Beacon Doughnuts
Donut shop · Sheffield Neighbors ·

Beacon Doughnuts

Donut shop · Sheffield Neighbors ·

Small-batch vegan donuts with creative flavors and rich fillings

vegan donuts
blueberry pancake
vanilla bean cronut
order ahead
oreo old fashioned
cinnamon coffee cake
birthday cake
apple cider
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In The Alley, 810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Get directions

$1–10

No restroom
Good for solo dining
Coffee
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted

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In The Alley, 810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Get directions

+1 773 698 2839
beacondoughnuts.com
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$1–10

Features

•No restroom
•Good for solo dining
•Coffee
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Free street parking
•Paid street parking

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Jan 10, 2026

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The Best Donuts In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"A lot of places have a few different vegan doughnuts on their menu. But Beacon (a donut shop that’s actually just a takeout window in an alley in Lincoln Park) devotes its entire menu to vegan donuts. You’ll find about 10 to choose from, with flavors ranging from s’mores to birthday cake, and they manage to be light and fluffy. And since they run out, don’t wait until the day-of to get one. Pre-order." - adrian kane, john ringor

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A Guide to Delicious Chicago Doughnuts | Eater Chicago

"Hidden in an alley in Lincoln Park, Beacon Doughnuts regularly attracts long lines with its gorgeous small-batch vegan doughnuts with flavors including cinnamon coffee cake, apple fritter and chocolate-glazed brioche. Be sure to order ahead of time as they regularly sell out and offer only a limited menu Monday through Wednesday. Find them at select farmers markets, too." - Sam Nelson

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Where to Find Paczki in Chicago

"Lincoln Park’s alleyway vegan doughnut destination will offer dairy-free paczki on Fat Tuesday, but there’s no word yet on the flavor options. Given the shop’s top-notch reputation among omnivores and vegans, there’s sure to be more than one hit in the bunch." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

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Beacon Doughnuts
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Beacon Doughnuts - Review - Lincoln Park - Chicago - The Infatuation

"A lot of places have a few different vegan doughnuts on their menu. But Beacon (a donut shop that’s actually just a takeout window in an alley in Lincoln Park) devotes its entire menu to vegan donuts. You’ll find about 10 to choose from, with flavors ranging from s’mores to birthday cake, and they manage to be light and fluffy." - Adrian Kane

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/reviews/beacon-doughnuts
Beacon Doughnuts

C T.

Google
This review is based on my experience TODAY! I don't get here often but drove an hour to enjoy a donut before the calendar turns. Unfortunately, when I arrived home a couple of hours later to sit and enjoy my treat there was hair on the parchment paper with my donut (I'm a curly girl and this is NOT my hair.) To add to the disappointment, I noticed Beacon has too joined the food product shrinking movement. Whhhhyyyy!!!! The 1st photos are from today and last one is earlier this year (noticeably smaller). Ho hum, back to letting my own dough rise. Perhaps another trip it will be better. Hairnets or coverings in the kitchen please. My first off experience at this establishment.

Vanessa H

Google
It was a crazy rainy day but we still found some doughnuts hidden in the ally! Haha they were all so unique and good! The Blueberry Pancake Doughnut was my Jam!! Also, the Vanilla Bean Cronut was delicious as well! I got a 6 pack and they were so good! Stop here!

Ms. Dri3ka W.

Google
Long line but moved fast for it being a rainy day. Their selection changes so it's not the same donuts in rotation. About 15 options or so this day. Half dozen was about $26. Donuts are huge could barely fit into the portioned boxes. Tried all my favorites and a new one pumpkin spice. Chocolate dipped was the best.

CarefullyPlated

Google
Best cake donuts! As a self proclaimed donut officiando, these are my favorite cake style donuts. They literally are like little cakes with each bite delivering moist cake. Depending on what you order, the inside fillings are either in the middle or within the cake itself. Super billowy in texture and mad flavorful. Bites of heaven. The crunch on the iced donuts are perfectly satifying. I never order just one, it's gotta be a mix and let me tell you, Beacon is always consistent! Worth the line, don't hesitate, it goes quickly and then it's your turn. Decide from what's remaining, especially if you're there later in the afternoon. The coffee is also flavorful. I forget what coffeehouse partnered with them for a Beacon brew, but it matches in delivery of flavor of the donuts. Hands down, win/win.

