Missouri wakes up early, and so do the folks behind the fryers at some of the state’s most beloved doughnut shops. Long before most people hit snooze, these bakers are rolling dough, cutting rings, and dropping them into hot oil so the first customers get the freshest bite possible.
Some of these spots have been around for decades, while others have built a loyal following in just a few years. If you love a warm doughnut and a good story to go with it, this list is worth saving.
Here are seven Missouri doughnut shops that earn their reputation one early morning at a time.
1. World’s Fair Donuts, St. Louis, Missouri
Few St. Louis names carry as much doughnut history as World’s Fair Donuts. The little shop on the corner of South Vandeventer Avenue has been serving simple, no-fuss rings for decades…