Sedalia, Missouri
We start at half
three in the
morning.
Papa Jake's Donut Shop has been on the corner of West 16th for a long time, and the case is fullest the moment we open.
3:30 AM to 12 noon
Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday
1200 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301
When we are open
Early, and not for long.
We are a morning shop. The fryer is going before four and the doors are shut by noon, five days a week. If you have driven over on a Monday and found us dark, that is why.
We also sell out. Not every day and not everything, but often enough that it is worth saying out loud rather than letting you find out at the counter. The earlier you come, the more there is to choose from.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Card and debit welcome. Free street parking right outside.
What is usually in there
Come and look
in the case.
We do not run a fixed menu and we are not going to pretend otherwise. What is in the case is what we made that morning. This is the sort of thing you will usually find, and the earlier you get here the more of it there is.
- Marshmallow long johnsTwo different people have written a review about this one on its own.
- Glazed raised ringsThe ones going straight into the box at six.
- Cake donutsSugared, powdered and cinnamon.
- Twists
- Jelly filledRaspberry, and a darker berry.
- Cream filled
- Cinnamon rolls
- Chocolate iced
- Donut holesEasier to hand round than whole donuts.
No promises on any one thing being there when you arrive. That is the honest version and we would rather say it here than at the counter.
4.8 out of 5, from 322 reviews on Google
In our customers' own words.
“The best donuts you will ever find in this town and possibly even the next town over. [...] I got up at 3:30 am this morning just to go get their fresh donuts.”
“I have been going here for over half a century and the donuts are as good today as they were then”
“Always enjoy my marshmallow long john only from papa Jake's. Yum”
“I wanted to get my nursing staff something after a difficult week. I gambled and got donut holes, rather than donuts. They were ecstatic! Holes are much easier to eat on the run between patients. These are the best in town.”
“I live out of town now and cannot find anything that comes close to the taste of Papa Jake's Donuts! Love the twists, donut holes and marshmallow long Johns.”
“Donuts were very good. They have remodeled the inside and it looks nice. Not much room to sit but it's ok.”
Inside
There is a table
if you want one.
We redid the inside, and there is room to sit with a coffee and a long john if you would rather not eat them in the car. It is a small room. That is part of the point.
The wall by the door is covered in framed photographs and clippings that have been collecting for years. Have a look while you wait.
Best of Sedalia 2026
We were nominated for Best Donuts in Sedalia in the Sedalia Democrat's Best of Sedalia, and Ari Jacks was nominated for Best Server.
Voting has closed. Thank you to everyone who put us forward.
Find us
On the corner of
West 16th.
- Address
- 1200 W 16th St
Sedalia, MO 65301 - Parking
- Free street parking outside.
- Getting in
- Wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance.
- Paying
- Credit and debit cards accepted.
- Phone
- (660) 826-6176