Friendly staff and the best doughnuts you will ever taste! Yes it's attached to the shell gas station, yes parking can be a B****, but you will not regret going here after you take your first bite. I would have taken pictures of our half dozen donuts, but they were just gone so fast!! Looking forward to going back and trying more of their flavors! Try for yourself! Open Daily at 5:30 a.m. read more

My 83 year old mother had frequent the location on several occasions, and i'd figured that i would pay them a visit. And i must say that the donuts are mouth watering delicious and very fresh to the taste, the lady that served me told me that i would be back. And truthfully i most certainly will for the simple fact that Baker's Dozen makes a French Cruel donut that i've been looking for that's delectable with coffee. Excellent product and good job people, thank you. read more

My sister told me about this place and it's PHENOMENAL!! The donuts are airy and so so fluffy. The fillings were homemade and so perfectly delicious. The ladies working got you in and out, but were very kind and appreciative. Very genuinely think it's worth a drive no matter where you live in the Triangle!! They are going to be moving locations, (I believe to Roxboro Rd,) but still absolutely worth the drive even now! read more

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We were on our way to Zinc winery and found that this donut shop was on the way. It is an unassuming, unexpected little shop attached to a gas station, which further adds to the uniqueness of the shop. In addition, the donuts are light, fluffy, and fresh, and the jelly-filled donuts are fruity- the most delicious donuts I have had in a longtime! The cashier, who I also assumes makes the donuts, told us her favorite was the cinnamon roll donut, which was the largest donut I have ever seen! This place is also well priced! If I lived close to this donut store, I'm pretty sure I would visit weekly. read more

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We drove 16 miles to this location thinking how can a Donut Shop get a 5.0 rating? My friend had her doubts giving me an earful on the drive how it will likely disappoint. Bottom line, she says the Maple Old Fashioned was the best she ever had. I'll add we left with a mix of 9 donuts and every single one was delicious beyond compare. The shop was clean and the Staff very friendly. I highly recommend you make the trip. read more

Best donuts in Durham and the lady that runs it is super sweet and helpful, if she doesn't have what you like or prefer she'll do it for you if you call or come in and place order a day before! I'm a huge fan of cake donuts with maple frosting! read more

This place is decent. The donuts are delicious however the staff could be a little more friendly and lesser focused on rushing you to get out. The location is right inside the same building as the Shell has station. It's convenient and since there's not other donut places close by I guess they have the monopoly. I'll go back in the future. read more

The donuts are baked daily.The staff is pleasant. The bakery is next doot to a gas station, sometimes parking can be limited .

Baker's Dozen has the best donuts in the Triangle area, hands down. We came across this little shop quite by accident - we stopped to get gas and decided to explore this hole-in-the-wall donut shop. We are so glad we did! We usually get half a dozen donuts, which costs $5.50. They have traditional yeasted donuts as well as cake donuts. Some of our favorites include the blueberry cake donut, the cinnamon sugar cake donut, the old fashioned and the buttermilk donut. Really - you can't go wrong. Every single donut we have tried has been delicious. We've heard from regulars that the bear claws are really good, though we have yet to try them because they are often sold out by the time we get the shop on weekends. If you want to have the best selection, I recommend that you visit as early as possible in the morning. They open at 5:30 AM. We highly recommend Baker's Dozen and can't wait to visit again soon. read more

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Truly amazing donuts, far better than KrispyKreme! You would never think it inside the gas station, but they're fantastic!

This is the best donut shop around. My neighbors used to say Carolina Glazed Donuts was better but I had them a long time ago and wasn't that impressed. I don't eat donuts much but I had a craving today and went to Carolina Glazed just to make sure I didn't get it wrong back then. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. Will be going back to Baker's Dozen from now on. Their bear claw, cinnamon donuts, apple fritter, and raspberry filled are my favorites. read more

I stumbled across this gem a few years ago and haven't been disappointed yet! My wife and I surprised each other we both came home with a dozen I took my dozen to work and coworkers inquired about this place and I brought 2 dozen in today. read more

This donut shop beside a gas station (I KNOW!!) is a little slice of bakery heaven on Wake Forest Rd in Durham! If you want bear claws that are the size of your face or blueberry cake donuts that melt in your mouth, this is the perfect place. There was a bit of a line, but it just gave me more time to drool, excuse me...I mean, make my selection! We got six donuts, including a pumpkin spice one. Not one of them was just "okay". They were all DELICIOUS! Go check out this little slice of bakery heaven and don't be weirded out by the fact it's attached to a gas station. read more

Best apple fritters I've ever tasted. Everything is great. Cinnamon rolls close second to fritters.

