‘Idaho potato whaaat?’ Boise doughnut shop competes on TV’s ‘Drew Barrymore Show.’

Guru Donuts is getting some sweet national exposure.

The locally owned shop was featured on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Wednesday, March 10. Guru Donuts participated in a “Battle of the Bites” competition against two other shops: Stan’s Donuts of Chicago and Hero Doughnuts from Birmingham, Alabama.

Drew Barrymore, who hosts the syndicated TV show, tasted the pastries with help from comedian Ross Mathews and actor Ike Barinholtz. In previously filmed Boise footage, Guru Donuts owner Krystle McLaughlin talked about the doughnuts.

If you weren’t able to catch the full episode on television — it aired at 3 p.m on KIVI Channel 6 — you can watch the segment on YouTube.

It wouldn’t be cool to give away the winner. But Barrymore definitely enjoyed the opportunity. “I love Idaho!” she says on the show. “... I’m so excited.”

“Idaho potato whaaat?” Barrymore adds, her voice rising.

Guru Donuts has locations at 928 W. Main St. in Boise and 2826 S. Eagle Road in Eagle.

This story was originally published March 10, 2021 at 2:03 PM.