Doughnut Vault

"The Doughnut Vault is another spot with a short menu of excellent donuts, and our favorite happens to be their perfectly fluffy yeasted vanilla-glazed. They also make a fantastic old fashioned, and you should probably get both. And while there was a time when the line for this place would literally wrap around the block (and run out of donuts before you got to the window), at least now you can pre-order online." - adrian kane, john ringor

"First it was the cupcake craze. Then, doughnuts. Then, bacon doughnuts. If there is any doughnut shop that truly stands out among the fad chasers, it's Doughnut Vault. Tucked into a small corner of Franklin Street, this little shop prides itself on having perfected that old fashioned, crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside, doughnut. An ideal breakfast choice for the traditionalists and pastry perfectionists alike." - One Design Company

"Hogsalt’s sweets spot is among the most popular in the city. Creative specials, such as dulce de leche and honey bun cake, are offered daily alongside favorites like the old fashioned. Arrive early because there’s usually a line and once everything is sold out, Doughnut Vault closes for the day." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"The Doughnut Vault is River North spot from the team behind Bavette's. This small spot has a short menu of excellent donuts, and our favorite happens to be their perfectly fluffy yeasted vanilla-glazed. They also make a fantastic old-fashioned, and you should probably get both. And while there was a time when the line for this place would literally wrap around the block, now you can pre-order online." - Adrian Kane

"Doughnuts have been enjoying a pretty awesome resurgence, and nowhere is that more evident than this family of bakeries, where out-the-door lines are a daily occurrence. Flavors run the gamut from buttermilk to gingerbread stack, but the award winning glazed is the long-standing favorite. For diehards, it might be worth it to hop from shop, to shop, to truck as the menus and daily specials vary. The truck, for example, serves strictly old fashioneds (check twitter to find out where it’s parked). Keep in mind that all three can shut down unexpectedly if stock runs out. (The other standing location is in West Loop.)"