After our disappointment at Molly's Cupcakes we went here. The employee was very nice and had a great attitude. There was a nice selection and we were able to place and receive our order quickly. read more

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I love this place. Consistently ridiculously good donuts. We come here with some regularity even though it's not close to home because they are that good. Just had their fall donuts: apple spice and sweet potato. Yum. The sweet potato one was definitely something I can't say I had before. Great invention. You can't go wrong. Just get everything. They also usually have 1 or 2 gluten free ones available if you're in the need. And they are tasty as well. My only qualm is this place is uncomfortable inside to eat there. I think the place was originally planned with an indoor seating idea? But never brought that back after COVID? But there are a couple counters and table in there but it seems the staff uses them now for deliveries. So I can't tell if you are allowed to be in there lingering with your purchases or not. (I asked this them and they said yes but I'm not sure every employee would let me). Would be nice to bring back an inviting place to eat inside when the weather isn't kind for the outside seats. But be warned that it might not be the greatest place to meet a friend to chat over a donut and coffee. read more

Firecakes donuts are amazing. The cinnamon bun donut is far beyond a cinnamon bun flavored donut. Some donuts could be fluffier, the pistachio one feels a bit heavy but still tastes good. You really can't go wrong here. Every donut is high quality. read more

The donut ice cream sandwich and glazed donut were delicious! The service was amazing as well, she offered great recommendations as it was our first time and seemed to genuinely care about the customers. The atmosphere of the place was very cozy and welcoming too. read more

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I was on a mission for some dank donuts, and Firecakes did not disappoint! Was buying some breakfast to surprise a friend. They open at 6:30am, and I was the first one in. It's a really cute shop, well-kept and neat with a hipster vibe. There's a glass case with some very delectable looking donuts. I went with the pistachio, espresso cream, peanut butter cup, and berry. I highly recommend the espresso cream--that was far and away the superior choice. The coffee flavor of the cream was deep, roasted, and earthy. So dang good. The berry one was also quite good, and it had sugar frosted fresh blueberries on it--nice touch. The donuts are about $3 each. There was a very epic looking birthday cake donut, which looked like two donuts stacked on top of each other and adorned with sprinkles. That looked pretty tasty, but it was $12. Would definitely come back. read more

Red velvet cake was amazing, customer service by Maiyah was outstanding. She's the best. read more

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Just a girl who absolutely loves the honey glazed donut. It's a true classic and I'd recommend picking one up at any of the firecakes locations. read more

Cinnamon rolls donut was on point. I didn't try a ton of flavors but I'd go back for another taste test for sure. read more

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Cute corner shop of this great donuts franchise. Stopped in for a quick late-afternoon snack, and was pleasantly surprised to find a good selection still awaiting me. Great service and fresh donuts all day long. Will absolutely revisit when back in the area! read more

Firecakes is located on the main Clark St strip, so there's a lot of hustle and bustle and parking is tough! However, we were super pleased to find a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy our donut and coffee! I do think Firecakes' donuts are good, I'm just much more into all of the fancy frills and fillings at other places. Our super plain Jane glazed donut was dyed pink, which I loved, and tasted a-okay! I've also had a couple of their minis in the past, and remember really enjoying the chocolate espresso. Although this wouldn't necessarily be my first choice given donuts or location, I would return if in a pinch! read more

Firecakes Donuts - Iced coffee & a pink Venetian vanilla donut. - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was a great find we stumbled upon on our nice sunny stroll one morning. We ordered a half dozen to share (~$16 with tax)- listed in order of preference. 1) orange poppy seed old fashion 2) Buttermilk Old Fashion 3) Lime Curd Bismark 4) peanut buttercup 5) espresso cream 6) chocolate hazelnut The donuts were a bit pricey, but still delicious. Not my favorite donut place that I've tried with so many Options in the city, but definitely worth the try. They were following COVID-19 guidelines strictly, which was nice! Only 1 group/party is allowed to be in the store at one time. read more

