The donuts are amazing and they are always fresh. When I walk in it smells awesome and I also see them make the dough and putting them in the oven. I recommend Country Donuts because their donuts couldn't be better. There coffee is awesome and always hot. I recommend coming here. read more

The best fresh-made donuts in the area! Our family favorites are the Vanilla Creme, Long Johns, and the Boston Creme donuts. Another great option are the donut holes. They are so much larger and better than you run of the mill Dunkin' Donuts. read more

Yes, this place is legit. Fabulously tasty glazed apple cider donuts, blueberry cake donut was yummy too. Cider tastes fresh. Prices are very reasonable. I will be stopping by more often since they have a drive through window! read more

Best donuts in the area!! Great variety great coffees and great service!! I love donuts & we Love Country Donuts in Elgin

This is our all time favorite donut spot. Who cares about over the top, overpriced fancy donuts?! Stick to the classics. The donuts here are always fresh and delicious. You won't be sorry that you stopped in for a treat. read more

My boyfriend and I have stopped here a few times. Country Donuts is a great example for how pleasant small coffee/donut shops are. The service is always friendly and fast, and the place seems pretty well kept. The coffee and iced coffee are great and they follow any requests. The donuts and muffins are delicious, though we have only tried a handful of flavors. I will definitely be back in future! read more

Way before I received a coupon in the mail I had wanted to visit this establishment given the amazing reviews noted here and my personal fixation with all things doughnut. Having woken up a bit early I decided to give Country Doughnuts a go before sunrise. I purchased a dozen various doughnuts from the apathetic counter-girl, used my coupon, and was on my way. The mint chocolate doughnut was, in a word, chunky. The mint frosting and sprinkles did little to even out the textural displeasure I was feeling. The glazed apple cider doughnut was tasteless - and as I moved towards their version of the classic glazed a pattern began to emerge. Whatever oil that was used to fry these doughnuts gave off a hint of boxed macaroni and cheese. I kept trying - moving to the sour cream, then the frosted long johns, and even the strawberry frosted. The flavor of the strawberry frosting was reminiscent of cold medicine - anesthetic and synthetic- a Luden's cough drop would have tasted better. The plain sugar covered was the best of the dozen I tried - but by this point not much could salvage the experience. I thought that by arriving early in the morning the doughnuts would be fresh - but for the most part they were dry and stale. There truly wasn't enough frosting to cover the glaring inadequacies of the product - at least for me. But, if aged fryer oil and a low flavor profile is your thing, print out a coupon and go get yourself a dozen. My guess is that the reviews from locals are more based on nostalgia - not comparability to other doughnuts out there. read more

There is only ONE place to buy donuts in the Western burbs: Country Donuts. These donuts are low on grease and taste awesome--any selection! Inside is clean as a whistle. Everything you would expect from a donut parlor. Out of college, I worked in a bakery. So, Donuts are my religion. This place meets all my expectations. Easy to get to: no. Worth the trip: yes. (Sorry, DD!) Keep up the good work! read more

Always sweet customer service, Just like their donuts. I absolutely love that they are open 24 hours.

Good product but terrible customer service!!! there is a lady that is there at 4:00 am and is always complaining if we order two dozen or more. I usually stoped before work and get two dozens for my co-workers at North western Mchenry hospital. Is harassment every time we order because she question why we didn't called before?!? when I asked if she was the manager she stated she was the owner ! I will think that someone that advertise how proud it is to serve the community will be happy to sell donuts to the hospital ... read more

Top notch every time. They have no problem refilling my travel coffee cup and their prices are super reasonable for bakery quality donuts. Delicious and fresh donuts and coffee 24/7 read more

First off, donuts and coffee are amazing. But the service is absolutely horrible. How come every time I get a box of donuts, they put the donuts facing upside down? Seriously, the last 3 times I got long johns they put them upside down so all of the frosting is stuck to the bottom of the box and ruins the donut. 3 times in a row, all different employees. Not to mention my wife got a donut that was basically crumbling in the box. I mean, can the manager or owner retrain their employees or something? How hard is it to put a donut in a box facing right side up? Hate to say it, I won't go back, the service blows. Too bad, this place could of seen a lot of business too. read more

