Donut Palace in Ellisville

Used to be the donuts were beyond compare and therefore worth the long drive and higher price. Last 2 times I bought donuts here, I ordered my usual custard filled long johns. Used to be busting at the seams. This is what they put now. Quality has really gone downhill! Very disappointed!!!

The staff is not friendly. Doughnuts are good. The younger staff members are always in a daze and the owners and older crew are always..bothered. QT across the street has doughnuts just as good, we have learned!

IMO, they're jelly donuts and bear claws can't be beat. Yum!!

They have the best donuts around... ALWAYS!!!! It doesn't matter which ones you get or how early or late you get there. They ate always fresh and delicious.

I love their donuts. I drove out of my way in the morning for donuts for work. They even gave me a little discount which made my day even better. My favorite donut is the old fashioned donut with cinnamon on it, it is to die for!! I could eat like seven of those in one sitting.

If your looking for excellent traditional donuts, this is the place! Donuts are large, first rate quality ingredients and no cutting corners! The custard filled (my favorite) I can tell is made on the premise everyday! The custard donuts are filled to capacity as are all the other filled donuts there. There is filling in practically every bite! The apple fritter and cinnamon bun are favorites too. No greasy residue in the box and the glaze is smooth, light and not gritty. I love that they offer the types of donuts we grew up with. Great for parties, meetings, office etc... This place offers a vast array of donut types to please everyone!

Great local donut shop! You must try the apple fritter, any version of the old fashioned, the cinnamon roll or the caramel.

There was a line this morning for a reason! Very tasty and awesome selection of donuts. Some classics, but fun ones like bacon covered and salted caramel 😋🤤 Great staff that was friendly and efficient. Great place for some killer donuts.

Very busy on a Saturday which would make one to think the donuts are absolutely fabulous. The donuts are average and nothing really to write home about. If you are picking up donuts for the kids or the office this is the place to go as the price is good. If you are looking for something wildly different, I would keep looking.

Even though it was busy, the service was quick and friendly. The donuts were great. We loved playing the onsite games when the donuts were gone. Will definitely be back!

Google suggested this place as a hyped up dessert shop. Unfortunately, Once I got here the older woman behind the counter was unfriendly. She made no eye contact after I handed her my money. I received my change and she walked off, all without a word to me. She went to the back to strike up a conversation with someone else and left my bag lying on the counter. I don't know what kind of friendly neighborhood place this behavior represents. I would've shrugged it off but the donuts were really dry and almost.... crunchy from being so hard. Huge disappointment. From recent reviews it seems like this place has started to go downhill anyways. Wish I could've come in its glory because I saw nothing like that today.

Awesome donuts. Way better than Krispy Kreme.

My teen is a new fan. Watch out DD, there's a new place in town. Service is way friendlier. Apple fritter is gi-normous. Plan to wait in line on Saturday morning.

Best Donuts in St. Louis!

Always fresh and a good variety. The owners are great too. They care about their employees and the community. Support local business and get some good doughnuts here.

I love me some doughnuts

Best cake donuts and apple fritters in St Louis, bar none! Only drawback is the hours: 3 am-1pm, so go early!

the donuts taste like a blissful summer evening on the islands of ancient Greece, and the atmosphere is comparable to that of the most tranquil forests in the world. Best of all, the owner's son has beautiful hazel eyes, and his smile that lights up the entire room when he walks in. This fine dining institution raises the bar in terms of pastry production. The glaze of the donut leaves my mouth in ecstacy. The dining experience here is similar to the high that methamphetamine gives you. This experience has put me on the verge of suicide due to the fact that I will never be able to achieve that high until I eat there again. <3

We used to like this place! I just called to see if there was egg in their donuts before we took the trek out there (our son has allergies). The owner responded with “I don’t know, it’s a mix” and I asked if there was any way she could find out, her response was “well there’s an ingredient list but I have a line out the door so I’m not going to look”. 1. Egg is a very common allergy. How do you not know?! 2. If her tone wasn’t so rude and she asked kindly for us to call back I would understand, but her tone was so rude and there was no apology for not being able to help with a simple question.

First time here was this morning. I am so glad we stopped in. Best apple fritter I have ever had and the people working were very nice!

Bring back the maple and bacon donut. Please consider keto donuts too.

Wonderful place great staff absolutely amazing

Love their donuts and pastries. Yumm

Old management was better ,now it looks like a high school in their. Although the teenagers are good workers, the lady behind the counter with the brunette hair-whom I believe is the owner was very rude.