Kyial S.

Google
Beacon Donuts – A Hidden Gem for Vegan Treat Lovers Tucked away in a cozy alley in Chicago, Beacon Donuts is one of those rare finds that truly lives up to the hype. This fully vegan donut shop doesn’t just cater to plant-based eaters—it wows everyone, regardless of dietary preferences. The variety is impressive: from classic glazed to unique flavors like blueberry pancake, raspberry pistachio, and cinnamon roll, there’s something for every kind of sweet tooth. The donuts are soft, fluffy, and never greasy—just the right balance of indulgent and light. You’d honestly never guess they’re vegan. What really stands out is the creativity in their flavor combos and the quality of ingredients. Each donut feels fresh and thoughtfully made. Even those who typically side-eye vegan desserts will be surprised at how rich and satisfying these are. The location itself is charming—almost like a little secret spot you’d want to tell your friends about (but also kind of keep to yourself). Service is friendly, quick, and personal, even during busy mornings. If you're looking for a cruelty-free indulgence or just want to try some of the best donuts in the city, Beacon Donuts is absolutely worth the detour. Just be warned: you might end up coming back every weekend.

Christine W.

Google
I’ve visited Beacon on two trips to Chicago thus far. Last year I tried their birthday cake flavor (all that was left) and today I tried the cinnamon coffee cake flavor (again, all that was left lol). Both of these were great! One day I hope to get there earlier in the day to try a couple of different flavors at once.

Andrew H.

Google
BEST DONUTS IN CHICAGO! Possibly in the country, and they’re tucked away in an alley off Armitage. The Vanilla Bean Cronut is the best thing ever invented. Must try.

Michael G.

Google
Their donuts are absolutely incredible. I am partial to the birthday cake donuts (and they ARE cake donuts, so they're heavier than, say, Krispy Kreme), but all their flavors are good. They're based in an alley, so keep your eyes peeled off Armitage, but you won't regret it!
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Morgan S.

Yelp
Each visit to Beacon is bound to impress! We tried 3 new flavors this trip and loved them all Flavor notes: Danish-bursting with fruit and creamy cheese in the middle. Donut surrounding it all was incredible and had a nice glaze Caramel mocha-Bursting with coffee flavor! Chocolate balances it all out nicely. Top 2 flavor this trip Oreo old fashioned-star of the show. I thought this would be a basic chocolate donut but the combo truly does mimic an Oreo! The glaze provides a nice crunch before hitting the melt in your mouth donut
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Connie L.

Yelp
Cozy Donut Shop with inventive flavors! The window can be easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled for the large mural. They have interesting flavors and the ones that work are damn good. We really enjoyed their blueberry pancake, glazed and cake batter ones. Very flavorful & moist. Their glazed donut is the definition of a perfect donut. I didn't particularly enjoy the oreo old fashioned or raspberry matcha donuts though. A bit dry and the taste was off. Otherwise, solid spot for a sweet treat.
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Krista G.

Yelp
A must stop for doughnuts. Vegan or not. So many choices- standard Boston cream, glazed, and many outside the box options. We have not been disappointed in a flavor yet. Location was hard to find the first time we went because it is in an alley (maybe a sign on the sidewalk would be helpful). It's such a cute outdoor ordering area. No inside service. Service is quick- they have someone boxing as you are ordering. Would recommend!!
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Jorge P.

Yelp
This place definitely lives up to the hype. I've had donuts from here a handful of times and they have slapped every single time. I get excited anytime someone brings them up and even more excited when I have the chance to try them. My goal is to try one of each on the menu. So far, my favorite has been the basic glazed croissant donut. It's so simply yet so delicious. If you've never had Beacon Donuts, I highly recommend, you're missing out. Plus, they are nice people and I love the artwork. Such a good concept overall. Thank you Beacon Donuts, I'll see you soon. Personal Review: 8.6/10
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Ashley C.

Yelp
Stumbled onto this doughnut shop while taking a walk. Loved the outside painting on wall. I ordered a coffee and a raised glazed doughnut and might I Say it was so nice and fluffy. This place is clearly known for their pastries, because I didn't care for my coffee, but THAT doughnut was the TRUTH!!! The cashier was super friendly too. Side-note, I think it's pretty cool it's on the side through an ALLEY!!!
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Tammy W.

