South Side's Dat Donut opens in Lakeview
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Dat Donut's famous Big Dat doughnut at the new Lakeview location. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios
Chatham's most famous hand-cut doughnut purveyor is now frying up the pastries in a shop next to the Wellington Brown Line station in Lakeview.
Dig in: Folks can watch bakers in the front window roll out Dat's signature glazed doughnuts, puffy Boston creams and the seven-inch Big Dat several times a day.
- Prices start at $2.30 for a regular doughnut; $5.50 for an apple/peach fritter and $7.75 for the giant Big Dat doughnut.
Drink up: Drinks include espresso ($2), cappuccino ($5.60) and cold brew ($5.55).
Yes, but: This North Side location won't be serving the hoagies and beef sandwiches famous in Dat's South Side location. This is strictly a coffee and doughnut spot for now.
What's next: In coming weeks, the shop will add breakfast sandwiches — featuring ham, egg and cheese on a croissant, manager Tina Scott tells Axios.
If you go: Dat Donut's Lakeview location is open daily 6am to 6pm at 947 W. Wellington Ave.
Go deeper: Take a video tour of the new place.