World's Fair Donuts
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Known for: Sixteen traditional varieties of cash-only doughnuts under a dollar, fried pies and a vegan option from a tiny Southwest Garden shop that opens at 4 a.m.
1904 S Vandeventer Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A mom-and-pop landmark on South Vandeventer run for decades by Terry and Peggy Clanton. After the couple retired it was reopened in January 2020 by Jason Bockman, co-founder of Strange Donuts, who kept the classic menu and sold 2,000 doughnuts in three hours on reopening day.
Owner Jason Bockman (also co-founder of Strange Donuts, which has Maplewood and Kirkwood shops); combined group still under 6 locations.
Last checked 9/25/2026