NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughuts, Domino’s, Gyros Bar and Grill and Captain’s Seafood opening | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines

Parlor Doughnuts is now baking something sweet in Valparaiso, after celebrating its grand opening Saturday.

But Parlor Doughnuts Valparaiso is not your conventional doughnut shop. The Evansville-based chain specializes in craft doughnuts, specialty coffee and artisan baked goods.

Lifelong Valpo residents Marissa and Wes Barnes opened the franchise at 255 Morthland Drive in Valparaiso. It’s a prominent space on U.S. 30 that was previously home to Jordy N Jax BBQ, Petey’s Gyros and Dicky’s Dogs.

The franchise is Parlor Doughnuts’ third in Indiana and first in the northern part of the state.

It serves layered doughnuts that combine yeast and cake doughnuts. It also has vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly doughnuts, as well as Doggie Doughnuts for good puppies. The menu also includes acai bowls, avocado toast and breakfast tacos. 

“We are thrilled to bring Parlor’s products, brand and mission to Northwest Indiana — a region that celebrates with delicious comfort food and coffee, and appreciates top-notch customer service,” Marissa Barnes said. “One of our key values is to create a place that facilitates conversation and community where friends and families of all ages can gather in a vintage American space that feels like the ‘Parlor,’ a conversation center of 1900s Victorian homes but with a modern twist. My husband, Wes, and I are lifelong residents of Valparaiso and are excited to bring a business to our community that values giving back, including a passion for active military, veterans and first responders.”