Poppin Dough

Poppin Dough

Reviews Summary

This establishment is consistently praised for its fresh, delicious doughnuts and exceptional popcorn, particularly the cheesy caramel flavor. Customers rave about the friendly, welcoming service and highlight it as a standout black-owned business. The shaved ice and variety of flavors also receive frequent compliments. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention minor issues with order accuracy during busy times. Overall, it's celebrated for its quality treats, excellent customer service, and strong community support. Many customers become regulars, highly recommending the shop for its tasty offerings and warm atmosphere.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

1235 W 95th St

Chicago, Illinois 60643

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6AM-6PM
Wednesday 6AM-6PM
Thursday 6AM-6PM
Friday 6AM-6PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

I can go on and on about the items they provide in this black owned family business. I will first say the donuts are outstanding. The popcorn I don't even know where to get started on that. and the nachos are delicious as well. Oh lets not forget the shaved ice that is literally just like snow. Outstanding customer service just overall great and kid friendly , best part everything is sold all year round as well you know I had to ask. :) If I cant physically come to the shop I will be placing an order online

Always a great time visiting this delightful place! They serve a variety of treats from donuts to popcorn! Everything is always soooo fresh and delicious! They have a large variety of flavors to choose from! Stop by you will be a forever customer!

So happy that they finally was able to open back up. Supporting Black Owned Business. They have a great variety of doughnuts, popcorn, shaved ice and more. The staff is friendly. So stop by and grab yourself a treat. You won't be disappointed.

If you want Chicago?s cheese and Carmel popcorn that you grew up on, not to mention the most delicious donuts on the Southside, this place is the place to visit...family owned and operated.

Poppin dough is literally popping! When I tell you the doughnuts are so fresh and delicious, delightful all wrapped into a little cake doughnut. My husband is picky about doughnuts and hands down he is already placing an order for the next time and we just left?? I?m posting an eating mines right now as we speak???? y'all the best doughnuts in the Chicagoland area. In my (Lavar Burton voice) In this case take my Word for it.. let me know what y?all think after y?all go send me a message.

Omg this place is amazing!!!! Not to mention it?s black owned!!!. Customer service to me is everything. I walked through the door and Richard greeted me saying he will be right with me. That?s how it should be. He can tell I never been there Before. He let Me know everything they sell and he allowed me to try some free samples. Get this EVERYTHING IS HANDMADE!!! And EACH NEW CUSTOMER GET A POOPIN DONUT FREE. Their donuts are amazing it?s not to sweet. I tried the cheese Carmel popcorn and I have to say it

The best Donuts in The entire united state no lie. Very recommend it.

This establishment is small and looks a little rundown but it has great service and if you like cake donuts opposed to yeast donuts this is a great place for you. The donuts taste amazing, especially for me the chocolate ones. They do offer various sizes on popcorn, they do offer shaved ice made to order as well as nachos made to order. Overall I say what they do for the neighborhood and for their customers is great and the value is still good even though inflation / bidenomics has hit the economy.

The Caramel and cheese popcorn is So DELICIOUS, I enjoyed the donuts and customer service too. I will definitely be back.

This place is a hidden gem. The doughnuts are always fresh and airy. The guy at the front always greets me with a smile.

Owner is so friendly. I bought popcorn, twist donut, and tiger blood with sour apple ice that was my favorite. Please support the business not only because its black owned. The food is good and customer service is excellent.

We went for the first time the other day. Donuts were great. Carmel was the best everyone said. The guy working gave us a sample of the munchins and popcorn ( which we ended up buying a large bag). Everything was really tasty. We will be back on our next cheat day. Very helpful and friendly

The popcorn is delicious 3 flavors in the medium and the shaved ice....OMG! And they make their own flavors! Yyyaaasss! Worth the visit!

So freaking good ?. So happy I got my cheesy Carmel and my hot mixed with sour dill popcorn ?? I love poppin dough ??????????????????????

Black owned and Better Than Garrett's Popcorn.

