Howard's Donuts

Local Favorite

4.5

West Memphis, AR

🏆 Arkansas food historian Kat Robinson's '21 Doughnuts to Try' list🏆 West Memphis institution since 1928🏆 Oldest donut shop in Arkansas

About

Howard's Donuts in West Memphis is the oldest donut shop in Arkansas, having been a beloved family-run fixture since 1928 — nearly a century of continuous operation. Located on North Missouri Street, the shop opens at an astonishing 4:00 AM and has been fueling the morning routines of generations of west Memphis and Memphis-metro residents. Arkansas food historian Kat Robinson included Howard's in her definitive '21 Doughnuts to Try in Arkansas Before You Die' list, cementing its status as a state treasure. The donuts are classic, unpretentious, and made with recipes that have stood the test of time. With 43 Yelp reviews maintaining a 4.5 rating across nearly 100 years, Howard's is proof that if you get the basics right, customers never leave.

Specialties

Old-fashioned glazed donutsCake donutsCream-filled long johnsApple frittersCinnamon rolls

Features

oldest donut shop in Arkansasopens at 4 AMnearly 100 years in businessfamily-run since 1928dine-in and carry-out

Nearly a century old — the oldest continuously operating donut shop in Arkansas. A must-visit.

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Contact Info

1711 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301

(870) 735-2046

visitwestmemphis.com/directory/howards-donuts

Mon-Sat: 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sun: 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Details

Price Range$

Established1928

DeliveryNo

ParkingFree parking lot

AccessibilityYes

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