Great friendly and knowledgeable service. Had two seasonal selections the Brûlée Donut and Key Lime. Both were amazing.. light tender dough and great flavorful fillings. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Brûlée Donut with Stout Filling for St Patrick's Day and Key Lime - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Firecakes Donuts has 3 locations in the Chicagoland area - River North, Lincoln Park, and Oak Park. They offer various classic donuts (such as Valrhona Chocolate Iced, Tahitian Vanilla Iced, Triple Rich Chocolate Cake, Class Jelly, etc.), seasonal donuts (such as Malted Milk Ball and Candied Pepper Bacon and Maple Long John), Creations on Vacation donuts (inspirations from travels, such as Chili Lime Mango, Blueberry Lemon Cake, Banana Split, Almon Joi, and Peppermint Hot Chocolate), ice cream sandwiches, and hot and cold beverages (cafe au lait, lattes, cappuccinos, etc.). Our group came here for some dessert after having lunch in the area. We ordered an assortment: Wildflower Honey Glazed, Pistachio Old Fashioned, a Seasonal Fritter (apple), a mini Peanut Butter Cup, Orange Cranberry Old Fashioned, Apple cider, a mini Valrhona Chocolate and Espresso Cream, and a Churro donut. I really enjoyed the mini Valrhona Chocolate and Espresso Cream, as it had a nice strong espresso taste to it, and the mini Peanut Butter Cup, which has a nice creamy peanut butter filling. The old fashioned and the fritters has a nice crisp exterior, and they weren't too oily. I just wish that the donuts were warm and fresh, especially considering they are labeled as offering 'small batches,' but I'm thinking it would only be right when they open. Staff are friendly. There are a couple of tables and a large table for a bigger group, but it is a tight squeeze, and most get their items to-go. Limited metered and restricted parking can be found on and off Clark. +mini Valrhona Chocolate and Espresso Cream donut +mini Peanut Butter Cup donut +limited seating +metered and restricted parking found on and off Clark read more

They offer a nice variety of donuts that are different than the usual selections at other chain shops. Most of their donuts are the cake style donuts (not my preference, but still tasty). You can tell that each donut is crafted with care. All of my staff interactions have been great, even in their food cart. Will be back for sure. For Covid precautions, they are only allowing one party in the shop at a time. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Wildflower glazed, pistachio, and vanilla with sprinkles - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The donuts were ok, not amazing. A couple of the ones we tried were a bit dry. There isn't any inside seating so we sat outside with our kids which isn't the easiest, since its on two busy streets and not closed in. The guy was nice, but not super helpful as far as recommendations and such. read more

The doughnuts are good. They're generous sized and pillowy and exactly what a yeast donut should be. Highly recommend the vanilla. I know that seems basic, but it's only on the best white frosted donuts I've tasted. Service was super quick. Parking was pretty easy to find on the street. The store is cute. The donuts are yummy. Just go...you'll be glad you did. read more

This is such a cute little local donut shop. I can see why they are rated some of the best donuts in Illinois. They have a wide variety of options. I chose a wildflower honey glaze and a salted caramel. To be honest the honey glaze tasted a lot like a regular original doughnut. The salted caramel donut on the other hand was out of this world and unlike anything I've had before. The perfect balance of salty and sweet. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Wildflower Honey Glazed - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here for the first time this week and enjoyed our donuts! The Valrhorna chocolate was delicious and their old fashioned and sprinkle donuts were yummy as well. The cranberry was a bit disappointing and didn't taste like much other than sugar. The mini donuts were cute! The coffee was disappointing, tasted very burnt. But service was good and the shop is cute! A bit overpriced in my opinion.... but will probably come again if I'm in the area! read more

