Outstanding. Be warned this isn't health food by any means. When you can purchase a donut as big as your head, you know you're going to be consuming some calories. They're definitely worth it. read more

This was THE spot for me and my greedy friends on random days of the week. Now that I'm no longer a Southsider, I can't run over to the Dat Donut for Big Dats whenever I feel like it, so the product has got to be worth the trip from Humboldt Park. The glazed doughnut is what's up, but the cake varieties are also good. Not too greasy, just enough sweetness, and heaven when they're warm. read more

The Big Dat is the most amazing donut ever. Have you ever had a donut you could easily share with a few friends? If not, you have to stop by and try one. If you're having a party you could set this out just to impress people! It's just that cool! read more

I hate doughnuts. Really I do. But if you put a Dat Doughnut in front of me I will eat some of it. A lot of it. Really I would. I was born, raised, moved away and came back to the south side to live. My dad would buy DD's for his construction crew most mornings, buy my jumbo doughnut to share w/friends and take me to school. All of us would be sticky and on a sugar high by the time that first bell rang. But anyway, come out to the south side, get a dozen or so, take them to the office, become the star player at work, impress your boss, get a huge raise and promotion and live happily ever after. Yeah...they are really that good! read more

When you walk in you might be looking why is this place behind bulletproof glass well unfortunately it's in a bad neighborhood in Chicago. But honestly I been coming here for years and never had any problems the service isn't the greatest but the donuts are definitely fresh and taste amazing. You can't go wrong with any donut all of them are good my fav is the strawberry. Make the trip it's open 24/7 read more

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Donuts are good here, Strawberry glazed tasted like a sweet yogurt on top which I liked. You can order ice cream with your donut too. Don't get me wrong, the donuts are good, but if you're making a trip to the South Side, why not just head a little bit farther South and go to Old Fashion Donut? read more

If you know me, you know I typically come here every Tuesday and Thursday when my night classes get out. I've only had the carmel, strawberry and glazed. Carmel is by far the best. The donuts here pillow soft and have easily become my new addiction. Glad I discovered this place after having a baby, because if I had discovered it while pregnant, you'd think I was having triplets. The girls are always friendly and the donuts are always fresh. The prices recently went up by like 6 cents a donut, but that's not a deterrent. I only gave 4 stars because sometimes the donuts can be a little crunchy. read more

Donuts are delicious! Customer service always lacks. Meanest workers in the world. How much does it take to look a person in the eye when you're serving them, and then give them a genuine and warm "thank you," at the end of the transaction? Did I say that the donuts were delicious, though? Old Fashion is better... read more

The doughnuts were so good that I shamelessly ate 3 in the car on the ride home! They were fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. The glazed were perfection but the other filled and flavored that I got were wonderful too. It is closed on Sundays but open 24 hours a day mon-sat. In a sketchy neighborhood so I am not sure that I would go here very late at night . Bring cash, they do not accept credit cards. read more

I found Dat donut while fantasizing about junk food and watching Man vs. Food one night. (go figure) After seeing the size of this donut I had to know, is it tasty as well? Dat Donut is not only as big as your head for the small price of $3.00(cash only) but it is freaking delicious! I find the large donut to be better than the regular size and my theory is since the donut is so large they have to fry it a bit longer. Which results in the outside being crispy and the inside being(I kid you not) JUICY. It is the best donut I have ever eaten. My boyfriend and I purchase one because we thought it would be enough, ate it in the car and went right back in for a second helping. Another perk, OPEN 24 HOURS!! read more

These are some pretty good donuts! I got three glazed and three chocolate, intended on sharing the glazed and inhaling the chocolate. But the glazed were just so puffy sticky delicious-looking I had to try one. It just dissolved when I bit into it . Oh yeah, the chocolate ones were good too. The shop shares space with a barbecue joint--have to check that out too--and I wondered how they kept the donuts from absorbing that smoky flavor, but it's not an issue. You walk in one set of doors and that's the donut shop. You walk past that and into another set of doors for the barbecue. So you can smell the barbecue the second you get out of your car, but it never affects the donuts. Yeah, yeah, I know, the neighborhood blah blah bulletproof glass blah blah, but the last few times I ate a Dunkin Donut it tasted like chemicals and upset my stomach. So you know what? Dat Donuts is worth the trip! read more

I had me a piece of donut from here one day. It was HUGE and chewy. It was one of the best I've tried. I myself did not go, it was given to me. I've heard and read that it's a pretty bad neighborhood though, I mean bullet proof windows at a donut place? Yikes, who shoots at donuts?! =] I'd definitely like to check it out myself one day. read more

