Best donuts I ever had. So fluffy, fresh, and satisfying . They have a great variety of flavors, our favorites are the red velvet, honey dip & strawberry frosted. They are always nice when we go inside and we have yet to have a bad donut or experience. We love supporting this mom and pop store. read more

I was a regular customer of Spunky Dunkers until recently. I had gone in and bought 2 doughnuts and an Apple Fritter to go. When eating them no problem with the doughnuts but when eating the Apple Fritter I found a lengthy gross frizzy hair inside. I know it wasn't mine since I'm all gray. Totally grossed me out. I called store and wound up speaking to one of the managers, Mark. I screenshot the picture of the hair i found and texted it to his cell number he provided. He agreed it was gross and told me to come by during the day when he was there and he would give me a new fritter. He told me all the employees going forward will be wearing a hairnet so this doesn't happen again but when I went by there one night neither server was wearing that agreed upon hairnet. Recently I texted him to just send me a check for the cost of the fritter because I will never go into that restaurant again. I provided my mailing address but so far I have not heard via his text or phone call that he will follow through. We need better health regulations and follow through from managers at restaurants. Since it's a popular place I thought I would let all potential customers to be alert for unhealthy situations and managers who don't care about cleanliness in their stores. read more

These doughnuts rival a Stans or Do-Rite in the city. Yes they are in a category on their own and are far separated from a Dunkin Do-nots that some in burbia-land may be used to. read more

Good donut (I only tried one, the lime coconut), friendly and fast counter service, reasonably priced compared to other fancy donut places.

This donut shop has been here forever. We have gone to this shop regularly for ages, their fruit filled donuts are a cash magnet for me and they're a dietary nightmare for everyone else in my house. Their other donuts particularly the apple spice and pumpkin donuts that come in Fall season are worthy of a box. The cost is well in line for donuts and they have good coffee to go with them if you're the type to dine in. The interior is pretty bare and screams old diner vibe. But the majority of people going here just run in grab donuts and go. If you're dining in then you're a regular to the place and it has the feel of a local tavern once you have a coffee in hand. That said, they aren't able to achieve five stars on what decor they have. The building is old and tired looking but very functional and the business inside is stellar. read more

We recently found this place, I enjoyed the donuts . My teen daughter said They were nasty. I plan to be back

The donuts are dense and heavy which is the opposite of let's say - a French cruller at Dunkin Donuts. I've really enjoyed the Bavarian cream, red velvet, and maple glazed. I wouldn't say that they have any over the top donuts - what they do have is a consistent line-up of solid, great tasting donuts that are perfect with a cup of coffee. I have to note the generous icing, toppings, cream and fillings that are on these treats! You will be semi-full come lunch time. read more

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AWESOME FLAT OUT AWESOME!! Delish beyond belief - tons of options and variety for all donut devotees!! read more

Coming from the city, I was truly hoping this would be my new donut place, especially with reviews from some locals. Sadly, this is owning the worst donuts I have ever had! I have had these guys on numerous occasions now and these are the cheapest, most flavorless donuts I have ever had. They go stale after like 30 mins!!! I miss Do-Rite and hope they open something I'm this area to show these guys how it's done. Anyone reading this, please message me and let me know if there is actually a GOOD donut place around here! Please! read more

Very fresh and tasty doughnuts! Great friendly staff. Serves the palatine community very well! But worth the trip from anywhere! read more

The donuts were so good and fresh.the workers were very kind and patient.the store was very bright and clean just maybe some new outside setting but that's it. overall I would definitely recommend them. read more

The BEST donuts in the area. Cute little shop that is very well stocked with a wide variety of donuts. Prices are about the same as Dunkin' but the quality is undoubtedly better. My personal favorites from here are the red velvet and the toasted coconut. read more

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Love these donuts! Won the paczki taste test at the office. They are calorie worthy!. Their Bismarcks are the best I've ever had in the Chicagoland area. read more

Every since I discovered this donut I shop I go here atleast 1 or 2 times a week! Always so delicious and fresh!

