Colossal failure to plan for and execute on pre-orders on Fathers Day during COVID. When you are not ready to handle business safely you stop taking orders. You don't endanger your own employees. Or customers. If you're not prepared then you stop. There were 20+ people inside and 10+ outdoors. In that tiny place. The promised pre-order was not available. Failure. We're months into the pandemic. There is no excuse to do this well without endangering the patrons. read more

Duck Donuts - COVID nightmare on Fathers Day - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Amazing donuts now opened stores in DC burbs like Arlington and Montgomery County MD. Duck Donuts famously and originally in Duck, NC, by the Outerbanks, NC are silky and cake like instead of the sugary flour based as DD. My colleague brought a dozen at our staff meeting today and I took the peanut butter flavor with crumbs of nuts on top. Very tasty and while i'm not the donut type I am so happy they have opened a few locations in the DC area because they are really good! If you are going to eat one, this is it! I would like to request that they open one in Loudoun County VA as it will surely be a hit in this up and coming wealthy pockets in this DC suburbs. One location in particular is the Dulles Landing area or Loudoun One could use one. Pardon the pic it always escaped me to take the photo before diving in...but check out other photos the donuts are as appetizing as they look! Thank you! read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

You get to pick what you want on it, and they make them fresh there. I will definitely be back. The bacon on Maple is a must and the lemon with drizzle as well. read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I like duck donuts. They make some very tasty, fresh, warm donuts, which are amazing right out of the fryer. The dough is fluffy and it's fried well, and they taste great even plain. They don't have that many toppings/flavors to choose from but you can mix/match up toppings for a number of combinations. I don't like my donuts overly sweet, so it's nice that you can skip the icing and go just for a little drizzle. Anyway, it's dangerous that these donut spots are expanding all over the place, and this new duck location is down the street from me. read more

Duck Donuts - Peanut butter icing + bacon - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The worst staff. How can you work here and be so angry? No greeting, no thank you, not a single word spoken. Ive had this experience multiple times. Sad, find peace and joy. read more

We tried the Halloween "spooky" pack which was was a great mix of fun Halloween themed flavors! They offer a rotating speciality dozen every month that is always fun to try read more

Duck Donuts - Spooky pack for Halloween - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A very creative unique concept : rubber duckies and donuts. Create-your-own flavor donuts. Also you can see the donut-making in progress behind the counter (automated machine). My first visit to this chain and lots of surprises. read more

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I have to preface this by saying that I did not go here, but my coworker brought in their donuts and they were so so delicious that I had to review! They make their donuts fresh to order. You choose your selection of glazed and flavors and toppings and they fry them and put them together in front of you. The donuts come out warm and fluffy- some of the best donuts I've had. The maple bacon donut is my favorite. They definitely don't skimp on the bacon, which is much appreciated. The sweetness of the glaze and saltiness and crispiness from the bacon is just the perfect combo. Honestly, all their donuts are amazing bc it's so fresh and the dough is perfectly fluffy. Amazing place and will have to get some more soon! read more

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Still love this place. It's a highlight whenever I visit my sister. The donuts are warm and fluffy and melt in your mouth. The glaze is light. The chocolate is thick and gooey. The toppings plentiful. read more

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They say they have the best donuts ever and they make them to order .well , they don't lie .they were the lightest cake Donuts I've ever had. a lot of sweet options . However the best one I got was the maple frosting with the bacon oh my god I've heard bald bacon Donuts it's the first time I've had one and it was awesome . I would do it again kind of pricey but worth it. Going in you order individual or you fill out a form kind of like pizza or sandwich orders you do good to go online and look and see what they've got before you go in and be prepared I was there in my RV and there were already people waiting outside at 6 a.m. when they opened read more

Gave the wrong address and when I went next door to pick up my order from the neighbor they were still warm! So when they say made to order, no joke they are that fresh. I'm usually a fried donut guy, but these fluffy white cake baked donuts are straight . The donut breakfast sandwiches were great as well. read more

Detectible cake style donuts with an unlimited combination of glazes, toppings, and drizzles to delight anyone's tastebuds. Donuts were fresh and perfectly warm so that the glaze stuck but did not slide. If you don't have a sweet tooth, however, be warned that these are definitely a sugar bomb. 4-starts only because we have been to the original and the building and atmosphere there is just special. That said, if you can't make it to the Outer Banks of NC, this will certainly take care of your Duck Donuts fix. Enjoy the Ride, Baker & Biker Monkey read more

Duck Donuts - We dare you to stop at just 1. - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

SO GOOD! GO! that's it. that's the review. now, go! The above was my original review but Yelp is requiring me to write more so... I love donuts I am seriously obsessed. I've been looking for donuts since I moved to DC and they're all horrible! Duck Donuts is the answer to my donut prayers. Just so damn good! read more