After I took two bites out of this apple fritter it's still the biggest one I've ever seen and coincidentally it's also the best one I've ever had hats off to the owner great job

Chicago hole in the wall. What you see is what it is and worth the drive.

Visited today from out of town. Usually closed by the time I come to visit. I saw the reviews online and couldn?t help but see it firsthand. The shaved ice is a dream literally snow that melts in your mouth. For the first time I had a shaved ice that wasn?t too sweet it was perfect!I enjoyed a wine cooler and coconut flavor combo. Very strong flavors. Next donuts really good and homemade super fresh and delicious. Finally the main event... Popcorn. I was offered several samples and I had to buy a bag to tak

I was here when they first opened. I'd come and grab a donut before I went to my work study for school. They were always really nice and they have delicious donuts. Very personable and kind people. You can tell they care about their business and I'm so glad they're still here even through COVID when so many other businesses didn't survive. I hope they can become a franchise some day and provide this type of quality to other communities.

ALWAYS wonderful to experience a BLACK-OWNED business with sufficient service as well as exceptional products! BIG KUDOS to THIS family-owned shop! Fresh baked goods and freshly made popcorn have easily convinced me to spend my money with US! Keep up the good work y'all!!

Staff was great. Let you sample multiple flavors of popcorn, donuts, and Italian ice. A true Foodie experience. The Guadalajara cheese popcorn is to Live for! I can't wait to go back.... Beware of you're dieting ??

They have the best shaved ice and their doughnuts and popcorn is awesome

Beyond friendly. Delicious yeast and cake donuts. Shaved ice that does NOT skimp on the syrup. Definitely going back for their popcorn. Was offered free samples, told our shaved ice included two flavors and the woman making it asked if we wanted it piled high, knowing my 5 year old probably couldn't handle it. Really great experience all the way around.

The donuts are fantastic. Fresh, and fluffy like donuts should be. The service is polite and fast just how you want it when your rushing in on your morning commute.

The owners and staff are the most friendly and amazing people you meet! They encourage you to sample their donuts and popcorn! You can tell they are very passionate about what they do and they do it well! I was in for the donuts and was left amazed by their popcorn, so many flavors it's great! I ended up getting a dozen donuts to support them as their glazed and Boston creme donuts were off the chain! Fluffy and delicious as it should be. My family unfortunately could taste the oil tasting a bit old w

Tried the Chicago mix at an event in Humboldt Park, it is soooo delicious!!! Idk how they put so much cheese on the cheese popcorn! They're not skimping! I've never eaten popcorn this fast before and I'm so excited to see sour dill flavor on the site, so I'll be in next week to get some ??

This place is AMAZING, plenty of flavors, Great Service, a menu that has so much you go crazy just trying to decide. They not only sell popcorn & donuts, they have nachos, tacos, & shaved ice. I bought for my crew & they are going to LOVE IT!!!

I was at a basketball tournament last weekend in Atlanta. My daughter purchased the popcorn and we instantly fell in love. We decided to order online and the delivery was not only fast, packaging is the best & the popcorn was very fresh. Of course I ordered more this morning. You have a regular customer now!??

This was a first time visit as I was walking by. The customer service was good. The Apple fritter was decent. These cheese and caramel popcorn was delicious. The donuts were good as well.

AWESOME DOUGHNUTS AND POPCORN!!!!!!! Their flavors are incredibly delicious and their doughnuts are way better than any chain store and fairly priced. I will continue to visit Pippin Dough

I?ve been staying in this neighborhood for the past 3 years and my family and friends have been coming here weekly to satisfy the crave, so many flavors or popcorn and shaved ice. The doughnuts are great also. I love the hospitality and yes THEY ARE BLACK OWNED.

I went here yesterday for the first time and it did not disappoint. From the customer service, the donuts and the popcorn everything was great! I will be back soon! ??

Their glaze donuts can give Krispy Kreme a run for their money. They are fresh and soft. You need to try them!!! Let's talk about the popcorn. I am a popcorn fanatic. Their cheese popcorn ranks up there with the best. Sorry Garrett's you won't see me anymore. Mic Drop!!!

