Went here this past weekend and wasn't disappointed! I am a giant donut fan so I can be pretty picky but Firecakes hits it out of the park! Their old fashion donuts are my favorite here. We got the plain glaze, pistachio, and the season orange poppy seed. They have great texture and are extremely moist, the perfect combo. We also got a couple cake-sprinkled donuts but I would probably pass on them next time around. They aren't bad by any means, just not nearly as good as some of the others we got. Our favorite was the seasonal Nutella chocolate long john. Very light but the chocolate and hazelnut flavor really shines through. Our only problem was we only ordered 1! I ordered our entire order the night before online. I was able to skip past the line and head in, my order was waiting off to the side with my name on it. Easy in and out! Everyone had masks on and their line outside was socially distanced. Will be back, best donuts around! read more

LOVE LOVE love firecakes...the truck or the actual store are both amazing and delicious. Is this an expensive donut, yes, but it's oh so delicious. The chocolate donut is simply divine - rich and delicious - enough for a full meal and my absolute favorite is the pistachio old fashioned. Just the right amount of sweet and salty - it's worth a try and as much as I try to save 1/2 of it for later, it usually ends up being finished in a quick minute. This is making my mouth water just writing this review! Definitely a great donut option in Chicago - not inexpensive, but very high quality, delicious and a big enough serving for a meal. read more

Terrific donuts. Quick service. Clean and COVID-safe. My only criticism is that they don't carry a blueberry cake donut. I can live with that as long as the donuts stay as delicious! read more

I literally cannot stop myself from eating these donuts. Whenever new seasonal donuts come out, I have this compulsion to try them and there is nothing in this world that can stop me. Recently I tried their cranberry orange old fashioned and red velvet donut. The red velvet was definitely my favorite of the two. I enjoyed the cream cheese icing but thought the dough of the donut was slightly underwhelming. It didn't have much flavor to it and I didn't like the texture that much. The cranberry orange old fashioned was okay. The flavor combination just wasn't for me. I prefer the original old fashioned to that. Overall though still very high quality donuts that taste bette than average. Their Tahitian vanilla and classic yeast donuts are still the stars. read more

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We love Firecakes so much! Their donuts are just amazing and always fresh and ridiculously tasty! Plus the staff is super nice, attentive, and decent. They were extra helpful, answering all our questions with a smile and suggesting which pastries to get. Their place is really great and perfect for special events. Would definitely recommend this place to all the people I know. Firecakes is worth visiting! We walked out of there with happy mouths and already counting down until we can come back. read more

Such great, original flavors for donuts, but *good* flavors. Also love that they've implemented social distancing protocols for those waiting to order/pick up. It would be helpful to have a sense of the day's flavors before entering the shop to minimize time in the shop but otherwise, this place is a really wonderful addition to OP. Nothing else like it, and COVID-friendly. It's all you can ask for! read more

These are our favorite donuts! They're always fresh and tasty. Service is always great too read more

Firecakes Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Amazing cinnamon bun also have great coffee I'm happy I tried this place. I had to stop was going way to much lol but it is worth it. Very friendly place at the one in oak park the ambiance is chill. Mostly take out or to go read more

Loved this small donut place. They have some interestingly delicious donuts. The coffee is alright not as strong as I like it but it was good. My niece had glass if milk since they don't make chocolate milk. I definitely plan to come back here again. It seems they also make sandwiches too. Pricing is not bad and staff is very nice and friendly. read more

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Yes the donut's are more than DD, but the quality, selection and awesome service matter more.

Firecakes is a small coffee shop/cafe with a vegan, gluten-free donut on the menu. I got the sole option of the day, the double chocolate-coconut donut ($3.75) and loved it---it has a creamy, decadent chocolate ganache, toasted coconut flakes and a wonderful, moist, cake-y base. Firecakes also has a great drip coffee ($3). The interior is tiny so don't come here expecting to sit with a laptop for hours, but it's not a bad spot to get something to-go or to meet a friend. read more

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Oh wow. I've heard amazing things about Firecakes donuts but only stopped in for the first time today. Holy cats. I got a Tahitian vanilla raised for me and a sprinkle cake for my husband, as I think cake donuts are gross and he loves them. Both tasted great, we shared. The cost is more than double what you'd pay at Dunkin' Donuts, about $2.80 each, but I think the quality is also more than double and my donut was huge. Really friendly staff. Cute/small space with communal table and small counter seating. It was too crowded for me to stay so I got the donuts to go. Hot and fresh at 9:00 on a Saturday morning. They do offer some lunch food options and loads of drinks- but I just needed donuts today. Metered street parking. Do not park in the Gap/Old Navy/Pier One parking lot though, as I've had friends towed for going to shops outside of those few even if they started at the Gap. read more

