Donut King
3304 E University Ave, Des Moines
(515) 255-1125
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The best donuts I've had yet. You can tell they're fresh and without a bunch of chemical ingredients/shelf stabilizers like some area grocery chains. Fluffy and crisp cake donuts that melt in your mouth.
Donut King is run by Lou King, a childhood friend. I am thrilled he opened a place closer to us on the east side. His hand-made donuts are done on premises every day, but the store is closed on Mondays. The donuts taste scrumptious; they taste different than any donuts I've ever had which is good compared to the lightweights available elsewhere. Comparatively speaking, these donuts are the KING of all donuts around. Go early as the store opens early and closes by noon, and...
Got two dozen before a soccer tournament, they were a hit. The raised glazed donuts meet in your mouth. The kids loved the powdered sugar, evidence in the photo. We will definitely stop whenever we are on the east side. Just be aware, there is limited parking but the wait is worth it.
