Extremely disappointed with our experience at Lamar's Donuts. The woman behind the counter was incredibly rude to both me and my three kids. She acted like she didn't want us there at all--short, dismissive, and just overall unpleasant from the moment we walked up. There's no excuse for treating customers, especially kids, that way. On top of the terrible service, we bought only three donuts and the total came to $17. I understand pricing isn't the employee's fault, but combined with the rude attitude it made the whole visit feel like a complete waste. Not coming back. read more

Everyone I've encountered here has been really friendly and I have had good luck here. And the donuts have always been amazing.

The three stars serves well with this spot. It's just okay, not amazing like everything thinks. The service wasn't great when I walked in asking questions. I even asked for a variety but specifically said a certain donut, decided not to look and when I get to my destination they didn't put them in there. Would check out other spots on the same street because the prices are wild here!! read more

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee - "Manager's Assortment".... - Donuts Near Me - Mission, Kansas

Don't expect any frills here. Lamar's is all about a delicious donut without any concern for being trendy. There is a reason that they've lasted for nearly a century in Kansas City and have been one of my favorite places for a donut the majority of my life. Personally, the old-fashioned is my favorite, but you won't go wrong with any of their options. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/-qbjm2SMkzo read more

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Good old fashioned, standard lemon filled/powdered), decent chocolate with Bavarian filling. However, it's way too pricey (3 donuts cost me $13.90) and not particularly friendly service (to be fair, I'd be equally unenthused at 7 am) so I'd rather go somewhere else. read more

The donuts are okay, but absolutely NOT worth the awful treatment and bad hygiene of the employees. I'd rather go anywhere else for donuts and be spoken to with courtesy than continue going back to Lamar's in Mission and hope that this time whoever's behind the counter is in a good mood, is wearing gloves, has her hair pulled back, and she's not on her phone or smacking her gum and spraying spit all over the food. The woman today was the worst and has made me decide I'm done with Lamar's. She was gum-smacking loudly, getting visibly annoyed when I was asking questions, and playing with her "Coco Chanel" earrings while I was deciding. A group of 2 families came in after me and she started talking to them while I was still ordering - like a whole conversation, not just "welcome in." Then while I was paying, she walked off and continued talking to the other customers. My card transaction finished and I had to reach over and retrieve my receipt from the printer myself because she was just done helping me, apparently. (I love feeling like my business is not valued.) I turned around, tried to leave through the exit, and found it was completely blocked by a cart while the front door was blocked by 7-8 customers. I looked at the employee, hoping she would also observe that I was trapped and take some sort of action. I hoped that, as the employee, she would remove her cart from blocking the exit, but she just stared at me like I was the problem. Not wanting to cause a scene, I turned to the family, excused myself, and apologized for having to forge my way through the middle of them, while making my way to the front door. Over the past several years, I've had many, MANY unpleasant experiences at Lamar's in Mission, but I keep going back because I keep telling myself they're isolated incidents. They're not isolated, though. Bad service happens every single time. In a nutshell, the food is average and the employees are horrible. You can get donuts anywhere, it's the SERVICE that either keeps customers coming back or drives them away. read more

I see people go in and out of the Lamar's donuts on Johnson and Woodson and the other morning. I finally had a few minutes extra to pop in and grab it done it. I ordered three different types of donuts. The two ladies that were there acting like it was an inconvenience to wait on anyone and then I was completely flabbergasted that the donuts were cold and almost wet: they definitely aren't made in that storefront and I don't know if they were frozen or just refrigerated, but they were disgusting and I threw all of them away despite the astronomical price do not recommend whatsoever read more

I had a very disappointing experience at this donut shop this morning. There were two employees working and one of them was sitting down on FaceTime with someone, using vulgar language the entire time. it was very unprofessional and uncomfortable to witness. On top of that, my total was about $ 50 for a dozen regular donuts and four specialty ones-much higher than expected. Between the poor service and high prices, I won't be returning. read more

Middle of the road donuts for high end prices. Was told I'd be charged more for a box because I only ordered 3 donuts, and should have asked for a bag. I said I wanted only 3 donuts from the get go and the employee grabbed the box... employee was making things difficult for the customer in front of me about her selections as well. read more

Lamar's is always a hit! Now, the prices have jumped significantly. I got two donuts and it cost me over $6 with tax. As someone who grew up on these delicious donuts that is ALOT. Can't have these as often as back in the day with that price point. (ALWAYS GET A GLAZED) read more

This store smells like mold. The donut case was dirty, foggy, and so dark you could barely see the donuts. They had almost no lights on in the store. The glazed tasted day old. The staff was not all that pleasant either. I wish I had taken a picture of the store conditions. I did take a picture of the day old glazed they sold me at 9am on a Sunday, but it won't let me post it here. read more