I've been on the hunt for the best doughnuts in the DMV and Duck Donuts ALMOST did it for me. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and the place was empty, good thing since I don't think I would've been able to experience the whole Duck Donut experience if i was being rushed. I was able to carefully select my donuts and even watch the worker begin the donut making machine - yes I was extremely impressed. After the fresh donuts were ready to be crafted, I watched as the worker paint each donut with toppings beautifully. The doughnuts are more of a cake-like consistency, but it went well with the flavors of the toppings. The toppings are EXTREMELY SUGARY AND SWEET. like talk about explosion of sugar in your mouth. And I found that the more exotic the donut (s'mores & Oreo) the less I enjoyed it. My favorite donuts ended up being the lemon & raspberry and of course the maple & bacon. At a price of $1.35 per donut and 1/2 a dozen for about $7, I could not have asked for better donuts. I do agree that the workers should lighten up a bit though, my group was literally the only ones there and hello? We can see every single thing you're doing when you're either taking the order or decorating it. You're decorating a donut!!! The least you could do is do it with a smile or some excitement. I know it's probably SUPER stressful since the donuts are made-to-order, but your job does not have to be miserable. This donut loving girl will definitely be back for more! read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I absolutely love Duck Donuts! Conceptually you are able to craft your own doughnut to your liking and they will create your masterpiece right there on the spot. It is surprisingly really cheap so be careful not to order everything on the menu! Took my family here for the first time and they will be coming back time and time again for some Duck Donuts. read more

Duck Donuts - Glazed, Strawberry & Chocolate sprinkles, Maple Bacon, and Blueberry. - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

They have the best cake textured donuts I've ever had. I got a donut sundae with vanilla ice cream topped with coconut bits and it was amazing. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about this place because it's so unique and they try to fulfill orders to your exact liking. So many toppings and flavors to choose from! read more

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Probably the best donut I have ever eaten and I really like Krispee Kreme. What I liked about Duck Donuts: -Freshly made as soon as you order it. -A number of very cool and different flavor combinations. -It's a small little no frills shop. Humble in a world full of people trying to outshine each other. -The donut was simply delicious and incredible. I ate mine as soon as it was made so it was still warm. It had a very slight crunchy outside and a soft warm inside. It wasn't overly and painfully sweet. It was just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. I hate that it's outside of DC and I have to drive to get there but it was sooooooooooo worth it!!!!! read more

Donuts are hot, tasty and yummy here. They are freshly made and come out piping hot. They're even warm by the time you get home! So why the one star? Because they customer service makes me want to walk next door to Harris Teeter for white powdered donuts with an expiration date a month in advance. We entered the store and there was not a worker in sight. We made conversation amongst the four of us hoping someone would come. Two minutes later we started recording. I called out "hello" and waited. After waiting a bit more, someone appeared from the back, avoided any eye contact and stood there waiting. No greeting, no asking what they could do for me. I placed my order and she mumbled my total, took my money and handed me a receipt. Again, no thank you or greeting. But the real clincher, she laughed as she walked back to the back of the store where no one could see her. I have been here several times and will never be back. And these days there are enough duck donuts around town and dessert places in general to never patronize a store when they give horrendous customer service. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! read more

If you haven't tried these donuts yet, you are missing out on the best donut of your life. Bored in quarantine, my roommate and I went out of our way to try these one morning and these did not disappoint. We tried half a dozen and our favorites were the Cinnamon Bun and the Beach. We will definitely be back! read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Plain and simple, Duck Donuts is the uncontested donut champion in the DMV area. You cannot go wrong with any of their flavors and your family/friends/coworkers will tank you as well. read more

Yummy! I tried the maple glazed bacon and it was a happy marriage of sweet and salty. The dough here is more cakier than the traditional doughnuts, with a firmer exterior and a denser interior. I only wish that the bacon could have been crispier, as it became chewy by the time I bit into it. The coffee here is absolutely delicious, with a nutty taste and a hazelnut scent. read more

Duck Donuts - Bacon donut - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My company always brings these donuts to work. We all love them and fight over the different flavors especially right off the press. I would give this place 10 stars if I could read more

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I love Duck Donuts but, unfortunately, service and communication are lacking at this location. Ok placed an order for delivery at work at 8:30 this morning. It's 10:11 and I just got a message from the delivery driver from Door Dash (who Duck contracts with- the order was placed through the Duck Donuts app) saying that Duck Donuts was just starting to make my order and that they would get it to me when it was done. I've received no communication from the store about the delay. I get that there are staffing shortages all over and that could have impacted this order but had that been communicated to me, I either would have understood or cancelled the order if they couldn't (which they clearly can't) hey it here close to the desired time. read more

