Absolutely amazing donuts! Super friendly people! Arguably the best in KC! We do our best to try them ALL and if you like dried dough perfection you gotta try Jonny's! read more

Johnny's Donuts should be a Kansas City staple. With affordable pricing and delicious treats this quick stop just can't be beat. We had wonderful service from the woman working at the window. She was attentive, thoughtful, and patient with those of us in line. The doughnuts oozed just the right about of grease and had a lovely balance of light but substantial dough. For two Long John's, a regular twist, and a cinnamon roll we payed $8.40. We walked away doughnuts in stow, content with our experience in the store. Although, the best experience was downing those doughnuts like there was no tomorrow. We can't wait to come back to try savory food like burgers and fries. We'll just have to remember to grab cash before we head over to Johnny's! read more

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I walked in, saw they only take cash. No biggie, theres an ATM nearby. I asked the price for 10 donuts, they told me 10.65. came back with $20. I asked the price for 12 donuts instead, was told $21.50. Doesn't make sense, but Whatever. Asked for 10 and she double checked what I asked for, but when I got home saw they only gave me 6. Should've listened to other reviews about being shorted. They act like drug sales. I'll never be back here. read more

The donuts are pretty good! Very, very soft and squishy with lots of glaze. 6 glazed and 1 long John cost us about $13, which honestly seems like a lot for what we got. The woman at the counter also didn't say anything to us other than the total of our order, which was strange, but oh well. I'd recommend you stop and try them if you happen to be nearby! read more

Johnny's Donuts - Glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Pros: Donuts are delicious, they have a lunch/dinner menu. Cons: They aren't closer to my house/work. FYI: Cash only. read more

Wow! These are fantastic donuts. The smell of this place is heavenly. I also appreciate the precautions they are taking in regards to Covid-19. My husband is excited to come back and try some of the food items! EDIT: Husband had the donut cheeseburger and LOVED it. They've set up even more precautions for Covid with a sign at the door that says "no mask, no entry." The small space is limited to 4 people at a time. I'm really happy about this, probably the safest takeout business in the city. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. My only wish is that they'd take cards, but I understand cash only for a small family business. Since they are limiting their space to 4 people at a time; Here's some good pictures of the menu to help you decide what you'd like before you get there . read more

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When my Mom was at St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza in 2019, I discovered this place. I was a little thrown by the cash only thing, but no biggie. I get it. Small businesses struggling to survive often can't afford the fees charged by the credit card companies. Same with the bulletproof glass I read some complaints about on here. I understand how they want to stay as safe as possible, and this seems like a reasonable remedy. So what if we're kinda yelling back and forth? It's part of the experience! Moving on... Johnny's classic glazed was the last donut my Mom had before her death, and she REALLY enjoyed it! I went there every morning to get her one when she was pronounced terminal. I wanted her to have a little deliciousness in what was left of her life. My son and I went there as a part of an homage after her passing. For that, despite being a fitness nut, I have remained a loyal customer who will make the trip from Lee's Summit specifically for Johnny's Donuts for my monthly "Cheat Meal." I love the classic glazed, and my husband loves the Long John. I've tried the cheeseburgers and fries, too, and they are mmm, mmm, good!!! My husband says the tenderloin sandwich is delish!!! 100% worth the drive into the city for a different and delicious experience! Don't be deterred by "the neighborhood" or the bulletproof glass. Like everywhere else in this world there are all kinds of people, mostly good, there. Stuff happens everywhere. The zip code should not be an automatic indictment of the establishment. This place ROCKS when you gotta get your donut on! read more

Johnny's Donuts - Mother and son at Johnny's Donuts on Prospect in Kansas City, MO - Donuts Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Service is crappy. The food is pretty good. But, don't wanna spend my cash with them no more. Forgot my doughnuts, then shorted me 1. She caught an attitude and slammed my doughnut in the bag. Everytime I go, the customer service is crappy. read more

This place by far has the best glazed donuts in K.C. The donuts have a slight crunch like every perfect glazed should, they have a nice pillowy fuff, and they have the right amont of sweetness without being too sweet. If you are a donut fanatic and want the best this city has to offer, this isbm definitely the place. They also have items like: burgers, catfish, chicken, and wings that are also very tasty. read more

Johnny's Donuts - Lovin johnny's - Donuts Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

O. M. G. THIS jewel right here!!! The location is of no consequence, meaning you would drive by and never notice it. It is a small shop with a BIG offering. I had the donut cheeseburger. I have been looking for one for YEARS but couldnt find one. The service was SUPER friendly. The lady taking our order was extremely patient as we kept adding and changing our order! And the prices, the prices are soooooooo reasonable. I will Definitely be returning here!!! read more

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Loved this place, best donuts and no frills! Unfortunately they seem to be closed. This is an interesting spot and I hope the best for them! read more

Wow! Best donut/Bismarck I've had in a long time! Great impulse stop. Now need to go back to try donut cheese burger.

