A new donut shop is on the way to Bastrop. Ly’s Donuts plans a location at FM 969 and Sam Houston Drive, with construction estimated to run from Dec. 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, according to Community Impact.
Where is it going?
WhatNow places the shop in Market at The Colony, a newly developed retail center at the corner of FM 969 and Sam Houston Drive. Community Impact lists the spot as the southwest corner of that intersection, Suite 100.
What do we know so far?
- Size: About 1,500 square feet, per WhatNow
- Estimated cost: $200,000, per Community Impact
- Construction: Dec. 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027 (estimated), with completion slated for spring 2027
- Menu: Croissants, fruit kolaches, fried cinnamon rolls and donuts, per WhatNow
- Other locations: WhatNow reports that Ly’s opened a shop in Kyle in 2025
These details come from reports based on a state construction filing, so dates can move. An opening date has not been announced in these reports.
What else is coming to Market at The Colony?
WhatNow says the center is also expected to add a pita shop and a nail salon.
What does this mean for Bastrop?
It is one more small addition along FM 969 and another option for a morning stop. See our Where to Eat guide for current local favorites, and our Moving to Bastrop guide for how the town fits together. For more on what is being built, read about Freebirds at Burleson Crossing and the planned Burlington store.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ly's Donuts opening in Bastrop?
- Ly's Donuts is planned for the Market at The Colony retail center at FM 969 and Sam Houston Drive, according to WhatNow.
- When will Ly's Donuts open in Bastrop?
- No opening date has been announced in these reports. Community Impact lists estimated construction from Dec. 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, and WhatNow says completion is slated for spring 2027.
- What will Ly's Donuts sell in Bastrop?
- WhatNow lists croissants, fruit kolaches, fried cinnamon rolls and donuts on the menu.
- How big is the new Ly's Donuts in Bastrop?
- WhatNow reports about 1,500 square feet. Community Impact lists an estimated project cost of $200,000.
Sources
- Community Impact: Apartments, fire station, 5 major Austin-area permits
- WhatNow: Ly's Donuts Brings Sweet Treats to Bastrop
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