We ordered Duck Donuts for our wedding and they were a HUGE hit. Everyone loved them, especially the bacon-maple flavor. I worked with the manager to get them delivered to our venue in DC for a small fee. read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love these donuts for being super fresh and all their flavors are perfectly sweet! My favorite local spot for donuts that don't taste fake and you get to personalize as you see fit. read more

Duck Donuts has expanded like crazy in this area! There's now one in Arlington, Fairfax, Herndon, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and one coming soon to Alexandria. As a fan of this donut haven that originated from the Outer Banks, I'm stoked. I have previously visited the Fairfax location, but yesterday was my first time at this Arlington branch. Donuts are fresh and made to order at each Duck Donuts store. So if you're in a rush and think that it'll be similar to picking up a donut from Dunkin', you'll be mistaken. If you have the time though, it's well worth it. Order forms are available at the front, which you fill out and present to the cashier. You can purchase as little as one to as many as a bucket. I opted for a dozen and chose the following: +Maple and bacon* +Vanilla, Oreo, and hot fudge drizzle* +Blueberry with powdered sugar* +Chocolate and chocolate sprinkles* +Chocolate and rainbow sprinkles* +Vanilla with rainbow sprinkles +Glazed with coconut +Glazed with bacon +Chocolate with peanuts +Powdered sugar and blueberry drizzle* +Glazed with chocolate +Blueberry I would highly recommend any of the customer favorites (indicated with a * above). The maple and bacon was definitely a big hit with my coworkers. I also really like the blueberry ones. The donuts are super fresh, and you should preferably eat them as soon as you can to savor the freshness. No indoor seating, but there are some outdoor tables for the warmer months. There's also coffee (both hot and iced), tea (both hot and iced), hot chocolate, and bottled beverages for sale. And if you're a rubber duck paraphernalia collector like yours truly, they have plenty of retail to purchase too. Come for the decadence, they donut judge. read more

Duck Donuts - Donut judge me! - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I did my review on Duck Donuts in Fayetteville NC prior to writing here. I remembered this was my third Duck Donuts trip. The customer service at this location is way better than the one in NC. However, I got tired of eating their Donuts LOL read more

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This place is amazing!!!!!! From the staff to the donuts, it's a 1,2 combo !!!!! The staff is extremely kind and caring of its customers. Donuts here are amazing If you haven't had one, I highly recommend trying one !!!!!! A true Gem here read more

Duck Donuts - Great service Great donuts Amazing place Highly recommend going!!!!!!!!! Home town favorite. The staff is truly amazing - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First off, know that these are CAKE DONUTS. The ones where you can eat forever and ever w/o getting tired of them. I love cake donuts. I love this place. I heard about these donuts when visiting home last winter break. At first I thought the name was stupid, and actually, I still think it's stupid.... yet, slightly charming? Well I'm biased now because I absolutely love these damn donuts. The myriad flavors that you see on the board just make you wanna try them all. I think one of my favorites was the maple bacon donut.. though tbh most of the flavors are just very good. Don't really have to think too hard in combinations between glaze, sauce, and toppings either... just do what sounds logical. Did I mention they're cheap? I think they're cheap. But then again I don't really have any other place to compare them to considering how there aren't that many places that lets you customize flavors so freely. Wait isn't long as they pump out these donuts fast. I just hate parking in this area in the morning. If only these donuts were healthy for you... THEN I'd be coming every damn day. Tasty donuts at an excellent price. 10/10, would definitely come again and would definitely bring a friend. read more

Duck donuts are a fun dessert choice. My husband and I regularly try to eat dinner in the area so we have an excuse to stop here after. Parking in this busy strip mall can be a pain but it's worth it! The concept is very neat, you can pick a glaze, topping and drizzle combo for each donut you order. My top 3 favorites are: Cinnamon sugar glaze with vanilla icing drizzle Strawberry glaze with rainbow sprinkles and hot fudge drizzle Vanilla glaze with Oreo toppings and hot fudge drizzle My husband loves the maple bacon. The employees are always nice enough to box our order separately so our donuts don't touch (I'm not a fan of peanut butter or bacon on my donuts). read more

DONUT HEAVEN! Tucked away in a strip mall, but worth every bit of the pilgrimage from DC to taste these freshly fried beauties. I loved the concept - freshly fried donuts topped to order! So many icings, toppings, and drizzles to customize your order. There's something for every donut lover! I tried the vanilla with rainbow sprinkles... simple, but the best vanilla-glazed donut I've ever had. Frosting literally falling off the donut from the warmth of the hot, crispy dough. And the maple frosting with bacon. YUM. Perfect combination of salty/sweet! They also didn't skimp on the fresh bacon bits, so you know they are legit. Prepare to wait for your donuts - it's not an in/out donut shop. They take many orders and fulfill them as quickly as fresh donuts come out of the fryer and can be frosted and topped. Since everyone's order is many combinations, you might have to wait awhile depending on the line when you get there! There were about 6 people in front of me in line, but I waited about 20 minutes for my 2 donut order. Donuts are also SOOO reasonable. $1.35 per donut for singles and even cheaper per donut for half dozens and dozens. They even had holiday dozens with special flavors for the holiday season that looked really tempting! read more

