Firecakes Donuts

I ordered the old fashion donut. It wasn?t too sweet, which I loved! I probably wouldn?t order that specific one again, but I would go back to try another flavor. Few things to keep in mind: -They can?t reheat donuts (they are fried, and therefore, do not own an oven) -We went at night and they only had 3 different donut flavors, if you want a specific one, you will most likely have to go early - It is only takeout, there is nowhere to sit

It was a pretty decent donut shop. Small but serving many flavors with coffee drinks. ?Cake donut would be the one I recommend. It was fluffy and soft. Not super moist but not dry. I got a basic glaze one which was nice cause it was not too sweet. Vanilla yeast donut was unfortunately my style. Taste was normal, and the texture was kinda solid, although not oily which was good. ????Cappuccino was good, pretty classic and creamy enough.

We came in at 8am and the display was brimming with unique and beautiful donuts! We got 4 and they were all very FRESH and DELICIOUS! Though they were quite expensive, I would say they were worth the price! The strawberry cheesecake had a good fresh raised base, complemented by a nice strawberry flavor and cream cheese filling. The coconut cream was NOT TOO SWEET and had a nice crunchy coconut coating. The pistachio old fashioned was one of the BEST old fashioned donuts that I have had! It had a crispy cru

Tried the classic brioche like valrhona chocolate iced doughnut. Not overly sweet I really like the icing.. you don?t walk into the door you go on the side in the alley and there is a pick up button where you can order and pay. They seem to have quite a few coffee options. I did not try this time, very fast worker with good customer service

I recently heard a lot of great things about Firecake Donuts and their small batch artisan donuts and stopped at the W. Hubbard St. location on my recent trip to Chicago.? I ordered a Pistachio Old Fashioned donut, which is a?buttermilk cake donut coated in a Sicilian pistachio glaze and topped with chopped candied pistachios and the calories were worth every bite.? We happened to visit on National Donut Day and recent an additional ?free donut as a treat.? I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the

Firecakes Donuts has some of the most delicious donuts and treats in downtown Chicago. I happened to see this place on a YouTube video and had to stop while on vacation in Chicago. The girl working was so kind and gave us some of her favorite recommendations. Firecakes Donuts has a variety of different donuts that you normally don't see at other places. We got a few different donuts and they were all delicious.

The donut is mid and overhyped, but it's quick and they do have a lot of fun options, maybe we just ordered the wrong ones. I wish they would warm up the donut but that wasn't an option. Drip coffee is kinda burnt and they weirdly don't have sleeves so you have to get an extra cup to hold your drink.

Late-Night Donuts: Hit or Miss, But Worth a Second Trip. Pros: * Donuts are not overly sweet or oily. * Good texture. Cons: * Limited selection late at night (around 10 pm). Verdict: * Worth revisiting earlier in the day for a full selection.

Im visiting Chicago and was in search of vegan donuts, they have one chocolate/coconut GF that looked like a cake or a cookie w massive frosting and was $5 so I passed but bought a sprinkle one for my niece but the woman that helped me was not nice at all, as if she didn't want to be there. Not a pleasant service. I'm good, will take my business somewhere else. CC accepted.

Perhaps being a bit harsh here but here goes. Walked into Firecakes. When you are visiting an artisanal donut shop, you know you are going to see some experimental flavors and fancy designs. Of course, with a premium price. But at the end of the day, no matter what, you cannot compromise the base dough, freshness, and how your donut is fried. I walked in. Asked a recommendation for their best. Surprisingly the attendant pointed to me towards the Glazed Old Fashioned (which isn't artisanal but a classic).

Firecakes Donuts on W Hubbard St near Clark St. I got a naked donut (to clarify that is a donut with no icing or toppings) hoping that it didn?t have much sugar and was glad to find there was low enough sugar for me to be able to eat. I also got a flat white coffee, although I would have more classified that being more like a dry cappuccino?.however, it was a very good one! The donuts themselves are a nice heavy cake, lightly sweetened, then multiple toppings that look to change often. I?d recommend them f

I usually don?t like donuts because they?re too sweet, but this place changed my mind. The donuts here were perfectly balanced ? not overly sweet, just right. I especially loved the Firecracker donut, which comes with ice cream sandwiched in between. Definitely recommend enjoying it fresh at the store for the best experience!

