Photos of the Mel-O-Cream Donuts 6th Street Store in Springfield, Illinois
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Mel-O-Cream Donuts in Springfield, Illinois, here are some things to know before you go.
What is Mel-O-Cream Donuts?
Mel-O-Cream Donuts is a Springfield institution that has been serving fresh donuts since 1932. Known for its signature cream-filled creations and classic donut recipes, the locally owned business has become one of the best-known sweet stops in central Illinois.
Where is the 6th Street Store located?
The Route 66 location of Mel-O-Cream Donuts is located at 3010 S 6th St in Springfield, Illinois.
While there are five Mel-O-Cream locations in Springfield, the 6th Street location is right along Old Route 66, making it a convenient and nostalgic stop for Route 66 travelers.
What is on the Mel-O-Cream Donuts menu?
Mel-O-Cream is famous for its signature cream recipe, which dates back to the company’s earliest days. Popular favorites include honeymooner donuts, Long Johns, bismarks, old-fashioned donuts, glazed rings, cake donuts, and seasonal specialties
The Honeymooner Donut is one of our picks for 15 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in Illinois. One of Mel-O-Cream’s signature donuts, it features a ring-shaped donut topped with chocolate frosting and a generous swirl of the bakery’s famous cream filling.
Mel-O-Cream Donuts Menu
Sample menu, subject to change.
Rings
- Glazed Bread Ring (glazed yeast ring)
Long Johns
- White Long John (long john topped with white icing)
- Caramel Long John (long john topped with caramel icing)
- Sprinkle Long John (white or chocolate long john topped with sprinkles)
- Chocolate Long John (long john topped with chocolate icing)
Bismarks
- Bavarian Chocolate Bismark Iced (vanilla pudding filling, chocolate icing)
- Red Raspberry Bismark
- Krunch Bismark (Mel-O-Cream filling, white icing, coconut)
- White Bismark with Cream (Mel-O-Cream filling, white icing)
- Caramel Bismark with Cream (Mel-O-Cream filling, caramel icing)
- Chocolate with Cream Filling (Mel-O-Cream filling, chocolate icing)
- Oreo Bismark
Honeymooners
- Cream Honeymoon (ring donut with chocolate frosting and Mel-O-Cream filling)
Cinnamon Rolls
- Iced Cinnamon Roll White (cinnamon roll with white icing)
- Iced Cinnamon Roll Caramel (cinnamon roll with caramel icing)
- Glazed Cinnamon Roll (cinnamon roll with glaze)
Cake Donuts
- Iced White Cake (cake donut with white icing)
- Glazed Cake (cake donut with glaze)
- Sprinkle Cake (cake donut with icing and sprinkles)
- Plain Cake
- Iced Cake Chocolate (cake donut with chocolate icing)
- Gluten Free Cakes (gluten-free and dairy-free cake donuts)
Old Fashions
- Plain Old Fashion
- Glazed Old Fashion (old fashion donut with glaze)
- White Old Fashion (old fashion donut with white icing)
- Iced Old Fashion Chocolate (old fashion donut with chocolate icing)
Fritters
- Apple Fritter (glazed fritter with apple)
Mel-O-Bites Donut Holes
- Glazed Donut Holes (glazed donut holes)
Is parking available?
The 6th Street location along Route 66 offers a small parking lot, though it can get busy during peak hours.
Where to Stay Near the Mel-O-Cream Donuts 6th Street Store
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest with a stay at one of these nearby Route 66 hotels in Springfield, Illinois.
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
The Route 66 Hotel in Springfield, Illinois was originally the first Holiday Inn located on Route 66. Now the locally owned accommodation serves as a hotel, conference center, and gaming center with a Route 66 theme.
State House Inn
State House Inn, a landmark hotel in Springfield, Illinois, features a business center, gym, ironing service, and complimentary breakfast with a convenient location directly across the street from the Illinois State Capitol. Book a stay in one of the two themed Presidential Suites: the Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd.
Inn at 835
Located near the Illinois State Capital and numerous Lincoln Historical sites, Inn at 835 offers 11 guest rooms, plus two additional suites in the Bell House. Accommodations include private baths with plush towels, hand-milled French soaps, soft linens, antique furnishings, flat screen TVs, and WiFi.
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Really tasty doughnut! I grabbed an old-fashioned with chocolate icing for breakfast before heading out to see some of the Route 66 sites in Springfield. Delicious! Crispy on the outside with a pillowy center and clickable chocolate to top it off. I’ll have to go back and try the Honeymooner someday!