Bakeries

Dat Donut

Open by scheduleMonday · 12 AM – 12 PM

Chicago, IL

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

8251 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
12 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday
12 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday
12 AM – 12 PM
Thursday
12 AM – 12 PM
Friday
12 AM – 12 PM
Saturday
12 AM – 12 PM
Sunday
12 AM – 5 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1-773-723-1002
⌖ Address
8251 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
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◆ Category
Bakeries
◎ Country
US

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at Dat Donut when a delivery driver pulled up with a box of fresh pastries. As he opened the door, something peculiar caught his eye—a shadowy figure darting between shelves. Curious, he followed the shadow and found an old man rearranging boxes, muttering about how things were ‘never where they should be.’ Turns out, it was just a neighborhood regular who came every day for his favorite glazed donut. The delivery driver smiled, realizing that sometimes life’s best treats are right under your nose.

2. A regular was trying to decide between chocolate and vanilla, when suddenly the donuts started whispering their names. The regular finally chose chocolate, and from that day on, every morning a small voice whispered ‘chocolate’ as he walked in. Even the delivery driver noticed—it seemed like the donuts had found their perfect match.

3. At Dat Donut, the aroma of fresh doughnuts had always drawn customers from miles around. But one foggy morning, something strange happened—an unfamiliar scent wafted through the air, mingling with the usual sweetness. As people crowded inside, they noticed an elderly gentleman standing outside, muttering under his breath while holding a small tin can. Curious onlookers approached him gently, and soon someone recognized the old man as just another neighborhood fixture. Turns out he was trying to catch a pesky squirrel that kept stealing his donut samples. With a smile, he opened the can—a homemade trap filled with crumbs—and everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at Dat Donut.

4. At Dat Donut, the aroma of freshly baked doughnuts always drew curious passersby. But one day, as a little girl walked by, she stopped dead in her tracks—her eyes widened at something unusual happening inside. Inside, an elderly gentleman was vigorously dusting the display case, his face lit up with a smile when he saw her. ‘Oh, hello there!’ he exclaimed, bowing slightly. ‘Would you like a sample?’ The little girl giggled and nodded, completely enchanted by his antics. From then on, everyone knew that Dat Donut had not only delicious treats but also the friendliest old baker around.

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Chicago
Housenumber
8251
Postcode
60619
State
IL
Street
South Cottage Grove Avenue

Contacts

Phone
+1-773-723-1002

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Mo-Sa 00:00-24:00, Su 00:00-17:00

What it offers

Shop
bakery

Source: OpenStreetMap, 10 recorded details for this place.

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