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    Joe Donut

    3.9 (365 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Burnt Cheese Skillet
    Joy C.

    Once you enter Joe Donut, you'll have to line up to get your order in at the counter. There are menus available as you wait in line and of course, the donuts are on display. They will give you a number which you'll place on your table. Food will be served on your table but the drinks will have to be picked up at the counter. Ordering is fast and easy but parking can be a challenge especially for weekend brunch. The menu looks good but for me personally, the choices are limited as to what I will typically eat for breakfast. On my visits here, I've tried the Burnt Cheese, Cowboy Breakfast, Southern Lovin Biscuit, and pancakes. They were filling and were just ok. Their coffee is strong and very god though. The place is clean and the service is efficient even if they're always busy. I would recommend this place to those who like the food that they offer besides their specialty donuts.

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    Taylor J.

    Joe Donut is on Milwaukee and you literally cannot miss it. There is a small parking lot in the back. At peak times, parking is tough! When you walk in, you walk towards a wall with the coffee creamer/sugar bar straight ahead. You take a left and there's a donut case and the register area. While there are two registers, there was only one open both times I was there. There is a menu on the wall and between the registers. I really want to love Joe Donut, and their downfall both visits was unfortunately the staff experience. No one really seems to want to be there, didn't really feel like I could ask questions about the menu, and didn't especially feel welcomed (more like another table to clean). The menu is incredible, with a ton of unique options for breakfast. Between my partner and I, we've tried four separate menu items and they were all delicious. Over-easy eggs cooked stunningly. Their breakfast potatoes are maybe battered then fried, but super delicious and golden brown. And as a southerner transplanted in Chicago, I'm delighted to find biscuits and gravy in any capacity in the Midwest. Kudos to all the kitchen staff for every dish they've put out for me! We will probably be back because the food is good, but with the service there are other options in town who we feel value customers and their experience more that will stay more frequent in the brunch rotation.

    Susan L.

    Donuts are very good. Last year there was a rumor they took off their maple bacon donut from their list of offering. Lo' and behold, this afternoon, they had their last one for grabs. It was so moist, salty and sweet and the bacon crunch. Mmmmm Other donuts were very good as well. Always fresh any time of the day. Their pick up service is quick and friendly. If dining in, service is good too and so is the ambiance. They have their own parking lot. Sometimes in the weekend mornings, it is hard to find parking but eventually someone will leave and you'll get a spot.

    Stacey W.

    Came in for a weekday breakfast before 10am. The place had a decent amount of people there already. When you arrive you do all your ordering at the counter and can then find a seat. I ordered the Joe Pothole. This seemed like a large amount of food when it came out, much bigger than the biscuit sandwiches and even the skillets. The food was good and tasty and plenty of it to eat. They have a wide variety of menu items to chose from. The coffee is also help yourself. We also grabbed a couple of donuts too.

    Rotten food. Black slimy spoiled avocado inside burrito. Everytime we've eaten here in past has been great but awful today. Forgot butter, syrup, and given BLACK not just slightly brown avocado but fully black

    Nazia C.

    I came here with my toddler for breakfast. I called ahead of time to ask if they had wifi and I was told they don't. I ordered a caramel high rise coffee drink for myself and a biscuit breakfast sandwich. It came with two chicken sausage patties, a fried egg, bacon, and cheese. The bacon was a little too crispy and dry for my taste so I think it might not have been prepared fresh. The sandwich was good but maybe could've been better with fresh bacon. I wish I ordered the southern comfort biscuit instead. I ordered a stack of pancakes and a side of bacon for my daughter. She enjoyed the pancakes but just like my dish, her bacon was also crispy and dry. The drink was good but it was served extremely hot so I couldn't drink it right away. I also took some donuts home on my way out!

    Sidecar Biscuit
    Johnny R.