Donuts like your grandmother used to make, if she made donuts. If she didn't, then it's donuts like other donut places should be making their donuts. There's a reason why this place is only open in the wee hours of the morning until after noon-their donuts don't sit around! Yum.

This is my favorite donut shop. The staff is friendly and the donuts fresh! Also, they have Douwe Eggbert coffee on tap and it is delish!

The best yeast donuts in Missouri. Definitely stop here, you will not be disappointed.

The best donut shop around!

Love they let me custom order donuts!

Great fresh donuts 😍😍 with a cool staff

I had the best donut I've ever had! You have to try the cream filled donut! Friendly service.

These donuts are the best in the area to be sure. Unfortunately the last several times I’ve been there, the staff hasn’t been using the paper numbers to call the next customer. If that’s the policy, please removed the numbers from the waiting area. The current situation is frustrating for your customers.

Very well made donuts, always reliable although they sometimes run out of some donuts later in the day. Never have been disappointed with the quality of donuts here, and the service is always great. The line is usually reasonable and so is the price.

Great independent donut shop! Nice selection and they know how to handle the morning rush. I've been here more than I should, ignore the reviews about the service and try it!

The donuts are awesome! However, be prepared to pay top dollar. Also, the customer service wasn't the best. We felt like we were bothering her to wait on us. Not only that, she was evident ally sick and was coughing all over the doughnuts. It wouldn't be such a big deal but my husband just had surgery and I have a comprised immune system. She didn't even excuse herself after she coughed. Lastly, make sure to not forget your drink. We did and that ticked her off. She had to separately ring the milk but wouldn't ring it out until my husband took it out of the refrigerator. The kicker to all of this is that there was only 1 customer behind us that had just walked in.

Best donuts ever!!! Staff were super friendly, great prices, the donut cake is really tasty, I can find nothing wrong with this place. Always a treat to go to! :D

The donuts are good. I gave them 4 stars because there has been a few times when I’ve gone with my kids at like 10:30 and the door is locked. No “closed” sign or anything. Lights are on inside. I’m guessing they do this when they just run out of donuts but it seems a bit odd.

The donuts were okay, but the staff was super friendly and coffee was delicious! I would suggest getting there before 9am. There were only a few varieties of Donuts left by the time we arrived at 10.

The best donuts available in West County and probably best in the St Louis region.

Since the new ownership there are fancy decorations inside......but no selection of donuts when you get there. After sleepovers ect you go in there and there are no long John’s, or “Donuts on the top”. Only a few small donuts to choose from.Save money on your renovations and make more donuts please. Many customers are going to Duck Donuts and Dunkin Donuts because it’s not worth the drive to your place just to see two trays of donuts left after 9:00 am

The donuts here are amazing. I have tried all kinds. They will even do special requests. Ever had a white creme filled chocolate long john, not like they do it. They staff is extra friendly and efficient. Even with the long lines like Sunday mornings, it is not a long wait. My family's guilty pleasure, they are that good. They also make cookies and such for special occations.

I can’t believe ya’ll were open so early! I was in my way to the airport and saw and donut place open at 4:00am! Also, those donuts are good! Also, lady working was very polite and professional. She’s a hard worker.

Nice variety fresh made every morning

Donuts are still good but new owners are already making cost cuts by only having one person be there in the morning. Now there's lines every weekday morning when I used to get in and out on my way to work.Edit 3/15Once again, long line, slow service. 3 people on this time, but one on the phone and one in the back.

Under previous owners, always overpriced but good quality and friendly. Nwe ownership; super overpriced: 3 donuts $5.98!! No personality; not many customers on a summer weekday when they used to be packed...been there for the last time...

Best donut I've ever had, and I've tried top rated donuts across the US. Nothing compares to a cake donut here, dense and greasy in the perfect way. If you want to go extra dense, get one of the old fashioned ones - the chocolate iced or cinnamon glazed are my favorites. Don't be afraid of the caramel bacon, it's one of the best.

Great local donut place in West County. The staff is always friendly and the freshly cooked donuts are great. Plus they have Kaldi's coffee.

Love the apple fritters. They are huge though. Shared with the wife.

An Ellisville institution. Great selection of donuts and similar fair. There is a good sized seating area.

Disappointing Donuts :(. Come in early hoping for fresh donuts.(they were cold and hard). Donuts needed more time to rise. Icing to Donut ratio is off(dry donuts). Friendly Staff. Overall I’m hoping I came in on a horrible off day but yes totally disappointed. Free Parking was nice and nice staff but disappointed in flavor.