I hate to rain on the parade but I had high expectations after hearing everyone rave about Firecakes and I couldn't wait to check it out for myself. I did last night and ordered a sprinkles donut with a cafe au lait while my friend ordered an espresso donut with the same coffee. The donuts were delicious but honestly nothing I haven't had from a speciality bakery. I was wondering if I had maybe ordered the wrong one or if there is a must try that sets Firecakes apart but my friend felt the same way about hers. The coffee on the other hand was a wreck! It tasted completely burnt and I didn't enjoy it at all. Dousing it in sugar didn't even help. So that was disappointing to the overall experience. Four stars because it was a good donut, but nothing I haven't had before. Seating is a bit tight if it's crowded but they do have two tables outside for the warmer months. Pay to park along the street. Closes pretty early, 11pm, for being right along side the night life on Clark. read more

I have been here many, many times! Later in the day, around 7, there's slim pickings! Can hardly ever get what I want after 7, so come early if you're really looking for something in particular. I have tried almost all of their donuts, which I'm not sure is something to proud of, but I guess you can say I have experience... ;) Check out my other review for other donut flavor reviews! Hot chocolate - 5/5 I can't remember the price but had to be between 4 and 5 bucks. I love this. It's so chocolately and sweet, but not overly. The put a homemade marshallow on top that gets all gooey and delish! Careful who makes it, though. First time I had it, it was fantastic. Second, not so much... I can't speak too much on their coffee or espresso, as I just don't like the taste of either, but my dad really loves their lattes and cold brew. He thinks their coffee is a bit strong, but can definitely taste the quality.. so I'm guessing it's a good option if you're in the mood for a donut and coffee! Now, onto the donuts: Ice cream sammy - $5.25 - 3/5 This is decent if you want an ice cream sandwich. It's a glazed donut, vanilla ice cream, and hazelnut drizzle inside. It isn't mind blowing, and it is quite expensive, but it hits the spot when you want something like this. Would recommend if the mood strikes. Churro ice cream sandwich - $5.25 - 4/5 This is pretty good. It's better than their original one, probably because the donut has cinnamon sugar on it. It's seasonal for Cinco de Mayo, so it's only available this weekend. It's definitely worth a try. The donut itself was a bit crumbly -- not airy. You can choose mexican hot chocolate sauce or dulce de leche. My boyfriend and I chose the dulce de leche bc we thought the chocolate might overpower it, and I'm glad we went with the one we chose! It wasn't overbearing. It just added a nice slight caramel flavor and creaminess. Dulce de leche - $2.25 - 3/5 This was alright. We got it bc it's seasonal, but I wouldn't get again next time they have it. It was a basic donut with a cream filling and flaked almonds on top. Not bad, but not great. Worth a try if you're a fan of cream filled donuts and a slight caramel flavor that's spread on top of the donut. Mini Espresso Cream - $2.15 - 3/5 I tasted my sisters, and although I don't like coffee or espresso, this was decent for what it is. I imagine she would rank this a 5/5 bc she's a huge fan of those flavors. Definitely worth a try if you usually go for chocolate and coffee flavors. Valrhona Chocolate Iced - $2.79 - 2/5 This is the most basic donut ever. When I tried it, it was kind of dry. Maybe stale? I wouldn't get as they have other very, very delicious donuts. Steer clear. If you're a fan of chocolate, go for the chocolate hazelnut long john! You won't be disappointed with that one. Tahitian Vanilla Iced - $2.79 - 3.5/5 I'm in between with this donut. It's fluffy, but pretty sweet. There are these little crunchy balls on top that I'm actually not the biggest fan of. My boyfriend loves that element, though. I just want my donuts to be fluffy and moist! Not crunchy. It does have nice flavor, so I'll give it that. Triple Valrhona Chocolate Cake - $2.79 - 2/5 This isn't horrible, but it's really dense. I wasn't a fan at all. It's like a very dense chocolate cake. Hence the name I suppose? A waste of potential, I think, because it's all very one-dimensional. If you're into a dense batter, with just a one note chocolate flavor, maybe this'll work for you. Buttermilk Old Fashioned - $2.49 - 5/5 I had to update this because this has become my new favorite. It's always so moist and not overbearing sweet. It is sweet, don't get me wrong, but it's not sickly like the orange poppyseed. I have gotten this donut the past 4 or so times I've been here. Love it! read more

