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Firecakes Donuts
Donut Shop$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The pastries at Firecakes Donuts is a can't miss
"Ice cream sandwich and the butterscotch praline donut are great!"(17 Tips)
"butterscotch praline & chocolate covered one w/ espresso cream"(5 Tips)
"Get the original ice cream donut sandwich!"(5 Tips)
"The butterscotch praline was insane."(5 Tips)
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Todd BidaFebruary 23, 2017By chance found this tiny donut shop tonight on W. Hubbard. Best donuts I've had since Predigger's bakery (RIP), in New York in the 1980s. Save room for this on your next trip to the Windy City.
Sam SApril 23, 2017Delicious donuts, freshly baked. While the crazier ones may tempt you, they can be a bit dry. Stick with a standard (old fashioned, apple fritter) and you'll be much happier.
Upvoted Mar 24
Wayne AndermanAugust 26, 2017As those before me have said, most certainly incredible! Vanilla icing classic for the adventurous and the buttermilk glazed old fashion for the purist. A 12 on the scale to 10 for donuts.
Marwan MzOctober 10, 2015I have to admit this little Shop is unbelievable and they serve the best old fashion 🍩 in the area and the serve a fresh orange juice they sequeze it in front of you. Also, the 🍵 is ❤
Beril EsenSeptember 27, 2017While the chocolate and espresso cream was absolutely delicious, I was convinced the butterscotch praline was CRACK. Hands down the best donut shop in Chicago.
Madeline GullettAugust 17, 2014I had an amazing doughnut with chocolate frosting that was filled with an espresso cream. Everything looked delicious and they even had a gluten free option. 😋
Cat GaoNovember 9, 2013The honey-glazed: classic, but possibly the best regular glazed donut I've ever had. Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
Kevin MacOctober 5, 2018Donuts and decadence already go together, but when you get donuts from Firecakes, you reach the epitome of deliciously delightful donut consumption. Having a birthday? The birthday firecake is a must!
Kimmie OhhFebruary 25, 2020They have a wide variety of donuts & other treats! Get here early to snag some of their apple fritters as they tend to run out quickly!
Michael MorganJuly 29, 2021Amazing donuts! I ordered the donut ice cream sandwich and I wish I would have just ordered the donuts because they were so good. The coffee here is also good. Be prepared to WAIT though.
Manuel BallyAugust 13, 2016Small shop with amazing donuts. The Vanilla glazed is huge and tasty. Great place if you are looking for an authentic American donut
- aApril 20, 2018Some of the finest donuts I have ever tried. They have this crunchy exterior unlike any other donut I ever had, but they are super soft inside. Favorite donut: old-fashioned
Sofia CaseJune 20, 2021Salted caramel is my personal favorite. And clearly I’ve tried most of them… 😂
Hamid Alan9aryFebruary 22, 2018Still my favorite donut place in Chicago. The expresso donut was unique 👍🏽 really enjoyed the small size donuts 🍩👍🏽
Taylor MichieAugust 8, 2014Love the donut ice cream sandwich. It's surprising light and tasty without being overwhelmingly rich. Still probably not low calorie, but much less decadent than expected while still delicious.
JenKuduJune 9, 2014Jelly Donut is everything a jelly donut should be. Raspberry blood orange filling is tart to balance this pillowy yeast donut. More please :)
Deemah🦉September 20, 2016It has a yummiest ice cream donut sandwich 😋👌🏽 'Glazed Donut, Vanilla ice cream,and Nutella Spread 🍩💘'
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 23, 2015The Vanilla Iced is a large, fluffy glazed doughnut topped with a rich vanilla bean glaze, almost pink in color. Crunchy sweet vanilla pearls were sprinkled on top, reminding me of a wedding cake. Read more
Sexy LFOctober 13, 2014Stop reading this and go get a donut. The Vanilla Iced was pure, simple perfection while the Butterscotch Praline was full of surprising flavor.
