Craving doughnuts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable doughnut outlets in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. World's Fair Donuts

Topping the list is World's Fair Donuts. Located at 1904 S. Vandeventer Ave. in Southwest Garden, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, is the highest-rated affordable doughnut spot in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp. Doughnut flavors include coconut creme, peach, cherry and apple.

Yelper Mary C., who reviewed World's Fair Donuts on Dec. 24, wrote, "This is the best doughnut shop in the city!"

2. Pharoah's Donuts

Next up is downtown's Pharoah's Donuts, situated at 200 N. Seventh St. With 4.5 stars out of 231 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Don't miss the strawberry cheesecake doughnut.

Yelper Phillip L., who reviewed Pharoah's Donuts on Nov. 18, wrote, "Don't let looks fool you, this place is legit. You can smell it as you're walking down the street ready to satisfy your stomach's needs."

Yelper Miera C. wrote, "Seriously, the traditional glazed donut that I just ate from you guys was luxury pillow-soft! It collapsed and disappeared into my greedy jaws with ease!"

3. Donut Drive-In

Lindenwood Park's Donut Drive-In, located at 6525 Chippewa St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot to score doughnuts and more 4.5 stars out of 225 reviews. Try a cinnamon yeast roll with caramel icing.

4. John's Donuts

John's Donuts, a spot to score doughnuts and more in Kosciusko, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 138 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1618 S. Broadway to see for yourself. Stop by for a cinnamon crunch doughnut or an apple fritter.

Teresa R. noted, "Great doughnut shop! Doughnuts are good. Fluffy, not heavy. Definitely old school charm."

Yelper Brian H. wrote, "My personal favorite doughnut here is the butter twist doughnut. Once you finish one, you have this urge to eat another one! This is one of the best glazed-style types of doughnuts that I have tried."

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