Hmmm for some reason this location had really subpar glazed donuts. Maybe just an off day? I've tried multiple Lamar's locations but today was my first visit to Johnson Drive. The glazed donuts were really dry and just not good. Very unlike the typical glazed donuts at other locations! I won't visit this location again! read more

The (pudding) cream filled chocolate coated long John was as delicious as I remember them always being. I'm glad that has not changed. The filling was substantial and they didn't scrimp on the chocolate. It was pricey though (over $4). I'd rate that long John as 4 stars. The small round sour cream old fashioned with chocolate icing was a small, round, old fashioned donut (I'd estimate it at 1/4 to 1/3 the size of the long John). It was ok, nothing to write home about. What shocked me was the price of that little thing--$2.20! You'd think it would be epic or huge for the price. It was about the same taste as a QT old fashioned donut. Because of the price, I'd rate it at 2 stars, and that's being generous. I know prices of all ingredients and running a biz have gone up... but dang. Good thing I was feeling rich that day and needed some comfort food. I will get only a long John next time... and probably only on a very special occasion as a rare treat. read more

Now I've heard of people saying Lamar's has the best donuts around but I never quite agreed UNTIL I was able to try them fresh in the AM! I was in the area and decided to pop in at about 9:30AM and to my amazement everything behind the glass looked so fresh and delicious! I made my selections and being a first timer I had no idea the two I chose were specialty donuts until the employee mentioned I chose two specialty's therefore I get a cinnamon roll for free! Happy Monday to me! Now if that ain't the best perk I don't know what is! Pop in, grab a donut and it's sure to make the rest of your day a great one! read more

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee - Lemon filled with white frosting and chocolate long John with cream in middle - Donuts Near Me - Mission, Kansas

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The donuts are nothing special but they are good. Definitely not worth the $22 I paid for five regular sized donuts and a juice. Won't be back. read more

Good service on a Tuesday morning. My boyfriend says the donuts were "nothing to write home about" but I really liked my blueberry cake donut. Do not recommend the coffee: read more

Such amazing and yum donuts!!! I wish they were open all the time because I am not a morning person and I want donuts 24/7!! I made a donut vlog detailing my experiences and the yummness of this place! https://youtu.be/nr53uRD5RX4 read more

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I went there an hour and a half after they were supposed to be open. They were still not open no sign or any indication as to why they were closed and if you try to call the phone number that's on the website or listed it goes to a thing saying it is not available read more

I've gone to Lamar's since the original store in midtown. Now they're all across the country. Their donuts are delicious but $2.89 plus tax for a single glazed donut is absolutely ludicrous.....some of their stores charge $3.37 a piece... that's over $36 a dozen with tax. I drove a short distance and got 3 HOT glazed donuts at their competitor for $5.79. That's $1.93 a piece. Not that they care, but they have lost a customer for life....won't EVER go back. read more

Love these donuts! I like donuts with a fluffy texture that makes it feel like I am actually eating something rather than those airy ones made of pure sugar I love the staff they are always very nice when you come in and will get you in and out the door. The line is usually pretty long, so the earlier you get there the better. I got there at about 8:50am and there were 4 people ahead of me, but I only waited one minute. After I left I saw the line form and they got through it in a flash. Whatever donut flavor that you want, they got. I typically get the glazed donut, but can only eat one because they are so rich and thick. Today I got the chocolate frosted donut and it was great! I have tried everything from their cake donuts to their cinnamon roll looking ones. I will be back soon because I saw something that said pumpkin spice and yes! I am a pumpkin spice lover, so im intrigued! read more

It was ok...small selection...cashier lady was kind of rude and indifferent. I'll pass on going back...

We ordered 24 donuts for my daughters birthday and asked for pink and white, we got orange and white. The donuts tasted okay, but I was a little disappointed considering we spent nearly $50. read more

We must have gotten them on an off day or had a bad batch based on some of the reviews, but I was not happy with LaMar's glazed donut. Texture was mushy, not soft/doughy like most glazed, but like both overdone and underdone at the same time. Taste was like something had contaminated the oil. Also, for the price, can get two donutes at other stores. My kids did like some of the toppings on their donuts, but unfortunately the taste didn't back it up for me. read more

INSANE Prices. I stopped to get donuts for 10 people today. Most of them like Long Johns. I asked for 12 baverian creamed filled long johns from the case. Got to the register and the girl says $53 dollars. I about went ballistic. If you don't believe me, go in there. $3.99 each. 1 glaze donut is $2.50 each. No one should ever have to spend $3.99 on a donut, ever, period. Will never ever ever again in my life buy from Lamar's. Close this place down by not giving them business. read more