Good doughnuts my favorite is the raspberry filled and apple cinnamon also the best cup of coffee I ever had I like regular French vanilla blend no cream 8 sugars 5 stars nothing less read more

I'll admit- its been years since I've even driven through this part of Chatham, but you'd think reading the reviews that this place was in a war zone. Hardly. Like any place in the city, be mindful of your surroundings. Duh. I begin by listing: boxes have handles (see photo) they are not total sugar bombs better-than-decent selection blueberry has very...bold flavor, sort of like a blueberry muffin. Coffee is about average-but-slightly-better. Service is friendly and they'll answer your questions. Select cake donuts are fried to the point where some actually have a crispness to the outer layer. You'll never, ever, ever get that at a particular chain(s) and many other independantly owned joints. Its is something to truly relish. I will say as far as select yeast donuts go, heaven. It moves me to words poetic on their soft, moist texture and how they wrap the tongue in blistering exstacy that begs to never end. Yes, that much. There is about a 1/2 dozen stools inside to eat these treats with an air conditioner to keep you cool on hot days. For overall personal preference, they are not my favorite donuts. Very good, without doubt; however, its not enough to make the return trip. read more

Oh my god. Oh my god. I took my parents and my girlfriend here recently on a self-curated tour of South Side Chicago food (other stops included Uncle John's, Soul Veg, and Calumet Fisheries) and this was, by far, one of the most interesting places I have ever visited or eaten from in Chicago. Sweet (but not too sweet) and simple, yeasty, doughy fried doughnuts served hot and fresh. From chocolate cake classic to long johns to raspberry jelly filled to the infamous gigantic 'Dat Donut' signature, there is a wide variety of tastes available here. They're reasonably priced, to boot. And they have the coolest neon signs I've ever seen. Myself, my girlfriend, and my Mom totally lost it over this place. The best was the simple glazed of course, and a close second was watching Lester, the doughnut man, hand cutting puffy doughnuts by the dozen through the shop window. Such an experience, but so glad I don't live closer to this place. I don't know if I could stop myself. read more

Love the donuts!!!!!! I find myself going here once a week (even though I know I shouldn't). Go early if you want more variety.

My glazed donuts are always soft and fresh. The staff have always been very courteous.

It's completely true -- the donuts here are bigger than your head. Better yet, the quality and the prices at Dat Donut make this place worth the stop for more than just the novelty of buying a huge donut. First of all, I was a little confused when I got into the parking lot. The door is inside another door that only has a sign for Uncle John's Ribs. Just trust that you're going the right way, and once you walk in you'll see the sign on the door to the right. Also, yes, the location is a little sketchy, but if you come here during the day it's perfectly fine. Now, the donuts! Their giant "Big Dat" donuts come in glazed or chocolate frosted, and once I saw them lined up in the display case I knew I just had to have one for $4. I also asked for two chocolate donuts, but when I got back on the road and looked in the bag I had two chocolate frosted donuts- totally not the same thing! However, the consensus was that despite being the wrong kind, they were still better than the average donut. The texture was light and airy, similar to Krispy Kremes and definitely not like the cake-like texture at Dunkin Donuts. But Dat Donut topped both of the chains because the glaze wasn't overly sweet, and the donuts were extremely fresh. Also, the height of the donuts was taller than I'm used to, and for just over $2 for two, they're a great value! If you happen to be on the south side (or near the University of Chicago like I was!) stop by and get a giant donut and a couple of regular sized ones. It'll be well worth the $7 or so it'll cost you. read more

OMG...if at all possible try them fresh and hot out of the oven. If not, try warming this puppies up in the microwave! They are beyond delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And while you're there, check out some of the other items on their menu. read more

They should call themselves "Dam Good" instead of "Dat". The building it was in was a little scary, but I happened to be in the neighborhood (coming from the NIke outlet nearby). The donuts were so ridiculously good. They said dat huge donut would take 20 minutes, so rather than wait for that we grabbed an assortment of what they already had on hand. The donuts were so fresh, light, and airy that you don't feel any of the guilt you normally would scarfing down a half dozen. If this place was closer I'd get so fat on these. read more

