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Firecakes Donuts

4.1 (2k reviews)
ModerateBakeries, Donuts
Closed • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Iced chai latte, iced coffee and Tunisian vanilla frosted doughnut
Lauren R.

We stopped in for an iced coffee, an iced chai latte, and one of their famous doughnuts. Unfortunately, both the coffee and chai latte were extremely diluted and tasted like watered down milk with very little coffee or chai flavor. We each took two sips before bringing them back to the counter. What was disappointing was that the employee accepted them without asking if something was wrong or if there was anything they could do to make it right. We also tried the Tunisian vanilla frosted doughnut, and that was the highlight of the visit. It was light, fluffy, fresh, and had a great texture. The kind of doughnut I enjoy. Since the drinks were undrinkable, we ended up leaving and buying coffee from another café, where the beverages were significantly better. While the doughnut was good, the poor drinks and lack of customer service made this a disappointing experience overall.

Horchata
Jenny C.

We were craving a sweet treat near West Loop and came to Firecakes because of the sheer volume of reviews from Yelp. It's a small walk-in and walk out shop but that's all you need (: Employees were so sweet and kind. There are some cool flavors offered, but I was expecting there to be a larger selection. We got the pistachio old fashioned, horchata and dulce de leche. Surprisingly the pistachio old fashioned donut was both of our favorites! There's not a strong pistachio flavor, but I would recommend trying it! Loved the old fashioned texture. I did not like the horchata filling so I'd pass on that. Donuts were good, but I think it's a little overhyped.

Annie K.

Revisited and grabbed a pistachio old fashioned donut this time. Good cakey donut, dusted in a crunchy crumb topping. Not as sweet as other donut shops.

Pistachio & churro
Victoria C.

A tiny walk in donut shop that packs a punch with so many donut options to choose from. I ended up getting chocolate, pistachio and churro donut as well as a red velvet cookie. It was quick to order early in the morning and I took the donuts all the way back to Boston. They were still good the day after, just a little smushed frosting. The red velvet cookie was my favorite as the cream cheese filling was sweet and the cookie was soft. They also do ice cream sandwiches and coffee which makes this place have something for everyone. Overall, a nice place to pop in if you're in the area.

So many choices!
Janet W.

The items here that we picked up after lunch were amazing. It was a small store for take out. We picked a horchata donut, a chocolate with white chocolate cookie, and an old fashioned donut. One man in front of us does food tours and this is his last stop of his tour, so he came to try the specialty donut, the margarita. Honestly, I wanted to try so many of the items here, but I had just eaten a heavy lunch and tried to contain my joy. My son says if we lived here, he would come daily. They also sell coffees as well which we did not get.

Kimberly D.

A couple of colleagues and I were here on business, it was my birthday, and we went out to dinner, but they were no desserts that seemed suitable to celebrate the occasion. One of the guys on the team recommended firecakes because he had been here in the past and thought they were awesome. I'm super glad that I agreed to give it a shot. It's not a sitdown place, it's a place where you grab a doughnut and go for a walk. She had just put out a tray of apple cider donuts, and chocolate frosted. I was super excited because I love a good apple cider donut, especially in the fall. Needless to say it did not disappoint and to be honest, I wish I had ordered two of them. Sadly, I'll be leaving in the morning for a flight so early I can't even get one for breakfast. I have already booked marked this location so I can return on future visits. To anyone looking for an awesome snack, breakfast, or just something awesomely delicious -- this is your place !!

Tara K.

Lovely people working there, kind of a small place and a bit of a line but it went by really quickly. We loved the vanilla donut with sprinkles and the cinnamon roll was very special. Great spot.

Cold Brew
Sandee L.

The donuts were stale. The coffee was fine. The lady that helped us was pretty darn abrupt. When we got there (during business hours right before 11am) and there was a sign that they had stepped away. Maybe this is a one man show and that's why she was so unhappy. All in all, not impressed.

Jennifer B.

