I only like yeast donuts. These are my favorites in STL. OG, Apple Fritters, and buttercream filled rule the menu for me but honestly there probably isn't a bad donut in the case. They have a steady stream of customers with a few tables if you want to eat there. read more

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John's Donuts...this is my (and my friends as well) favorite place to get donuts in STL. We will make late night runs to John's donuts when we have free time. My personal favorite donut here is the butter twist donuts. When you take a bite into this donut, you get the nice sweet buttery glaze that goes so well with donut. Once you finish one, you have this urge to eat another one!! This is one of the best glazed-style type of donuts that I have tried. I've tried some of their other donuts, notably the apple fritter, and I find them to be good overall. However, I think the butter twist donut is the star here! Yeah, they got some weird hours (opens at 11pm), but every time that I have come here, there's always people in the store wanting to get donuts. It shows you how much people love John's donuts!!! read more

I've had multiple donuts from John's Donut before I've actually visited the store. Fortunately for me, my company gets donuts every Friday, though it doesn't help the waistline, it does make working where I do a little more sweet (pun intended). I finally paid a visit when I had a friend in town. After I opened his eyes to non-chain donuts, he was hooked. We walked in and was met with the super friendly staffed. My go to at a donut shop is always the apple fritters, and do they make a mean apple fritter. I would say that's my favorite I've had from them, but they're fried pieces of dough can you really go wrong? Highly recommended. I will be back to eat all the donuts. read more

My wife and I have eaten tons of blueberry glazed cake donuts from tons of different places. They're always basically the same. But John's? This is a whole other blueberry donut. Best one ever. read more

Just when I thought there wasn't a donut that I didn't like . . . Soulard is known for its decadence. It's not hard to find a place to indulge one's self on the Island. However, one aspect that the island lacks is donuts. You'll find John Donut Company just on the other side of the tracks, technically in the mostly vacant Kosciusko neighborhood. HIdden in the industrial and overall displeasing hood, JDC provides both poor service and mediocre donuts. I only came in once, and once was more than enough. I like to document every new place I check out, like many Yelpers do, and John's wouldn't be any different. However, after taking a few photos outside, the clerk behind the counter said something rather sarcastic to me, obsiously not entertained by my touristy gestures. I tried to explain what I was doing, but he wasn't having it. Despite our rocky beginnings, I was willing to ignore his sassback if the donuts were spot on. However, they were not. The donuts were dry and seemed overly fried. Also, they were smaller than what I was used to. Sorry to inconvenience you, John. I just wanted to share your donuts with the rest of the world. Now . . . not so much. read more

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Dive donut shop with a good location and hours of operation for post drinking snack. Not the greatest donuts, environment and no real public restrooms- but at 3 AM they serve fresh donuts. read more

These are the best tasting donuts in St. Louis!!! If you do a taste with any other donut, John's Donuts will win, hands down every time!!!! Try them! You'll LOVE them! read more

Hands down the BEST donuts in St. Louis! I've been coming here for years and they are top notch. I can honestly say I've never experienced grumpiness from the owner or employees in the many years I've been going here. This is a true classic donut shop made fresh daily. My favorite is the Cinnamon Twist, they are so soft and practically melt in your mouth with no greasy after taste. read more

A few weeks ago Christian K. had posted pictures of donuts and he wasn't willing to share which meant I needed to go buy my own. It was a Friday morning and I left for work a littler earlier than usual. I had donuts on my mind and since John's is literally in my neighborhood I decided to go try them out for myself. I was able to park right in front of John's and I walked right in. I was greeted immediately by the lady behind the counter. I also heard a few "hello's" from the other patrons inside. I bet they are regulars! They were sitting at a table and enjoying their morning coffee with their own donuts. How cute. I was in a good mood that morning and so I decided to order a dozen so that I could share with the ladies in my office. It was so hard to make a decision. I wanted to try everything. I ordered an apple fritter because I heard they make the best and then I just pointed to donuts and she put them in the box for me. It was over before I knew it, but I had a ton of fun! I was so thankful that I had cash that day because apparently they are a cash only establishment. Keep that in mind if you are inspired to go for a visit. I paid at the counter and also ordered a coffee to go. By the time I got to work I was so eager and excited to eat a donut that I opened the box and pulled out the apple fritter. I could not let anyone else have that one. It was mine. All mine. And it was delicious just as everyone else has mentioned. So fresh and I swear it was still warm from the oven. Yummy! John's will be receiving another visit from me soon. Thanks for making my morning so great and thanks for allowing me to share well with others. read more

