What began as a beloved donut shop in Los Angeles, since the 1960s, has become a gourmet staple across the Chicago area for over a decade.

Stan’s Donuts Learning & Development Manager Jeff Krause joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast to talk about how Rich Labriola (of Labriola Baking Company) brought Stan’s to Chicago, the origins of their famous ‘Le Stan’ donut, how Stan’s has grown from their first location on Damen in Wicker Park, special offerings for The Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and Paczki Day, what they offer besides donuts, and so much more!

We also greatly appreciate “Donut Man” Jeff for bringing our staff donuts and coffee, including items he tells us about on the podcast that you can checkout below:

• Jeff Krause from Stan’s Donuts with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff after recording Chicago’s Very Own Eats. (WGN Radio)
• The famous ‘Le Stan’ donut from Stan’s Donuts. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The “Dubai Chocolate” Donuts from Stan’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The “Turtle Donuts” from Stan’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Valentine’s donuts from Stan’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Stan’s “Trinidad Donuts’ in collaboration with Fannie May. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The Stan’s/Fannie May “Trinidad” Donuts are approved by Wendy Snyder (who is being hugged by WGN Radio’s Marlene Wells). Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

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