Emily's Donuts and Cafe
Known for: About 35 varieties of house-made yeast and cake doughnuts daily, plus cronuts, on Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg
7123 Merrimac Trl
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Monday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Sunday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Jim Yates, a Williamsburg resident who spent his career in the fire-protection equipment business, opened Emily's Donuts and Cafe on February 1, 2014, naming it for his daughter. Emily McCarthy managed the shop while finishing a theology degree and later returned to run it full time as owner and general manager. The shop makes about 35 varieties in house each day.
Open since 2014
Founded by Jim Yates; daughter Emily McCarthy is owner and general manager (WYDaily 2014, 2021).
Last checked 9/25/2026