You MUST try the apple fritter. It's like a donut wrapped in another donut. It's also like eating the middle of a Cinnabon with every bite. Stopped here with some friends the other night at 11:00pm -- to my knowledge this place is open from 11:00 to 1:00pm every day -- and within 10 minutes we were all practically rolling on the ground in a sugar-induced coma. We each tried two donuts each, and at about $0.70 each, it took a whole lot of self control not to make it three or even four. The apple fritter was our definite favorite, but everything else was pretty solid, except for perhaps my chocolate cake vanilla frosted donut, which had the mildest of chemical aftertastes. Maybe that fritter spoiled me. The atmosphere is quirky -- there was a zombie grandpa in a Santa suit in a wheelchair sitting beside us -- but that's kind of what you expect when you go into an old-timey donut place, anyway, right? There was a refrigerator filled with milk, soda, and water, but be forewarned -- once that sugar gets into your bloodstream, it can't be diluted -- your only option is to wait it out. And take it from me: the withdrawal is gonna be a bitch. (P.S.: John Donut = John Doe + nut. I couldn't figure that out without help.) read more

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Stopped in on an early Saturday morning. Easy parking along the street at that time of day. I had them pick me a bakers dozen of a mix of donuts. Well, I made sure they put at least one blueberry donut in the box. (my favorite) The kids were asking where in the world that place was and why haven't I brought them home before. Obviously a big hit and will for sure have to return for more. read more

My favorite donut shop in the whole city of STL! Delicious blueberry cake and glazed donuts that are perfect after a night of drinking! read more

Went on a donut run at 11pm with the BF. We ordered a mixed dozen- danish twist, glazed, old fashion buttermilk, apple fritter, chocolate cinnamon raisin and glazed cinnamon raisin. These donuts are fabulous!!! My favorites are the glazed, danish twists and old fashioned. This place is a definite must try. read more

I picked up a dozen at John's Donuts for work this morning. They were pretty good but nothing compared to the Donut Drive In and even less compared to St. Louis Hills Donuts. I think they would have been a bit better if they were more fresh. They were a bit dry. Onward to the next city donut shop. read more

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Freshly baked donuts (Best donuts West of the Mississippi) ...must come in the early am to get the filled donuts but nice selection for arriving a little after opening! Outstanding service with a family feel from the staff that is family own and operated! read more

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Hell yeah. John donut. Store is rad. Owner is rad. Donuts are rad. Just wish they were open on Saturday nights read more

Part of what makes this place interesting is not being able to get a donut when you really really want one. They're only open late at nights and early in the morning. Craving a mid-afternoon donut? Sorry, looks like you're out of luck - going to have to wait it out. I, personally have only been able to make it down once to the shop (that to early in the morning), but I've had their donuts several times, when friends bring back a dozen us to try. The fun thing about this place is that every trip here usually has some interesting story. I never get tired of hearing hilarious anecdotes of what happened to my friends or what they've seen on their trip down here - flat tires, bickering couples, etc (you think you've heard it all and then another story comes along). When you place an order here, know exactly what you want and don't ask too many questions. The servers can get a little rude, but it's all in good fun. Not sure what to get? Try an Apple Fritter - I have never met anybody who doesn't like one from here. They're sweet, crispy, and baked to perfection. While you're here, why not pick up a dozen donuts for the friends that couldn't make it down? read more

John's Donuts are a right of passage in St. Louis. You absolutely have to come here at 11:00 PM for some freshly baked donuts. Make sure that you get the freshly made donuts (because obviously those are the most delicious). I highly recommend the chocolate donuts and the apple fritters. Also, be prepared to wait in line even though you will be asking yourself "who is at a donut place at such an odd hour." All the cool kids, clearly. You have to come here at least once. It's worth staying awake for and also worth navigating the mildly sketchy neighborhood it is locate in. read more

I'm minorly obsessed that this is so close to home, I can literally feel like less of a fatty and bike up here. I usually get a dozen to share, and I always choose a couple of Old Fashioned's, Apple Fritters (best I've had, ever), the Cinnamon Twists, and Superman (with peanuts on top)! Cheap, delicious, and filling...what more could you ask for? read more

