Lantern Donuts — Restaurant in Coeur d'Alene

As someone who has never been particularly fond of donuts—often finding them overly sweet and hard on my stomach—my visit to Lantern has completely changed my perspective. Their dedication to using fresh, natural ingredients without any seed oils is a game-changer. This approach not only allows me to indulge without discomfort but also elevates the donuts to a level of true culinary artistry. The flavor combinations crafted by the chef are absolutely legendary. I've sampled many items from the tasting menu, and each one offered a unique delight. It's nearly impossible to pick a favorite, as they all shine in their own way. Equally impressive is the coffee they serve. Roasted fresh on-site, it boasts a remarkable array of flavor profiles. I typically like to mask my coffee with cream and sugar, but here, I find myself savoring it black. Each sip reveals subtle nuances that make the experience even richer. It’s so exciting to have a quality coffee and donut shop in...

These tasty, fresh donuts are the work of a pastry chef with 30+ years of experience — made completely from scratch with natural ingredients and no seed oils. Think in-season, farmers market–style, locally sourced ingredients.

They now rotate flavors every two weeks, and their model just keeps getting better. Priced at $4 for standard donuts and $6 for premium ones, it’s worth every penny. There’s also a chefs-choice $8 option that’s usually a collaboration with another local business — often with multiple components that make it something special. You can tell when intention and love are put into food, and this place does just that.

As if that weren’t enough, I was given a bag of their Yanesha Co-op espresso beans, which they roast in-house — I mean, how much better does a...

I've always had the mentality that if I'm going to do something typically associated with poor health outcomes, it had better be good. Typically, donuts/doughnuts would fall squarely in this "it had better be good" category.

Lantern has blown up this MO! Not only are these, hands down, the best donuts I've had, Lantern throws this curve ball into equation by making everything from scratch, using as many organic ingredients as they can, and never using seed oils! I'd been scratching my head for years wondering why this couldn't be done, and here we are, Lantern has done it.

I love that they exist and I think they're going to be around...