This is a stellar place to go when you're looking to escape reality for awhile. The donuts are always good and so is the company I spend while eating them. I have loads of positive memories attached to this location. read more

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**Update** Have you ever reread your own review and thought wth was my problem that day? It must have been an off day at Spunky Dunkers when I wrote my last review. 18 checkins later I obviously must have gotten over my last review right? :) I love this local gem, no gimmick donuts here-just amazing classic, quality donuts. And you have to be a fool not to use the Yelp check in and get $2 off a dozen-best deal anywhere for donuts! This review is really more like 3 1/2 stars vs 4 based on my last visit. Usually the donuts at Spunky are really good, but today they were just meh except for the French cruller which was so delish and fresh. read more

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Open 24/7. How can you go wrong with that? Friendly staff, strong coffee and fresh doughnuts go a long way throughout the year. read more

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This is my hometown donut shop, and when you walk inside it feels like that. A small TV in the top corner and a counter where older locals sit down for coffee. The donuts are incredible here. Typically a bit crunchier than your average donuts, the red velvet donut is to die for. The service is usually great, as they do a lot of hiring at the local high schools. read more

My favorites were the Bavarian and the black raspberry jelly filled doughnuts! I was a bit underwhelmed by the chocolate cream puffs and the chocolate iced cake doughnut. Felt dry and too doughy for my taste. read more

They have the best donuts around with the largest variety. I've gone at 1am, 3pm and 8am. The donuts were fresh everytime and there's almost always a line. Check them out if you're ever in the area. The banana cream filled donut was amazing. read more

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Spotted this donut shop out of the corner of my eye, turned around and went in. The donuts looked fantastic, but I couldn't see buying myself a half dozen, so I settled for three. The two citrus selections are gone. The lime and coconut donut was deelish. The powdered sugar and lemon filled was just the right amount of tart to sweet. Yummy. The double chocolate donut was frozen for later consumption with some Oberweis Chocolate Chip ice cream. This donut emporium is a gem. I'll definitely stop in again when I'm back in the NW burbs. I should have bought the half dozen. read more

Yum, yum & yum + Yelp Check in deal! I went here after a Yelp event right next door because of their Yelp Check In offer. A dozen donuts for $6? Awesome! I brought them in for my coworkers who were definitely happy campers! Everyone enjoyed them thoroughly! The chocolate frosting on the donut I had was delicious and the cake was super tasty as well. Not dry at all and full of flavor. I loved the donut! I will without a doubt be going back to Spunky Dunker Donuts! Very cute little shop! read more

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Best donuts around! Great memories of my dad sneaking out to get his favourite vanilla long John snd peanut donut!

Gas station donuts have never been able to compare to the donuts I got growing up from the local donut shop, but Spunky Dunkers has finally been able to fill that void for me in IL. read more

I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS PLACE ALL. DAY. LONG. I kid you not. In college, my friends and I had a favorite 24-hour donut place that we would visit at 2am because it had the best name ever (Jolly Pirate Donuts) and interesting customers. When I walked in here this morning, I was like OMGITLOOKSLIKEJOLLYPIRATE! I immediately fell in love. Local, 24-hour donut establishment with a cute name and barstools? What is there not to love?? My husband and I bought a box of dozen donuts and ate some while sitting at the counter. My personal favorites were the toasted coconut and cherry cake donuts. They were AMAZING. I was stuffing my face with them. Oh, and the great thing about these donuts is that they felt light in my stomach, not heavy and gross. I eventually ate my half of the dozen in one day. So healthy, I know. (OK, I eventually got a headache from all the sugar I consumed.) The clientele is different than the place I went to college, but that doesn't change anything for me. The people here are still interesting (and friendly)! Plus, there's no one smoking while they're drinking coffee at the bar, which is a huge plus for me. I need to come back here in the middle of the night and see what it's like. Who wants to join me? Oh, and another perk? They've got a great Yelp check-in deal. This place might be the one thing keeping me from a total vegan diet. Spunky Dunker, you've won my heart. (Now, if only donuts were vegan.....) read more

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Best donuts ever. They are delicious. Donuts from The Jewel or Marianos cannot compare to Spunky. I love that many people sit outside enjoying a donut at midnight! This business is open 24 hours, so cool.! read more

We placed our order online the selections that were listed was perfect. I'm sure if you go directly they may have several different other donut selections. Donuts were delicious and fresh. read more