I'm an actual local guide that works hard for my blue collar money..I live in Merriam KS. Nothing but the truth.. Almost $9 dollars with tax for two specialty Donuts & a pint of milk.. You overloaded your cooler, Or the employee was to lazy to face the cooler, the milk was tepid at best..The health department would probably violate you.. Not to mention you charged me more for a pint of milk than Aldi or Walmart charges for a gallon.. Service was good, The gentleman was a nice guy.. The specialty Donuts: I used to go to LaMar's because it's the only place I can get white filling instead of custard.. The 2 long johns were put together sloppy.. When you spend nine bucks on two donuts and a milk you want filling!! three bites in, no white frosted filling.. it was the equivalent of center-cut bacon.. I had to tear off the ends of the Long John just to enjoy the middle of the long john. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy it, because even though I was there at 6:40 am of Oct.4 2019 the Long John tasted day-old, it was beginning to stiffen, certainly not soft & fresh.. I talk to local people all the time at the Farmers Market and QuikTrip..I'm sure I'll relay this story over and over again.. I feel like I got burned or hustled..I won't be returning..This Lamar's has multiple problems and is a discredit to LaMar's in Kansas City. read more

Good donuts and good prices. Much better experience the last few times we have been there. Customer service has improved.

Stupid expensive. Got a dozen doughnuts with only two specialty(and by specialty I mean two filled long johns) Total price was 20.26!!!!! 20 DOLLARS FOR A DOZEN DOUGHNUTS. I didn't know it'd be that much so I had to bite the bullet, pay it instead of being rude and have them put all the doughnuts back. For sure better shops around town for much cheaper. read more

Everyone would always rant and rave about Lamar's Donuts when I moved to Kansas City, saying that they are amazing, and are a great local staple, blah blah blah. The mission location of Lamar's Donuts is really close to my house, so one Sunday morning, I decided to try them for myself. I went into the microscopic-sized shop, which was just big enough to fit the long line inside it, and waited while young couples still in their PJs (like me), fathers, and others picked out bear claws, chocolate donut holes, and whatever else. I got a sprinkled cake donut (my favorite) and an 'old-fashioned' style donut. The employees seemed to be husband and wife, and were very organized considering the full house (which was seriously like 6 people). We settled ourselves into an assembly like system and the husband was very polite and friendly as he rang up my order. So..I got home, poured myself a huge glass of milk, and took a bite. Total letdown. I just paid almost $3 for 2 regular-sized donuts and there wasn't fireworks in my mouth?! Instead there was dry donut in my mouth, that had to be washed down with milk in order for me to swallow it. The flavor wasn't what was gross, it was more the texture and lack of moisture in the donut. Maybe Lamar's is more a localized (midwest) business than Krispy Kreme. But I'm going to tell you right now, I'd rather pay twice as much and drive twice as far (which I do) for a Krispy Kreme donut than go to Lamar's Donuts. Lamar's needs to step it up, and not just depend on their franchised household name to carry their business along. read more

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee - taken Oct. 2008 - Donuts Near Me - Mission, Kansas

For such a small space, they are making it work and comfortably during covid. They only allow two customers in at a time and the employee was getting it done! She was efficient and quick while being very polite in a short amount of time. Its nice that you walk through one door and exit out another so you're never overlapping or squeezing by anyone. I went in to buy donuts for a friend, but naturally, I had to buy one for myself and it was delightful! In case your imagination needs assistance, my donut of choice was a chocolate long john with Bavarian cream!!! Yum!!! Seeing that I'm trying to stay healthy, I probably won't venture down here too often but eating that donut was magical and I will dream of it often! read more

I had been visiting this location at 5901Johnson Dr., Mission, KS after dropping my daughter off for school back in April/May of this year.  The donuts are really good. I enjoyed visiting with the employee that was almost always working. She told me she had worked 11 or 12 days in a row without having a day off.  I felt so sorry for her and considered writing the owners after that visit.  Businesses are still struggling to hire employees so the strain on them might be forgiven, but the owners should have come in to give that poor employee a day off,  There is no excuse for treating your employees that way. In addition most of those visits I never wore a mask, but social distanced on the occasions where there were other customers.  I came one morning and was glad to see there was another employee there to help the regular employee I was used to being waited on.  This additional employee saw me, approached the regular employee and had a brief conversation.  After which the regular employee asked me if I had a mask.  I replied that I didn't.  She then refused service to me.  There were no customers in the store, just these two masked employees and me.  I didn't argue I just left, drove to QuikTrip where customers are not required to wear masks and my patronage was welcomed.  I have enjoyed many donuts since from QuikTrip and have not nor will I ever return to this LaMars location.  The way staff is treated and the way I get treated by staff ultimately dictates where I spend my money. I give LaMar's donuts 5 stars and the management of this location 1 star. read more

