Donut King

I’ve been a loyal Donut King patron for awhile now. It’s out of my way, but if I have business downtown somewhere, I usually make a pass through here. if nothing but for da kiddos. The last couple months though, the quality has gone to the crapper. No longer does the icing look fresh or are the donuts round and plump. I reluctantly bought a dozen donuts even though they all looked a day or two old, and well, that’s what they tasted like too. Sloppy. I’ll be dropping by Ray’s or Lamar’s for awhile and hopefully things improve. FWIW: I thought the 1 star review about the busted kneecaps was. The only thing that employee was guilty of was a bad judgment at your (lack of) sense of humor.

I was kind of annoyed when the Independence Krispy Kreme off Noland Rd closed. That was my regular go-​to spot for donuts. Not that I stopped in for donuts too regularly, but every few months I’d get the craving.
I finally got around to trying Donut King this weekend, and picked up a dozen donuts. I was immediately excited by their selection. The varieties they offer included some stuff that’s just plain better than what Krispy Kreme had to offer. I’m enjoying my last triple chocolate donut with my morning coffee as I write this. The dozen was reasonably priced — about $ 10 and that included a few filled donuts.
I used to occasionally stop into the Krispy Kreme when I got an occasionally craving, but I’m already craving more of these donuts. This is now my favorite donut shop in the KC area, and I will probably end up eating more donuts than I used to because of how good they are here.

Was very disappointed. Apple fritter was so over cooked. Dry, hardly any apples. Glazed donuts stale. Not the first time I’ve been disappointed.

Once again 10 am on a SATURDAY morning and out of glazed donut holes! Get it together

I have loved their glazed donuts since they were on Chouteau Trafficway! Best donuts ever. The cake donuts are more cakey than dense like a lot of donut companies. Their glazed donuts are melt in your mouth!

Donut King is a nice small donut shop. The donuts here are really good and cheap, donut holes are 20 cents each! Plenty of flavors and types here, 4 different jelly filled donuts Awesome!!! Tried a couple jelly filled and a coconut cake donut all good. They have a cooler filled with milks and juices, got a chocolate milk, went great with the donuts. Would be nice to have a few other options then these choices for drinks. They also have some great looking cupcakes here too didn’t get any, but will have to try them. This place is a great breakfast stop or anytime stop. Overall this place to me is a 4.5 for a donut shop.

There isn’t much to say other than they have a huge selection of great donuts and they always are frying some in the back when you go there. They have extended hours for the late night donut fix as well. It doesn’t matter what time you go there the case is always stocked with donuts and you will find something to get your fix in guaranteed. If there is a downer, it’s not in my favorite location.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! If you are going to break your diet anywhere in KC, this place is the best place to do it! Friendly people to assist in your indulgence. Best donuts in kansas and missouri. my husband and I drove in the SNOW to get a dozen donuts and OMG so WORTH it!!! Totally worth the drive !!! Farewell Lamar’s and Krispy Kreme… These are REAL donuts!

My boyfriend and I stopped here one night when I spotted this place out of the corner of my eye and immediately yelled out, «Stop the car, I need a donut!». It was evening (about 7:00), so several of the yeast donuts (my favorite) were sold out.
Upon walking into the store, we were alone and a girl was standing behind the counter. She greeted my boyfriend and then asked if he had ever been to Donut King before. When he said he hadn’t she said «Well, once you buy from the king, you have to stay loyal to the king, or we will bust your kneecaps.»
Uhhh…WTF? It’s pretty apparent she was joking, but THAT’S how they greet their new customers? I can take a joke, but I hardly need to have my kneecaps threatened when looking for an evening pastry.
I went ahead and ordered a coconut cake donut, which was dry but the frosting was good. However, this donut could have been life changing and I doubt I would ever come back after what the employee pulled.
Shame on you, Donut King. Shame. On. You.

