Nice and simple. Inexpensive. That's how my son described it…read more Everything we got was tasty and as expected. Good coffee. I had the number 5, the "budget breakfast" sandwich (one egg, one bacon, cheese) on a biscuit. I loved the crunchy bacon. My friends got a different variety of their breakfast sandwiches, two eggs, cheese, bacon, one on a bagel and one on bread, and they both happily finished them off. Of course, I had to try the donut grilled cheese. Yes, American cheese, in between a doughnut that was split in half and griddled. It was a strange sensation, the salty cheese with the really sweet doughnut, crispy and caramelized on the outside and still soft on the inside. It's something everyone should have once in their life, lol. Oh, we also got one of their old-fashioned donuts, which is my barometer for how good a donut place is. It was a good donut. I was surprised it was the shape of a long john rather than a round donut, but it was quite enjoyable. I will have no problem going back for more!

The service here is such a delight and always with a smile. The older local folk are in there every…read moremorning like it's a family breakfast. The donuts are SO GOOD! And their prices are very affordable, which just adds to the feeling of stepping into an old time shop. The place is clean and comfortable for a little breakfast or lunch stop. They even have donut burgers/hotdogs which I could see many enjoying as a special treat. Its worth a visit if you havent been!

Neighborhood gem! Small parking lot and limited parking spaces. Small building as well. Staff…read morefriendly and welcoming. Plenty of fresh doughnuts coming out at any given time which is a plus. Menu is plentiful. Hot items, combo's and doughnuts of all sorts . Reasonable prices. I ordered an apple fritter and cinnamon roll. Sweet and moist. Nice size that you can easily share or save for later. Tip: warm them up for 1 min and it's heaven in your mouth.

First time visit as I'm new to the area. Not a huge selection but what was available all looked…read moredelicious. Service was quick and friendly. Prices are so reasonable no wonder the line is always so long at the drive thru!! My iced cake donut was so tender and delicious!

best apple fritter i had in a while highly recommend!!! service could be a bit better but i can't…read morecomplain,

Delicious, fresh and priced just right! Wanted a doughnut before heading to work, so i opted to…read morestop here as they are right near the entrance to the highway. They offer drive thru service of you can go inside and order. You don't order at the intercom system, you go to the window to place your order. I was able to place an order, get my doughnut and leave. They prefer cash, but if you have a card, you can use that, with a convience fee. I ordered an old fashion, but the young lady at the window stated they don't have those, they only had buttermilk doughnuts. It tasted like an old fashion to me, so i was happy. The doughnut was soft, not overly sweet, and wasn't thick like some places. I definitely enjoyed my doughnut.

I was in Florissant for work on a Thursday and had planned on making a stop at another bakery for a…read moretreat to take to a Birthday. I ended up stopping at Helfer's when I saw it and choosing 3 very large cupcakes. They put them in a nice box. Two were white cake with beautiful white icing and one was Strawberry Shortcake with pink cake and crunchies on top like the Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar. All three looked beautiful and there is someone here who is very talented at piping the buttercream. The top of the strawberry shortcake cupcake was delicious but I didn't care for the pink cake. I found it dry and artificial. The white cupcakes looked much better than they tasted. Again, the cake was dry. These were certainly cake mixes and I just had slightly higher expectations considering it's a place that has been around for several generations.

I absolutely love the strawberry shortcake from Helfer's Pastries & Deli Cafe! It has become a…read morebirthday tradition for me every year. The cake is always fresh, delicious, and perfectly balanced with sweet strawberries and light, flavorful cream. It's one of those desserts you genuinely look forward to year after year. Highly recommend for anyone who loves classic desserts done well!

Fast service, (inside and drive thru are quick!) great coffee and best donuts in town!read more

No chocolate long John's on a Sunday morning for over an hour. I asked how long and they said 10…read moremin. Then prioritized everyone over me when i had already paid. Had to leave with doubts that i didn't even want.

I went to this beautiful bakery yesterday with my mom! We moved to the ferguson/florissant area…read moreback in 2024! but we're still finding new places every once in awhile! As we drove in the area we saw this cute little bakery called Made by Lia! It was so warm on the inside and the workers made it feel very welcoming due to the intimacy when you first walk in from the "Hello's" along with the fact you can see the process and love that goes through each treat, due to the open area in the back where you can see them baking every item! They have so many menu items! I tried the St. Louie Lemon Cake, and the Honey Cinnamon speciality latte! And the rest of the treats that were on display looked just as yummy! I had to resist buying more than one thing (they all looked so good) I definitely will be back to Knit/Crochet while I sip and indulge in a yummy coffee and snack.

Made by Lia was such a cute and cozy coffee shop. The whole place had a really warm vibe that i…read moreloved. I also love that i was able to actually sit back and enjoy the experience of my coffee being made. I tried the Java hazelnut coffee and it was so good. I also thought the cups were really cute with the name printed on them i thought that was a nice little detail. I'd also like to add it's not just coffee they had teas, milk lemonade, apple juice a little something for everyone. Also I love me some plants I loved how they had real plants In the shop also tiny plants on each table was sooo cute. They had a bunch of different pastries you could choose from along with merch that you could shop while waiting for your order I tried the espresso doughnut and it was good, but it was more cakey but they let me know that before I ordered. My daughter got the gooey butter cake and enjoyed it. Another part that i liked was being able to see the pastries getting made off to the side. I even connected with someone else who enjoys visiting different coffee shops, which made the experience a lot better. Overall i would 100% visit made by Made by Lia again I also was able to grab my son a gift card from them for his birthday next week I think he will love it.

Best donuts in all the land Molly ove the glazed and the cake donuts. Just delish. Easy in and out…read morevery friendly

I've been coming to this donut spot for years and it's one of the best in St. Louis. Service is…read morealways amazing and the donuts are always hitting!!

I had a sweet tooth and decided to stop here and see what I could find for my craving. Great stop…read morefind! Private parking lot, outside patio. Small quaint building, inside dining available. Menu has good variety. Food combos, dozen of doughnuts, beverages, smoothies and teas available for purchase. I ordered a fruit smoothie consisting of strawberry/ raspberry and pina colada and a lemon raspberry cheesecake. Both items were amazing. Smoothie consistency was just the smooth thickness I love and cheesecake was fresh and moist and flavorful. Staff were welcoming, friendly and speedy in checkout. Prices were reasonable. I will definitely return since it's a great neighborhood gem. Until next time.....

Stopped in for lunch with a coworker and the sandwich and wraps were good. We got…read morechicken-bacon-ranch and buffalo chicken. Smiling staff and fresh food. I'm always tempted by the donut case, so I will have to come by for breakfast some morning when my schedule allows. My friend's order took a bit longer than expected (~15 minutes - They seemed to be busy with a large drive-thru line though.) The seating area and drive thru give fast food restaurant vibes, but the service has a family-owned feel.