Dat Donut

My husband and I met in college and would go get donuts from here with friends. When planning our wedding we knew we wanted to incorporate little notes of 'us' into the celebration and decided to order big dats in lieu of wedding cake. The ordering process was quick and easy. We had family pick up the order the day of in between the ceremony and the reception without issue. The big dats were a HUGE hit with our guests! (not to mention they fit with our Lord of the Rings theme -One Ring to Rule Them All) Pictures by TWA Photographic Artists

I had a chocolate glazed donut and an egg and cheese croissant while my wife had a glazed donut. My croissant was delicious. It was hot, fresh and the scrambled egg was fluffy as the lady made it fresh and you can tell by its well scrambled lightness you get when you whisk and egg well. They have a new repeat client whenever I’m in the area. I’m gonna go back and buy a dozen for the fellas at work as I told them about how good they are and well priced.

Dat Donut is a South Side gem that’s been serving up hand-cut, fresh donuts since 1994. Their signature Big Dat is a massive, seven-inch glazed donut that’s light, fluffy, and not overly greasy. Prices are reasonable, with a single donut around $1.56 and the Big Dat at $4.42. They also offer breakfast sandwiches and smoothies, making it a great spot for a quick bite.

Wanted to give this place a try since it seemed to be one of the most popular ones for donuts in the area. We got a half dozen donuts (chocolate glazed, strawberry glazed and blueberry) 2 of each. My husband went at a decent time in the morning, around 10ish. Still no chocolate glazed donuts 😒 so I got chocolate iced instead. The donuts were really really good. They tasted fresh and flavorful. But, the 1st thing I noticed when he got back was that they stuffed these 6 donuts into a bag, instead of putting them in a box 🫤 oooooooookay….. b/c they were packed like this, some of them got messed up in travel. The croissants they used for the breakfast sandwich tasted like fries! And after reading a few of the other reviews that mention their donuts tasted like bbq, it’s apparent that they use the SAME GREASE to fry the donuts as they do the bbq food and fries…. Disgusting 🤮 I’m glad my donuts didn’t taste like bbq but after that experience, I will not be returning. Fresh ingredients at food establishments is key & they majorly missed the mark 🤷🏽‍♀️ We also got 2 turkey sausage breakfast sandwiches.

This was my first time trying Dat Donut. I got a bacon, egg & cheese croissant & a mango smoothie. I gave the croissant 5 stars & the mango smoothie 4 stars.

I like their cake 🍩 a lot and when I went & I got 3 today the cashier gave me the smallest one in front where she dwells, while I'm looking in the window at the scrumptious ones which by the way I did not get what I paid for.

😢😢😢 The Old Fashioned Cake and the Chocolate Cake donuts were DRY and HARD! Not FRESH, the GLAZED donuts were DRY and not FRESH either I live a distance from this business and I was very disappointed with my order I received from my granddaughter, Ugh!!! 😩 Poor Poor quality service from this business Awful 😢 ,

I drive from anywhere in Chicago or even the outlying suburbs to come here. Their donuts are the best handmade homemade with love by the same people forever. I recommend if you like donuts then you come here and you eat these and I swear you will never go anywhere else.

Some of the best donuts I've had in my life have been served behind bulletproof glass, and Dat Donut is no exception. We didn't have the room to opt for the giant pie-sized glazed donut, so instead shared a glazed donut and a strawberry donut. The strawberry glazing tasted like fresh fruit, and the glazed variety had the simple satisfaction of a well-executed unadorned classic.

I mean who doesn't love a homemade hood donut spot. I don't! Donuts are made fresh daily. Get them in the morning because by the afternoon I wouldn't dare. They are only made fresh in the morning. Don't forget to buy the hobo outside a cup of coffee, yes he'll ask.

I just love, Dat Donut every since I was a teenager when he first was on 63rd and Halsted. There so good I would fellow them anywhere that they go.

Dat Donut has been serving the community for years I love this place. I have buy at least three doughnuts when I come. The cinnamon swirls one are one of the best. Put them in the microwave and they are warm or get them when they come out. I have left a club ans came got some doughnuts. My friend had a restaurant two doors down and we always walked down there to get doughnuts or what ever they had. One of the best ones to go to on the south side..

This O.G. donut shop is classic, charming, and delicious. The only thing you'll find here are no nonsense, no bullshit, perfectly cooked donuts that make you feel good inside and out. If your feeling adventurous is the giant glazed donut bigger than your head. This shop has not fallen prey to the artisan donut trend which is more show than dough. It's just a classic delicious donut made with pride.

Okay if this want located in the same building with a barbecue place and a sandwich shop (meaning NO PARKING), in a spot surrounded by crime, I'd put it right up there with the best good old fashioned donut shops. The donuts are fresh and delicious. The lack of parking is a serious drawback, and I'm not walking very far to get donuts on that high crime corner. A security detail in the parking exceedingly small parking lot would go along way to securing a five star rating.

