guru is a downtown Boise staple! I've been going since they were located on Capitol Street. Their new location in the Idanha bon Main Street is more spacious. My go to is the hipsterberry. My husband loves the Boston cream pie. The donuts always have incredible texture and flavor! Of note, they avoid artificial ingredients. Looks like they've changed ownership a few times, but thankfully I haven't noticed a difference in quality. Currently, their hours are 7 AM to 4 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 4 PM on weekends
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H D.

Yelp
**Guru Donuts ** in downtown Boise is a treat to behold. You walk in and the vibe is cool. There are so many places to sit and relax and lots to look at. There is complementary water with cups to have with your doughnuts. A cool mural sits on the wall, there are seats to look out on the street and plenty of room for a crowd. The unassuming building on Main Street houses a business who's motto is " both food & life should be fun." Eating donuts here at Guru is fun experience. They open at 7 on weekdays and 8 on weekends. I tell you this because I didn't give it much thought till I arrived 2pm and donuts were scarce. For the best choice in doughnuts go early! Regardless, lucky me , my fav Boston Crème were still available. This donut was ooey gooey and had the perfect chocolate topping. The filling is the best Boston Creme filling I have had anywhere! We also tried the cup of donut holes that are the essential and tasty on the go treat. So good, light & fluffy. Another good one is the High Priest. A bacon topped glazed donut that not only looks good but is tasty. That bacon trend was from years back but the salty and sweet still works so well. Of course there is coffee. The day was too hot for that for me. There were breakfast type things to eat but it was afternoon. So, for us it was The donuts! Just go here!
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Andrew G.

Yelp
Cool hipster type donut spot. They taste like donuts but the aesthetic is very stylish.
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Theresa S.

Yelp
If you want fancy expensive donuts this is the place. Very cool building in downtown Boise with artistic interior.
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Lydia A.

Yelp
Such a vibe of a spot! I got the donut holes and they were so good. A tiny bit more dense than most donut holes I've had, but the dough was so good! And the glaze was so light, I didn't feel sick after eating them all in one sitting. And the bananas foster donut?! SOOOO good. 10/10 will go back and I recommend you stop by, too!
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Richard M.

Yelp
Stopped in this morning. Had the healthy Homer, potato based donut. It was tasty, moist, and filling. Also had the maple bacon. Very good. Clean space, has a hipster vibe, staff was friendly.
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Alex J.

Yelp
I ordered The Sandwich which includes bacon, eggs, white cheddar, onions, and more. The decor is modern and hip. The two workers were the sweetest. The sandwich was $10, seemed like a great deal to me, also seemed to be fresh. There is also a vegan option. I have the menu pictured in one of my photos. There is ample seating available on a weekday, comfortable chairs, good wifi network.
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Veronica C.

Yelp
I have very recently been hired to be a tour guide for a walking ghost tour in downtown Boise and I was just walking my route before I actually begin taking groups of people to the locations on my tour... the Idanha apartment building is one of the stops and located inside the building is Guru donuts. I had never tried them before and wanted to give them a try after seeing an appealing menu. Service was great - and fast! I had the hipsterberry donut which has a glaze made with blackberries, blueberries and lavender- OMG so freakin' tasty! I also got a small Italian soda with coconut and lavender flavors which was also pretty good! I noticed on their menu board that they also have avocado toasts and I think I'll need to try that, one of their coffee drinks and a vanilla coconut mini donut next ! I will definitely recommend them to friends and to those future friends attending my tours !
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Janie D.

Yelp
Some of the worst donuts I have ever had, full stop. Guru Donuts is a modern donut shop offering vegan and gluten free options, and inventive flavors along with the classics. The donuts are a brioche style, but so overproofed that their texture is similar to a dry dinner roll. 7 donuts and a latte with oat milk set me back just under $30. Unfortunately, the only donut that was even edible was the Old Fashioned, which was tiny and overly oily. The others were dense and bready, and their icings fully crumbled off upon biting into. The ingredients seem to be good quality, but Guru desperately needs to work on their recipes. Two stars because my latte was excellent. Come here for coffee only.
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Dave H.