Firehouse Donuts is a classic, no-frills donuts done right atmosphere. It has that old-school neighborhood feel--simple, welcoming, and focused on goodness. The donuts are fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet. You really can't go wrong with anything here. We ordered the Carrot Cake and Boston Cream, which were delicious. Service was quick and friendly. It's an easy go-to spot when you're craving a solid, satisfying donut.

Ice cream sandwich
Trevor C.

These doughnuts were absolutely delicious, soft, fresh, and perfectly sweet. Every bite was light and fluffy with just the right amount of glaze. A simple treat done right and totally worth the indulgence.

Key lime
Quin B.

Second stop on donut tour downtown Chicago. I've always been a fan of Firecakes and they are my fav around here. As the tour guide was explaining something about the history of Firecakes cooking donuts over a fire and some family picture on the wall, my mind wandered off to thinking about how awesome these donuts were going to be! Here are my thoughts about this place: 1. Prices range between $3.55-$6.45. 2. Some delicious creative donuts are offered daily. 3. Donuts taste like made with fresh ingredients.

Viona C.

Probably the only dessert I really had in Chicago, but well-worth. I came by around 7am and thought it was closed, because I didn't see anyone inside; they were actually in the back cranking out more donuts. They're open at 6:30 on most days -- great for a morning pick-me-up! The shop itself is rather small, with limited to no seating, so it's really more of a grab-and-go stop. These were one of the fluffiest donuts with unique and indulgent flavors. Most donuts ranged from $3.25-$7, depending on their ingredients and labor. I ordered four, which I'll rank in the order of preference: 1. RASPBERRY LINZER TART: Tastes exactly like a raspberry linzer cookie, but fluffier. Absolutely loved this!! 2. RASPBERRY BLOOD ORANGE JELLY: Loved the flavor of the jelly in this. It's definitely deeper in flavor compared to a normal jelly donut. Also enjoyed how I got an adequate amount of jelly in each bite. 3. BLUEBERRY CAKE: The donut itself tasted like an elevated Dunkin' Donuts blueberry -- less dense and more fluffy. The whipped frosting on top was also very light and airy. 4. PISTACHIO OLD FASHIONED: They're supposed to be famous for the pistachio donut, but I felt like the pistachio flavor wasn't prominent enough. This just tasted like a normal fritter to me. Easily some of the best donuts I've ever had. The texture and quality of ingredients are distinctive features that set these apart from regular donuts. Highly recommend!

Coconut cake (L), Valrhona Chocolate Iced (R) - half of each
Jaime R.

Great donuts with a nice selection of flavors! It's a tiny shop but they still have a lot of options to choose from and make delicious donuts, especially for a popular chain. The donuts are fluffy and taste fresh. I went with the valhrona chocolate frosted and the coconut cake donut and both were great! The chocolate frosting is very rich and decadent and not too sweet- yum! The staff member was friendly as well! Love that they are open later than other shops to help satisfy the evening donut craving!

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Is there a place to sit down inside?

There's an outside seating area but no place inside to sit

Do they make vegan donuts?

Yes, double chocolate coconut. I personally/typically stray away from coconut; however the chocolate and consistency of the dough itself is amazing. This just has the shavings on top that help balance it all out

Any vegan options?

Yes, they have a few options which are clearly labeled in the display case when available.

Do they offer any gluten free donuts?

They offer one gluten free/vegan option. Per the website, they are a rotating/seasonal option, so I'd give them a quick call and verify.

Is there still a good selection late at night?

Yeah I think so. They always got my pistachio. Shit is great!