The dough wasn't as soft as I was expecting and the icing was as sweet or generous as I was hoping. We had strawberry icing, glazed, and lemon cake glazed donut. The lemon was the best. The area is a bit sketch, but the staff was willing to help me with making my order.

Although I appreciate the treats I get here periodically, I would pay a premium for better quality ingredients. I like the big dat for what it is, indulgence. My wife likes the lemon cake doughnuts too. However, dark chocolate or ganache is better for the body and taste buds than the cheap milk chocolate. No shade 'cause this is a good shop but it can be better.

Always good service and donuts! Try for yourself. They have been around for a while, must be doing something right!

One of my favorite places in Chicago to grab donuts. They have perfect flavors and a lot to choose from! It's a small store, but they are connected to a BBQ joint. Black-Owned. The service is kind and fast!

It is truly the best tasting donut in the city! I highly recommend that you stop by and purchase your coworkers and bosses this yummy treat!

Great Donuts too, Only if you can't get to Old Fashion or Dunkin! Laughing Out Loud.....

Best donors in Chicago! It's been awhile since I visited the bakery but; since I've gotten a reminder I'm on my way

It's not fancy but donuts thou. They have a good selection on hearty delicious treats and the staff is very friendly!

Good doughnuts and friendly customer service ! Good location and fare prices, too. Parking can be a problem but in and out customers works pretty good

I like it's location and the donuts were fun. It is connected to a bbq joint which used to be Leon's back in the day. The staff were happy and pleasant.

Ever been in Dat Donut and the line was to the back of the bakery ..er body wanted a donut that morning....they good though..and that chocolate donut ooooh baby yes

NO BIG DEAL, Although you do get a chance to see how they make the donuts or at least shape. I brought a dozen of the glaze donuts and 1/2 dozen jelly roll . They were cheap on the jelly The glaze donuts were very oily .Staff are very nice. But the product itself, I was not at all impressed..... SCM

Best donuts on the southeast side! The parking lot is a bit small and congested because it also serves a bar b que joint. But if you can get to the donut shop, it's worth it!

Great donuts and always fresh. Can't say enough about them. They need a bigger establishment

Excellent mom and pop donut shop. Southside staple for decades. Made fresh throughout the day. You can see the baker rolling out the dough and cutting out the donuts. It's pretty cool. My favorites are the buttermilk donuts and the old fashioned cake glaze. Best in the city!

I love this service and the donuts are delicious I give it a billion stars! Yayyyyy Dat Donut

So gooood I loveee them very yummy. I feel like this the best donut place I ever been to since I was a kid.

Very interesting set up. This donut shop is inside of a building that is another restaurant. It was confusing pulling into parking lot. Once inside you can see the donuts. We tried several different donuts. My favorite was the lemon. It was just like a lemon cake, very moist and super tasty. I also had the double chocolate which did not disappoint either. This would be a great place to stop to grab donuts for the family. Many flavors to choose from.

Only two real donut shops on the Southside of Chicago. This is the first one. You wont be disappointed. Big Dat delicious BBQ Next Door

The DAT Classic Hoagie Sandwich is Taurus Flavor (RIP)! There, I said it! Delicious!!! Please offer extra meat!

The donuts are great!! The recipe hasn't changed over the years, so good and I love them. I roll on the floor every time I get on out of sheer happiness. Too good to not go!!

Dat Donuts is by far better than any Dunkin Donut even if you got one fresh out the oven. Dat Donuts makes those other donuts feel like bricks (except Krispy Kreme). I remember going to this donut shop as a little girl. This donut shop has been serving the community for decades and is black owned. Get me a chocolate frosted donut and I am good to go. Fyi, they sale coffee as well.

I've been coming here since I was a little girl for the famous big donut.. however I moved out of the city due to the violence. Today I just so happened to stop by for a donut, noticed they now sell hoagies so decided to give it a try. I am soo happy I did! My hoagie was perfect! Presentation was a plus! They weren't stingy with the meats! Everything was fresh! Had extra oil as I requested. Ms. Antoinette and the other ladies were soo nice and welcoming. I even called them to let them know how good it was, they took time out of their busy day to answer and still remained polite. I will definitely be back. Thank you

Tasty morning treats from friendly folks for a nice price. I'm on a mission (in its second decade) to try all of the apple fritters in northeastern Illinois. The Dat fritter is good, perhaps not great, but worth checking out. It's on the flatter side, so the edges are crispy, which is not my favorite. But the flavor was on point. Aside from that, the regular doughnuts were excellent, both cake and yeast-raised types. Even the next day they were still relatively fresh. Dat also serves breakfast egg sandwiches, which is a huge plus in my book. You can't really eat just doughnuts for breakfast, you know? But if you get an egg sandwich, then the doughnuts can be your breakfast dessert. The one I tried was sausage, egg, and cheese on toast, and it was way better than anything that you can get at a drive-through.

The breakfast sandwiches, coffee, donuts are always a hit. The staff is fast and friendly.