We finally visited this east Durham staple and were not disappointed. We ordered cake donuts with sprinkles, an Apple fritter, and a Boston crème -- all were great!! The store interior was clean and quiet, which we weren't expecting since it's attached to a gas station. The woman behind the counter was so nice and helpful. We will be back! read more

It is a surprise location. Nestled in between the weird lottery place and a gas station. The donut was good. My friend loved the filled one. The jelly filled was filled on the spot. Price was pretty sweet. Not pretentiously silly like someone I know in Raleigh who has the nerve to try and sell a single donut for 4+ freaking dollars. And unlike other places I did not experience bad donut burp (a by product of frying donuts in old oil.) I will be back when I'm rolling down the highway. read more

Despite being in a gas station this was the best donut ive ever had. Melt in your mouth. You gotta go

I first encountered Baker's Dozen at the Raleigh Location on Capital Boulevard when I was in a pinch and needed to pick up doughnuts for work for my team. It reminded me of Davis Doughnuts in Durham that was a staple in the community when I was a kid but it's been closed for some time. The doughnuts are like pillows of yumminess. They're soft, fluffy and heavenly. These are by far the best doughnuts in town and highly recommend them to any doughnut lover. read more

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Only one word comes to mind and that is "supreme", When I think of the dough, glaze, and fluffy cream. The Bakers Dozen doughnuts are the product of dreams, I had so much drool, my clothes needed a steam. I couldn't believe a place this good was attached to a gas station. It's the definition of a true hidden gem. Bakers Dozen had the best glazed old fashioned doughnuts that I have ever tasted. They were moist with a great texture, and bursting with sweet, satisfying flavor. The raised doughnuts were ok too, and the coffee had a nice, robust aroma and taste. This is going to be a "must stop" for me every time I visit Durham. read more

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Stay FAR AWAY from the Durham location. This rude woman is beyond nasty. She screws up your order and blames you. That's why they have so many signs posted. They know they are rude and not customer friendly. read more

These donuts are always fresh and delicious every time I get them. I also think that they are the most affordable donuts around. The blueberry cake donut is out of this world good, and I'm also a huge fan of the regular glazed donut. Not pictures, but there Apple fritters are also fantastic! read more

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Yes I would recommend this business. The food is excellent. However the location isn't the best. They are located in a building positioned between a shady gas station and a shadier fish table bar. I would recommend this business but concealed carry. read more

Amazing!!! Melt in your mouth type donuts! My husband, kids and I visit there every so often. Hands down the best.

These are the best donuts I've ever had. Attached to a gas station, bare bones on the drinks, but Amazing. I regret only buying half a dozen. read more

Hear a lot of good things about this donut place at a gasoline station. When I came there was a couple of people before me and when I left there were a couple of people waiting. The donut filled they filled it after I picked the donut. The lady took her time and for a dozen I got one free....and so the name. The bread is soft and moist not thick like cake. It's a donut so expect it to be sweet. I got different kinds of donut filled lemon, strawberry, Bavarian and regular donut. So these are the things you should know. It's like a hole in the wall, the area looks sketchy but it's not just looks run down. If your used to Krispy Kreme the inside isn't like that. The 12 donuts I got was almost $16 dollars save a few cents. I got my donuts around 2pm and their almost out if the filled ones. read more

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The donuts are melt in your mouth good! The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because it's attached to a Shell station/convenience store, so there isn't really anywhere to sit if you wanted to eat there. Parking can sometimes be an issue and traffic can be really bad on Highway 98. It can be nearly impossible to get out of the parking lot when school is letting out! The folks who work there are outstanding and go out of their way to help you, so it makes it worthwhile! Highly recommend them read more

Best donuts around !! Get the ones with the "white fluff" inside and thank me later . A bakers dozen is 13 donuts .

Most delicious, fresh & soft donuts ever! And you get 13 to a box - a true Bakers dozen! They're inexpensive and once they run out of fresh donuts that's it, they do not serve old donuts. So good, it's worth the trip. Located beside a gas station on the corner of an intersection. read more

I happen to stop there to grab some donuts before work, hands down best donuts I've ever had . There are so many to choose from . I will be making it a priority to at least stop there once a week ! read more

I gained 4 pounds in a week thanks to y'all!!! WARNING‼‼ ADDICTIVE! And fresh! Everything is amazing!

I am a donut fanatic and have tried many around this area. This place was the best I've had!! Sorry Monuts, you've been replaced. Light, fluffy, not greasy at all and such nice, delicate glazed. Wow! Just wow! read more

These donuts are amazing. So light that you just keep eating them until you realize that half a dozen are gone and you need to turn around, go back and get more so you don't get yelled at by your family for eating all of them. read more

Best donuts in NC hands down. The apple fritters amazing and delicious. Our hood friends put us on to this shop.

From CA and these are legit. Baker used to work in CA making donuts. The line says it all!

Best donuts in the Triangle. I stumbled upon this place by accident, but what a great discovery! Reminds me of the best mom and pop donut shops in California. Fresh donuts, delicious, with friendly service. Don't be fooled by the outside -- it doesn't look like much -- but it's an awesome place if you love donuts. read more

Can I tell you? this place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING a little hidden gem in East Durham. Tiny shop attached to the Shell Station. I have had a chocolate frosted, melted in my mouth. The sour cream, still warm! The donut holes? Freaking out of this world and JUST $1.50 per dozen! For those that like filled donuts... they fill them right there.... FRESH! Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

These are the BEST donuts ever! Truly amazing. The only problem is there is not answering machine to let you know if they are closed (which seems to happen often). We have driven over on numerous weekends only to leave disappointed because they are not open. Can you PLEASE get a machine and tell customers if you are closed????!!! read more

Very good donut's. Try to arrive early as they run out. Lots of variety . Donuts are filled to order.

Some nice folks drove up from the Raleigh/Durham area and stopped by our office for a visit and brought a couple dozen doughnuts, the box tops had this store's name & address on it. I had a couple and they were awesome, the ones I had were so light and airy, like little pillows of goodness. Pretty awesome doughnuts here at Baker's Dozen. read more

Best donuts in the area. Apple fritters aren't bad. Definitely a welcome change from Dunkin and Krispy Kreme