Shipley Do-Nuts will soon have a footing in Bastrop, as the Houston-based doughnut chain is slated to open a new location near Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

“We’ve been trying to open a shop in Bastrop for almost five years now,” Sam Chen, the owner, told Community Impact. “We just couldn’t find a good location because of rent and other things not working for us.”

Now, he is targeting an opening date in late August along Hwy. 71—a location he believes is prime real estate for doughnut lovers.

“I used to live in the area, and I love the area, which is why we’ve been trying to open a store over here,” Chen said. “It’s a completely different environment than Austin.”

The estimated cost of construction to convert the existing lease space is $120,000, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.


The details

Lawrence Shipley founded Shipley Do-Nuts in 1936.

This latest 1,660-square-foot location will be walk-in only and will offer menu items, including a variety of donuts, kolaches and coffee.