Firecakes Donuts - Old Fashioned Orange Cranberry Sprinkle Donut Valrhona Chocolate Iced Eggnog Donut Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely on the pricey side of the donut spectrum, but overall, we were highly satisfied with our dessert donuts from Firecakes. I would have loved to try their ice-cream sandwich concoction, but we stopped in right after lunch and wouldn't have been able to eat it. Instead we bought three donuts to-go: the churro, a pistachio old-fashioned and a vanilla bean glaze. The pistachio was fabulous. Everything an old-fashioned donut should be, plus a nice crunch and nutty flavor from the pistachio topping. A hit! My daughter similarly loved her churro donut. The vanilla bean was a slight miss for me. Good, but doesn't particularly stand out or demand a repeat eat. Cute little place and a good choice for a treat. read more

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Very solid! But I was also really craving a doughnut this morning, so I feel like any old gas station doughnut off the street might've hit just right tbh. read more

Firecakes Donuts - (Valrhona Chocolate Iced, Buttermilk Old Fashioned) - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty disappointed with this Firecakes. I'd tried donuts from a different location the last time I visited Chicago, and was excited to have some again. They were super busy when we arrived, to the point that we had to wait outside for the inside to clear out, since there's not very much space inside this location. $3 per donut and our donuts tasted like what you'd get at a Dunkin Donuts or from a convenience store honeybun. They were dry, despite the overwhelming amount of frosting trying to hide that fact. Definitely aesthetically pleasing, but they tasted bland and not at all fresh. Overall, I was not a fan of this Firecakes. The location is easy to get to, but the interior, the service, and the donuts were just not at all impressive. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Peppermint hot chocolate $2.95 - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Seriously the best doughnut I've ever had! Service was friendly and helpful, and the vibe was awesome!

Top 5 donut places in all of Chicago. If you see any bad reviews, these people obviously don't know a good Chicago donut when it hits them in the mouth. If you want light and airy donuts, this place isn't for you. It literally says CAKES in the name, and they're frickin delicious so get on board. Firecakes donuts are always super fresh and moist (yeah I said moist), and you can't go wrong with any of the flavor choices. Decent in size too, I always try to limit myself to eating half of one, but I can't resist eating 2 or 3 at a crack. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Sprinkle Donut and old fashioned glazed - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good donut shop. Yeah. They have donuts. I like donuts. Tried 4 today. I rank them: 1) Cinnamon Roll 2) Pistachio 3) Poppy 4) Double Chocolate During quarantine I been getting fat trying different donuts places down Clark. I rank them: 1) Do-Rite tied with Stans (for now) 3) Firecakes read more

Firecakes Donuts - My order: 1) Cinnamon Roll 2) Pistachio 3) Poppy 4) Choc - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Firecakes remains one of my favorite places to get a fancy donut in Chicago -- ranking right up there with Stan's, Doughnut Vault, Do-rite donuts, and other local favorites. Everytime I visit River North, I need to make a stop here to grumble a bit at the prices but then convince myself it's all worth it after taking a few bites of their consistently great donuts. This Lincoln Park location provides fortunately provides those same great flavors and textures and makes me hopeful that they'll eventually expand beyond Oak Park into the Northwest suburbs. Here were my thoughts on the different donuts I tried: - Seasonal fritter: Nice, crispy, and huge. One of my guilty pleasures as this has the perfect mix of firm cake batter, crispy fried exterior, and just the right amount of glaze. I know, it's not healthy but I can't stop eating it. - Matcha iced: The yeast donut is perfectly fluffy like a cloud, but with a nice light hint of matcha that is very aromatic, but not too sweet. Nicely balanced with a beautiful light green color. - Mini creme brulee: Small in sized but packed with flavor. The donut is nice and fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crisp outside. The inside is filled with a very light, but aromatic custard. - Pistachio Old Fashioned: Beautiful looking donut, though I'm personally not a fan of this style due to the slightly sour aspect. But if I had to eat anyone's old fashioned donut, this would be it. The pistachio is noticable in the look, but not too much in the flavor of the donut. Triple valhrona chocolate cake: One of the more refined chocolate donuts I've had. It has a deep chocolate flavor, with discernible differences between the firm chocolate cake, crisp chocolate shell, light frosting, and small chocolate bits. It's a bit muted, but well thought out donut. Overall, this Firecakes location is very comparable to the River North location and definitely worth a visit if you live anywhere here. The donuts may be a bit pricey, but the experience will be memorable. read more

