Carol Lee Donuts has been proudly serving Blacksburg for 55 years and counting. Founded in 1969, this family owned business is a regular for Blacksburg residents. The shop was owned by Norman Kidd and was eventually passed down to his two daughters who run the business today. Because of Carol Lee, Blacksburg’s donut lovers can get a fresh and delicious treat just by taking a drive around the corner!
Our mission is to bring happiness and kindness to all our customers. We strive to make the best tasting donuts as possible because we think of our customers as family. We want to make our shop a friendly and delicious environment for all. We believe in fair prices and great customer treatment to make every customer feel welcome in our store! At Carol Lee Donuts, it's always customer first.
Originally named Spudnuts (a reference to the main ingredient in the donuts– potato flour), Carol Lee Donuts has been serving the Blacksburg community for 55 years. Its founder, Norman Kidd, intially began preparation for the opening of Carol Lee's in 68', and the store opened the following year in 69'. The store started right off of College Avenue next to the renowned Lyric Theater. Here, Virginia Tech students could drop by for a warm eight-cent donut every morning. “It was the only place to eat in town besides Hardee’s,” says Melinda Strager, co-owner of Carol Lee. “We had lines out the door for hours.” As Blacksburg grew, so did Carol Lee. In 2000, after the downtown parking situation escalated and the rent rose, Carol Lee moved to its current location on North Main.
