From Recipe to Weekend Tradition

Maple bacon donut from Laila’s Place in Newberry, SC

The Story Behind Our Famous Donuts

  • by Laila's Place
  • September 2025

Every Friday and Saturday morning, a line forms at Laila’s Place. Neighbors, families, and even visitors passing through Newberry stop in for the same reason — our scratch-made donuts. They’ve grown from a family recipe into a weekend tradition.

Our Recipe for Scratch-Made Goodness

  • Family Recipe Passed Down
  • Small-Batch Preparation
  • Hand-Rolled Dough
  • Fresh Glazes & Toppings
  • Served Warm Every Weekend
  • Shared with Southern Hospitality

More Than Donuts, It’s a Tradition
These donuts aren’t just food — they’re memories in the making. Parents bring their kids on Saturday mornings, coworkers surprise the office with a dozen, and friends gather over coffee and donuts. It’s these small traditions that keep our ovens busy week after week.

Make It Part of Your Weekend
If you haven’t made a donut run yet, consider this your invitation. Come early, bring a friend, and taste why these donuts have become one of Newberry’s favorite weekend rituals.

Stages of a Weekend Donut Tradition

  • Early morning mixing begins in the kitchen.
  • Dough is hand-rolled, cut, and prepped for frying.
  • Each donut is glazed or topped fresh by hand.
  • Warm batches are placed out, filling the café with aroma.
  • Families, friends, and neighbors line up to get theirs.
  • Every bite becomes part of a Newberry weekend tradition.

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Donuts are served fresh every Friday and Saturday morning — stop by and make it part of your weekend tradition.