Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop — Attraction in Winston-Salem

There are no donuts here unless you brought your own. The sweet history of Krispy Kreme began in 1937 when its inventor, Vernon Rudolph, rented space in a small warehouse on South Main Street in the center of Historic Old Salem, Winston-Salem. Rudolph first supplied his yeast-raised doughnuts to nearby supermarkets, but as the bakery's enticing aroma attracted people to the door, he decided to make a hole in the wall and sell hot doughnuts to customers directly.

The flagship store has since relocated across town to Stratford Road. Other well-known culinary businesses, such as Garner Foods, which produces Texas Pete hot sauce and Green Mountain Gringo salsa, which has been spicing up kitchens since 1929, are based in Winston-Salem.

There is some parking here. The Winston-Salem State University is nearby so it may be a busy area...

We couldn't speak more highly of this place. When my wife and I told the kids this was where we were going for our vacation they couldn't have been more excited! You should have seen the tears in their eyes! 😭 For a fun filled adventure your family will never forget, THIS is the place to be! So long Disney, we've got our new annual trip to...

I am a visitor from Canada and have been a fan of Krispy Kreme. I really searched up the location of the original Krispy Kreme. I’m glad to finally visit the place. It’s just an open area now but the plaque is good enough as a landmark of the...