Yelp
Amazing doughnuts and great staff. Best t-shirt design ever! Except they were out. I was so disappointed, jk . However I would LOVE to still have one. Do you ship to Washington State??
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Linda S.

Yelp
I'm at Guru donut shop in downtown. So far, I've eaten a creamy buttery scrambled egg, avocado, and caramelized onions, on their homemade brioche, then for dessert I had their Boston cream donut. This is a dangerous place to be when when you've already had breakfast at home.
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Munzer Q.

Yelp
Delicious donuts and tasty breakfast sandwiches. Great spot downtown Boise with excellent service. We tried the donuts which were delicious. The signature sandwich was made with eggs vegetables grilled onions and a tasty soft fabulous bread. Loved the whole experience.
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Jeffrey O.

Yelp
Delicious donuts and Italian coffee. Not much could be with wrong with this combo. Get there early and cross your fingers for the best selection. The only criticism is that the room itself is a bit messy but I think they struggle to keep up with the pace. Amazing donuts!!!
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Brendie W.

Yelp
This place is hard to beat! The doughnuts are all handmade. The service is fantastic. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable and always smiling. We love the GF the offer!!
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Valerie W.

Yelp
We stopped by for donuts for my little sister and her friends and got one of each donut for them to try. When we walked out we realized the box is covered in gooey-ness. Not very fun to try to carry around and not very sanitary. The staff was quick and the building looked clean from what I saw.

Sabrina W.

Yelp
The best gluten free donut I've had thus far. Great texture and the potato flour is delicious, not too sweet.
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Rose R.

Yelp
We visited Guru donuts based on a recommendation from my sister who takes her grandson here bc he has a lot of food allergies and they have a lot of vegan donut options which is great. I'm originally from California and premium donuts are on every corner so my expectations may have been a little high when comparing to places like Sidecar and JD Flannel etc. Although these were much better than the grocery store donuts we had picked up the week before and some of the flavors were unique (like their Alice in Wonderland donuts which was super yummy) I still felt a little underwhelmed when thinking about how much I paid for each one. They' are definitely better than any other donuts in the area and are worth a try especially if you're looking for a delicious vegan donut.
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Katherine G.

Yelp
There seems to be a lot of hype around these donuts. Visiting Idaho for the first time, my friend and I decided to stop by and give it a try. After looking at the reviews and what they had, we chose the hipsterberry and key lime pie. The dough for both of them was so soft, and the flavors were great! Not too sweet and the donuts themselves were also massive. The interior of the store is also super cool looking, so I'd recommend checking this place out!
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Eva G.

Yelp
Was looking for something to bring back to Cali and I found this place. Unfortunately I was late and the crowds before me purchased most of the assorted donuts. I still got some good flavors that were left. Ben and Julia took care of me and were very friendly and helpful. Thank you.

Russell B.

Yelp
I don't often write reviews but I had to here. The dark haired woman with tattoos behind the counter could not have been more rude to my wife and I who were on our first date in months. We asked for recommendations since it was our first time in and she was really annoyed. Maybe if she wasn't vegan she'd be happier working in a donut shop. Can't imagine a better place to work but man she made it seem like hell. The donuts were not great either, but if the people making them have no passion, it makes sense. Don't waste your time and go get anything else downtown.

Veronica R.

Yelp
While in Boise we looked up donuts and this great donut shop popped up. Delicious different kind of donuts with a lot of flavor. Highly recommend!
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Nostril M.

Yelp
In a town where a few donut shops are actually good this place delivers It is a disappointment that there are more donut joints close to campus and that one big chain that has a red light from location is so sorry so we have to rely on joints like this one and it's not a disappointment at all
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Danielle F.