Yelp
I'm not sure how I've never reviewed Beacon! I come here often, as they have some of the best donuts in the city. They are also vegan, and while I'm not vegan, it's nice to know. The blueberry pancake and basic chocolate glazed are my favorite. They often sell out on the weekends so definitely order ahead online if there are any donuts you are looking forward to getting. Service is always friendly. There can be a long line at times, so again, order ahead to limit your waiting. It's located in an alley off Armitage, but they have a sign so you don't miss it!
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Rahima J.

Yelp
A true hidden gem - literally in an alley. But truly some of the best doughnuts I've had!! We tried the blueberry pancake, Oreo old fashioned, vanilla bean cronut, and caramel mocha. They were all a hit and so fresh!! I will definitely be coming back time and time again to try all of the flavors and new ones too!
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Sarina Z.

Yelp
Amazing donuts served up in an alley! As they recommend, preordering is the way to go if you're able to. The popular flavors sell out quick. I really love the Oreo old fashioned, vanilla bean cronut, and the cinnamon coffee cake. There is a separate window for pickup so don't bother waiting in the main line. A Lincoln Park gem!
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Joneice B.

Yelp
In the area to look at glasses. We hadn't eaten breakfast so we stopped in at noon for a donut. By the time we got to the location there were limited donuts. Plenty of signage to direct you to storefront. We walked down the alley and promptly put in our order. We got the traditional raised glazed donut and chocolate brioche raised donut. Both were super soft and sweetened just right. Overall we were satisfied with our selection but thought the price was high for traditional donut.
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Jacqueline T.

Yelp
I love donuts, but I'm not a huge fan of cake donuts, so I wasn't sure how much I'd like these. They do have a few other options, but they're mostly cake donuts. My cousin, her fiancee, my husband, and I shared: - Cinnamon Coffee Cake - Birthday Cake Sprinkle - Blueberry Pancake - Apple Cider - Vanilla Bean Cronut - Blackberry Beignet These are probably the best cake donuts I've ever had. The Blueberry Pancake was my favorite. It's not common to have a cake ring donut that's filled and this was incredible. My second pick would be the Cronut, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. They're all vegan which is awesome. I'm not vegan, but I'm always happy to find vegan food that's better than non-vegan food.
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Riley C.

Yelp
Delicious fresh donuts unique flavors. The pick up window is in an alley with some seating available which almost seems for waiting. The wait in line is fun and feels like a part of the neighborhood, even if you are not.
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Mark T.

Yelp
Who knew? As a carnivore, who knew that vegan doughnuts could be so out-of-this-world delicious? Who knew that these divine creations would be found in an alley of all places? Finally, who knew that a literal hole-in-the-wall would not only have terrific donuts, but some of the best coffee I've had in a hot minute? Not me, that's for sure, thankfully someone on social media did. Of course, I did save the post because that's the only way I would remember to Google "Chicago Alley Donuts," because my brain just works funny like that. Now, as donuts and coffee are not as time or money intensive as a restaurant, so I went within a few days. I went for the tried-and-tasted favorite of a glazed donut and a coffee with cream & sugar. First and foremost, the donut was large! I kid you not, when I got this thing in hand, I said out loud "now that's what I call a donut!" However, it wasn't just size where this thing excelled - it was also light, airy, and fresh! The glaze was delightful and in light of the whole thing, the sweetness was not overboard. Then there was the coffee. Some of the strongest and most flavorful gold I've had in a place that wasn't a bougie cafe (blue bottle, or something). Cream and sugar wasn't overdone either, with just enough sweetness to be pleasant, but not so much as to impose a feeling of guilt after having devoured a large donut. Finally, there was the service. While the line was not around the block, it was friendly and prompt. This is when I will tell you a place has the potential to be dangerous. It is a good thing I do not live around the corner, or I can see myself here multiple times a week. Red to brown/purple, and then a couple blocks away is the right distance for Beacon Donuts to be a weekend treat, and not a daily haunt! Now, BRB, it is Sunday and I am craving a donut.
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Elaine M.

Yelp
I was wary when I heard that these were vegan doughnuts, but I still ordered my favorite Boston Cream. Pleasantly surprised to find it creamy and delicious with a hint of banana. The other flavors we tried were Oreo, Birthday Cake, Blueberry Pancake, and Salted Caramel. Very sweet and fresh. Quite filling too. The line was long, but moved quickly. Fun atmosphere. Would return.
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Steph H.

