Firecakes Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

1. Firecakes Donuts

9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 165 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Blasius: Any of the donuts are good- try the espresso creme!

HwaPyeong C.HwaPyeong Cho: You don't need to try ice sandwich which is just having additional ice cream in it. Try other regular donut which so delicious!

aa: Some of the finest donuts I have ever tried. They have this crunchy exterior unlike any other donut I ever had, but they are super soft inside. Favorite donut: old-fashioned

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

2. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.8
1560 N Damen Ave (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 131 tips and reviews

Jay J.Jay Jose: Stan's donuts is amazing! They can be a bit pricey but it's totally worth it! The gelatos are are really good too!

Monica Z.Monica Zarate: Pretzel donut and stumptown cold brew were amazing treats!

Jen M.Jen Marquez Ginn: Fantastic donuts. The Lemon Pistachio Old Fashioned and the Buttercream Bismark are my favorites. This place is the only one that rivals Doughtnut Vault for me. They also partner with Popular Pays.

The Doughnut Vault is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

3. The Doughnut Vault

8.8
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 144 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Every morning people get in line hoping to get to the counter before the donuts are gone. Get the chocolate glazed or chestnut donut or the donut of the day. They're big, delicious donuts!

Katie W.Katie Waters: Coffee is Metropolis & only $1. But onto the Doughnuts! The Gingerbread Stack is such a simple breakfast delight so try them out OR try any doughnut that sounds yummy, you will like it.

Heather R.Heather Romig: Amazing espresso & lemon poppy seed doughnuts!

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

4. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

8.9
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews

Global H.Global Highlander: Great fried chicken sandwich (the original is slightly spicy, and the spicy is apparently very spicy), good coffee from Dark Matter Coffee, and a variety of donuts.

J L.J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!

Slaveiko S.Slaveiko Savov: Great place! The doughnuts are amazing and the sandwiches are very good too.

Old Fashioned Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

5. Old Fashioned Donuts

8.8
11248 S Michigan Ave (btwn 112th & 113th St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Roseland · 54 tips and reviews

Benjamin G.Benjamin Gonzales: Best donuts in town. Worth the trip

Wendy B.Wendy Bradshaw: Everything, Apple fritters, donuts soft, tender melt in your mouth .

Cali B.Cali Bell: Amazing donuts. I got a half dozen and had to wait for some glazed ones, but definitely worth the wait 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

6. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.6
259 E Erie St Ste 1-100 (N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews

Jessica U.Jessica U.: I'm all about a great glazed donut and they have one of the best!!

Christopher R.Christopher Rucker: Best donut shop. Great selections.

Mohsen K.Mohsen Kofair: Plenty of flavors for donuts, great taste as well. Nice Green Tea. 👌🏼

Dat Donut is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

7. Dat Donut

8.6
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: Our favorite donut is of the buttermilk persuasion. These lightly glazed, slightly tangy cake doughnuts achieve what few of their kind can—an airiness resembling that of their yeast-risen brethren. Read more.

Ryan O.Ryan O'Malley: Offering traditional glazed, strawberry frosted and cake doughnuts, the real star is the signature "Big Dat" doughnut (Eater)

Rigo B.Rigo Banuelos: I love the German Chocolate donut!

Firecakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

8. Firecakes

8.6
2453 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Park West · 15 tips and reviews

Christian C.Christian Charukiewicz: Top notch donuts and good coffee. You can't go wrong with the Buttermilk Old Fashioned donut.

Claire W.Claire Watkiss: The buttermilk old fashion glazed donut is by far the best donut I have ever had. So sweet and cakey and tastes even better warmed up. There are many unique flavors to try such as carrot cake, lemon..

Lizzy I.Lizzy Izzi: Very good. Not as sweet as other donuts, which lets the other flavors come forward. I usually go for raised donuts, but the cake donuts are very light and delicious.

Chicago French Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

9. Chicago French Market

8.4
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Robin C.Robin Chung: Delightful Pastries handmakes some of the best meat pierogies ever.

Kary K.Kary King: Java, pistachio and red velvet Macarons are wonderful. Young man who works here is always helpful and friendly. Older Italian lady always behaves like you are bothering her, kind if grouchy!

Amber G.Amber Gibson: Try the Ambre Pastries - From Vanille Patisserie again - they can't go wrong!

Weber's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

10. Weber's Bakery

9.4
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews

Tina F.Tina Fec: Amazing pastries! Definitely try the strawberry & cheese coffee cake and their kolackys!

Mike H.Mike H: The chocolate doughnuts are the best.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Try the sauerkraut rye bread, their chocolate cake doughnuts, buttermilk poundcake and "grandpa rye" bread, a three-pound loaf swimming in caraway and perfectly suited for Dagwood sandwiches. Read more.

Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

11. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.5
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Sandra Holl's macarons are perfectly at home in Floriole's elegant pastry case alongside seasonal baked treats. They're light, airy, and full of delicate flavor, leagues beyond usual sugary versions.

Kate S.Kate Schaffer: Love the buckwheat scone and pecan sticky bun. Always pleasant staff. Very quiet place.

Jules K.Jules Kyung: Their in-house bread and pastries are some of the best in the city, and the atmosphere makes it the perfect casual spot to go and get some work done.

Medici on 57th is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

12. Medici on 57th

8.5
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews

Juan L.Juan Lopez: The Croissants are delicious!! Muffins are very good as well.

CollegeFashionistaCollegeFashionista: Tried and true, the croissants at the Medici on 57th are well worth the walk from campus as they're super buttery and dense.

GenieGenie: Get the apple pastry a la mode. For something savory, can't go wrong with the turkey and Swiss or ham and cheese croissant

Bake is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

13. Bake

8.6
2246 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Bucktown · 30 tips and reviews

Bobbi B.Bobbi B.: The best scones anywhere, plus amazing pies and cakes. Friendly people, too.

Kara K.Kara K: favorite place to come on a late saturday or sunday morning for a cappuccino + any and every pastry.

J.R. R.J.R. Reisinger: Perhaps the best scones in Chicago! The chocolate chip is my favorite, but I've had them all and they're all amazing.

Lou Mitchell's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

14. Lou Mitchell's

8.6
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews

Tawfiq M.Tawfiq Momin: Try the short stack pancakes with a side of hashbrowns. Donuts Holes are awesome too.

MaxMax: In short, eat here. From the complimentary doughnut hole while you wait, to the orange slice, prune and ice cream with breakfast, all the little touches make this place a great choice. x

Chelsea S.Chelsea Stephens: SO wonderful! greeted with fresh, hot donut holes upon entrance and milk duds at the table - so great!!

La Boulangerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Chicago.

15. La Boulangerie

8.7
1945 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Ravenswood · 13 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Farmer croissant sandwich is amazing.

Merly p.Merly payne: Just tried the farmer's breakfast croissant with egg, bacon, apple butter, and Brie. Fantastique!

VictoriaVictoria: Delicious varied selection of macarons at a great price!