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Best Fall Inspired Doughnuts Around Town

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Nicole Jacobs Student Contributor, University of Illinois - Chicago
UIC Contributor Student Contributor, University of Illinois - Chicago
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Need something tasty to go with your favorite Fall pumpkin spice latte? One of the best things about Fall is that all the yummy seasonal goodies come back, but only for a limited time.  A tasty treat perfect for this Fall or for any occasion that will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth are doughnuts! So are doughnuts really the new cupcakes? That’s debatable! We are so fortunate to live in an area that houses some of the best doughnut shops scattered throughout the fabulous city. Here are the top doughnut destinations in Chicago.

Glazed & Infused: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip

Pumpkin and chocolate combined in one, who wouldn’t want to indulge? Glazed & Infused bakes some of the best doughnuts in Chicago and this tasty treat does not disappoint. It’s a yummy pumpkin cake with vanilla bean glaze, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate shavings. This succulent treat is well worth the calories!

Firecakes: Maple Glazed Pineapple & Bacon

You’ve probably had pineapple and bacon as toppings on your pizza, but if you haven’t tried it as a doughnut flavor, here’s your chance! Located in downtown, the Firecakes doughnut joint is another popular destination for all you sugar lovers. Their maple glazed pineapple & bacon doughnut might seem like a mouthful, but it’s light, fluffy, and simply delicious.

Do-Rite Donuts: Pistachio-Meyer Lemon

Let’s face it, pistachio flavored gelato, cake, and anything else dessert related are almost always so tasty! You can’t go wrong with pistachio and lemon flavored doughnuts. Do-Rite bakes a decadent meyer lemon glazed pistachio cake doughnut topped with toasted Sicilian pistachios. With one bite of this doughnut, you might just become addicted to pistachios, you’re welcome!

Doughnut Vault: Roasted Almond Glaze

This doughnut definitely tastes as good as it looks! There’s just something about the smell and texture of roasted almonds and melted glaze that makes this doughnut irresistible. With plenty of yummy flavors that change weekly, you definitely cannot go wrong with one of the Doughnut Vault’s tasty doughnuts!

Nicole is a proud city girl born and raised in beautiful Chicago. She is currently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago as a Business Marketing major and a part of the Women's Line Up Team at Nike Chicago. She loves everything to do with fitness & health, music, urban life, and sports! In her spare time she loves to run, ride her fixie along the lakefront, do yoga, and volunteer! She is a die hard Chicago Bulls fan with a huge sweet tooth. Nicole's dream is to have a career in marketing with a focus in brand management or advertisement and sales promotion.
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