    Came here on the way H Mart for a quick brunch at a new place for us. I got the SideCar biscuit, which comes with chicken, an egg, and bacon. On top of the whole thing is their gravy. I thought chicken was cooked very nicely, and their biscuits were pretty good for sandwiches. I ran into problems with the gravy. It was supposed to be country gravy, but it lacked the good flavor of country gravy. I was very dissatisfied with the gravy, which made the rest of the sandwhich taste off. The gravy was loaded with onions, which I wouldn't normally associate with that style of gravy or on a biscuit sandwich. Despite my experience with this sandwich, I tried my girlfriend's biscuit, and it was much better. I would come try this establishment again, but never get that biscuit again. I also tried one of their lattes. It was very milk heavy and I couldn't taste the coffee in it. Food service was fast, and you ordered and paid for your food before you sat down. We got the strawberry and fruity pebbles donuts as well. The fruity pebbles donut tasted just like a bowl of the cereal, and the dough in general wasn't too heavy. Overall, I'd recommend trying out the place, but I don't recommend the gravy.

    Pancake Flight
    Iris P.

    Tried Joe Donut for the first time today the one in Niles and it was DOOO-LICIOUS! We had the breakfast burrito , Cowboy breakfast , and the chicken and waffles . We got the original coffee in 16oz and we also grabbed doubts on the way out 1/2 dozen of joes donuts! This is the only location that sells food and IT'S AMAZING! The service is fast and they're really nice! The ambiance is a cute breakfast place you just want to sit and enjoy your time at!

    Aesha E.

    Out and about on a Saturday morning and breakfast sounds so good... but I didn't want to get something from Brunch Cafe, or another place that was going to take a while. And since The Biscuit Man closed recently, Joe Donut with its menu of biscuit breakfast sandwiches was a great option. I had the Gringo Spicy sandwich. It was good, but I might have it without the avocado if I visited again; the avocado was not as brown as it could have been, but had clearly been sliced earlier, and brown avocado just isn't appetizing. Their bacon was perfectly cooked. Most of the time if I order something with bacon, I have to order the bacon crispy or well done, otherwise its half cooked. But they cooked it perfectly which was my favorite part, I could eat the whole sandwich without taking off part of what I paid for. :) They have an ample amount of seating inside. They also have several outdoor tables for when the weather permits. There's a good deal of parking too, and the line moves pretty quickly. You order at the register and get a number for your order if you're eating in, and provide your name if you're doing takeout. I'd eat here again.

    Side Short Stack
    Vanessa Z.

    I randomly stopped here for breakfast while I was just driving around and it did not disappoint. I got a biscuit sandwich and it was so good. It was really big so I couldn't eat it all but it was very flavorful. I also got a side of pancakes. The pancakes were ok no big deal. But the sandwich was great. The restaurant was quiet it was just a few people. Service was ok. You order your food and they bring it to your table so you don't really see anyone after that.

    Chocolate Old Fashioned
    Natalie H.

    First time in a Joe Donut. I probably came in at 12:30 PM, and they close at 2 so I wasn't expecting a huge selection of donuts, they still had some in the case, but not much. I tried three - a chocolate old fashioned, a sprinkle donut and I think one was a peanut butter cake donut. The chocolate old fashioned honestly wasn't very good. The glaze was still wet and fresh, but the old fashioned had no crisp edges, it was actually soft all around and spongey and appeared stale. The peanut butter cake donut seemed similar.. a little spongey.. great topping but the donut wasn't very good. The sprinkle donut was wonderful. Very fresh, soft and cakey with crisp edges. So I suppose it depends on what time you go - maybe the other donuts would have been better earlier in the morning. I'll be sure to come in early next time to give them another try. The staff was very friendly and I love that there is a donut shop so local.

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    Liz W.