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You can't go wrong with the classics. Chocolate glazed was the best one I tried; the old fashioned donuts are good too. The flavored glazes did not have much flavor so I would just stick with the classics read more

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Cute place, and great selection of donuts. Their donut ice cream sandwich seriously piqued my curiosity, but by the time we went, our tummies were full from breakfast and lunch. So we settled on a coconut cream donut which was really tasty! The uniqueness of the donut isn't just in the cream, but the cake itself is delicately balanced with coconut flakes. The uniformity in distribution of the flakes was excellent, and biting into it left a light and fluffy explosion in your mouth. I only wished that I wasn't so full to begin with; probably would have enjoyed it even more. Seating is limited inside, but it appears there's an outside covered patio around the corner that is perfect for a hot summer day; ideally if there's a breeze. Loved the vintage vibe and the tantalizing display case. The lady at the counter was pleasant as well. I'd come back again if I'm in the neighborhood, and try their pistachio cake donut too! read more

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LOVED FIRECAKES! Every donut was so delicious and we could not decide a favorite since they all were just that good. The service was quick and the staff was very friendly too ! read more

Firecakes is by far the best donut place I have been to in Chicago. Every time I have gone to their location I have yet to be disappointed. The service is quick, staff friendly, and best of all donuts deeeliscious. I've tried almost all of their donuts (over the last 2 years...don't judge me). My top 3 flavors are: Pistachio Old Fashioned 5/5: definitely my top donut here. They top it generously with pistachios and the flavor/sweetness of this donut is perfect. Just be sure to go early or they might run out! Chocolate Hazelnut Long John 4.5/5: My favorite donut when I'm having a chocolate craving. It's also filled which makes it ooze deliciousness (literally). Vanilla Iced 4.5/5: this one is great because not only is it really fluffy, but they put little balls (white chocolate covered rice crispies?) on top which add a nice little crunch to the bite. bonus: Orange Poppyseed 4.5/5: Really sweet but oh so good. Definitely one I pick up if i want something sugary Hot Chocolate 4.5/5: very sweet and rich and perfect for those chilly days They change up their flavors every so often (honestly I wish they would a little more) so stop by every so often to check out their new flavors. read more

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I got half a dozen with the coconut cream, pistachio old fashioned, hazelnut long john, butterscotch, express and peanut butter flavors. All the donuts were moist and just the right consistency. The best part however is all the fillings. The most delicious and creamiest creams ever. I mean who suspected the long john would have a cream inside it. Over great experience and half a dozen did cost around 18 dollars. read more

I've been trying out some of the new to me donut places recently and so far this is my favorite. Do Rite was not for me and Stans is alright. I tried the double chocolate, plum jelly, and chocolate glazed plain. I look forward to trying some other flavors. The giant table makes seating a little awkward so I got the order to go. read more

Wow, some of the best doughnuts I've ever had! I tried the following: -Pistachio Old Fashioned -Triple Rich Chocolate Cake -Coconut Cream -Apple Fritter No - I didn't have all of these in one sitting :-) All was great and delicious...great texture and flavor. Each doughnut was unique in its own way and I really appreciated how different these were from the random donut shop on the corner. This will be on my list of places to visit on every trip to Chicago. read more

Stopped off on my way home at this location on Clark Street to try the PB&J and the Honey glazed Old Fashioned. This location had ran out of Honey glazed, so I tried the Buttermilk glazed instead. The Buttermilk OF didn't make the walk home. Amazingly crisp on the outside and soft on inside. The PB&J was a little disappointing because the peanut butter and jelly were separated and so there was never a way to get a balanced bite. I'll be back to try others (including the lemon poppyseed & orange old fashioned / red velvet / Donut Ice Cream Sandwich) read more

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This was so good. We have tried all the trendy donut places and liked this best. Peach cobbler donut was awesome. Ice cream donut sandwich was my kid's dream come true. read more

Thank you Firecakes and staff, for always assisting me with large orders! This morning, among many others, I needed a nice assortment of 30 doughnuts. Staff quickly and neatly assembled a few boxes of a delectable variety: Lemon Meyer, Pistachio, Valhrona Choc, Choc with PB, Carrot Cake, glazed, buttermilk old fashioned, butterscotch praline, seasonal fritter, Tahitian vanilla iced, coconut cream, ETC. All were a hit, as usual. Lemon Meyer, Pistachio, and the fritter are my forever go-to's! Staff at this location are very friendly, and provided knives and napkins for the doughnuts. Thank you! read more

