Donut Run

Round Rock Donuts - Round Rock, TX
106 W. Liberty


Tucked away in historic downtown Round Rock is a small donut shop that packs a big punch. I had heard for years about the awesomeness that is Round Rock Donuts but never made the effort to mozy on out to Round Rock to try it for myself. One brisk Saturday morning I decided to finally do so.


The building was very easy to find, parking on the other hand... not so much. After playing with the idea of squeezing my way into the somewhat long drive thru line I did one more loop around the block and snagged the spot of a couple that I could only imagine was delightfully full of donuts and heading home. After parking I made my way over to the line that was literally out the door. Given the choice and assuming you know exactly what you want to order, I would say take advantage of the drive thru lane. I watched 2 dozen cars full of screaming, sugar deprived children and hung over adults (not necessarily in the same vehicle) pass before I even got to the part of the line that was inside.


My total wait was about 45 minutes to an hour but the way those handmade donuts melted in my mouth made it all worth it. My companion and I split a dozen donut holes, 2 Round Rock Donuts and 2 kolaches (the bakery also has , among other things, chocolate RR Donuts, and various flavors of traditional cake donuts). The donuts and donut holes were amazing, the kolaches however left something to be desired. The bread was fresh, light and utterly perfect, the bread to meat ratio though was sub par for sure (imagine one cocktail wienie hidden in 2 dinner rolls). The price of everything at Round Rock Donuts was more than fair in my opinion ($5.50 for a dozen donuts, $1.50 for a dozen donut holes). The bakery also makes cakes, pies, and other desserts but I was on a mission to try the donuts, plus it was 10 AM.


The seating at Round Rock Donuts is a little sparse. So, if you are like me and don't live just down the street, I recommend using just a little bit of self control and move a few blocks to a table at Round Rock Memorial Park.


Pros: Price, Taste, Handmade melt in your mouth donuts
Cons: Parking, Wait, Meat to bread ratio in kolaches, hours of operation are not friendly to extreme non-morning people
Bottom line: Make a donut run one weekend or before your next business meeting to grab a Texas sized donut (a dozen donuts in one) or a dozen regular sized donuts.