Pharaoh's Donuts - Downtown STL

On our 1 year anniversary, Michael took me to Pharaoh's Donuts in Downtown STL. They were absolutely delicious! I got my two classic favorites, a glazed and a chocolate long john. The chocolate icing tasted like it had a lot of cocoa powder, which Michael and I agreed made it taste like a Hot Chocolate Long John.

After 1 year of marriage, we still struggle to share donuts. 

We got there around 11 and the selection was slim.. a few of these and some cake donuts. 
There was a little table inside and a vending machine, but the interior needs some love. It seems like some of the best donut shops in St. Louis are the ones that put zero effort into their appearances.

They apparently also sell Hot Dogs, too, according to their sign. Interesting.

These are classic, well made donuts and all the reviews on other sites are great, so I'll definitely be back to try the Crumb Cake donut and Apple Fritters that people have raved about!

And super extra bonus points for taking credit cards :) <3
AND... this just in: their Facebook says they DELIVER??! Is this real life? I got really excited and tried to call them, but no one answered... Comment below if you've had donuts delivered because that is genius and exciting. Think of the possibilities!


Pharaoh's Donuts
200 North Seventh Street

 Hours:
6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Fri
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat 
7 a.m - 12 pm
314-351-0285
Special thanks to Sean for recommending Pharaoh's. You were so so right about that glazed <3








































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