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07/27/2026
🍩 What an unforgettable day! We had the absolute best time celebrating at our exclusive event with the incredible Dana Evans and amazing beats by ⚡MIKE P . 🎶✨
We loved spoiling our invited guests with free donuts, stunning custom donut bouquets, and giving everyone a first look at our specialty donuts dropping this August! Swipe through to check out the sweet moments and get a sneak peek at what’s coming soon. 👉
Which August flavor are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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07/23/2026
Excited to have Dana Evans stop by to kick off All-Star Weekend the right way! 🏀✨ Join us for the Chicago All-Star Donut Experience at Dat Donut in Lakeview. 🍩🎶
We’re bringing the heat with:
🎧 Live beats by DJ Mike P
🍩 Limited edition All-Star specialty donuts
🌆 The ultimate Chicago party vibes
📍 Dat Donut (Lakeview): 947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓️ Today, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tag your squad and we’ll see you there! ⚡️
07/23/2026
Stop by our Lakeview location today from 5 PM to 8 PM at 947 W Wellington for our Free Donut Event! Grab a fresh donut and come check out Chicago’s newest spot. 🍩🍩🍩
07/23/2026
Excited to have Cheyenne Parker-Tyus stop by to kick off All-Star Weekend the right way! 🏀✨ Join us for the Chicago All-Star Donut Experience at Dat Donut in Lakeview. 🍩🎶
We’re bringing the heat with:
🎧 Live beats by DJ Mike P
🍩 Limited edition All-Star specialty donuts
🌆 The ultimate Chicago party vibes
📍 Dat Donut (Lakeview): 947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓️ Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tag your squad and we’ll see you there! ⚡️
07/23/2026
Excited to have WNBA ⭐️ Cheyenne Parker-Tyus stop by to kick off All-Star Weekend the right way! 🏀✨ Join us for the Chicago All-Star Donut Experience at Dat Donut in Lakeview. 🍩🎶
We’re bringing the heat with:
🎧 Live beats by DJ Mike P
🍩 Limited edition All-Star specialty donuts
🌆 The ultimate Chicago party vibes
📍 Dat Donut (Lakeview): 947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓️ Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tag your squad and we’ll see you there! ⚡️
07/15/2026
Get ready to kick off All-Star Weekend the right way! 🏀✨ Join us for the Chicago All-Star Donut Experience at Dat Donut in Lakeview. 🍩🎶
We’re bringing the heat with:
🎧 Live beats by DJ Mike P
🍩 Limited edition All-Star specialty donuts
🌆 The ultimate Chicago party vibes
📍 Dat Donut (Lakeview): 947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓️ Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tag your squad and we’ll see you there! ⚡️
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04/09/2026
The Kit Kat donut 🍫 Chocolatey and a little crispy 🤤
04/02/2026
Golden hour, but make it glazed✨🍩
03/30/2026
Heavy on the sprinkles 🍩
03/26/2026
What goes in the bowl first… milk or cereal? 🥛🥣
Come try one of our staples - the Fruity Pebbles donut 🌈
Address
8251 S Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL
60619
Directions to S Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago:
Public Transport:
1. Take the Green Line train to 63rd/Cottage Grove station.
2. Walk north on S Cottage Grove Ave for approximately 5 minutes.
Driving/Parking:
1. From downtown Chicago, take Lake Shore Drive South and exit onto E 39th St.
2. Turn left onto S Cottage Grove Ave.
3. Look for street parking or use a nearby paid parking lot.
Fast Food Restaurant and Donut Shop:
Upon arrival at S Cottage Grove Avenue, there is a fast food restaurant and donut shop located on the corner of the street.
Dessert Restaurant:
When walking north on S Cottage Grove Ave, there is a dessert restaurant located further up the street on the left-hand side (exact location undisclosed).
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5:30am - 11:59pm |
| Tuesday |
5:30am - 11:59pm |
| Wednesday |
5:30am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5:30am - 12am |
| Friday |
4am - 7pm |
| Saturday |
5:30am - 12am |
| Sunday |
12am - 12am |
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What people say
Dat Donut on S Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. This doughnut shop, dessert restaurant, and fast food restaurant has been named Chicago's Best Donut Shop and has even been featured on Windy City Live and The Chew. And it's easy to see why - their donuts are simply "Too Good".
But Dat Donut isn't just about the delicious treats. They also care about their community, as evidenced by their partnership with local schools and their offer to treat election judges to a dozen of their pillow soft glazed donuts on Election Day. And during the pandemic, they have taken necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their customers while still providing them with the same great service and mouth-watering donuts.
If you're looking for a place to satisfy your sweet cravings or just want to support a local business that cares about its community, look no further than Dat Donut on S Cottage Grove Avenue.
