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Beacon Doughnuts

810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
+17736982839
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Donuts, Bakery
Closed
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Master Critic Reviews (2 Lists)

Beacon Doughnuts 8.5
Sheffield Neighbors
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Sweet Treats Escapes Hidden Gems Heaven
Beacon Doughnuts is an alleyway walk-up window turning out small-batch, fully vegan doughnuts that still read as indulgent to non-vegan regulars. Lines form for rotating flavors like blueberry pancake, apple fritter, and vanilla bean cronut, with frequent sellouts reinforcing its status as a must-plan-ahead stop.
Must-Try Dishes: Blueberry Pancake Donut, Vanilla Bean Cronut, Cinnamon Coffee Cake Donut
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 8.1 Consistency: 8.3 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 6.8 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A vegan-only doughnut window tucked in an alley, known for inventive flavors that rival the city’s best traditional shops.
Who should go: Vegan and non-vegan doughnut hunters willing to pre-order or queue.
When to visit: Early mornings, especially weekends, before popular flavors sell out.
What to order: Blueberry Pancake donut, Vanilla Bean cronut, and an apple fritter or seasonal specialty.
Insider tip: Pre-order online for weekend pickups so you can skip the line and secure limited flavors.
Beacon Doughnuts 8.9
Sheffield Neighbors
Vibes: Sweet Treats Escapes Instagram Worthy Wonders Hidden Gems Heaven Quick Bites Champions
Beacon Doughnuts is a walk-up alley window in Lincoln Park devoted entirely to small-batch vegan doughnuts, with rotating flavors like cinnamon coffee cake, apple fritter, and chocolate-glazed brioche. Locals line up early for boxes of light, fluffy doughnuts that rival the city’s best, vegan or not.
Must-Try Dishes: Cinnamon Coffee Cake Doughnut, Chocolate-Glazed Brioche Doughnut, Seasonal Paczki
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 8.3 Consistency: 9 Food Quality: 9.2 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: An alleyway takeout window serving an all-vegan doughnut menu that draws citywide lines.
Who should go: Dessert seekers chasing top-tier vegan doughnuts.
When to visit: Pre-order or arrive early morning before sell-outs.
What to order: Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Chocolate-Glazed Brioche, any seasonal special.
Insider tip: Pre-order online on busy weekends to skip the main line and secure limited flavors.

Hours

Monday7am - 12pm
Tuesday7am - 12pm
Wednesday7am - 12pm
Thursday7am - 2pm
Friday7am - 2pm
Saturday7am - 2:30pm
Sunday7am - 2:30pm