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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 I 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.

Budnuts Make You Happy. 

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Contact Us about showing up at your next Farmer's Market, Community Market, Event or Party! Check our Facebook regularly for current information on where we are this month!

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Budnuts Mini Donuts  -  Rockport Texas Coastal Bend

Owners, James "Captain Buddy" Dennis & "Mermaid Trinity" Dennis

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