Ozarks FOX AM Discovers the Magic of St. George's Donuts for National Donut Day

A fantastic segment from Ozarks FOX AM, St. George's Donuts took center stage in celebration of National Donut Day. The hosts showcased a delicious variety of our donuts, now available at locations across Springfield, Nixa, and Ozark.

The feature highlighted all the St. George's Donuts, from beloved classics like blueberry and twists to rich chocolate cake and indulgent cream-filled options. Our crowd-favorite apple fritters received a special shout-out, alongside sour cream donuts and a unique "gooey crumble" streusel donut.

The segment captured the fun spirit of the day with a lighthearted donut-hole tossing game, reminding everyone of the joy donuts can bring.The hosts couldn't resist sampling a few. They even came up with ideas for enjoying donuts, suggesting heating a glazed donut with butter or using it as a burger bun.

You can watch the full segment to see all the delicious fun and discover why St. George's Donuts are a beloved local tradition.

The Sweet Story Behind St. George's Donuts on Ozarks First

A recent segment from Ozarks First offered a glimpse into the history and enduring spirit behind St. George's Donuts, a cherished donut bakery in Southwest Missouri. The segment featured founder Katy St. George, whose lifelong dedication to delicious donuts has created a lasting community favorite.

The interview begins with Katy's journey in the donut business, beginning at the age of 16, working at her parents' Winchell's franchise in Southern California. This early experience would later lead her to own two Winchell's franchises herself, setting the stage for her own venture.

In 1971, Katy and her family moved to Missouri, opening the first St. George's Donuts shop on Grand and Glenstone in Springfield. The shop was built on a commitment to quality and a personal touch that resonated with customers.

Katy proudly highlights during her interview, that their dedication to traditional methods is what makes their donuts so delicious. Every donut is carefully hand-cut, setting their product apart from mass-produced donuts and contributing to the superior taste and texture.

The family business continues strong today with Katy's sons. Katy emphasizes their support, particularly following the loss of her husband in 1985, showing the family commitment that has helped sustain the business.

This National Donut Day feature from KOLR 10 Ozarks First News is as a story of dedication, family, and the simple joy found in a perfectly crafted donut.

St. George's Donuts National Donut Day on Ozarks Live Unscripted

Nick St. George appeared on Unscripted AM on KOLR 10/FOX 49 in Springfield, MO to talk about National Donut Day. The show is hosted by Jeremy Rabe, Maddie Conklin, Blake Haynes and Tom Trtan from Ozarks Live.

The hosts welcome Nick, who had been up all night making as many fresh donuts by hand as he could. They discuss what makes his family-owned, locally-owned business special. Jeremy shared a story about a friend from Florida who makes St. George's Donuts her first stop twice a year when visiting Springfield for business, demonstrating the shop's reputation and loyal following.

Nick explains that his parents Charles & Katy started St. George's Donuts in 1971, and he was literally born into the business. His mother kept his crib in the back of the shop when he was just two weeks old. Nick takes pride in carrying on his parents' legacy, “standing on the shoulders of my mom and dad and continuing to make donuts the old-fashioned way”.

The business celebrates National Donut Day by offering a free ring-shaped donut to anyone who visits, no purchase necessary. Nick mentioned how they let their Facebook supporters vote on seasonal flavors like the current lemon poppy seed option.

During the interview, Nick showcases the variety of donuts they offer, including cake donuts with patriotic sprinkles, massive handmade cinnamon rolls (bigger than your head), traditional glazed donuts, Oreo-topped varieties, old-fashioned donuts, and long johns. The hosts enthusiastically sample the donuts on air, with glazed donuts being identified as their best seller, while Nick admits his favorite is whatever hot donut is coming fresh out of the fryer.

St. George's Donuts has two locations - one on East Sunshine in front of Sam's Club in Springfield, and another in Ozark near Lambert's restaurant, both open until 2 PM daily.

Celebrate National Donut Day with a FREE Donut at St. George's Donuts

Celebrate National Donut Day with a FREE Donut at St. George's Donuts

Donut Lovers of Springfield, MO, get ready to mark your calendars because something truly sweet is happening this week. This Friday, June 6th, is National Donut Day, and here at St. George's Donuts, we're celebrating in the most delicious way possible.

As your recently crowned "Best of Southwest Missouri 2025," we couldn't think of a better way to say a massive THANK YOU to our amazing customers!

So, what's the sweet deal?

This Friday, June 6th, we're giving away one FREE donut to every single customer who stops by. In case you didn’t know, National Donut Day is the first Friday in June every year.

Customers can choose from a classic glazed or a cake donut, on us. It's our little thank you for making St. George’s a favorite donut shop in Springfield.

Here's when and where to grab your free treat:

• When: This Friday, June 6th (Heads up: We'll be closing at 2 PM, so make sure you come early!)

• Where: You can snag your free donut at either of our convenient locations:

• St. George's Donuts E. Sunshine: 3628 E. Sunshine

• St. George's Donuts Ozark: 1415 W. State Hwy J in Ozark

• The Fine Print: It's one free donut per customer, in stores only.

Let the National Donut Day Celebration begin!