I love getting donuts from here each week! Fast and friendly service each time. The Apple Fritters are great as well, doesn't hurt to get a dozen donuts and a couple fritters read more

Country donuts are fresh, not greasy and delicious!!! They always have a great selection to choose from. No wonder everyone loves Country Donuts, read more

No yeast donuts at 10pm? Open 24 hours why?? Very disappointed. Like Mcdonalds running out of beef

Short version: Wonderful donuts, but the service has some issues in recent years. When this first place opened, I gave it a try. Holy hell, donuts like the donuts of my childhood, not the usual waxy/weird aftertasty things we started to find everywhere from Krispy Kreme and Dunkin from the '90s on. Definitely higher quality than grocery store donuts, not sure what store that previous reviewer shops at. Their glazed raised donut just melts in my mouth (while still being substantial). I find myself getting this sort of treat to bring home maybe three to five times a year. It's as frustrating as any other donut drive-thru, as it's like playing Battleship guessing menu items until you hit one that happens to be in stock. You have sunk my Chocolate Eclair. In seriousness, late at night I'm not going to complain if something is out of stock. I love my glazed beauties, and those are always in and make a handy backup. It's just that the menus could show some options. Going digital would be handy here. I was always blown away; 3 AM and smiling faces happy to do business, every time, where I was conditioned to cashiers who don't even look at you much less talk to you at stores this time of night. So when someone came from out of state a couple years ago, of course I talked up our beloved little Country Donuts. We come around 2 AM. Wait, what? A forced greeting and frustrated sigh? Oh well, everyone has off nights, and it's late. Annoyance at every attempt to guess what might be in stock since menus at these places are never helpful? (it's more frustrating to be on this side of the drive thru for this part of the process, you know.) Beginning to regret talking up the service at this point. Oh well. We get to the window and get more sighs and signs of annoyance, and the bag is swiftly handed to us with frosted donuts mashed up against the sides of the bag. Damn. Oh well. Must've been an off night... nothin' to Yelp about. I went there a handful of times from there on, though it's a similar deal if trying to explore their menu options for more than a moment or two, trying not to feel annoying. It's been better service than the above instance, but never close to what it was those first few years. The person from out of state came back this last December. She decides to give it another chance, because she's a reasonable person and likes the idea of a good old fashioned donut now and again. It was like Deja Vu of the last time I took her, unfortunately. Ah well, we tried. *I tried*, Country D. I still come by once in a while to get my dad a few pumpkin donuts and a maple for me, in the fall (slap some bacon on those puppies, my GOD. so worth it). I had a mad taste for a chocolate chip cookie one night and figured "hey, they might sell 'em here", so I asked, "You don't happen to sell cookies here, do you?" "No we don't." "Okay, thanks.. it was worth a shot. I'll just take one glazed donut please" , I smiled and was on my way. I come here, and what do I see, someone talking about the cookies being good. What? I go to the website, and sure enough, cookies are listed on the menu. Alright then. Not sure what that is about; typically if something is sold out, they tell me there are none available, not confirming "no, we don't sell them here". Thanks, though... from my scale anyhow. read more

Love the apple spiced donut. Cinnamon, apple filled goodness with powdered sugar and cinnamon on the outside.

I love this place!! Always so friendly and the place is immaculate for being opened 24 hours! The coffee and donuts are the best in the area! Skip Dunkin' and go COUNTRY!! read more

muy bueno y delicioso, A mi maestro le gusta country donuts and yes its very good i rec

Best maple and pumpkin donuts I've ever had. I love this little gem and the staff is always friendly and helpful! The prices are fair, the donuts are always fresh. Their apple fritters are good, filled with apple filling and a hint of cinnamon. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. read more

Best donuts in this area. They are always fresh and decently priced. Only wish they would once in a while have a more unique flavored donut. But the blueberry and honey dipped are my fav! read more

Keep supporting Country Donuts the only true donut kitchen around and you can taste the difference. That national chain with its regional kitchen is starting to taste like cardboard and hardly makes an hour before they're stale. read more