THE BEST donuts in the Chicagoland area. Even after moving to Chicago, if we want great quality delicious donuts, we will take the trip to Palatine to get them. They make the best cake donuts that you could ever get your hands on. They have creative new flavors or shapes often so more than likely you're gonna walk in and be able to try something that you haven't tried before. Prices are very reasonable and the biggest plus is that you can go in at any hour of the day (they are open 24 hours) and the donuts taste like they were made just for you. Seriously - we've been here first thing in the morning, late evening, and once at 3am and each time the donuts tasted fresh. Must try if you're in the area or willing to take a bit of a drive for some great quality donuts to support small businesses! read more

I thought for certain I already had a review on this place given that I've been here tons of time. I guess it never crossed my mind to stop & do a review. Well, truth be told, this is one of my definite go to spots every few weeks or so when I get hit with a taste for a donut that needs to be satisfied. I've been here a number of times and have always had good, fresh, tasty donuts, from their signature fritters down to the standard donuts. They're not quite the softest, melt in your mouth donuts that I've had but they're good, not far from my house and fresh. read more

Ordered thru Grub Hub to send my aister a surprise bday dozen. Amazingly fast service It was delivered w/in an hour of ordering online from California. The driver texted me on arrival about half and hiur after Id placed my order! Needless to say she LOVED them! Fave Panczki place in the area by far. Check them out today read more

Amazing donuts. Such a fun experience to walk in to the bakery and see all the varieties. Yum!!!

The Best Donuts ever. Open 24 hours which is great for night owls. Once you have a spunky dunker doughnut, you will be spoiled for life.

An absolute Palatine institution. Best donuts around. Very similar to Country Donuts in Schaumburg and Crystal Lake. read more

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This business has been going for years. They are starting to be more inconsistent in their available products and their sizes. It's like who ever makes the donuts, someone is doing a better job than others. read more

Donuts are ok but not worth it. I'll never go there again. Ordered a dozen donuts through clover and the order wasn't there when I got to the store. I would have asked above it but the line was so chaotic I couldn't even move. So I guess I'm out $17 and they lost customer. read more

A fantastic place to load empty, but orgasmically delicious, carbs in the morning. Their creations are original and combine not-ordinarily-seen-in-nature tastes that come together in heavenly ways. Their donut chef is some kind of genius I guess. The coffee is excellent and will pop your eyes open like you stuck your fingers into an electric plug. Even though I just got reminded that I have to buy something in order to be in a seat here (while I was writing this Yelp review), I give them my highest recommendation! read more

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Since we're all going to die, I'm eating whatever the hell I want to and my body is telling me that I need to eat donuts before kicking the bucket. Spunky Dunkers was just what I needed to eat during my daily existential crisis/anxiety attack/Animal Crossing session. The variety at this shop is very good - daresay one of the best I've seen at a donut place in a long while. Hubs and I were taking forever trying to decide which flavors we wanted (there wasn't anyone behind us or distancing outside while we took our sweet time, which would have thereby added to the aforementioned anxiety attack) and everyone behind the counter was patient and offered suggestions. I'm not really sure what all we settled on but I remember that their chocolate buttercream was absolutely dreamy and their Samoa-inspired donut was in my all-time top five quarantine snacks. I've had a lot of quarantine snacks so that's a pretty major award. Prices were cheap and on par with donut shops in the area, unless you count Dunkin, which you shouldn't because their donuts are expensive and heinous. Very much looking forward to trying Spunky Dunkers again soon for all of my fried dough needs. read more

Support your local friends and businesses by getting off your couch and picking up your food. Avoid 3rd party delivery apps when you can. Great Doughnuts every time. Local gem. Let's not loose them. read more

Talk about rude and incompetent. Went there at 2:40...apparently the only girl working there had to be on the phone for 20 minutes. Didn't know how her conversation ended cause I left. I was even second in line. Didn't acknowledge the existence of any of the customers there or say sorry, with you in a minute. Had her back turned the entire time. Several customers left during the time I was there. If she would have just said sorry be with you in a second anything but, no. I'll go somewhere else thanks. read more

Donuts were amazing! The staff messed up may order and charged me wrong and forgot to take off the $2 from yelp. I brought it up to the young mans attention and he looked so confused. They were super busy and I didn't want to wait any longer so I left paying almost $30 for a dozen donuts! I won't return due to everyone being all over the place, it was chaos. Donuts were good but not for $30. read more

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