This spot was right by my hotel, so I dropped by on my way to start the day. We tried the Valrhona chocolate iced, Tahitian vanilla iced, a coconut one, and the pistachio old fashioned?and they were all really good. I also got a cappuccino, which was smaller than I expected, but overall it was a great little stop to kick off the morning. I do wish there was seating as we had to grab them and go eat at our hotel.

Great donuts! The cherry amaretto cheesecake donut is a must get! I also tried the cream egg donut & it was delicious!

Firecakes Rocks! Quick service, friendly staff, gourmet selection of quality donuts - pictured is their pistachio old fashioned. Well worth the trip! ?????

I bought a latte, Pistachio Old Fashion Donut and a Vanilla Donut. The latte was good. But felt like the donuts were little pricy for the taste. The Vanilla Donut was good compared to the Pistachios Old fashion.

Firecakes Donuts in River North is a sweet find, grabbed a Valrhona Chocolate Iced donut and a Flat White, ended up around $9. The donut was buttery and rich, that chocolate glaze was legit, super fresh even mid?afternoon. Flat White had a nice espresso punch, although drink quality swings a bit. Staff were friendly and spot's cozy. Wish they had more seating, but overall solid stop for a treat.

Firecakes Donuts exceeded my expectations! The donuts were fresh, fluffy, and full of flavor?especially the maple glazed and Valrhona chocolate varieties. The staff was cheerful and quick, making the visit even better. Cozy spot with top-notch treats. Definitely a must-visit for any donut lover in the area!

Stumbled upon this little donut and coffee shop, and was not disappointed. Quick and friendly counter service. Fresh and delicious donuts - try the cinnamon roll as well! They have a variety of coffee both hot and cold. They pack it up to go, but there are a few tables out front if you can?t wait ;)

Came here late with some friends. I got an old-fashioned doughnut and some milk. The price was good. Would recommend.

The ice cream was very fresh and flavorful, but the donut was a little dry/stale. They also make you wait outside until your order is ready, it?s a good idea to keep the area clear to order. It just kinda sucked waiting in a cold alley for ice cream.

Satisfying donuts from a true donut lover! Very fresh, fun selection, the only downside at this location is that it is to go only. Pistachio donut was a sour cream style, not too sweet, very green with loads of crumbled pistachios. Key lime yeast donut was fluffy with the key lime frosting filling the donut hole, reminded me of a key lime pie without the crust. I would have liked to try the donut ice cream sandwich, maybe next time.

Yummy donuts! The ?naked? was a little heavy but I do love me a plain donut. All the autumn flavors I tried were lovely. I like to get donuts wherever I travel. Lovely little spot.

I was in the other night with my family, had quite a but of a wait and had to stand outside in the rain due to some ladies inside that took a long time. But when inside i was greeted with such great customer service. I can tell it was so busy but the young man and young woman with the black hair made us feel very taken care of. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back!

Delicious!! They have a lot of different donuts that you can order individually plus coffee options. We got our donuts to go and they came packed individually. Awesome place, would go back without a doubt.

Delicious and they open early enough for breakfast. All the donuts I?ve tried are delicious, but I was also really impressed with their oat milk mocha latte. I will definitely be returning!

Love this place! You cant beat freshly made donuts (yes, they're made there ??). Not only are there classic donuts delicious, but I love their monthly/seasonal releases. They never disappoint. Let's not mention how yummy their coffee is. I'm obsessed with their Mocha latte (& I absolutely miss their seasonal peppermint bark latte). This location is a small order/pick up shop, but they do have a small outdoor seating for when the weather permits. The staff here does a great job of taking care of customers. T

Canadian visiting America. Firecakes donuts was a great hole in the wall place with lots of donut selection variety and options available. Great location for a quick treat as you are out walking around for the day. Donuts were delicious. As with every bakery style restaurant, selection gets thinner as the day goes on, and as things sell out.

