Stan's Donuts & Coffee

This Stan's Donuts & Coffee sits on my run route headed downtown Chicago. Every time I run past it, I am always tempted to say the hell with the run and just go and have a donut instead. If I ended up doing that then I would have had to walk back towards the starting point of my run as a result of the indulgence. I knew that at some point I would give in and visit this location whether it be during or post completion of a run because it always catches my eye.

While looking at their menu via Yelp, I noted that they had a plant-based sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich which built that interest to visit post completion of my run. So, via Yelp, I ordered their Plant-Based Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stanwich w/ a Iced Tea (Black Tea). I smirked prior to picking my order up while looking at the donuts because I knew that I was not leaving without purchasing one. If I were an emoji, I would have definitely been the emoji with hearts in replace of my eyes because those donuts had my interest. I ended up getting the Vegan Chocolate Donut because it is vegan, and the fact that I couldn't recall ever having vegan chocolate.

The Plant-Based Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stanwich was sloppy! Or at least the egg portion of it, but overall, it was delicious! Now that I have discovered that Stan's has a plant-based sandwich option I am quite positive I will visit either of its locations in the city of Chicago for it again. And as for the Vegan Chocolate Donut, I had the biggest smirk on my face after taking each enjoyable bite of it.

I had a pleasant ordering experience at this Stan's Donuts & Coffee location. And as stated in this review, I enjoyed my meal and would surely order from again whenever in the area or at any other Stan's location throughout the city of Chicago.

~Blessings~

Thomas G

The service was amazing, the person who was at the place was very polite, friendly and attentive towards us..

Hands down the worst donut/dessert place I have ever been to. As a donut lover, I am easily pleased by most donuts. I have never had a donut I did not like...until today.

I ordered my favorite, Boston creme, and it was disgusting. The custard in the middle was sour, the donut tasted stale, and the chocolate on top was dark chocolate but also tasted stale. I had a few bites and threw it away. I probably got food poisoning...TBD.

I also ordered the mango dragonfruit sipper and it looked aesthetically pleasing. The looks were the only thing it had going for it, as it was also disgusting- it tasted extremely artificial and the syrup was too strong. I had one sip and almost threw up.

Overall horrible experience. Maybe I ordered the wrong items off of the menu or it's just this location, but I will definitely not be back. The staff member was friendly which is why i gave 1 star. The food deserved 0.

Stan is the man. I believe this is a Chicago born and bred place and for classic style donuts, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better place.

ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 7/10

Fairly typical appearance that you'd expect from a donut shop when you walk in. There's a counter top that separates you from shelves and shelves of that delectable sweet and fried tasty treat.

SERVICE: 7/10

As expected. Staff had some good recommendations and were friendly.

FOOD: 9/10

Nutella Banana Pocket - 9/10 - Concentrated goodness. This thing is DENSE, HEAVY, but most of all, it is delicious. Bananas and Nutella, already a match made in heaven wrapped up in nice donut with chocolate glaze. Win win.

VALUE: 6/10

Their donuts are on the slightly expensive size compared to similar offerings, but the quality is made for here.

PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10

I probably eat here more than I should.

TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat the donuts!

OVERALL: 8/10

Great customer service. Everyone makes you feel welcome the minute you walk in. Service is fast. Donuts and coffee are amazing!

Stopped here one morning while in Chicago on vacation and coffee was good donuts were better.

Lots of options, but I am here for their gluten-less donuts. They have the best fresh blueberry and pistachio glutenless donuts in the city!

We are new to Chicago but had been to two other branches of Stan's, which I loved. Management--this West Loop branch needs your attention. Despite reading negative reviews I decided to take a chance. I ordered a Le Stan and an old-fashioned today and both tasted and felt like day-old donuts. No one should have to pay $4 a piece for a cold, tough donut. I will not go back.

Here in Chicago visiting in laws and so happened to see this place while at butcher shop on West Lake. It was extremely cold in there my country bones couldn't take it! I walked outside and Heaven Sent !! Stan's Donuts!! Appropriate location!! I needed something warm to warm me up and was suggested a Caramel Apple Latte. I also purchased 3 donuts. Glaze, old fashion, and chocolate dip old fashion. The glaze was really good. And the old fashion was very delicious a nice little crisp buttery smooth taste. I'm a major foodie. Next trip here I intend on making a special trip.. the tucked away spots are sometimes the best..

Just wanted coffee but the smell was so amazing I had to get donuts as well. The pistachio and lime was amazing and I'm not a big donut fan either. It's a bit pricey but well worth it. Stan's is the man when it comes to donuts!