First visit today to Firecakes. Overall not impressed. The donuts do not taste very flavorful. Donuts are supposed to be cakey and thick in texture, but I have no idea why there was no taste. I'm understanding that they may be gluten free, but there was no warning to the customer. I do like the ambience in their shops. I think they also have a wide selection and I admire that they sell ice cream too. But, I have to say it. I get inflation, I get the cost to produce things, but are we really at the point that donuts cost almost $20 a half dozen and $30 a dozen? This is madness. Probably won't return, but I may consider giving them another shot. read more

Very friendly worker, good stop if in the neighborhood. Will try the gelato sandwich next time. IF VEGAN, they will wrap the donut separately and put it in a separate box which is very considerate of them. read more

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I wish I had a photo but like everyone else who goes here we are the donuts before we even thought about it haha. We popped in here for some food redemption after a bad eating experience and I have to say that it made up for it haha. I am teetering between the 3 and 5 star rating for this one because the donuts are fairly expensive, but I guess you should expect to pay for quality right? Perhaps I'm also considering the previous lackluster food experience of the day in my rating decisions, but I promise that if you come here, the redemption will be sweet haha. I don't thing you can go wrong no matter what donut you get. The drinks are good too, you just gotta get your tea and coffee back to the car before they get cold because right now there's no inside seating. When I come back to Chicago I'll definitely return to this spot and I'll probably recommend it to any friends that make a trip there also :) read more

Favorite doughnut spot in Chicago. I was so jazzed when they opened one of these in Lincoln Park. This is definitely an indulgent dessert-type doughnut. I think they are a little excessive to eat for breakfast, because they are very sweet and cakey. But these doughnuts literally just melt in your mouth and are absolutely amazing. Get the Vanilla Bean Glazed. I never get vanilla anything, ever. And, this is the best doughnut by far. You won't regret it, I promise! read more

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Best donuts ever but coffee and donuts go together imo and their lattes are so watery and bitter tasting, yuck! Please train your baristas better or switch your coffee brand so I don't have to walk down the street to Starbucks or Collectivo. read more

Damn good donuts. Friendly service. Had the chocolate raised... the chocolate was fantastic... the mint was great... and the recommended poppy orange was delicious. read more

I've had an issue with donuts for the past few years in which no donut has been able to live up to my expectations. I used to LOVE donuts! I have fond memories of dad bringing home a dozen on Saturdays and those were dunkin donuts. I guess a combination of my tastes changing and donuts being made differently, but for the past few years, the quality of donuts I have sampled had left me believing that I no longer liked donuts. Flash forward to today. Feeling a bit down about certain recent events and feeling a bit stressed about my long work day, I decided to mix things up before work, to go somewhere I've never been and try something different. Firecakes was the spot I chose and A Red Velvet and a Buttermilk Old Fashioned were my choices for donuts (I just couldn't choose!) They were both great. I ate the Red Velvet which was unlike any donut I have ever had. It was cake-like and crumbly and cream filled with just enough cream. I will remember that donut! The Buttermilk was excellent too, but the Red Velvet was the better of the two. I dunno if I will ever return. I'm ok with the knowledge that good donuts exist but are located somewhere far away from where I are when a donut craving hits. read more

There was guy with black hair working there on Saturday evening that was unprofessional and kept mumbling random words out loud while I was trying to order. I don't know if they were speaking to someone else or something but there was no one around, but was very loud and repulsive saying random words and I wasn't sure if they were catching the order or not. So I just had to leave. He also never wore a mask at all. read more

Ummm I don't get this high reviews. Colors of donuts are too artificial and they are extremely sweet! Service wasn't friendly at all when I visited. This is definitely not my place. Honestly, I got to tell you after eating red velvet, urine color turned into extreme red. My husband said the same it was extreme green after eating pistachio. lol also, everything tastes way too sweet. Not worth the price at all. The good side was atmosphere. It was cozy cute little house with wooden tables and antique decor. It was very clean too! I didn't like the donuts, but liked the espresso!! The staff seemed dull and didn't smile at all. Really? In this cute little donuts shop? I thought she'd better work at the government office or something. I'd maybe come back if I want espresso when I'm around this neighborhood but not donuts. read more

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If you're in the mood for massive donuts, this is the right place (literally the size of your hand). The price is fair and I like the variety. None of the donuts are super oily or sugary either - just right. I would probably not visit after dark though (maybe after 8:30-9pm). The donuts are definitely last-batch donuts at that point and are a little drier. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Chocolate iced - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Beautifully delicious donuts. Sometimes you just have to get a dozen because you can't decide on all the flavors. They are decadent.

