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The Doughnut Vault
Donut Shop$$$$
River North, Chicago
The folks at Serious Eats and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"Buttermilk old fashioned... Straight up out of this world amazing"(7 Tips)
"Buttermilk donut with a black coffee is the best breakfast."(4 Tips)
"The gingerbread stack is amazing, especially fresh and warm."(3 Tips)
"Hit up Do-Rite, Firecakes, or Glazed & Infused instead."(3 Tips)
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David StrasserMay 17, 2013The buttermilk old fashioned is worth the line up and the calories. Seriously good doughnut.
Time Out ChicagoMay 25, 2012Download a podcast. Bring a long-lost friend. Get there at 8:30am. This is the doughnut we’ve been waiting for. -JK Read more
The vanilla doughnut is life changing.. Avoid this spot of you're on your way home from the gym!!
dereqSeptember 19, 2015Grab a pistachio doughnut with a double shot of Metropolis Red Line Espresso.
jaime garciaJuly 7, 2013Get there early, they only make so many doughnuts and when they are gone, they're gone. Closes between 12:30-2:00ish
Rebecca MaldonadoOctober 5, 2014If only I lived in Chicago, I would make a faithful weekend trip and read a book while I wait in line! Doughnuts rule!
natalie kayJune 3, 2016Triple Chocolate! Truck goes to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market in the summer!
Jake SmithFebruary 17, 2013They sell out. You need to wake up PREEETY early in the morning if you want a doughnut from here.
Make sure you say hi to Julie for me...she is the BEST doughnut seller EVER!!!!! You rock Jules :)
Bill MurraySeptember 19, 2012Try the Buttermilk Old Fashioned doughnut - Stumbled on this place for dessert.
Meg SkwiatJune 1, 2011Pro Tip: tell your boss you have a dr's appointment and go to DV on a Tuesday morning around 10. All of the donut varieties, none of the wait.
Chicago magazineJune 3, 2011The old-fashioned buttermilk doughnut hit dining editor Penny Pollack's cozy button. View a photo here. Read more
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Keith MarranApril 28, 2014The buttermilk old-fashioned was amazing, but I found the remaining flavor to be just okay.
Emily IsraeliDecember 20, 2011It's cash only but if you forget, like me, the merchandise mart has an ATM. Other than that come early and enjoy!
ToryBurchNovember 17, 2011Lots of buzz and long lines at this pastry shop- donuts are the must-have treat.
- Chicago magazineJune 3, 2011CAUTION: Beware of a doughnut coma after eating here. Our dining editor's pick: "The gingerbread stack—light and, uh, gingery." Read more
autumn NgDecember 12, 2013I came today (Tuesday) at around 10 and it was sold out... Not funny, came all over from Europe..
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The Doughnut Vault
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Artisanal Handcrafted Doughnuts | Old World Recipe | Classic Flavors
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
(312) 285-2830
View menu on http://doughnutvault.com/coffee
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