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World's Fair Donuts
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1940 S. Vandeventer Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110

314-776-9975 

 

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  • Bakery
    Sun,Sat 4am-3pm, Mon-Fri 4am-6:30pm
    $
  • cash
    Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Snack Food
  • None
    Not Accepted
    Street
Description

In what year did St. Louis host the World's Fair? Hint: World's Fair Donuts is located at 1904 South Vandeventer Avenue. Tucked away at the intersection of Shaw Avenue just off Interstate 44, World's Fair Donuts has been selling their sweet, doughy treats for more than thirty years. World's Fair offers traditional glazed and powdered choices, as well as some iced long johns. Of course, early morning risers can't go wrong with a signature crumbly, glazed buttermilk cake donut. For the health conscious, there's a blueberry chip cake donut, fruit-filled Danish rolls, or even an apple fritter, because hey, fruit's healthy, right? If so, then their fruit pies, reminiscent of those waxed-paper wrapped Hostess numbers, just might take the cake. Come prepared, World's Fair only accepts cash or check, and it would be downright dismal to leave the Fair without a tasty souvenir.







  • 2003 | Best Doughnuts

    When Terry and Peggy Clanton bought the doughnut business at the corner of Vandeventer and Shaw in 1976, they renamed it World's Fair Donuts because of the building's address. (Get it 1904 Vandeventer)They've been open almost every day since then, fourteen hours a day, except for Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Perseverance has paid off: The Clantons' doughnuts are among the best anywhere. We particularly like the light and airy glazed doughnuts, and the chocolate ones, which... More »

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  • World's Fair Donuts Reopens

    World's Fair Donuts Reopens

    | Tue, July 6, 2010

    Doughnut lovers, our long national nightmare is over. World's Fair Donuts (1940 South Vandeventer Avenue; 314-776-9975) has reopened after a two-week break necessitated, according to the sign posted o... More »

  • World's Fair Donuts Temporarily Closed [Updated]

    World's Fair Donuts Temporarily Closed [Updated]

    | Mon, June 28, 2010

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  • amaithi07
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    amaithi07 | St Louis, MO | 55 Reviews

    | Sun, March 27, 2011

    Classic donut place..lots of hIstory and you can taste it in the donuts... Great Service.

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