Best Donuts in Missouri (2026 Guide)
Missouri's donut heritage runs deep, with St. Louis and Kansas City both claiming legendary shops. The Gateway State's bakers honor Midwestern tradition while embracing innovation, from gooey butter cake donuts to craft-brewed beer glazes.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Missouri
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Missouri, known for Hand-cut glazed yeast donuts, Apple fritters, Cinnamon twists, with 2 awards, serving since 1975, featuring 24-hour service (Florissant) and drive-thru.
Why it's notable: One of Missouri's highest-rated shops, known for Hand-cut glazed yeast donuts, Apple fritters, Cinnamon twists, with 2 awards, serving since 1975, featuring 24-hour service (Florissant) and drive-thru.
Why it's notable: One of Missouri's highest-rated shops, known for Apple fritters, Glazed yeast donuts, Cinnamon rolls, with 1 award, featuring nationally ranked and classic recipes.
Why it's notable: A standout St. Louis favorite, known for Apple fritters, Cinnamon rolls, Chocolate glazed, with 3 awards, serving since 1953, featuring late-night hours and classic recipes.
Why it's notable: A standout Kansas City favorite, known for Classic glazed, Cake donuts, Long Johns, with 2 awards, featuring classic recipes and early morning hours.
Why it's notable: A standout Kansas City favorite, known for Artisan craft donuts, Seasonal rotating flavors, Brioche-style donuts, with 1 award, featuring artisan small-batch and seasonal menu.
Why it's notable: A standout Kansas City favorite, known for Apple cider donuts, Warm fresh-fried donuts, Seasonal varieties, with 1 award, featuring farmers market vendor and weekend only.
Why it's notable: A standout Saint Louis favorite, known for Mini doughnuts (5,000 sold every Saturday), Classic glazed minis, Cinnamon sugar minis, with 1 award, serving since 1979, featuring farmers market only and mini donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout St. Louis favorite, known for Mini doughnuts, Fresh-fried market donuts, Cinnamon sugar mini donuts, with 1 award, serving since 1979, featuring farmers market vendor and mini donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Kansas City favorite, known for Bear claws, Glazed yeast donuts, Apple fritters, with 3 awards, featuring specialty coffee and generous portions.
Why it's notable: A standout Saint Louis favorite, known for Cinnamon Globs (mini cinnamon buns), Gooey butter donut, Chocolate long johns, with 2 awards, serving since 1953, featuring cash preferred and enormous variety.
Why it's notable: A standout Saint Louis favorite, known for Chocolate long johns, Cinnamon rolls (1950s recipe), Apple fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1952, featuring late-night hours (Fri-Sat) and Route 66 landmark.
Why it's notable: A standout Brentwood favorite, known for Chocolate long johns, Cinnamon rolls (1950s recipe), Apple fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1952, featuring late-night hours (Fri-Sat) and Route 66 landmark.
Why it's notable: A standout St. Louis favorite, known for Cinnamon Globs, Specialty decorated donuts, Classic glazed, with 2 awards, featuring early morning hours and huge variety.
Why it's notable: A standout North Kansas City favorite, known for Cherry donuts, Orange donuts, Vanilla and coconut donuts, with 2 awards, featuring drive-through and wide flavor variety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Missouri?
Old Town Donuts in Florissant is the top-rated donut shop in Missouri with a 4.7 rating.
How many donut shops are in Missouri?
We have 47 donut shops listed across 18 cities in Missouri on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Missouri have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Missouri include Kansas City (11 shops), St. Louis (11 shops), Saint Louis (8 shops), Florissant (2 shops), Ellisville (2 shops).