So on my Chicago food tour, firecakes was stop number 3. I have to admit I was sooo excited after hearing all the hype about firecakes. I'm an ice cream fanatic so naturally I had to get the ice cream donut sandwich. I honestly had very high expectations, but it fell a little short. First, you could only choose between two donut flavors for the sandwich and only between two ice cream flavors too. I was a little disappointed you couldn't choose between any of the flavors, but I'm sure there's a reason why. The donut was very tasty, but didn't blow me out of the water like everybody had said they were going to. All of the other donuts looked very good but they didn't have much of a variety. All in all, it was a cool experience, but I'd probably try somewhere different next time ! read more

Firecakes Donuts - Chocolate donut ice cream sandwich ! - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great donuts! I could end the review right there. Firecakes has always been at the top of my list, however their original location just isn't that convenient for me, then a friend of mine told me about the Lincoln Park location, while technically further from my house, at least I'm in the area sometimes. I did try her favorite donut and being a chocolate lover I thought I'd be hooked, I wasn't, shows you taste is subjective. I also bought a mini meyer lemon, nothing mini about the flavor this donut packs in. Light, fluffy, tangy and sweet, just perfection, yes this is the donut I'll look for when I visit. As their other location, friendly fast service, hands down one of the best in Chicago. read more

Firecakes Donuts - This is for a fritter fan I know - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite donut places and I like that they also offer ice cream there too!!

Chi-Town loves its donuts - I fit 2 donut runs in 2.5 days of being in Chicago and am still recovering from my sugar high! Firecakes is another crowd pleaser, but the dominating favorite is Donut Vault, followed by Do-Rite (both of which I didn't have time to go to BOO). Stan's or Firecakes?? ------------------------------- I preferred Stan's unique flavors (Speculoos and Nutella were excellent, old fashioned sucked), and Firecakes for their traditional flavors (incredible old fashioned, perfect texture). You can't really go wrong, it just really depends on what you're looking for in a donut. Firecakes Donut Review: Get the old fashioned! ------------------------------- * Old Fashioned - Really good hefty old fashioned donuts, surprisingly good but very sweet! * Peanut butter chocolate was small, not as good as I expected because I was hoping for something more intensely peanut buttery :) The inside is more like peanut butter flavored mousse, not my cup of tea. read more

I never had an ice cream donut sandwich before so I was pretty excited to try it, but was disappointed at how it tasted. The donut wasn't very soft or warm, likely due to the ice cream which also tasted icy and mediocre. Wasn't a great combination.. I would've preferred to eat a donut without the ice cream. The other donuts in the shop looked good! read more

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Hmm. What could I say about this place? This shop has nice interior decor and the donuts on display make you want to buy them all! They all look fancy and pricey, which they are if you compared them to any regular donut shop. I got here an hour before they closed and I was surprised they still got lot of selections. I finally come up with Long John, Pineapple Bacon, gluten-free Triple Chocolate, and Red Velvet. Long John is hands down the best among the other three. It's pretty big in size and they put generous amount of custard inside. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area and going to visit Firecakes. Gluten-free triple chocolate was amazing. It tasted more cake like and it wasn't sweet at all. I really liked it! I think it's perfect for someone who's not really into sweet. Between Red Velvet and Pineapple Bacon, I can't decide which one is better. They tasted just okay in my preference. The Pineapple Bacon was small in size and less dense in texture than Red Velvet. While the Red Velvet had cake-y taste to it, the icing on top just got me sick of it. It was just too sweet. Overall, not all the donuts here are amazing. Be sure to follow your gut when choosing the right donuts you want. But I will definitely recommend the Long John! read more

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Love the donut here. I get that they closed their dine in. I found it absurd as a buying customer they wouldnt let me use the restroom especially in this cold weather. read more