OMG this place is amazing. I mean I really don't know how to describe it, but if you're looking for the perfect yeast donut, this is the place to go, especially late night when they come out fresh. I've never had an apple fritter before, but was told this was the go to here, I may not ever eat another variety of donut after this experience. The place itself has some seating, it's very old timey with little frills. Sometimes at night (I've only been at night) it gets crowded with the Wash U crowd so there's not always a place to sit. Also, know that there are no bathrooms. Be forwarned, the balding guy behind the counter is rude, but friendly. How does that make sense you ask? I think it's all part of his sthickt and the charm of the place. I enjoy bantering with him, and he hurls his one liners with a smile. But if you're the sensitive type, just grab the donuts and move on. read more

When my husband gets off from the fire department on Saturday mornings, the kids and I know John's is for breakfast! We always get at least 2 dozen. Their chocolate long John's and sugar donuts are amazing. Their customer service is wonderful!! read more

This place is perfect for soulard!!! It's technically just outside Soulard, but I'll claim it since I live in Soulard and would love to add it to the roster of stellar establishments. After hearing a lot of good things about this place and that they are open from 11:00 PM to Noon, we decided to swing by on a Saturday morning before going to the Soulard Market. Boy am I glad that we finally went! We can't wait to go back. I even joked about going back again tonight after they reopened. I wouldn't be mad at all about eating donuts from this place twice in one day. This place is pretty old school, laid back, and casual. You walk in and the place is covered with all kinds of colorful decorations, including some random Superman themed memorabilia, Cardinals memorabilia, coffee mug collections, and a bunch of other random stuff. There are also a couple interesting Donut themed murals on the wall. There is NO MENU. There are no tags for the donuts so you'll have to ask if you can't guess what is what and there are no prices for anything posted anywhere, which is kind of cool, especially because everything is so cheap you don't have to worry about cost. We ordered 4 donuts and a bottled chocolate milk and it was under $5. i believe you have to spend a minimum of $5 to use a credit/debit card. We had 2 glazed twist donuts that were quite delicious for how simple they were. She had a raspberry jam filled glaze donut that she enjoyed very much. I had a cinnamon roll donut that had caramel frosting and it was AMAZING!! I wished I had gotten 2 of that one. There was also many others that we wanted to try, but we can only eat so many at once. Next time, for sure!! The family that runs this place is hilarious. We had a great time sitting in there eating our donuts listening to them talk to each other and customers as they came in. The gentleman behind the counter had us laughing quite a bit. Check this place out! read more

John's Donuts - Caramel cinnamon donut and raspberry jam filled donut! Bomb! - Donuts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

There is a review below that is just unbelievably bogus. Jake S, states that many false things happened in his experience at Johns Donuts. This is an amazing establishment. Of my many years of enjoyment from this place, I've never experienced poor service, nor have any of my many friends who've enjoyed John's Donuts with me. I hope nobody reads this review and takes it at face value. These guys will go above an beyond to talk with you as they fill your order. They always have a smile and they even remember the many faces that come through. You can tell because, sometimes when people approach to order you hear comments such as, "She sent you in alone today, huh" (to which I had to chuckle). When I'm not running late, I try to stop in with my extra time to get my same order (Apple fritter and a plain glazed for my co-worker). It's part because you're not going to find better donuts and part because I've kinda grown to really like the people. I hope you guys are around forever. Some of us look forward to seeing your face each day. Keep being great! read more

I moved back to St. Louis from Memphis back in August. Memphis has an amazing old school doughnut shop that has been featured on food network & other places. Since moving back I have been disappointed! Sure, there is no such thing as a bad doughnut, but man there is such a think as a great doughnut! John's has great doughnuts and the apple fritter was a religious experience! It's a fun little spot with seating! I do wish they had a bathroom being that I have kids and the pee every ten seconds. Other than that, it's a great D-shop! read more

THE GREATEST DONUT I'VE EVER HAD. EVER. Cool environment that always seems to make more sense after a night of beverages. Kind of place that one always seems to end up after a fun night of carousing, but with simply amazing donuts. read more

