The Salty Donut Expands to Katy, TX: A Taste of Miami’s Beloved Artisanal Doughnuts.
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Salty Donut, a popular artisanal doughnut shop originating from Miami, is set to bring its distinctive flavors and lively atmosphere to LaCenterra at Highway 99 and Cinco Ranch Boulevard in Katy.
Renowned for its creative, hand-crafted doughnuts, The Salty Donut has cultivated a devoted following since its modest beginnings in Miami.
The shop’s journey started in December 2015 when founders Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro launched a small blue and white trailer selling doughnuts and coffee. In the early days, business was slow.
“The first couple of weeks, there was nobody there — just friends and family,” Rodriguez recalled in a 2022 interview with Broken Palate.
However, when they reopened after the Christmas holiday, everything changed. Each morning, hundreds of customers lined up, and the couple quickly sold out of doughnuts within hours.
“When we came back, it was like our customer base multiplied times a thousand,” Rodriguez said.
This initial success led to the opening of The Salty Donut’s first storefront, where lines have never stopped forming.
The Salty Donut is famous for its brioche doughnuts, known for their pastry-like texture, setting them apart from traditional yeast or cake doughnuts. Popular flavors such as Brown Butter and Salt and Maple Bacon quickly became fan favorites.
Today, The Salty Donut has expanded to six locations across Miami, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Austin, and Dallas. As the company approaches its seventh anniversary, it is ready to continue its growth with the upcoming opening at Katy’s LaCenterra.
“We’re expanding all over the place,” Rodriguez said, explaining that the company carefully selects cities with strong growth potential. Houston was a natural choice, and Katy’s vibrant community made it the perfect spot for their newest shop.
Rodriguez and Pizarro’s love for doughnuts has driven the company’s success. The couple, who discovered artisanal doughnuts while traveling across the United States, wanted to bring the same quality and creativity to their hometown of Miami. They chose a brioche doughnut as the base for their creations, allowing for more innovative fillings and toppings while maintaining a balanced sweetness.
The Salty Donut’s menu features several core flavors unique to each location, with seasonal flavors rotating throughout the year. The shop also collaborates with local restaurants and breweries to create special offerings that reflect the community’s tastes.
The Salty Donut is scheduled to open its doors at LaCenterra later this year, though an official date has not yet been set.
“At the end of the day, we’re in the hospitality industry. The service has to be awesome, the product has to be great, and the place has to be clean. Sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how hard it is,” Rodriguez said.
LaCenterra has announced that the shop will occupy a 1,329-square-foot space next to Ambriza, near the Cinco Ranch Boulevard section of the shopping center.
LaCenterra has also recently welcomed Houston TX Hot Chicken and will soon add Fidelity Investments and Chewy Vet Care to its lineup.
Chewy Vet Care will offer a wide range of services to support pets’ overall health, from preventive care and wellness programs to vaccinations, dental procedures, and critical surgeries. The clinic will occupy a 3,002-square-foot space next to Trader Joe’s.
“The practice will be open for in-person visits six days a week, complemented by 24/7 virtual health guidance and mobile access to medical records, care plans, prescriptions, and appointment scheduling via an online pet portal,” according to a LaCenterra press release.