Doughnut Vault

Located in River North, Doughnut Vault is a compact bakery famous for its artisanal morning treats. Operating out of a historic brick doorway space, this Chicago classic serves a rotating menu of old-fashioned, glazed, and seasonal doughnuts alongside fresh coffee. Because items are produced in limited daily batches, options sell out quickly.

Expert notes

• They only bake a certain amount of donuts daily in small batches, and once they run out, they're gone until the next morning. Get there early because the line starts forming well before the open time, and the line moves fast. They have special donuts in addition to the general menu for every day. They offer a Doughnut Happy Hour featuring half-price doughnuts every day, from noon to 1 pm.

Features

• Cafe
• Famous
• Local Favorite
• Take Outs
• Vegetarian Options