Reviews of Pharaohs Donuts. (Bakery) in St. Louis (Missouri).
Pharaohs Donuts
202 N 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63101, United States
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6 am–2 pm
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Reviews of Pharaohs Donuts
Don’t remember how I stumbled upon Pharaoh’s, but these donuts are worth the trip for either location. What you’ll find here are the best textured donuts no matter what kind you enjoy. Grab a dozen with some variety and I promise you won’t be disappointed. The employees are friendly and the prices are extremely fair compared to the superior quality - served with love! Good vibes, awesome donuts!
Excellent donuts! Highly recommend the cinnamon swirl- no pic because it was eaten in 10sec. Lovely staff. Great quality. Currently enjoying my sugar high!
This place is has the BEST donuts in St. Louis! They are FRESH, SOFT, YUMMY, and the staff is so friendly and full of fun jokes! The glaze, I'm not sure what they do different but its perfect!
Sorry, Donut Drive in... you were the best until I had these. 2nd best now.
Fantastic, welcoming, appreciative service. These donuts taste royal! A grand stop on our vacation. I highly recommend this for both local and tourist parties.
Excellent donuts. Soft and airy with a wide variety of flavors available. Cheesecake, Death by Chocolate, Choclate Custard just to name a few. If you are in downtown it is worth a stop to enjoy the best donuts in St. Louis City.
Feels like a hole in the wall but don't let looks deceive you, this is THE place for delicious donuts! When I am craving the best I go to Pharaoh's. The glazed is bomb and the apple fritter is a personal favorite. Why not grab some donut holes while you are at it. They also have special ones each time I've gone in. Yum!
This is the BEST kind of donut shop. Small, and off the beaten path. Located in downtown St Louis, if you blink you might walk right by it! But the donuts are some of the very best I have ever had(2nd only too Peterson’s Donuts in Escondido, California) they melt in your mouth. Go get some NOW!!!
Some of the best donuts to ever grace these lips! I highly recommend Pharaoh's donuts! As you can see...I tried quite a few!...lol
First time stopping in some of the freshest donuts. We tried some if specialdinuts and we were pleasantly surprised. For sure Recommend trying
Stop at Pharaohs Donuts on my way to work never knew it was there. Love it the donuts were delicious. Stop by the next day bought a dozen shared with co workers great all said delicious. I will definitely be stopping again.
Variety of doughnuts. I enjoyed a red velvet and a oreo chocolate creme doughnut. Delish.
The donuts were awesome. We got there late in the day and there was still a decent selection and the staff was very kind. The smell of fresh cooked donuts almost knocked me over when I walked in. You could see them making more donuts fresh in the back. Great all around!
I love their donuts especially when they’re hot!😋 …
I love Pharaoh's Donuts! They have the best glazed yeast Donuts and their apple fritters are fire! Those key lime custard filled Donuts are awesome! So much flavor! Pharaoh's serves some of the best Donuts in St. Louis!
This is my favorite and go to donut shop whenever I come back home. The best and freshest old fashion and specialty donuts. Customer service has always been on point and staff are always friendly. It can get pack, so I always go early am.
Donuts are delicious but they are always short on varieties available. After waiting over 10 minutes to get service and I was the only patron there I left without making a purchase. There were several people working there but none were working the front counter.
Rating: 5.9 Stars
Update 5/25/2021: As always, simply the best donuts in St. Louis!
Update 10/24/2020: Wow! I had the new Pumpkin Spice Cake Donut today, and it was the best donut that I have even eaten. I patiently waited for them to premier it, and my patience totally paid off. It was the perfect blend of pumpkin flavor and subtle yet appreciable spice taste. It also had the perfect sweetness. I could not have been more pleased with the flavor and texture. I have been eating a ton of pumpkin/pumpkin spiced flavored foods lately--cookies, pancakes, gooey butter cake, ice cream--and this was the best of them all! You 1,000,000% must try this donut while it lasts.
Pharaoh's Donuts make the best donuts in St. Louis! I highly recommend this place. The new location is an upgrade from the old location, but don't let this Downtown location fool you. The cinnamon roll--especially when it is warm and freshly glazed--is truly the best that I have ever eaten. The cake donuts are fantastic, and the blueberry cake donut, crumb cake donut, and red velvet donuts are all amazing. I highly recommend this place!
Excellent donuts, my fiance actually thought her glazed donuts were the best she has ever had, I enjoyed my chocolate custard filled and coffee as well!
The donuts here were fantastic! They were some of the best I have had! The service was quick and the staff was very friendly. All this on a busy Sunday morning for them. The overall interior of the establishment: lobby/foyer, entrance, public spaces could definitely use a face lift. We initially thought we were walking into the wrong place. It was a little decrepit and scary looking. Other then that, great presentation on the donuts! We will be back when in the area again. Thanks!
These donuts are absolutely amazing! 😍 Fresh, warm, and made with lots of love! The staff are always so nice and patient when you're selecting your goodies! This new location is absolutely beautiful! It's so open, lights of lighting, and ample amount of seating. You can eat those delicious donuts and watch the hustle and bustle of downtown traffic! 😍 Go and check them out you WILL NOT be disappointed!
Good donuts. Some of them are too much for me. As in too much sugar. If that is your thing you have found your place. Some of the more plain donuts were my favorite. Lite and airy.
Definitely a hole in the wall place. In fact it looks like you are walking into a closed business its such a hole in the wall.
Absolutely great. This is now my favorite donut shop. Donuts are light and airy and not too sweet.
Everything they make is incredible my delicious. My personal favorite was the cookies and cream which had a whipped cream topping. It was a knock out donut and I look forward to the next time I’m in St. Louis. The staff is wonderful and helpful and 12/10 would recommend to everyone.
We got the cinnamon roll, strawberry cheesecake donut, and red velvet cake donut. Super fresh and so yummy!
Better than any of the modern donut spots. Fluffy and delicious donuts with classic flavors. The owner and every employee is courteous, hard working, and all around great humans.
They serve a local craft coffee, Coma, and even have espresso drinks!
Walk too quickly, and you'll miss the little door that leads to the best donuts downtown. Try the red velvet glazed, they are amazing! If you're looking for snazzy, this ain't that, but isn't it about the donuts? Yes, it is...
We ordered 5 donuts for a very reasonable price. The man working behind the counter was very friendly and pleasant. He even went out of his way to make donuts fro us. The donuts tasted fresh and tasted delicious.
Battle of the Doughnut 3
Saturday morning is a time for sleeping in, watching cartoons and trying out another doughnut shop that an insistent co-worker suggested.
Arriving shortly after the shop opened, I watched a man walk out the door with three boxes of doughnuts. I began to wonder, what was going on in the small business located on the corner of N. 7th St.
Don’t expect a fancy shop with massive machines and a dressed-up dining area. This is a straight up, real deal when you push through the one working door. Yeast, cinnamon, and the sweet smell of sugar will pierce your nostrils when you make your way up the slight ramp and turn left to the reach the counter.
I started with a simple glaze and cinnamon roll. I stepped over to a counter to check out my purchase and lost my mind. Both items; fresh, and slightly warm, made me shake my head in disbelief. Is this how a junkie feels when he gets his first hit on a pure drug? I was hooked! I had to go back for another cinnamon roll, adding an apple fritter to my order. Just as I was about to reach in the bag, the male clerk said, “You may want to sit down before you eat that.” Oh, it was on and I did what he said.
My toes curled in my shoes after I took a bite of the soft, warm, slightly crunchy fritter. Rodney (the male clerk) was right, I will be back for more.
Overall: These doughnuts should be against the law but since they’re not, all I can say is you must try them at least once. Great job to the Pharaoh weekend crew.
Super fresh and delicious. We had yeast and cake donuts that were perfection. At the time we were there, the selection was among 4-5 types, but they were replenishing with others as we left. We are pretty spoiled by high donut standards, and even with those standards, these are excellent!
Delicious, flavorful, soft dough and fresh! The jelly-filled, caramel bar, cinnamon bun and glazed donuts were all fabulous. Skip the chains and go to a mom and pop place that's amazing!
This a very friendly, family-run shop that is exceptional. The quality of dough on their yeast donuts is perfection! They're thick with a fluffy texture that has enough firmness to give an amazing chew. I would encourage any donut lover to come here in the morning to get an always-fresh batch; you will not be disappointed!
Love this place because the donuts are definitely the best in St. Louis. They are moist and fresh every time I order. I share these with my coworkers at least once a year and they're always a hit.