Yelp
Beyond impressive that all these donuts are vegan. I honestly didn't even know that before ordering & thought only one I got was vegan. Got a half dozen. 2 Glazed brioche, raspberry beignet, Oreo old fashioned, birthday cake & apple cider. The glazed brioche was delicious but so tall it's a bit awkward to eat. The apple cider was surprisingly the favorite. The only one we didn't dig was the Oreo old fashioned, very sweet and a bit oily tasting. The donuts were cold (being in a Chicago alley obviously doesn't help). They taste better if you take them home and heat them up for a couple seconds. Girl who took my order was so friendly and helpful. Clearly no frills ambiance as it's a pickup window in an alley but these vegan donuts make up for that.
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KELLY M.

Yelp
Found this place out on TikTok so we came here on the weekend. You have to come in the morning to get it fresh and not a long line. You can place an order online and come pick it up to minus the hassle. We got a half dozen. The donut is vegan and very delicious. Street parking. Would recommend and come back again!
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Clark S.

Yelp
Staying with some friends who happen to be vegan, I asked them to bring me to their favorite spots. So for breakfast one morning, we stopped at Beacon Doughnuts to grab a half-dozen doughnuts and wow, were they delicious! We pulled in and parked along the street very close to the shop a little after 8:30am on a Saturday. Walking down the alley, I was stunned by the awesome artwork all around Beacon Doughnut's window to order and pick-up their treats. There is no spot to sit so this is a pick-up and leave situation but that was fine, we planned on eating our doughnuts elsewhere anyways. The line was somewhat long but was moving fairly regularly, we were there maybe about 10-20 minutes total. The women working behind the counter were incredibly friendly and courteous! We placed our order and it was ready in little to no time and we were on our way. For my two, I went with Beacon's Vanilla Bean Cronut and Cinnamon Coffee Cake doughnut. Both were incredible! The taste, texture, and size were excellent. The Vanilla Bean Cronut was tall and had the texture of a doughnut with the light, fluffy inside of a croissant; I am in love! haha The Cinnamon Coffee Cake doughnut was just as delicious and had the right amount of coffee cake-like topping on top without all of it falling off after each bite. I did my best to savor every bite and was plenty full after. Beacon Doughnuts is an awesome breakfast spot with friendly staff and a smaller, but focused, menu. I definitely want to come back and try more!
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Natasha A.

Yelp
Yeast, cake, cronuts, all the options. I feel like I can never find a good yeast donut in this cake obsessed donut culture! But I found a few. I got the glazed, it was perfectly soft, squishy, and so sugary. I fell in love with my first bite. It had some salty tangs in there as well. My son got the birthday cake donut, it was pretty, completely covered in tasty sprinkles. My husband got a coffee cake donut. He said it had a good salt ratio and it was decadent, and with coffee it was a perfect pairing. The coffee was good, we got our donuts in seconds after ordering, and we went on a Saturday morning at 9:30, there were 2 people ahead of us, and when we left there was a line. There is also an incredible mural on the side of the building, adding to the beauty.
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Brooke L.

Yelp
Love this place! We had the chocolate glaze and cinnamon coffee cake donuts. Good flavors all around, definitely heavy on the glaze for both but that's what you want in a sweet treat! There were so many donuts to choose from so it was tough narrowing it down. I'd love to try the donut holes next time!
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Bob T.

Yelp
Hidden gem in the alley. Great vegan donuts, a little pricey but very tasty. A nice afternoon treat

Meranda B.

Yelp
AMAZING ARTISAN VEGAN DONUTS!! Staff is friendly and awesome! They are responsive and respond via text if you have any questions about your order. This was my fiancé and I's first time ordering and we were so glad we ordered ahead! No wait for preorders! The line was long for regular orders, although it moved pretty quickly! They do sell out of flavors fast so do yourself a favor and order ahead! Worth every penny!!! Keep in mind this is not a cafe style donut shop if you're looking for a sit down type of experience. Street parking only. There are also some cool murals and boutiques in the area to explore and take pictures while you wait on your order!
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Liz B.