First, does anyone remember the "fire" at Leon's in about '82 or so? The subsequent rebuild gave us the Leon's BBQ patio, which begat DAT Old-Fashioned Donuts. Now, back to business; when I was an Avid bodybuilder, my cheat day for the month would be a Big Dat, an apple fritter, 10 wings, a small order of perch from J &J Fish and a large Vanilla shake form Taurus Flavors. To put it in perspective, I used fast on fridays to purge my system, and pee into a measuring cup to monitor my fluid intake and consumption, I was 5-7% bodyfat everyday; needless to say I took my diet very seriously. So to be on my cheat day menu, you had to pack a serious punch. Even if I got nothing else that day, a big Dat and an apple fritter was a MUST. It was the only way to satisfy my inner fat-ass. I knocked them down to 4 stars because of all the popcorn, nachos, hot dogs and dumb sh-t they sell at the other end of the Donut Shop; that and the time I went in there at about 3 in the morning and the chick behind the counter tried to sell me some weed. Granted, it's a solid marketing plan; who else but a weed head would be in a donut shop at 3 am on Tuesday and I'm certainly not knocking her hustle, but she didn't know who I was or if I was a snitch or what and I would have hated for my donut fix joint to get raided for some stupid sh-t and I doubt anyone that non-discreet would have had access to good weed anyway.... read more

Decent donuts but hey!-- I'm a south sider! Old Fashioned Donuts allll day long IF I'm in the area, and feeling the need for a donut, I'll definitely cheat on Old Fashioned any day vs going to Dunkin' Donuts. Don't tell Roseland on me Parking lot can get a little sketchy at times but walk by the ppl and they'll usually leave you alone. It's safer than it may appear. Give it a chance. Not a bad donut read more

glaze it on. get your glaze on. glaze it good. glaze it up. many of these phrases are easily coined w/ a synth machine in your head as you taste sugary bliss that makes your teeth ache a sweet sweet wince. thanks to a good friend for introducing me to this mainstay for starchy sugary longing. this is midwestern distinction at it's finest. my favorites: the strawberry frosted and pineapple frosted are hits that give you tasstes of fruit in the icing. the donut is airy and soft, not cakey, if you are a fan of cakey donuts. the caramel frosted was equally delicious as i rotated between the 3 flavors to sing a strawberry caramel and pineapple caramel medley of -dangerous on the dance floor- levels of sugar ..... and carbs. they say they are 24 hrs, but trust that they'll run out of donuts and you'll be annoyed by the schedule and the popularity they have. with this level of donut debauchery, you will try again and with no regrets enjoy every dollar spent. my next donut to try at dat donuts-- the fritter. read more

Fresh. Delicious. Amazing. Three words I use to describe this donut shop. This place has all the types of donuts you want with all the freshness you've been missing from your oh-so convenient chain donut shop. My favorites: the glazed and the glazed Big Dat. The Big Dat is big. The equivalent of at least 4 donuts in one convenient, giant, circle of sugar and fat and heaven. The Big Dat is not for the faint of heart. By the time you've finished a solo Big Dat, you'll either feel very proud of yourself or very disappointed in your life choices because you don't feel too good anymore. Or you feel a combination of the two. One thing to note: it's not in the best neighborhood and you do order from behind a bullet-proof glass. But this place is definitely worth it! read more

I went into Dat Donut today to see it getting remodeled. I just love their strawberry donuts. They are fluffy and light yet, dense. It's amazing how they make a balance between the two. I was so tempted to get the Big Dat, which is nearly as big as my head. It would be a crime to my waistline but, oh so yummy! Hoorah! It's open 24 hours.. yummy donuts and sandwiches anytime of the night.. can't beat that.. I may need to have a cardiologist on stand-by though... =) read more

We've been going on a donut hunt all around Chicago and Dat Donut is by far in the lead. The buttermilk is perfection!! As is the chocolate and even the glazed yeast donut. All Fresh and delicious. And for the price what more can you ask for. When other shops deep into the city are charging almost $3 for a donut that can't even compare to the $.89 cent donut at Dat donut. People can question the service/attitude of the place but it's straight to the point and it fits the place. If you're worried about the location just go early. But it's worth the time if you want a real donut. read more

Wow, these donuts are delicious! This location use to be the old Leon's BBQ building from back in the day. I ordered a dozen combination glaze,cake and chocolate donuts for under $11.00. All were fresh and customers were coming in as fast as they brought them out. I would give it 5 stars, but they were not fully stocked with all the available flavors posted. It is best to go earlier in the day for more selections. This location is open 24 hours, but I suggest going during day light hours for those who are faint of heart about area. Don't be a wimp, check out this hidden gem of Chicago ;) read more

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Amazing fresh and huge. Parking sucks, not pretty building, but the food marvelous. Not sure what else to say.