Was truly blessed to find this Black owned/family business in downtown St. Louis. The line wasn't long (for a Saturday) the customer service was awesome and the donuts...oh the donuts make you melt in place. I will definitely be back. This place will take all the business from World Fair once the word gets out...oh and they do the Bakers Dozen too...
Limited selection but it was after 9am. Most of what they had were heavily glazed that I do not eat
Excellent customer service and very good donuts!
Get the Apple Fritter and Chocolate Cake donuts. These two alone are worth a trip to Pharoahs. We tried some other donuts as well that were pretty good. Can't beat the prices either. If you are in the area definitely stop by and try them out.
Excellent customer service and the doughnuts were phenomenal and we came closer to close. Came from St. Charles to try these and they didn't disappoint.
Great donuts! Friendly folks here. Wish I had come when the donuts were freshly made in the morning although still good in early afternoon.
Best doughnuts we’ve had in a long time. Staff was very nice and helpful. Good prices
BEST DONUT SHOP EVER! 🍩😋😍❤ The service was a blast! Had greatest time waiting in line and being helped for great apple fritters, cinnamon rolls and donuts! …
Fantastic donuts. We got 4 to try them out, and each one was fantastic. Really nailed the classic donuts like plain glazed and old-fashioned style cake donut. To me, that’s the sign of a great donut shop- doesn’t hide behind fancy flavors or gimmicks. Solid, actually good donuts even stripped back. We also tried the cinnamon roll donut which was fantastic - somehow felt like the perfect combo of a donut and cinnamon roll. Had a yeastieness to it and was truly spectacular. Worth the stop, plus the folks inside were super nice.
The best donuts in STL city and county! I just drove 30 min to get some before work they're so worth it, always fresh!
Some of the best glazed yeast doughnuts around! We ordered 150+ to have as a late night snack for our wedding and they were a hit! Easy to order and were ready for pick up when we needed them.
1st time going and the donuts were so good. The donuts melted in my mouth. My son and niece got the Oreo stuffed and they loved them as well.
My family stayed in an airbnb close to downtown and one morning we decided to venture out for donuts. This place is the real deal. Small business, friendly service, reasonable prices and the donuts were fire! Great variety. Everyone loved them.
Great Downtown Donut Shop! Don’t miss the cinnamon crunch old fashion and old school glazed jelly.
Tasty locally owned doughnut shop serving coffee and doughnuts!
Thank you for a delicious donut before leaving St Louis. The best (handmade!) Donut I have ever had.
Unassuming entrance is easy to miss. But once you're inside you can see the dough being prepared & fresh sweets coming out of the kitchen. Doughnuts are fluffy & melt in your mouth. Good service from the staff.
I'm a big cake donut fan and their cake donuts are the best I've had. If you can manage to get them fresh and still warm it's a magical experience!
Everything I got was excellent. Especially enjoyed the glazed cyclops, had cheesey flavor in the cream. Like a danish
A very wise woman told me the apple fritters from here were life changing, she was right! Soft, fluffy, crispy perfection!
Great customer service, good donuts, fast and efficient. Loved it. And they do have coffee. 👍 …
Decided to drop in on our way out of town. The young lady at the counter was so sweet and helpful. She made a cookies and cream donut for my little guy that made his eyes pop out. I had the blueberry cake donut and it was delicious. If we hadn’t already gotten on the highway, I might’ve gone back in for seconds.
Excellent doughnuts!! The glazed doughnut was so fresh and tasty!! I also enjoyed the chicken covered cake doughnut!! Staff very friendly!!
Heard about them and needed to try it. They really nailed it with the donut - inside and outside, all of the ones we tried were delicious. Glad we were just driving thru or I would go here everyday. They do close at 2pm so you'll want to go in the morning, we were lucky to get them as a dessert for the road after our lunch stop. Service and location was great as well.
A family member first told me about this donut shop. I have been eating here every since. Donuts are perfect. Staff are pleasant and courteous especially Danielle. I do recommend these
yummy donuts to family and friend.
The donuts were very very good. But not a big selection. And we got there minutes after opening. I'm not from a big town so trying to find parking sucks to try to get into a store to pick up something to eat in this location. I will definitely be back.
The best donuts in St. Louis.
Possibly the best in MO.
A great way to start the day.
Decadently delicious.
Straight up I'm husky. I know a good donut. Paharoh's donut holes are the best. The second best can be found at YumYum donuts at Venice & Grandview in West Los Angeles.
Hands down best donuts in the midwest, perhaps the World! Give them a try!
3 1/2 years ago we stopped in for doughnuts, they were the best I'd ever had...today we go in and they are still the best. New location same great doughnuts. The apple fritter is the best as well. If you are in downtown St Louis...this is a must if you like doughnuts!
The reviews I read were correct when they said this is a hole in the wall. Super run down looking. But the reviews were so great that we decided we had to try the donuts anyway. In my opinion, they were good but nothing special. And the staff were extremely rude to the guests in line behind us - they told them to put on a mask if they wanted to be served and the customer asked if they had one he could wear. The staff member very rudely told him no and to leave, all while the cashier was wearing her mask pulled down (not covering her nose at all). I can understand having strict mask policies, but there was no need to treat the man so rudely and if you are going to enforce strict mask policies for guests you should enforce them for staff as well.
SSooo Good! Went with a colleague and had to ask him, "How in the HHHell can a plain 'ole donut taste ssooo good?!
Awesome donuts!!! You have to try them. All we had left. Lol.
It was about a 20 minute ride and parked a few blocks away . Pay attention, so you don't pass it, its a hidden jem . And after 1 bite my daughter said, 'moma this was totally worth the travel!' Thank you, we'll be back! Yummy for the tummy!☺
Super nice people and the best apple fritter I've ever encountered! Be aware, Google Maps has the right address but they show it on the map two blocks down (at 9th and Pine) from its actual location (7th and Pine)
Overheard from the 2 customers while we were ordering: "This is a party in my mouth" & "This feels like I'm cheating on my husband" ... After trying them for myself, I had to agree. The donuts did not disappoint.
I went to Pharaohs this morning and had a great experience. The owner was very friendly and made great conversation. The donuts were incredible. Very fresh and absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the apple topper donut as the apple is so tasty and compliments the donut and glaze perfectly. I can't wait go back and would recommend this place to anyone!
Donuts are ok, I've had better. They are the only donuts store close to me but I go out of my way to get donuts elsewhere because it just doesn't smell good in there. Doesn't smell good or like donuts at all and they never make my fav wich is powdered cake. For some reason they will not make powdered cake donuts.... Weird
Great donuts and excellent customer service. They handled a huge order for us. Thank you!!
The donuts are excellent best I've ever had, I think it's safe to say best in the state but there is almost hardly any chocolate long John's. And the young lady that works the cashier on Wednesday and Thursday has a nice nasty attitude and I guess if I was young and silly I probably would have lost my temper when she threw my change in my hand. I just shook my head. Great product but there is always an employee that makes you consider going somewhere else.
I had heard about Pharaohs Donuts. I stopped by the donut shop because I was in the area. Parking is limited. A second driver is recommended to move your car if needed. The donuts are so fresh and delicious, they might be worth a parking ticket.These are the best donuts I have ever had in the STL area. I will definitely be back!
We were there a few weeks ago. The strawberry cheesecake donut was fantastic! The best donuts I have ever tasted!!!!
Donuts are more expensive than I thought. I very rarely buy them. But I decided to treat my office for national donut day. These donuts are delicious. They're worth some money. And they're worth the calories they also sell pies that are delicious.
I live around the corner and wanted some donuts. I sent my husband to get us a variety because I was working. I was simply blown away. They were fresh, moist, and delicious. They were so good a bought some more home a couple days later....and I am trying to lose some of this Covid weight. He raved about how nice they were and this time he was on time to get the long john he was too late for the first time. I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone.
They have the feel of an old school style classic donut shop. We had a custard filled, blueberry, and a few donut holes. They were good, but certainly not donuts I’d drive across town for nor stand in line in the cold. They didn’t have that soft crunch I believe a good donut achieves.
The custard filled donut was the biggest disappointment as the custard tasted like it was canned. The chocolate icing was ok, but also not fresh or rich tasting.
Overall, I’d go back in a pinch, but if I was out and about, sadly QT makes a better donut.
