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Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

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The Loop, Chicago
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 13, 2013
    Pistachio-Meyer Lemon Doughnut: a bright, citrus glaze holds the toasted pistachios perfectly in place, but isn't too sweet as to overwhelm the actual taste of the old-fashioned doughnut itself.
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  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    A perfect buttermilk old fashioned donut is fresh and hot with crispy crunchy edges underneath a melting sugary glazy and the minute I’ve eaten one, I’m already dreaming about the next one. Read more
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  • Sofia C.heart icon on user image
    Sofia CaseJune 20, 2021
    Hands down favorite Chicago donut haunt. Get the classic chocolate glazed. I may have been caught gnawing the glaze off of mine.
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  • Ryan O.
    Ryan O'MalleyMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Offering more than a dozen core flavors, like a peanut butter mousee and raspberry jelly filled PB&J bullseye—check out the baked banana donut teeming with fresh bananas and a banana glaze (Eater)
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  • 한솔 윤.
    한솔 윤December 22, 2017
    I tried chocolate peppermint and maple bacon donut. Both of them were good, but for me maple bacon was the best donut in my life! Definitely should try out maple bacon!
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  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchOctober 23, 2015
    The unique French Cruller donut has a light and airy texture. The crueller is topped with salty chunks of thick bacon over sweet nutty maple glaze, an amazing combination. Read more
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  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoJanuary 14, 2016
    The King PB&J donut is rising above the rest. This broiche-rasied favorite is made with peanut butter and jelly and is topped with chopped peanuts. Grab it soon because it's limited time only! Read more
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  • PureWow
    PureWowApril 27, 2017
    Of all the trendy doughnut shops in the city, Do-Rite has the best gluten-free game. Go forth and eat doughnuts. Read more
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  • John S.
    John ShrimpMarch 17, 2018
    Hormone-free and never frozen, fresh chickens. Before cooking they are submerged in a bright and flavorful brine and seasoned marinade. Small, batch, fluid bed roasted, hand crafted coffee from.
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  • Halsted B.heart icon on user image
    Halsted BernardAugust 19, 2014
    Grab a gluten-free maple donut with candied bacon, a coffee, and wander over to sit by the Chicago Picasso. A brilliant way to start your morning.
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  • Terence C.heart icon on user image
    Terence ChanDecember 18, 2014
    Good donuts. Nice owner. Coffee was too sweet and nutty for my taste. Sublime donuts in atl still tops my list of best donut consumed but this spot is quite good too
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  • Lisa R.
    Lisa RMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    These just might be the best donuts I've ever had! There are a great range of flavors, and everything tastes great. The cinnamon crunch old fashioned is to die for.
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  • Steve K.heart icon on user image
    Steve KozarovichMay 23, 2013
    Maple Bacon is a winner. But butterscotch old fashioned is fantastic! Look for the oversized donut sign or you'll miss this place.
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  • Tiffany W.
    Tiffany WongAugust 14, 2016
    solidly the best donut place. i love their maple bacon cruller, pistachio lemon cake, apple cider cake, and cinnamon crunch raised.
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  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy SternbergJanuary 11, 2016
    Cinnamon crunch old fashioned was bomb. And the gluten-free birthday cake donut was spongy and great -- more like a donut than most GFs.
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  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMarch 14, 2014
    Starting today thru Monday, for the Erin Go Bragh Donut , which features a chocolate old-fashioned draped in mint icing, then decorated w/ scatted chunks of Thin Mints. Read more
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  • Dana J.
    Dana JensenDecember 27, 2014
    The holiday peppermint chocolate donut was incredible. Perfect texture, even though I didn't eat it right away. No line and a good selection at 9am on a Tuesday.
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  • Kyle F.heart icon on user image
    Kyle FowlerJune 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    You can always judge a donut shop by its glazed, and this place knocks it out of the park. A must visit in Chicago.
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    hooeyspewer .May 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    You can pre-order your box of yummy donuts online and save some time. Totally love their buttermilk old fashioned donut - it's divine.
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  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HecklerApril 24, 2015
    The chocolate old fashioned donut is the best donut I've ever had in my life.
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  • Eric G.
