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Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Try the Boston cream, a frequently praised favorite.
  • Good to know: Check that coffee add-ins are dairy-free: a reviewer found the half-and-half was dairy and said this wasn't disclosed on the online order page.
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  • Order online ahead of time to reserve your preferred flavors; reviewers report that popular doughnuts sell out early.
  • The blueberry pancake and apple fritter are recurring favorites.
  • There’s no seating at the alley-side shop, so plan to take your doughnuts elsewhere to enjoy them.

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Also cinnamon coffee cake and raspberry lemon donut.

Good for

Praised for good value, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, dessert, takeout, quick bites

About

Beacon is an alley-side, walk-up doughnut shop with no seating, known for its Boston cream, blueberry pancake, apple fritter, and rotating specials. The doughnuts are made in small batches; a half-dozen was $18 in one review, and popular flavors can sell out before noon, so ordering ahead is a good idea.

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Beacon Doughnuts · dine-in · 46 dishes and drinks

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In The Alley, 810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–12:00
Tuesday
07:00–12:00
Wednesday
07:00–12:00
Thursday
07:00–14:00
Friday
07:00–14:00
Saturday
07:00–14:30
Sunday
07:00–14:30

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Everything on the menu is vegan.

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