What?? How have I not written a review for Country Donuts yet?! ::hangs head in shame:: My husband and I get donut holes from here at LEAST once per week, and we don't really even live around here. We just make excuses to be in the area so we can nom on some of the yummy deliciousness! I personally love their seasonal pumpkin and apple cider donuts (both sugared and glazed are fabulous in both of these varieties), but the real standout are the little donut holes. They are fresh on the outside, soft in the middle, and have a lot of "topping" on the outside. My favorite of these is the cinnamon sugar ones! The staff is really friendly and accommodating--and don't forget to drop some dough (eh, get it??) in the tip jar :) read more

This whole donut discovery is really adding to my waistline. It's a love hate relationship. My co-worker brought some donuts (and when I say some I mean 6 dozen) from here into work the other morning. They had all different seasonal flavors - pumpkin, maple, apple cider, and cinnamon spice. The ones that I tasted were all really good- moist, flavorful, and filling. I have not been to the actual location, but I can vouch for the donuts, and they are delicious! read more

oh!!! my!!!!! god!!!!!!! first of all this is the best donut in the world!!!!!! ive seen it all folks!! i love these donuts!!!! dunkin? who tf is that??? hungry 3 days later and remember you hid a succulent chocolate frosted donut in the cabinet and run for your life to grab it hoping is didnt get ~cwispy~ but by your absolute shock it was as soft as clouds and charmin ultra soft and for the first time in your life you feel the love of a mother that you craved since the day you came into this hell hole of a life!!! after eating one or 12 of these you complete the prophet of your life!!! you see god for the first time. you feel true loves first kiss!!!! you pull that hair out of your arse crack so slowly your toes curl!!!!!!!! super delicious donuts. read more

I have always been a huge Dunkin' fan due to the coffee. Although their coffee doesn't compare to Dunkin', their doughnuts blow Dunkin' out of the water. Remember when doughnuts didn't leave a plastic film in your mouth and actually melted? Original Country Donuts are fresh, soft and very flavorful. We really enjoyed all of the options and flavors. They are made with real sugar, not whatever Dunkin' is using. If you are craving a doughnut, this is your place. read more

Yum... it's open 24 hours and it's delicious!!! The price is reasonable too. The glazed is great. Not too sweet and the strawberry jelly one is amazing! The staff is friendly and very helpful. There is an area to sit in there to eat too. It's a cute little cafe/ donut shop. Love it!!! read more

One of the traditionalist doughnut shops left in Illinois. I truly enjoyed all the doughnuts I picked up, especially the Sour Creme and the German Chocolate Cake doughnuts. They were perfectly sweet, and fresh - went great with my coffee! read more

My parents recently moved to the area, and on my first drive to their new place I spotted Country Donuts as I drove down 20. Knowing usually my 'rents usually have an array of DD or (terrible) store bought donuts on hand, after arriving I made it known that there WOULD be a donut run to check out Country Donuts the next day. I personally don't eat donuts often, but when I do, if I'm given the option of getting them home made AND supporting a local biz vs franchise, I'm definitely into it. My pops and i checked this joint out shortly before 9 on a Sunday and it was BUMPING in the best way possible - parents w kiddos still in pj's, folks coming from church and all the types in between, it was obvious the community loved this joint. The inside has a distinctly 50's vibe to it and is open, well lit and very well run - the workers behind the counter were really efficient - it kind of reminded me of Portillos but with 20% of the chaos (and none of the hotdogs.) I honestly don't recall seeing a griddle but i could be wrong. Anyway, why would you bother with any other breakfast option while there anyway?! The donuts are (obviously) the main event here and there was a lot of great variety - everything is done in the "traditional" donut variety (donuts w a variety of glazes, jelly filled donuts and cake donuts) which is my preferred mode when ordering something I rarely get to enjoy. I'm not sure if the donuts are made on site, but they are obviously home-made and are FRESH. Also, the prices, oh the prices! A half dozen was $5.40 which just totally blows my mind. I got 2 glazed, a honey dip, a sour cream cake, a strawberry jelly & an apple cinnamon and "shared" all with my family members. Having tasted them all, i can say they were all DELISH but if I'd had my way, I'd have taken a dozen honey dipped back home with me. That being said, I am a sane person and don't need to eat a dozen donuts so I abstained (though I am regretting it.) They also had a good selection of beautiful looking scones, Polish (i think?) cookies, croissants and other pastries. They also had coffee drinks, juice and milk on hand if you wanted to sit and enjoy your spoils. Country Donuts is well light, clean, VERY well run and parking is plentiful. Also, the hours are great (and terrible since there's virtually no reason not to stop by.) Grab a donut and sit a spell, or go home and stuff your face - either way, you'll definitely NOT regret it! I'm already looking forward to going back for another visit....possibly more than visiting my family! read more

