The Take
Old Town Donuts earns its based status by frying exclusively in coconut oil and keeping batches small and frequent. The 24-hour Florissant location turns out fresh classics that taste like actual food instead of industrial filler.
Glazed and old-fashioned donuts deliver the cleanest hit. Loaded signature flavors add unnecessary toppings that dilute the point of stopping by a donut shop in the first place.
The Verdict
Old Town Donuts proves a family shop can win national brackets twice by refusing seed oils and sticking to fresh, simple donuts. The coconut oil base and round-the-clock production separate it from every chain pretending to care about ingredients.
Nostalgia buyers chasing real taste and seed-oil avoiders both win here. Order a dozen glazed or old-fashioned from the 24-hour Florissant spot.
Common Questions
Does Old Town Donuts use seed oils?
No. They fry exclusively in coconut oil.
What should you avoid at Old Town Donuts?
The heavily iced or topped signature flavors.
Is Old Town Donuts healthy?
No. Donuts remain treats even without seed oils.
