Donerd’s Donuts is a small business owned and run by Andrew Underwood and Annabel Figueroa.
The two met in Annabel’s home city and Chile’s capital, Santiago. Shortly after meeting, the couple purchased a 1981 Volkswagen bus, where they sold gourmet donuts and coffee. Their donut dreams quickly outgrew their vintage bus, and in October 2019, they opened the doors to their first location in Santiago.
They would later move to the United States, leaving their bus behind and opening a second located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. In August of 2023, Andrew and Annabel opened their newest shop right here in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, located on 3 East 4th Street on the southside of Bethlehem. Gracing us with their delicious donuts and coffee made from some of the best beans in the world, Donerd’s Donuts should definitely be on your list of places to eat.
Here are the donuts I tried and my rankings, in no particular order.
The Caramel Churro | $2.75
Presentation: 10/10
Taste: 7/10
Comments: While the presentation was stunning, the pastry itself could use a little more moisture. I would recommend this donut to any caramel-lover!
Overall score: 7/10
Crème brûlée | $3.50
Presentation: 6/10
Taste: 5/10
Comments: Very tasty, tastes like a fluffy vanilla donut. I wish there were more of a sugar coating on top to better resemble crème brûlée.
Overall grade: 6/10
Apple Fritter | $3.25
Presentation: 9/10
Taste: 8/10
Comments: Fresh apple slices coated in sugar fill this delicious treat. The fritter is incredibly soft, while the apple slices have a delightful crunch.
Overall grade: 8/10
Boston Cream | $3.50
Presentation: 9/10
Taste: 8/10
Comments: Strongly recommend! Classic Boston cream donut!
Overall grade: 8/10
The Homer | $2.50
Presentation: 9/10
Taste: 10/10
Comments: This was a classic Simpson-inspired donut that was absolutely delicious. I would a thousand percent try this again.
Overall grade: 9/10
Cookies & Cream | $3.50
Presentation: 9/10
Taste: 3/10
Comments: This is the perfect donut if you love icing and sweet treats. The icing is very sugary, so if you have a sweet tooth, this one is made for you!
Overall grade: 4/10
Cannoli | $4.25
Presentation: 10/10
Taste: 3/10
Comments: This is another pastry that could benefit from some more moisture.
Overall grade: 5/10
S’mores | $3.50
Presentation: 10/10
Taste: 6/10
Comments: Tastes more like a vanilla donut with chocolate frosting instead of s’mores.
Overall grade: 7/10
Glazed | $2.25
Presentation: 10/10
Taste: 10/10
Comments: This is a perfect old-fashioned glazed donut. The dough was perfectly made, and the flavor was incredible.
Overall grade: 10/10
Blueberry Cheesecake | $3.50
Presentation: 9/10
Taste: 8/10
Comments: Very delicious, refreshing cheesecake filling, and the blueberry icing is one of the tastiest things I ever tried!
Overall grade: 9/10
Strawberry Matcha | $4.25
Presentation: 6/10
Taste: Fresh strawberries, matcha powder
Comments: For this particular donut, I enlisted the help of my roommates, who heavily enjoy matcha and they gave it an overall score of 7/10.
Overall grade: Personally, I scored this at a 2/10 (Would definitely recommend this to matcha lovers!)
Nutella Maple Pecan | $4.00
Presentation: 10/10
Taste: 10/10
Comments: This pastry tastes heavenly; the three flavors of chocolate, maple, and nut make the perfect combination!
Overall grade: 10/10
