There is no better food item to start your day with than a delicious, freshly baked donut. Whether you like yours glazed, dusted in powdered sugar, or candy covered, these St. Louis donut shops are sure to satisfy. We tend to buy donuts from places near us, but each of these places is so good they are worthy of destination dining. This list is in no particular order, they are all awesome! Read below to pick your favorite.
1. World's Fair Donuts
All of the handmade donuts at World's Fair Donuts are amazing. Two of the most popular choices are the apple fritters and red velvet cake donuts. But many people believe they have the best glazed donut in the city!
World's Fair Donuts is located at 1904 S Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
2. Strange Donuts
Strange Donuts uses local, in season, ingredients to create signature pastries. They also offer traditional favorites of glazed, jelly filled, and sprinkle topped.
There are two Strange Donuts locations: 2709 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, MO 63143 and 107 E Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO 63122.
3. Vincent Van Doughnut
Vincent Van Doughnut combines art and baking to create a unique pastry experience. A couple of the most popular creations here are the maple bacon donut and the chocolate glazed donut.
Vincent Van Doughnut is located at 40 N Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105.
4. The Donut Drive-In
The Donut Drive-In is know for serving some of the best traditional donuts in the city. They also have a really great cup of coffee. This is the place to go if you love custard filled donuts. The Donut Drive-In is located at 6525 Chippewa St., St. Louis, MO 63109
5. Pharaoh's Donuts
Pharaoh's Donuts is the first choice for donuts for anyone who works downtown. If you find yourself in the area let the smell of freshly baked donuts led you to the door. Two of the favorite choices here are the apple fritter and the cinnamon rolls. Pharaoh's Donuts is located at 200 N 7th St., St. Louis, MO 63102.
6. Eddie's Southtown Donuts
Eddie's Southtown Donuts is known for their friendliness and their melt in your mouth donuts. The selection of donuts and pastries here is huge. Eddie's Southtown Donuts is located at: 4701 S Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63109.
7. O'Fashion Donuts
O'Fashion Donuts serves big flavor in a small shop. You can't go wrong with the long john's, the blueberry donuts, and the cheesecake donuts here. O'Fashion Donuts is located at 5120 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
8. The Donut House
The Donut House has a large selection of freshly baked donuts and pastries. Two highly recommend menu items are the donut holes and anything jelly filled The Donut House is located at: 8500 Morganford Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.
9. Country Inn Donut Drive In
The Country Inn Donut Drive In is an excellent choice for a morning donut. It is also a great place to sit and enjoy your pastry over a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Country Inn Donut Drive In is located at: 9426 Lewis and Clark Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63136.
10. John's Donuts
A fixture in the neighborhood, John's Donuts is a must try for anyone who loves freshly baked donuts. The glazed buttermilk donut and the chocolate long john are sure winners here. John's Donuts is located at: 1618 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104.
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