Yelp
My fiancé and I were so excited to discover they have gluten free and vegan donuts bc of our food allergies, but the last few times we've gone they haven't had them. Said something about not knowing how to make them or only one person can do it so if she's not working they won't have them. We're so sad about it and hope they train more people on how to make them so we can come back!
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Mike S.

Yelp
Ok I got to say the wife walked past this place a few times. It always looked busy. Finally the wife convinced me to go get a doughnut. Walked in the staff was super friendly. The donuts looked amazing. I got a bacon maple Bourbon doughnut and a Keylime pie doughnut. I have to say that the bacon maple bourbon donut was one of the best donuts I have ever eaten. The doughnut came with a shot of bourbon on top of it that you squeeze into the doughnut. The Keylime pie filling was super yummy. If you're downtown and need a doughnut I highly recommend this place. It's also an acute older building it's got some charm.

Bill R.

Yelp
The breakfast sandwich was incredibly delicious. The coffee is always so good. I love having meetings there as the atmosphere is peaceful and the music is perfect. I often snag a donut there as well, and in my opinion, Guru has the best donuts in Boise hands down.

Alan H.

Yelp
Place has a wonderful sandwich But of the five people serving behind the counter, I haven't seen a single smile in the time I've been here. It makes for an unattractive vibe. My caramel doughnut is below average.

Andrew H.

Yelp
Was in town for business. Randomly walked by and thought the place looked interesting. Got a few donuts to bring back to LA. Boy am I glad I did! Ridiculously good without being overly sweet. They use potato flour for several flavors, adds a really nice texture to the donuts and perhaps some of the best donuts I've had anywhere. Potato flour is kinda expensive so the donuts aren't cheap, but these ain't just regular donuts. Go check this place out... (p.s first time for me in Idaho, great state. Don't worry, I won't move there, heard they have reached capacity for Californians :) )
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Tracy D.

Yelp
Trendy place. I was REALLY excited when I randomly found this shop while walking around looking for breakfast places. The donuts are on the larger side of the scale. I bought a chocolate cake donut (Guru Chocolate) and a glazed donut (aka The O.G.). I was a little disappointed with the chocolate cake donut, but wonderfully surprised at how great the glazed donut tasted! I believe the glazed donut has flaxseeds in it and they are yeast-raised, vegan!!! How awesome is that! They also offer other fun and seasonal flavors. On my second visit, I had the pumpkin swirl and the OG again. I would imagine this would be a great place to brings your children.
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Kassondra D.

Yelp
This is my new favorite donut shop! I had to go dairy and soy free because of my babies allergies, and was really bummed about having to cut those out of my diet. I have a major sweet tooth and was elated to discover Gurus vegan donuts. You would never know that the donuts are vegan. The buttercream is amazing and tastes like the real deal. The menu changes frequently and I love trying all the new flavors. Some of the regular flavors that we like are the chocolate with sprinkles for my son (not vegan), the Alice in wonderland (v) and my husband likes the Apple fritter (v) or the Boston cream (not v) The guava donut they had this spring was AMAZING and I wish it would be a permanent flavor. It is pricy but it is a fun monthly Saturday morning tradition for our family.
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Makenzie L.

Yelp
Another city another doughnut shop! Was in Boise for a quick trip and had to find the closest doughnuts! Saw Guru and wanted to give them a try. The shop is cute, brightly decorated and the menu is simple and to the point. I ordered the strawberry shortcake doughnut, chocolate cake doughnut and the honey biscuit doughnut. The strawberry shortcake looked like the popsicle you used to order at lunch in elementary school so I was stoked. The yeast doughnut was very light and fluffy, however it honestly didn't have much taste. There was a faint lingering of a strawberry but that's about it. Which I was a little sad about. The chocolate was pretty good. Again the cake part was great! But the taste just lacked that punch. The biscuit doughnut was different which I appreciate. Very dense like a biscuit and very heavy like a biscuit. The honey was a nice touch I just couldn't eat much of it. They also serve coffee and a few breakfast sandwiches. They have some gluten free doughnuts as well I just didn't try them this time!
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Alli M.