Yelp
My friends and I stopped here after brunch ~ 1:30 PM on a Sunday and they luckily still had all the donut choices still! I didn't realize how popular this place was since we just walked by the sign and decided to check it out! I got the 2nd to last blueberry pancake cake donut (10/10) and it was delicious and had a large amount of blueberry filling in it which I really enjoyed! My friends got the chocolate frosted glazed (8/10 I'm more of a cake donut girl) and the apple fritter (9/10 good with apple pieces throughout!) I do wish there were spots to sit or at least a table set up to stand at while we ate for the quick minute since they were pretty messy!
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Matthew K.

Yelp
Amazing donuts! We stopped by here once before, but it was later in the afternoon and most of the options had unfortunately sold out. This time we decided to place an online order to make sure we could get some flavors that we wanted to try! It's a cute little place tucked away in an alley with a little sign on the sidewalk to point you in n the right direction. There was a decent line, but the online order window was empty so I was able to walk up and grab my donuts right away. The donuts were all very unique and delicious! I cannot wait to come back and get a half dozen or dozen to try even more flavors!

Amamnda S.

Yelp
This is my favorite doughnut shop! I absolutely love their blueberry pancake doughnut--it's a must-try. I do wish they offered an option to get it with or without powdered sugar, but it's still delicious either way. I even buy these doughnuts when I have friends over--they make a perfect dessert!
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Delanie M.

Yelp
a vegan's dream come true. I live in a place where the only vegan doughnut you can get is also dry and gluten free. with only a little over 24 hours in chicago, I knew this had to be one of our stops. the doughnuts were delicious and service was fast. we got a boston cream, a birthday cake, a cronut, and a regular glazed. the cronut was out of this world.... the flakey buttery layers were unbelievable. birthday cake had a delicious frosting. the cream in the boston cream was perfect (though i'd wish they didn't dust the top with cacao powder - it's a little bitter). the regular glazed was the perfect fluffy yeast doughnut. i woke up this morning wishing we were still in chicago to get beacon doughnuts.
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Ashley C.

Yelp
I have to admit - I didn't rush to try this spot because vegan donuts didn't sound appealing. Well... I'm an IDIOT!! Beacon Doughnuts are SO good! I got the Pumpkin and the Apple doughnuts, and they were a generous size and so very flavorful. The storefront itself is very photogenic, so it's Instagram candy. I will definitely be back when I'm strolling through Lincoln Park!
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
I am really upset that I spent over $50 and really went out of my way to try and get these donuts for my husband for Valentine's Day. We both absolutely love stans and donut vault. We had previously had some really really good donuts from Beacon that I had been dying for. They don't deliver and the hours are very select so it's always a pain trying to get there to get the donuts . I ended up doing a Uber pick up which cost me $23 for a $33 box of donuts. My husband and I were so excited for the white chocolate, raspberry doughnut that they had on special for Valentine's Day . I had to have it, especially since it was in a heart shape so I ordered four of those. We both agreed that the donut was dry, except for the cream that was on the inside, which actually had chocolate chips in it, which I'm not a fan of crunchy things inside. Since the donut was so dry, we decided we would try all of the others and I am absolutely shocked that literally every single donut was extremely dry . I'm not sure if this was due to them maybe pre-batching a ton of donuts for Valentines and maybe we got stale donuts or what . The Oreo and red Velvet were shockingly dry and both tasted like nothing other than deep fried grease. The red velevet has a frosting on top but it was very hard. Again, seemed stale. But I can say that I don't think I'll ever go out of my way to get these donuts again . We were both really bummed, and wished that we would have just got Stan's Donuts, which is literally across the street from where we live.
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Katie E.

Yelp
I'm surprised and embarrassed I haven't left a review for my favorite donuts of all time yet! Beacon Doughnuts... definitely the best donuts in Chicago (including non-vegan donuts). I'm not even vegan myself, but I can't help myself from ordering these almost every weekend. My favorites are the Birthday Cake, Lavender Vanilla and Cookie Dough. Unfortunately the last two are just rotating flavors, but I'd love to see them have a permanent spot on the menu! The Birthday Cake is not like a regular vanilla sprinkled donut that you'd see at most other places, it actually has birthday cake flavor to it.. it is beyond incredible! Other donuts I love from here are the Chocolate Fudge and Blueberry Pancake. But if we're being honest.. I've never had a bad donut at Beacon. EVER! Even the people working the counter are always so friendly and helpful.. overall I don't think there's anything that Beacon Donughnuts does wrong ;)
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Clara S.

