CEDAR PARK, Texas – In just four short years, this sweet business will celebrate its 100th birthday of being in business, and that’s a testament to how much people love their products.
Donuts. Sweet, mouth-watering donuts. That’s what Round Rock Donuts sells. By the dozens. And by the Baker’s Dozens. Their color comes from the fresh eggs the bakers use, and the yeast makes them special, unlike those made with baking powder. At least that’s what the bakers say. And that yeast must make the specialties rise pretty good, ‘cuz those giant donuts are something to behold!
This world-famous business located on Main Street in Round Rock will take a step forward by soon opening a second location in Cedar Park as reported by WilliamsonReporter.com. The new location will be located at the intersection of East Whitestone Blvd. and US Highway 183. The new facility will have walk-up and drive-through windows and be about 6,000 square feet in size. Round Rock donuts are also currently available for purchase at Settlers Express in Round Rock, at the H-E-B grocery store on Gattis School Road, and in Austin at the H-E-B on East Riverside Drive.
The business has changed its name and location over the years. It was first built and operated as Lone Star Bakery by Reinhold R. Moehring on Round Rock’s Main Street in 1926. In the early 1940s, the bakery staff developed its popular Swedish rye bread. In 1960, the business was sold to Louise Johnson, and the original owner stayed on as a part-time baker. It was 1965 when their donuts were named the best donut in Texas by Texas Monthly. A new location was necessary to increase the amount of parking at the business, and in 1970, Lone Star Bakery relocated to its present location at 106 W. Liberty Ave. Current owners are Jan and Dale Cohrs, who have run the business since 1978.
Round Rock Donuts sells traditional donuts, Texas-sized donuts, donut holes, filled and fancy donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon twists and rolls, cupcakes, cookies, kolaches, muffins. In addition, wedding cakes and other varieties can be ordered in advance. If you’re a visitor in town, don’t leave without specialty merchandise from the store, ranging from hats to shirts, caps and visors, along with whole bean coffee.