So there are very few places I try to get to whenever I'm in STL, and this is one of them. John's donuts is a tradition of mine. Who doesn't like donuts, don't trust that person, but anyways John's always serves up the fresh donuts late at night and it's never disappointed me. Maybe it is the booths, or the superman merchandise lining the walls, or just the customer service they have there, but I just can't stay away. I have eaten quite a few donuts, but the warm fresh donuts from John's don't disappoint with their chewy perfect texture and their delightful amount of sugar. One thing I have learned well is that the amazingness doesn't travel well, trust me, smuggling them back in your airplane luggage won't do, you have to eat, savor, and enjoy them when there in person. read more

Wow! Bought for the first time for my coworkers and I and it was a HIT! Wonderful friendly people! I love sponsoring local businesses

Very good donuts. Apple fritters were the best. Pretty cold little spot the staff was great they helped get a good variety of donuts for my first time going there. Will definitely go back. read more

Simply put these were the best donuts by far in St. Louis. The donuts are fried to a golden brown and crispy. I had the twists which were huge, crisp on the outside and melting away on the inside. Best of all you can get them hot and fresh early in the morning or late at night. Excellent!!!!! read more

I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Best apple fritter on the planet. For real. No lie. Perfect ratio of sugar, fruit, and dough. Pretty sure they're made by unicorns in the back of the shop cause when you bite into one rainbows shoot out your eyes. True story. It's a small mom and pop that caters to late night donut eaters. Nothing fancy. Really good donuts, hot coffee, and the price is right. Unicorns, people. UNICORNS!!! read more

Okay so I've been mean do to this review for a LONG while now! I found John Donuts Co because I was going to be in St Louis for work one week and needed to pick up about 13-15 dozen donuts for some meeting I had. Now maybe there is something I don't know about but in MO, Dunkin Doughnuts are not on every corner like here in Chicago lol. In fact I when looking a week prior to what will be in the area for Donuts I didn't find much of anything. But luckily I did find this place! The reviews cracked me up so I was like what the hell! Why not? So I called ahead for 13 dozens and set off on my tip. When I got there to pick up my donuts I was at first worried I was heading into the wrong area. Its very industrial and by a tattoo place.. but don't be alarm you are there! The donuts are about $6-7 a dozen (can't remember exactly cause I ordered so much) and they rang me up and offered me free coffee to go with the purchase. Which I thought was sweet cause in Chicago, I've made these big orders and never get offered anything free! But even better they guys helped me bring the stuff out to the car. I know it sounds dumb to even mention this.. but I have ordered for MANY of MANY places for these meetings and its rare these days for people to want to help you cause they just don't care. Here at John's they are so friendly, and give you a good laugh in the morning. And let me tell you, I also ordered bagels from another retailer and at the meeting the people were going crazy about the donuts asking me where I got them and I was happy to say its only 15 mins away! In fact they were such a hit. I decided to pick up about 8 more dozen for small meetings I had the next day. Once again I stop in and they staff was great and even made me take some free donuts for my self and helped me to my car. They have this apple crisp donut... and OMG I want to drive all the way back out there just for that. Big chain places have NOTHING on these donuts! Helpful Tips: -Don't be scared GPS is taking you down a strange road... its right! -Be prepared to have a laugh no matter how early, the staff is a riot. -Be prepared to be addicted to them, cause they are sweet and so fresh! -At around closing time they offer dozens for cheaper just to get rid of them so you know they aren't serving you nasty donuts the next day! read more

Best donuts in St. Louis. From the butter twists, old fashioned and the best damn apple fritters west of the Mississippi. Courteous staff including the charming older bald gentleman always brings me back to the restaurant. read more

This place is so cool! It's run by a bunch of nocturnal people (11 pm - noon hours) and serves delicious fresh, hot, wonderful donuts. My friends and I came here at 11 pm the other night. We all got 2 donuts to start... and then i ordered 7 more. The dough is warm and chewy and pretty much perfection. The guy at the counter will yell at you. It's part of the experience. The decor is all bright, eclectic, with surprising amounts of superman. You see them cutting the donuts in the back. The smell will make you drool. Come back here after getting drunk at night. Come here for a midnight snack as you're studying. Come here for a crazy adventure when you can't sleep. Come here and eat delicious donuts. Come here often. I really love this place! read more