Best donuts in town. The man works his butt off to make them. Also really good burger. Johnnys! It's what's for breakfast. Ps I entered his donuts in a workplace competition and they win best donut read more

Johnny's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Always great donuts. I've switched jobs and decided to give my co-workers a glimpse of what Johnny's is all about this morning and he never misses. My office said that his donuts are better than Lamar's. Just wait til they have his lunch menu. read more

Best glazed in town! And I've never been denied. They don't seem to run out! Cash only, so be prepared.

Sometimes life throws you a donut. Seriously the best in KC, maybe ever. A "hole" in the wall location that's been serving Kansas City for over 50 years. "Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart. You just have to poke around" read more

Ohhh so delicious. The cake donut with vanilla frosting and sprinkles was my absolute favorite, and the glazed was excellent too. I'd love to come back and try the burgers! read more

The woman at the counter was friendly. The donuts were all delicious. We tried the long john with chocolate frosting, glazed donuts, and a cinnamon donut. We loved all 3! They were crispy on the outside and soft inside. We will be back! read more

I've had the glazed donuts, donut holes and Long John. The long john might be the best I've ever had. Super soft. The donut- super soft. Perfect. The donut holes, the same. I am going to try the sandwiches soon. They have a pork Chop sandwich, and others say the Italian steak is good. read more

They have the best donuts I've ever tasted. The Apple fritter is beyond amazing. If I could go everyday I would. We didn't get to try any food but the review we got was raving !!!!! Definitely give them a try & get the donuts in the morning for the best selection, they sell out fast!!!!!!! read more

These may be the best American donuts in KC, definitely in the top two! It's a little dive shop on Prospect that deserves a try. The glazed had a touch if crisp, but was still perfectly cooked and not overly glazed. The real star though was the Bavarian creme filled donut. I was lucky to get them fresh out of the frier and filled as I waited. If you have never experienced a warm Bavarian creme filled donut you are missing out! Don't let the street name scare you off. You will miss a lot of great local businesses and the best hospitality in the city if you stay away from the east side. Bring cash and sadly they aren't open on Sundays. Can't wait to try the sandwiches. read more

Don't get discouraged by the bullet proof glass, bars, and off-putting building. These are the best donuts around. The simple glazed donut is unlike anything I have ever eaten before and the chocolate iced long John touched tastebuds I didn't even know I had. They were clearly very fresh and surprised me by how low cost they were. read more

Johnny's Donuts is one of the best places to get a raised donut. The glazed donut that I had there was slathered with lots of glaze and had a fluffy inside. When you bite into it the glaze kind of gives it a moist sweet feel in your mouth. The Bismarck is also quite the mouthful as well, filled with lots of Bavarian creme goodness. The best donut, however that I tried was the chocolate long john. It had nice chocolate icing over the 8" long donut and had that slight crisp fried texture on the outside and a fluffy interior. I wish every donut could be just like that. Of course, the location of this shop isn't ideal for some people, but the best donut shops in the KC Area are these little tucked away neighborhood places that you all should try if you're really a fan of donuts. If you love a good donut, especially a good raised donut, I would recommend stopping by here with a little cash (no cards) and grab a few to go (no seating, btw). read more

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I heard about Johnny's from a friend who said they were the best donuts in the city. I was a little apprehensive when he gave me the address. 100% worth the trip. Of course the bullet proof glass is a little different than most people are used to, but I have had great interactions with Johnny each time I've been there. My kids love the donuts and I recently took some to work with me up North. People said they would drive from Liberty to get these donuts. That should tell you everything you need to know. read more