    Eric GuessAugust 29, 2013
    Donuts = Amazing. Iced Dark Matter coffee = Amazing. Staff = Better than amazing. Do-Right and tip well :)
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  • Jillian B.heart icon on user image
    Jillian BAugust 6, 2014
    Get the Valhrona Chocolate. It's my favorite forever. They also have top notch vegan and gluten free donuts.
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  • Megan J.heart icon on user image
    Megan JohnsonApril 12, 2022
    Some of the best GF donuts I’ve had and that’s hard to do. “Normal” options were amazing as well.
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  • Mark D.heart icon on user image
    Mark DregerNovember 1, 2017
    Lots of doughnut options – from simple vanilla glaze to fancy cream-filled options. Open til they sell out!
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  • Amanda T.
    Amanda T.March 20, 2012
    Carrot cake is to die for but honestly what's not at this place! Go ahead, splurge on the dozen for the office. You just may get a bonus.
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  • Amanda B.heart icon on user image
    Amanda BethDecember 9, 2018
    LOVED the buttermilk traditional
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  • Sabrina W.
    Sabrina WoodMarch 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    When the special is the smores donut, get it. Best donut that I have ever had. It isn't too marshmallo-y. It's a blend of perfection!!
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  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SteeleSeptember 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get here early, spoil yourself a little and bring back extras for your coworkers. Consider it your good deed for the day.
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  • Marsha K.
    Marsha K.May 30, 2014
    Great vegan donuts! (They're delicious, but crumble easily.)
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  • Jaye J.
    Jaye JalsoMarch 16, 2012
    Good fresh doughnut option downtown near Daley center. Maple bacon, PB& J, carrot cake - winners in the fancy doughnut race!
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  • Nikos B.
    Nikos BOctober 12, 2013
    Awesome cinnamon donut! Nothing to do with dunkin & the rest!
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  • Sabrina M.
    Sabrina MMay 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The owner is a jerk who does not appreciate the business of loyal, repeat customers. As much as I like these doughnuts I will gladly take my business where it is appreciated.
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  • Mike
    MikeAugust 30, 2014
    The maple bacon donut is weak compared to Glazed and Infused. Try one of their old fashioned variations!
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  • K W.heart icon on user image
    K WagnerOctober 6, 2017
    It's small and quaint. Get there early as they do run out of their yummy donuts.
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  • Jason M.
    Jason M.February 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the vegan donuts. You'll be surprised how good they are.
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  • Kate S.
    Kate SummersDecember 30, 2013
    Awesome pistachio doughnut. Watch out for birds pooping on your head if you sit at the outside tables.
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  • Aaron K.
    Aaron K.March 17, 2013
    The best donuts I've ever had. Try the cinnamon crusted vanilla bean, you won't be disappointed!
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  • Megan B.heart icon on user image
    Megan BultmanJuly 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I had a transcendent experience with the Banoffee Pie. Cold-pressed coffee on tap is epic for summertime!
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  • Jenn B.heart icon on user image
    Jenn BernsteinDecember 7, 2014
    Buttermilk old-fashioned is quite possibly the best donut I've ever had.
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  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe MontesOctober 16, 2015
    Best buttermilk donut. Try the fall pumpkin donuts!
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  • Elvia R.
    Strawberry Romanoff! Tasty without being over the top sweet, pairs well with coffee.
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  • Steve K.heart icon on user image
    Steve KozarovichMay 23, 2013
    Great alternative to the zillion Dunkin Donuts in the area.
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  • Sam C.heart icon on user image
    Sam ClarvitMarch 14, 2015
    The coffee and Maple Bacon donuts are out of this world!
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  • Mohammed K.
    Mohammed KheyamiAugust 9, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Swing by for a cheese Danish and some coffee and you shall have a very productive morning.
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  • Fernando R.heart icon on user image
    Fernando Robles CoulterOctober 21, 2018
    This bacon donut is the bomb
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  • Leanne Z.heart icon on user image
    Leanne ZOctober 20, 2015
    Gluten free doughnuts! Actually all of them. And outdoor seating.
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  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisAugust 1, 2015
    Friendly staff, stop by before taking a tour of the Chicago Theatre.
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  • Christine H.
    Christine HaMarch 3, 2017
    Delicious variety of donuts. Go early or they'll run out. 🍩
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  • Lizheart icon on user image
    LizAugust 5, 2016
    Every donut is the best! Chocolate frosted cake is the bomb.
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  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    That cinnamon crunch old fashioned donut is the best!
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