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WICKER PARK   1553 N Damen Ave., Damen Blue Line Stop
M–F 6:30am to 12:30am
Sat & Sun 8am to 2pm

WEST LOOP   813 W Fulton Market
M–F 6:30am to 2pm
Sat & Sun 8:30am to 12:30pm


Great donuts!
Loved the creme anglaise & the bacon long john
Wonderful crunch to the sugar coating on the creme anglaise

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I tried the PB&J and chocolate covered donuts. I was not a fan of the PB&J as the grape jelly was too sweat and over packed the donut spilling out everywhere. However the chocolate donut which I think is pictured in the above post tasted awesome... It had a rich chocolate ganache like taste to it which emphasizes the quality of the ingredients. Also they had samples the day I went (last Wed) and the lemon donut was awesome as well.

The one thing i didn't know or might have been a mistake but on the receipt I saw a tax rate @ 10.75% (not sure if this is some kinda sugar tax?) but i thought the Cook County tax rate was 9.75%?

Not trying to dis anything, just trying to understand. Did they just tro a piece of bacon on top of a long john, or is there something inside as well?

AWESOME NAME FOR A DONUT SHOP.
AWESOME!

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Maple glaze over the yeast LJ but no filling. Still really good not over the top at all.

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You're in the MPEA tax zone which bumps the tax up another 1% - http://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/

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Thanks for the explanation Dave.... I never even heard of MPEA tax before, but nothing surprises me in Chicago... They would tax air if they could to nickle and dime people to death!

Having tried all of the new doughnut shops in town (and every flavor offered), I will say without any hesitation that Glazed and Infused is so far and above my favorite (and overall favorite including old standards). It's hard for me to pick a favorite flavor, but creme brulee, pb&j, chocolate cake and red velvet are all outstanding. So is the maple-bacon longjohn, and I'm usually very opposed to maple in sweets. And today's special of coconut was quite simply the best coconut doughnut I've ever tasted. What the hell - the apple fritter is also delicious, nicely crisp on the outside, not too sweet and offers plenty of apple chunks. Although they might save me a trip to OFD on occasion, I still love the apple fritter at OFD (when packed w/apple chunks -- not always the case) and occasionally want a caramel (although Swedish Bakery makes a damn fine version). I could really just scroll through their flavors and pick a new favorite depending upon my mood - they're all terrific.

The first part of their success can be traced to the doughnut itself: be it yeast or cake, these doughnuts have the perfect texture. The cake doughnuts have the perfect crumb, neither too light nor too dense. The yeast doughnuts too, which fortunately are not over-risen (a problem I encounter way too often). Flavors are also so well done and deliver the flavors promised and intensity I desire.

Now, if I want to be picky I will point to very minor flaws: the fillings tend to be a little thinner than those at most doughnut shops. You might prefer that to the typical thick, gloppy stuff in most filled doughnuts, but I would prefer the fillings to be just a tad thicker (be careful if not eating over a plate because they'll spill). I might also demand a little more vanilla flavor in the creme brulee custard filling (it's still very tasty and I love the bruleed exterior). But again, very minor critiques.

A dozen will set you back at least $35, so just know that you're not shopping DD, but if you spend the money you'll be pleasantly rewarded. I'm sure there are many people who are willing to spend a few more $$ on more sophisticated desserts, but not breakfast breads that use the same high quality ingredients - fine, just be a couple.

Here's a link to their website. Note that they now have three locations, with one opening soon near the Armitage Brown Line stop.

I've been enjoying G&I too. Aside from two misses - the Chocolate4 was so dry we couldn't choke it down, and the PB&J was just nasty - everything has been top notch. I was most impressed by the maple bacon bar, a concept I haven't liked at other shops, and the fantastic creme brulee. I bought an assortment to take home but accidentally ate the brulee ones. Oops.

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I had my first Glazed and Infused doughnut today because someone nicely brought them into the office. The chocolate is decadent! So rich that I ate half earlier and will have the other half when I need a boost this afternoon.

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If you're in the area, they will be sold on Saturday and Sunday at the Mia Francesca in downtown Naperville starting at 8:00 AM. I'm anxious to try them.

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"A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something Brussels sprouts never do."
-- P. J. O’Rourke"

The one on Damen is probably the single most irritating place I've ever attempted to try. No less than 5 times and never open or avail. When I finally met an actual worker, I was began to tell her as much. She turned and walked away mid sentence.

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I like donuts, but (thankfully) don't love them enough to go out of my way for them. I tried G&I (Fulton location) back in November. My brother and I split the Maple Bacon longjohn and another longjohn with 4 sections to it. Overall it was ok, way overpriced for just donuts. I wouldn't mind trying a few more there, but I can't see myself going back anytime soon. If you love donuts, I am sure you'll want to check them out.

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I've been to G&I three times. I love them. The maple and bacon longhohn is superb - perfect combo of sweet and savory. The apple fritter is perfect. I must say the PBnJ was too goopy to be easily eaten.

They are very rich and should be shared. Yes, they are expensive too. But as a treat they are fantastic.

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