# Savory Donut Desserts Gourdough's Donuts Bakes Delicious Gourmet Options By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourdoughs-donuts References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/11/18/Do-You-Need-Meat-On-Your-Donuts/) & [gourdoughs](http://www.gourdoughs.com/) Gourdough's Donuts is a shop that caters to those who love their chicken and waffles. But instead of focusing on the breakfast staple, it turns its eye on a classic dessert: the donut. And instead of just fried chicken, it uses a variety of [savory dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts) including, but not limited to, potato salad, [pulled pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-club-series), Canadian bacon, cream cheese and more. If that's not enough, especially for those who do have a sweet tooth, Gourdough's Donuts has concocted more traditional versions that are still far from traditional such as grilled bananas with cream cheese icing and gummy worms with fudge Oreos. Overall, Gourdough's Donuts is a [gourmet donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu) stop that will have people's mouths salivating just at the thought of them. It is based in Austin, Texas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and restaurants to experiment with uncommon flavor combinations in desserts. - **Gourmet Donuts:** Innovation potential for donut shops to create unique, high-end variations on the classic donut. - **Unconventional Sweet Treats:** Potential for dessert shops to break away from traditional desserts, offering more adventurous and whimsical options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for chefs and food service providers to develop and market unique, savory twists on classic desserts. - **Bakery Industry:** Innovation potential for bakeries to create unexpected sweet combinations, similar to Gourdough's Donuts. - **Confectionery Industry:** Potential for confectioners to mix sweet and savory ingredients to create new and interesting flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Satisfying Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts-savory-doughnuts.md) - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Mini Savory Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking.md) - [Savory Japanese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut.md) - [Customizable Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourowndonut-menu.md) - [Creamy Croissant-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-croissantstyle-donuts.md) - [Munchies-Satisfying Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-420-treats.md) - [Spicy Glazed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-dough-foods.md)