Donuts, neon and Route 66 combine here for a timeless St. Louis experience, but the line of customers who congregate in anticipation of fresh donuts on weekend mornings tells you Donut Drive-In remains an addictively vibrant stop on the local food scene. You won’t find any “renegade” donuts here, just consistently exquisite renditions of classic cake and yeast donuts: long johns, jelly donuts and their essential apple fritter. On weekends, skip the line and stop at the takeout window behind the shop to pick up a dozen assorted donuts.
6525 Chippewa St., St. Louis, 314.645.7714, donutdrivein.com
This article appears in April 2025.