PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland donut shop NOLA Donuts — known for its square croissant-style “La’ssant” donuts and classic beignets — will abruptly and permanently close all stores on January 5. Did.
“We are sorry to inform everyone that NOLA has closed all locations,” the business announced on Jan. 5. For years, we’ve brought you delicious treats inspired by New Orleans. “
Local brothers Robert Herkes and Connie DeMerell, along with business partner Frank Halpin, opened the first NOLA Donuts store on Lake Oswego in 2015. The business expanded, opening stores in Beaverton and the Pearl District.
NOLA Donuts has become hailed as one of the best local donut shops in Portland. The store regularly offered a variety of donut flavors with or without raspberry jam, including chocolate ganache, Madagascar vanilla, honey, maple, and lemon poppyseed. Berry crumble, banana oat crumble, orange grapefruit, vanilla with sprinkles, brown butter, apple fritters.
The announcement drew outrage from NOLA Donut fans who wanted one last chance to enjoy the local treat. told customers on social media.
Herkes, Demerel and Halpin released a statement on the company’s social media accounts, saying, “While we are saddened that the store has closed, we are grateful for the opportunity to share our donuts and beignets with so many wonderful people. “Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you in 2023 and beyond.”