    I was really excited to try this place out, but left not really wowed. I had a coffee and the Joe Pothole. The eggs were cooked perfectly over easy, the sausage gravy was flavorful, the biscuit was great in its own, the bacon was crispy but I was not a fan of the hash browns and all together the dish was meh. The flavors combined did not improve, they just melded together. Overall not bad, but not great. The service was good, the staff was very friendly and service was quick, the restaurant was clean and had a modern kind of farm-y feel. I will have to give this place another try to see how their donuts go.

    gringo spicy biscuit sandwich and skillet, strawberry glazed donut
    Kelly L.

    a nice fast casual spot for breakfast!! you order at the counter and they give a number to take to your table if you're eating there! you have to grab your own utensils and water as well the biscuit is super buttery and loved the flavor combo while the egg was fluffy! and they're known for their sandwiches so would recommend best value breakfast here though would definitely be the skillet and can be shareable as you get the skillet and pancakes or a biscuit. we loved the breakfast potatoes as they make them crispy, but they're not hashbrowns or tater tots. love the chalua to add on!

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    Thank you for the kind words, Mary!! Hope to see you soon.

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    My friends and I love going to Joe's Donut for a morning brunch. parking is available with fast service and restaurant us clean and bright.

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    Thanks for the great review, Phil! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Ask the Community - Joe Donut

    Are they offering delivery during the stay at home order?

    Honestly Chris I can't answer because I don't know. Your best bet is just to call the establishment and ask.

    I'd love to come here with my sister, but she's a vegan. Do they serve any vegan options at all?

    Yes, they do have vegan options. The options are not listed on the menu, but let them know you have a vegan in your group. The Chef will cook/make a vegan dish. They DO accommodate certain diets (both vegan or vegetarian).

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    3.9(575 reviews)
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    I went in expecting a solid burger, but what I got was something much more deliberate--almost…read moreengineered. This wasn't just a stack of ingredients; it felt like every layer had a purpose. The bun was the first signal they knew what they were doing--lightly toasted, just enough structure to hold everything together without stealing attention. Then came the patty: thick, juicy, with that perfect sear that gives you a bit of crisp before it melts into richness. But the real centerpiece? The fried egg. Perfectly cooked--edges slightly crisp, yolk still runny. The moment you bite in, it breaks and seeps into the meat, turning each bite into something borderline indulgent. It doesn't overpower the burger; it elevates it, adding a creamy texture that balances the salt and char of the beef. The toppings were minimal but intentional--fresh lettuce for crunch, a slice of tomato for brightness, and just enough sauce to tie it all together without making a mess. It's the kind of burger that makes you slow down halfway through, not because you're full, but because you realize it deserves your full attention. Messy in the best way, rich without being overwhelming, and anchored by that fried egg that takes it from good to unforgettable.

    Family owned and they have grass fed beef and bison burgers. Unfortunately, they took the avocado…read moresalad off the menu but that's ok. When we come here, it's specifically for the burgers and we've had a couple of them but my favorite is the bison burger with a sunny-side egg. Get the double patty, don't play games with your appetite... I also love the military artwork outside as I'm an Army Ranger on the inside...but I'm a foodie on the outside....Their creed is to never leave a fallen Ranger, no matter what the cost.. We need to support local and family businesses too. Yelp elites, we can do this, come and enjoy these burgers at American Wildburger!!

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    4.1 miPortage Park
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    BRGRBELLY is awesome! I had the Southern Accents crispy chicken sandwich ($12.95), and it was…read morenothing short of perfection. The flavor was bold, the chicken was juicy, and the crispiness was exactly what you want in every bite. They've mastered balancing texture and taste, especially with the pimento cheese, Cajun aioli, and bacon! YUMMMMM! My husband also enjoyed his food because he ordered the Leadbelly Burger ($10.95), but then added grilled onions and bacon onto it for $1.95 each. What stood out was the atmosphere. The walls are covered with rockstar photos and they play good music. They also have music trivia cards on each table so you can play with your friends/family. It felt like stepping into a tribute to rock and roll while enjoying some excellent food. Whether you're a music lover or just someone looking for a unique dining experience, this place delivers on all fronts. The service was also fantastic because the workers were friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! The cool thing, too, is that you can have any of their "burger recipes" as a chicken sandwich, so there are plenty of options. I highly recommend for both the food and the vibe.

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