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These donuts are so, so, so, good! I loved this little storefront too. These donuts are delectable and very rich so buy a box and try them all. My favorites were the Nutella long John (very rich) and the lemon curd ( fresh and filling). We tried * Peanut Butter- very filling and shareable. * Triple chocolate- one of the best cake donuts I've had perfect for coffee. * Lemon curd- I love lemon/lime desserts this does not disappoint. So good and fresh. * Nutella Long John- loved the grated nuts atop the long John. * Tahitian Vanilla- a delicious vanilla donut great for coffee too. * Espresso- another rich donut. read more

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I'm generally not the biggest fan of sweets, but the donuts here are delicious, even though they are on the pricier side. It may be simple, but I really like the plain glazed donut. Seating here is extremely limited so best to pick up if coming on a weekend, especially on a nice day in the summer. read more

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I like Firecakes donuts, I think they're tasty, the staff there is friendly. My first visit was on a Sunday really close to closing time and I hadn't realized it because the staff didn't make me feel rushed. I ended up getting a box of a half dozen at the time and then an Arnold Palmer. The lemonade is tart, and I think by itself it would be great, but when you mix it with the iced tea it makes it the wrong side of tart. The donuts themselves are good, I've had the glazed, the chocolate iced, and the vanilla iced as well as the peanut butter cup. They're all good, but a little on the pricier side. I got a bit of sticker shock when I got the half dozen. They were good, enjoyable but aside from the vanilla iced I wasn't sure if it was worth the price. read more

Firecakes Donuts are super tasty!!! They also feel lighter than other gourmet donut shops. Usually when I eat 2 donuts I feel pretty full. After eating 2 of these I felt perfect! They have good truck that goes around the city also! You won't be disappointed! These are great donuts!!! read more

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First, this store smells amazing. I mean, it's a store full of delicious donuts, so that makes sense. We went in the afternoon, so we were the only ones in the store but they still had a bunch of fun flavors left! (I was worried they would be out of popular flavors, but they were not!) I did not catch the name of the person working but they were super nice and helpful and had great flavor recommendations! The donuts are also gigantic. Like the Tahitian vanilla and chocolate frosted were just huge. We also really really enjoyed the churro donut, the banana one (I can't remember the exact flavor sorry!), the cherry almond filled and key lime filled. Definitley one of the top donut locations in Chicago! read more

I came here earlier this morning and ordered the chocolate mascarpone fig creme brûlée and the pumpkin pie donut. The bakers did a really good job with making the shell similar to a normal creme brûlée. I can hear the small cracks as I took each bite. The chocolate mascarpone was okay, I didn't have much filling in my donut. The pumpkin pie donut was surprisingly unsweet, despite it being covered in sugar. Even the creme on top was not that sweet either. It could've used a bit more sugar to be honest. But overall, I liked the donuts. They also carry some specialty lattes like the charcoal latte (I only had the drip coffee). I will have to come back and try different flavors! read more

Firecakes Donuts - The pumpkin pie donut - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I highly recommend Firecakes Donuts. Not only are there many different options of donuts available, but they are all delicious. My personal favorite was the pistachio donut! The establishment was very nice and the staff were also kind and helpful when answering questions. read more

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Firecakes, Firecakes, Firecakes. I still like your donuts and if I'm nearby, I'll absolutely pop in for some goodies. With so many donut options around the city though, Firecakes isn't my first choice. I placed an order this past weekend for some of their pretty Pride donuts because rainbows are beautiful! 5 Donuts & 3 Mimosa bombs ran me $25. A bit pricey for my taste but it's on par with the other boutique style doughnut shops in the city. The Triple Valrhona Chocolate Cake donut remains my favorite they have at Firecakes. They do have a lot of fun & cool options to pick from though. The special Pride donuts were soooo sweet and sugary! I liked them just fine as that's totally my style, but my friend found them to be a bit too much. I didn't love the Mimosa donut but I suppose if you're a big fan of the cocktail, it may be right up your alley. On the great quest for best donut shop in the city, Firecakes doesn't quite get there. If you're in the 'hood, def pop in for a baked good - or better yet their donut ice cream sandwich! It is summer after all! read more

