HELP ME OPEN
PORTO’S FIRST DONUT SHOP
HELP US REACH OUR FUNDING GOAL BY MAY 7
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HELP US REACH OUR FUNDING GOAL BY MAY 7 *
ABOUT ME
My name is Cassie and I’m on a mission to open Porto’s first donut shop — classic American donuts with a twist. One of my earliest memories was baking Polish sweet bread with my grandpa back home in Florida. Every day he would visit the local Dunkin’ Donuts to catch up with friends over coffee and a donut. At 15, I landed my first job at that very same shop. Thanks to my hobby for baking, after two days of cleaning toilets I was promoted to decorating ice cream cakes. This marked the beginning of my 18 year career in restaurants & hospitality.
I’ve made over 5,000 donuts in the last year, tweaking my dough to achieve the perfect soft and chewy texture. When it comes to flavors, I have no shortage of inspiration. I love picking up unique ingredients when I travel and finding a way to work them into a glaze. I also often convert my favorite drinks, breakfast cereals, and other treats into glazes. Every week since 2023, I’ve hosted a popup event at Hakko (my first bakery in Porto, opened in 2022) with 4 new flavors each time. Some of the most popular from over 200 unique flavors are Miso Caramel, Coffee Cardamom, and Banoffee.
WHY “ONE STAR
DONUTS”? 🤔
After years of working in the food industry, I’ve seen small businesses devastated by bad reviews like “Business was closed ⭐☆☆☆☆” or “Amazing food, service was rude ⭐☆☆☆☆”. ONE STAR is a response to how much weight online reviews carry — often unfairly. It’s a nod to the people working hard behind the scenes and to Porto’s local community, which continues to show up and support.
No stars, no scores — just amazing donuts.
Donuts are my way of connecting to people around me. My Porto community inspires me and is deeply involved in shaping what I do. I take suggestions for flavors and love to surprise people with new ideas. My aim is to continue to create a collaborative environment with locals. In the future, that will mean more than just donuts. Think events, pop-ups, loyalty rewards, collaborations, workshops and lots more fun!
DONUTS FOR
THE PEOPLE ✊🏽
DREAM SPACE.
REAL DEADLINE.
Opening ONE STAR is my dream — and right now, I’m closer than ever. I’ve found the perfect space in Carolina Michaelis, but I’m at risk of losing the space (due to a technical error that’s delayed my financing for over a month!) … unless I can raise the funds this week for initial startup costs.
That’s where you come in! Whether you chip in with a donation or grab one of the perks I’ve dropped below, your support helps me make this a reality. Even if you can’t support financially, sharing this LINK with others makes a HUGE difference.
I’m also looking for support with services like architecture, interior design, and construction, etc. If you’re into trading skills for goods, let’s talk!
With your help, we can build something real for this city — a space where creativity, community, and comfort collide.
PERKS
One donut, any flavor*
A sweet way to show support
*to be picked up during opening hours, not available for delivery
2 × 2 Batch Brew and Donuts*
+ a sticker pack
*to be picked up during opening hours, not available for delivery
Join a 3–4 hour hands-on donut-making session*
*Class will be coordinated in group communication and held at times convenient for everyone. There may be more than one class depending on the amount sold.
10 donuts*
+ stickers
*to be picked up during opening hours, not available for delivery
20% off everything, forever* Donuts, drinks, merch — always discounted.
*includes all physical products sold in store by ONE STAR, not including pop-up products or entries to special events or anything sold online, discount will only be given to the person named on the gift card
One donut a week for a year*
Come through anytime, your name’s on the list.
*to be picked up during opening hours, not available for delivery
If you want to support with another amount
or just save me the processing fees on here
I have a few other options
REVOLUT
ZELLE
MBWAY
IBAN
PAYPAL
Feel free to reach out via
instagram @ONESTARDONUTS
or email ONESTARDONUTS@AOL.COM
FUNDING GOALS
INITIAL GOAL €5,000
Company creation
Initial leasing fees
Essential kitchen equipment
Legal and licensing fees
EXPANDED GOALS €10,000
Initial inventory and supplies
Interior renovations
Outdoor Seating Area
Sound System for Events
LONG TERM GOALS €20-30,000
Kids area, landscaping, and workshop space
Sustainability integration (waste reduction systems, solar energy, etc.)