Awesome donuts. The cake donuts were the best. The raised donuts were disappointing compared to how good the cake donuts are but still good. Staff was really nice. Gave our daughter a few donut holes

Love this donut place PLUS they have a drive thru! Always a great variety of donuts plus other things. Never empty shelves and open 24 hours!

Oh my seasonal donuts plus the usual standards. Soon we will be coming to pumpkin season and their pumpkin donuts are out of this world.

Awesome clean place! They have great hours. They also have cupcakes. Donuts are delicious!

This has been my favorite donut place since I was a kid and it was a little hole in the wall place off of chouteau. So glad to see it flourishing and tasty as ever. Go here. It beats all the chain crap!

LISTEN TO ME PEOPLE… I don’t even like donuts or cakes or breads in general. But Donut King is scrumptious. My favorite is jelly donuts. And most places tease the taste bud with that Itty bitty jelly on the middle. These donuts are about 40% jelly. Mmmm.
I have tried Donut King thanks to my coworkers. So I have tried just about every donut. They have variety of assortments. So good.

Donut King serves by far the best donuts in Kansas City! Their peanut butter donuts are amazing, worth the drive from anywhere in the KC area. Not only outstanding donuts but also outstanding service (rare in this part of the country)! Highly recommend!

We loveee Donut King! Great donuts! We have been going to this place for years, including at their previous location. We seem to crave donuts in the evening, so their extensive hours are fantastic. We get coupons in the mail each month (Valu Mail and/​or Valu Pak) and use them for getting a dozen donuts for about $ 6.50.
Every single time I’ve been to this place, morning or super late, their cooking & making donuts in back, so freshness is never an issue. If you love donuts, you’ll be very happy going here.

Good assortment of cakes and icings, usually have a daily special, add in apple fritters and cupcakes and your have a virtual anti-​cornucopia of consumables… happy eating…

Recently tried Donut King, and the other reviews are right… this place has the goods. The donuts are made behind the counter, in full visibility of the patrons, and they do NOT disappoint. Dam my sweet tooth.
Many great flavors, and while I’ve only tried six, I’m definitely going back. They have more of a home-​made taste (not at ALL like any chain). The textures of their heavenly fried dough selections is fantastic – many crispy on the outside and moist inside, especially those with sour cream bases. Throw in the fact they’re priced in line with your major chains that can’t touch the flavor and quality and I know I’m screwed because I LOVE this type of food. The peanut butter donut is STELLAR, cherry icing great, filled donuts are solid, the list goes on. Their cinnamon «rolls» are the size of frisbees, and the fritters are comparable to a disc in track and field. #sizematters.
Worth the drive, and I’m anticipating other selections, along with the gym time to keep the newfound love off my a**.

For years Donut King crouched out of my field of vision in a tiny purple-​walled cinderblock building on a ratty stretch of Chouteau Trafficway next to a pawn shop and a strip joint. I went in there one time and discovered their deep-​fried, sugar coated bliss, and was glad they were safely beyond my morning commute. Then Progress leveled the entire strip of businesses and forced Donut King to relocate…3 blocks from my house!
Now I have to resist Peanut Butter donuts calling to me as I head down the hill to work, or on my way home even-they’re open til 11 p.m. These things are maybe the single most delicious application of sugar, flour and oil ever devised. They actually only make PB donuts every other day and do a seasonal variety on alternate days, so it’s sort of a crap shoot every time I go in. But their others are outstanding too, and I never leave disappointed. Next favorite are the old fashioneds, firm almost to crunchy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Lots of flavors of cake donuts with every topping imaginable, plus lots of raised and long johns and fritters. And if you’re afraid you won’t get enough sugar rush for breakfast, there’s a round case full of cupcakes and brownies for later.
The staff are friendly and patient while you try to decide what you want. Prices are in line with other donut shops and grocery stores, and they have a punch card so you get your 10^th dozen free. The new place is way snazzier than the old hole in the wall, with a few tables and chairs both inside and out. And a drive through, just to make getting fat more convenient.