Solid donut shop in downtown Chicago. Fire cakes is a short walk off Michigan Avenue and serves up some elevated donut flavors alongside coffee. On my visit, none of the rotating specialty flavors really spoke to me (I was hoping for some of the ones I saw in reviews) so I opted for the popular plain glazed and old fashioned pistachio ones. Both were the right level of sweet / oily and tasted delicious. The smell of coffee here also tempted me so I ordered a cold brew which paired nicely with my dessert. I

We walked from our hotel to check this place out. The donuts were good but expensive. It?s a tiny little shop but they have outdoor seating and a walk up window.

I dropped by for dessert after dinner and was super happy with my donut. I got the pistachio donut, and it was excellent. The outside was pleasantly crisp and dry while the inside was still fresh cake. The toppings also gave a nice sweet flavor. The staff was very pleasant to interact with, and I?d definitely recommend this store to anyone in the area with a sweet tooth.

They told us Chicago had good donuts. Turns out they were right. Firecakes in the downtown area was easily accessible and no long lines. We tried the pistachio old fashioned which was great, a regular old fashioned and an Apple fritter. The big pieces of apple in the Apple fritter were nice little surprises and def had my recommendation. We grabbed a couple lattes as well which were just like a couple lattes. But we came for the donuts and they were great.

It?s a famous donut shop, so we decided to check it out. However, we didn?t really understand why it?s so famous. Based on the cashier?s recommendation, we tried the vanilla, chocolate fashion, and sticky fashion donuts. The fashion ones were pretty hard?either they weren?t fresh or that?s just how they?re made. We didn?t like them. The vanilla one was the best, but honestly, I think we wouldn?t have missed much if we hadn?t tried it.

TL;DR: If you don?t like cakey, thick donuts, hit another spot (like Stan?s). My husband tried the chocolate glazed donut and found it underwhelming and too cakey. I opted for the raspberry-filled donut, and the signage was a bit confusing?it made it seem like there was a separate orange-filled donut next to it because they had different sugar coatings. Once I selected my donut, the worker told me it was a combo of raspberry and orange jam. I was a bit nervous since raspberry jelly-filled donuts are my fav

I really wish this place was welcoming to people that look like me. It was like they didn't want my business both of the people behind the counter didn't care to serve me. I can't believe such a beautiful place has a unwelcome feeling where I just left. I know am not the only person that felt this way but I will never go back to a place where am not welcome and am okay with that....

I came to this store on Friday night to get an espresso with my friends. Two minutes after we paid, we were asked to leave while it was RAINING heavily outside and refused to allow us to finish our coffees on the pretext that ?they needed the space for other customers?. There was no one waiting to come in this store and we were the only ones there. Do not come here unless you want to be treated horribly despite being a paying customer.

I had the pleasure of including firecracker donuts for the wedding as a late-night snack option at Monique and Bennett's wedding, and I must say, they were an absolute hit! The variety of donuts offered was fantastic, and their taste was nothing short of delicious. I highly recommend these donuts as a fun and exciting addition to any event. Guests were raving about them, and they truly made the evening memorable. Thank you for providing such a fantastic treat!

Layout/atmosphere *Small shop with display case; take out only; cashless payments only Food/drink *Old Fashioned Buttermilk - really good; nice crunch *Honey Glazed - really good *Apple Fritter - really good; soft, not too big [Yeast style donuts]

Great donuts the drink I had wasn't good though. I had the charcoal latte. Just tasted like warm milk, but the donuts were great they had a lot of unique options. It's a very small shop and when I went there was a line only one person was working so you'll need to be patient, but the donuts were worth the wait.

Excellent donuts with different kind of flavors. I had the pistachio old fashioned and the cinnamon roll. Both were excellent and full of flavor. Service was fast and friendly and restaurant was small but clean and seemed to be carry out only. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something sweet.

Delicious????No words can explain!!! Got a sweet tooth? Late night munchies? They will satisfy your taste buds?

I stopped in here after many years of loving this place in college and it smelled as good as I remembered in there! I ordered the red velvet, Boston cream, vanilla iced and espresso cream. The espresso cream is my longtime love and absolute favorite! The boston cream was also delicious! The frosting on the red velvet was perfect, but the doughnut itself, like the vanilla iced, was kind of stale. Unfortunately the vanilla was inedible, so maybe they should be stored a little differently so they stay fresh ev

Delicious Donuts ! We grabbed three donuts on 4th of July . We had a chocolate dipped donut , almond and cherry and glazed old fashioned . The almond icing was good but wasn?t a fan of the cherry filling ( could be personal preference ) . Also didn?t like the chocolate dip or the old fashioned. They still get four star for the donut itself ignoring the flavouring . The definitely do donut well .