Yelp
If you are going for the gluten-free donuts get there early. I went after 3 pm the first day I was in town and they sold out. Went back the next day before 11 and they were almost out already, some varieties weren't available. These were some of the best donuts I have ever had. The inside wasn't dense and I think the closest to actual donuts I have ever had. It's not far from downtown, so worth a stop to try them out.
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Bryon M.

Yelp
Every time I see a donut place, I am walking through the doors. I just happened to see this place, off in the distance. Saw that they were open, in the afternoon, and decided to pop in. They have all their donut varieties on display in a case. These are some pretty large donuts. I always get 2. Why? Because I can. I ordered the Tiramisu and an apple fritter. I was saving these for the next morning. I ate the Tiramisu first. This one was pretty good. Not sure I tasted any tiramisu flavors. The base of the donut was a typical texture. Tasted good. The apple fritter, unfortunately, was a disappointment for me. This isn't your typical fritter you would find and any regular donut shop. Something seemed off about the flavor. Not sure what the actual donut base was made out of. It definitely wasn't my favorite and I wouldn't get it again. Would I go back to try the other flavors? Probably.
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Marlee L.

Yelp
Never disappoints. The flavors of each of the donuts are completely unique to one another. I have a big sweet tooth and this always solves that craving. My go to is the Alice in wonderland or chocolate sea salt bar. Such a good option for those who are vegan or gluten free. The perfect place & price for a big morning donut. :)
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Chris J.

Yelp
Im bummer as they have been out of maple bars at the downtown location the last 5 times I've gone in....sigh. Employees should just empathize with the donut lover. It's not a good day when the customers asks for a donut that's not in stock. When I have asked why they're out again I am given tips like when I was told at 10:20 am I "should have come in earlier" or when i made a comment that i thought if they made more they might sell more, i was told they "don't want to end up with a bunch of extra donuts at the end of the day". Not cool.
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Jenee K.

Yelp
3.5. Good donuts. They have some fun but sophisticated flavors. The apple cider cake donut was my favorite out of the few we got.
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Kyle N.

Yelp
Artisan donuts with some creative flavors. I tried the blueberry basil, it sounded strange enough to get my attention, it was pretty good. Didn't taste the basil, but again that might be the idea. The dinning area is spacious and comfy, and service friendly.
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Rachel W.

Yelp
Totally a fan of these locally made donuts from Guru! They have a small collection flavors that will change monthly and seasonally! When I last visited, I asked for a recommendation and was told I should try the "Berry Summer Macaron" donut. It was perfection! I would definitely recommend bringing more than one person with you if you're wanting to try more than one donut as they're quite large! Guru also has a really colorful interior which makes for a fresh atmosphere and perfect if you like posting pictures to social media. You can even order custom donuts online and they update their social media regularly highlighting with their limited edition flavors. Vegan and Gluten-free options too! Thank you, Guru donuts!
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Taj T.

Yelp
Really disappointing that donuts that LOOK so good don't taste like anything at all. The "Summer Fling" is beautiful, but all the promised ginger and blood orange flavor was not present: it just tasted sweet. Similarly, their famous "Hipsterberry" didn't taste like anything either. Their "Maple Bar" and "Dark Chocolate Sea Salt" both suffered from being too thick. I could barely fit it into my mouth. I also didn't like how dense the base donut was. It was almost like eating bread, and there seemed to be something off about that. I appreciated that the dough was fresh and fried in fresh oil too so there wasn't a gross oily after taste, but why was it so chewy? I didn't love that. We did enjoy the "Vanilla Iced Potato Donut", because it was actually soft, fluffy, and had an interesting flavor. The "Drumstick" was good too, but mostly because the peanuts compensated for a lackluster base. I think I'd rather just buy a drumstick from 7/11 at a third of the price and double the yumminess. About the only good thing I can say about my experience was that the staff is really cool. They're personable and on top of it being Happy Hour (buy one get one free) he gave us a couple free donuts too. Also, the vibe inside the shop is really chill so it's definitely a place I'd hang out. But in the realm of donuts, these are perfectly average and wouldn't have been worth the price at all if we didn't get a Happy Hour deal.
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Bryan K.