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This was the second of the three donuts places I tried while in Chicago. Although I felt the donuts were pricey, they were still good donuts! I bought a couple of donuts for my friends, so I got myself two types of old fashioned donuts, the mini peanut butter cup, and the vanilla iced. The vanilla iced was a massive donut that had a good flavor and I enjoyed biting into the candied balls that were on top of it. I got a regular old fashioned and the pistachio old fashioned. My issue was that I didn't get much pistachio in the pistachio old fashioned, so I felt like I paid for the same donut. I did enjoy the peanut cup donut, but felt that it could've been bigger. Overall, this was my favorite place I visited during my trip to Chicago and would like to try it again! read more

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Let's be honest, I didn't join YELP to review spots just to get followers, I joined to give my own take on the joints many want to frequent. So here it is: I didn't enjoy Firecakes even after all the hoopla that everyone takes about. Granted, we came in on a Friday at 4:30 for coffee and donuts. Coffee was served cold (ummm no it wasn't an ice coffee), and it actually tasted like coffee that had been sitting there a while. Didn't complain (that's not me) but addressed the issue and they "nuked" it. Second, pistachio donut that I heard so much about, was so stale that I literally banged it on the Marble table and still it wouldn't crack. Didn't complain, just kept it. Ow the spot is "cozy" as you can only accommodate less than 10 due to space being so tight, that's okay though. Where we sat was cold, but that's also okay. Remember I said honest review, so that is it. I will try them one last time in order to be sure my experience wasn't a total flop and then I'll review again how's that? Any suggestions on what to try? Oh and their mini donuts, what an awesome concept. read more

Delicious donuts! Both of the ones I tried had great texture with a good ratio of dough, icing, and filling. The shop is super cute and the staff was very helpful. They also had a few special donuts for St. Patrick's day. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Tahitian Vanilla Iced, Key Lime - Donuts Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

If I could give negative star I would. Yes, their donuts are great BUT when the business hour says 6:30am and barely have anything baked...ugh...you shouldn't open. So, if you are looking for specific donuts then you better call first to make sure its ready or show up between 8:30am and 8:45am cause that's the time when they actually have everything out. How do I know this? I drove at 5:30am to this location for my husbands birthday cause he was raving about it since his coworkers brought it one time to work and they barely had anything out. They told me that Pnut Butter Jelly wont be ready for an hour and the rest of my donuts wont be ready for 20 min. So, I waited cause I am an awesome wife. But when 7:40am rolls around..sigh..once again told me that it still need to bake for another 30 min. Seriously??? From the time I arrived at 6:30 and 8am rolls in. 4 people had already walked out cause this place didn't have what they wanted and 6 other people had to settle for something else. This place is a joke! They either need to have their employee bake early or open later. My husband ended up making me breakfast instead...when I should have been home 7:35am. Yes, I could've bought the donuts last night and give it to him the next day...BUT who would want to eat that?!? I could have left BUT when you have an awesome husband anything is worth the wait. But, if the employee lies to you and tells you that it'll be ready in another 30 min when it didn't...pissed off customer. I literally didn't leave that place til 8:47am read more

So oak park finally got a trendy donut place, about time! Firecakes is located in the new condo building close to the green line Harlem stop, across from target. Their storefront is facing the green line in the corner spot. Parking is easy in the same building, free if you stay less than 30 minutes. When we went it was a total madhouse, and it is a very small store. I would definitely plan to take the donuts with you rather than eat there because the seating is extremely limited. The donut selection was enticing and they are gigantic. They have quite the price tag to match! I tried the apple fritter which was fantastic. Husband had the chocolate long John which was too sweet for me, but he really liked it. Cappuccino was well made. Biggest problems are small size and expensive. Will come back but plan to take home to enjoy. read more