Johnny's Donuts is my staple for donuts. They are fluffy on the inside with a nice crisp crust. The glaze and the Bavarian cream are just perfect. Johnny works every single day at his joint he's had for 35 years. Despite everything else being boarded up or torn down in this part of town, his business remains open and there's a reason why. Everyone enjoys when I bring a box of the donuts in to the office. I have not yet had the burgers but I've heard great things. The ordering experience is a bit abrasive with the bullet proof glass, shouting through the vents up top, and not being able to see the donuts as they are 5 feet behind the thick glass. I'm assuming past experiences have led to this setup. No cake donuts are available. I do wish I could see the donuts better prior to ordering. I'm always greeted with a smile when I walk in the door. No doubt I'll be back next Friday for another box of donuts. read more

I had the most amazing cinnamon roll I've ever experienced in live here. I will definitely go back again next time I'm in town.

Best raised glazed donut! Everyone needs to go to Johnny's Donuts. The staff was very kind.

These donuts are the best in KC Mo. by far, no exceptions. Once you've had them you'll be a customer for life.

I love this place. Serves donuts, fried chicken, cheeseburgers, and other deep fried delights in the morning. It's a dream come true! Johnny is a super nice guy, and cooks everything up fresh. The fried chicken is some of the best I've had in KC and the donuts are fluffy and delish! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. As others have said, it's cash only and carry out. read more

Delicious glazed donuts - my kids love going to seeing what's available. Cash only!

Great local spot with delicious donuts! The owner Johnny is very friendly. Cash only.

These are the best donuts I have tried in a long time. I really loved the long Johns, and the glazed are awesome to. The people that work there are always nice and friendly. read more

I'm giving this place a low four thanks to the donut. The cheeseburgers are good for grilled burgers at a greasy spoon type place. The sides you can get anywhere. I'll for sure be back for the next donut and burger fix. read more

I've had a lot of donuts in my day and yes, I am overweight thank you for asking, but johnny's is one of the best I've had. Johnny's doesn't waste time with hundreds of typing choices or colors, they focus on the simple glaze donut. If you ask me the glaze the true test of whether or not your donuts are any good. Johnny's is the best in KC in my opinion. They have good kind service and they are the worth your time. read more

I had a donut craving, and stopped at the nearest donut shop on Google Maps, Johnnys. The windows here are barred and there are abondoned buildings across the street. The building is small and there is no dining. You order behind bullet proof glass and pay through a slot. I was served my two donuts promptly, which was a relief because the other man in the waiting area was splitting his time between making small talk with me and singing at the top of his lungs. He did have a good voice though. That being said, the donuts were very good. The glaze is slathered on, and has a unique taste. Ive never had a donut like it, in a good way. Id like to stop by again, but im not sure that i will. read more

supposedly this place is legendary, and yet I just heard about last week. near enough to my house to try out. in a pretty scarey ass neighborhood, you know, the one you saw on the news last night. everything Ted said was right, barso n the windows, bulletproof window, sliding slot where you put your money in and giant sliding slot where he hands you your donuts. Lo from work says their burgers are delicious too. I will have to go back. as far as the donuts go, nothing fancy, mostly variations of the glazed donut, and maybe just a tad too much glaze, but I did like the nice fried donut bit, which wasn't heavy like lamars, light and tasty. how a place as legendary as this has 2 google reviews, I don't know, but maybe some of the more snooty yelpers could make a field trip? cash only. maybe... read more

Brent and Ted must be from Johnson County lmao but THE best donuts in KC ANY WHERE. $@&% lamars, dunkin and Krispy creme. I live around the corner and get there right after he makes them. Absolute heaven. read more

I'm a huge fan of donuts, but find very few that are worthy of raving over. The glazed donuts here were, outside of Round Rock, TX's donuts, the best I've ever eaten. They may even top Round Rock's. Johnny's were so light & airy, with the perfect crisp sugar glaze, where Round Rock's were butter infused. It was very hard not to eat too many, Forget that it doesn't have curb appeal, grab your glazed & go sit with your cup of coffee somewhere else..it'll be heaven. read more

Went back to Johnny's and the donuts were better than I remembered. They were out of chocolate long johns which was disappointing, but the glazed were very good. They were not overcooked like my last visit. I will be back. read more

This is by far the best black owned donuts business in Kansas City I have been getting my donuts from here since I was a kid I stay right behind it Johnny and his wife are the best in closing I wouldn't have my donuts any other way read more