Seriously good donuts located in the historic Ivanha Hotel building. Lots and lots on options for donuts, and if you are vegan, no problem. There are lots of vegan choices thanks to the potato flour used for the donuts. We got the Hipsterberry. It was huge and perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The best way to go for breakfast is the Guru box. You get to choose a breakfast item, any donuts and a coffee for $11. The coffe is house drip but awesome and you can get a refill for a buck. We got the Southwest Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious. I love the chill vibe here and the relaxing music in the background not being blasted so that you can have a conversation. I love the artwork on the walks and the friendly staff. I even recommended them to my friends and they showed up an hour later. Definitely a must do donut stop if you love donuts like I do. read more

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Decent place in downtown Boise. Love the vibe! I don't really eat doughnuts very often, but when I do, it's almost always an Old-fashioned doughnut. This is what I use as a comparison to other doughnuts. It's my baseline. This one was good, but not at the top. The outer crust was good, and the icing was the perfect amount of sweetness. The interior was just right. We also grabbed a cup of doughnut holes, which is where we struggled. They were overly sweet and fairly dry on the inside. We ended up throwing the rest out, unfortunately. My other baseline is an Apple Fritter, so if I give them a second chance, that will be my next choice! read more

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Visiting some family in town and they brought us to Guru Donuts because it's one of their favorite spots and I can definitely see why! I love all the vegan and gluten free options and they seem to be very allergen-friendly. The donuts were all delicious, I tried bites of the old fashioned and the coffee cake crumble and they were both amazing. I ordered the avocado toast, and it may look simple but the flavors were surprisingly complex. The addition of the garlic oil with the shaved Parmesan made the toast so flavorful and I know this is going to have me craving this all the time! There's plenty of comfort seating to pick from with lots of open space and extremely tasteful decor that makes for a fun, cozy atmosphere. read more

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Guru has different donut styles and flavors with vegan, GF, and "regular" options (no vegan AND GF though). I thought it was cool that they make fried GF donuts (not from Boise so I don't know what the situation is here, but every donut shop I've visited elsewhere with GF options only had baked). I tried a GF hipsterberry donut (fried donut with lavender huckleberry glaze). I really liked the texture - maybe fluffy isn't the right word exactly, but it had a consistency very similar to non-GF cake donuts with just a slightly different feel. Not dense but not too airy either. The name is kind of silly but the glaze was really delicious! Great atmosphere in an interesting building with lots of seating and good music. The person working was very friendly. It was a very enjoyable quick morning snack stop. read more

Guru Donuts - GF hipsterberry donut - Donuts Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Cute little donut shoppe in downtown Boise. Nice selection of gluten free and regular donuts. The seating area is very casual with several couches and small tables. read more

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Delicious donuts! They had a wide variety of vegan donuts to choose from! I got 1 to eat in the shop with hot tea, took 2 for later. Comfortable seating area! Staff was helpful in choosing what to get! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Whenever I order donuts, I usually get them from My Donuts in Eagle because it's right down the street. Well this week my husband and I were doing a vegan diet just to give our bodies a little reset. With it being Valentines Day I wanted to get us a sweet treat but knew we'd have limited options. Did a quick search for "vegan donuts" and was pleasantly surprised when this place came up; have driven by it a hundred times in downtown but never really thought to look it up or try it. Come to find out they have an entire dedicated vegan donut menu! I ordered us the maple bar, the blueberry fritter, and the hipsterberry. I had the fritter and my husband had the maple bar- we've both taken a bite of the hipsterberry but at the time of writing this haven't finished it. The maple and fritter we both really enjoyed! A good mix of fluffy and denseness with a really nice flavor. The berry one is right up my alley with what I think might be lavender in it? (I have an unhealthy obsession with lavender foods). I don't see myself probably driving to go get donuts from here, but was very happy with the delivery of them and will probably order from here going forward! read more

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

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Been here a few years back, I noticed the inside changed a bit as well as the menu. Still pretty good, I had the Alice in wonderland donut and a sandwich. Service was amazing, it was our friends birthdays and they let us bring balloons and gifts inside for her! She loved it!!! The vibe is chill, casual and quaint! read more

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Came looking for a really good donut and found a fantastic treat. I got the hot mess donut, powder covered raspberry donut that was so good, I bought one for now and one for the plane ride home. Thank you Guru donuts for making my day. read more

