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    Baker's Dozen Donuts - Durham

    4.8 (83 reviews)

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    Ethan A.

    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.

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    Crystal A.

    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.

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    John S.

    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.

    Variety box with glaze, maple, strawberry, chocolate, and blueberry cake donut

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

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

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

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

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    Thanks for stopping by, John! Hope to see you soon!

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

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    5 years ago

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

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

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    5 years ago

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

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

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

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

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