After seeing other reviews, it seems like they may have other donuts that weren’t available when I visited at 7:30am and it wasn’t crowded. It is worth noting the staff was super friendly, despite sounding like they were dealing with some irrational door dash customers.
I worked at a bakery for 8 years and have tried a lot of doughnuts. These are the best. The chocolate long johns are always freshly iced, and the blueberry cake doughnuts are crispy and moist. I recently hosted a bridal shower and we had their doughnuts, and the guests raved about how delicious they were! I can't recommend these enough.
Oh my goodness!!! If you love donuts you simply have to stop here and get. I love the reeses one! Wish they were closer to home...
Best donuts I've ever had. Do not pass this one up because of it's unassuming storefront. Ah-mazing!
Edited to add: Three years later, tried again, and still holds up as the best donuts I've ever had.
Walked from hotel to grab donuts before walking to Arch and was very pleased on how nice the staff were and the donuts tasted soo good. Wonderful little place
Had these the last time I was in St louis, it was my first time, and really loved this place. We got a dozen of mixed donuts, a little bit of everything, and they were all delicious. Located just a couple blocks from the America Center, an easy walk if you want a sweet breakfast.
We made an unplanned visit into this donut shop. As we were walking to get some lunch at Medina Grill across the street, we saw a family enjoying some donuts and we asked where they got them from and they directed us to Pharoahs donuts. Although we got there at 11am and they were practically sold out, the employee took the time to go over each of the available donuts. We ordered a half dozen, and now regret that we should have ordered more. Coming from the suburbs of Chicago, we thought we tasted all donut flavors, we were wrong, Pharoahs Donuts have to be the best we’ve ever had, well worth it.
Freshest doughnuts I've had since I moved to the STL. They were so good I had to try to save one for the kids and wife and I'll tell you that was a challenge. But when I got them home 8 hours later still just as soft as my first bite. Highly recommend.
Yum! That Apple Fritter was amazing. Better get that Glazed Donut too!!
This was my favorite donut place when they first opened...the donuts were ridiculously good. After recently moving back to STL and having them again I was disappointed as the donuts no longer had their perfectly soft texture and delicate and sweet icing. I hope this was just a fluke
It's okay. The donuts weren't labeled so I had no idea what each donut was. There was a giant line, didn't feel like saying what's this one? what's this one? what's that one? so just went with the old standby glazed. Tasted like any other glazed donut I've had.
This place is really good. A co-worker and I stop by this place at least once a week. I have tried most of their different types and have not been disappointed. I highly recommend their cinnamon twists. Sometimes they have a small version, but normally they're huge! The crumb cake donut is great too!
Hands down best donuts in the city. You can smell them from a block away. I found out about this place during the Taste of Downtown St. Louis a few years ago and I've been hooked ever since. EVERYTHING is good: donut holes, regular glazed, cinnamon rolls, long johns, jelly filled, etc. It's so good and Black owned and GOOD.
Pharaohs Donuts delivers the classic donut shop experience. All the usual favorites are available as well as some fun other flavors. If you are in the downtown area, you should swing by! Be sure to bring some cash though. They take cards for everything except tips and of course you are going to want to tip!
Best donuts in town; they absolutely melt in your mouth. It's a little difficult to notice from the exterior (unless the sandwich board is out front), but you can smell it from a block away, and it smells AMAZING. The specialty donuts are great - I'm a huge fan of the cinnamon rolls - but the simple glazed donuts here are just as excellent.
It's well priced and the donuts are really good. It's a small business very personable. The address on google is wrong. If you are on Pine just keep going a couple blocks down it's on 9th and Pine. Definitely going to be our go to St. Louis donut place. I would definitely recommend going there.
These are the best donuts in St. Louis. The donuts have a nice crispy layer on the outside surround a soft cake inside. The filling and icing is not too sweet like so many others.
Definitely a wonderful hole in the wall donut shop! My husband had the apple fritter and I had the custard filled donut — amazing. Great flavor and quality. The staff was welcoming and very nice, not to mention at 9 am on a Saturday the service was very quick.
Great spot for delicious fresh made donuts. I've been here twice and the food is inexpensive and the service is great. Perfect for a quick delicious breakfast or snack. Only a few blocks from the convention center and locals and tourists are welcomed alike. Most importantly, you can't go wrong with any donuts.
They make the best donuts I've ever had!! I have no problem supporting their business as much as possible!! The donuts are consistently awesome and you can tell they take their craft seriously! Keep up the great work!!! Yall will definitely see me often!
I'm not a donut person at all but my son is what you would call a connoisseur and so due to good review we stopped by the other morning. Good central location but is in a odd spot the donuts really were great and insanely fresh. I asked my wife and son what I should rate a 4(due to being under a parking garage) or 5 star and with no hesitation said 5 star even with the tent setup outside under the ramp lol.
I’ve been looking for good stuff like this since I moved out of NJ a little over a year ago. Absolutely the best glazed donuts I’ve ever had. Never had ones with such an airy consistency before. Cheesecake topped donut was great too. Brought home glazed, cherry topped and strawberry filled and they were a big hit. I’m usually in St. Louis once or twice a month and will need to make it a habit to stop here.
They were VOTED Best Donuts 2016 and I see why they received that reward. Their Donuts are so good and staff is amazing. The guy that make the donuts is always nice and speak. I'm a simple girl so I only get the glaze or the jelly #BlackOwnedBusiness
The best donuts I've ever had! found this place on a road trip with a one night stop in St Louis. My family still talks about these amazing donuts. Every other donut I eat now seems extremely disappointing. Got another road trip coming up and we are adjusting the time we leave so we can get to Pharaohs before it closes and grabbing 3 dozen glazed raised to go.
This place has, without a doubt, the finest donuts in st louis. The yeast donuts here are of amazing quality with a unique flavor, marvelous texture, and satisfying size. They have excellent cake donuts as well, offering all of the traditional flavors with some interesting and original inventions as well. Nothing here comes near to excessive or gimmicky, there are true and solid donuts. You will never be disappointed and the staff is extremely friendly.
My husband and I went here for the first time and loved it. The donuts are SO fresh and surprisingly light. I didn't have that sluggish feeling afterward. And its a great location because you can go for a walk to the city garden especially if you have a family. Plus its black owned!
For a long time, I lost my desire to eat donuts- but, these donuts made me return to them again. These donuts are so delicious. 😋 …
My first visit. Great donuts!! Highly recommended. Every donut I tried was great. Friendly staff. While I was in line I spoke to some people who drove about an hour and a half to get some of these donuts. I will certainly be back. Definitely worth a visit if you're in downtown St. Louis.
YUM! The donuts are great and not a bad price. The staff were incredible, and super helpful, kind and engaging. Definitely check these folks out!
Maybe the best donuts I have ever had. They are very fresh. Staff are very friendly.
Let me paint a picture. It's a cold morning in early March. I'm looking for a place to eat breakfast. No luck until I see this donut shop and a small line out the door. Why would people wait in line for a donut? I certainly wouldn't wait even two minutes for a Dunkin Donut. What a surprise. I finally get to the counter and I say to man, shoot, I was hoping to get some plain glazed. He told me I was in the right place, behind him on a huge bakers sheet were 50 beautiful glazed donuts. They serve them warm and my goodness, I've never had a better donut. Just remarkable. As with any good donut shop, they had white milk and brown milk. The donuts are not fabulous just because they are warm. An employee makes and cuts the dough in right behind the glass so all can see. The cook in the back told me there is an art to donut making. I love to see that kind of pride. My donuts were not overly glazed as sometimes donuts can be. You could taste a hint of the yeast used in the recipe. There are not a lot of small family, black-owned businesses. It was fun to see father, daughter, brother, cousin etc. They were all on the same mission. To make the best donut around. And check this out, if you buy a dozen donuts, you get a bakers dozen. A throw back to a kinder and better time. This is not only a great place to eat, but a cultural site not to be missed on any trip to St. Louis. Yeah Pharaohs. A+++++++++++
My go to place for lemon donuts that no other place is consistent on making nor even having on their menu. Staff is so nice and the prices are reasonable. This environment reminds me of the donut shops in Chicago and New York. Pharoahs made donuts for the elderly couple who use to own World's Fair Donuts before it closed and went with new owners.
This place is awesome! You can see them making the donuts right in front of you. Staff is helpful and always upbeat. Light getting the speciality mix of donuts. Their donuts go great with a nice hot cup of coffee. Stop in and give them a try, I promise you will be happy you did!
I got 1 regular glazed donut. It was warm, tasty and affordable. I loved this place.
