Our Story
For more than 30 years, Ray's Donuts has been part of Kansas City's Northland, serving fresh donuts and becoming a familiar stop for generations of local families.
Our story began in the early 1990s, when the NE Vivion Road location transitioned from LaMar's to Ray's Donuts. The name changed, but what happened behind the counter didn't — fresh donuts, every morning, for a neighborhood that kept coming back.
Today, Ray's is under new ownership, run by a family just as committed to keeping it exactly the neighborhood favorite it's always been. The goal was never to change what people love about this place — just to build on what's already here and carry it forward.
For many of our customers, Ray's is more than a donut shop. It's part of their story — Saturday morning donut runs, treats after school, boxes brought to work, family celebrations, and memories shared across generations. We're proud to be part of those moments.
As a locally owned, family-operated business, Ray's is committed to staying a place where neighbors feel welcome, families feel at home, and customers can count on the same warmth and care every time they walk through the door.
No corporate ownership, no shortcuts — just a family that lives in the neighborhood, running a shop that's fed it for generations. Every dozen sold here stays local, start to finish.
Thank you for making Ray's Donuts part of the Northland for more than 30 years. We're honored to be here for the next chapter.