# Donut Hamburgers The Luther Burger By Alex Covert | Published 2008-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefy-donuts-the-luther-burger References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcovert) A couple months ago, Google employees made blog headlines by serving [cheeseburgers on Krispy Kreme donuts](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-go-greasy-the-google-burger). It turns out that they're not the first to do so. This heart-attack breakfast combo is actually called the Luther Burger (supposedly named after the singer-songwriter, Luther Vandross). After some quick surfing, I found a plethora of donut-burgers being served at other eateries around the nation. Image Credit: [1](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Burger) | [2](http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/11364) | [3](http://www.channel4.com/food/features/top-ten-un-super-foods-07-10-10_p_2.html) | [4](http://apanthersmiles.blogspot.com/2008/07/totally-off-topic.html) | [5](http://airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/in_decatur/2008/03/luther-burger-i.html) | [6](http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23209) | [7](http://bodywords.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/the-bunnies-are-at-it-again/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Donut-burgers:** Exploring the growing trend of combining donuts and burgers for a unique and indulgent dining experience. - **Breakfast Combos:** The rising popularity of breakfast combos like the Luther Burger, offering a combination of sweet and savory flavors. - **Unconventional Food Pairings:** The trend of experimenting with unconventional food pairings, such as burgers on donuts, to create unique culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the donut-burger trend by introducing their own variations and attracting novelty-seeking customers. - **Dessert Shops:** Dessert shops can take advantage of the breakfast combo trend by offering their own versions of donut-burger hybrids and catering to customers looking for indulgent treats. - **Food Trucks:** Food trucks can embrace the unconventional food pairing trend by incorporating donut-burgers into their menus and attracting adventurous eaters who are seeking unique and Instagrammable dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beignet Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beignet-cheeseburger-sliders.md) - [Hybrid Hot Dog Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jr-grill-duo.md) - [Donut-Topped Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-kill-my-vibe-shake.md) - [Chocolate Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-chocolate-burger.md) - [QSR Dessert Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semla-burger.md) - [Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-doughnut.md) - [Cartoon Burger-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-krabby-patty-kollab.md) - [Strawberry Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-burger.md) - [All-in-One Breakfast Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-breakfast-burger.md)