Donut Drive-in - St Louis

We got there at almost 11pm and there was a big crew inside working hard on the donuts! We got a big box of donuts to share with the family. The Apple Fritters are THE BEST EVER. If you go anytime after 9pm they are warm and fresh. The ambiance is purely functional but the outside totally reminds me of a place I'd hang outside of and chat with the locals.

I've been here a couple times and love it! It is open for super long hours which is so convenient! It also doesn't seem to matter when you go as the donuts I have gotten have always tasted very fresh and have a very nice texture to them! They have a good variety of options and all that I've tried have been so good! Just note that it seems to be more of a pick up and go type place as there is no seating and is a pretty small building.

Tried this shop and another highly rated donut shop in STL, this was by far better. My only critique is that I asked for an old fashioned and what I got was definitely not that; however, it wasn’t bad. Just wasn’t quite a donut. Also got two frosted raised donuts which were the perfect density and tasted great

Donut Drive... In is undoubtedly the best donut shop in St. Louis, don't believe me. Read what Alton Brown said from the food network: St. Louis locals love the Donut Drive-In, which won the choice for the best donuts on Route 66. Alton discovered that the same family recipes from the early 1950s are still used for the popular chocolate Long John and cinnamon rolls. This is down the road from my house and I have gone there for 25 years, even if relatives come to the city, this donut shop is the first search during the stay with me. My selection consists of the best glazed donut that melts in your mouth, the old fashion that is perfectly tasteful, the vanilla or chocolate custard filled, the chocolate glazed cakes donut, cinnamon rolls are so soft, and the cinnamon together with glaze is so delicious, the glazed lemon filled melts in your mouth, and the filling is not its just right. Now the doughnuts are so good, my mother could only afford doughnut holes when we were little tykes and make memorable. The chocolate cake Glazed Donut holes ate my favorite snack donuts, the glazed donut holes are as huge as the donut. If you like swirls, cinnamon or glazed, this is a must try. Can't forget the favorite of my little brother the best apple fritter and believe me that he has tried all around the city and nobody compare size wise or tasteful. Then, in order to complete it, you can preorder for the next morning pickup in your box outside as long as you preorder your order at 4pm in the night. There is always a line around the building every day that should tell you how popular this donut shop is really in the neighborhood. Staff are friendly and welcome every day with a smile for everyone. Prices are reasonable, along with the elections bring a lot. If you're in St.Louis, you'll have to look by and get fresh donuts every day. You can't miss this local business. Support your local family businesses so that we can keep them and their families in our community by traditions.

We went to midnight and there was a line out of the door. Inside staff was nothing short of spectacular make great suggestions. The donuts were top notch.