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!

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.

They are very clean and nice place. My 2nd daughter loves this place. The thing with the matcha on…read moreit is her favorite. I would definitely recommend trying it

Meh - I've had other Mochi doughnuts that taste much better…read more Parking is in a small lot in a strip mall so depending on the time, it may be difficult to get a spot close. The inside is nice and staff is very friendly. I came around 3 and they have a variety of doughnuts which most were still out and on display. Likely why they taste so stale and not fresh at all. The favors that were not out they made in the back and it was pretty quick. Maybe if I ordered earlier in the day it would taste better. Unfortunately I won't return to find out.

Well, I used to love Krispy Kreme. Airy and deliciously sweet…read more Now, I'm not sure. The doughnuts are too sweet and they don't taste that great. The hot light is on but you still get cold doughnuts. When you ask about it, they act as if they didn't hear you. Whatever. The doors are locked and the drive thru lines are super long. I'm sure it's due to staffing. The last time I came, the staff was really nice but again, locked doors and long wait times. I only come when they have coupons because tune regular price isn't worth it. Rarely have specialty doughnuts that they offer and when they do, it's horrible. I only came here because my boys like it but nope, we'll continue to go to a local shop. Good luck!

This was my go to Krispy Kreme growing up. However lately with the Harry Potter promo the service…read morewas not as good at the drive through as they were out of a lot of stuff and almost did not know how to run the gift card o had.

I have found the most amazing apple fritter on earth. It is doughy inside, crispy on the outside,…read moreand well spiced. And it's HUGE. So huge that I, a lover of all desserts and especially fritters, could not even finish half of it in one sitting. I've had probably 20 different Apple fritters in St. Louis. This is it. The whole 5 stars for the fritter.

When you try to explain where the second location of the Donut Palace is, it is a little difficult…read more There is a sign on the front but the entrance is in the back. One side is Jimmy John's. With the back being Donut Palace. The parking lot is large. The windows were tinted with two doors that had open signs, we weren't sure which one to go in and chose the one on the left. It could get really awkward with two customers walking in from each door at the same time. The left side door felt a little further away from the counter. Inside was super clean and had a cute area for eating in. New location growing pains with the staff not knowing what some of the donuts were. Seemed like the operation was the people behind the counter helped and then a guy at the register rang up. It was fine but felt lackluster. After we made our selection of a dozen with one of those being the massive Apple fritter. The total for the dozen was $28 and seemed excessive even with the massive fritter. When we ate them they were ok. They were a good size but just weren't my cup of tea in taste or price.

Stop here every-time I'm in St. Louis…read more Quality donuts, huge apple fritters baked fresh daily. Great selection of options, around $10 half dozen. Yes, I highly recommend this place.

I loveeee this donut shop! The donut holes and the apple fritter is best you will ever have…read more Service is friendly, nice open space.

I very much enjoyed my donut and boba. Service was quick. I thought the ambiance was lacking a bit…read morethough. It seemed that eating in the restaurant is almost unexpected. There is plenty of seating to dine in, however there aren't any napkins in sight which I found a bit odd considering the donuts can be quite messy.

Grabbed a box with taro, black sesame, pistachio, hazelnut, and strawberry, and these hit exactly…read morehow mochi donuts should. Light crisp on the outside, super chewy inside, and the flavors actually taste like what they're supposed to be -- not just colored sugar. Everything was fresh, the glazes looked great, and the box had that "open it and everyone crowds around" moment. Easy pickup, friendly, and a fun little treat spot. Would absolutely come back and mix up the flavors again.

Cute little bakery!…read more After eating breakfast, I was craving something sweet so I decided to stop in at Bello's. This place is nestled away in a little strip and if you blink, you could miss it. I was blown away at everything they had to offer and wasn't sure where to start. I ended up getting three mini cookies: the thumbprint (pink), parelle (stars), and non-parelle. Each were unique with their own flavor but were just what I needed for a little pick-me-up. The pink cookie had bits of pecan and while I'm not a huge pecan fan in general, I didn't mind it! The other two were more shortbreadish in taste, but still had their own unique flavor. I think they have something for everyone depending on what you're looking for. The workers were incredibly friendly and the pricing was fair, but less than what I was expecting to pay. I get my nails done in the area, so I can already see this place being my go-to for snacks!