Pharaohs donuts are the Best in The Lou. There is no comparison.....perfect every single time. They have some wonderfully unique flavors and outstanding traditional choices. Thanks for being in our neighborhood, keeping it sweet.
Awesome hole-in-the-wall place. Staff was friendly and attentive. We watched them make long johns before ordering a few donuts at the counter. The glazed donut and apple fritter was out-of-this-world! Literally melts in your mouth. My wife said it dissolved. A donut with flavored icing was a bit dried out, but the banana and chocolate flavor was great. We can only wish to find a place like this closer to home.
Donuts are pretty good. I've heard their Apple Fritters are the BEST. But I've been there at least 4 or 5 times and they've never had them available. Their Long Johns have tons of icing on them unlike most places that skimp on the icing. Cool local mom and pop donut shop. You can even see in to see the dude making donuts as you walk.
These are amazing donuts with incredible customer service.
The location has recently moved a few blocks west of where it came up on google maps, and the donut prices have gone up a bit since they opened, but the donuts are still very well priced. I think there were close to $1 a peice.
The glazed yeast donut was perfect and they also make a good cake donut.
Btw: I worked with donuts for 6 years at a mom and pop shop in Chicago so I am belive I know a thing or two about donuts.
Best jelly donut we’ve ever had and we’ve had a lot! Melts in your mouth.
Great donuts. Came here as a visitor from out of town before we headed back home. Wanted a place to sit and enjoy our breakfast, but after going to the wrong building (do NOT go to the 7th St location!) and also them not selling drinks, it left us to find somewhere downtown to get a drink and sit. Come prepared!
I normally don't care too much for eating donuts but this place is an exception. These donuts are just so soft for their own good. I could obviously tell the donut twist I had from here was fresh and soft to the touch. The donut does not necessarily have to be warm and cooling down to know it is fresh. Softness explained it all, just the way I like it. And it was not at all greasey. I found this donut to be jumbo for such a small price of $2.00. You also get a choice of 2% white or chocolate milk at an extra cost if you want to add milk with any donut of your choice. For a breakfast stop on your way to work if you work downtown or any time of the day, I recommend Pharaoh's donuts.
They are my number 1 Donut spot. Especially when they are still warm woooooooweeee I'm about to go back thinking about it. If you want a dozen of their glazed you better get there early because they all be gone by 9:30am but that just the original round glazed.
Easily one of the best donuts I've ever had. I tried an original glazed with whip cream and Oreo pieces on top. It was heavenly.
It is a hidden gem in downtown St. Louis. The variety is great. The staff is friendly and its not complicated. Just rows and rows of goodness at a great price.
This place was worth the stop for breakfast. Fresh donut holes melt in your mouth. You could tell all the locals know and support this place. It was popping! My wife likes cake donuts and I like yeast, so it was nice they had both. Only thing was showcase wasn’t kept stocked up very well but think it was just too busy. They had tons of stuff on racks behind them, but hard to tell what all was available.
Always a hit! The doughnuts are fresh and on point. I walked past Schnuck's bakery to go down a block and grab the doughnuts that were perfectly made, soft, flaky, and fire 🔥! …
Best donut place ever. My mom doesn't even like donuts and makes us go here every time she's in town! So good they don't need any quirky gimmicky decor to sell a donut... they just need the delicious smell. Staff is always very nice!
Delicious, my Husband loves donuts and they have a new fan!!! Whenever we return we will definitely stop for donuts!!!
Finally found the correct location. Will have to try again.
Delicious Donuts. I got there 10 Mins before they opened, about 12 people in line(for a great reason). Friendly Staff. Wonderful Owners. Clean Establishment. Great Prices. Icing to Donut Ratio is Perfect. Overall a must stop and buy a dozen :)
Best donuts in Saint Louis. Although there are those who might be somewhat apprehensive about Pharaoh's due to placement of the shop in a parking garage basement, these incredible donuts should be able to entice even the most harsh of critics.
You can always count on a good selection of classics (Long Johns, Boston Cream, etc) being available for purchase along with some other donut offerings that appear to rotate in and out. There are not wild flavors or creations like you might find at other donut shops around the region, however, the donuts from Pharaoh's don't need to rely on novelty to entice customers to come back time and time again. Prices are very reasonable and the great folks running at Pharaoh's are very welcoming.
This shop is absolutely fantastic! Not lying at all these donuts are better than Crispy Cream when the hot light is on. Fresh baked and made from scratch. They deserve a larger location and everyone NEEDS to try their donuts.
This place is the epitome of hole-in-the wall. Maybe only one sign with muted colors advertising its existence nestled among closed buildings. The interior: disarray, disrepair, fluorescent lights and a perpetual haze of heavy, greasy smoke. It looks like someone decided to set up a donut shop in the closet of an abandoned hotel.
I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE. I was not a fan of sweets or donuts until I had one of their flaky, buttery, perfect basic glazed donuts. They know how to execute a classic. There is literally nothing better in the city than one of their fresh-made, still-hot cinnamon apple fritters. The kind of tasty that makes your whole face tingle.
I legitimately plan on waking up at 7am and eating at least a dozen of these bad boys on my birthday. Also, the staff is just as sweet as the donuts :’)
My goodness is a quality donut. The quality of the texture of the donuts it's something you don't find much anymore it's got a chewy bread equality and a lovely place. I had mine fresh out of the oven and it was delightful Schaap is clean and well-run would love to come back.
Just stopped here this morning on National Donut Day after many other shops had run out of inventory. When we arrived, the staff at Pharoah's were cranking out delicious donuts as fast as they could! There was a long line of customers and although each person ahead of us seemed to clean out the case, more donuts would magically appear. The glazed donuts that I picked up were almost too hot to eat when we got them, they were perhaps the freshest donuts I have ever had! I shared my dozen with my coworkers and everyone loved them. The staff were super friendly despite the constant rush. Their cashier in particular was super helpful and welcoming. It is indeed a challenge to find the place if you're not in the know but it's well worth the effort (and kind of fun) to locate this simple donut shop that does it right!
The donuts are ALWAYS fresh, fluffy, and delicious. The service is top notch and very welcoming. We are well taken care of every time we come here. The cheesecake donut and apple fritters are a MUST TRY!
I eat a lot of donuts. Way more than I should actually. These are possibly the best donuts I've ever had in my life. There are other donuts that are fancier, or have gourmet toppings, but these are unbelievably good. I wasn't expecting much from looking at the place, but I was happy to be wrong. Probably a good thing I'm 6 hours away from this place or I'd have diabetes by the end of the week. So far my favorite is the cheesecake donut. You should try one. Or 9.
I came here for a quick stop while my husband toured the Gateway Arch. Although the selection of donuts were smaller than expected, the quality and price of them cannot be beat! The customer service was beyond excellent. Such nice and welcoming people! I will definitely be coming here again next time I’m in town!
Great homemade donuts a few blocks from the arch. Cream/filling is on top instead of inside. The cherry cheesecake donut was delicious! The coffee not so great. They do a baker's dozen (13 instead of 12). There are two or three tables inside. Staff was friendly and patient with customers choosing their their selections.
I love love the donuts from here. So happy to see this establishment still in business. I love the new location. I highly recommend it.
I found this place while scouting for a donut place while photographing the Wainwright Building, Arch, etc. I was surprised it didn't have chocolate-covered donuts while in early in the morning but not to worry. Great toffee donut. Highly recommended. Not the best ambiance but the donuts make up for it.
DO NOT MISS!!! I might be biased because I live downtown but these are my favorite donuts in STL. The staff is really friendly and they'll love to talk if you have any questions. Super basic selection, nothing crazy. Don't be afraid to stick with plain glazed donuts, you won't be disappointed.
We tried a few donuts from here while traveling. The jelly donut was by far the best we tried. The other donuts did not excite me as much, but overall was not disappointed. The staff was super friendly!
The store is definitely not fancy , but the 5 stars go to the donuts themselves. These are the BEST donuts I have ever had, and I have been to a bunch of different places. Prices are extremely cheap. Try the dozen donuts holes for less the $2, it's definitely a steal.
Delicious selection of classics and fun specialty donuts.
Hole in the wall place. When you walk in your in a sea of donut powder /powdered sugar. You can see they are very fresh! Fluffy and big donuts! The people there are very polite and appreciate your business. It just needs a little updated. Overall good!
Wide variety of donuts to choose from that are good. Decent sized donuts that are not real dense. They are rather lite and fluffy for a donut. Wish there was one closer to me.