Really good donuts. Kinda pricey. Went today around 10:30 and they were already running low. No glazed left and minimal selection. When I got home I found that they had tossed in about 5 extra donuts from what I ordered. It's kinda nice but also Now I have a bunch of extra donuts I'll probably throw away, and other people after me won't be able to buy their donuts. It's not the first time this has happened. I wonder if the employees are trying to sell out quicker so they can close early read more

I haven't ever been to this actual store but I have consumed it's delightful pastries with extreme enthusiasm *pats belly*. Today this horrible person at work brought in 5 dozen of the sugary calorie laden treats. Oh what joy filled my mouth as I consumed not one but two doughnuts....along with a quart sized ziplock baggie of carrots. Do you think it will cancel it out? But I digress. I had two glazed doughnuts. One was a cinnamonny confection - melted in my mouth. The other was...I think a cherry something or other - the interior of the doughnut was pink. It was good too although the cinnamon one was the best. Yum. Yay for healthy breakfasts? okaybye. read more

This place is okay. I hate Krispy Kreme with a huge disgust. However, this place will have to do for now until a Dunkin' doughnuts or something similar opens here. I grew up eating in Cafe Du Monde and McKenzie's back in NOLA. Cafe Du Monde is of course world-famous for it's celestial, almost divine beignets. (Reminds me, I got to include this place on my list of New Orleans reviews!!!) Also, McKenzie's was a locally owned chain of doughnut shops that sold buttermilk buscuts. I could eat those all day long. Who needs meat? So anyway, enough blah blah. Lamar's is McKenzie's Kansas City except for the fact the doughnuts are nowhere near as good. The pro's of them is that when they are hot they are extremely soft and tasty. In most cases, they will (literally) melt in your mouth. The drawback to them is they do lack a little bit of substance in the middle. I also wish that brew of exceptional quality would be offered there. Regardless, I can say Lamar's is the best kind of doughnut ive had in KC so far. read more

Ok...I didn't come in here THAT late (10:00 AM) and the case is empty? Close the doors if there's nothing left. No coffee either. Hmmm. The donuts are good, but nothing spectacular. I'm not a huge donut person to begin with, but they were super sweet and sure to get tons of sugar on your fingers. Employee was nice and helpful. Still, a donut shop shouldn't be completely outgunned by the QuickTrip pastry case. read more

Michelle at front counter made my morning! She was attentive, friendly and efficient. Filled my order accurately and quickly! I will definitely be returning soon! Michelle is an asset to your company!!! I left with a box of awesome donuts and smile on my face, what a great way to start your day!!! read more

This place is awesome. We love the unfilled chocolate Lamar bar... The monster cinnamon twist or any of the various cake donuts. We love the girls who are usually working, kind and helpful and remember us as we come back. Awesome KC establishment and well worth going ... Again and again. read more

Always taste good and great variety. If you look around for coupons, you can find really good deals too!

Great donuts. Service was fast and professional. The clerks are helpful and kind. They are quick to help.

LaMar's...you're tasty. You're delightful. You're sweet and delicious. I am a fan...I just am not necessarily a huge fan. Honestly, I feel like I can go down to QuikTrip, pay a lot less and get only a slightly less delicious doughnut with (yes, I've researched this) fewer calories and less sugar. Dunkin Doughnuts even, at times, can stand out. Not all the time, but sometimes. That being said, you do have tasty doughnuts...I will be back. But I won't go out of my way to find you. As long as you aren't Krispy Kreme, you have a chance in my culinary future. read more

Awesome donuts from their Apple Fritters, chocolate knot and fruit cake donuts. It is amazing and the folks at this store are usually very nice. The problem that I have that forces me to give them a low rating is that I am a customer service person that is usually tough on places. I had one issue with them on their buy 12 dozen get one free card, their specialty dozens are more expensive and I bought 12 of them and went to use my card and they would only give me a non-specialty dozen. It cost me close to 220 dollars to get the free dozen. Anyway, I emailed their customer service department with my complaint and didn't even get a "we will get back to you in 24 hours" BS you might of expected. I still go their but opt for Johnny's Space Age whenever I can. I'm mostly just disappointed that a place with such great donuts and that is known locally as a KC donut legend that is now headquartered in Colorado has gone the way of the apathetic chain store when it comes to caring about what their customers think. So, may sound petty to most but a good experience to me includes all aspects of the operation. Here the failure is at the home office. read more