Warm, fluffy, and delicious are a few words that can be used to describe a great doughnut. Normally served during the morning hours, these breakfast treats can vary from traditional glaze to crazy concoctions like maple bacon. To start the day out right, you want to find the best doughnut shop around to indulge your sweet tooth. Here are the 8 best doughnut shops in the state.
Serving downtown St. Louis since 2014, Pharaoh’s Donuts is known for their old-school favorites, like glazed, Long Johns, and buttermilk cake. Open seven days a week, the store offers customers a warm and inviting places to come and grab a doughnut or a dozen to enjoy during your morning. Keep an eye out for the yellow and burgundy sign with a pharaoh on it to know you are in the right spot. Visit their Facebook page for hours of operation and updates from the store.
Voted as KQ2 Best of St. Joseph Donut Shop this year, Big Sky Donut lives up to its reputation by providing customers with a variety of traditional types of doughnuts and apple fritters. They also over cinnamon rolls and doughnut holes for those wanting to try something different. Their customer service is described as “ten stars” and “wonderful and friendly” by reviewers on Facebook. Check out their Facebook page for more information on when they are opened and prices for their doughnuts.
Donut King has served their award-winning doughnuts to the Kansas City area since 1969. Their display is filled with 44 different types of doughnuts and they provide pastries, cupcakes, and gourmet coffee. From fruity pebbles to orange iced cake doughnuts, they have a flavor for everyone in your group. Visit their website for more information on location and hours of operation.
Unlike most doughnut shops, Old Town Donuts is open 24 hours a day and runs three shifts to keep the store stocked with fresh doughnuts all day long. For over 30 years, they have provided the area with traditional and delicious Long John, cream-filled, and jelly-filled doughnuts. They also have pastries, cookies, bagels, Danish and muffins for those looking for something to add to your experience. Check their website for more information on their doughnut specials and news about upcoming events.
Starting at 5 a.m., Yummy’s Donut is ready to serve up a variety of doughnuts for all your morning needs. Their menu has freshly made jelly-filled, glazed, and cake doughnuts, along with breakfast sandwiches and pastries. With positive reviews on both Facebook and on Goggle about their customer service, this is the place to stop in Sedalia to get your morning fix for doughnuts. Visit their Facebook page for more information about their shop.
Made by hand, Doughboy’s Donuts provides customers with delights like blueberry and apple spice doughnuts. You can also get specialty rolls and a choice of cream filings, including key lime, angel cream, and raspberry. This locally owned and operated shop takes special orders online and is available to cater events. Check out their website for more information on how to place an order and their hours.
Open since 1971, St. George’s Donuts has served the Springfield community handmade doughnuts, pastries, and fresh coffee. By 3 a.m., the shop is ready with flavors like red velvet, toasted coconut, and Butterfinger caramel doughnuts. They also have chocolate and maple long john, cinnamon rolls, and filled doughnuts. If you are passing through Springfield earlier enough, you can catch one of these freshly made treats. Visit their website for more information on their hours and location.
Located in a small brick building, Johnny’s Donuts is a blend of sweet and savory with a menu that consists of doughnuts and classic American food. You can grab a glazed, twisted or cake treat and a hamburger or chicken dinner at the same time. Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., this shop provides an alternative to most other doughnut stores that close their doors by 3 p.m. Come by to grab a dozen of doughnuts for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and don’t forget that they only take cash. Check out their Facebook page to find out more about their location or menu items.