This place is very small but the service is excellent and the donuts are super delicious.

Delicious. First tried them the donuts are fresh and delicious. I like cake donuts and theirs are very good especially the Carmel and Carmel donut holes. They were out of the Carmel cake donut one day so the owner told me about the donut holes, he worned me to buy the last few he had and after I tasted them when I left I was sorry I didn't listen. Great place to try, haven't tried the shaved ice yet but heard the flavors are delicious as well.

All the other times I have been here I have had a good experience. But recently on 06/19/2020..I walk in automatically everything seems out of control..which was understandable because of the busy holiday. I have my order taken...had to repeat it over 3 times. I slowly get pieces of my order last thing I was waiting on was my popcorn. One of the workers call out the popcorn which was a cheese and Carmel. So I grab it because I thought it was mine but then realized someone ahead of me had that same popcorn.

Black owned good food and drinks. Stop by for Juneteenth Got the nachos and shaved ice

I walked in to be greeted warmly and the experience got better from there. The young ladies were very nice. While the popcorn was my favorite, my little one enjoyed popcorn & doughnuts. Shaved ice was great too.

I just can't get enough of the caramel cake donuts... they are my favorite. The shaved ice are very addictive because you can choose from so many flavors and the flavors are delicious and very different from any other place I've been to. I love Poppin Dough.

Everything taste like it's made with love. A great Black Owned Business to support

All ima say is.. they popcorn is way better than Garretts bro! I ran pass this place by mistake this morning and stopped in, seen it was black owned was a Plus for me, got a vanilla caramel and a strawberry donut and some cheddar and Carmel popcorn and mannnn that shi was sooo GOOD I?ll deftly be a regular now. 100% recommended.

They have the best popcorn. They have many flavors and good customer service. But the best compliment I can give them is that their popcorn taste like Garrett's used to taste.

These donuts are so good. The cinnamon rolls is amazing. My son got the snow cone and he really enjoyed it. They also sell popcorn. I will be trying that next. I love this place ??????.

The popcorn mix was nice

Donuts are always fresh, perfectly sized, and delicious. I grew up on slushies, icees but never shaved ice. Which of itself, is great. I recommend for anyone looking for an afternoon snack.

Although their Cheesy Carmel is the best hands down, I was surprised by the additional upcharge fee for just getting that flavor alone. I mean why would I mix Cheesy Carmel with another flavor? Please post the additional upcharge fee in writing.

Good options but I waited 20 minutes for a shaved ice but they were really nice!!! Looking for to seeing the Arian special on the menu. She says that strawberry cheesecake and mocha flavor is a hit!!!

Nice home grown business and extremely friendly and helpful owner... Allowed samples of popcorn products. Only suggestion is to look into finding different storage containers for sample popcorn because the samples aren't as fresh as they can be.... Other than that the place was great....

The food was poppin, great customer service. Will definitely come back and recommended. My favorite was cheesy caramel popcorn. The shaved iced was good as well. Good food, good people.

The Apple Fritters are bigger than your head & simply delicious...both crispy & tender! We cut ours into 4ths. They also serve shaved ice with amazing flavor combinations. There's something here for every taste.

To my family, Poppin' Dough is the gold standard of what Black family-owned food business should do. Reinvention (interior remodel), branding, flexibility (cycling products in/out), superior service, owner involvement, quality product (shaved ice), and a well-kept shop (clean lobby). A hidden local gem that more people should try!

Customer service was amazing!!! Everyone was plesant and helpful as far as explaining the menu and prices. We came for shaved ice and left with popcorn,donuts,nachos, and shaved ice. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Lovd this place serves the best shaved ice, popcorn and dounts with numerous flavors. Also has very large portion nachos. It's our weekly treat. You can also order for parties and events??

I come here every once in awhile to purchase the old fashioned glazed and the chocolate glazed. The donuts are so good I had to limit my time going here, because again they are that good.

I received amazing customer service when I walked in the door. The owner was friendly and let me try several popcorn flavors that were all great. I'll definitely come back.

