Delicious chocolate chunk cookie! Still nearly raw in the middle, my favorite! The sprinkle donut was good, but not fresh today. The blueberry fritter was burnt on bottom and dry. While these are good donuts, they are not 5 star donuts. I have had better at many other places. Also seems they sit in the case a day or two.
I was looking for coffee, I found Stans. Walked in with no intention to buy donuts, but the smell and look of the donuts inspired me to leave with a dozen for my family. The service was friendly and helpful. The donuts were over the top decadent, the coffee and Chai was smooth and satisfying. My family loved the Donuts and Chronuts. The only detractor would be price.
Best iced coffee we found while visiting, also amazing smoothies, and food. Dont forget the donuts to go! The decor and ambiance are sooo cute and vintage. Some of the staff were a bit lacking in personality (Eh-hem Brenda.....) But otherwise definitely recommend you stop in while in town. Once we found it we came back daily for something, and took a dozen home to our family and friends for good measure.
The caramel frappe was one of the best I have ever had. We also ordered the veggie-based sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was perfect. They were out of the croissant donuts when I got there, so that was disappointing, but the taffy apple donut I got was not.
Really good speciality donuts here. We got the glazed, blueberry cream cheese, Nutella pocket, carrot, and two cronuts. Don’t get the cronuts they aren’t good vs the cronuts in NY. The other speciality donuts were pretty good with the Nutella one being my favorite. The glazed wasn’t anything special so if you’re not looking for specialty donuts I’d go to doughnut vault or fire cakes instead. Worth trying though
As a stop along the Underground Donut Tour (IG @undergrounddonuttour) this was an amazing spot.The red velvet donut was a delight and the Biscoff butter filled donut was to die for!This is a highly recommended spot and the tour was definitely worth the price of admission! 😁 😁 😁 (Tour guide Nick pictured holding the donuts)
Great coffee, tasty donuts, and a very chill atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
We had their bacon, egg and cheese Stanwitch. It was very tasty. My only issue was the seating. When we came in, the eating area was full and we seen the additional seating sign. Well we go to the other side and basically get booted out and they said it was an old sign and that we couldnt sit over there. That was an issue for several people and I think to avoid that maybe the sign should be taken down.
Good coffee, very creative pastries that taste as good as they look.Breakfast made fresh and delicious
I came here for coffee and I am not a fan of sweets. My husband ordered a Maple Long John classic donut and two coffee for us. The coffee was awesome, rich and flavorful. The donut was so tasty I end up buying a 1/2 dozen of different kind and take it to my hotel room.I recommend this place to all the travelers like myself to try it.
Busy time to visit during memorial day weekend but the lady at the counter tried her best to help me out with the recommendations.Ordered a 2 shot espresso and iced latte and a classic donut + chocolate donut - both were good, just the right amount of sweetness I preferred. Must try for a quick snack on a busy afternoon checking out Chicagos attractions
All donuts are not created equal. Stans donuts stand tall and large. They were fantastic. The coffee was also very good. It is rare that both are top-notch.
As far as the donuts go, they are fantastic. They have a really great variety and they taste fresh. In addition to being delicious, they are also really pretty. Pricing is good and fair for the quality. I brought back a half dozen different ones for everyone to try back home (Detroit) and all of them were amazing. I will definitely go back to get donuts when Im back in the city.I knocked one star off for the poor service I had because I am really hoping it was just a fluke thing and I dont want to rate the place lower since the donuts are so good. I ordered and paid for two coffee drinks (an iced mocha and a cold brew coffee, both simple) and I had to leave without them to catch my train because the employee was on their phone rather than making the drinks. I told the employee at the register (who was really friendly and helpful) that I had to leave so she could let the employee know not to make them, but I was really bummed to pay for drinks that wasnt able to get after waiting. They werent busy, so there was no reason why that happened. I really hate leaving negative reviews, but I am upset with the service experience.
The Biscoff banana doughnut I just ate, might be the greatest doughnut Ive ever eaten. I got 4 different ones and wish I would have either A. Saved that one for last, or B. Gotten 4 of those. Holy smokes.
The Vegan donut was AMAZING. I highly recommend it. The hash browns werent tasty and for the The Price you only get 1. I also has a Carmel frappe and I wasnt impressed.
The girl at the counter was cursing while speaking to us, which was rather unprofessional. The gelato was awesome but the donut was sub par...
Absolutely great donuts! Chicago must do.I came along this small donut place in Chicago when I was walking a pedestrian street.The selection of donuts is huge. The taste and softness of the donuts is unbelievable. Just amazing flavor.The coffee is also very good. And they also serve ice cream.They have several locations around Chicago. I was advised by a local that is one of the best donut places in town.Service was fast and kind.
Good specialty donuts for sure but service could be better. Get in one line to order donuts and get in another to order other food or drinks and pay. Took too much time just to get 2 donuts.
Great place to try some great Illinois donuts! We tried the regular glazed (see picture), the cinnamon glazed cake donut and the vanilla glazed donut. People were really nice and friendly. Place was cozy and warm. Also, you can get a free glazed donut if you get the Stans Donuts app on your phone. So, run and get that deal! :)
Very very bad customer service experience with the lady named Zulaikha. The ice cream was good and the atmosphere was nice but she made the hole experience bad. Will not come back again sorry.
45 minutes in line to donuts, 20 minutes after selecting donuts to check out. They taste old. Mediocre.
A bit crowded... A good place to pickup and leave.
The pistachio donut is the best pistachio donut Ive had! It is light and fluffy and the pistachio flavor is strong which I like! Did not like the cronut at all, the pumpkin creme filling was so heavy I took it all out and threw it out, would be better without such a heavy filling, maybe a fruit or jelly fill would be better!