- The butterscotch praline & chocolate covered one w/ espresso cream were awesome. Haven't tried the ice cream donut yet since they're selling out by 1pm. Ice cream for breakfast?
Jay JoseAugust 29, 2014Went to firecakes for the first time and ended up spending 20 dollars on doughnuts alone! And it was definitely worth every penny! Make sure you order the ice cream sandwich!
MaxAugust 26, 2016A good alternative to Do-Rite that close whenever they run out. Open till late afternoon. Délicieux!
JillaOctober 13, 2014Very cute tiny corner shop. They had about 8-10 different varieties of doughnut. I got the pumpkin one with pecans - was delicious except for the weird pumpkin filling on top - it was tasteless. 4.1/5
abigail.July 30, 2018Excellent donuts - definitely worth a stop. They have a small area to sit outside.
HwaPyeong ChoMay 7, 2017You don't need to try ice sandwich which is just having additional ice cream in it. Try other regular donut which so delicious!
Matthew GarchikMarch 29, 2016On a date? Hanging out? Need some food before work? Fire cakes is perfect for any occasion. The bigger the donut the better right? If that's what you believe fire cakes is the place to go
Manoj AmbalavananOctober 18, 2020The sprinkles and old fashioned are unbelievable. The icing is so well done on these donuts.
Jonathan FerreraJanuary 29, 2016The chocolate donut option at Firecakes is amazing. There's always something sitting behind the glass waiting to catch your eye.
DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014Traditionalists feast on gently sweet apple fritters, tangy buttermilk, classic jelly, and chocolate iced, while donut enthusiasts opt for the fancier stuff.
hooeyspewer .August 18, 2014Great doughnuts, but - Seriously excellent buttermilk old fashioned. Also try the doughnut ice cream sandwich. You won't be sorry :)
Adrienne CMay 15, 2013This place is insane!! I tried the triple valrhona chocolate, coconut cream, and Nutella long John. I'd recommend them in that exact order. Oh, the mini bacon pineapple is not good - more gimmicky.
ImperfectlyWorthyAugust 10, 2017Long John and Peach Fritter were AMAZING! So was the coffee! Enjoyed it on the little patio! Great morning!
Fernando CovasMarch 19, 2014Donuts are delicious, and even better when accompanied by a cup of their La Colombe coffees. They know to make an espresso!
Erika DavisAugust 11, 2015Ice cream sandwich is good, but I love their old fashion donuts. My favorite donuts place in Chicago so far.
Ryan O'MalleyMarch 30, 2013The honey-glazed and old-fashioned are very popular - the Varlhona chocolate iced is the triple threat of the doughnut world (Eater)
Courtney RuscoNovember 24, 2014My boyfriend and I got the ice cream sandwich donut...a little pricey....but soooo good!
Yeti68June 16, 2019We scoped the place twice, but they run out of ice cream by evening. If you want vanilla ice cream, they said to come by noon!
MaureenOctober 14, 2014Decent doughnut joint, but seems aimed towards tourists. Less authentic than some places in Chicagoland like Dat Donut, Kay's in Forest Park, Huck Finn, or Old Fashioned. This place is decent though.
Daniel AbbottSeptember 4, 2016Wide selection of donuts. My favorite was the old fashioned. Latte was great too!
you have to get the lemon ones when they are in season! fantastic!!
Jeff BeckJune 8, 2015Pillowy clouds of donut goodness!!! For a summer treat, get the donut ice cream sandwich!
Natalie VApril 23, 2017Definitely better in the morning when it's fresh. Honey glazed is always a winner.
The Valrhona Chocolate & Espresso Cream doughnut is my favorite doughnut in Chicago.
Randal CooperOctober 28, 2013The Meyer Lemon doughnut is outstanding. You might want to pass on the Oscar-Meyer lemon doughnut however.
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Firecakes will offer made from scratch, small-batch donuts, using traditional recipes with creative twists. Firecakes' vision is to take the simple concept of a donut to a new level by incorporating interesting flavor and texture combinations.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 7:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
(312) 329-6500
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