The Perfect Combo
Pauls Donuts & Coffee Brings Delicious Creations to Westfield
Writer / Megan Arszman
Photographer / Sarah Browning
How do you beat coffee and donuts?
In Westfield, thats a hard question to answer, especially with the addition of the newest donut shop, Pauls Donuts & Coffee. Thats the question owner Paul Lingeman responds with when you ask why another donut shop in Westfield.
It just all sort of happened, he says. I searched for locations (in Central Indiana) for about nine months before I found the location were in now, which is perfect for us with the drive-thru.
Lingeman spent most of his life working in health care, but during the pandemic he started to think about what else hed want to do. Years ago, he had the idea to open a donut shop, and it took the pandemic for him to finally put everything together and go for the dream.
I knew I needed to either do it now, or dont do it at all, he says.
Pauls Donuts & Coffee opened in the old Little Caesars location earlier this summer, and Lingeman has been amazed by the reaction from the community.
Westfield is just growing so much, and everything is wonderful around here, he says. I couldnt be in a better place, and we look forward to returning the favor by becoming more involved in the community and the schools very soon.
Everything is made in-store each day, and while most think donuts can add on the pounds, Lingeman suggests trying to make them first and be rewarded for the workout later.
The first month we were open, I was in there every night starting at midnight to help make the donuts. I had no idea how physical it is to make donuts, he says. Our crew works nonstop all night.
New to the menu are bagels, which Lingeman hopes will entice customers to stop by for a midday pick-me-up, along with their handcrafted coffees and perky energy drinks.
Pauls Donuts & Coffee prides itself on offering something different each day, in hopes of catering to changing tastes and new visitors. Summer specialty drinks such as the Coconut Macaroon Cream Freezer are still customer favorites.
This is a local owner, small business thats very family-focused, Lingeman says. What our family likes we hope our customers will like, so were sharing our favorites with you.
To try for yourself, visit Pauls Donuts & Coffee at 3221 State Road 32 East in Westfield. The shop is closed Mondays, open Tuesday Saturday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 6:00 am to 1:00 pm. Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/paulsdonut.