Vegas bakery steeped in tradition
13 Action News anchor Todd Quinones visited a business that is finding new fans on social media with viral videos.
Carl's Donuts is a family-run business in Las Vegas. Videos of their donut making process often get tens of thousands of views on social media.
Carl's dough has remained the same since the company started. Todd loves the smell of the donut and the story of his family.
Carl's Donuts was started by Amber's grandparents. They were in the hotel business in Lake Tahoe. Amber and Todd's grandfather met a man who was selling a donut fryer. Carl's and Lynn offered to buy the fryers in exchange for being taught how to make donuts.
Wonder World was a Las Vegas variety store and Carl's Donuts was the first donut shop.
Nevada Built is producing 70,000 donuts per day. They are sold at convenience stores and hotels and casinos in the Las Vegas valley.
Pillars is a TikTok superstar. She racks up millions of views. They are using social media to reach the next generation of donut lovers. Traditional treats like their apple fritters are their staples.
Vegas bakery steeped in tradition serves classic apple fritter. Todd and Amber love the smell and the taste.