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!

If you're in St. Louis, Donut Drive-In is one of those classic local spots you absolutely have to…read moretry. Their donuts are always fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to start the day. Yesterday, my family and I kicked off the weekend the right way with our favorite sweet treat from one of our favorite donut shops. Every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The donuts are consistently great, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a St. Louis local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and grab a few donuts for the family--or just for yourself. You won't be disappointed! Highly recommended.

Great stop while in St Louis. Sought out old school raised donuts. It doesn't get any more…read moreauthentic. I grabbed a raised sugar and it was light and puffy and the right amount of granulated sugar. A must stop.

Just fantastic all the way around. Delicious donuts and pastries, affordable prices, and some of…read morethe friendliest people you'll ever meet. While all their varieties are delicious, I have to give a special shout out to their fried apple fritters! Good Lord they are good! Imagine someone taking the inside of a homemade apple pie, you know almost all sliced apples and little filler, and then rolled in with some delicious donut batter. Then tossed into the fryer to become crispy and golden brown, with all the crunchy edges you could want, then topped with a light sweet glaze. Sure it might stop your heart, but it wouldn't be such a bad way to go for this bad boy! Anyways, like I said, it's all delicious, won't break the bank, and all served up by some great kind folks. Definitely check this place out! Cheers!

National Donut Day and the glass case was empty. The fresh donuts coming out of the back tasted day…read moreold at best. The employees were kind and friendly apologetic for the wait for the glazed donuts. Too many other options for donuts within a 3 mile radius to drop another $15 on a dozen hoping they are better.

Better than donut drive-in, and drive-in is great too. The way donuts are meant to be maderead more

They are so friendly and nice! I went in prior to work to grab Donuts for my Team and got the mix…read moreof Theme Donuts for Halloween and they were a hit. This is a hidden gem that I am glad I stumbled on. There was a line but they got it handled quickly in the small unassuming building. Don't blink you just might miss it! But you will be glad you stopped in! P.S. They give military discounts.

I needed a donut! My niece recommended Ruby Donut and it was awesome!…read more I went about 1:15pm, the shop closes at 2pm. There was a limited selection due to the time. But every donut I had was great! The shop is small, clean and welcoming. Customer service was exceptional. The lady that waited on me gave me a few extra donuts for breakfast. So sweet. I'm definitely going back.

Absolutely loved this place the service and the donuts were great! Definitely will be coming back.read more

I've seen this on Yelp and with it being so close, I had to try it sooner or later…read more I came around 10 am on a Sunday. Not crowded but there was 1 other person in front of me. Others followed once I began ordering. The staff was very nice and helpful. I ordered a dozen medium sized doughnuts and just picked based on what I thought my family would like to try. Very reasonably priced and so many options. I also ordered a mango tea. It tasted like an herbal tea which is really good. Doughnuts were soft and delicious. As I took a bite into the strawberry filled, I thought hmm not enough filling, then I thought, actually this is just the right amount. I hate when I bite into a filled doughnut and all the filling is oozing out. I guess I was expecting that but happy that wasn't the case (if that makes sense). As I was leaving, several others started to arrive. This place seems to be steady with customers. My family enjoyed the doughnuts and we'll return for sure.

Stop by mid morning, lots of the donuts are gone but still good variety left. Service was fast. Not…read morea lot of room to sit but spacious to accommodate long line. I got a couple donuts and they were all solid. The red velvet cake donut was very soft and perfect size. I'd definitely come back.

Fast service. Friendly staff. Most important, the donuts were fresh and delicious!…read more I had the blueberry glazed, chocolate cake and an apple fritter (my favorite). The shop was nice and clean with memorabilia. I'm definitely going back for more.

Yes, a nice quaint little place that offers the best airy doughnuts in saint. Louis, they are not…read morethick and you can eat as many as you think you can eat, or as many you would like to eat. They have great selection. Great customer service. The donuts are made fresh and they satisfy that early morning donut cravings.

I finally popped in here after hearing about Pharaoh's for years. I came late morning, so a lot of…read morethe selection was sold out. I just wanted a sweet treat, so I only needed one. If you want a large amount, get there early! I grabbed a vanilla donut with sprinkles and it was delicious. I'm really simple when it comes to sweets, and it definitely hit the nail on the head. The donut was soft and the frosting was delicious. It was fantastic; I'd definitely return!

So I haven't actually been to pharaoh donuts. However, somebody at work brought in a couple dozen…read morethis morning. He had a box of mixed and a box of glazed donuts. I had one of the glazed donuts and I have to tell you it was the best glazed doughnut I've had in my entire life. Buttery and soft and I'll be dreaming of these donuts and the nice thing is they are just inside St. Louis but they do close early in the afternoon. I wish they had longer hours, but that's OK. I will catch them.