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Located across the street from Old Navy and T.G.I. Friday's and alongside a boutique pet shop, this donut place fits into the town's ever evolving sense of economy. Firecakes also offers chicken sandwiches according to its sign, but, let's be honest, you want to hear about the renowned donuts themselves. Fluffy, delectable, generously portions (should you choose a traditional glazed). The Tahitian Vanilla Iced Donut I selected came as a behemoth of a treat, enough to feed 3 people (which it did, quite well, I might add). I picked up the creme brulee stuffed donut to-go, a minute thing but thoroughly enjoyed by my brother. While I couldn't tell you how it tastes, I can say given the amount of time it took him to gobble it up, he can testify that it was a work of culinary deliciousness. I also split the stuffed choco-espresso creation with a friend, and I was pleasantly surprised at the size to flavor ratio (still could be a bit more generous given the price though). There's this brilliant huge wooden table that encourages communal seating, but it's a bit too hot to sit for the duration of a summer afternoon (but we tried our best anyways). The service was excellent and quick, there was no line, and I will definitely be returning given the quality of the donuts. Hurts the wallet but is a delight to the senses. read more

Went on a Sunday around 10 AM and this tiny little shop had a line full of people. The store itself is very small, so I wouldn't bank on eating here if it's busy. We picked out a mixed assortment of donuts and they were good- not the best I've ever had, but nothing to deter me from coming back. I do recommend looking up the menu beforehand, so you at least have an idea of what you want. When it's busy, there's not a lot of time to look around and go back and forth about which type of donut you want. These are on the pricey side, but that's pretty much standard in Oak Park. I would probably go back and try a different assortment of donuts. I will say that the Maple Bacon donut was a true standout. read more

The donuts are pricey but very tasty. We bought a variety and our favorite donuts were the Buttermilk Old Fashioned and the Tahitian Vanilla Iced. But the Apple Fritter was the real winner for us! Because of the total price we wouldn't get them too frequently but for a special breakfast we will definitely pick some up--totally worth it but we are on a budget. read more

Getting straight to the point, I only like the doughnuts. The drinks kind of have inconsistent taste (And I mean in one cup). I tried the green tea latte and I liked it at first but ten-ish minutes later, there was an unexpected bitterness. Aside from the drinks, the doughnuts are to-die-for. It is comparable to Do-rite and Stan's. However, out of the three, Firecakes is not my go to (by a small margin). I do intend to keep coming because it's the only upscale doughnut place in Oak Park. The Butterscotch Praline and the Triple Chocolate are some of my favorites here. It's definitely a place to stop by when roaming around downtown Oak Park. P.s. The people are good people. Always important. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Butterscotch Praline doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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My first Firecakes experience! How many years and how many unsuccessful visits to the Hubbard location... So many. It only needed a new location to offer me the opportunity of finally getting to try them. (Slow clap) Note: I didn't come out here just for friggin' donuts. I was running errands nearby and whilst looking up bakeries found this. Score! Firecakes is not mf'ing Dunkin donuts. And those saying they like DD's more than Firecakes.. nobody is stopping you from eating subpar donuts. Speaking of Dunkin', that shit, always makes my stomach upset. I don't buy them and I would never show up with them to parties. I prefer gourmet or Mom & Pop bakery donuts. Better ingredients, better flavors. With Firecakes, there are a couple size differences in their donut products. They have large sized donuts which go for about $2.99, small palm sized donuts and something like donut holes filled. I like the different sizes. I got to try a mocha creme stuffed hole. It was the perfect size, the perfect amount of filling and not overly sweet. This store is miniscule as others have mentioned. You hit the counter as soon as the door is opened. They have a few seats and it's decorated nicely. The display cases, the offerings, the marketing is expertly addressed. Taking a few seconds to peruse the many details, I found options for what I needed. It's never this way. That every question you have is addressed before asking. But here, it was. All that was left was to figure out what to get. I was headed to a gender reveal party for some dear cousins. I decided something sweet was necessary. Sitting atop the counter was a "Donut birthday" sort of cake. Their donuts, dressed in frosting and sprinkles and stacked double high. Not bad. Instead I opted for "Bakers choice" dozen of donuts. A little pricey, something like $40 with tax. But I got a random selection of tasty doughnuts that everyone at the party got to enjoy. Many of the party attendees were parents and were delighted with the sweet treat. They shared, Firecakes was on their radar but hard to acquire with kids in tow. Grateful to get to try'em. Now on my next visit, I'll have to find someone to share a donut ice cream sandwich with... read more