My date and I had the glazed red velvet donuts. I have no idea what everyone is carrying on about how amazing these donuts are. They are tasteless, dry, and definitely not red velvet. Maybe I had a bad batch or something. How did this place get 5 stars unless its the owner's friends and family writing the reviews? I'll stick with Starbucks "old-fashioned donuts". Now, THOSE are moist and yummy. read more

Very easy place to like. Old fashioned counter service. Cute friendly wait staff. Appreciated!

Our kids LOVE this place! They think the counter is the best place to sit and have their donuts. They attended pre-school behind the place and would comment ALL the time, "Who puts a donut store behind a school? It's like they are trying to torcher us kids and the poor kids who live by here!" - too funny. read more

After checking some reviews (the usual drill), I decided to stop here for a Saturday late morning treat. Dude flashback, but a cool one. Counter seating with people noshing on fresh donuts and their cup of Joe. Theres a window in the back that lets you look at the bakers doing their thing too. That was so awesome to see. Ok so the low down on the D's (donuts). Amazballs! So light and delish, not over fried like Dunkin Donuts. Got an assorted dozen. There was a very nice selection of flavors and fresh were being brought out as needed. My fav was the Pumpkin (glazed). My daughter got Maple and proclaimed that this was her new favorite donut place (she's 15, so it wasn't her first rodeo at a donut joint). Top marks Country Donut... too bad I dont live anywhere near this place. Thats probably a really good thing though otherwise I'd probably be a regular and need a wide load sign on my ass from all the darn donuts read more

Absolutely the best donuts in the region. I love their apple fritters and their chocolate cake donuts the best but usually buy a few varieties and they all taste great. read more

I do love Country Donuts, although I think that the one in Crystal Lake tastes better. We've only gone to the Elgin location in the evening and maybe that makes the difference, they don't seem as fresh in the evening. Whereas when we went in the evening in Crystal Lake, they were delicious. I guess my only real complaint is that when I order a bavarian cream, I always get a boston cream. Sometimes I just want a donut filled with white sugary delicious cream :) and get frustrated when I get the pudding-like boston cream filling. Don't pass up the chance to go though, they are really delicious. My husband loves the blueberry donuts. read more

Definitely the best doughnuts in the area. Great selection and great service. Plus their weekly mailer coupons are a great deal.

These donuts are to die for; fresh, well made, delicious and such a great variety. I don't really like donuts but this place got me looked; the French donuts are the best, in my opinion. read more

I love the clean feel of this place. Long line, fast service on Sundays. They have a drive though too. Cheap eats, a bowl of chili and a buttered bagel costs less than 3 bucks. Great place for quick bite. Love the counter seating. read more

Look no further for great donuts! They are always fresh, big and tasty. I don't think they do many other bakery type things, but if coffee and donuts is what your after, you can't go wrong here. They always have great coupons available on their website so you can usually pick up a dozen for about $5! Even without the coupons, they are still very reasonably priced. Like that they have a drive up window so you can grad a couple when you're passing by. The only problem, which they have partially solved, is that you can't turn left into the parking lot if you're west bound on Rt 20, you've got to go down to the next corner and come back to it on a frontage road kind of thing. Then pulling out, you've got to be sure to exit the right place because you can only go one way on the exit too. read more

Great place super clean! Hands down the best staff super friendly and fun. Love coming here with my daughters, they love sitting at the counter. Donuts are the best in a 25 mile radius. You can also watch them make the donuts! read more