Chicago's doughnut shops bring customers not only a quick morning fix but also showcase microcosms of culture and tradition. Some of the best do this through method and style, producing a pastry worthy of note in an urban landscape littered with choices. If you want to try some of the best Chicago has to offer, read on!
Weber's Bakery, located at 7055 W. Archer Avenue, has been in business since 1930 and is one of Chicago's oldest family-owned bakeries. Channeling Polish, Scandinavian and German roots, the cake doughnut reigns supreme here and patrons flock to the spot for the delicacies crowned in chocolate ganache. The perfect cream cheese streusel-topped danish also ranks high in popularity and the Midwestern recipes of Weber's produce some of the most beloved breads, doughnuts, and pastries in town.
Another iconic spot in Wicker Park approaches America's favorite cake from a West Coast perspective, hailing from Los Angeles and operating outlets all over the city. Stan's wows you with color, whimsy, and variety, offering filled-to-the-brim cases of Biscoff pockets, Captain Crunch Bismarks, dozens of old-fashioneds and sprinkled cake donuts in every imaginable flavor. One visitor commented, "Stan's Donuts is one of the best donut shops in Chicago. The Nutella pocket is heavenly and delicious, and the coffee is something special...A definite stop for all!" Another bonus? Stan's is open late! For more information, please see https://www.webersbakery.com/ or https://stansdonuts.com/.