Yelp
Guru is one of the best donuts in the NW. Comparabke to the likes of Voodoo and BlueStar in Portland but they are a perfect combination of reasonably priced and taste. They don't have any wild and exotic flavors and that is kind of a good thing for me. If you want donuts in Boise, I highly recommend Guru Donuts. The service is always friendly and quick.

Will S.

Yelp
Cool shop, great service, and fun flavors, but if I'm ordering a Boston cream doughnut, I expect more than a literal teaspoon of custard. Boston (lack of) cream was 5/10 at best. Other doughnuts were good.
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Lindsay D.

Yelp
I've been going to Guru for years and it is a great spot if you want unique and delicious donuts! They have great regular donuts. But don't miss out on the delicious cake donuts and vegan donuts. I recently had their mimosa vegan donut and it was a creative and tasty take on a mimosa. They reliably have unique flavors, including seasonal and holiday offerings. Other details: Guru offers an assortment of tea and coffee drinks--chai, lattes, macha, cold brew, etc. And they're located in the beautiful Idanha Building downtown. I've ordered online for pick up several times and that process is pretty seamless. I recommend ordering for pick up to skip the line on weekend mornings.
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Jacques I.

Yelp
Listen to the guru and get these donuts! Guru Donuts is an awesome place for donuts in Boise. I was surprised by how much I loved the potato donuts! My bestie and I came here to get some donuts for the road before going home and this was a great, final stop in Boise. If you check-in on Yelp you get a free cake donut! I ordered the Idaho Sundae cake donut and the candied yam donut. Of course Idaho has potato donuts, and they were fantastic! I ended up traveling with these babies, which still tasted fresh when I got into Seattle later that day. The Idaho Sundae cake donut was really good, as the cake texture was soft and moist and it actually did taste like a sundae with the crushed peanuts, chocolate drizzle and cherry on top! But I loooved the candied yam one. This donut was stuffed with yam that tasted like sweet soft yams on Thanksgiving. It was on the sweeter side, but it was so good that I couldn't help but keep taking another bite. I highly recommend the candied yam donut. If I make it back to Boise I definitely will be back at Guru Donuts! They had awesome flavors to try, including a s'mores one that I regret not getting. But I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I loved the potato ones. When in Idaho, right?
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Chad S.

Yelp
We came across Guru Donuts while waking through downtown Boise and I'm glad we did. We were promptly greeted upon entry and asked if we had ever been to Guru before. We hadn't so the guy behind the counter asked if we had any food allergies and then gave us a run down of how the donuts are made and what choices we had. We got a Healthy Homer, S'More, Alice in Wonderland, and a lemon flavor type donut. All were extremely good. We didn't realize that each donut was different in terms of texture, how some were potato or yeast based. I had no idea I ordered a vegan donut as I've never had anything vegan in my life and I was not disappointed. So if you're looking for donuts, hit up this gem because you won't be disappointed.

Crystalking 0.

Yelp
the donuts are good, but the frosting in hard and crumbles all over the place. I don't think I will ever come here again. It's mid
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Juli S.