I absolutely love their fresh baked donuts. I've been eating them every morning since I had my first one lol they are addicting. Try them all.
Prefect~
Cinnamon rolls are heaven.
Cheesecake donut is great.
old fashion and strawberry are cake based. Never taste this kind of cake based ones. Really good.
Has a restroom in the back.
Location is also very close to the arch.
A wonderful place to get a rest when you walk around the arch.
My coworkers brought in donuts from Pharaohs Donuts today. Literally every single person in our office that took a bite said WOW!!!!! Your products has the correct name. It feels like these donuts were made by a God. My first time having your donuts but definitely not the last. Thank you for creating such an amazing product. It is EXCELLENT!!!!!
I was told to try and did not disappoint. Cherry cheesecake donut was devine. Other donuts were good, light and flaky donuts. Also had a maple-covered nutty donut, but come to find out was like a cinnamon roll inside. That specific donut is not for everybody, but I enjoyed it. Located near Busch stadium, walking distance.
These are the BEST donuts in St Louis. Forget about the gourmet 'fad' donut makers like Strange and Vincent Van Donut, these are the real deal. Pharaoh's used to provide donuts to World's Fair donuts too but since Strange donuts bought them, Strange no longer wanted to support Pharaoh's donuts - too bad because Pharaoh's are better!
Best donuts in town. All of the staff wore masks and when I was there all of the customers were masked and maintaining social distance. The staff is friendly and polite. This is our family's favorite.
So soft, so moist, and so delicious! I didn't think I really even liked donuts until I tried the ones here. I've tried "fancy" donut shops in ritzier parts of town, but none compare to Pharaoh's! I take out of town guests here.
Google maps still has 7th street as location, the correct corner is 9th street.
First timers!!! We loved them! The customer service was excellent! The donut selection was unique. The coffee was absolutely wonderful. We will be back again! Thank you.
I LOVE this donut shop. Probably the best donuts I've ever eaten. Plus I went in the second time after a month and the owner remembered me, which I thought was amazing customer service, especially when it's always so bustling with people! I love having visitors in town because I get to bring them here!! 😊 …
Donuts are quickly becoming the next trendy pastry, and shops are popping up all over with fancy Instagram-worty donuts. While Pharaoh's has a few of those, their specialty are the classics: cake donuts, raised donuts, and long johns. And they do the standards better than anyone else. The cake donuts perfectly balance density and fluffiness. The raised donuts are so light you'd think you were eating a croissant. The frosting and glazes perfectly sweet, but not too sweet. The shop is a hole in the wall that you'd never find unless you were looking for it, but once you're inside you know that they take their donuts seriously. Right when you walk in you smell the yeast and can see them make the donuts, and the staff are all incredibly friendly. It truly doesn't get better than Pharaoh's. If you're in St. Louis, this is THE destination for donuts.
Loved it for my first time so I ordered a dozen at 7am while visiting downtown! Great staff
The BEST donuts hands down. The staff greet you once you walk in . They get a lot of business during the weekdays ( of course) so I usually go on Saturday mornings. Highly recommended!
Loved this place! Very friendly staff and wonderful donuts. The old fashioned and the apple fritter were amazing!
The location is great for a quick donut run before work downtown. Not my favorite donut shop in town (that honor goes to Donut Drive-In), but these donuts are great, and you can't beat a baker's dozen!
The best donuts I’ve had in stl. Better than krispy kream and worlds best!!
I love a great donut. Most donuts do not fall into that category, most donuts do not come close the their full potential. Pharaoh's Donuts are not most donuts, they are a revelation. I am a yeast donut guy and I have my favorites that I will always love. That being said, these are the best yeast donuts in town. They are soft chewy pillowy perfection with no oily saturation. How can they reach such heights of perfection where so many others barely succeed if at all? Before Pharaoh's there was only one place that I would buy cake donuts. Again, Pharaoh's has reached heights of perfection that others will only be able to dream of. On top of the most important reasons to visit Pharaoh's, they also have great service and it is always great to support minority owned businesses. What more could you possibly want?
Idk, to me the donuts are good, but a little overpriced and oiler than I think they ought to be. People were nice, but the place looked kinda dirty.
I go to a good amount of doughnut places. Been to Voodoo, to sssdude-nutz, etc. These are better. The dough is perfectly balanced - not too sweet, brilliantly savory. The sweetness of their glazes is an incredible compliment to their dough. The workers are really, really friendly as well! It's a can't miss.
They are the best donuts we have ever had. They do not try too hard, yet they are perfect. We even had friends come to STL out of state, and they still can't get these donuts out of their mind. Perfection.
Updating the review for the new location: Love these donuts! The new location is great, it's bigger and inviting. This place is pure St Louis, great food and great people.
These are the best donuts in St. Louis. Let me tell you about Pharaoh's donuts. Getting there is like a video game quest. Do not be deterred. These donuts are worth it.
Right now,there is a ton of road work happening on the streets around the building. It isn't apparent that the street is even open, and parking can be a challenge. Be resolute. These donuts are worth it.
The building itself is confusing. There is no lobby, and the entrance is unclear. Go in the door that is near the sign with a pharaoh on it. You will be faced with three doors. One has a sign saying "other door" with an arrow. The arrow points at a locked door. Choose the third door. You will enter a space that looks nothing like a donut shop. Maintain the course.
Turn the corner. You will see a display case. The donuts look standard. Your heart may sink. Keep courage.
Choose your donuts. The workers are friendly but firm. All the choices are good choices. The yeast donuts are soft, but haven't absorbed too much oil. They are even better than the yeast donuts from Donut Drive-in.
The cake donuts are a revelation. I fear someone may have sold their soul for these recipes. (It was a good trade.)
I am an expert at donuts. I know a good donut. I worked in a donut shop in high school and valiently try every new donut joint I come across. And I maintain that these are the best donuts in the St Louis area. Go, now, to Pharaoh's Doughnuts!
Softest donut I've ever tried! They make the donuts in front of you! It's such an amazing place, humble but delicious. We tried it when my team went there for FIRST Championship! Awesome city!
Good service respectful employees and great coffee make the whole cup even put your sugar an cream in for you. Love em
I love Pharaohs donuts. I will drive from Illinois all the way down town just for these donuts. They are always fresh and they have the best glazed recipe I have ever tasted. I recommend if you are down town St. Louis you have to try Pharaohs donuts.
Best. Apple. Fritters. Ever!!! All others fail in comparison! Wonderful donuts, great selections and the nicest people. Open 7 days, what are you waiting for? You deserve a donut!
This is a hidden treasure of downtown. The donuts are amazing, they have an AWESOME, moist sweet red velvet donut, their Carmel covered custard filled is AMAZING and the Apple Fritter, is to DIE for! This is a must visit place if you are staying downtown!
Pharoah's Donuts has an unassuming exterior, with no windows and just one entrance door. When you enter the interior is dark and there are no donuts in sight, but the smell is in the air. Keeping waking and around the corner you will come across the counter where you will find the do nu case. I honestly expected a lot more choices they only had about 5 different donuts to choose from, I was a bit disappointed.
I settled on a classic apple fritter and a simple glazed donuts. The price was a dollar for the glazed and 2 dollars for the apple fritter. Both of the donuts were warm and fresh. The apple fritter was slightly crunchy with a lot of cinnamon packed inside. While warm I enjoyed the flavor, although once it became cold it was very chewy and not pleasant to eat. The glazed donut held up much better warm and col compared to the apple fritter. It was light and fluffy with a perfect yeast ring around the donut, a sign that it was given time to proof.
Pharoah's donuts was definitely good, but not great, and by no means stacks up against John's donuts. When John's is right around the corner there is no reason to choose Pharaoh's over it unless you are really in a hurry becuase the donuts are not as good and the prices are more expensive.
Late morning visit, short walk from Hyatt... Still had good selection. Fresh and great tasting. Cherry friiter was amazing. Old fashioned cake donut was also great. Staff was friendly and patient.
Honestly the best donuts I have ever had. I am a huge donut lover and this place has topped them all. If you plan to visit St. Louis, check out this place! The owner was very kind and helpful. I loved the cheesecake, apple and glazed donut!
Hope to visit once more before we leave!
Donuts were amazing! I love donuts and this was one of the best I’ve ever been to. I wasn’t sure what to order but the staff were very friendly and helpful
A genuine diamond in the rough. This unique bakery located in downtown St.Louis boasts an amazing selection of doughnuts that anyone can truly enjoy. Make this a destination if you find yourself in St. Louis.