Very good donuts! The largest long john donuts I've ever had. Went on a Sunday late in the afternoon so many of the popular donuts were sold out. The strawberry glaze was delicious has real strawberry pieces in it. The lemon and coconut absolutely delicious. The two ladies behind the counter were so friendly and helpful. The smoothies were delicious as well. Would definitely go back much earlier to try that big donut and all the other flavor's especially caramel. Downside nothing to do with the donuts but outside in the parking two homeless women begging for money. They come to you right after you step out of your car. Don't let them stop you from getting these donuts.

Super consistent and always fresh! I have never been let down by Dat Donut! Service is fast and friendly!

This is a favorite doughnut shop. The donuts are made fresh and very close to homemade donuts. Their are variety of donuts to choose from, including a jumbo glazed donut. My favorite is the apple fritter, which is unique. The apple fritter is huge, with slices and bits of apple and the richness of cinnamon flavor. It is difficult to find an apple fritter with real apples.

Quick stop here on Sunday morning. Been looking for some good strip mall donut vibes (something I miss about LA, and this was it. I've been seeing a decent amount of local chains and national chains here, and didn't want that so I'm glad I came here. Staff was friendly and got the three donuts I wanted quickly. Note that they do require a $3 minimum purchase in order to use a debit or credit card. My silly self didn't have cash on me so I had to use a debit card which I normally don't like to do for small businesses such as these. Anyways, I'll for sure be back if I'm in this area again. Thanks y'all!

Very fresh donuts daily. Good selection. Very friendly counter staff. Will come here again.

Everything here is good. Doughnuts breakfast sandwiches , just delicious and I have never had bad service here. Highly recommend!!

I didn't care for the taste. No butter or butter flavoring seemed to be used, Just dough and sugar. More butter really needs to be added.

Very fresh and delicious pastries. Friendly and courteous staff. Service with a smile each and every time I frequent this establishment

If it's your first time coming here, go ahead and get the giant donut. You just have to do it. I had my doubts about it because usually giant foods don't cook well and lack flavor, but this exceeded my expectations. It was thick, but light and fluffy and the icing was evenly spread, making every bite as delicious as the last. And the regular sized donuts are just as good. We got a dozen donuts (for about $13) and a giant cinnamon roll. I recommend the roll, and of course, the classic glazed donuts. But their cake donuts and blueberry are also very good. This is more of a to-go type of place. There isn't that much seating and isn't very warm inside. We went on a snowy day. There is a lot of parking, though. Also, there is a $3 minimum to using your credit/debit card and you need an ID if you're using one. I can't wait to go back. I got sick from eating a giant donut + 4 smaller ones all in one sitting--but it was so worth it!

Great place . Good food. Authentic Chicago Cuisine. I like the Apple Fritter. It's a classic

Donuts are fresh and their workers are so polite & kind. It's not a place for you to sit and eat but the atmosphere is friendly.

Just watch your back the area but those glazed doughnuts are totally worth it!! They are massive, soft and delicious!! I was lucky enough to get my donuts right when they brought them fresh and hot from the kitchen. They carry several different flavors!! Caramel, German Chocolate, Strawberry, Boston Cream and Pineapple to name and few! They're open 24 hours a day except Sunday I believe (don't quote me on the day). Check em out!!!

Great donuts and the lovely women that work there truly make the experience. The donuts were perfect, as was the coffee. Simple and perfect. What more do you need? Finding this place is a little tricky the first time. They're in a shared location with a smokehouse so don't pass them up!

Great donuts and good food and prices are definitely in good shape love love love the great big donuts

I love their donuts and the flavor choices! And it happens to be next to an awesome barbecue joint!! I only go for the donuts because it's the only thing fresh there! Coffee isn't good quality and I'm not gonna be bold and try anything else!! Donuts are enough for me!!

Great doughnuts and some of the best vanilla roast coffee I ever had also the staff is very friendly and the service is very fresh

Very delicious soft yeast donuts. Pretty cheap. Kinda shady place with a swiveling mechanism they put your donuts in before giving them to you so you can't reach across the counter I guess? Nice lady, they start serving breakfast sandwiches at 7 I believe but donuts well before that.

Always excited to check out the local spots when I travel, and who doesn't like donuts?? I have been to Chicago many times, but never got around to trying this spot. Dat Donut is obscurely placed in a little plaza on the corner of the street, so it is easy to miss if you are not looking closely for it. When it comes to donut shops, I look for uniquely flavored ones. This place has your run of the mill flavors, and was not much to right home about. I ordered half a dozen for us to try a variety of what was offered. Pretty average in my opinion, and I spent close to $9 for that plus a specialty donut (German chocolate) that could not be included in the half dozen. The only thing that seemed to stand out were their oversized donuts. So if you are looking for out of this world donuts, this is probably not your spot, but you will definitely get some decent ones if anything. I wouldn't say it would be much different if you went to your local Dunkin Donuts.