Bello's Bakery is easily one of my favorite bakeries in West County. They offer a huge variety of…read morebaked goods, and everything always looks fresh and inviting. My personal favorites are their donuts and danishes -- both are consistently delicious. This visit, I decided to try one of their cookies. While it wasn't quite as standout as some of their other items, it was still fresh and well made. I also noticed several beautiful cakes being picked up while I was there, so that's definitely next on my list to try. Service is always a 5 star!

I went in this past week, it was late morning, and I was the only customer. I had my last…read morechemotherapy treatment and I looked like it. A youngish guy came from the back and I said I wanted a fresh donut, that it would likely be the only thing I was going to eat that day, and what did they have to offer? He laughed nervously and said the donuts were made fresh. (Well, duh. But how stale are these that I'm looking at?) There wasn't much selection to chose from. The store is very small and, at this time, it was a mess, grimy and dimly lit. Not appealing at all. I selected a single glazed for nearly $3. I took a bite in the car and got so sad because it was not good. Well, Strange Donuts, I had hoped for some empathy but nope.

You definitely can't go wrong with anything that you find at Strange Donuts! They have a handful of…read morestaple donuts that are always available, as well as a monthly selection of rotating specialties that are mouthwatering to say the least! A little storefront shop, it is very easy to get in and out and grab your sweet sugar fix as well as a cup of coffee or milk to go. I love also that they do collaborations with other places like Hi Point burgers. There is always a smiling staff member there behind the counter, ready to make your choice of donut, nearly impossible by describing each each, and every option, which is not great for someone who is indecisive!! All the more reason to have to come back so I can try them all!!

Great spot to grab a sweet treat and a coffee. My mom and I wanted a coffee after lunch before…read moreheading to the mall. We wanted to support local, so this was a perfect fit! I also love that this space aims to provide front/ back of house skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. We went in the afternoon, so a lot of bakery items were sold out (good sign). They had full size gooey butter cakes and pre wrapped items ready to, so definitely keeping that in mind. They also had their famous smile cookies (I've been eating them since I was a kid). They have a full ice cream bar in here (had no idea) which is great to add to the sweet treat line up. My coffee was great (iced latte) and the service was also good. Parking can be tricky in downtown Kirkwood (if you know you know) but we scored a lucky spot on the street right outside. Check it out!

I went here a few weeks ago. I think I had not been here. It's a bakery/cafe that provides job…read moretraining for people of various abilities receiving job training. And I don't remember what I had, lol! I liked it and I'll return to update this review if I remember what it was. A few of the employees -- people perhaps in their early 20s who did not appear to take their jobs as seriously as the cashier -- were engaged in a private conversation behind the counter. The cashier and customers had to wait a moment to get their attention about a menu item that had been discontinued, though the online menu we found had not been updated. We had a group of 8 people. We sat upstairs. I wasn't all over the setup of the space. Perhaps half of the seating is upstairs and the stairs have a bend/turn. The person bussing lost control of the tray. From what I could see, in her attempt to regain control of the tray, she fell and broke something or some glass cut her and she was bleeding quite a lot before she left for treatment. I think smaller trays may be in order, or a dumbwaiter, or perhaps an employee with better upper body control could do this task. Between that and a comment said by one of the waitstaff that I prefer not to repeat, I am hoping I caught them on an "off" day. We need more businesses like this one. The food was good, too, so I will return.

Dropped my dog off at dogtopia nearby and wanted to grab breakfast on the way to work. I appreciate…read morethat I was quickly greeted in the drive through, the person taking my order was patient and friendly, and had the same temperament when I arrived at the window. I was served quickly and she double checked to make sure I had all the items in my order before I left. The iced matcha was good.. lots of ice but that's normal for most coffee shops.. my donut was good.. and so was my avocado toast. The only downfall is that I ordered and paid for bacon on my avocado toast and this was printed on my box ... but the toast had no bacon. I should've factually opened the box before leaving but didn't so I wasn't able to get it fixed. Despite that, breakfast served its purpose.

out of literally everything i asked to order like are we serious. they tell me after everything…read morethat they dont have the food i wanted or the drinks i wanted. the lady was nice but its just upsetting. will not come back smh and this js my favorite coffee place too smh!