If you haven't been made aware of the latest edition to the Oak Park's donut scene, just walk down Maple Ave and you'll be hit with the beckoning scent of baked goods lurking behind Firecakes doors. I visited at around 10am with my sister and was pleased to see a display case that was filled to the brim with a vast selection of adorable donuts. We decided on the mini espresso cream, old fashioned pistachio, and the classic jelly filled, no drinks this time. The staff was attentive and accommodating. The total came out to about 8 dollars, which is considerable compared to some other bakeries I frequent but you tend to pay for specialty and variety. The only seating is a communal table with four or five surrounding chairs on both sides, so I wouldn't suggest going with a large group if you want to stay and eat. These donuts are huge! The raspberry jelly Bismark was as large as my face and they do not skimp on the filling. They also don't deseed their raspberries which I don't prefer but didn't mind. The dough was soft and puffy but held its integrity and didn't become soggy. My personal choice/and favorite/ was the mini espresso cream. Though it was smaller than its jelly filled counterpart it was the perfect size for me. It had a lovely rich filling with a light airy yeasted dough and smooth chocolate glaze covered in crushed espresso beans. I did not try the old fashioned pistachio, but my sister said that while the cake donut had a good texture it lacked any real pistachio flavor as a whole. All in all, we enjoyed our first visit to this new spot and will definitely be returning to try out some butterscotch praline and honey glazed treats. read more

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Great selection on donuts. Staff is super friendly. The price is worth it for fresh homemade donuts.

I called and the clerk on the phone was very helpful. She directed me to the website to preorder.

Dropped in for a cold brew and donut. The donut was good but the coffee was awful. Plus, the staff is still acting like it's 2020 with their Covid protocols. I wont return. read more

Love, love, love their donuts here! Every time when I'm for a crave for something sweet, one donut here is all I need to stop my sugar cravings; of course everything in moderation! I've also tried their chai latte and mocha drinks and they're also very good. My most favorite donut is the Tahitian Vanilla Iced; love those sweet pearls of sugary goodness. But altogether, I love the new seasonal donuts and the variety that they have read more

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My mother, a senior citizen, purchased donuts for $5.50 with her debit/credit card. Only to find out that someone at this establishment, Firecakes Donut in Oak Park tacked on a $68 tip. How tacky!! The refund of her money is pending for 2-3 days! This transaction has greatly inconvenience her. When my mother called to report the incident to the operations manager/owner, Judith, actually said to my mother, 'you wrote in the tip'. My mother told her "No one in their right mind would give a $68 tip for a $5 purchase". You were not even accommodating, sympathetic, or willing to offer her a full refund for the inconvenience your employee caused her. You have an employee that has committed a fraudulent act. Instead, you would rather shift the blame of such tacky customer service onto your customer by making the statement and implying that she is senile or suffer from dementia. FYI, she is neither. Please note, not only do you get a donut, you also get robbed in this place. Watch your pocket! Please be advised, if you do not want to give a tip, please make certain at this establishment that you not only sign your name, but write zero (0) in the tip section of your receipt. read more

Went here for birthday donuts & coffee w/friends. We each got different donuts & the chicken sandwich w/cole slaw to try. The donuts were really good; carrot cake donut, butter praline, lemon, Tahitian vanilla, & chocolate. The chicken sandwich was good too. This place is pricey and the service very blunt and to the point. We liked the donuts enough to go back. Parking in the garage is free for one hour. This place is very small. There is one large table and window seating. We sat there and ate in under an hour. Worth visiting just to try the donuts. read more

Just had the churro and blueberry cake donut. Amazing this place continues to push above and beyond in the donut space. The blueberry had an amazing frosting and 3 sugared blueberries which perfectly complimented the cake donut. The churro was light yet firm and subtly sweet! Go on your next cheat meal and try these two amazing donuts!!! read more

I've had Firecakes from Chicago locations before and I'm supper excited for this location. They had good choices left on opening day around 430pm. There is a parking lot right infront but I'm not sure you can use that lot ( the employee didn't know if the customers could use it either ). They should really know those things. I'm only giving them 3 stars because not only did she not know about parking but she didn't charge me for 1 donut so I had to send my husband to run and get the car. Didn't apologize or offer to find out about parking. Now about the donuts. We have tried Stan's, Glazed and infused, Do rite donuts and donut vault. Firecakes is the most priciest of them all. I got 8 total and paid $26. 3 of them were super small. My favorite was the penut butter cup (1 of the smallest ones). Least favorite was pistachio old fashioned. The color and taste was very artificial. I've had it before but this time it didn't taste the same. I would recommend this location for locals because it's close to the downtown area. If we could use the parking lot across this location would be even better. It's worth giving a try. read more

