The Hands-Down Best Doughnuts In Chicago
Doughnuts can fix things. They can chase the clouds away, heal hurt feelings, and quiet the ferocious voices in our heads demanding justice and frosting. In a foodie town like Chicago, you're bound to find versions of this sweet treat on every corner. If you don't have the time to track down the very best, just trust that we know what we're talking about (lets just say we've done our research, k?). Read on to discover the four best spots in Chicago for going to town on those round, sugary hockey pucks of love. Breathe in the decadent aroma and high-five those high calories. Life is damn sweet!
Doughnut Vault
If you've not yet been to Doughnut Vault, well, you haven't lived. This tiny door nuzzled up against Gilt Bar (and run by the same folks), is essentially the pathway to heaven. It must be, because we can't see why hundreds of Chicagoans would line up for it if it wasn't. Don't believe us? Follow Doughnut Vault on Twitter for up-to-the-second info on the length of the line, and the count behind the counter. This spot sells out every day, so get there early, and arm yourself with some extra patience. Doughnut Vault, 401 1/2 North Franklin Street (at Kinzie Street). Closed Sunday and Monday.
Doughnut Vault
If you've not yet been to Doughnut Vault, well, you haven't lived. This tiny door nuzzled up against Gilt Bar (and run by the same folks), is essentially the pathway to heaven. It must be, because we can't see why hundreds of Chicagoans would line up for it if it wasn't. Don't believe us? Follow Doughnut Vault on Twitter for up-to-the-second info on the length of the line, and the count behind the counter. This spot sells out every day, so get there early, and arm yourself with some extra patience. Doughnut Vault, 401 1/2 North Franklin Street (at Kinzie Street). Closed Sunday and Monday.
