Jane & Michael Stern

"America's 50 Best Donuts: Doughnut Vault - In this new-wave donut nook, Chicagoans wait patiently for their mini spiced donuts and full-size chocolate-almond beauties before inventory runs out (usually by noon)."

Food & Wine

"America's Best Doughnuts: Doughnut Vault - Gilt Bar owner Brendan Sodikoff started selling big, fresh doughnuts out of a brick storefront in the spring of 2011, and lines continue from early morning until the handful of flavors sell out."

Imbibe Magazine

"Best Coffee and Doughnuts in America: Doughnut Vault - You’ll find steaming cups of freshly French-pressed Metropolis coffee for a mere buck and delightfully addictive doughnuts like classic chocolate, buttermilk and vanilla and rotating daily specials like mocha-glazed and chestnut."

Dan Myers

"Once you’ve made your precious purchase it’s nearly impossible to not leave The Doughnut Vault a very happy camper, in proud possession of the best doughnuts in America."

Sean Cooley

"Stop by on the early side for an array of some of the best old-fashioned-style donuts in the city, like toasted almond, coconut cream, and lemon poppy seed."

Cameron Curtis

"You can't go wrong with a classic like the buttermilk old fashioned or vanilla and chocolate glazed paired with a cup of coffee (the glazed variety are about double the size of your average doughnut, so plan accordingly)."

Kevin Alexander

"The 31 Best Donut Shops in America: Doughnut Vault - It's clear that Chicago's collective demand for its flawless buttermilk old fashioneds, fluffy chestnut glazeds, and other sweet creations may never be fully satisfied."

Talia Avakian

"Sometimes all you need is a perfectly done glazed doughnut to satisfy your craving."

Patty Lee

"We say keep it simple: Their glazed doughnut is sticky, airy perfection."

Ann Rivall

"America's Best Doughnuts: Doughnut Vault - Arm yourself and arrive early because these pastries — especially the specialty flavors like pistachio and lemon poppy seed — sell like hot cakes."