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Hello, I want to tell you that you have the best donuts that I have ever eaten, I also want to congratulate Karla in Oak Park, for the great service that she gave me, she is a very attentive and kind girl. Excellent service and treatment. Congratulations and much success. Hilda B read more

First off, these donuts were amazing! My friend and I went here to grab a couple donuts and drinks for a social distancing walk in the snow. Most places won't just let you walk in. This place did! And we were greeted by someone who was so friendly and explained the different donuts to us and which were the favorite ones. Good donuts and friendly employees...now that is an establishment I recommend! Thanks for the delicious treat. We will be back for those doughnut ice cream sandwiches! read more

This is a growing chain in the Chicagoland area. They have donuts, coffee, juice, etc. the donuts are outstanding. I have had a variety: coconut, chocolate frosted, pistachio old fashioned, butter milk old fashioned - each one is really good, very tasty. The coffee is also made really well. The last time I was in I got a Mocha. I had to try to stop my cousin from drinking mine - it was that good. The donuts are pricey especially if you are comparing it to a Dunkin' Donuts but well worth the money. The price is what you would expect in a specialty shop in the city. The location I went to has plenty of parking even though the lot isn't private. You can also order Firecakes if you live near one through Grub Hub. This is actually quite helpful for those of us who are amazingly lazy on Sunday Mornings. read more

Creative, delicious donuts to fuel you up to walk around Oak Park and take in the architecture. Cake donuts were fluffy, not dense; yeast donuts were pillowy and not to sweet, making them excellent vehicles for espresso cream and peach cobbler cream (not in the same donut). read more

Firecake donuts has become one of my favorite donut bakeries. I was in the Oak Park area, couldn't resist so I stopped by and grabbed a dozen donuts. Actually it was 2 dozen because I took a box home to my parents. Anyway this trip I chose to get the Tahitan vanilla iced, valrhona chocolate iced, strawberry mascarpone mini, sprinkled donut, bigger bacon, classic jelly, seasonal fritter, and triple valrhona chocolate cake. My favorite donut from here is the honey glazed and buttermilk old fashion donut. The donuts are a little pricey but they are worth the money. I rather take a trip to get what I like then get to go to Jewel or Mariano's. read more

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We were hesitant about the price for a half dozen initially but more than worth it. Had literally the best vanilla donut I've ever tried in my life(had crunchy bits on it). Make sure to order coffee with as well, perfect cups of coffee, not too acidic and strong robust flavor, even in drinks like the cafe au lait. More than worth the price and our family will definitely be returning and recommending to anybody in the area. read more

Great donut. Delicious cream filling. The donut is fluffy and freshly made every day. A warm donut stuffed with ice cream and hot chocolate sauce is incredible. Staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

An adequate donut shop, albeit overpriced for value. If you're looking for non-traditional doughnut flavors, then this is your shop. Many of their doughnuts are a hybrid of doughnut and dessert; rich, indulgent, and satisfying. Their doughnuts are averaged sized; bigger than your chain doughnuts but smaller than some of the other doughnut specialty shops around Chicago area. I had the Tahitian Vanillan Iced, Pistachio old fashioned, Triple Rich Chocolate Cake, Sprinkled Cake, and Carrot Cake Doughnuts. The Pistachio old fashioned was subtle in pistachio flavor, but the icing was strongly sweet. It tasted too artificial without much of a pistachio flavor, but the color looks fun. The Tahitian Vanilla Iced had a nice flavor with crispy beads up top. The Carrot Cake and Sprinkled doughnuts were what you'd expect. The one that took the cake (pun intended) was the triple chocolate! So rich, delicate, yet not overpowering; it was exactly what was needed for me. Especially if you're a chocoholic like me. If you're in the neighborhood and want to try a different type of doughnut, I'd check them out. Just know that they are pricey. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Pistachio old fashioned - Donuts Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Ok, this is just a review of the vegan (and GF) double chococlate coconut doughnut. Didn't try anything else, not even the tea or coffee. Also haven't been to any other locations. Anyhow, donut was good. It's real decadent with a layer of chocolate pored on top and some mousse on top of that. I wouldn't really call it a donut, it was more of a cake. And there was no fire. But it was great cake. If you're a donut stickler, it might mot hit your spot. They will have this vegan doughnut every day, they told me, so it is a reliable treat. Place was very clean, but tiny. One big table and some window seats. Service was very friendly. read more