Yelp
It's hard to believe this is vegan like how do are these donuts so fluffy and delicious and better than all other non-vegan chain donut places in Chicago~ The alley entrance is actually quite cool and beautiful as well - we came early on a Sunday and had trouble only picking two flavors. We went with the blueberry pancake and vanilla bean cronut. The blueberry pancake was my favorite - dense but still fluffy and the jam inside wasn't too sweet either. The vanilla bean cronut was a nice complement as it was lighter and fluffier yet not too flakey. Basically the perfect synchrony of donut and croissant! I also got a tasty hot coffee to wash these down. Cannot wait to come back and try all of the other flavors!
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Andre A.

Yelp
This donut shop is tucked away in an alley. But don't let that fool you , it's a beautiful place. By the time we arrived, there were only glazed left and that's because everything is baked fresh. The woman helping us was pleasant and we will have to return earlier next time. I enjoyed
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Matthew W.

Yelp
Six stars! Just the raised glazed donut will knock your socks off, but some of the more creative ones will blow your mind. Very pleasant service, and the coffee was good too.

Walker R.

Yelp
Absolutely adore this place. It's on my block and I love the ambiance! The donuts are fantastic and the coffee is great too(love the occasional deal)! I unfortunately haven't been in a while because my commute changed directions, but when I frequented the shop, I knew they knew me, felt like family-esque service! Love it.
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Mirna P.

Yelp
The most delicious and fresh vegan donuts! I was here on a weekend trip from LA and couldn't pass up the chance to visit an all-vegan cute donut shop. I wish they had some seating to enjoy a quick coffee and donut breakfast right then and there, but still giving it 5 stars because the donuts were that good. Also love that you can order your donuts online ahead of time to make sure they don't run out before you arrive. Would definitely swing by on my next trip to Chicago.
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Paige K.

Yelp
Freaking love Beacon. They are consistently an amazing and love the seasonals and specialty flavors. They now come to the wicker park farmers market which made my year haha recently tried the pistachio raspberry and it's another home run! Can't go wrong with beacon!
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Mary K.

Yelp
TL;DR: Arrive early or do an order pick up. Donuts can sell out fast GREAT donut spot. They have staple donuts along with rotating ones. All of the donuts are vegan, but they don't taste any different than the normal ones (if not, even better). I would order ahead if you don't want to wait in line or not have a flavor available for you!
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Steven Z.

Yelp
I've never been to Beacon's so I can't rate them, but for a Chicago donut, and a shop I have been to, one really needs to check out Stan's Doughnuts ... it put a smile on my face, and I'm sure will for you
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Claire H.

Yelp
Wow. Tucked away ready for when you have your morning coffee in hand, Beacon awaits in the Armitage alleyway. Blown away by the blackberry beignet. The jam is not to sweet snd sits well in the fluffy beignet. It still managed to be pillowy and they didn't cheap out of the powdered sugar either! We also got the vanilla bean cronut. Again, they didn't skimp out on the glaze. The layers were so crisp on the outside, and delicate on the inside. My partner and I mentioned we were splitting them when carefully selecting our choices and the server ended up even cutting them in half for us. Easily holds up the to the hype.
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Allison F.

Yelp
One question I've been pondering: How does Beacon Doughnuts get their Oreo old fashioned to be so moist? I was so, so impressed. I'd argue that this is *the* donut to try.
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Leland L.

Yelp
Really good donuts! The alleyway is super cool. I got one of the chocolate glazed brioche and one blueberry pancake. They were both so good, I couldn't decide which I liked better!! The blueberry pancake had a nice ring of blueberry filling that was perfectly balanced, and I loved the icing on the chocolate. Will definitely be back to try more!
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Jose C.

Yelp
Cool little spot tucked in an alley with only a walk up window to place and pick up your order. The girl that helped me out was very welcoming and friendly. I ordered their Boston Cream donut and their Blueberry Pancake. All the blueberry pictures looked really good so I knew I had to try it out. The donut itself was very heavy. I just felt like it had way too much filling and was hoping for more dough. I've seen some pictures with barely any filling and some with a decent amount, but overall it was still a very good tasting donut. The Boston crème I didn't not eat until later in the day but it was just as good. Not sure if I would order the blueberry pancake again, but for sure will be ordering another Boston cream and certainly other offerings.
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Kaitlyn E.

