Firecakes, Chicago (Near North Side)

I had the pleasure of visiting friends in Chicago for a long weekend and I had the luxury to indulged quite a bit. I was walking my friend, Maudie, to work and then planned to wonder around downtown. But we didn’t make it very far before we passed Firecakes. The smell was heavenly and obviously attracts many hungry visitors. Now while I love donuts I can’t say I have an ultimate favorite. I have preferences at chains but when I go to a one of a kind doughnut shop I have to ponder for a while before I pick the one that I will enjoy. But today of all days Firecakes had a strawberry-rhubarb jelly doughnut and once I heard that there was no more decision-making. The tartness of strawberry-rhubarb jelly compared to the sweetness of the doughnut was done right. The ratio of filling to doughnut was awesome and there was just enough powdered sugar on top (it’s a pet peeve of mine when the topping takes a way from the filling). I think my only complaint would be the doughnuts are big so eating or trying many would not be realistic!! Not sure when I’ll be back in Chicago but when I am this will be a stop for sure.