Doughnuts
Mar 19, 2013, 5:57 pm
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Doughnuts
Though originally a Chicago native, we have lived elsewhere for the last 20 years.
Staying at the Kimpton- Allegro, next week.
Seeking doughnut recommendations. My research seems to indicate Doughnut Vault or Do-Rite. What is your preference? Are both walking distance from the Allegro?
Staying at the Kimpton- Allegro, next week.
Seeking doughnut recommendations. My research seems to indicate Doughnut Vault or Do-Rite. What is your preference? Are both walking distance from the Allegro?
Mar 19, 2013, 6:14 pm
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A couple of suggestions here, including Glazed and Infused:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chica...iny-space.html
Do-Rite is just a couple of blocks down the street. The doughnut vault is 4 or 5 blocks away across the river. G & I in the West Loop is further still but you could take the Green line to within a block or so.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chica...iny-space.html
Do-Rite is just a couple of blocks down the street. The doughnut vault is 4 or 5 blocks away across the river. G & I in the West Loop is further still but you could take the Green line to within a block or so.
Mar 19, 2013, 6:16 pm
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Firecakes (http://www.firecakesdonuts.com/) is also very good and easy walking distance from your hotel.
Mar 21, 2013, 12:53 pm
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Firecakes (http://www.firecakesdonuts.com/) is also very good and easy walking distance from your hotel.
Mar 26, 2013, 5:09 pm
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I didn't see this in time, but my vote would be for Glazed and Infused on Fulton Market. Love the maple bacon (as good as Voodoo in Portland), creme brulee and glazed. They are very expensive ($2.50 - $3.00), however.
Mar 26, 2013, 10:02 pm
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Loved the suggestions, and we are all a wee bit heavier as a result. Thank you for the ideas, we are trying a different place each morning. Do Rite was our first stop, a quick walk from the Allegro . . . Tried the maple bacon, and peanut butter/jelly. Yum.
May 30, 2013, 10:46 am
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Visited Do-Rite a couple of weeks ago the lemon old fashioned and buttermilk old fashioned were quite good as well as the pistachio-meyer lemon.
Jun 13, 2013, 2:17 pm
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Dec 8, 2013, 12:44 pm
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Glazed & Infused Donuts
I was able to try some donuts from Glazed & Infused Donuts
The old fashioned (G&I's version of buttermilk), had no buttermilk flavor and the frosting/glaze actually tasted pasty. Their website states that it is a "spiced buttermilk cake", I think not.
Crème brulee was tasty, but the only reason is because the filling is delicious.
Vanilla Bean glazed which was a waste of calorie input, nothing special nor vanilla bean about it.
A sugar coated donut, was the best of the bunch as I could actually taste the donut as it didn't have glaze but that isn't saying much.
Count me as not a fan
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The old fashioned (G&I's version of buttermilk), had no buttermilk flavor and the frosting/glaze actually tasted pasty. Their website states that it is a "spiced buttermilk cake", I think not.
Crème brulee was tasty, but the only reason is because the filling is delicious.
Vanilla Bean glazed which was a waste of calorie input, nothing special nor vanilla bean about it.
A sugar coated donut, was the best of the bunch as I could actually taste the donut as it didn't have glaze but that isn't saying much.
Count me as not a fan
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Last edited by Sweet Willie; Dec 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Dec 8, 2013, 2:57 pm
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I was able to try some donuts from Glazed & Infused Donuts
The old fashioned (G&I's version of buttermilk), had no buttermilk flavor and the frosting/glaze actually tasted pasty. Their website states that it is a "spiced buttermilk cake", I think not.
Crème brulee was tasty, but the only reason is because the filling is delicious.
Vanilla Bean glazed which was a waste of calorie input, nothing special nor vanilla bean about it.
A sugar coated donut, was the best of the bunch as I could actually taste the donut as it didn't have glaze but that isn't saying much.
Count me as not a fan
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The old fashioned (G&I's version of buttermilk), had no buttermilk flavor and the frosting/glaze actually tasted pasty. Their website states that it is a "spiced buttermilk cake", I think not.
Crème brulee was tasty, but the only reason is because the filling is delicious.
Vanilla Bean glazed which was a waste of calorie input, nothing special nor vanilla bean about it.
A sugar coated donut, was the best of the bunch as I could actually taste the donut as it didn't have glaze but that isn't saying much.
Count me as not a fan
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Dec 8, 2013, 8:49 pm
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I've been twice now and agree with the OP. Once to the West Fulton Market location, and once to the one at six corners. Both times I couldn't eat a whole doughnut, nor did I have any desire to. Too heavy, IMHO.
The only thing they got right was the texture of the bacon on the maple bacon bar. The only other one I've had is at Voodoo in PDX, and it featured a piece of limp and practically uncooked bacon. This was much better.
The only thing they got right was the texture of the bacon on the maple bacon bar. The only other one I've had is at Voodoo in PDX, and it featured a piece of limp and practically uncooked bacon. This was much better.
Jan 22, 2014, 11:43 am
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The Donut Fest is occurring January 26th but the event is sold out already. Details here:
http://donutfest.com/
Bakeries participating:
http://donutfest.com/participating-bakers/
More info here:
http://voices.suntimes.com/arts-ente...to-glaze-over/
http://donutfest.com/
Bakeries participating:
http://donutfest.com/participating-bakers/
More info here:
http://voices.suntimes.com/arts-ente...to-glaze-over/