Yelp
Love love love this spot! This donut shops window opens right up into the alley and is so cute! If you don't know where it is, you might never know it's there! They have the best donuts and they make them homemade each day. It's a must try for donut lovers. You order at the window and it's very quick service.
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Caitlin M.

Yelp
Putting a walk-up window in an alley is something that looks cool in photos and sounds neat, but in reality you're just standing next to dumpsters and standing in garbage water while you wait for your donuts. That being said, The donuts from here are pretty tasty. We got a half dozen because it was the most cost effective. They had several unique flavors and then your basic standard style donuts. I really enjoyed the blueberry pancake. It had a nice ribbon of blueberry jam running through it. I also liked the coffee cake donut. Service was friendly but kind of slow considering all they're doing is grabbing donuts and putting them in boxes. I expected it to be a little faster. Price is what you'd expect for an upscale donut shop in Lincoln Park.

Ayy J.

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Every doughnut I have gotten is very good. I usually go when I have time on my way to work. I'm definitely like a chocolate kind of lover so I do love the Oreo old fashioned so much. I've tried many of them with a friend so we were able to have bite-sizes of it. It was fun. They are vegan. They taste amazing.

Mike P.

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Vegan donuts that taste amazing! We enjoyed the vanilla bean cronut, apple fritter, raised glazed, and blueberry pancake. I'm not vegan, but my wife is so we each come with a different perspective. Real fruit and jam fillings, I enjoyed these donuts as well as any I have eaten that are non-vegan. I try to post vegan options that are good because it's such a victory when we find them. We found one today! My wife loved them over the others we have found in Chicago. The walk up alleyway ordering is fun and an experience in itself. I suggest ordering ahead as they sell out quickly. Great communication that our order was ready. And cute neighborhood with fun shops. A short walk from the Brown Line. We will be back.
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Kay P.

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These donuts were incredible!!! The flavors are so unique and the cake donut was the perfect consistency and the toppings were amazing. The vanilla bean donut is soft and fluffy and so so good. We went right before it closed so they were out of a lot of the flavors but I definitely need to go back and try the Blueberry pancake and the birthday cake. The service is friendly at the window and the colorful wall is aesthetically pleasing. These might be my new favorite donuts in Chicago!!
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Alexandra A.

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Stopped here on a Sunday early afternoon based off a recommendation for some good coffee and doughnuts and I'm extremely happy we did. Beacon doughnuts is located in an alley between halsted and armitage BUT, you aren't walking deep into the alley. It's within 100-200 ft from the main roads. This is a grab and go spot - you order via their window and grab your stuff and go haha. There isn't any seating available. It's a very colorful and beautiful spot especially given the fact that it's in an alley. The staff was friendly and helpful. This was my first time there and I asked the staff member to pick a doughnut of her choice for my fiancé and I to share. The doughnuts are vegan and I was skeptical bc I love me some eggs! We tried the Oreo old fashioned and wow it was light, fluffy, moist and delicious. We also got a cold brew which was very necessary to stay caffeinated.
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Tequila W.

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One of my favorite donut shops. You can't go wrong with the old fashioned Oreo. Very good flavor. I also like the Raspberry Grapefruit Sufganiyot. Service is always fast and friendly. I know the entrance is in an alley but the donuts are too good and I love the artwork that covers the place.
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Stephanie S.

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My friend surprised me with a box of 6 donuts for my birthday! Flavors (left to right, top to bottom) 1. boston cream - our favorite 2. sprinkles/birthday - least favorite 3. powdered sugar with blueberry jam - too much jam 4. oreo old fashion 5. cinnamon apple - way too sweet 6. chocolate glazed brioche You can barely tell that they are vegan. They're just a little denser than regular donuts

Sadie H.

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This is my favorite donut place. Ordering at the window is super fast. Be wary that sometimes they sell out of certain flavors, but every time I've gone around 11am they've still had quite the selection. Just found out as well that you can pre-order the day before for pickup to ensure that you get the flavors you want. We've learned to pickup our donuts and then bring them for after breakfast (usually at Chicago bagel authority) so we can eat our donuts at a table.

Pren P.

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Perfect vegan donuts. This one was a cake style donut and it was cooked to perfection. The gal who helped me was a dang delight.