The vanilla cake donut with sprinkles was delicious! The vanilla flavor was spot on, the donut was cooked to perfection, wasn't too greasy, and not overly sweet. I wish they had a few more options for the cake donuts. It seemed heavier on the yeast variety... but that's just a personal preference. Also, be aware: this is a small place with tight quarters. You walk in, and you're already on top of the display case. There wouldn't be room for more than say four to six adults at a time. And it goes without say

I wanted a place that was open late on Friday night for a donut, this place exceeded my expectations. I got the Boston cream and the raspberry filled jelly donut. Both were very high quality donuts for the price. Boston cream had more of a custard filling which is what I was looking for and the jelly donut had real raspberry filling. The donuts were a great size and very reasonably priced for the exceptional quality that you get. I will be back.

These donuts are delectable. The naked donut, buttermilk and pistachio old fashion make up my favorites. The others are superb as well: triple chocolate crunch, amarena cherry cheesecake, vanilla, lemon, and the gluten free option.

I loved the idea of donut ice cream sandwiches, but ended up not liking it. The soft fluffy texture of the donut with the cold creamy texture of ice cream just didn?t work for me. Their donuts however are supper yummy plain! The store is really small but they have a little sidewalk seating.

Cutest little donut shop ever! My friend and I went here and had the horchata donut and the red velvet cookie which were both delicious. Staff was very friendly and patient, thank you!

I love this place!! Their donuts are definitely the best that I?ve ever tried!! Today I tried the peanut butter and jelly donut for the first time and it was delicious!! Just the right balance of sweetness with the jelly in the center. My partner loves the pistachio donut! If you haven?t tried this place, you are missing out!!

To start, extremely rude staff. Also, I have celiac and they only had one option for me and it was the worse donut I?ve ever had. And to make it better, as my boyfriend was paying we ordered an uber that was 2 min away and were immediately kicked out in the cold weather. There are definitely way better places to spend your money and to also have good gluten free options. If I could rate this a zero I would.

Came a little earlier than when Toast said my order would be ready. I acknowledged this when I showed up and said my name and that I wasn?t sure if it was ready yet. Instead of being told it would be a few minutes, I got a long lecture (like over a minute) that the order takes 20 minutes to prepare (bagging two donuts and making one coffee?) and the site tells me when to show up, etc., but that staff would make an exception and make it for me. This all happened despite it being during opening hours and NO O

Small shop but delicious looking desserts. I enjoyed a peaches ice cream with peanuts covered glazed donuts. I also got a pistachio "old fashioned" donut which I didn't like because it tasted like a crumble coffee cake but my sister Loved it because it reminded her of a powdered donut. I also got a peach fritter which had a nice hint of Cinnamon sugar like a Cinnabon. The server was very friendly and helpful. He recommended the red velvet as a crowd favorite but someone bought the last 2 before I could try

Donuts did not live up to the high reviews. Had the glazed and pistachio old fashion. Bland and tasted more of flour than anything else. Chain bakery donuts taste way better than these.

Well dang, they put their foot in these cake - as my grandma used to say. You can taste the love in the tenderness and flavor of these donuts! The tenderness on the inside and flakiness on the outside reminds me of how my great aunt made cakes when I was little. The flavors are different takes on original boring donuts. There is an horchata filled donut that is reminiscent of a Boston Cream without chocolate, it's everything I needed in life. The cute window on the outside is just adorable and the inside is

Firecakes Donuts in Chicago is a small-batch haven for donut lovers, and my recent visit left me with a sweet craving for more. ?? We indulged in a delightful array of flavors, including the German Chocolate, Vanilla Iced, Apple Cider, and Sprinkle donuts. Each one was a bite-sized piece of heaven, showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication to quality that defines Firecakes. The German Chocolate was a rich delight, the Vanilla Iced a classic treat, the Apple Cider a burst of autumn flavors, and the Sprink