Some of the best donuts I've ever had. My favorites were the glazed old-fashioned and the cinnamon crumb cake old-fashioned. Such friendly staff too.
The absolute best glazed donuts hands down. I get a half dozen for my mother every Saturday.
By first impressions you would think "LORD! What have I just walked into" as the light haze of smoke fills the air from frying donuts. I'd heard nothing but amazing reviews about these sweet treats and I promise you won't be disapppointed. Absolutely delicious!!! T.
Great donut spot in the heart of downtown of STL. Been open for a long time. Obviously they are doing something right!
I’ve eaten allot of donuts... I love them. These donuts were OUTSTANDING!!! You will not be disappointed. Don’t expect anything but awesome donuts as that is all that you will be getting. Enjoy!!!
Clean, great smells, nice donuts
We visited on Labor Day and the kind woman behind the counter was running the shop by herself. Service was great and the donuts were fantastic.
The store was kind of...deconstructed, but it was ok.
The staff is friendly and the donuts delicious. They only had one type of donut available when we visited at 8:30 am. Go early so you have a better selection to choose from.
I just wish they would put names on their donuts.
Really nice people running the store. My son wanted a Boston Creme Donut and he made one especially for him. The donut was superb as I received my customary "Dad tax" and sampled his donut.
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I had never experienced a made to order doughnut!! This place is amazing! The doughnut wasn't greasy, it was warm and tasty! The price was good and the wait wasn't long at all. Top quality doughnuts!
Visiting st Louis and this was 2 blocks from the hotel. I would have walked a couple of miles. These donuts are some of the best I've ever had. The guy at the counter was super nice and pulled out some fresh donuts for us.
Solid donut shop. Anything glazed was good. Apple fritter was my favorite. Their maple frosting was awful...couldn't even finish the donut. Great customer service and would definitely go back.
This little hole in the wall has the BEST donuts you will ever eat. Sugary, moist goodness!!! $11 for a bakers dozen - you can't beat that! Come early to get the best selection.
Complete hole in the wall, but somehow that doesn't even matter. The donuts are deliciously caloric. This place is a downtown staple. I'm looking forward to their move to a slightly nicer space a couple blocks over. Did I mention that this place is dingy?
I had a glazed donut. It was fantasticly light and fluffy. If I walked by every morning, I might have a problem ;) But, I doc it a star because it's inconvenient for me to get to, and it has a funny smell. But, I loved the donut.
Very good doughnut and cinnamon rolls. Friendly staff
I made a special stop on my trip through STL for these donuts! I had them a few months ago when I was in town for a wedding and had to stop back in on my road trip. These are the best donuts in the US! You need to order two bc one is just not enough!!
A co worker treated some of us to some donuts yesterday morning...and im telling you right now.. that was the best jelly donut i have ever sink my teeth in. My father loves donuts everyday! So i will be telling him to hurry over thete and get some. Sooo soft and fresh!
Had the key lime donut and donut holes with a black coffee. All were delicious and I will return to try more flavors.
Service was prompt and cheerful!
Whether you live in St. Louis or you are just here for.a brief visit, Pharo's Donuts is a must! It is a small mom and pop shop nestled back into the lower portion of a car deck, that takes a little exploration to find when the sign is out. The donuts were some of the best I have ever eaten! We are definitely returning tomorrow!
We stopped in for some donuts during our trip to St Louis. These were honestly some of the best donuts I've ever had.
Don't worry about the low budget building, you will not be disappointed. Watch the donuts being made, grab all the donuts your heart desires, you will be in heaven. This place is amazing and the owner is very friendly. Best donuts ever.
Very good donuts. I wish they were warm when I picked them up.
Best donuts, black owned. What more could you want? I love the cinnamon rolls, but don't eat them all. Save some for me!
First time at this donut shop. The donuts were excellent and well priced. The staff was friendly. I would recommend trying it when you are downtown.
If you're serious about your donuts, this is the place for you. No glitz and barely recognizable from the street. But both their cake and yeast donuts are delicious. You can also see their donut-making operation while waiting in line.
This was my first visit, and I will definitely be back. The donuts were fresh and warm, with great texture. Some of the best donuts in St. Louis. Service was friendly and excellent.
I visit the downtown location. The product is very good. I wish they'd spend a day making the place look more presentable. I've visited this location over the years so I know they could find a day to make the place look cleaner. I'm sure they could gain more business if they did.
They had a smaller selection of donuts, but what we had was great! Cream filled donuts were legit.
The glazed donuts are probably the best I have ever had, from various places in KC, STL and SGF. Soft, warm, and a glaze that just melts in your mouth. Plus, coffee options aside from the usual dispenser, which make for an excellent addition to a great pair of donuts.
In my opinion, these are the best donuts in St. Louis. Staff is very friendly and personable. My daughters love watching "Chef" make the donuts. Overall, one of St. Louis's 'must visit' locations.
WOW!!!! "King tut got nutin of these guys". The smiles say it all!!! The donuts are only a small part of their success! A great taste of what makes America great...please take note and "trump" this place a delicious and welcoming way 😋😋😋😋😋😍😍😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😏😍😍😍😍. May everyone learn from their hard work and fortitude....its "godly"! …
Weirdly, the most amazing simple glazed yeast ring I have ever had. The location is unassuming but it is NOT CLOSED. Best place for donuts downtown, no competition.
Truly TG Pharohs was open at 6 a.m. I was visiting family in DT STL, and had to get up early to pay for another day of parking. Found them on Google. Walked over n grabbed 6 hot donuts right out of the fryer. The young female cashier was so so welcoming with tremendous customer service.
Just a plain, basic donut that was so so warm, tasty, & filling on a cool, crisp MO morning with a good cup of coffee & view of the Arch brought back childhood memories of Grandparents, cousins, Cards games, fishing n hunting. Pharohs now has a special place in my STL life.
If Pharaoh's Donuts were an athlete in the olympics, they'd take home every gold medal. The workers were very kind, humble, and the service was quick. The atmosphere was a little strange, but definitely gave the feeling of a local business. The donuts, oh the wonderful donuts..... They were moist, fresh, delicious. They were to die for. I would literally die for one of these donuts. So run, don't walk, and grab as many of these donuts as you can because good things don't last forever.
The doughnuts looked good but the case was empty. Btw thanks to the lady who bought 12 dozen doughnuts at 7:15 and screwed everyone else in line! I don't know maybe next time call you enormous order in a day ahead??
Great donuts, old fashioned great taste these donuts are the real thing, you'll love these donuts and back for more. Enjoy
Delicious doughnuts, probably the best I've had. Interesting flavor choices, friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
Best donuts I have ever had. Rough looking outside but it's obvious that the money goes directly into making the best donuts ever and making sure the customers are taken care of first.
The inside was being remodeled and didn't look the best, but who cares? The doughnuts were fantastic. The guy at the counter was really nice and helped my little brother a lot when making a selection.
I've eaten a lot of donuts in my life. A lot. You wouldn't know it by looking at me but it's true. These are among the absolute very best I've ever had. Prefectly airy and sweet raised. Amazingly rich and decadent cake donuts. Truly perfect.
Omg.... Best donuts ever.... Melts in your mouth.... Every chance I get I go get me some.... Catch them when they're fresh from the oven even better.... Either way best in St. Louis....
Best my wife and I have ever had Quick Service very friendly staff easy to find just plain awesome!!! The Saturday bakers on December 1st at 11am were exceptional!!! Every staff worker in the bakery are on top of their game!!!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!
Best donuts that I have ever had. The structure is a little run down and dirty and can be missed if you are not paying attention. Workers were pleasant and fun to talk with.
Brought my daughter here and not only are the donuts excellent, the workers are absolutely awesome! My daughter got the cheesecake donut and she says it's the best donut she's ever had!
This place is great, and definitely good for STL City standards. He's open really early on Sundays when not much else is, and you can smell this place from the block west. I am alway happy when he has blueberry, but I've had to get there early since this place is so popular.
Wonderful! I'm so happy that I chose to try something new on this trip to the city. The donuts are amazing. This is a must go if you like donuts. It's also close to the Cardinal's stadium.
This is what a donut should taste like. There is love in every bite. Never dry or hard! Bravo! This should be a stop on any tourist destination of St. Louis! Factz!
