The *best* chocolate icing on really excellent doughnuts! Don't sleep on Donut Palace (pun…read moreintended).

I have found the most amazing apple fritter on earth. It is doughy inside, crispy on the outside,…read moreand well spiced. And it's HUGE. So huge that I, a lover of all desserts and especially fritters, could not even finish half of it in one sitting. I've had probably 20 different Apple fritters in St. Louis. This is it. The whole 5 stars for the fritter.

You definitely can't go wrong with anything that you find at Strange Donuts! They have a handful of…read morestaple donuts that are always available, as well as a monthly selection of rotating specialties that are mouthwatering to say the least! A little storefront shop, it is very easy to get in and out and grab your sweet sugar fix as well as a cup of coffee or milk to go. I love also that they do collaborations with other places like Hi Point burgers. There is always a smiling staff member there behind the counter, ready to make your choice of donut, nearly impossible by describing each each, and every option, which is not great for someone who is indecisive!! All the more reason to have to come back so I can try them all!!

I went in this past week, it was late morning, and I was the only customer. I had my last…read morechemotherapy treatment and I looked like it. A youngish guy came from the back and I said I wanted a fresh donut, that it would likely be the only thing I was going to eat that day, and what did they have to offer? He laughed nervously and said the donuts were made fresh. (Well, duh. But how stale are these that I'm looking at?) There wasn't much selection to chose from. The store is very small and, at this time, it was a mess, grimy and dimly lit. Not appealing at all. I selected a single glazed for nearly $3. I took a bite in the car and got so sad because it was not good. Well, Strange Donuts, I had hoped for some empathy but nope.

They have the best donuts in town! The old fashioned style is, in my opinion, the best. However…read morepretty much any donut from this adorable little place is going to blow your mind! Krispy Kreme can't compete with the quality these guys and gals bring to the donut box. It's always a treat to bring home a stack of fresh sweetness from here.

A Cautionary Tale (a real one, not a tall tale): First, I…read morecan't say that I'm writing a super fair review, because I haven't ever been into this donut shop. But my mom bought us some donuts from Olde Towne Donuts. I had a bite of a chocolate cake donut and it tasted fine. However, after eating a chocolate Long John, my 15 year old son informed me that he needed his rescue inhaler and some Benadryl pills, because he was having an allergic reaction. We didn't eat anything unusual for dinner. And the donut was the only other thing he ate. When I called the shop to ask if they use any kind of soy protein or pea protein in the ingredients- sure enough, they do. Before calling, I had searched on their facebook page a little to find out it if they had some special feature to their donuts- like "healthier" because of added protein, but I didn't see any mention of ingredients. When I called to ask, the girl who I initially asked wasn't sure what kind of ingredients they used, so I guess a head baker or owner got on the phone and confirmed that they used soy protein in their donuts. I'm not mad- thankfully my son was pretty quick to recognize it and was home where we were able to give him what he needed right away. Still, I caution not only customers with allergies or sensitivities, but I also have a strong word of advice to the owners: if you don't already have notices of this added protein ingredient posted in the store clearly as a warning, as well as on your website/ social media pages, I urge you to do so. It could seriously be a matter of life or death. My son has what people typically refer to as a "peanut allergy"; people who truly have that allergy are not allergic to nuts (I suppose someone could also have a nut allergy on top of it), but they are allergic to much more than just peanuts; it is a legume allergy. Legumes are plant foods formed inside pods, like beans, peas, and pea"nuts". Nowadays, there are so many unexpected foods that can cause an anaphylactic reaction for people with a legume allergy, because so many processed foods have protein as a filler (like highly processed frozen chicken nuggets). And now manufacturers are proud to boast their food item has "added protein". It is the legume protein that causes the severe allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis. Which can often occur immediately upon ingesting the allergen and the life threatening symptoms can progress in just a matter of minutes. Thankfully, my son's reaction is not immediate- he usually has at least 30min before it becomes serious requiring immediate intervention, and lately he's been able to curb it by taking Benadryl, but he has had many ER visits and epinephrine as a young child. I have often been warned and urged by nurses and doctors not to take the risk of waiting, but to use the EpiPen injector and call 911 as soon as it is realized that ingested an allergen- even before symptoms- or as soon as he has symptoms -even if he's not sure he ingested an allergen. My point in sharing all of this is to emphasize the importance and seriousness of the matter. Please make it known to your customers in some obvious way (and certainly such that your employees would know) that your delicious donuts are made with soy protein (or pea protein or chickpea protein, or lentil protein- believe me, those are all used as added plant proteins.) Reading labels is second nature to our family, but it's so hard when something fresh made incorporates the allergen into their food that would not typically have added proteins. We love donuts and have eaten them from so many different donut shops and houses of donuts all over the country, but never encountered a hidden allergen in the dough. Let the people know, please!

Always a wide variety of baked goods. They were incredible to work with on a custom cake for my…read moreson. I sent them a picture of what he wanted and they created a cake that was identical to the picture. And they were very kind on the phone and in store. The ambiance is just that of a bakery... a lot to look at and a sweet sweet smell

Cute little bakery!…read more After eating breakfast, I was craving something sweet so I decided to stop in at Bello's. This place is nestled away in a little strip and if you blink, you could miss it. I was blown away at everything they had to offer and wasn't sure where to start. I ended up getting three mini cookies: the thumbprint (pink), parelle (stars), and non-parelle. Each were unique with their own flavor but were just what I needed for a little pick-me-up. The pink cookie had bits of pecan and while I'm not a huge pecan fan in general, I didn't mind it! The other two were more shortbreadish in taste, but still had their own unique flavor. I think they have something for everyone depending on what you're looking for. The workers were incredibly friendly and the pricing was fair, but less than what I was expecting to pay. I get my nails done in the area, so I can already see this place being my go-to for snacks!