Stopped by for a quick dessert when visiting Chicago. I came for donuts, but they also have coffee and ice cream. There's a glass case of about 20 ready made donuts. Person working the counter was very friendly and helpful. All to donuts looked great, but finally decided on the Churro dount and the Pistachio. There's a nice small sitting area right outside to enjoy the donuts. Donuts tasted amazing. Very fresh, soft, and not overly sweet. I enjoy when you can taste the actual donut for what it is an

September 2023 Difficult to choose only one or two donuts among all these flavours! We had the naked buttermilk (which was excellent), Valrhona chocolate iced and vanilla iced. They were fresh made, not too sweet and too greasy!

It was a cold night, and we were walking! Coffee could have been our shelter and Firecake became the provider. I absolutely loved the Americano. My friend had a cappuccino. We also tasted Buttermilk Donut and it was tasty (although I am not a big fan of donuts, but I can eat that again at this cafe).

Great spot for a late night snack! Wonderful selection of donuts that are packed with flavor. Truly one of Chicago's most unique spots for a donut. Go anytime you want because they are constantly cooking fresh donuts. Highly recommended! #dontus

The staff is inviting and wonderful. The donuts? Awesome. Enough options for everyone. And plenty of hot and cold drink options of what you would expect for a donut shop. There is a covered and uncovered seating area around the side of the building. Highly recommend.

I've never thought about having a donut ice cream sandwich, but I was told that I "needed to try it", so I did. It was great! I mean, it seems hard to mess up a combination like that, but the donut was actually really tasty. It tasted much better than an average cheap donut, same with the ice cream. Try it for yourself! I got the classic honey-glazed donut with tahiti vanilla ice cream and a fudge drizzle. One thing to note, it's a very small shop and they only let 4 people inside at a time. So plan accordi

The donuts were good. The cookies were even better. Limited selection, but that?s okay. The rating is due to poor customer service. Really bad, almost hostile person behind the counter.

You can't leave Chicago without visiting Firecakes Donuts! My world was opened to a new level of birthday celebration tasting their donut ice cream sandwich. Now I see why Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robins teamed up! But even they can't compete with the handmade deliciousness of these donuts. Do sign up for their rewards program if donuts are your guilty pleasure.

Delicious donuts offered in this little shop. Products are fresh. Staff is nice and friendly. No seating available.

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The donuts were to perfection. The person who was working there was conversational and gave us amazing recommendations as well as made us some great coffee!

Very few donut shops are open late that aren't Dunkin' Donuts. Firecake donuts came in clutch! This review is made considering that we were near closing time so the donuts are far from fresh. There were only 3 flavors left. Pistachio old fashioned, Dulce de leche, and Margarita. My friend and I tried them all. The standout was the Pistachio old fashioned. It was one of the softest cake donuts I have eaten and this was one sitting out for awhile. Would definitely come back for that!

So yeah, this place is good. I just finished eating these (830 pm) and they were pretty good. I had a chocolate glazed and you could tell they were old. The chocolate glaze itself was still excellent, it's the donut batter that was a bit stale at this point in the evening. I can imagine what this would taste like if it was Friday though. It was also nice to grab an espresso with my order. Everyone else also enjoyed their donut selection. If i had these fresh, i can easily imagine giving them 5*.

Nice atmosphere, good service and great doughnuts. I tried the Vanilla glazed and the regular glazed. The inside is small and during covid-19 only one customer is allowed inside. There are two tables each with 3 seats outside.

a variety of donuts, both cake and yeast donuts. The space is quite small, so more of a take out place. I got the old fashioned glazed with a small coffee, the donut had great texture but was just a bit too sweet for me.

Excellent freshly made Donuts!! I got the glazed plain and it was soft, fluffy, and sweet but not so sweet that it curls the toes. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

Small donut joint, with a selection of really tasty artisan donuts. I loved the buttermilk old fashioned donut, simply delicious!

