A north Norfolk cafe wants to extend its opening hours so it can serve 'doughnut burgers' for dinner.

The calorific creation is exactly what it sounds like - a beef burger, bacon and cheese in between glazed doughnuts in place of a bun.

Karl Linturn of Stalham's Daddy Donuts said he'd previously tried doughnut burgers in the US, where they were already popular.

"They're served with dirty fries, and they're very tasty," he said. "I think they will go down well."

Mr Linturn, 35, and his wife Kayleigh opened the High Street cafe in April 2018, and they've just opened a second, takeaway-only branch in the precinct just off Norwich Road in Wroxham.

North Norfolk News: Karl Linturn, owner of Daddy Donuts, at his Stalham cafe. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart AndersonKarl Linturn, owner of Daddy Donuts, at his Stalham cafe. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart Anderson (Image: Archant)

He said he was thrilled with the success of the venture, and in particular the reaction to the 'unusual' Stalham cafe.

The venue has one room transformed into a dedicated play-space for young children, as well as video games stations and board games.

The cafe has a strong community feel, and even hosts baby and toddler groups focusing on music, baby signing and art.

Mr Linturn said he'd had the idea for the cafe for a while.

North Norfolk News: Daddy Donuts in Stalham's High Street. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart AndersonDaddy Donuts in Stalham's High Street. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart Anderson (Image: Archant)

MORE: Gourmet doughnut shop to open in NorfolkHe said: "We were on holiday years ago and went to a place exactly like it in Spain. I said to Kayleigh 'It would be good to try something like this in England as well'.

"I got injured two years ago playing football and I couldn't continue my job in mental health, so I started making doughnuts from home and selling them online. Then I saw this place and took the leap."

Many of his doughnuts are based on chocolate bars such as Mars, Double Decker and Kinder Bueno, and they also serve doughnuts based on gin and tonic, Bakewell tart, apple crumble, bacon and maple syrup and chai latte.

As well as plans to extend opening hours from 4pm to 7pm so they can start serving dinner at the Stalham cafe, Mr Linturn said they also wanted to start serving breakfast muffins and doughnuts.

North Norfolk News: Karl Linturn, owner of Daddy Donuts, at his Stalham cafe. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart AndersonKarl Linturn, owner of Daddy Donuts, at his Stalham cafe. The eatery plans to soon start serving 'donut burgers'. Picture: Stuart Anderson (Image: Archant)

In September Eastern Daily Press readers voted Daddy Donuts into third place on a list of things they would like to see open in Norwich, beaten only by a larger Ikea store and another concert venue.

MORE: Norwich's Last Brasserie offers 'crab doughnuts'.

North Norfolk News: Inside Daddy Donuts in Stalham's High Street. Picture: Stuart AndersonInside Daddy Donuts in Stalham's High Street. Picture: Stuart Anderson (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Daddy Donuts is planning to soon offer 'doughnut burgers' at its Stalham cafe. Picture: Stuart Anderson/Daddy DonutsDaddy Donuts is planning to soon offer 'doughnut burgers' at its Stalham cafe. Picture: Stuart Anderson/Daddy Donuts (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Chloe Mitchell works at Daddy Donuts' in second branch in Riverside Walk, Wroxham, which has recently opened. Picture: Stuart AndersonChloe Mitchell works at Daddy Donuts' in second branch in Riverside Walk, Wroxham, which has recently opened. Picture: Stuart Anderson (Image: Archant)