Firecakes Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

1. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 165 tips and reviews

Avinash S.Avinash Salgam: Ice cream sandwich Doughnut is fantastic and worth getting every time!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Classic glazed donut with chocolate frosting is amazing!

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Amazing donuts, cute to go boxes

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

2. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.5
1560 N Damen Ave (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 131 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Davis: Old fashion donut is always a good choice, but my favorite is Boston cream donut!

Alexis C.Alexis Convento: You NEED the Biscoff Banana Donut - it is out of this world! Graham cracker/cinnamon/peanut butter filling AND fresh bananas - need I say more? Perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Monica Z.Monica Zarate: Pretzel donut and stumptown cold brew were amazing treats!

The Doughnut Vault is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

3. The Doughnut Vault

8.7
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 144 tips and reviews

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth Kim: Cute interior! And delicious doughnut of course

Mark R.Mark Reynolds: Hip Hop, Hipsters and a sugar rush. The best doughnuts you'll ever eat, but beware the gut bomb coma!

Christine D.Christine D: One of the best Donuts place in the world!!!!! Go early for more choices! Take out only except little table outside.

Molly's Cupcakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

4. Molly's Cupcakes

8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

LuvvieLuvvie: They have the best cupcakes in the city. My faves are the Red Velvet w/ cream cheese.

MelissaMelissa: cookie monster is delightful chocolate decadence is delicious as well

SamanthaSamantha: Amazing flavors! Cookie monster and vanilla with buttercream are to die for!

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

5. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

8.9
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews

M A.M Aldoss ♏: Delicious Donuts !!! Always Ask for the Daily Flavor 👍 Lime pistachio Donuts and Glazed are Super Yummy 👍 Recommended

J L.J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!

Marty A.Marty Acks: Chocolate donut sandwich with egg and bacon was great

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

6. Margie's Candies

8.8
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews

Caplan S.Caplan Straka: Such a perfect way to end the night for dessert. Order anything - it's all good!

Robyn M.Robyn Mccord-Dominguez: Try to snag a table by windows. Best ice cream in the city.

Abdullah N.Abdullah N: When you're in Chicago you must visit this ice cream place, nice and historic. 1921

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

7. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews

Carolyn B.Carolyn Baumgarten: Definitely lives up to the hype. Try to peach and biscuit ice cream-- delicious!

RyanRyan: You really can't go wrong, though pricey. Askinosie chocolate, sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry.

Arslaan A.Arslaan Arshed: Definitely lives up to the hype!! I got the salty caramel, and man could you taste the flavors! The raspberry cheesecake is amazing also. Highly recommend it!

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

8. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Liz J.Liz Jones: Try a Crazy Cake concrete -- a whole cupcake blended with frozen custard; Scarlett's Last Fall is also amazing - red velvet cupcake, custard, raspberries and marshmallow, w/ whipped cream and a cherry

laura h.laura honeycutt: Not just ice cream - they have homemade candies, cupcakes and cookies. The crazy cake concrete with vanilla custard and red velvet cupcake is heaven!

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Awesome and classic ice cream parlor. Traditional flavors served up in a cool atmosphere.

Black Dog Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

9. Black Dog Gelato

9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron Keefner: This place is the best! Turkish coffee and blood orange sorbet are amazing!

Michelle M.Michelle M: The goat cheese cashew Carmel gelato may have just changed my life!!

Syng S.Syng Shin: Must try cucumber rose water gelato

Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

10. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

ManbqueManbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.

Apex E.Apex Embroidery: hotdog with everything, chocolate cake and mai tai!

Nyla J.Nyla Jackson: The chocolate shake,bacon cheeseburger,and chocolate cake are completely amazing!☺😊😀

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

11. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.2
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Jennifer K.Jennifer Karum: Our friend Jess took us to this place and recommended the coconut custard. Incredible. I tried the banana Reese's (Elvis) got a small and was dying. Best custard ever

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: Always crowded, but always worth the wait for the best frozen custard in the city.

FatherlyFatherly: This mom and pop shop has been doling out smooth, custard since day one for its house-made creations like the Elvis (vanilla custard, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, banana — no bacon). Read more.

Sweet Mandy B's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

12. Sweet Mandy B's

9.2
1208 W Webster Ave (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · North Side · 100 tips and reviews

Allison R.Allison Ribble: Snickerdoodle cupcakes and sprinkle sugar cookies are definitely the best! Go early in the day to get the "fresh" stuff and best selection. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee which is amazing!

RebeccaRebecca: Great Local shop, friendly service and old-fashioned treats like grandma use to make :-) Don't miss out on the best chocolate chip cookies or chocolate dipped marshmallows. Sugar Coma Beware!

Alex W.Alex Weiss: The chocolate cake is amazing! The rice crispy bars and cookies are also really good. It's a cute place to hang out at with friends.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

13. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.2
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Wonderful Midwestern ice cream. Compares favorably with anything in SF, LA, NYC.

Diego R.Diego Reynoso: Great ice cream, made from scratch try the salted caramel, incredible

ElenaElena: Line at the entrance tells you something. Quality ingredients, creative flavors, one of the best ice cream places in the city!

Old Fashioned Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

14. Old Fashioned Donuts

8.8
11248 S Michigan Ave (btwn 112th & 113th St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Roseland · 54 tips and reviews

Benjamin G.Benjamin Gonzales: Best donuts in town. Worth the trip

Wendy B.Wendy Bradshaw: Everything, Apple fritters, donuts soft, tender melt in your mouth .

Cali B.Cali Bell: Amazing donuts. I got a half dozen and had to wait for some glazed ones, but definitely worth the wait 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Eataly is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Chicago.

15. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews

Cindy R.Cindy Rodriguez: Great pasta, awesome beer, outstanding desserts

Philip T.Philip Tam: Great gelato and wine selection. So much more to do here; can probably spend a whole day trying it all!

ElenaElena: My number one choice for gelato and sorbets in Chicago!