Don't let the area scare you off (the dangers of the location is totally overblown), because you will be missing such an awesome establishment. Dat Donut is hidden gem nestled on the corner of 83rd and Cottage Grove. The first thing you will notice when you park is the delicious smell of homemade sweets proliferating the air. They've also recently opened up a John's BBQ right next door, so you will probably get some wafts of BBQ as well. There will probably be a small line when you first get there, but it moves fast so it's a short wait. They've got a bunch of different glazed donuts, along with the huge Dat Donut (glazed or chocolate) and the apple fritters, which imo, is their crème de la crème. The donuts were alright, and honestly, nothing super special. It's definitely fresher and softer than what you will get anywhere else, but a donut is a donut for the most part. The apple fritters, however, is where the foodgasm comes from. The crunchy crispy exterior, with the soft, warm interior, and the subtle flavor of apple that lingers with every bite = absolute heaven. Come here, get the apple fritters and go home, because your day will already have been made at this point. DIS PLACE IS AWESOME!! read more

Now I really enjoyed these donuts. Went in one evening to get Dat Donut but they were all sold out! This is why I gave 4 stars instead of five. Once I get Dat donut, I'm sure I'll be giving it 5 stars. read more

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The best quick snack stop for any occasion!! I came here around 10:30 pm on a Friday night and the story was surprisingly empty. There weren't too many options but my friends and I got the apple fritter that was larger than my own face for only $3. The fritter tasted phenomenal and $3 for a pastry that size virtually makes it free. It's also really fun to see the worker creating donuts in the viewing station right next to the store. I highly recommend! read more

My husband bought me with some donuts from there and they were huge and delicious! The people there are oh so nice!

This is a simple yeast donut at it's pinnacle. Chewy, moist, fluffy, the glaze crackling when you bit into it. This isn't a boutique donut like glazed and infused or the doughnut vault- this is a damn good simple, yeast donut. Glazed and strawberry frosted are my go-tos. I've asked the baking schedule but it seems they bake them as they need them. Maybe you'll get lucky and get one right out of the oven. read more

Omg their chocolate glaze and old fashioned glaze donuts. Are the bomb. They definitely melt in your mouth.

The donuts were good. The environment was interesting. Getting your donuts from behind bulletproof glass is unusual to say the least but its clear that the staff may need the added barrier from what I saw. Super nice people working there and were patient with me as I yelled my order toward the glass. read more

The donuts here are eye-rollingly good. As in, when you take a bite, your eyes roll to the back of your head because your taste buds can't handle the heavenly, soft, sweet texture of these glazed donuts. I haven't had the other flavors - I've only had the apple fritter, which, by the way, is also quite good - but I think the main attraction of Dat Donut is the regular glazed donut. Get the Big Dat and share it with your friends. It is dat good IS IT CHEAP? Yes! God, yes! read more

My friend Roz curled her lips back in horror when she hear that I had never been to Dat Donut. And now, poor reader, I curl my lips back in horror at you if you have never been to Dat Donut. Because Dat Donut is the best in the city. Yep - it is the donut line (circle?) in the sand. Their yeast donut (always where one should start a donut experience) is almost perfect. It is light, collapses in your mouth at first bite, with thin icing that doesn't over power the donut. Although you still get a mighty nice sugar high that you'll be chasing the rest of the day. Their chocolate cake donut is also divine. Its moist without feeling like you just unwrapped its individual wrapper (I'm no donut purist), with even thinner icing. The last donut I feel qualified to review (and that's pushing it) was the lemon ice: the wild card of the dozen we got. It was good - although I like a lighter crumb. I need to go back and try it again. read more

This is a neighborhood staple or should we call it a Chicago staple. When you have people driving from all over the city and suburbs at 2am, they have got to be good. Great tasting old fashioned donuts. And yes you can buy donuts as big as your head. You can still watch the baker at work, too. read more

Dat Donut has fresh good quality donuts in chicago. Better than your neighborhood Dunkin Donuts.

dat donut produces fresh and tasty donuts for incredibly reasonable prices! the first time i went to dat donut, we went late at night, maybe around 11, and although they didn't have much of a selection yet, they were still making donuts fresh. we got an apple fritter that was at least 12 inches in diameter for 3 dollars. it was insane. the fritter was chockfull of apples and cinnamon and was enough to split between four people! i imagine if i brought it home and heated it up, it would've been transcendental; however, it was still so tasty and great to share and eat on the bus. the next time i went to dat donut, i picked up 36 donuts, and they were all delicious and HUGE! my personal favorite is the glazed as it's fluffy and subtly sweet. i think that these donuts are the tastiest, freshest, and cheapest in chicago and would recommend dat donut to anyone looking to fix a sugar craving! read more

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