Pretty good doughnuts. I have had the old fashioned and the chocolate frosted. I appreciate the person behind the counter putting the chocolate frosted doughnuts in individual boxes to keep from having paper pull the frosting off. The location is very small and extremely tight. It's good for get-and-go. Unfortunately, some customers linger and plenty become utterly indecisive when they arrive. I'm still trying to grasp the prices, as I am with all of the doughnut shops outside of Dunkin Donuts and a certain doughnut shop in the Cragin neighbourhood. They're all good but cost prohibitive over time. read more

I waited outside in 26° weather for Judith a.k.a. the manager to take care of one customer, it literally took her 10 minutes, while she had three other employees in there doing nothing. I called, and explained to her I know she will use Covid as an excuse but the other three employees could have helped her move the customer out of the store. Learn how to run your shop and stop being such an entitled business taking pride in making your customers wait outside, I'd be a fool to spend a dime in there. Hey Firecakes, you're not the only donut shop around, respect your customers while you still have a few.o read more

Firecakes Donuts - Went right down the street. - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Is it a problem when the donut server recognizes you as a regular? Asking for a friend... I love these yummy donuts. So many flavors: bacon, pistachio, chocolate, gluten free. You can't go wrong with Firecakes! read more

Firecakes Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worst. Gluten free donut. Ever. I understand why places combine gluten free and vegan, but Firecakes' chocolate coconut gf/v donut was so dense and bitter that I could barely eat one bite. It didn't taste good, it didn't look good, and I questioned what I was I was even thinking when I bought it. It's 0% donut, 100% mysterious brown sludge. And as for the regular donuts, while my fiancé liked the taste, there were only like four flavors to choose from. Sizing was weird too -- you have to be either really hungry or not so hungry because the donuts are either giant or mini. I've heard so much talk about Firecakes, but a visit here just left me feeling stupid for ever straying from my all-time favorite, Do Rite Donuts. read more

Unique, delicious, fresh donuts with both classic and interesting flavors!! We got the wildflower honey, pistachio, chocolate glaze, churro, and salted caramel. Even as someone who doesn't have a huge sweet tooth, I really enjoyed them and really love the hole in the wall feel to the food, location and service! read more

My now-wife and I have been big fans of Firecakes donuts for a long time and decided we wanted to serve them at our wedding in the summer of 2019. We contacted Firecakes catering and had an amazing experiences. They helped us figure out how many donuts we needed given our guest count and even allowed us to make a custom flavor. I had created my own donut wall, but Firecakes delivered our donuts right on time. Everyone at the wedding loved them! It was seriously one of the highlights of the night and we couldn't have been happier with our choice of using Firecakes. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Our donut wall with chocolate sprinkles, old fashioned and Tahitian Vanilla Iced. - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm Not A Fan Of Donut & Ice Cream BUT I Decided To Try It! :) So I Wasn't Sure What To Get ( Topping Wise ) So I Asked The Worker And He Recommended Caramel With Almond Praline. I'm Not A Fan Of Caramel But I Went With It! And I Must Say It Was Very Very Good Oh And It Was On A Glazed Donut. read more

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Peanut Butter Cup - not as good as it looked, but still ate the whole thing. Orange Poppyseed - star of the show to me! Unique flavor & perfect texture. read more

Great donuts! Loved the sitting area inside, great for people watching right by the window ;). The girl working behind the counter was super attentive, helpful, and willing to answer any of our questions (we took a while to decide..). We grabbed a few different kinds of donuts: the chocolate glazed, red velvet, triple chocolate, and the hazelnut long john. The hazelnut long john was filled with Nutella and was absolutely delicious! The only thing is I wished they used real Nutella, because it seemed like they mixed it with some sort of filler (whip cream?) so it wasn't as heavy as normal Nutella. I think my favorite donut was the red velvet with cream cheese frosting!! Next time we come in... I will definitely be trying an ice cream donut sandwich... or hopefully I can find an excuse to try that giant donut birthday cake:). read more

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Pistachio will forever be my favorite donut here & orange poppyseed old fashioned (not pictured) is a close second. Both must tries. And if you're lucky to get there when they still have the carrot cake ones left, don't leave without one to go as well! Recommend going with a friend where you can cut in half and try them all. read more

Firecakes Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois