This Ice Cream Donut Sandwich Was Just Named Best in Illinois

A donut is good any time of day. Anyone who disagrees, or a dietitian, doctor, or dentist, is just flat-out wrong.

The Impossible Quest for Illinois’ Best Donut

So let's say you're on a quest for the greatest donut in the entire state. Realistically, you don't have the time, money, or metabolism for that kind of mission. So what do you do? Do you settle for that chain drive-thru donut place or grab a gas station fritter and call it a day? I think not.

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One Donut Rises Above the Rest, Says LoveFood

Luckily, LoveFood did the legwork and tasted their way through all the Illinois donuts, crowning one donut as the greatest. You might need to pick up the phone and call somebody because, surprise, it's not just a donut, it's an ice cream sandwich, and it's from a Chicago spot called Firecakes:

There’s nothing about the phrase ‘donut ice cream sandwich’ that we don’t like. Firecakes, with three Chicago shops and one truck that rocks up at locations around the city, is famous for them. Customers can mix and match donuts and ice cream, with vanilla and hot fudge among the favorite fillings. Incredibly popular, Firecakes is considered a real Chicago must-visit.

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This Dessert Might Knock You Out (Literally)

It looks so rich that just a few bites in would have me googling the nearest park bench or hotel just to lie down for a bit. But those few bites, life-changing.

Have you tried the ice cream sandwich from Firecakes? Is it the best donut in the state?