Duck Donuts - Maple bacon and vanilla with sprinkles. $1.35 each! - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Woah!!! I am from out of state and these were the best donuts I've ever had in my whole life. Mind blowing amazing deliciousness. So fresh and hot and a little crispy on the outside, super moist on the inside. All the glazes were perfect!! We had a peanut butter glaze with salted caramel drizzle that was perfection among so many others. Just try everything! Made right after you order. read more

Duck Donuts - Peanut butter with salted caramel drizzle. These were incredible!!!! - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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These made-to-order donuts are very light and will melt in your mouth. I got a Cinco de Mayo themed key lime donut and a s'mores donut. My friend got a maple bacon (which I've been told is one of their best sellers) and a blueberry donut. I think their coffee wasn't bad either, but I wasn't paying much attention to their coffee because their donuts were so sublime. Almost got a duck donut shirt. I'm a real fan. Worth going out to this suburbia. read more

Duck Donuts - Blueberry, keylime, s'mores, maple bacon - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm pretty confident this is what heaven is like. There's a "donut of the day" for each of the week. Otherwise, order at the counter or if you're indecisive like me - grab an order form on the counter and customize to your heart's desire. There are a bunch of different types of coatings and toppings, so feel free to experiment! The donuts are freshly made and dipped, and the dough is absolutely incredible. There really are no words to describe how amazing these donuts are. Not greasy or oily, not overly sweet. Just the perfect indulgence... not to mention they are super cheap! $1.35 each, and only $13.50 for a dozen. read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Conveniently tucked away in a nondescript shopping mall of N. Harrison St., Duck Donuts is the real deal! I cannot believe how delicious freshly made donuts, made before your very eyes, can be. The donuts are mechanically plopped into the fryer. The donuts are then scooped up, and drizzled with your selected toppings. You are devouring them within moments after they are made. The staff are always kind and welcoming. You can feel the "neighborhood" spot vibe which we love. Donuts are very reasonable at $2-3+ per donut including toppings. read more

Duck Donuts - HEAVEN. - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Duck Donuts is the real deal. Seriously, this place (hailing from the great state of North Carolina) lives up to all of the hype, and even better, is reasonably priced - donuts are only $1.25 each. Freshly made donuts come directly from the fryer into the hands of staff who dunk them into the icing of your choice (chocolate, glazed, maple, cinnamon sugar, peanut butter, and a few more). They then top them with the topping(s) of your choice (coconut, chocolate or rainbow sprinkles, peanuts, and more). Don't even bother going home to eat them. Just devour them in the store while they are hot - they literally melt in your mouth! My husband and I got one with chocolate icing and coconut and the daily special, which was the cinnamon bun (sugar and cinnamon and then some vanilla icing on top). Mind blown. read more

Duck Donuts - Chocolate donut with coconut and the cinnamon bun special. - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Duck Donuts. Feed your inner fat kid. Why? Because f*ck you pants! Duck donuts is for the mogul that prefers customized donuts to the plebeian run-of-the-mill pre-ordained selection. I understand this is a small chain that started in the Outer Banks (probably Duck is a good guess....) The donuts are all plain cake, fresh and warm from the fryer, and you select from a variety of frostings and toppings. The whole process is incredibly fast, in spite of being made to order. I give this place four solid stars. I still prefer Astro's yeast donut, but I can say Duck's cake donut is better than Astro's cake version. They come close to the amazing donuts the pink Mama's Donut Bites food truck churns out. All three are far better than Dunkin Donuts. And I'm not even a little ashamed to admit I have enough experience with local donuts to draft my version of a Zagat guide for DC metro area donuts and baked goods... I appear to be the first person reviewing this location as it just opened, so stop by and check it out. read more

Someone brought some Duck Donuts into the office, these things are incredibly delicious. The best chocolate I have ever tasted on a donut, ever. The guy that brought them in explained you customize and dip (as has been explained in tons of reviews). The chocolate was next level, others were also outstanding. I would recommend these for events/catering - worked out well for us. Still tasted great hours after they were bought. read more

Duck Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Make your own donut. What could be better than that? Watching the donuts come fresh out of the fryer and knowing yours is ultra fresh made to order. So many combinations of frostings, toppings, etc. Way better to bring a box of these than the "usual" place you've probably gone for decades. And boxes come in all sizes small to large. A perfect 4 square, 6 rectangle, etc. The worst part about Duck Donuts is trying to get them anywhere. The smell in your car will drive you crazy. So hard to get them to work, home, etc without eating one. read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Everything about, from the coffee to the donuts is great. Definitely go there.