John's is a great old school donut shop. They stick to what they do best and simply sell donuts and coffee, milk, drinks, etc to go with them. This shop has been around for decades and is located about 2 blocks directly east of Soulard Market. Apple fritters are Johns most popular donuts (92 cents including tax). The custards and glazed are great as well. Parking is all on the street and there are a few tables inside to use if you want to enjoy your donuts in the shop. The employees are all friendly and have been helpful when I am undecided. I don't think I have ever had a bad donut in my life but I'd have to rate John's and Donut Drive-In as the best places in St. Louis to get classic donuts. read more

I ended up at John's after stocking up on fruits and veggies at the Soulard Market. It was about ten minutes before they were closing up shop but the donut selection was still pretty good. I got an old fashioned (my go to donut) and Alex got a vanilla long john. We were digging these donuts and talking to the workers when the service here really shined, which earned John's the 5th star from me. We were all talking about other donuts offered at the store when one of the workers brought us two other donuts to sample! I mean come on, who doesn't like free donuts?!?!? The two other donuts we tried were a peanut/cinnamon one and a Danish twist. The Danish twist is now my new donut obsession! It has croissant characteristics with it's flaky dough. The butter in this donut really balances out the sweetness, leaving it with the perfect flavor. Not only does John's put out a good product, but the service is awesome and I like the environment they have going on. A small family business feel with random decorations adorning the store. I wasn't aware that it is also a late night spot, but next time I get a midnight sweet tooth this might be my place to go, otherwise I'll be back next time I go to the Soulard Market! read more

These donuts just really didn't do it for me. We stopped by late on a Friday night and I got a butter braid and a cake donut with white frosting. Both were fine, but nothing special. I ended up throwing half of each away. The service wasn't anything to write home about either. I asked what was good there and the man behind the counter responded, "donuts, pick one". I don't plan to be back. read more

Back when I was 18 years old and cooking up donut-esque cakes in my Easy-Bake Oven, I could only dream of baking something so magnificent as the donuts at John Donut. Why would anyone ever go to Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme when donut shops like this exist? My dad is a donut connoisseur and he absolutely loves this place. He lives out in West County, though, so he rarely gets them. I got him a dozen for his birthday and he said it was the greatest gift I ever got him. Even better than the wallet I made for him when I was 6 that said "I love you, dad" on it. He actually tried to return that to Wal-Mart with a fake receipt the next day. His absolute favorite John donut, or Johnnie as I call them/just made up, is the chocolate long john. Mine is the Boston cream. My mom's is the apple fritter. My brother likes one of the jelly filled ones. As you can see we're a very disagreeable family. The holidays are a nightmare! Prices are pretty much on par with any other place I've been. 150-200 ha'pennies will get you a donut. I only started drinking coffee recently so I don't know much about comparisons. Theirs tastes like coffee to me. Parking is right out front on a wide, empty street. I haven't gone to too many of the other STL donut shops. I try to limit my intake as best I can. I've heard they're fattening and go right to the hips. I can't have that. It's bikini season somewhere. With that said, I'd rank John next to Donut Drive-In and ahead of World's Fair. read more

Those who put down John Donut should be excommunicated from the donut community. This is THE place. Show up at 11pm, get hot, melt-in-your-mouth donuts - the apple fritter is undescribably delicious, the buttermilk/old fashioned is fantastic and the glazed are wonderful as well. In a donut city, this is where the educated donut eater shops. Or you could show up at any other point between 11pm and 1pm, every night but Saturday night. And then there's the bizarre decorations that you get to feast on when you're maxing on your donut...a santa skeleton, various maps of St. Louis, Superman paraphernalia... The donuteers behind the counter are obviously very experienced with ridiculing drunk donut fanatics. They're sarcastic, but still friendly and accommodating. Ask for what's hot - they might sneer, but it's worth it. Truly off the beaten path - when else do you get to enjoy Kosciusko? read more

A MUST FOR ALL ST LOUISIANS! Nothing better at 11:30 PM than a freshly baked apple fritter! For those who are fans of traditional style, chocolate old-fashioned donuts are SO good! And it's open till 11 AM you night owls! Also brace your self for superman motifs, snappy donut salesmen, and bible quotes in Korean. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. They might have good donuts, but their customer service is absolutely terrible. They set a bad example for mom and pa shops because they talk to people any type of way because there is no corporation to hold them accountable. They are terrible people and I will NEVER make a purchase from them again. They lack basic human kindness here. read more