Best breakfast we had on our trip! And the customer service was exceptional 😊
The best tasting donuts and friendliest service in Chicago.
Good for a quick 🍩 and ☕
I wish I could give negative stars!!! We are from out of town came in to get breakfast and Lex took care of us she was so rude and bluntly cut off my husband while ordering to the point he won’t even order from here now!! Horrible way to treat customers lex should not be dealing with the public
I ordered online but the order never went through so I had to reorder inside the store. Other than that the donuts were amazing! Great variety
Quick service and delicious donuts. A must stop while in Chicago!
The donuts were really good and the coffee was amazing! Definitely a must!
When it comes to Chicago donuts, I am on team Do-Rite (although Downstate Donuts would probably take the cake if they had a permanent location in Chicago), but if I had to go to Stans or if I were entertaining friends from out of town, this would be the location I would choose. Its very well decorated and both the outdoor and indoor seating options are lovely. It is co-located with Labriola and this location also has gelato. Vegetarians should be warned that all of their donuts contain lard except for their old fashioneds, although all of the donuts are fried in the same fryers. My favorite donut is the lemon-pistachio old fashioned.
Get the pistachio lemon old fashion donut it was awesome.
It was a very long line and was not worth it. We kept getting told to go to the other counter to pay and when we did they said go back. The donuts were burned and bland, and for $43, they should be amazing.
Got a great glazed 🍩.
Stans has a huge selection of donuts that includes all of the basics as well as some really unique ones. The cake and old fashioned donuts have a very moist and slightly dense texture that is very good. The raised donuts have an okay texture. Toppings/fillings can range from very good to not so good, but with such a wide selection its expected that some donuts will be much better than others. These arent the best in town, but they are a solid shop thats worth visiting.
Delish! Be sure to stop in! Get a milkshake!
Birthday cake donut (5/5), strawberry Bismark (4/5)
Ok, so we were just walking from Navy Pier, trying to get back towards Michigan Avenue to do some shopping when we saw a sign for Stans. Not having any idea what it was, but loving donuts and gelatto, we went on in. Between the four of us, we probably purchased about 10 donuts and a few ice creams. What a treat it was (and ended up being our lunch that day)! The staff was super friendly, the donuts were fresh and the delicious gelatto that got served out of a rotating gelatto bar was DEELISH! Also, the restrooms were SUPER fancy and clean! If anyone asks me for some places to visit while visiting Chicago, Stans will definitely be on the list.
The taste, quality, size, and variety of the doughnuts make Stans a favorite place for me to visit for a treat. I especially like the glazed Old-Fashioned. There is the regular sweet version, but also cherry and orange versions that contain the zest of the fruit in the batter, making the flavor even more distinct. The cronuts are generously stuffed, with flakey frosted tops that come off to reveal the filling. I tried the lemon curd variety. Deeeeelicious!😋
Omg this place is the bomb.com! friendly staff and donuts a delicious
Dear Dunkin,Its not you- its me.
Best coffee in Chicago
I was in Chicago for a work trip and we stopped in Stan’s on our way to the Mart one morning. The atmosphere was the absolute cutest, the employees were very friendly, and the vegan donut was amazing. Most donut places don’t have a vegan option, but Stan’s had TWO! I got the original vegan donut (they also had a cinnamon vegan donut) and it tasted just like a real donut! I was so excited. The size, texture, and flavor were all amazing/5 stars/on point. I should’ve bought a dozen in all honesty. I highly recommend!
Chicago must do. Tasty donuts and milkshakes. Cool and cozy decor with friendly staff. This is a great place to treat your sweet tooth in Downtown Chicago.
Great little joint off the strip. Good place to grab a quick pick me up. Delicious coffee. Not burnt, tasty and just right.Didnt try the doughnuts thanks to the fact theres pie by the slice in the same area but the sweets look on point!
Favorite gluten free donuts on this continent. Thank you Stan!
Excellent!
When in, simply for coffee. When to the cafe area first. Could get zero assistance. Went to the donut area registers next. Again, employee stared at us, but never said hi, never asked if we needed anything, nothing. Went to many places today in Chicago. This was our only negative experience. Coffee isnt that complicated. Start by saying hi.
I moved from Chicago to Los Angeles years ago and have been seeing Stans Donuts pop up in a friends photos ever since. When I was back in Chicago last week I definitely had to try it and was not disappointed!!!My favorite ever donut is blueberry cake so I definitely had to get that one, but it was a really difficult choice. Everything looked so good!!! I appreciate the mix of classic and creative flavors. The key is that their creative flavors arent gimmicky like Ive seen in most donut shop these days-they actually taste good instead of just looking Instagrammable. And, whats more, a friend I was traveling with got a cookie donut and loved it so much shes buying a box to ship to our office in Los Angeles so we can all try it (aaand so she can have another!) And thats not cheap!
Great doughnuts. Felt safe
Always the best.
I went after Thanksgiving but before Christmas and it was decorated so cutely with trees and decorations! Very satisfying color scheme! A really nice vibe with quality donuts and coffee!
Decent prices and great ice cream! No outdoor seating
This is the place for really unique donuts, after exploring around Millennium park & the Cloud gate or coming from the AIC this is your few steps rewards to all your donut desires . You get all the best & fancy donuts in the morning but during the late afternoon, you will get most of the regulars, they are always serve fresh, with coffees & other cold beverages.
Such good coffee and donuts. They even have gluten free options!!
Soo much variety, and theyre all delicious! The hot chocolate was excellent too.
Great donuts and snacks. Definitely stop by again when Im in the area.
Stans has a doughnut for everyone. Many different favorites and classics to choose from. My family enjoyed the flavors I brought home. The Apple Fritter is one of my favorites.