Yelp
Guru Donuts has two locations, one in Boise and one in Eagle. I'm more of a savory than sweets girl, so until I won my Yelp award and was treated to three free ones, I had never visited. I had tried them once before though when someone brought a box to work. I like donuts, but like most things, I think my standard for them is pretty high. I once unintentionally visited three donut shops in Tacoma in one day: Legendary. Original House of Donuts and Top Pot. While it was interesting to learn about the history of those donut shops and the rivalry between them, part of which resulted in the spin off of Top Pot, I returned to Boise and visited DK's, which confirmed it's superiority. My preference is for cake donuts. The majority of Guru donuts are not. They also have quite a few vegan donuts. They also have one made from potato flour that is gluten friendly. For a long time, their location and hours made it challenging for me to access. The combination of those three things is why it is taking me so long to check them out. When it comes to donuts, I am a bit of a traditionalist. I will consider more fancy donuts, but I want to start with the basics to see how they measure up, and go from there. I got a maple bar, a chocolate cake donut and Guru's signature Hipster Berry vegan donut. All three donuts looked beautiful. Both yeast donuts had a noticeable yeast flavor and an almost chewy-like texture. The cake donut was a bit dry. All three frostings were good. This box of donuts cost $10+. If you are a vegan, these are worth checking out. Otherwise, there are better options out there.
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Paolo B.

Yelp
Pricey but prime. I think that pretty much sums up the yummy goodness that comes out of Guru Donuts' kitchen. Located on the corner of 10th and Main Street in downtown Boise, Guru takes pride in hand-making all of their donuts from scratch every morning. They source their ingredients from local purveyors. I went in at around 1pm last Saturday. There were only 15 flavors to choose from. Vegan and gluten-free options were available. I ordered three donuts: 1. Hipsterberry ($2.50) - blueberries, blackberries, and organic lavender (bestseller according to the staff) 2. Chocolate sprinkle ($2.25) - chocolate cake donut glazed with chocolate and topped with natural carnival sprinkles 3. PB&J ($2.75) - vegan-raised ring topped with a peanut butter glaze, drizzled with grape jelly and topped with crunchy peanuts I loved all three! I'm a sucker for anything classic and so the chocolate sprinkle was a hit. All three donuts were dense. Not fluffy. Not airy. But heavy. Not sugary which I really liked. They were a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. There was no line when I came in and so I can't comment on whether or not social distancing is strictly enforced. In terms of indoor seating, there were four circular tables that could each seat four people, and a couch. Solid service. The lady and the gentleman behind the counter were courteous and friendly. Minimal talking because of COVID but I could tell that they loved their job and took pride in Guru Donuts and what the business stands for (their website says this, "The Guru Story is one of true grit, heart-centered service, and willingness to risk everything to go after your dreams").
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Brittney N.

Yelp
I never like to leave a bad review but, these were just no good, and at $10 for 3 donuts, I can't not say something. I got there around 10am and the selection was limited, but I was still excited about my selection. A classic glazed, a chocolate chocolate, and a salted chocolate. Maybe I accidentally bought vegan donuts without realizing it, but I didn't see a sign anywhere, and the cashier didn't say anything. The biggest issue is the dough, which is pretty much the whole point. It had an OK texture but it was just flavorless. It's almost hard to describe but it was just not good. The chocolate one had a really bad consistency and texture. The salted one at least added a little flavor to the bite, but I couldn't even finish that one. I don't know if my experience was a fluke since there are so many positive reviews, but I definitely would not return, and now I have 3 basically untouched donuts. My BF also tried them all and did not go back for more. Very disappointing.
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Charles F.

Yelp
My favorite donuts in Boise PERIOD. I love the freshness, variety, the flavors, the speciality or limited offerings, and above all that there are Vegan options. No Dairy No Eggs. You got to get there early like minutes after they open or you risk the chance of limited donuts or Guru being sold out. My fav is the Chocolate and Sea Salt Bar then the Hipsterberry Donut My son and daughter totally dig the new one ' Tony the Tiger ' made with Frosted Flakes. My wife loves the Alice and Wonderland ( also Vegan ). I wish I could go once a week but I'm perfectly content to treat myself and family once a month for a dozen of deliciousness.