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4.3(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi•River North, Near North Side
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These are some of the best, if not *THE* best donuts I've ever had. Chicago has some excellent…read moredonuts... Do-rite, Voodoo, Firecakes, even Stan's under some conditions; Doughnut Vault beats them all! Maybe it's because they were made an hour or two ago? Maybe they use better/fresher oil? I don't know, and frankly, it makes no difference to the smile on my face. The two donuts I had that day were their daily specials. IIRC, one was a Salted Caramel Old Fashioned, and the other was a Yeast Apple(something) filled donut. The Old Fashioned blew me away. The dough had a very light, but nonetheless present crispness from being fried. The dough itself was sweet, and the salted caramel coating was on point, with actual salt notes coming through. The apple-filled was similarly delicious, though I regret cutting this into pieces and enjoying it over three days, for this made it seem like there was not enough filling! Learn from my mistakes, and enjoy these things whole! More to love is that their prices are more than reasonable for the quality, and the service is friendly, knowledgeable, and fast! If there is one quibble that I have, it's that the donuts were just a touch sweeter than I would prefer. However, this is a matter of personal preference, since these are donuts for crying out loud! Final verdict: Best donuts ever! Go! Do!

We got there around 11 AM and unfortunately, a lot of flavors were already sold out. The interior…read moreis very small. You basically walk in and immediately see the donut counter, with room for maybe 4 customers max. Service was amazing! The guy greeted us as soon as we walked in and had such big energy. Before we looked at the menu he showed us the variety he had left. 9/10 service, definitely a fun way to start the day! This was actually my first time trying an old fashioned donut. The pistachio old fashioned was nothing too special. It tasted more like a dense cake, was slightly oily, but I did like how dense and filling it was. 6/10. Definitely want to come back earlier next time to try more of their flavors!

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4.0(203 reviews)
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While strolling in the West Loop on my way to pick a different unhealthy bite I stumbled across…read moreVoodoo Doughnut. It's been well over a decade since trying for the first time in Seattle. Tbh I remember being disappointed because of the hype. Today I entered with tempered expectations. I tried the Old Fashioned doughnut and it was somewhere between solid and above average. I'll definitely stick with Do-Rite especially because they're a few blocks away and significantly better. If the job catered Voodoo I'd indulge, but considering I prefer a few other donut shops I won't make a special trip. Great service plus a respectable donut equals 3.51 stars.

I discovered this place over a decade ago in Portland OR. I am really excited when they decided to…read moreopen a location in Chicago. The donuts are amazing, unique and fun. It also doesn't hurt that they are open from 6am to Midnight - perfect for those sudden doughnut cravings! One thing that can be improved is how they handle big orders. I recently ordered over 5 dozen doughnuts and it came in 6 boxes and a small bag. First problem: they don't deliver. Second and bigger problem is that they don't pack big orders so you can carry them out. How the heck am I going to carry 6 boxes and a bag of donuts??? Maybe they want to keep their business "small". A simple brown bag or even something to tie the boxes together would have been very helpful.

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4.0(435 reviews)
3.5 mi•Lakeview
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High hopes since there needs to be more Taiwanese spots in Chicago! But disappointed by customer…read moreservice. My wife bought a donut here. and then when she attempted to take a photo of the interior, she was told that she wasn't allowed to take photos. Then, we when she asked to use the restroom, she was bluntly told, "You may not use the restroom," because she wasn't a "sit-down" customer. The manager didn't attempt to even smooth things over but instead robotically processed her refund on the donut. It was incredibly frustrating to support a local business as a paying customer and be denied a basic amenity over an arbitrary distinction. They're closed anyway, but not supporting their future endeavors because of their customer service.

We're visiting Chicago for the weekend and TikTok led us here, it looked really cool! We got there…read moreand it was cute, just like the videos and pics I've seen on social media. However, it wasn't the cleanest but we were still willing to give it a try. When we arrived, the hostess/waitress asked if we had a reservation and I told her no but there were literally only 2 tables being occupied at the time, so she had us wait until she cleared another table. The menu gave a hibachi vibe, they had teriyaki bowls, unwich sushi rolls, soup, and specialty drinks but no fountain or canned drinks. I wanted the salmon and everyone else was getting chicken but that didn't happen because they were out of salmon. Really wasn't feeling the other options, so we canceled our order and left. I would definitely give the place another try but maybe earlier in the day and a different location.

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4.1(1.2k reviews)
2.8 mi•Wicker Park, West Town
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