Donut Palace — Restaurant in Poteau

Looks like your standard donut shop, except for the drive-in window. The place is crawling with foreigners, but they are smiling, polite, and understand enough English to take your order & fill it properly, so I have no problem with that - it just seems strange that there wasn't a single Western face (or voice) inside, out of about 6 people working there, all of various nationalities. Service was quick & friendly, with many smiling employees. Food is poor to ordinary, about what you'd expect at any chain donut shop. I ordered 6 apple fritters and two sausage croissants. ALL six fritters were very wide, but also quite flat (like a small pancake), and totally soaked with grease through & through, which did NOT make for a good eating experience. The croissant itself was nice, VERY fluffy, and also quite large; but both the egg & meat inside of it looked like what I get at McDonald's. Each breakfast sandwich cost about $4 (with tax) - so no real incentive there either, pricewise, to pass by McD's & go further down the road in the future. I was here at 5:15 in the morning, when everything was fresh & hot, so there's no excuse for this kind of lack-luster food. This is my third time buying their food, across 3 months, and it will be my last. Not worth the trip from Shady Point, and I can get better fritters at the Casey's convenience stores, and equally fast-food quality breakfast sandwiches at McD's or Burger King - no need for me to travel all the way across town. 3.7 points out of 10. Not terrible, but not particularly good either. Nothing outstanding or extraordinary here, except the service ... and you can't satisfy an empty stomach with just good...

This place absolutely amazing! If you ever want good food I implore you to go here if you haven't. The food is so good and the workers are nice fast and efficient. I went with my Wife and we were in and out in no time. I love this place and will be happy...

The kolaches are my absolute favorite! Donuts are fantastic too, definitely recommend checking this place out. Only thing I will add is be mindful of the sign when pulling up; this location can be easily missed/driven past if not...