Great spot to grab a sweet treat and a coffee. My mom and I wanted a coffee after lunch before…read moreheading to the mall. We wanted to support local, so this was a perfect fit! I also love that this space aims to provide front/ back of house skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. We went in the afternoon, so a lot of bakery items were sold out (good sign). They had full size gooey butter cakes and pre wrapped items ready to, so definitely keeping that in mind. They also had their famous smile cookies (I've been eating them since I was a kid). They have a full ice cream bar in here (had no idea) which is great to add to the sweet treat line up. My coffee was great (iced latte) and the service was also good. Parking can be tricky in downtown Kirkwood (if you know you know) but we scored a lucky spot on the street right outside. Check it out!

I went here a few weeks ago. I think I had not been here. It's a bakery/cafe that provides job…read moretraining for people of various abilities receiving job training. And I don't remember what I had, lol! I liked it and I'll return to update this review if I remember what it was. A few of the employees -- people perhaps in their early 20s who did not appear to take their jobs as seriously as the cashier -- were engaged in a private conversation behind the counter. The cashier and customers had to wait a moment to get their attention about a menu item that had been discontinued, though the online menu we found had not been updated. We had a group of 8 people. We sat upstairs. I wasn't all over the setup of the space. Perhaps half of the seating is upstairs and the stairs have a bend/turn. The person bussing lost control of the tray. From what I could see, in her attempt to regain control of the tray, she fell and broke something or some glass cut her and she was bleeding quite a lot before she left for treatment. I think smaller trays may be in order, or a dumbwaiter, or perhaps an employee with better upper body control could do this task. Between that and a comment said by one of the waitstaff that I prefer not to repeat, I am hoping I caught them on an "off" day. We need more businesses like this one. The food was good, too, so I will return.

Amazing service! I ordered ahead two half dozens of cookies: the toffee pecan and the gooey butter…read more We were having cookies at our wedding and have a large number of gluten free people (including myself!) Wow! I was amazed at how amazing the flavor and texture was! We picked them up on a Wednesday and explained they were for a wedding on Saturday. The manager wrapped up the cookies to keep them fresh and explained to us how to keep them fresh by putting them in the fridge until the day of! On Saturday, they were still perfectly fresh as if they just were baked that day! We will definitely be going again!

Note to self: get here early!…read more I stopped in on a whim because I was craving something sweet. I got there around 2:18 p.m. (they close at 3), so they were sold out of most of their selection. Luckily, I was still able to grab a dairy-free chocolate chip cookie and a lemon blueberry truffle. If I hadn't known the cookie was dairy-free, I never would have guessed. While I usually prefer a softer cookie, this one had a nice balance--a slightly soft center with just a bit of crunch around the edges. I wouldn't have minded a few more chocolate chips, but it was still satisfying. The lemon blueberry truffle, however, was the standout. It was absolutely delicious. The attendant mentioned they come frozen and that most people actually prefer them that way. After trying it, I can see why. The first bite reminded me of the blueberry cake donut from Kwik Trip, but with a bright hint of lemon that made it even better. Overall, both treats definitely hit the spot. Next time, I'll be sure to get there earlier so I can choose from the full selection!

Federhofer's Bakery is exactly the kind of neighborhood bakery we should all be supporting. Before…read moreyou even walk inside, the nostalgic neon sign reminds you that places like this are becoming harder to find. I picked up four cupcakes to bring home for my family. They disappeared so quickly that the only evidence they ever existed was four empty wrappers. That's about as strong an endorsement as you'll ever get. If you haven't stopped into Federhofer's yet, you're missing one of St. Louis' sweetest traditions.

Beautiful baked goods from breads to cookies to pastries and cakes…read more I got a donut and a cookie. They were very good. The server was really nice and answered all my questions happily. Ambiance: small shop, take out only. No seating.

About a bottle of sodi there it was outdated it stated April of 26th so you guys need to check up…read moreon your inspection dates food was good but I wonder if that's outdated how many other things are outdated

They cannot manage their drive thru line. The service was extremely slow. About 4 cars in line and…read moretook 20 minutes. I can't believe we waited that long.

I attended the Chuseouk Korean festival in Tower Grove and mochi sweets had a good truck there, so…read moreI decided to give their food another go. I went with the Korean corn dog instead of the donut since I've been craving one and the ones that others have been ordering looked really good. I ordered the half and half original, which is half mozzarella cheese and half hot dog. Their corn dogs were so big and for a good price. It was $12, but I know the price is a bit higher than usual since it's a food truck and not their original location. The corn dog was perfectly made, and that cheese pull!! The battered outside and cheesy inside had the right ratio.

A great stop in south county that's just across the Ronnie's theater. It's perfect for an after…read moremovie treat or a mid day snack! Either way there's a large selection of beverages you can try and with mochi donut flavors galore! The Korean corn dogs are also a hit! My go-to is the original with half cheese/half beef. Best of both worlds!

Enjoyed chicory coffee and beignets with sides of chocolate & caramel dipping sauce…read more They Were Perfection Pillowy soft, just-made fresh, the perfect kiss of crispness on the outside. I wanted to just sit there and hold it in my mouth so the experience wouldn't end. It was so damn good, I think I cheated on my husband, if the noise of satisfaction I made was any indication. The staff was also super sweet and friendly. 20/10, will go broke going back here. No notes.

What an amazing experience!!!! Wow!! Found this place on google and if I could give it fifteen…read morestars I would. All I can say is I can't wait to come back! The owner was amazing, the staff was friendly and it is the cutest cleanest place. I especially love that they use separate fryers for gluten free. TTHE BEIGNETS THOUGH!!!! Heaven sent!!!