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I come here for the donut ice cream sandwiches. The last time I had been to Firecakes (in River North) they only had the classic sandwich - honey glazed donut with vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge. It's delicious, so I got it again, but I was pleased to see that they have extended their ice cream sandwich menu to include more donuts, ice cream flavors, and sauces! They even have a cute little seating area outdoors with a couple picnic tables. Knocking a star because it is a little on the pricey side. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Classic ice cream sandwich & Churro Donut ice cream sandwich with caramel sauce - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't understand why, post-Covid, the front of this store is STILL packed with equipment as opposed to furniture where customers may actually have a donut. It's all good now because it's summer but I'm sure your patrons will appreciate the ability to enjoy your products in-store when winter arrives. read more

I was in Chicago for 3 days and stopped by Firecakes four times because I was that obsessed. As a huge fan of red velvet cupcakes in general, I fell in love with their red velvet donuts. They are aesthetically pleasing, fresh, and not overly dense or dry like how some cake donuts can be. It was a tad bit on the sweeter side, but not overwhelmingly so. They also have donuts + ice cream pairings here! They give you a default rectangular glazed donut and you have the option to choose from chocolate, vanilla, and pistachio ice cream. Prices are extremely affordable compared to other boutique shops that sell gourmet baked goods. Service is also great and the store itself is cute and lovely. read more

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I am obsessed with Firecakes! Their donuts are absolutely delicious. I think my favorite part of this donut shop is that they offer mini versions of their larger donuts so you can get a few of them and sample all of their flavors. Eating 3 mini donuts is less calories than 1 large donut right? My Favorites in Order: 1. Maple Glazed Pineapple & Bacon 2. Valrhona Chocolate & Espresso Cream 3. The plain chocolate glazed 4. Stawberry mascarpone mini-donut I would also recommend getting their coffee- their cold brew is on point and their latte's are delicious as well (better than Starbucks for sure). Every time I've come here their servers have been super cheerful, I'm assuming this is due to being surrounded by and consuming delicious donuts on a constant basis. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

DONUTS DONE RIGHT This place continues to be my favorite donut shop in Chicago. They make some of the most delicious donuts ever and that's a fact. I'm a huge fan of their peanut butter cup donut. I hate to say that on every visit I must order this one unless they are sold out which happens and it ruins my day. Pre-Pandemic, I would always bring out of town friends and colleagues here for dessert. First they would say, "Donuts?" Then they would walk away extremely happy. In fact, many would ask me to take them back to that donut shop when they return to Chicago. Ha! Now that's a great lasting impression and I'm always happy to have a reason to go back. On a recent trip I decided to branch out and try the new Pistachio Old Fashioned but I also needed to put it up against the original old school Buttermilk Old Fashioned. It was an epic donut battle! Both were really good but in the end the Pistachio version won. I'm always traditional kind of guy and I couldn't believe it. I needed to be true to my culinary judging background. I also now have a new favorite donut at Firecakes. This place delivers some amazing donuts. If you haven't tried them then I highly recommend you do. Why not make it your New Years resolution!!! read more

I love Firecakes but have never been to this location so I was excited to see if their quality was as good. I'm happy to say the standard donuts tasted as great as the other locations. The Tahitian vanilla to the glazed and chocolate yeast were all great. The only new item I tried was the coconut cream. I was quite disappointed by it. The donut itself was very dry and the coconut was a little overwhelming while the cream part was bland. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Coconut Cream - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

These are the best donuts around period. Yes they are expensive and yes they are 100% worth it. I'm both sad and relieved I don't have one closer to me because it could be a real problem. read more