Clyde's Donuts - Addison

Bakery , Donuts, Chocolate

Clyde's Donuts

3.9 / 5 (82 reviews)

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Midwest donut experiences vary: a family‑run bakery wins praise for flavorful staples—Lil' Smiles, apple‑cider donuts and fresh paczki—friendly staff and good sale value. Yet packaged and retail donuts often arrive dry or stale, with criticism of cheap oils and inconsistent freshness. More serious are allegations of foreign‑object contamination and dismissive QA handling at one supplier, casting doubt on claimed safety certifications. Shoppers are advised to favor trusted local bakeries, watch for quality and ingredient transparency, and be cautious with mass‑distributed packaged treats.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Leah

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 82 reviews
kelsey-camp
24.09.2023

I purchased these at the county market in Monticello, IL, and they were dry and inedible. I gave it another shot a couple of weeks later, but the results were the same. Don't waste your money!

adam-collins-1
24.09.2023

After 2.5 weeks, they concluded their investigation. Monty, their QA manager, contacted me and was incredibly condescending, dismissing my experience. He insisted that the glass was actually part of the flexible clamshell container and laughed at me when I tried to explain what happened. I had taken a sample of the clamshell and tested it against the glass—I found that the plastic couldn’t scratch materials like pine, white oak, bamboo, or Ipe, whereas the glass easily scratched all of them. Considering Ipe is one of the most dense and scratch-resistant woods available, it was clear that what I bit into was not part of the clamshell. A simple online search reveals that this is not the first time debris has been found in their products. Despite claiming to be an IFS food-safe facility, these issues persist. I cannot recommend this product or company to anyone; it’s evident they don’t take production issues seriously. Additionally, they have removed negative comments on their Facebook page regarding foreign objects found in their products. Ignoring these persistent problems will not make them go away.

brian-thomas-2
24.09.2023

As I write this review, I'm enjoying some Lil' Smiles that I bought from Jewel Osco in Dyer. They are absolutely delicious! I got them on sale for $1.99, while the regular price seems to be $4.99. I'm not sure I'd be willing to pay the full price, but they are quite tasty. Plus, they are still more affordable than Dunkin’ donuts. I would definitely buy them again!

leah-lody
24.09.2023

Clyde's Donuts consistently delivers excellent quality, no matter where I purchase them. My personal favorites are the old-fashioned Lil' Smiles and their Apple Cider Donuts. The donuts are fantastic, and the team at this family-owned business is even more wonderful. Thank you all for bringing joy to my family and me!

barbara-galarza
24.09.2023

I purchased blueberry glazed fritters from Mariano's yesterday, and I have to say I was very disappointed. I love blueberries, but these tasted terrible! Once I got home, I checked the ingredients, and the oils you use are quite poor. It seems like you just choose whatever is the cheapest option available. These are definitely not healthy ingredients. It's no wonder there's so much cancer these days. I won't be buying your products again, especially with so many unhealthy ingredients!

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