Our Story

About Budnuts Mini Donuts

​

Budnuts Mini Donuts began as a family tradition — one built on warm donuts, hard work, and a whole lot of love.

​

The story started years ago in the Texas Panhandle, where my Mom ran Sandra’s Mini Donuts at the T Anchor Flea Market in Amarillo for over 25 years. I worked alongside her for two decades, and together we watched people come from all over the Panhandle for our little donuts. It was never just about the food — it was about connection, consistency, and joy.

​

During the pandemic in 2020, after my mom came to live with Captain Buddy and me, we created a Texas Cottage Bakery in our home and reintroduced those beloved mini donuts under a new name — Budnuts Mini Donuts, named after Buddy himself. What started as home deliveries soon grew into a drive-thru donut shop, and a new chapter was born.

​

Today, Budnuts is proudly popping up along the Texas coast — bringing that same family recipe, made-to-order freshness, and happy energy to markets, festivals, and beachside events. This coastal launch has been a bucket-list dream years in the making, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

​

Captain Buddy may have started out as an auto mechanic, but don’t let that fool you — he just might be the best donut maker in the state of Texas.

​

Budnuts Make You Happy.