Best doughnuts in St. Louis. A must before a Cardinals early game@
My girlfriend and her mother rave about this place. So since we were all in St. Louis, this was stop number 1 of the day. Good donuts. All of the staff that we spoke with were super nice and friendly.
Best Donuts EVER! I love the glazed donuts and normally I do not care for glazed but with these I can't say No. If I see them I must have them. Really wonderful!
Best donuts I have ever had. The family absolutely loved them. Recommend the apple fritter, regular glazed and cinnamon rolls. Staff was very friendly, highly recommended!!!!
First time I almost walked back out because I thought I was coming through the wrong door and was in the service area. So happy I went back in because these are the best freaking donuts you will ever have. You can smell them 2 blocks away.
The best donuts I have ever had and I have traveled many places around the world so delicious we smelled them from outside and didn't even realize we had passed a donut shop the delicious smell took us inside to a fabulously humble old fashioned donut shop, the best!!
Can not recommend this place enough! The donuts were great, and well priced. Even though I bought them after noon, they still tasted fresh. The staff was kind and the place was clean.
OMG! The location may be sketchy, but go with your taste buds. I couldn't leave STL without a dozen. Good news people, donuts can pass TSA security without extra pay downs. 😁 all the way to DC. …
Very friendly staff. Amazing donuts and mini cakes. The coffee was dam good.
Very good donuts, employees appears a little questionable in touching ur donuts. Need to use gloves not just tissue paper
Easily the best in STL. When our family has dinner with some friends, within the first hour of conversation my dad will find a way to say, "Have you had Pharaoh's Donuts?" It's kind of funny, but he's not messing around either. It is worth going out of your way to try them. I'd put them on my top 5 places you HAVE to try in the STL area.
Best donut shop in STL for original glazed donuts hands down. Nothing beats Strange Donuts for me. This place is a very close second and perfect for those (like me in most cases) who prefers the classics.
I told the guy to pick me out three donuts whatever he wanted....each one I ate was awesome. Even with google maps it's tricky to find and I thought I was in the wrong spot but man it was worth the search. That place has the best donuts I have ever tasted.
Best donuts in downtown St. louis
Better than Krispy Kreme donuts and reasonable prices
Everyone was so friendly and the donuts were amazing!
Love these donuts! Make a stop every time we visit St. Louis! Definitely best early in the morning when they're still warm.
Donuts are always fresh and moist! They are the best by far, and I love the fact they are Black owned. Exceptional donuts. ❤
Best donuts ive ever had..and I've had em from all over from hurts to omg ..you name it but even a day later heated up amazing donuts guy at the counter was patient and friendly we walked in to Goodmorning and how are you...GREAT PLACE !!! Highly recommend
These were hands down the best donuts I've ever had. I wanted to bring some home, thats how much I loved them, but we were on a road trip so they wouldn't have faired well in the car.
This is the place for donuts in St Louis. Great people, great service, great donuts. The apple fritters are to die for! And the cinnamon rolls are HUGE! A little difficult to find, but well worth it.
Whoa!! I made it to my car and tried the donut holes that just came out fresh. I went right back and bought more. Best ever! ! A must if you are downtown st louis. Staff was super friendly too.
Love the varity of choice
Hidden spot around town. Great selection of donuts and decent coffee!
Amazing cinnamon rolls. They are to die for.
Honestly some of the best donuts I’ve ever had. Staff was beyond friendly. I 100% recommend this place to anyone in the area that wants donuts.
The glazed twists are mouthwatering! Amazing! Wish they had a great coffee and allowed dogs to come inside but for an amazing donut, I love it!
Best doughnut I have ever tasted! Warm but crunchy on the outside. Just loved them. Don't be fooled by their location, they are awesome!
Heaven in a donut. Don't let the fact that it looks like an office building fool you, the donuts are to die for. I had the plain glazed yeast twist. Soft and chewy, sweet but not cloying, donut perfection.
Deliciously freshly made...
These donuts are AMAZING. And the employees could not be nicer. Some of the best donuts I've had in St. Louis.
Yes I agree, it was hard to find for me also but man, I'll say this, I'm happy I found it. Heaven in the form of a doughnut. For some reason the hole in the wall spots be having the best food & this hole in the way spot sticks with that. Best doughnuts in St Louis, hands down...
WOW!!! Some of the BEST donuts we have ever had, if you are in St Louis, make sure you stop here! You will be oh so glad you did!
Best doughnuts I've found in the area, friendly staff and selection is great. Try the red velvet cake, and blueberry cake doughnuts, cheesecake ones are also great. Stop every chance I get!!!!!
Stumbled on this place close to the hotel. The staff were the friendliest people we met in St Louis and the donuts were legitimately the best I've ever had. Great value too.
Good donuts!
Best Old School donuts in the Lou!
The service was wonderful and the donuts are delicious! I will definitely return when visiting STL.
I don't do donuts, but my kids informed me that these are the best! The staff is awesome here. If you're doing St Louis, do Pharaoh's!
For an extremely busy morning when we visited, the staff was friendly and efficient. We were very impressed with selection. The donuts were fantastic.
Fantastic Donuts!! Service was outstanding!! I stopped to buy these donuts for a Hospital OR staff.....They all LOVED THEM!! I would highly recommend Pharaohs!!
We found this on our visit to the city. Donuts are amazing. Don't let the location fool you, good donuts and great service.
Good donuts, friendly staff. I got the Carmel long John with peanuts and it was bomb. Definitely stop here for some donuts and coffee before you leave town!
Outstanding place to get donuts.
Humble storefront but amazing donuts! Nice staff as well. They cost a little bit more than Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme, but well worth it as they are much better
Some of the best donuts in St. Louis....and this place is black owned and operated! Always hot and fresh! Crispy Kream ain't got nothing on Pharaohs!
I love them! Donut shop is always clean owner is super friendly and kind. I love the customer service ❤️
St Louis is the donut capitol of America and there are so many great options and this is the best one downtown. Fritters and long Johns are good.
Downtown St Louis Missouri it's a hidden gem. You walk in his smells so good cuz you're baking continuously and the donuts melt-in-your-mouth it's just wonderful!!
Went to the 7th and Pine locale. BEST doughnuts! Fresh. Sweet. Delicate, melt in your mouth goodness. And kids saw one of the bakers in action.
Some of the best Glazed donuts I've ever had, anywhere, in my life! And the people there are super nice too!
Delicious fresh donuts, that you can smell from blocks away - I literally found this place by following my nose! Don't bother with the coffee, but the apple fritters are amazing
Definitely dont be fooled bu the venue, their donuts are amazing. Holds a fiery torch to Johns donuts. The staff is very kind down to earth people.
Amazing donuts, especially when fresh. Also, they show the making of some of the donuts on the side which is really cool to watch! The workers are really friendly too!
there's nothing like the taste of ol skool donuts that are very sweet, fluffy, and worth every penny spent. preferred over chain locations. always well visit, every trip home
These doughnuts are the fluffiest, most delicious doughnuts I've ever had. Their glazed twist is to die for. So simple, yet so tasty.
Fresh baked handmade doughnuts
This place has probably been here for years & the donuts were the bomb!!! Parking isn't great but downtown STL so expected! Staff was great & friendly!
Every city has unique food items and St. Louis has the St. Paul Sandwich, Vess Sodas, Imos Pizza, and the newest is "Pharaohs Donuts" the exquisite taste, texture, and firmness sets the new gold standard for donuts in the St. Louis.
Small shop, no dine in due to COVID-19. Incredibly tasty and budget friendly. The staff were kind, funny and quick to process orders.
Seems like no one cares your standing there. I was asked how I wanted my hot chocolate. The items listed were not available
Got a dozen donuts for coworkers and we all loved them.
Great flavors and unique combinations.
The doughnuts are great but your coffee is unfortunately like a minor league team trying to win the World Series. Please stick the doughnut making.
Very good doughnuts, dense, but soft. Come early for the best selection, prepare to stand in line. Friendly service.
I don't even like donuts but for some reason I'm addicted to these. They melt in your mouth. And don't mess around and get them hot OMG
Best donuts in St. Louis. Hands down. The red velvet cake donut is the greatest. Highly recommend!
Love this place. Great to be able to have the best donuts in STL.
Some of the tastiest donuts around. Good choices and great flavors.
Exceptional Product!! I rave about them to everyone. I have my family hooked. Wish that they had more than 1 person serving during the morning hours though.
