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    John's Donuts

    4.5 (181 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts
    Closed 4:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Yan C.

    I've been craving for donuts and John's Donuts came highly recommend from a friend who's a STL native. I made the trip to Soulard mid-morning and have to admit that it didn't disappoint! We got a half dozen donuts and my favorite was the good old plain glazed donut. The long John and apple fritter were the next best ones. According to my friend, they used to open late night/very early morning hours, so it was THE go-to spot after a night out. Of note, there's a minimum for credit/debit card transaction. So make sure to bring some cash just in case.

    Christy A.

    Super friendly, pleasant & prompt service. They had exactly what I needed to provide a delicious morning treat to my co-workers as a random act of kindness. Needless to say the donuts were devoured. Packed in a cute little box. Priced appropriately. Variety of options along with beverages to wash the sugar rush away. Clean, COVID friendly. Masks required upon entry and worn by employees. Ample parking in front.

    Old fashioned tables, and limited seating inside
    Lexi G.

    The best part of college- going to John's donuts at 11:40pm when the fresh glazed donuts were put out! Another quality memory- going to John's before watching the sunrise at the Arch! They have many selections if you go at a busy time in the morning (not 4am).

    Emerine C.

    Haven't made it to Johns for awhile now and I forgot just how fresh the donuts are! At 9:15 they were already out of a lot of flavors but the butter twist was delicious. No one was in there as we ordered which was surprising for a Saturday morning. The server didn't make us feel rushed as we considered our options. Some of the best donuts in STL for sure!

    Stella H.

    Really enjoyed the donuts from here. The jelly donut actually has a good amount of jelly in it which is hard to find! I'll be back!

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    Grace L.

    Wow! These donuts are amazing. We got them on a Saturday morning and they were all fresh. My favorites were the chocolate pea r butter and the vanilla chocolate twist one. Will definitely be back

    Table service?  Um, no.
    Michael S.

    This isn't a millennial hipster, 4-buck-a-cup coffee shop with a barn wood interior and some fancy pastries. It's an old style donut shop--and a mighty fine one at that. One block from Soulard Market, John's cases are filled with traditional glazed, cake, cream filled, long johns, fritters and other fried dough treats. I didn't experience the owner's personality other Yelpers described. There was, however, plenty of personality on display in the dozens of wall signs that basically stated the customer wasn't always right--but management always was.

    apple fritters, glazed yeast, glazed old fashioned
    Julia X.

    donuts here are simple, no bells and whistles like a lot of the fancy donutteries i've seen, but really tasty. they're also very affordable, a dozen for $15 or so! the apple fritters were my favorite but the yeast ones were also nice and pillowy.

    Apple fritter
    Jason P.

    Finally got a chance to try out the dones from a Soulard staple, John's Donuts. After years and years of hearing my friends rave about the donuts at John's Donuts, I was very excited to stop by to see what all the hullabaloo was about. The store is located on the east side of Broadway near the Soulard market. Technically it is not Soulard, but damn close enough. The area it's located in is a tad seedy as it's an industrial area and not high trafficked. When you walk into John's Donuts you're immediately overtaken by the sweet scent of grease and years of donuts being served up to hungry patrons. The interior is super decorated. As in, the walls are covered in Superman stuff. So I was expecting some SUPER flavors with all the DC decor. I got up to the counter and was met with an abundance of options. I wanted to get an idea of the offerings at John's Donuts, so I ordered an apple fritter and a cruller. Talk about affordable! My total was just over $2. I couldn't wait to dive in, chomping into the cruller first. My initial reaction was not what I had hoped. The donut was slightly dry, and the cruller was a bit stale. The only flavor in the bite was the chocolate frosting on top. I wasn't blown away and ended up only eating half. The apple fritter was a little bit better, but not much. There wasn't a strong apple flavor. I don't think there was even any apple bits or anything. The fritter was super greasy and that was the predominant flavor. Reading reviews, it seems like John's Donuts is a hotspot for the late night crowd to grab something to soak up their evening. I can totally see how their donuts are a post bar delicacy, but I would prefer something a little lighter on the grease for a sober breakfast.

    Richard D.

    Love the cinnamon swirl donuts this place is a hidden gem. Just make sure you get there early.

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    Jeremy G.

    Quality: 5 Stars This place isn't running for most creative. It's for the donut purist. Those who love classic donuts MUST GO HERE! My favorites are the apple fritters and glazed twists. Quantity and Price: 5 Stars Anytime you roll in to this place, make sure to get a dozen! I paid $12 for 12 donuts. Can't beat that. By the time you finish savoring the first bite, you've probably finished the donut. Advice: Get the apple fritter donuts! I've taken these donuts to countless amounts of friends, and all have loved them. Give this hole in the wall a shot! The weird hours do seem unconventional until you are up late at night wishing you were eating a donut.

    Glazed Jelly Donut! Yummy!
    Richard V.

    Rating: 4.5 Stars This was my first experience with John's Donuts. A coworker brought them in. As a donut lover, I was excited to try them. I have heard good things; but, sadly, as a Pharaoh's Donuts lover, I never made moves. For this first try, I picked the Glazed Jelly Donut and the Vanilla Iced Long John Donut. The Glazed Jelly Donut had good flavor with a GENEROUS amount of jelly. My only complaint is that the jelly was not uniformly distributed on the inside of the donut and was localized to one corner. Due to this excessive amount in one area, some was lost when I bit into it. Nevertheless, this was still a solid donut. The Vanilla Iced Long John Donut was better. It was very, and the icing was very flavorful and the perfect sweetness. While Pharaoh's Donuts is a better choice, I enjoyed my experience with John's Donuts, and I look forward to trying their other product offerings.

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    5 months ago

    Awesome donuts. I had the apple fritter and an old fashioned glazed. Very reasonably priced for the freshness and quality.

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    I was pleasantly surprised by the cinnamon coconut cake donut, it is the greatest donut on the planet in my humble opinion.

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    1 year ago

    John's Donuts are consistently excellent and the ladies who serve them are quick and friendly. Get there early are they may be sold out.

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    The donuts are amazing! The ladies working there are super nice. Superman on the walls makes it memorable!!

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    Great donuts, worth stopping in. I've driven by a million times without stopping and now I am glad I finally did.

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