Lawrence Shipley, Sr.

Lawrence Shipley, Sr. is the founder of Shipley Donuts. He created the original gourmet donut recipe in 1936, the year the Great Depression ended, and established a brand that continues to serve fresh, never‑frozen donuts, kolaches, pastries, bubble tea, iced coffee, and fresh brew in Austin, Texas.

Lawrence Shipley, Sr. founded Shipley Do‑Nuts in 1936, creating the original gourmet recipe for the hot glazed donuts that have become a local staple. He pioneered the business at the end of the Great Depression and later expanded the product to retail sales in the mid‑1940s.