Pharoh's Donuts are the closest match to my childhood memories of "Donut Heaven." To stroll past without stopping for one, should be a violation of a St. Louis city ordinance! Really......
Just a quick review: I love their apple fritters. Those fritters are huge and tasty!
Wow be careful you will gain weight fast because you will not get out of this place what an amazing donut. I can't stay out of there I'm going to have to move or I'm going to gain 50 pounds I love this place.
This has to be the best donut shop in STL. Everything is delicious, especially the red velvet cake donuts.
Definitely stop here for some world class donuts and coffee. Friendly service and well-staffed.
The best donuts in Saint Louis! It is worth getting there right when they open, because everything will be super fresh.
Hole-in-the-wall donut shop offering a wide selection of delicious treats. The quick and friendly service will keep me coming back for more!
Awesome cake donuts!
I consider myself a donut connoisseur and nothing beats Pharaohs. Nothing.
It also helps that the staff is extremely friendly.
Very good doughnuts, friendly staff, high recommend
These are the most delicious donuts in the Saint Louis area and I go here too often lol
Probably the best donuts I’ve had in a long time. First bite of my glazed cake about made me weep with joy! Great job, Pharaohs!
Location is easy to miss but DON'T. These are the some of the best doughnuts I've ever eaten. A must stop in STL.
These doughnuts come from heaven. You must eat at least one to say that you are alive. The cake doughnuts are my favorite. But believe me, it's ALL good.
We will go out of our way to drive through St Louis only to get their glazed donuts. Absolute best in the world!!!
Had some of the best donuts here! Our family was treated so kindly and the entire staff was amazing!
Staying so far from Krispy Kreme had a great perk. These donuts were so much better. I almost missed it thinking the place was abandoned!
Simply yum. Some of my favorite donuts!
Located on 7th Street Downtown Saint Louis.
Today is my first of many deys traveling to this establishment.
Verrry Tasty Doughnuts.
I give it 7 Stars
Nice selection of tasty donuts. Welcome addition to downtown St.Louis.
Smelled the donuts a block away, employees really nice, friendly atmosphere, clean building, donuts extremely good. Well deserved 5 stars :)
Yep you saw the rating 4 almost 5. They have the best dounts in the Stl. Customer service could use a some improvement but that cant stop great donuts
These are the best doughnuts in town. It looks like a hole in the wall but the food is wonderful.
These Donuts ARE OUTSTANDING !!! We Always Stop Here Whenever In STL. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB GUYS !!!!
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We stumbled upon this place while in St. Louis just after it opened. It's now a must-hit place everytime we visit. Let's just say it's actually not a problem getting up when you know you're going to Pharoahs!
Stop reading and just go these donuts are amazing and don’t worry about finding one you like it’s all good
Yum. Cherry cheesecake donut. Never would have thought but so delicious. Worth the visit. Service was excellent.
Absolutely a must try in STL. Very friendly and enjoyable staff, warm and welcoming. Caramel macchiato and strawberry jelly filled was perfect for walking around downtown.
These are the undisputed best donuts in St. Louis. I've had donuts from a lot of places across the nation and these rank at the top.
Seriously the BEST most yummy Doughnuts I've ever had. We will Defently be back again. And again and again❤😋 …
This donut place is a must to visit. Cheap, quick and delicious. The outside of the store is grungy but the inside is decent.
Amazing light and fluffy donuts
It's taking us three years to make the trip from cedar rapids Iowa back here. well worth it for the birthday request of our 17-year-old
Great Donuts!!! Rough location. The service is great and these are old fashion donuts.
Fresh donuts every day.. LOVE THEM.
Don't go anywhere else.
I had a craving for their donuts so I drove from north county to downtown pouring rain. The best donuts around 😋 …
Best donuts ever! They take me back to my childhood when my daddy use to bring us donuts that would melt in our mouths!
When we parked the car in the garage above we could already smell the incredible doughnuts down below. Delicious old school doughnut shop.
Good donuts, but not so great eat in options. My debit card has been double charged twice now, so pay cash.
Just left there and it was my first time and donuts look great and price was reasonable
Some of the best donuts I've ever had...fluffy and buttery tasting
Best Apple fritters ever
Great donuts. Fast service. It's tucked away in kind of a semi-creepy hole in the wall, but that somehow lends it a bit of charm.
Best donuts in town. Great people. Location is hidden in a nothing part of downtown.
Doughnuts are great a soft pillow bite of sweet dough fried to perfection with the right amount of glaze if u love doughnuts you will marry these trust me
I love this local donut shop. Very very yummy!
The donuts were amazing, especially the apple fritter and red velvet.
My boyfriend isn't a donut fan. When he went on about how this is the best donut he has ever tasted, I knew we had found "the one"
I am no donut expert,but these donuts are really good. I'd recommend it, and will hopefully be back again sometime.
Excellent, fresh, delicious donuts. Best i have ever had. They are addictive.
The best Donuts I’ve enjoyed here in the LOU! I wish this Store was all over!
Best place in St.Louis for donuts!
Amazing fresh donuts!!!!
the old fashion donuts are good, but man, the glazed donut! one of the best I've ever had!
These donuts are yummmmmmmy. The staff is so friendly. I'm so glad I went!
Just so delicious!! Every donut was soo sugary and good. A little bit pricey though!
Smelled this place before they officially opened and couldn't wait to try them...I was not disappointed! Fresh and delicious and better get there early if you want the best selection..
The donuts were delicious, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. It was dirty and run down feeling.
Absolutely no frills. Simply great donuts! Warm, tasty, fresh donuts. Definitely worth a try when visiting StL.
The best little donut place in the city by far. Friendly staff and the donuts are always fresh and delicious.
Fast friendly Service and exceptional donuts at a fair price in downtown St. Louis
Donuts he so fresh I am never disappointed they donuts are better than qt
Awesome customer service every time I have I visited! Best donuts in St. Louis period.
Hidden downtown gem. The wait can be long but the donuts are worth it. Pleasant staff ready with a smile.
Fresh made donuts. Much better than Krispy Kreme or Duncan. If you are in St. Louis and like donuts go by this place.
They have the best donuts! Always fresh and sometimes still warm.
Fresh and delicious donuts. Highly recommended. Very Popular treats!
Small place with the best donuts that I have ever had a very reasonable prices.
The donuts are excellent. It doesn't look like much from the outside but worth the stop.
Great donuts very friendly staff, kind of a hole in the wall kinda place but the donuts are great and the prices are cheap.
Best downtown donut spot! The plain-glazed will make you slap your mama and the cinnamon crumble buttermilk will make her forgive you!
Nice little local donut shop. Selection wasn't great when we popped in, but it was also late in the day. Very friendly people!
Hole in the wall, but some of the best donuts i've ever had. It's a must when visiting St. Louis.
Awesome donuts and everyone was very nice! Skip the chain donut shop and get one from here!
This is a family business that will serve the best donut and pastries you can buy
Delicious donuts with very friendly staff! A must when visiting the arch! You'll love the jelly filled :)
Best donuts in the city. They are always extremely fresh and delicious
The best dam donuts around. I went to strange donuts and it was blan and tasteless. I will always go to pharaohs donut never try any other
Truly the best donuts in the nation (and I’ve tried quite a few!).
Despite the fact that the shop is a building site, the doughnuts are delicious!
Would recommend.
Awesome donuts, if you're in the area, and you don't stop you're cheating yourself. This is definitely a "take my money" kind of place....
This place is not at all pretty, but the donuts are phenomenal. I was incredibly impressed.
The best doughnut holes around and staff is amazing. I stop in every time I am near downtown STL.
The donuts were fresh and delicious. Glad I took a dozen donut holes to go!
I went in with my son later in the day so there weren't many options. We enjoyed what we got though & we were glad we got to visit.
This will always be my favorite donut stop. The best staff and the best donuts
The firm I work for brought these in today - absolutely delicious!!! Krispy Creme has nothing on these donuts!
Donuts are good, just an unpleasant smell when you walk through the door, it's also hard to find if you don't know where to go.
Donuts are simply amazing. Staff are very friendly too.
Fantastic donuts. The line can be long and not always enough donuts, but that's because they're delicious.
Glazed donuts were very good. Quick service.
Awesome and amazing donuts.
They are the only ones who have STRAWBERRY jelly donuts.
Yaaaayyyyy!!!!
It's just a hole-in-the-wall joint but the quality and flavor is top notch. It's pretty easy to miss but you definitely don't want to.
Delicious donuts and amazing staff!!