Spunky Dunkers Donuts: A Palatine Pastry Paradise
Palatine's favorite donut shop, serving fresh, handmade donuts and delicious coffee for over 30 years.
Spunky Dunkers Donuts is more than just a donut shop; it's a community hub with a long-standing reputation for quality and friendly service. Since its establishment in 1964 as a Mister Donut, and later becoming Spunky Dunkers in 1987, this family-owned shop has been delighting generations with its delicious offerings. Located on Northwest Highway in Palatine, Spunky Dunkers boasts a wide array of donuts made fresh daily from scratch. From classic honey-glazed and cinnamon donuts to more inventive creations like chocolate cream puffs and seasonal specialties, there's a flavor to satisfy every palate. The shop also serves a variety of coffee drinks, including their popular nitro brew, making it a perfect spot for breakfast, a midday snack, or an after-dinner dessert. The atmosphere at Spunky Dunkers is warm and inviting, with quiet seating, free Wi-Fi, and ample on-site parking. It's a great place to catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply relax and enjoy a delicious donut. Spunky Dunkers also welcomes furry friends in its outdoor seating area, making it a popular stop for pet owners.
Local tips
- Try the chocolate cream puff donut, a customer favorite that's often compared to a Hostess cupcake.
- Check out the flavor of the month for unique and seasonal donut creations.
- Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and quiet seating to get some work done while enjoying your donut and coffee.
A brief summary to Spunky Dunkers Donuts
- 20 S Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois, 60074, US
- +1847-358-7935
Getting There
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Walking
Spunky Dunkers Donuts is located at 20 S Northwest Hwy in Palatine. If you are in downtown Palatine, it is easily accessible by foot. From the Palatine Metra station, head south on Smith Street, then turn right onto W Wilson Street. Turn left onto N Northwest Hwy, and Spunky Dunkers will be on your left. The walk is approximately 5 minutes.
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Public Transport
The Palatine Metra station is located a short walk from Spunky Dunkers Donuts. From the station, follow the walking directions. Pace bus routes also serve the area. Check the Pace website for specific routes and schedules. A one-way bus fare is typically around $2.00.
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Driving
Spunky Dunkers Donuts is located on Northwest Highway (US-14) in Palatine. It's easily accessible by car from surrounding areas. The shop offers parking for customers. Limited street parking is also available. Be aware that parking in the downtown area may be restricted during certain hours. The Village of Palatine utilizes multi-space parking meters for processing daily fee parking payments. For those paying cash, the daily parking fee is $2. For those using debit/credit cards, the daily parking fee is $2.20.
