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!