The shop is adorable. Customer service is excellent. We purchased the pistachio old fashion and the Valrhona chocolate and espresso cream mini. Admittedly I had high expectations from reviews I had read. I was thrilled to see they were open until 1 am. We had a tight schedule so decided to go in the evening. The donuts were okay but they weren't fabulous. I get it... donuts are tough. Ours definitely weren't freshly made. My guess is if you hit this place in the morning, you'll get donuts that are out of th

I went there as it's a famous spot in town for donuts, especially for the ice cream sandwich. Unfortunately, they rent out of ice cream! I've got the chocolate donut which is was good. But, luckily, the ice cream got delivered will I was eating the first donut! It was amazing and I'm glad that I had the chance to try it! I totally recommend this place!

We were recommended by friends to go to Firecakes instead of Stan?s donuts in our visit to Chicago. And Omg!!! This place does not disappoint. Delicious selection of donuts, ice cream and coffee. The staff was super friendly and helped us select the most popular donuts that people tend to buy at this place. Highly recommend for folks that live local or out of town to experience this place.

I was wondering what donuts I would encounter on my visit. Start with the Buttermilk Old Fashioned. Crunchy outer shell with just the right amount of sweetness with coffee. The Chili Mango reminds me of a mangonado, Sour, a bit spicy with a fluffy donut underneath. The Pistachio Old Fashioned is the BOF with a slight pistachio flavor and generous pistachio bits. Finally I had a Rhubarb Fritter. I love fritters and usually apples are involved. I had to take a picture of this fritter. Bits of rhubarb in a de

Went here late night. Not a five star rating because they only had like two types of donuts left, and also didnot have any hot drinks. Other than that, the Mix Berry Jelly donut i had was yum.

Came at 7 pm, donuts were a bit stale. Flavors were good but nothing special. Expected more for something that cost nearly $5.

All I am going to say is go, go now! They are awesome! First time there and wow. They are also open until midnight or until they sell out. My favorite was the sprinkled donut.

Donuts here we're unique and extremely delicious. The creme brulee is a must try! The top was crusty like a creme brulee and the inside was filled with custard. We also ordered the regular honey glazed (a little sweet and I was hoping for sugar but very fluffy nonetheless) and we ordered the chocolate peanut butter. Everything here looks delicious and wonderful service.

The churro donut is amazing! It tastes just like I was eating churro. The peach fritter was also good. You can taste the fresh peaches when you bite in. The vanilla frosted was fine, nothing special. I?d definitely go back for the churro donut when I?m in the Chicago area.

Decent vanilla iced donut - it was soft and chewy and the icing was thick. The strawberry ice cream was good too.

The donut was perfection. The only reason why it's not 5 star is there was no ice cream. So we couldn't try the famous ice cream donut sandwhich. Update*** we stayed another ten minutes and the ice cream arrived. Worth the wait. We took a churro donut with vanilla ice cream. Delicious!

Shop is super tiny but they have a decent variety of donuts. No space for sitting except for tables outside. We got the ice cream sandwich donut and I have to say it was the most successful ice cream sandwich experience of my life. Surprisingly a donut is the perfect vessel to hold the ice cream in while taking a bite without the normal toothpaste tube push out the back.

In recent years, the city of Chicago has been besieged by the influences of ?Big Donut? - overwhelming the good people of Chicago with cheap, bland, and uninspired donuts As a small chain, many will argue that Firecakes has thrown their lot in with the dark side, but I don?t agree. This donut shop stands as a wonderful example of creative, fun donuts! While some classics may be missing from the selection (e.g., Boston Cream, Cheese Danish, etc.) ownership continues to surprise its customers with innovative

Great donuts and great coffee. Awesome way to start the day. The store is small and only has room to order and pick up, but there is some outdoor seating. Haven't tried the ice cream yet, which they're known for, so I'll provide an update when I do!

Happened to be right by the shop and wanted to check it out. We got a chocolate banana donut and a buttermilk old fashioned and it?s a bit crumbly, not my favorite i?m afraid.

As I walk to work, I passed Firecakes, and I decided to buy a random dozen for my co-workers. Service was good and quick. We all enjoyed the goodness of their heavenly little pastries of joy. Will be going again in the future.

A tourist must! Great ice cream and a small variety of donuts. For some reason there's a limited number of combinations of the two that you can request, but we were there pretty late in the evening.