Overview

Founded in 2011 by chef Michael Solomonov (of Zahav fame) and business partner Steven Cook, Federal Donuts pioneered the now-popular combination of fried chicken and donuts. What began as a small shop in South Philadelphia has expanded to multiple locations throughout the city due to overwhelming demand. The concept is brilliantly simple: serving exceptional coffee, fresh donuts made twice daily, and crispy fried chicken with unique seasonings and glazes. Federal Donuts has received national attention for its creative flavor combinations and has become an essential part of Philadelphia's casual dining scene, often generating lines out the door, especially on weekends.