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Really wish I could give 2.5 stars, because I have some Jekyll and Hyde feeling on Guru. The good. If you have allergies. There is no better place for donuts. I appreciate their efforts here and I suspect it's a top reason many choose to come here. Additionally, the staff is willing to ensure cross contamination is not an issue via new gloves, new sheet, clean boxes, etc. And the donuts themselves are very good. This place is really good for those that want a donut without risking anaphylactic issues. The bad. Starting with "to go" donuts, they stack the donuts. I acknowledge there is no way to ensure donuts don't touch (and this is not about the allergies, they will definitely put those in separate boxes), but some of their donuts have juicy or otherwise easily transferred toppings. Although delicious, especially if you like that flavor, they become inedible if you don't. Another inconvenience is the bathroom. It's not in the restaurant, rather, it is down some stairs, down a hall, and you must remember to get the key (not the most welcoming walk). Finally, parking. It's not great. There's paid parking in a few areas, but not always convenient. In the end, Guru is solid, and I would recommend it. But I'd also recommend targeting your visit when you are on foot in town, when you have time to eat there, and preferably find a restroom in advance. read more

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Guru donuts is always consistent. Always fresh in the morning with lots of choices. The breakfast burrito is delicious. Ordered avocado toast for takeout, and they gave me a breakfast sandwich instead. Didn't realize it till I got home. Was delish though. read more

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Cool hipster type donut spot. They taste like donuts but the aesthetic is very stylish. read more

Guru Donuts - Alice In Wonderland - Donuts Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I love the donuts But I do miss the old funky vibe in the downtown shop it feels so modern now ..maybe one day you'll remodel back to the fun funk :) But The hipster berry will always be my favorite :) read more

**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! read more

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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. read more

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Full five stars for the donuts. I mean, you're not going to get a better donut anywhere, I guarantee it. Great taste, great texture, great variety, and both vegan and gluten-free options. Five stars for both service and ambiance, too. If you're used to going to a chain place, where the seating is sterile at best, you're gonna love being able to sit down with your donuts and coffee and just enjoy the goodness. Marks off for the fact that, today at least, they served the drinks in to-go cups even if you made it clear that you wanted an actual mug. That's kind of a minor point, though -- this is still an amazing place all around. read more

It's just doughnuts, how good can they be? They are really good! I am a sucker for maple and I loved their maple and bacon burger. We had a few people with us who were new in town and wanting something GF. They had all that plus vegan options too. We got a box of doughnuts, and listen, they will set you back about $34 but (thats the only downfall), but they are handcrafted and really delicious. They even made their way back to CA with us. Only bummer was that other breakfast options were premade like sandwiches and burritos for our non-doughnut eaters. But our coffees were great and the service was exceptional. Very sweet and attentive workers too! read more

YIKES! Easily some of the worst customer service I've ever received. Never met a more rude team. The girl at the register sat and glared at everyone like we were unbelievably inconveniencing her by being here. There was zero notification or indication my way that my donuts were boxed and ready, the cashier snapped at me after I "checked in" for rewards, and there was no instruction about where to grab our food once it was done. After a group of people stepped out of the way I asked the guy behind the donut cases if the box sitting there was mine the guy deadpan says "it's been here for awhile" and just stared at me. Our breakfast items then took forever to come out and there was barely an announcement it was ready. Honestly very disappointed and appalled at the service from one of Boises most recommended establishments. Do better Boise. read more

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 ! read more

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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. read more

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My child is anaphylactic to dairy and we are so happy with the vegan donuts! We have no other options in the treasure valley and wish there were more locations- we used to go to Eagle all the time! Your donuts are the BEST! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Guru Donuts - Boston Cream, The O.G., Maple Bar, Alice In Wonderland, Churro-ish, Old Fashioned - Donuts Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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. read more

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Such a cute space, perfect location and hands down the BEST gluten free donuts/options I've ever had. Couldn't even tell the gf options are gf. So stoked I found this spot. Their coffee is great too. Love the vibe read more

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! read more

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!! read more

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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?? read more

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! read more

Guru Donuts - Hipsterberry and key lime pie - Donuts Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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. read more

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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. read more

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The donuts are good but the staff seemed super lazy. No other customers were in the shop when we went in. Every table was dirty and we had to wipe down our table to eat there. We ordered extra hot coffee and it was lukewarm and not even hot enough if I ordered it at a regular temp. This was disappointing because the price was high but there was no care of the business by the staff working. read more

Online orders are ALWAYS LATE! The whole point of ordering online, is to skip the line and not have to wait. The staff doesn't have their ducks in a row. read more

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. read more

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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!!! read more

Guru Donuts - Sea salt chocolate donut - Donuts Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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