When a bakery has been around longer then yourself, you know it is a good bakery. Duke has 5 years…read moreon me and I bet they'll still be here after I cross the Rainbow Bridge. There are several new boutique bakeries that have opened in the Alton area and they're good too, but when it comes to traditional baked goods and donuts, nothing beats Duke. They are know for their donuts, my favorite is the Chocolate Long John and a sack of Donut Holes. Another local favorite they serve up is the Cream Horn. It's decadent cream wrapped in a flakey shell. I've branched out instead of getting my standard order and tried the Cinnamon Roll and Cheese Danish. A few seconds in the microwave and you've got a tasty accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea. The staff is young, and they are both friendly and professional. Good bakery items and friendly customer service, gets me as a repeat customer. If you're a selfie person, they have two great places for photos out front of the bakery, Snap Away.

Our family's go to place for donuts! My husband always asks for their glazed donuts, and our pups…read morealways enjoy the dog treats! And if you ask our boys, the cookies are the best around!

Such a staple around Bethalto! Service is very friendly and no matter what ice cream you decide on…read moreit's delicious! The prices are pretty good and I'd like to stop in for food sometime as I've heard even that's really good! It's always busy and the kids are working hard.

Pretty good ice cream & unique combinations for sundaes! I give them a solid 3 stars. My main…read morecomplaint is the sizes and pricing - sundaes come in only one size & the price is pretty high compared to other ice cream shops in the area. I'll pass it in the future so I have more control over the amount of ice cream I am served & at a much lower price, but did enjoy the sundae I tried (Mississippi Mud)!

Love the new location. It's in a small strip center, so it is easy to get in and out of the parking…read morelot. It's so easy, I may have to control my cravings for their fresh and delicious cookies. My first visit to the new location, I grabbed three of my favorites. I enjoyed a, Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and M & M. You can't go wrong with any of them. They are all super soft and full of flavor. The staff is the same as in the mall. They're friendly and give professional service. If you need to satisfy a sweet tooth, or need a platter of cookies for a party, give Cookie Factory a call.

I can't believe I just paid almost 8 dollars for a cookie that tasted so bad I had to throw it…read moreaway. I tried an iced chocolate chip cookie, it tasted like it had been sitting out for a month. Was so bad.

We stopped off at Mister Donut during a trip to the Midwest to visit family. This place is great! I…read morehad an old fashioned buttermilk and my wife had a vanilla angel. The donuts were fluffy and well cooked and just the right amount of flavor and sweetness. Aimee and Ceasar, the owners came out and we had a long friendly chat about the resaurant, our trip and so many other topics. They were super friendly and made us feel very special. It seemed the clientele all were regulars and knew the owners well - just like a big family in there! Of course we had to get souvenirs, and there was so much to choose from, so we ended up with 3 t-shirts and both ceramic cup styles. I use my cup at work and it gets lots of compliments! Thanks, Aimee and Ceasar for a very memorable experience! Next time we're in the area, Mister Donut will be a must-visit place for sure! BZ!

I have a new favorite donut at, Mister Donut. It's the Blueberry Cake. I love Blueberries, but…read morewould have never thought to try this donut. That was until, Ian Frobe the STL food critic sang its praises in a review. The next day after reading the article, I went to experience it for myself. Wow, the donut was moist, soft and cake had a flecks of Blueberries and the flavor was strong, but not overpowering. I immediately feel in love. Now, I change my order up. I'll have some donut holes, then I'll enjoy a Chocolate Long John and the next visit is the Blueberry Cake. The sign above the entry door says, World's Best Coffee. I don't know if I'd go that far to say it's the world's best, but for Donut Shop/Diner coffee it is spot on. I like that they let me bring in my Yeti and they'll fill it up to-go. Save those paper cups. The staff is super friendly. It's a hon and babe, type place, but they still keep it professional. Tipping is optional and these ladies deserve some of your change tossed in their box. When: January 8, 2026 Why: Donuts for Breakfast

From the moment we walked in, Hope made us feel very welcomed & comfortable. The donuts were…read moreamazing! It was very clean & the costumer service couldn't have been better. I highly recommend trying this donut shop. She even gave my kids donut stickers that they loved!

This place has been around for awhile but changed ownership a few times. It was formerly in the…read morelittle plaza near Eagle's Nest Restaurant. It recently moved a little ways down the road and is in a newly renovated space. The restaurant is clean and tidy. The server was very friendly. But best of all - the donuts were very good! Some mom & pop donut shops cut corners by using food coloring in the frosting but don't add much flavor; real chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. That is not the case here. The chocolate, custard filled long john was delightful! The cake donut was thick and had substance and neither product was oily. (Yummy's Donut Place in Edwardsville should take a lesson from these guys!) Wish I lived closer - I'd be here more often!

Located about two miles from I-64 along the main road (Hanover), it is easy to find. There are only…read morea couple spaces in the street in front, but we parked in the paved church parking lot next door. This must be normal as several other customers parked here. There is a sign on the side of the building that indicated if you need assistance they would bring your selection out to you, which would be a sign of excellent customer service. The short walk from the parking lot along the paved sidewalk leads to a set of double doors and narrow steps into the retail area. This could certainly be an issue for those with limited mobility. Once you are into the retail area, you are greeted by the friendly staff and several display cases of the day's selection. The staff apologized for the limited selection, but I honestly found many great items. I am intrigued as to just how much more extensive their selection would be when they first open. They have the typical danishes, (cherry, apple, cheese, OMG THEY HAVE A GERMAN CHOCOLATE DANISH!!!!). There was a wide selection of donuts and other assorted pastries, and several items which brought back fond memories. We walked out with a couple boxes of treasure for a very reasonable price. We sampled many as we travelled and found each one tasty and wonderful. Berkemann's is a must stop location any time we are travelling through the area.

They have really good pastries, chiffon cakes (my favorites are the chocolate and lemon). Sweet…read moreShirley's, I think that's the name of those triangle donuts with cream cheese fillings. Their mini pies are great also, and they sell pizza dough. Only thing I don't like is they are closed on Sundays and Mondays,

Fresh, delicious donuts. Apple fritters are the best around. Cooked to perfection. The fritters…read moreand cinnamon rolls are oversized. A nice variety. They service was great. Greeted with a warm hello. The shop was clean and the aroma inside from freshly prepared donuts and pastry filled the air. I started talking about donuts being at Scott Airforce Base our daughter had bought and shared with us. She is no longer there so I was wanting to find the bakery. She proceeded to tell me it was they who cook all night Tuesday night into Wednesday morning then deliver the fresh donuts over there to sell. I know it's worth the ride on weekends to go them. Go before noon.

I saw on another review site that the apple fritters here would change your life...my wife and I…read moreagreed that they were best we've ever had! Great selection with friendly service. I guess they are Scott AFB most Wednesday mornings and sell out fast. Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of trying Dippity Donuts at a wedding they catered. There were many flavor…read moreoptions to choose from. The base donuts are all the same which are tasty by themselves too. Soft, moist, melt in your mouth donuts. They are topped with your choice. I got to try a few different flavors and they were all good but my favorite was the french toast. The maple syrup soaking through the donuts was so good. Fruity pebbles was my second favorite. The truck is super cute and the person running it was so nice and cheerful. He encouraged everyone to get as much as they wanted. It was such a fun choice for wedding dessert!!

I thought they were a little expensive - 13.00 for a tray of cinnamon sugar mini donuts with cold…read moreapple pie filling on top. It was just ok . It was enough to share but nothing special really. The server in the truck was nice.