The Donut Guy
Known for: Hot mini donuts with artisan toppings and oversized 'big boy' topped and filled donuts in weekly rotating flavors like Cereal & Milk and PB&J.
480 -6 Town Center Pl
Columbia, SC 29229
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shaun Paulk started experimenting with a donut machine in his garage after a job injury; he and wife Crystal sold at farmers markets and, from about 2011, ran a food truck that became a fixture at Columbia's Soda City Market. They opened their first storefront at 1215 Lincoln St. in the Vista in early 2022 and a second at the Village at Sandhill in September 2023.
Open since 2011
Husband-and-wife owners Shaun and Crystal Paulk. Locally owned per Post and Courier; no franchise signals found.
Last checked 9/26/2026