Great fritters! Longwood academy graduate from 60s really enjoyed them.

I love their donuts. It's a black owned establishment and the workers(family) are friendly. The fact that they are one of the best donut places around doesn't hurt either.

I have went a few times just for there not to be any donuts. ??

Excellent customer service, with friendly smiles. Make you feel like family, doughnuts are delicious, shaved ice is the best, and popcorn very tasty.

Small, uncomplicated place that knows what they're doing! I like their cake style donuts, but they also have yeast donuts, as well as a few varieties of popcorn.

I looovvvee the donuts the popcorn is amazing!!! The staff is always friendly with a smile!! I just don?t understand why they are closed today I wanted some popcorn!!! Cause they popcorn is the best in the city

Donuts and shaved ice were the best I've ever had. I also LOVED the Chicago mix popcorn. This place is a diamond in the rough!

I've always said Imma try them out, I went in today, service and the popcorn is awesome, no more Garrett's for me, no more Doughnut shop either and it's located in a great spot, im down the street. Poppin Dough just made my day????

Fantastic Donuts! Try the different flavors of popcorn! I love this place! My co-worker introduced me to this place and I can't stay away!

Black owned business. We enjoyed everything we ordered...Turkey nachos, caramel/cheese, hot/cheese, bbq popcorn & shaves ice, it was very good.

Nice flavored shaved ice nice and apple juice is really good haven't tired the doughnuts and the popcorn is bomb definitely going back and it's a black owned business

Friendly staff, loved the popcorn flavors, my favorite double chocolate donut. The shaved ice is excellent.

A great black owned establishment. I love the doughnuts and the friendly atmosphere. I preordered for a work event and they accommodated me with a smile. They are the best.

They have the best custom popcorn and donuts ever! The coffee is just irresistible. GREAT NON COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES!

Their donuts are very good. They also have different flavors of popcorn as well but I haven't tried them yet

Very Great Doughnuts and Popcorn and Shaved Ice and EVERYTHING THERE IS GOOOD ??

"THE" one stop place to pamper your palate! Get all the decadent donuts, nachos, shaved ice and all the popcorn you can imagine. Try it once and you will return.

My mom and I love their popcorn and the nachos were good as well. The staff is nice and I will continue going back.

The products are fresh the service is good and the prices are right, if you have a doughnut fix you need try them out if you need good popcorn you need to be here with seventeen different flavors try them out

It was clean family style. They let me n my friend taste everything. I loved the atmosphere I saw them on Chicago's Best!

My first time going and all I got was a Icee nd it was really good I loved the shaved Ice they had a lot of flavors I'll be going back with the grandbabies

The best glaze donut holes n donuts Ive had, different varity of fresh made pop corn, nacho. Stop bye u wont regret.

Everything was delicious. The popcorn and the donuts were great.

Delicious, flavorful popcorn like the original Garrett's popcorn used to taste ! Love it!

If the rating system was to 10, I?d give them 12! This place should be ashamed for making such a PERFECT popcorn!!!! I have been back everyday!!!

Luvvvv This Black Owned Business????The ??Popcorn Variety Is Delicious????They Put Garretts Popcorn To Shame??,,,??Donuts Are Amazing,,,And The Shaved??Ice Flavors Are Awesome????Customer Service Is A1....If You Ever Have A Sweet Tooth This Is The Place To Go????

They have excellent donuts! AND they are black-owned! Don't waste your money at dunkin donuts when you can get fresh amazing donuts here!!

I got my order at my church but the bag was majority filled with the end of the popcorn

Best donuts around! They have a variety of popcorn, always fresh always delicious!

Friendly establishment. This is the spot that you could recommend to anyone. Great doughnuts great popcorn! 3yrs later still Great Service

The owner is fantastic. Tasty donuts. They also have popcorn, nachos, and shaved ice.

I Saw them at a pop up event couldn?t leave without trying a sample which lead to me buying a bag

The Bacon Cheddar and BBQ Cheddar popcorn combo is Flame and the Shaved Ice the Strawberry Cheesecake flavor is Gunpowder!!!!

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